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__label__cc	0.502773	0.497227	Regarding Eldridge Oh Noes! In the Crosshairs Drill a Little Gallup Poll I'm Flabbergasted Being Torn Limb From Limb Now I Get It Before He Was House Cat/dog Beware Identity Theft This Easter Waxman Seeks to Control the Narrative Graft Gets a Makeover Another Personal Slur on Baucus What More Proof Do You Need? The Second Amendment How Much More Proof Do You Need? Fetch the Patrol Car Dead Giveaway Congressional Fashion Why Mascots and Cartoon Characters Shouldn't Drink... FDR & BO Free Speech, Freeze Peach The Givening How Obamacare Will Affect Our Lives One Bad Day The Secret of the Cute An Instrument I Can Play Atop My Majestic Steed Racist Thugs This Machine... It's true, I've tried it Now Wait for It I'm Just Sayin About That Health Thing What Cheap Trick Wouldn't They Use? Kitty Containment Systems What's Seven More Minutes? If You Say It's So Leaked Memo Trip Cancelled Because Man-Made Global Health Care is so Depressi... Paul Ryan Reacts Bogus Story Toxic Cute Obama at Fox It's More than Just the Process Ya-Hoo! Lamb and a Kitty Mystic Advice to the Youths It Sort of Makes Sense, if You've been Drinking He... Time for Another Blond Joke Lyrebird does Construction What You Lookin at? Waiting for the Audit Football Idiots Elephant vs Crocodile Cats and Dogs Should be Worried Wrong Way Ehrlich Captain Kirk Brings the Funny Salt Ban Math Truth No Reason for It Must Be French Video Day The Frustrated Trumpet Player More Found Cute Maybe Scary-Santa Wasn't So Bad Tickle Fights? Surprisingly, from the NYT World's Laziest Predators Be Alert Wrong Place, Wrong Time Democratic Follies Wheeeee! If It's so Profitable, Buy the Stock Posted This Before? Cutegasms and a Game World's First? I Don't Think So A Protest, a Bidding War, and Obviously Wrong Inst... Do What You Want Charlie Bit Me Again Obvious Case of a Salt and Buttery Vick Payback More Cutery GM vs Toyota Vodka in the Water Glass Ed Kaitz: Back in the early 1980s, I was sitting in Wheeler Hall at UC Berkeley with hundreds of other students, waiting rather impatiently to see a man who clearly embodied much of the turmoil, outrage, and overall ethos of the 1960s: ex-Black Panther Eldridge Cleaver. Cleaver combined his roles as radical philosopher and warrior for the oppressed to serve the Black Panthers as Minister of Information shortly after his release from Folsom prison in 1966. Cleaver hit the national stage in 1968 when he published a collection of his prison writings, Soul on Ice, which combines a visceral hatred for America with black liberation theology, admissions about "insurrectionary" rape, a spiritual odyssey, and a search for personal meaning in a racist environment. Perhaps Shane Stevens of The Progressive captured the essence of Cleaver's book best when he said in a review, "The hell is there, and its name is America." Indeed, the raw power of Cleaver's remarkable and revealing eloquence in Soul on Ice made him a favorite on college campuses and also among legions of leftist intellectuals. I read Soul on Ice as a teenager and was floored by the radical difference between the violent and turbulent streets of Cleaver's young life and the strawberry fields and apple orchards that girded the quiet dirt roads I strolled along during my own youth on a farm. Cleaver's life took yet another violent turn in April of 1968 when he helped organize an ambush of the Oakland city police. The resulting shootout left fellow Panther Bobby Hutton dead, two police officers injured, and Cleaver charged with attempted murder. To avoid more time in prison, Cleaver left the country for Cuba and other communist destinations such as North Korea, China, and the Soviet Union, where he was heralded as a celebrity by authorities in each government, who also helped provide for his living. By 1975, however, Cleaver had learned firsthand about the crushing weight of the state in the communist world. He experienced a personal transformation that left him longing for life back in America. And despite being vilified and called a traitor by his colleagues on the left, Cleaver began openly defending American values and traditions in speeches and interviews upon his return. Sitting in the crowd at UC Berkeley some years after Cleaver's repatriation, I again thought about what this compelling and exotic man might be able to teach me about America. When the audience began hissing and sneering, I realized that Cleaver had arrived. It has been over twenty-five years, but I still remember Cleaver's imposing figure strolling across the stage, unfazed by heckling and howling that met him from some in the audience. As Cleaver rested his large, black hands on the podium, I heard voices in the back snapping with anger and calling out in rapid succession, "You're a traitor, Cleaver!" As I remember, Cleaver began his speech by defending the conservative American values of self-reliance and entrepreneurship and warning against the dangers of statism and collectivism. Shortly into his speech, however, as the heckling reached intolerable levels, dozens of protesters began marching down the aisles of the auditorium, headed for the stage... h/t: IOTW I was tempted to search out "targeted" republicans from election news archives but I (rightly) suspected others would be on the case. Much more here. It's true, Obama did something right. Sure it could be better. He could have opened ANWR. But some drilling is better than none. And who knows, once his base sees that environmental disaster doesn't necessarily follow, we may get more. (as if Texas and Oklahoma aren't already proof that oil drilling doesn't ruin everything) *UPDATE: Well darn: Bennett: ‘They’re not serious about this’ [Robert Costa] Sen. Bob Bennett (R., Utah), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, tells National Review Online that President Obama’s proposal to open areas of the American coastline to oil and natural gas exploration is “more of this administration talking a good fight about moving toward domestic sources of energy.” Yet when “you get into the details,” he says, “they’re clearly moving as strongly as they can in the opposite direction.” While the administration may act like it is moving to the political center on energy, Bennett says that “tucked away in the language of its policy are countless actions that make it all the more difficult” for exploration. Big mistake, O. Not only will people notice when no drilling happens, but you've given me a chance to show that I will give (would have given) you credit when it's due. Gallup keeps reporting the numbers. It's hard to imagine anyone saying this will make healthcare better. I also have to wonder what the numbers will look like when those who get new coverage discover that they have to pay for it. The "It's Christmas!" factor can't continue once it bumps into reality. BTW, anyone remember the woman at Obama's victory celebration? The one who said she would no longer have to worry about her mortgage? Sad, but I wonder what she'd have to say about her personal situation today. Or rather I would be. Believe me, if I had flabber, it would be gasted up one side and down the other. David Letterman interviews a tea party activist and is not totally unfair. In fact he's actually pretty even-handed. View the entire episode from link in the YouTube description. Yikes! The video somehow misbehaved and was removed. No worry: Newsbusters has the video. Dave does blame the recession on "republicans deregulating the banks" but hey, he probably really believes that. Panda Takes Revenge on Tree Branch That Wronged Him. Witness the adorable fury. With all the accusations of racism, I thought it would be worthwhile to show what real racists are like. (and what always happens to them in the end) You try to be nice. You share your kibble. This is what you get. Via e-mail from a friend: Henry Waxman greets the CEO's of AT&T, Caterpillar, Deere & Co, and Verizon. The latex glove's utility will become apparent once he's got them properly bent over the table. You've probably read that Henry Waxman is angry about some of America's largest companies reporting what Obamacare is going to do to their bottom line. Personally, I don't get it. They're big companies and we hate big companies now, right? What do we care that they'll have to eat less caviar with their golden spoons sitting around their diamond encrusted pools? And who cares if they have to raise the prices of their products? We don't need telecommunications, tractors, or earth moving equipment. I mean, when was the last time you bought a bulldozer? And who cares if their stock falls? We don't have any of these stocks in our retirement funds, do we? And so what if they have to lay off workers? We don't work for Verizon, do we? Waxman has the wrong attitude. Instead of shutting them up with the proctological exam, he should be celebrating the defeat of the fat cat. Yes we can! If you've got a little spare time today you should check out the completed set of interviews with Victor Davis Hanson on Uncommon Knowledge. If you have less time, at least check out his review of the military differences between Obama and Bush at about the 6 minute mark of the final segment. I think he sums it up nicely. Blogger seems to have gone Mel Gibson on images today so I can't put up the screen cap. The Onion: CHICAGO—In an effort to streamline unethical practices and boost illegal profiteering, Mayor Richard M. Daley announced sweeping new plans Monday to overhaul his city's "antiquated" system of graft. According to Daley, Chicago's once-great fraudulent institutions have grown obsolete, and City Hall is no longer bilking taxpayers out of as much money as it once did. "It's been business as usual for too long in Chicago, and now it's time to find more efficient ways to misuse authority for personal gain," said Daley.... This has been long overdue; I mean really. Just look at the primitive methods the Obamas had available : no-show jobs, and slum-lords buying the side-yard for their new house, for Pete's sake. That's Teapot Dome league. With the advent of computers and the 'paperless' office, you'd think we could move beyond 19th century corruption. We need a yes we can attitude here if we want corruption to blossom. Type "Baucus" into the YouTube search box and this is what you get. Obviously, a vicious rumor. Below that, type "Bacchus" into the Merriam-Webster dictionary and this is what you get. Obviously a misprint. You probably remember the YouTube video that started the rumors of drunkenness last December. At that time the Senator's office denied guilt and characterized the video as an "untrue personal smear". Me, I took the denial with a grain of salt. But Baucus took it with a dash of salt, a slice of lime, and a shot of tequila, and with a dash of salt, a slice of lime, and a shot of tequila, and with a dash of salt, a slice of lime, and a shot of tequila... Yup, he did it again: "Too often to... eh, a bunch of late, the last couple-three years... the maldistribution of income-merica has gone up w-way too much. The wealthy are getting w-ay, w-ay too wealthy, and the middle income class is left behind...." And this time his internal censor was also somewhat dazed. Apparently a maldistribution of wealth has gotten out of hand, and this income shift is necessary. So yeah, he's admitting it's a redistribution of wealth. The censor was working some though, because he stayed with the line that this would only take from the wealthy and give to the middle class. I'm waiting for him to get so drunk that he admits "the wealthy" is D-speak for the middle class. Maybe Steny Hoyer is right. Pictures from a rally in Searchlight, Nevada seem to show protesters amassing large numbers of lawn chairs; which could be used as weapons should the crowd choose to attack Democrats. Plus, calls to "Defeat Harry Reid" have been heard, and many Democrats suspect that "defeat" is code for "yell racial epithets and burn his house down". A Democratic staffer observed that "this could quite possibly be a family of tea party activists, training to attack Democratic congressmen. "It looks to me as if the children are being instructed in the use of fish hooks as an offensive weapon against democracy." Hello? You guys! If you want this thing to work, you're going to have to stop being caught red handed. The Democrats are wise to us now and they're watching our every move. h/t: Bits Nothing says "impending mayhem" like a rolling pin. Just ask any hen-pecked cartoon husband from the 1950's. "Perfectly understandable accident. You might want to look into suspenders though." Why Mascots and Cartoon Characters Shouldn't Drink call it fuzz-thuggery: oh, and regarding the thugs that weren't: Turns out that threat-coffin of doom was used in a prayer vigil and was taken away by the protesters when they left. Smells like the N-word that wasn't. And it makes me wonder: why are they bending over backwards to paint conservatives as violent? Could it have anything to do with renewed calls for the fairness doctrine? First, from NRO, Krauthammer's Take: I think he is the man who, perhaps without intending, has given historical context to this presidency. After all, Obama sees himself as a successor to FDR and Truman, so now we have the historical procession: the New Deal, the Square Deal, and the "Big Fn Deal." Remind me of this, written on the FDR memorial, in fact: They (who) seek to establish systems of government based on the regimentation of all human beings by a handful of individual rulers... call this a new order. It is not new and it is not order. -Franklin Delano Roosevelt Just reminding you, Bo. Ann Coulter responds to the preemptive hate speech prevention riot: Since arriving in Canada I've been accused of thought crimes, threatened with criminal prosecution for speeches I hadn't yet given, and denounced on the floor of the Parliament (which was nice because that one was on my "bucket list").... Like a stopped watch, Steny Hoyer is sometimes right: House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer is warning that some of his Democratic colleagues are being threatened with violence when they go back to their districts — and he wants Republicans to stand up and condemn the threats. I'm not sure he's right about them receiving threats. (though I wouldn't be surprised that politicians on both sides of the aisle receive them in the best of times) Maybe they do feel threatened; or maybe this is just a ploy, like the n-word nobody said. Regardless, I don't mind condemning threats. They shouldn't be part of the debate. Ann Coulter shouldn't be threatened by vegans with torches and sticks either. I'm sure Steny mentioned that, right? And I don't have time to research it but he must be on record condemning all the death threats against President Bush as well. photos via Sure the smiles will fade when they find out they're paying for them, mostly it's stuff they don't want, and their jobs are gone. Many people who used to die under the Republican policy of Kill Everyone, But Especially the Poor and the Children, will now live. White House scientists estimate that so many people will be walking the planet that personal hairstyles will have to change to incorporate "don't crowd me" spikes for protecting personal space. Jobs, jobs, jobs will happen as people feel free to pursue artistic careers, free from the worry of health care concerns. A tax on tanning beds will enable the government to buy all the Obama paintings produced. And when the growing population makes tanning beds the only places where people can lay down, revenue should skyrocket. Taxing away any profit that there might have been in the medical device industry will put some companies out of business. But alternatives such as the Chinese wind-up pacemaker should fill the void. (and be more environmentally friendly) It's the future. Live it, or live with it. The room grew quiet, except for the muffled grinding of teeth. (note: it is a photoshop) this is the original: The secret is this page. You can vote on the cutest. No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle. ~Winston Churchill It was a toss up between the Churchill and : When I bestride him, I soar, I am a hawk: he trots the air; the earth sings when he touches it; the basest horn of his hoof is more musical than the pipe of Hermes. ~William Shakespeare, Henry V K-lo has pictures of Saturday's protest downtown. If they're rioting racists, they're being pretty darned subtle about it: And it the comments Talnik linked to the spitting n-worders who weren't: It looks like we're the ones who have to educate the people we meet every day; the MSM is going to carry water for this thing for the duration. What to wait for next: Republicans being blamed for the failures of Obamacare. Indirectly, and many years later. No matter how sweetly you play, once a squirrel has been run over, you can't play it back to life. "We'll work with your employer to lower your premiums by $2,500 per family per year!" He says it over and over and over here. So we'll all look pretty stupid if this happens, right? Me, I'm not much worried about that eventuality. Main Entry: cack·le Pronunciation: \ˈka-kəl\ Function: intransitive verb Inflected Form(s): cack·led; cack·ling \-k(ə-)liŋ\	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36437
__label__cc	0.566353	0.433647	"And coming around the bend, it's Donald Trump taking the lead on the inside..." not my art, original here I was waiting for this: Black Transgender Lives Matter activists disrupted a Hillary Clinton campaign stop in Ohio Thursday... Up next: Black Transgender Real Estate Professionals Lives Matter, and Hispanic Gluten-Intolerant Left Handed Lives Matter. Seems like eventually we'll get around to All Lives Matter, we're just doing it piecemeal in order to make the point that Scandinavian forklift mechanics are dead last. Animal Rights activist beducked: Madrid (AFP) - An animal rights activist was beaten with a duck by a Spanish woman defending one of the country's most bizarre and controversial festival traditions. The man was whacked with the bird while he filmed the annual "duck chase" in the Catalonian seaside town of Roses, where every August ducks are thrown into the Mediterranean and then caught and brought back to the shore by swimmers. "Continue, continue. Continue to abuse, I am filming you. A little bit of empathy for the animals. They also have a life, like your children or your family," the man who was filming can be heard saying in a video of the incident released by animal rights group Animal Rescue Espana. The footage shows a young woman wearing a white bathing suit attack the man with a duck -- holding it by the legs as she repeatedly lashes him with it. As the attack goes on, animal rights activists gathered on the shore can be heard chanting, "You would not do that to your dog," before they were removed by police. Every year since 1918 about 50 ducks are thrown into the sea in the town north of Barcelona, with swimmers then racing in to catch them and bringing them ashore however they can. We can only hope that the activists hung around to dry off the ducks. (with recyclable hemp towels) A hook-up site for married people? You mean like a coat hook? I swear, thought I was joining Netflix. She can still draw a crowd. until Dmitry sneezed. The White House sends me their "dear idiot" letters because they think I'm a big supporter of Barack Husain Obama. This latest one starts out: (emphasis mine) Our biggest step yet in fighting climate change:President Obama just announced America's Clean Power Plan -- the biggest and most important step our country has taken in the fight against climate change. Our power plants are responsible for about a third of America's carbon pollution -- more than our cars, airplanes, and homes combined -- and that pollution is fueling climate change. But until now, there have never been federal limits on how much carbon pollution existing power plants can generate... What he's talking about is his move to shut down all coal fired power generation. And he claims that our power plants put out more CO2 than cars, airplanes, and homes combined. Just how does he think our homes get their electricity? I get mine from those power plants. Idiot Destroying the coal industry and raising energy prices is all well and good, I mean, we have to destroy America somehow, and collapsing the economy is as good a way as any. But it's a pipe dream to think this will have any effect on the climate at all. China puts out nearly twice the CO2 we do and their trend is upward. Our trend is downward, thanks to a president who knows how to throttle growth. And anyway, the world's 34.6 million kt won't be much changed even if we cut our emissions by half. (2.6 million kt) Also, cutting CO2, a proxy for energy use, by half will make us all envious of the Kenyan economy. Maybe that was the point all along. Meanwhile, there will be almost no American manufacturing and all of our Dollar Stores will have changed to Eight Dollar Stores. Way to go B.O. I can't help but remember a few years back... And then there's the failure to love Michelle Malkin, which I believe is a crime in my state: Here's something about @realDonaldTrump: He supports Kelo, cheered socialized medicine, smeared "my past" & called me a dummy. #phony — Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) March 21, 2013 So now he's a conservative? I dunno. I'd feel more confident of his conservatism if his fall on the road to Damascus had happened years before his decision to run for the presidency. The timing bothers me. Watch this guy, I fear he is Ross Perot with a comb-over. Has anyone ever seen Perot and Trump in the same room at the same time?	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36438
__label__cc	0.60221	0.39779	Upcomings & Outgoings I've made the somewhat douchey decision to self-set the release date of The Birdcage, my first LP in a good while, as the week of May 18th. I say 'douchey' because this is also the week both Faith No More's new album Sol Invictus and Clive Barker's Hellraiser swansong The Scarlet Gospels - two projects I've been hotly anticipating to say the least - both come out. There's no real connection, it just generally helps to have a deadline to work to when I'm in the last stretch of anything, plus I reckon my album's pretty much cooked at this point. I have to say I like how it's turned out - it's the quiet, folksy death rattle of a would-be-rocker-turned-production-music-scribe giving in to a secret, guilty urge to be melodic and quaint rather than edgy or avant garde. I expect I'll release it digitally on Bandcamp to begin with and then see what new options there now are for a physical release in the 4.5 years since my last LP. This will pave the way for another upcoming release, the final installment of my lingering graphic novel series Throat. I'm still finalising the bonus content but the proposed release date is August 3rd. As with Book 1 and Book 2 it should be available to buy in US retailers and on Amazon for the UK and elsewhere. On the Skwigly pile this week, the Lightbox series I've been producing has resumed with a video interview from mine and Laura-Beth's encounter with the talented and dapper Luc Chamberland, whose OIAF-winning NFB documentary Seth's Dominion (an exploration of the life and work of Canadian comic artist Seth) is playing at Toronto's Hot Docs at the moment. Also on the site I chat once again to auld acquaintances Seb and Joe from Rumpus, whose game The Adventures of Bertram Fiddle is now available on PC via Steam as well as it's original App Store release for iOS. This interview is the first in a series of Skwigly profiles on South West-based studios/artists in association with the South West Animation Network, an organisation put together by Becalelis Brodskis and Susannah Shaw. Keep an eye out for more Skwigly/SWANraderie and if you're a South Westerner yourself check them out at swanimationnetwork.co.uk Bringing it back to my own ephemeral output, as is my egomaniacal wont, I'll be appearing on the TV show Short Cuts hosted by James Ewen of CineMe, who's been a much-appreciated supporter of my work in the past. I'm not sure what'll get included in the final edit but I expect the focus will be on my old seasonal short The Naughty List. It'll be broadcast on Made In Bristol (Freeview 8/Sky 117/Virgin Media 159) May 5th at 8:30pm, so tune in if your receivers are suitably receptive. Labels: Bertram Fiddle, CineMe, Clive Barker, Faith No More, interview, lightbox, Luc Chamberland, NFB, Rumpus, Short Cuts, Skwigly, struwwelpeter, SWAN, The Birdcage, the naughty list, Throat, TV broadcast Box Trawls Our Skwigly guest spot at the London Animation Club earlier this week was a massive success. Thanks to everyone who came out and especially to Martin again for having us, hopefully you all enjoyed it as much as we did! For those who weren't able to make it I got the impression some of it was filmed and I believe that will go up at some point down the line, so keep checking their website. In the meantime I've uploaded a special Lightbox compilation video I edited together as part of our presentation. It's impossible to do a complete 'best-of' in 20 minutes but this I think gives an impression of the range and scope of our coverage, from emerging up-and-comers to established Oscar-winners. The video features snippets our chats with Mikey Please, Dan Ojari, Robert Kondo, Dice Tsutsumi, Bill Plympton, Torill Kove, Will Anderson, Ainslie Henderson, Will Becher, Patrick Osborne, Kristina Reed and Jeff Turley. Don't forget you can watch all of their interviews plus many more in full over at our official channel. For those of you based up North, I strongly urge you to check out This Is Not A Cartoon, a new Skwigly venture in association with the BFI Film Hub. The events have been programmed primarily by Jen Hall of Manchester's Cornerhouse/HOME, the first of which taking place April 24th at the Stoke-on-Trent Science Centre featuring a live Q&A with the aforementioned Ainslie Henderson, director of Monkey Love Experiments and I Am Tom Moody. For more info on the programme and upcoming events head over to the website. Labels: Ainslie Henderson, Bill Plympton, Dan Ojari, Dice Tsutsumi, lightbox, London Animation Club, Mikey Please, Robert Kondo, Skwigly, This Is Not A Cartoon, Torill Kove, Will Anderson So both the chances of new Twin Peaks and Opie and Anthony ever getting back together have seemingly gone up in smoke over one Easter break. Good going, bunny-Jesus. If anything happens to The Scarlet Gospels or Sol Invictus before May I'll have pretty much no more cultural interests left. Well, there's the old ball-and-chain of animation, I suppose. Although on some fronts things are without a paddle, so to speak, I recently had a nostalgic opportunity to revisit an old film for an interview that will hopefully surface late April/early May. Will post that when there are postables. Before then, however, those of you near and within ol' London town may wish to swing by The Green Man around 7:30pm this coming Tuesday (14th) for the London Animation Club, at which Skwigly - in the comely form of Aaron, Steve and myself - will be doing a special presentation on the past, present and future of our fine website, now in the third glorious year of its diabolical new regime. Many thanks to organiser Martin for extending the invite. Check out the Facebook event page for more info and I hope to see some of you dapper darlings there. Labels: London Animation Club, Skwigly I hope you're all geared up for a weekend of eggy chocolate Jesus zombie antics. I myself am rebuilding myself emotionally from an intense end-of-March deadline while cracking on with what's proving to be a rather therapeutic day-job. I don't think I can talk about it until it's done but I'll just say it involves lots of wavy lines that have proved to have quite a calming effect. Right this second I'm waiting on a bit of client feedback to come through so I'll take the opportunity to do a li'l update post. I have two new interviews up on the site I hope you'll all enjoy. The first is with directorial duo Melissa Johnson and Robertino Zambrano who made Love in the Time of March Madness, one of my favourite films from last year. It's essentially a docu-memoir about Melissa's own romantic misadventures as a uniquely tall athlete, with Robertino putting together a host of truly impressive visual interpretations that really showcase how much more effective animation can be when it comes to communicating abstract concepts within non-fiction. Have a read here. Speaking of abstract concepts, Don Hertzfeldt released his new film this week. It's called World of Tomorrow and is more than worth the price of admission; You can stream it for a month for a paltry rental fee on Vimeo, and I can't recommend doing so enough. Like most of his recent work, such as the graphic novel The End of The World and his independent feature It's Such a Beautiful Day, it solicits a huge gamut of emotional response and, primarily, is goddamn hysterical. Gladly I also got an interview with Hertzfeldt himself, something I've been angling for really since day one. Good times indeed. Also I've noticed that Shaun in the City, the arts project that will see a whole gaggle of oversized Shaun the Sheeps dotted about London (similar to the Gromit Unleashed project in Bristol a couple years back) is now in effect. So there's no harm in putting up some of my own submissions, all of which were sensibly rejected: Counterclockwise from top-left: Shaun as a Blue Meanie, Shaun as Wallace, Shaun as an old-timey cartoon and Shaun that'd go great with a side of mint jelly I can appreciate 'Blue Shaunie' may have been a bit thorny, rights-wise, and while I assume 'ShaunWallace' wouldn't have been as big an issue it's a bit on-the-nose (see, he's Shaun, but he's all coloured in and dressed like Wallace geddit? Teeheehoho etc). That being said I quite liked 'Rubberhose Shaun' on the bottom right and, my personal favourite, 'Mrs. Bleaton's Cookbook', top right. Like all truly great artists I'm sure the genius of them all will be more appreciated after I'm dead. It's a fine cause so check out the Shaun in the City site to find out more. Completely changing the subject, this wonderful new item of vinyl Faith No More-ery is now in my possession: It's been a month since the song debuted and I still can't fully convey in words how goddamn in love with it I am. It's worth mentioning that the vinyl version sounds better, and I don't mean that in that douchey way vinyl enthusiasts insist upon; It's actually a different, less 'produced' mix that feels more traditionally FNM to my ears. Adrian at newfaithnomore.com put up a little comparison analysis I made (which you can also listen to here). Let it not be said that I don't give back to my community. Labels: don hertzfeldt, Faith No More, Graphic Design, interview, Love in the Time of March Madness, Melissa Johnson, Robertino Zambrano, Shaun the Sheep, Skwigly, World of Tomorrow	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36443
__label__wiki	0.792736	0.792736	Over $88 billion needed to rebuild Iraq Kuwait Monday opened a week of conferences seeking aid for rebuilding Iraq after the onslaught of Daesh (ISIS) and tens of billions of dollars for a nation... Iraq gets $330 million in pledges of humanitarian aid Non-governmental organisations pledged $330 million of humanitarian aid to Iraq Monday, Kuwait's state news agency KUNA reported. World Bank official urges investment in Iraq Maher Chmaytelli Feb. 12, 2018 \| 10:20 AM The World Bank’s private-sector arm urged international companies Sunday to overcome concerns about funding reconstruction projects in Iraq and seize... OPEC president says shale surge won’t thwart plan to clear glut Surging output of United States shale oil won’t be a “huge distorter” of efforts by global crude producers to clear a glut, according to the OPEC president. France FM visits Iraq to discuss reconstruction France's Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian visited Iraq Monday to discuss the war-torn country's reconstruction after Baghdad declared victory against Daesh... France's Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian visited Iraq on Monday to discuss the war-torn country's reconstruction with Iraqi officials after Baghdad... U.S., Egypt reaffirm pledge to fight Daesh The United States and Egypt Monday reaffirmed their commitment to battle Islamist militants in the Middle East as U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson held... Over 2,200 Filipinos in Kuwait want to leave: minister More than 2,200 Filipinos are ready to take up President Rodrigo Duterte’s offer to repatriate workers from Kuwait due to reports of abuse, the Philippine... Tillerson in Egypt for start of Middle East tour U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson flew into Egypt Sunday at the start of a five-nation tour that coincides with heightened regional tension as well as... US Secretary of State in Egypt at start of Mideast tour U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson flew into Egypt on Sunday at the start of a five-nation tour that coincides with heightened regional tension as well as... Tillerson due in Beirut to talk oil, gas, Israeli threats U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is scheduled to arrive in Beirut Thursday for talks with Lebanese leaders. Syria eases strikes on rebel enclave after deadly campaign: activists Syrian regime air strikes hit the rebel enclave of Eastern Ghouta raids Saturday after five days of intense bombardments that killed more than 240 civilians,... UN rights chief slams 'no-holds-barred' Syria violence U.N. human rights chief Zeid Raad al-Hussein Saturday accused Syrian forces of carrying out "no-holds-barred" military offensives after a spike in violence... Tillerson sees difficult talks with Turkey on northern Syria U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will press Turkey to rein in its military operation in northern Syria during a visit to the NATO ally next week, a... Kuwait funding set to help ease Jounieh traffic The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development will finance the refurbishing of a highway from Kesrouan’s Jeita to Faraya, a statement from President Michel... Kuwait to fund Jeita-Faraya highway The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development will finance the refurbishing of a highway from Kesrouan’s Jeita through Kfar Zebian up to Faraya, a statement... US not planning to contribute money at Iraq reconstruction conference: officials The United States does not plan to contribute any money at a conference in Kuwait next week to fund Iraq's reconstruction drive after the war against Daesh... UN in $17 million appeal for children's health in post Daesh Iraq The United Nations launched an appeal Wednesday for $17 million to rebuild essential health facilities for children in Iraq after a devastating three-year... U.S. secretary of state to visit Lebanon next week U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is set to visit Lebanon next week to meet with top officials, sources confirmed Wednesday. Tillerson to visit Beirut soon: reports U.S Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will visit Beirut in the next week or two to discuss elections and the Syrian Refugee crisis, two local daily newspapers... First‹7891011121314151617›Last	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36445
__label__wiki	0.877585	0.877585	Tag Archives: Alan Eyre Kerry: Opportunity for Iran diplomacy cracking open Posted on October 13, 2013 by Laura Rozen download adobe acrobat hile aides say Secretary of State John Kerry has no plans to attend Iran nuclear talks with six world powers due to get underway in Geneva Tuesday, there are hints Kerry may decide to do so on his own, or to pursue a follow up meeting with his Iranian counterpart soon. “Yes, there is a chance, but no decision has been made and, for now, it is not happening,” one US official, speaking not for attribution, told Al-Monitor Sunday. “His aides are advising no, but Kerry often makes these types of calls on his own.” Kerry “has no plans” to come to Geneva, a State Department official said Sunday. Kerry met with chief international negotiator, European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, in London Sunday, to discuss the upcoming Iran talks, Syria, and Middle East peace, the State Department said. He is scheduled to travel next to Paris. “Right now, the window for diplomacy is cracking open,” Kerry said in videotaped remarks to a national conference of the American Israel Public Affairs (AIPAC) meeting in California Sunday. “But I want you to know that our eyes are open too.” “I hope that we can agree on a road map for arriving at an agreement by Wednesday,” Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who also heads lran's nuclear negotiating team, wrote on his Facebook page Sunday. “But even if the other side shows goodwill, agreeing on details and implementation would require another cabinet level meeting.” The U.S. team to the Geneva Iran talks is led by Under Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, and imcludes her top deputy and veteran nonproliferation expert Jim Timbie, State Department Iran sanctions principal deputy Richard Nephew, National Security Staff senior director for Persian Gulf Affairs Puneet Talwar, Treasury sanctions lawyer Adam Szubin, State Department Iran spokesman Alan Eyre, and State Department deputy spokesman Marie Harf, the State Department said. Update: Secretary of State John Kerry is flying back to Washington from London Monday, his spokespeople said Posted in Politics, Security \| Tagged Adam Szubin, AIPAC, Alan Eyre, Ashton, diplomacy, Iran, Javad Zarif, Jim Timbie, John Kerry, nuclear., P5+1, Richard Nephew, sanctions, Wendy Sherman P5+1 seeks ‘clear and concrete’ response from Iran in Almaty Posted on April 4, 2013 by Laura Rozen Almaty, Kazakhstan__ Western diplomats said Thursday they hope Iran comes here with a “clear and concrete” response to a revised international proposal aimed at curbing Iran’s most sensitive nuclear work. “What would be most helpful is for Iran to give us concrete responses, what they think they’re willing to do on this proposal, what gives them concerns, …[to] get into a real and substantive negotiation,” a senior US administration official told journalists in a conference late Wednesday ahead of boarding a flight to Kazakhstan. “I’m hopeful that they will do that.” “We would of course like them to come and say, ‘We accept the proposal. Now let’s work out the details,'” the American official continued. “But that’s not usually the way these things work. … That’s why you’re in a negotiation to begin with.” European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton “calls upon Iran to give a clear and concrete answer to the E3/EU+3’s Almaty proposal,” Michael Mann, a spokesman for Ashton, said Thursday. Diplomats from Iran and six world powers are gathering here ahead of the third set of nuclear talks in the past five weeks, which are due to get underway Friday. International negotiators presented a revised international proposal at high level talks held in Almaty in February, and then held technical talks in Istanbul last month. The Iranian negotiating team is expected on Friday to present a response to the latest P5+1 proposal, that includes Iran’s suggested steps, an Iranian source suggested Thursday. Iran’s counter proposal will aim “to test” western intentions, he said. “We think our talks tomorrow can go forward with one word,” Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili said in a talk to Kazakh university students Wednesday. “That is the acceptance of the rights of Iran, particularly the right of enrichment.” Striking a familiar theme, Jalili also criticized nuclear armed world powers that seek to limit other countries’ nuclear rights. “No country should have a nuclear weapon,” Jalili said. Despite the tough tone, western diplomats said Iranian technical experts were particularly engaged and focused on substantive details at technical talks held in Istanbul March 18th that went on for twelve hours. The Iranian technical team was not authorized to negotiate, however, the American diplomat said, but rather to seek more information and clarification on the international proposal. The Iranian team, in Istanbul, indicated Tehran was considering an international request to suspend 20% enrichment for six months, and to continue converting Iran’s stockpile of 20% enriched uranium to oxide for medical use, a diplomatic source told Al-Monitor last month. However, the Iranian team expressed objections to other elements in the international proposal, the diplomat said. Among them: suspending other operations at the Fordo facility except 20% enrichment, shipping out its 20% stockpile, and increased IAEA inspections. Iranian diplomats have also said that while they consider the revised international proposal an improvement from one presented in Baghdad last year, they still find it “imbalanced” between its demands and the incentives it offers. Posted in Politics \| Tagged Abbas Araghchi, Alan Eyre, Ali Bagheri, Almaty, Bob Einhorn, Catherine Ashton, China, EU, Germany, Hamid-Reza Asgari, IAEA, Iran, Jim Timbie, Mahdi Mohammadi, Mehdi Mohammadi, Mehdi Safari, Michael Hammer, Michael Mann, MJ Ramazani, nuclear., P5+1, Puneet Talwar, Rasoul Movahedian, Russia, Saeed Jalili, United States, Wendy Sherman Iran diplomat offers tentatively positive take on Almaty talks Posted on February 26, 2013 by Laura Rozen Almaty, Kazakhstan__An Iranian diplomat, in an interview with Al-Monitor, offered a cautiously positive take on the nuclear talks that got underway in Kazakhstan Tuesday, though he said Iran still considers that a new international proposal asks more of Iran than it offers. “We think in Almaty the whole frame is positive, because we are going to discuss the principles [and] specifics,” the Iranian official, who did not wish to be named, told Al-Monitor shortly after nuclear talks got underway here Tuesday. “We believe that until now, there has not really been a negotiation.” “I can’t say what will be the outcome,” the official continued. “But we think the outcome should be some technical meetings.” That would seem to correspond with what Western diplomats said Monday, that they were hoping to have a follow up meeting, or a series of follow up meetings, with the Iranians at the technical experts level, ideally beginning before Iran’s Nowruz New Year’s holiday in March. Both Iran and the P5+1 agree that a comprehensive deal “is not possible right now, so both sides are trying to solve one part of it,” the Iranian diplomat said. “Both sides agree on which part to solve right now,” as a first step, focused on Iran’s 20% enrichment activities, he said. From Iran’s perspective, he continued, however, “the problem is, what the P5+1 wants to give us is not [balanced with] their requests.” The updated P5+1 proposal formally presented to Iran Tuesday includes some sanctions relief on the gold trade, petrochemical industry, and some small scale banking sanctions, according to a source close to the talks who received a copy of it late Monday from a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, Al-Monitor first reported earlier Tuesday. “We have come here with a revised offer and we have come to engage with Iran in a meaningful way, our purpose being to make sure that we’ve had a good and detailed conversation, with the ambition that we see progress by the end of the meeting,” European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said ahead of the first round of talks Tuesday. The revised international offer is “balanced” and “responsive” to what the six powers heard from the Iranians in three rounds of talks last year, Michael Mann, spokesman for Ashton, told journalists at a press briefing in Almaty Tuesday. Talks got underway Tuesday at 1:30pm and broke off at about 4:30pm. Western officials later confirmed that there had been further consultations among the parties, including Iranian bilateral meetings with the Germans, British, Chinese and Russians, a diplomat said. Talks will resume for a second day Wednesday, starting with a bilateral meeting between Ashton and Jalili, followed by a plenary session at 11am. “We had a useful meeting today, discussions took place this evening, we are meeting again tomorrow,” a western official said late Tuesday. The U.S. delegation to the talks is led by Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman, and includes National Security Staff Senior Director for the Persian Gulf Puneet Talwar, State Department arms control envoy Robert Einhorn, another State Department arms control advisor Jim Timbie, Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Mike Hammer, and a veteran Farsi-speaking US diplomat who specializes in Iranian affairs Alan Eyre. Iran’s delegation includes the Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Dr. Saeed Jalili, his deputy Ali Bagheri, legal/nonproliferation advisor Hamid-Reza Asgari,, the head of the Iranian foreign ministry IPIS think tank Mostafa Dolatyar, Iran deputy foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, and former Iranian ambassador to the UK Rasoul Movahedian-Atar. casino bonuses online (Photo: Participants sit at a table during talks on Iran's nuclear programme in Almaty February 26, 2013. REUTERS/Stanislav Filippov/Pool.) 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__label__wiki	0.535786	0.535786	Note 1: Hello, and welcome to the annual edition of my pretending to understand how the average-age-55-years-white-American-old-men vote to find the best movie of the year! It's almost like how the new Pope is picked. Almost. Note 2: Post 3.0 is going to be awesome, just like my previous two posts. Also, this year, a bunch of us got together to make an AWESOME app for Oscars - Award Street. Check it out! This year is pretty much going to be Boyhood vs. Birdman. A lot of people are going to get their predictions wrong this year depending on which way The Academy leans, unless your prediction is that a movie whose name starts with the letter 'B' is going to take home the grandest prize, and you can be sure about nailing it. Personally, I want to be screaming "It's a boy!" when it's announced. That man, Linklater, deserves a trophy by now. He got nominated for the last 2 movies of the 'Before' trilogy, and has made cult classics like Slacker, Dazed and Confused, Waking Life, and School of Rock. He might just walk away with 3 trophies in his hands this year and that would be AWESOME. If The Academy leans towards Birdman instead of Boyhood, it will be sad, and them trying incredibly hard to be cool. Boyhood is an achievement, period. A movie event we are going to be talking about for a long, long time. It will be fitting if Boyhood is announced for the Best Picture, and this plays: I don't wanna be a big man Just wanna fight like everyone else No major controversies with the nominations, although no love for Nightcrawler, The Lego Movie, and no cinematography nod for Interstellar broke my heart a little. But then, what's an Oscar without a little heartbreak, right? Right then, let's get on with it. Vishesh Tippani Hit / Miss Best Motion Picture of the Year Boyhood I think this category isn't even a contest. Boyhood is by far the best movie on this list. Also, instead of the standard Film/Director split the Academy is known for doing, I think this year is going to see a Film/Writing split, between Boyhood and Birdman. 'You know how everyone's always saying seize the moment? I don't know, I'm kind of thinking it's the other way around, you know, like the moment seizes us.' Miss. Birdman. Oh well. Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Michael Keaton, Birdman Another year, BC! This year's going cleanly to Mr. Keaton. 'A thing is a thing, not what is said of that thing.' Miss. Well, I am glad. Great performance by Eddie Redmayne in Theory of Everything. Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Julianne Moore, Still Alice Rosamund Pike, Gone Girl The chills Rosamund Pike gives you! Goodness. I wish she won this one, but she won't. From Gone Girl: 'I'm the cunt you married. The only time you liked yourself was when you were trying to be someone this cunt might like. I'm not a quitter, I'm that cunt. I killed for you; who else can say that? You think you'd be happy with a nice Midwestern girl? No way, baby! I'm it.' Hit! Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role J.K. Simmons, Whiplash The only thing going for Whiplash. Simmons' powerful performance made this movie worth a while. His performance took me back to when I was in school. 'There are no two words in the English language more harmful than good job.' Hit! Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Patricia Arquette, Boyhood Boyhood could very well have been called 'Motherhood', and it would have remained as true. Patricia deserves this gold! 'I just thought there would be more.' Hit! YAY! Best Achievement in Directing Richard Linklater, Boyhood Please. Starting to feel a little bad for Mr. Anderson though. Maybe Mr. Anderson is destined to be seventh time lucky another year. 'I finally figured it out. It's like when they realized it was gonna be too expensive to actually build cyborgs and robots. I mean, the costs of that were impossible. They decided to just let humans turn themselves into robots. That's what's going on right now. I mean, why not? They're billions of us just laying around, not really doing anything. We don't cost anything. We're even pretty good at self-maintenance and reproducing constantly. And as it turns out, we're already biologically programmed for our little cyborg upgrades. I read this thing the other day about how When you hear that ding on your inbox, you get like a dopamine rush in your brain. It's like we're being chemically rewarded for allowing ourselves to be brainwashed. How evil is that? We're fucked.' Miss. Iñárritu, Birdman. Oh well. Another year, bigger movie, Linklater! Best Original Screenplay Birdman Boyhood This is going to be a close call, but I think Birdman will pull through in the end. Also, if it does, the Best Picture announcement is going to induce double the nervousness. Writing/Film split seldom happens. The last time this happened was with Argo (2012), and Million Dollar Baby (2005) before that. From Boyhood: 'I mean, what makes you think that elves are any more magical than something like a whale? Yoy know what I mean? What if I told you a story about how underneath the ocean, there was this giant sea mammal that used sonar and sang songs and it was so big that its heart was the size of a car and you could crawl through the arteries? I mean, you'd think that was pretty magical, right?' Hit! Best Adapted Screenplay The Imitation Game The better crop are the ones in the original writing category. The adapted is pretty non-exciting, unless American Sniper takes it because of the emotions involved. 'Do you know why people like violence? It is because it feels good. Humans find violence deeply satisfying. But remove the satisfaction, and the act becomes... hollow.' Hit! Best Animated Feature Film of the Year How to train your Dragon 2 No nomination for The Lego Movie was really disappointing. Nothing much here. 'Some of us were just born different.' Miss. Big Hero 6. Blah. I couldn't care less without The Lego Movie nomination. Best Achievement in Cinematography Birdman The Grand Budapest Hotel No nomination for Interstellar was a disappointment. A win for Grand Budapest would redeem it. 'You're looking so well, darling, you really are... they've done a marvelous job. I don't know what sort of cream they've put on you down at the morgue, but... I want some.' Hit! Best Achievement in Editing Boyhood This is a no contest. Editing footage spanning 12 years into this masterpiece! 'I find myself so furious at all these people that I am in contact with just for controlling me or whatever but you know they are not even aware they are doing it.' Miss. Whiplash. :/ Best Achievement in Production Design The Grand Budapest Hotel Interstellar Well, I am going to pick Interstellar for whichever category it's nominated in! From Interstellar: 'Mankind was born on Earth. It was never meant to die here.' Hit! Best Achievement in Costume Design The Grand Budapest Hotel 'You see, there are still faint glimmers of civilization left in this barbaric slaughterhouse that was once known as humanity. Indeed that's what we provide in our own modest, humble, insignificant... oh, fuck it.' Hit! Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling The Grand Budapest Hotel A lack of Theory of Everything here was a little bit surprising. 'I must say, I find that girl utterly delightful. Flat as a board, enormous birthmark the shape of Mexico over half her face, sweating for hours on end in that sweltering kitchen, while Mendl, genius though he is, looms over her like a hulking gorilla. Yet without question, without fail, always and invariably, she's exceedingly lovely.' Hit! Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score Interstellar Zimmer's score made Interstellar more grandiose than it already was. Just 1 win for him from 9 nominations, I think he can use another win, and deservedly so. Theory of Everything has a good chance of taking it away. 'Those aren't mountains, they're waves.' Miss. Grand Budapest Hotel. This movie is on a roll tonight! Desplat deserved a win, nominated for 2 movies this year, and 7 before this. Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song Selma The Lego Movie I like 'Lost Stars' from Begin Again. But my pick is The Lego Movie because it was AWESOME, and these buggers did not give it a nod for Animated Feature. From The Lego Movie: 'All this is true because it rhymes.' Hit! Best Achievement in Sound Mixing Interstellar There was a bunch of controversy around Interstellar's sound. It doesn't matter. A couple of IMAX viewings is what those buggers need. 'You're telling me it takes two numbers to measure your own ass but only one to measure my son's future?' Miss. Whiplash. For not giving it to Interstellar, I tell you, Academy, "Not my tempo." Best Achievement in Sound Editing Interstellar see: above. Although, American Sniper might snatch this one. Also, I think Fury should have gotten a nod here. 'And that our greatest accomplishments cannot be behind us, because our destiny lies above us.' Miss. Sniper made a headshot at TARS. Best Achievement in Visual Effects Interstellar This is a no-contest. Why are there even other nominees?! 'Do not go gentle into that good night; Old age should burn and rave at close of day. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.' Hit! Although it's sad that Interstellar might end its count with this. Best Short Film, Live Action The Phone Call Butter Lamp This is the first time I got to watch all the live-action shorts before the event. Pretty great movies, all. My favorite's got to be Butter Lamp, for the sheer ingenuity of script. Best Short Film, Animated Feast It's a dog's life. Who are you rooting for? 87th Academy Awards... -- PA 0 comments	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36452
__label__wiki	0.552261	0.552261	MotionPlus E3: Sony, Microsoft finally realize Nintendo real threat Posted on June 2, 2009 by Troy Wolverton First Microsoft unveiled Project Natal. Now Sony says it has a “motion controller” in the works. Two-and-a-half years after Nintendo’s Wii hit store shelves, the company’s chief rivals have stopped firing at each other long enough to try to match the Wii’s motion-sensing game controllers. Given that the Wii has been the breakout hit console of the current generation since its launch, you’d have thought Sony and Microsoft wouldn’t have tarried so long. Regardless, they clearly have Nintendo in their sites. Video Games E3, EyeToy, MotionPlus, Nintendo, Project Natal, Sony, Wii, wolverton Wii MotionPlus On Sale June 8; Useless Until July 26 (Update: Or Not) Posted on April 14, 2009 by dwillis There is an official price and release date for the Wii MotionPlus, the add-on to the Wii Remote that makes it work like you thought it would in the first place. That date is June 8, and that price is $20. Which is relatively soon and somewhat reasonable. But wait! What good is the MotionPlus without, you know, a game that supports it? It doesn’t add anything to existing games after all. Well about that…Wii Sports Resort, the awesome game I previewed at E3 that actually makes use of the add-on, comes out over a month later on July 26 for $50 with a MotionPlus included. What I’m saying here is just wait until late July. Staring at the unutilized potential of the MotionPlus for over a month would drive most people insane. (From Kotaku) Update: A couple people have pointed out that it’s not, in the strictest sense, useless for that whole span. There are a couple third party titles coming out between June 8 and July 26 that are going to use the MotionPlus, for example Gieson pointed out the new Tiger Woods. But my point still stands since, using the same example, Tiger Woods ships on the 15th, leaving a full week of uselessness. So I stand by my “Might as well just wait until July.” position. Update 2: From MTV Multiplayer’s Twitter: “I was wrong. Sega’s Virtual Tennis for Wii, which ships May 19, will support MotionPlus. The June 8 MP early-adopters are ok after all” This whole thing makes me wonder about Nintendo’s PR and marketing. Nobody seemed to know what games support the thing until after the release date’s announcement. Isn’t the goal to generate buzz then make the big reveal? Video Games MotionPlus, release date, Wii, wii sports resort Wii MotionPlus Delayed? Posted on March 9, 2009 by dwillis Remember the Wii MotionPlus? The attachment to the Wiimote that makes it behave like everyone expected it to in the first place, smoothly tracking what your hand is doing and translating it with astounding precision? Well, looks like it’s delayed. Nothing official has been announced yet, but the signs are there. For one Wii Sports Resort, home of the oddly addictive Frisbee-throwing game and the satisfying swordfight simulator, has dropped off Nintendo’s release calendar. And for another IGN’s Wii podcast says it’s delayed due to “a few hiccups” which is a bit of a clue. It would be a shame since I was looking forward to spending countless hours throwing a virtual Frisbee to a dog (I’m not being sarcastic, it really was that much fun) but I’d rather they get it right. Video Games MotionPlus, Wii, wii sports resort E3: New Nintendo peripheral called Wii MotionPlus Posted on July 14, 2008 by Gieson Cacho Nintendo announced a new peripheral called the Wii MotionPlus. Big deal you say? Another peripheral as if Nintendo needed a new one. Well, the Wii MotionPlus attches to the end of the Wii Remote and improves the motion-sensing tracking. Nintendo’s calling it “the most comprehensive tracking of a player’s arm position and orientation, providing players with an unmatched level of precision and immersion.” They claim it’ll provide a true 1:1 response for a gameplay. If it works, I could see it working for a lot of games. Golf anyone? Maybe it’ll improve your swing. General controls, E3, motion, MotionPlus, Nintendo, peripheral, Wii	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36458
__label__wiki	0.577657	0.577657	BLACKHAM, BLANKS'EM -- CYCLONES WIN 2-0 BROOKLYN,NY – July 4, 2015 – On Independence Day neither teams' bats provided much fireworks, but Cyclones starter Matt Blackham lowered the boom on the Crosscutters. The righthander was nearly flawless over his 7.0 innings as Brooklyn defeated Williamsport 2-0. The Cyclones improved to 10-5 with their victory and handed Williamsport (13-2) just their second loss of the season. The Cyclones and Crosscutters matched zeroes through the first three innings as Brooklyn starter Matt Blackham and ‘Cutters hurler Jose Taveras mowed through the opposing lineups. Neither team got a runner past first base until the bottom of the fourth when the Cyclones were able to give the scoreboard some company. Vinny Siena started the two out threat with a line drive single to left before back-to-back walks of David Thompson and Jeff Diehl loaded the bases. With Zach Mathieu behind in the count 0-2, Taveras uncorked a wild pitch that allowed Siena to score and gave Brooklyn the early 1-0 lead. It looked like that lead might be short-lived, because in the top of the fifth the Crosscutters threatened after Josh Tobias singled to centerfield to snap a string of seven consecutive batters retired by Blackham. The Crosscutters second baseman stole second and then advanced to third on a groundout. With Grenny Cumana batting for the ‘Cutters, Blackham’s first pitch was a ball in the dirt that was blocked nicely by Brooklyn backstop Brandon Brosher. Tobias tried to score from third but Brosher was able to corral the deflection and relay it over to Blackham in time to tag out the sliding runner and keep the Cyclones in front 1-0. Blackham departed after 7.0 shutout innings, allowing just two hits and one walk while, for the second consecutive start, striking out nine. PJ Conlon was first out of the pen for the Cyclones and immediately found himself in trouble. The southpaw allowed a lead-off double to Josh Tobias, who advanced to third on a passed ball. Conlon was then able to induce a pair of grounders to third, which led to a pair of outs, while keeping Tobias 90-feet away, setting up a showdown with Zachary Coppola. The University of San Diego product was able to finish the escape act with a strikeout of the Williamsport leftfielder, and keep Brooklyn ahead 1-0. In the bottom of the frame Brandon Brosher, who earlier saved a run with a nice defensive play behind the plate, contributed a run in another way as the Cyclones catcher blasted a solo home run over the left field wall to tack on an insurance run and expand the Brooklyn lead to 2-0. Carlos Valdez tossed a 1-2-3 bottom of the ninth to close out the win and pick up his first save of the season. The Cyclones and Crosscutters will square off again on Sunday evening at MCU Park for the middle game of the three-game series. It will be the 2nd Annual Salute to Seinfeld Night at the ballpark with the first 2,500 fans in attendance going home with a Little Jerry BobbleBeak. Tickets, which start at just $10, are still available by calling 718-507-TIXX, logging on to BrooklynCyclones.com or in person at the MCU Park box office. BROOKLYN,NY – July 4, 2015 – On Independence Day neither teams bats provided much fireworks, by Cyclones starter Matt Blackham lowered the boom on the Crosscutters. The righthander was nearly flawless over his 7.0 innings as Brooklyn defeated Williamsport 2-0. The Cyclones improved to 10-5 with their victory and handed Williamsport (13-2) just their second loss of the season. Blackham departed after 7.0 shutout innings, allowing just two hits and one walk while, for the second consecutive start, striking out nine. PJ Conlon was first out of the pen for the Cyclones and immediately found himself in trouble. The southpaw allowed a lead-off double to Josh Tobias, who advanced to third on a passed ball. Conlon was then able to induce a pair of grounders to third, which led to a pair of outs, while keeping Tobias 90-feet away, setting up a show down with Zachary Coppola. The University of San Diego product was able to finish the escape act with a strikeout of the Williamsport leftfielder, and keep Brooklyn ahead 1-0.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36463
__label__wiki	0.730381	0.730381	Ordering Our Books BLU Media Blog Un-Dead TV The Ultimate Guide to Vampire Television Updated and Expanded Second Edition! by Brad Middleton Today, vampires are ubiquitous in our popular culture. From movies to television, in fiction and in art, and even within the hallowed halls of academia, these preternatural creatures of the night are turning up everywhere. But in the not-so-distant past, vampires evoked more fear than fascination; they lived in the shadows and were the stuff of nightmares. Our concept of them was forever changed with the publication of Bram Stoker’s Dracula in 1897. Bela Lugosi, whose iconic portrayal of Stoker’s vampire was a hit on both the stage and screen, appeared in 1949 on one of the first televised variety series, The Texaco Star Theater. In the guise of his most famous role, Lugosi brought the vampire into our living rooms, heralding an undead presence on TV that steadily increased before skyrocketing with the arrival of Buffy Summers to Sunnydale, California. The medium of television, in turn, has played a critical role in the evolution of the vampire; these fanged fiends have become as diverse as the population that they prey upon, and every generation creates their own interpretation. For over sixty-five years, the undead have bled the TV airwaves, rising from the crypt in all manner of programming. In this expanded and updated second edition, Un-Dead TV catalogues over one thousand such appearances, and is the only book of its kind to explore this phenomenon to the extent that it truly deserves. "Un-Dead TV is an amazing work, a vampirologist's dream resource book. From page one to the very end, even the most educated vampire researcher and knowledgeable fan alike will learn details on vampires in television's history. Author Brad Middleton truly lives up to the book's subtitle 'The Ultimate Guide to Vampire Television' as he covers everything from Dark Shadows to cartoons and obscure vampires you may never have heard of. Without a doubt it belongs in the library of anyone who is fascinated by vampires!" E.R. Vernor "Corvis Nocturnum" author of Allure of the Vampire: Our Sexual Attraction to the Undead (Dark Moon Press 2009) and Vampire Evolution: From Myth to Modern Day (Schiffer Publishing 2014) Read the first 30 pages (Requires Adobe Reader) Download Paperback, 556 pages, $33.00 ISBN: 978-1-935303-62-6 Hardcover, 556 pages, $44.00 ISBN: 978-1-935303-61-9 Read what reviewers are saying about Un-Dead TV... "Un-Dead TV is a treasure-trove of useful information on its subject matter, and author Middleton has gone the extra mile (or fifty extra miles...) in terms of tracking down obscure TV series and providing relevant and important data about specific episodes...But the book's glory -- as is often the case in terms of reference books -- is not merely the impressive breadth of coverage, but rather the well-considered organizational structure of the material...I wholeheartedly recommend this book if you enjoy reading about vampires on television, or if you are an author writing about those subjects. Un-Dead TV is an invaluable resource, and one that will find prized real estate on my office shelf." John Kenneth Muir, August 30, 2013 "...a broad, 30,000-foot view of vampires on TV, covering everything from the first appearance of a vampire on TV — in the form of Bela Lugosi appearing as Dracula on The Texaco Star Theater in September 1949 — right up through recent bloodsucker appearances in 2013...Un-Dead TV fills a previously empty research niche, and provides lots of browsing entertainment. Vampire lovers and scholars should find much to like in these pages." Twilight Ridge, August 5, 2013 ORDER PRINT BOOKS DIRECT FROM BY LIGHT UNSEEN MEDIA Pay via PayPal or use a credit card (PayPal account not required) Paperback (9781935303626) $33.00 USD Hardcover (9781935303619) $44.00 USD No credit card? No problem! Print or download a mail-in order form to buy books with a check or money order. Right-click link to download (PDF) SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL INDIE BOOKSTORE Click the Indiebound logo to order Un-Dead TV from your local independent bookstore! ORDER A BOOK FROM THESE ONLINE RETAILERS Chapters / Indigo in Canada SUPPORT INDIE BOOKSTORES! Ask your local bookstore to order UN-DEAD TV via Ingram or direct from us!	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36467
__label__wiki	0.636277	0.636277	Biography – PICHOT DE QUERDISIEN TRÉMAIS, CHARLES-FRANÇOIS – Volume IV (1771-1800) – Dictionary of Canadian Biography PICHOT (Pichon) DE QUERDISIEN (Kerdisien de) TRÉMAIS, CHARLES-FRANÇOIS, commissary of the Marine charged with conducting the inquiry in the affaire du Canada; b. c. 1724 near Brest, France; d. 9 Aug. 1784 at L’Acul (Dominican Republic). Charles-François Pichot de Querdisien Trémais entered the Marine in 1743 and served as commissary at Louisbourg, Île Royale (Cape Breton Island) during the 1758 siege. The following year he was principal writer at Brest. It was probably at the beginning of 1759 that it was proposed he go to Canada to investigate the financial administration, since early in February he sent the minister, Berryer, a report setting out his idea of what he would have to do in the colony. He suggested that he work in the “money office” (the office of the Marine), where Intendant Bigot was requesting help. As a result of this report, which the minister called “well done,” Querdisien Trémais received the title of commissary of the Marine and precise instructions for his mission. While aiding “M. Bigot efficiently in his duties,” he was to work to uncover “all the abuses which have crept into any parts whatsoever of the service in the colony.” He was therefore to inspect the supplies sent to the colony by the king, examine the profits of merchants favoured by the intendant, and above all pay close attention to purveyor general Joseph-Michel Cadet’s activities. He was to ensure that the hospitals’ expenditures and the rent paid for warehouses and buildings were examined, that any abuse in the payment of officers and soldiers at the various posts was reported, and that the costs of the merchandise at these posts were investigated. The need for written proof of any abuses was emphasized. To facilitate his task he received a code to use for correspondence. Bigot quickly detected Querdisien Trémais’s real mission and, to prove his honesty, he obliged his partners in the Grande Société to make partial restitution. The minister’s representative had to work under particularly unfavourable conditions – he had barely arrived in Quebec when the British appeared in the St Lawrence, and the intendant felt it necessary to transfer the documents of the “money office” to Trois-Rivières. Consequently Querdisien Trémais was not able to examine them and had to confine himself to collecting statements and comparing them with his own observations. Nevertheless his assessment of Bigot and the general staff of the armed forces was to result in prosecution at the Châtelet in Paris. As a reward for his services he received a pension of 1,200 livres. In 1761 the minister proposed that he be the person in France to settle Canadian accounts. He had to complete this task without the help of the financial commissary, Pierre-Michel Martel, who refused to leave the colony. In July 1762, with the assistance of the intendant of Bordeaux, Charles-Robert Boutin, he investigated Bigot’s commercial operations with the Jewish merchant Abraham Gradis; he seized documents from Gradis’s offices which revealed various aspects of the Grande Société [see Michel-Jean-Hugues Péan]. Then he held an inquiry at La Rochelle into the activities of Denis Goguet, Bigot’s agent, who was responsible for the sale in Europe of furs Bigot acquired at his or the king’s trading posts. At the end of December 1762 Querdisien Trémais received 6,000 livres, drawn on colonial funds, and was sent to Saint-Domingue (Hispaniola) on a mission similar to the one he had carried out capably in Canada. He was appointed subdelegate general of the intendant, financial commissary of Cap-Français (Cap-Haïtian or Le Cap), and first councillor of the Conseils Supérieurs of Cap-Français and Port-au-Prince. From 23 Jan. 1769 on he served as commissary general of Saint-Domingue, and he received the appointment of commissary general of the Marine in 1771. In 1780 he was honorary councillor of the Conseil Supérieur of Cap-Français; he died four years later. Michel Roberge AN, Col., B, 109, ff.34, 63; 110, ff.40v, 46; 113, f.299v; 113, 2e partie, ff.11, 12, 80v; 115, f.147; C11A, 104, f.344. ANQ-M, Greffe de Pierre Panet, 10 sept. 1760. “Dossier Charles-François Pichot de Querdisien Trémais,” Antoine Roy, édit., ANQ Rapport, 1959–60, 3–22. “Les malignités du sieur de Courville,” BRH, L (1944), 113. Gustave Lanctot, “L’Affaire du Canada; bibliographie du procès Bigot,” BRH, XXXVIII (1932), 8–17. [M.-L.-É.] Moreau de Saint-Méry, Description topographique, physique, civile, politique et historique de la partie française de lisle de Saint-Domingue, Blanche Maurel et Étienne Taillemite, édit. (3v., Paris, 1958), 272, 1502. Frégault, François Bigot. P.-G. Roy, La famille Martel de Magesse (Lévis, Qué., 1934), 23. Pierre de Vaissière, Saint-Domingue; la société et la vie créoles sous l’Ancien Régime (1629–1789) (Paris, 1909), 149–50. “M. Querdisien Trémais,” BRH, LII (1946), 349. Office Holders – French Régime BIGOT, FRANÇOIS (d. 1778) (Vol. 4)MARTEL, PIERRE-MICHEL (Vol. 4)CADET, JOSEPH-MICHEL (Vol. 4)GOGUET, DENIS (Vol. 4) BIGOT, FRANÇOIS (d. 1778) Michel Roberge, “PICHOT DE QUERDISIEN TRÉMAIS, CHARLES-FRANÇOIS,” in Dictionary of Canadian Biography, vol. 4, University of Toronto/Université Laval, 2003–, accessed January 20, 2020, http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/pichot_de_querdisien_tremais_charles_francois_4E.html. Permalink: http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/pichot_de_querdisien_tremais_charles_francois_4E.html Author of Article: Michel Roberge Title of Article: PICHOT DE QUERDISIEN TRÉMAIS, CHARLES-FRANÇOIS Publication Name: Dictionary of Canadian Biography, vol. 4	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36472
__label__wiki	0.678233	0.678233	Home : : Property & Home : Scandinavian chic Expert Nick Davies salutes the Finnish genius behind the Savoy Vase Alvar Aalto is today acclaimed as the most important Finnish architect of the 20th century and one of Modernisms leading lights. His success as a designer grew from a combination of self-belief, fortuitous timing and pure instinct. Aalto’s core beliefs lay in a typically Scandinavian symbiosis of nature, man and materials. Aalto was passionate about integrated design concerning himself not only with the building but all its interior elements. It is these elements today that have extended their reach beyond Finnish shores to captivate a worldwide audience. Internationally admired and recognised, his back catalogue is immense. However, one of his most simple creations remains one of his most popular and accessible with today’s audience – the Savoy Vase. PARIS FAIR In 1936, Aalto with the aid of his wife Aino entered a design competion for the Karhula-Iittala glassworks. The brief was to design a new range of products suitable for showing at the Paris World’s Fair the following year. Aalto delivered a sequence of sketchy and even casual drawings, some of them reminiscent of cubist still lifes. The designs were given a Swedish code name of Eskimoerindens Skinnbuxa, which translates quite literally to Eskimo-Woman’s Leather Pants. The drawings presented a collection of associated forms from a shallow dish to a vase standing nearly a metre high! Winning acclaim and selection, the range was manufactured and first shown in summer 1937 in the Finland pavilion (built after the design with which Aalto won the national competition in 1936). This striking vase received its (much needed) re-name after a new luxury restaurant called the Savoy opened in Helsinki in 1937. Alvar together with his wife Aino was commissioned to design custom furnishings and fixtures. The vases were placed on every table and their fluid organic forms allowed flowers to be arranged in unusual, more individual ways. The original Savoy vase was produced in clear, brown, azure blue, green and smoke coloured versions. In the 1950s and later, opal, cobalt blue and ruby red colours were also introduced, and since the 1960s both larger and smaller versions of the vase have been marketed. The Iittala factory still produces both the Savoy vase and other pieces from the series. Aalto worked up to his death with his last great commission in 1969, however he will be most remembered for his early Finnish masterpieces including this simple yet elegant little vase. Nick Davies is co-founder of Fieldings (www.fieldingsauctioneers.co.uk) who hold free valuation days at Mill Race Lane, Stourbridge DY8 1JN	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36473
__label__cc	0.547043	0.452957	News from CIEC News and information from the Centre for Industry Education Collaboration at the University of York, UK. CCI school wins Environmental Project Award in the north east Over the last 6 years, BOC - the UK’s largest supplier of industrial gases and engineering solutions, has donated £20,000 to science projects in local schools through its sponsorship of the BOC-NEPIC Industrial and School Environmental Awards. These are presented at the NEPIC Annual Awards Dinner in January each year. This year, a wide range of excellent environmental projects were put forward by schools across the north east of England. The entries were judged by CCI Advisory Teacher Nicky Waller and representatives from BOC. The winner has just been announced as Kader Primary School in Middlesbrough who plan to develop large areas of their school grounds into a learning environment and wildlife area in order to provide curriculum enrichment for all children. The project was developed by the children themselves, they built a model and they presented part of their application by video. It was clear that they were committed to using the £2,000 prize money to bring the garden into being. Positive Feedback from CIEC visit to Nanjing Below is some feedback from Professor Ye Zhaoning after the three day course that Joy Parvin and Gayle Pook delivered in Southeast University, Nanjing, in November. Teachers participating gave positive feedback. 90% of the teachers felt much satisfied with the content, activities and training methods, and gained a lot. Context, on-going assessment and talking strategies were the most important ideas [that] teachers learned and would like to practice during their work in the future. Differences between the education systems of China and the UK were also interesting. Joy and Gayle’s comments on teachers’ lesson resources were particularly helpful. “Joy and Gayle are very professional. We’re much moved by their dedication.” Participants said, “Thank them and LBD project for giving us such a wonderful opportunity to learn about new teaching and learning strategies, and we hope to take part in this kind of workshops again.” Professor Ye Zhaoning (left, pictured during her stay in York) hosted the three day course in Nanjing CCI school wins Environmental Project Award in the... CIEC York Jane Winter	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36481
__label__cc	0.632686	0.367314	COMT Val158Met Genotype is Associated with Reward Learning: A Replication Study and Meta-Analysis By N. S. Corral-Frías, D. A. Pizzagalli, J. M. Carré, L. J. Michalski, Y. S. Nikolova, R. H. Perlis, J. Fagerness, M. R. Lee, E. Drabant Conley, T. M. Lancaster, S. Haddad, A. Wolf, J. W. Smoller, A. R. Hariri, and R. Bogdan \| Genes, Brain, and Behavior \| June 1, 2016 Identifying mechanisms through which individual differences in reward learning emerge offers an opportunity to understand both a fundamental form of adaptive responding as well as etiological pathways through which aberrant reward learning may contribute to maladaptive behaviors and psychopathology. One candidate mechanism through which individual differences in reward learning may emerge is variability in dopaminergic reinforcement signaling. A common functional polymorphism within the catechol-O-methyl transferase gene (COMT; rs4680, Val158Met) has been linked to reward learning, where homozygosity for the Met allele (linked to heightened prefrontal dopamine function and decreased dopamine synthesis in the midbrain) has been associated with relatively increased reward learning. Here, we used a probabilistic reward learning task to asses response bias, a behavioral form of reward learning, across three separate samples that were combined for analyses (age: 21.80 ± 3.95; n = 392; 268 female; European-American: n = 208). We replicate prior reports that COMTrs4680 Met allele homozygosity is associated with increased reward learning in European-American participants (β = 0.20, t = 2.75, P < 0.01; ΔR2 = 0.04). Moreover, a meta-analysis of 4 studies, including the current one, confirmed the association between COMT rs4680 genotype and reward learning (95% CI −0.11 to −0.03; z = 3.2; P < 0.01). These results suggest that variability in dopamine signaling associated withCOMT rs4680 influences individual differences in reward which may potentially contribute to psychopathology characterized by reward dysfunction. Tags: dopamine \| Jordan Smoller \| reward Author: Genes, Brain and Behavior When the Mind Wanders: Distinguishing Stimulus-Dependent from Stimulus-Independent Thoughts During Incidental Encoding in Young and Older Adults By David Maillet and Daniel L. Schacter \| Psychology and Aging \| June 2016 In recent years, several studies have indicated that healthy older adults exhibit a reduction in mind-wandering compared with young adults. However, relatively little research has examined the extent to which ongoing thoughts in young and older adults are dependent on environmental stimuli. In the current study, we assessed age-related differences in frequency of stimulus-dependent thoughts (SDTs) and stimulus-independent thoughts (SITs) during a slow-paced incidental encoding task. Based on previous research suggesting that older adults rely on external information to a greater extent than young adults, we hypothesized that ongoing thoughts in older adults may be more stimulus-dependent than in young adults. We found that although older adults reported overall fewer thoughts compared to young adults, they exhibited a reduction in proportion of SITs and an increase in proportion of SDTs. In both age groups, SDTs were more frequently about the past compared with SITs, while SITs were more frequently about the future. Finally, the extent to which both young and older adults reported SDTs, but not SITs, at encoding was positively correlated with how often they reported remembering thoughts at retrieval, and SDT frequency was positively correlated with overall performance on the memory task in older adults. Our results provide evidence that ongoing thoughts in older adults may be more dependent on environmental stimuli than young adults, and that these thoughts may impact performance in recognition tasks. Tags: Dan Schacter \| memory \| mind-wandering Author: Psychology and Aging Pain in an Era of Armed Conflicts: Prevention and Treatment for Warfighters and Civilian Casualties By E. George, I. Elman, L. Becerra, Sheri Berg, and D. Borsook \| Progress in Neurobiology \| June 2016 Chronic pain is a common squealae of military- and terror-related injuries. While its pathophysiology has not yet been fully elucidated, it may be potentially related to premorbid neuropsychobiological status, as well as to the type of injury and to the neural alterations that it may evoke. Accordingly, optimized approaches for wounded individuals should integrate primary, secondary and tertiary prevention in the form of thorough evaluation of risk factors along with specific interventions to contravene and mitigate the ensuing chronicity. Thus, Premorbid Events phase may encompass assessments of psychological and neurobiological vulnerability factors in conjunction with fostering preparedness and resilience in both military and civilian populations at risk. Injuries per se phase calls for immediate treatment of acute pain in the field by pharmacological agents that spare and even enhance coping and adaptive capabilities. The key objective of the Post Injury Events is to prevent and/or reverse maladaptive peripheral- and central neural system’s processes that mediate transformation of acute to chronic pain and to incorporate timely interventions for concomitant mental health problems including post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction. We suggest that the proposed continuum of care may avert more disability and suffering than the currently employed less integrated strategies. While the requirements of the armed forces present a pressing need for this integrated continuum and a framework in which it can be most readily implemented, this approach may be also instrumental for the care of civilian casualties. Tags: chronic pain \| David Borsook \| health care \| pain Author: Progress in Neurobiology Reciprocal White Matter Alterations Due to 16p11.2 Chromosomal Deletions Versus Duplications By Yi Shin Chang, Julia P. Owen, Nicholas J. Pojman, Tony Thieu, Polina Bukshpun, Mari L.J. Wakahiro, Elysa J. Marco, Jeffrey I. Berman, John E. Spiro, Wendy K. Chung, Randy L. Buckner, Timothy P.L. Roberts, Srikantan S. Nagarajan, Elliott H. Sherr, and Pratik Mukherjee \| Human Brain Mapping \| May 24, 2016 Copy number variants at the 16p11.2 chromosomal locus are associated with several neuropsychiatric disorders, including autism, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and speech and language disorders. A gene dosage dependence has been suggested, with 16p11.2 deletion carriers demonstrating higher body mass index and head circumference, and 16p11.2 duplication carriers demonstrating lower body mass index and head circumference. Here, we use diffusion tensor imaging to elucidate this reciprocal relationship in white matter organization, showing widespread increases of fractional anisotropy throughout the supratentorial white matter in pediatric deletion carriers and, in contrast, extensive decreases of white matter fractional anisotropy in pediatric and adult duplication carriers. We find associations of these white matter alterations with cognitive and behavioral impairments. We further demonstrate the value of imaging metrics for characterizing the copy number variant phenotype by employing linear discriminant analysis to predict the gene dosage status of the study subjects. These results show an effect of 16p11.2 gene dosage on white matter microstructure, and further suggest that opposite changes in diffusion tensor imaging metrics can lead to similar cognitive and behavioral deficits. Given the large effect sizes found in this study, our results support the view that specific genetic variations are more strongly associated with specific brain alterations than are shared neuropsychiatric diagnoses. Tags: chromosomal abnormalities \| Randy Buckner \| white matter Author: Human Brain Mapping Multimodal Analysis of Cortical Chemoarchitecture and Macroscale fMRI Resting-State Functional Connectivity By Martijn P. van den Heuvel, Lianne H. Scholtens, Elise Turk, Dante Mantini, Wim Vanduffel, and Lisa Feldman Barrett \| Human Brain Mapping \| May 21, 2016 The cerebral cortex is well known to display a large variation in excitatory and inhibitory chemoarchitecture, but the effect of this variation on global scale functional neural communication and synchronization patterns remains less well understood. Here, we provide evidence of the chemoarchitecture of cortical regions to be associated with large-scale region-to-region resting-state functional connectivity. We assessed the excitatory versus inhibitory chemoarchitecture of cortical areas as an ExIn ratio between receptor density mappings of excitatory (AMPA, M1) and inhibitory (GABAA, M2) receptors, computed on the basis of data collated from pioneering studies of autoradiography mappings as present in literature of the human (2 datasets) and macaque (1 dataset) cortex. Cortical variation in ExIn ratio significantly correlated with total level of functional connectivity as derived from resting-state functional connectivity recordings of cortical areas across all three datasets (human I: P = 0.0004; human II: P = 0.0008; macaque: P = 0.0007), suggesting cortical areas with an overall more excitatory character to show higher levels of intrinsic functional connectivity during resting-state. Our findings are indicative of the microscale chemoarchitecture of cortical regions to be related to resting-state fMRI connectivity patterns at the global system’s level of connectome organization. Tags: excitatory \| inhibitory \| Lisa Feldman Barrett \| neurotransmitters	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36483
__label__wiki	0.621457	0.621457	Entercom Announces Agreement in Principle to Acquire Cadence13 Entercom Announces Acquisition of Pineapple Street Media and Agreement in Principle to Acquire Cadence13, Establishing Leadership Position in Podcasting PHILADELPHIA, PA – August 7, 2019 – Entercom, the #1 creator of live, original, local audio content and the home of RADIO.COM, the fastest growing digital audio app in the United States, today announced that it has acquired Pineapple Street Media, an award-winning, renowned independent producer of top-rated podcast content, and reached an agreement in principle to acquire Cadence13, an industry leader in podcast creation and distribution, to create a powerhouse podcast division under RADIO.COM. Through the strategic acquisitions of Cadence13 and Pineapple Street Media, Entercom will become one of the country’s top three podcasters and a leading creator, distributor and seller of top-rated podcast content. The deal will bring together a combination of strengths to create a unique leadership position that leverages Entercom’s scale across the top 50 U.S. markets, reach of 170 million listeners per month, enhanced targeted data capabilities, and top-rated portfolio of spoken word brands, and both Cadence13 and Pineapple Street Media’s capabilities as two of the industry’s leading developers and sellers of original podcast content. Podcast episodes published or distributed by Entercom, Cadence13 and Pineapple Street Media were downloaded more than 150 million times per month in the second quarter of 2019.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36485
__label__cc	0.598421	0.401579	CFP: The Red Critique: Marxist Critiques of the Contemporary (no deadline; e-journal) Friday, May 10, 2002 - 5:18pm The third issue of The Red Critique, an online Marxist journal of analysis of the contemporary, is now available at http://www.redcritique.org. Euroamerican Left and the myth of "New" Capitalism Feminism Now Jennifer Cotter Palestine and the Burden of "Evidence" Kimberly DeFazio Memento and the Cultural Production of the New Corporate Worker Amrohini Sahay Black Studies is Education in the General Interest Robert Faivre State and "Revolutionaries" Ranganayakamma "Marriage" Cannot Rescue Welfare Reform Julie Torrant UPDATE: Teaching and Learning on the Web (no deadline noted; journal issue) Michael Lorenzen Update: Teaching and Learning on the Web This message is being cross-posted; please excuse duplication. CFP: The Many Faces of Information Competence (5/?/03; journal issue) Thursday, May 9, 2002 - 2:10am Adams, Michael Please excuse cross-postings. You are invited to submit proposed articles for a special issue of Academic Exchange Quarterly entitled "The Many Faces of Information Competence." The issue is coedited by Michael Adams of the City University of New York Graduate Center and Mariana Regalado of Brooklyn College. CFP: American Heroes: Figures of Americana in Comic Books (no deadline noted; collection) Bucky777_at_aol.com The editors of _American Heroes: Figures of Americana in Comics Books_ are now seeking submissions. _American Heroes_ is now under heavy consideration from a major university press and will be a collection of scholarly essays dealing with comic book figures with strongly American ties. Essays should be essentially historicist in nature but can inculcate much from Popular Culture and Critical Theory as they examine the mystique, charm, and relevance of comic book figures distinctly American. Special emphasis will be placed on essays exploring patriot-themed heroes (such as Captain American or Sgt. Rock, for example). Many topics are available from the CFP: Americana: The Journal of American Popular Culture (e-journal) editor_at_americanpopularculture.com Americana: The Institute for the Study of American Popular Culture would like to invite you to submit articles for its fall edition of Americana: The Journal of American Popular Culture (1900-present) to be published in October at http://www.americanpopularculture.com. You can see the guidelines by going to http://www.americanpopularculture.com/journal/call_for_papers.htm. These guideline have also been copied below for your convenience. UPDATE: Early Theatre (journal) Tuesday, April 30, 2002 - 6:33pm Helen Ostovich EARLY THEATRE 5.1 (2002) (journal) Beginning in 2002, EARLY THEATRE will be publishing 2 issues a year, one = in June and the other in December. We are always interested in = receiving an article or note on any aspect of early modern performance = or theatre history, and are still reviewing material for our December = issue. =20 CFP: Children's Literature (no deadline; e-journal issue) Elizabeth Pandolfo Briggs The online children's literature journal _The Looking Glass_ is now accepting submissions for Alice's Academy, its scholarly refereed section. Submissions are invited on all aspects of children's literature. Submissions must be between 1500 and 3500 words and conform to current MLA standards. _The Looking Glass_ cannot accept simultaneous submissions or previously published articles. A brief biographical sketch will be required from authors of submissions accepted for publication. Published articles will be posted on the journal's website for at least three months, after which time they will be archived online. UPDATE: Teaching the Novel & Short Fiction (no deadline noted; journal issue) Lew Kamm Updated announcement (4/27/02): This message is being cross-listed; please excuse duplication. The Summer 2003 issue of Academic Exchange Quarterly will be devoted to “Teaching the Novel and Short Fiction.” If you are interested in the possibility of submitting an article for consideration, the following URLs provide complete details: http://rapidintellect.com/AEQweb/summ03.htm http://www.higher-ed.org/AEQ/summ03.htm CFP: Exploration and Adventure in the 19th Century American West (1/15/04; journal issue) Wednesday, April 24, 2002 - 3:17am theresa defrancis ATQ Special Issue: Exploration and Adventure in the 19th Century American West ATQ announces a special issue for 2004 on exploration and adventure in the nineteenth-century American West. This issue seeks to expand studies of exploration and adventure in the American West in light of recent developments in literary and cultural studies. This issue encourages considerations of well-known and less well-known explorations and adventures in the West. UPDATE: Scope: Film Reviews (e-journal) Monday, April 15, 2002 - 5:46pm Kate Egan REQUEST FOR FILM REVIEWS: SCOPE Scope, a fully refereed on-line journal of film studies edited by staff and postgraduate students within the Institute of Film Studies at the University of Nottingham, is looking for film reviews of current or upcoming films of about 1000/1500 words to be included in forthcoming Retrospective reviews of older films will also be considered for publication, especially if these films have just been released on video or DVD, or if they have been the focus of renewed critical attention. CFP: Women's Writing in English as Part of European Fabric (Spain) (no deadline noted; July 2002) A.M.Sanchez-Arce III EUROPEAN INTERTEXTS CONFERENCE - A STUDY OF WOMEN'S WRITING IN ENGLISH AS PART OF A EUROPEAN FABRIC. LOVING AGAINST THE ODDS Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona (Spain) in collaboration with The University of Hull (UK). The aim of the project is to coordinate individual research on women's writing in English as it relates to specific European cultures, or alternatively on women's writing in other European languages as it relates to Anglophone culture. We aim to produce a series of five collections of thematic essays largely based on the proceedings of each conference, as well as on other eventual contributions. UPDATE: Victorian Periodicals, 1800-1914 (no deadline; journal) Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 12:22pm robinssc Could you please update the contact information for this ongoing call for contributors? Correct contact info is as follows: Dr. Solveig C. Robinson RSVP Bibliographer Asst. Professor of English and Publishing & Printing Arts email: solveig.robinson_at_plu.edu Thanks very much. Solveig Solveig C. Robinson Dept. of English solveig.robinson_at_plu.edu CFP: Limen - Journal for Theory and Practice of Liminal Phenomena (e-journal) Igor Markovic --standard apologies for x-postings and self promotion-- CFP: Medieval English Language and Literature (journal) Jorge Luis Bueno Alonso The Journal of the Spanish Society for Medieval English Language and Literature (SELIM), currently suffering from a dearth of submissions, accepts contributions for its forthcoming issues -numbers 10 & 11- on any aspect of Medieval English studies. In its new shape and editorial trend, the journal is eager to receive articles, notes, review articles and reviews on a wide range of medieval linguistic and literary topics. Once we have received the contributions, you may expect a decision from the referees in about eight weeks' time. 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__label__cc	0.596026	0.403974	Review: New Teen Titans Archives Vol. 1 hardcover (DC Comics) 1 comments \| Tags: Teen Titans As it comes time to the end of the year, I've been looking to my shelf to see what I might've meant to read this year and never got around to. One such set of books is the four-volume New Teen Titans Archives, the only DC Comics archives from the "modern age" of comics. If any comic can be considered above reproach, these ground-breaking stories by Marv Wolfman and George Perez certainly fall into that category. Rather than a formal review, what will follow here and in the next few posts will be some more off-the-cuff thoughts and observations in reading this series, which is likely a must-read for anyone wanting full exposure to DC Comics history. [This review well spoils the New Teen Titans Archive volume 1] One of the first things that struck me in reading these stories (New Teen Titans #1-8) is how the writers set up these characters as near perfect superheroes. Of course, you and I know the exploits of the original New Teen Titans as the stuff of legends, but back then no one had heard of Cyborg, Starfire, or Raven -- and yet by the end of the volume, Wolfman calls them "the best of the best." Though the Titans do face some growing pains in learning to work together, they are all for the most part natural superheroes, even those like Cyborg who had been "normal" until just before the start of the book. Superheroing for them is the easy part; it's the emotional journey of finding themselves that proves more challenging. Contrast this with the modern incarnation of the Teen Titans. Whereas the New Titans needed no adult supervision nor anyone to train them to use their powers, the Teen Titans under Geoff Johns warranted a chaperone. I chalk this up in part to needing to give the original Titans something to do in the current era, but also a strange shift in our sensibilities -- in the wake of any number of school shootings, I wonder if this reflects a "children are dangerous" ethos in the mid-2000s that wasn't present in the early 1980s. I recognize, of course, that there's something of a purported age difference between the Wolfman/Perez and Johns-era Titans. At the same time, we could argue, a story is what its creative team makes it: Johns' Titans no more needed a chaperone than the writer wanted them to have one -- that is, chaperones could have been written out of the series and subsequently have been. In fact, the most recent Sean McKeever Teen Titans team functions without adult supervision, but that team highlights the other difference from the Wolfman/Perez era -- those heroes are not the best at what they do. Sure, the Wolfman/Perez era Titans bicker and some don't get along with others, but not on the scale of McKeever's Titans, nor do they suffer the kinds of humiliating failures that McKeever's do (Red Devil throwing essentially a frat party, and Wonder Girl alienating a whole room of potential recruits, to name a couple of examples). The Wolfman/Perez stories highlight to me how it's possible to have interpersonal drama on a team book without outlandish or overly melodramatic storylines (and this is a difficulty of many modern team books, not just McKeever's Teen Titans). In reading the first volume of the New Teen Titans Archive, I tried to approach it as if I knew nothing about the characters, and I found the mysteries inherit in the series quite compelling. At the center of it, of course, is Raven and her reason for bringing the Titans together -- more than the slow revelation of Trigon or that Wolfman and Perez keep Raven's features hidden until the emotional scene with her mother Arella, what always gets me is the scene just after the Titans fight the Justice League, after they find out that not only might Raven have brainwashed Kid Flash to think he loved her so he's stay in with the Titans, but also that Raven approached the Justice League before the Titans and the Justice League rebuffed her because they could sense Trigon's evil within her -- when the Titans walk away and the team seems disbanded, that's just a perfect dramatic moment. My second favorite is the mystery surrounding Cyborg's origins. I think everyone can tell from the start that Cyborg is a little too mad at his father, Silas Stone -- mad enough that we can tell that probably Silas isn't the villain that Cyborg makes him out to be. Then the Titans Tower comes along and it seems its creator might have nefarious purposes, and then we find out Silas created it (a fact unfortunately never referenced these days) and that he's dying, and that it was Cyborg's mother who caused the accident all along, when Cyborg blamed Silas for his mother's death. So many twists and turns, wrapped up in such a wonderful, bittersweet ending -- Wolfman says they really hit their groove on the book in the third volume, but the stories in this first book are really quite remarkable. Finally, I remained impressed through this reading how Wolfman and Perez managed to tie every story back to the theme of family. Most notable are not just Raven's issues with Trigon and Cyborg's with his father and Robin's with Batman, but how the Titans' very first enemy, the Ravager Grant Wilson, unknowingly competes with his father, Deathstroke the Terminator. I also appreciated that even seemingly silly villains like the Fearsome Five contain the siblings Mammoth and Shimmer -- in the same vein as we now see in Geoff Johns' material, there are no throwaway characters here, but rather everyone has some sort of roundedness that makes them pop off the page. [Contains full covers, introduction by Marv Wolfman, preview story and pin-up pages] That's my take on the first volume of the Teen Titans Archives, in which the Titans come together, get a headquarters, and fight Deathstroke, the HIVE, the Fearsome Five, and Trigon. Thoughts on volume two coming soon. Posted at 8:02 AM (Permalink) \| 1 comments \| Tags: Teen Titans dl316bh 12/31/2009 11:49:00 PM I think the "chaperone" thing actually warrented it, really. The Wolfman Titans had themselves relatively together and never really needed it. They pretty much took care of themselves. The underlying tone of the current Teen Titans has been, for me, that these kids are completely unstable. It wasn't until Beast Boy and Raven left the team that the whole thing fell apart; when Cyborg left the second time, that was went it all went down the tubes completely. The kids were on their own and over the course of the post-OYL stories they've proven they can't handle things, or at least that's what's been subtly proven. When you look at it, pre-OYL things were relatively together with Beast Boy, Raven and Cyborg watching over the younger ones, but after they were left to their own devices they fell apart in general. Of course, they now don't like being told that they need a chaperone, being typical teenagers. But the results spoke for themselves. Robin wasn't so hot as a leader and Wonder Girl has been, well, even worse, really. But if they can't get the job done, what is there to do but step in before they self destruct? I don't know. I also think a large difference between today's Teen Titans and the Wolfman era is that the latter were actually interesting. With the current team there's Aquagirl - who does little and serves little purpose - Bombshell - a poor mans Ravager - and Kid Eternity, who was there and gone so fast it was ridiculous. Wonder Girl's a tool, Kid Devil's gone. What's really there? All the Wolfman guys were interesting, but with the Teen Titans since Johns it's felt like only half the team is really worth following at any given time and the other half is just a massive turn-off. Sorry, I'm rambling again. I'm pretty much going to be getting back on board with Teen Titans seeing as Beast Boy and Raven are back, but I'm hoping things pick up. It'll be tough to follow a title with only some characters that work enough for me to want to read them. Bringing Superboy back is a step in the right direction; I've softened over time to the characters return, thanks in part to Geoff's Adventure Comics run where Conner was likable to me. Review: New Teen Titans Archives Vol. 2 hardcover ... 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__label__wiki	0.807644	0.807644	CommMedia Special Coverage Ole Miss Storms Back in Second Half, Shocks Penn State at Barclays Center Story posted November 28, 2019 in BROOKLYN, N.Y. — It was a tale of two halves at Barclays Center, as Ole Miss drained six second-half 3-pointers to overcome a 21-point deficit and defeat the Penn State Nittany Lions 74-72 Wednesday night. The opening battle of the NIT Season Tip-Off was characterized by a slow start offensively for both sides early on, but it was clear after tip-off that the Rebels had no answer for Penn State senior forward Mike Watkins on either end. In a sequence that summed up the majority of the first half, Watkins threw down a ferocious dunk off a lob from sophomore guard Myreon Jones. On the very next play, Watkins came up with a steal and went coast to coast for another one of his six first half dunks. A 3-pointer from Jones at the top of the key capped off a 15-4 run to start the game for the Nittany Lions. Despite star forward Lamar Stevens dealing with foul trouble for much of the first half, the Nittany Lions forced a total of 14 turnovers and continued to convert on easy looks in transition. For Ole Miss and head coach Kermit Davis, however, nothing seemed to go right in the first half. To his own surprise, Davis found himself using all but one of the team’s timeouts in the first 20 minutes of play. Dynamic guards Devontae Shuler and Breein Tyree were also held without a point in what was a long first half for the Rebels. Watkins continued to dominate the game on both ends, as he altered countless shot attempts and ran the floor well. The senior finished the game with 18 points, 12 rebounds, eight blocks and four steals. After another perimeter shot fell off the mark for Shuler, Penn State took a comfortable 16-point lead into the second half, which eventually epitomized what makes college basketball special. Ten minutes into the second half, the Rebels caught fire from behind the arc, nailing three straight 3-pointers and trimming the deficit to seven. The Nittany Lions temporarily weathered the storm, though, as Stevens countered with a 3-pointer from NBA range as the shot clock was winding down. But the Rebels, alongside a rejuvenated crowd, kept fighting. Ole Miss went on an 11-0 run in three minutes, and the game was suddenly tied. With under a minute remaining, Stevens stepped through into the lane and finished at the rim to take a two-point lead. However, Tyree immediately responded on the other end, knocking down a stepback mid-range jumper to knot it up again. With the shot clock turned off, Penn State was looking to hold for one shot with 20 seconds remaining, but a careless inbound pass from sophomore Izaiah Brockington was intercepted and led to a pair of game-winning free throws for Ole Miss junior guard Bryce Williams. “I should have never put [Brockington] in that position. That’s on me,” head coach Patrick Chambers said. “In those late-game situations, you usually want a more experienced junior or senior inbounding.” On a day where Ole Miss starting forward Luis Rodriguez broke his foot at the team’s morning shootaround, the Rebels overcame a 20-point deficit and outscored the Nittany Lions 43-20 to end the game. “I am so proud of these guys,” Davis said. “It was a game of runs. Bryce [Williams] and Breein [Tyree] were terrific. I can’t say enough about them.” Both teams will be back at the Barclays Center on Friday night. Penn State will Syracuse, whereas Ole Miss will take on Oklahoma State for the tournament championship. “We need to toughen up mentally,” Chambers said. “We just don’t have the mental toughness to keep big leads right now.” Pasquale Tartaro is a sophomore majoring in broadcast journalism. To contact him, email pbt5097@psu.edu. barclays center , college basketball , izaiah brockington , kermit davis , lamar stevens , men's basketball , mike watkins , myreon jones , nit season tip-off , oklahoma state , ole miss , ole miss basketball , ole miss men's basketball , ole miss rebels , patrick chambers , penn state basketball , penn state men's basketball , syracuse Pasquale Tartaro Pasquale Tartaro is a Social Media Director for CommRadio from Long Island, New York. He serves as a co-host on Under Center, CommRadio’s premier, NFL and NCAAF talk show that airs every Thursday from 4-5 pm. Also, he works as a contributor for GMEN HQ. To contact him, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Twitter: @PasqualeTartaro	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36503
__label__wiki	0.867533	0.867533	UTC Appoints Robert Leduc President of Sikorsky Aircraft 10.04.2015 New Appointments United Technologies Corp. (UTC) announced earlier this month the appointment of Robert Leduc as President of Sikorsky Aircraft, succeeding Mick Maurer, who will move to the newly created position of UTC Senior Vice President, Strategic Projects. The appointments are effective immediately, and both Leduc and Maurer will report to UTC President and Chief Executive Officer Gregory Hayes. “It is a great pleasure to welcome Bob back to United Technologies as the new President of Sikorsky Aircraft. Across the aerospace industry, Bob is recognized as a proven leader, and he has the vision and experience necessary to lead Sikorsky today and as its future Chief Executive Officer, should Sikorsky be spun off,”. Hayes said. “Throughout his career, Bob built strong customer relationships, executed complex development programs and ensured the successful entry-into-service of some of UTC's biggest programs, including the Boeing 787 program,” Hayes added. Prior to his retirement in 2014, Leduc, 59, enjoyed a successful 35-year career at United Technologies. He held numerous senior leadership roles at Pratt & Whitney, Hamilton Sundstrand and UTC Aerospace Systems, including leading the Large Commercial Engines business at Pratt & Whitney, as well as the Boeing Programs and the Space Systems business at Hamilton Sundstrand. In his new role, Maurer, 55, will work closely with Mike Dumais, UTC Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning, to complete the strategic alternatives review for Sikorsky, and to ensure a successful separation should UTC pursue a spinoff. Maurer will also work closely with Leduc to ensure a smooth leadership transition at Sikorsky. During Maurer's tenure as Sikorsky President, the company secured a record backlog and won numerous strategic competitions, including the U.S. Presidential helicopter, the U.S. Air Force Combat Rescue helicopter and the Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator. “Under Mick's leadership, Sikorsky positioned itself for a bright future. In his new position, Mick's experience leading Sikorsky will provide unique perspective and insight as we complete our strategic review and determine the best way to enhance Sikorsky's long-term success and create improved value for UTC's customers and shareholders,” Hayes said. Based in Hartford, Connecticut, United Technologies Corp. provides high technology systems and services to the building and aerospace industries. Previous PostAirbus Helicopters Names Stéphane Chery Head of Digital Strategy Next PostRoyal Jordanian Appoints New President & CEO Insitu Celebrates One Million Flight Hours Insitu reached a milestone worth celebrating when the company’s unmanned platforms - ScanEagle, Integrator and RQ-21A Blackjack - hit Russian Air Force to Receive Over 100 New Aircraft in 2018 Russian Aerospace Forces plan to receive more than a hundred new aircraft and helicopters in 2018, Russia’s Aerospace Forces Commander Boeing Delivers First 737 MAX 8 to flydubai Boeing and flydubai today celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 737 MAX 8 on 31 July, making the Middle East carrier the Boeing Team Completes KC-46 Tanker Electromagnetic Testing A Boeing-led team, including U.S. Air Force and Naval Air Systems Command representatives, recently completed KC-46 tanker Boeing to Modernize Next-Generation Chinook Helicopter Boeing will build and test three U.S. Army CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters as part of a modernization effort that will likely Saudi Defense Minister Meets US Central Command Chief The Vice Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met at his office at Al-Salam palace in	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36507
__label__cc	0.737639	0.262361	What sort of animal bylaw will we get? An article recently published in the Cape Argus described proposals for an alarming and draconian new animal bylaw in Cape Town, which would amongst other things give the city the right to impound dogs which bark excessively on seven days notice, and have them destroyed. It also raised thorny issues such as dangerous dog legislation, and penalties for using attack dogs. Unsurprisingly, the article caused widespread concern and fury amongst animal lovers for a variety of reasons. It said that there would be a workshop on 26 September at which stakeholders would be able to give presentations, but did not clarify what further participation procedures there would be, only that there would be some further public participation. The only stakeholders mentioned at this stage were the SPCA and the Carthorse Protection Agency. Where, one wonders, is the Kennel Union of South Africa? Where is the South African Veterinary Association? Where are the representatives of the South African Board of Companion Animal Professionals? Where are representatives of breed and working dog clubs, especially those involved in training for protection sports? Where are the representatives of the guardian breed clubs – Dobermanns, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Belgian Shepherds Malinois and many others? Where are representatives of the SAPS Dog Unit, who are perhaps best qualified to give input on whether an animal is fit to be used for personal protection or not? It failed to address issues such as: while excessive barking can constitute a severe nuisance, barking is natural behaviour for dogs and expecting to be able to legislate severely limited barking in suburban areas with a high dog population is unreasonable excessive barking tends to occur communally. If the yappy Maltese on one side of the fence sets off the three Great Danes on the other side, it is the Danes who will be heard (and removed under the proposed legislation), but which dog is the "problem"? dog ownership is extremely therapeutic for people. (See "The Human-Animal Interaction Movement in South Africa" on this page.) For many people, a dog is a beloved family member, and removing the animal and destroying it for barking is likely to be as traumatic and devastating to the owner as removing a child and executing it for excessive shouting and screaming there are no dangerous breeds, only dangerous individuals, although some breed profiles tend to produce more aggressive specimens than others. Any legislation in this regard needs to be developed in consultation with canine aggression experts. in a country where crime is rife and illegal gun ownership out of control, a properly trained personal protection dog (a creature which is several orders of magnitude removed from an unpredictably aggressive backyard menace) is a very viable option for self-defence, especially for women (and a few dogs like this allowed to be walked on Table Mountain would solve the mugging problem in a New York second – I’ve already had this suggested to me by someone who does nature guiding!). while uncontrolled breeding and ownership of poorly cared for animals needs to be combated vigorously, at the same time programs which expose children at risk to animals and increse their sensitivity to living creatures are a vital component of the fight against crime. Gangsters initiate children as young as 10 years old by making them cut the legs off living dogs with pangas, so that later on they will be able to do this to a human being (source: NICRO). Programs which give these children the opportunity to interact with and even train animals are thus a valuable inoculation against later violent crime, and should be one of the focal points of animal work in poorer communities In short, the article described a proposed bylaw which appears short-sighted, confused and likely to cause more problems than it solves. Whatever the eventual form the law takes, it’s important for animal lovers to get involved in the process and give their input. You can start by signing our petition here (this will automatically add you to a mailing list so you can stay up to date with developments). On speaking to the chairman of the Safety and Security portfolio, Mr J P Smith, an animal lover himself, it transpired that he felt the article in the Argus was sensationalist and inaccurate, and he told me that there would be a long and detailed public participation process before the bylaw eventually came into effect in about a year’s time. He also stated his view, very reasonably, on the petition as follows: "Your petition is unnecessary at this stage – it is premature. We do not even have a first draft of the animal by-law yet and it will be at least a year before we do (i.e. Sep 2008) – there will be at least 5 months of public input taken. What we do have is the existing 10 different by-laws applicable to different parts of the City (prescribing different offences and penalties in each), all of them already dealing with the things you express concern about, just rearely enforced. Much of this could be dumped in the new by-law depending on the input during the public participation. The by-law would not just involve dogs, but deal with humane treatment of working animals such as cart horses (hence the involvement of the Cart Horse Association and others). Responsible organisations that have made contact with me, have been invited to attend the workshop or make a submission. Please do not raise undue panic at this stage as it will confuse the issues and spread partial information and prevent us from having a meaningful discussion about the proposed by-law which would make it possible to empower animal rights groups and would serve your interests if you harnessed the process properly. The workshop is a purely internal Council meeting between 3 different committees to get the ball rolling on the by-law drafting process. At least Cape Town is informing you about this timeously and inviting participation, unlike Johannesburg that simply steamrollered their by-law through. Please engage us responsibly as well. E-mail me any submissions that you want made at the workshop or contact me during office hours on: 021 – 487 2001" This is fair enough, and bodes well for a well-constructed and equitable piece of legislation. But it doesn’t mean that we as members of the animal-loving community can rest on our laurels and leave the process up to council. It is our city, and our law, and we will get the law we deserve, so let’s ensure that we get involved and stay involved, for our own sakes and for those of our animals, who need us to speak for them. We’ll publish progress as and when we learn about it, email signatories on important issues, and also look at developing some tentative solutions like community anti-barking behavioural protocols. Distraction-proofing with Premack and P- All training, whether clicker or conventional, tends to work a lot better in the living room than on the training field. The reason for this is that new and exciting out-of-door environments offer a lot of external reinforcers to dogs. Basically, they just get distracted, and proofing, or teaching the dog to continue to work with distractions around, is an essential part of every exercise. The presence of other dogs can be a particularly difficult distraction to overcome, but there is at least one surprisingly simple and fast approach to solving this problem. The article contains a couple of video clips so is best read via a fast connection. Partridge, aka Puttle, my 8-month-old Dobermann pup, loves other dogs, and doesn’t get to see them often enough (he lives with several other Dobermanns but is very sociable and loves to meet and play with other dogs). He’s the kind of pup who, when there are other dogs around, hangs out at the end of the lead, gasping with excitement and trying to get at them so he can play, and he ignores anything I say or do completely. Or rather, that’s what he did at the last class we attended. The instructor’s solution was to make me walk him up and down against a wall, away from the other dogs, luring him every step of the way to keep him on the left, and body-blocking him when he tried to move towards where the fun was. It worked in that he moved along at heel, but he wasn’t enjoying it and neither was I, and I was clicking for sloppy heeling, which bugged me. Like a lot of clicker trainers, I regard heeling as perhaps one of the most difficult behaviours to train well (and guess where most competitors lose their points!). So there is a very strong case for leaving formal heelwork until late in the dog’s training, and merely teaching youngsters to walk on a loose lead. So this afternoon we took a different approach to distraction-proofing. Here’s what we did: The first concept we made use of was the Premack principle. David Premack theorised, correctly, that a more frequently occurring behaviour should reinforce a less frequently occurring behaviour. Now this sounds a bit abstruse, so let’s try to reduce it to more familiar terms. If we give a dog a treat which he likes every time he sits, he will tend to sit more often (this is how clicker training works at the most basic level). So as time goes by, the dog sits more and more, and, as dogs are pretty basic creatures, we can assume that this is because they are starting to enjoy sitting because of its history of being rewarded. Now suppose we ask the dog to walk at heel for two paces and then sit. The heeling is not currently a high-frequency behaviour (the dog isn’t doing a lot of heeling), but according to Premack, the sit, which happens often, will reinforce the heeling, which happens less often, and we will start getting more heeling. This sounds very odd until, like Donald Griffin, we allow ourselves to use the heretical phrase "the dog thinks"! The dog does a bit of heeling, then he is asked to sit, and he thinks this is a good thing because he is used to getting rewarded for sitting, so he is more likely to heel some more. So we can use one behaviour to reinforce another behaviour, as long as the last one is consistently rewarded, and this is in fact how very complex exercises are trained. Now in Puttle’s case, the behaviour he is trying to engage in the most is greeting and playing with other dogs, so I can use this to reinforce a behaviour I want, like responding to his name with attention. And I can also punish non-attention by removing what he wants, i.e. access to another dog. This is negative punishment, the removal of something pleasurable to the dog, and is extremely powerful, especially with a dog who is primarily reward-trained. I already have a conditioned negative punisher (a sharply spoken, rather growly "aah-aah!") installed. This is a bit firmer than a non-reinforcement marker (NRM), which is a neutral "uh-uh". The NRM says: you won’t get clicked for that so try something else. The conditioned negative punisher says: I do not like that and something you do like is about to disappear as a consequence. So I now have the building blocks of an exercise to teach Puttle to pay attention to me when there is another dog around. It goes like this: We borrow another dog and handler, in this case Puttle’s auntie, Shady Lady, and her person Sandy. Sandy and Shady hang around us at the right distance, and Puttle, quite predictably, charges out to the end of the lead to talk to Shady. I call Puttle gently, and depending on his response, one of two things happens. If he is attentive and turns towards me, I click. If he ignores me and continues to focus on Shady, I say "aah-aah!". The instructions to Sandy, who is handling Shady, are explicit. If she hears a click, she stays hanging around where she is so that Puttle can choose his primary reinforcer: he can opt either for a treat or for more interaction with Shady. This is important: imposing our version of what the reinforcer should be on the dog can weaken the "charge" on the clicker, whereas allowing him to pick the reinforcer he wants (within practical limits – humping the pedigreed poodle down the road is not usually an option!) strengthens the reinforcing power of the clicker. And remember, by the time he gets clicked, he has already done what we want, so he is not being allowed to have his own way, simply to spend his "salary" as he chooses. But if Sandy hears me say "aah-aah!", she immediately turns round and walks off, taking Shady with her, i.e. inflicting a negative punishment on Puttle. So Puttle loses not only the opportunity to earn a treat but also the opportunity to hobnob with another dog – a double whammy! The videos are not great quality and there is a lot of wind noise, but you can just about hear the clicks. In the two clips, which are pretty much contiguous in time, I am on the left with Puttle and Sandy is on the right with Shady. The footage speaks for itself. After two negative punishers, Puttle got it right literally every time, and it took seconds to achieve. Even with Sandy calling him and nudging him, he continued to respond to his name with attentive behaviour and a sit. And he opted for the treat rather than for playing with Shady, which is a very good sign; it says he’s setlling down and enjoying work more than almost anything else. (He’s not quite old enough to have discovered poodles though………) {flv}Distraction1{/flv} You may have noticed that on the first attempt to call Puttle in, there was what looked like a collar correction. In fact what you were seeing was an oppositional reflex called thigmotaxis, on the part of both the canine and the primate, i.e. me. When he pulled reflexively against the end of the lead, so did I, and this is one of the reasons loose lead walking is such a tricky thing for many people to train; when the dog pulls the owner, the owner pulls back, and generally doesn’t even realise that he or she is doing it! And at this stage, that’s what I want from him. I don’t care how many commands he "knows". What I care about is being able to get his attention, improve his focus, and get him offering behaviour for me to shape, and to achieve that we’re doing a variety of apparently nonsensical exercises like Doggy Zen and Unrolling the Yoga Mat. But what we’re really doing is creating the groundwork for being able to teach him anything new, fast, accurately and reliably. Draconian Dog Laws in Cape Town? The latest on the dog bylaw debate can be found here.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36522
__label__wiki	0.544534	0.544534	Role of Duplex Ultrasound for the Assessment of Malignancy in Breast Tumors Anindita Rani Paul, Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics, Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh Faria Nasreen, National Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh Nasreen Sultana, National Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh Received: Sep. 15, 2019; Accepted: Oct. 14, 2019; Published: Oct. 23, 2019 DOI: 10.11648/j.crj.20190704.14 View 123 Downloads 46 Background: Breast cancer is the commonest form of cancer in females which may be curable if detected early. Breast ultrasound (US) is a non invasive, primary screening tool which can evaluate breast tumors in women even with dense breast. By adding color Doppler signal with B-mode US namely Duplex ultrasound better characterization of breast tumors is possible especially for the indeterminate tumors (BIRADS category 3 and 4) on B-Mode US. Objective: The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of Duplex Sonography (DS) for assessment of malignancy in breast tumors compared to histopathology. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out at National Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Science (NINMAS) from July 2017 to June 2018. A total of 57 female patients having breast tumors (age mean 42.09 years with SD ± 15.85) were included in this study. After clinical assessment, all study patients underwent Duplex Ultrasound and was then subjected to the excisional biopsy and histopathology for confirmation of the diagnosis. Diagnostic performance test of DS was done for diagnosis of breast malignancy compared to histopathology. Receiver-operator characteristic (ROC) curve was also constructed to determine the optimal cut-off point for each spectral Doppler indices. Results: On Color Doppler Sonography (CDS), hypervascularity was more common in malignant tumors than benign lesions (86.7%Vs 18.5%; p=0.001). Spectral Doppler indices including resistive index (RI) and pulsatility index (PI) were significantly higher in malignant tumors (p=0.001). All of these indices had high diagnostic accuracy for differentiating malignant from benign tumors with area under the curve (AUC) which is equals to 0.90, 0.92 for RI and PI respectively. The optimal cut-off points to differentiate benign and malignant tumors from ROC curve for RI was 0.75 (sensitivity: 89.0%, specificity: 85.0%) and that of PI was 1.2 (sensitivity: 96.6%, specificity: 80.0%). All obtained results of sensitivity, specificity and over all accuracy of DS (considering the vessel number on CDS & BIRADS criteria on B-mode US) were 93.3%, 81.5% and 87.7% respectively. Conversely, conventional B-Mode US alone had a sensitivity, specificity and over all accuracy of 100%, 55.6%, and 78.9% respectively. Addition of CDS to B-mode US in the same session increased specificity from 55.6% to 81.5% and accuracy from 78.9% to 87.7%. Conclusion: Duplex ultrasound has a significant role in the evaluation of breast tumors and adds value to B-mode US for distinguishing malignant tumors from benign lesions. Breast Cancer, Ultrasound (US), Color Doppler Sonography (CDS), Duplex Sonography (DS), Resistive Index (RI), Pulsatility Index (PI) Anindita Rani Paul, Faria Nasreen, Nasreen Sultana, Role of Duplex Ultrasound for the Assessment of Malignancy in Breast Tumors, Cancer Research Journal. 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__label__wiki	0.805901	0.805901	Latest news on the feature film About CROOKED BILLET the Yorkshire Feature Film CROOKED BILLET STORY Crooked Billet story is a mystery intrigue with a dash of humour about a man who is down on his luck and then finds himself in the middle of a quest involving a secret order, the Catholic Church and a Russian Oligarch. He just wants to get his life back together; however, he quickly becomes obsessed as he follows clue after clue. This story while fictional is built on historic facts. Like other stories of this genre such as “Da Vinchi Code,” “The last Crusade,” and “The Holy Grail,” the target audience would be a wide range, especially those who enjoy mixing mystery and intrigue with historic facts. CROOKED BILLET is the middle of three films and has a prequel (in planning) and sequel for it (currently being filmed on a low budget) . Both of which we are looking to aquire funding for particularly “THE STAFF” as that will require significant funding to do justice to it. Sequel – CROOKED BILLET II The staff of Moses was divided into three and each part hidden by Jack Winterburn in 1932. Staff hunters some good some evil find parts of the staff but somehow the staff always seems to get away from them and then present its self to the next disciple of the staff who unwittingly carries it on its journey. That journey is the reunification of the staff to be one again! And so the Staff pieces continue their quest through the ages to be re-united once again. Prequel – THE STAFF The Romans brought the staff to Britain in AD 43 where it has helped good triumph over evil through the ages until World War II where it very nearly ends up in the hands of first the Germans and Adolf Hitler, and second Russia and Stalin. Jack Winterburn accidently uncovers the staffs hiding place in 1932 and pays with his life for that knowledge! Tweets by Platform2c	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36525
__label__cc	0.530316	0.469684	Home > English > What We Do > ... > Identification > Glossary Gardening Terms Plant Terms Glossary list Browse through our gardening glossary. From abiotic and angiosperm to zone and zygomorphic, find definitions for both common and technical terms used by gardeners. A non-living aspect of the environment such as light, water, temperature, or climate. The opposite of abiotic is biotic. Achene Tiny, thin-walled, dry fruit holding a single seed; e.g. sunflower seed or the tiny seed-like specks on a strawberry. Tough, dry nut on oak trees. Comprised of a single, large, smooth seed and a scaly, cup-shaped base. Actinomorphic See Radial symmetry. Adroecium Male reproductive part of a flower. It accounts for all the stamens on one flower. Adventitious Structures that grow in an unusual place; e.g. roots that grow from stems. Adventive species A non-native species considered locally or temporarily established in the wild. An adventive species differs from a naturalized species in that it does not have the reproductive ability to establish itself in an eco-system long-term over a vast area. However a constant renewal of organisms can sustain an adventive population; escapee cultivated plants are an example. Water and air penetration of a soil. Also used to describe the process of piercing holes in soil or sod to improve air movement. Aerial root Roots that develop above ground; e.g. mangrove tree roots. Aggregate fruit Fruit produced from a single flower with two or more separate ovaries. It may look like a dense cluster of many small fruits; e.g. raspberry, blackberry. Green, photosynthetic plants without roots or shoots. Found on tree trunks, soil and in fresh or salt water. Alpine plant A plant native to mountains, found at high elevations beyond where most trees naturally grow. Alternate leaves Leaves arranged singly along a stem, placed on one side of the stem and then the other. They are not opposite one another or whorled. Material added to improve soil quality and structure for improved plant growth. Popular amendments include compost, manure, peat moss, alfalfa pellets and horticultural lime. Angiosperm One of two groups of plants (the other being gymnosperms) that reproduce via seeds. Angiosperms are flowering plants with a seed coat. Any plant with a flower is an angiosperm including most broadleaved trees; e.g. maple trees, echinacea and tomatoes. Plant that completes its whole life cycle, dies and produces seeds within one growing year; e.g. tomatoes, bell peppers, impatiens and snapdragons. Annual ring Represents the growth of a tree in a single year, visible in cross section as annual rings. One can determine the age of a tree by counting the annual growth rings . (plural: antennae) A mobile appendage on the head of an animal (e.g., an insect) that is sensitive to touch, and in some cases, taste. Sac-like pollen-bearing structure at the top of the stamen (male flower structure). Small, soft-bodied insect that sucks sap from new, tender plant growth. It can cause damage and transmit plant diseases. Plant adapted to living partly or fully in salt or fresh water. Site where trees and other plants are cultivated as a living collection for scientific research, education and public enjoyment. Specialized seed covering; e.g. the juicy, edible portion of a pomegranate. Equipped with thorns, prickles or spines. Upward growth or orientation. A pattern of stars, but not officially a constellation A mixture of nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide, among other gases, that surround the Earth. The atmosphere has four layers that are determined by temperatures troposphere (closest), stratosphere, mesosphere and thermosphere (farthest). Lists some of the special qualities certain plants have which may make them more attractive as garden selections. Please note that the attribute "deer resistant" only indicates those plants which are least likely to be damaged by deer. Selection of food plants by deer can vary greatly between different regions and at various times of year. Plants unappealing to deer at one time may seem more appealing during times of food scarcity. "Drought tolerant" refers to established plants. Many plants require sufficient moisture to become established but can tolerate drought later in the season. Upper angle between the stem and petiole (leaf stalk). B ^ To the Top Single-celled organism that does not have chlorophyll. Bacteria that cause disease are referred to as pathogens. (singular: bacterium): single-celled, microscopically small organisms in the Monera kingdom. A bacterial cell differs from the cells of higher organisms in that it is simpler (i.e., lacks most of the internal structures) and has no distinct (i.e., membrane-bound) nucleus. There are thousands of species of bacteria, but they occur in only three different shapes: spherical, rodlike, or curved. Some bacteria cause diseases, while others are necessary to good health (e.g., some intestinal bacteria). They can be found in all ecosystems. Balanced fertilizer A synthetic or natural fertilizer that has equal amounts of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). In this case "balanced" is a technical term; a balanced fertilizer does not necessarily have all the nutrients a plant needs to be healthy. Protective external covering on trunks and branches of a woody plant. It is composed of dead, corky cells. Basal cutting Propagation technique where a young, newly emerging shoot is cut at ground level from the parent plant. Basal leaves Leaves at the very base of a stem. Fleshy fruit formed by a single ovary that has one or more seeds; e.g. banana, currant and tomato. Flowering plant with a two-year life cycle. A biennial normally only flowers in the second year. The diversity or variation in the number of species found within a given area, habitat or ecosystem. Biodiversity is considered an environmental health index: the more species present in an environment, the higher the biodiversity of that environment, the healthier that environment is - the opposite is true too. Method of pest control where an organism, rather than pesticides, is used to kill pests; e.g. farmers may release ladybugs to attack aphids. biowall A single flower with both male and female organs, also called a perfect flower. Broad, flat, typically thin and elongated portion of a leaf, petal or sepal. See flower. Lists the time of year the plant flowers. Due to the variability of bloom time across the country and in different locations this is given by season instead of by month. There may be some yearly shifts in bloom times due to variations in the weather. The section of a tree trunk below the crown, before the branches begin. Botanical insecticide Naturally occurring chemicals found in plants that act as insecticides. They can be extracted for use as such. Rotenone is a well-known example. Modified leaf typically found beneath a flower or flower cluster. It often differs in appearance from other parts of the flower like the petals and sepals. Part of a tree that grows out and reaches away from the trunk. Widespread or expansive from side to side. Broadleaved tree Tree with wide, flat leaves. Always a deciduous tree. Modified stem; undeveloped stem, branch, leaf or flower often with protective scales. Modified stem; underground stem that stores food in fleshy, scale-like leaves, allowing a plant to overwinter. Barbed fruit that clings like velcro to an animal's fur or people's clothing for increased seed dispersal. C ^ To the Top Collective term for all of the sepals on a flower. They are usually green and found beneath the petals. Layer of cells responsible for producing new cells, resulting in growth in diameter each year. Cambium is also found in the tips of growing shoots and roots. the layer formed by the leaves and branches of a forest’s tallest trees. Capitulum When one flower head is composed of many florets (tiny flowers) on a flattened stem, surrounded by an involucre (whorl) of bracts. It appears to be one flower. This type of flower head is typical of the aster, daisy and sunflower family. Dry fruit with two or more carpels (female flower reproductive organ), often with thin walls, produced by a compound ovary. The capsule splits open to release seeds at maturity; e.g. poppies, primroses. This term describes the flow of carbon through the atmosphere, ocean, terrestrial biosphere and lithosphere. Gas that is naturally a small part of the earth's atmosphere. It is a human and animal waste product from exhaling. Plants use carbon dioxide with water, sun and minerals from the soil to make food. A colourless, odourless gas that is naturally present in the atmosphere and produced by the breathing of animals and burning of fossil fuels. An equivalent amount of carbon dioxide is captured (sequestered) through photosynthesis during the production of the biomass resource as is released during its combustion. Carpel A female flower's reproductive organ that produces the ovules and seeds. Each carpel looks like a seed-containing chamber. A flower may have one or several carpels, while each carpel has within it one to several ovules. A single carpel consists of a stigma, style and seed-bearing ovary. A single carpel or a group of fused carpels may also called a pistil. Caryopsis Fruit where the seed is fused to and surrounded by the pericarp; e.g. rice. Soil-like earthworm droppings produced by digesting soil, microbes and organic matter. Vermicomposting yields nutrient-rich castings for use as a soil amendment. Larval stage of a butterfly or a moth; hatched from an egg. Flower cluster with a scaly-bracted, elongated spike made up of many tiny, unisexual flowers without petals. It can be found on trees like birches, alders and willows. Lists some areas of concern for the selected plant. These are given where known, however, the absence of any listed caution does not indicate that the plant is necessarily trouble free. The caution "can be toxic" indicates that part or all of the plant may be toxic to humans or animals if eaten. Again, this is only listed for those plants where this information is known and the absence of this caution does not indicate that any plant is safe for consumption. The caution "ensure not wild collected" is listed for certain plants which have a history of being wild collected, are considered species at risk in some or all of their native range, or which are difficult and time-consuming to propagate (so more likely to be wild collected for sale). If purchasing these plants please take extra care to ensure that they are nursery propagated and not collected from the wild. The caution "need both male and female plants" refers to plants which have male and female flowers on different plants so that both are needed for the production of fruit. Please be careful with plants listed as "aggressive spreader" if your garden is adjacent to any natural areas to prevent their spread to and invasion of these areas. Grow them in contained areas and use root guards and dead-heading to prevent their spread through root or seed. chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) Organic compounds made up of atoms of carbon, chlorine and fluorine. Gaseous CFCs can deplete the ozone layer when they rise into the stratosphere, get broken down by ultraviolet radiation and then release chlorine atoms that react with ozone molecules. Green pigment found in the chloroplasts of leaves and stems. It is responsible for capturing light in photosynthesis. Chloroplasts Organelle (tiny organ) found in plant cells. They house chlorophyll. Loss or destruction of chlorophyll due to a nutritional imbalance or an onset fungal, bacterial or viral infection. A self-built structure that contains a caterpillar at the life stage where it transforms into a butterfly or moth. No feeding is required during this period. A chrysalis is sometimes called a cocoon. Ciliate Lined with cilia which are tiny finger-like or hair-like projections that can appear fringed; e.g. a leaf margin or the margin of a sepal lined with many tiny hairs may be called ciliate. Clasping Leaf base wrapped partly around the stem. Heavy mineral soil created by the chemical weathering of rock. It does not drain easily but can be amended with organic matter to improve texture for planting. Weather conditions that regularly occur in a region. Natural and human-induced changes in climate that last from decades to centuries. Offspring produced having identical genetic structure to a "parent" organism. This differs from sexual reproduction, where genetic material from two parents is combined to create a new organism with new genetic material. Lists the colour of the flowering part of each plant. For non-flowering plants the colour given is that of the leaves. Lists the common name or names for each plant. Please note that common names often vary from region to region. An effort was made to include as many of the common names as possible for each plant. Composite flower A type of inflorescence (flower cluster) that appears to be one flower at a glance but is actually many little different types of florets (tiny flowers) upon closer inspection. The many tiny flowers function as a single large flower for reproduction; e.g. sunflowers and daisies. A product created from the breakdown of organic matter. Composting occurs in the natural world, but it is also a garden practice where kitchen scraps and garden waste are used to create compost for use as a soil amendment. Composed of two or more parts, for example a compound leaf or compound ovary (which has two or more carpels). Another meaning: substances formed by the chemical union of two or more substances. Compound fruit A unit composed of more than one fruit, classified into two categories: aggregate fruits (e.g. raspberries) and multiple fruits (e.g. figs). Compound leaves Leaf made up of two or more distinct leaf-like structures (called leaflets) joined to a single stem. Reproductive structure made of modified leaves. It is usually woody when holding the seeds and a bit more fleshy when bearing pollen. It is typically found on coniferous trees like pine, spruce, cedar and fir. Trees that bear cones. They are usually evergreen, and most conifer trees have needle-like or scale-like leaves. Coniferous Refers to cone-bearing trees or a type of forest composed of trees that bear cones. Cordate leaves Heart-shaped leaves with a pointed tip. Cork cambium Thin layer of live cells found on the underside of bark. They generate new bark cells. Corm Modified stem. Short, enlarged underground stem that stores energy when dormant for an early boost in the next season; e.g. crocus, gladiolus. Collective term for the petals that are usually conspicuous, coloured and whorled. Crown-like, funnel- or trumpet-shaped structure on the corolla (petals )of certain flowers; e.g. daffodils. Corymb Branched inflorescence (flower cluster) that is either flat-topped or rounded. The outer flowers at the lowest point on the stem bloom first. Leaf of a developing plant within the seed that stores food for the plant embryo. They are the first leaves to appear as the plant grows and have a different look from the other leaves, though they eventually fall off. Trailing, prostrate plant. Also refers to a trailing shoot that can form roots at the nodes. Pollen from the anther (male part) of a flower on one plant lands on the stigma (female part) of a flower on a different plant. Upper portion of a tree that includes the branches and leaves. A cultivated plant variety. These are plants with desirable characteristics selected for propagation. Controlling disease, insect or weed issues by manipulating the growing environment through cultural practices like adjusting the soil pH, soil fertility, irrigation practices, amount of sunlight, etc. Cuneate leaves Wedge-shaped leaf. It is wide and flat at the top and tapers toward the base. Cup floret See disk floret. Outer, protective, waxy layer of a leaf or stem. Cyme Type of inflorescence (flower cluster) where each main stalk ends in a flower. The first flowers to bloom are toward the top and then younger flowers arise from the stem below. D ^ To the Top dabbling ducks ducks that frequent shallow marshes, ponds, and rivers and “tip up” to feed: they feed with their bodies above water and their heads below water. They take off vertically when startled. Trees or shrubs whose leaves fall off in autumn. Abrupt opening of a plant structure at maturity, such as a seed pod or spore. Deltoid leaves Triangular leaf. It is widest at the base and pointed at the tip. Diameter at breast height (DBH) Measures the size of a tree trunk's diameter at breast height (DBH); standardized at 1.3 metres from the ground. Plant with an embryo containing two cotyledons (seed leaves). Dicot for short. Plants where the staminate (male) and pistillate (female) flowers are found on separate plants of the same species; also known as unisexual plants; e.g. willow trees. Any deviation from regular metabolism that affects the normal development and functioning of the plant which may be caused by varying environmental factors or microorganisms. Disk floret Small flower with a tube-shaped corolla (petals) that usually makes up the central part of a composite flower head, as seen in the sunflower family. It is sometimes called a cup floret. Dissected leaves Deeply cut leaf with fairly narrow segments where the dip in the segments nearly touches the vein's midrib. When physiological activity slows or stops; e.g. a lawn that goes dormant and looks brown during dry spells. Double flower A flower with many extra petals, giving it a full or dense appearance. The double flower is caused by a genetic mutation that rarely occurs in nature; e.g. double-flowered roses and double-flowered carnations. Double-toothed Leaf margin edged with teeth where a small tooth is set within a larger tooth. Describes how water travels through the soil. Fleshy fruit from a single carpel (female reproductive organ) that is usually single seeded. The endocarp (innermost part of the fruit) is a stone; e.g. peach or plum. E ^ To the Top echinoderm any marine invertebrate of the phylum Echinodermata, usually having shiny skin. Elliptic leaves Leaf that is widest at the middle and tapers to a point at the base and tip. A young plant that is still contained within the seed. Aquatic plant that grows in water with its lower half submerged while its top portion is above water. Endocarp Innermost layer of the pericarp. It makes up part of a fruit. Leaf with a smooth margin (edge). Epiphyte Plant that grows on another plant or structure, often for support, but does not harm the other plant. They mainly receive nutrients from air and water from rain; e.g. mosses and lichens. Plants belonging to the botanical family Ericaceae. They require acidic soil to survive; e.g. blueberries, rhododendrons and heathers. Eukaryote Any organism with cells that contain organelles and a membrane-bound nucleus; e.g. animals, plants and fungi. Tree that remains green throughout the year. A few leaves are shed at a time, but new needles develop before the old ones are shed; e.g. pine, spruce, fir and cedar. Exocarp Outermost layer of the pericarp. It makes up part of a fruit. F ^ To the Top in taxonomy, a major grouping of organisms; below an order and above a genus. Vascular green plants with large leaves called fronds. Ferns reproduce via spores instead of flowers and seeds. The availability of nutrients, water and air in the soil for plant growth. A fertile soil usually contains some organic matter, or humus, holds moisture and is crumbly in texture. Substance added to soil to supply nutrients to growing plants. Fibrous root Branching root system; roots all similar in size. The long, slender stalk of the stamen. Flabellate leaves Fan-shaped leaves; e.g. ginko tree leaves. A small flower, often one of many, which make up a larger inflorescence (flower cluster). Modified shoot, which is usually colourful and showy, containing the reproductive structures of a plant. Simple, dry fruit developed from a single carpel (female reproductive organ) of a single ovary; e.g. milkweed. food mile The distance food or produce travels from the point of its production to the consumer. It is a method used to determine the environmental impact of food production and transportation. Accelerating a plant's growth or maturity by artificially adjusting the light and/or temperature, usually to get the plant to bloom sooner. Carbon-based compounds such as coal, oil, refined petroleum products like gasoline and natural gas. These produce carbon dioxide when burned. Large, divided leaf of a non-flowering plant; e.g. a fern. Covering of very thin ice formed when a hard surface is below the dew point of the surrounding air and lower than the freezing point of water. Ripened or mature ovary or pistil of a flowering plant. An area that generally receives about three hours of sun exposure a day or less. This dense shade is typically found on the north side of a building. An area that receives about six hours or more of direct sun. Not a true plant; includes mushrooms, toadstools and microscopic, disease-producing organisms. It is incapable of producing its own food, so a mass of white threads (called hyphae) feed on dead and decaying plants to provide nutrition G ^ To the Top Abnormal plant growth such as a bulge on the side of a branch that is caused by parasites, including boring insects, fungi and bacteria. game animal legal designation for wild animals, usually mammals or birds, that may be hunted for sport or food and that are subject to legal regulations. a major category in the classification of plants, animals, and other organisms, more specific than the family and more general than the species; a group of species that are more closely related to one another than to other species. See “taxonomy.” Sprouting or emergence of a seed, spore or pollen grain after exposure to particular amounts of moisture, warmth and light . Bump, or small indentation that secretes liquids such as nectar or oil. A rise in the temperature of the atmosphere caused by an increase in the greenhouse effect. A rise in the temperature of the atmosphere caused by an increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Vapours, such as carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, methane, and chlorofluorocarbons that blanket the Earth. Low-growing plants that form a dense covering over the soil, protecting it from erosion and preventing weed growth. Ground covers are usually aesthetically pleasing. Thick, whitish, curved larvae of beetles and other insect species that often feed on lawn roots. Guard cell Special cells found on the surface of leaves and stems. They are found in pairs surrounding a pore and help regulate the exchange of gases. One of two groups of plants (gymnosperms and angiosperms) that reproduce via seeds. Gymnosperm plants do not have a seed coat. This group includes coniferous plants; e.g. pine trees. Gynoecium Female reproductive part of a flower. It accounts for all the carpels on one flower. H ^ To the Top Growth form or appearance of a plant; e.g. a "weeping" habit means a plant has drooping branches. Gives a brief description of the natural habitat of each plant. Hardening off Gradual process of moving seedlings (or other plants) outdoors for increasingly longer periods to acclimatize them to the temperature and wind outdoors. This is usually done in spring. Wood from a dicot, angiosperm tree in temperate and boreal regions. This includes broadleaved trees like oak, ash or beech . Plant with an ability to endure frost and winter temperatures without the need for additional protection. It is able to come back year after year. Dead wood at the centre of the tree, which no longer transports sap. It hardens to support the tree, which keeps it strong and upright. heat island effect When heat from a large urban area concentrates in a “dome” shape because of the way pollution and physical structures, such as tall buildings and pavement, have modified the land’s surface. Gives the approximate height of the plant at full size. Please note that this can vary according to the suitability of the site. Some native plants can reach greater heights in a garden situation than in the wild due to less competition and more available nutrients. Any cultivar that was commonly grown by people in the past (generally before 1951, though there are varying opinions as to when) that are able to produce seeds naturally and that were grown for flavour or aroma rather than for large yields or ease of shipment to meet the commercial growing needs of today. Plant that does not have woody tissue. These plants are usually soft to the touch; e.g violets, irises. Substance that kills plants, usually weeds. Some herbicides are selective and are used to kill off unwanted plants only, while others are indiscriminate. Hesperidium Fruit with a leathery rind that makes up the ovary wall, e.g. oranges. A stable material in soil made from the breakdown of organic matter to the point that it will not break down any further. Humus improves soil texture, fertility and water-holding capacity. Plant-breeding term where two similar specimens are crossed, yet differ in at least one characteristic to produce offspring with mixed or new characteristics. hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) Compounds that were introduced as alternatives to ozone-depleting substances in industrial, commercial and personal needs, containing hydrogen, fluorine and carbon atoms. Hypanthium Joining of the calyx (sepals) and corolla (petals) to form a cup-like base on a flower; e.g. some roses. I ^ To the Top ice floe a drifting sheet of ice. Imperfect flower Flowers with the reproductive parts of one sex only--either staminate (male) or pistillate (female). Incised leaves Leaf margins that appear irregularly and sharply indented. They have a torn appearance. The segments dip less than halfway down to the midrib, unlike dissected leaves. See native species. Flower cluster. The arrangement of flowers on a stem with many branches to form a flower cluster. Approach to controlling insect pests and diseases through an understanding of the life cycles of the pests and the plants. It is meant to be an environmentally friendly approach to pest management, where chemical controls are a last resort. Introduced species Species that are not originally from a given region; non-native. Introduced species that compete for resources and space with the native species of the ecosystem to which they were introduced. They can cause serious harm to an ecosystem by reducing biodiversity. Involucre Whorl or circle of bracts surrounding an inflorescence (flower cluster) such as an umbel or capitulum. They look like and serve the same purpose as the calyx (sepals) on a single flower. Irregular flower Flower with petals that are variable in shape, not uniform; e.g. violets. K ^ To the Top Sharp ridge or rib-like structure at the base of two lower fused petals of a flower in the pea family. It appears boat-like; e.g. garden pea flowers. a species whose removal causes marked changes to a community or ecosystem. L ^ To the Top Lanceolate leaves Lance-shaped leaf; longer than wide, tapered at both ends with the widest part closest to the base. land-based pollution pollution, including agricultural runoff, untreated sewage, and industrial waste, that results from human activities on land. A juvenile phase in the life cycle of many animals such as insects and amphibians. Larvae often look very different from the adult organism. Measure of toxicity. It describes the lethal dose required to kill 50 per cent of a test population of organisms. It is measured in mg/kg of body weight. Leaf base The bottom part of the leaf blade. The end that is attached to the rest of the plant. Edge or perimeter of a leaf. Leaf tip The top portion of the leaf blade. Leaf-like section on a compound leaf. leafstalk Connects leaf blade to main stem of a plant. Also known as the petiole. Dry fruit from a single ovary. Usually splits along two lines; e.g. pea pods. Subtly raised pore on bark that allows for gas exchange; e.g. the dark, slot-like lines on light coloured birch bark. Lichens are composed of a fungus and an algae that live together in a way that benefits both. They grow on rocks, soil, man-made structures and trees. Indicates the amount of sunlight the plant should ideally receive. Some plants thrive in a range of light situations while others require more specific conditions. Consult their habitat description for a better idea of the kinds of sites they prefer. Sun indicates the plant prefers a location which receives direct sun for most of the day or approximately 6 hours or more of direct sun. Partial shade can indicate an area with only filtered sunlight most of the day or one which receives direct sun for only 2 to 4 hours of the day. Full shade indicates an area which receives less than 2 hours of direct sun each day. Large tree branch. Linear leaves Long, thin, strip-like leaves. Lip petal Enlarged petal on the lower half of some flowers; e.g. orchids. Soil type consisting of fine clay, medium silt and coarse sand. It is ideal for planting. Leaf margin with deep, rounded indentations that are too big to be considered toothed. It has a sinuous appearance. M ^ To the Top Mesocarp Middle layer of the pericarp. It makes up part of a fruit. methane (CH4) Methane is created when the decomposition of waste takes place without enough oxygen, for example in landfills, animal waste and incomplete fossil-fuel combustion. microinvertebrate an invertebrate that is visible to the naked eye, such as an insect, snail, or worm. Organism too small to see with the naked eye. A microscope is required to view it; e.g. bacteria, fungi and protozoa. Midrib Central vein that runs the length of a leaf blade. Modified stem This stem looks and grows differently from a conventional stem but has similar tissues. Often a plant with a modified stem will have a regular stem as well. Indicates the plant's preferred soil moisture. Some plants can tolerate a range of moisture regimes, but others are more particular. Monocotyledon A plant with an embryo containing one cotyledon (seed leaf). Monocot for short. Growing only one crop plant over a large area; e.g. corn and wheat fields or lawns. Monocultures are susceptible to insect pests and diseases because they do not have the diversity of a regular ecosystem. Having both male and female parts on the same plant but found on separate flowers. growing in, or inhabiting, mountain areas Small plant without flowers or seeds that reproduces via spore capsules. Moss grows closely together forming a soft mat. Not a true plant, but rather a microscopic fungus. Material spread over the soil to shield it from temperature changes, water loss, erosion and weed growth. Examples of organic mulches include wood chips, straw, compost and leaves. Multiple fruit Fruit formed from several clustered flowers, where the ovaries basically fuse together. It is actually many fruits fused together; e.g. pineapples and figs. Beneficial relationship between fungi and the roots of the plants they grow on. This relationship is important for soil chemistry. N ^ To the Top N:P:K Abbreviation representing the ratio of three major nutrients--nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P)and potassium (K)--which are often indicated on the packaging of commercial fertilizers. related to birth or being born. Native Province Lists all Canadian provinces and territories for which the plant is considered a native component of the flora. Please note that the listing of a plant as native to a particular province does not necessarily indicate that the plant is native to all areas of that province. To find out if a particular plant is native to your local area please consult regional native plant guides or contact local naturalist groups, horticultural groups or native plant societies. We encourage the use of plants native to your specific area. In some cases a qualifier has been added to indicate the limitations of a plants range within a province. For example, sAB would indicate the plant is found only in the southern part of Alberta. A species that has lived and evolved in a specific area or habitat for hundreds of years or more and is considered an original, non-disruptive organism of the ecosystem it lives in; may be referred to as an indigenous species. Naturalized species A non-native species that is introduced to a wild area, where it successfully establishes a population. A naturalized species may become invasive if the population grows large enough and has negative effects on the native ecosystem. The term "naturalized" is sometimes used to describe a species that was introduced to an area but that does not disrupt the native ecosystem. Sugary liquid produced by flowering plants in a small nectar-secreting gland found within a flower. Needle-like modified leaves of coniferous trees; e.g. pine needles. Small roundworms that live in the soil as well as many other ecosystems. Some soil-dwelling species are beneficial as they attack lawn-eating grubs. nitrous oxide (N2O) A colourless, non-flammable gas with a sweetish odour, used as an anesthetic and commonly known as laughing gas. Major sources of nitrous oxide include soil cultivation practices, especially the use of commercial and organic fertilizers, as well as fossil fuel combustion. Places on a stem where leaves or branches originate. A species that is introduced to a new area or habitat outside of its natural range. Most non-native species are introduced through human activity. A non-native species may or may not harm the ecosystem to which it is introduced. It may also be referred to as an alien or exotic species. Non-vascular plant A plant that lacks a complex vascular system. Unlike vascular plants, they do not contain the tissues xylem and phloem, which circulate water and nutrients; e.g. mosses, algae and liverworts. An organelle responsible for controlling all of a eukaryotic cell's activities. It also contains most of the cell's genetic material or DNA. Fruit consisting of a hard or toughened shell with a seed that opens in a specific way once it has reached maturity; e.g. hazelnut. O ^ To the Top Obcordate leaf Heart-shaped leaf with a pointed base. Oblanceolate leaf Lance-shaped leaf that is longer than wide. It tapers at both ends, with the widest portion closest to the tip. Oblong leaf Rectangular-shaped leaf with rounded corners. Obovate leaf Leaf that is widest at the top and tapers toward the base. a large expanse of sea. The oceans surrounding Canada are the Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic. ocean conveyor belt A complex heat and salt exchange system in the planet's interconnected surface and deepwater oceans. Opposite leaves Leaves that grow in pairs from the same point on either side of the stem. Organelle Specific part of a cell that performs a specialized function. An organ is to a body what an organelle is to a cell. A natural, earth-friendly gardening style where synthetic substances are not used. When produce is yielded from this type of gardening, it is said to be organic. In the field of chemistry, any compound with carbon atoms is considered organic. Fertilizer derived from a plant or animal--something that was once living. Material from a source that was once alive. Swollen base of the pistil which develops into a fruit. Ovate leaf Egg-shaped leaf that is wider at the base, with a rounded tip. Ovule Seed before fertilization. The immature ovule is found in the ovary and contains the egg. P ^ To the Top a floating mass of ice that forms in the Earth’s polar oceans; the mass expands to cover a greater area in winter and contracts in summer. The pack ice of the Northern Hemisphere covers an average area of more than 10 million km2. More than three leaflets are directly on the petiole. The leaflets fan out similar to fingers on a hand. Palmately lobed Leaves with three or more divisions or lobes radiating from a common point. Branched groups of flowers, where each branch is a raceme. Pappus Modified calyx (sepal). It is a bristle or scale on seed-like fruits of the sunflower/aster/daisy family. Organism that acquires its nutritional needs by taking them from another organism. An area that receives about three to six hours of sunlight each day. Disease-creating organism. Sold as a soil amendment, it is partly decomposed plants found in peat bogs that are harvested and dried. Stalk or stem of a single flower within an inflorescence (flower cluster). Fruit where a hard rind makes up the ovary wall; e.g. watermelon. Plant with a life span greater than two years. Perfect flower Single flower with both male and female reproductive parts. Also known as a bisexual flower. Perfoliate Leaf base that wraps entirely around the stem. It appears as though the stem punctures through the leaf. Perianth Collective term for petals and sepals. Pericarp Fruit wall arising from the ovary wall. It is composed of three layers known as the exocarp, mesocarp and endocarp. In berries and drupes the pericarp is the edible part of the fruit. Substance used to regulate, eliminate or repel an unwanted organism. This colourful flower part collectively makes up the corolla. Petals are often broad, somewhat flattened and brightly coloured. Stalk of a leaf. It links the leaf to the stem. pH (Power of hydrogen) Measure of acidity or alkalinity of a substance. The pH scale is from 1 to 14, where 1 to 6 is acidic, 7 is neutral, and 8 to 14 is basic or alkaline. Phloem Tissue that circulates food and nutrients produced by the leaves to the rest of a plant. Process by which a plant makes food for itself. The chlorophyll in leaves uses light to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugars and oxygen. Pinching back Cutting back a small portion of a branch or stem to encourage bushier, fuller growth on a plant. The individual leaf-like structures on a leaflet. Type of leaflet where the pinna (individual leaf-like structures on a leaflet) are lined up in two rows along both sides of a common, central stalk. It has a similar appearance to a feather. Pinnately lobed Leaves with lobes extending from both sides of the midrib; e.g. oak leaf. Female part of a flower. A collective term for the stigma, style, ovary and ovules. Also called a carpel. Pistillate flower Female flower that bears the female reproductive structures. Identifies each plant according to various accepted groupings such as shrub, perennial or grass. Dry fruit that opens along two edges at maturity; e.g. pea pod. Tiny grains formed in the anthers that produce the male reproductive cells. Pollen typically looks yellow and powdery. Pollen sac Top portion of the stamen, which contains the pollen grains. Also known as the anther. Transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma. This is one of the first steps in fertilization. Animals that transport pollen--mainly insects, but also bats, birds and even some mammals. Has many seeds and carpels. The outer half of the pericarp is fleshy, whereas the inner part is paper-like; e.g. apple. Prickles Short, woody, sharp structures found on stems, leaves and even fruits. Prickles are shorter than thorns. Prokaryote Any organism with DNA not contained by a membrane within the cells. Prokaryotes lack a cell nucleus unlike a eukaryote; e.g. bacteria. Reproduction of plants via seeds or spores (sexual propagation) or cells, tissues or organs (asexual reproduction). This term is often used when reproduction is intentional or human-guided. Plant that grows flat along the ground. Life stage of a holometabolous insect (an insect that undergoes a complete metamorphosis: embryo, larvae, pupa, adult). During the pupa stage, the larval bodies break down and take on the adult body shape. Q ^ To the Top the underfur of the muskox, used as wool. R ^ To the Top a subspecies of an animal species or a variety of a plant species; sometimes used more loosely to refer to either a genus, species, breed, or variety. Long central stalk with a cluster of flowers along the top portion. Each individual flower has a stalk of its own, attached to the larger, shared central stalk. Radial symmetry Implies symmetry (proportion) along multiple axes from a middle point for flowers or any other organism with a wheel-like arrangement; e.g daisy. Ray floret A small flower with a strap-shaped corolla. They are usually found along the edge of the head of a composite flower. A ray floret is sometimes called a strap floret. Enlarged area at the end of the pedicel where flower parts are joined. Reniform leaves Kidney-shaped leaves. Modified stem. It is a horizontal, underground stem. Grows in a downward direction into the ground. Roots uptake water and nutrients. Modified stem. Ring-shaped group of leaves that radiate from a central point at or near bottom of a stem; e.g. dandelion leaves. Round toothed Leaf margin with teeth that are rounded rather than pointed. Stem that grows horizontally along the soil's surface. S ^ To the Top marsh forms affected by the daily or seasonal influence of brackish to saline waters, generally in coastal or dry prairie conditions. Fruit that somewhat resembles a wing; e.g. fruit from a maple tree. Soil type that is well drained and nutrient poor. It has more than 70 per cent sand particles and less than 15 per cent clay. Liquid food and water supply that is transported throughout a tree. Saprophyte Plant without chlorophyll that cannot photosynthesize, which means it cannot make its own food. It derives nutrition from dead organic matter. Woody rings of a tree responsible for the transport of water and minerals. It is usually distinguishable from heartwood (dead wood) by its lighter colour in the cross section. Parasitic insect that is generally small, often with a waxy-coated body. It uptakes plant juices through a sucking action. Scale-like Appearance like a fish's skin with small thin, overlying flaps. Schizocarp Fruit with two or more united carpels that spilt apart once mature; e.g. carrots. lists the botanical name (genus and species) for each of the plants listed. In botany it is a mature ovule. In general terms it is a grain that can be planted that will develop into another plant. Self-pollination Pollen from the anther of one flower lands on the stigma of the same flower or another flower from the same plant. Individual unit of the calyx that is usually found beneath the corolla (petals); often green and petal-like or blade-like in appearance. Serrate leaves Sometimes called toothed leaves, they have a margin similar in appearance to the edge of a serrated knife. Sessile Leaf or flower head lacking a stalk. Woody plant with multiple stems arising from or near the ground. It is shorter in height than a tree. Sidedressing Method of applying fertilizer, placing it on either side of a plant. Fruit where the carpels separate at maturity leaving behind dividing walls, e.g. mustard. Soil type with medium-sized particles, larger than clay but smaller than sand. Simple fruit Fruit developed from one flower's single ovary; e.g. apples, plums, watermelons, oranges, peas. Simple leaf Leaf with a blade that is not divided. One flower on one stalk; e.g. tulip. Strips of living grass that can easily be laid down to create a lawn. Wood from gymnosperm trees. Mainly coniferous trees. Energy generated by the sun. Chemical-free method of killing weeds and pathogens. Plastic covering is used across the soil�s surface, and it is left exposed to sunlight for four to six weeks during a hot period. Spike inflorescence (flower cluster) with tiny flowers on a fleshy stem often enclosed by a colourful leaf-like structure called a spathe; e.g. calla lilies. A type of bract. It is leaf-like in appearance and may be colourful, which helps attract pollinators to the spadix it encloses. Spatulate leaves Wide, round-tipped leaves that narrow as they curve at the base. A category of individuals with many shared characteristics. A species is just one category in a classification system used by scientists to group organisms. Elongated flower cluster, where each flower is sessile (not attached by a stalk). Spiral leaves See whorled leaves. Tiny reproductive cell of a non-flowering plant; e.g. ferns and fungi can reproduce via spores. Collective term for the male reproductive part of a flower, which consists of the anther (which contains pollen) and the filament. Staminate flower Male flower that bears the male reproductive structures. Main portion of a plant, which supports the leaves, branches, flowers and fruit. Whether this stem grows above ground or below ground, it is the part that grows in an upward direction, as opposed to the root system, which grows in a downward direction. Top of pistil where pollen adheres. Stipule Leaf-like structure found at the leaf base or at the base of the petiole on some plants. Modified stem. Stem that grows at or under the soil's surface. Pore-like structures on a leaf's surface surrounded by two guard cells that can open and close to allow for gas exchange. The plural of stoma is stomata. Strap floret See ray floret. When a plant is subjected to potentially harmful growing conditions; e.g. too much or too little water, inadequate soil fertility or exposure to pests. Narrow part of the pistil between the stigma (at the top) and the ovary (at the base). Plant with fleshy leaves or stems that store water; e.g. aloe vera, jade plant. Adventitious shoot growing from roots or the lower part of a shrub or tree. T ^ To the Top sparsely treed belt of subarctic forest in the Northern Hemisphere that blends into the tundra in the north and the boreal forest in the south. In Canada the taiga extends from the coast of Labrador to the Mackenzie Delta. Main, downward-growing root of a tree. Also a type of thick, carrot-shaped root that grows straight downward; e.g. dandelions. Pointy or rounded tabs along a leaf margin. Also see toothed. Working remotely from home or a home office. Tendril Modified leaf, stem or petiole; a thin, coiling structure that helps support climbing plants. Tepal Term for petals and sepals collectively when they are the same in appearance; e.g. tulips and lilies. Layer of dead and living stems, roots and other debris that accumulate above ground around the base of a lawn of grass. thermohaline circulation system The flow of ocean water caused by changes in the water's density. Sharp, needle-like modified stems; e.g. hawthorns. New grass stem that grows from the crown of a mature grass plant. Jagged-edged leaf margin, usually pointy but may be rounded. Topdressing Method of applying a soil amendment where it is evenly distributed over an entire area. Top, fertile layer of soil containing organic matter and nutrients. Controlled release of water vapour through a plant�s stomata. A large and tall woody plant usually having one supporting stem or trunk. Branching often begins farther up the trunk. Leaf composed of three leaflets. Main woody support structure of a tree. Modified stem. It is a short, enlarged underground stem that stores nutrients. Small woody projections that stem from branches. U ^ To the Top Umbel An inflorescence (flower cluster) where many pedicels (stalks) equal in length radiate from one point on a stem. underfur the dense layer of fur, short hairs, or wool under the long outer coat of an animal. Undulate A wavy, sinuous edge. ungulate a hoofed mammal Unisexual Flowers with the reproductive parts of one sex only. They are either staminate or pistillate. Also known as dioecious. Untoothed Smooth leaf margin without teeth. See entire. V ^ To the Top Describes the appearance of leaves (and sometimes stems) marked with a pattern of more than one colour. Plant that has special vascular tissues, xylem and phloem, for circulation of water, minerals and food (generated through photosynthesis) throughout the plant. seed plants, such as flowering trees, shrubs, herbs, and the conifers, as well as other plants, like the ferns and horsetails that reproduce by spores. All of these have specialized conducting cells organized as vascular tissues in their roots, stems, and leaves. They conduct water and inorganic nutrients as well as food made by green cells throughout the plant. These tissues allow vascular plants to grow to considerable size. Line or vein-like features found throughout a leaf blade. Composting with worms. W ^ To the Top a solid, semi-solid, liquid, or contained gaseous material discarded from industrial, mining, agricultural, commercial, or residential operations. Three or more plant parts that radiate in an outward circle about the stem. Whorled flower Flower arrangement where three or more flowers are at points along the stem, creating a whorled pattern. Whorled leaves Leaf arrangement where there are three or more leaves, branches or pedicels at a node. Also known as spiral leaves. Wildlife Benefit Gives the possible use of the plant by various forms of wildlife. This information is gathered from a wide variety of sources and, therefore, the appeal to various wildlife will vary among the plants listed. Area where many trees grow close together. A forested area. X ^ To the Top Landscaping and gardening, which, once established, minimizes or eliminates the need for irrigation. Tissue in a tree that carries water and nutrients up from the roots and disperses them to the branches and leaves. Y ^ To the Top yard up Z ^ To the Top the maintenance of population numbers at a fixed level. Gives the hardiness zone listing for each plant where available. This information is gathered from a variety of different sources and is meant only as a rough guide. Each garden is different and many factors can affect the survival of a plant. Therefore, use this field for reference only and refer to your local supplier for information on the plants hardiness in your area. Or better yet, choose plants native to your local area to be sure of their ability to thrive in the local climate. Zygomorphic See irregular flower.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36526
__label__cc	0.704363	0.295637	The Daily Spectacle Home Entertainment Film Review – Alien: Covenant (2017) Film Review – Alien: Covenant (2017) Martin McGregor Writers: Dan O’Bannon (based on characters created by), Ronald Shusett (based on characters created by) Stars: Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup I am a huge horror fan. One of the first horror movies I ever watched, was Alien. I watched it late at night on a black and white portable television in my bedroom when I was 16 and it scared the life out of me. The sequel ‘Aliens’ was pure adrenaline-fuelled entertainment which demanded repeated viewing, but then things took a downhill turn. It wasn’t until Prometheus, that I honestly felt compelled to visit the cinema to see the movie how it was intended to be watched. In 3D on a movie-sized screen. I (unlike many others) rather enjoyed Prometheus, even though it left a great deal of questions unanswered, so I had really high hopes when I first saw an online snippet of Alien: Covenant, and that excitement has built steadily for weeks. The movie begins with a lengthy introduction, that harps back to David’s creator/created narrative and it instantly deflates you into submission. It’s an entirely unwarranted luxury that serves little purpose but to remind us, that David is not a reliable synthetic. Only after this false start do you start to glimpse the real face of a real resurrection of the original movie. The excitement begins when you see those blocks forming the letters, albeit the title seems rather rushed. It’s not the only thing that becomes a little hurried here either. What follows is a mishmash of a movie that although beautiful visually and aurally, it never quite fulfils its promise. You need to view the numerous previews to understand just how little is felt toward character development. James Franco has such a small role, that if you blink you will miss him. The story quickly becomes entirely about the synthetics, both played admirably by Michael Fassbender, and introducing explicit ways to kill off the expendable using new variations of the creature such as the back burster it is clear that everyone else then becomes non-essential. Only Katherine Waterstone as Daniels, is really given just enough to work with, but the plot is fatally flawed. Danny Macbride is the only other character who we really feel any attachment to. For the others, you know that they are sacrificial lambs just waiting to be slaughtered. The movie feels as if it is about to lead us to pastures new, but quickly becomes mired in its own desire to be all things to all men. It feels as if it is stealing elements heavily from movies like Sunshine, and doesn’t quite know if it wants to be a full-on horror, an action movie, or a philosophical discussion about humanities inhumanity and whether the universe would be a better place without us in it. The aliens grow far too fast to add any suspense, and it feels as if the movie has been condensed to fit everything into a shorter running time. There is gore in abundance, including the decimation of an entire civilisation. New and inventive death sequences such as the already mentioned back burster, and the return of the face-huggers was welcome but again felt as if the inception was too hurried. I did feel a wave of nostalgia when we witnessed the emergence of the chest burster. It took me back to that night I first encountered a xenomorph on my television screen, but I felt that the overuse of CGI render the aliens to be too artificial to be frightening, call me old fashioned but sometimes we need to use real actors in suits to achieve something more relatable.The action sequences lacked any real suspense, the Aliens sometimes look as if they belong in another movie and there is no humour here in any form whatsoever. The end twist is so predictable that an eight-year-old would be able to work out the great reveal and sadly the movie ends leaving you with a bitter taste in your mouth. This could have been a great movie, instead, it is just above average. Looking at the other cinema goers expressions and hearing comments muttered as we left the auditorium, I know that I was not alone in my opinion Previous articleIs Duran Duran’s Rio the seminal album of the 80’s? Next articleFilm Review – Nocturnal Animals (2016) Theatre Review: ‘Orange Polar Bear’ (Birmingham REP) Theatre Review: Stuff (Birmingham REP) Theatre Review: Trying It On (Birmingham REP) Theatre Review: Truth (Birmingham REP) Theatre Review: 4.48 Psychosis (Lyric Hammersmith) Theatre Review: This House (Birmingham REP) Tory Buzzword Watch - Philip Hammond (3rd May 2017) Contact us: editor@dailyspectacle.co.uk The lies have it, the lies have it. Only a confirmatory referendum, not a general election, can break the... Migration in an increasingly nationalistic Europe	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36528
__label__wiki	0.608159	0.608159	电子工程世界电子工程世界 Datasheet> 器件分类 > 无源元件> 2220Y0250680KCR 2220Y0250680KCR 器件型号：2220Y0250680KCR 器件类别：无源元件厂商名称：Knowles 厂商官网：http://www.knowles.com 器件描述 CAP CER 68PF 25V C0G/NP0 2220 产品属性属性值电容： 68pF 容差： ±10% 电压 - 额定： 25V 温度系数： C0G，NP0（1B）工作温度： -55°C ~ 125°C 特性：软端子等级： - 应用： Boardflex 敏感故障率： - 安装类型：表面贴装，MLCC 封装/外壳： 2220（5750 公制）大小/尺寸： 0.224" 长 x 0.197" 宽（5.70mm x 5.00mm）高度 - 安装（最大值）： - 厚度（最大值）： 0.165"（4.20mm）引线间距： - 引线形式： - 2220Y0250680KCR器件文档内容 Introduction to Knowles Capacitors At Knowles Capacitors we make Single Layer, Multilayer, High Reliability and Precision Variable Capacitors; EMI Filters and Thin Film Devices. Our business was formed by combining Dielectric Laboratories, Johanson Manufacturing, Novacap, Syfer Technology and Voltronics into a single organization - each well-established specialty capacitor makers with a combined history of over 175 years. Our expertise is the design and manufacture of components important to engineers in applications where function and reliability are key. The markets we serve include medical implantable and medical equipment, military, aerospace/ avionics, EMI and connector filtering, oil exploration, instrumentation, industrial electronics, optical networks, telecom and automotive. We aim to be a leader in every market we serve, to the benefit of our customers and our mutual long- term success. We achieve this by: l Understanding our customers’ real needs and providing products and services to meet and exceed them. l Providing better products and services than competitors. l Investing in product development, manufacturing processes and people. l Insisting on the highest ethical standards and a business culture of trust, respect and open communication. Products in this catalogue form the basis of our ranges for ‘new designs’. However, there are legacy products from our five brands that will still be available – we ask that you contact your local Sales Office for details and ordering. Frequency Control/Tuning, Impedance Matching Capacitors Modem/Tip and Ring and Decoupling/Smoothing Filters AC Noise Removal SM and High Voltage Circuitry Leaded High Speed Decoupling Feedthrough Filtering Mil/Aero is particularly recommended for these applications where X7R, C0G/NP0, High Q & Ultra-low ESR 0402 to 4040 non-magnetic termination Pages 68-71 0.1pF to 6.8µF - 16V to 3kV High Q, C0G/NP0 & Porcelain Range Pages 40-52 Ultra-low ESR MRI/Non-Magnetic C0G/NP0 Range 0402 to 8060 Pages 30-33 0.47pF to 1µF - 10V to 12kV & 36-37 Class 1 Dielectrics Low DF/ESR X7R Pages 24-25 1812/2220/2225 & 60-61 100nF to 1µF - 250Vdc Class 1 Dielectrics X7R, C0G/NP0 Y2/X1, X2 Safety Certified Ranges UL/TÜV Pages 65-67 High Capacitance X7R/X5R Ranges Pages 24-25 0603 to 8060 & 60-61 100pF to 22µF - 16V to 12kV Safety Certified X7R, E03 X2Y IPCs Pages 92-95 150pF to 1.2µF - 16V to 1kV X7R, C0G/NP0, Y2/X1, X2 Pages 65-67 Safety Certified Ranges UL/TÜV Balanced Line Capacitors X7R, C0G/NP0 Ranges Page 64 250Vac rated 50/60Hz AC StackiCap™ Page 62 250Vac Range 0505/1111/1825 Ranges Page 40 X7R, C0G/NP0, High Q PCB Space Saving X7R and C0G/NP0, E03 X2Y IPCs Pages 92-95 10pF to 1.2µF Low Inductance Capacitors E01/E07/SBSGC/SBSMC Pages 92-95 X7R, C0G/NP0 0805 to 2220 - 1A to 20A SBSP/SBSG/SBSM Pages 92-95 X7R, C0G/NP0 1206 to 2220 22pF to 470nF - 1A to 10A Capacitive/Inductive Pi AEC-Q200 E03 X2Y IPCs Pages 92-95 X7R and C0G/NP0 AEC-Q200 E01/E07 Open Mode and Tandem Page 56 FlexiCap™ Capacitors with extra safe electrode design AEC-Q200 Ranges Pages 58-59 X8R Range Page 74 Dipped Radial Leaded Operational temperature up to 150°C Class I & II High Temperature Page 75 High Reliability 160ºC and 200ºC X7R, C0G/NP0 Pages 83-91 4.7pF to 22µF - 50V to 12kV 115Vac 400Hz range Pages 57, 72, S02A/IECQ-CECC/MIL-PRF/Burn in 94 & 95 Hi Rel X2Y IPCs General & Dielectric classifications and characteristics.............................................................................2-5 Technical Termination types including FlexiCap™....................................................................................6-7 Introduction Manufacturing processes..........................................................................................................8 Testing....................................................................................................................................9 IECQ-CECC and AEC-Q200 Periodic Tests.................................................................................10 High Reliability Testing............................................................................................................11 Regulations and Compliance...................................................................................................12 Explanation on Ageing of MLC.................................................................................................13 Handling, Storage, Soldering and Mechanical Precautions..................................................... 14-16 Chip Marking System..............................................................................................................17 Packaging Information - Ceramic chip capacitors................................................................. 18-19 Chip Dimensions....................................................................................................................20 MLCC Ordering Chip Ordering Information..................................................................DLI..............................21 Information Chip Ordering Information..................................................................Novacap......................22 Chip Ordering Information..................................................................Syfer............................23 MLC Quick Reference Guide.......................................................................Novacap-Syfer.......24-25 Capacitors Industry Standard - X7R.....................................................................Novacap-Syfer.......26-29 Industry Standard - C0G/NP0..............................................................Novacap-Syfer.......30-33 Other Popular Sizes - X7R...................................................................Novacap-Syfer.......34-35 Other Popular Sizes - C0G/NP0............................................................Novacap-Syfer.......36-37 Standard Chip - BX.............................................................................Novacap..................... 38 Improved ESR - BX & X7R...................................................................Novacap..................... 39 High Q - Q(MS) & U ranges.................................................................Syfer......................40-42 High Q - H range - High Temperature 150ºC - X8G...............................Syfer..................... 43-44 High Q - High Power RF - Surface Mount & Ribbon Leaded....................Syfer..................... 45-46 High Q Porcelain - CF Series - C0G/NP0...............................................DLI......................... 47-49 High Q Porcelain - AH Series - P90......................................................DLI.........................50-52 VC1 Residual - X7R.............................................................................Syfer.......................... 53 TCC/VCC range - (BX & BZ) X7R..........................................................Syfer......................54-55 Open Mode and Tandem - X7R............................................................Syfer.......................... 56 IECQ-CECC range - C0G/NP0 & X7R....................................................Syfer.......................... 57 Automotive Grade - AEC-Q200 range - MLC, EMI & X2Y........................Syfer......................58-59 High Capacitance - X7R & X5R............................................................Novacap.................60-61 StackiCap™ - X7R..............................................................................Syfer.......................... 62 NC range - X7R..................................................................................Syfer.......................... 63 250Vac rated 50/60Hz AC...................................................................Syfer.......................... 64 250Vac Safety Certified AC..................................................................Syfer......................65-67 Non-Magnetic - High Q, C0G/NP0 & X7R..............................................Syfer-Voltronics.....68-69 Non-Magnetic - High Power RF - High Q..............................................Syfer-Voltronics..... 68-69 Non-Magnetic - High Power RF - High Q - Porcelain P90 & C0G/NP0......Voltronics............... 70-71 115Vac 400Hz - C0G/NP0 & X7R.........................................................Syfer.......................... 72 DWV (High Dielectric Withstand Voltage) range - C0G/NP0 & X7R..........Syfer.......................... 73 High Temperature - X8R - 150ºC.........................................................Novacap-Syfer........... 74 High Temperature - C0G/NP0 & Class II - 160ºC & 200ºC.....................Novacap..................... 75 HiT range of 200ºC Caps - C0G/NP0 & X7R..........................................Novacap-Syfer........... 76 Capacitor Assemblies - ST & SM ranges - C0G/NP0 & X7R.....................Novacap.................77-81 Capacitor Assemblies - ‘Cap-Rack’ Arrays.............................................Novacap..................... 82 MLC Radial Radial Leaded - Ordering Information..................................................Novacap-Syfer........... 83 Leaded Standard Radial Leaded - C0G/NP0, X7R & X8R....................................Novacap.................84-85 Capacitors Standard Radial Leaded - C0G/NP0, X7R..............................................Syfer......................86-89 High Temperature Radial Leaded - Epoxy Coated.................................Novacap..................... 90 High Temperature Radial Leaded - Encapsulated..................................Novacap..................... 91 SM EMI Filters Feedthrough Filters - E01 & E07..........................................................Syfer......................92-93 X2Y Integrated Passive Components - E03...........................................Syfer......................94-95 Dielectric characteristics Class I Dielectrics Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors are generally divided into classes dielectric characteristics with negligible dependence of capacitance which are defined by the capacitance temperature characteristics and dissipation factor with time, voltage and frequency. They over specified temperature ranges. These are designated by alpha exhibit the following characteristics:- numeric codes. Code definitions are summarised below and are also a) Time does not significantly affect capacitance and dissipation available in the relevant national and international specifications. factor (Tan δ) – no ageing. Capacitors within this class have a dielectric constant range from b) Capacitance and dissipation factor are not affected by voltage. 10 to 100. They are used in applications which require ultra stable c) Linear temperature coefficient. C0G/NP0 P90 C0G/NP0 X8G Class I (Porcelain) (Porcelain) High Temperature Ultra stable Ultra stable Ultra stable Ultra stable Ultra stable Dielectric IECQ-CECC - - 1B/CG - - - classifications EIA C0G/NP0 P90 C0G/NP0 X8G - - MIL - - CG (BP) - - - DLI CF AH - - - - - Ordering code Novacap - - - N, RN - F D, RD Syfer - - Q, U C H - G Voltronics F H Q - - - - Rated -55ºC to -55ºC to -55ºC to -55ºC to -55ºC to -55ºC to temperature +125ºC +125ºC +125ºC -55ºC to +125ºC +150ºC +160ºC +200ºC Maximum No DC voltage 0 ±15 ppm/ºC 0 ±20 ppm/ºC 0 ±30 ppm/ºC 0 ±30 ppm/ºC 0 ±30 ppm/ºC 0 ±30 ppm/ºC 0 ±30 ppm/ºC capacitance applied change over temperature Rated DC - range voltage applied >50pF <0.0015 Tangent of loss ≤0.0005 @1MHz ≤0.0005 <50pF ≤0.0005 ≤0.001 angle (tan δ) @1MHz 0.0015 (15 + 0.7) @1MHz @25ºC = 100GΩ or 1000ΩF Insulation Time constant @25ºC = 106 MΩ min 100GΩ or 1000s @160ºC & 200ºC = 1GΩ or resistance (Ri) (Ri x Cr) @125ºC = 105 MΩ min (whichever is the least) 10ΩF (whichever is the least) Cr <4.7pF ±0.05pF, ±0.10pF, ±0.25pF, ±0.5pF Capacitance Cr >4.7 to ±0.10pF, ±0.25pF, ±0.5pF Tolerance <10pF Cr >10pF ±1%, ±2%, ±5%, ±10% Dielectric <200V 2.5 times strength >200V to 2.5 times Rated voltage +250V Voltage applied <500V for 5 seconds. 500V to <1kV 2.5 times 1.5 times current limited >1kV to 1.25 times to 50mA <1.2kV N/A maximum. >1.2kV 1.2 times Chip - - 55/125/56 - - Climatic Dipped - - - 55/125/21 - - category (IEC) Discoidal - - - 55/125/56 - - characteristic Zero (Typical) Approvals Syfer Chip - - - QC-32100 - - 2 www.knowlescapacitors.com Class II Dielectrics Capacitors of this type have a dielectric constant range of 1000- Capacitance and dissipation factor are affected by:- 4000 and also have a non-linear temperature characteristic which a) Time (Ageing) exhibits a dielectric constant variation of less than ±15% (2R1) b) Voltage (AC or DC) from its room temperature value, over the specified temperature c) Frequency range. Generally used for by-passing (decoupling), coupling, filtering, frequency discrimination, DC blocking and voltage transient suppression with greater volumetric efficiency than Class I units, whilst maintaining stability within defined limits. X5R X7R X8R Class II Stable Stable Stable Stable - 2C1 2R1 2X1 - - - IECQ-CECC Dielectric X5R - X7R - X8R - - EIA classifications - BZ - BX - - - MIL - - - - - - - DLI BW - B, RB X S G E, RE Novacap Ordering code P R X B N - X Syfer - - X - - - - Voltronics -55ºC to -55ºC to -55ºC to -55ºC to -55ºC to Rated +85ºC +125ºC +150ºC +160ºC +200ºC temperature ±15% ±15% ±15% ±15% ±15% +15 -40% +15 -65% No DC voltage Maximum applied capacitance - +15 -45% - +15 -25% - - - Rated DC temperature voltage applied range ≤ 0.025 >25V <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 Tangent of loss Typical* <25V <0.035 angle (tan δ) 100GΩ or 1000s Time constant Insulation (whichever is the least) (Ri x Cr) resistance (Ri) ±5%, ±10%, ±20% Capacitance 2.5 times <200V Dielectric >200V to strength Rated voltage +250V <500V Voltage applied for 5 seconds. 1.5 times 500V to <1kV Charging current limited to 50mA 1.2 times >1kV maximum. 55/85/56 55/125/56 55/150/56 - Chip - 55/125/21 - - Dipped Climatic - 55/125/56 - - Discoidal 5% Ageing Typical <2% per time decade characteristic - QC-32100 - - - QC-32100 - Syfer Chip Approvals * Refer to page 61 for details of Dissipation Factor. www.knowlescapacitors.com 3 Typical dielectric temperature characteristics Impedance vs Frequency Porcelain C0G/NP0 & P90 Ultra Stable C0G/NP0 dielUelcttraricStable C0G/NP0 dielectric 1.25 100000000 Impedance (Ohms) 10000000 10pF 100pF 1 C0G/NP0 Porcelain 1000000 1nF 10nF Capacitance Change % 0.75 P90 Porcelain 100000 -0.25 0.01 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000 -0.5 Frequency (MHz) -0.75 Stable X7R dielectric Stable X7R dielectric -1 1000000 -55 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 125 Temperature (ºC) Impedance (Ohms) 100000 1nF 10nF C0G/NP0 10000 100nF 1µF UPPER LIMIT 10 25 TYPICAL LIMIT 0.1 ∆C ppm/°C 0.01 0 Frequency (MHz) Stable X7R dielectric - 10nFStable X7R dielectric 10nF -25 100000 LOWER LIMIT IImmppeeddaannccee ((OOhhmmss)) 10000 1808 0805 -55 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 100 Temperature (ºC) 10 X7R 1 Typical capacitance change curves 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000 Capacitance Change % 10 will lie within the shown limits FFrreeqquueennccyy ((MMHHzz)) 5 ESR vs Frequency - chips 0 Ultra Stable C0G/NP0 dieUleltcrtariSctable C0G/NP0 dielectric -5 1000 -10 100 100pF ESR (Ohms) 1nF -15 10 10nF Temperature (ºC) 0.1 Stable X7R dielectric Stable X7R dielectric 1000 1nF 10nF ESR (Ohms) 100 100nF 10 1µF Dielectric characteristics - Porcelain C0G/NP0 & P90 Typical ESR and Series Resonance characteristics CF Porcelain (C0G/NP0) and AH Porcelain (P90) Dielectric DLI Cap Typical ESR Series Resonance Series (pF) 150 MHz 500 MHz 1 GHz (MHz) 1 0.182 0.276 0.428 10300 C06CF 10 0.095 0.159 0.243 3200 47 0.081 0.127 0.173 1400 1 0.073 0.089 0.146 9900 100 0.040 0.073 0.111 970 CF 1111 100 0.041 0.070 0.102 1300 TCC (ppm/°C) 1000 0.034 0.073 – 400 (-55° to +125°C) 1 0.068 0.086 0.158 9060 Porcelain C18CF 10 0.058 0.087 0.118 3100 (C0G/NP0) 1111 1000 0.041 0.068 – 1000 0 ±15 10 0.072 0.113 0.164 2480 C22CF 100 0.047 0.079 0.119 1000 2225 1000 0.036 0.067 – 320 2700 0.035 – – 214 10MHz 30MHz 100MHz C40CF 100 0.044 0.038 0.045 680 3838 1000 0.032 0.036 0.038 210 5100 0.011 0.016 0.040 95 1 0.067 0.08 0.136 9200 C11AH 10 0.044 0.071 0.104 3000 100 0.032 0.055 0.086 1000 C17AH 10 0.039 0.06 0.085 3100 1000 0.024 0.05 0.074 1290 AH 10 0.059 0.094 0.138 3100 C18AH 100 0.028 0.069 0.109 1290 TCC (ppm/°C) 1111 (-55° to +125°C) 1000 0.023 0.063 – 400 Porcelain 10 0.074 0.207 0.249 2480 (P90) C22AH 100 0.048 0.116 0.19 1000 +90 ±20 2225 1000 0.028 0.14 – 320 C40AH 100 0.018 0.026 0.052 680 Dielectric termination combinations Palladium Silver Palladium Silver Nickel Barrier (100% matte tin plating). Lead free Nickel Barrier 90/10% tin/lead Nickel Barrier Gold flash FlexiCap™ with Nickel Barrier 100% tin FlexiCap™ with Nickel Barrier 90/10% tin/lead FlexiCap™ with Copper Barrier 100% tin FlexiCap™ Ag Layer, 400-u-in Cu barrier 200-u-in Sn Plate FlexiCap™ with Copper Barrier 90/10% tin/lead Copper Barrier 100% tin Ag Layer, 400-500u-in Cu barrier, 200-u-in 90/10 Sn Plate Copper Barrier 90/10% tin/lead Solderable Silver Solderable Palladium Silver Ag termination, Ni Barrier, Heavy SnPb Plated Solder Ag termination, Enhanced Ni Barrier, Sn Plated Solder Ag termination, Enhanced Cu Barrier, Sn Plated Solder Ag Termination, Cu Barrier Layer, Heavy SnPb Plated Solder RoHS RoHS RoHS RoHS RoHS RoHS RoHS RoHS RoHS RoHS Recommended for Solder • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Recommended for Conductive • • • Epoxy Attachment DLI - P Z U S Q Y M - - W - V - - T E H R Termination Novacap P PR N Y NG C D - - - B - E S K - - - - ordering code: Syfer - F J A - Y H 3 - 5 2 - 4 - - - - - - Voltronics - S - - - - - 3 M - 2 W - - - - - - - Dielectric Code NP0 Porcelain - Hi Q DLI - CF • • • • • • • • • • • • P90 Porcelain - Hi Q DLI - AH • • • • • • • • • • • • • C0G - Hi Q/Low ESR Syfer - Q, U • • C0G - Hi Q/Low ESR BME Syfer - H • Novacap - N/RN • • • • • • • • • C0G/NP0 Syfer - A • • • • Syfer - C, F • • • • • C0G/NP0 - BME Syfer - G, K • • • • Novacap - M • • • • • C0G/NP0 - Syfer - C, Q • • • • Non-Mag Voltronics - Q • • • • X5R Syfer - P • • • • • Novacap - BW • • • Novacap - B/RB • • • • • • • • • X7R Syfer - E • • Syfer - X, D • • • • • Novacap - BB • • • X7R - BME Syfer - J • • • Syfer - S • • BX Novacap - X • • • • • • • • • Syfer - B • • • • • BZ Syfer - R • • • • • Novacap - C • • • • • X7R - Syfer - X • • Voltronics - X • • • • Novacap - S • • • • • • • • X8R Syfer - N • • • • • Syfer - T • • C0G/NP0 (160ºC) Novacap - F • • • • • • • • C0G/NP0 (200ºC) Novacap - D • • C0G/NP0 (200ºC) Novacap - RD • Syfer - G • Class II (160ºC) Novacap - G • • • • • • • • Novacap - E • • Class II (200ºC) Novacap - RE • Syfer - X • Dielectric codes in Red - AEC-Q200 qualified. Dielectric codes in Green - IECQ-CECC. FlexiCap™ overview FlexiCap™ termination working in partnership with customers world wide, to eliminate MLCCs are widely used in electronic circuit design for a multitude of mechanical cracking. applications. Their small package size, technical performance and An additional benefit of FlexiCap™ is that MLCCs can withstand suitability for automated assembly makes them the component of temperature cycling -55ºC to 125ºC in excess of 1,000 times choice for the specifier. without cracking. However, despite the technical benefits, ceramic components are FlexiCap™ termination has no adverse effect on any electrical brittle and need careful handling on the production floor. In some parameters, nor affects the operation of the MLCC in any way. circumstances they may be prone to mechanical stress damage if not used in an appropriate manner. Board flexing, depanelisation, ● Picture taken at 1,000x mounting through hole components, poor storage and automatic magnification using a SEM testing may all result in cracking. to demonstrate the fibrous nature of the FlexiCapTM Careful process control is important at all stages of circuit board termination that absorbs assembly and transportation - from component placement to increased levels of test and packaging. Any significant board flexing may result in mechanical stress. stress fractures in ceramic devices that may not always be evident during the board assembly process. Sometimes it may be the end customer who finds out - when equipment fails! Knowles has the solution - FlexiCap™ FlexiCap™ has been developed as a result of listening to customers’ Available on the following ranges: experiences of stress damage to MLCCs from many manufacturers, often caused by variations in production processes. ● All High Reliability ranges Our answer is a proprietary flexible epoxy polymer termination ● Standard and High Voltage Capacitors material, that is applied to the device under the usual nickel barrier ● Open Mode and Tandem Capacitors finish. FlexiCap™ will accommodate a greater degree of board ● Safety Certified Capacitors bending than conventional capacitors. ● Non-magnetic Capacitors Knowles FlexiCap™ termination ● 3 terminal EMI chips Ranges are available with FlexiCap™ termination material offering ● X2Y Integrated Passive Components increased reliability and superior mechanical performance (board ● X8R High Temperature capacitors flex and temperature cycling) when compared with standard Summary of PCB bend test results termination materials. Refer to Knowles application note reference The bend tests conducted on X7R have proven that the FlexiCap™ AN0001. FlexiCap™ capacitors enable the board to be bent termination withstands a greater level of mechanical stress before almost twice as much before mechanical cracking occurs. Refer to mechanical cracking occurs. application note AN0002. The AEC-Q200 test for X7R requires a bend level of 2mm minimum FlexiCap™ is also suitable for Space applications having passed and a cap change of less than 10%. thermal vacuum outgassing tests. Refer to Syfer application note reference AN0026. Fired ceramic Product Typical bend performance under dielectric X7R AEC-Q200 test conditions Standard termination 2mm to 3mm FlexiCap™ Typically 8mm to 10mm Metal Application notes electrodes FlexiCap™ may be handled, stored and transported in the same Tin outer manner as standard terminated capacitors. The requirements for layer Intermediate nickel termination mounting and soldering FlexiCap™ are the same as for standard or copper layer base SMD capacitors. FlexiCap™ MLCC cross section For customers currently using standard terminated capacitors there should be no requirement to change the assembly process when FlexiCap™ benefits converting to FlexiCap™. With traditional termination materials and assembly, the chain Based upon board bend tests in accordance with IEC 60384-1 of materials from bare PCB to soldered termination, provides no the amount of board bending required to mechanically crack a flexibility. In circumstances where excessive stress is applied - the FlexiCap™ terminated capacitor is significantly increased compared weakest link fails. This means the ceramic itself, which may fail with standard terminated capacitors. short circuit. It must be stressed however, that capacitor users must not The benefit to the user is to facilitate a wider process window - assume that the use of FlexiCap™ terminated capacitors will totally giving a greater safety margin and substantially reducing the typical eliminate mechanical cracking. Good process controls are still root causes of mechanical stress cracking. required for this objective to be achieved. FlexiCap™ may be soldered using your traditional wave or reflow solder techniques including lead free and needs no adjustment to equipment or current processes. Knowles has delivered millions of FlexiCap™ components and during that time has collected substantial test and reliability data, Production process flowchart Knowles reliability grades Ceramic powder Electrode ink High reliability preparation material (space quality) ESCC 3009(1) MIL Grade Multilayer build IECQ-CECC(2) AEC-Q200(3) Fire Standard components Standard Rumble Notes: 1) Space grade tested in accordance with ESCC3009 (refer to Knowles Spec S02A 0100) or MIL Grade (in accordance with MIL-PRF-123, MIL- DPA inspection PRF-55681). 2) IECQ-CECC. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Quality Assessment System for Electronic Components. This is an internationally Termination recognised product quality certification which provides customers with assurance that the product supplied meets high quality standards. View Knowles IECQ-CECC approvals at http://www.iecq.org or at www.knowlescapacitors.com 3) AEC-Q200. Automotive Electronics Council Stress Test Qualification Plating For Passive Components. Refer to Knowles application note reference (if specified) AN0009. Printing Knowles reliability surface mount product groups (if specified) Electrical test Tandem FlexiCapTM capacitors(1) Test verification FlexiCapTM capacitors(2) Standard FlexiCapTM Standard MLC capacitors(4) Standard Additional sample reliability Rel tests 1) “Tandem” construction capacitors, ie internally having the equivalent of 2 series capacitors. If one of these should fail short-circuit, there is still QC inspection capacitance end to end and the chip will still function as a capacitor, although capacitance maybe affected. Refer to application note AN0021. Also available qualified to AEC-Q200. 2) “Open Mode” capacitors with FlexiCapTM termination also reduce the possibility of a short circuit by utilising inset electrode margins. Refer to Additional Hi Rel application note AN0022. Also available qualified to AEC-Q200. activities 3) Multilayer capacitors with Knowles FlexiCapTM termination. By using (S02A 100% burn-in, QC insp) FlexiCapTM termination, there is a reduced possibility of the mechanical cracking occurring. 4) “Standard” capacitors includes MLCCs with tin finish over nickel but no FlexiCapTM. Finished goods store Tests conducted during batch manufacture Knowles reliability SM product group S (Space grade) Standard SM IECQ-CECC / AEC-Q200 High Rel S02A capacitors MIL grade ESCC 3009 Solderability l l l l Resistance to soldering heat l l l l Plating thickness verification (if plated) l l l l DPA (Destructive Physical Analysis) l l l l Voltage proof test (DWV / Flash) l l l l Insulation resistance l l l l Capacitance test l l l l Dissipation factor test l l l l 100% visual inspection m m l l 100% burn-in. (2xRV @125ºC for 168 hours) m m m l Load sample test @ 125ºC m m l LAT1 & LAT2 (1000 hours) Humidity sample test. 85ºC/85%RH m m l 240 hours Hot IR sample test m m m m Axial pull sample test (MIL-STD-123) m m m m Breakdown voltage sample test m m m m Deflection (bend) sample test m m m m SAM (Scanning Acoustic Microscopy) m m m m LAT1 (4 x adhesion, 8 x rapid temp change + LAT2 and LAT3) - - - m LAT2 (20 x 1000 hour life test + LAT3) - - - m LAT3 (6 x TC and 4 x solderability) - - - m l Test conducted as standard. m Optional test. Please discuss with the Sales Office. IECQ-CECC and AEC-Q200 Periodic tests Periodic tests conducted for IECQ-CECC and AEC-Q200 Test Sample ref Test Termination type Additional requirements acceptance Reference P N C P1 temperature All types Un-powered. 1,000 hours @ T=150ºC. 12 77 0 MIL-STD-202 exposure Measurement at 24 ± 2 hours after test conclusion Method 108 (storage) P2 Temperature C0G/NP0: All types 1,000 cycles -55ºC to +125ºC 12 77 0 JESD22 cycling X7R: Y and H only Measurement at 24 ± 2 hours after test conclusion Method JA-104 Moisture T = 24 hours/cycle. Note: Steps 7a and 7b not required. Un- MIL-STD-202 P3 resistance All types powered. 12 77 0 Method 106 Measurement at 24 ± 2 hours after test conclusion Biased 1,000 hours 85ºC/85%RH. Rated voltage or 50V MIL-STD-202 P4 humidity All types whichever is the least and 1.5V. 12 77 0 Method 103 P5 Operational All types Condition D steady state TA=125ºC at full rated. 12 77 0 MIL-STD-202 life Measurement at 24 ± 2 hours after test conclusion Method 108 P6 Resistance All types Note: Add aqueous wash chemical. 12 5 0 MIL-STD-202 to solvents Do not use banned solvents Method 215 P7 Mechanical C0G/NP0: All types Figure 1 of Method 213. Condition F 12 30 0 MIL-STD-202 shock X7R: Y and H only Method 213 5g’s for 20 minutes, 12 cycles each of 3 orientations. C0G/NP0: All types Note: Use 8” x 5” PCB 0.031” thick 7 secure points on one long MIL-STD-202 P8 Vibration X7R: Y and H only side and 2 secure points at corners of opposite sides. Parts 12 30 0 Method 204 mounted within 2” from any secure point. Test from 10-2,000Hz P9 Resistance to All types Condition B, no pre-heat of samples: 3 12 0 MIL-STD-202 soldering heat Single wave solder - Procedure 2 Method 210 C0G/NP0: All types -55ºC/+125ºC. Number of cycles 300. MIL-STD-202 P10 Thermal shock X7R: Y and H only Maximum transfer time - 20 seconds, 12 30 0 Method 107 dwell time - 15 minutes. Air-Air Adhesion, rapid temp X7R: A, F and 5N force applied for 10s, -55ºC/ +125ºC for 5 cycles, BS EN132100 P11 change and J only damp heat cycles 12 27 0 Clause 4.8, 4.12 climatic and 4.13 P12 Board flex C0G/NP0: All types 3mm deflection Class I 12 30 0 AEC-Q200-005 X7R: Y and H only 2mm deflection Class II P13 Board flex X7R: A, F and 1mm deflection. 12 12 0 BS EN132100 J only Clause 4.9 P14 Terminal All types Force of 1.8kg for 60 seconds 12 30 0 AEC-Q200-006 P15 Beam load All types - 12 30 0 AEC-Q200-003 P16 Damp heat All types 56 days, 40ºC / 93% RH 15x no volts, 15x 5Vdc, 12 45 0 BS EN132100 steady state 15x rated voltage or 50V whichever is the least. Clause 4.14 Test results are available on request. P = Period in months. N = Sample size. C = Acceptance criteria. 10 www.knowlescapacitors.com High Reliability Testing Our High Rel products are designed for optimum Military Performance Specifications reliability and are burned in at elevated voltage and temperature levels. They are 100% MIL-PRF-55681 (GROUP A) MIL-PRF-123 (GROUP A) electrically inspected to ascertain conformance to General purpose military high reliability The specification affords an increased a strict performance criteria. specification for surface mount sizes 0805 reliability level over MIL-PRF-55681 for Applications for High Reliability products include through 2225 in 50V and 100V. space, missile and other high reliability medical implanted devices, aerospace, airborne, • VOLTAGE CONDITIONING applications such as medical implantable or various military applications, and consumer uses • 100 HRS, 2X VDCW, 125°C life support equipment. The specification requiring safety margins not attainable with covers surface mount sizes 0805 through conventional product. • DWV, IR, 125°C IR, CAP, DF TEST 2225 in 50V rating and various radial / axial • VISUAL & MECH. INSPECTION leaded products in 50V, 100V and 200V We have the ability to test surface mount and (AQL SAMPLE PLAN) ratings. leaded capacitors to High Reliability standards as • SOLDERABILITY, SAMPLE 13(0) • THERMAL SHOCK, 20 CYCLES detailed below, or to customer SCD. • 8% PDA MAXIMUM • VOLTAGE CONDITIONING 168/264 HRS, Military performance specifications are designed 2X VDCW, 125°C and written for the voltage/capacitance ratings of • DWV, IR, 125°C IR, CAP, DF TEST the individual product slash numbers associated • VISUAL & MECH. INSPECTION SAMPLE with the specification. 20(0) Some of the requirements of the military • DPA(1) document may not apply to the High Reliability • PDA, 3% (0.1%), 5% (0.2%) MAX(2) product. The following details the intent of the MIL-PRF-39014 (GROUP A) MIL-PRF-49467 (GROUP A) individual military specifications available for test and the deviations that may apply. The specification covers general military General purpose military high reliability Product voltage ratings outside of the intended purpose radial / axial leaded and encapsulated specification for radial leaded epoxy coated. military specification will follow the voltage test product in 50V, 100V, and 200V ratings. The specification covers sizes 1515 through potential outlined. • THERMAL SHOCK, 5 CYCLES 13060 with 600V, 1kV, 2kV, 3kV, 4kV and 5kV • VOLTAGE CONDITIONING 96 HRS, ratings. Contact the Sales Office with any requirements or 2X VDCW, 125°C • THERMAL SHOCK, 5 CYCLES deviations that are not covered here. • DWV, IR, 125°C IR, CAP, DF TEST • VOLTAGE CONDITIONING 96 HRS, • VISUAL & MECH. INSPECTION RATED VDCW, 125°C Environmental Testing (AQL SAMPLE PLAN) • PARTIAL DISCHARGE (OPTION) (3) • SOLDERABILITY, SAMPLE 13(0) • DWV, IR, 125°C IR, CAP, DF TEST We also have the capability to perform all • 8% PDA MAXIMUM • VISUAL & MECH. INSPECTION SAMPLE the Environmental Group B, Group C and 13(0) Qualification testing to the referenced • SOLDERABILITY, SAMPLE 5(0) military specifications. • 10% PDA MAXIMUM Testing abilities include the following: MIL-PRF-49470 (DSCC 87106) MIL-PRF-38534 • Nondestructive internal examination (GROUP A) Specification for Hybrid Microcircuits with a General purpose military high reliability section for Element Evaluation on passive • Destructive physical analysis specification for stacked and leaded capacitors components. • Radiographic inspection for switch mode power supplies. The There are two classification levels of • Terminal strength specification covers sizes 2225 through 120200 reliability. Class H is for a standard in 50V, 100V, 200V and 500V ratings. military quality level. Class K is for the • Resistance to soldering heat • THERMAL SHOCK, 5 CYCLES highest reliability level intended for space • Voltage-temperature limits • VOLTAGE CONDITIONING 96 HRS, application. • Temperature coefficient 2X VDCW(4), 125°C Knowles will perform a 100-hour burn-in • DWV, IR, 125°C IR, CAP, DF TEST on all Class K products and assumes Class • Moisture resistance • VISUAL & MECH. INSPECTION SAMPLE 13(0) K Subgroup 3 samples will be unmounted • Humidity, steady state, low voltage and Subgroup 4 (wirebond) shall not apply • SOLDERABILITY, SAMPLE 5(0) unless otherwise stated. • Vibration • 10% PDA MAXIMUM • Resistance to solvents • Life TEST VOLTAGE (VDC) WVDC DWV V/C* • Thermal shock and immersion This test potential shall be used on all High <200 2.5X Rated 2.0X Rated • Low temperature storage Reliability Testing unless otherwise specified. 250 500V 400V • Barometric pressure 300 500V 400V • Shock, specified pulse 400 600V 500V • Mechanical shock 500 750V 600V • Constant acceleration 600 750V 600V V/C Is Voltage Conditioning. >700 1.2X Rated 1.0X Rated • Wire bond evaluation • Partial discharge (corona) Notes: • 200°C Voltage Conditioning 1. MIL-PRF-123 DPA shall be per TABLE XIV AQL requirements unless otherwise specified. 2. MIL-PRF-123 allowable PDA shall be 3% overall and 0.1% in the last 48 hours for capacitance/voltage values listed in MIL-PRF-123, and be 5% overall and 0.2% in the last 48 hours for capacitance/voltage values beyond MIL-PRF-123. 3. MIL-PRF-49467 standard Group A is without Partial Discharge. Partial Discharge test is optional and must be specified. 4. MIL-PRF-49470 (DSCC 87106) 500V rated product has Voltage Conditioning at 1.2X VDCW. www.knowlescapacitors.com 11 Regulations and Compliance Release documentation Knowles reliability SM product group Standard SM IECQ-CECC AEC-Q200 S (Space grade) capacitors MIL grade High Rel S02A Certificate of conformance l - l l IECQ-CECC Release certificate of conformity - l - - Batch electrical test report m m m Included in S (space grade) data documentation package - - - l l Release documentation supplied as standard. m Original documentation. Periodic tests conducted and reliability data availability Standard Surface Mount capacitors Example of FIT (Failure In Time) data available: Components are randomly selected on a sample basis and the 10000 following routine tests are conducted: Load Test. 1,000 hours @125ºC (150ºC for X8R). Applied RV 50% of RV l 25% of RV 10% of RV voltage depends on components tested. 10 l Humidity Test. 168 hours @ 85ºC/85%RH. l Board Deflection (bend test). FIT Test results are available on request. 0.01 From To Operation 0.00001 25ºC 50ºC 75ºC 100ºC 125ºC FITS MTBF (hours) 109 ÷ FITS FITS MTBF (years) 109 ÷ (FITS x 8760) Component type: 0805 (C0G/NP0 and X7R). FITS = Failures in 109 hours. Testing location: Knowles reliability test department. MTBF = Mean time between failures. Results based on: 16,622,000 component test hours. REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and for special exceptions) and those with plated terminations are restriction of Chemicals) statement suitable for soldering using common lead free solder alloys (refer The main purpose of REACH is to improve the protection of human to ‘Soldering Information’ for more details on soldering limitations). health and the environment from the risks arising from the use of Compliance with the EU RoHS directive automatically signifies chemicals. compliance with some other legislation (e.g. China and Korea Knowles maintains both ISO14001, Environmental Management RoHS). Please refer to the Knowles Capacitors Sales Office for System and OHSAS 18001 Health and Safety Management System details of compliance with other materials legislation. approvals that require and ensure compliance with corresponding Breakdown of material content, SGS analysis reports and tin legislation such as REACH. whisker test results are available on request. For further information, please contact the Knowles Capacitors Most Knowles MLCC components are available with non RoHS Sales Office at www.knowlescapacitors.com compliant tin lead (SnPb) solderable termination finish for exempt applications and where pure tin is not acceptable. Other tin free RoHS compliance termination finishes may also be available – please refer to the Knowles Capacitors Sales Office for further details. Knowles routinely monitors world wide material restrictions (e.g. Radial components have tin plated leads as standard but tin/lead is EU/China and Korea RoHS mandates) and is actively involved in available as a special option. Please refer to the radial section of the shaping future legislation. catalogue for further details. All standard C0G/NP0, X7R, X5R and High Q Knowles MLCC X8R ranges <250Vdc are not RoHS 2011/65/EU compliant. Check products are compliant with the EU RoHS directive (see below the website, www.knowlescapacitors.com for latest RoHS update. Export controls and dual-use regulations Certain Knowles catalogue components are defined as ‘dual-use’ and a capacitance value of >250nF when measured at 750Vdc items under international export controls - those that can be used and a series inductance <10nH. Components defined as dual-use for civil or military purposes which meet certain specified technical under the above criteria may require a licence for export across standards. international borders. Please contact the Sales Office for further The defining criteria for a dual use component with respect to information on specific part numbers. Knowles Capacitor products is one with a voltage rating of >750Vdc Explanation of Ageing of MLC Ageing Capacitance measurements Capacitor ageing is a term used to describe the negative, Because of ageing it is necessary to specify an age for reference logarithmic capacitance change which takes place in ceramic measurements at which the capacitance shall be within the capacitors with time. The crystalline structure for barium titanate prescribed tolerance. This is fixed at 1000 hours, since for practical based ceramics changes on passing through its Curie temperature purposes there is not much further loss of capacitance after this (known as the Curie Point) at about 125°C. This domain structure time. relaxes with time and in doing so, the dielectric constant reduces All capacitors shipped are within their specified tolerance at the logarithmically; this is known as the ageing mechanism of the standard reference age of 1000 hours after having cooled through dielectric constant. The more stable dielectrics have the lowest their Curie temperature. ageing rates. The ageing curve for any ceramic dielectric is a straight line when The ageing process is reversible and repeatable. Whenever the plotted on semi-log paper. capacitor is heated to a temperature above the Curie Point the ageing process starts again from zero. Capacitance vs time The ageing constant, or ageing rate, is defined as the percentage (Ageing X7R @ <2% per decade) loss of capacitance due to the ageing process of the dielectric which occurs during a decade of time (a tenfold increase in age) and is expressed as percent per logarithmic decade of hours. As the law of decrease of capacitance is logarithmic, this means that in a capacitor with an ageing rate of 1% per decade of time, the capacitance will decrease at a rate of: a) 1% between 1 and 10 hours b) An additional 1% between the following 10 and 100 hours ∆c % c) An additional 1% between the following 100 and 1000 hours d) An additional 1% between the following 1000 and 10000 C0G/NP0 hours etc e) The ageing rate continues in this manner throughout the capacitor’s life. Typical values of the ageing constant for our Multilayer Ceramic 1 10 100 1000 10000 Capacitors are: Age (Hours) Dielectric class Typical values Tight tolerance Ultra Stable C0G/NP0 Negligible capacitance loss One of the advantages of Knowles’ unique ‘wet process’ of through ageing manufacture is the ability to offer capacitors with exceptionally tight capacitance tolerances. Stable X7R <2% per decade of time The accuracy of the printing screens used in the fully automated, computer controlled manufacturing process allows for tolerance as close as +/-1% on C0G/NP0 parts greater than or equal to 10pF. For capacitance values below <4.7pF, tolerances can be as tight as +/-0.05pF. Mounting, Soldering, Storage & Mechanical Precautions Detailed application notes intended to guide and assist our less than the chip width. In addition, the position of the chip on the customers in using multilayer ceramic capacitors in surface board should also be considered. mount technology are available on the Knowles website www. 3-Terminal components are not specifically covered by IPC-7351, knowlescapacitors.com but recommended pad dimensions are included in the Knowles The information concentrates on the handling, mounting, catalogue / website for these components. connection, cleaning, test and re-work requirements particular to Alternative Printed Wire Board Land Patterns MLC’s for SMD technology, to ensure a suitable match between component capability and user expectation. Some extracts are Printed Wire Board land pattern design for chip components is given below. critical to ensure a reliable solder fillet, and to reduce nuisance Mechanical considerations for mounted ceramic chip type manufacturing problems such as component swimming and capacitors tombstoning. The land pattern suggested can be used for reflow and wave solder operations as noted. Land patterns constructed Due to their brittle nature, ceramic chip capacitors are more prone with these dimensions will yield optimized solder fillet formation and to excesses of mechanical stress than other components used in thus reduce the possibility of early failure.1 surface mounting. A = (Max Length) + 0.030” (.762mm) One of the most common causes of failure is directly attributable B = (Max Width) + 0.010” (.254mm) to bending the printed circuit board after solder attachment. C = (Min Length) – 2 (Nominal Band)* The excessive or sudden movement of the flexible circuit board stresses the inflexible ceramic block causing a crack to appear at the weakest point, usually the ceramic/termination interface. The crack may initially be quite small and not penetrate into the inner electrodes; however, subsequent handling and rapid changes in temperature may cause the crack to enlarge. This mode of failure is often invisible to normal inspection * Add 0.030” for Wave Solder operations. techniques as the resultant cracks usually lie under the capacitor Replace “Max Width” with “Max Thickness” for vertical mounting. terminations but if left, can lead to catastrophic failure. More * ”C” to be no less than 0.02”, change “A” to (Max Length) + 0.020”. importantly, mechanical cracks, unless they are severe may not be For C04 ”C” to be no less than 0.01”. detected by normal electrical testing of the completed circuit, failure only occurring at some later stage after moisture ingression. 1. Frances Classon, James Root, Martin Marietta Orlando The degree of mechanical stress generated on the printed circuit Aerospace, “Electronics Packaging and Interconnection Handbook”. board is dependent upon several factors including the board MLC Orientation - Horizontal and Vertical Mounting material and thickness; the amount of solder and land pattern. The amount of solder applied is important, as an excessive amount The orientation of the MLC relative to the ground plane affects the reduces the chip’s resistance to cracking. devices’ impedance. When the internal electrodes are parallel to It is Knowles’s experience that more than 90% are due to board the ground plane (Horizontal mounting) the impedance of the MLC depanelisation, a process where two or more circuit boards are resembles a folded transmission line driven from one end. separated after soldering is complete. Other manufacturing stages The graphs below show the modeled insertion loss and parallel that should be reviewed include: resonances of Knowles product C17AH101K-7UN-X0T with 1) Attaching rigid components such as connectors, relays, display horizontal mounting (modeling can be done in CapCad). When the panels, heat sinks etc. internal electrodes are perpendicular to the ground plane (Vertical mounting, bottom graph) the MLC impedance resembles a folded 2) Fitting conventional leaded components. Special care must transmission line driven from the center reducing resonance effects. be exercised when rigid terminals, as found on large can Horizontal Orientation electrolytic capacitors, are inserted. C17AH101K-7UN-X0T 100.0pF Temp = 25°C 3) Storage of boards in such a manner which allows warping. -1 4) Automatic test equipment, particularly the type employing “bed S21 (dB) -2 of nails” and support pillars. -3 5) Positioning the circuit board in its enclosure especially where -4 this is a “snap-fit”. -5 Knowles were the first MLCC manufacturer to launch a flexible -6 termination to significantly reduce the instances of mechanical Frequency (GHz) cracking. FlexiCap™ termination introduces a certain amount of give into the termination layer absorbing damaging stress. Unlike similar Vertical Orientation systems, FlexiCap™ does not tear under tension, but absorbs the C17AH101K-7UN-X0T 100.0pF Temp = 25°C stress, so maintaining the characteristics of the MLCC. -1 SM Pad Design S21 (dB) -2 Knowles conventional 2-terminal chip capacitors can generally -3 be mounted using pad designs in accordance with IPC-7351, -4 Generic Requirements for Surface Mount Design and Land Pattern -5 Standards, but there are some other factors that have been shown -6 to reduce mechanical stress, such as reducing the pad width to 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Frequency (GHz) Knowles MLCCs are compatible with all recognised soldering / Wave soldering Surface Mount Chip Capacitors mounting methods for chip capacitors. Wave soldering is generally acceptable, but the thermal stresses Specific application notes on mounting and soldering Knowles caused by the wave have been shown to lead to potential problems components are included on the website for each brand. with larger or thicker chips. Particular care should be taken when • For DLI brand components please see DLI application soldering SM chips larger than size 1210 and with a thickness note “Recommended Solder Attachment Techniques for MLC greater than 1.0mm for this reason. 0402 size components are Chip and Pre-Tinned Capacitors” located at: http://www. not suitable for wave soldering. 0402 size components can also knowlescapacitors.com/dilabs/en/gn/resources/ be susceptible to termination leaching and reflow soldering is application-notes recommended for this size MLCC. • For Syfer brand components, please see Syfer application Wave soldering exposes the devices to a large solder volume, hence note AN0028 “Soldering / Mounting Chip Capacitors, Radial the pad size area must be restricted to accept an amount of solder Leaded Capacitors and EMI Filters” located at: http://www. which is not detrimental to the chip size utilized. Typically the pad knowlescapacitors.com/syfer/en/gn/technical-info/ width is 66% of the component width, and the length is .030” (.760 application-notes mm) longer than the termination band on the chip. An 0805 chip which is .050” wide and has a .020” termination band therefore • For Novacap brand products please refer to the appropriate requires a pad .033” wide by .050” in length. Opposing pads should application note located at: http://www.knowlescapacitors. be identical in size to preclude uneven solder fillets and mismatched com/novacap/en/gn/technical-info/application-notes surface tension forces which can misalign the device. It is preferred The volume of solder applied to the chip capacitor can influence that the pad layout results in alignment of the long axis of the chips the reliability of the device. Excessive solder can create thermal at right angles to the solder wave, to promote even wetting of all and tensile stresses on the component which can lead to fracturing terminals. Orientation of components in line with the board travel of the chip or the solder joint itself. Insufficient or uneven solder direction may require dual waves with solder turbulence to preclude application can result in weak bonds, rotation of the device off line cold solder joints on the trailing terminals of the devices, as these or lifting of one terminal off the pad (tombstoning). The volume of are blocked from full exposure to the solder by the body of the solder is process and board pad size dependent. capacitor. Soldering methods commonly used in industry are Reflow Soldering, The pre-heat ramp should be such that the components see a Wave Soldering and, to a lesser extent, Vapour Phase Soldering. temperature rise of 1.5ºC to 4ºC per second as for reflow soldering. All these methods involve thermal cycling of the components and This is to maintain temperature uniformity through the MLCC and therefore the rate of heating and cooling must be controlled to prevent the formation of thermal gradients within the ceramic. The preclude thermal shocking of the devices. preheat temperature should be within 120ºC maximum (100ºC preferred) of the maximum solder temperature to minimise thermal Without mechanical restriction, thermally induced stresses are shock. Maximum permissible wave temperature is 270ºC for SM released once the capacitor attains a steady state condition. chips. Total immersion exposure time for Sn/Ni terminations is 30s Capacitors bonded to substrates, however, will retain some stress, at a wave temperature of 260ºC. Note that for multiple soldering due primarily to the mismatch of expansion of the component to operations, including the rework, the soldering time is cumulative. the substrate; the residual stress on the chip is also influenced by The total immersion time in the solder should be kept to a the ductility and hence the ability of the bonding medium to relieve minimum. It is strongly recommended that plated terminations the stress. Unfortunately, the thermal expansion of chip capacitors are specified for wave soldering applications. PdAg termination differ significantly from those of most substrate materials. is particularly susceptible to leaching when subjected to lead Large chips are more prone to thermal shock as their greater free wave soldering and is not generally recommended for this bulk will result in sharper thermal gradients within the device application. during thermal cycling. Large units experience excessive stress if Cooling to ambient temperature should be allowed to occur processed through the fast cycles typical of solder wave or vapour naturally, particularly if larger chip sizes are being soldered. Natural phase operations. cooling allows a gradual relaxation of thermal mismatch stresses Reflow soldering Surface Mount Chip Capacitors in the solder joints. Forced cooling should be avoided as this can Knowles recommend reflow soldering as the preferred method for induce thermal breakage. mounting MLCCs. Knowles MLCCs can be reflow soldered using Vapour phase soldering Chip Capacitors a reflow profile generally as defined in IPC / JEDEC J-STD-020. Vapour phase soldering can expose capacitors to similar thermal Sn plated termination chip capacitors are compatible with both shock and stresses as wave soldering and the advice is generally conventional and lead free soldering, with peak temperatures of the same. Particular care should be taken in soldering large 260ºC to 270ºC acceptable. capacitors to avoid thermal cracks being induced and natural The heating ramp rate should be such that components see cooling should be use to allow a gradual relaxation of stresses. a temperature rise of 1.5ºC to 4ºC per seconds to maintain Hand soldering and rework of Chip Capacitors temperature uniformity through the MLCC. The time for which the solder is molten should be maintained at a minimum, so as to Attachment using a soldering iron requires extra care and is prevent solder leaching. Extended times above 230ºC can cause accepted to have a risk of cracking of the chip. Precautions include problems with oxidation of Sn plating. Use of inert atmosphere preheating of the assembly to within 100°C of the solder flow can help if this problem is encountered. PdAg terminations can temperature and the use of a fine tip iron which does not exceed 30 be particularly susceptible to leaching with lead free, tin rich watts. In no circumstances should the tip of the iron be allowed to solders and trials are recommended for this combination. Cooling contact the chip directly. to ambient temperature should be allowed to occur naturally, Knowles recommend hot air/gas as the preferred method for particularly if larger chip sizes are being soldered. Natural cooling applying heat for rework. Apply even heat surrounding the allows a gradual relaxation of thermal mismatch stresses in the component to minimise internal thermal gradients. solder joints. Forced cooling should be avoided as this can induce Minimise the rework heat duration and allow components to cool thermal breakage. naturally after soldering. Wave soldering Radial Leaded Chip Capacitors Transportation Radial leaded capacitors are suitable for wave soldering when Where possible, any transportation should be carried out with the mounted on the opposite side of the board to the wave. The body product in its unopened original packaging. If already opened, of radial components should not be exposed directly to the wave. any environmental control agents supplied should be returned to Maximum permissible wave temperature is 260ºC for Radial Leaded packaging and the packaging re-sealed. capacitors. Avoid paper and card as a primary means of handling, packing, Hand soldering Radial Leaded capacitors transportation and storage of loose components. Many grades Radial capacitors can be hand soldered into boards using soldering have a sulphur content which will adversely affect termination irons, provided care is taken not to touch the body of the capacitor solderability. with the iron tip. Soldering should be carried out from the opposite Loose chips should always be packed with sulphur-free wadding to side of the board to the radial to minimise the risk of damage to prevent impact or abrasion damage during transportation. the capacitor body. Where possible, a heat sink should be used Storage between the solder joint and the body, especially if longer dwell Incorrect storage of components can lead to problems for the times are required. user. Rapid tarnishing of the terminations, with an associated Solder leaching degradation of solderability, will occur if the product comes into Leaching is the term for the dissolution of silver into the solder contact with industrial gases such as sulphur dioxide and chlorine. causing a failure of the termination system which causes increased Storage in free air, particularly moist or polluted air, can result in ESR, tan δ and open circuit faults, including ultimately the termination oxidation. possibility of the chip becoming detached. Leaching occurs more Packaging should not be opened until the MLCs are required readily with higher temperature solders and solders with a high for use. If opened, the pack should be re-sealed as soon as is tin content. Pb free solders can be very prone to leaching certain practicable. Alternatively, the contents could be kept in a sealed termination systems. To prevent leaching, exercise care when container with an environmental control agent. choosing solder alloys and minimize both maximum temperature Long term storage conditions, ideally, should be temperature and dwell time with the solder molten. controlled between -5 and +40°C and humidity controlled between Plated terminations with nickel or copper anti leaching barrier layers 40 and 60% R.H. are available in a range of top coat finishes to prevent leaching Taped product should be stored out of direct sunlight, which might occurring. These finishes also include Syfer FlexiCap™ for improved promote deterioration in tape or adhesive performance. stress resistance post soldering. Product, stored under the conditions recommended above, in its “as Bonding received” packaging, has a minimum shelf life of 2 years. Hybrid assembly using conductive epoxy or wire bonding requires the use of silver palladium or gold terminations. Nickel barrier termination is not practical in these applications, as intermetallics will form between the dissimilar metals. The ESR will increase over time and may eventually break contact when exposed to temperature cycling. Chip capacitors can withstand common agents such as water, alcohol and degreaser solvents used for cleaning boards. Ascertain that no flux residues are left on the chip surfaces as these diminish electrical performance. Ceramics are dense, hard, brittle and abrasive materials. They are liable to suffer mechanical damage, in the form of chips or cracks, if improperly handled. Terminations may be abraded onto chip surfaces if loose chips are tumbled in bulk. Metallic tracks may be left on the chip surfaces which might pose a reliability hazard. Components should never be handled with fingers; perspiration and skin oils can inhibit solderability and will aggravate cleaning. Chip capacitors should never be handled with metallic instruments. Metal tweezers should never be used as these can chip the product and may leave abraded metal tracks on the product surface. Plastic or plastic coated metal types are readily available and recommended - these should be used with an absolute minimum of applied pressure. Counting or visual inspection of chip capacitors is best performed on a clean glass or hard plastic surface. If chips are dropped or subjected to rough handling, they should be visually inspected before use. Electrical inspection may also reveal gross damage via a change in capacitance, an increase in dissipation factor or a decrease either in insulation resistance or electrical strength. Chip Marking System If required, we can mark capacitors with the EIA 198 two digit code to show the capacitance value of the part. On chips larger than 3333, or A5 NA5 for leaded encapsulated devices, ink marking is available. However, for chip sizes 0805 through to 3333 identification marking is accomplished by using either laser or ink jet printer. This system does not degrade the ceramic surface, or induce microcracks in the part. Marking for other sizes may be available upon special request to determine if applicable; please contact the sales office. Two position alpha numeric marking Three position alpha numeric Marking is an option on Novacap and Syfer branded products and is available on chip sizes 0805 marking is available on chip sizes needs to be specified when ordering. through 3333. 1206 and larger. The marking denotes retma value The making denotes Novacap as and significant figures of capacitance vendor (N), followed by the standard (see table) eg: A5 = 100,000pF. two digit alpha numeric identification. Marking Code - value in picofarads for alpha-numeric code Number 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 A 1.0 10 100 1,000 10,000 100,000 1,000,000 10,000,000 0.1 B 1.1 11 110 1,100 11,000 110,000 1,100,000 11,000,000 0.11 C 1.2 12 120 1,200 12,000 120,000 1,200,000 12,000,000 0.12 D 1.3 13 130 1,300 13,000 130,000 1,300,000 13,000,000 0.13 E 1.5 15 150 1,500 15,000 150,000 1,500,000 15,000,000 0.15 F 1.6 16 160 1,600 16,000 160,000 1,600,000 16,000,000 0.16 G 1.8 18 180 1,800 18,000 180,000 1,800,000 18,000,000 0.18 H 2.0 20 200 2,000 20,000 200,000 2,000,000 20,000,000 0.2 J 2.2 22 220 2,200 22,000 220,000 2,200,000 22,000,000 0.22 K 2.4 24 240 2,400 24,000 240,000 2,400,000 24,000,000 0.24 L 2.7 27 270 2,700 27,000 270,000 2,700,000 27,000,000 0.27 M 3.0 30 300 3,000 30,000 300,000 3,000,000 30,000,000 0.3 N 3.3 33 330 3,300 33,000 330,000 3,000,000 33,000,000 0.33 P 3.6 36 360 3,600 36,000 360,000 3,600,000 36,000,000 0.36 Q 3.9 39 390 3,900 39,000 390,000 3,900,000 39,000,000 0.39 Letter R 4.3 43 430 4,300 43,000 430,000 4,300,000 43,000,000 0.43 S 4.7 47 470 4,700 47,000 470,000 4,700,000 47,000,000 0.47 T 5.1 51 510 5,100 51,000 510,000 5,100,000 51,000,000 0.51 U 5.6 56 560 5,600 56,000 560,000 5,600,000 56,000,000 0.56 V 6.2 62 620 6,200 62,000 620,000 6,200,000 62,000,000 0.62 W 6.8 68 680 6,800 68,000 680,000 6,800,000 68,000,000 0.68 X 7.5 75 750 7,500 75,000 750,000 7,500,000 75,000,000 0.75 Y 8.2 82 820 8,200 82,000 820,000 8,200,000 82,000,000 0.82 Z 9.1 91 910 9,100 91,000 920,000 9,200,000 92,000,000 0.91 a 2.5 25 250 2,500 25,000 250,000 2,500,000 25,000,000 0.25 d 4.0 40 400 4,000 40,000 400,000 4,000,000 40,000,000 0.4 f 5.0 50 500 5,000 50,000 500,000 5,000,000 50,000,000 0.5 n 7.0 70 700 7,000 70,000 700,000 7,000,000 70,000,000 0.7 t 8.0 80 800 8,000 80,000 800,000 8,000,000 80,000,000 0.8 y 9.0 90 900 9,000 90,000 900,000 9,000,000 90,000,000 0.9 Ceramic Chip Capacitors - Packaging information Tape and reel packing of surface mounting chip capacitors for automatic placement are in accordance with IEC60286-3. Dimensions 1.5(.06) min 20.2(0.795) min Product identifying label mm (inches) T Plastic carrier tape 13(0.512) ± 0.5(0.02) A 60(2.36) min Top tape G Embossment 8 or 12mm 178mm (7”) or Symbol Description 178mm reel 330mm reel nominal 330mm (13”) dia. reel A Diameter 178 (7) 330 (13) Peel force G Inside width 8.4 (0.33) 12.4 (0.49) The peel force of the top sealing tape is between 0.2 and 1.0 T Outside width 14.4 (0.56) max 18.4 (0.72) max Newton at 180°. The breaking force of the carrier and sealing tape in the direction of unreeling is greater than 10 Newtons. Identification Leader and Trailer Each reel is labelled with the following information: manufacturer, END START chip size, capacitance, tolerance, rated voltage, dielectric type, batch number, date code and quantity of components. Maximum number of missing components shall be 1 per reel or 0.025% whichever is greater. There shall not be consecutive 40 empty sealed length is 20 sealed components missing from any reel for any reason. embossments minimum quantity dependent embossments minimum Tape dimensions TRAILER COMPONENTS LEADER 400mm min. Feed direction T D0 P0 Sealing tape P2 K0 B0 t1 D1 P1 A0 Embossment Cavity centre lines Dimensions mm (inches) Symbol Description 8mm tape 12mm tape A0 Width of cavity B0 Length of cavity Dependent on chip size to minimize rotation K0 Depth of cavity W Width of tape 8.0 (0.315) 12.0 (0.472) F Distance between drive hole centres and cavity centres 3.5 (0.138) 5.5 (0.213) E Distance between drive hole centres and tape edge 1.75 (0.069) P1 Distance between cavity centres 4.0 (0.156) 8.0 (0.315) P2 Axial distance between drive hole centres and cavity centres 2.0 (0.079) P0 Axial distance between drive hole centres 4.0 (0.156) D0 Drive hole diameter 1.5 (0.059) D1 Diameter of cavity piercing 1.0 (0.039) 1.5 (0.059) T Carrier tape thickness 0.3 (0.012) ±0.1 (0.004) 0.4 (0.016) ±0.1 (0.004) t1 Top tape thickness 0.1 (0.004) max Component orientation Outer Packaging Tape and reeling is in accordance with IEC 60286 part 3, which Outer carton dimensions mm (inches) max. defines the packaging specifications of lead less components on continuous tapes. Reel Size No. of reels L W T Notes: 1) IEC60286-3 states Ao < Bo 178 (7.0) 1 185 (7.28) 185 (7.28) 25 (0.98) (see tape dimensions on page 18). 2) Regarding the orientation of 1825 and 2225 178 (7.0) 4 190 (7.48) 195 (7.76) 75 (2.95) components, the termination bands are right to left, 330 (13.0) 1 335 (13.19) 335 (13.19) 25 (0.98) NOT front to back. Please see diagram. Product identifying label Orientation of 1825 & 2225 components Note: Labelling of box and L reel with bar codes (Code 39) available by arrangement. Reel quantities - Novacap, Syfer and Voltronics products Chip 0402 0505 0603 0805 1111 1206 1210 1410 1515 1808 1812 1825 2211 2215 2220 2221 2225 2520 3333 3530 3640 4540 5550 6560 7565 Max. chip thickness mm 0.61 1.3 0.89 1.37 1.8 1.63 2.0 2.0 3.3 2.0 3.2 4.2 2.5 2.5 4.2 2.0 4.2 4.57 6.35 6.35 4.2 7.62 7.62 7.62 7.62 inches 0.02” 0.05” 0.03” 0.05” 0.07” 0.06” 0.08” 0.08” 0.13” 0.08” 0.13” 0.165” 0.1” 0.1” 0.165” 0.08” 0.165” 0.18” 0.25” 0.25” 0.165” 0.3” 0.3” 0.3” 0.3” Reel quantities 178mm 10k 2500 4000 3000 1000 2500 2000 2000 500 1500 500 500 750 500 500 1000 500 1000 - - - - - - 330mm 15k 10k 16k 12k 5000 10k 8000 8000 - 6000 2000 2000 4000 2000 2000 - 2000 1000 1000 500 500 500 500 500 200 Packaging configurations - DLI products Bulk packaging, tubs 7" 13" Chips can be supplied in rigid re-sealable plastic tubs together with Chip size 7" Reel, Reel, Reel, 2" x 2" impact cushioning wadding. Tubs are labelled with the details: chip 8mm Tape 16mm 16mm Waffle size, capacitance, tolerance, rated voltage, dielectric type, batch Tape Tape Pack number, date code and quantity of components. Style LxW Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Orientation Orientation Orientation C04 0.040" x 4000 - - - - 0.020" Product identifying label C06 0.060" x 4000 - - - 108 0.030" Caution label C07 0.110” x 2000 - - - - H C08 0.080" x 5000 3100 - - 108 C17 0.110" x 2350 750 - - 49 D Dimensions mm (inches) 0.110" H 60 (2.36) C18 0.110" x 2350 750 - - 49 D 50 (1.97) C22 0.220" x 500 - - - - C40 0.380" x 250 - 250 1300 - Chip dimensions L1 1. For FlexiCap™ terminations, length increase by maximum 0.004” (0.1mm). T 2. For special ranges, inc. High Q and Ultra-low ESR, dimensions may vary. See individual catalogue page. 3. High Q and Ultra-low ESR ranges dimensions may vary for optimum performance. W 4. Non-standard thicknesses are available – consult local Knowles Capacitors Sales Office. L2 Size Length (L1) Width (W) Max. Thickness (T) Termination Band (L2) mm ~ inches mm ~ inches mm ~ inches min (mm ~ inches) max (mm ~ inches) 0402 1.0 ± 0.10 ~ 0.04 ± 0.004 0.50 ± 0.10 ~ 0.02 ± 0.004 0.60 ~ 0.024 0.10 ~ 0.004 0.40 ~ 0.016 C04 1.057 ± 0.188 ~ 0.042 ± 0.008 0.515 ± 0.153 ~ 0.02 ± 0.006 0.64 ~ 0.025 0.097 ~ 0.004 0.427 ~ 0.017 0504 1.27 ± 0.152 ~ 0.050 ± 0.006 1.02 ± 0.152 ~ 0.04 ± 0.006 1.12 ~ 0.044 0.20 ~ 0.008 0.50 ~ 0.02 0505 1.4 +0.35 -0.25 ~ 0.055 +0.014 -0.01 1.4 ± 0.25 ~ 0.055 ± 0.01 1.27 ~ 0.05 0.13 ~ 0.005 0.5 ~ 0.02 RF0505 1.4 ± 0.13 ~ 0.055 ± 0.005 1.4 ± 0.381 ~ 0.055 ± 0.015 1.45 ~ 0.057 0.20 ~ 0.008 0.50 ~ 0.02 C11 1.477 ± 0.391 ~ 0.059 ± 0.016 1.416 ± 0.451 ~ 0.056 ± 0.018 1.334 ~ 0.053 0.193 ~ 0.008 0.733 ~ 0.029 0603 1.6 ± 0.15 ~ 0.063 ± 0.006 0.8 ± 0.15 ~ 0.032 ± 0.006 0.90 ~ 0.036 0.20 ~ 0.004 0.40 ~ 0.016 C06 1.532 ± 0.229 ~ 0.06 ± 0.009 0.77 ± 0.191 ~ 0.031 ± 0.008 0.8 ~ 0.032 0.169 ~ 0.007 0.680 ~ 0.027 C07 1.797 ± 0.470 ~ 0.071 ± 0.019 2.813 ± 0.521 ~ 0.111 ± 0.021 2.667 ~ 0.105 0.193 ~ 0.008 1.20 ~ 0.047 0805 2.0 ± 0.20 ~ 0.079 ± 0.008 1.25 ± 0.20 ~ 0.049 ± 0.008 1.37 ~ 0.054 0.25 ~ 0.010 0.75 ~ 0.030 C08 2.048 ± 0.407 ~ 0.081 ± 0.016 1.28 ± 0.267 ~ 0.051 ± 0.011 1.360 ~ 0.054 0.362 ~ 0.014 1.04 ~ 0.041 0907 2.3 ± 0.30 ~ 0.090 ± 0.012 1.8 ± 0.30 ~ 0.070 ± 0.012 1.52 ~ 0.06 0.25 ~ 0.010 0.75 ~ 0.030 1005 2.54 ± 0.203 ~ 0.100 ± 0.008 1.27 ± 0.203 ~ 0.050 ± 0.008 1.37 ~ 0.054 0.25 ~ 0.010 0.75 ~ 0.030 1111 2.79 +0.51 -0.25 ~ 0.11 +0.02 -0.01 2.79 ± 0.38 ~ 0.113 ± 0.015 1.78 ~ 0.07 0.13 ~ 0.005 0.63 ~ 0.025 RF1111 2.79 ± 0.39 ~ 0.110 ± 0.005 2.79 ± 0.381 ~ 0.110 ± 0.015 2.59 ~ 0.102 0.25 ~ 0.010 0.75 ~ 0.030 C17 2.94 ± 0.527 ~ 0.116 ± 0.021 2.813 ± 0.521 ~ 0.111 ± 0.021 2.667 ~ 0.105 0.193 ~ 0.008 1.2 ~ 0.047 1210 3.2 ± 0.20 ~ 0.126 ± 0.008 2.5 ± 0.20 ~ 0.098 ± 0.008 2.0 ~ 0.08 0.25 ~ 0.010 0.75 ~ 0.030 1515 3.81 ± 0.381 ~ 0.150 ± 0.015 3.81 ± 0.381 ~ 0.150 ± 0.015 3.3 ~ 0.13 0.381 ~ 0.015 1.143 ~ 0.045 1808 4.5 ± 0.35 ~ 0.180 ± 0.014 2.0 ± 0.30 ~ 0.08 ± 0.012 2.0 ~ 0.08 0.25 ~ 0.01 1.0 ~ 0.04 1812 4.5 ± 0.30 ~ 0.180 ± 0.012 3.2 ± 0.20 ~ 0.126 ± 0.008 3.2 ~ 0.125 0.25 ~ 0.010 1.143 ~ 0.045 1825 4.5 ± 0.30 ~ 0.180 ± 0.012 6.40 ± 0.40 ~ 0.252 ± 0.016 4.2 ~ 0.16 0.25 ~ 0.010 1.0 ~ 0.04 2020 5.0 ± 0.40 ~ 0.197 ± 0.016 5.0 ± 0.40 ~ 0.197 ± 0.016 4.5 ~ 0.18 0.25 ~ 0.01 1.0 ~ 0.04 2220 5.7 ± 0.40 ~ 0.225 ± 0.016 5.0 ± 0.40 ~ 0.197 ± 0.016 4.2 ~ 0.165 0.25 ~ 0.01 1.0 ~ 0.04 2211 5.7 ± 0.40 ~ 0.225 ± 0.016 2.79 ± 0.30 ~ 0.11 ± 0.012 2.5 ~ 0.1 0.25 ~ 0.01 0.8 ~ 0.03 2215 5.7 ± 0.40 ~ 0.225 ± 0.016 3.81 ± 0.35 ~ 0.35 ± 0.02 2.5 ~ 0.1 0.25 ~ 0.01 0.8 ~ 0.03 2221 5.59 ± 0.381 ~ 0.220 ± 0.015 5.33 ± 0.381 ~ 0.210 ± 0.015 2.03 ~ 0.08 0.381 ~ 0.015 1.143 ~ 0.045 2225 5.7 ± 0.40 ~ 0.225 ± 0.016 6.30 ± 0.40 ~ 0.252 ± 0.016 4.2 ~ 0.165 0.381 ~ 0.01 1.143 ~ 0.045 C22 5.734 ± 0.667 ~ 0.226 ± 0.026 6.37 ± 0.699 ~ 0.251 ± 0.028 3.467 ~ 0.137 N/A N/A 2520 6.35 ± 0.40 ~ 0.250 ± 0.016 5.08 ± 0.40 ~ 0.200 ± 0.016 4.57 ~ 0.18 0.381 ~ 0.015 1.143 ~ 0.045 RF2525 5.84 ± 0.21 ~ 0.230 ± 0.008 6.35 ± 0.381 ~ 0.250 ± 0.015 4.19 ~ 0.165 0.381 ~ 0.015 1.143 ~ 0.045 3640 9.2 ± 0.50 ~ 0.36 ± 0.02 10.16 ± 0.50 ~ 0.40 ± 0.02 4.5 ~ 0.18 0.50 ~ 0.02 1.50 ~ 0.06 C40 9.732 ± 0.804 ~ 0.384 ± 0.032 8.665 ± 1.737 ~ 0.381 ± 0.029 3.467 ~ 0.137 N/A N/A 4040 10.2 ± 0.508 ~ 0.400 ± 0.020 10.2 ± 0.508 ~ 0.400 ± 0.020 7.62 ~ 0.30 0.50 ~ 0.02 1.50 ~ 0.06 8060 20.3 ± 0.5 ~ 0.80 ± 0.02 15.24 ± 0.50 ~ 0.60 ± 0.02 4.2 ~ 0.165 0.50 ~ 0.02 1.50 ~ 0.06 Chip ordering information - DLI parts C 17 CF 620 J - 7 U N - X 0 T MLC Case Dielectric Capacitance Capacitance Rated Termination Lead Test Marking Packaging Capacitor Size Codes Tolerance voltage Type Level Case Size Codes Test Level Case Dimensions Code Value Code Testing 04 0.040" x 0.020" 5 50V X Commercial or Industrial 06 0.060" x 0.030" 1 100V Y Reduced Visual 07 0.110" x 0.070" 8 150V A MIL-PRF-55681 Group A 08 0.080" x 0.050" 6 200V C MIL-PRF-55681 Group C 11 0.055" x 0.055" 9 250V 3 300V D Customer Specified 18 0.110" x 0.110" 7 1kV 22 0.220" x 0.250" A 1.5kV Laser Mark 40 0.380" x 0.380" G 2kV B 2.5kV Code Laser Marking D 3.6kV 0 No marking H 7.2kV Dielectric Codes S SPECIAL 1* Single-side marked Material Characteristics 2* Double-side marked AH P90 High-Q Capacitance Tolerance 3* Large single-side marked CF NP0 High-Q 4* Large double-side marked Code Value 5* Vertical edge marked A ± 0.05pF 9 Customer Specified B ± 0.1pF Reduces DWV Rating. Capacitance Codes C ± 0.25pF D ± 0.5pF 1st two digits are 1R0 1.0pF F ± 1% significant figures G ± 2% Packaging of capacitance, 120 12pF J ± 5% Code Packaging 3rd digit denotes K ± 10% number of zeros, 471 470pF M ± 20% T Tape & Reel – Horizontal R = decimal point X GMV V Tape & Reel – Vertical Examples: 102 1,000pF S SPECIAL W Waffle Pack <10pF A, B, C, D B Bulk >10pF F, G, J, K, M P Plastic Box Termination Codes R Tube (Rail) S Customer Specified Code Termination System T Ag Termination, Ni Barrier Layer, Heavy SnPb Plated Solder U Ag Termination, Ni Barrier Layer, SnPb Plated Solder Leading S Ag Termination, Ni Barrier Layer, Gold Flash Code Lead Type Z Ag Termination, Ni Barrier Layer, Sn Plated Solder* E Ag Termination, Enhanced Ni Barrier, Sn Plated Solder* A Axial Ribbon P** AgPd Termination* B Radial Ribbon Q Polymer Termination, Ni Barrier Layer, Sn Plated Solder* C Center Ribbon Y Polymer Termination, Ni Barrier Layer, SnPb Plated Solder D Specialty Customer M** Polymer Termination, Cu Barrier Layer, Sn Plated Solder* Defined W** Ag Termination, Cu Barrier Layer, Sn Plated Solder* E Axial Wire H** Ag Termination, Enhanced Cu Barrier, Sn Plated Solder* F Radial Wire V Ag Termination, Cu Barrier Layer, SnPb Plated Solder N NONE R Ag Termination, Cu Barrier Layer, Heavy SnPb Plated Solder Note: Consult your local Sales Office for RoHS compliant leaded ** Nonmagnetic Indicates RoHS terminations devices. Lead Termination Codes Leads are attached with high melting point solder (HMP) at 296°C. Axial Ribbon - Code A Radial Ribbon - Code B Center Ribbon - Code C Axial Wire Lead - Code E Radial Wire Lead - Code F Chip ordering information - Novacap parts XX 1206 N 472 J 101 N X050 H T M HB Capacitance Capacitance Special High High Prefix Case Size Dielectric Codes Tolerance Voltage Termination Thickness Reliability Packaging Marking Reliability Testing Test Criteria Prefix Definitions None Unmarked None Standard chip Special Thickness M Marked None Standard Marking not RF Improved ESR Capacitor p. 39 available on thickness as per sizes < 0603 ST Stacked Capacitor Assembly p. 76 - 81 Novacap catalog Note: Refer to page 17. SM Stacked Hi-Rel Capacitor Assembly p. 76 - 81 specifications CR Cap Rack Arrays p. 82 X Denotes a special thickness other Packaging than standard. Specify in inches None Bulk if required. T Tape and Reel Dielectric Codes (As shown above X = 0.050”) W Waffle Pack N C0G/NP0 Ultra Stable K R3L Ultra Stable B X7R Stable High Reliability High Reliability W X5R Stable Testing Testing Criteria X BX MIL None Standard product HB MIL-PRF-55681 Group A BB X7R Stable BME { BW X5R Stable BME H High Reliability Testing HV MIL-PRF-49467 Group A M C0G/NP0 Non Magnetic H High Temp Screening HS MIL-PRF-123 Group A C X7R Non Magnetic HK MIL-PRF-38534 Class K F C0G/NP0 High Temp. (up to 160ºC) D, RD C0G/NP0 High Temp. (up to 200ºC) Termination Codes S X8R High Temp. (up to 150ºC) Voltage Code E, RE Class II High Temp. (up to 200ºC) 1st two digits are significant, P Palladium Silver G Class II High Temp. (up to 160ºC) third digit denotes number PR Palladium Silver* RN C0G/NP0 Lead free of zeros. For example: K Solderable Palladium Silver* RB X7R Lead free 160 16 Volts N Nickel Barrier* 100% tin 101 100 Volts Y Nickel Barrier 90% tin, 10% lead 501 500 Volts NG Nickel Barrier Gold Flash* 102 1,000 Volts C FlexiCap™/Nickel Barrier* 100% tin 502 5,000 Volts D FlexiCap™/Nickel Barrier 90% tin, 10% lead Capacitance Codes 103 10,000 Volts B Copper Barrier* 100% tin E Copper Barrier 90% tin, 10% lead 1st two digits 1R0 1.0pF S Silver* are significant 120 12pF Indicates RoHS terminations figures of capacitance, 471 470pF 3rd digit Capacitance Tolerance Codes denotes 102 1,000pF number of 273 0.027µF Code Tolerance C0G/NP0 R3L X7R BX X8R Class II X5R zeros, R = decimal point 474 0.47µF Not RF series N M F/D, RD K B C, RE X S E/G W Examples: B ±0.10pF • • 105 1.0µF C ±0.25pF Cap. Value • • • < 10pF D ±0.50pF • • • F ±1% • • • G ±2% • • • • J ±5% • • • • •* • •* • • K ±10% • • • • • • • • • • M ±20% • • • • • • • • • Chip ordering information - Syfer parts 1210 Y 100 0103 K X T ___ Chip Size Termination Voltage Capacitance Capacitance Dielectric Packaging Suffix code in picofarads (pF) Tolerance 0402 Capacitance Packaging 0603 Tolerance Codes Code 0805 Code Tolerance T 178mm (7”) reel 1206 R 330mm (13”) reel 1210 H ±0.05pF < 4.7pF 1808 H ±0.05pF B Bulk pack - tubs or 1812 B ±0.10pF trays Cap. Value 1825 C ±0.25pF < 10pF 2220 D ±0.50pF 2225 F ±1% 3640 G ±2% Suffix Definitions 5550 Cap. Value Used for specific customer 8060 J ±5% > 10pF requirements K ±10% PXX Palladium electrodes M ±20% Chip marking LS* (consult sales office) Termination Codes A Nickel barrier 90/10% tin/lead Dielectric Codes F Palladium Silver Code Dielectric Features H FlexiCap™/Nickel Barrier 90/10% tin/lead C C0G/NP0 (1B) Ultra Stable J Nickel Barrier* 100% tin H X8G Ultra Stable/High Q Y FlexiCap™/Nickel Barrier* 100% tin P X5R Stable 2 Copper Barrier* (Non Mag) 100% tin X X7R (2R1) Stable 3 FlexiCap™/Copper Barrier* (Non Mag) 100% tin J X7R (2R1)(BME) Stable 4 Copper Barrier (Non Mag) 90/10% tin/lead N X8R Stable 5 FlexiCap™/Copper Barrier (Non Mag) 90/10% tin/lead Q C0G/NP0 (1B) Ultra Stable/High Q Indicates RoHS terminations U C0G/NP0 (1B) Ultra Stable/Ultra-low ESR A C0G/NP0 (1B) AEC -Q200 approved S X7R (2R1)(BME) AEC -Q200 approved E X7R (2R1) AEC -Q200 approved T X8R AEC -Q200 approved Voltage Code K C0G/NP0 (1B)(BME) AEC -Q200 approved Code Value Code Value Code Value F C0G/NP0 (1B) IECQ-CECC release 010 10Vdc 1K0 1kVdc A25 250Vac D X7R (2R1) IECQ-CECC release 016 16Vdc 1K2 1.2kVdc R BZ (2C1) IECQ-CECC release 025 25Vdc 1K5 1.5kVdc B BX (2X1) IECQ-CECC release 050 50Vdc 2K0 2kVdc G C0G/NP0 (1B)(BME) Ultra Stable 063 63Vdc 2K5 2.5kVdc 100 100Vdc 3K0 3kVdc Capacitance Code 200 200Vdc 4K0 4kVdc Calculation Example Capacaitance value 250 250Vdc 5K0 5kVdc 500 500Vdc 6K0 6kVdc <1.0pF 630 630Vdc 8K0 8kVdc Insert a P for the decimal point P300 0.3pF (values in 0.1pF steps) 10K 10kVdc as the 1st character. 12K 12kVdc ≥1.0pF & <10pF Insert a P for the decimal point 8P20 8.2pF (values are E24 series) as the 2nd character. ≥10pF 1st digit is 0. 2nd and 3rd digits are significant 0101 100pF (values are E24 series) figures of capacitance value. 4th digit is number of zeros. MLCC standard range - 10V to 12kVdc 10V 16V 25V 50/63V 100V 200/ 500V 630V 1kV C0G/ X5R C0G/ X7R X5R C0G/ X7R X5R C0G/ X7R X5R C0G/ X7R C0G/ X7R C0G/ X7R C0G/ X7R C0G/ X7R NP0 NP0 NP0 NP0 NP0 NP0 NP0 NP0 NP0 0402 0.3p 120p 0.3p 120p 0.3p 120p 0.3p 120p 0.3p 120p — — - - — - - — - - — - - - - — — — — — — 270p 5.6n 220p 4.7n 180p 4.7n 180p 4.7n 100p 2.2n 0603 0.47p 120n 0.47p 100p 0.47p 100p 0.47p 100p 56n 0.47p 100p 0.47p 100p 0.47p 100p - - - - 120n - - — - - - - - - - - - — — — — 3.9n 150n 2.7n 100n 2.2n 100n 1.5n 100n 68n 470p 47n 220p 10n 150p 1.5n* 0805 1.0p 390n 1.0p 100p 390n 1.0p 100p 270n 1.0p 100p 270n 1.0p 100p 1.0p 100p 1.0p 100p 1.0p 100p 1.0p 100p 15n 680n 12n 330n 470n 10n 220n 390n 5.6n 220n 330n 2.2n 100n 1.0n 56n 820p 15n 820p 12n 180p 10n 1206 1.0p 1.2µ 1.0p 100p 1.0p 100p 1.0p 100p 560n 1.0p 100p 1.0p 100p 1.0p 100p 1.0p 100p 1.0p 100p - - - - 1.2µ - - 1.0µ - - - - - - - - - - - - - 47n 1.5µ 33n 1.0µ 27n 820n 22n 470n 680n 8.2n 330n 3.9n 150n 2.7n 68n 2.7n 47n 1.5n 27n 1210 3.9p 1.8µ 3.9p 100p 1.8µ 3.9p 100p 1.5µ 3.9p 100p 1.2µ 3.9p 100p 3.9p 100p 3.9p 100p 3.9p 100p 3.9p 100p 100n 3.3µ 68n 1.5µ 2.7µ 56n 1.2µ 2.2µ 33n 1.0µ 1.5µ 18n 680n 8.2n 330n 6.8n 150n 6.8n 100n 2.2n 47n 1808 4.7p 1.8µ 4.7p 100p 1.8µ 4.7p 100p 4.7p 100p 820n 4.7p 100p 4.7p 100p 4.7p 100p 4.7p 100p 4.7p 100p - - - - - - - 1.5µ - - - - - - - - - - - - - 100n 2.7µ 68n 1.5µ 2.2µ 47n 1.2µ 33n 680n 1.0µ 18n 560n 8.2n 270n 6.8n 150n 6.8n 100n 2.2n 47n 1812 10p 3.9µ 10p 150p 3.9µ 10p 150p 2.7µ 10p 150p 2.7µ 10p 150p 10p 150p 10p 150p 10p 150p 10p 150p T=2.5mm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 220n 10µ 180n 3.3µ 6.8µ 150n 2.2µ 4.7µ 100n 2.2µ 3.3µ 47n 1.5µ 22n 680n 15n 330n 10n 180n 6.8n 100n 1812 820n 18n 390n 12n 220n 120n T=3.2mm — — — — — — — — — — — — — 27n - - - - - 8.2n - 1000n 22n 470n 22n 330n 180n 470n 15µ 330n 4.7µ 12µ 220n 3.9µ 10µ 150n 2.2µ 6.8µ 68n 1.5µ 33n 1.0µ 27n 560n 22n 200n 12n 200n 1825 39n T=3.2mm — — — — — — — — — — — — — - — 33n — 27n — 15n — 2220 39n 1.2µ 27n 680n 22n 390n 18n 150n T=4.2mm — — — — — — — — — — — — — - - - - - - - - 56n 2.2u 39n 1µ 33n 1µ 22n 470n 560n 22µ 470n 6.8µ 15µ 330n 5.6µ 12µ 220n 3.3µ 10µ 82n 2.7µ 47n 1.5µ 33n 820n 22n 390n 18n 150n 2225 56n 39n 27n 22n T=4.0mm — — — — — — — — — — — — — - — - — - — - — 68n 47n 39n 27n 3640 10p 470p 10p 470p 10p 470p 10p 470p 10p 470p 10p 470p T=2.5mm — — — — — — — — - - — - - - - - - - - - - 330n 10µ 270n 5.6µ 120n 3.3µ 82n 1.0µ 68n 680n 47n 180n 3640 150n 3.9µ 100n 1.2µ 82n 820n 56n 220n 180n 5.6µ 120n 2.7µ 100n 2.2µ 82n 1µ 5550 27p 1.0n 27p 1.0n 27p 1.0n 27p 1.0n 27p 1.0n 27p 1.0n 680n 15µ 470n 10µ 270n 5.6µ 180n 1.8µ 120n 1.2µ 82n 390n 5550 220n 150n 100n T=4.0mm — — — — — — — — — — — — — 330n — - — - — - — 270n 180n 150n 8060 Note: 0505, 1111 and 2211 case sizes 47p 2.2n 47p 2.2n 47p 2.2n 47p 2.2n 47p 2.2n 47p 2.2n T=2.5mm — — are a—vailabl—e in our—specia—lty rang—es. — - - — - - - - - - - - - - Please refer to the relevant sections of 1.0µ 22µ 680n 15µ 390n 10µ 270n 3.3µ 220n 2.2µ 150n 1.0µ 8060 this catalogue for more details. 470n 330n 270n 180n 560n 470n 390n 270n Notes: 1) Capacitance in F - min value above max value. 2) These parts may require conformal coating post soldering. 3) T = Maximum thickness. 4) †Higher capacitance values available from the NC range - see page 63. 5) StackiCap™ high capacitance versions are now available. Please refer to datasheet. 6) Parts in this range may be defined as dual-use under export control legislation as such may be subject to export licence restrictions. Please refer to p12 for more information on the dual-use regulations and contact the Sales Office for further information on specific part numbers. 1.2kV 1.5kV 2kV 2.5kV 3kV 4kV 5kV 6kV 8kV 10kV 12kV C0G/ X7R C0G/ X7R C0G/ X7R C0G/ X7R C0G/ X7R C0G/ X7R C0G/ X7R C0G/ X7R C0G/ X7R C0G/ X7R C0G/ X7R NP0 NP0 NP0 NP0 NP0 NP0 NP0 NP0 NP0 NP0 NP0 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 0402 1.0p 1.0p 1.0p 0805 - — - — - — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 120p 82p 47p 1.0p 100p 1.0p 100p 1.0p 100p 1.0p 100p 1.0p 100p 1206 - - - - - - - - - - — — — — — — — — — — — — 680p 15n 330p 10n 220p 3.3n† 100p 2.7n† 68p 1.5n† 1.5n 18n 820p 12n 470p 5.6n† 220p 4.7n† 150p 3.3n† 4.7p 100p 4.7p 100p 4.7p 100p 4.7p 100p 4.7p 100p 4.7p 100p 4.7p 100p 4.7p 100p 1808 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - — — — — — — 1.5n 22n 1.0n 15n 470p 5.6n† 270p 4.7n† 220p 3.3n† 120p 2.2n† 68p 680p† 47p 390p† 10p 150p 10p 150p 10p 150p 10p 150p 10p 150p 10p 150p 10p 150p 10p 150p 1812 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - — — — — — — T=2.5mm 4.7n 33n 2.7n 22n 1.5n 10n† 820p 8.2n† 560p 4.7n† 270p 3.3n† 180p 1.2n† 120p 1.0n† 5.6n 39n 27n 12n 330p 220p 150p 1812 - - 3.3n - 1.8n - 1.0n — 680p — - — - — - — — — — — — — T=3.2mm 6.8n 100n 56n 33n 390p 270p* 180p* 6.8n 68n 4.7n 47n 3.3n 10n 1.5n 6.8n 1.2n 3.9n 560p* 2.2n* 390p* 1.8n* 270p* 1.5n* 8.2n 5.6n 1.8n 1825 - — - — 3.9n — - — 1.5n — 680p* — 470p* — 330p* — — — — — — — T=3.2mm 10n 6.8n 2.2n 10n 82n 5.6n 47n 3.3n 33n 1.8n 22n† 1.5n 10n† 680p* 6.8n† 470p 4.7n† 330p 2.2n† 12n 100n 6.8n 50n 3.9n 39n 2.2n 1.8n 820p 560p 390p 2220 - - - - - - - — - — - — - — - — — — — — — — T=4.2mm 15n 220n 10n 150n 5.6n 100n 3.3n 2.2n 1.2n 820p* 560p* 12n 100n 6.8n 68n 4.7n 33n 2.2n 12n 1.8n 8.2n 820p* 5.6n* 560p* 4.7n* 390p* 2.7n* 15n 8.2n 5.6n 2.7n 2.2n 1.0n 680p 470p 2225 - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — — — — — — — T=4.0mm 22n 12n 6.8n 3.9n 2.7n 1.5n* 1.0n* 680p* 10p 470p 10p 470p 10p 470p 10p 470p 10p 470p 10p 470p 10p 470p 10p 470p 10p 470p 10p 470p 10p 470p 3640 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - T=2.5mm 33n 150n 22n 100n 10n 47n 6.8n 33n 4.7n 22n 1.8n 6.8n 1.5n 5.6n 1.0n 4.7n 150p 1.5n* 100p 1.0n* 68p 820p* 39n 180n 27n 120n 12n 56n 8.2n 5.6n 2.2n 1.8n 1.2n 3640 56n 470n 39n 330n 18n 150n 12n 8.2n 3.3n 2.2n 1.5n 27p 1.0n 27p 1.0n 27p 1.0n 27p 1.0n 27p 1.0n 27p 1.0n 27p 1.0n 27p 1.0n 27p 1.0n 27p 1.0n 27p 1.0n 5550 68n 220n 39n 150n 22n 82n 12n 68n 10n 47n 4.7n 15n 2.7n 10n 1.8n 8.2n 330p 4.7n* 180p 2.2n* 120p 1.2n* 82n 47n 27n 15n 12n 5.6n 3.3n 2.2n 5550 100n 68n 39n 22n 18n 6.8n 4.7n 3.3n 100n 470n 68n 330n 39n 150n 22n 100n 15n 82n 8.2n 33n 5.6n 22n 3.9n 15n 680p 6.8n* 470p 4.7n* 220p 2.2n* 120n 82n 47n 27n 18n 10n 6.8n 4.7n 8060 180n 120n 68n 39n 27n 15n 10n 6.8n Industry Standard - MLC chip range - X7R Capacitance Code 0402 0603 0805 1206 Capacitance Code 100pF 101 16V 25V 50/63V 100V 200/250V 500V 16V 25V 50/63V 100V 200/250V 500V 630V 1kV 16V 25V 50/63V 100V 200/250V 500V 630V 1kV 1.2kV 1.5kV 2kV 2.5kV 3kV 100pF 101 120 121 16V 25V 50/63V 100V 200/250V 120 121 X7R 680 681 680 681 1.0nF 102 1.5nF † 1.0nF 102 1.2 122 2.2nF 1.5nF 1.2 122 1.5 152 1.5 152 1.8 182 (200V) 2.7nF † 1.8 182 2.2 222 3.3nF † 2.2 222 2.7 272 4.7nF 2.7 272 3.9 392 4.7nF (50V) 4.7nF 3.9 392 6.8 682 10nF 6.8 682 8.2 822 10nF 10nF 8.2 822 10nF 103 15nF 10nF 103 12 123 15nF 12 123 18 183 27nF ** 18 183 33 333 47nF 47nF 33 333 68 683 100nF 100nF 56nF 68 683 82 823 100nF 100nF 82 823 100nF 104 150nF 100nF 104 120 124 t 120 124 150 154 220nF 150 154 270 274 330nF 330nF 270 274 820 824 1.0µF 820 824 1.0µF 105 1.0µF 105 1.8 185 X7R 1.8 185 10µF 106 10µF 106 * StackiCap™ high capacitance versions available from the StackiCap™ range - see page 62 for details. For 0504, 0907, 1005, 2020, † Higher capacitance values available from theNC capacitor range 2221, 4040, 5440 and 43100 - see page 63 for details. range information please ** Max. capacitance of 27nF, has increased chip length of 3.5mm. refer to your local Knowles Reduced max. cap value of 22nF, for standard dimension. Sales Office. l = AEC-Q200 approved parts - maximum values. t For 0603 50/63V values from 68nF to 100nF should be ordered with FB6 suffix. 10Vdc to 12kVdc Capacitance Code 1210 1808 Capacitance Code 100pF 101 16V 25V 50/63V 100V 200/250V 500V 630V 1kV 1.2kV 1.5kV 2kV 2.5kV 3kV 16V 25V 50/63V 100V 200/250V 500V 630V 1kV 1.2kV 1.5kV 2kV 2.5kV 3kV 4kV 5kV 6kV 100pF 101 330 331 390pF 330 331 680 681 680 681 X7R 1.0nF 102 1.0nF 102 2.2 222 † 2.2 222 2.7 272 3.3nF † 3.3nF † 2.7 272 3.3 332 5.6nF † 4.7nF † 4.7nF † 3.3 332 68 683 100nF 68 683 1.0µF 105 1.2µF 1.2µF 1.0µF 105 1.2 125 1.5µF 1.5µF 1.2 125 10µF 106 X7R 10µF 106 100pF 101 100pF 101 150 151 16V 25V 50/63V 100V 200/250V 500V 630V 1kV 1.2kV 1.5kV 2kV 2.5kV 3kV 4kV 5kV 6kV 150 151 820 821 1.0nF 820 821 1.0nF 102 1.2nF 1.0nF 102 3.3 332 † 3.9nF 3.3 332 5.6 562 8.2nF † 6.8nF 5.6 562 6.8 682 10nF † 10nF 6.8 682 10nF 103 10nF 103 33 333 * 47nF 33 333 56 563 * 56 563 100nF 104 180nF * 100nF 104 180 184 * 180 184 330 334 680nF * 330 334 1.0µF 105 * 1.5µF 1.0µF 105 1.5 155 2.2µF 1.5 155 1.8 185 2.2µ 1.8 185 2.2 225 F 2.2 225 For 0504, 0907, 1005, 2020, StackiCap™ range - see page 62 for details. 2221, 4040, 5440 and 43100 † Higher capacitance values available from theNC capacitor range range information please - see page 63 for details. refer to your local Knowles l = AEC-Q200 approved parts - maximum values. Sales Office. 10nF 103 † 12nF 10nF 103 18 183 33nF 22nF † 18 183 100nF 104 * 150nF 100nF 104 470 474 * 820nF 470 474 1.0µF 105 * * 1.5µF 1.0µF 105 2.2 225 3.3µF * 3.3µF 2.2 225 12 126 X7R 12 126 Industry Standard - MLC chip range - C0G/NP0 0.33pF p33 16V 25V 50/63V 100V 200/250V 0.33pF p33 0.47 p47 10V 16V 25V 50/63V 100V 200/250V 500V 0.47 p47 0.50 p50 0.50 p50 1.0 1p0 10V 16V 25V 50/63V 100V 200/250V 500V 630V 1kV 1.2kV 1.5kV 2kV 10V 16V 25V 50/63V 100V 200/250V 500V 630V 1kV 1.2kV 1.5kV 2kV 2.5kV 3kV 1.0 1p0 C0G/NP0 1.2 1p2 1.2 1p2 1.5 1p5 1.5 1p5 10pF 100 10pF 100 39 390 39pF 39 390 56 560 100pF (200V) 68pF 56 560 82 820 100pF 82 820 100pF 101 180pF (50V) 120pF 100pF 101 150 151 180pF 180pF 150 151 180 181 220pF 220pF 220pF 180 181 1.8 182 2.2pF 2.2nF 1.8 182 2.2 222 2.7pF 2.7nF 2.7nF 2.2 222 47 473 COG/N For 0504, 0907, 1005, 2020, 47 473 100nF 104 100nF 104 470 474 2221, 4040, 5440 and 43100 470 474 560 564 range information please 560 564 820 824 refer to your local Knowles 820 824 1.0µF 105 Sales Office. &	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36531
__label__wiki	0.674936	0.674936	NOMINEES FOR THE 47th ANNUAL PUBLIC & COMMUNITY SERVICE EMMY® AWARDS ANNOUNCED BY THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES, MT. SINAI MEDICAL CENTER TO BE HONORED WITH HUMANITARIAN AWARD FOR ITS PIONEERING WORK IN HEATHCARE NOMINEES FOR THE 47th ANNUAL PUBLIC & COMMUNITY SERVICE EMMY® AWARDS ANNOUNCED BY Academy to honor Mt. Sinai Medical Center with Humanitarian Award for its pioneering work in Healthcare New York, NY – October 1, 2008 – The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the nominees of this year’s Public and Community Service Emmy® Awards to be held at a luncheon ceremony on Friday, November 7, 2008 at the Rainbow Room, 30 Rockefeller Center in New York City. The awards honor television professionals and non-profit groups for programming that advances the common good. “Our Public and Community Service Emmy Awards ceremony honors those in the television industry who have dedicated their time and expertise to community service,” said Peter Price. “The Academy congratulates these nominees and hopes this event will encourage others to get involved in this rewarding endeavor.” Panels of civic leaders and community service professionals from around the country chose the finalists. Winners for the awards will be chosen by a blue-ribbon panel of judges composed of community leaders, educators, business people, television professionals and artists. This year’s Humanitarian Award will be given to Mt. Sinai Medical Center for its devotion to superior, compassionate medical care and research. 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__label__wiki	0.795639	0.795639	PM congratulates Thai counterpart on successful general election Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on March 25 sent a message to Prime Minister of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha congratulating his country on successful organizing the 26th general election on March 24. Thailand's coup leader and 'democratic front' face-off in long-awaited election Thailand: Parties ready for upcoming election Thailand: Incumbent PM most favoured candidate for upcoming election Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha casts his ballot at a polling station in Bangkok (Photo: VNA) In the message, PM Phuc said with this important political event, Thailand will continue developing stably and wealthily, performing soundly its 2019 ASEAN Chair, and promoting its international role and prestige. He asserted that he will work closely with the Thai Government to cement and bring the Strategic Partnership between the two countries to the next level. The general election in Thailand took place on March 24 with over 50 million people eligible to cast votes. A total of 81 parties contested the election, and thousands of candidates vied for 350 constituencies. Tag general election Prayut Chan-o-cha Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc Brunei Sultan’s Vietnam visit to enhance all-round cooperation PM Phuc highlights Visa’s presence in Vietnam PM Phuc: All public security officers be responsible and committed to the people NA Chairwoman to visit Morocco, France, attend IPU meetings Vietnam contributes to UN Human Rights Council’s 40th session Singaporean Deputy PM visits Thua Thien-Hue	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36546
__label__cc	0.675551	0.324449	Board index NES / Famicom NESdev Karnov Inspector (FCEUX / Bizhawk / Mesen lua script) Discuss technical or other issues relating to programming the Nintendo Entertainment System, Famicom, or compatible systems. Post by rainwarrior » Sun Nov 04, 2018 10:55 pm As part of this year's Karnovember festivities, I've decided to write an inspector for Karnov. It's an FCEUX / Bizhawk / Mesen Lua script: Download: https://gist.github.com/bbbradsmith/46e ... 45539995ad - v0.1 just shows you the tile type anywhere it's not $00 - v0.2 now shows you where a bomb can be placed - v0.3 now has the hitboxes that can hurt you - v1.0 now has the hitboxes that you can shoot Thought it might be fun to play around with. Kind of gives you an idea how this game was built, though it is a notoriously buggy/weird game. I'd never really played it before a few days ago, but I quite enjoyed it. It was a wonderful surprise once I learned my way around it. Last edited by rainwarrior on Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:12 pm, edited 5 times in total. Re: Karnov Inspector (FCEUX lua script) Post by Banshaku » Mon Nov 05, 2018 7:21 pm Interesting I think I should look at the script to learn how it work since it would be useful for game debugging. Always wanted to try but didn't have the time to experiment with it. rainwarrior wrote: Thought it might be fun to play around with. Kind of gives you an idea how this game was built, though it is a notoriously buggy/weird game. I'd never really played it before a few days ago, but I quite enjoyed it. It was a wonderful surprise once I learned my way around it. I remember playing it as a kid after trying the arcade version, were I was never able to even past the first stage at all and gave up putting quarters Then tried the nes version and it was more enjoyable. I guess it must be one of those game that were outsourced from the original developer and ends up made very fast, like Ghost and goblins. Post by Sumez » Wed Nov 07, 2018 2:35 am That's a funny game to pick. I always loved Karnov, so I was excited to try out the NES version for the first time, and it was really disappointing just how awfully buggy the game plays. This really beats Micronics in the "crappy ports" territory. They managed to take pretty much everything that made the original game fun, and turn it into a chore. But I digress. Don't mean to drive away focus from this awesome script. This could easily be useful for speedrunners, etc. who want to optimize their gameplay. Anyway, no Karnov thread is complete without JeffK's comparison between Quake 3 and the NES version of Karnov: https://www.somethingawful.com/hosted/j ... novfag.htm Post by rainwarrior » Wed Nov 07, 2018 12:03 pm It's very buggy indeed, but I found the bugs mostly charming. I've only briefly played the arcade version, so I didn't have a superior game to make me disappointed in the comparison, but on its own I enjoyed NES Karnov far more than the quality of its implementation deserved. Learning to work around its brokenness was actually a lot of fun for me, and that strangely kinda played well with the strategic item system the game has. I'll definitely give the arcade version a play through later though, there are a lot of days left in Karnovember. Re: Karnov Inspector (FCEUX / Mesen lua script) Post by Banshaku » Wed Nov 07, 2018 6:01 pm Clunky, yes, now maybe I would see it as buggy since I know nes programming enough. One thing for sure, once you try the arcade one, you will realise how much the focus was on "monetization", i.e. how cheap the game is to make you die and some place are almost doable only by luck I guess once you know the game by heart it may be easier but still... For game of that generation, I never felt, for example, that double dragon was cheap. This game arcade version, 100% ^^;; Post by Sumez » Thu Nov 08, 2018 4:30 am Banshaku wrote: Clunky, yes, now maybe I would see it as buggy since I know nes programming enough. Oh, it's buggy for sure. Anyone would see it as that. Such as the way you can get stuck in walls, or scrolling in the wrong direction can get you caught in a boss room, etc. It's surprising really. I've played hundreds of NES games, and usually most of them are simply poorly designed and/or "clunky" like you are saying. Karnov is the only one I recall playing where completely obvious bugs not only impacted the gameplay experience, but are actually rampant. Disclaimer - I have the Famicom version of the game, I don't know if some things were fixed for the western release. It's definitely crazy that this would have made it past Nintendo's "seal of quality". One thing for sure, once you try the arcade one, you will realise how much the focus was on "monetization", i.e. how cheap the game is to make you die and some place are almost doable only by luck Karnov is a bit of a memorizer, but I wouldn't call it downright cheap or designed to just take money away from you. I consider it much more playable and fair than the NES(Famicom) version. Post by tepples » Thu Nov 08, 2018 6:32 am With the recent success of Capcom's limited edition rerelease of Street Fighter II, what would it take to interest Paon in a rerelease that fixes the bugs, restoring Karnov to what was intended? Post by rainwarrior » Thu Nov 08, 2018 2:33 pm Sumez wrote: Disclaimer - I have the Famicom version of the game, I don't know if some things were fixed for the western release. It's definitely crazy that this would have made it past Nintendo's "seal of quality". As far as I can tell the only difference between the Famicom and NES versions are that they removed all the cutscenes and endings for the NES version (probably cause of the religious subject matter). One thing that's bizarre and amazing about this game is the way it does scrolling. It can only move horizontally or vertical, but not both at once. You can exploit this to get ahead of the scroll in any place that you can traverse diagonally. The vertical scrolling will take priority, and you're free to keep moving to the right until it catches up. The resting point of the scroll is also aligned to a 16x16 tile, so it's kind of easy to exploit in a very precise way. It's a really terrible system for scrolling, but if once you're deliberately trying to take advantage of it e.g. for a speedrun I find it's a really fun mechanic to play with. There's a lot of stuff like that in this game. OmegaMax Location: Calgary.Alberta,Canada Post by OmegaMax » Thu Nov 08, 2018 10:41 pm I didn't like this game as a kid and swapped it for another game at the retail store,as an adult I learned to really enjoy the game even with the bugs.I reversed engineered a large part of this game(mainly the AI) found it quite interesting that a table was used for the jump velocities,integer and fractional values. Post by rainwarrior » Thu Nov 08, 2018 11:55 pm Did you record any of the stuff you found? I'm sure there's people in the Karnovember crowd that'd love to know. I looked around before I started the inspector to see if anyone had left a trail, but I couldn't find much. There was a decade old level editor, but I couldn't get it to run and it wasn't open source. Re: Karnov Inspector (FCEUX / Bizhawk / Mesen lua script) Post by rainwarrior » Fri Nov 16, 2018 12:52 am After playing through the arcade version, I wouldn't say I'm terribly fond of it. It has some charm, but it's too unreasonable. The NES version should be similarly unreasonable but its weird and crappy engine makes it better. Actually, the slightly different palette of items to use in the NES version added a whole lot of strategic possibilities that just don't exist in the set you get in the arcade. The clapper and shield make a huge difference, and being able to stockpile more things. I think that was a definite and well earned improvement. (The removed trolley was really lame, too, a very reasonable cut to make.) The design and placement of enemies is absolutely insane in the arcade version, and while much of it would be similar in the NES version the game despawns probably 2/3 of the placed enemies, just because it has trouble having more than a few onscreen at a time (or with certain combinations). No such problem with the arcade, so the screen is constantly filled with tons of enemies, creating chaos. (Also wherever the NES game has one boss, the arcade usually had a series of 2 or 3. Not new bosses, mind you, just 2 or 3 of the existing ones repeated.) There's a few cool graphical things in the arcade version, e.g. breaking the walls down to enter the tomb, knocking a tree over with a bomb, a few frames of "morphing" for the mimic enemy, etc. and that end screen is really good... but the gameplay itself is inferior to the NES... simply because there's a lot more of it. (The NES giving you an extra hit helps a lot too.) The engine works a lot better, but the underlying design that enables isn't much fun to me. That's one of the fun things about the NES version, if you dash on ahead, you tend to keep enemies following you, causing others to despawn in front of you. It's this really nice snowball effect that feels good when it gets going. Can't do that in the arcade, 'cause you'll just flood the screen with enemies and die. Oh also the NES version has a flying level instead of level 8, which makes better variety. Post by Banshaku » Fri Nov 16, 2018 1:58 am I guess now you understand why I'm less fond of the arcade version compared to the nes one. For the arcade, I only remember the first stage and that's it since I was dying fast anyway Post by Sumez » Fri Nov 16, 2018 7:56 am The NES version is better because it's a buggy mess? That's a really hot take, but I'll allow it Well, it's getting awkward Technically speaking, the nes version is a mess and everyone agrees with it. But... The arcade version, although superior graphically (which I do like by the way), the placement of enemy and how is done is less fun than the nes version, although flawed as it is. This is how it felt to me. Doesn't me I "hate" it the arcade version, it just the nes one felt more entertaining, in it own devious way Return to “NESdev”	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36560
__label__wiki	0.61413	0.61413	EU has a role to play in the suspended UN Syria Peace Talks I. After the suspension of UN Syria Peace Talks with the Syrian government and opposition in Geneva, read what Matthieu Crévecoeur thinks about such a development and its significance for both the role of the EU in the Peace Talks and the Union's need to understand better the regional dynamics. On Wednesday 3 February, the UN Syria Peace Talks with the Syrian government and opposition in Geneva have been suspended until 25 February, only three days after they began. Whether the West had high expectations concerning the talks in order to both tackle the refugee crisis and the terrorist threat, their failure highlights the Western ignorance regarding the dynamics animating the Middle East. Indeed, one main reason that such a political agreement cannot be reached stems from the interference and intransigence of the regional powers: the Islamic Republic of Iran (with the help of Russia) has remained locked in its defence of the regime while Saudi Arabia (with Qatar) and Turkey have been the most active sponsor of the opposition groups. Indeed, although the current falling crude oil prices weighs on the budget of most of these oil rich countries, they will remain locked in a zero-sum game for several fundamental domestic reasons. Iran is, since the 1979 revolution, a theocratic regime in which the Supreme Leader elected for life holds all powers. This revolution is at the core of the state’s identity and is hence the driving force behind its foreign policy. Indeed, the first Supreme Leader, the Ayatollah Khomeini, directly fashioned himself as a pan-Islamic leader, trying to export its revolution across the Middle East. Such policy was obviously received with suspicion by the regional Sunni Heads of State and marks the beginning of the competition for influence between the Sunni states and Iran. The election of Hassan Rouhani, a moderate, in the last presidential elections, who has been crucial in securing the recent nuclear agreement, has given the West hope for progressive relaxation of Iranian policy on the Syrian issue. Such a reading omits the fact that the one who holds the real power in the country is not the president but the Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. In Iran, there is actually a domestic political struggle between moderates and conservatives, but the initiative remains in the hands of the latter. The Nuclear Agreement results thus from a consensus among all Iranian authorities on the necessity to lift the international sanctions in order to revitalize a collapsing domestic economy (e.g. Iran is facing a 30% unemployment rate). It would be however naïve and dangerous to think that the détente policy towards the Iranian rival could gather such consensus. On the contrary, in the wake of the nuclear agreement, the hard-liners will more likely attempt to prevent any further moderate political success, being tougher on the other issues. It would be however naïve and dangerous to think that the détente policy towards the Iranian rival could gather such consensus. On the other hand, Saudi Arabia is also unlikely to make any compromise, mostly due to its numerous fears. First of all, Riyadh is very preoccupied by the regional instability brought by the American intervention in Iraq and the Arab Spring, especially because Teheran has exploited this instability in order to expand its influence in the Peninsula. The Shia State is in fact taking part in the regional civil wars in Yemen, Syria and Iraq by sending militias or supporting like-minded rebels. This fear is even more considerable in the light of tensions between Riyadh and its Shia minority, which is perceived as an Iranian foreign agent. Saudi officials have for example reported that hundreds of Saudi security service personnel have been killed in an operation in the Shia Eastern Province. Whether the Shia discontent essentially has concerned their socio-economic discrimination, Teheran has always attempted to exploit it to undermine its neighbour. Virulent Iranian criticisms against the execution of the Shia Sheikh al-Nimr by Saudi Arabia represent the most recent symbol of Iranian interference in Saudi domestic affairs. Furthermore, the hawkish Saudi stance towards Iran has to be interpreted in light of the importance of the Wahhabi clergy in Saudi Arabia. Indeed, Riyadh fears an internal jihadist threat, which has already recruited 2,500 members of its numerous conservative population. Therefore, in order to preserve such a fragile domestic stability, Riyadh has given significant powers to the Wahhabi clergy, which is in favour of a warlike stance towards the Shia heretics. The execution of the Shia Sheikh Al-Nimr along to 42 Sunni jihadist terrorists demonstrates this Saudi desire not to upset its Sunni hard-liners. Last but not the least, the hawkish Saudi foreign policy is also caused by the recent regional geopolitical evolutions. As a result of the serious instabilities in Egypt, Riyadh felt in fact obliged to fashion itself as the new protector of Sunni interests in the region. However, whereas the Saudi security policy had been so far based on American security guarantees, Washington gradual withdrawal from the region forced the Saudis to take their responsibilities. This shift towards a more active military approach has been even more perceptible with the transition to King Salman, who brought with him his favourite son, Mohammad bin Salman (MBS), as Minister of Defence. MBS wants to succeed his father instead of the rightful heir, his cousin Muhammad bin Nayef, and has based his strategy to do so on a hawkish anti-Iran foreign policy. MBS is for instance responsible for the Saudi decision to intervene in Yemen against the Houti insurgency supported by Teheran. Turkey benefits in a sense from the Syrian and Iraqi chaos and the emergence of DAESH despite the terrorist threat it represents. For its part, Turkey benefits in a sense from the Syrian and Iraqi chaos and the emergence of DAESH despite the terrorist threat it represents. Indeed, the conflict allows Turkey to strike PKK positions in Iraq through its participation in the American coalition against DAESH. The “Kurdish threat” is in fact the main concern of Turkish President Erdogan who has exploited it for electoral gain, after the loss of his absolute majority because of the high results obtained by a pro-Kurd political party (HDP). Therefore, Turkish policy-makers by far prefer a collapsed Syria than a political agreement including a legitimate autonomous Kurdistan along its border. This is the reason Ankara has constantly excluded the political representation of the Syrian Kurdistan (PYD) in the peace talks, although a sustainable political agreement requires the involvement of the broadest slate possible of concerned parties. 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__label__cc	0.696379	0.303621	instagram pinterest linkedin facebook twitter goodreads Evelin Sullivan Fromm International, 1993 (Out of Print, ISBN 0-88064-143-6) 325 pgs The Correspondence So Alex was in love, was earnestly if ludicrously in love with "a waif, a slip of a girl, a spirit childlike in her vivacity and exuberance but also wise and sad and sweet," to quote Harry Adams writing about his fair and faithless Clarissa. The weeks following my sudden insight into Alex's condition were, to use a guarded term, "interesting." I was virtually certain he knew he was in love with his stepdaughter, but since he was unwilling to come out with the truth, I had to feign ignorance. In our conversations, he was continually succumbing to the lover's desperate urge to talk about his beloved, to relate instances revealing wit, grace, charm, sensitivity, intelligence, to bask in the sense of nearness to a cherished object that we get when discussing it with a sympathetic listener. And my role was to listen without revealing that I knew the subtext of his enthusiasm. Right after our meeting in New York, Alex had been careful to include enough news about Dirk and Rowena in our talks to give the casual observer the impression that the entire family was his subject. But as time passed there were more and more conversations in which the main topic was Paloma—delightful Paloma, terrific Paloma, remarkable, amazing, incredible Paloma. What cost is levied on the patience and goodwill of anyone who listens for hours on end to the one dearest to him holding forth on the great wonderfulness of someone else, I will leave for the reader to surmise. I did on occasion amuse myself by setting small traps for Alex and watching him trip them. When for instance I suggested that Paloma entering high school in the fall would probably mean half a dozen boyfriends swarming around her, what with her looks, Alex almost bit my head off long distance by snapping: "She's too smart to be interested in high-school kids." I smiled, grateful that the century was not advanced enough to provide us with video telephones, and egreed that it was unlikley Paloma would pay attention to boys, no matter how much attention they might pay to her. This type of dubious entertainment notwithstanding, there was more than a measure of tedium in having to pretend I had no idea about something that was painfully (literally speaking) obvious to me.... Copyright 1993 Evelin Sullivan The Concise Book of Lying "[A] fascinating survey of the lie in history from the Garden of Eden forward. ..thoroughly engaging." --The Washington Times Four of Fools [A] psychological thriller at the heart of which lie several interlocking secrets...Suspenseful and compelling. Games of the Blind "A compelling psychological examination of the nature of sexual obsession and unrequited love...A fascinating read." --Library Journal "The Correspondence may well be the novel some readers have longed for since the death of Nabokov." -- Review of Contemporary Fiction The Dead Magician "An intelligent and ambitious work..." Washington Post	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36564
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__label__wiki	0.633867	0.633867	Matt Tonks Today's interview is with Matt Tonks, programmer formerly at Electronic Arts then Epic Games for Gears of War 2 & 3, now on a founding team for bitmonstergames.com We discuss their iOS and Steam early access games and more. Music by Danny Baranowsky David Mullich David's been making games professionally for over three decades, with projects for Activision, Disney, and Electronic Arts, including hits like Duck Tales, The Prisoner, Heroes of Might and Magic, Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines, and dozens more. Music by Danny Baranowsky. Bethany Martin Bethany Martin is a graduate student in USC's Interactive Media program. She has a background in visual art but has taught herself programming in her move to game design and development. Find her on Twitter as @Artizaw5um Music by Danny Baranowsky Jason Spencer Part 2 This is Part 2 of a 2 part interview with Jason Spencer about his professional level design career. Follow him on Twitter as @wolfen420 and view his portfolio at http://wolfenproductions.com Music by Danny Baranowsky	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36572
__label__wiki	0.735593	0.735593	Thoth was the keeper of the magical arts that made him the Master of the Gods, the one who revealed all knowledge of the Seven Sacred Sciences and religion to humankind. 12 Thoth was the one who transmitted mystical secrets to his obscure followers, members of a reticent Snake Order we will examine later. Thoth, too, was regarded to be the deity credited with being the god of wisdom, the inventor of letters and writing. Thoth was transformed into a god through wisdom. 13 We know also from other sources that Thoth invented hieroglyphs and was the one who brought science, geometry, and architecture to humankind. 14 Thoth was further celebrated as the Greek Hermes. 15 The Greeks and Romans identified Hermes with their pantheistic god Mercury. 16 Mercury was the patron deity of learning, the chosen scribe for the plethora of gods. He served as their ordained messenger, again consistent with that of Enoch’s responsibilities. Mercury was the son of Zeus (Jupiter) and Maia; 17 Mercury also was attributed with the invention of writing. In addition, Mercury signed sentences onto the souls of the dead. 18 Unger’s recites a similar version, conceding Hermes was Mercury and that Hermes was the son of the god Zeus and the (Nephilim) daughter of Atlas, a person named Naiad. Unger’s further claims Hermes wore winged sandals (eerily identical to medical snake motifs), as well as wings on his hat, all the while being a guide for the dead into the underworld. 19 Even though Enoch was rendered to be Hermes/Thoth among the Egyptians and Mercury was Enoch’s appellation among the Greeks, Enoch was also known as Hermes among the Greeks. The Greeks, interestingly enough, identified their Hermes/Mercury with Thoth/Hermes of Egypt, believing he built the pyramids in Egypt. Adding to Enoch’s alternative reputation, the mystical Hebrews, according to Timothy Freke and Peter Gandy, who co- wrote The Hermetica, The Lost Wisdom of the Pharaohs , referred to Enoch as Idris. 20 The Phoenicians knew Enoch as Thaut, which is very close to the Egyptian Taut or Thoth, while the Arabians knew Enoch as Edris.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36573
__label__cc	0.609857	0.390143	Curation, Production and Events Art Rental Service FSA Wallpaper Collection Home / Art Work / Metin Salih Material: Oil on canvas Dimensions: H 50cm x 50cm Categories: £500 to £1,000, For Rent, Art Work, Metin Salih Houghton creates dreamlike ethereal landscapes that are infused with light, texture, and infinite possibilities. Expansive vistas with blurred horizons, feature pathways and journeys with unknown destinations. Inspired by nature with its inherent symbolism and contrasts, the paintings attempt to explore themes of fragility and strength, death and renewal, transience and endurance. The most recent work pays homage to childhood and family and explores the strong emotional attachments we have with particular places and the memories that go with them. ‘I believe in the power of suggestion and my paintings tend to hover between abstraction and figuration. The resulting images are ambiguous rather than definitive. I like the idea that they will trigger a memory or a sensation by being recognisable or familiar in some way and the final interpretation is left open to the viewer.’ Taking inspiration from her surroundings, she captures and translates a mood based on limitless horizons and the ethereal qualities of light affecting landscapes and seascapes. Each painting offers a different perspective and possibility; sometimes dramatic, other times hazy and subdued. The viewer is invited to respond and react to them individually. Paint and other mediums are applied in a variety of methods so that intense layers of texture contrast with areas of smooth subtlety. Whilst light and depth are key components, colour and form are simplified to capture the true essence of the subject matter. Impulsive and gestural mark making is tempered with controlled brush strokes. The painting process is inspired by observation then guided by intuition. Surfaces are scratched into and paint layered on, then scraped away to hide or reveal what is underneath. Since receiving a BA(hons) in Fine Art from Liverpool John Moores University in 1998 Tessa’s work has been exhibited and collected extensively throughout the UK and internationally including places such as New York, LA, Hong Kong, Singapore and Barcelona. After 12 years of living and working in Barcelona she has returned to her northern roots and is happily settled in West Yorkshire. Good things do happen Roses Are Dead – Paperweight Italian Urn with Grapevine DEI GRATIA – PAPERWEIGHT Bunny Two Inter-galatic 2 Bunny One Dream-Box A New Friend Electric Screams ROSES ARE DEAD – SKATEBOARD Winged Hare, Hedgehog and Dormouse Winged Hares Inter-galactic 1 Mixed Paperweights Turquoise Jungle Copyright 2020 © FlatSpaceArt	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36577
__label__cc	0.581288	0.418712	Submit Ideas All posts by Dave Crusoe The Nigerian Scam Greeting March 12, 2016 Greetingsoffice, socialDave Crusoe The Nigerian Scam Greeting is one designed to fleece gullible, well-intentioned individuals of their hard-earned cash. The greeting begins: “Dearest friend, best beloved, sir/madam, this may come as a surprise, but my dearly departed great uncle’s neighbor’s dog’s best friend’s in-law’s pet rock left him US $48,000,000 in stocks, bonds, gold and cowry shells that he wishes to leave to you, if you will only forward US $2,500 to my surprisingly anonymous bank account.” “Due to United National UNICEF Federal Ministry of Financial Financey Finance’s legal mumbo jumbo, section A.B.123, this must be kept top-secret and you should contact me urgently, instantly and immediately.” Just don’t make a fool of me! You’d think that people are on to these, the classic Nigerian Scam greetings, but apparently, in 2014, it was an $84B industry! Jikes. The Urgent E-Mail that Disappeared Non-Greeting February 23, 2016 GreetingsofficeDave Crusoe The Urgent E-Mail that Disappeared Non-Greeting is a communication that goes up in smoke. Poof! This has happened: You send an urgent, important, critical e-mail to eight people because (a) they all need to weigh in on the material, (b) they’ve all explicitly stated that they need to weigh in on the material (c) if they don’t weigh in on the material, they’ll be upset, and freak out, and send big, bad thunder your way and (d) all know that the deadline is impending, urgent, and omg, immediate-yesterday. What happens? Not one of the group responds! Not a tweet, not a syllable in reply. Radio silence. Why? Because they all have (a) 328 other e-mails to respond to; (b) all 328 e-mails required a reply-yesterday and (c) really, the Thing Wasn’t That Urgent After All. Best bet? Re-send! The Single Kiss Greeting February 14, 2016 Greetingsoffice, school, socialDave Crusoe All who like kissing, pay attention! In some parts of the work, kisses are as normal as an American handshake…and it isn’t only amongst “them silly youth”. In Mexico, everyday greetings are sealed with a single kiss to the cheek. “Hola!” says ones, with a kiss; “Qué tal!” says the other, with a kiss in return. In Roman times, kisses in greeting were even more-ahem-explicit: a kiss to the mouth betwixt friends of equal rank was the status quo. Redditors say: eew! Though those Romans might have had something going, culture has its swings. In fact, kisses were, for a time, a bit of a sin. Yuk. Imagine that: kissing a sin! Good word, then, media must sin with the best of ‘em. Ha! The Kodak Moment February 9, 2016 Greetingsoffice, school, socialDave Crusoe So picture perfect that it’s plastic — like a politician! The Kodak Moment greeting happens when the person you wish to greet notices your approach, stops, poises, and awaits. Yes, awaits you, hands on hips like a triumphant Napoleon or Washington, or soon-to-be-ousted shady CEO, for you must walk… to them. If Kodak had selected a picture-perfect post, this would be it. GQ models, shudder. Dishonest politicians, take note! This is your model. The Dap Greeting: Known Secret Handshake Rad! This greeting happens when two people mutually understand how to move their hands and bodies in unison so as to signify membership in the same subculture or group. Unlike other greets, we can trace the origin of this guy. Specifically, the term (and practice) of giving dap (or “Known Secret Handshake”) originated during the Vietnam war as a way for soldiers to signify their solidarity. Nowadays, it’s definitely an act of solidarity for your own little subgroup to have its own dap handshake. World leaders have them. How about you? Don’t have one yet? Get on the dap train! Invent and spread your known secret handshake today! The Exhaust January 27, 2016 GreetingsofficeDave Crusoe The exhaust occurs when one emerges from a stressful situation and needs to relieve their frustrations. It’s typified by a lack of formal opening. Instead, the greeter opts for a direct exhalation of their pent-up frustrations, which pour forth like terrible slam poetry or song lyrics about tunafish. “Can you believe… “ and “Guess what just happened…” or typical openings, and also, typically, the greeter will not wait for a response. He or she will simply continue to pour forth ranting, rambling and raving until such time as something else distracts their attention, or they run completely out of words. Here’s a question for the psychologists out there: What is the psychological or cognitive root-the state-that gives rise to the saying that one is “So angry they can’t speak?” (Watch clip for ~10 secs to see example). I did find this discussion of anger and systems/shutdown, but perhaps there are other explorations? The Most Unwanted Greeting January 24, 2016 Greetingsoffice, school, socialDave Crusoe Go away! Scram! Be gone! The unwanted greeting is the greeting given to the busy, distracted or otherwise focused person. Imagine trying to greet a neurosurgeon while she’s operating on little Timmy’s prefrontal cortex, or a nuclear submarine driver while they are steering through a narrow trench to confound their frenemy. The greeter, nonetheless, greets the neurosurgeon, which distracts her from her work. Little Timmy wakes up with the ability to smell colors. And, this greeter, despite the situation, greets the sub driver. The driver falters, and the submarine accidentally enters Captain Nemo’s cave. Yes, this is an unwanted greeting given at the most inopportune time. Sometimes, the outcome is detrimental… and sometimes, one might find gold! The Entirely Appropriate A greeting in which both the greeter and greeted would rate the quality of their as greeting “nice” on a scale of one to five, with one as “omg bodily repulsive” and five as “why I live, breathe and write passionate, but poor poetry about red roses”. My 8th grade English teacher railed against the word “nice” for, in her opinion, it expressed nothing of descriptive value. I agree! The Greeting Denied Full of passionate hope, a greeter seeks acknowledgement by a greetee. The greeter makes wide-eyed contact and gives the kind of hopeful expression a child might use when seeing Bambi, a shiny toy on the shelf of a store, or a jelly donut. But it’s not to be, for despite eye contact, the greetee distinctly turns their back in such a way to deny further communication. “Father McKenzie writing the words of a sermon that no one will hear / No one comes near” Wow. Rejection and loneliness are a terrible; so state Cacioppo et al (2009) by writing that “[t]he health, life, and genetic legacy of members of social species are threatened when they finds themselves on the social perimeter.” In fact, rejection and loneliness lead to both emotional and physical pain which, in turn, can have a significant detrimental impact on how individuals perform on a variety of tasks. Including life, for lonely individuals don’t live quite as long (Luo et al, 2012). Coping mechanisms? Let’s start with the meanie who turned their back. “You! Yes, you! Stand still laddy… ” and be a charitable fellow! Next time, say hi. Rejected person, what do you do? If the fellow isn’t charitable, make like a presidential candidate and kick ’em in the behind. Or don’t, because that would require stooping very low indeed. But, do buck up and find better friends. Cacioppo, J. T., & Hawkley, L. C. (2009). Perceived Social Isolation and Cognition. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 13(10), 447–454. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2009.06.005. Online here. Luo, Y., Hawkley, L. C., Waite, L. J., & Cacioppo, J. T. (2012). Loneliness, Health, and Mortality in Old Age: A National Longitudinal Study. Social Science & Medicine (1982), 74(6), 907–914. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2011.11.028. Online here. The TMI Greeting January 12, 2016 Greetingsschool, social, workDave Crusoe A greeting in which one party (or the other; greeter or greeted) exchange information that is personal, private or uncomfortable in nature: “Hey, didja hear about my kidney function?” or “Wow, that lunch burrito went the wrong way”. This, you might say, elicits a disgust response. What is disgust? It’s a response that “ …caus[es] us to recoil from reminders of our animal nature.” The appropriate reaction to a TMI greeting? Try one of benign masochism; that is, laugh at the icky thing one has been told so as “… take pleasure in the fact that [one] can rise above… animal instincts” (Rozen et al, 1999). But then, that’s rather animal too; and doesn’t show much compassion. You choose. Rozin, P., Haidt, J., & McCauley, C. R. (1999). Disgust: The body and soul emotion. Handbook of cognition and emotion, 429-445 Greetonomy by Dave Crusoe et al. is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36587
__label__wiki	0.721169	0.721169	Recommended for first-time visitors. Tour Hearst Castle’s opulent social rooms to imagine being a guest of William Randolph Hearst. Recommended for first-time visitors Tour highlights include Assembly Room, Refectory, Billiard Room, Theater, Gardens, Neptune Pool and Roman Pool Reservations strongly encouraged Accessibly Designed Tour also available Includes ticket to “Building the Dream” at Hearst Castle Theater Children 5 through 12 Best for first-time visitors, this overview of Hearst Castle offers an itinerary through the main building called Casa Grande: the Assembly Room, Refectory, Morning Room, Billiard Room and Theater. Tours begin outdoors with several stairs to negotiate on the terraces. TOUR RESERVATION, CHANGE AND CANCELLATION POLICY Reservations can be made, changed or cancelled online at ReserveCalifornia.com or by calling 1-800-444-4445. There is an $8.00 per ticket registration fee to reserve tickets. Changes to tour date or time can be made in advance for a service fee of $8.00 per ticket. Cancelled reservations will be assessed a $7.00 cancellation fee. The Grand Rooms Tour is 60 minutes long and includes approximately 159 steps, both up and down, and 2/3-mile walk. An Accessibly Designed Grand Rooms Tour is also available for those who may have difficulty standing and walking for extended periods of time. It is wheelchair accessible. Visit the Grounds Assembly Room Roman Pool All Tours Include Bus Ride to and From the Castle Board the Hearst Castle bus at the Visitor Center to start your 5-mile ascent to the top of the Enchanted Hill—a journey narrated by Alex Trebek of Jeopardy! At the conclusion of every daytime tour, visitors will have the chance to revisit the Neptune Pool and Roman Pool, or explore the gardens at their own leisure. After you’ve finished touring, board the bus to head back to the Visitor Center, and experience a new route home, including the vestiges of the “bear pits” that were built for Hearst’s renowned private Zoo. 1 Assembly Room Gather in the grand social room on the ground floor of Casa Grande just as W. R. Hearst’s guests did decades ago for cocktails, conversation, and to meet their host. Admire the magnificent room’s walnut paneling, Renaissance and Baroque tapestries and masterpieces of neoclassical sculpture. 2 Refectory Mr. Hearst and architect Julia Morgan named the dining room after the word for a monastery’s dining hall. Its high windows, bright silk banners, and gleaming silver candlesticks convey the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, but the mustard and ketchup bottles show that Mr. Hearst liked to keep things informal at his ranch. 3 Billiard Room The Billiard Room was a popular spot, where guests could relax and play both billiards and pool. This room is decorated with a variety of gaming themes, but it also boasts a 15th century Spanish ceiling painted with scenes of courtly life, in addition to a Flemish tapestry from 1500. 4 Theater The Theater is where W. R. Hearst and Hollywood film star Marion Davies joined guests every night to watch a full-length movie and newsreel. Today, as a guest of the Castle, you’ll be able to view historic Castle footage with moving images of Mr. Hearst and his guests. 5 The Gardens After the guided portion of your tour concludes, explore the expansive garden grounds that surround “La Cuesta Encantada”—Hearst’s Spanish name for The Enchanted Hill. Look for native plants, rare flowers and lush foliage that have been at the Castle since Mr. Hearst resided here. 6 Roman Pool Located where you board the bus to return to the Visitor Center, the intensely decorated indoor Roman Pool is the perfect place to stop and relax. Modeled after ancient Roman baths, this meticulously detailed, majestic pool is tiled from ceiling to floor, and features marble copies of eight ancient Greek and Roman deities and athletes.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36594
__label__cc	0.687306	0.312694	You are here: Home > Locations > A-F > Countryside Situated on the southern edge of the Chiltern Hills, the countryside that surrounds Henley is truly some of the most scenic in England. Old Photos (14) A winter woodland in Henley on an early February morning after heavy overnight snowfall. Deers jumping over a wire fence in countryside on The Mount (or Roundhead Hill) near Henley. The tower of Saint Mary's Church just peaks through the mist in this view taken from a hill side close to Henley. A misty River Thames taken from countryside hills near Henley one winter morning. Beautiful Chiltern views like this can be found just a stones throw from Henley. A view looking down over Hambleden valley from The Mount in countryside close to Henley. Looking down through a copse of trees towards an interesting indentation in the ground from The Mount near Henley. A small copse of trees at the top of "Roundhead Hill" in countryside near Henley. Looking up "The Mount" near Henley towards a small copse of trees. "Jimmy - A tiny marmoset - August 16th 1937 - There isn't enough darkness in the world to quench the light of one small candle." Sham Hill near Henley. Two cows and two calves in a field near Hernes Farm. Cows (most of whom are choosing to face away from the camera) in a field by Hernes Farm. A calf eating grass through a barbed wire fence near Hernes Farm. A calf poses for the camera through a barbed wire fence near Hernes Farm. Black, white and brown cows in the fields by Hernes Farm. The footpath running along "Happy Valley" towards Hearns Farm in the distance. Dog waits patiently for owner to catch up on a lovely morning walk along "Happy Valley". Taking the dog for a walk along "Happy Valley". Looking towards Hernes Farm; this area is also known by the names Happy Valley and 44 Acres. This area of woodland at the end of The Henley College playing fields used to be mined (possibly for flints). There are still some tracks left in the ground. Ground Ivy growing alongside the footpath by The Henley College playing fields. A footpath that runs parallel to playing fields owned by The Henley College. An old rusty kissing gate that provides access to a footpath running alongside playing fields belonging to The Henley College. View from a farm gate and stile looking towards a small copse of trees perched on top of a green hill.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36595
__label__wiki	0.807883	0.807883	You are here: Home / Articles of the Bound / Benghazi Hearings Provide a Glimmer of Hope Benghazi Hearings Provide a Glimmer of Hope February 3, 2015, 1:28 pm by Roger Aronoff Leave a Comment Last week, the Democrat Members of the Select Committee on Benghazi virtually declared war on the majority members, criticizing their pace, rules, and committee scope. Representative Linda Sanchez (D-CA) claimed that the Select Committee was on a wild goose chase for a nonexistent “unicorn” and “nefarious conspiracy,” and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) falsely called the stand down order a “myth.” But in what may be a turning point for the Select Committee, Republican Chairman Trey Gowdy emphasized at the January 27th hearing that “we’re gonna pick up the pace…. I have no interest in prolonging” the investigation into Benghazi. “Letters haven’t worked. Southern politeness hasn’t worked. We’re going to ratchet it up,” he said at what members of the mainstream media, such as U.S. News and World Report, characterized as a “partisan grudge match.” The next day Chairman Gowdy issued a statement that defied Democrats outright, arguing he “will continue to move the investigation forward in a fair and impartial manner, but…will not allow the minority’s political games and unreasonable demands to interfere with the investigation.” Rep. Gowdy said he will continue operating under the scope originally set by the House of Representatives. This, the media preferred to coin as political failure or “out of control” politics. “The House Select Committee on Benghazi, which began with dignity last year, spun out of control Tuesday as Democrats complained that Republicans were abusing their authority and Republicans threatened to spray the Obama administration with subpoenas,” wrote Dana Milbank for The Washington Post. Milbank specializes in snarky columns criticizing and marginalizing conservatives, and even took aim at the Citizens’ Commission on Benghazi for a conference held on Benghazi in 2013. Regarding the hearing last week, the Associated Press in turn, remarked, “The partisan tone marked a sharp turnaround for a panel that had won praise for a bipartisan approach through its first two public hearings.” The subject of the first two slow-rolling hearings was the current state of embassy security, a topic suggested by the committee’s Democratic members which had little to do with the administration’s response to the attack—and which conveniently glosses over the security failures of 2012 to emphasize present solutions instead of accountability. MSNBC focused largely on political angles instead of substance. For Alex Seitz-Wald, it was all about Hillary Clinton. “Gowdy and Republicans had been hoping to preserve and grow the credibility of their inquiry, which is part of the reason for their assiduous avoidance of taking pot shots at Clinton Tuesday,” wrote Seitz-Wald. “But Democrats are seeking to undermine the credibility of the panel, in the hopes that it will be viewed as a partisan witch hunt if it ever demands testimony from Clinton.” New bombshell reporting by The Washington Times shows that Clinton was the strong voice pushing to intervene in Libya in 2011 in the first place, which set the stage for the attacks. Ultimately, however, President Obama was the “Decider-in-Chief” and bears at least equal culpability. Chairman Gowdy told Megyn Kelly of Fox News last May that he plans to subpoena Mrs. Clinton, and repeated that in December. We now learn that the Select Committee has requested Clinton and other top State Department officials’ emails, and that Rep. Gowdy is willing to bring Clinton before the Committee just 30 days after receiving “all the [State Department] documents,” according to CNN. Select Committee Members would also like to interview 22 persons with firsthand knowledge of Benghazi whom Congress has never spoken to before. The Associated Press reported on January 28, the day after the hearing, that State Department officials said they were ready to “commit” to interview dates for these persons. But the press doesn’t seem interested in holding the administration accountable for the fact that the State Department waited from the December 4 request until January 28 to issue such a guarantee. The State Department representative, Joel Rubin, said at the January hearing that a part of the committee’s relationship with the department is indicating priorities for requests—as if more resources could not be allocated to provide such information to the committee more swiftly. Rubin, formerly of the Ploughshares Fund, also said at the hearing that he was a friend of Ambassador Chris Stevens, who died in 2012 at the U.S. Special Mission Compound in Benghazi. Rubin wrote the following for ThinkProgress that year: “Instead of getting that support, their deaths are being used as a partisan attack on President Obama, part of a false narrative that the president failed them. What has failed them is our political system. Rather than supporting a serious, nonpartisan investigation into what took place and what went wrong, waiting to get all the facts out, conservatives are trying to affix blame for their deaths for political advantage. This is how some conservatives use terrorist attacks against America.” Now Rubin helps guard the gates for that same President who would like this simply dismissed as a phony scandal. Although the media, along with the Democrats, may accuse Chairman Gowdy of partisan politics as he attempts to more aggressively investigate the Benghazi attacks and the resulting cover-up, I am cautiously optimistic about his new tone. “The letter exchanges between Gowdy and Cummings [prior to the hearing], as well as Tuesday’s hearings, should put to rest forever the fiction that this type of investigation can be conducted in some Nirvana-zone of bipartisan comity,” Kenneth Timmerman astutely wrote for Front Page Magazine. With this new focus on government stonewalling the Committee brought the possibility of embarrassing the administration to the fore, and the backlash was palpable. Accuracy in Media and the Citizens’ Commission on Benghazi have long been critical of the Mike Rogers’ House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence report, which contains a number of factual errors and glosses over the intelligence failures leading up to the attacks. Apparently the Select Committee asked to examine the HPSCI’s research in October—and had been asking the Central Intelligence Agency for these files ever since. These files were only produced by the agency after learning that a hearing on them was scheduled. Similarly, the State Department has produced 40,000 pages related to Benghazi, but Rubin wouldn’t answer as to whether the information provided to the Accountability Review Board was provided fully within those documents. He also refused to say whether he thought the Select Committee was frivolous. “If Gowdy is proceeding as a good prosecutor should, he is lining up all his ducks before he goes public with anything,” CCB member, and former CIA officer, Clare Lopez told WorldNetDaily’s Jerome Corsi last week as part of a series of articles about the CCB’s own investigations. “I think it’s premature to jump to a condemnation of the process or the committee leadership when the truth is that we don’t know,” she said. “Delays by Gowdy are unnecessary at this time,” CCB Member and Retired General Paul Valley told Corsi after the Times’ bombshell dropped. “Gowdy can press forward now as he does have sufficient intelligence and documents to call all witnesses and issue subpoenas as necessary.” “Additional delays will only give the obstructionists in the Obama White House, the State Department and the Democrats in Congress time to thwart the efforts of the select committee,” Vallely said. While the administration continues to stonewall the Select Committee whenever possible, and Democrats continue to complain that the investigation isn’t bipartisan enough, the CCB will continue to search for the truth in its own citizen-led investigation. We have already dug up some disturbing facts in our 2014 interim report, such as: the administration decision to dismiss the possibility of truce talks with Moammar Qaddafi; helping arm al-Qaeda-linked rebels in Libya; and the inadequate military response that night. “I don’t know if the decision came from the White House or from Hillary Clinton at the State Department,” Retired Rear Admiral Chuck Kubic told Corsi about those failed truce talks. However, Admiral Kubic said, “…the advice for me from AFRICOM was to basically just leave everything alone, to simply stand down.” Who, exactly, at the White House decided it was unnecessary to pursue truce talks with Qaddafi? The CCB and Accuracy in Media are continuing the search for the truth with our own Freedom of Information Act initiative. Currently, the Department of Defense is withholding 12 pages of maps from us regarding the position of military forces during the attacks. As we await our day in court, we will not stop digging for the truth through whatever means are available to us. I am encouraged by the possibility that the Select Committee might likewise now use all the powers at its disposal to force the administration to reveal what happened that night and in the aftermath, not only to its Congressional investigators, but to the public as well. America deserves answers, not more stonewalling.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36599
__label__cc	0.714467	0.285533	gucd blog Training Dairy Farmers at Gulu Country Dairy May 18, 2019 UncategorizedElizabeth Vosloo June has been set aside to train dairy farmers and workers the intricacies of becoming a successful dairy farmer. Enrollment for this sought after course is now open and available. Dr. Tonny Kidega, one of the facilitators and farm manager, says that most of their past trainees have find employment after completing this course. The training runs from the 1st to 30th, contact GUCD for exact times and dates. www.administrator@gulucountrydairy.com Training provides confidence November 26, 2018 UncategorizedElizabeth Vosloo Opiy Masimo said the training enabled him to start his Dairy Farm with confidence. Masimo Opiya, Director of Comboni Samaritans of Gulu, said the Gulu Country Dairy Farm has been a real blessing for him. He said he always had a love for animals and wanted to start his own dairy farm. His parents used to farm with Sebo cows and used to tell him stories about it. When the war came they lost everything. His father died, but they survived. After completing university he started working for the NGO. But the love for animals remained. He wanted to learn more about dairy cows, and spoke to people in the District. Then one evening he saw Dr. Tonny Kidega on television, receiving a reward. He was very surprised to learn that the farm and training centre was right there in Gulu, where he lived as well. Since he was working full time, the only time he could attend classes was on a Saturday. So he took a series of classes on Saturdays to learn more about animal nutrition and health. He said he found the classes so helpful that he even brought some of his neighbors along for the training. Masimo says you need to have a passion for cows in order to take care of them. He says sometimes he checks on his animals three times a night. In return, this small dairy business has enabled him to support his children with school fees. Masimo’s enthusiasm for dairy cows did not stop with him. He also told his employers about it and got permission to do dairy farming on behalf of the NGO. They use this project to finance their mission project. Please contact us if you are interested to learn more about scholarships that are available for studying at the Gulu Country Dairy Training Centre. Feeding for Results July 23, 2018 UncategorizedElizabeth Vosloo Plenty of feed and fresh water helps to increase milk production Feed Manager Patrick Kilama at GUCD has been with the farm since its inception in 2012, helping with bush clearing. Today he is the feed manager. He said there are different feeding protocols for each age group starting with the new born calves. For example, the new born calves get colostrum very soon after birth followed by milk. At the age of 3 weeks, the calf feeder can introduce the calve to concentrates such as sunflower cake, maize bran, and water. From 2 to 5 months a person can start to introduce hay and dry grass to develop the rumen and after that they get silage which the cows will eat for the rest of their lives. The silage ration is mixed with other concentrates to help cows reach their full potential. Patrick said the feed has to have a pleasant smell, otherwise the cows might not eat it. With the feed, the cows also need plenty of water to help with digestion and increase milk production. Cows like a consistency in feed, and consistency in the timing of it. Part of Patrick’s role as feed manager is also ear tagging, dehorning and animal health treatments. GUCD offers various training modules where future and existing farmers can gain additional knowledge about dairy farming. The one and two day courses focus on making the farm more successful, while the one week course is designed to teach everything from making cow rations, to concepts of barn construction. The Business of Farming April 7, 2018 UncategorizedElizabeth Vosloo Bookkeeping forms an integral part of farming, according to Susan Kidega, who is the bookkeeper at GUCD. “As important as a roof is to a house, so important is bookkeeping to a business.” She explains that recordkeeping is the pivot of the farm. “It helps with budgeting and cash flow, it tells you whether you are making money or operating at a loss. By keeping good records, the farmer is building trust with lending institutions in the event they would ever need a loan; or a grant or donation. It also helps them to stay compliant with government regulations and helps to evaluate the overall performance of the different departments at the farm”. The farm won the 2015 Best Farmers Award. Susan said without proper records, it would not have been possible to win this award. Knowledge Empowers March 10, 2018 UncategorizedElizabeth Vosloo Alex Icaya (dairy farmer) and Faith Adong (trainer at GUCD) Faith Adong is the training administrator and teacher at Gulu Country Dairy Training Centre (GUCD). According to Faith the training benefits the community and is empowering the small dairy farmer in terms of new knowledge and modern dairy practices. Various training modules are available and varies from four weeks to one day. Faith said she has seen an increase in the milk production among the dairy farmers who trained at GUCD. “For example, after taking the training, farmers have started introducing silage during the dry season to increase milk production and quality of milk. So now, the milk production stays more consistent over the different seasons.” The revenue from the increase in milk production of those who received training at GUCD has helped to create wealth in the community. For example, children can now stay in school because parents can afford tuition. In the past many children were chased away from school due to non payment of fees. Parents can now also afford medical care in case of sickness and they can afford to eat three meals. One farmer who has benefited greatly by the training he acquired at GUCD is Alex Icaya. He purchased his cows after completing the short course training. He said it gave him the confidence to proceed with his idea of having a few dairy cows. He learned how to make and prepare the silage to store for the dry season. He also learned more about cow health and cow comfort. On whether he would recommend the training to other would be farmers, Alex said he is now assured of a daily income and would definitely recommend it. “In the past I struggled to get milk for my children. I would go to buy from someone and then at times they would be out of milk. Now I get enough milk for my family and I sell the rest. I love working with my cows, it is not a hardship, it is a passion. In the past I would go out and drink in the evenings. I think people drink because they are bored. Now, I stay home and work with the cows and I drink milk,” he said with a smile. How to increase Milk Production and Reduce Calf losses February 26, 2018 UncategorizedElizabeth Vosloo Dr. Tonny Kidega and Rev. Allan discussing how to reduce calf losses during a recent visit. Dr. Tonny Kidega, Manager of GUCD, recently met with a local dairy farmer, Rev. Allan, in the Gulu District to discuss how to increase milk production and reduce calf losses. Milk production during the dry season is always a concern for farmers, but there are some ways to keep production up by doing certain things, Dr. Kidega explained. One suggestion is to plant supplements during the rainy season, to feed during the dry months. In the training at GUCD, students will learn techniques on how to properly store for the dry months. Rev. Allan has been a dairy farmer for a while and said her biggest concern is calf survival. Dr. Kidega stated that at GUCD they have not lost a single female calf in all the years he has been running it. He gave the farmer some ideas on how to improve on calf losses. These protocols are part of the training curriculum offered by GUCD. Training is starting soon and various courses are available. See training calendar on website. Farm visit near Gulu in January 2018 Gulu Country Dairy Adding Value Dr Tonny Kidega of Gulu Country Dairy Gulu Country Dairy is adding value to their milk, but not only that. They are also adding value to the up and coming farmers in the district by providing training necessary to be successful. Applications for the next comprehensive course of four weeks are now accepted. Please see school page for more details, or facebook Milking routine at Gulu Country Dairy February 6, 2018 UncategorizedElizabeth Vosloo Prep for milking Susan Aciro, assistant to the veterinarian at Gulu Country Dairy, said the theory about cow management she learned in school was made more useful by the hands-on experience she gathered during the last 3 years at the dairy farm. Currently twenty cows are being milked at GUCD. Susan said cow comfort is one of the things that is very important. For this reason she makes sure that the bedding is free of debris, sand is loose, and leveled with a slight slope, so that cows have a comfortable place to rest during the times they are not grazing. She said for the cow to lie in cow manure could be a potential cause of mastitis. She said when the farmer is milking, he or she needs to be critical and monitor the cow for signs of distress. She said to look and see if the cow is eating well. The water needs to be clean, fresh and cool at all times. When the animal has access to sufficient feed and cold water, milk production will increase. Classes are starting soon for the hands-on training. If you are interested in learning more, please email the administrator@gulucountrydairy.com. Clean stalls and bedding – cows need a comfortable place to rest. Processing the product August 17, 2017 UncategorizedElizabeth Vosloo Brand name packaging of the Gulu Country Dairy Milk Just in Time for the Games Since the start of the Gulu Country Dairy Research Farm, every year has been marked by rapid changes. The highlight this year is the milk processing plant. Milk is being packaged in plastic pouches and yoghurt in cups and will be sold at an outlet store in Gulu, as well as at the East Africa Post Primary Games. www.gulucountrydairy.com	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36600
__label__wiki	0.868277	0.868277	NEWS FOR 17-JUN (MONDAY) 1. PM Modi reconstitutes NITI Aayog: Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh appointed as ex-officio members PM Modi has reconstituted NITI Aayog, dropping full-time member Bibek Debroy and including Home Minister Amit Shah as ex-officio member. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar have also been included as ex-officio members of Niti Aayog. 2. Ajit Doval reappointed as National Security Adviser for another 5 years He has also been given Cabinet Rank for contribution to national security. Under Ajit Doval's supervision, India conducted Surgical Strike in 2016 and Balakot airstrikes 2019. 3. Swachh Survekshan League 2020 launched: This has been launched with the aim of sustaining the on-ground performance of cities. The Swachh Survekshan League will be a quarterly cleanliness assessment of Indian cities and towns. 4. Yuvraj Singh has announced retirement from international cricket He played an important role in many of India’s big cricketing wins including the 2007 World T20 and the 2011 Cricket World Cup. He was named player of the tournament in both events. The cricketer is also a survivor of Cancer. 5. US has approved the sale of armed drones, NASAMS-II air defence systems to India. • NASAMS-II stands for National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System • NASAMS-II is highly adaptable mid-range solution for any operational air defence requirement. • It can quickly identify, engage and destroy current and evolving enemy aircraft, UAV or emerging cruise missile threats. • It can quickly identify, engage and destroy current and evolving enemy aircraft, UAV or emerging cruise missile threats. Significance for India India’s deal of NASAMS-II will help country to protect air route also to prevent 9/11-kind of attacks. With this, India will join League of Nations including US, Russia and Israel etc. who have their own missile defence systems to protect their national capital regions. 6. Azim Premji to retire from Wipro, son Rishad to take over • Premji is one of the three pioneers of Indian IT industry, the other two being Infosys’s N R Narayana Murthy and TCS’s F C Kohli. • Premji will be succeeded by his elder son, Rishad Premji, a Harvard Business School and London School of Economics graduate, who joined the firm in 2007. 7. Prayuth Chan-ocha elected as Prime Minister of Thailand • This will be the second term of Prayuth. Prayuth who is the candidate of the military-backed Palang Pracharath party. 8. India test fires ‘Brahmos’, world’s fastest supersonic cruise missile: On 4th June, 2019 from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha. • It can be fired from land, sea and air. • The missile, with a strike range of around 290 km, is an asset for India against any possible threats from China and Pakistan. 9. India, France to conduct mega air exercise • The Air Force of India and France will carry out a two-week-long mega air exercise in July, one of the largest air exercises between the two strategic partners. • A fleet of Sukhoi 30 fighter jets of the Indian Air Force will engage in dogfights with France's Rafale multirole aircraft in simulated scenarios as part of the 'Garuda' exercise. 10. Indian Air Force AN-32 aircraft has gone missing; It went missing while it was travelling from Jorhat in Assam to Mechuka in Arunachal Pradesh with 13 passengers on board. < < Back	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36602
__label__cc	0.57329	0.42671	FinTech Startup AirTM Connects Ten Major Blockchains to Developing World Banks AirTM Inc. (“AirTM”), a FinCEN-registered global peer-to-peer network that connects over 200 banks and e-money systems, announced that it is expanding its reach to include ten major blockchains, including Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Litecoin, Zcash, Ripple, Monero, Dogecoin, and Tether, with more to be added throughout 2018. AirTM enables individuals and businesses to connect and help each other complete financial transactions that would otherwise be costly, difficult, or dangerous. AirTM’s financial technology provides e-wallet, KYC, fiat-pegged tokens, escrow, and other tools that make it easy for its peers to help each other preserve wealth against currency devaluation and access money in e-money systems that lack connections to national bank networks. With AirTM’s newly-added cryptocurrency connections, AirTM-powered peers can now also help each other buy and sell cryptocurrencies. “Our mission is to empower people in the developing world to have more control over their money, helping each other connect to different financial systems around the world, including the burgeoning universe of blockchains and tokens,” commented Ruben Galindo, AirTM’s 27-year-old Founder and CEO. “We believe in freedom, fairness, and that people and businesses in the developing world deserve access to stable money and reliable financial services.” AirTM’s technology powers a global network of over 250,000 peers in 115 countries who connect over 200 national bank networks and e-money platforms (such as PayPal, Amazon, Payza, Skrill, Neteller, and Payoneer), as well as legacy money transfer companies such as Western Union and MoneyGram. “Cryptocurrencies can go up and down violently, but their blockchains are value transport networks with global reach,” commented Josh Kliot, AirTM’s 26-year-old Chief Product Officer. “We want to make it easy for people and businesses all over the developing world to connect their local bank network to those public blockchains.” Cryptocurrencies have become popular and have enjoyed a boom in popularity as a speculative investment. In countries with capital controls, cryptocurrencies have been used to move wealth across national borders. Some countries, such as China, have responded by banning centralized cryptocurrency exchanges, though P2P networks have only grown faster where governments tried to suppress trading. Since the addition of cryptocurrency P2P exchange, new daily AirTM account creations have more than doubled. The AirTM-powered P2P network currently moves over $10MM every month distributed among tens of thousands of trusted peers living in over 100 countries. WHY OWN ONE CRYPTO FUND, WHEN YOU CAN OWN A DIVERSE MIX OF THE SMART STRATEGIES IN THE SPACE? Traders never had it so good. Opportunities abound. The Polybius Project ICO Has Raised a Big Enough Sum to Open a European Bank Mavin: Reward-Based Influencer Marketing on the Blockchain FindBits: Access the World of Cryptocurrencies the Way You Like MiFinity enhances the e-wallet with Entercash vDice – The Future of Online Gambling GLOBSEC 18 to Host the Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36603
__label__wiki	0.750136	0.750136	Bridging the gap between CEO and workers salaries By Modou Sarr March 18, 2017 Business News No Comments In Canada what the average workers earns in a year is made by CEO’s in half a day and according to records, the total payment for Canada’s top CEO’s was at its record highest in 2015 at $9.5 million. But sadly enough, this amount is 193 times the earning of an average Canadian worker. Reports from the Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives, on the first working day of 2017, the top 100 CEOs will be compensated with $49,510 which is what the average Canadian worker earns in a year. Nevertheless, this outrageous amount given to CEO has been met with many angry comment s but it is still not putting an end to CEOs being paid at the end of the day. According to economist Hugh Mackenzie, there is still no sign that CEO s will not continue to receive such amounts. In 2015 the highest paid CEO with earning of $182,902,189 was Michael Pearson, the previous CEO of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International. However Pearson and the former CFO, Howard Schiller were under scrutiny by the U.S prosecutors in regards to their possible involvement in fraud. Although Pearson’s earnings was seven times as much as the CEO in second place, it made no difference as this high amount of money is still not sensible as they are way above that paid to workers. Between the space of 1998 and 2015, the earnings of CEOs increase by 178% and yet still the views of shareholders and worker means nothing to them. $1.1 million of the $9.545 million earned by CEOs was base pay, $1.8 million was bonus, $5,8 million was share-based; $316,000 was of increased pension earned and $530,000 was from outside sources such as benefits. It is such an unfortunate situation that while CEOs earnings had increased by 99%, average Canadian earnings increase by a mere 9%. But according to Mackenzie, he suggested that the enormous gap between CEOs earnings and average workers should be closed. DH Corp to be taken private in C$4.8 billion deal. Modou Sarr caeditor Mr. Modou is a lawyer with a passion for writing and works with several online publications and is a senior editor for HiBusiness.ca. After Hit From Hurricane Harvey, Texas Refineries Kickoff Restart. Hassan Njie U.K And Canada To Agree On Free Trade Deal According To High Commissioner Caleb MacCauley Over 200 Staff Members To Be Laid Off at ConocoPhillips Canada Time limit is exhausted. Please reload CAPTCHA. × = twenty four HiBusiness Copyright © 2020. HiBusiness.ca - All Rights Reserved - 2016	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36605
__label__cc	0.534558	0.465442	December 2018 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2018.08.034 Early Single-Site Experience With Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement Rebecca T. Hahn, Isaac George, Susheel K. Kodali, Tamim Nazif, Omar K. Khalique, Deniz Akkoc, Alex Kantor, Torsten P. Vahl, Amisha Patel, Elliott Elias, Vivian Ng, Roberto Spina, Krzysztof Bartus, Poonam Velagapudi, Isaac Wu, Martin Leon and Vinayak Bapat Received June 22, 2018 Revision received August 1, 2018 Accepted August 1, 2018 Published online January 16, 2019. previous version (December 12, 2018 - 11:01). previous version (January 9, 2019 - 11:43). You are currently viewing a previous version of this article (January 16, 2019 - 11:01). View the most recent version of this article. 2018 American College of Cardiology Foundation Rebecca T. Hahn, MDa,∗ (rth2{at}cumc.columbia.edu), Isaac George, MDa, Susheel K. Kodali, MDa, Tamim Nazif, MDa, Omar K. Khalique, MDa, Deniz Akkoc, BAa, Alex Kantor, BAa, Torsten P. Vahl, MDa, Amisha Patel, MDa, Elliott Elias, MDa, Vivian Ng, MDa, Roberto Spina, MDa, Krzysztof Bartus, MDb, Poonam Velagapudi, MDb, Isaac Wu, MDa, Martin Leon, MDa and Vinayak Bapat, MDa aColumbia University Medical Center/NewYork Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York bDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery and Transplantology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, John Paul II Hospital, Krakow, Poland ↵∗Address for correspondence: Dr. Rebecca T. Hahn, Columbia University Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, 177 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, New York 10032. Graphical abstract Objectives This study presents a single-site experience of 5 patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) who underwent implantation of a novel transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement device. Background Functional TR is the most common etiology of severe TR in the developed world and is associated with unfavorable clinical outcomes. Although numerous transcatheter repair devices are currently in early clinical trials, most result in incomplete degrees of TR reduction and functional improvement. Methods Transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement was performed in 5 patients with compassionate use of the novel GATE System. All patients had computed tomography transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiographic assessment of the tricuspid valve and right heart anatomy. All patients had symptomatic, massive and/or torrential TR at baseline. All patients had a surgical transatrial approach performed with valve implantation guided by fluoroscopy and intraprocedural transesophageal echocardiography. Results Baseline characteristics of the patients showed a substantial burden of comorbidities. All patients had successful implantation of the transcatheter valve, with significant reduction of TR to ≤2+. Baseline poor right ventricular (RV) function measured by global longitudinal strain and RV change in pressure divided by change in time were associated with post-implantation RV failure and poor clinical outcomes in this small group. Four of the 5 patients were followed for 3 to 6 months following the initial implantation and showed evidence of RV remodeling, increased cardiac output, and reduction in New York Heart Association functional class. Conclusions Implantation of a first-generation TTVR device was technically feasible in patients with more than severe TR. Transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement was associated with RV remodeling, increased cardiac output, and improvement in New York Heart Association functional class in most patients. Further studies are needed to refine patient population selection for this device and to determine long-term outcomes. tricuspid regurgitation tricuspid valve Interest in functional or secondary tricuspid regurgitation (TR) has increased in recent years, with recognition of the progressive nature of the disease (1,2) and its affect on mortality (3–5). Analysis of national trends of surgery for TR has shown that between 2004 and 2013, valve replacement was performed in 59.2% of patients, whereas tricuspid valve repair was performed in 40.8% (6). Although the rates of repair procedures is increasing, recurrence of significant TR following repair has been reported to be as high as 42% by 5 years, with a 14% recurrence of moderate or severe TR just 1 week following repair (7), which suggests that annular repair may be inadequate for certain patients. Due to high surgical mortality for isolated tricuspid valve disease (6,8), a number of transcatheter annular repair devices have been developed (9). Early reports of these devices have shown variable reduction in TR (10–14). This is the first report of a single-site series of patients who received a novel transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) device. Device description The GATE System (NaviGate Cardiac Structures, Inc., Lake Forest, California) is composed of an atrioventricular valved stent, a delivery system, a compression loading system, and an introducer sheath. The valve stent is nitinol alloy with a conical shape (Figure 1A) and is available in 4 sizes (40 to 52 mm diameter) intended for native tissue tricuspid annular diameters of 36 to 52 mm (Table 1). Twelve right ventricular (RV) tines grasp the tricuspid leaflets from the RV side. There are 12 right atrial (RA) winglets perpendicular to the conical stent and covered by a microfiber polyester cloth designed to provide a seal. The 3 leaflets and the skirt are made of treated equine pericardium. The delivery system consists of a tip-deflecting catheter designed to go through a 42F introducer sheath (Figure 1B and 1C). The GATE System The GATE System is composed of an atrioventricular valved stent (A), the delivery system (B), a compression loading system, introducer sheath (C), and dilator. Sizing Chart for the GATE System Pre-procedural imaging Transthoracic echocardiography Comprehensive transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) was performed before the procedure in each case. Functional TR is believed to be a disease determined by not only tricuspid valve and/or annular size and morphology, but also by RV size and function, interventricular septal displacement, and pulmonary artery pressures (15). Thus, multiple measures of RV size and function were performed according to the American Society of Echocardiography guidelines (16), including RV basal and mid-dimensions (4-chamber view), tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE), fractional area change, and systolic tissue Doppler velocity. RV change in pressure divided by the change in time (dP/dT) represents the instantaneous rate of RV pressure rise during early systole and was measured from any view that images the color Doppler jet parallel to the insonation beam and results in an on-axis, continuous-wave Doppler TR tracing (Figure 2A and 2B) (17). Speckle strain imaging was performed using TomTec Image-Arena software (TOMTEC Corp. USA, Chicago, Illinois) for assessment of global longitudinal strain, using the 4-chamber view (Figure 2C and 2D). Measures of tricuspid morphology included tenting height and area (4-chamber view). Quantitation of TR was performed using multiple methods according to guidelines (18) and previously described quantitative Doppler methods (19). Representative Examples of Advanced Assessment of RV Function (A and B) Measurement of right ventricular (RV) change in pressure divided by change in time (dP/dT) on representative beats for Patients #2 and #4, who had the highest and lowest values, respectively. The global longitudinal strain (GLS) measurement for these same 2 patients are shown in (C and D), respectively. Transesophageal echocardiography Comprehensive transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) studies were performed as per American Society of Echocardiography Guidelines (20). Focused tricuspid valve imaging was performed as previously described (19) using both 2-dimensional (2D) (Figure 3A and 3B) and 3D (Figure 3C and 3D) modalities. Using 3D volumes, a planar cross-sectional area of the tricuspid annulus (TA) was measured in early systole and mid-diastole (Figure 3E), with quantitation of the regurgitation performed both by quantitative Doppler and 3D planimetry of the color Doppler vena contracta area (Figure 3F). Valve size was determined using an integrative approach. Pre-Procedural TEE Focused tricuspid valve imaging was performed using (A and B) 2-dimensional (2D) and (C and D) 3-dimensional (3D) modalities. (E) A planar cross-sectional area was measured in early systole and mid-diastole using multi-planar reconstruction with (F) quantitation of the regurgitation performed both by quantitative Doppler and 3D planimetry of the color Doppler vena contracta area. TEE = transesophageal echocardiography. Patients underwent electrocardiographically-gated computed tomographic (CT) angiography following a dedicated tricuspid protocol using a 320-slice system (Toshiba Medical Systems, Otawara, Japan). Intravenous injection of nonionic contrast agent (iodixanol) was performed using a triphase protocol as follows: 60%/40% contrast/saline mixture at a rate of 4 ml/s, followed by 25%/75% contrast saline mixture at a rate of 4 ml/s, and finally, 20 ml of normal saline at 4 ml/s (total contrast volume: 61 ml). The TA was defined as the plane of the virtual circumferential ring that contained the basal attachment points of the 3 tricuspid valve leaflets (Figure 4A and 4B). In addition to a nonplanar measurement of the TA area, a planar cross-sectional area was measured in early systole and mid-diastole (Figure 4C and 4D). Finally, the transatrial access approach with the most co-axial deployment axis perpendicular to the centroid point of the cubic spline that interpolated the TA (Figure 4D) was determined with 3D reconstruction of this location (Figure 4E), and volume rendering of the surgical view (Figure 4F) was determined using dedicated software (3mensio valves, version 9.0, Pie Medical Imaging, Maastricht, The Netherlands). Using either CT or TEE TA measurements for sizing, the implanted GATE valve was oversized by 2% to 5% according to the area-derived average diameter. Pre-Procedural CT Three-dimensional computed tomography (CT) reconstruction of the nonplanar TA is shown in (A) long- and (B) short-axis planes. (C and D) A planar cross-sectional area was also measured in early systole and mid-diastole. Finally, the transatrial access approach, in which the most co-axial deployment angle to (E) the TA was determined with (F) 3D reconstruction of this location. Procedural steps Following double lumen endotracheal tube intubation, right coronary artery angiography and placement of a coronary guidewire was performed to help define the TA plane fluoroscopically. In all cases, the tricuspid valve was approached through a surgical, direct transatrial approach. A minimally invasive right thoracotomy was performed in the intercostal space identified by pre-operative CT to provide the best perpendicular access to the tricuspid valve (Figure 5A). The right lung was deflated, and the pericardium was opened 1 to 2 cm above the phrenic nerve to the mid-free wall of the right atrium (RA). Balloting the RA wall with a forceps was performed during simultaneous TEE imaging (Figure 5B) to confirm that the location of the atriotomy and the intended trajectory of the delivery system had ideal perpendicular alignment with the annular plane. After full heparinization with a goal activated clotting time of >250, 2 4-0 PROLENE Polypropylene Suture (Ethicon US, LLC, Somerville, New Jersey) purse string sutures with pledgets were placed at the site of the intended atriotomy. A puncture was made with introduction of a wire and pigtail across the annulus. A stiff wire was then introduced over the pigtail catheter and positioned in the RV apex (Figure 5C). The puncture site was dilated, and the introducer sheath was positioned with the tip 2 to 3 cm into the RA. The delivery system was then introduced into the RA, and purse strings were secured around the system. Procedural Imaging (A) A minimally invasive right thoracotomy was performed in the fourth intercostal space, mid-posterior axillar line. (B) Balloting the right atrial (RA) wall with a forceps (yellow arrow) was performed to confirm that the location of the atriotomy and intended trajectory of atrioventricular valved stent delivery. (C) A stiff wire was then introduced over the pigtail catheter and positioned in the RV (yellow arrow). The site was dilated and the introducer sheath positioned with the tip 2 to 3 cm into the RA (red arrow). (D) Using 3D transesophageal imaging, the delivery system is centered in the annulus (yellow-white crossing arrows). Abbreviations as in Figures 2 and 3. Using TEE guidance, the delivery system was centered in the annulus, with the shaft perpendicular to the annular plane (Figure 5D). The delivery system was advanced across the TA and re-centered before the valve capsule was slowly withdrawn by rotating a knob on the delivery system handle, exposing the ventricular tines of the atrioventricular valved stent (Figure 6A and 6B). The partially unsheathed valve was then re-positioned with the distal end just below the leaflet tips, which allowed imaging of leaflet engagement between the body of the valve and the tines (Figure 6C and 6D). At this point, the atrial brim was still restrained, and some repositioning was possible to ensure that the proximal edge of the device was within the atrium before deploying the atrial end. Once the atrial brim was deployed (Figure 6E and 6F), the delivery system was carefully withdrawn, and the atriotomy and right thoracotomy closed. Final imaging of the valve position, shape, and function was performed using both fluoroscopy and TEE (Figures 6G and 6H). Post-operative care included routine drain care and long-term anticoagulation with warfarin for clinical indications. Valve Deployment (A and B) Once centered in the annulus the valve capsule is withdrawn exposing the ventricular tines of the atrioventricular valved stent. (C and D) The valve is then positioned just below the leaflet tips, with imaging of leaflet engagement between the body of the valve and the tines before completion of ventricular release. (E and F) The atrial brim is deployed, and the delivery system is carefully withdrawn. (G) Trivial tricuspid regurgitation is seen on both right ventriculography and (H) echocardiography (white arrow). Baseline patient characteristics The baseline clinical characteristics of the 5 patients are listed in Table 2. All patients were symptomatic despite aggressive diuretic therapy as per guidelines (21). All patients were in atrial fibrillation or had a history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. All patients had multiple comorbidities, including a history of cardiac surgery in 4 of the 5 patients. Three of the 5 patients had chronic ascites that required serial paracenteses. Baseline Clinical Characteristics Baseline echocardiographic parameters are listed in Table 3. All patients had a dilated RV and TA diameter. Two of the patients (#2 and #5) had no significant tenting despite the dilated RA and RV, which is consistent with idiopathic functional TR. All patients had massive or torrential TR (22). At least 1 measure of RV function was abnormal in all patients. One patient had severe left ventricular dysfunction (#4) and had a pacemaker traversing the tricuspid valve annulus. Estimated pulmonary artery pressures were variable by echocardiography. Baseline and Follow-Up Echocardiographic Parameters Clinical and echocardiographic outcomes All patients were admitted 3 to 5 days before the procedure and treated with intravenous diuretics as tolerated to achieve a reduction in weight with a clinical improvement in peripheral edema. Technical success was 100%, with implantation of a single valve in the appropriate position and successful retrieval of the delivery system in all cases. The threshold for the pacemaker in Patient #4 was unchanged after implantation of the transcatheter valve. Inotropic support was required immediately following the procedure for 3 patients (#3, #4, and #5). Intraprocedural TEE results are listed in Table 3. The GATE valve was slightly canted in patient #1, with the posterior edge of the device seated more atrially (Figure 7A), which resulted in mild posterior paravalvular and mild central regurgitant jets. All subsequent valves were well positioned in the annulus, with trace to mild TR seen following valve deployment. Peak and mean transtricuspid gradients were low (mean gradient <1.0 mm Hg). One patient (#3) required re-exploration for chest wall bleeding. One patient (#4) died on post-operative day 28; this patient experienced prolonged mechanical ventilation, re-intubation, and renal failure that required continuous veno-venous hemofiltration. All other patients were discharged to home (Patients #2 and #5) or to a rehabilitation facility (Patients #1 and #3). There were no strokes or myocardial infarctions. A temporary pacemaker was placed in patient #3 for symptomatic bradycardia, but a permanent pacemaker was not required. Complications Following Valve Deployment TEE following deployment in (A) patient #1 showed a malpositioned device (yellow box). The blue dotted line indicates the annuluar plane with the posterior edge atrially displaced in the orthogonal biplane view. (B to D) The transthoracic echocardiographic (TTE) imaging of patient #5 with is marked tissue-density thickening of the leaflets (B) (yellow arrows) and a narrow, high-velocity transtricuspid diastolic jet (C) (red arrows). (D) Following 8 weeks of Coumadin, the leaflet motion and thickness were normal (yellow arrows) with laminar transtricuspid diastolic flow (red arrows). Patient #3 had a small fistula detected between the aorta and the RV initially on transthoracic echocardiography. (E) TEE confirmed the fistula with color Doppler revealing a narrow jet from the right coronary sinus of Valsalva to the RV outflow tract (red arrow). AV = aortic valve; CS = coronary sinus; LA = left atrium; other abbreviations as in Figures 2 and 5. All discharged patients were on anticoagulants, except for Patient #5, who was discharged on aspirin alone in the setting of extensive bleeding (esophageal and pleural) during her hospitalization. She was readmitted on post-operative day #28 with a fluid collection over the right chest wall, which was determined to be a seroma. A TTE at that time revealed restricted leaflet motion with thrombus on both atrial and ventricular sides of the cusps (Figure 7B and 7C), with a peak and mean gradient of 4.7 and 3.4 mm Hg, respectively, and an estimated valve area of 0.9 to 1.4 cm2 (significantly reduced). The patient was treated with warfarin and follow-up after 8 weeks showed complete resolution of thrombus (Figure 7D), with peak and mean gradients of 1.5 and 0.8 mm Hg, respectively. On 30-day follow-up, all patients reported improvement in symptoms, as well as evidence for RV remodeling and an increase in forward cardiac output on echocardiography (Table 4). No patient had a change in the severity of paravalvular regurgitation at follow-up. One patient (#3) had a small fistula between the noncoronary aortic sinus of Valsalva and the RV (just beneath the septal tricuspid valve leaflet) on in-hospital echocardiograms (Figure 7E) but did not require intervention. Baseline and 30-Day Echocardiographic Measurements The available transcatheter tricuspid repair devices address specific anatomic abnormalities associated with primary or secondary TR. Annular devices attempt to reduce annular area and improve coaptation, but similar to their surgical counterparts, they are unlikely to result in a durable reduction in TR if concomitant RV dysfunction or dilatation exists. Leaflet devices such as spacers or clips reduce the area of the functioning valve, and a reduction in RA pressures may not occur. Furthermore, most repair devices have reported incomplete reduction of TR (11,23,24). As in the case of functional mitral valve regurgitation (25), it is possible that the durable solution for TR will require a valve replacement. In this small series of patients who underwent compassionate use of TTVR for severe, symptomatic TR, there are a number of important observations specific to the current device. First, pre-implant sizing can be performed using multiple different modalities; however, the minimal oversizing using intra-procedural TEE measurements may be ideal for this device. Second, procedural success is dependent on TEE guidance with frequent use of advanced, real-time 3D tools, which enables precise placement of the valve in the annulus despite the nonplanar anatomy. Although fusion imaging and intracardiac echocardiography was not used, these imaging tools could also be helpful. Third, TTVR practically eliminates TR in a patient population with massive or torrential disease. However, the elimination of TR may not be tolerated in patients with significantly reduced RV function. In this series, the patients with the worst RV function had the worst clinical outcomes (inotropic dependence, increased length of stay, and in-hospital mortality). Fourth, the large delivery sheath requires a transatrial approach that can result in surgical or chest wall bleeding in this coagulopathic population, requires mechanical ventilation that increases pulmonary complications, and also lengthens hospital stay; a percutaneous transvenous approach is highly desirable and forthcoming. When the procedure becomes completely percutaneous, TTE imaging may also be used. Fifth, liver cirrhosis and advanced renal impairment were likely contributors to the only in-hospital mortality, and patients with advanced sequelae of TR and right heart failure may not benefit from this procedure. Sixth, anticoagulation will likely be necessary to prevent valve thrombosis because of the large size of both these valves, as well as the lower RV pressures. Finally, despite multiple comorbidities, those patients who survived to 30 days had RV remodeling and an increase in cardiac output. Device implantation and retrieval of the delivery system was achieved in all patients, and the valve performed as expected. The peak and mean gradients across the transcatheter valve were very low in the setting of large valve areas. Equally impressive was the nearly complete elimination of very severe TR. Using the proposed extended grading scheme (22), the patients in this series had more than severe TR according to different methods, with the 4 of 5 patients having massive (95 to 114 mm2) or torrential (≥115 mm2) TR according to quantitative Doppler. Post-implantation TR was mild to moderate only in the first patient, who had slight malpositioning likely due to a procedural learning curve. All other patients had well-positioned valves with trace to mild paravalvular or central regurgitation. In addition, the valve was successfully placed in a patient with a pre-existing pacemaker with minimal paravalvular regurgitation around the pacing lead and no change in the pacing threshold. Complete elimination of TR may not be tolerated in all patients. Because regurgitation into a lower resistance chamber (e.g., the RA) effectively reduces RV afterload, elimination of TR may increase RV afterload, and, in failing ventricles, cardiac output may actually fall. This is the first study to show that both strain imaging and RV dP/dT may be useful markers of baseline RV contractility. RV dP/dT represents the instantaneous rate of RV pressure rise during early systole and is a surrogate marker of RV contractility. Studies in patients with pulmonary hypertension correlated RV dP/dT with pulmonary artery systolic pressure (r = 0.73; p < 0.001), TAPSE (r = 0.45; p < 0.001), and left ventricular fractional shortening (r = 0.40; p < 0.01) (17). RV dP/dT has been significantly correlated to RV ejection fraction by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (r2 = 0.51; p < 0.01), and a RV dP/dT >400 mm Hg/s had a positive predictive value of 91%, and sensitivity and specificity of 74% and 84%, respectively, for a normal RV ejection fraction (26). In patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, a reduced baseline RV dP/dT is an indicator of poor outcome independent of TAPSE (27). In our small series, the patient with the worst RV dP/dT did not survive the initial hospitalization, and the patient with RV dP/dT <400 mm Hg/s had a prolonged hospital course. Because this parameter can be derived from the TR velocity profile, and thus multiple cycles can be averaged for those patients in atrial fibrillation, it may be a simpler measure of RV function compared with strain imaging, which requires advanced imaging packages. Because of the small number of patients, these results are hypothesis-generating only, and larger outcomes studies should be performed to assess the performance of these parameters. Both TEE and CT measurements of the annulus were used in this series. Although cardiac magnetic resonance imaging was not used, this modality can also measure the annulus (28). CT and TEE measurements were discordant in only patient #3, in whom intra-procedural TEE measurements supported the use of a 48-mm valve, but the CT measurements suggested a 52-mm valve. This patient subsequently was found to have a small aortic perforation from a ventricular tine likely related to oversizing of the valve. In this instance, the 52-mm valve chosen represented a 4% oversizing by CT, but an 8% oversizing by TEE. Unlike transcatheter aortic valve replacement, in which oversizing is required to provide a seal and prevent embolization, the tricuspid valve annulus on histological examination has little fibrous tissue or collagen (29). Although initially oversizing the device (similar to practices for the aortic and mitral transcatheter devices) was used, a number of factors led to more nominal sizing for the last 2 patients. First, although the valve was somewhat conformable, most annuli were still elliptical, and in the longer dimension, the atrial brim, as well as the normal tricuspid valve leaflet tissue, appeared to prevent paravalvular regurgitation in segments of the annulus that were not in direct contact with the device. Second, the lack of support from a rigid annulus increased the risk of perforation of adjacent structures or atrioventricular node injury by the ventricular tines. Thus, nominal sizing rather than oversizing was adopted for the last 2 patients. In these cases, the valve size was determined by the intraprocedural TEE and the largest derived annular diameter that considered both the perimeter and area measurements (typically diastolic). Finally, paravalvular regurgitation in the setting of a low-pressure system is unlikely to cause heart failure or hemolysis. Importantly, the annular dimensions were dependent also on volume status, postural position, and even respirations. In-hospital, pre-procedural diuresis was frequently used in these patients and may explain why the intra-procedural TEE measurements were in general smaller than pre-admission CT measurements. All measurements should be considered carefully with respect to the patient's clinical and volume status at the time of implantation. In addition, once the valve is in place (and TR relieved) response to outpatient diuretics allows for better volume control. Anticoagulation following implantation of these large tissue valves will likely be necessary. Patients #1 to #3 were admitted with and discharged on anticoagulation in the setting of chronic or paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Patient #5 was admitted with chronic atrial fibrillation; however, in the setting of bleeding complications before and following valve implantation, she was discharged on aspirin alone. Her follow-up TTE showed extensive thrombus on the valve, which resulted in significant tricuspid valve stenosis despite the patient reporting a significant clinical improvement. Following 8 weeks of anticoagulation with warfarin, the leaflet thrombus resolved, and peak and mean gradients returned to immediate post-implantation levels. Whether vitamin K antagonists, direct oral anticoagulants, or dual anti-platelet agents should be used requires further study. This was a small initial series of patients, and validation of sizing algorithms and measures of outcome for TTVR must be validated in a larger patient population. In addition, although multiple cardiac cycles were averaged to measure most RV parameters, a single cycle was used for strain imaging, which, for patients in atrial fibrillation, might not be representative of overall RV function. In this series of patients with symptomatic, very severe functional TR, TTVR was feasible with short-term improvement in RV remodeling and cardiac output. Comorbidities, particularly RV function, might be important determinants of outcomes. COMPETENCY IN MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE: Implantation of a first-generation TTVR device is technically feasible in patients with more than severe TR. TTVR is associated with RV remodeling, increased cardiac output, and improvement in New York Heart Association functional class in most patients; however, predictors of poor clinical outcomes may be the extent of existing co-morbidities and RV dysfunction. TRANSLATIONAL OUTLOOK: Elimination of TR using a transcatheter replacement device may not be appropriate in all patients. Determining the appropriate patient population that will benefit from this therapy requires additional studies. Drs. Hahn and Bartus are consultants for NaviGATE. Dr. Kodali has been a member of the advisory board for Abbott Vascular, Biotrace Medical, Dura Biotech, and Thubrikar Aortic Valve; has been a consultant for Merrill Lifesciences and Claret Medical; and owns equity in Dura Biotech, Thubrikar Aortic Vale, and Biotrace Medical. Dr. Nazif has been a consultant for Edwards Lifesciences, Medtronic, and Boston Scientific. Dr. Khalique has been a member of the Speakers Bureau for Edwards Lifesciences. 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__label__wiki	0.977697	0.977697	Tag Archive for: Invicta FC 16 Episode 8: Invicta FC 16 Hamasaki vs. Brown Post-Fight Wrap March 14, 2016 /0 Comments/in Radio /by TJ De Santis Following Invicta FC 16: Hamasaki vs. Brown, Invicta FC play-by-play commentator TJ De Santis, color commentator Julie Kedzie, in-cage interviewer Laura Sanko and staff writer Rob Tatum sat down to discuss the event and share their thoughts on the night’s action. On this special post-fight show, the panel recapped the action-packed card that saw Ayaka Hamasaki defend her atomweight crown by defeating Amber Brown in the night’s main event. They also discussed the title-clinching performance of Jennifer Maia who defeated Vanessa Porto, Irene Aldana’s stoppage of Jessamyn Duke and Angela Hill’s knockout of Stephanie Eggink. http://invictafc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Maia.jpg 640 960 TJ De Santis http://www.invictafc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Logo_Invicta-Fighting-Championship_smaller-emblem156height_alternatel-300x113.png TJ De Santis2016-03-14 19:15:262016-03-14 19:15:26Episode 8: Invicta FC 16 Hamasaki vs. Brown Post-Fight Wrap Invicta FC 16 Results: Hamasaki Retains, Maia Captures Gold March 12, 2016 /1 Comment/in News, Official Results /by Rob Tatum Las Vegas — On Friday, March 11, Invicta Fighting Championships visited the Trinidad Pavilion at Tropicana Las Vegas for its 16th event. The event streamed live and exclusively on UFC Fight Pass at 8:30 p.m. ET. Invicta atomweight champion Ayaka Hamasaki faced adversity in her first title defense against challenger Amber Brown, but the Japanese fighter retained her belt with a third-round armbar finish. Hamasaki landed a takedown in round one and landed punches from the top position, but Brown threw up a triangle choke and Hamasaki was forced to defend. Round two was nearly a carbon-copy of the first, but Hamasaki attacked the right arm of Brown with a keylock and a straight armbar attempt. In round three, Hamasaki’s repeated attacks on Brown’s arm paid off as she was able to extend the arm and coerce a tap. Brazilians Jennifer Maia and Vanessa Porto put on a show in the night’s co-main event, with Maia leaving the cage with the interim flyweight title. Porto came out aggressive, dropping Maia with a right hand in the opening stanza. Maia recovered, but Porto continued to come forward with kicks. Porto scored with a big slam in round two and nearly locked in an armbar. Maia survived the early action and established her range on the feet. Porto’s nose bled badly as the fight wore on, as Maia’s combinations found a home. Maia surprisingly locked up an armbar of her own in round four, but Porto was able to defend. The fifth round decided the title affair, with Maia proving to be the fresher fighter. Maia sought a late guillotine that Porto escaped, but the judges handed Maia Invicta FC gold. Strawweight Angela Hill proved that stepping up on short notice was no big deal, as she stopped former title fighter Stephanie Eggink by second-round TKO. Hill was in Eggink’s face early, but Eggink found openings for body kicks. As Eggink continued to kick, Hill found her timing and began to counter. Multiple overhand rights found the jaw of Eggink and in round two, a heavy shot sent her crashing to the ground. Hill followed with more punches and the referee waved off the bout. Mexico’s Irene Aldana needed just three minutes to give UFC veteran Jessamyn Duke a rude welcome back to the Invicta cage. The bantamweights exchanged punches from the opening bell, with Aldana repeatedly finding Duke’s jaw with her right hand. A heavy shot wobbled Duke along the cage and Aldana smelled blood. She unleashed a flurry of body shots that saw Duke crumble to the canvas for the TKO. Veteran Roxanne Modafferi and former title challenger DeAnna Bennett battled hard for three rounds. Modafferi’s forward pressure was the story of the fight, as she frequently backed Bennett against the cage. Bennett earned a big slam in the first round, but the action largely played out on the feet. Modafferi’s volume punching forced Bennett to counter with body kicks, but she could not match the output. When it was all said and done, the judges were split; leaving Modafferi victorious. Atomweight Jinh Yu Frey made her case for a title shot, outworking former titleholder Herica Tiburcio en route to a unanimous decision win. The pair spent the majority of the fight on the feet, trading combinations. Tiburcio chewed up the lead leg of Frey with kicks, but Frey’s ability to counter with punches were the difference. Frey dropped Tiburcio with a left hand late in round two, but ultimately the fight went the distance. Making her flyweight debut, veteran Sarah D’Alelio outlasted a very game Andrea Lee, scoring a late, third-round submission victory. Lee’s striking arsenal was on display in the first frame, as she battered the lead leg of D’Alelio. D’Alelio answered with wrestling in the middle round, leading to a do-or-die final five minutes. Lee scored with a gorgeous hip toss along the cage, but D’Alelio scrambled to top position and then transitioned to Lee’s back. Once there, she slapped on the fight-finishing rear-naked choke and Lee was forced to tap. Stepping in on short notice, unbeaten Aspen Ladd put on a clinic in her bantamweight debut. Ladd immediately took opponent Kelly McGill to the ground and showcased her strong grappling game. Ladd threatened with choke attempts, but it was her steady stream of punches and elbows that took its toll on McGill. In the third stanza, Ladd poured it on and forced the referee to halt the contest. In the night’s opening bout, debuting strawweights Ashley Greenway and Sarah Click fought hard for three rounds. Click scored with kicks early, but Greenway found her range midway through the fight. The final frame was all Greenway as she scored a takedown and tied Click into knots with multiple submission attempts. The judges rewarded Greenway for her efforts with a unanimous decision nod. Ayaka Hamasaki def. Amber Brown by submission (armbar). Round 3, 2:52 – for atomweight title Jennifer Maia def. Vanessa Porto by unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47) – for interim flyweight title Angela Hill def. Stephanie Eggink by TKO (punches). Round 2, 2:36 Irene Aldana def. Jessamyn Duke by TKO (punches). Round 1, 3:08 Roxanne Modafferi def. DeAnna Bennett by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Jinh Yu Frey def. Herica Tiburcio by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) Sarah D’Alelio def. Andrea Lee by submission (rear-naked choke). Round 3, 4:21 Aspen Ladd def. Kelly McGill by TKO (strikes). Round 3, 1:47 Ashley Greenway def. Sarah Click by unanimous decision (30-26, 29-28, 29-28) Invicta Fighting Championships is a world championship, all-pro mixed martial arts (MMA) fight series dedicated to providing female athletes with a major platform to hone their skills on a consistent basis. Founded in 2012 by longtime MMA executive Shannon Knapp, Invicta is committed to pioneering the future growth of women’s MMA by promoting the best possible match-ups between female competitors and identifying and developing future superstars of the sport. For more information, visit InvictaFC.com, follow Invicta on Twitter (@InvictaFights) and like Invicta on Facebook (Facebook.com/InvictaFights). http://invictafc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/030_Ayaka_Hamasaki_vs_Amber_Brown.jpg 1440 1800 Rob Tatum http://www.invictafc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Logo_Invicta-Fighting-Championship_smaller-emblem156height_alternatel-300x113.png Rob Tatum2016-03-12 00:06:062016-03-12 18:06:00Invicta FC 16 Results: Hamasaki Retains, Maia Captures Gold Invicta FC 16: Hamasaki vs. Brown Official Weigh-in Results March 10, 2016 /0 Comments/in News /by Rob Tatum Las Vegas — On Thursday, March 10, Invicta Fighting Championships hosted the weigh-ins for Invicta FC 16: Hamasaki vs. Brown, which takes place Friday, March 10, from the Trinidad Pavilion at Tropicana Las Vegas. The event will stream live and exclusively on UFC Fight Pass at 8:30 p.m. ET. The main event will see recently crowned atomweight champion Ayaka Hamasaki (12-1) make her first title defense against the hard-charging Amber Brown (6-1). Japan’s Hamasaki captured gold last July with a decision win over Herica Tiburcio at Invicta FC 13. Brown, meanwhile, has won three straight in the Invicta cage, including back-to-back, first-round submission finishes. She topped Shino VanHoose at Invicta FC 15 in January via guillotine choke. In the co-main event, the promotion will crown an interim flyweight champion as Brazilians Vanessa Porto (18-6) and Jennifer Maia (12-4-1) face off. Both fighters enter the match-up riding three-fight winning streaks. Porto was most recently in action against Roxanne Modafferi at Invicta FC 12, while Maia will return to the Invicta cage after three bouts in her home country. Below are the results of the event’s weigh-ins, which were held at the Tropicana Hotel Lounge. Atomweight Title: Ayaka Hamasaki (104.9) vs. Amber Brown (104.7) Interim Flyweight Title: Vanessa Porto (124.4) vs. Jennifer Maia (124.6) Strawweight: Stephanie Eggink (115) vs. Angela Hill (115) Bantamweight:* Irene Aldana (136.6) vs. Jessamyn Duke (134.9) Flyweight: Roxanne Modafferi (125.1) vs. DeAnna Bennett (124.5) Atomweight:* Herica Tiburcio (106.9) vs. Jinh Yu Frey (105.5) Flyweight: Andrea Lee (125.3) vs. Sarah D’Alelio (125.2) Bantamweight: Kelly McGill (135.3) vs. Aspen Ladd (135.9) Strawweight: Ashley Greenway (115.4) vs. Sarah Click (115.8) * – these bouts were contracted at 136 and 106 pounds, respectively. With the commission’s one-pound allowance, both fights are official. http://invictafc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Hamasaki.jpg 640 960 Rob Tatum http://www.invictafc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Logo_Invicta-Fighting-Championship_smaller-emblem156height_alternatel-300x113.png Rob Tatum2016-03-10 20:41:042016-03-18 14:58:29Invicta FC 16: Hamasaki vs. Brown Official Weigh-in Results Episode 7: Invicta FC 16 ‘Hamasaki vs. Brown’ Preview Jack Encarnacao is back on Invicta FC Radio for the inaugural “Invicta FC Radio Preview” show. On this broadcast Encarnacao welcomes in MMAFighting.com’s Marc Raimondi, MMARising’s Robert Sargent and Kristin Usry from WMMARoundup.com to breakdown tomorrow night’s Invicta FC 16 card which pits atomweight champion Ayaka Hamasaki against Amber Brown in the main event. The group also discussed the co-main event between Brazilians Vanessa Porto and Jennifer Maia. The pair will battle for the interim flyweight title. Listen below for the groups analysis and picks of the two title clashes, as well as the rest of the fight card. http://invictafc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Hamasaki.jpg 682 1062 TJ De Santis http://www.invictafc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Logo_Invicta-Fighting-Championship_smaller-emblem156height_alternatel-300x113.png TJ De Santis2016-03-10 13:16:272016-03-10 13:40:25Episode 7: Invicta FC 16 'Hamasaki vs. Brown' Preview Invicta FC 16 Adds Angela Hill and Aspen Ladd March 2, 2016 /0 Comments/in News /by Rob Tatum Kansas City, Mo. — The fight card for Invicta Fighting Championships 16 has changed following injuries to two fighters. Angela Hill (3-2) and Aspen Ladd (2-0) will step in as replacements for Alexa Grasso (7-0) and Amberlynn Orr (0-0), respectively. Hill made her promotional debut earlier in 2016, knocking out Alida Gray at Invicta FC 15 in January. The UFC veteran will take on former title challenger Stephanie Eggink. The unbeaten Ladd will move up from flyweight to take on fellow undefeated fighter Kelly McGill in a bantamweight match-up. Ladd has scored back-to-back finishes inside the Invicta cage, most recently submitting Amanda Bobby Cooper at Invicta FC 14 in September of last year. Invicta FC 16 will see recently crowned atomweight champion Ayaka Hamasaki (12-1) make her first title defense against the hard-charging Amber Brown (6-1). In the co-main event, the promotion will crown an interim flyweight champion as Brazilians Vanessa Porto (18-6) and Jennifer Maia (12-4-1) face off. The event takes place from the Trinidad Pavilion at Tropicana Las Vegas on Friday, March 11. It will stream live and exclusively on UFC Fight Pass beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET. The updated fight card for Invicta FC 16 can be found below: Atomweight Title: Ayaka Hamasaki (12-1) vs. Amber Brown (6-1) Interim Flyweight Title: Vanessa Porto (18-6) vs. Jennifer Maia (12-4-1) Strawweight: Stephanie Eggink (4-2) vs. Angela Hill (3-2) Bantamweight: Irene Aldana (5-2) vs. Jessamyn Duke (3-3) Flyweight: Roxanne Modafferi (18-12) vs. DeAnna Bennett (8-1) Atomweight: Herica Tiburcio (9-3) vs. Jinh Yu Frey (4-1) Flyweight: Andrea Lee (4-1) vs. Sarah D’Alelio (8-6) Bantamweight: Kelly McGill (2-0) vs. Aspen Ladd (2-0) Strawweight: Ashley Greenway (0-0) vs. Sarah Click (0-0) Tickets for Invicta FC 16 are available for purchase at the Tropicana Las Vegas Show Tickets desk, by calling 800-829-9034, or online at troplv.com. http://invictafc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Hill-vs-Gray_004.jpg 1071 1500 Rob Tatum http://www.invictafc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Logo_Invicta-Fighting-Championship_smaller-emblem156height_alternatel-300x113.png Rob Tatum2016-03-02 16:00:062016-03-07 19:44:03Invicta FC 16 Adds Angela Hill and Aspen Ladd Invicta FC 16: A Deeper Look February 28, 2016 /0 Comments/in News /by InvictaFC Invicta FC returns to Las Vegas on March 11 with a very exciting fight card. The two headlining bouts will crown an atomweight and interim flyweight champion. The main event will be a bout to remember, as the current champion, Ayaka Hamasaki, will look to defend her belt and improve to 13-1 against prospect Amber Brown. Hamasaki is one of the top female fighters on the planet. Having only one setback in her career against Claudia Gadelha, she has been dominant. Hamasaki holds notable wins over Herica Tiburcio, Emi Fujino and Lacey Schuckman. Amber “The Bully” Brown (6-1) is unbeaten in Invicta FC, and has finished the majority of her opponents. Most recently, she submitted Shino VanHoose in the first round at Invicta FC 15 to become the top contender for the champion. In addition, she has defeated Catherine Costigan and Liz McCarthy all under the Invicta banner. The co-main event is a rematch for the interim Invicta FC flyweight championship, as the current champion Barb Honchak needed some time off. Fighting for the belt will be Brazilians Vanessa Porto and Jennifer Maia. Porto and Maia fought previously back in 2011 in Brazil. Porto won the match in the second round by an arm lock to become Maia’s first professional loss. Porto is a veteran of 24 professional fights, with a combined record of 18-6. She earned the title shot after defeating Zoila Frausto and Roxanne Modafferi. Her last loss was in 2013 against Honchak by decision. In her career spanning back to 2005, she has fought some of the best; Carina Damm, Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino, Tonya Evinger, Amanda Nunes and more. Maia (12-4-1) has gone 1-2 in Invicta FC, holding a win over the aforementioned Frausto. She lost to title contender DeAnna Bennett in her last fight in Invicta. She has won her last three fights, two by TKO. The next fight on the main card is a strawweight bout between Alexa Grasso and Stephanie Eggink. Grasso is unbeaten as a professional mixed martial artist, holding a record of 7-0 (3-0 in Invicta). In her last fight against Mizuki Inoue, she was awarded fight of the night. She has also defeated Alida Gray and Ashley Cummins in Invicta. Eggink (4-2) looks to get her first Invicta win. She made her debut for the organization in 2014, and lost to then-champion Katja Kankaanpaa by submission. Prior to joining Invicta FC, Eggink was the XFC strawweight champion, which she earned after submitting Angela Magana. She has defeated Brianna Van Buren and Heather Clark. UFC veteran, Jessamyn Duke, will look to get back on the winning track against Invicta FC title contender Irene Aldana. Duke started her professional career in Invicta, finishing Suzie Montero and Marciea Allen. She appeared on The Ultimate Fighter and fought Peggy Morgan in her UFC debut. Duke won by decision, but is in the midst of a three-fight skid. Aldana defeated Morgan and Colleen Schneider by a rear-naked choke in the Invicta cage, earning her a shot at the champion Tonya Evinger in July of 2015. She lost to the champion by TKO in the fourth round. This will be another tough test for the explosive prospect. The main card is stacked, but the prelims will have a lot of exciting match ups as well. Strikeforce veteran Roxanne Modafferi will take on contender DeAnna Bennett, Jinh Yu Frey will fight former champion Herica Tiburcio, Sarah D’Alelio will fight fan favorite Andrea Lee, Kelly McGill will fight rising star Amberlynn Orr, and Sarah Click will fight Ashley Greenway. The fights will be available to watch on UFC Fight Pass beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET, or you can catch them live at the Trinidad Pavilion at the Tropicana Las Vegas. This article was authored by guest writer, Matthew Pearlman. You can find more of his work at TeensOnSports.com. http://invictafc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/072__Ayaka_Hamasaki.jpg 667 1000 InvictaFC http://www.invictafc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Logo_Invicta-Fighting-Championship_smaller-emblem156height_alternatel-300x113.png InvictaFC2016-02-28 13:12:182016-03-02 15:20:50Invicta FC 16: A Deeper Look Invicta FC Returns to Las Vegas on March 11 February 16, 2016 /0 Comments/in News /by Rob Tatum Kansas City, Mo. — Invicta Fighting Championships is headed back to Sin City for its 16th event. Today the promotion announced that it will visit the Trinidad Pavilion at Tropicana Las Vegas on Friday, March 11. The event will stream live and exclusively on UFC Fight Pass beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET. The rest of the card is stacked with exciting match-ups. Unbeaten Mexican phenom Alexa Grasso (7-0) meets former title challenger Stephanie Eggink (4-2) at strawweight, recent bantamweight title combatant Irene Aldana (5-2) welcomes UFC veteran Jessamyn Duke (3-3) back to the promotion, veteran Roxanne Modafferi (18-12) will face DeAnna Bennett (8-1) in her return to the flyweight division, former atomweight champion Herica Tiburcio (9-3) takes on Jinh Yu Frey (4-1), and Andrea Lee (4-1) will clash with Sarah D’Alelio (8-6) in her flyweight debut. Rounding out the card, bantamweight Kelly McGill (2-0) returns from injury to meet newcomer Amberlynn Orr (0-0), while strawweights Ashley Greenway (0-0) and Sarah Click (0-0) make their professional debuts. The fight card for Invicta FC 16 can be found below: Strawweight: Alexa Grasso (7-0) vs. Stephanie Eggink (4-2) Bantamweight: Kelly McGill (2-0) vs. Amberlynn Orr (0-0) Tickets for Invicta FC 16 go on sale Friday, Feb. 19. Tickets will be available for purchase at the Tropicana Las Vegas Show Tickets desk, by calling 800-829-9034, or online at troplv.com. http://invictafc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IFC16.jpg 533 800 Rob Tatum http://www.invictafc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Logo_Invicta-Fighting-Championship_smaller-emblem156height_alternatel-300x113.png Rob Tatum2016-02-16 15:35:452016-03-07 19:44:14Invicta FC Returns to Las Vegas on March 11	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36617
__label__cc	0.724504	0.275496	Muslims Addressing Homosexuality: Some Thoughts by Daniel Haqiqatjou / Monday, 17 March 2014 / Published in Philosophy In the past 15 years, the gay rights movement has made significant headway in transforming the public’s posture toward homosexuality in the West. This has put immense pressure on Western Muslim leadership due to the dual realities of 1) sharia’s stance on gay sex and 2) Muslim minority status in Europe and North America. How can Muslim leaders — as representatives of one beleaguered minority group striving for public acceptance — maintain an anti-gay stance which opposes the interests of another beleaguered minority group striving for public acceptance? This is the catch-22 our imams and public intellectuals are grappling with. Nowadays, when asked about Islam’s stance on homosexuality, our imams/shuyukh typically focus on a few key points: 1. A person cannot help it if they have certain desires, such as desire for the same sex. 2. Such desires are a test from Allah. 3. A person is not held accountable for desires they may have. However, overt actions such as the act of gay sex is prohibited by sharia. Of course, while these points are all true and I am completely sympathetic to the need for diplomacy, I feel like there is something important lacking (well, several things, but let’s just focus on one). It is true that, to an extent, it is not blameworthy to have certain desires. But there are further distinctions here that typically go unmentioned. For example, as scholars elaborate elsewhere, it is also a disease of the heart to fantasize about or be actively desirous of prohibited things. As far as sex goes, it is not blameworthy if initial lustful thoughts about illicit relations encroach upon the mind, but it becomes problematic to nourish those thoughts or to fail to actively suppress them. Obviously, this kind of struggle with the self is as universal as it is continuous, and it certainly is not something with which those with homosexual desires are uniquely burdened. Another common theme is that many speakers bemoan the gradual loss of sexual ethics beginning with the so-called “free love” movement in the 1960s. Undoubtedly, there have been shifts in sexual norms over the past 50 years in Western society. But, I feel it would be better not to portray these shifts as a loss of sexual morality, since that plays into the progressivist narrative that as people shun traditional sexual mores they simultaneously gain autonomy and freedom. In reality, people are simply replacing one set of sexual ethics with another, i.e., another set of norms with its own requirements, pressures, social dynamics, personal costs, etc. For example, when traditional marriage is shunned by the masses and premarital sex becomes widely practiced, it is easy to portray that phenomenon purely in terms of “religious obligation vs. personal freedom.” In other words, traditional marriage may mean sacrificing personal freedom and “free love.” but that is a tradeoff that will reap reward in the hereafter. This is true, of course, but, even from a completely secular perspective, we can see the benefits of traditional marriage vis-a-vis premarital sex, namely, curbing, among other things, the STD epidemic, the proportion of children growing up in single-parent households, the psychosocial impact of abortion, the psychosocial impact of “hook-up” culture, etc. That kind of secular cost-benefit analysis will have more currency with the non-religious public at large, which has been acculturated to be suspicious of organized religion in the first place. Speaking of ideas that have currency with the non-religious public at large, how about the notion that God would destroy a people for the particulars of their sex lives? Both the Bible and Quran relay the account of the destruction of the people of Lot (qawm Lut). Where 60 years ago in the Christian US or 15 years ago in the Muslim American community, this conception of the possibility of God’s wrath upon an errant people had a firm place in the theological sensibilities of the masses (especially in light of the Cold War and the threat of nuclear annihilation), nowadays such a thought is taken as embarrassingly crass, and we have the Pope himself essentially coming out in favor of gay civil unions. What can we learn from this monumental shift in sexual ethical outlook? Tagged under: civil rights, ethics, gay rights, homosexuality, meta-ethics, moral philosophy, progressivism, religion, sharia, sociology, tazkiyah, The Pope 5 Responses to “Muslims Addressing Homosexuality: Some Thoughts” Mahmud says : Reply Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh We can learn that Allah aza wa jal decreed this act to be shameless and we will hold on to these standards even if the world doesn’t. Hyde says : Reply Though a homosexual is different from a sodomite, the zeitgeist is supreme these days. Here is what I wrote in response to an article written actually by a homosexual arguing against the absurdity of homosexual marriage: I think I have utterly exhausted myself in discussion of sodomy of every kind. A little reflective, if one thinks that six months ago, I cared less and knew less. But it is a cruel world where one’s aspirations are dashed left and right and morality is played around like balls, and one is fighting a battle – dare I say jihad – to defend the now near obsolete morality of his religion, so one must do what he can (& let’s cut the bs, it always a he and rarely a she, for a she is usually complicit in eroding that wall of morality). Ignoring the author’s “lack of chastity”, he belligerently offers a sobering analysis of the sheer downright absurdity of sodomizing husbands or sodomizing dykes (although lesbianism is not considered sodomy) No one, not for minute, sees the larger picture in this so called debate. At this point gay marriage is a clear-cut part of western society whether one denies it or not. And Muslims won’t be doing anybody a favor by pretending that they can magically wisp the issue away-trust me, I found out the hard way. Kudos to Mr. Jack for telling the truth, which I fathom is not only ‘not sticking it where it does not belong’ but the larger picture of ‘not trying to stick it whenever one wants to’. Obscenity and flimsy morals are not only to be blamed on homosexuals, but the saturnine society – a debacle of a society – we find ourselves in is itself to blame. Man has woefully fallen. The only good blissful hope that I find in all this mess, is the the ever gnawing love for the Beloved. The more I see the filth of this maddening damned world, the more I want to be close to him. One glance, perchance one dream, off I go. How much more ? For how long ? One snippet that I have seen all articles relating to “de-sanitizing” of sodomy is none other than the dajaalic Hollywood’s recurrent theme of introducing the normalcy of homosexuality. Not one major tv show or alias character is without Gay Bob or Lezzie Linda. Now of course in the Game of Thrones serial, two of the major characters are in an incestuous relationship and no one seems to be have a problem with it. Today if a man were to state he has fallen in love with his mother, he would considered insane, tomorrow he will rallying on the footsteps of the Supreme Court to give him the right to have sexual relations with his mother. And of course as the apocalyptic hadith goes..’there will be someone form my ummah that will readily go for that’ Christians and Jews for the most part have given up in the fight for morality (especially these media running secularized Jews). Islam is the last bastion of hope: sort of like the last nut in the door that is stopping the sadistic storm from coming in the house. Destroy that house, and the world is yours, on a silver platter with a cherry on top. Stardusty Psyche says : Reply Brother Daniel says “I am completely sympathetic to the need for diplomacy”. Sorry Daniel, you contradict the Prophet. The Messenger of Allah said nothing about “diplomacy” as a response to homosexual acts. Iran, IS, and other organizations, more knowledgeable in the word of the founder of your religion than you apparently are, practice the only theologically correct response: death. You can quibble as to whether the homosexual should be pushed from the highest place, stoned to death, or hanged to death…but the only Islamic action true to the clear word of the Mercy to Mankind is death. Brother Daniel, can you please read the words of the Prophet below and tell be how you get “diplomacy” from them? Abu Dawud (4462) – The Messenger of Allah said, “Whoever you find doing the action of the people of Loot, execute the one who does it and the one to whom it is done.”. Abu Dawud (4448) – “If a man who is not married is seized committing sodomy, he will be stoned to death.” al-Tirmidhi, Sunan 1:152 – “Whoever is found conducting himself in the manner of the people of Lot, kill the doer and the receiver.” Abdullah Oredegbe says : Reply I believe Daniel is saying that he is sympathetic to diplomacy to those whom don’t practice homosexual acts. zekimekri says : Reply bro let me notify u dat hadiths ARE FAKE. they contradict quran, they were written 200 after the prophet’s death and so they are very unreliable if the quran dosnt mention it then why take da hadith? its the same as saying God is incomplete withoutthe prophet. some sort of shirk in my opinion especially if there is no mention in da quran Leave a Reply to Abdullah Oredegbe Does Reality Even Exist? Asks Israeli Spokesman in Explaining Latest Civilian Deaths Don’t Know Where to Stand on the Israel-Gaza Issue? A Helpful Flowchart Common Sense: How Naive Does Israel Think the World Is? 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__label__cc	0.548163	0.451837	Open Letter to Steve Lohr & John Markoff You’ve described only symptoms in Windows Is So Slow, but Why?, not the underlying problem. Closed-source software development has a scaling limit, a maximum complexity above which it collapses under its own weight. Microsoft hit this wall six years ago, arguably longer; it’s why they’ve had to cancel several strategic projects in favor of superficial patches on the same old codebase. But it’s not a Microsoft-specific problem, just one that’s hitting them the worst because they’re the largest closed-source developer in existence. Management changes won’t address it any more than reshuffling the deck chairs could have kept the Titanic from sinking. Apple has been able to ship four new versions in the last five years because its OS core is open-source code. Linux, entirely open-source, has bucketed along even faster. Open source evades the scaling limit by decentralizing development, replacing top-heavy monoliths with loosely-coupled peer networks at both the level of the code itself and the organizations that produce it. You finger backward compatibility as a millstone around Microsoft’s neck, but experience with Linux and other open-source operating systems suggests this is not the real problem. Over the same six-year period Linux has maintained backwards binary compatibility as good as (arguably better than) that of Windows without bloating. Microsoft’s problems cannot be fixed — indeed, they are doomed to get progressively worse — as long as they’re stuck to a development model premised on centralization, hierarchical control, and secrecy. Open-source operating systems will continue to gain at their expense for many of the same reasons free markets outcompeted centrally-planned economies. The interesting question is whether we will ever see a Microsoft equivalent of glasnost and perestroika. This entry was posted in Software by esr. Bookmark the permalink. 157 thoughts on “Open Letter to Steve Lohr & John Markoff” Saltation on 2006-03-27 at 11:39:29 said: IIRC Apple is withdrawing from its OSS flirtation and its Darwin code no longer to be publicly available. I believe this was driven by the marketing department/”strategists” attempting to ensure hackers could not port OS X to non-Apple machines. “About turn! CHARGE!!!” What’s a good word for this common human/social tendency? “Centralisation” does not quite capture the motives. Putinisation? Fascism? Sovietisation? Parasites’ need for hierarchy? “Clench”? Brian Most on 2006-03-27 at 11:46:40 said: Saltation says: “IIRC Apple is withdrawing from its OSS flirtation and its Darwin code no longer to be publicly available” Where did you hear this? The closest I’ve heard was that Apple were holding back on select pieces required for building a replacement OS X kernel – presumably some DRM-related silliness – but that a Darwin kernel build was still fully possible. Craig "Fuzzy" Conner on 2006-03-27 at 11:46:52 said: “Microsoft, O giant of desktops, where is the new desktop O.S.?” No answer. It seems like all recent news items relating to any new O.S. from Microsoft are stories of all the planned new features that won’t, after all, be part of their next major release. At this point I’m wondering why they don’t just scrap everything and start fresh, building on top of some flavor of N?X. Microsoft has nothing to lose by doing so, and would maybe even gain some respect… somewhere… I imagine. Certainly they would gain some much needed flexibility and not have to do much work to get it. Someone big (?) at Microsoft is letting their emotional investment in products of the past ruin their present and their distant future. Everyone sees it coming, but I’m not bothered by it. I use Linux, and when Microsoft finally collapses under its own weight, I won’t be suffocated underneath it. Alex J. on 2006-03-27 at 11:50:27 said: Most of the important bits of OS X are closed source; yet they are still better engineered by far than the corresponding bits in Windows. In fact, the existence of OS X, its predecessor NeXTStep, BeOS, RISC OS, Amiga, QNX, etc. put the lie to the idea that development of a sophisticated, multitasking, multimedia desktop OS with a GUI hits a wall of complexity that can only be overcome with Open Source Pixie Dust(tm). Windows is the way it is due to an emphasis on marketing and empire-building rather than engineering, and this letter of yours actually gives Microsoft far more credit than they deserve, with its tacit assumption that Windows is the best the closed-source world can provide. Let’s see. NexTStep, BeOS, and AmigaOS are all dead as the dodo despite repeated attempts to revive them on modern hardware. RISC OS was never a contender. QNX is on life support under pressure from Linux, surviving only in a fortified niche near real-time systems. And these are supposed to be evidence that closed-source development is still viable? It is to laugh. Why don’t you ring in the bad joke that is OS/2 while you’re at it? It’s not just the “sophisticated, multitasking, multimedia desktop OS” that has hit a complexity wall in closed source; it’s everything. ERPs and database-centered middleware are only two of the more obvious places this effect has been biting hard. And it was completely predictable from a simple combinatorial analysis of how bug rates scale as the size of a monolithic unit of code increases. Open source isn’t magic pixie dust any more than free markets are. But F. A. Hayek showed in 1936 that planned economies are unsustainable, and since 1997 we’ve been learning that closed-source development is unsustainable for the same reason. The planning problem invariably outstrips the capacity of planners, so truly complex systems must decentralize and self-organize or else fail. Adam on 2006-03-27 at 13:36:48 said: NexTStep, BeOS and AmigaOS being dead are irrelevant to the argument that highly complex software is possible in a closed source environment. As products they failed, as projects they did not, and it could be argued that the problem was more one of marketing than development. I fail to see how open source development will allow a project to scale simply in its own nature. No single project in the OSS world is on the same level of complexity as windows, a linux desktop is an amalgamation of independant projects, and on average the individual pieces do not interoperate to the level that windows does. Any argument that open source development will solve complexity problems on this level is based on theory, not evidence. All that aside, it could be argued that the management and communication methods of open source software are the true success. OSS generally tends to avoid most of the reporting and coordination problems imposed in closed source development projects by forcing developers to handle coordination themselves instead of imposing a strict chain of command. I realize this is getting kind of hand-wavey, but I feel that the advantages realized by open source over closed source are due to a higher degree of developer involvement in project decisions. Many OSS projects, either by design or practice, have a small, relatively consistent set of developers who work on the code. They closely resemble a closed source development team with the exceptions that: A) There are few if any managers, and B) The source is available for everyone to see. I think both of these facets are important, but that the first contributes more to the success of OSS projects in handling complexity. Jim Thompson on 2006-03-27 at 13:46:59 said: Funny, I see similar behavior to what is found here in many “open source” projects. Microsoft doesn’t have a “scaling problem” (and please, fire any consultant who’s first answer is “that won’t scale”), it has a problem with management that is stuck in “generating process as a substitute for ability”. This tends to not happen in publicly-visible “open source” projects because the developers are free to flee (or fork), but it does happen inside companies that are using a lot of “open source” in their codebase. Open Sourcing Windows won’t fix Microsoft’s problem (that would be a farie dust wish). Still, check this out: For what it’s worth, I did propose a way around this impasse a few years ago, before it was visible as an impasse, in an open letter to Bill & Steve. Release the MS Win9x and the MS WinNT 4.x source trees under an open source license, and let the greybeards play with it! Then see which team – the MS WinLongHorn or the FOSS greybeards – came up with a working product first. With the rider that Microsoft could not use the FOSS greybeards’ code until the end of the competition, but afterwards, if the greybeards had won, Microsoft could use whatever had been developed. But they could not prevent anyone else from using the same source tree/s. Microsoft serves the McDonalds “food” of the computer world. Convenient, and, at first glance, quite cheap. The secret of Big Macs, and all other food served at McDonald’s is that they’re not very good, but every one is not very good in exactly the same way. If you’re willing to live with not-very-goodness, you can have a Big Mac with absolutely no chance of being surprised in the slightest. The other secret of Big Macs is that you can have an IQ that hovers somewhere between “idiot” and “moron” and you’ll still be able to produce Big Macs that are exactly as unsurprisingly bland as all the other Big Macs in the world. The process for making food @ McDonalds has been specified and documented to the Nth degree. For anyone who enjoys cooking their own food, McDonalds is an afront to all that is good. And just like Windows, McDonalds is not good for you Jonathan Pryor on 2006-03-27 at 14:08:34 said: To be fair, NeXTStep isn’t dead, it just had a name change. It’s now known as “Apple Mac OS X” — all of the old NeXTStep/OPENStep APIs are the “Cocoa” APIs in OS X. Granted, NeXTStep would have died, had Apple not bought them, but it’s still very much alive… Phil on 2006-03-27 at 14:11:59 said: While Darwin may be open source, Apple did not fully embrace the bazaar model, and their development policies have steadily shifted away from the community driven module. Robert Braun, an OpenDarwin developer, outlines Apple’s retreat from the open source model in his article “A Brief History of Apple’s Open Source Efforts” posted at Daemon News http://ezine.daemonnews.org/200602/apple.html In his opinion, the key problems with OpenDarwin were the lack of information regarding in house development practices, the insufficient replacement to the proprietary, in-house build system (only two outside developers could ever successfully build the entire system), the inability of outside developers to commit changes to the HEAD branch, the removal of ‘live’ changes from the externally-viewable CVS repository (creating a lot of duplicate efforts and code incompatible with the latest source tree), and the shift from a Darwin source to an OSX source tree. Max Lybbert on 2006-03-27 at 14:20:28 said: The scaling issue is definitely a big part of the problem. The fact that they started with DOS twenty years ago, and slowly patched the codebase until it was XP is the other side of the problem. >This tends to not happen in publicly-visible â€œopen sourceâ€ projects because the developers are free to flee (or fork), but it does happen inside companies that are using a lot of â€œopen sourceâ€ in their codebase. If there’s no right to fork, it isn’t open source. Don’t change the subject while pretending you’re sticking to the same one. >> The fact that they started with DOS twenty years ago, and slowly patched the codebase until it was XP is the other side of the problem. Give them some credit! NT is not a descendant of DOS; it is a ‘true’ 32-bit protected-mode operating system, based on VMS and some minor* nix concepts (do not ask me what they are, this is just what I have heard). Of course, NT is a direct descendant of OS/2 (I think), and OS/2 1.0 was released in 1987, so really Microsoft has just been patching the operating system for close to 19 years. If DOS was still the core of the Windows OS, Microsoft would have been patching the system for 25 years. WinXP is essentially a WinME GUI on top of a Win2K kernel. Its not true that Microsft slowly patched the DOS codebase until it became XP. In the 1980s, Dave Cutler worked at DEC on the Emerald project to port VMS to an Intel platform. When Emerald was cancelled, Dave Cutler was hired by Microsoft to move VMS 4.x concepts into a new GUI OS which became known as Windows-NT (New Technology) which latter evolved into products like Windows-2000, Windows-XP and Windows 2003 Server. Windows NT is just VMS re-implemented. Eric, shall we review the OSI licenses to see which include a “right to fork” now? > Eric, shall we review the OSI licenses to see which include a â€œright to forkâ€ now? The Open Source Definition was written to guarantee that right, by excluding licenses which disallow or restrict forking. So the correct answer is “All of them do”, because none of them prohibit redistribution of modified code. OSI’s calls have been disputed once or twice, but never over this issue. Don Marti on 2006-03-27 at 16:32:51 said: What about the ongoing issue of where you want to guarantee that something will stay binary-compatible across versions, and where you don’t? Greg K-H makes a good case why the interface between a device driver and the rest of the kernel is a bad place to try to do that. And the kernel hackers don’t. You can write a userspace application for Linux using an old Unix book, but if you’re looking at drivers without a guide at least as new as the 3rd edition of Linux Device Drivers you’re in trouble. How much of the QA and testing burden of new MSFT Windows releases is made necessary by the need to support old driver ABIs and weird not-quite-working but still deployed 3rd party drivers? > How much of the QA and testing burden of new MSFT Windows releases is made necessary by the need to support old driver ABIs and weird not-quite-working but still deployed 3rd party drivers? Some of it. Don, to be sure. But not all, or even most. You cannot, for example, lay the blame the failure to deplay WinFS or re-base their services on .NET there. Most of the promised-but-not delivered features are well within in the OS core. And their ongoing security nightmare has nothing at all to do with the binary-driver problem. But suppose you were right. We do OK at supporting old hardware in open-source-land, without it causing a massive development jam-up, because our drivers are open source; when the kernel ABI changes, they can be fixed. The closed-source assumption is precisely what makes “fix them all” an approach that won’t scale in Windows-land. >NexTStep, BeOS and AmigaOS being dead are irrelevant to the argument that highly complex software is possible in a closed source environment. As products they failed, as projects they did not, More fully, my argument is that quality software development was at one time possible within the closed-source mode but is no longer as the SLOC sizes implied by current hardware and user demands have gone up. Thus, the fact that BeOS and AmigaOS are dead is indeed relevant; they may have been successes in their time, but they can’t just cut it in today’s environment. We know this because of the failure of the die-hards who keep trying to revive these designs. Granted NeXTStep is a more interesting case because some of its tech got absorbed into the closed-source part of OS X. But that that tech has only been viable as the frosting on an open-source cake. Which rather reinforces my original point… Peter Bessman on 2006-03-27 at 19:49:51 said: It doesn’t matter. None of this matters. Platforms don’t matter. It’s what’s on the platforms that matter. This is a lesson which I forgot when I went on a gaming sabbatical (coinciding with my exploration of Linux and OSS), but since I got back into the ol’ past-time it leapt back into my brain with the force of an epiphany. In fact, this is something which any gamer knows, though perhaps just implicitly. And any Sega fan, such as myself, has had their face rubbed in the fact to an extent which is painful. The story goes something like this: A Prelude to War When the Sega Genesis first came out in 1988, it faced quite an uphill battle against the entrenched NES, which had managed to become practically synonymous with the word “videogame” after it’s 1985 release. Indeed, to this day, many people say “nintendo” when they mean “videogame,” just as many people say “xerox” when they mean “photocopy.” The Genesis was certainly more powerful — it’s primary processor was 7 times as powerful as the NES’ — but power does not conjure good games out of thin air. And without good games, a console is no more than a paperweight. Sega’s previous console, the Master System, was 3 times as powerful as the NES, but since it’s 1986 release, it only sold 13 million units to Nintendo’s 60 million, simply because it didn’t offer a compelling library of games. Sega learned from this mistake, if only once. When they launched the Genesis, courtship of third parties was intense. They were willing to offer developers better licensing terms than Nintendo, who was enjoying monopoly status at the time, and managed to do what, at the time, was the unthinkable: they fought Nintendo, and in the US market at least, they won. In large part, this was due to Sega taking a chance on an unknown startup that was desperate for a platform for their football game. Nintendo simply wouldn’t offer the little corporation terms it could survive on, and besides, the NES was ill suited to doing sports games justice. That little company was EA, and the game was Madden. Both became smashing successes. With the help of this and other games, including some in-house smash titles such as the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, Sega exploding onto the scene to history altering effect. To put it into perspective, the success Sega experienced would be like Apple gaining 50% marketshare upon the release of OSX. Even more mindblowing, this growth was coming at the expense* of Nintendo’s installed base. By this I mean that old Nintendo users were abandoning the NES platform and buying Sega systems in droves. Though Sega’s hyper-clever marketing probably didn’t hurt (slogans such as “Sega does what Nintendon’t” still make the ears of any elder gamer perk up), it was the plethora of games that were only playable on the Genesis which produced this success. It’s On like Donkey Kong After three years of hemorrhaging market share, Nintendo fought back with the technically superior (save for processing speed) SNES in 1991. And while the SNES did absolutely everything correctly, and has rightfully earned it’s place of high regard in the annals of gaming, it completely and utterly failed to unseat the Genesis. In Japan it’s marketshare ended up exceeding Sega’s, but in the US it lagged, and Sega enjoyed reigning champion status in other parts of the world. This was the dawn of the “console wars” as we know them today, and the 16-bit era is still regarded by some (likely through nostalgia tinted glasses, but hey, we’re only human) as the halcyon era of gaming. For every top-notch exclusive game that the SNES had, the Genesis had one as well. And so long as the game libraries of both platforms looked equally compelling in the eyes of the consumer, the entities were mostly locked in a dead heat. But time always marches on. A Taste of Things to Come It had been half a decade since a new system was released, and consumers were ready for the next generation. The arcades were taking business from the console market, offering an innovative and immersive gaming experience that the now underpowered 16-bit consoles couldn’t match. (Incidentally, Sega has been and still is a leader in the Arcade market.) The time was ripe for Something New — sadly, both Sega and Nintendo seemed to have forgotten the lessons they had learned from their battles with each other, a mistake which ultimately proved fatal to the former. It all started in 1988, the year of the Genesis’ release. At that time, games were provided on a solid state medium known as a cartridge, which offered fast access as a benefit, but provided very limited capacity, and cost quite a bit to manufacture. Nintendo had been looking at a way to address these shortcomings by moving to a cheap, high-capacity disk-based medium. However, Nintendo was not able to satisfactorily surmount the stability problem of magnetic media, nor the concomitant ease of piracy. But Sony had just the ticket, since they were working on a then-revolutionary technology which would allow them to store data on CDs, which were currently restricted to just So it was that Nintendo contracted Sony to develop a CD based add-on system for them. And in 1991, they were expected to announce the new designs at the yearly CES expo — but when Nintendo president Yamauchi discovered that the contact with Sony would give the latter 25% of all profits off the system, he broke arrangements with them in a fury. Instead, Nintendo contracted with Philips to perform the same task, but with a contract that gave Nintendo full control of the system. It was this partnership that was announced at CES, much to Sony’s chagrin. Ultimately, the Philips peripheral never materialized. But Sony refused to throw out their work. They spent years retooling the foundation into a 32bit console called the Playstation, and, determined to swallow Nintendo’s marketshare whole (hell hath no fury like a multi-billion dollar Japanese corporation spurned), they aggresively pursued third party developers, and launched an ad campaign that was arguably more Sega than Sega in its edginess. But I’m getting ahead of myself. No Cigar, Not Even Close Back in 1991, Sega was releasing it’s own CD based add-on to the Genesis, aptly named the Sega CD. It was quite the technological breakthrough, but it didn’t come cheap. And as has been established previously, a platform is only as good as the games on it: in the case of the Sega CD, this amounted to a big pile of suck. They even managed to create a Sonic game for the console that was, in effect if not intent, a turd with peanuts. Only 17% of Genesis owners ever bought a Sega CD — not a one of them doesn’t regret it. Then, in 1994, Sega blundered again with the release of the 32x — a $170 add on which would turn the Genesis into a fully fledged 32 bit system. With the 32bit era imminent, the idea of gaining access to the future on the (relative) cheap was immensely appealing to many gamers. The console was pre-ordered on a scale of millions, but Sega completely dropped the ball. In a dash to make it to the holiday season, games developed for the platform were rushed, and many of them curtailed (the version of Doom found on the 32x has half of the levels of its PC version). The system was one of the biggest letdowns in gaming history (next to the completely unremarkable Nintendo Virtual Boy — a portable gaming system which failed to be either portable or provide entertaining games). This was the beginning of what would become an insurmountably bad rep for Sega hardware. Don’t Tell me You’re Pissed, Man In 1995, Sega then released it’s true 32bit console, the Saturn. They released it a few months ahead of Sony’s Playstation, and actually enjoyed an upper hand in the marketplace at first. Sony did not fight against Sega the way they did against Nintendo, having no vendetta to settle. But unfortunately, Sega begat its own undoing. For the release of the Saturn, with its quality games and good 3rd party support, was seen as a sign of abandonment of the 32x — largely because it was, in fact, an abandonment of the 32x. Almost over night, legions of Sega fans became distrustful of the company. Completely unwittingly, Sony managed to swallow up Sega’s marketshare simply by not being Sega — and, therefore, appearing less likely to screw the gamer. The Playstation pulled far ahead of the Saturn, and Sega never made any real effort to combat this very real threat to their dominance — the hubristic assumption was that Sony was not a gaming company, and therefore couldn’t win. However, the larger market share made the Playstation (or PSX) more appealing to third party developers. And although the Saturn was a little bit more powerful, the Playstation was vastly easier to develop for. The result was that third party support for the PSX outstripped that of the Saturn by an order of magnitude. A lack of quality games results in a dead system, and in practice, a lack of third party developers is the same thing. The death blow for the Saturn came when EA, a monolith in the world of gaming which owed its existence to Sega (and vice versa), jumped ship and declared the PSX as its primary platform. Quite ironically, the Saturn was now doomed. And although Sega’s next console, the Dreamcast, was perfection in nearly every sense of the word, and the first console to provide online gaming, Sega never effectively garnered the third party support necessary to survive. In march of 2001, Sega exited the console market. I See you Baby Flashback to 1996, and Nintendo is bypassing the 32bit generation entirely to release it’s N64, technically superior to anything at it’s time (although some people were and are turned off by its distinctively aggressive hardware anti-aliasing). Coming out behind the PSX, and still being cartridge based, it couldn’t quite capture third party support the way the PSX did, but it managed to snag a marketshare equivalent to 1/3 that of Sony’s. While Sony failed to slay Nintendo, the combined blows dealt to it by Sega and Sony demolished its monopoly position. There’s a lesson here that anti-capitalists could learn about the nature of free markets, if they happened to actually be interested in the truth — but that is neither here nor there. What kept Nintendo alive was it’s stable of quality in-house games. Super Mario 64 is still regarded by many as the best 3D platforming game of all time, and Goldeneye stands unrivaled as the most playable and enjoyable adaptation of a movie ever. By contrast, Sega never had a proper Sonic game for the Saturn (apart from the lame isometric platformer Sonic 3D Blast, and the sucky racer Sonic R). Once again, the lesson is that quality games are the secret to a gaming platform’s success. And so it is with the modern era. The Playstation 2 (PS2), Sony’s successor to the immensely successful PSX, rode the coattails of its predecessor to it’s currently unrivaled installed base of more than 100 million systems, giving it around 60% market share. The remaining 40% is split between Microsoft’s XBOX console (surviving because of exclusive titles such as the Halo franchise) and Nintendo’s Gamecube (once again surviving off of excellent in-house games, although now at the bottom of the totem pole in terms of market share). So has it always been. And so shall it always be. They’re Like Mopeds… A lot of you have probably read this paper, called Worse is Better: http://www.jwz.org/doc/worse-is-better.html (If you haven’t, considering doing so.) Equally likely, you’re seeing a connection. Indeed, it would seem the ramifications of Worse is Better are incredibly far reaching, although I think the more general and correct statement is the following: Technical merits are usually a lot less important than you might think. Or, as I’ve said previously, a platform is only as good as what’s on it. A console is only as good as its games, just as a data medium is only as good as its ubiquity, just as an operating system is only as good as its applications. Empirically speaking, the technical merits of a platform seem to be a marginal factor (at best) in determing how it gets to a position of application dominance. What this means is that when debating the merits and demerits of OSS vis-a-vis closed source in terms of potential for success, where success is defined as market share, it is generally pointless to bring up technical points. Windows is not popular because of Windows, it is popular because of everything that runs on Windows. Contrary to the original article’s opinion, Microsoft is absolutely correct to maintain backwards compatibility, because the totality of what runs on Windows is the “secret” to it’s success. Apple’s policy may be technically superior, but it hasn’t helped it get anywhere near posing a challenge to MS. So Linux and Apple have faster releases than Microsoft? Big whompin’ deal. The debate over which system is better, or progressing more rapidly, simply does not matter. What matters is what people can do with the system, and for the desktop things most people want to do, Windows crushes all. In fact, if you look at OSS itself as a platform, than it’s an objective failure in the desktop market if the goal is replacing proprietary software. How good OSS is at producing quality software matters a lot less than how good it is at attracting software producers, and in that regard, it would seem to suck. There is a large range of computer oriented tasks that you simply cannot perform on Linux. And until OSS produces a game better than BZflag, it should be a self-evident fact that not only is not a silver bullet, it might barely be an arrow. I Don’t Have the Answer, but I Know who Doesn’t I use Windows, Linux, and Mac on a regular basis — I like Linux the system the most, followed by Windows, followed by the Mac (sorry, but I think the GUI is a weapon of mass gayness). But I actually spend most of my time in Windows simply because of the things I can do in it that I can’t do with the alternatives, or that I can’t do as cheaply, or that I can’t do as well, or some combintation of all three. Microsoft has done an extremely good job of attracting the people who actually make a system worth using to their platform, and as a result, it fits practically every users needs. Hence its market share. Of course, things change when you go to the backend, and sure, that’s partly because the requirements are different. But regardless, people don’t just put Linux on the web — they put Apache on the web. Or vsftpd. Or whatever. The fact that Linux has these highly sought things is what really makes it a success. The fact that these things offer the most generally popular price/performance ratio is why they are highly sought. The fact that OSS seems to be good at attracting developers of such things is why they are OSS. But it doesn’t mean that, even if OSS is an inherently technically superior development model (and in the future I’ll make the case that that’s bullshit), it is destined to dominance. Reality is much, much, much more complicated than On an unrelated note, the GNU people can suck my cock. I don’t even want to think about the time I wasted drinking your koolaid. I hope Emacs becomes a sentient entity and bites every single one of you on your GNU/scrotum. And fuck VI too. > I like Linux the system the most, followed by Windows, followed by the Mac (sorry, but I think the GUI is a > weapon of mass gayness). You may be unaware that almost everything you can do (in terms of sysadmin and development) with the GUI on OSX is also possible from the hash prompt. As for your semi-obvious repression, well, esr already chided me for going off-subject. Yes, “Worse is Better” is a very good read, (though oft misunderstood) and yes rpg has forgotten more about software than esr, you and I combined will ever know. You may wish to consult the original version of “Worse is better”. You may also wish to read the book Patterns of Software. If you really want to understand why (and when) Open Source works, I recommend Innovation Happens Elsewhere. OK, my argument may not have been worded perfectly. My point is that the XP/2000 kernels are based on a fundamentally different design idea than Unix kernels. Yes, Unix kernels started with Richie & Thompson’s early work in 1969 and slowly patched up to AIX et. al; and, yes, Linux started with Torvald’s personal project and slowly patched up to today. My point is that “The Design and Implementation of BSD 4.4” and “Linux Core Kernel Commentary” talk about a vastly different design than any similar Windows books. The Windows kernel does several things the wrong way in the name of backwards compatibility. But it’s still the wrong way, no matter how patched up it gets. >even if OSS is an inherently technically superior development model (and in the future Iâ€™ll make the case that thatâ€™s bullshit) That should be…interesting. Beware of strawmen. As Fred Brooks wrote in 1975, there is no silver bullet. One of my jobs as a principal theoretician of open source is to puncture the messianic idea that open source is the final answer to the question of life, the universe, and everything. On the other hand, whatever negative things you can say about open source, it is pretty clear that closed source sucks worse. Aaron Davies on 2006-03-27 at 21:59:42 said: > I fail to see how open source development will allow a project to scale simply in its own nature. No single project in the OSS world is on the same level of complexity as windows, a linux desktop is an amalgamation of independant projects, and on average the individual pieces do not interoperate to the level that windows does. Any argument that open source development will solve complexity problems on this level is based on theory, not evidence. Gee, you think that might be the key there? Jim, thanks for the links. Not sure what repression you’re referring to, but I’ll keep an eye on it (o.O). I really should have read this stuff long ago. Looks like lots of good food for thought. My initial impressions are mixed — I think the distinction between competition and collaboration contributing to innovation and creativity through diversity and refinement respectively is spot on, but I am not convinced of OSS competence in both departments. The fact stands that Linux was created in 1991, and 15 years later, we still don’t have a game that doesn’t suck. The fact also stands that Linux has exploded into webserver dominance in that time. I think there’s something very significant about that, but I’m not quite sure what it is. >The fact stands that Linux was created in 1991, and 15 years later, we still donâ€™t have a game that doesnâ€™t suck. Huh? Have you played TuxRacer or FreeCiv lately? Yeah, I have, and that’s exactly my point — they suck. The only thing they manage to accomplish is technical competence. The only way they could be evaluated as not sucking is if we use a standard of quality that is completely outside the gaming community, or we treat it as a member of the freebie subcommunity. As far as free games go, sure, they’re not bad. Neither is Ski Free. But compared to, oh, say, Halo 2, or Jade Empire, or Splinter Cell, or Ninja Gaiden, or Burnout 3, or Half-Life 2, or Doom 3, or Dead or Alive 3, or… well, see see below (confing ourselves to just the xbox): [link redacted because it was flagging the comment as spam, but check out ign.com editor’s choices] Anyway, compared to any one of those games, TuxRacer and FreeCiv basically aren’t even real games. It’s not a matter of whether they can hold candles, it’s a matter of whether they can stand before the awe inspiring might of the truly awesome games of today without defecating themselves inside out. Maybe there’s something wrong/stupid about my (and the rest of the gaming community’s) tastes, but if that’s wrong, I don’t wanna be right. >Yeah, I have, and thatâ€™s exactly my point â€” they suck. The only thing they manage to accomplish is technical competence. The only way they could be evaluated as not sucking is if we use a standard of quality that is completely outside the gaming community, I guess that’s me, then. I’m a hard-core gamer from ten years before you were born, and my expectations weren’t formed by computer games. I don’t do twitch games at all, and fancy graphics don’t interest me much. Gimme interesting game logic and repeated play value, and I’m happy. Russell Nelson on 2006-03-28 at 01:57:04 said: I suck at BZflag, but that doesn’t mean that BZflag itself sucks. Philip on 2006-03-28 at 02:21:01 said: Pete, are you talking about a lack of quality ‘open-source’ games or just games that run natively on the Linux platform? Every title made by Id Software is available for Linux, including Doom 3 and Quake 4, and the source code to the Doom/Quake{1,2,3} engines have even been released under the GPL, and there are hundreds of mods that work with the engines. Unreal Tournament 2003/4 are both available for Linux. Neverwinter Nights also has a Linux binary (I hope the sequel does to). Check out http://www.linuxgames.com for a more thorough listing. If you only want to consider open source games, you may still have plenty to choose from (depending on your taste). FreedroidRPG is a nice little isometric CRPG, and I have heard good things about Vega Strike. There are even two Free/free beta MMORPGs: Planeshift and Eternal Lands. If you like Interactive Fiction (i.e. Text-Based Adventures), there are plenty of nix-compatible games at http://www.ifarchive.org. Of course, you could always play the classic dungeon crawls: Rogue, NetHack, Angband, etc; if you absolutely MUST* have graphics, there is a 2D isometric port of NetHack called Falcon’s Eye. Though not fully open source, there are several games, such as Ultima VI/VII/VIII, Doom I&II, Quake, Infinity Engine games (Baldur’s Gate I&II, Planescape: Torment), that have open-sourced engines, and there are emulators for many old systems. Failing that, there is always Wine/Cedega. Just keep looking; the pinnacle of Linux gaming is not Frozen Bubble. (unless, of course, you REALLY like Frozen Bubble) >> I donâ€™t do twitch games at all, Isn’t TuxRacer a twitch game? It is a racing game after all. Oh, and have I left out anything important that has not been mentioned previously? >Isnâ€™t TuxRacer a twitch game? It is a racing game after all. Oh, and have I left out anything important that has not been mentioned previously? It is. I don’t play it, I just notice that it looks pretty slick. > I think the distinction between competition and collaboration contributing to > innovation and creativity through diversity and refinement respectively is spot on, > but I am not convinced of OSS competence in both departments. Open Source is an answer to the question, “How do we take advantage of innovation that occurs outside the organization?” Note that it is an answer, not >the >Open Source is an answer to the question, â€œHow do we take advantage of innovation that occurs outside the organization?â€ No, it’s much more than that. It’s the answer (not just ‘a’ answer) to the question: “How do we bring to software development the only institutional process for error-checking and bullshit-avoidance that has stood the test of time in science and other branches of engineering?” Open source is not novel. Four centuries ago, transparency and decentralized peer review made the critical difference between doing alchemy and doing chemistry — between secretive arcane art and the beginnings of experimental science. The historical aberration is that not that software developers re-learned this lesson, it’s that they ever forgot it. There is a lot of work going on in regards to making an open source gaming platform. One I’m currently watching is ORTS (http://www.cs.ualberta.ca/~mburo/orts/orts.html). Rob Renaud on 2006-03-28 at 09:19:44 said: I highly recommend Battle for Wesnoth as a quality open source game. The graphics are not impressive compared to modern games, but they are still pleasing to the eye. The gameplay is amazing though. Actually, the fact that the game is not on store shelves might be an advantage; David White, the lead developer said that the game uses 2d graphics rather than 3d graphics since it much better for gameplay, but costs the “ohhhh-ahhhh” factor needed to sell pretty boxes in retail stores. Surely, you can find a way to not like it, but it has made my daily hour-long commutes into and out of New York seem all too short. Miles Gould on 2006-03-28 at 10:02:45 said: In my experience, developers of open-source software care a lot more about portability than do their closed-source counterparts. I wouldn’t like to say whether that’s a beneficial effect of peer-review, or something that came out of our academic/Unix heritage (remember, “real computer scientists don’t program in anything less portable than a number 2 pencil”). Anyway, this means that the Linux kernel guys should have a much easier backwards compatibility problem than the Windows kernel guys. This could be regarded as a win for open-source, of course, but it requires most or all of your applications to be open-source rather than just your OS. >In my experience, developers of open-source software care a lot more about portability than do their closed-source counterparts. Historically speaking, it’s the Unix heritage. I can speak with authority on this because I was there :-). Back in the mid-1980s I wrote the first book on good Unix portability practice. (It’s the only book I’ve done that’s dated enough to have gone out of print) I’d go so far as to say that nowadays open-source people carrying forward Unix tradition may obsess about portability a bit more than is strictly rational given that 98% of their market is a PC monoculture. But I wouldn’t want to see that change, because some of the discipline of portability has valuable collateral effects on transparency and readability. >> Iâ€™d go so far as to say that nowadays open-source people carrying forward Unix tradition may obsess about portability a bit more than is strictly rational given that 98% of their market is a PC monoculture. With the rise of programmable PDAs/Cellphones/etc., we may see a sharp increase in the demand for portable applications. Since many open source games do not require the processing power or memory that commercial games require, many open source games could more easily be ported to these new platforms. Since Sony will install Linux on the hard drive of every Playstation 3, another appealing platform has been opened to open source developers. It is about time to shake-up the staid PC monoculture. I guess thatâ€™s me, then. Iâ€™m a hard-core gamer from ten years before you were born, and my expectations werenâ€™t formed by computer games. I donâ€™t do twitch games at all, and fancy graphics donâ€™t interest me much. Gimme interesting game logic and repeated play value, and Iâ€™m happy. I suck at BZflag, but that doesnâ€™t mean that BZflag itself sucks. If you only want to consider open source games, you may still have plenty to choose from (depending on your taste). If you follow contemporary gaming culture and agree with its general standards for “good,” it is clear that the proprietary world has infinitely more good games because, by these standards, open source has produced none (yes, I’m talking about open source games — and not hand me downs, quake 2 doesn’t count). What you guys are essentially saying is that you employ a different standard — your desires are met by the open source offerings. But that doesn’t reflect my own opinion, nor that of the rest of the multi-billion dollar gaming community. And it doesn’t matter who’s wrong or right (as if there is such a thing), because like it or not, things like this will be a deciding factor in the marketshare of a platform. If you consider OSS to be a platform, it’s a pretty abysmal failure in the gaming market. The same applies to many other application spaces. Sure, you might not need anything more than Ardour for your music creation requirements — but the rest of us want Cubase and Logic and the hundreds of thousands of awesome proprietary plugins on kvraudio.com. You might not need anything more than the Gimp — but the rest of us want to be on the cutting edge with Adobe products. Perhaps you think your tastes are the correct ones to have, but that doesn’t matter because it’s a (relatively) free market, and we’ll vote with our dollars — thus far, the platform of OSS fails in these areas also. In the time it has taken Ardour to not even reach 1.0 status, Cakewalk completely rewrote their DAW, and when they released Sonar to great commercial and critical acclaim, nobody knew or cared how it was developed. The fact that the core of it is still a one man show is something to think about, though. Clearly, if things keep going like this, OSS is far from achieving dominance. In fact, I’m promulgating my gut prediction that it will never achieve desktop dominance. My gut also tells me that the future of OSS is going to be heavily intwined with the web and vice versa. â€œHow do we bring to software development the only institutional process for error-checking and bullshit-avoidance that has stood the test of time in science and other branches of engineering?â€ But a lot of proprietary software advances do actually happen out in the open, in academia and elsewhere. The knowledge needed to write a compiler, or a top shelf video game, or an awesome audio application — none of it is secret, and anybody can do it. Same for methods and practices of software development. It’s the doing of the dirty work that actually happens behind closed doors. The QA systems feasible under proprietary software might not be able to compete with the Linux kernel completely, but as I’ve established previously, he who has the least bugs does not necessarily win. And beyond that, the bulk of OSS projects have less resources at their disposal than their proprietary alternatives. I don’t see how we can expect Linus’ law to work when there’s only one guy doing anything development wise for a project — in the audio side of things, at least, such operation was the rule, not the exception. Really, things like Linux the kernel are not all that representative of most open source projects. >Itâ€™s the doing of the dirty work that actually happens behind closed doors. And it’s the doing of the dirty work that actually matters. Theory and practice are less alike in practice than they are in theory. >The QA systems feasible under proprietary software might not be able to compete with the Linux kernel completely, but as Iâ€™ve established previously, he who has the least bugs does not necessarily win, Both your statements are true, but they don’t add up to the conclusion you seem to want to reach. At most, they show that the effects of a superior development method can be swamped by other factors. This is not news. You and I are not as far apart on this as you might think, Pete. I’ve written in one of my papers that there are specific areas of short-lifetine software in which the underlying economics that drive most software towards open source don’t apply as strongly. I called out games as an example and I did so for specific and logically worked-out reasons. Go read The Magic Cauldron. Both your statements are true, but they donâ€™t add up to the conclusion you seem to want to reach. At most, they show that the effects of a superior development method can be swamped by other factors. This is not news. I’m not entirely sure what my point is, necessarily. A lot of this is ex-GNU shell shock, I think. I actually have a copy of your catb book on my shelf, and I’ve read it cover to cover, although it has been a while. I think what I’m trying to say is: where’s the pudding? I mean, I now use the three major desktop systems in existence, and while my opinion of what makes a good system puts Linux at the top, my opinion of a good platform puts Windows waaaaaay at the top. I see plenty of application spaces where the proprietary offerings far outshine the OSS alternatives — and we’re not talking short term stuff. My own audio application of choice, FruityLoops, has been around for 8 years. In fact, the year it was released, 1998, was the same year that Linux started “blowing up.” And 8 years later, FruityLoops is called FL Studio and it is an incredibly sleek, powerful, fast, and stable music production environment, and the Linux offerings are clunky, weak, slow, and crazy buggy. Why? If OSS is better, whence the suck? Further, off the top of my head, I honestly can’t think of any OSS thing that is eminently superior than its proprietary alternatives — I just can’t. Sure, I can come up with some debatables, like PHP vs. ASP and stuff, but nothing clear. The only clear arguments I can make in favor of OSS is that it’s cheaper, the OS is more secure, and it’s OSS if that’s your thing for whatever reason. The only argument that consistently makes sense for me is the “just for fun thing,” although there people making a buck off of this so it’s not necessarily that. But superior? Yeah, in theory, but I’m having a problem with the reality I’m bearing witness to. >Further, off the top of my head, I honestly canâ€™t think of any OSS thing that is eminently superior than its proprietary alternatives That part’s easy. Firefox and Apache are just for starters. Python beats the living crap out of any proprietary language I’ve ever seen. Going to the more obscure, I’ve bever seen a better FTP client than lftp. And I haven’t found any better way to compose a book than DocBook-XML. I gather you have some kind of bad history with Emacs, but if you want a fully programmable editor nothing else even comes close. >If OSS is better, whence the suck? No developer got enough of an itch, I guess. That’s the usually-true answer, anyway. I guess a distinction needs to be made between open source as a software-conjuring mechanism and open source as a software development mechanism, if that makes any sense. As for the applications, Opera is certainly on par with Firefox. Python is definitely the heat. I don’t know enough about servers, but all I’ve ever used are the linux offerings and they certainly suit me fine. But Linux on the server is a given. Further, I don’t know anything about writing books, so I’ll leave that be as well. But for FTP — lftp is probably the best cli client in existnce, but mounting an ftp directory and using it graphically is better. Windows, Linux, and Apple all do this basically the same way, and it’s equally good on all platforms. And if somebody rewrote a spiritual descendent of emacs for the 21st century, with non-archaic keybindings and UI design, it might be awesome. But what it is is horribly outdated. And like I said, this doesn’t exactly make OSS look like the reigning champ. It certainly produces some good stuff, but I’m not seeing it as the gengis khan ass whupper of software. markm on 2006-03-28 at 16:31:13 said: “If thereâ€™s no right to fork, it isnâ€™t open source.” True, if you are working for yourself. If you are getting a salary to write or modify open source code for a commercial product, and you want to keep that salary, you will stick to the fork that your manager likes. Most of us have to make a living, and very few of us are lucky enough to be able to do that without conforming to someone else’s idea of the path to a salable product… >â€œIf thereâ€™s no right to fork, it isnâ€™t open source.â€ True, if you are working for yourself. If you are getting a salary to write or modify open source code for a commercial product, and you want to keep that salary, you will stick to the fork that your manager likes. You seem to miss the point. The right to fork is still present, it’s just that no open-source license can magically solve your office-politics problems or make your management smarter. It’s not magic pixie dust. (Thank you, JWZ.) >I guess a distinction needs to be made between open source as a software-conjuring mechanism and open source as a software development mechanism, if that makes any sense. Pete, dude, I love ya — but no, it doesn’t. I think you might benefit from actually getting involved in an open-source project, as a developer, yourself. >But for FTP â€” lftp is probably the best cli client in existnce, but mounting an ftp directory and using it graphically is better. Nah. Every try to wild-card a fetch in a graphical client? It sucks. I’ll take lftp every time. >And if somebody rewrote a spiritual descendent of emacs for the 21st century, with non-archaic keybindings and UI design, it might be awesome. But what it is is horribly outdated. How? I’m not asking to be tendentious, I’m really curious how you see this. I grok Emacs so thoroughly it’s probably reverse-transcriptased into my germ plasm by now, so it’s difficult for me to see it from outside. >And like I said, this doesnâ€™t exactly make OSS look like the reigning champ. It certainly produces some good stuff, but Iâ€™m not seeing it as the gengis khan ass whupper of software. No. It’s more like the tide coming in. Doesn’t look like much until you notice all the proud sandcastles are melting… Bryan on 2006-03-28 at 22:26:46 said: On Microsoft and back-compat: I do agree that their biggest problem is their development model (in an interesting way, see below). I don’t think back-compat has a very low cost for them either. Part of the reason for this is that I read Raymond Chen’s blog daily, and I see some of the contortions he’s gone through in the shell to stop broken programs from failing in new versions of Windows. (And along the way, I’ve learned a few things that I should never do while executing my day job.) I usually don’t think those were good decisions (after all, the programs were broken, and allowing programmers to continue to do broken things is NOT a good idea), but I do see the reasons for those decisions. Most of the time, it’s because if they broke those programs, people wouldn’t blame the programs, they’d blame the OS. (Because people are, as a rule, extremely stupid.) However, the reasons for the back-compat decisions that Microsoft makes are almost always that both the OS and the third-party programs are closed-source. (And if that isn’t the reason, then the reason is that an accountant is doing the programming. Yes, this happens; batch files and macros don’t look to be that hard at the outset, to the point where your average accountant thinks “I can do that!” and fails miserably.) Taking this into account, Eric’s right; the problem is that the programs are not open. But it’s not that “the programs are not open” and “back-compat is a huge problem” are exclusive; back-compat is a huge problem precisely because the programs are not open. (I’m not sure how the open-ness of the OS itself factors into this. It is true that a closed OS encourages closed programs, and vice versa; perhaps that’s the extent of the relationship.) Whoops, forgot to mention: When the Linux system changes in an incompatible way, they do leave broken programs out in the cold. For instance, the move from pthreads to to NPTL broke a few programs that expected to use undocumented pthreads internals. But that didn’t stop the adoption of NPTL; instead, those broken programs got fixed. (Eventually.) Even devfs, which was a decent way of approaching the problem of device node management, eventually got to the point where it was just too big of a wart to deal with anymore (plus it had several unfixable bugs), and it got removed. Programs that depended on the devfs device names were left out in the cold at that point. But even breakages like those are infrequent, and I started to wonder why. Then I realized it’s because the Right Design often wins in the beginning (mostly due to the whole thing being open); when there’s nothing to fix in the interface between userspace and kernelspace, it’s hard to break programs, because you’re only adding stuff to that interface. (And only after a peer review of what’s being added.) When the earliest pre-pre-alpha code is available and you’re actively soliciting opinions on it, you’re going to release a better product when 1.0 comes around, and it’s going to need fewer incompatible changes as time moves on. >back-compat is a huge problem precisely because the programs are not open. I tried to make this point in an earlier response, but I think I didn’t say it loudly enough. Thanks for reinforcing it from an independent viewpoint. Caliban Darklock on 2006-03-29 at 03:13:17 said: One of the biggest omissions I see when people compare Linux to Windows is that Windows is really something you should be comparing to a substantial portion of a Linux distribution, but people always try to just compare it to the kernel. But that aside, the biggest problem with proprietary computing is that there is no benefit to keeping your source code secret. If the proprietary software companies would just distribute source code to licensees who wanted it, those licensees would have a protected legal right to produce and distribute their own modifications as patch files. Many companies that produce development libraries already do this, and there has been no increase in piracy. There is, however, a benefit in retaining the exclusive right to distribute. There is in the short-term a financial benefit, and in the long-term an architectural benefit. As long as the open source community equates these two things as being similarly essential, the proprietary computing world will not give us either of them. So if we simply decouple the redistribution freedom from the availability of source code, we can show the proprietary software world the real benefits that arise from releasing the source, and we might make more headway. But as long as we attach an economic condition to a political argument and call it a technical necessity, smart people will readily perceive that we are full of shit and ignore everything we say. It may not be fair to throw out the whole open source platform because of one stupid argument, but it’s also not fair to make that stupid argument in the first place. Another thing got to bugging me. > Apple has been able to ship four new versions in the last five years > Linux, entirely open-source, has bucketed along even faster. What exactly are the changes made in Apple’s O/S and Linux over this time? See, the difference between XP and Vista is shocking. There are new things all over the place that are good for developers, administrators, power users, and casual users alike. When I compare Vista to XP, I find whole stacks of features that make me say “okay, THAT is COOL”. Linux just looks like Linux. I find some feature in the new Linux kernel that effectively lets me have a four year uptime instead of just forty-two months. Gee. What a fantastic benefit. Everything works the same. Everything looks the same. Most of the tools I use will be the same. Wow, what a great upgrade. Vista lets me navigate among my windows on a 3D display with my scroll wheel. That actually makes my life easier; I switch windows a lot. You know what I always envied on Apple machines? The dashboard. Well, now we have the sidebar, where we can put gadgets. There’s speech recognition and synthesis built right into the O/S. And don’t even get me started on Office 12, which makes everything else look downright primitive. So forgive me for breaking with the party line, but I just can’t get excited about an 0.4% performance increase in software RAID drivers the way I can about Volume Shadow Copy. Most of the changes in Linux don’t affect me at all, but Microsoft’s changes will make a distinct difference in my everyday life. Pete, dude, I love ya â€” but no, it doesnâ€™t. I think you might benefit from actually getting involved in an open-source project, as a developer, yourself. I actually did — two such projects. See http://gazuga.net/specimen. I’ve since abandoned them, for reasons which I plan to document online. Suffice it to say, things did not go according to plan at all. But as for what I meant by my comment: ceteris paribus, OSS might produce better software than proprietary methods. But all things aren’t equal, and there are a lot of areas where it doesn’t look like OSS has been able to pick up the requisite steam to get going. IMHO, that’s just as important as any technical merits it may have. Nah. Every try to wild-card a fetch in a graphical client? It sucks. Iâ€™ll take lftp every time. Yeah, but navigating graphically is better for selecting multiple disparate entities at once, and you have all the other useability benefits of a GUI to boot. And I believe wild-card selection can be performed in the Gnome file manager (nautilus) — actually, come to think of it, I don’t think you can do that with Windows or OSX. Although with third-party ftp clients like WS-FTP and LeechFTP it’s possible. I grok Emacs so thoroughly itâ€™s probably reverse-transcriptased into my germ plasm by now, so itâ€™s difficult for me to see it from outside. Well, that’s exactly the problem that I ran into. When I finally became one with emacs, I became incompetent when interacting with the rest of the world. For instance, I’d be using Firefox to write a post for a forum, and I’d go to delete a line, and next thing I know, my entire post had been replaced with a k (C-a C-k). So I try to undo, and now I just have an underscore next to my k (C-_). OK, take a deep breath, find the undo button… what is it… C-Z! Got it. So, that kinda stuff sucked. And if I got used to some application which abided by modern UI standards for its platform, I’d go back to emacs and I’d be a retard. Pushing C-s to save, C-f to search, etc. As for emacs itself, it’s horribly undiscoverable in the context of the modern UI. Once you know how it thinks, it’s not that bad, but it’s no better than a help search in VisualStudio. The nice thing about the modern UI idiom is that, where ever you go, you can expect some base level of functionality. But since emacs breaks that, you’re really starting at ground zero all over again, and it’s just not fun. When I first started using it, I spent two hours trying to get it to indent my C the way I wanted it to (GNU mode is SO FREAKIN’ WEAK). I’ve never had an experience that bad before or since. Of course, now that I know how it works, getting it to what I want within it’s capabilities is a cinch — but it’s not anymore of a cinch than it is in the rest of the world, and I’m speaking a language that is useless outside of emacsland (so to speak). And there are a lot of things it just does not do at all, like intellisense and project management, which I really miss from VS and co. CDET tries to fix this, but it just does not work. The one thing emacs objectively does have going for it is ease and depth of programmability — and I’ve just never used that, nor have I been compelled to. So ultimately, I just have no reason to use it, as opposed to an application which doesn’t require me to carve away and devote an entire chunk of my brain to it. And I’m no expert, but I’m pretty sure Eclipse is highly programmable, so the value of emacs in general might be questionable — but that’s all behind me now. Caliban Darklock: > And donâ€™t even get me started on Office 12, which makes everything else look downright primitive. This is also from the perspective of someone reading Raymond Chen’s blog, but Office 12 is SO EXTREMELY STUPID that it’s going to cause another wave of back-compat problems for Microsoft in the future. Yes, maybe it looks cool. (I do not agree with you. But then, I use twm at home, so I’m not a good person to be asking about this kind of thing.) But it looks cool at the expense of actually working with the OS — pretty much everything it does is owner-drawn, including the caption bars, for $DEITY’s sake. So if Microsoft decides to change something (i.e. making real caption bars required) in the future, Office 12 is going to force them to abandon that (IMO) useful idea. Yet more evidence that Stupid Things get done in a closed-source project. (And yes, I know, Stupid Things don’t always get avoided in open-source projects, but as Eric has said already, even if OSS isn’t always the best, it’s still orders of magnitude better.) > But it looks cool at the expense of actually working with the > OS â€” pretty much everything it does is owner-drawn, including > the caption bars, for $DEITYâ€™s sake. Let me clarify. Office 12 WORKS so much better, everything else seems to be the digital equivalent of sticks and rocks. And yes, that means it doesn’t use the common controls, because the controls it needs are by definition not common. Office has historically evolved the user interface with every release, and it has hit a wall in how much it can do. It’s had the same UI concept for about twenty years, and proceeding farther along the same path will not make things better. IMO, it has not made things better in quite a long time, and has instead been making things worse. The recent advances in Office have been in new applications, e.g. OneNote and InfoPath, and in packaging decisions like the inclusion of Publisher in the Office Pro suite. Microsoft noticed this, and they did something about it: they reinvented the Office UI in a way that does make things better, and that provides fertile ground for further improvements. So there are two choices: you could create new common controls just for Office 12, thereby adding a new O/S component for the sake of one application… or you could use owner-drawn controls, with the expectation of adding common controls once they prove to be useful and stable. Microsoft have done the former in the past, and it has bitten them in the ass with immediate backward compatibility problems. Doing the latter, on the other hand, faces them with backward compatibility problems later, when they can give ISVs proper notice and detailed guidance on how to address those problems. I believe they have made the right decision. > So if Microsoft decides to change something (i.e. > making real caption bars required) in the future, > Office 12 is going to force them to abandon that > (IMO) useful idea. I don’t believe Microsoft are stupid enough to be “forced” by Office 12 into not implementing a useful idea. One release of Office actually included a combo box in a menu, apparently on the grounds that combo boxes were useful in toolbars – which were, after all, originally designed as iconified menu equivalents – so maybe they would be useful in menus. It was a stupid idea, so it disappeared. Likewise, a former rule that toolbars could not contain any controls other than buttons was dropped from the UI guidelines when combo boxes proved useful on them. Office is historically incompatible with the formal Windows UI guidelines, and what has value in a given release of Office usually makes its way into those guidelines, while what does not have value tends to be dropped from Office. Which is exactly as it should be. > even if OSS isnâ€™t always the best, > itâ€™s still orders of magnitude better I have yet to see the OSS community produce a stable and reliable application that can be termed a “success” in less than ten years. With an average release cycle roughly twelve to eighteen months long, and an average of three major releases before “success”, the closed source community habitually produces them in three to five years. I don’t think either of these is definitively better than the other. I believe a ten-year development cycle is something you rarely get in closed source, and I think it produces a much better product on that twenty percent margin where most people aren’t working. If you’re on that twenty percent margin, the OSS development cycle is the only thing producing quality products you can use wuth any level of frequency. There are exceptions; WinZip and UltraEdit32 are closed source, have been around for over a decade, and both represent best-of-breed apps that quite firmly support the marginal user. However, there is still the matter of that initial eighty percent. Closed source products, by virtue of their shorter development cycles and need to hit market windows, do a much better job of identifying and prioritising that eighty percent. So if you’re NOT on the margin, a closed source product is frequently more in touch with what you want right now. Case in point, Office 12. I’m not a margin user of Office 12. I write reports, build graphs, and prototype databases. The eighty percent solution is what I need, and when I compare MS Office to OpenOffice.Org, MS Office works reliably enough for me. Office 12 makes doing what I do even easier. OpenOffice.Org frequently crashes and loses my work, so it’s infinitely worse than MS Office. But on the open source side, there is the question of a web server. I do weird things with my web server. I’m definitely a margin user. And when I stack IIS up next to Apache, IIS looks like crap because it doesn’t even do what I need. When I compare a Windows web server to a Linux web server, Windows is doing an awful lot of things I don’t need. I look at Server 2003 Web Edition, and it doesn’t run standalone – it has to connect to a separate machine for database services, for example. I want my web server on one box, completely isolated from my corporate network. So Windows and IIS lose, Linux and Apache win, and consequently I don’t even have to consider MSSQL or ASP. I just put up a LAMP stack, and it’s infinitely better than a Windows box because the Windows box won’t do what I want in the first place. So open source does have its place, and closed source does have its place. But there are serious problems with the politics of the open source movement that are impeding the commercial adoption of real useful practices from the open source community. It’s this whole free redistribution thing; I just can’t get behind it. It’s a dumbass idea. The OSI guidelines provide for a perfectly acceptable set of license terms that protect redistribution rights, so why not make those terms the norm in our presentations to business representatives? See, if scientific research is the model of software development, then we should note that scientific research is two-tiered: general research made by universities etc. is open, but specific product researches by companies built on top of those general research results are not, simply because they give a competitive advantage. I think we can expect the same for software development too in long run: general level, such as OS, device drivers, and general backends and engines will tend to be open as they can greatly benefit from peer review, but for direct, “sexy” end-user applications closed source ones will always be more popular because delivering something cool that no competitor can and looks nice in an ad will bring more profits. I mean the sexy features will be cloned by your competitors at most in a year or so, so why would you make their life easier? Open Source is suitable for those development challenges that are technically hard – and these tend to be the backend. For those features that are easy to develop, and only the idea itself makes them valuable and once the idea is out, everybody can easily clone them and you don’t need peer review because it’s not a development challenge, and you need to milk as much cash as possible in a short period of time until competing products appear, closed source works better. A game is a good example. The 3D engine is better of being open. But why would you open up your models? Or the script defining the game rules? Itâ€™s this whole free redistribution thing; I just canâ€™t get behind it. Itâ€™s a dumbass idea. The OSI guidelines provide for a perfectly acceptable set of license terms that protect redistribution rights, so why not make those terms the norm in our presentations to business representatives? Can you clarify? These statements seem contradictory to me, so I don’t think I’m interpreting properly. Shenpen: I agree with the idea that this stuff tends to naturally get two-tiered, but I have some other facts to interject with the rest of your post. First, it’s not just a matter of looking sexy. I certainly didn’t leave Linux and go to Windows for sex appeal. I went because it was simply impossible to create the music I wanted to create on Linux. Maybe there’s something wrong with me, but after 6 years of trying, and personally coding what ended up being the bulk of my toolset, I just had to admit that it wasn’t happening. I see no reason why this should be confined to the audio realm, either. Movie making and CAD seem to be in a similar boat, and I’m sure there’s more. So while sex does sell, so does functionality. Second, open source is not inherently better suited to hard technical challenges. Examples abound of the proprietary offerings whooping up on the OSS alternatives. The havok physics engine makes ode look like a toy. The Doom 3 engine kills Ogre3d. Photoshop simply does a lot of stuff which the GIMP doesn’t, and in CMYK to boot. FruityLoops has no equal on Linux. And you know what I think of the games. Maybe these proprietary products would turn out better if they were developed in an OSS fashion, but without proprietary licensing, would they end up being developed at all? OSS seems to be nowhere near as good at motivating programmers as proprietary software. So it follows that, empirically, a game engine is not better off being open. The OSS engines are weak sauce. Proprietary companies like Epic an Id make awesome engines, and then they license them to other game developers, and they use the profits to motivate development of newer and awesomer engines in the future. Once again, ceteris paribus, OSS might produce a better engine, but it doesn’t look like people can be arsed to do awesome work for free. If somebody could figure out a way to make money off OSS the way you can off of proprietary software, the story might be different. But it is what it is, and it does not make OSS look like a godsend. Plus, there is a lot of religious dogmatism in the OSS community that stifles development, but I’ll get into that on my own later. Suffice it to say, I flip flop between thinking that without the GNU people, we’d have nothing, to thinking that the GNU people are the root of all that sucks. >OSS seems to be nowhere near as good at motivating programmers as proprietary software. This seems obviously wrong. Open source is so good at motivating programmers that they build entire operating systems (not just kernels but userlands too) on their own time. >Second, open source is not inherently better suited to hard technical challenges. I think the record shows that it is, but I’ll admit that the fact basis for that claim could be argued for weeks. Archangel on 2006-03-30 at 02:53:06 said: >See, the difference between XP and Vista is shocking. There are new things all over the place that are good for developers, administrators, power users, >and casual users alike. When I compare Vista to XP, I find whole stacks of features that make me say â€œokay, THAT is COOLâ€. I’ve seen a few that are fairly sweet, most of which are related to the new GUI. Pretty much all of which I can do in Linux right now using XGL, not in some asymptotic period of time, assuming Vista ever actually gets released. >Linux just looks like Linux. I find some feature in the new Linux kernel that effectively lets me have a four year uptime instead of just forty-two months. Gee. >What a fantastic benefit. Everything works the same. Everything looks the same. Most of the tools I use will be the same. Wow, what a great upgrade. Well yeah, it seems bland when they mumble on about some obscure scheduler improvement in the kernel, but I found myself compiling a large C++ program in Windows the other day. During the half-hour it took, the interface was a dog. Doing anything remotely significant (say, loading Firefox) took indeterminate periods of time – I kept getting bored of waiting for things and wandered off. By comparison, I’ve forgotten that I’m compiling things in Linux before, and only remembered when I wondered why UT2004 was so slow. I find myself surprisingly grateful to all those boring sounding kernel improvements. >Vista lets me navigate among my windows on a 3D display with my scroll wheel. That actually makes my life easier; I switch windows a lot. You know what I >always envied on Apple machines? The dashboard. Well, now we have the sidebar, where we can put gadgets. Thereâ€™s speech recognition and synthesis built >right into the O/S. And donâ€™t even get me started on Office 12, which makes everything else look downright primitive. I didn’t want to bang on about XGL too much more, but the task switcher is pretty cool… Hasn’t Dashboard only been in OSX 10.4? So when you say you’ve always envied it, that’s for about ten months or something? Either way, there have been plenty of alternatives for all three platforms for many moons. >So forgive me for breaking with the party line, but I just canâ€™t get excited about an 0.4% performance increase in software RAID drivers the way I can about >Volume Shadow Copy. Most of the changes in Linux donâ€™t affect me at all, but Microsoftâ€™s changes will make a distinct difference in my everyday life. Those changes may make a difference to a lot of people, _if_ they ever actually get released, whereas in Linux I can see real changes all the time. I’ve only been using it for a few years, but it is massively better than it was when I started – if I still had a copy of Windows on here, I’d still be using XP with the exact same features. Not to mention that I’d have had to pay another few hundred dollars for a new license when I upgraded my machine, in order to get the exact same OS again… Dominic van Berkel on 2006-03-30 at 05:14:49 said: Just my little comment: I hardly know a thing about economy, but I’ve had enough history lessons to really appreciate you comaring open source to free market. It is probably one of the best analogies I’ve heard in a while. Isn’t this all actually politics disguised into technical terms? I mean closed source resembles the classical right-wing view, where private property is considered sacred and treated as a big lump of treasure to sit on. On the other hand, the fuckwits on Slashdot who attack everybody in packs who has a slightly different viewpoint resemble the left-wing political correctness – fanatics quite closely. It is also easy to draw a line from Eric’s libertarian political views to his role in OS. Also, RMS’s GNU culture is also almost directly political, it resembles the flowerchildren of the sixties protesting against ‘Nam. So it quite looks like it’s all politics. Eric: going back to your question about what Emacs looks to an outsider, I remember reading your criticisms of vi and Emacs in TAOUP and thinking you had it exactly backwards. In vi, adding features is relatively hard, and there are rigid user-interface guidelines in the form of the command+number+movement structure and the format for ed commands. This tends to give the interface a certain orthogonality and mnemonicity. In Emacs, adding features is relatively easy, and there isn’t much in the way of user-interface guidelines, or at least not that I’ve noticed – sure, there are things like “C-a for beginning-of-line and M-a for beginning-of-logical-unit”, but they don’t cover much of the interface, and tend to run out when you need them. This makes the interface spectacularly ad-hoc. C-x ` for “next compiler error” – I mean, what? The vim equivalent is :cn, which at least has a mnemonic: “compiler next”. Previous compiler error is :cp, for which Emacs doesn’t seem to have an equivalent. And finding what you want in Emacs help is often a massive exercise in frustration. Compare the vim help, which I find to be pretty good. I’m certainly not saying that vi/vim is perfect, but to accuse it of ad-hocity in a comparison with Emacs seems somewhat unfair :-) And, as previously mentioned, Emacs has keyboard shortcuts that are completely different to everything else. vi has this problem too, but I find that vi is so different that it doesn’t cause confusion: it’s like the difference between me visiting the US and, say, Viet Nam. In the US things look similar and sound similar, so I keep getting tripped up on the differences, whereas in objectively more different countries I’m more aware of the differences and more able to adapt to them. With the implication being that Open Source + money would be totally rad — but this equation has thus far been mostly unattainable. As I’ve pointed out a few times now, there are a lot of things where OSS falls down. I think the record shows that it is, but Iâ€™ll admit that the fact basis for that claim could be argued for weeks. My standard of proof is that the better the methodology, the more hard technical problems we can expect to see solved using that methodology. Like I’ve said, I’m not seeing this weighing favorably on the OSS side. I know it sounds immature, but if OSS is so great, why are there so many areas where it is weak sauce compared to the proprietary offerings? Or is that not a factor in evaluating it’s utility? Odd. RMS’s mother, who actually was a hippie, heard her son start talking about freedom when he was a young man and was afraid he’d turned into quite the fascist. One side effect of the elements of his politics that makes him interesting to listen to (even if you don’t always agree with him, which I don’t) is that he is not classifiable according to conventional politics. He thinks issues through instead of reciting nostrums. I am going to repeat my controversial but imho quite correct claim that Windows is such a compelling platform because Microsoft is a monopoly. To cite my previous example (one which I know is dear to Bessman’s heart), the games on Windows will always be better because Windows has Direct3D, which can fold in support for advanced 3D rendering hardware faster than the OpenGL ARB ever could. Why? Because it’s developed by Microsoft. There’s one company which controls both platform and APIs, one stop for NVIDIA and ATI to turn to for support for their new features, and for game devs to turn to to learn what those features are and how to exploit them. You can talk about how much skulduggery and bad business practices it took for Microsoft to get there all you like, but the fact of the matter is they did it, and their customer base prefer the Microsoft monoculture over the OSS bazaar, with its profusion of often-incompatible choices and often conflict-ridden decision making process. For developers, the advantage is: the less you have to think about your platform, the more you can think about your applications. For end users, the advantage is: the less you have to think about your applications, the more you can think about your work. And at the end of the day, people just want to browse the Web, chat, send e-mail, play games, watch movies or photos or listen to music, type up a letter to Grandma or tweak their 3rd quarter sales analysis spreadsheets. When it comes to giving end users an easy way to do this, Bessman is right: open source is weak sauce. And all the ideology in the world won’t fix it. Thereâ€™s one company which controls both platform and APIs, one stop for NVIDIA and ATI to turn to for support for their new features, and for game devs to turn to to learn what those features are and how to exploit them. This only applies to the world of PC gaming, and that is arguably as much to do with the fact that 99+% of desktops are running Windows — sort of a chicken-and-egg scenario where the lack of games makes an alternative platform less appealing, and the low appeal of an alternative platform makes it less interesting to game developers. But in the gaming world as a whole, Microsoft’s Xbox has an installed base of a mere 25 million units, compared to 20 million for the Gamecube and 100+ million for the PS2. So, their platform is far from dominant. Ironically, I actually fear that if you’re going to do “just the basics,” it’s actually 6 of one, half a dozen of the other when it comes to choosing a platform. It’s when you’re on the cutting edge that disparities become more evident. And while there actually are plenty of top-notch commercial games available for Linux, my point is that there are no top notch open source games, anywhere, period. My wild guess why? Nowhere near as much money — effectively none. Jeff, Peter: Perhaps you missed the part in The Magic Cauldron where Eric talked about when it makes sense to close the sources. Basically, it’s any point where the rent you can extract from the closed source exceeds the return you can get from widespread peer review. With games, the rent is quite high, and the return is fairly low. It doesn’t make a lot of sense to throw open the sources for games. (I believe Eric already conceded this earlier in the discussion here, but it seems to have been ignored.) See, for instance, chapter 10 of tMC: In a competitive market, therefore, customers seeking high reliability and quality will reward software producers who go open-source and discover how to maintain a revenue stream in the service, value-add, and ancilliary markets associated with software. (Emphasis mine.) Note that in the games market, customers are not seeking high reliability and quality, just a medium level. As long as the game only rarely crashes, it’s good enough, even if it does have huge memory leaks and it interoperates very poorly with anything else. (As if games had to interoperate at all…) Whereas server software can’t crash at all, can’t have any memory leaks, and usually has to interoperate with various other programs. These conditions imply that server software has a much higher return from being open than games do. Which is exactly what you both seem to be saying. ;-) Looks like a very good point mon frer, but I wouldn’t be able to refute it if it was wrong because I have nowhere near the depth of knowledge of serverland that I do of desktopland. Still damn interesting, though. Bryan, your points are valid, but I was referring to the platform for games and not games themselves. I don’t know about Pete; it seems like he was approaching from a different angle. Windows is the most compelling platform for people who are interested mainly in playing cutting edge games. It also has an edge against Linux when it comes to being a platform for people who want to get their work done. For hackers and people interested in writing server applications, Linux has a definite edge. (BSD operating systems, likely, even more so.) Windows is a more compelling platform for more people because of, instead of in spite of, Microsoft’s dirty business practices. We’ve got RMS in one corner arguing that all software must be free for moral reasons. And we’ve got ESR over here, arguing that free software is better for technical reasons. What you find in the world of business, and what Pete and I have been saying is that unless you are a true geek, you don’t care about any of that stuff. You care whether it’s usable and offers you value for your money — real or perceived. Social reasons, in short, and as we all know, the geek contingent of society is by definition short on social capability. That’s why Microsoft wins. (Disclaimer: I am a true geek, and for all the computer work I do I find it completely unpalatable to use a ‘Doze box, as they simply are not reliable enough to be there any time I need them. Nevertheless, what I feel personally as a geek, and what I observe in the business world are two different things; and I wish more geeks had the nous to understand that their philosophies and methodologies do not translate to the “real world” and may never so translate.) Another social issue that I forgot to mention is that developers always know exactly what they’re targeting simply by going to MSDN and keeping up to date. In that respect, Microsoft’s monopoly has been advantageous in building a much more compelling platform for developers to target, and hence, for users to use, than Linux or the BSDs. /me nods in agreement Come to think of it, what exactly are MS’s dirty business practices? I remember hating them growing up, but I wonder if that was just because that’s what all the cool geeks did. Something about Java, I barely recall. >> Come to think of it, what exactly are MSâ€™s dirty business practices? Well, the practice of using monopolistic tactics to attempt to stifle competing products rather than competing on merit. They do not do this much anymore, but I heard they tried to kill all other servers besides IIS on the NT platform by changing the NT Workstation EULA to not allow for use as a server. I heard that the only difference between NT Server and Workstation was that the Server version included IIS, but some companies used NT Workstation and a competing web daemon (Netscape Server?) to create a fully functional web server for several hundred dollars less than the cost of an NT Server license. Instead of lowering prices, Microsoft changed the EULA to disallow NT Workstation from hosting any servers, so if a business wanted to run a competing web server, it had to pay for the competing software in addition to NT Server, which killed a lot of interest in commercial webservers. Now, Apache works fine under NT/2000/XP, I heard it had problems under NT in those days. Also, there was the decision to integrate IE into the kernel, and the decision to offer manufacturer discounts only to businesses who ONLY shipped desktops running Microsoft Windows operating systems. Yeah, that’s pretty lame, although hardly the death-star building drama I would have expected. I think ESR is right that MS ought to get the bird for doing stuff like that, but bringing the DOJ in is sand blasting a saltine (and anti-libertarian, if that’s your thing). >>Yeah, thatâ€™s pretty lame, although hardly the death-star building drama I would have expected. Microsoft has probably made more decisions which some people do not like, but I listed the best examples that I remembered. Many other tech companies (and companies specializing in other areas) have made decisions that I (and others) do not like; Microsoft is not the ‘Evil Empire’ in the technology field, and anyone who labels it as such betrays ignorance of the past and the present. >> I think ESR is right that MS ought to get the bird for doing stuff like that, but bringing the DOJ in is sand blasting a saltine (and anti-libertarian, if thatâ€™s your thing). I agree that the DOJ should not have interfered with Microsoft’s business. I also do not agree with the EU’s decision to force Microsoft to sell Windows Media Player separately from Windows; I do not think the un-bundling will help any competing proprietary media players, since the best media players available on Windows (in my opinion) are VLC and Media Player Classic, which are both Free/free. I use VLC anyway, and I encourage everyone else to use it as well, although I prefer MPlayer. abc def on 2006-03-31 at 21:07:59 said: >Well, the practice of using monopolistic tactics to attempt to stifle competing products rather than competing on merit. They do not do this much anymore, but I heard they tried to kill all other servers besides IIS on the NT platform by changing the NT Workstation EULA to not allow for use as a server. As I recall, it also affected you using NT Workstation to run IIS as well – understandably, Microsoft wanted you to run NT Server rather than Workstation; IIRC, there was a hard-coded 10-connection limit on workstation (this affected Microsoft products as well). >I heard that the only difference between NT Server and Workstation was that the Server version included IIS Fairly sure that’s not true; at the time IIS was available via the NT4 Option Pack. You could download or order this from Microsoft, but it was often included in the NT Server or Workstation CD box; or you got the latest Service Pack instead, or both. I seem to recall a Frontpage CD was another favourite to be included. It was only with Windows 2000 that IIS was included with the OS (both Professional and Server), but it’s not installed by default. >but some companies used NT Workstation and a competing web daemon (Netscape Server?) to create a fully functional web server for several hundred dollars less than the cost of an NT Server license. Instead of lowering prices, Microsoft changed the EULA to disallow NT Workstation from hosting any servers, so if a business wanted to run a competing web server, it had to pay for the competing software in addition to NT Server, which killed a lot of interest in commercial webservers. What killed other webservers was IIS4 being a decent web server with comparable features to other vendors offerings, being free didn’t hurt, but with the major advantage of introducing ASP (IIS2 was pretty much forgettable and 3 wasn’t great either). ASP made writing database driven websites far easier than other alternatives and was easily extendable via COM (indeed, a huge market of COM components for ASP sprouted up). Netscape Server was primarily designed to run on UNIX and never really worked as well on NT (most people ran it on NT if they used SQL Server as drivers for SQL Server on UNIX were pretty much non-existent or not very good). Server Side JavaScript (like ASP / PHP, but well before them, the first real attempt that I know of at something better than CGI) was very good for the time, but ASP was easier to use, develop and extend (not to mention that SSJS also had memory management issues). Java was supported as well, but as I recall it was so much more complicated than just using SSJS (for limited benefit) that it wasn’t worth the effort. >Now, Apache works fine under NT/2000/XP, I heard it had problems under NT in those days. Apache was designed to run under UNIX; it required some architecture changes to run well under NT IIRC. >Also, there was the decision to integrate IE into the kernel I don’t think it was the integration per se, but the other things they did to try and ensure that users wouldn’t download and install Netscape, or have vendors like Dell install it before shipping out a PC. >and the decision to offer manufacturer discounts only to businesses who ONLY shipped desktops running Microsoft Windows operating systems. No argument there. As far as evil business practices go, a good chunk of that probably goes back to the Halloween Documents. (Perhaps you remember them? If not, see here. The first 3, which are actually internal memos leaked from Microsoft, along with several other commentaries and debunkings of certain press releases, PR campaigns, etc., are all there.) OK, ESR, here’s something on an unrelated note: how the hell did you come up with the politics of J. Random Hacker as being “moderate-to-neoconservative?” I just went browsing through a bunch of hacker blogs for the Gnome project, and it’s friggin’ sickening! As far as I can tell, they’re all damn smelly che guevara cock sucking hippies!!! Not putting you on the spot, just curious as to what other hackers might have a blog I can read without wanting to kill things. Hey, Pete, I’ve wanted to know the same thing for some time. Hackers, like most intellectuals, tend to be extreme leftists. ESR and perhaps David Gelernter being the preeminient exceptions that I can think of. In fact, recently RMS gave a speech on free software in which he lionized Hugo Chavez as someone who stands up to the corporate hegemon. I think Peter and others have outlines the real failing of Open Source, its a model that just doesn’t work outside of a narrowly defined set of conditions. Conditions that permit decent programers with spare time to contribute to infrastructure projects, such as the linux kernel. If esr’s claim that “open source scales” were actually true, then the BSD systems would dominate the landscape, since these are arguably both more “open” than linux and are simultaneously more “business friendly”, both by way of their less-restrictive license(s). But they don’t, and it would be good to understand ‘why’. Part of the reason is that “Open Source” is a marketing term, invented “because people get confused by (the word) Free”, and promoted and promulgated by people who wanted to promote themselves as “heroes of the revolution”. In the meantime, RMS’ original goal (a system where he could write free programs) is largely available, and RMS has moved on to issues (such as TMC and DRM) that would place restrictions on “GNU/linux”. Free Software has largely reached its goal(s). Has Open Source, or does OSS have to first capsize Oracle, SAP and Microsoft? As a user, I feel myself like a table tennis ball, bounding between open and closed source. Early 2004, I bought some uber-hardware: 3GHz hyperthreading proc, 512M memory and a SATA HDD – the SATA bus is so amazingly fast that when installing something from CD the 52X CD-ROM was the bottleneck of the process… Excel started in less that two seconds. I was delighted. Half a year later, Windows worked about three times slower than before, despite my best efforts to procect it against spyware etc. I was furious. So I decided to turn more attention to that neglected partition of the disk where an outdated SUSE 7.3 was installed, I deleted it and install UHU Linux. It mostly worked, however, UHU has a small team and packages are often quite outdated, so I decided to go for Gentoo, because I bought into that “it’s sooooo fast” urban legend. It wasn’t noticeably faster than compiled distros and compiling the whole KDE or OOo with all dependencies with only one command was quite an amazing feature that made me wow. However, even basic things like USB sticks I couldn’t make work so I deleted it and went for Ubuntu Breezy. Ubunti worked amazingly well. But after a while I noticed packages are outdated and while I compiled Ruby 1.8.4 from source, I couldn’t make Rails understand that it’s not the 1.8.3 package I removed long ago, so Rails is not working for me. Disillusioned, I booted the neglected Windows partition and installed Instant Rails (Rails, Ruby, Apache, MySQL) with about three clicks. Wow. And writing code in FAR Manager is a lot easier than in MC – don’t come with EMACS or vi, I just can’t imagine writing code in an editor that’s not built in a two-panel commander application: when I try that, I feel insecure like a kid lost in a forest, as being too far from my directories and files. So now I am booting into Linux for browsing the web and into Windows for programming, which is quite a strange situation I think… when will this be resolved? Stephan, Buy a Mac, you’ll be really amused at how “it just works”. I’ve recently moved my primary desktop to a macmini with 2GB of memory. Previous it was a 3.0GHz hyper-threaded dual (RAID) SATA SFF box with 2GB. It too ran gentoo then Unbuntu. The Mac is faster, and, things like rails “just work”. Now I’m looking for a decent SATA to firewire or USB enclosure so I can backup the drives in the SFF box, move them to the mini and bring all that data back on-line. Linux belongs in a co-located rack, not on the desktop. >> The Mac is faster Benchmarks (non-Photoshop)?! >> Buy a Mac, youâ€™ll be really amused at how â€œit just worksâ€ Try running Half Life 2 on your Intel iMac and tell me how easy it is. Sure, everything from Apple ‘just works’, but driver support for a lot of random hardware is absent. Granted, Linux has the same problems, but at least Linux has ndiswrapper. BeOS got crushed due to marketing (and market-driven) forces. The first marketing force was that if you were a screwdriver shop building PCs, you pretty much have to sell them with Windows on them. Fine – make them dual boot. Except if you do this, your price per copy of Windows doubles – and it’s already the most expensive thing in the PC you’re building. It took a court injunction to prevent Microsoft from pulling this stunt on Dell. BeOS is a technical marvel, it’s an absolutely beautiful thing. The BeFS kicks the asses of every other OS filesystem so hard that they wonder how they got into orbit without noticing. This shows Microsoft’s anticompetitive business practices….and it shows some of the fundemental problems with screwdriver shop economics, where the sole determinant is price, price, price. (We eventually sold single boot machines with a partitiion ready for BeOS to be installed, and a copy of the OS CD in the CD-ROM drive…) User Interface Development: Eric, having read your “howtos” on upgrading to FC5, I am struck by this set of economics. Your time is valued at, what, about $40, $50 an hour? At a guess, you spent about 4 hours on upgrading that software to the point where everything worked as expected. So, you spent about $160+ on upgrading a free OS. (This isn’t counting the time spent making an ISO image you could install from.) When I upgraded from Win2K to WinXP, the CD cost me $79. My time is valued at about $15/hour – and I spent 45 minutes, total, doing the upgrade. Round that to a full hour. Call it $95 total. Open Source is free if your time is worth nothing. I had NONE of the device driver issues you specified with your HowTo. Getting a DVD to play was simply a matter of putting it into the drive and pressing play. Every piece of hardware I own, from my ancient Wacom tablet to my USB printer worked fine, the first time. I didn’t have to manually search the web for updated drivers, and hope that someone out there had been pissed off enough to write them. To me, a computer is like a toaster. And I’m /far/ more typical of most users than you are. I’m not a programmer. Closed Source Development has one edge that Open Source Development never acknowledges. They have to please their customers. They understand that 90% of their customers are NOT programmers. They’re writers, graphic artists, musicians, architects, lawyers, draftsman, accountants and more…but they aren’t programmers. They have to make something that a non-programmer can use. Open Source coders can get very impressive results by catering to the programmer monoculture. And, guess what… Developing software to please a customer is /FAR/ more difficult than developing software to please a programmer. Fixing stupid luser complaints is a lot less sexy and a lot more drudgery than coming up with that way clever hack. You actually have to pay attention to user interface issues. Forcing a user to type: rpm -ivh http://rpm.livna.org/livna-release-5.rpm yum install madwifi (which is, in essence, telling them they have to mount a remotely loaded batch file, then run one specific command to load the part they want…) is NOT an acceptable answer. You have to actually write manuals for someone with an 8th grade reading level. Which means associating with someone with an 8th grade reading level, and treating their confusion as a problem YOU have to solve. You have to write tutorials, and examples…and that means you have to actually FINISH the project, rather than stop developing it because it does what you want it to do. I’ve used the GIMP. I’ve used Paintshop Pro, I’ve used CorelPaint. I use Photoshop for anything that matters. Of the four programs mentioned, the GIMP is by far and way the least useful to someone who actually does press work. After all, you’re only going to use this app for web stuff, who needs CMYK and SWOP? The font rendering, recognition and embedding (which is critical in sending files to press) sucks the genitals of viridian donkeys. There is NOTHING Open Source that competes with Illustrator. To be fair, there’s nothing closed source that competes with Illustrator. To the Open Source community, TeX and LaTeX are all you need for laying out books – which is akin to saying that DOOM 3 is played best on a 240×320 green screen monitor with a command line interface. Give me InDesign any day. Open Source software (not OSs, the stuff you actually buy a computer FOR) is generally harder to use, less capable, crashes more, and takes longer to do the same things. Case in point – OpenOffice.org’s spreadsheet is significantly slower at doing the things I use every day than Excel is. When it can open them at all. The word processing app does not have a particularly good autosave, and crashes regularly on long documents with indexing notes. Thunderbird is a great web browser – but it’s a great web browser because there are two competing closed source projects (Opera and IE) that it can steal features from. In the end-user application space (and ultimately, an OSs window manager is an end user application), I see far more innovation in closed source development than I do in the open source model. When Vista is released, I’m willing to wager that the cycle will be: “It sucks” four months later “Hey, I hacked my copy of KDE to do something like that Vista three dee window navigation trick.” 1) OO.o sucks because it originated as Sun’s StarOffice — a very much closed-source project. It’s still working out of the “I’m crap” stage, like Mozilla did for several years after 1998 while it got basically rewritten from scratch. If anything, this illustrates that throwing open a huge project late in its life is worse than having it open from the beginning, because you’ll get a long period of not much being added or fixed. It takes people a while to get accustomed to a huge base of code (the amount of code in FF that I’d have to figure out to be able to hack on it still boggles my mind, and it’s nowhere near as big as OO.o). 2) Thunderbird is a mail client, not a web browser. ;-P As far as web browsers go, perhaps Opera had tabs or something close to it (MDI) before FF did, although I don’t remember all the way back to FF 0.6 or whatever it was, so I don’t know for sure. But IE (7) stole tabs, RSS, and a bunch of other things from other browsers, not the other way around. Mozilla had a crash reporter long before I remember Windows getting it. And what other browser has something like Flashblock? (Well, IE6 on XP will soon, because Microsoft conceded the patent suit to Eolas, so you’ll have to click on any in-HTML activex control to be able to use it. But that’s several years after flashblock was released; it was hardly copied.) 3) Doesn’t XGL already do “that Vista 3D window nav trick”? I’ve heard a lot of good things about it from people that like eye candy (though I am not one of them). And unlike Vista, XGL actually exists, now; it hasn’t been pushed back to Q1 2007. >>When I upgraded from Win2K to WinXP, the CD cost me $79. My time is valued at about $15/hour – and I spent 45 minutes, total, doing the upgrade. Round that to a full hour. Call it $95 total. This is why I do not like distributions that prefer a complete system reinstall; I prefer a system that I install once and then naturally upgrade packages, so I can spend ~5 minutes actually upgrading the system (while doing other things). Plus, people rarely stick with the base software that comes with Windows, so you can spend several hours installing all the software you need and customizing it; this is the same with ALL systems. >>Give me InDesign any day. I once worked with one of the Adobe products to layout my high school literary magazine, and I spent most of my time fighting with the software to do what I want. Document-style programming languages seem a much more natural way of expressing what you want, especially if you have poor motor skills, like me. >> Thunderbird is a great web browser – but itâ€™s a great web browser because there are two competing closed source projects (Opera and IE) that it can steal features from. Thunderbird is a crappy web browser, you have to send html files to your email account to make Thunderbird render it; Firefox is a much better browser :) I do not think that Firefox has leeched nearly ANYTHING from IE that IE did not leech from someplace else. (Netscape? Mosaic?) Plus, I do not think that any browsers had anything resembling Adblock, Pop-up blocking, and NoScript before Mozilla/Firefox; plus, there are probably many other Firefox-only features in the Extensions section. >>â€œHey, I hacked my copy of KDE to do something like that Vista three dee window navigation trick.â€ I believe that Desktop Environments can already do this; Microsoft appears to be the leech here. You miss my point. Give me software that I can use to do the things I need to get done, that doesn’t require me to be a developer to use it, and I will. The comment of: >Document-style programming languages seem a much more natural >way of expressing what you want, especially if you have poor motor >skills, like me. Is EXACTLY the mindset I find illustrative of the core problem. You want the user to adapt to the tool, not adapt the tool to what the user feels is appropriate to get the job done. I’ve used text-flow-and-markup based layout programs. If you want to do something remotely challenging on a layout, or balance columns, it’s like fighting ants with a hammer. Open Source development rarely has an appreciable incentive to A) research what the end user wants or needs for a work flow or B) throw resources into making this sort of research turn into actual usability code. After all, who cares if it’s arcane. The users can tinker with the code and get what they want – aside from the vast majority of users who aren’t coders, and become just as beholden to their coding wonks as they would be to the Microsoft help desk. And apparently I was thinking exactly the same thing Phil was… ;-) Hmm… random observations. – I don’t think any one person can really Know The Score. This situation is just too vast and complex. The most we can say is that we’ve had 8 years of Linux, and MS still runs the desktop scene, so OSS isn’t the end all be all — or if it is, it moves like a creeping jesus. – This conversation really indicates just how much user experience can vary. I first made the switch to linux after my Win98 partition shit a brick for the last time. I used to have my hard drive split in half, with one partition dedicated to my data and the other to the OS and applications. (This was prior to using any sort of Unix, so I didn’t know that I wasn’t actually the inventor of this clever idea.) The reason was because I had to reformat and reinstall Windows about once every 1-2 months. When I went to Linux (RedHat Linux 7.2, to be exact), that just wasn’t the case. Apart from hardware support, which I fixed with about $50 worth of parts, everything was vastly more reliable. I have never once had to format a Linux partition because it has imploded on itself — not even close. Fast forward to the present, and I haven’t had any problems with Windows XP to speak of — once I got it installed. That was the most abysmal thing I have gone through in recent memory. But now that it’s up and running, it’s been fine. However, in the few weeks I’ve been running Windows, I’ve also been reminded a few times of what a tremendous pain it is to deal with crashing apps compared to Linux. In fact, one time, an application crashed and brought down my entire system — I only ever experienced hardlocks on Linux when fucking around with my kernel. But everything else is peachy, it boots up faster, and it runs all the software I want it to run, it just comes up short in the “reach into my guts” department. OSX, on the other hand, has been a ceaseless pain in my ass. The interface feels sluggish to me, and I vastly prefer the sharper rendering of Windows to the sorta fuzzy Nintendo64 style anti-aliasing that’s pervasive on the Mac. The aesthetics also wear on me, all those damn pin stripes, and I find the interface to be a cluttered mess. And I hate that damn menu bar at the top paradigm, it drives me bonkers. Not to mention I can never be sure if, when I close a window, the application will stay resident in the background or terminate. And I seem to have the touch of death with Macs, because mine locks up 2-3 times a week. The last time this happened, it occurred just from ejecting a CD. – As I’ve said before, platforms don’t matter, it’s what’s on the platforms that matter. Shenpen is in the bizarre situation he is because, for him at least, one platform provides a better development suite, and the other provides a better day-to-day suite. It’s only when platforms match each other for application/hardware support that the differences in the platforms themselves becomes an issue. – ESR did an analysis of “open source” vs. “free software” nomenclature. While I don’t quarrel with the results, they just don’t map to my actual experience with other humans in this field. It has been nothing but the hard left, as far as I can see, and many more people ascribe themselves to the GNU side of things than OSI. It seems that the OSI terms are used as pure convenience, but my experience (YMMV) has been that the dominant ideology is straight up stick-it-to-the-man GNU/hippie bitches. If what Jeff said about RMS and Hugo Chavez being true… holy fuck. Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ll ever go back to Linux until the hippies migrate to something else. I will never forget the words of a particularly spectacular asshole in #LAD who told me that “9/11 just gave you bigots what you deserved.” A month or so later, he sent me a patch for Specimen and asked me to add some features. – I didn’t go into Linux as a GNU/fag, but I basically collapsed under peer pressure and became one. In retrospect, it is amazing just how much pressure I felt to walk the party line when I was hanging out in any of the community forums. I now feel that that ideology is absolutely poisonous and virulent, and so long as it remains functionally indistinguishable from communism, I will regard it as such. I hate to admit it, but the truth is that I feel like I’ve wasted a good deal of the past 5 years of my life because of this ideology. Because I couldn’t watch movies without behaving immorally. And even if it was a morally distributed movie (like revolutionOS), I couldn’t watch it on the couch because my DVD player ran immoral firmware. And I couldn’t use the microwave for the same reason. And I couldn’t listen to the radio and buy CDs because that too would be immoral. And I couldn’t play games because that would be immoral. Basically, the majority of what constituted my previous life — a completely noncoercive existence — was now immoral. Geeks are never going to be the big man on campus, and I am more than cool with that — I would never want to be that guy, anyway. But I couldn’t even relate to most other geeks because of their immoral practices. That bitter pill I swallowed had me spending the last couple years of highschool, and the first few years of college, in an almost complete state of social isolation. Hell, I couldn’t even relate to other hippie dousche bags because they were all listening to mp3s, which was immoral… I was so far removed from normal life that I now think this dang fucking bullshit agenda I signed up for was the predominant factor in what was an extremely fucked up existence for a while — I just could not have been right in the head. (Trust me, I need to write a book or something about this — at least the parts that won’t get me a jail sentence.) Hope that’s not TMI :-\ – I really resonate with the Just For Fun mentality. That just seems right. If the fun ends up being profitable, that’s obviously really cool — but with no guarantee of monetary return, I think the idea is to put on some chillaxing grooves such as the Eagles and just have fun being a nerd and writing/tinkering with OSS. – I also really resonate with enabling the poor and the young. As a younger lad, I was neck deep in the warez scene, and I’m not so sure I regret it. I learned an incredible amount of things with my stolen copies of MSVC++, Photoshop, Flash, Sonar, etc. There was simply no way I could have bought all the software that I used, and I certainly didn’t profit at the expense of any of the creators. I did greatly increase my personal worth as human capital, though, and now that I do make money I’m buying all the software I use. Companies like Jasc seemed to be aware of this sort of ecosystem between kids stealing their software, learning from it, than growing up to buy it, get hired using it, and then negotiate a site license on behalf of their company. PaintShop Pro never had any sort of copy protection to speak of. But things appear to be changing, and as warez becomes easier and easier to come buy, the software producers can’t assume that only the gifted kids who really bust their asses to learn will be acquiring it — now there really is a significant problem of businesses just plain stealing their software because it’s so damn easy to do. So it looks like the old ways might die, and I’m saddened by that. But OSS could give kids an alternative avenue to learn from. Maybe the tools won’t ever be as feature-replete and powerful as the proprietary offerings, but they can certainly do a lot. The fact that they might not be as useable doesn’t really matter. And all the free development tools and the OSS culture means that kids these days can even learn more in the realm of software development. Back in my day, there wasn’t really any collaboration going on since everything was illegal. Any cracks you came up with got distributed under an alias, and the only way you’d get any sort of joint effort would be with a tightly knit group. It was all cathedral style. But nowadays, any kid can install linux, download the gimp source code, fire up emacs, and start working on that feature he really wants — and learn a helluva lot in the process. In this regard, I think OSS is a wonderful thing. But GNU needs to get the FUCK out. – Xara can compete with Illustrator very effectively — in fact, it does everything live, which is a huge plus. And it’s now gone open source on Linux and OSX, so who knows what the future holds. – Is XGL/Xegl plug-n-play yet? I’m pretty sure it requires some fierce hacker-fu to get going. But regardless, it’ll probably be refined and standard before Vista comes out. And the 3d desktop has been on Linux for quite some time, although it hasn’t been very popular (just google). >Your time is valued at, what, about $40, $50 an hour? $150-$300/hr, depending on what I’m doing and the contract term. >At a guess, you spent about 4 hours on upgrading that software to the point where everything worked as expected. So, you spent about $160+ on upgrading a free OS. (This isnâ€™t counting the time spent making an ISO image you could install from.) Good guess on the time. Most of the installation stuff happened in background while I was doing something else. >Open Source is free if your time is worth nothing. When you’re totalling up life-cycle costs, don’t forget to include time lost on Windows systems coping with spyware/malware/worms, random crashes, database corruption due to the crock-of-shit nature of Access, and the well-known “Your mouse has moved. Windows must be rebooted for this change to take effect.” phenomenon :-). The numbers, compiled by people who pay system-administrator salaries, are pretty clear; Windows is, over its entire life cycle, a far bigger time sink than Linux. The pain is distributed differently so it seems less, but there’s more pain. This, however, is not to detract from your main point. >They have to please their customers. They understand that 90% of their customers are NOT programmers. Theyâ€™re writers, graphic artists, musicians, architects, lawyers, draftsman, accountants and moreâ€¦but they arenâ€™t programmers. They have to make something that a non-programmer can use. You’re right, and it’s a point I’ve spent the last three years hammering home to open-source developers. We are not yet good enough at UI design and identifying the needs of non-technical The good news is that there is nothing inherent in open-source development that makes this so. It’s a cultural problem with open-source developers, a legacy of history. I just made a lot of trouble on the Fedora development list by insisting that we need to support MP3 and other proprietary codecs, even though they’re not 100% open-source pure, because ordinary users want them and won’t take seriously any OS that doesn’t support them. Open-source developers are waking up to these issues. Slowly. I’m pushing as hard as I can. There will come a day when most open-source programmers realize that designing for end-users is the last frontier, because all the back-room problems have been solved (or at least claimed by projects that have as much help as they can use). I first predicted this in 1999 as part of a general trend of open source moving up the stack towards the user; reality has tracked my expectations fairly well since. When we really get focused on this problem, we will leave closed-source applications in the dust. The harbingers are already here — have you tried Kmail or Audacity? You’ll do better, in arguing with open-source hackers other than me, if you challenge them by framing good UI design as the hardest engineering problem there is. Personally I don’t actually think this is true, but it’s a defensible position — and nothing elicits peak performance from a hacker like saying “Betcha you can’t do that!”. Eric, the problem with MP3 is that it is patented, and therefore illegal to use without paying a license fee. Here again, open source loses because it is not possible to use patented algorithms and technologies in a manner compatible with the open source ethos. With closed source, part of what you pay for the software goes to cover the license fees for such technology. And as time goes on and people demand a rich, hi-def media experience from their computers, they will want to use the patented technologies that companies like Sony and Microsoft have successfully established as standards — not weak-sauce OSS “alternatives” like Ogg that no one uses. The Stallman communist-revolutionary approach of saying “no” to software patents and trying to undermine them with GPL3 will get no play in the marketplace. That means Windows and Macintosh will be the only legitimate media platforms for the foreseeable. One of the biggest problems facing open source software is that the diversity of applications can sometimes lead to a NIH policy. To see evidence for this theory, one should examine the iPod-Linux interoperability efforts (NOTE: I do not own an iPod, so I cannot easily verify the following information.) One can easily mount an iPod and use it as a removable hard drive (if you have USB/Firewire and HFS+ support in your kernel). Unfortunately, Apple uses a proprietary interface for storing mp3s in a usable format, but there are several efforts to write software that stores mp3 files in an iPod usable format: gtkpod, pypod, and one or two others whose names I cannot remember. Since this project involves reverse engineering, and since there are competing efforts, the projects do not interoperate well, so one must choose one and stick with it. If the projects could agree on a standard library and stick with, the interoperability issues would disappear. Open Source software still faces enough competition from proprietary offerings that developers should not desire to compete with each other (albeit indirectly). Again, disclaimer: I’m not interested in hi-def DVDs, I don’t play Counter-Strike or Call of Duty (ever since discovering Rez on the PS2 my entire notion of computational ludology has shifted entirely), and I could give a squirt of piss about all-singing, all-dancing 3D window effects. The Macintosh “Genie” effect was cute the first couple of times I saw it, but I still use WindowMaker which is rather no-frills for a WM, and these days I am seriously considering switching to Ratpoison on my Linux boxen, to help rein in the overlapping-window clutter that currently inheres to every major GUI. But that’s just me. I know I’m way out there on the spectrum of computer users. As for RMS and GNU, yes, Stallman is a commie nutcase but he was one of the ones fighting the good fight back when virtually no one else would. So in that respect, in order to preserve some shred of the hacker culture and take it out to the world, the GNU movement was necessary. And if Richard Stallman didn’t exist we would have had to invent him. In its traditional form GNU may well be obsolete. But that’s not a judgement call I can make. I think abandoning Linux because the hippies use it is less well-considered than abandoning Windows because the PHBs use it. The GNU movement’s strong claims of immorality are based on the assumption that copyright and patent law are to be adhered to stringently at all times, so using proprietary software gives the vendor real power over you. A member of the warez community wouldn’t give a fuck. In fact, everyone who’s ever used MPlayer to play WMVs and DVDs on their Linux box are not only warezoring the codecs used for those formats, they’re violating the DMCA to boot. And there are quite many of those! > In fact, everyone whoâ€™s ever used MPlayer to play WMVs and DVDs on their Linux box are not only warezoring the codecs used for those formats, theyâ€™re violating the DMCA to boot. And there are quite many of those! I believe libdvdcss is an open source library, so using it is not pirating the codecs, but it still violates the DMCA. Phil, that’s true, however, many codecs in the WMV, AVI, QuickTime, and Real formats are proprietary with no open source equivalent. The MPlayer home page offers codec packs so you can play them; what they are doing is unauthorized distribution of proprietary software. WMV is something of a standard for internet video now, though Flash video may well supplant it, so it almost becomes necessary to take these kinds of steps in order to enjoy video on the internet with an open source OS. > at least Linux has ndiswrapper. ndiswrapper doesn’t work on non-Intel CPUs, since it depends on running a Windows binary (driver), and these are all x86. Now that Apple is moving to Intel, there is no real reason why an equivalent of > benchmarks builds of a large software package, which is all I really care about. The only games I’ve played for 20 years is ‘(g)cc’ and gdb. I do understand that they’re important to a very large number of people, but I think platforms like Playstation and Xbox are far better suited to gameplaying than workstations. (And yes, I know that the innards of the Xbox are essentially a PC.) The essentially facts that Xbos is a (Windows) PC and the next-gen Playstation runs linux shows that Peter is quite likely correct in his assertion that if Open Source had been able to produce great games it would have. The only remaining conclousion is that it doesn’t because it can’t. > I just made a lot of trouble on the Fedora development list by insisting > that we need to support MP3 and other proprietary codecs, even though > theyâ€™re not 100% open-source pure, because ordinary users want them and > wonâ€™t take seriously any OS that doesnâ€™t support them. Who else is astonished that esr, Mr. “catb”, “the world’s biiggest open source advocate” wants proprietary software in linux distributions. Apparently, for esr, convenience is more important than freedom. Eric, I suggest that “pulling” (leading) or actual shoulder-to-shoulder efforts are a lot more effective than “pushing as hard as (you) can”. >Who else is astonished that esr, Mr. â€œcatbâ€, â€œthe worldâ€™s biiggest open source advocateâ€ wants proprietary software in linux distributions. Apparently, for esr, convenience is more important than freedom. Increasing our uptake rate is more important than 100% doctrinal purity, because if we don’t have overwhelming market power we won’t be able to put enough pressure on the hardware vendors and other monopolists to make them play nice. Apparently, for esr, convenience is more important than freedom. That’s not really relevant though, is it? Isn’t “freedom” all in the GNU camp? I don’t think I’ve ever heard ESR talk about the moral imperative of OSS. >>but I think platforms like Playstation and Xbox are far better suited to gameplaying than workstations. (And yes, I know that the innards of the Xbox are essentially a PC.) It depends on the game. Simple button-mashers, like the side-scrollers of yore, and platformers fit perfectly with a controller, but games that require more interface complexity (to supposedly provide more depth) require a mouse and keyboard. Also, the ability to save anywhere, a feature that is mostly seen on PC only/original/simultaneous-release games, can be useful. Granted, the save anywhere feature can easily be implemented by game developers, especially if the console has a hard drive, and keyboard & mice are available for consoles, but they are nonstandard and not well supported, since game developers are leery of taking advantage of features that not every consumer will have. > The essentially facts that Xbos is a (Windows) PC and the next-gen Playstation runs linux shows that Peter is quite likely correct in his assertion that if Open Source had been able to produce great games it would have. The only remaining conclousion is that it doesnâ€™t because it canâ€™t. I am not sure how the Xbox architecure and the Playstation 3’s OS are related to the failure of open source games. Computer games are an interesting case, because they are a combination of software and ‘content.’ A game could not be played without an engine loading and interpreting all the data, but an engine is useless (to everyone except developers) without data-files: dialogue, scripts, audio files, textures, models, etc. Content has not traditionally been ‘open’, and while there some movements, such as the Creative Commons, exist to promote ‘open-source’ style content licensing, I think that most commercial games will remain closed. However, a game developer could benefit from opening their engine if they have not licensed the engine from another developer and they do not plan to earn revenue by licensing their engine to other developers. Opening the engine would allow outside parties to help them quickly fix the major stream of release-time bugs, which has been a longstanding problem with many games. Also, an open source engine would provide them free porting work, especially if the game is popular. Now, the best solution for having more games with open-sourced engines is to provide a quality open-sourced engine for developers to use. There are three projects (that I know of) that could (with some work) provide a quality open-source game engine: CrystalSpace (http://www.crystalspace3d.org/tikiwiki/tiki-view_articles.php), Irrlicht (http://irrlicht.sourceforge.net/), and Ogre3D (http://www.ogre3d.org/). There may never be an abundance of games, whose content is released under a hippy-style ‘share-and-share-alike’, ‘information wants to be free’, Creative Commons license, but that does not mean that a sufficient engine could not power a commercial game. After all, when we (at least, when I) purchase games, I want CONTENT; the engine only provides a means to explore that content in an enriching way. >Thatâ€™s not really relevant though, is it? Isnâ€™t â€œfreedomâ€ all in the GNU camp? I donâ€™t think Iâ€™ve ever heard ESR talk about the moral imperative of OSS. For the excellent reason that I decided it was better tactics to shut the fuck up about them. You can sell CEOs and CTOs much more effectively with instrumental rationality than you can with moral argument. Or, as I sometimes put it: when you’re trying to change the world, your own idealism is your own worst enemy. Fear, greed and vanity — other peoples’ fear and greed and vanity — is your best friend. There may never be an abundance of games, whose content is released under a hippy-style â€™share-and-share-alikeâ€™, â€˜information wants to be freeâ€™, Creative Commons license, but that does not mean that a sufficient engine could not power a commercial game. After all, when we (at least, when I) purchase games, I want CONTENT; the engine only provides a means to explore that content in an enriching way. Well, first of all, games (like music and movies) always have a novelty factor to them. With current Linux audio capabilities, you have more power at your disposal than the best studios of the seventies had. Unfortunately, the market for music that sounds like it was made in the seventies (in terms of production quality) is basically nill. Same goes for games. If you compare Supertux to the first Super Mario Bros. game, Supertux blows it away. Trouble is, there isn’t much interest in playing Super Mario Bros++; It’s a bit of a first come first serve thing, I think. I still enjoy playing the original SMB, but a lot of that is cultural nostalgia, just like I enjoy listening to old AC/DC (even though it’s before my time). But I don’t enjoy new games that look like they were made in 1982 any more than I like listening to music that sounds like it was recorded in 1977. And regardless of theory, proprietary engines eat the OSS offerings for breakfast. Continuing in that vein, sure, the theory is all well and good, but the proof is in the pudding. And the OSS pudding is BZ flag. Blargh. Take a look at how long vital state has been doing nothing to get an idea of just what a failure OSS is at making games. > With current Linux audio capabilities, you have more power at your disposal than the best studios of the seventies had. Unfortunately, the market for music that sounds like it was made in the seventies (in terms of production quality) is basically nill. I am not a musician, nor am I an audiophile (well, not really), but what exactly does proprietary software do that makes recordings sound better? Is it just that they support better quality recording equipment? Your average MP3 recording will sound a lot worse than a quality gramophone and a vinyl record (in good condition), so one could say that music sounded better in the pre-compression days. With my $50 headphones, both Doom 3 and Quake 4, under Linux, sound amazing, so it seems that OSS drivers and sound APIs (OSS & ALSA) do pretty well. I heard that the Linux Audigy 1/2 drivers did not support all the features that the Windows drivers supported, so I guess Linux does lag a little. ESR has previously mentioned how wonderful Audacity is, and I second his praise. Does Linux lag behind in creating synthesized music? I heard that Rosegarden was a decent synthesis tool. > But I donâ€™t enjoy new games that look like they were made in 1982 Well, it depends on the game. An enjoyable game will stand the test of time without its graphics. Computer hardware has rapidly progressed to the point where a high-end game will look dated a mere three years after its release, but a good game will still be playable decades from now. I still enjoy playing Ultima V, and I first played it in 2000 (a screenshot of the game can be found at http://www.c64gg.com/Images/U/Ultima_V_ingame.gif). Ultima VII is also one of my favorite games, and so is Chrono Trigger, Super Mario 64, Fallout, etc. (Yes I am a CRPG nut! So sue me! With the exception of Super Mario 64, I have only played those games within the last six years. Granted, open source does have any games (yet, hopefully) to compare with those classics (okay, I will concede Nethack is cool, but I do not like dungeon crawls much). I am not a musician, nor am I an audiophile (well, not really), but what exactly does proprietary software do that makes recordings sound better? If you’re doing 100% recording, no synthesis to speak of, then Linux is basically on par with everything else, although our effects tend to suck which is an extreme problem. Compression is the biggest factor in why modern music tends to “pop” more than old recordings, and Linux doesn’t have anything that can compete with the offerings from UAD. In fairness, there isn’t really anything that can compete with UAD, period, so that’s why I don’t really deck Linux that many points in this department. Now, if you want to do any sort of electronica under Linux whatsoever, that’s when things get blatantly horrible. The right tools for the job just are not there. Take a listen to http://lam.fugal.net sometime to see what I mean. The only halfway decent stuff, IMHO, comes from James Shuttleworth, who uses CheeseTracker for everything he does. CT is a great tracker, but tracking only really clicks with a very tiny percentage of musicians (I’m not one of them) — everyone else prefers stuff like Cubase, Orion, FruityLoops, etc. Linux has nothing to be taken seriously in that department. And let me reiterate with emphasis: “But I donâ€™t enjoy new games that look like they were made in 1982.” Take a listen to http://lam.fugal.net sometime to see what I mean. I just did. My ears are still throbbing from listening to ‘Coding in PERL’. The melody was alright, but it sounded very fuzzy and distorted. everyone else prefers stuff like Cubase, Orion, FruityLoops, etc. Linux has nothing to be taken seriously in that department. From my (non musical artist) perspective, Studio to Go! http://www.studio-to-go.com/ looks rather interesting. â€œBut I donâ€™t enjoy new games that look like they were made in 1982.â€ The idea is on the right track (same goes for MuSE), but the problem is the dang thing just doesn’t work right. Timing issues, stability, modulation, synthesizers (lack thereof) — it’s just missing the refinements necessary to make it actually useable. On a technical note, one of the primary reasons I left the linux audio development world was because of incessant featuritis. Rosegarden has been in development for over a decade and it still can’t reliably do the basics, for instance. Everybody just piles on the features without stopping to make sure that what’s there already works right. And it seems like the only people using the software are cool with that. It’s kind of like Juggling. You might be able to handle three balls, but you throw in a fourth one and everything goes to hell. Likewise, it does no good to pile on all these features when the core functionality is non-functional. I’m actually getting quite physically mad just thinking about it now. Specimen was the first real program I ever wrote, and in the year and a half it existed, it never once had a problem with just not working — yet it is now as functional (nearly) as the built in sampler in FruityLoops. It’s also only 20K lines of code. I’m going to come right out here and admit it — I do not really know what I’m doing when it comes to code. I don’t have years of experience to draw upon, and the only design book I ever read was “The Practice of Programming.” If I can do it, seriously, anybody should be able to. It’s just a matter of having the discipline to make sure that the code always works, and as far as I can tell, nobody has it and nobody cares >:O Well if you’re looking for code that always works, there’s Csound and CLM. Both of these programs are quite capable synthesizers. I’ve heard Csound-composed music, and while it may have been abstract it really didn’t lack in the quality department. They don’t have convenient interfaces. They are approximately to FruityLoops what LaTeX is to Quark. Flame them for that if you like, but they work. I think there are people producing more quality music with these programs than there are using Rosegarden. (I tried it a few years ago, and it was butt.) bru on 2006-04-02 at 20:27:45 said: Some random samples of semi-knowledge and thought about audio >so one could say that music sounded better in the pre-compression >Compression is the biggest factor in why modern music tends to pop There seems to be some confusion here between data compression and dynamic range compression. Dynamic range compression, in combination with some standard effects (chorus, spatial effects etc.), adds to the `density’ (perceived loudness) of modern (pop) music. Its aesthetic value is debatable, but the tastes of the mass market are not. You can get away with two or three songs without this stuff, but if you want to sell music, you’d better get rid of the garage/bathroom sound. If Peter is right, closed source software is currently the cheapest Of course, there are other, more `authentic’ ways that work entirely without digital processing, but they are not suited for every kind of music or instruments, and they are invariably more expensive. That’s why there are absolutely and proportionally more decent-sounding recordings today than in the 70s. If you are a Jazz trio, stuff the microphones halfway into your instruments/mouths, and use a valve amp. The `valve sound’ is basically a special kind of dynamic range compression that is an artefact of the distortions single-ended amplifiers produce. More generally, do a `live’ recording in a well-chosen environment, with the mics in exactly the right places and little or no processing. This is very difficult and mostly goes wrong. Data compression (more precisely: data reduction), on the other hand, requires the removal of information to be done effectively in the audio case, and generally results in poor sound. But incidentally, music that has undergone heavy digital processing before doesn’t seem to lose as much in the process as `raw’ recordings do. Synthesized music is even more mp3-friendly (if it is not too complex), which is not surprising if you know a little bit about audio encoding. 2. open-source audio software (Why is there none?) Interesting question, and I think it’s a special case and cannot be explained with the `general failure’ (if there is such a thing) of OSS on the desktop. The field is somewhat geeky (as viewed from the outside, audio guys and hackers don’t seem very far apart), highly technical, and requires robust, long-term solutions as well as tight interaction between developers and users. According to the Gospel of Eric, we should see first-class, open-source audio programs popping up everywhere. But we don’t. My gut-level explanation lies in the mindset and special kind of conservatism of the semi-professional audio folk. The culture still smells heavily of warez, C64s and Microsoft. Peter’s story seems to confirm this. It is standard practice there to share software, just as one copies and shares recordings and printed music. Friends share with friends, teachers with students. When it comes to making money with your music, you eventually start buying the stuff. I don’t see why this should fundamentally change as long as music itself isn’t usually `open source’. This analogy lacks mathematical rigor, but it explains partly why users and developers of audio software don’t give a shit about open-ness. As to the conservatism: Some people were (are?) using MS-DOS boxes as sequencers until well into the third millennium. It just worked, and there wasn’t much of an operating system which could mess up the timing. I don’t know if this paradigm is applicable to studio software, but maybe the Linux desktop just hasn’t yet been around long enough. It’s not too late to wait with Eric for the tide of open source to reach the audio realm. But maybe the question isn’t if it is possible to `sell’ open source to the audio world, but if the software that is used now would benefit from open source. The development of quality audio software is often done by a one-man or handful-of-men show (as Peter said). This suggests that the overall complexity of these programs is not overwhelming, so they may not need any more eyeballs, and it isn’t clear whose eyeballs that would be. The audio guys I know personally aren’t, despite the superficial semblance, really hackers. Bright, technology-affine, yes, but I wouldn’t trust them with more than a few lines of code, so the user-developers that are abundant in the field of, say, kernel development, may simply not exist. Additionally, the users can and do already ask for new features and bug fixes, but at the same time, they (even as hobbyists) do their work with a very serious attitude and know their tools very intimately, so they are happy to work around minor glitches. To cut a long story short, audio software probably just doesn’t suck badly enough. Nobody wants exciting features or new possibilities. Nobody wants superior or ethically clean development models, either. Most people couldn’t even figure out how to apply ethical standards to the annoying, stinking heap of shit that is computer software (those in the proprietary camp dare to call it a `product’). They just want something that doesn’t get in their way of solving the real problems. P.S.: from studio-to-go.com: How exactly is Studio to Go! licensed? Studio to Go! does not come with an End-User License Agreement. We believe the situation is simple and ethical: packages are either provided under an open-source license, or else normal copyright law applies. Congratulations. Where I live, this means `all rights reserved’. Technically, I’m not even allowed to use this crap. Very interesting points bru, and I’ve had thoughts on similar lines — but here’s something I can never figure out. Barring the country genre, musicians are overwhelmingly left-leaning. Google for pro-war music some time — one of the few hits I actually got was a liberal magazine trying to find any sort of pro war music to balance out a piece it was going to do on contemporary war music (afaict, they found nothing). And it’s not just war where the politics of musicians are slanted to the left. There is an ungodly large number of songs out there equating capitalism with fascism. “Power to the people” through socialism is the general consensus. And even if it’s not sung about, in interviews with musicians, its clear that conservatives are regarded as coarse, ignorant, and just plain stupid. I could go on, but I believe you get the idea. What’s really strange is that electronic music has historically been even more left than usual. Industrial bands in particular have been capitalizing off of anti-capitalist sentiments since their inception. Kill Switch Klick — Fascist Smash. KMFDM — A Drug Against War. Velvet Acid Christ — Dead Flesh. Each one of these are an important part of the industrial culture, and each one is a leftist anthem of some sort. So really, you’d figure that these anti-property types would rally around OSS. I was curious about this myself, and started poking around the KVR audio forums to see what the deal was. And the amazing thing is, there actually is tons of support for OSS — except for the real kind. What I mean is there is an endless stream of people singing the praises of OSS morality, but they don’t actually use it. And what makes things even stranger is that proprietary audio software has done an amazing amount to empower the starving artist. All of these modern production effects make it possible to get by without that multi-million dollar studio. With enough ingenuity and about $2K in gear (including computers, software, and instruments) you can produce a pro-quality record in your basement. This is absolutely amazing, and you’d figure it would create strong pro-capitalist sentiments — but it doesn’t. People tend to resent paying $400 for Reason, when doing things the old fashioned way (such that you don’t reward the Capitalist Pigs) would cost closer to $400,000. What’s even more bizarre is a trend I noticed in Linux audio of recommending the use of hardware in areas where software was lacking. In other words, of going backwards, technology wise. It kinda blows my mind — you’d figure the OSS guys would be championing the low-cost solutions, but such is not the case. “All you need is Ardour and a good recording environment.” But that’s actually a whole lot less helpful to the little guy than Sonar is. So we have anti-capitalist musicians, benefitting from the enabling progress of capitalism, singing the praises of open source software, but not using said software, and the producers of said software advocating the use of old-fashioned hardware to overcome deficiencies in the hardware, and said old fashioned hardware taking us back to the bad old days when the costs of music production clamped down on the diversity of music. Man, I get hella confused when I think about it. Jeff, your absolutely right about Csound and CLM, and there’s also SuperCollidor and Pd. I know that Aphex Twin uses Max/MSP, so the stuff is legit. But then, Aphex Twin sounds like Aphex Twin. I’m guilty of the sin of liking pop music (or at least pop-sounding music), and doing bread and butter stuff in programmable synthesis engines is a huge PITA. If all I want is basic substractive synth sound, which is usually all I want, I can just fire up DreamStation. And if I want a crazy experimental FM sound, I can fire Sytrus. The kind of flexibility which justifies the existence of Pd et al is one which I personally have never had a need for — using those tools just slows me down by orders of magnitude. But they are good tools, no doubt. Pete, Eric has written in the past about the confusing paradox that open source doesn’t appeal to lefties, being an actual implementation of a sort of workers’ revolution that Marxists like to wank about. Maybe it’s because Marxist tenets are nothing more than a bunch of them panchrestons, like the No True Scotsman fallacy. After the USSR fell, leftists defended their position by saying that Soviet Russia was not an implementation of true communism. By that theory open source wouldn’t be a true worker’s revolution. That way the wankers and ideologues still retain control over what qualifies as real progress. The fact that music professionals are lefties therefore won’t necessarily mean that open source will be a big deal to them. In fact, with the exception of some old tracker-scene guys, every music professional I’ve known — to a man — has been a staunch Macintosh supporter where their musical work intersects with computing. That kind of brings me to another paradox, which is capitalist companies who increase shareholder value by appealing to armchair revolutionaries, of which Apple is the king. I’m sure you’ve seen the old Trashdot trolling tactic in which trendy, happy raver types are shown using their PowerBooks and iPods, and contrasted against the dumpy, pudgy geeks in the Linux booth. Without a doubt, musicians buy into this mentality, especially if they are the pop/rock variety. It’s all social horseshit. High school lunch-table clique stuff. There’s no reason why open source can’t be much better than it is in virtually any area. But that would require solving the strong social problem of making everybody a bit geekier, that is, more able to think about problems at a deep and abstract level. See, Windows and Macintosh, as platforms, are not just a set of APIs and user interface components. They are also a set of best practices as to how applications should look and behave, and what kinds of models to user problems they should present. Linux and other traditional Unix-based OSes have their own set of best practices, too, most famously elucidated in ESR’s own The Art of Unix Programming. I’m going to cover a lot of territory previously trod by Edsger Dijkstra and Alan Kay here when I say that the Windows/Mac methodology is to present a model of the problem to the user that lets them get basic things done with a minimum of mental effort. Then, they think they are competent, but the model breaks down as the system becomes more complex and there’s little room for thinking outside the box. Since much of our society — our business practices, government, and even our music — is based on constructing boxes to contain our thoughts, in such a society Windows and Macintosh will always rule the roost. Their modality is about itemizing the things people want to do and then providing check list features to match that list. Because the Linux modality is different. The Linux modality is all about choice, and I don’t mean KDE or GNOME, Konqueror or Mozilla, Perl or Python. The classical Linux/FOSS best practices consist of presenting a deep, abstract model to the user which they can then mold to suit their particular needs. There is a steep learning curve for as long as it takes to get used to the abstract model, and to some extent you must unlearn what you think you know about the problem domain in order to acquire the new model, but once you become facile with it it yields dividends in terms of what you can do. This modality is imho superior, because I think anything that challenges the mind and presents new perspectives and deep models on human problems is a good thing for society. But it will not get anywhere as long as society is the way it is, which is a world wherein fast action and the appearance of achievement is preferred over deep grokking. To some extent, in order to create software that fits that world, you need a benevolent dictator to say “this is how things are going to be done”. Apple and Microsoft fill that role. There is no corresponding entity in the open-source Unix world. This is a good thing, but bad for open-source uptake in government, business, and other areas of life where social rules, not the ability to think, understand, and solve problems, dictate everything. The Microsoft monopoly exists because it is precisely what people want. As a side note, I’m throwing my own hat into the software-synth ring with a little creation of my own I call Valkyree. Not publicly available yet, it is written in Scheme and I plan on using it to experiment with generative music that’s actually listenable. Playing a lot of Rez and Lumines does weird things to how you perceive music. I don’t anticipate it being the choice of professionals any time soon, but I am going Games like Rez are the main reason why I have such a soft spot in my heart for Sega. They have this ability to just come out of nowhere and develop completely novel gaming concepts — from Sonic to Jet Grind Radio to Rez to Rub Rabits. But back to the topic at hand… I definitely agree with you on the evaluation that musicians are stuck in high school and they don’t realize it. It makes me wish I was born mathematically inclined, but the undeniable fact of the matter is that art is what I do best by a large measure. Thus I’m resigned to be among a crowd that will never cease to annoy me >:O Love art — fucking hate artists, though. But the bit about modalities and stuff, I think that’s over my head. Granted, I’m busy cramming it with economics for an exam at the moment, but I’d really have no way of telling if what your saying is true or not. But it does sound very intriguing. Let me know when you actually set Valkyree free. Between music videos, music, and video games, I’m getting a sense that we’re on the verge of Something New. Not quite sure what that is, obviously, but this is my gut talking — precision is not its strength. I’ve been developing this idea about art, in that it never really exists in vacuum, but this fact isn’t widely acknowledged. What makes a great song isn’t necessarily just the song, but the context in which it is heard. Would I love the old Sonic the Hedgehog soundtrack if I didn’t associate it with soaring at breakneck speeds through beautiful and exotic scenery? Would I have the same love of Weezer if I hadn’t seen the music video for Buddy Holly and thought, “Hey, I can relate to these dorks?” It’s almost an elephant in the room that the popularity of music is influenced by much more than just the music or the marketing — the mythos surrounding it is very important as well. Likewise for Rez — if you just heard the music on its own, would it impress you? Now that you’ve experienced the game, can you separate that sensation from the music, or will the music always ride the coattails of the greater experience? I don’t even want to think about how incoherent I must sound right now, but hey, that’s entertainment. Has Linux really had binary compatibility for six years now? I think libc5 boxen were still plentiful six years ago. > By that theory open source wouldnâ€™t be a true workerâ€™s revolution. Most non-hackers are not aware of any theory behind software. More likely,… >Itâ€™s all social horseshit. High school lunch-table clique stuff …it comes down to conformism, which is universal, widespread and orthogonal to the political spectrum. It’s still puzzling, given that anarcho-syndicalism and anti-capitalism are responsible for whole genres of music. The next time esr claims expertise in some field, be sure to read this paper from the APA whcih shows that self-confidence has a very strong negative correlation with actual ability: People tend to hold overly favorable views of their abilities in many social and intellectual domains. The authors suggest that this overestimation occurs, in part, because people who are unskilled in these domains suffer a dual burden: Not only do these people reach erroneous conclusions and make unfortunate choices, but their incompetence robs them of the metacognitive ability to realize it. Not really — the thrust is that the incompetent will overestimate their abilities. Half the tests indicated a positive correlation between perceived and actual competence when score > 70. The other half of the tests showed that perceived competence stayed in the range of 60 to 70 regardless of actual competence. While this is strong evidence in favor of the hypothesis, it does not support the conclusion that confidence negatively correlates to competence. And what, exactly, do you have against ESR, anyway? You seem interminably pissed at him, for reasons I cannot fathom. Those who can do, those who can’t join the marketing group, or otherwise engage in marketing-based activities. Is “Open Source” really just “Free Software” made safe for (“marketed to”) business, even though we “don’t tell them the whole truth”? I’m not pissed “at” ESR (I’d gladly buy him a beer), but I dislike his choice of action. >Those who can do, those who canâ€™t join the marketing group, or otherwise engage in marketing-based activities. Sometimes those who can do, do marketing anyway — that is, when we don’t want our marketing to be (a) nonexistent, (b) done by soulless droids, or (c) done by self-defeating zealots. >Is â€œOpen Sourceâ€ really just â€œFree Softwareâ€ made safe for (â€marketed toâ€) business, even though we â€œdonâ€™t tell them the whole truthâ€? Basically, yes. The only substantive difference is that people who use the term “open source” tend to be less willing to characterize proprietary software as being some kind of moral failure (as opposed to just a screwed-up way to do engineering). But even that is a rule with exfceptions. metablablah. If you think ESR can’t do x, your argument should actually involve ESR and x, for the sake of stringency. >Is â€œOpen Sourceâ€ really just â€œFree Softwareâ€ made safe for (â€marketed toâ€) business[…]? The software is obviously the same, the incentives to `buy’ it are not. The open source campaign makes (theoretically) testable claims about software quality. If they are eventually proven wrong, we’ll have a problem. The truth will be out—“Open Source Is Crap, But Still Free, Evangelists Say”—but what difference would it make? Where is your problem with a little marketing campaign? Hey, I owned a ‘marketing’ hat once too. (The company had marketing in-charge of product development. I owned two product families womb-to-tomb.) ESR is the #1 proponent of the marketing term “Open Source”. He promulgated it. Some of us think that morals count, and that “instrumental rationality” pales in the clear light of moral high ground. If you’re all about the development model producing superior software, then why care about “DRM” and GPLv3? Produce a superior MP3/MP4 codec and get it in Fedora/Debian/… Buy a Tivo and download the source to your heart’s content. good you mentioned KMail. Usually Open Source apps tend miss that little, small ideas that would be easy to implement, just nobody really spent effort to understood what users want. KMail is brilliant difference, it has an amazing feature: arrow left-right goes to previous/next mail, and arrow up/down scrolls a given mail up/down,so you can read it fully. Such an easy, small, stupid thing, isn’t it? It still makes reading 100 mail a day a hell of a faster and comfortable feeling. And the surprise is that depsite the millions spent on user interface research and end user testing, it has never occured to the developers of MS Outlook. Quite amazing. Such a shame that most of the FLOSS community doesn’t take KDE seriously – some people still clinging to the old “Qt is not really free” bullshit while it’s long GPL-ed – if there will be a usability revolution in OS, it will come from them. “(ever since discovering Rez on the PS2 my entire notion of computational ludology has shifted entirely)” Jeff, I remember somebody mentioned here Rez as an example of a modern LISP application, was it you? I could only find a website on Rez in Japanese. Do you know of any English websites? Pete Bessman: well, I think no software currently around sounds like the analogue synths, like the old 303/909’s or the newer stuff such as Virus. You can tell what was created by decent machinery and what was by software even on a CD, not to say a vinyl – I mean, just look at the first CafÃ© del Mar, Anima Sound System sticks out like shit on a dinner table. So, I think it does not really make sense to compare crappy to even crappier. Better wait until SW catches up to synths. OK, I’ve seen the light and it is vanilla and morals and pop culture and vapor 2.0—and have to admit that I absolutely don’t see how this could possibly support your moral high ground. Language barrier or something. But my simple question remains: What does `Free Software’ lose—what do you lose—if people are using it in the dim shadows of immorality? about the Linux modality and understanding the problem domain – I think there are a lot of basic misunderstandings here. I have a friend, who has been a coal miner – not an exactly intellectual position. He was still a clever guy, only just not very educated, He got into a marketing school and started to work in this field. As he is clever, he quickly understood that real marketing – at least for B2B – is not about company logos and stupid ads but about efficient statistical analysis of data. So he learned the the for-him quite foreign idea of databases, tables, and relations and created a customer database for himself in MS Access – a slow, painful, gradual process. Then, he learned VBA, and started to add features to his Access database. Later on, he quited his job and started to custom-build CRM databases for small companies, and now he has a good job of an internal consultant of a big-time CRM software in a bank. The point is that the learning curve was quite gradual, from a spreadsheet-like simple one-table customer database. He did not have to understand the theory beforehand – when he had five tables or so, he hit some walls, asked some questions from a programmer friend who directed him to books about normalization, BCNF, database design principles – which he guessed before by himself, because every clever guy understands that anything, that could be, should be designed as 1:N and that’s actually BCNF – so he picked up the theory when and only when he needed that for the practice. This is the general problem of FLOSS premature optimalization of human resources – forcing you to understand the theory of something before you should actually need to. Even today, there is still no FLOSS equivalent of Access – Knorr’s Datenbank is a joke, and if we strip business logic code from TinyERP, that might be something like an FLOSS Access, or maybe Rails might be something like that in the web-based way, but none are really close. To be able to develop a business/database application with FLOSS tools, you both need to understand programming and database creating principles first and then, for example, look at PostgreSQL + PyGTK, but of course the code generators to generate forms from tables you need to write for yourself… currently, FLOSS cannot turn a clever, but not IT savvy marketing guy to a CRM consultant/developer, because it forces users to understand the theory beforehand and does not allow to start by something small but still useful and with an ugly hack and evolve your understanding only when you the circumstances are ripe for it. It’s a premature optimalization of human resources. And I jus can’t understand it. I mean how CAN you do without an equivalent of Access??? I mean most of my fellow programmers our first program that was really used by people (and were paid for it) was an Access database for managing the monthly tickets of the local gym or the vide casette rental store of Uncle Joe when we were 16 years old. Or in Clipper, under MS-DOS, if one’s older. How could one do without it? I just don’t understand. I would never become a programmer if wouldn’t see around myself that programming is not only a theoretical game for geeks, but something to solve the real problems of real people with, that it empowers me to solve Uncle Joe’s problems and therefore it gives me a job to be useful for the society I live in and paid and respected for it, and not be an outcast, a fringe freak, but as a normal guy as a car mechanic or construction engineer. I just can’t image becoming a programmer without it. Of course, now this problem is almost of the past, as Rails is evolving so fast as in two years it will duplicate Access on the web I think, while still being a very flexible, very dynamic ultra-fine almost-LISP uber-elegant environment ( my glossary app lists the distinct first letter of terms to choose from by @first_letters = Articles.find( :all ).map { \|article\| article[0,1]}.uniq – now THAT’s elegant, I think, and this is a good example why people become Rails junkies, eating, drinking and dreaming Rails ) but as for the past, I am completely puzzled how could one start programming without Access. @Shenpen: For a long time, KDE was a huge construction site with lots of basically unusable applications that looked like poor attempts to reinvent the wheel and whose very existence seemed hardly justifiable. Things may be different now, but a little more focus wouldn’t have hurt. And when I’m looking at the schizophrenia of having `applications’, `KDE applications’ and `GNOME applications’ doing the same thing in only slightly different ways, I can’t help thinking that something, somewhere, has gone wrong. Some people are just comfortable with learning things the hard way, especially if the reward is mastering a really powerful tool. (You probably know that Hole Hawg story.) These same people may love to write dozens of little programs that aren’t strictly useful, but somehow `interesting’. At some point, they probably started to manage Uncle Joe’s video cassettes with some ugly ad-hoc database thing written from scratch. Not exactly elegant or efficient, but it worked for Uncle Joe and they learned a lot in the process of writing it. And they still smell overkill whenever somebody says `database’. So, yes, you can live without Access, and in the FLOSS camp, you have to. But this is mainly for historical reasons and doesn’t have to be this way. Maybe right now, after getting some of the basics right, the FLOSS world can afford to devote developer time to solutions that encourage more people to become developers. Shenpen, that geeks make a game out of understanding and discovery is what enables them to leapfrog past, and make themselves more useful by orders of magnitude in far less time than, the guy who’s focused on career advancement, and only learns something radically new when forced to by job pressures. Back in the 80s most computers only came with BASIC. Sometimes people would buy (or steal) a dev kit for Forth, C, or Assembly. How ever did they get along without integrated tables, graphical relationship tools, and form design wizards? Barbarism! I’ll tell you how. It is called “hacking”, and while it is a theoretical game it is not merely so. Great discoveries can be made only by those who set out to discover. We as sophonts have been engaged in this game from our earliest days; it is by this means alone that we survive, and thrive, on this planet, in more varied conditions than any other animal is capable of doing. Stubbornness, and not lack of cleverness, is the only thing that separates hackers from auto mechanics or coal miners or marketing gurus. Let me give you an example: our old friend, the lambda expression. You may think of it is a useful tool, a neat little bit of syntactic sugar that lets you do something really useful like sort your tables succinctly or something. What Church found was that lambda expressions were sufficient to describe all of computation. What Steele and Sussman found was that it was possible, and practical, to build optimizing compilers for von Neumann architectures for languages not essentially different from the lambda calculus; and even entirely new LC-evaluating CPU architectures. And what Montague found was that the relationship between syntax and semantics in natural language is not essentially different from that in formalisms like the LC. (The integrality of lambda calculus to modern linguistics was brought to my attention recently by a friend of mine, who isn’t terribly interested in computing but has a deep and abiding passion for linguistics and cog sci.) So we see how one little concept, once grokked, leads to profound ramifications across disciplines. Except if you’re too busy fixating on Matters of Great Consequence like CRM, you might miss it. As for databases, they are just set theory. Middle school math. Grok this and SQL becomes a cinch. Your story is interesting in that it perfectly exemplifies how far up its own bottom our society has gotten, that what is truly important to our species is dismissed as mere frivolity, to be brushed aside for Matters of Great Consequence. You and I are on opposite sides of a great chasm in this regard, but I should like to offer a bridge to you, constructed by those whose communication skills are far more eloquent than my own. Whether you take it is up to you: http://charlespetzold.com/etc/DoesVisualStudioRotTheMind.html http://www.cs.utexas.edu/users/EWD/transcriptions/EWD10xx/EWD1036.html http://www.angelfire.com/hi/littleprince/frames.html I think we’ve stumbled into the realm of BSing each other, which while I agree to be great fun — let’s keep in mind that nobody really knows what they’re talking about here. At least not with mathematical rigor. Morals? I don’t think anybody doesn’t care about ’em, we just differ about what is and isn’t immoral. I’m a libertarian for many reasons, but the biggest one is that it seems to be the most intellectually honest practice considering how much we don’t know. In the absence of God telling us what to do, let’s just leave each other as much alone as possible. And if we don’t know how much that is, let’s default in favor of liberty and see if things work — empirically speaking, it seems that the consequences of giving government too much power are orders of magnitude worse than giving it too little. So, I really don’t have any qualms with proprietary software, and I have a hard time believing that that makes me immoral. Well, I just don’t agree. The Access Virus actually is a computer, and it’s just running a very sophisticated synthesis program. Same for all the hardware from nord these days. Same for korg and emu. I never have, and never will, buy into the “classic vintage tone” thing. Synth guys believe in it, guitarists believe in it — I’m both, and to my ear, it’s just a bandpass filter and some noise. But this is a matter of taste, so I don’t think it’ll ever be settled. There’s just more than one way to skin a cat — more than one flavor of enlightenment. There’s a continuum between being so meta your farts don’t smell, to scratching your nuts and grunting “git er done.” Every step along the way has its place. Considering that most people tend to think ascending from poverty to post-scarcity is more important than evolving into light (or something), the “git er done” mentality tends to dominate. “Achievement is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration,” so the saying goes. There’s still plenty of meta in the world, and yeah, people would be better off if they added it to their intellectual diet — but they’d also be better off if they ate 6 small clean meals a day and went to the gym 5 days a week. Oh well. And it just so happens that thinking inside the box is useful. It makes it easier to do certain tasks. The pop music song structure box, when adhered to, makes it easier to make a pop tune. And a lot of success comes from subtly pushing the boundaries of this box. And thinking outside of the box is great, since that’s how we got from Sonnets to Heavy Metal. But considering the box worthless? Well, that’s the land of Der Moonfleck and 4’33 — and I just don’t see that getting me pumped up for a workout the way Slipknot does. I don’t think such a chasm exists. Do we agree in that programming is not a science but a meta-science: it’s about expressing ANY other science/knowledger/information in a structured/automated way? If we do, then we also have to agree that programming is not a first-class profession, but an auxiliary profession: first you grok some science/knowledge and then express it in code. For example, kernel hackers are hardware (or, more generally, physics / systems engineering) experts who just express their hardware expertise in code. You sound like to me a mathematician who expresses math in code. (Although the model I present here is imperfect, as math is also a meta-science…) I express business models in code. I’m not talking about learning something only when career advancement makes it necessary: I look down upon onto those guys who write 100 lines of Java whenever they need to do a simple grep on files as you do. However, I think practicality is important, being close to real-life problems is important, and being a normal white-collar worker in the mainstream society instead of an outsider is important. It does not mean one cannot jump into research when one sees fit, but research needs to have a practical reason for, I think. I also accept that theoretical researchers are also an important minority but basing a whole OS culture on them looks like an overkill – I don’t think most Linux users would fit in the category you described. I have a guess that more people use Kate than EMACS, for example. My anti-theoreticalism comes from my school experiences. I learned exactly what I do now (accounting systems design at a business school ) and when i left school and started working, all the theoretical crap didn’t worth anything. I remember memorizing the formal definitions of BCNF, 4NF etc. at school, without understanding a word from it, and when I started working, I just stood there puzzled, without knowing what to do. I had to reinvent the theory for myself, in a practical street language instead of a formal language, like “Hey, brada, be sure to design everything 1:N what can possibly 1:N such as invoices : invoices lines, and be ready to sniff when something needs to be N : N, such as owners : companies.” And only later on, when I had some free time to think things over, I realized “Damn, it’s just the BCNF and 4NF the taught in school – but why couldn’t they express it in an understandable, practical way?” Of course, later on I moved more and more into theory – my hobby languages of choice – (because at work I only can use Navision C/AL) – Perl -> Python -> Ruby -> sometimes a bit LISP, but still quite afraid show a development from practical to back to theoretical. But I think theoretical understanding needs a strong practical background. Wheneve one groks how it works, one can learn why it works. But if we do it otherwise, there are problems. My father is a construction entrepreneur, and he spends his time fighting engineers who design completely impractical, not cost-effective, but so very “artistic” buildings. If construction engineers worked a year as a mason before the university, these problems would not arise. This is my point in programming too. An afterthought: maybe it sound extremely heretical on this forum but I don’t think the old hackers of the seventies and eighties should be treated as demigods. Sure, they were clever guys, but there’ve been many other clever guys around, with the only difference being that the university / research center hackers were in a very, very comfortable position. I mean find a bunch of clever guys, throw funds on them and let them play around with years with any problem that catches their fancy without having to ship any marketable product, allow them to use whatever language they want and even to invent new ones, allow them to share their code with other universities and research centers, don’t put pointy-haired bosses on their backs, throw even more funds on them by claiming the research is of military importance, and they will come up with something like the Internet. There is nothing exceptional in that, only the conditions are expectional – commercial programmers usually had NONE of the above. If you want to erect a statue to the real heroes of the Internet revolution, it should be the CFO’s of Stanford and MIT who made it possible for the clever boys to play around, without demanding any tangible, marketable results in the short run. Clever commercial programmers like Joel Spolsky could have duplicated the results of old-time hackers easily, but they’ve been working in completely different conditions. I have met with people having typical hacker traits – being math geniuses, playing instruments and playing amazing practical pranks [1] – in the COBOL/RPG-400 banking/finance shops considered so horrible by pampered hackers. They are as clever as them, with the difference being less spoiled by comfortable unversity lab conditions protecting them from the harsh realities of the outer world called “market” and “business” , less bitching about bondage-and-discipline languages and all the other typical spoiled-kid approaches etc. etc. learning to find fun and intellectual challenge by playing in walled gardens, and finding fun in working around organization, language and hardware restrictions. The lack of freedom can be inspiring, albeit in different ways. [1] one story from the “horrible boring life” of RPG-400 banking programmers: they were using Win NT boxes with terminal emulation programs to the AS/400. They were quite proud of how stable the AS/400 is as compared to “toy computers”, like the Win NT boxes. When the team leader came back from holiday, the guys prepared a little surprise: as soon as he logged in to the AS/400, it displayed a typical stupid Windows error message in the green screen terminal, and when he sat there puzzled thinking “WTF???!!! Did the AS/400 turn to Windows ??!!!” the AS/400 made a callback to the terminal emulation program, which started an OS call which played a horrible, evil laughter recorded in .WAV sound file … :-) First, working together is better than standing apart and deciding that we can all just do what we want while we leave each other alone. The second certainly ‘works’, but the first can generate far better impact. I believe it is immoral of those who advocate “open source” as a superior solution to business while secretly knowing that they aren’t telling the whole truth. I don’t have any qualms with proprietarty software either. I do have qualms with people who purposely tell only part of the truth in order to advance their position. Pete, what I’m driving at is that understanding the meta levels, the deep theory, provides enormous leverage in the software domain that lets you “git ‘er done” a hell of a lot sooner. One of the gob-smackingly profound truths about our field and a big reason why computing science is not like bricklaying. Software does not yet have its equivalent of 4’33”, because at the end of the day, unlike an art exhibit or musical performance, it’s gotta work. So there’s a need for a structure, but room for different points of view, different surface modalities that emerge from the deep structure. Kind of like Mozart vs. Topsy vs. the Rolling Stones vs. The KLF. To continue with your music analogy a bit more, what Shenpen is doing is declaring Britney Spears to be Really Important Music because a lot of people buy it, and furthermore, Mozart was basically an overrated, spoiled kid and that we should really give our thanks to the kings and noble patrons who paid for his music, rather than to Mozart for having composed it. It’s that condescension that I have a problem with. working together is better than standing apart Yeah, and if we leave each other alone, there’s room for voluntary cooperation. There’s a subtle but important difference between believing we should work together, and believing it’s good to work together. I’m in the latter camp. > I’m in the latter camp. Me too, but I’m also in the “we should not deceive others” camp, not the “its good to not deceive others” one. According to ESR, “open source” is deception. >According to ESR, â€œopen sourceâ€ is deception. Only in the relatively weak sense that all marketing is deception, or dessing up fancy to go out is deception. I never lie to my audience, but I will cheerfully admit to being careful about which truths I speak. And the fact that I do this is not a secret either. this Britney vs. Mozart this is such a gross oversimplification that it almost hurts to think about it. It’s like comparing jazz radio stations to WiFi access points just because they operate through a similar medium… And, computing science? 95% of todays programming doesn’t have much to do with computing science, but lot more to do with other kinds of science/knowledge/information – knowledge about what the code expresses and models, instead of how it is designed or written. Bricklaying? I usually call business programming “welding” but bricklaying is also a good term. And if you lay bricks really well, you got something like GaudÃ’s work. Sigh. Quality, creativity and innovation is not a single-sided, one-dimensioned, black-and-white entity. Did programming become more democratic in last few years or decades? Surely it did. Does it mean quality went down? Only if you don’t trust stochastic decision mechanisms. And only if you oversimplify the definitions or viewpoints on quality. Was Didgeridoo from Aphex Twin a great conceptual art or a popular dance club hit? Black or white? (Clue: both ) It would be a loss if this interesting discussion drowned into a kinda “strong, stupid warriors vs. frail, clever magicians” level of fantasy novels written for kids. > And if you lay bricks really well, you got something like Gaudi’s work. And if you draw characters really well, you get something like Shakespeare’s work. Or something like the Linux kernel source. Or something like line noise. Back to the original topic (no, not really): > the university / research center hackers were in a very, very comfortable position Yes. And you seem to agree that this actually helps to invite great things. Today, everybody with a computer and an Internet connection is in this comfortable position, regardless of background or education, so you shouldn’t waste your time envying spoilt kids. The open source playground is big enough for researchers, hackers, coal miners and companies. That this whole culture appears to be based on the values of those useless hackers and researchers has a simple reason: They built this thing. And for a long time they have been occupied with the immediately practical things (of putting together GNU, Linux etc.) you seem to value so highly. Providing an equivalent of Access didn’t occur to them as a pressing need, so some of these `practical’ things seem to take infinite time. I predict that the overall pace of open source will dramatically go up as soon as it’s possible to invite the first coal miners to the party (of course it would be foolish not to do that). But don’t underestimate the importance of fundamental, undirected research. CS doesn’t really deserve to be called a science not because its object lacks substance, but because we are barely beginning to understand what it’s all about. We can get interesting things done with as little as we know, but this may not be enough in the future. My impression is that there hasn’t been much progress in the proprietary software world for some years now, at least if we don’t redefine `innovation’ as `another version of MS Office’. In many fields, OSS still has to catch up, but it is at least getting better. Maybe the bazaar is capable of moving beyond whatever barrier proprietary software has hit, but this certainly isn’t the final solution. There may not even be a solution. Maybe computer programs will forever be crappy, brittle, fighting with complexity and a pain to use. But if there is a way to make them fundamentally better, you will certainly not find it while working inside a box defined by Really Important Business. Question to Jeff Read about the chasm: Is this a new phenomenon? Do you think something has changed in the last few years/decades/centuries? (Complaints about education going downhill don’t count, they are probably as old as education itself.) I have my doubts, but they aren’t properly backed up by age or historical knowledge. Yeah, I reiterate, I don’t think anybody really knows what their talking about. We know things inductively or deductively. The latter requires mathematical rigor, which I think is obviously missing. The former requires detailed scientific analysis, which isn’t exactly what’s going on here. Interesting stuff, though. I personally think that simply getting exponentially more powerful is innovative. There are things I can do with my computer now that I simply would not be able to do 10 years ago. Maybe 10 years without a mind-blowing invention counts as a brick wall, but if that’s the case, I think that only goes to show just how much computing has accelerated progress. And I really just don’t grasp the meta stuff, I don’t think. If, for instance, lisp is the secret to attain the ninth level of power — uh, I’ll pass, plzkthxbi. But I get the feeling that’s not quite the point, so I dunno. /me shrugs lisp is not the secret to attain the 9th level of power, lisp is the 10th level itself. bru: The chasm is not new but what is new is that we have ample opportunity to bridge it. Most Americans have a machine many times as capable as the ones spoken of in hackerdom’s sagas. SICP is a free download; and furthermore, with the aid of Google and Wikipedia, one can imbibe as much mathematics as one cares to study, including abstruse stuff like category theory. We’re running out of excuses to be willfully ignorant. It is not a responsibility of open source developers to cater to those who are so. Jim Thompson: Now that’s what I call REAL ultimate power!!!!!!!! Pete Bessman on 2006-04-05 at 11:24:24 said: Jeff… you are one crazy motherfucker. Damn. ParodyCheck has to have some of the most disproportionately large titties that man has ever drawn. As to the topic at hand, I still don’t really think I get what is being argued over. If I want to make ultra-funky beats, Linux is poorly suited to that task. Jeff, are you arguing that I should… write my beats in scheme? Or that if I want to check my email I should write a hack in haskell to do it for me? I’m so confused. And on a different note, ESR should just start a discussion forum, because that’s essentially what we have over here. He says some shit in a blog, then various parties chatter about it in the discussion section, eventually getting way off topic. That’s just begging for phpbb right there. neal on 2006-04-05 at 19:59:30 said: Even if we all believe open source produces less buggy software (which in my experience is not the case), or superior software (which also in my experience is not the case: there is no way my Mom could use gnuplot, for instance), it massively fails at getting money to the people doing the work. It seems to me open source is this massive scam by the proponents on the masses of unwitting graduate students that support them. Meanwhile, being a capitalist software engineer, I’ll take advantage of it every step I can. Pete, Shenpen and I weren’t arguing about funky beats. He seems to think that the only way ordinary people can learn to program is with productivity tools. He also seems to think that the open source movement owes people a career path. Since I’ve seen people who’ve barely touched a computer pick up SICP and Scheme and get that “Holy shit, this is cool” reaction, I am inclined to think that people who can’t learn to program except by Access are simply preconditioned by their expectations. Computing is driven by some very simple but powerful and fundamentally different ideas. Open source development would become more powerful if it were a vector for those ideas to the world, instead of spending all its time trying to hide them the way Microsoft does. That’s probably what Microsoft sells successfully more than anything: not software, not even really a way of making things easier, but comfort, a way of making sure you won’t be subjected to anything discomfitingly perspective-altering. (It helps if you read that Dijkstra essay for a clearer perspective on this.) I suppose my opinion branches significantly from even ESR’s on this issue but that’s how I currently feel. :) I[t’]s the user stupid http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1945812,00.asp MS explains why security concerns re its software are not material concerns at all. Jeff, about your “REAL ultimate power” link: Not sure if that’s something you came up with or not, but Common Lisp, Python (read-only; assigning to the variable creates a new one), and ECMAscript should both be on the “lexical scope” list as well. (Common Lisp has a couple ways to override scoping for a particular variable, though, similar to Scheme’s “set!-able variables”. IIRC CL calls them “parameters” and “globals”; by convention, the caller can change a “parameter” before calling a function that uses it, but the caller should not change a “global”.) Also, if the language doesn’t support defining a function inside another function (AFAIK C, Java, and BASIC do not, although C++ and Java have classes, which can sort of compensate), then lexical scope really has no meaning. The only options at that point are local variables, global variables, and function arguments. ;-) Oops, not “both be on the “lexical scope” list as well”, but rather “all be on the “lexical scope” list as well”. (It’s probably still obvious what I meant, but still.) That’ll teach me to add Python after having written that up once already. Bryan, Thank you for the info, but my intent was to provide illustrative examples — not exhaustive lists. Your point is well taken, however. C allows you to declare variables local to compound statements which follow lexical scoping rules (i.e., their extent is limited to the enclosing block, they are not visible in function calls outside the block, and they are completely separate from other variables with the same name, with innermost variables shadowing outermost). AFAIK Java follows C’s lead in this regard. This was considered sufficient for me to grant them a “kind of”, but only a “kind of” for the reasons you said — functions within functions (closures) are not allowed. (And Java’s scoping rules for anonymous inner classes are kind of weird.) That’s true; I did forget about nested blocks and creating variables inside them. OTOH, since outer blocks always “call” into inner blocks (short of goto, and that starts to create problems with the stack), there’s no difference in C between a lexical scope and a dynamic scope. The outer scope is always executing whenever the inner one is, so in either case, you get the same result. A language basically has to support closures (or something equivalent) to be able to observe a difference between the two scoping rules; when the lexical environment always equals the dynamic environment, the effects of both scoping rules are identical. Though Java inner anonymous classes do act like closures, from what I remember. (It’s been several years since I did any Java.) Code in that type of nested class can access members of the outer class, and it’s possible to pass the instance as an event listener (or whatever). Then when its method/s is/are called, you get the partial equivalent of a closure. So yes, Java has lexical scope, because code in the outer class is not necessarily running when the inner class’s code gets run, but the inner code can still access members of the outer class. (Not variables from the procedure that was running, though, only the class instance. So it’s not a “full” closure, but the code would act differently if the language was dynamically scoped.) Bryan, consider the following Emacs Lisp program: (setq x 5) (defun foo (x) (print x) (print x)) (defun bar () (setq x (+ x 1))) (foo 5) Consider also its C equivalent: int x=5; void bar(); void foo(int x) { printf(“%d\n”,x); bar(); void bar() { x = x + 1; int main(void) { foo(5); In neither case is a function defined within a function, yet the results are different for these two programs. The Emacs Lisp program should produce as results 5, 6, 5; whereas the C program should produce 5, 5, 6. This is because the binding of x as a parameter to foo is visible only within foo’s body in the case of lexically scoped C. When foo invokes bar, bar does not see that binding but rather the global binding to x. In dynamically scoped Emacs Lisp, the binding of x as a parameter to foo is visible from the time foo is invoked to the time it returns. Thus, bar sees (and modifies!) foo’s parameter, not the global binding to x! So even without closures, the scoping rules make a difference, and the classification of C as a lexically scoped language should be seen as significant. The specific weirdness I was referring to with Java’s inner-class scoping rules was that Java inner classes can access the members of the outer class, but not local variables in the method where the inner class was instantiated. Man, I take a couple days to get settled in my new job, and everything goes all haywire on me. Peter Bessman: > Can you clarify? These statements seem contradictory to > me, so I donâ€™t think Iâ€™m interpreting properly. It is acceptable under the OSI definition for a license to specify that there is one and only one source for the original source code, prohibiting free redistribution of that code, and that any and all modifications by the community are provided exclusively as patch files. Explicit provisions were made for this in the OSI license requirements. esr: > Open source is so good at motivating programmers that > they build entire operating systems (not just kernels > but userlands too) on their own time. I think the motivations and results are a little different. As I recall, it took roughly ten years before Linux and the GNU utilities produced a working and reliable UNIX-like environment on the desktop, whereas AT&T/Bell Labs initially produced UNIX in two. While I will wholeheartedly agree that the UNIX of 1969 was certainly not the same as the UNIX of 1991, the Linux crowd certainly had a roadmap to follow. Archangel: > Those changes may make a difference to a lot of people, > _if_ they ever actually get released Volume Shadow Copy was in Windows Server 2003 and kicks major butt. Trouble is, it’s only good for things you store on the server, not things you store on your local hard drive. Vista moves it onto your local hard drive, where EVERYONE can use it – not just people with Windows-homogeneous networks that store all their data on network shares. > Isnâ€™t this all actually politics disguised into technical > terms? I believe the open source crowd has mixed up their politics with their technical arguments, and that the proprietary source crowd has responded in kind which got their politics mixed up in it. I think this is the single biggest obstacle between the two camps. Jeff Read: > Windows is such a compelling platform because Microsoft is > a monopoly. I disagree entirely with this proposition. Upon considering why, I don’t think disagreement is entirely the right word. I believe Windows is a compelling platform because Microsoft tends to take things in the right direction, because they do a lot of research, because they can afford to take risks, because they have little competition, because… they are a monopoly. So I sort of agree, but not really. I lay a lot of blame at the feet of Microsoft’s “competition” simply refusing to do a good job. RealAudio led the streaming music market until they tried to use a licensing deal with Microsoft as a loss leader to sell their own incompatible streaming media player. Microsoft pointed out the conflict of interest, RealAudio said “neener neener what are you going to do about it”, and Microsoft blew them out of the water. If RealAudio had played nice, they could have made a boatload of money with Microsoft, but they got greedy and ended up with squat. Phil: > I heard they tried to kill all other servers besides > IIS on the NT platform by changing the NT Workstation > EULA to not allow for use as a server. They just pointed out the language. NT Workstation was always just the same product provided at a discount on the condition that it be used primarily as a workstation, not a server. Lacking the technical background necessary to understand this, Microsoft’s PR folks released some truly ludicrous and lamentable statements. Lacking the business background necessary to understand this, the rest of the world perceived this as an unfair practice. What Microsoft was trying to prevent was the use of NT Workstation as a server platform, which spelled about a $300 loss per license. From their perspective, thousands of people were robbing them of millions of dollars by violating the license agreement, whereas the average consumer simply didn’t see why you shouldn’t do what you were technically capable of doing. Meanwhile, Netscape and O’Reilly were loudly proclaiming that their web servers could be run quite happily on NT Workstation. Their overt proposal was that you should buy NT Workstation instead of NT Server, saving several hundred dollars, and then use that several hundred dollars to buy their product. This was their response to Microsoft’s “free” IIS: our product is effectively free too, if you violate the Microsoft EULA. Besides, they added, the Microsoft EULA is unjust and you shouldn’t submit to it anyway! Down with Microsoft! Down with capitalism! Down with America! Oh, did I say that out loud? I meant, down with emerita! You know, people who get paid for doing nothing because they did something great once. Whew, that was a close one. So who’s the company with the predatory business practices, again? >It is acceptable under the OSI definition for a license to specify that there is one and only one source for the original source code, prohibiting free redistribution of that code, Not so. No OSI-conforrmant license can prohibit free redistribution. The clause you’re think ing about permits a license requiriung the redistributed versions to be shipped as pristine source plus patches. >I believe the open source crowd has mixed up their politics with their technical arguments Whatever “open source crowd” you’re speaking about, it’s not the one I know about. I popularized the term to separate us from politics in order to make our marketing more effective, and I believe I largely succeeded. > What Microsoft was trying to prevent was the use of NT Workstation as a server platform, which spelled about a $300 loss per license. If that’s true, and if it’s also true what you’re saying about it being “just the same product”, then there was no loss here. It did not cost Microsoft anything more to sell the “server” edition if it was the same codebase. So if there was a loss when someone used the “workstation” edition as a server, there would have been the same loss whenever someone bought the “workstation” edition and used it as a workstation. You’re confusing a “loss” with a “lack of extra profit”. (Yes, it may have been illegal to use a workstation as a server, if Microsoft’s licensing terms would have held up in court. But that doesn’t mean they were taking a loss when someone didn’t follow those licensing terms, either. Note that many politicians do this too — something that gets advertised as a “cut” is often actually an “increase by a smaller percentage than last year”. The amount still goes up, just not by as much as they thought it would.) Jeff: You’re right, I must have mis-remembered the difference between scoping rules, or something. So never mind then. ;-) Actually, if we look at why MSFT became so successful, I agree that the real key is how they handle learning. I don’t think MSFT simply empowers ignorace – actually, that was the Mac’s way (before OSX, of course). I think MSFT empowers gradual learning procedures – SQL Server is a good example, anyone can install and configure it to a basic level, and pick up DBA knowledge gradually, during production operation. (Of course most OS databases are similar – actually I was thinking about Oracle as a counter-example.) Or, from another viewpoint, they support a kind of “learning by imitation” until one gathers enough confidence to go on his own. This is not in the defense of MSFT, actually, this idea occured to me a few days ago when I was thinking about why schools force students memorize definitions instead of learning by imitation. For example, if you became self-employeed and therefore having to write proposals, how would you learn to write them? I myself would borrow a winning proposal from a salesman friend, and would use it as template: I’d just rewrite the subject and the price an as much of the boilerplate text as I am able to identify as unfit to the case. Then I would use that for a template for the next proposal. After five or ten proposals, when I feel confident that I start to get what’s going on but before things got too ossified in my mind I’d buy a serious sales psychology book, grok the theory and identify what can be improved. After ten more proposals, I would be on my way to designing my own sales methodology. Isn’t it the most effective way of learning things? John Cowan on 2006-04-12 at 16:29:33 said: For the record: I’m a lefty, I sing, I program, and I love free-as-in-libre open source software. M. Simon on 2006-05-22 at 16:44:33 said: I blame it on “C”. A very ugly language that almost requires long, hard to test subroutines due to the stack thrash when calling a subroutine. FORTH (for those of you who have ever heard of it) is much cleaner and encourages better factoring. Top it off with hardware that can execute code directly (as opposed to having to be translated) and you have a screamer. What you do not get is a good marketing model since the code is easier to develop with fewer bugs and FORTH processors are rediculously easy to design (and they are small – in a number og gates sense). I will admit that “C” has more protections for the average or poor coder. Which says it all. The “C’ model is for those who don’t want the very best. Lets try that again: I blame it on â€œCâ€. I will admit that â€œCâ€ has more protections for the average or poor coder. Which says it all. The â€œCâ€™ model is for those who donâ€™t want the very best. Niklaus on 2007-01-26 at 14:43:43 said: Windows is a mess due to creeping featurism. Microsoft has been building the software equivalents of “Ricers” ( It is my understanding that a Ricer is an economy car that is dressed up to look like a racer, without actually upgrading the drive train.) Starting with a Yugo (DOS) they changed the wheels to chrome spinners with low profile tires, added a sporty steering wheel and shift knob, and voila! Windows. The next version added a loud stereo (multimedia), next version added a new paint job, clearcoat, some vinyl tape stripes and stickers (windows 95 style gui ) and later skirts, and air dam and a fake oversized exhaust tip. (Windows 98 with usb support ). And lastly, an impressively large but useless spoiler wing bolted to the back (Windows ME ). The NT lineage is similar, but they started with an army surplus Hummer instead of a Yugo. The real problem is that the core compilation libraries are not designed with the robustness needed to support the system and much of the functionality is left up to the application programs. I remember a DOS evangelist back around 1982 saying that CPM was “nothing but a program loader” as opposed to DOS which he considered “A real Operating system”. Particularly amusing since the early versions of ‘DOS were laundered bootlegs of CPM-86 Beta. Windows has evolved into a monstrous patchwork of swiss cheese. It is cheesy and full of holes. Someone mentioned NT as a port of VMS… I believe it was more of a port of RSTS-E, which unlike VMS had some serious problems keeping workspaces seperated. VMS was eventually ported to intel and alpha systems by the time DEC was aquired by Compaq. I guess that makes VMS a product of HP now. VMS was specifically designed for the VAX minis and would most likely port to Motorola 68xxx series processors easily due to the similarity of the cpu designs. NT was actually an atempt to start a new code base that would support non-intel processors as well as the intel ones, while adding some Posix compliant features. The result was a really stable platform which lost a lot of it’s stability when the code base was merged with the 9x series to produce NT 4.0. Don Swanson on 2008-10-11 at 20:01:23 said: I guess the only question left is to ask which band of communists nationalized the micro-computer industry back in 1980 and made Bill G. the czar of software. The suits in America just don’t have faith or understanding of what the many levels and facets of democratic participation can provide. Leave a Reply to Jeff Read Cancel reply	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36624
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__label__cc	0.528552	0.471448	Seymour Hersh Details \| Explosive Story on Bin Laden Killing & Responds to White House, Media Backlash \| May 12, 2015 Labels Democracy Now!, Seymour Hersh / Source: democracynow.org Four years after U.S. forces assassinated Osama bin Laden, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Seymour Hersh has published an explosive piece claiming much of what the Obama administration said about the attack was wrong. Hersh claims at the time of the U.S. raid, bin Laden had been held as a prisoner by Pakistani intelligence since 2006. Top Pakistani military leaders knew about the operation and provided key assistance. Contrary to U.S. claims that it located bin Laden by tracking his courier, a former Pakistani intelligence officer identified bin Laden’s whereabouts in return for the bulk of a $25 million U.S. bounty. Questions are also raised about whether bin Laden was actually buried at sea, as the U.S. claimed. Hersh says instead the Navy SEALs threw parts of bin Laden’s body into the Hindu Kush mountains from their helicopter. The White House claims the piece is "riddled with inaccuracies." Hersh joins us to lay out his findings and respond to criticism from government officials and media colleagues. -democracynow.org Mind control through emotional domination: How we're all being manipulated by the "crisis of the NOW" by Mike Adams \| May 10, 2015 Labels Emotional Domination, Mike Adams, Mind Control / Source: naturalnews.com What you're about to read here is a revealing look at the psychological mechanism presently being used by government and media to achieve near-absolute control over the population. I'm calling the concept the "crisis of the NOW," and understanding this is a lot like taking the RED pill. The "crisis of the now" involves an incessant, strategic bombardment of the population with a never-ending stream of contrived crises that demand immediate attention in the present. This psychological bombardment is waged primarily via the mainstream media which assaults the viewer by the hour with images of violence, war, emotions and conflict. Because the human nervous system is hard wired to focus on immediate threats accompanied by depictions of violence, mainstream media viewers have their attention and mental resources funneled into the never-ending "crisis of the NOW" from which they can never have the mental breathing room to apply logic, reason or historical context. To protect the propaganda from scrutiny, no person is ever allowed the luxury of reflection. Logic and reason are condemned. Critical thinking is derided. Historical context is obliterated by the repeated intrusion of the now, and whatever happened just a few short years or months ago is actively rejected (or memory holed) if it does not reinforce whatever present-day delusion is being pushed as "fact." Similarly, the future is entirely off limits and never allowed to be explored in the mainstream media because doing so would require reason and forward thinking... two things which are never tolerated because they would reveal the inevitable failures of today's insane policies, such as running the country on debt and hoping it will somehow not matter down the road. [...] Read the rest: naturalnews.com The Corbett Report \| The Secret Life of Timothy McVeigh \| May 11, 2015 Labels Corbett Report Radio, James Corbett, Timothy McVeigh / Timothy McVeigh. We've been told so much about him, the Oklahoma City bombing, and what it meant for America. But what if it's all a lie? Join us today for this special Corbett Report podcastumentary as we examine the multiple trucks, multiple bombs, government informants, faked executions and other pieces of information suggesting that McVeigh was not a "lone wolf bomber" at all but a sheepdipped special forces operative working for the government, exactly as he claimed. -corbettreport.com Transcript & Sources JADE HELM 15 BRIEFING \| James Horak & Shuny \| May 2015 Labels EMVs, Fukushima, James Horak, TPP / Source: emvsinfo.blogspot.com Are large scale military exercises conducted inside the USA leading up to the final NWO take-over? House to house search and seizure was relentlessly trained by military and militarized police since hurricane Kathrina. It is no secret that the guns in the hands of the US-citizens are the main reason why the New World Order could not be implemented yet. As always with James, many more topics are discussed with something new for everyone. For comments, info and more radio shows with James Horak visit the blog: emvsinfo.blogspot.com Dr. Rima Laibow MD, Ralph Fusetola \| Mandatory Forced Vaccination, The Dawn Of A New Age Of Human Enslavement \| The Vinny Eastwood Show \| May 5, 2015 Labels Dr. Rima E. Laibow, Ralph Fusetola, Vaccines, Vinny Eastwood / Source: thevinnyeastwoodshow.com, drrimatruthreports.com Mandatory Forced Vaccination, The Dawn Of A New Age Of Human Enslavement. Vinny Eastwood On The May Day Vaccine Marathon With Dr. Rima Laibow MD And Ralph Fusetola. Vaccines are generally accepted by the public to be the sole reason why everyone hasn't just keeled over and died of deadly infectious diseases in the last century. Of course, if you ask them how they came to this conclusion, You will be met with mindless repetition, Like "They work because they work!" Or "It works because Doctors say it works!" Or "It Works Because The government says so!" Or "It works because the pharmaceutical companies say so!" Or "They worked because those bad diseases aren't around any more!" All of these conclusions sound very reasonable if one blindly trusted any personn or organization with some kind of authority on the sole basis that they have some kind of authority, however, circular reasoning like this is often the direct result of simple marketing techniques, not evidence. The problem is 2 fold, 1. People are so convinced of the efficacy of Vaccines that they will never listen to contrary evidence, 2. People are so convinced Vaccines work that they label anyone who says otherwise as a conspiracy theorist and therefore justify a blanketed disregard of any evidence presented. This is called "Brainwashing", implying that the general public are neither stupid nor dishonest, but have merely been taught through repetition, fear, social pressures and education to believe something that isn't true. This broadcast will shatter the Vaccine myth and the tactics and phenomena of those who continue to believe the lies and the ones who deliberately distort the scientific findings to gain more profits at the cost of countless human lives that have been destroyed. Please share this very important show. -thevinnyeastwoodshow.com Tom Goodrich & Kyle Hunt \| Hellstorm: The Documentary \| Hour 1 \| May 8, 2015 Labels Hellstorm, Henrik Palmgren, Kyle Hunt, Redicecreations, Tom Goodrich / Source: redicecreations.com, hellstormdocumentary.com May 8, 2015–Tom Goodrich has been a professional writer for the past thirty years. In addition to articles, blogs and movie scripts, Tom has written a dozen books. Kyle Hunt received his Bachelor of Arts in psychology and is best known for founding the Renegade Broadcasting network. Tom and Kyle return to the program to discuss their monumental collaboration, the documentary film Hellstorm, based on Tom’s book and produced by Kyle. In the first hour, we discuss the impetus of the film, which is to expose the mountain of hate, lies and propaganda that was heaped upon the defeated German nation in the time period surrounding WWII, in what is truly the darkest and best kept secret in world history. We look at the relevance of unmasking the accepted history of WWII, a narrative that fundamentally excludes the truth about the horrific slaughter of tens of millions of innocent German civilians by Soviet communists. We talk about the massive amount of money that has been dumped into Israel as a result of the “crimes” for which Germany has been forced to pay reparations. Then, we consider why the success story of Hitler’s Nazi Germany was so dangerous to the rest of the world. -redicecreations.com Klaus Dona \| Giants DNA \| FADE to BLACK with Jimmy Church \| April 28, 2015 Labels Ancient Civilisations, FADE to BLACK, Jimmy Church, Klaus Dona / Source: jimmychurchradio.com, unsolved-mysteries.info Klaus Dona joins us live from Vienna Austria with breaking news heard for the first time right here on FADE to BLACK and the DNA and H Dating of a 25ft skeleton from Equador. -jimmychurchradio.com Seymour Hersh Details \| Explosive Story on Bin Lad... Mind control through emotional domination: How we'... The Corbett Report \| The Secret Life of Timothy Mc... JADE HELM 15 BRIEFING \| James Horak & Shuny \| May ... Dr. Rima Laibow MD, Ralph Fusetola \| Mandatory For... Tom Goodrich & Kyle Hunt \| Hellstorm: The Document... Klaus Dona \| Giants DNA \| FADE to BLACK with Jimmy...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36642
__label__wiki	0.529974	0.529974	BioImage Suite: An integrated medical image analysis suite: An update Papademetris X., Jackowski M., Rajeevan N., DiStasio M., Okuda H., Constable R.T., Staib L. Submitted by Xenophon Papademetris on 06-30-2006. BioImage Suite is an NIH-supported medical image analysis software suite developed at Yale. It leverages both the Visualization Toolkit (VTK) and the Insight Toolkit (ITK) and it includes many additional algorithms for image analysis especially in the areas of segmentation, registration, diffusion weighted image processing and fMRI analysis. BioImage Suite has a user-friendly user interface developed in the Tcl scripting language. A final beta version is freely available for download. 1 File (1Mb) bioimagesuite.pdf (1Mb) [view paper] BioImage Suite: Worth waiting for! by Peter Kazanzides on 09-06-2006 for revision #1 expertise: 2 sensitivity: 4.3 This paper describes the BioImage Suite, which is a collection of image analysis tools, including GUI-based and command-line programs, developed at Yale University. The authors are releasing the bulk of the source code under the GPL license. One library cannot be released as open source due to licensing issues. A pre-release version (binary and source) is available from the web site, though it currently requires a user name and password (easy to obtain after registering). I downloaded the Windows binary and installed it on Windows XP. I used the suggested root directory (C:Yale). The installation consisted of unzipping 4 ZIP files (not 3 as mentioned in the documentation). The program is starting by running a batch file. This was very easy to do and worked. I also downloaded the source code, but did not try to compile it myself. The paper mentions that BioImage Suite uses VTK, ITK, and TCL/TK (with extensions such as IWidgets). In addition, by reviewing the downloaded files, it is clear that it also uses other open source packages such as Xerces, MINC, and CLAPACK. The project uses the CMake and Subversion open source tools. This is a significant amount of software that is being made available to the research community. The authors are working to replace some of the closed source libraries. The authors provide binary versions for many different operating systems. I downloaded, but did not review, the source code. The design of the web site is very good and appears to have ample documentation. There are a lot of image analysis tools, which should be applicable to a wide range of medical applications. The authors state that they make extensive use of VMWare for testing the software on different operating systems, but do not describe the testing framework. For a software package of this size, I would strongly urge the developers to create an automated testing framework (e.g., using Dart), if they have not already done so. The authors mention similar open source packages, such as Slicer, Brainsuite, and SPM, but do not offer a comparison to BioImage Suite. Given that they recently received an NIH grant for âcontinued development and maintenanceâ, I assume that they must have already described (at least in the proposal) the new features that their package could offer. I find the GUI to be less âsexyâ than the 3D Slicer package (though I am more familiar with 3D Slicer). The availability of command line tools is a nice feature in BioImage Suite and the generation of Makefiles to manage the batch processing is a good idea. The VVLink capability is interesting (I also read the ISBI06 paper available on the website). Software package with great utility by David Holmes on 09-05-2006 for revision #1 The authors provide an "update" to their current efforts in developing the BioImage Suite. The BioImage Suite fully utilizes several readily available software packages to provide a "user-friendly user interface" for medical image analysis. The paper describes the various algorithms in the package as well as some of the biomedical applications have been developed with the suite. The discussion includes a description of licensing and availability. As the paper title suggests, this is suppose to be an "update" to the previous paper. The evidence should be in the "updating" of the textual description of the package. While I think that the suite is both interesting and potentially useful, I found the paper to be lacking a bit. I found much the the text to be the same (almost word for word) with the previous submissions which the authors are updating. The package will be open-source (and available under the GPL) soon. The package can be downloaded now following registration. The authors note that there is one library which is closed. The issue becomes whether this hinder the open-science movement to build upon their success. As the authors point out, the single library is a small component and their hands are tied due to other licensing. However, even with the restrictions (by third-parties), the authors still have the right to publish the methods included within the code. (See next section) Since the package will be largely open source, reproducibility should be straightforward (although that is only a best guess as I have not reviewed the source). With regards to the single closed library, the authors will not be able to provide source code, but they should be publishing (in great detail) the methods within the library as that is not restricted. As such, anyone who has a valid licence of numerical recipes (which many do) can recreate the functionality. In the same manner, anyone with the appropriate Vector Vision Link licence should be able to write the appropriate connection code. The authors take full advantage of open source software from the programming languages used (tcl/tk) to the graphics drivers (mesa), when needed. The exciting aspect of this work is the combination of all of these tools into a useful package. As already noted, there are some minor restrictions with the Vector Vision Link software and the Numerical Recipes software. I do not have the source code. It was not included with submission. The website has a mechanism to get the software. This suite has great application to many different clinical problems. I look forward to exploring its potential. If not available, I suggest that the authors post or publish the methods within the closed library so others can properly reproduce the work. Comment by Xenophon Papademetris: Source Code issues etc. First the source code is available, see the webpage (www.bioimagesuite.org) and has been available for about 10 days, as noted by the previous reviewer. We did not attach any appendices as the webpage is available and contains link to more up-to-date versions of everything, including a detailed manual. Regarding the comment "If not available, I suggest that the authors post or publish the methods within the closed library so others can properly reproduce the work.". There are two pieces of code here. One is the numerical recipes stuff that we are looking to remove -- hence it is probably not work anybody's effort to reverse engineer this, plus it might take less time overall to replace the code than to document it's interface in any kind of detail. We have taken the approach that it was best to get the software to a stable release state first (it does represent 6-10 years worth of work depending on what one counts, the first VTK-based version dates to 2000), and finish the testing (the testing data is around 800 MB in size and growing by the day, we hope to release pieces of it as well at some point) before worrying about, what we felt, was a secondary issue. There is an awful lot of code there that is useful as is to anybody who would like to use it (as noted by the previous reviewer). The lack of the one small (mostly trivial) library may hinder the open source movement, but on balance the released code should help the movement far more than delaying the whole thing until the one library is replaced -- this is the suggestion of the GPL FAQ itself (see http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html#FSWithNFLibs). I suggest the reviewer download the source code and take a look for himself. Regarding the Vector Vision part and the comment "anybody with the appropriate Vector Vision Link licence should be able to ...": in cases like this the easiest option is to simply e-mail us and we would be happy to provide full source of the one C++ class that acts as a wrapper between VVLink and BioImage Suite. Since VVLink was designed with BioImage Suite as it's target client (VVLink was a joint project between Yale and BrainLAB), most of the necessary functionality is already in VVLink itself. The Tcl part of the code (the GUI for the VVLink Connect Tool) is available. A Significant contribution by Gavin Baker on 08-31-2006 for revision #1 This paper describes BioImage Suite, an software package for medical image analysis. It is has been used in a wide variety of applications, including fMRI, DTI, and segmentation. The aim is to provide easy-to-use tools, with a strong clinical application focus. The BioImage Suite is in a similar solution space to Slicer, Brainsuite and Analyse. It comprises a GUI and a series of command-line tools for batch processing, and has been developed internally at Yale over the past 10 years, being used on a variety of projects. This paper is an updated version of a previous submission which described the BioImage Suite, and the authors have fulfilled their promise to publish the source of the package. The content of the paper itself appears to be virtually the same as to last years' submission, with some changes to reflect the beta release of the source code. That the BioImage Suite can support clinical image analysis applications, and that it is user-friendly and well-documented. The project website includes quite a comprehensive set of documentation, which describes how to use the various components of the system in some detail, including screenshots and tutorial-style information. The system appears to be reasonably user-friendly, based on studying the available screenshots. While the system has obviously seen considerable use and wide application over the years, the paper did not discuss clinical applications or present a case-study. The authors provide access to the full source code (and nearly all the dependent libraries). The paper shows examples and screenshots of the application running. The binary distribution also includes some example image data. I followed the instrucions on the project website to obtain the software. This involved a quick registration process, and was then able to download the software. I obtained the latest source (bioimagesuite_1.995_src_507.zip dated 24th August 2006) as well as the pre-built binaries for Linux. I was unable to completely build the software from source on my machine (Debian GNU/Linux Etch, i586). While I do have LAPACK, BLAS, ATLAS and all such packages installed (including clapack.h), I do not have CLAPACKConfig.cmake and could find no reference via Google. I managed to hack past this problem, only to encounter other difficulties which prevented further progress. I untarred them into a private directory, adjusted the path settings according to the documentation. (The install documentation says that untarring will result in three directories, but it omits mention of the bioimage_extra directory.) The system assumes that the software is installed under /usr/local, which was not an option in this instance. While the scripts to run BioImage have a BASE directory, it is not used by the scripts, and changing the paths is most cumbersome. Some issues: the bioimagesuite/setpaths.sh script refers to FSL, which is not included. The setextra.sh script refers to minc20, which is under the extra directory but the script assumes it is under the base directory. The configuration tries to set TCL_LIB_PATH, but the correct environment variable (according to the documentation I consulted) specifies TCLLIBPATH, ie. without the underscores). Also, since this package is distributing its own copy of Tcl, the TCL_LIBRARY environment variable needs to be set to the base path of init.tcl. With my custom script (see below) I was able to successfully run the suite. I loaded some test data (mni_305.hdr), and carried out some common tasks: preprocessing, bias-field correction, smoothing, histogram segmentation, morphology and others. I was able to perform these common operations without needing to refer to the documentation, supporting the ease of use claim. The BioImage Suite makes extensive use of existing FLOSS projects, including ITK, VTK, LAPACK, Mesa 3D, Tcl/Tk, IWidget, and Metakit. It leverages these libraries to provide a high-level interface. (It also appears to include the HDF5 package, which doesn't seem to be mentioned in the documentation.) The paper does not discuss in any detail how these libraries were used. The complete source code is made available on the BioImage website, which is available after a brief registration step. The source comprises some 300,000 lines of source files, representing a very significant contribution to the community. This website also features user forums, encompassing support, discussion on fMRI, DTI, integrating with other software, news and discussion. several relevant papers and resources are provided, including tutorials and user manual. As the project is making the transition from an internal project to its first public release, various environmental issues have become apparent, as noted above. This is due to the inevitable dependencies and assumptions that one is able to make in a controlled or homogeneous environment, such as the presence of dependent libraries or tools, and the locations and paths of components, and so on. As the project progresses in its new public phase, these issues will surely be ironed out and the project should become more easily deployable on external systems. The code is broken up into sensible modules (such as GUI, Imaging, and so on). The layout of the source code is generally readable and consistent, but often uses extremely long lines (>80 characters). Most classes have small, cohesive methods. The class interfaces seem to be generally well-defined. There is still a certain amount of debug code, such as cout and printf calls sprinkled about (while others use the VTK debug macros). There are quite a few instances of literal constants and magic numbers, such as IDs for menu items which must be the same between modules, or processing modes, colour constants, lookup tables, etc. The coding conventions are fairly similar to the ITK conventions (making the transition of contributions easier to manage). (A few dozen source files were chosen semi-randomly across the various directories in the source code for inspection.) There is very little documentation within the code. Using a tool such as Doxygen and providing inline documentation of classes and methods would improve the maintainability of the code, and enable external developers to get up to speed and contribute and enhance the code base. The code is generally designed for portability, as evidenced by the fact that it runs on Windows, Linux, Solaris and Mac OS X. This is obviously in no small part thanks to the portability of the underlying libraries, however the authors have gone to great lengths to not only support the major platforms in their own code, but to provide pre-built binaries for each The suite includes implementations of several useful algorithms, which would be very useful in their own right. Some of these may be appropriate to make as contributions to the ITK or VTK core. While the suite contains tools for specific applications such as angiography, it provides general segmentation and registration tools, which may be equally used in other areas such as thoracic imaging or brain sementation. Making the codebase easier to build on different systems is the biggest hurdle to adoption by external developers, and to a lesser extent users. The paths configuration could be streamlined, to make it easier to install in a custom root (for example, /opt/bioimage). The binary distributions are broken up into four differnent tarballs for download. Since they are all required, and are built to be run together, it would be helpful to have a single tarball to download all the required binaries. The system currently has minimal developer documentation. Information such as the build and runtime dependencies, minimum versions of packages required (eg. CLAPACK/LAPACK), CMake, and so on would be very useful. Since the system provides much code that could be re-used elsewhere, providing an API reference (much like ITK does with the doxygen-generated docs) would be extremely valuable. The scripts included assume the system is installed in /usr/local, and are difficult and tedious to update. Due to the difficulty of changing all the paths in all the startup scripts, I wrote a single script that sets all the paths at once, which are all relative to a single base directory. This avoids the problems of requiring BioImage Suite be installed in /usr/local, and makes it easier to configure and customize, since it is all relative to one single base directory variable. The script is below: BASE=`pwd` ITK_DIR=$BASE/itk241_yale VTK_DIR=$BASE/vtk44_yale EXTRA_DIR=$BASE/bioimagesuite_extra BIS_DIR=$BASE/bioimagesuite MAIN_DIR=${BIS_DIR}/main BIN_DIR=${BIS_DIR}/bin APPS_DIR=${BIS_DIR}/apps MJACK_DIR=${BIS_DIR}/mjack VTKNR_DIR=${BIS_DIR}/vtknr DATATREE_DIR=${BIS_DIR}/datatree PATH=$BIS_DIR/bin:$EXTRA_DIR/bin:$VTK_DIR/bin:$BIN_DIR:$MAIN_DIR:$APPS_DIR:$MJACK_DIR:$VTKNR_DIR:$DATATREE_DIR:$PATH LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$ITK_DIR/lib/InsightToolkit:$VTK_DIR/lib:$VTK_DIR/lib/vtk:$EXTRA_DIR/lib:$LD_LIBRARY_PATH TCL_LIBRARY=$VTK_DIR/lib/tcl8.4 TK_LIBRARY=$VTK_DIR/lib/tk8.4 TCLLIBPATH=$VTK_DIR/lib/tcllib1.8 export TCL_LIBRARY export TK_LIBRARY export TCLLIBPATH pxmenu.tcl It would be very interesting to have not just an overview of the system, but a discussion of the design of the package. How do the components fit together? How did they design the architecture, with its blend of C++ and Tcl code? How can some of the core algorithms be reused in other projects? Cross-platform development is very important, and the developers seem to have an interesting approach involving VMWare Server. A discussion of their approach, for building, testing, deployment, etc would also be of interest to many developers. Given the fact that the BioImage Suite has apparently been in widespread use within Yale for many years, it would have been most useful to present some case studies to show how it is being used, what benefits it confers to the users, and how it is employed in clinical diagnosis and interventions. The core of the paper is a general overview of the features of the system, and doesn't provide much detail on how the code was implemented. Of particular interest to many members of the community would be a discussion of how the system interfaces to the Brainlab IGS system (a suggestion from a reviewer in last year's submission). Of course, the publication of this module's source would be very useful. The suite is built upon a large number of other libraries, most of which appear to be published under a BSD-style license. The authors are publishing this suite under the GPL, which has implications on the other libraries whose source is distributed alongside. It is not a foregone conclusion that all these licenses are GPL-compatible, and some legal advice may be appropriate to ensure no terms are being bent. It is somewhat of a concern that the authors state in the paper that a core library will remain proprietary, as this is obviously not compatible with the GPL (depending on the linkage between the module and the rest of the system). The Numerical Recipes code is obviously proprietary and will remain so, free/open alternatives to a significant number of these algorithms are available elsewhere (eg. GSL, etc) which may overcome this particular limitation, so it should be possible to replace this with code and free the affected module. Since the authors use VMWare extensively for their multi-platform development, perhaps they would consider providing a Virtual Server Appliance with BioImage Suite ready to run. This would enable people to try the software after a single download, and would avoid potential compatability issues with DLLs, configuring paths, and so on. In summary, the project includes full source code, documentation and sample data. The suite clearly addresses the need to have productive tools and interfaces for working with medical image data. The paper provides a good overview of the suite, but leaves the reader wanting to know more detail about how it was designed and how it is being used in practice. This suite is of general and broad interest, for researchers to analyse and explore image data. This package should prove very popular and useful for a wide variety of users, and anyone interested should download it to evaluate it for their application. Interesting suite for image processing by Eigil Samset on 08-23-2006 for revision #1 A medical image processing suite is described. The system packages existing algorithm in an easy-to-use application. The software is in wide use at Yale and local collaborating laboratories. The authors give a clear description of the software, and examplifies the capability of the software in clinical applications with several screenshots. The BioImage Suite is publically available for download. Usename and password is given on request. The source-code was not readily available (it would requre a separate request). The authors give a good description of core algorithms that are being used in the software and give referenes to these. Downloading and running the precompiled version of the software went smoothly. When not installing to the default location, the file start_bioimagesuite had to be modified (in addition to files mentioned in the webpage) No attempt was made to get source code or compile it. The authors use existing opensource software such as VTK, ITK and CLapack. The code was not easily available, and was not reviewed. The authors claim that the source code will be made available under GPL (except for a part of the software). The authors do not discuss the choice of licence. The software system that is presented can have a wide use in image processing problems. It seems that it can provide a good platform to package image processing algorithms to end users. The authors empasize that the system is easy to learn and use, which is often not the case for academic software. There is no discussion of how BioImage Suite compares to other systems like Slicer, Brainsuite, SPM or Analyze. For this reviewer the software related to VectorVision link would have the highest interest. This cannot currently be opensources. The suggested work to enable this would therefor be very usefull for the Image-Guided-Therapy community. It would be interesting to know more about the data model used in the system. Comment by Xenophon Papademetris: Updated Info Eigil, Thanks for the comments. We have just posted what we hope is the final beta version of the software at the webpage www.bioimagesuite.org (1.995). The source code (95+ % of it) is also available from the download page. For downloading the software, a username/password pair is needed, this is posted in a member's only board at the bioimagesuite forum http://research.yale.edu/bioimagesuite/forum/index.php, so essentially the process to obtain the software is: * Register at the forum (automatic process) * Look at the download instructions (once you are registered/logged in) * Download the software. This allows us to keep track of who is downloading it. Compiling the software is fairly straightforward on Unix/Linux for anybody who has some CMake expertise. The only catch is that one needs to copy the "closed" library from the binary distribution to an appropriate place in the source tree. This is explained in the compiling instructions. As to the choice of license. We have used the GPL for the following reasons: (i) we have used some GPL-derived code (which is fairly minimal and could have been replaced), (ii) it was easier to get permissions from others to release some of their code under the GPL which ensured that it stayed open source and (iii) Since BioImage Suite is more of an application than a toolkit, while we wanted to release this as open source, we did not want a commercial entity simply being able to download/rename and package it without making the resulting source code available. As to the Vector Vision work, there is a paper that describes this in more detail. It is linked from the VVLink tool of the manual, see http://bioimagesuite.org/public/VVLink.html Xenios Keywords: Medical Image Analysis Software, Segmentation, Registration, Surface Editing, DTI Revision: 1 (latest) Hough Transform Plane Detector by Borrmann D., Doria D. Itk::Transforms supporting spatial derivatives by Staring M., Klein S. Optimizing ITK’s Registration Methods for Multi-processor, Shared-Memory Systems by Aylward S., Jomier J., Barre S., Davis B., Ibanez L. Segmentation of Carotid Arteries By Graph-Cuts Using Centerline Models by Gulsun M.A., Tek H. Incremental Delaunay Triangulation by Rigaud S., Gouaillard A. The Surgical Assistant Workstation (SAW) in Minimally-Invasive Surgery and Microsurgery by Kazanzides P., DiMaio S., Deguet A., Vagvolgyi B., Balicki M., Schneider C., Kumar R., Jog A., Itkowitz B., Hasser C., Taylor R. N4ITK: Nick's N3 ITK Implementation For MRI Bias Field Correction by Tustison N., Gee J. 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__label__cc	0.545518	0.454482	Immortal Mark that Complements the Sky 1st of the week! The battlefield outside of the domain was shaking, but silence suddenly filled Sovereign Domain, and the human and barbarians stopped what they were doing at this moment. They looked at up high into the sky where the battlefield of the ultimate battle was taking place. Everyone was well aware that this was the final battle that could really make an impact on the final result of the catastrophe. Although the humans have won all of the previous battles and created unimaginable damage to the Barbarian Race, they were still very anxious and worried about the ultimate battle. This was because both sides have different numbers of Ninth Grade Great Sovereigns. Nine versus twelve. It was actually not easy to win. However, the major leaders and the Golden Old Ancestor must fight at the cost of their life. They must safeguard the status of the Immortal World to avoid this wonderful world to disappear or fall into the hands of the Barbarian Race and become hell. Ho long…... Incomparably terrifying fluctuations of fighting kept transmitting into Sovereign Domain from the extraterritorial battlefield. The people couldn’t see clearly what's happening on the battlefield, except for Dragon Shisan. His golden fiery pupils were able to see through everything. From the facial expression Dragon Shisan showed, it could be seen that the Immortal World was at a disadvantage. Kill.... Someone from the crowd shouted. The army of the Immortal World and Barbarian World began to slaughter each other again after a temporary truce. Their fight was a mess, and neither side would give in. Jiang Chen did not continue to participate in this fighting because the current battlefield already lost its significance to him. He was a bit upset now as he really wanted to participate in the ultimate battle at the extraterritorial battlefield. However, his cultivation realm can only remain at the Sixth Grade Great Sovereign realm at this period of time because of the closure of the Ancestral Dragon Pagoda. With his current cultivation realm, he could not contribute anything much on that battlefield. However, since the ultimate battle had already begun, advancing to the Seventh Grade Great Sovereign at this moment would be extremely challenging unless a miracle happened. “Monkey, can you see what’s happening there?” Han Yan asked. “The twelve old ancestors of the Barbarian World are brutal. Some of them were even survivors of the previous catastrophe. Great Sovereign Ling Tian is injured now,” Dragon Shisan said, expressing his worry. The entire extraterritorial battlefield was sealed up. Even a very formidable Great Sovereign would not be able to see what’s happening inside. Only by the help of the golden fiery pupils could Dragon Shisan see everything inside. “Mother fucker! The Barbarian Race has the upper hand due to their number of experts. It is really difficult to turn around the situation.” Big Yellow could not help swearing. Ho long….. At this moment, in the sky there was an enormous crack appearing at the intersection to the Desolate Ancient Land. The crack spread quickly and became as long as a river, crossing the horizon. Numerous gazes fell on that enormous crack that appeared all of a sudden. This crack was very mysterious and it didn’t look like it was due to the battle between the Ninth Grade Great Sovereigns. It was part of the natural landscape. However, the crack had given a pressuring feeling to people there. It was a feeling of lacking Heavenly Dao and it felt like something was missing out in the world. “Look! What’s that?” “Such a huge crack. Perhaps the ancient rumour is true. The Heavenly Dao Law of the Immortal World has been incomplete and part of it has been missing. That’s why Barbarian World is able to enter the Immortal World.” “Yes. I have heard of it as well. Is this huge crack the incomplete Heavenly Dao? Everyone was in a state of great shock. Some of the Great Sovereigns who have lived for ages felt even more surprised as all of them had heard of the legend. They could not help but relate this to the legend. “Big Yellow, what’s happening?” Dragon Shisan looked at Big Yellow. “Each world has its own Heavenly Dao Law. There are countless world and countless Heavenly Dao Law. Different levels of the world creates different Heavenly Dao Laws with variety of plane and level. Amongst the endless plane, there are also innumerable planes existing like the Immortal World where we are currently staying. A long long time ago, before the first catastrophe, the Great Sovereign realm was not what people were chasing for. It’s said that each Great Sovereign who had reached the pinnacle would have the chance to go to higher planes to cultivate and enter the legendary Divine World. However, there’s also another story saying that the part of the Heavenly Dao Law has been lost and had become incomplete. No one knew the reason why this happened. The incompleteness of the Heavenly Dao Law has blocked the channels for those Ninth Grade Great Sovereigns to enter the Divine World. The incompleteness of the Heavenly Dao Law was also exactly the reason why the first catastrophe happened.” Big Yellow said: “This time, Ninth Grade Great Sovereigns were participating in the ultimate battle again. The intersection between the two worlds is triggered and the incomplete Heavenly Dao Law has also shown up. Unfortunately, the law couldn’t be complemented, or else the Immortal World would become incredibly powerful. Then, Barbarian World would not be able to pose any threat to us.” For Big Yellow, who was the incarnation of Great Sovereign Dragon Sun, there was no secret about the Immortal World that he didn’t know about. Everyone was impressed by what Big Yellow just said. In fact, the Immortal Law was not the end and there was an even more powerful divine law behind. If the incomplete law would be made complete, then the Heavenly Dao would be completed and many Great Sovereigns would have the chance to enter the Divine World. Unfortunately, it was extremely difficult to complement the Heaven Dao. It had been hundreds of thousands of years, and this had not been done yet. While everyone was heaving a sigh of disappointment, Jiang Chen who was standing aside suddenly showed a strange facial expression. This was because the moment when the crack appeared in the sky, the Immortal Mark that was hidden in his body suddenly started beating fiercely. “The incomplete Heavenly Dao Law. Immortal Mark. Oh my god!” Jiang Chen opened his eyes wide because he had already known the answer. It was too startling. Without any hesitation, Jiang Chen casted out the Immortal Mark immediately. After coming out of his body, the Immortal Mark rushed towards the crack in the sky like being summoned. The Immortal Mark became bigger and bigger, turning into a long river. The shape and size of the mark match exactly with the crack. “Look! That’s the Heavenly Dao Law that had disappeared. It’s actually hidden in Jiang Chen’s hand.” “Oh my god! The Heavenly Dao Law that had disappeared for hundreds of thousands of years. It reappeared now! No wonder Jiang Chen has been so formidable because it has been hidden in his person all this while. He actually had the protection of the Heavenly Dao Law.” “The Immortal Mark inside Little Chen’s body is actually the Heavenly Dao Law that had disappeared. Awesome! If the Heavenly Dao Law is complemented, it will cut down the connection with the Barbarian World. By that time, all of the barbarians, including the twelve old ancestors, would not be able to escape.” “This might not be a good news. If they could not run away, then they would slaughter with their lives on the line and invade the entire Immortal World. Let’s see if we can get any benefits when the Heavenly Dao become complete again.” Everyone was thrilled. Under the confrontation of the twelve old ancestors, the Ninth Grade Great Sovereigns seemed to be unable to withstand it anymore. However, the remaining incomplete Heavenly Dao Law appeared at this critical moment. Whether there would be changes or not, it had actually brought hope to the Immortal World.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36650
__label__wiki	0.61646	0.61646	Real Economy Essays in Ethnographic Theory Neiburg Federico, Guyer Jane I. ISBN: PB: 9781912808267, University of Chicago Press, HAU, November 2019 This collection highlights a key metaphor in contemporary discourse about economy and society. The contributors explore how references to reality and the real economy are linked both to the utopias of collective well-being, supported by real monies a... Rites of Passage Second Edition van Gennep Arnold ISBN: PB: 9780226629490, ISBN: HB: 9780226629353, University of Chicago Press, May 2019 Arnold van Gennep's masterwork, "The Rites of Passage", has been a staple of anthropological education for more than a century. First published in French in 1909, and translated into English by the University of Chicago Press in 1960, this landmark b... Reluctant Landscapes Historical Anthropologies of Political Experience in Siin, Senegal Richard Francois G. ISBN: PB: 9780226252544, ISBN: HB: 9780226252407, University of Chicago Press, September 2018 400 pp., 22.8x15.2 cm, 39 halftones, 11 tables West African history is inseparable from the history of the Atlantic slave trade and colonialism. According to historical archaeologist Francois Richard, however, the dominance of this narrative not only colors the range of political discourse about... Reciprocity and Redistribution in Andean Civilizations The 1969 Lewis Henry Morgan Lectures Murra John V. ISBN: PB: 9780997367553, University of Chicago Press, HAU, September 2017 170 pp., 27.9x21.6 cm, 14 colour plates, 3 maps John V. Murra's Lewis Henry Morgan Lectures, originally given in 1969, are the only major study of the Andean "avenue towards civilization". Collected and published for the first time here, they offer a powerful and insistent perspective on the Andea... Returns of Fetishism Charles de Brosses and the Afterlives of an Idea de Brosses Charles, Morris Rosalind C., Leonard Daniel H. ISBN: PB: 9780226464756, ISBN: HB: 9780226464619, University of Chicago Press, August 2017 For more than 250 years, Charles de Brosses's term "fetishism" has exerted great influence over our most ambitious thinkers. Used as an alternative to "magic" but nonetheless expressing the material force of magical thought, de Brosses's term has pro... Relative Native Essays on Indigenous Conceptual Worlds de Castro Eduardo Viveiros ISBN: PB: 9780990505037, University of Chicago Press, HAU, March 2016 412 pp., 22.8x15.2 cm, 3 figures This volume is the first to collect the most influential essays and lectures of Eduardo Viveiros de Castro. Published in a wide variety of venues, and often difficult to find, the pieces are brought together here for the first time in a one major vol... Race and Photography Racial Photography as Scientific Evidence, 1876-1980 Morris-Reich Amos ISBN: PB: 9780226320885, ISBN: HB: 9780226320748, University of Chicago Press, December 2015 "Race and Photography" studies the changing function of photography from the 1870s to the 1940s within the field of the "science of race", what many today consider the paradigm of pseudo-science. Amos Morris-Reich looks at the ways photography enable... Return to Casablanca Jews, Muslims, and an Israeli Anthropologist Levy Andre 240 pp., 22.8x15.2 cm, 9 halftones, 1 line drawing In this book, Israeli anthropologist Andre Levy returns to his birthplace in Casablanca to provide a deeply nuanced and compelling study of the relationships between Moroccan Jews and Muslims there. Ranging over a century of history – from the Jewish... Returns Becoming Indigenous in the Twenty-First Century ISBN: HB: 9780674724921, Harvard University Press, December 2013 376 pp., 22.8x15.2 cm, 35 halftones, 1 line illus. "Returns" explores homecomings – the ways people recover and renew their roots. Engaging with indigenous histories of survival and transformation, James Clifford opens fundamental questions about where we are going, separately and together, in a glob... Religious Bodies Politic Rituals of Sovereignty in Buryat Buddhism Bernstein Anya ISBN: PB: 9780226072722, ISBN: HB: 9780226072555, University of Chicago Press, October 2013 280 pp., 22.8x15.2 cm, 27 halftones, 6 tables "Religious Bodies Politic" examines the complex relationship between transnational religion and politics through the lens of one cosmopolitan community in Siberia: Buryats, who live in a semiautonomous republic within Russia with a large Buddhist pop...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36655
__label__cc	0.692383	0.307617	Communications & Marketing Co-ordinator, ECS School I began my career as Co-ordinator of Communications and Marketing at ECS School in Montréal, where I worked for 5 years while completing my B.F.A. at Concordia University. I worked on the 4th floor, nicknamed the floor of dreams, where students had the opportunity to envision creative projects, learn media production skills, and play with technology. There was a sense of play to my environment that gave me the opportunity me to capture and produce compelling communications and marketing content for a range of audiences involved with the school. Created a majority of the school’s communications and promotional materials; responsible for writing, graphic design, website management, and print production. Served as as photographer, videographer, and storyteller, weaving media content to create narrative of educational excellence and student life; worked with faculty and staff to publish student projects. Published high-impact, data-driven, bilingual content for School’s website; improved site performance by 300% over one semester by collaborating with students to publish their work online Co-ordinated school fairs, Open Houses, and admissions events; trained and supported student Ambassadors to showcase the educational technology curriculum and Girls in STEM programs. Montreal, Quebec · 2017-2012 For more info: www.ecs.qc.ca © 2020 Lisa Brody Hoffman All Rights Reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36661
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(1) + - Universities and colleges--Faculty (1) + - Universities and colleges--History (1) + - Building histories Special Collections Publications SCP_BuildingHistories Text preview (might not show all results) Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections Building Histories Building Histories Old Main In 1895, $40,000 was appropriated by the Washington State Legislature for construction of a b Show moreWestern Washington University Libraries Special Collections Building Histories Building Histories Old Main In 1895, $40,000 was appropriated by the Washington State Legislature for construction of a building for the New Whatcom State Normal School. The architectural firm Skillings and Corner of Seattle designed the Italian-style building, and Fairhaven contractor William B. Davey completed the three-story, 30-room structure in 1896 for $34,126. Rapid growth resulted in the Main Building receiving three annexes southwest, 1902; science, 1909; Training School, 1914 - within less than 20 years. Main Building (Old Main), circa 1906 Today, Old Main continues to serve as an essential part of the university, housing administration offices, support services, classrooms and a theatre. Edens Hall Originally a wooden dining hall built in 1903, the building became the first campus dormitory in 1907, housing 28 women. The next year it was dedicated to Colonel John Edens, one of the university's first trustees. The original Edens first housed campus dining 1 The beautiful brick structure that stands today was designed in 1919 by T. F. Doan, a Bellingham architect, in a style resembling classic Georgian, and built in 1921. Edens North was added in 1955, and both buildings continued to house women until 1968, when it temporarily became Fairhaven College. The brick Edens Hall houses students The university closed the aging building by the late 1970s, then reopened it in 1994 as a dormitory after a complete renovation. Wilson Library Bebb and Gould of Seattle designed and C. F. Martin built the Romanesque library for the school in 1928. Its two floors and basement housed 39,000 volumes. The library underwent renovation in 1947, then gained an addition in 1962 designed by Paul Thiry. Following a campaign supported by hundreds, the college library was renamed the Mabel Zoe Wilson Library on April 15, 1964. The building Mabel Zoe's determination built, circa 1930s Rapid growth required another addition in 1973. Fred Bassetti and Co. of Seattle added 99,000 square feet to hold the thencollection of more than 235,000 volumes. In 1999, Wilson Library became Western Libraries as another addition annexing Haggard Hall was completed. 2 Carver Gym The Physical Education Building, designed by Bebb and Gould of Seattle, was completed in 1936 by the HenricksonAlstrom Construction Company. It included a 90 x 100 feet gym, a pool, offices, classrooms and shower rooms. The Physical Education Building was a vast improvement over the first gym - barely the size of a volleyball court The 1962 addition provided another 54,233 square feet - three gyms, seven offices, two classrooms, a lounge and varsity locker rooms. At its March 30 dedication, the building was renamed Carver Gym after longtime coach Sam Carver. Miller Hall / Campus Training School In 1942, the Campus Training School moved out of Old Main and into the Bebb and Jones-designed building built by Horde Construction and Engineering of Seattle. It was dedicated November 7 and home to generationsof schoolchildren. They had input into its design which provided lower sinks, large play areas and wide hallways. It was rededicated as Miller Hall on October 1, 1969, following a $1.7 million addition of two four-story wings. Learning for all in the Campus Training School The Campus School closed on June 9, 1967. Miller Hall now houses Woodring College of Education, the Psychology Department, classrooms and computer labs. 3 A brief history of the 1924 general plan SCP_1924_Plan artifact of the University’s history available for all to see. Text: Marian Alexander, Head of Special Collections Research: Tamara Belts, Special Collections Manager Special Collections thanks: Nora Show more artifact of the University’s history available for all to see. Text: Marian Alexander, Head of Special Collections Research: Tamara Belts, Special Collections Manager Special Collections thanks: Nora Karason Gail Kleer, Manager, University Archives & Records Center Béla Foltin, Jr., University Librarian Rick Osen, Assistant to the University Librarian Kitty Friesen Tom Calenberg, Fairhaven Frames Leading lady: Miss Wilson makes a library SCP_MZW Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections Leading Lady: Miss Wilson Makes a Library Leading Lady: Miss Wilson Makes a Library By Marian Alexander, Head of Special Collections, WWU Li Show moreWestern Washington University Libraries Special Collections Leading Lady: Miss Wilson Makes a Library Leading Lady: Miss Wilson Makes a Library By Marian Alexander, Head of Special Collections, WWU Libraries It’s hard to imagine Western without the Mabel Zoe Wilson Library. Its elegant, Italianate brick façade has graced the south end of the green swathe in front of Old Main since 1928. But when the famously feisty, determined woman for whom the building is now named first set foot on campus, there was no separate structure serving as a library, and there was barely a library collection at all. “There just wasn’t a library,” Mabel Zoe Wilson was to exclaim many years later, recalling her reaction on February 1, 1902, her first day on the job. On the uppermost floor of the institution’s only building at the time (now Old Main), she saw a few reference books, a great pile of disorganized magazines shoved into a corner, and perhaps 400 to 500 additional books. A sheaf of bills from book firms and some lists of items to be ordered constituted the official records. For the next 43 years, Mabel Zoe Wilson made it her life’s work to wrest a functioning, well stocked, superbly organized academic library from virtually nothing. “Her dedication to one library was total,” remarked a colleague, and her leadership nothing short of remarkable in the face of significant challenges as Western grew and as its mission and purpose evolved throughout the first half of the 20 th century. Born in 1878 in Athens, Ohio, Mabel Zoe Wilson was not trained as a librarian; rather, her degree from Athens’ Ohio University, earned in 1900, resulted from a course of study that included Greek, political economy, and rhetoric. How she came to apply for the position of librarian at the State Normal School at New Whatcom—as Western was then called—in the isolated reaches of the Pacific Northwest remains unknown. Her application, however, was championed by Edward T. Mathes, head of the school, who brought her West at a salary of $600 per year. Slender and petit, even by the standards of the time, with a mass of dark hair and a penetrating gaze from deep-set dark brown eyes, Mabel Zoe Wilson set to work immediately to make a library. Within a year, there were 4600 books, properly organized and indexed by a card catalog whose entries she wrote by hand. More acquisitions followed steadily and staff was added as Miss Wilson’s burdens grew. In 1909, she was able to leave to obtain a professional librarian degree at the Albany (N.Y). Library School founded by Melvil Dewey himself. Success followed success, the collections grew apace and by 1920, the library had completely outgrown its allotted space. As early as 1916, the Board of Trustees had acknowledged the exigent need for a separate library building, but it wasn’t until 1924, following the arrival of President Charles H. Fisher, that the effort moved into high gear. Miss Wilson’s devotion to the library met its match in Fisher’s; it was he who propelled forward her dream of building a proper library to serve as “the student’s workshop” where students could “double and magnify their creative work.” Designed by Charles H. Bebb and Carl Gould, who had created the University of Washington’s “Collegiate Gothicstyle” Suzzallo Library shortly before this time, the new library was dedicated on June 5, 1928. The main reading room (still extant), with its wonderfully painted ceiling and tall, mullioned windows featuring stain glass panels, was the building’s glory. Its built-in oak book cases held 25,000 volumes, testimony, along with thousands more housed in nearby multi-level stacks, to Miss Wilson’s two-plus decades of vigorous collection building. The new building was acclaimed by all, but Mabel Zoe Wilson’s work was not yet done. She continued to develop the library’s holdings; secured additional professional and clerical staff; and expanded the library’s instructional services to including credit courses in library and research skills. She also found the time to actively serve professional library organizations in the state and region. An avid traveler, she made regular trips across the country and abroad, usually visiting libraries along the way and often reporting on her adventures in the campus newspaper. She was famed for the extravagant parties and dinners she hosted for students and staff at downtown Bellingham hotels and for flashes of sentiment ranging from anonymously acknowledging staff birthdays with flowers to creating part-time jobs for war widows. Mabel Zoe Wilson retired in September 1945. On April 15, 1964, Western’s library was officially named for her, following a campaign initiated by retired faculty members who enlisted the support of legions of Miss Wilson’s friends, former students, and colleagues. To the many encomia addressed to her at the dedication ceremony, she replied, in typical fashion, “I do not recognize myself.” She died a few weeks later, on June 1, 1964, at the age of eighty-six. Visitors to today’s Mabel Zoe Wilson Library who pass through the north foyer sometimes pause to note the portrait hanging there, of a dreamy, almost wistful-seeming Mabel Zoe Wilson. The look belies the woman of steel within, who created the library that now stretches up and outward in ways and directions she could not have imagined. Many legends circle around her, in part because she left so little of a personal nature—no letters, diaries, or reminiscences. We must understand her as she wished to be understood and remembered, as the creator of a truly wondrous thing—a library, Western’s library, our library. The Mabel Zoe Wilson Library Reading Room SCP_ReadingRoom The Mabel Zoe Wilson Library Reading Room “We lined up in the Main reading room to receive congratulations of a large crowd assembled from the entire countryside. The evening sun streamed across the f Show moreThe Mabel Zoe Wilson Library Reading Room “We lined up in the Main reading room to receive congratulations of a large crowd assembled from the entire countryside. The evening sun streamed across the floor & through the large windows. Splendid clouds could be seen ascending. All profuse in praise and no indication of any disapproval.” Thus did Carl Gould, architect of the library for the Washington State Normal School at Bellingham, describe in his personal diary the conclusion of ceremonies held on June 5, 1928, dedicating the splendid new building. More praise was soon to follow, especially of the Reading Room. “Following the walls in an unbroken line are 20,000 books,” enthused The Washingtonian. “Lifting the eye to the ceiling, one receives a delightful surprise in a color scheme that has taken into account the decorative aspirations of Egyptian and American Indian artists. Brilliant colors have touched the beams and the intervening spaces. In each of the large windows is a single colored panel modeled after the Aztecs. Such is the room that houses twenty-five times as many volumes as the Normal possessed shortly before Miss Wilson began.” For her part, Mabel Zoe Wilson, librarian since 1902, viewed the books themselves as “the most decorative effect of this room.” The new library, she declared, and particularly the Reading Room, with its 30 ft. high ceiling and space for 300 readers, would serve as “the student’s workshop,” inspiring them to ever greater accomplishments. In its essentials, the Reading Room today, although worn and mellowed by time, closely resembles the space that so overwhelmed visitors in 1928. The original built-in oak bookcases still line the walls, and the heavy, quarter-sawn oak tables and chairs continue to serve students and others who quietly read and study here. The painted ceiling is as it was in the earliest days (it has never been cleaned or retouched). The original doors—popularly supposed to be covered with whale skin—still grace the entryways. Carpeting was installed, and the walls painted a rosy hue, in the 1990s. The most significant changes to the Reading Room since its opening day have all involved lighting. Originally, the sole source of electric light was a double row of elaborate, art-nouveau style hanging fixtures. Although beautiful, the lamps were the object of constant complaint by users of the Room. In 1947, one study table was outfitted with fluorescent fixtures as a trial, but this solution was not adopted in the end. In 1958, the Board of Trustees engaged architect Paul Thiry, who had designed Haggard Hall, then under construction, to solve the problem of relighting the Reading Room. All the original lamps were removed (and presumably destroyed) and replaced by a functional, modernistic grid of suspended fluorescent tracks. At last, “the illumination the students had been crying for,” applauded the campus newspaper The Collegian in January 1959. Although practical, the grid was not a thing of beauty and its unremitting “buzz” drove readers to distraction. However, it was not until 1995 that the grid came down and fixtures more in keeping with the room’s period atmosphere were installed. At this time too, shelf lighting was added as well as table top study lights. Although primarily a study area, the Reading Room has seen many uses over the years. The building that seemed so spacious in 1928 was, twenty years later, severely taxed to accommodate both growing collections and ever-larger student enrollments. Freestanding shelving units were added to the Reading Room in time and, until completion of a minor addition to the adjoining book stacks area in 1948, books were also “shelved” on the floor of the Room. Completion in 1962 of the first major addition to the library considerably relieved crowding of both books and library users and in the decade that followed, the Reading Room became home to the newly formed Education-Curriculum Library. During the 2nd major renovation of the library which took place during 1970-72, project architect Fred Bassetti sought to underscore the Reading Room’s attractions by creating views into it from above—through windows cut into it the upper corners of the south wall. In the years following this renovation, the Room was returned to its earlier purposes when the Education-Curriculum Library relocated. But, it was pressed into service once more as a holding area during the asbestos abatement projects of the mid-1990s, when most of its floor surface was turned into a vast horizontal “stacks” for books and journals transiting in and out of sections of the library under abatement. Today, except for occasional service as a venue for a special event, such as the President’s annual dinner, the Reading Room is generally quiet, belying its long, active history as the very heart of the library. Generations of students have studied here, proposals of marriage have been made here, gossip exchanged, exam deadlines faced, term papers drafted. The Reading Room has nobly served, as Mabel Zoe Wilson foresaw, as “the student’s workshop.” It remains a pleasing place, an authentic “library” space for reading, learning, quiet contemplation, and even—sshhh—hushed conversation. We hope you enjoy your visit to the Mabel Zoe Wilson Library Reading Room. If you would like to help us restore the Reading Room to its original luster, please contact Béla Foltin, University Librarian, 360-650-3051, or by email: Bela.Foltin@wwu.edu. “With these new facilities of beauty and utility it is hoped that students may double and magnify their creative work.” Mabel Zoe Wilson August 12, 1927 Mabel Zoe Wilson Library Rotunda SCP_Rotunda The Mabel Zoe Wilson Library Rotunda The stained glass window Mabel Zoe Wilson hailed as “one of the most beautiful windows in the whole Northwest,” still looks down on the area of the 1928 library kn Show moreThe Mabel Zoe Wilson Library Rotunda The stained glass window Mabel Zoe Wilson hailed as “one of the most beautiful windows in the whole Northwest,” still looks down on the area of the 1928 library know as “The Rotunda.” This space, also called the “main delivery hall,” was intended in its impressive dimensions to provide a suitable transition to the richly decorated, light-filled Reading Room with its high ceiling and elegant oak furnishings. As well, many of the library’s core services were originally located here. The main circulation (or “charging”) desk was found to the visitor’s right at the top of the stairs. Opposite stood the card catalog, positioned in front of an office suite with two entry doors, leading to the head librarian’s office and library workrooms. Between the catalog and the circulation desk, the visitor crossed the terrazzo-patterned marble floor to reach the bronze-studded doors opening into the Reading Room itself. An elaborate chandelier, suspended from the Rotunda’s dome and styled after the art nouveau overhead lamps adorning the Reading Room, provided faceted light by which to marvel at the area’s lofty spaces and stained glass panels. Of the Rotunda’s original features, only the office suite and the Reading Room doors remain. Until the early 1970s, a solid wall with a single door could be seen in the niche originally fronted by the circulation desk. The door provided entry to the “glass stacks.” These stacks, which occupied the area now filled with reading tables, held the collections not shelved in the Reading Room. They consisted of opaque glass walkways, not unlike catwalks, accessing book stacks mounted on dark green steel uprights. In the glass stacks, it was possible at the edges of the walkways to see all the way down to the first level, or up to ceiling level. The glass stacks were demolished, along with the wall separating them from Rotunda, during the second major renovation of the library in 1970-72. The short stairway adjacent to the main staircase leads up to one of the levels added to the library during this same renovation. Architect Fred Bassetti wrapped an entirely new building around the south facade of the original library, extending it toward Haggard Hall and creating four floors (five on the west end) of badly needed space to complement the original building’s two main floors. He retained the fine stained glass window so admired by Miss Wilson, artfully making it a design element in the hallway that links the east and west ends of one of the new levels. You can admire the top half of the window from its original exterior aspect by turning right at the top of the short stairway and entering the hallway. The suite containing Mabel Zoe Wilson’s office and library workrooms retains its original dark-stained wood paneling and built-in book shelves. The library’s administrative operations vacated this space after the first major renovation of the building in 1961-62. A variety of library and University services have been housed here since that time. It is the library’s hope to one day refurbish these historic rooms. The Rotunda was painted in the 1990s. The original chandelier disappeared many years ago. The present fixture was installed in 1995. Western profiles SCP_WesternProfiles Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections Western Profiles Charles H. Fisher "Slumber is not in the tents of your fathers; the world advances, advance with it." Every Weste Show moreWestern Washington University Libraries Special Collections Western Profiles Charles H. Fisher "Slumber is not in the tents of your fathers; the world advances, advance with it." Every Western student has told someone to "meet at the fountain." However, not many know the true name of " the fountain," Fisher Fountain, or that it's dedicated to the fourth president who served Western, Charles H. Fisher. Fisher became president of Bellingham Normal School (Western) in 1923. He arrived from Pennsylvania with extensive experience; he had been Professor of Education and Psychology at Swarthmore College and an executive in the Department of Public Instruction at Harrisburg College. His roots in education extended further -- before Western he was president of Bloomsburg (Pa.) State Normal School. At Bellingham Normal, Fisher raised the standards of professional education considerably between 1923 and 1939. The original requirement for obtaining a teaching degree was one year of classes; he raised the requirement to three years. Fisher also sought to include different curricula that emphasized general cultural development, creating a group of general education classes. This increase laid the foundation of a four-year college program. On Feb. 9, 1933, the state legislature gave authorization to Bellingham Normal School to issue Bachelor of Arts degrees in Education. In 1937, Bellingham Normal School became Western Washington College of Education, reinforcing its growing reputation as a prime training institution for educators. In addition to expanding the educational program, Fisher also expanded the actual size of Western's campus. In 1923, Western was considered a small Normal School, consisting of a main building, heating plant, and a dormitory. Fisher helped bring two more new buildings, the library in 1928 and the gym in 1935, in addition to expansion of the old buildings. Prompted by concerned community, student and faculty members, as well as the Board of Trustees, Gov. Clarence D. Martin asked Fisher to leave Western on July 14, 1939. The governor claimed the reason behind firing Fisher was the "lack of tact" Fisher possessed and that the decision would benefit the college. Amongst the ten charges presented to the board by a community committee in April 1935, Fisher was accused of expressing his liberal leanings and non-traditional religious ideas at the college. Mabel Zoe Wilson "Why do we do this?...It is because we believe a life without books is a meager existence and because we want to give our students every possible chance during their student days to know them." Before Mabel Zoe Wilson set foot upon Western's campus, the library was a study hall tucked within the second floor of Old Main, the only large building perched on the edge of the clearcut swamps of Sehome Hill. Western was then called Whatcom Normal School. Wilson was hired in 1902 upon completion of a bachelor of arts degree at Ohio University as a full-time librarian; a student served as the part-time librarian previously. With a bookcase full of textbooks and a pile of magazines, Wilson shaped and constructed the vast learning resource that community members and students rely upon today -- the Wilson Library. Wilson's passion for learning and literature fueled the library's birth. "Why do we do this?...It is because we believe a life without books is a meager existence and because we want to give 1 our students every possible chance during their student days to know them," Wilson answered in April, 1912. The accomplishments that resulted from this belief had a phenomenal impact on students' education at Western. Four-to-five hundred books filled the scant bookcases that first faced Wilson in 1902. She took the library and organized the textbooks in the Dewy Decimal System and hand-wrote a card catalog of all the library's materials. At the close of 1902, the library acquired approximately 2,000 more books to add to its collection. Wilson also compiled a picture file, hand-copying illustrations found in the back of unabridged dictionaries with India ink. During the next few years, the library grew and devoured the second floor of Old Main. The library began to grow and thrive on its own, which allowed Wilson to leave in 1909 to obtain a Bachelor in Library Sciences degree form the New York State Library School in Albany, which had been founded by Melville Dewey. Wilson did not stop for a breath after her degree; she helped organized the Washington Library Association which she served as the vicepresident. The library was housed in its own building in 1928, complete with a staff of 6 librarians. The following year, Wilson served as president of the Northwestern District Library Associations, a position that enabled her to become a charter member of many library committees state-wide. For example, she helped the state organize the first survey to determine library needs within communities; in 1935 a bill was passed to provide rural library services. One of her most memorable contributions was obtaining a $9,000 grant from the Carnegie Foundation in 1938 to purchase non-curricular books for the library. The grant was the only grant of its caliber and type to be awarded to a school west of the Mississippi. Wilson kept striving for more books and better library services. She traveled extensively across the country, visiting other institutions and studying library systems. As a very active independent woman, she also was constantly "motoring" throughout the Northwest to visit friends and libraries. In 1945, Wilson retired with the rank of Professor Emeritus of Library Science, however, her momentum did not cease. She still was a very active member of the local community; her apartment was only a few blocks away from the university. Eventually, Wilson became blind, yet learned Braille to keep reading her most precious treasure -books. She never did get to see or touch the 1962 extension of the library in 1962, when wings were added to the original building. Seven-hundred friends, faculty and students who were members of the Friends of Mabel Zoe Wilson petitioned the Board of Trustees to dedicate the library in her name. The dedication ceremony was held on April 15, 1964. Unfortunately, Wilson was unable to attend the ceremony due to a broken shoulder resulting from falling down some stairs. She never recovered from the injury and died on June 1, 1964. Paul Woodring "In a society of free men, the proper aim of education is to prepare an individual to make wise decisions. All else is but contributory." With dedication and perseverance, Paul Woodring built the College of Education's standards to the excellence they demonstrate today. In 1989, Western named the College of Education after Woodring, honoring his influential presence and major contributions.. Woodring came to Western in 1939, two years after he earned a doctorate in psychology at Ohio State University. His experiences in education range from Western's campus to smoking war zones. Woodring left Western during World War II to serve as an information and education officer on General Douglas MacArthur's staff. He returned to Western in 1946. Woodring's leadership extended beyond the teaching realm. He was also an author; writing 2 several books on education, such as Let's Talk Sense about Schools, and articles for Saturday Review and many other periodicals. . He worked in New York for six years as an adviser to the Ford's Foundation Fund for the Advancement of Education while editing the education section for Saturday Review. During his years at Western, he also contributed his private funds toward a scholarship for prospective teachers -the Woodring scholarship. Instead of paying for a bone marrow transplant to help relieve a rare form of anemia, he gave $90,000 to his scholarship fund. He also gave his estate to scholarship funds for arts and sciences majors and Fairhaven students. Woodring died on Nov. 12, 1989. A memorial stated, "Paul will always be remembered as a distinguished academic, a poet and a humorist." 3 The true University SCP_1999_TrueUniversity immediately to the left of the entrance, and the Library of Children’s Literature to the right. Beyond these will be found a study room for the faculty, student-teachers, and pupils of the training s Show more immediately to the left of the entrance, and the Library of Children’s Literature to the right. Beyond these will be found a study room for the faculty, student-teachers, and pupils of the training school, a picture library, "an exhibition of text books," and a separate reading room "equipped especially for faculty." From this area, a short corridor will lead to the book stacks The Campus Schooler SCP_2009_CS_Issue12 Celebrating the Campus School at Western, 1899-1967 Issue 12 2009 The Campus Schooler Campus School Retrospective Searchable Database Expands to Include Artifacts, Reunion Photos 100 Years Ago Susan S Show moreCelebrating the Campus School at Western, 1899-1967 Issue 12 2009 The Campus Schooler Campus School Retrospective Searchable Database Expands to Include Artifacts, Reunion Photos 100 Years Ago Susan Stimpson Trimingham’s cheery “Lamb Pull-toy,” Gail DeGrace’s checkerboard-topped game box, Margie Lee’s paper-mache “Rudoph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” and Henrietta Daesener Moseley’s bevy of pottery animal critters are but a selection of the creative works now accessible in the “Campus School at Western” online database. And more will be added soon, as Special Collections continues to expand the database to include not just photographs, but images of real objects made by Schoolers as kids. You can see all artifacts now accessible online by using the word “object” as a search term. Remember that we are always looking for more such memorabilia, so keep us in mind when you clean house or begin to downsize! We’re pleased to let you know too that the searchable database now includes more than 1200 images, including 200+ photos of the 1993 and 2007 reunions. This is your resource, made possible by generous contributions to the Campus School Memorabilia Preservation Fund, which also funds the purchase of conservation materials for both photographs and artifacts. Thank you for your support. ■ “The number of pupils in the Training School this year is 280…. At present the primary grades are making a study of industries in the vicinity; the third and fourth grades of the primitive life of Washington; the fifth and sixth grades are studying the salmon industry, while the seventh and eighth grades are working upon the lumber industry. … The first six grades have a garden … The grounds at the rear of the gardens are being used for baseball grounds….” — The Messenger, June 1909 Digital Schooler: A New Delivery Option 75 Years Ago “A play day was held Wednesday for the training school. Miss Mildred Jewel’s coaching class, Sam Carver’s class and Miss Ruth Weythman’s class were in charge for the Continued on p. 2 With an eye to controlling printing and mailing costs, The Schooler is exploring electronic delivery. Everyone on our mailing list will receive a paper copy of this issue. Those for whom we have an email address will also receive an email message containing a link to the electronic version (which exactly resembles the print version). We will be asking you to let us know by return email whether elec- tronic delivery only is satisfactory for you. Many thanks in advance for your responses. If you use email and haven’t supplied us with your address, please take a moment to send it along so that we can communicate with you by this means. You can send this information to: Tamara.Belts@wwu.edu We love hearing from you, so keep on talking to us! ■ www.thecampusschool.com www.thecampusschool.com day. The first and second grades played games on the knoll from 10:30 until 12:00. The third to the eighth grades divided into color teams. They played from 10:30 to 12:00 in [Waldo] field. Some of the circle games played were “Cat and Rat,” ”Gardener and Scamp,” “Last Couple Out,” “Snap Jack,” Flying Dutchmen,” and “Mother Goose Gobbling.” After that they divided into class groups and played games appropriate for the particular grade. The children were given some time to rest and to prepare for lunch. They had lunch on the knoll.” — Northwest Viking, July 19, 1934 59 (☺ ☺) Years Ago Photo by Jack Carver “Snow—those minute crystals of ice falling in irregular masses of flakes— rode into Whatcom County on waves of unusual winter weather the past week and Western Washington College began to feel the freezing effects. … At the Campus school eager youths were given orders of the day regarding the throwing of snow balls; only to be hurled at the younger age group and those children who didn’t mind receiving a healthy hunk of snow in the face. … Collegiate camera fans found the snow-blanketed campus a worthy subject on which to focus. … At 3:00 p.m. yesterday one thermometer in the college area registered 12 above. … This was Western Washington college when thermometers fell and the Pacific Northwest felt one of its most unusual winters.” — WWCollegian, January 13, 1950 ■ The Ramps— Ramps—Down and Out for Good Some Schoolers, at least, will be sad to learn that the smelly, rubber-coated “ramps,” a feature of the 1943 Campus School building, will disappear with the coming renovation of Miller Hall, as the facility has been known since 1968. Considerably enlarged and remodeled after the closure of the Campus School in 1967, Miller Hall is the home of Western’s Woodring College of Education. The planned project has several aims, including addressing aging building systems and providing badly needed instructional spaces such as classrooms and computer labs, offices, and increased capacity for support services. Another important goal of the renovation is improved disabled access. The venerable ramps— scene of many a Schooler mashup—do not meet current legal requirement for such use. The University hopes to begin construction later this year. More information can be found at http://www.wwu.edu/depts/fm/ Services/FDCA. Click on “Miller Hall Renovation, Public Works #465” in the list of Current Public Works Projects in Design or Construction. ■ The Campus Schooler Issue 12, 2009 Marian Alexander, Editor 360-650-3283 Marian.Alexander@wwu.edu Inquires, comments, etc., to: The Campus Schooler WWU Libraries Special Collections, MS-9103 516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225 (or, send email to the Editor) Schooler’s “Rain” Falls Across the Years “Imagine the surprise of little Marcia Ireland,” observed the Bellingham Herald in 1940, “when she picked up a copy of the Christian Science Monitor and saw in it one of her original poems.” The poem was “Rain,” transcribed and decorated by Marcia herself in a little notebook recently given to the Campus School Collection by her daughter Phoebe Brookbank. Enclosed in the notebook, near the poem itself, was the undated yellowed clipping of the Herald article. What was not known, according to the article, was how the poem found its way to the Monitor editor’s desk. Perhaps, the Herald guessed, “one of Marcia’s teachers liked the poem so much that she sent it in.” Marcia Ireland Brookbank (6th grade, 1939) passed away earlier this year. The Schooler presents “Rain” in tribute to her life and to the spirit of the exceptional school that nourished and sustained her creativity and that of all its students. The Schooler remembers Marcia and all Schoolers lately, sadly, lost to us forever. ■ We thank you for generously supporting THE CAMPUS SCHOOL LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP Susan Jones Abbott John Abrams, Jr. Leib and Peggy Alexander B. Elaine Bailey Mary Main Barger Tamara Belts Bruce and Rita Blood Patricia Moore Boppel John and Barbara Bosse William and Mary Boulton Gloria Bourm Jane and William Bremner Hartwell and Janis Bressler Patricia Bricker Karen Sahlin Buchan Jean Burnet Kay and John Calhoun Corinne Campbell Philip and Joan Campbell Hugh and Ann Carr Stewart Dillabough Carr William E. Carrick Jack Carver Patty and Eugene Carver Kimberly Caulfield Ducie Christopher Chads Robert and Erin Christie Earl Cilley E. Barbara Cunningham Marilyn Cunningham Dain Rauscher Gift Match Program Marion Darragh Ardis Ivarson Dumett A. Herbert and Billee Ershig Patricia Etem Jana and Daniel Evans Norma Ferris Lynda Weber Ferry Harold and Joanne Fisher Mary Ann Fisher and Keith McLeod Nancy and John Fite DeForrest and Gwenyth Fletcher Jerry and Rosemary Flora Helen and William Follis Kelly and Christopher Follis Pete and Susan Gaasland Patricia Gaillard George and Maryan Gleason Ernest and Julia Graham John Green Patricia Lant Grenfell Brian and Marya Griffin John and Donel Griggs Brian and Janice Grimes Richard and Sylvia Haggen Michael James Hall Harold and Sally Hansberry Robert A. Hansen Paul and Ann Hanson Robert and Janet Harris Geraldine Olsen Harrison Chris Harwood Irving and Joan Hawley Arthur and Georgia Heald Henry and Florence Helliesen Anne Hildebrand Celia Onkels Hogan Barbara Holmes C. Richard Hughes William Hussey Harlan and Linda Jackson James and Sally Zukerkorn Foundation Beverly and Larry Johanson Eden and Allan Johnson Edward and Margrete Johnson Larry Johnson Joanne Fisher Jones Ann Jones-Richardson Bill Jury Jane Kelly John R. Kienast, Jr. Frank and Mary King Joan and Harold King Andrine and Erwin Knapp Phyllis Knick James Kuder George and Carol Lamb Danny Lantz and Elizabeth Neuzil C.X. Larrabee Gerald Larson Pennie Newton Lee Hal A. Lewis Margaret Haveman Lind Bet and Sally Lindman Kaki Linke-Brow Gerald and Marian Main Mandy Main and Tom Minderhout Sarah Malby David and Kathy Maness Betty and Eugene Maxim Richard and Barbara Mc Collum Glenda McLachlan Bruce and Jean McLeod John Michel Norma Miller and Erik Christianson Robert and Marilyn Monahan Phil and Lee Monroe George and Ruth Monson Theodore Mork Edward and Elizabeth Morrow Catherine Morse David Morse and Jan Marchbanks E. Joyce Morse Karen and Joseph Morse Patricia Morse Robert and Jeanette Morse Henrietta Jane Moseley Robert and Arlene Niegemann Susan Norland Frank and Ann Nugent Michael Nugent Pat O'Brien Larry and Luella Olsen Dan and Bunny Olson Jon Orloff Bill and Kaye Palmer Marie and C.R. Peters Andra Lee Brand Phibbs Loren and Ruth Rankin Charles and Judith Ratte Dan and Wendy Reeder Mary Rivkin Vicki Robinson Roger and Gerryanne Sahlin Robert and Carolyn Scheldrup Beckie Scribner Mary Jane Sefrit Erik Senuty George and Janet Sharninghouse Nancy Sheldrup and Frank Allen Shell Oil Co Inc Barbara Albers Shorett Lynn M. (Peggy) Shull Daryl and Lori Smiley Curtis and Ruby Smith G. Winton Smith Thaddeus and Lois Price Spratlen Catharine R. Stimpson Edward Stimpson Mr. John K. Stimpson Cynthia Stragier Margaret and Daniel Stuart Frances Winslow Sudduth Anne Taggart Ralph Taylor Charles Teel Lennard Thal The Boeing Company Cecil and June Thomas Loch and Susan Trimingham Donald Turcotte Christine and Neil Valentine Russell and Penny Van Buren Washington Dental Service Katharine Weber Ken and Janice Wherry Winifred Breakey White Christa and John Williams Patrick and Judy Winsor List current as of Dec. 31, 2008. Information provided by the Western Washington University Foundation, 360-650-3027 We thank you for generously supporting THE CAMPUS SCHOOL MEMORABILIA PRESERVATION FUND Anonymous Supporters Terry G. Allan B. Elaine Bailey Mary Main Barger Tamara Belts Cheryl Bickford Bruce and Rita Blood Adell Ross Bloom William and Mary Boulton Gloria Bourm Stefani Bozorth Jane and William Bremner Jean Burnet Corinne Campbell Stewart Dillabough Carr William E. Carrick Patty and Eugene Carver Earl Cilley Barbara Barker Congdon Joel Connelly Corinne Cruver E. Barbara Cunningham Dale and Patsy Hosman Family Foundation, Inc. Marion Darragh William Davis Bernita Nelson Dearborn Toby Dittrich Gwinn and Joyce Dunham Patricia Etem M. Maureen Fairfield Lynda Weber Ferry Harold and Joanne Fisher Mary Ann Fisher and Keith McLeod Nancy and John Fite DeForrest and Gwenyth Fletcher Helen and William Follis Kelly and Christopher Follis Clara Fraser Carol Garguile John Green Patricia Lant Grenfell Richard and Sylvia Haggen Robert A. Hansen Chris Harwood Irving and Joan Hawley Bryan and Carolyn Hearsey Henry and Florence Helliesen Lenore Herguth Anne Hildebrand Marion and Robert Huggins William Hussey Virginia Isenhour Harlan and Linda Jackson Roberta Jaffe-Nash James and Sally Zukerkorn Foundation Lynne Jangard Larry Johnson Joanne Fisher Jones Virginia Dorsey Jorissen Bill Jury John R. Kienast, Jr. Andrine and Erwin Knapp Joan Koppe Danny Lantz and Elizabeth Neuzil Gerald Larson Linda K. Lawson Margie Lee Dennis and Judith Lewis Margaret Haveman Lind Joan Longstreth Gerald and Marian Main Mandy Main and Tom Minderhout Sarah Malby David and Kathy Maness Linnea and Allen Mattson Glenda McLachlan John Michel Robert and Marilyn Monahan Theodore Mork Carole Teshima Morris Catherine Morse David Morse and Jan Marchbanks Robert and Jeanette Morse Betty Newell Susan Norland James and Patricia O'Brien Barbara McNeill Omalev Bill and Kaye Palmer Andra Lee Brand Phibbs Nan Piovesan Gerald and Helen Punches William and Mary Ann Radcliffe Jr. Dean and Loretta Ramsey Loren and Ruth Rankin Dan and Wendy Reeder David and Marnie Rhea Skye Richendrfer Albert Riggs Lawrence Roe Leslie and Kenneth Schafer Maryam and Luther Schutz Roger and Linda Schwalm Erik Senuty Shell Oil Co Inc Lynn M. (Peggy) Shull Beth Wolken Sizer G. Winton Smith Thaddeus and Lois Price Spratlen Edward Stimpson Margaret and Daniel Stuart Heidi and Peter Suni Danne' McLeod Swartwood Anne Taggart The Boeing Company Cecil and June Thomas Susan Trimingham Eva Holmes Ulshoeffer Jane White Vulliet Robert Walker Don Wallace Katharine Weber Winifred Breakey White Christa and John Williams J. Scott Williams Ruth Wolfe List current as of Dec. 31, 2008 Information provided by the Western Washington University Foundation, 360-650-3027 Celebrating the Campus School at Western, 1899-1967 Issue 13 2009 The Campus Schooler www.thecampusschool.com Preservation Update Lasting Legacies: Preserving the Campus School Experience Your Schoole Show moreCelebrating the Campus School at Western, 1899-1967 Issue 13 2009 The Campus Schooler www.thecampusschool.com Preservation Update Lasting Legacies: Preserving the Campus School Experience Your Schooler is honored and delighted to present a new teaching star in the making, whose future is brighter thanks to your help. The talented, versatile Andrea Marshall is the winner of the 2009/10 Campus School Legacy Scholarship. She is thus the third recipient in a prestigious, expanding line-up of exceptional educators of the future. Currently an Elementary Education Studies major in Woodring College of Education, Andrea is pursuing endorsements in reading and TESOL (Teaching English to Students of Other Languages). This year, as part of her student teaching, she will work with ESL students in a fifth grade math class as well as in the more informal setting of an after-school homework club for migrant children. Although her primary goal is to teach 5th or 6th grade, Andrea is Regular visitors to The Campus School at Western website have watched it grow to include nearly 1500 images of teachers, students, activities, and actual student creations. Your help, by way of the Campus School Memorabilia Preservation Fund, has been vital to this work. Through the Fund, you have supported, for example, the purchase of multi-purpose, high-end scanners for digitization, enabling us to offer access to these images online, to anyone with a computer and an internet connection, anywhere they happen to be. There is another aspect to preservation, however, which involves the conservation of physical objects by such means as proper housing and storage to prevent deterioration. Your donations have been key here too. Joan Graham Koppe’s little wood boat made in about 1940, pictured below, would not long maintain its colors and some of its more delicate parts if left to the mercies of a conventional storage environment. The archival box which is now its home is made from acid– and lignin–free ―barrier board,‖ with an added calcium carbonate buffer and metal edges for even more strength and stability. The deep flip-top, hinged lid ensures ease of access but also closes tightly against the body of the box to further guard against the intrusion of dust and light. In addition to their use for ―realia‖ like the boat, such boxes are the archival standard for safely housing textual materials, media, and photographs. Top-of-the line archival boxes cost from $10-$20 each, depending on size. We have ordered dozens, using the Preservation Fund. Other purchases include acidand lignin-free archival folders and envelopes as well as large quantities of clear sleeves made from special polyester film that will not damage, discolor, or adhere to the photographs or negatives enclosed in them. Fabrics, as any quilters amongst you know, present special preservation problems. They require boxes specifically made for textiles, also from specially treated board but with different characteristics for the particular conservation requirements of cellulose-based fabrics. Added safety is provided by wrapping the item in unbuffered tissue or cotton muslin. Such boxes are Continued on p. 2 Continued on p. 2 Meet Your 2009 Scholarship Winner www.thecampusschool.com Scholarship winner, cont’d deeply committed to fostering the success of diverse students at all levels, especially English language learners. Her varied background includes supporting both elementary -age and older students in a variety of ways, settings, and subjects, such as literacy practicums, science clubs, and after-school tutorials. She also has worked with young children at Western’s Child Development Center and volunteered for readingcentered initiatives such as Read Across America. This year’s Campus School Legacy Scholarship was made possible by donors who responded to a special appeal issued when it became clear that there would not be income from the endowment for an award. The Schooler joins in gratefully acknowledging all those who stepped up to ensure availability of the scholarship this year. To make your much-needed gift to the Campus School Legacy Scholarship in support of student teachers of the future, contact : Western Washington University Foundation 516 High St., MS-9034 Bellingham, WA 98225 360-650-3027 Foundation@wwu.edu Preservation, cont’d typically more expensive. We don’t have many fabric items (yet—keep on searching those attics!) but we treasure those we do have, such as Bruce Trafton’s Campus School basketball uniform, pictured here. We would be pleased to show you our preservation efforts anytime you find yourself in the Schooler’s neighborhood—WWU Libraries Special Collectons. Give us a call at 360650-3193. Or, write to us at: speccoll@wwu.edu. Through your gifts to the Fund, you have made it possible for us to preserve the Campus School experience far into the future. Thank you! Campus School 1930s: Dig In! If you haven’t visited the website for awhile, now is a good time to drop by. The 1930s are online for your enjoyment, including this wonderful photo taken in 1935, donated by Mary Nix Chronister. The youthful Mary Nix, Bill Jury, Dick Winslow, June Barnett, and Conrad Graham are clearly enjoying their stint in the garden. The little dark-haired girl at left is unidentified—if you know who she is, we would love to hear from you. Next up: the 1920s! Special Collections Is Moving On Up Later this year, Special Collections will leave behind its current quarters and ascend to its brand new home on the sixth floor of Wilson Library. Our new space will offer a greatly improved, larger research area featuring splendid views out over Bellingham Bay. Our collections, including the Campus School Collection, will be much better protected too. For more information, a bit of history, and some pretty neat pix, please visit: http://www.library.wwu.edu/specialcollections/SixthFloor/index.html The Campus Schooler Issue 13 2009 Marian Alexander, Editor 360-650-3283 Marian.Alexander@wwu.edu Inquires, comments, etc., to: The Campus Schooler WWU Libraries Special Collections, MS-9103 516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225 (or, send email to the Editor) Celebrating the Campus School at Western, 1899-1967 Issue 14 2010 Do You Know Me? See p. 2 Calling All Junior Stained Glass Artists Did you help design the stained glass windows created for the Campus Show moreCelebrating the Campus School at Western, 1899-1967 Issue 14 2010 Do You Know Me? See p. 2 Calling All Junior Stained Glass Artists Did you help design the stained glass windows created for the Campus School Building, or do you know who did? John Morey is known to have designed the second grade window, but the names of other junior designers are presently lost to history. If you can help, please contact Florence Winsor Helliesen at 206285-1755 or send her an email at fhelliesen@msn.com. Florence is also looking for information about the themes of the windows and, especially, the colors. So far, no color photos of the windows have turned up; if you have any, or know someone who has, please let Florence know. To see pictures of the windows, access the Campus School website and use Select-a-Search to locate the term “Stained Glass.” Then, click on Search. Thanks for your help! ■ The Campus Schooler www.thecampusschool.com New Life for an Old Pal The Campus School Building: Treasured Past, Dynamic Future On Feb. 10, 2010, Campus School alumni from across the years gathered at the invitation of the Dean’s office of WWU’s Woodring College of Education to discuss the upcoming changes to the building known since 1968 as Miller Hall. In the hearts of Schoolers, of course, this structure was and remains the Campus School, purpose-built just for them in the early 1940s. During the renovation of the building after closure of the School, much of the original interior detail was sadly lost. Now, with the latest, even more extensive remodel in progress, ways are being discussed and ideas sought to preserve the special feeling of the Campus School within the spaces it origiRuby Smith, Earl Cilley, Sherry Miller, and Mary nally occupied. King enjoy sharing ideas about commemorating After a nostalgic hot lunch the Campus School in Miller Hall (lasagna and green beans!), Mike Henniger, Woodring’s associate dean, led the group in a round of reminiscing and visioning. Several attendees urged recreation of the stained glass windows that enlivened the reading alcoves. Others suggested dedicated display cases or murals highlighting the Campus School experience. The idea of saving a piece of the (soon to be destroyed) ramps struck a chord with many, along with the notion of a sideline in selling or auctioning off small bits to the truly ramp-wistful. Naming a walkway near the building to honor the School, creating a sculpture evoking the School’s past, building a square ball game court nearby, even starting a new campus school—all these ideas drew appreciative nods from the assembled alumni. Mike, along with Carole Morris of Woodring’s administrative staff, then marshaled participants for a walking tour of Miller Hall, pointing out areas once used by the School. After this, the group decamped to Wilson Library to tour the new Special Collections area on the 6th floor, where the Campus School Collection is safely housed. A hard hat tour of some of the under-construction interior areas of Miller Hall followed. When the massive project concludes in 2011, the “new,” new Miller Hall will offer updated classrooms, computer labs, and instructional spaces, as www.thecampusschool.com www.thecampusschool.com well as offices and support facilities for both Woodring and its coinhabitant, the Department of Modern and Classical Languages. The renovation will also replace aging building systems and provide improved access for the disabled. Overall, It will be a far more flexible, more dynamic place for learning and teaching, just as the original Campus School building was in its day. For more about the Miller Hall renovation, visit the WWU Facilities Management website at http:// www.wwu.edu/depts/fm/Services/ FDCA/PublicWorks/Projects/ PW465/index.html. To access photographs and videos showing the project in progress, visit Woodring’s “News and Events” page at http:// www.wce.wwu.edu/Announcements and scroll down to “Miller Hall Renovation in Progress.” ■ Our Debate. After studying the harvester and the telephone, the eight B debated on the question; Resolved: the McCormick harvester is more beneficial to mankind than the telephone. The debate was held on December 1 and was judged by Miss Korthauer, Miss Nelson, and Miss Reed, who decided in favor of the affirmative which upheld the value of the harvester. The reason given for this decision was that the affirmative team had covered more material, and the delivery of speech had been better than that of the opposing team. — The Junior Viking, February 1929 ■ The Campus Schooler Issue 14 2010 Marian Alexander, Editor 360-650-3283 Marian.Alexander@wwu.edu Inquires, comments, etc., to: The Campus Schooler WWU Libraries Special Collections, MS-9103 516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225 (or, send email to the Editor) Surprise! Meet the Unknown Ruth Weythman As this lovely image taken in 1932 demonstrates, “Miss Weythman” was not always the stern, sometimes fearsome person that many Schoolers remember from their physical education and swimming sessions. Read on, though, to learn how this lady definitely earned the right to be tough. Born on Oct. 12, 1899, in Monitor, Wash., a small town near Cashmere, Ruth Weythman came from a family with deep roots in the Wenatchee Valley. After earning a BS at the University of Washington in 1922, she was hired by Western in 1924, to establish a swimming program for women students. After two years, she left Bellingham, initially to teach during 1926/27 at Ohio State University. She then headed to New York, where she earned her MA at Teachers College Columbia University in 1929. Back again at Western, she returned to teaching, served in administrative roles, including as chair of the Women’s Physical Education Dept., and was very active in and much honored by regional and national organizations dedicated to physical education, particularly physical education for women. After 1929, Miss Weythman’s longest absence from Western extended from 1943 through 1945, when she served with the American Red Cross in northern India as a volunteer recreation worker at the 14th Evacuation Hospital. Situated on the infamous Ledo Road in Assam, the hospital treated not only the war-wounded but also soldiers devastated by typhus and malaria. Its patients included Indian, Chinese, and American troops, perhaps most famously men from the U. S. Army’s special forces unit known as “Merrill’s Marauders.” Under the command of General Frank Merrill, the mission of the Marauders was to harass Japanese communications and supply lines in Burma. Their actions included deliberate provocations such as the shooting of patrols, in aid of allied troops attacking from the north. Due in large part to their heroic efforts, northern Burma was eventually reclaimed, but the toll on the unit was terrible. At one time, half the patients at the 14th Evacuation Hospital were members of the Marauders. The Red Cross workers did what they could to ease distress. George Korson’s At His Side: the Story of the American Red Cross Overseas in World War II (available online) preserves a In uniform, 1944 report written by Miss Weythman in May 1944: “With the help of two able-bodied Marauders, we had a bingo game for an hour one evening. Nesde’s chocolate bars made very acceptable prizes. This is the nearest we have come so far to having a party. They enjoyed that activity enough to do it again.” In 1945, the War Dept. awarded a Meritorious Service Unit Plaque to the hospital and its personnel. Following deactivation of the hospital in December 1945, Miss Weythman resumed teaching at Western in January 1946. During 1948/49, she served as a visiting professor at the University of California, Los Angeles. After stepping down as PE department chair in 1963, she retired in July 1966. Later that year, she married James Van Wickle of Bellingham where they continued to reside; he died in 1974. Ruth Weythman Van Wickle eventually returned to her native Wenatchee Valley, where she died in Cashmere on June 19, 1977. A doll collector for many years, she bequeathed her collection of more than 300 dolls to Western. With the permission of her family, the collection was auctioned in 1978 and 1979 and the proceeds used to fund scholarships, including the Ruth Weythman Van Wickle Student Scholarship. ■ WE THANK ALL DONORS TO THE CAMPUS SCHOOL LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP Susan Jones Abbott John Abrams, Jr. Leib and Peggy Alexander Rubymae Austin B. Elaine Bailey Mary Main Barger Lorraine Barlow Tamara Belts Bruce and Rita Blood The Boeing Company Patricia Moore Boppel John and Barbara Bosse William and Mary Boulton Gloria Bourm Jane and William Bremner Hartwell and Janis Bressler Patricia Bricker Karen Sahlin Buchan Jean Burnet Kay and John Calhoun Blanche and Claire Campbell Corinne Campbell Philip and Joan Campbell Hugh and Ann Carr Stewart Dillabough Carr William E. 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Elaine Bailey Mary Main Barger Tamara Belts Cheryl Bickford Bruce and Rita Blood Adell Ross Bloom The Boeing Company William and Mary Boulton Gloria Bourm Stefani Bozorth Jane and William Bremner Jean Burnet Corinne Campbell Stewart Dillabough Carr William E. Carrick Patty and Eugene Carver Earl Cilley Barbara Barker Congdon Joel Connelly Corinne Cruver E. Barbara Cunningham Dale and Patsy Hosman Family Foundation, Inc. Marion Darragh William Davis Bernita Nelson Dearborn Toby Dittrich Gwinn and Joyce Dunham Patricia Etem M. Maureen Fairfield Lynda Weber Ferry Harold and Joanne Fisher Mary Ann Fisher and Keith McLeod Nancy and John Fite DeForrest and Gwenyth Fletcher Helen and William Follis Kelly and Christopher Follis Clara Fraser Carol Garguile John Green Patricia Lant Grenfell Richard and Sylvia Haggen Robert A. 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Lawson Margie Lee Dennis and Judith Lewis Margaret Haveman Lind Joan Longstreth Gerald and Marian Main Mandy Main and Tom Minderhout Sarah Malby David and Kathy Maness Linnea and Allen Mattson Glenda McLachlan John Michel Robert and Marilyn Monahan Theodore Mork Carole Teshima Morris Catherine Morse David Morse and Jan Marchbanks Robert and Jeanette Morse Betty Newell Susan Norland James and Patricia O'Brien Barbara McNeill Omalev Bill and Kaye Palmer Andra Lee Brand Phibbs Nan Piovesan Gerald and Helen Punches William and Mary Ann Radcliffe Jr. Dean and Loretta Ramsey Loren and Ruth Rankin Dan and Wendy Reeder David and Marnie Rhea Skye Richendrfer Albert Riggs Lawrence Roe Leslie and Kenneth Schafer Maryam and Luther Schutz Roger and Linda Schwalm Erik Senuty Shell Oil Co Inc Lynn M. (Peggy) Shull Beth Wolken Sizer Loriann Smiley G. Winton Smith Thaddeus and Lois Price Spratlen Edward Stimpson Margaret and Daniel Stuart Heidi and Peter Suni Danne' McLeod Swartwood Anne Taggart The Boeing Company Cecil and June Thomas Susan Trimingham Eva Holmes Ulshoeffer Jane White Vulliet Robert Walker Don Wallace Katharine Weber Winifred Breakey White Christa and John Williams J. Scott Williams Ruth Wolfe James and Sally Zukerkorn Foundation List current as of Dec. 31, 2009 Information provided by the Western Washington University Foundation, 360-650-3027 Celebrating the Campus School at Western, 1899-1967 Issue 15 2010 A Letter from Your Editor Dear Campus Schoolers, I make this unaccustomed appearance on the front page to let you know that this will Show moreCelebrating the Campus School at Western, 1899-1967 Issue 15 2010 A Letter from Your Editor Dear Campus Schoolers, I make this unaccustomed appearance on the front page to let you know that this will be my last Schooler. After fifteen issues since 2006, I am hanging up my editor’s eyeshade following retirement in July from the faculty of the WWU Libraries. It has been my privilege to create this newsletter for you these past four years. You have been marvelously supportive of all our efforts to commemorate the Campus School and I have treasured your contributions to and your warm appreciation of The Schooler. Through this newsletter, as well as through the museum exhibit and fantastic reunion in 2007, I feel I have virtually lived the Campus School experience and have had a simply wonderful time doing so. The Schooler may go on; we shall see. Meanwhile, I thank you for your generosity, your many kindnesses, and for loving this little effort on your behalf. With all best wishes, The Campus Schooler www.thecampusschool.com The Heritage Continues 2010/11 Campus School Legacy Scholarships Awarded The Schooler is honored to introduce the exceptional recipients of the 2010/11 Campus School Legacy Scholarship. Born in Kiev, Ukraine, the second oldest of ten children, Yelena Davidenko has overcome remarkable challenges. Totally blind since extensive cranial surgery, she has mastered English, Braille, and mobility and computer skills with extraordinary dedication and perseverance, earning the admiration and accolades of professors and practitioners alike. “I will not let anything stop me from becoming a teacher,” Yelena writes, “a profession for which I was born.” After completing her student teaching this year, Yelena plans to enroll in a Master’s program at Portland State University that prepares teachers of the visually impaired. Anthony J. Holm was born and raised in the small town of Onalaska, in southwest Washington State. Homeschooled from seventh grade through high school, Anthony earned a GED followed by an AA degree at Centralia College and was admitted to Western with honors in 2007. Lauded by his teachers as genuinely dedicated to learning and wholeheartedly committed to teaching, Anthony’s principal goal is to return to Lewis County to teach American and Washington State history to middle or high school students. He also hopes to resume coaching baseball, which he enjoyed as a Babe Ruth League and high school team volunteer. Thanks to your support of the Legacy Scholarship, Yelena and Anthony can focus their attention on their student teaching rather than on making ends meet. To contribute to the Scholarship fund in support of outstanding future teachers like Yelena and Anthony, contact the WWU Foundation at 360-650-3027 or by email: Foundation@wwu.edu. Do it now! ■ www.thecampusschool.com Remembering May Mead, RN Many Campus Schoolers fondly recall May Mead, who served as the school’s nurse until 1947. But most probably do not know that her retirement that year culminated more than 30 years of service to Western, only a small number of which were devoted to tending the runny noses and skinned shins of little Schoolers. Born Mary Alice Mead in Leota, Kansas, on July 13, 1888, May Mead grew up in Blaine, where her father Albert served as mayor, state legislative representative, and county prosecutor prior to his election as the fifth governor (1905-09) of Washington State. In 1909, May enrolled as a nursing student at the Northwest Sanitarium in Port Townsend, reputed at the time to be the state’s largest private hospital outside of Seattle In 1914, May was appointed to the faculty of the State Normal School in Bellingham as School Nurse. One of her principal duties was to conduct a physical examination of each entering student, a requirement mandated since 1911. In 1923, an infirmary “under the direction of the school nurse” was established within the new Edens Hall, the dormitory still standing just northwest of Old Main. At the same time, a “hospital” for emergencies and the housing of students with communicable diseases was established south of Old Main, just beyond where the Campus School building was eventually constructed. It seems certain that Nurse Mead spent much of her time there as well. In addition to her ongoing responsibilities, May Mead served as Acting Dean of Women and as a teacher, and was known to call upon and tend to sick students in their homes “with indiscriminate yet personal May Mead in 1919 and, above, affection for all,” according to a fellow in 1947 faculty member. She also served as an officer of the Washington State Association of Public Health Nurses. Both the Edens Hall infirmary and the campus hospital closed in or around 1942 (the hospital building was later demolished). As a “Health Suite” had been created in the new Campus School building, occupied that year, it is likely that May Mead took up her assignment as Campus School Nurse at that time. After retiring in 1947, she continued to live in Bellingham, where she died on January 8, 1949. “No one who ever met Miss Mead could have failed to be impressed by her beauty and charm. Her white uniform was not only the symbol of her profession but … a genuine reflection of her character and personality,” wrote her colleague, Prof. Albert Van Aver. Mary Alice “May” Mead, RN, is buried beside her parents and siblings in Bellingham’s Bayview Cemetery, a few miles from the campus she served so devotedly for so long . ■ Editor’s Photo Pick The image collection accessible from The Campus School at Western website has been great fun to assemble. One of this editor’s favorite pictures is the one above, taken in 1947. I love the twirling girl on the left, the topsy-turvy one below, and, as who could not, the grimacing boy mid-picture. Most of all, though, I love Miss Weythman, sailing serenely above it all, unperturbed by the chaos reigning all around. By summer’s end, the website will include images from the 1920s, and sometime thereafter, photos taking the story back to the school’s origins in 1899. Keep checking for new additions, and keep on enjoying! — MA ■ The Campus Schooler Issue 15 2010 Marian Alexander, Editor 360-650-3283 Marian.Alexander@wwu.edu Inquires, comments, etc., to: The Campus Schooler WWU Libraries Special Collections, MS-9103 516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225 (or, send email to the Editor) Bassetti addition SCP_BassettiAddition The Bassetti Addition Mabel Zoe Wilson Library Western Washington University 1970-1972 On February 9, 1967, the Western Washington State College Board of Trustees selected Fred Bassetti & Company Show moreThe Bassetti Addition Mabel Zoe Wilson Library Western Washington University 1970-1972 On February 9, 1967, the Western Washington State College Board of Trustees selected Fred Bassetti & Company of Seattle to design the second major expansion of the Mabel Zoe Wilson Library. Although the original 1928 building, by Charles Bebb and Carl Gould, had been enlarged only five years previously by noted Northwest architect Paul Thiry, it had proved inadequate for the library’s rapidly growing collections, services, and number of users. In addition, the modernistic Thiry additions, so at odds with the character of the Bebb & Gould design, were widely criticized. By July 1967, architect Fred Bassetti stated that his design aims for the new project were “to provide for more students and faculty, to correct present deficiencies and to create a character which encourages student involvement, a building that is more than a study hall or a repository of books, a building that lives.” By late 1968, Bassetti had developed the concept of completely surrounding the Thiry additions in order to unify the architectural styles. Originally, the new addition was to be limited to 75,000 square feet, but a phased approach was soon developed to ultimately provide a total of 142,000 square feet keyed to student enrollments ranging from 8,000 to 15,000. In early 1969, the first two phases were combined into one, with the aim of achieving an immediate increase of 90,000 square feet of space. On June 25, 1970, on the recommendation of Fred Bassetti, the Board accepted the bid of Cawdry and Vemo Construction of Seattle. As construction began that summer, planning also commenced for the next phase to add another 64,000 square feet of space. To accomplish this, Bassetti proposed two wings on the opposite (north) side of Wilson, one reaching out parallel to the bookstore across High Street and the other extending parallel to the south end of Old Main. The result envisioned was “an esthetically attractive, functional, centrally located library capable of serving 15,000 students.” In the end, the state legislature did not approve full funding for the final phase. Among other needed improvements, completion across Wilson of the highest (now sixth) floor was a significant casualty of this development. The principal Bassetti addition was substantially completed in the spring of 1972. Dedication ceremonies took place on November 4 of that year, with the State’s senior Senator, Warren G. Magnuson, providing the dedication address. Overall, the Bassetti addition increased the area of the library by over 90,000 square feet. The dramatic new exterior featured the same type of brick façade and clay tile roof that characterized Bebb & Gould’s original building. Ground floor arcades and sculptural window hoods and bays complemented the design features of nearly buildings constructed around Red Square, Western’s central academic plaza. The library building had indeed been restored as “the focal point of academic and architectural aspects of the college.” SCP_2006_CS_Issue1 Celebrating the Campus School at Western, 18991899-1967 Issue 1 2006 The Campus Schooler Why Campus School? Museum Exhibit, Reunion Planned for 2007 “I followed my sister and brothers … I feel the sch Show moreCelebrating the Campus School at Western, 18991899-1967 Issue 1 2006 The Campus Schooler Why Campus School? Museum Exhibit, Reunion Planned for 2007 “I followed my sister and brothers … I feel the school needed some kids to complete the lower end of the Bell Curve.” — E. L. Freeberg. CALLING ALL CAMPUS SCHOOLERS! Fowl Lesson “One … memory was the day my chicken followed me to school. … I was late leaving for school and I didn’t close the door to the area the chicken was in … The teacher wasn’t too happy and I had to take the darn thing home .. That was the end of the chicken.”— Patricia Schwalm Driscoll. CS Teachers Knew Best! “Learned to touch type in 4th or 5th grade. Failed to learn penmanship. Turns out with the advent of personal computers to have been a good choice. Still type 60 [words a minute].”—Paul Herbold. Junior Frogmen “The 7th, 8th, and 9th grades were held in a wing of Old Main…. We would creep into the heating tunnel looking for frogs from time to time..” — Brian Lane Griffin. Welcome to the inaugural issue of The Campus Schooler. Our aim is to keep you informed about two upcoming events that we are certain you will want to know about. First, on June 10, 2007, a special exhibit about the Campus School (earlier known as the Normal Training School) will open at the Whatcom Museum of History and Art in Bellingham. And then, on August 25, 2007, there will be a Normal Training/ Campus School reunion at Western Washington University. WWU Libraries Special Collections and the Woodring College of Education are working together on these exciting initiatives. A Steering Committee has overall responsibility for the work of the Exhibit Committee and the Reunion Committee. The Campus School Memories Project, a subgroup of the Exhibit Committee, has responsibility for collecting memories and memorabilia for the exhibit. After the exhibit, with permission of donors, memorabilia will be housed permanently in the Campus School Collection in the Libraries’ Special Collections. The Campus School Memories Project has been actively soliciting your personal memories, and your response to date has been remarkable. Each issue of The Campus Schooler will feature selections from your poignant, warm-hearted, funny, wry, and nostalgic answers to our questions. Future issues will also include notes on memorabilia received so far (see Treasure Trove on page 2) as well as updates on exhibit and reunion planning. This issue includes a listing of committee chairs. They welcome your comments and input at any time. At our website (see address, below) you will find links to our questionnaires and a steadily expanding photo gallery that will surely bring back memories. More features are on their way, so plan to visit the site often. Up and away Junior Vikings! Let’s go Bulldogs! 2007 is your year!! www.thecampusschool.com The Campus Schooler WWU Libraries Special Collections 516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225-9103 Planning Committees Treasure Trove Showcasing Selected Memorabilia Donations Steering Committee Dr. Michael Henniger, Chair Woodring College of Education 360-650-3979 Michael.Henniger@wwu.edu Reunion Committee Dr. Curt Smith, Chair 360-734-1367 cfsdds@comcast.net The Bulldog Waits! Exhibit Committee Marian Alexander, Chair WWU Libraries Special Collections 360-650-3283 Marian.Alexander@wwu.edu Campus School Memories Project Marian Alexander, Chair WWU Libraries Special Collections 360-650-3283 Marian.Alexander@wwu.edu Additional Contacts Tamara Belts WWU Libraries Special Collections 360-650-9193 Tamara Belts@wwu.edu Questionnaires via mail or email; Oral history arrangements; General information Carole Morris Woodring College of Education 360-650-4419 Carole.Morris@wwu.edu Committee coordinator; Reunion; General information Normal Training School alumni and Campus Schoolers, we want to hear from you. The CS Bulldog is the symbol of our determination to make this the best memory gathering effort ever. We thank everyone who has responded so far. If you have yet to contribute, you can still do so in several different ways. Go to our website (see address, below) and click on the link to the questionnaire appropriate to your experience. There are questionnaires for alumni, teachers/student teachers, and parents of Campus School students. You can both complete and submit the questionnaires online. There is also an email link for you to use if you’d prefer to submit general comments rather than a questionnaire. And, there is an email link so you can let us know if you’d like to provide your memories in an oral history that we can record on either audio or video tape. We will also send you a questionnaire by mail; please call Tamara Belts (number opposite) or contact her by email. She can also help you to arrange an oral history session.■ ►Photographs from Rob Brand, Jack Carver, Gwinn Dunham, Georgia McCush Bianchi Heald, Florence Winsor Helliesen, John R. Kienast, Judy Hall Lewis, and Jerry Punches. ►Creations: Woven mats, carved fork and spoon, animal ceramics, and a papier-mâché reindeer head— from Margie Lee. ►Book of poems assembled for the third grade by Miss Kinsman in 1948—from Barbara Morrison Green. ►Opening Day Booklet celebrating the new Campus School building in 1943—from Lynne Michel Jangard. Thank You! The Campus Schooler Issue 1, 2006 Marian Alexander, Editor 360-650-3283 Marian.Alexander@wwu.edu Inquiries to: The Campus Schooler WWU Libraries Special Collections 516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225-9103 www.thecampusschool.com Celebrating the Campus School at Western, 1899-1967 Issue 2 2006 Speaking of Teachers The Campus Schooler Remembering Great Campus School Teachers “Miss Nicol … everyone went to her when they had a lo Show moreCelebrating the Campus School at Western, 1899-1967 Issue 2 2006 Speaking of Teachers The Campus Schooler Remembering Great Campus School Teachers “Miss Nicol … everyone went to her when they had a loose tooth that needed to be pulled.” — Roberta (‘Bobbie’) Jaffe. “Miss Booth … was a gentle, very musical soul, whom I loved. I still hum some of the songs she taught us.” — Ann (Kingsbury) Jones Richardson. “Miss Kinsman (she was beautiful—I think I was in love with her).” — Bob Rice. “I also really liked Mrs. Vike. … She encouraged me in art and she had an aquarium. My favorites were the angel fish but sometimes other fish would eat them.” — Joyce (Bown) Pulver. “Miss Osborn, a serious educator and disciplinarian who was very thoughtful and emotional when one of our 5th grade class was arrested for stealing and sent to reform school. — William B. Hussey. “Because of them I am now a college professor!” — William A. (‘Toby’) Dittrich. ….And And Student Teachers “I remember Miss Bee because Kurt threw a baseball bat at her .. . and almost caught her in the shins. I was very impressed with her agility and jumping ability.” — Lynn Monahan. “Here’s hoping that Mr. McConnell did NOT become a teacher.” — Lynn M. ‘Peggy” Shull Katherine Casanova Beloved of generations of Campus Schoolers, Katherine Casanova joined the faculty of the Training School, as it was then known, in 1932. She was born Nov. 27, 1900, and attended the State Normal School in San Jose, Calif., before going on to earn undergraduate and master’s degrees at Teacher’s College, Columbia University. Teacher’s College was then at the forefront of the progressive education movement in America; its head, William Heard Kilpatrick had been the principal protégé of John Dewey himself. In the Training School, the Teacher’s College approach was already well represented. Katherine Casanova’s new colleagues Mabel Askew, Irene Elliott, and Eleanor Osborn, as well as Mary Rich, the school’s director, had all trained at Teacher’s College. For 35 years, from 1932 until the closure of the Campus School in 1967, “Miss Casanova” taught first grade. Only once during this entire time--the summer session of 1939— was she not part of the CS faculty roster. Her personal warmth drew in and motivated her pupils year after year, while her commitment to the child-centered approach that was the hallmark of progressive education never faltered. And, adding to her luster, there was the “beautiful white hair” remembered by so many CS alumni. In addition to her dedication to teaching, Miss Casanova was a football fan, recalled as attending college games. It was a family habit: her brother, Len Casanova, was the revered football coach at the University of Oregon for many years. After the Campus School closed , Miss Casanova stayed on for one more year, teaching “Basal Reading Instruction” to undergraduates in education. Retiring in 1968 as Emeritus Professor of Education, she returned to California to be near her family. Katherine Casanova died on Jan. 22, 1996, at the age of 95.▪ www.thecampusschool.com www.thecampusschool.com Planning Committees Treasure Trove Showcasing Recent Memorabilia Additions Steering Committee Dr. Michael Henniger, Chair Woodring College of Education 360-650-3979 Michael.Henniger@wwu.edu Exhibit Committee Marian Alexander, Chair WWU Libraries Special Collections 360-650-3283 Marian.Alexander@wwu.edu Campus School Memories Project Marian Alexander, Chair WWU Libraries Special Collections 360-650-3283 Marian.Alexander@wwu.edu Additional Contacts Tamara Belts WWU Libraries Special Collections 360-650-3193 Tamara.Belts@wwu.edu Questionnaires via mail or email; Oral history arrangements; General information Carole Morris Woodring College of Education 360-650-4419 Carole.Morris@wwu.edu Committees coordinator; Reunion; General Information Let’s do lunch in 2007! The Reunion: AUGUST 25, 2007 A Gift of History The Campus Schooler tips its no. 2 pencil to Bellingham resident Joyce Groom and hereby designates her an honorary CS alumna. At a friend’s garage sale, sharp-eyed Mrs. Groom spotted copies of the 1937 Junior Viking, the 1938 Campus Yearbook, the 1942 Junior Jottings (extensively autographed), and a volume titled Poems and Stories from the same era. She then graciously donated these priceless items to us, after seeing an article in the Bellingham Herald about the upcoming CS exhibit and reunion. Thank you, Mrs. Groom! ▪ HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THE WEBSITE LATELY? There are now more than 500 pictures in the Photo Gallery! Plus, a way for you to send us information about individual pictures. Also, more highlights from oral histories to tickle your memory module. Visit soon and often! ▪ ► Photographs given by Gloria (Hillyard) Bourm, Barbara (Welsh) McCollum, June (Carrick) Russell, and Eloise (Ingman) Stendal, among others! ►Animal Animal ceramics, “get“get-well” cards handmade by classmates, and report cards given by Henrietta (Daesner) Moseley. ► Bellingham Police Dept. Campus School Safety Patrol Merit Certificate (1949) fgiven by Bruce Trafton ► Report cards given by Harold Fisher and JoAnna (Thompson) Nicholson. ▪ The Campus Schooler Issue 2, 2006 Marian Alexander, Editor 360-650-3283 Marian.Alexander@wwu.edu Inquiries, comments, etc., to: The Campus Schooler WWU Libraries Special Collections 516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225-9103 (or, email the Editor) The Campus Schooler WWU Libraries Special Collections 516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225-9103 Reunion Committee Dr. Curt Smith, Chair 360-734-1367 Cfsdds@comcast.net ► Artwork (113 items) created during four years at the Campus School, 1st through 4th grade, loaned by Cheryl (Culverwell) Inouye. Celebrating the Campus School at Western, 1899-1967 Issue 3 2006 The Campus Schooler Milestones in Campus School Publishing Talking the Walk We asked, “How did you get to and from school?” Many of you Show moreCelebrating the Campus School at Western, 1899-1967 Issue 3 2006 The Campus Schooler Milestones in Campus School Publishing Talking the Walk We asked, “How did you get to and from school?” Many of you answered “I WALKED!” Some samples of your memories: “Walked home via Highland Drive … just a trail; stopped occasionally at the little pond to get tadpoles.”— Joanne (Knapman) Praetzel “I always walked to and from school. I like to get to school early and stand by the radiator to get warmed up.”— Jeanne (Dawson) Blackmore “I stopped at Harriet Thomas’ every morning to walk together. I remember seeing a pot of diapers boiling on their large wood range every day.”— Jean (Carver) Clark “I lived on Forest Street and walked up Cedar Street, up the stairs, past the library, and over the long wooden plank walk-way.”—Ann (Kingsbury) Jones Richardson “I would walk … along what is now Highland Drive … There was a trail through the woods we called ‘sticky stucky way’ where we all played.”— Dan R. Olson “I would often walk … on the trail behind Edens Hall down to Key St. … Sometimes I would see deer along the trail and I always swung on the ‘jungle swing’ going out from the trail as much as 100 feet!”—William A. (Toby) Dittrrich In future: Bus, auto, and streetcar riders have their say! “Shall We Have a Classbook?” Campus Schoolers— Schoolers—To Your Attics! The much-anticipated Campus School exhibit at the Whatcom Museum of History & Art in Bellingham opens on June 10, 2007. By the end of 2006, the Exhibit Committee hopes to assemble everything that could conceivably be displayed so that the final selection can be made early in the new year. Now is the time for all good Campus Schoolers to ransack their attics, basements, closets, or any other storage venue for exhibit possibilities. You can donate these items to Western Libraries Special Collections or loan them for use in the exhibit only. For more information, please contact Marian Alexander or Tamara Belts (see contact information on page 2). If you can help tell the CS story, let us hear from you soon! Who Is This Campus School Cutie? (Snapped in 1954) Such was the question, put by 8th grade teacher Ruth Melendy in late 1940 to a group of students seeking to commemorate their nine years together at the Campus School. “You can easily preserve some of these memories. What form do you suggest?” The fifteen pupils enthusiastically agreed—a book! The result, Echoes of 31 to 41, was entirely the students’ work. In addition to creating all the textual content, the group worked with Herbert Ruckmick to produce photographs and with the college printer on questions of cover design and paper stock. Together, they calculated costs, designed the format and layout, and prepared the stencils for each printed page. Each final copy contained 70 actual photo prints made by the students themselves. A singular achievement in the rich history of CS publishing, Echoes also neatly encapsulated the School’s philosophy of participation and leadership. As Miss Melendy surely intended, it was a serious, yet seriously enjoyable lesson in modeling “the responsibilities of citizenship.”▪ www.thecampusschool.com www.thecampusschool.com Steering Committee Dr. Michael Henniger, Chair Woodring College of Education 360-650-3979 Michael.Henniger@wwu.edu Reunion Committee Dr. Curt Smith, Chair 360-734-1367 cfsdds@comcast.net Exhibit Committee Marian Alexander, Chair WWU Libraries Special Collections 360-650-3283 Marian.Alexander@wwu.edu Campus School Memories Project Marian Alexander, Chair WWU Libraries Special Collections 360-650-3283 Marian.Alexander@wwu.edu Additional Contacts Tamara Belts WWU Libraries Special Collections 360-650-3193 Tamara.Belts@wwu.edu Questionnaires via mail or email; Oral history arrangements; Donations & loans; General information Carole Morris Woodring College of Education 360-650-4419 Carole.Morris@wwu.edu Committees coordinator; Reunion; General Information Florence Winsor Helliesen, That’s Who! (Here, in 2006) On behalf of all the Campus School projects, The Campus Schooler gratefully acknowledges the unstinting help and support of Florence (Winsor) Helliesen (6th grade, 1956). Due to her tireless volunteer efforts, many lost Campus Schoolers have been found and vibrant new connections made between former classmates. Florence, the Bulldog salutes you! ▪ One Amazing Alum Trolling the early history of the CS, The Campus Schooler came across the rather extraordinary Harold Noice who attended the “Training School” during 19021904. The son of a local funeral home operator, he attained fame (and, some say, notoriety) as a world explorer and film-maker. His books include With Stefansson in the Arctic (1924), about a famous Canadian expedition, and Back of Beyond (1939), relating his exploits in the Amazon (also depicted in his 1929 film Red Majesty). Noice’s controversial role in the 1921 rescue of a party marooned on Wrangel Island is chronicled in the recent book Ada Blackjack, a True Story of Survival, by Jennifer Niven. Born in 1895, Harold Noice died in 1984.▪ Treasure Trove Showcasing Recent Memorabilia Additions ► Books, artwork, clippings and other material, material, given by Joan (Graham) Koppe (6th grade, 1942). Many of these items relate to Joan’s father, George Graham, a member of the 6th grade class of 1915. ►Basketball Basketball uniform. A complete CS basketball uniform, shorts and jersey, given by Bruce Trafton (6th grade, 1949). ►Photographs, Photographs, yearbooks, Hilltop Highlights issues, clippings, and “Hidden in the Hollow Oak, a Novel of 18th Century England,” by the 19471947-48 sixth grade class, loaned by Beret (Funkhouser) Harmon (6th grade, 1948) ►Special Special thanks to Maureen (Johnson) Fairfield for a generous gift of cash! ▪ The Campus Schooler Issue 3 2006 Marian Alexander, Editor 360-650-3283 Marian.Alexander@wwu.edu Inquiries, comments, etc., to: The Campus Schooler WWU Libraries Special Collections 516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225-9103 (or, email the Editor) The Campus Schooler WWU Libraries Special Collections 516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225-9103 Planning Committees Celebrating the Campus School at Western, 1899-1967 Issue 4 2007 Pool of Memory “In the primary grades, even the boys had to wear girls swimming suits so that the instructors could hold onto them easi Show moreCelebrating the Campus School at Western, 1899-1967 Issue 4 2007 Pool of Memory “In the primary grades, even the boys had to wear girls swimming suits so that the instructors could hold onto them easier. We all had to wear bathing caps with our names prominently written across the front of them.” — Roberta (“Bobbie”) Jaffe “I also remember swimming lessons with Ruth Weythman. She said I was doing well; my mother said I couldn’t swim. Mom was right. I could move across the pool but never learned to breathe. — Carol (Thompson) Urbanowicz “...Being scared to death that starting in third grade, you had to go off the diving board.” — Hugh Gregory “The swimming lessons with the old green and aqua colored wool suits were cool.” — Lynn Monahan “I do remember an underwater demolition expert who had returned from the war and was student teaching at the pool. He said he could swim the pool under water a number of times, and proceeded to do it 2 or 3 times, but then stopped underwater at the deep end of the pool. He just sat there on the bottom with everyone watching until someone said he’s in trouble and dove in and pulled him out. As far as I know he lived.” — Charles Robert (“Rob”) Hitz ▪ The Campus Schooler Have We Heard From You? Telling Campus School Tales The Campus Schooler is delighted to report that since 2005, when we began our memories collection effort, over 250 alumni, teachers and student teacher, and parents have completed questionnaires about their Campus School days. In addition, we have gathered almost 30 oral histories, including several also committed to videotape and disc. Your stories of learning, playing, making, growing, and just plain enjoying life at the Campus School constitute a priceless repository of personal experience that future historians of the school will find invaluable. There’s still time to contribute, so if you haven’t yet filled out a questionnaire, please take the time to do so soon. You will find the questionnaires on our website, and can both complete and submit your questionnaire online. If you prefer to receive a questionnaire by mail, we can do that too; call Tamara Belts at 360-650-3193. We are also still very interested in collecting oral or video histories. Only you can tell your personal story—let us hear from you! ▪ What Bulldog? That Bulldog! Grrr. The Schooler has taken a lot of guff about this Bulldog business. So, listen up, you non-believers, here’s the skinny, straight from the Campus Finale of 1952: The Boston Bulldog “was officially elected mascot of the Sixth Grade Campus School in the very earliest of Spring 1952. He [is] on the cover of this annual, the January introductory sheet, the February introductory sheet, the May introductory sheet and various others. Popular mascot— EH WHAT?? Some boys wanted Junior Vik to be mascot but the girls overpowered them. The girls decided they wanted a Boston Bulldog. So they nominated a Boston Bulldog, voted for a Boston Bulldog, and elected a Boston Bulldog. Tricky? No! It just took brains!” So there you have it: a CS girls power play. Case closed. ▪ www.thecampusschool.com www.thecampusschool.com Treasure Trove Remembering Miss Kinsman Showcasing Recent Memorabilia Additions “So Pretty, Warm, and Kind” “Teachers have pet sayings they will use in class,” recalls Gwinn Dunham, CS student teacher in 1954, “and I used several of Miss Kinsman’s when I began my teaching career. One that she used makes me smile when I think about it. If a child made a statement to anyone that was hurtful, she would say, “Did you hear yourself?” The child would usually stop to think about what was said and then Miss Kinsman could help everyone understand about the hurt.” Affectionately remembered for her ready smile, gentle manner, and snowwhite hair, Priscilla Kinsman was born in Iowa in 1892 and educated at the University of Chicago, working for a time in its Kindergarten after receiving her degree. In 1924, she joined the faculty of the Training School of the State Normal School at Bellingham, where she initially taught “pre-primary,” as Kindergarten at the Normal was known. After obtaining her MA from Teachers College Columbia University in 1933, she taught 3rd grade for several years before moving up to 5th grade in 1948. A “lighthearted and energetic teacher,” according to a brief profile in the college paper of Feb. 14, 1947, Miss Kinsman’s hobbies were said to include gardening and flower arrangement, “with this year’s project headed by an experiment in chrysanthemums.” Following her retirement in 1959, Miss Kinsman worked as a consultant for the Highline Public Schools in King County before returning to Bellingham for a brief time. She eventually settled in Panorama City near Olympia, where she died on July 2, 1975. ▪ ► A handmade book of poems, “To Mother...May 1939,” given by Suzanne (Rykken) Medlicott (6th grade, 1939) ► A set of KK-5 report “cards,” given by Susan (Green) Haas (6th grade, 1949) Kindergarten Story “When I was at Campus School we did a unit on farms and since my parents ran a farm we took the class out there for a field trip. The children got to go on a wagon ride and attempt to milk a cow. In the follow-up discussion, I asked what was different about milk on the farm and [milk] that they bought in the store and one little boy said that on the farm the milk was round and store-milk was square— which was right but not the answer I was thinking about.” — Blanche (Friend) Campbell, student teacher, Kindergarten, 1955. ▪ The Campus Schooler Issue 4 2007 Marian Alexander, Editor 360-650-3283 Marian.Alexander@wwu.edu Inquiries, comments, etc., to: The Campus Schooler WWU Libraries Special Collections 516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225-9103 (or, email the Editor) ► Photographs of Campus School class and birthday trips on her father Charles Countryman’s boat M. V. Osage, given by Sidne (Countryman) Fuller (6th grade, 1947) ► 1940 “Festival of Thankfulness” program, program, given by Patricia (Sutherland) Carver (6th grade, 1939) ► “Poems We Like,” a booklet assembled by Catherine Montgomery, given by Nancy (Wilson) Fite (6th grade, 1956) ► Training School report cards and promotion cards, given by John R. Kienast (Campus School, 19211929) ► Autographed copy of the 1955 Campus School yearbook, given by Anne (Hardin) Taggart (6th grade, 1955) THANK YOU, ONE & ALL! CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED The Campus Schooler WWU Libraries Special Collections 516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225-9103 NON PROFIT U S POSTAGE PAID WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Celebrating the Campus School at Western, 1899-1967 Issue 5 2007 Ramping Up (& Down) Why we had ramps, I do not know. I can remember ... that it was most fun either after school or when no one was Show moreCelebrating the Campus School at Western, 1899-1967 Issue 5 2007 Ramping Up (& Down) Why we had ramps, I do not know. I can remember ... that it was most fun either after school or when no one was looking to run down them as fast as you could!—Judy (Hall) Lewis (6th grade, 1956) I once rode the milk cart, full of milk, down the rubber floored ramp…. The subsequent crash was a mess and my reputation suffered. —Larry Johanson (6th grade, 1947) When you entered the building (particularly after summer vacation) the rubber smell told you that it was time to go to school again.—Peter Gaasland (6th grade , 1949 ) They STILL have the same distinct odor I remember from the olden days!—Carlin Freeberg (6th grade, 1943) It is not a favorite memory, but I remember running down the ramp, missing the turn and running head first into the wall. No permanent injuries.—Name Withheld ! The Campus Schooler Realizing the Dream “The Latest Word in Educational Structures” Thus did Western’s student newspaper, the WWCollegian, enthuse about the new Campus School facility, dedicated sixty-four years ago this month. On May 7, 1943, political and education luminaries from across the state joined the Western and Campus School communities for an elaborate two-day program featuring speeches, music, panel discussions, tours of the new building, and a great many celebratory meals. Planning for the new Campus School had begun in 1938. Following allocation of state funds in 1939, the decision was made to build the school at the base of Sehome Hill, southeast of the main building, in the area of the old athletic field grandstands. (The first choice had been the wooded hill, crowned by several houses, between the library and the gym). Originally slated to open in January 1942, the building’s completion was continually delayed due to labor and materials shortages occasioned by World War II. In January 1943, however, the College’s Trustees confidently set the date for the dedication ceremonies and the building was officially opened with the May events. Hailed as “one of the finest of its kind in the United States” and “an inspiration for future school buildings in the state,” the new structures’s modernity was a point of enormous pride. Writing in the periodical Nation’s Schools, Western’s President W. W. Haggard and the building’s architect, John Paul Jones, pointed to the “unusually large” classrooms, each with an adjoining teacher’s office and a workroom “for craftwork and other noise producing activities.” There were alcoves for reading groups and quiet study, ramps with rubberized flooring rather than stairs, three large playrooms, a health We always referred to it as the “school without stairs” … We would run when we were in the upper grades and would roar down these rubber ramps when we were supposed to be walking down them….—John R. (“Robbie”) Calhoun (6th grade, 1948) ■ www.thecampusschool.com (Continued on page 2) www.thecampusschool.com Did You Know Miss Snow? “Coming to Bellingham from Columbia University,” announced the Weekly Messenger on October 26, 1934, “is Miss Miriam B. Snow, the librarian of children’s literature.” With degrees from Albany Teachers College as well as Columbia, and professional experience in New York State and at Peabody College in Tennessee, Miss Snow arrived to assume leadership of the children’s section in the room planned for just this use in the Bellingham Normal’s new library, opened in 1928. Over the years, Miss Snow would become well-known to Campus Schoolers, who visited her domain as part of their reading instruction classes, or during “field trips” to the library, or during their free time— stimulated by their class work to read, read, read on their own. “She was so wonderful to let us borrow any book we wanted,” recalls alumna Barbara Cunningham (6th grade, 1939). For many years, Miss Snow was also, officially, the Campus School Librarian. In 1951, Miss Snow married Homer B. Mathes, son of Edward T. Mathes, the Normal’s first president; he died in 1956. Miriam Mathes continued to serve as librarian and teacher until her retirement (as Professor of Library Science) in 1971. Among other accomplishments, she was in instrumental in establishing programs at Western to prepare teachers for careers in elementary school libraries and media centers. An avid traveler, Mrs. Mathes enjoyed adventures around the world well into her eighth decade, describ- ing these in her 1998 book Global Retirement. Her hobbies also included collecting figurines depicting the act of reading. Begun in 1939, her collection grew to include over 250 pieces by 1999, when she donated it to the Western Libraries. Selections from the collection are always on display in Wilson Library. Generous to Western, Mrs. Mathes’ legacies continue to support students through the E. T. Mathes scholarships and additional gifts to the Libraries. Miriam B. Snow Mathes died in Lacey, Wash., on January 31, 2003, at the age of 97. ■ New School (cont’d) suite for the nurse and her staff, an auditorium seating 200, and a kitchen connected to a dining room complete with chintz curtains and a working fireplace. “All the efforts” in designing the building, the authors concluded, “were focused on carrying out the philosophy … that the child should go to school amidst surroundings conducive to desirable growth and that every modern facility for student teaching should be provided.” Sadly, Mary Rich, Campus School director since 1924, who had worked tirelessly toward the realization of this dream, did not lead the school into its splendid new home. She had retired in June 1942. Her replacement, Dr. Paul Grim, a Campus School teacher since 1937, would be the first director to enjoy the sparkling new premises. Now known as Miller Hall and significantly altered by successive renovations, the original building’s superior qualities persist in memory. “A joy,” “magnificent,” “idyllic,” recall some who studied or worked there. For others, it remained a lasting standard: “Although I was fortunate to become principal of several brand new schools during my career,” writes alumnus William DeGrace, “nothing ever matched the facilities available to us in the Campus School building.” ■ Treasure Trove Showcasing Recent Memorabilia Additions ► A handmade wooden box, created in 1950, 1950 given by Herb Ershig (6th grade, 1950) ► 22 report cards and 3 issues of Junior Viking (Jan. & June 1933, Jan. 1934) given by Ruth Hansen (6th grade, ) ► The Sixth Grade Report, vol. l, nos. 1 and 3; Campus Herald (undated); Campus Finale, 1953 and 1957; Bellingham Police Dept. Merit Certificate, 1953 and 1957; 3 vintage post cards of Old Main, given by Andy Pete Mustacich (6th grade, ►Report cards, book made in 4th grade, draft of new building cornerstone laying ceremony, handmade paper sample, given by June (Hardin) Thomas (6th grade, 1941) ► Report cards, handmade books, photographs, poems, programs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, copper artwork, and more! given by Marcia (Ireland) Brookbank (6th grade, 1939) THANK YOU ONE & ALL! The Campus Schooler Issue 5 2007 Marian Alexander, Editor 360-650-3283 Marian.Alexander@wwu.edu Inquiries, comments, etc., to: The Campus Schooler WWU Libraries Special Collections 516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225-9103 (or, email the Editor) and slides. And, we will be able to make high-quality scans of text documents such as fragile, fastfading CS student publications. In addition to the scanner, Special Collections is using the Fund to Show more and slides. And, we will be able to make high-quality scans of text documents such as fragile, fastfading CS student publications. In addition to the scanner, Special Collections is using the Fund to purchase preservation items such as acid-free boxes and photo sleeves, so that original resources can be safely stored. These purchases would not be possible without your help. Thank you, one and all! ■ Patsy Celebrating the Campus School at Western, 1899-1967 Issue 11 2008 The Campus Schooler Your Campus School Memories Adventures in Art & On the Seas By Sidne Countryman Fuller 2008 Legacy Scholarship Show moreCelebrating the Campus School at Western, 1899-1967 Issue 11 2008 The Campus Schooler Your Campus School Memories Adventures in Art & On the Seas By Sidne Countryman Fuller 2008 Legacy Scholarship Winner Your Schooler is pleased and privileged to present Karen Pollack, second recipient of the Campus School Legacy Scholarship. Currently enrolled in Woodring College of Education’s Secondary Education Program, Karen graduated cum laude from Western in June 2007 with degrees in Theatre Arts Education and French. Scheduled for student teaching this fall, her goal is to teach both Theatre and French. “I love to teach,” Karen writes, “and I know I have the necessary traits to make a great educator.” Those familiar with her considerable talents agree; one mentor calls her “a natural teacher” with a strong commitment to “making a difference in young people’s lives.” The CS Legacy Scholarship is generously funded by Schoolers committed to assisting outstanding educators of the future during their student teaching assignment. Well done Schoolers, and Karen. Nous vous souhaitons beaucoup de succès! ■ I moved from Honolulu to Bellingham in 1943 at which time my father, Charles Countryman, purchased, owned and operated the Motor Vessel M. V. Osage, which serviced the San Juan Islands until 1950. I was 8 years of age, extremely shy and was welcomed into Miss Kinsman’s 3rd grade class that year. A very outgoing and sparkling personality, Miss Kinsman was instrumental in helping me to alleviate shyness and she strived to bring me out of my reluctance to speak up in class and to feel comfortable with my new surroundings. My shyness began to depart when my participation with art projects became known and I continued this love of being creative throughout my wonderful Campus grade school and junior high school years. My confidence was gained because of Priscilla Kinsman. As the years moved along to Miss Merriman (4th grade), Miss Haug (5th) and Miss McLeod (6th) I entered full force, enjoying the fact that I could help by designing wall murals, a 6th grade newspaper that the class assembled with my cover drawings and, of course, the wonderful stories and poems by the entire talented 6th grade class. My art continued into Campus Junior High and on to Bellingham High School where I participated as art editor of school year books. Then on to college where I received a BFA from the University of Hawaii. To this day, I continue to enjoy watercolor painting, acrylic painting and the many art challenges that I pursue. I really feel blessed to have experienced both art and music (with Miss Booth) with those teachers who encouraged and supported me. Another happy recollection included several childhood birthday parties which were celebrated on my father’s boat, the Osage. My Campus School classmates numbered about 24 and all were invited for a day’s trip to the San Juan Islands with teachers, student teachers and mothers who www.thecampusschool.com www.thecampusschool.com joined us and chaperoned as we ventured through the waters over to the island of Orcas. On Orcas, about noon, we disembarked and would board a rickety old truck that transported us up a very dusty road to Cascade Lake in Moran State Park, where we swam, rented row boats, soaked up the sun and gobbled up picnic food and birthday cake. The boat returned later in the day from its scheduled trip to Friday Harbor to gather up the Campus Schoolers for the return trip to Bellingham’s Beckie Burroughs & Sidne Countryman on the Osage, 1947 What’s Your Story? The Schooler warmly thanks Sidne Countryman Fuller for sharing her Campus School days reminiscences. More such stories would be most welcome. They need not be long or detailed. In fact, here’s a shorty to get you to recollecting and, hopefully, to writing: “There was one day a student assembly of several hundred to watch the Snake Man. Then, he turned and asked if he could have a student volunteer to help him. Not wishing to be a sissy, I stood up along with probably 30 other kids, Miss Rich, the Principal, awarding me the “honor.” I was terrified. I remember particularly the speaker laying a large snake around my neck, and a few minutes later taking the snake and laying it in my outstretched hands. The rascal showed his appreciation by defecating in my left palm.” — John Sonneland, MD, 1934-36 Yes, well...ahem...another memorable experience in the famously wellQuakenbush Dock. By 5:00, the class rounded Campus School educawould disembark, very tired, happy tion. Got one? Put it down! Send it and sunburned and with great in, by post or email. Your editor memories. (see above) is waiting!! ■ To reminisce about those trips on the Osage which took place 3-4 summers in a row while I was at Campus Give to the Legacy School is indeed a pleasure for me Scholarship and sifting through the many photos of those summer gatherings is deIn order to continue helping worthy lightful. The Osage serviced the San aspiring teachers like Karen PolJuan Islands for about 8 years, deliv- lack, the Campus School Legacy ering passengers, freight and mail to Scholarship needs your support. Eliza, Sinclair, Olga, Lopez, Shaw, Any amount is welcome. To donate, Friday Harbor, and more. My father or for more information, contact: lost the mail contract in 1950 so that ended the sojourns to this island Western Washington University group with its unspoiled beauty and Foundation picturesque grandeur. 516 High St., MS-9034 We all have our own memories that Bellingham, WA 98225 pull us back to the fabulous years at (360) 650-3027 Campus School. I would love to hear them all someday. May you enjoy this An updated list of donors will be glimpse into the past as I experipublished with The Schooler later enced it. ■ this year. Thank you! ■ The Campus Schooler Issue 11, 2008 Marian Alexander, Editor 360-650-3283 Marian.Alexander@wwu.edu Inquiries, comments,etc., to: The Campus Schooler WWU Libraries Special Collections MS-9103, 516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225 (or, email the Editor) Mysterious No More In response to The Schooler’s plea in the last issue for information about these two pictures: Campus Schooler Earl Cilley replied that he believes these scenes are Campus School-related, “as sawing was a big thing in industrial arts class.” The location, he thinks, “is not Campus School itself but … in a nearby building, very old, that was somewhere between Campus School and Old Main. I knew it as ‘The Industrial Arts Building’ and we went there for a class a couple of times a week…. The building is gone, I am almost positive….” He’s right, the building is gone. Built as the Manual Training building in 1912-13, it was renamed the Industrial Arts building in 1924. Kilns (for baking clay figures like those pictured above) were to be found there along with other crafts equipment. The brick-faced structure— more like a large house than a typical academic building—fell into disuse and was later demolished to make way for a parking lot behind the lecture hall complex (now known as Fraser Hall) built in the 1960s. ■ Celebrating the Campus School at Western, 1899-1967 Issue 6 2007 Not Forgetting Lunch One time in the first grade … the teacher ordered lunch for me which was stewed rutabagas. I’d never smelled anyth Show moreCelebrating the Campus School at Western, 1899-1967 Issue 6 2007 Not Forgetting Lunch One time in the first grade … the teacher ordered lunch for me which was stewed rutabagas. I’d never smelled anything as bad as stewed rutabagas. And I was forced to eat them. Even today I sympathize with any child who is forced to eat stewed rutabagas.—Karen (Bennerstrom) Price (6th grade, 1950) We … often were given a nickel with which to buy soup at noon. I sometimes cheated and bought ice cream with my nickel and didn’t tell mother.—Gloria (Woodward) Pinard, (6th grade, 1940) Usually brought lunch—but I remember if I bought lunch—had to eat it all.—Carol (Smith) Shanahan (6th grade, 1951) If you were especially good, you … would be selected to … bring back the lunch wagon. I just remember the large stainless soup container and the slight bump in the hall [in Old Main] as you turned into the school area. One had to be very careful not to spill the soup!— Margaret (Havemen) Lind (6th grade, 1944) The Campus Schooler The Show Goes On! Campus School Exhibit Opens at Whatcom Museum Teaching Learning—Learning Teaching: The Campus School, 18991967, the exhibit celebrating the vibrant life of the Campus School, opened at the Whatcom Museum of History & Art in Bellingham at Noon on June 10, 2007. Located in the Museum’s historic Rotunda Room, the exhibit features several dozen large-format photographs illustrating the (nearly) seven decades of the school’s existence, highlighting student activities, the learning environment, and interactions between students, teachers, and student-teachers. Many examples of art and craftwork by students over the years are on display, including linocuts, books and magazines, woven items, wooden toys, drawings, paintings, and ceramics. The exhibit was artfully arranged by the talented staff of the Whatcom Museum, using resources from WWU Libraries Special Collections (including donations received via the Campus School Memories Project) and items loaned to the Museum by Campus Schoolers from all over the country. For the further enjoyment of visitors, there is a continuous display of digital images depicting the history of the school, from its origins to its last days, and selections of poetry, prose, and music created by Schoolers over the years. For young visitors, there is a “scavenger hunt” encouraging attentive viewing of the various items on exhibit. Teaching Learning—Learning Teaching will be on view until October 7, 2007. It will be a “must-see” for those planning on attending the CS reunion in August. Complementing the Museum exhibit, Special Collections will offer an exhibit in the library at WWU this summer, featuring additional donated items and more photographs. Check out the website for pictures of the exhibit and its opening festivities. Also, the Photo Gallery now offers pictures of the 1993 reunion . Onward to August! ■ I remember Susie Wilson had impeccable lunches. Individual salt and pepper shakers for her hardboiled eggs. Her mother peeled her apples.—- Julie (Lewis) Domingo, 1964-67 ■ www.thecampusschool.com www.thecampusschool.com The Future Needs Your Help Announcing the Campus School Memorabilia Preservation Fund The Schooler has been specifically commissioned to convey the gratitude of WWU Libraries Special Collections for your generosity. Truly wonderful (and some quite extraordinary) items of memorabilia have been received since the first call went out in March 2006. The Campus School Collection is off to a fabulous start due to your willingness to entrust Special Collections with your Campus School treasures. Now Special Collections needs to ask you for a different kind of help— help in developing the financial resource base needed to preserve and care effectively for the Campus School Collection. Many of the items you donated are fragile or otherwise in need of special treatment. Photographs, for instance, need to be placed in archival enclosures to prevent fading; fabrics require speciallytreated containers to preserve colors; publications such as the many CS newsletters, magazines, and annuals you have given us, are in danger of further deterioration if not maintained in acid-free boxes made just for this purpose. Your well-loved memorabilia deserves special care. Proper preservation now will greatly increase the lifespan of these rich and diverse resources. Researchers of the future (perhaps including your own descendants) will thank you for helping us to ensure the continued health and stability of your gifts. The Campus School Memorabilia Preservation Fund has been established to accomplish this goal. It will be administered by WWU Libraries Special Collections. Please use the coupon below to return a donation. Any amount will help to supplement existing funds available for needed supplies. If you have any questions about this effort, please call Marian Alexander, Head of Special Collections, WWU Libraries, at 360650-3283, or send email to Marian.Alexander@wwu.edu. Thank you for your consideration of this request. ■ Don’t Stop Now! The much anticipated opening of the Campus School exhibit does not mean that the collecting of CS memories and memorabilia has ended. The questionnaires will remain on the website, along with the Photo Gallery, which will continue to grow as images are received. The Schooler issues no amnesty from its order mandating the ransacking of attics, garages, and storage lockers for anything Campus School. Please continue to send us any and all potential additions to the Campus School Collection. You are the best narrators and illustrators of the Campus School story. Help us to tell it completely and eloquently. For information or assistance, contact Tamara Belts in Special Collections: phone 360-650-3193; email Tamara.Belts@wwu.edu ■ The Campus Schooler Issue 6, 2007 Marian Alexander, Editor 360-650-3283 Marian.Alexander@wwu.edu Inquiries, comments, etc., to: The Campus Schooler WWU Libraries Special Collections MS-9103, 516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225 (or, email the Editor) Yes! Count me in. 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__label__cc	0.662776	0.337224	Ep16: Make Bayous Great Again 0 On the latest episode of Looped In, Parks Board president and CEO Beth White joins Nancy and Erin to chat about the transformation of Houston’s once tired bayous into connected greenways throughout the city. A Chicago transplant, White compares Houston’s strategies and initiatives to bring more greenspace to her former home. They also discuss trail-oriented development, neighborhood parks and how to pronounce B-A-Y-O-U. Ep15: The Z Word, Part II 0 Nancy and Erin continue their conversation with Houston land use professor Matthew Festa about the city’s lack of a formal zoning code. And in the “lighting round of questions,” find out what Festa’s favorite land use juxtaposition in Houston is. (Hint: it has the word “Zone” in it.) Ep14: The Z Word, Part I 0 Houston has long been famous for its cowboys, pickup trucks and freeways. But there’s another key characteristic that’s shaped the city from early on: a lack of zoning. Erin and Nancy talk to land use professor Matthew Festa about why Houston never adopted a formal zoning code and what rules are in place that actually do govern how and where things get built. Ep13: Over the river and through the Dome 0 A Houston developer is planning what it says will be a “transformative” mixed-use project that could shift the urban core to the east. It will be built near downtown along Buffalo Bayou, but the company is calling the project East River. Nancy and Erin discuss the name and what it means for a multi-billion-dollar development to go up in the middle of gentrifying and working-class neighborhoods. They also get an update on what happened with the big Astrodome vote.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36666
__label__cc	0.741708	0.258292	Posted on February 20, 2015 by lselondon From our own corRUPSpondent: Site visit to Goodman’s Fields From our own CorRUPSpondent – A series of blog posts written by students and alumni of the MSc Regional and Urban Planning Studies programme at the LSE. Author: Kath Scanlon One recent morning I cycled around the Aldgate one-way system[1] to Leman Street to visit Goodman’s Fields, a new Berkeley Homes development. This 10-acre site, formerly occupied by a bank check-sorting centre, will provide almost 1000 new homes in a mix of high- and mid-rise towers. The group that looked around that day—which included developers, planners and academics—discussed some of the issues around achieving more such developments, as they are key to reaching the Mayor’s ambitious housing-supply targets. The developers said they tried to work in close partnership with local authorities (in this case Tower Hamlets). Berkeley offered excellent contributions to the public realm—often far better than local authorities demanded—and built affordable housing first; in return, the local authority might allow more units than the plan envisioned. In recent years, though, it had become more difficult to engage with local authorities, as planning departments have been downsized and de-skilled. ‘You go into a planning department these days, and half the people have left and the other half are on flexi-time,’ said one developer present. ‘When you ask for a meeting to move your multi-million pound project forward, the earliest they can see you is in three months’ time!’ Developers said that results would be better for all concerned if planners were well trained and resourced, and insisted that politicians should be supporting planners rather than disparaging them. Planners aren’t the only specialists in short supply: construction workers are as well. We were told that wages for bricklayers had more than doubled over the last two years, and that a top bricklayer working as foreman could earn as much as £100,000/year. Bricks too have nearly doubled in price, and the lead time for delivery has lengthened to a year and more. Is there a shortage of land too? Not necessarily–we heard that as far as developers are concerned there’s no lack of buildable sites in the capital. But most had some combination of problems—fragmented ownership or leases, difficult access, contamination—that needed to be sorted out. Only the public sector could do that, and it was not being pro-active enough. The GLA had a ‘vision’ for tens of thousands more new homes per year, but no specific and detailed project-management plan for accomplishing this. The development sits where the expanding eastward pressure of the City has made incursions into Tower Hamlets, one of London’s poorest boroughs. Berkeley tries actively to employ local labour (it has agreed a target figure of 20%), and is setting up a training centre to give people the skills to work in the businesses that will open on the site. As a developer, it sees its role as making places, not just housing. But how can a genuine community be nurtured? The residents of market-rate apartments in this area are unlikely to include many children—British families prefer houses. But the social rental units do have gardens and their own front doors, and the families that live there will add to the mix of the area—ditto students living in the (already occupied) dedicated student block onsite. [1] Very cautiously–several cyclists have been killed here in recent years Category: From our own CorRUPSpondent, New Housing and the London Plan, Recent News ← Debate: Podcast Recordings From our own corRUPSpondent: Marching for homes →	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36668
__label__wiki	0.79538	0.79538	Merry Dance Sé Merry Doyle: My work as a documentary filmmaker Merry Dance aka Sé Merry Doyle documentary blog Tag Archives: The Snowman Jimmy Murakami the Director of ‘Snowman’ receives Animation award. Jimmy Murakami at the exhibition of his Tule Lake Paintings in Dublin. My life over the last few weeks seem to have revolved around Jimmy Murakami, the director of ‘Snowman’ and ‘When the Wind Blows’ and also the subject of my documentary ‘Jimmy Murakami – Non Alien’. Dingle Film Festival innaugarated a new annual award ‘The Jimmy Murakami Award’ and asked me to present the first one to Jimmy. Dingle also hosted a special focus on Animation so all the leading players like Jam Media, Brown Bag and Cartoon Saloon were in Dingle to give workshops. So the venue was packed with animators who would consider Jimmy to be the man that gave this art form a kick start in Ireland. Jimmy arrived in Ireland 40 odd years ago to work on a feature film and met a young lady called Etna and from then on Ireland became his home. I organised a screening of a short film made by Jimmy in 1969 called ‘The Good Friend’. It was the first film awarded a grant when the American Film Institute was established. I also showed a short clip from ‘Non – Alien’ which told the story of Jimmy’s incarceration in Tule Lake concentration camp in Northern California after Japan attacked Pearl Harbour. He was only 8 years old at the time. He and his family spent 4 years locked up and Jimmy still sees it as one of the great scars in American history. Jimmy took the stage and gave a great talk that took us through some highlights of his wonderful life. Jimmy is at an advanced stage of pre – production on a feature film based on the Atomic destruction in Hiroshima. All thanks must go to Dingle for honouring Jimmy’s great contribution to the Irish Film Industry. LONG OVERDUE. A few days later the Dublin Branch of Royal Television Society invited Jimmy to give a keynote speech to its members on the grounds of RTE. The man is in great demand. This entry was posted in Jimmy Murakami - Non Alien and tagged Animation, Dingle Film Festival, Jimmy Murakami, Loopline Film, Pearl Harbor, Royal Television Society, Sé Merry Doyle, The Snowman, Tule Lake, When the wind Blows on March 24, 2013 by Sé Merry Doyle. Jimmy Murakami – Non Alien The making of the documentary ‘Jimmy Murakami – Non Alien’ In this feature documentary I went on a journey with Jimmy Murakami, the famous Japanese American animator of classic films like ‘Snowman’ and ‘When the Wind Blows’ and revealed the tragedy he and his family endured in a Japanese Concentration Camp in Northern California during WW2. Jimmy sadly passed away on the 18th February 2014. “My name is Jimmy Murakami. Teruaki is the Japanese name I was born with. It was taken from me in America after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor’. Jimmy Murakami painting of the Camp he spent 4 years in at Tule Lake Concentration camp during WW2 My feature documentary ‘Jimmy Murakami – Non Alien’ has been doing the rounds at film festivals across the globe for the last couple of years, so it feels timely to shed some light on the background to how I came across the story of Jimmy’s tragic childhood in Tule Lake Concentration Camp. I first came across Jimmy in the mid eighties when I began my career as a film editor in Dublin. In the early 70’s Jimmy came to Ireland to work on the feature film ‘Von Richthofen and Brown’ where he met his future wife Ethna and set up roots here. He was an exotic character on the Dublin film scene and I was in awe of the Oscar nominated Japanese American animator whose credits included ‘When the Wind Blows’ and ‘Snowman‘. While assisting him on his films I got to know him reasonably well and viewed some of his early experimental work like his Oscar nominated ‘Breath’ and ‘Death of a Bullet‘. In the Dublin bars Jimmy told wonderful stories about his film life: directing ‘Battle Beyond the Stars’ for Roger Corman, working with David Bowie and Roger Waters from Pink Floyd on the soundtrack for ‘When the Wind Blows’. But Jimmy also had a secret from his childhood that he never shared with any of his friends in Ireland. Jimmy Murakami and Japanese Internment Camps WW2 The main focus of ‘Jimmy Murakami – Non Alien’ is on Jimmy Murakami’s childhood trauma, when he and his family were interned in an American concentration camp after Japan attacked Pearl Harbour in 1942. On the signature of President Roosevelt, 140,000 people of Japanese ancestry were given the new label of ‘Non Alien’ and lost their homes and their civil rights. After four years in camp, Jimmy’s family settled in LA. He went to Art School and then joined an animation studio and the rest is history. Sé Merry Doyle & Jimmy Murakami I would bump into Jimmy Murakami at various film events and we would swap stories. One night he told me that he was writing his memoirs and also doing some new paintings concerning his childhood in America. I immediately asked if I could come out to his home and film with him. He showed me his memoir and when I read the section dealing with the concentration camps I knew I had to tell his story. The genesis of the completed film is built around the nine paintings Jimmy showed me that day. They became the basis for some wonderful animation sequences created by Jimmy’s great friend Guido Orlandi. The paintings are mainly representations of Jimmy’s imprisonment in Tule Lake Concentration Camp in Northern California. He had tried to block this tragic episode out of his mind but was now going to confront it in the only way he knew how, through his art! ‘Leaving Home’ Murakami Family packing up to go to Tule Lake concentration Camp. Exclusive to ‘Jimmy Murakami – Non Alien’ The first painting in the series shows Jimmy’s dad loading all his earthly possessions onto his 1954 yellow Ford, moments before his wife and 4 young children would begin their long journey to Tule Lake Camp in Northern California. They would never see their little farm again. Jimmy was only 8 years old but still has vivid memories of this time. Signs appeared everywhere informing all people of Japanese ancestry to assemble for transportation to concentration camps. Tule Lake became the biggest camp holding 40,000 inmates. Jimmy’s personal stories of the time are the heart of the film. How his older sister died in the camp from Leukemia. How tanks and military surrounded the camp and violence was endemic. How frustrated prisoners allied themselves to the Emperor and vowed to return to Japan. The majority of those interned considered themselves Americans and were angry at being imprisoned for crimes they had no part in. During Ronald Reagan’s stint as president he apologized on behalf of the American people for the injustice inflicted on the Japanese American community and awarded all survivors of the camp $25,000 . Jimmy wanted to buy a new Cadillac and put a sign on it saying “Is this what my life is worth?” and then driving it off a cliff. His wife Ethna pointed out that their financial circumstances were bad and persuaded Jimmy to reluctantly take the cheque. Freedom Train painting depicts Murakami family leaving Tule Lake concentration camp. Jimmy Murakami’s final painting was called ‘Freedom Train’ it showed the Murakami family huddled together on a train headed to LA carrying the same suitcases they had entered Tule Lake with four years earlier, they also had the ashes of Jimmy’s sister Sumiko. With lots of research done Loopline Film convinced the Irish Arts Council to award a grant and make a feature documentary on this dark episode in Jimmy’s life. We filmed in Ireland, and the States, met his brother brother and sister, and most pointedly, we followed Jimmy back to Tule Lake where every year there is ceremony for survivors and their children. In the end a chance encounter with an old friend took me on a journey back to Jimmy’s childhood through his painting and specially commissioned animation. The film premiered to great acclaim at the Dublin Film Festival and has gone to international screenings in America and Japan. The film won the ‘Directors Choice Award’ at the International Sacramento Film and Music Festival, voted second best film at the Dublin Film Festival and got a showcase screening in Hiroshima. We are currently making a one hour TV special for broadcasters. Plans are also afoot to release the film on DVD and Streaming. Distributor: Monster Film This entry was posted in Jimmy Murakami - Non Alien and tagged Access Cinema, Animation, Cannes MIP, Dublin Film Festival, IFTN, Irish Arts Council, irish film board, Japan Film Festival, Japanese internment, Jimmy Murakami, Loopline Film, Merrydance, Monster Film Distributors, Non Alien, Pearl Harbor, Roger Corman, Sé Merry Doyle, The Snowman, Tule Lake, Vanessa Gildea, When the wind Blows, WW2 on August 11, 2011 by Sé Merry Doyle. Talking to My Father – Blog on its making! Talking to My Father rejected by Galway Film Fleadh. Jimmy Murakami Non Alien – BLU RAY RELEASE Patrick Kavanagh – No Man’s Fool Patrick Scott – Golden Boy The making of ‘John Ford – Dreaming the Quiet Man’ John Henry Foley – Sculptor of the Empire Intellectual copyright Loopline Cannes Mip Jimmy Murakami – Non Alien	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36669
__label__cc	0.572131	0.427869	Categories: Action GamesSkillJump 'N' Run Games Language: english, español Direct Link: http://mobile.studivz.net/games/play/cave-rush Keywords: jump,run,platformer,retro 1+2=3 is a simple, fun and educational math game in which all equations are designed around the numbers 1, 2, 3 and the operators plus and minus. Even the answer will always be 1 or 2 or 3. Sounds easy? It is! But wait! There is one difference to the tasks, the kids have to solve in school: You have only 3 seconds time to calculate or to decide what could be the correct answer! Increase your score with each equation solved in succession and unlock achievements while you play. Be aware, the tasks will be easy in the beginning but soon the game will become a challenging and absorbing brainteaser! Play 1+2=3 now for free and prove that you are smarter than a six years old! Classic Games, Skill, Puzzle Games, Brain Teaser Games 2020 Connect 2020 Connect is the most addictive logic puzzle you’ve ever seen! The player’s task is to place at least four blocks with the same number on it next to each other so they get merged. 2020 Connect takes the best ideas of games like Merged and 2048 and turns it into a total blast. Merging more than four blocks will reward you with coins that later can be spend to purchase cool boosters. Take your time, plan ahead and think for a long as you need to, there is no hurry. Play 2020 Connect now for free! How far can you make it? Will you be able to get the legendary 8192 blocks to merge? Skill, Puzzle Games, Board Games Don't Tap condenses the basic idea of ground breaking game hits like Rock Band or Guitar Hero into a simple yet genius free online game that you can enjoy, whether you play on your phone, a tablet or on your desktop. Not less than six fun and thrilling game modes - each with three difficulty levels wait - for you to discover them. You have to touch the black tiles as they move past the screen to play world-famous tunes. In some game modes these tiles come faster and faster at you while in others you have to play as many notes, as you can in a given time - but one thing is the same in all game modes: Play a single wrong note and it is "Game over", so be careful!	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36675
__label__wiki	0.586443	0.586443	A Vulgar Politician By Sass Rogando Sasot - in Opinion Sass Rogando Sasot “A VULGAR VILLAGE POLITICIAN” That was how Abraham Lincoln was called by The New York Herald in one of their articles that lampooned him. They couldn’t believe the Republicans favoured Lincoln over candidates who looked and sounded more like a respectable statesman, such as Seward and Chase. On May 19, 1860, a writer called Lincoln a “third-rate Western lawyer..who cannot speak good grammar.” On May 20, another writer limned Lincoln as someone who represented “all that is brutal and bloody in Seward’s political programme.” The Atlas and Argus was equally disgusted by Lincoln. On May 21, 1860, they described him as a “slang-whanging stump speaker, of a class with which every party teems, and of which all parties are ashamed.” On the same day, the Boston Post predicted that Lincoln would only serve as “the tool of the fanatical host he will lead on.” On May 24, The Philadelphia Evening Journal asked why should Lincoln become President? His language was “coarse,” they said. His style, “illiterate.” And Lincoln’s “vulgar and vituperative” character couldn’t hold a candle to the refine and eminent personality of his opponent. When Lincoln became president, a newspaper in Illinois said this about him: “His weak, wishy-washy, namby-pamby efforts, imbecile in matter, disgusting in manner, have made us the laughing stock of the whole world. The European powers will despise us because we have no better material out of which to make a President.” In Unpopular Mr Lincoln, Larry Tagg shared what a “Carolinian correspondent” told his friend about Lincoln: “Did you think the people of the South, the Lords Proprietors of the Land, would let this low fellow rule for them? No. His vulgar facetiousness may suit the race of clock makers and wooden nutmeg venders — even Wall Street brokers may accept him, since they do not protest — but never will he receive the homage of southern gentlemen..[because they would never submit to rule by a president who] exhibits himself at railway depots, bandies jokes with the populace, kisses bold women from promiscuous crowds.” In their 2012 Civil War issue, the Atlantic republished the 1904 article of Henry Villard, the journalist who covered the Lincoln-Douglas debates. Lincoln, Villard said, was fond of “low talk” and liked telling “coarse or even outright nasty” stories and dirty jokes. “The coarser the joke, the lower the anecdote, and the more risky the story, the more he enjoyed them,” Villard explained. Villard found Lincoln revolting. “Again and again,” he said, “I felt disgust and humiliation that such a person should have been called upon to direct the destinies of a great nation in the direst period of its history… I could not have persuaded myself that the man might possibly possess true greatness of mind and nobility of heart..” As he got to know more the man, Villard saw something more in Lincoln: “…in spite of his frequent outbreaks of low humor, his was really a very sober and serious nature, and even inclined to gloominess to such an extent that all his biographers have attributed a strongly melancholic disposition to him.” And as the presidency of Lincoln unfolded, Villard witnessed how the vulgar village politician “proved [himself] to be one of the great leaders of mankind in adversity, in whom low leanings only set off more strikingly his better qualities.” In Lincoln: The Biography of a Writer, Fred Kaplan offered this reflection regarding Lincoln’s nasty and dirty jokes: “More genteel than Lincoln, [Henry Whitney, friend and colleague of Lincoln,] struggled to explain the president’s ‘filth,’ and to be sparing with his examples. ‘The great majority of [his] stories were very nasty indeed. I remember many of them but they do us no good.’ Apparently they did Lincoln good. They helped him politically and professionally. And rather than displacing his “ideality,” they expressed an element of his personality and experience inseparable from his moral idealism. Like Mark Twain, he had a genius for pithy narrative, and a sense that his stories and obscenities expressed something crucial about the underlying flaws in the universe and the inexplicable darkness of the human situation. And often the darkness found its best expression in humor.” Will Duterte become a Lincoln or a Qaddafi? Only time will tell. Edited with BlogPad Pro BISTADO!… TRILLANES’ LAWYER REVEALS TRUTH BEHIND EX-SENATOR’S ROLE IN FAKE BIKOY VIDEO President Duterte at all-time high satisfaction rating – SWS Bong Go seeks to solve housing woes in Marawi, asks Lanao del Sur officials to fight corruption Tagsdutertemayor dutertemindanaomindanationmindavoicesmindavotenewsphilippinespolitics A transpinay based in The Hague, Sass Rogando Sasot is studying at Leiden University, pursuing an MA in International Relations, working on a thesis on how a systemic change led to the rivalry of the coastal States of the South China Sea. In 2013, Sass became the first Filipino to receive the ECHO Award, given annually to excellent migrant students in academic and higher professional education in The Netherlands. In 2014, she graduated magna cum laude at Leiden University College-The Hague, with a Combined Major in World Politics and Global Justice, minor in International Development, with courses on U.S. Foreign Policy and International Relations of China take at UCLA. She has at least 10 years of practical international experience. Previous article A Realist Critique of Vicente Rafael’s Duterte’s Hobbesian World Next article Duterte Makes Peace While Robredo Prepares for War It’s obvious now, months after the “Totoong Narcolist	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36677
__label__wiki	0.83149	0.83149	conferences@viconferences.com.au 2 Day Conference Please find below a selection of presentations from our past Mind & Its Potential conferences. Professor Michael Merzenich ‘How brain plasticity can change your life’ Professor Michael Merzenich, USA, world’s foremost expert on the science of brain training who featured in ABC TV hit series Redesign My Brain as Todd Sampson’s brain training mentor; author of Soft-Wired: How The New Science of Brain Plasticity Can Change Your Life. Dr Linda E Carlson ‘You mean I am not going to live forever? Transforming a life threatening illness’ Dr Linda E Carlson, Canada, pioneering psycho-oncology researcher and expert on mindfulness as a health intervention; author of Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery and The Art and Science of Mindfulness. Richard Gill ‘The power of music – developing extraordinary young minds’ Richard Gill OAM, internationally respected music educator and conductor whose work in developing young musicians and creating opportunities for them is recognised worldwide; ABC TV’s Spicks and Specks panellist. Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo ‘Cultivating your mind and your heart’ Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, India, a remarkable woman who spent 12 years alone meditating in the Himalayas as featured in the international best-selling book Cave in the Snow. Dr Jenni Ogden ‘Trouble in mind – in the spirit of Oliver Sacks’ Dr Jenni Ogden, New Zealand, clinical neuropsychologist, blogger for Psychology Today and author of Trouble in Mind, a memoir in the spirit of Oliver Sacks. Claire Wren Dunn ‘My year without matches’ Claire Wren Dunn, freelance journalist writing for The Age, Sydney Morning Herald and WellBeing Magazine; author of My Year Without Matches: Escaping the City in Search of the Wild. Sanjit 'Bunker' Roy 'The barefoot movement' Sanjit 'Bunker' Roy, India, social activist and educator identified as one of the 50 environmentalists who could save the planet by The Guardian in 2008; Founder and Director, Barefoot College Barbara Arrowsmith-Young 'The woman who changed her brain' Barbara Arrowsmith-Young, Canada, best-selling author of The Woman Who Changed Her Brain; Director, Arrowsmith School and Arrowsmith Programs Susan Greenfield 'Outside the box - the neuroscience of creativity' Baroness Susan Greenfield, UK, Director, Institute for the Future of the Mind; Fullerian Professor of Physiology, Honorary Fellow, Senior Research Fellow, Department of Pharmacology, University of Oxford, author of I.D.: The Quest for Identity in the 21st Century. Tony Buzan 'Innovative learning and thinking techniques' Tony Buzan, UK, the world's leading author on the brain, learning and thinking skills, Mind Map originator, international best-selling author of Use Your Head and The Mind Map Book. Prof V.S Ramachandran 'The tell-tale brain' Professor V. S. Ramachandran, USA, one of the world's most influential scientists, also known as the "Marco Polo" of neuroscience, University of California, San Diego. Michael J. Gelb 'Brain power - improve your mind as you age' Michael J. Gelb, USA, pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, accelerated learning and innovative leadership Dr Jeffrey M Schwartz 'You are not your brain' Dr Jeffrey M Schwartz, USA, leading neuroplasticity researcher and co-author of the just released You Are Not Your Brain and the groundbreaking book Brain Lock; Department of Psychiatry, UCLA School of Medicine. B. Alan Wallace 'Cultivating mental and emotional balance' B. Alan Wallace, USA, leading scholar, author and meditation teacher, Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies. Edward de Bono 'How to have a beautiful mind' Dr Edward de Bono, UK, leading creative thinker, Founder, Cognitive Research Trust, best-selling author of The Use of Lateral Thinking. James Doty 'A fortunate life' James R. Doty, USA, M.D., neurosurgeon, entrepreneur and philanthropist; Founder, Project Compassion (CCARE), Stanford University. Dr Mary Helen Immordino-Yang 'We feel, therefore we learn' Dr Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, USA, Assistant Professor of Education, Rossier School of Education; Assistant Professor of Psychology, Brain and Creativity Institute, University of Southern California. Dr Mark Greenberg 'Nurturing mindfulness in education' Dr Mark Greenberg, USA, award-winning child development researcher and educator, Penn State University. Lorimer Moseley 'Body in mind - the role of the brain in chronic pain' Professor Lorimer Moseley, Professor of Clinical Neurosciences & Chair in Physiotherapy, University of South Australia; Senior Research Fellow, Neuroscience Research Australia and author of Explain Pain. Chris Thornton 'The brain, the mind and eating disorders' Chris Thornton, Clinical Director and Principal Clinical Psychologist, The Redleaf Practice Would you like some more? Our Happy + WellYouTube channel hosts footage from all of our conferences. Enjoy our potent mix of cutting edge research, philosophical, scientific and social perspectives and inspiring personal stories and see for yourself what all the hype is about! VI Conferences 9 Victoria Square Ashfield Our fortnightly Happy + Well newsletter provides all the latest news and research on happiness, wellbeing, the potential of the mind and youth issues. Sign Up Tweets by @happynwell Copyright © 2014 Mind & Its Potential. 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__label__wiki	0.543824	0.543824	Neurosim lab Implementation of Cmicrocircuits model in NetPyNE and exploration of the effect of neuronal/synaptic loss on memory recall Title Implementation of Cmicrocircuits model in NetPyNE and exploration of the effect of neuronal/synaptic loss on memory recall Authors Tepper, Á., Sugi A., Lytton W. W., & Dura-Bernal S. Conference Name Computational Neuroscience Meeting (CNS 18') Keywords 2018, BMC, BMC Neuroscience 2018, CNS The hippocampus has a major role in learning and memory, spatial navigation, emotional behavior and regulation of hypothalamic functions [1]. Many models of its circuitry have been developed in order to further understand its functions [2]. CA1 microcircuitry has been proposed to be responsible for the heteroassociative declarative memories [3] and the cycles of storage and recall are supposed to be modulated by theta oscillations [4] Cutsuridis et al. [5] modeled the CA1 microcircuitry using NEURON, the leading simulator in the neural multiscale modeling domain. The purpose was to investigate the biophysical mechanisms by which processes of storage and recall of spatio-temporal input patterns are achieved, employing a detailed biophysical representation of the CA1 microcircuitry. The model included five cell types whose functional roles were evaluated in the simulations. Each neuron had a specific morphology, ionic and synaptic properties, connectivity, and spatial distribution that closely followed experimental evidence. The original model was implemented in NEURON using HOC. The deprecated HOC language and the lack of standardization in NEURON makes it hard to understand, reproduce and manipulate and to run parallel simulations. Such a complex data-driven biologically realistic network would benefit from a separation of model parameters and implementation. To address these issues, we re-implemented the model using NetPyNE (www.netpyne.org), a high-level Python interface to the NEURON simulator, which facilitates the development, parallel simulation and analysis of biological neuronal networks [6]. NetPyNE employs a standardized declarative format to describe the model specifications, and can then generate an efficiently parallelized NEURON model. It also provides a large number of analysis functions that enable further exploration of the model and allows exportation to NeuroML, a standard format for computational models. Our NetPyNE implementation is able to reproduce the results of the original model, but using a clean and powerful declarative language, which makes this complex model accessible to a wider community of neuroscientists. Furthermore, we analyse and explore the model in new ways, including connectivity analysis, computation of LFP spectra and information flow. We also perform novel manipulations to elucidate the relation between neuronal and synaptic loss, involved in Alzheimer's disease, and memory recall performance. Copyright © 2020, Neurosim lab.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36680
__label__wiki	0.971375	0.971375	View candidates Roger Moe (DFL) Tim Pawlenty (GOP) Tim Penny (Ind.) Ken Pentel (Green) ---------- PREVIOUS CANDIDATES ---------- Stephen Adams (Green) Judi Dutcher (DFL) Christine Jax (IP) Becky Lourey (DFL) Nick Raleigh (Green) Brian Sullivan (GOP) Ray Tricomo (Green) Jesse Ventura (Ind.) See complete election results from the 2002 general election. PREVIOUS VOTES See previous election results in the race for governor. ELECTION NIGHT AUDIO Pawlenty accepts victory. Listen. (2:15 a.m.) Roger Moe DFL gubernatorial candidates conceded after waiting until 2 a.m. for a turnaround. Listen. (2:01 a.m.) Tim Penny In a concession speech, Penny says he changed politics in Minnesota. Listen. (11:57 p.m.) •Agriculture •Budget shortfall •Environment •Health care •Stadium •Transportation LATEST DEBATES Final gubernatorial debate All four major party candidates appeared on TPT's Almanac Read . (11/2/02) Governor - General debate Moe, Pawlenty, Penny and Pentel appeared on MPR's Midday for a general debate of issues in the race. Listen (10/14/02) Governor - Higher Education Three of four major party candidates discuss their plans for higher education, including the premise that budget woes will cause cuts. Listen (10/09/02) See an extensive archive of political debate audio from the campaign of 2002. Minnesota E-democracy Session 2002 coverage Minnesota Public Radio analyzes the political advertising of this campaign. Who finances them? Do they tell the truth? See our Ad Watch section. THE 'OTHER' CANDIDATES Minor party candidates for governor: Constitution Party's Lawrence Aeshliman, Socialist Workers' Party's Kari Sachs, and independent candidate Booker T. Hodges IV. Listen (10/16/02) CAMPAIGN RACE Minnesota Governor View another race U.S. Senate Congressional races MN Governor MN Attorney General MN Auditor MN Secretary of State At-A-Glance The race for governor took a somewhat surprising turn when incumbent Jesse Ventura decided not to run again. His re-election was, by no means, assured. But the strategies of his challengers clearly were directed at him. With Ventura out of the race, the election is wide open. Latest Campaign News Pawlenty sets stage for Capitol revolution Nov. 6 -- Minnesota Gov.-elect Tim Pawlenty met with reporters and talked with outgoing Gov. Jesse Ventura about making the transition into office on Wednesday. Pawlenty says the election means Republican ideals will have a much smoother time at the Capitol than in the past. (More) How did it happen? What does it mean? Nov. 6 -- Minnesota Republicans are ecstatic, and Democrats are reeling from the near-Republican sweep of the general election. Republicans won races for U.S. Senate, governor, two closely-watched suburban congressional seats, and all but one constitutional office. Political observers say the reasons range from the messages of the campaigns to reaction to the memorial service for the late Sen. Paul Wellstone. (More) Pawlenty wins governor's race Nov. 6 -- For the first time in 12 years, a Minnesota governor will have support from at least one legislative house. Riding the wave of support in the population-rich suburbs of the Twin Cities, Republican Tim Pawlenty appeared headed for the governor's office in Tuesday's elections. (More) More Campaign Reports •How did it happen? What does it mean? 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__label__cc	0.642711	0.357289	• New York Pitch Home Page • New York Event FAQ • Agent and Pub Contracts • Pitch Alums Comment • How it Works at The NYC • Who Should Attend NYC? • New York Pitch Faculty • Application-Registration • Contact Us Here • The Home Page • Algonkian FAQ Page • About Algonkian WC • Writer Events and Retreats • Author Talk and Contracts • Novel Writing Courses Contracts and News Commentary FAQ NYC Faculty Who? Registration New York Pitch Editors Are Looking For Serious and Light Women's Fiction, Mystery/Crime, Thrillers, Adult and YA SF/F, Suspense, Historical, Memoir, Narrative Non-Fiction, General and Upmarket Literary Novels. APPLICATION FOR NEW YORK PITCH MARCH 19 - 22, 2020 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE NEW YORK PITCH The New York Pitch Conference and writers workshop is held four times a year and features publishing house editors from major houses such as Penguin, Random House, St. Martins, Harper Collins, Tor and Del Rey, Kensington Books and many more who are looking for new novels in a variety of genres, as well as narrative non-fiction. The event focuses on the art of the novel pitch as the best method not only for communicating your work, but for having you and your work taken seriously by industry professionals. Just as importantly, the pitch is also a diagnostic method for workshopping the plot, premise, and other elements of the story to determine quality and marketability. Simply put, you cannot successfully pitch a viable commercial novel if you have not yet written a viable commercial novel. Our goal, therefore, is to set you on a realistic path to publication. 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Paula is also the author of the bestselling PLOT PERFECT, THE WRITER'S GUIDE TO BEGINNINGS, WRITTING WITH QUIET HANDS, and FIXING FREDDIE: A True Story of a Boy, a Mom, and a Very, Very Bad Beagle. TELL ME LIES by Carola Lovering has been published by Simon & Schuster (Atria Books). Carola owes a significant portion of "getting over the top" to the NY Pitch, not to mention the fact that editor interest gave her needed "query leverage when querying agents at several top agencies" including Janklow & Nesbit, who later provided her with great representation. Carola Lovering comments. RIGHT OF ANSWER by Hilary Llewellyn-Thomas, a historical fiction about the first woman imprisoned in the Tower of London (who was the author's ancestor) was signed in contract to Trident Media literary agency, to be represented by Mark Gottlieb. Hilary Llewellyn-Thomas comments. 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Within one hour I received an email requesting a full manuscript from an agent at Trident Media. Six days later I received another email about my novel, THE ENIGMATOLOGIST, and requesting to discuss representation. Using what I learned at the conference, I was able to do in what week what I couldn't do in three years. I'm absolutely convinced that everything I learned at the conference is responsible for my success. - Benjamin Adams, signed by Trident Media Agency Cate Holahan's DARK TURNS pitched at the NYC in Paula Munier's NYC mystery/thriller workshop and sold to Matt Martz at Crooked Lane, the new crime fiction imprint of Bookspan--two book deal. Publication set for 2015. Paula Munier, NYC faculty, representing Cate and DARK TURNS. Cate Holahan's DARK TURNS "Understand, before that I had never taken a writing class, attended a seminar or workshop, I didn't even have a writer's group. The beauty of this conference was that they had editors from major houses coming to listen to our pitches and to give us feedback, and even to ask for our manuscripts if they were interested. And I was one of the lucky ones. Two editors asked to see a partial. I started querying about September 20, and my agent, Sally Wofford-Girand of Brick House Literary Agents, made an offer of representation... Sujatha Hampton, Author of AS IT WAS WRITTEN The pitch conference gets tons of credit for my pending publication. Plus, your advice on querying to only a few agents at a time, and Caitlin's editing all contributed to my good news. Publication set for early 2016! Thanks for putting it on and for encouraging scared newcomers like me. - Angela Pisel, novel sold by Jill Marsal to Putnam I must confess that it surprised me when folks at the New York Pitch Conference fastened on Thomas Edison's dark side as the most interesting aspect of the novel ... Once you define the book as being about the struggle between the Weisses and Thomas Edison's Motion Picture Patent Company, however, a lot of diffuse stuff falls into line. Then I came home from the recent Algonkian conference at Harpers Ferry, reread the manuscript, and realized I had thrown away a great opportunity in the second-to-the-last chapter to resolve the Edison/Weiss conflict in a meaty and dramatic way. In a word, it was lame. Irene Fleming [aka Kathleen Gallison], Author of THE EDGE OF RUIN I met with an editor from Plume, pitched the idea and she liked it and after several weeks, and rounds of discussion and so forth, she made an offer. Meantime, Michael Neff helped to set me up with my agent, who is a lovely person at Trident Media. So I can honestly say that going to that conference changed my life. Everything turned out so much better than I had dreamed. I did sell my novel--not right at that moment, because there is a process. 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__label__wiki	0.706576	0.706576	Nic Haygarth Posted on March 9, 2019 by Nic Haygarth A tale of two Staceys: Jim and Tom Stacey and the Adamsfield rush Category: Tasmanian high country history Posted on December 14, 2018 March 9, 2019 by Nic Haygarth Death of the Devonport Gold Mine huts, or memories of gold fever and Chunder Loo The old vehicular track up the Black Bluff Range at Smiths Plain in north-western Tasmania is scoured down to the bedrock. In places the holes are so deep and slippery that it’s difficult to clamber up; in other places you are buffeted by the scrub over-reaching from both sides. The object of the climb, the Devonport Gold Mine, has lain idle for decades, but even though the road is now impassable for vehicles you can’t help but be impressed by the enterprise of the miners in establishing it. In making this climb on foot several years ago, I was reminded of Ron Smith’s account of the same journey more than a century earlier. Nowadays you drive to Smiths Plain and walk from there along forestry roads to the base of the bluff. Twenty-six-year-old Smith had no car. Early one morning in December 1907 he set out for Black Bluff from his home at Westwood, near Forth. A fourteen-kilogram swag was balanced on the front of his bicycle, camera (two kg) and field glasses were slung over his shoulders. Four hours after leaving home he decided to eat lunch—at 9.16 am, for all of six minutes!—near Blackwood Park at Nietta. Leaving his bicycle at a point two miles beyond Phillips’ house at South Nietta, and taking a second bite of lunch at 11.45 am, he started across the then mostly button-grass Smiths Plain.[1] The plain took its name from it being his father’s point of entry to the high country. Prospector James ‘Philosopher’ Smith’s route over the Black Bluff Range and down to the Lea River had been his access to discoveries of gold, copper and manganese he had made in the area. Other prospectors had followed in his footsteps. One was Alf Smith, an unrelated prospector who, like others, had worked on Philosopher Smith’s farm through the winters as part of the latter’s scheme to support mineral prospecting.[2] Panning his way up Devonport Creek in 1902, Alf and his brother-in-law Reuben Richards found what they thought was a gold reef.[3] Alf worked this mine and one at Copper Creek, Lea River, building tiny huts at both sites. No knapsacks? Alf Smith (left) and fellow miners preparing to climb the Black Bluff Range, 22 October 1909. All of them seem ill equipped for the long haul up and over the mountain. Ron Smith photo courtesy of the late Charles Smith. The foot track of a century ago climbed a spur of Mount Jacob through eucalypt forest, affording views of the Shepherd and Murphy Tin, Tungsten and Bismuth Mine and the All Nations Tin and Tungsten Mine near Moina. Like the present-day Devonport Gold Mine vehicular track, the foot track avoided the gorge formed by a creek running eastward from Tiger Plain towards the Iris River. Today the vehicular track has spread out like a delta on both sides of the creek, suggesting that over the years people have chosen different crossing points. One day I met a bearded old man coming down the hill to the stream crossing. His flowing hair and team of dogs made me wonder if he was the ghost of Philosopher Smith returning from a prospecting expedition. Philosopher’s son took the staked track which crossed the range to the Lea River. As it began to descend from its exposed highest point Smith diverted from it to the east, endeavouring to find the track to the Devonport Prospecting Association (DPA) Gold Mine, as it was then known. This is the opposite of today, when you take the right-hand fork, confirming that the vehicular track did not follow the line of the earlier walking track up the hill. The walking track went further to the west, closer to the edge of Golden Cliff Gorge, the great north-south rift through the Black Bluff Range caused by a fault line. At last Smith found the fallen stakes denoting the DPA track. He reached Alf Smith’s hut at 4.25 pm, after a journey of more than nine hours from Forth. The hut, Smith wrote, was built of red (pencil) pine, there being a small stand of it nearby. It had ‘a fireplace at the east end, and a verandah on the north side, under which the door opened. Two bunks (single), one above the other, took up the west end and a double bunk half the north side … A window, one large sash, was in the south side’.[4] The hut was well furnished, with table, stools and even cooking and eating utensils. Next day Smith visited the trig station on Black Bluff, travelling mostly by compass through the mist, and photographed the DPA adit and the blacksmith’s shop near it.[5] It was a poor gold mine. Early assays approached a very respectable ounce per ton, but this was due to the sampling of surface enrichment that could not be expected to continue at depth. Examining both the irregular quartz vein cut in the adit and the gossan accessed in trenches, in 1913 Government Geologist William Harper (WH) Twelvetrees predicted only ‘negligible quantities of gold’ at depth, with the ore changing to iron sulphide.[6] Subsequent geological reports and returns confirmed this, but the allure of gold kept men coming.[7] Alf Smith’s hut at the Devonport Prospecting Association (DPA) Mine, 1907. Ron Smith photo courtesy of the late Charles Smith. Depreciation of the British pound in 1931 gave the gold price a boost. In a repeat of the 1890s depression, diggers retried old gold shows, hoping to plunder a supposed reef that had failed to yield its treasure last time. Hunting also drove men into the bush, with 1934 being a record season for ringtails. Cliff Beswick and Reg Ling were reworking Black’s Lea River Gold Mine when Bernard ‘Barney’ Fry walked off a nearby cliff while out possuming by acetylene light.[8] Cashman’s Gold Mining Syndicate sank new shafts and extended one of the adits in search of the Lea River lode in 1940.[9] (Clockwise from top left) Probably 1950s photos of the gravity-fed mill; the trolley way from the adit to the mill; the entrance to the adit; and the huts, Devonport Gold Mine. Colin Dennison Collection, University of Tasmania Archives. The final abandonment of the mine left infrastructure to crumble high on the exposed spine of Black Bluff. Historian Dr Peter Bell’s examination of the overgrown, plundered site in 1995 revealed a technological morass, including a 1923 Crossley oil engine that was set up to power a treatment plant on the opposite side of Devonport Creek, a Forwood Down grinding pan, a 1920s–30s Lister oil engine, a steam winding engine and a late-nineteenth-century Cameron steam pump. The purpose of some of the gear was by then unfathomable.[12] Crossley engine and flywheel, 1995. Nic Haygarth photos. Devonport Mine hut from the rear, looking towards Stormont and the Lea River valley. Nic Haygarth photo. The remains of what was probably the blacksmith’s shop; and the adventures of Chunder Loo, Devonport Gold Mine, 1995. Nic Haygarth photos. The two-room hut still stood, although the broken windows were covered up and the exterior boards appear to have been torn off and used for firewood, exposing the wall cavities to the elements. There was no recovery from here without urgent attention. Inside the hut you could read the wallpaper—pages of Sydney magazine the Bulletin from 1915! (One of the pages featured ‘Chunder takes a trip home’, satirical verses by Ernest O’Ferrall, whose Sri Lankan character Chunder Loo originally appeared in newspaper advertisements for Cobra boot polish. O’Ferrall’s Adventures of Chunder Loo, illustrated by Lionel Lindsay, was later issued as a book, with verses appearing in the Bulletin.)[13] This aged wallpaper suggested that part of the hut, at least, dated from the first operation of the mine, possibly even incorporating elements of Alf Smith’s pencil pine hut. Going, going … almost gone. Devonport Mine hut time lapse 1995-c2015. Nic Haygarth photos. The vehicular track enabled the Crossley to be removed from the mine, reducing the site’s integrity but allowing restoration of the now rare engine at Pearn’s Steam World, Westbury. Since the exterior walls were removed, the two-room hut has declined rapidly, such that within a few years there will be no standing walls at the Devonport Mine. Rarely was gold fever more virulent than here, defying geological argument for most of a century. Nic Haygarth photos c2015. [1] Ron Smith diary, 13 December 1907, NS234/16/1/4 (TAHO). [2] Nic Haygarth, Baron Bischoff: Philosopher Smith and the birth of Tasmanian mining, the author, Perth, Tas, 2004, p.136. [3] ‘A Barren Bluff find’, North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times, 19 February 1902, p.3. [4] Ron Smith diary, 13 December 1907. [6] ‘Middlesex district’, North West Post, 5 March 1914, p.4. [7] See, for example, QJ Henderson, ‘Departmental report on the Devonport Mine, Black Bluff’, Unpublished reports, 1939, pp.61–64. [8] ‘In darkness: stumbled over cliff: hunter’s death’, Examiner, 5 June 1934, p.7. [9] ‘Gold at Black Bluff’, Examiner, 13 March 1940, p.4. [10] ‘Gold at Black Bluff’, Advocate, 9 March 1942, p.4. [11] Peter Bell, Devonport Mine near Black Bluff: report to Tasmania Development and Resources, Archaeological Survey Report 1995/03, Historical Research Pty Ltd, Adelaide, 1995, p.2. [12] Peter Bell, Devonport Mine near Black Bluff, pp.1–4, 17–18, 24–26. [13] Douglas Stewart Fine Books website, https://douglasstewart.com.au/product/adventures-chunder-loo/, accessed 14 December 2018. Posted on December 8, 2018 December 26, 2018 by Nic Haygarth Basil and Cutter Murray: tigers and other travelling tales Arthur ‘Cutter’ Murray reckoned that thylacines (Tasmanian tigers) followed him when he walked from Magnet to Waratah in the state’s far north-west—out of curiosity, rather than malicious intent. If he swung around suddenly he could catch a glimpse of one.[1] However, Cutter did better than that. In 1925 he caught a tiger alive and took it for a train ride to Hobart. Tigers are just one element of the twentieth-century tale of Cutter and his elder brother Basil Murray. Yet for all their exploits these great high country bushmen started in poverty and rarely glimpsed anything better. Cutter married and produced a family, but his weakness all his working life was gambling: what he made on the possums (and tiger) he lost on the horses. Basil made enough money to keep the taxman guessing but was content to live out his days in a caravan behind Waratah’s Bischoff Hotel.[2] Their ancestry was Irish Roman Catholic. Basil Francis Murray (1893–1971) was born to Emu Bay Railway ganger Edward James (Ted) Murray and Martha Anne Sutton. He was the couple’s ninth child. Arthur Royden Murray (1898–1987?) was the twelfth.[3] Three more kids followed. The family lived at the fettlers’ cottages at the Fourteen Mile south of Ridgley while Ted Murray was a ganger, but in 1907 he became a bush farmer at Guildford, renting land from the Van Diemen’s Land Company (VDL Co).[4] Guildford, the junction of the main Emu Bay Railway line to Zeehan and the branch line to Waratah, had a station, licensed bar and state school, but was also a centre for railway workers, VDL Co timber cutters and hunters. Edward Brown, the so-called ‘Squire of Guildford’, dominated local activity. Guildford Junction State School, with teacher May Wells at centre. From the Weekly Courier, 10 November 1906, p.24. Squaring sleepers, splitting timber, hunting, fencing, scrubbing out bush, driving bullocks, herding stock, milking cows and setting snares were essential skills for a young man in this locality. Like others, the Murrays snared adjoining VDL Co land, paying the company a royalty. Several Murray boys escaped Guildford by serving in World War One, but Cutter recalled that his father would not let him enlist.[5] Basil also stayed home.[6] Perhaps it was enough for Ted and Martha Murray that they lost one son, Albert Murray, killed in action in France in 1916.[7] Guildford Railway Station during the ‘great snow’, 1921. Winter photo, Weekly Courier, 18 August 1921, p.17. Guildford Station under snow again, 24 September 1930. RE Smith photo, courtesy of the late Charles Smith. Twenty-three-year-old Arthur Murray appears to have married Alice Randall in Waratah during the ‘great snow’ of August 1921. He would already have been a proficient bushman. Cutter learned to use the treadle snare with a springer, although he would also employ a pole snare for brush possum and would shoot ringtails. He shot at night using acetylene light to illuminate the nocturnal ringtails, but he found it easier to go after them by day by poking their nests in the tea-tree scrub. ‘It was like shooting fish in a barrel’, Cutter’s son Barry Murray recalled. ‘It was only shooting as high as the ceiling … A little spar and you just shook it … and they’d come out, generally two, a male and a female …’[8] Hunters aimed for the nose so as to keep the valuable fur untainted. In the bush Cutter lived so roughly that no one would work with him. Some tried, but none of them lasted. His huts and skin sheds on the Surrey Hills were little more than a few slabs of bark. Friday was bath day, which meant a walk in Williams Creek (east of the old Waratah Cemetery), regardless of weather conditions. Cutter’s son Val once snared Knole Plain with him, but couldn’t keep up. Snares had to be inspected every day, the game removed, and the snares reset. Cutter and Val took snaring runs on opposite sides of the plain, but Val found that even if he ran the whole way and didn’t reset any snares, Cutter would be sitting waiting for him, having long completed his side. Cutter’s most substantial skin shed was near home base, on the hill above the primary school at Waratah. Here he would smoke the skins before an open fire. He pegged them out both on the wall and on planks about eighteen inches wide, each plank long enough to accommodate three wallaby skins. When the sun shone, he took the laden planks outside; otherwise he sat inside the skin shed with his skins, chain smoking cigarettes in empathy. A skin shed had no chimney, the idea being that the smoke would brown the skins as it escaped through the cracks between the planks of the walls. The air was so black with smoke that Cutter was virtually invisible from the doorway.[9] Yet no carcinogens prevented him reaching his eighties. Joe Fagan claimed that Basil Murray was such a good snarer that he once snared Bass Strait.[10] Basil preferred the simple necker snare to the treadle, and caught a tiger in such a device on Murrays Plain, a little plain above the 40 Mile mark on the railway named after Ted Murray.[11] Cutter caught a couple of three-quarters-grown tigers. One was taken dead in a treadle snare with a springer on Goderich Plain when Cutter was hunting with Joe Fagan.[12] Joe kept the skin for years as a rug, but when it grew moth-eaten he tossed it on the fire—oblivious to its rarity or future value.[13] Cutter caught the other thylacine alive in a treadle near Parrawe.[14] He trussed her up and humped her home, where ‘a terrific number of people’ came for a look.[15] ‘They’re very shy animals really, and quite timid’, he recalled of the captive female. ‘It behaved just like a dog and it got very friendly. But when a stranger came near it would squark at them.’[16] At first he couldn’t get her to eat. The breakthrough came when he skinned a freshly caught wallaby, rolled the carcase up in the skin with the fur on the inside, and fed it to the tiger while it was still warm.[17] In June 1925 ‘Murray bros, Waratah’ advertised a ‘Tasmanian Tiger (female)’ in the ‘For sale’ columns of the Examiner and Mercury newspapers.[18] Hobart’s Beaumaris Zoo offered £30 for it, prompting Cutter to deliver her by train. It was his only visit to Hobart. Four cruisers of the American fleet were in town, and Cutter recalled that ‘it was so crowded you could hardly move. I didn’t like it much’.[19] Cutter tells his story, Mercury, 13 February 1973, p.12. The other big event in Hobart at the time was the Adamsfield osmiridium rush, which ensnared Basil Murray. In the last quarter of 1925 he pocketed £126 from osmiridium, the equivalent of a year’s wage for a farmhand.[20] Later he spent six months mining a tin show alone at the Interview River. Having set the exact date he wanted to be picked up by boat at the Pieman River heads, Basil hauled out a ton of tin ore on his back, bit by bit.[21] On another occasion he worked a little gold show on the Heazlewood River, curling the bark of gum saplings to make a flume in order to bring water to the site.[22] It was pulpwood cutting that gave Arthur Murray his nickname. When Associated Pulp and Paper Mills (APPM) started manufacturing paper at Burnie in 1938, it turned to Jack and Bern Fidler of Burnie company Forest Supplies Pty Ltd for pulpwood.[23] Over the next two decades Joe Fagan supplied about one-third of the pulpwood quota as a sub-contractor to the Fidlers. At a time when Mount Bischoff was a marginal provider for a few families, and osmiridium mining had fizzled out, Fagan became a significant employer, with about 65 men splitting barking and carting cordwood to the railway at Guildford for transport to Burnie.[24] A good splitter would split about 3 cords of wood (a cord equals 128 cubic feet of timber) per day. Cutter held the record for the best daily effort, 8½ cords. Unlike most splitters, he never used an axe, but wedged off and split the billet into three pieces. Yet Cutter’s pulpwood stacking exasperated Joe Fagan. Unlike other men, Cutter did not stack his pulpwood as he went. Pulpwood cutters were paid according to the size of their stacks, and the large gaps in Cutter’s hasty, last-minute efforts ensured that he got paid for a bit more fresh air than he was entitled to. Kicking one such stack, Joe growled: ‘I don’t mind the rabbits goin’ through, Arthur, but I bloody well hate those bloody greyhounds behind them goin’ through the holes’.[25] World War Two was a lucrative time for snarers. £15,000-worth of skins were auctioned at the Guildford Railway Station in 1943, while more than 32,000 skins were offered there in the following year. Record prices were paid at what was probably the last annual Guildford sale in 1946.[26] Taking advantage of high demand, the VDL Co dispensed with the royalty payment system and made the letting of runs its sole hunting revenue. One party of three hunters was reported to have presented about three tons of prime skins as its seasonal haul.[27] Both Murrays cashed in. Cutter made £600 one season.[28] Working with Eric Saddington at the Racecourse, Surrey Hills, Basil took 3000 wallabies in 1943. Unfortunately their wallaby snares also landed 42 out-of-season brush possums (21 grey and 21 black)—which landed the pair in court on unlawful possession charges. Both men were fined.[29] Basil had a reputation for being a ‘poacher’, and one story of his cunning, apocryphal or not, rivals those told about fellow poacher Bert Nichols.[30] According to Ted Crisp, Basil was sitting at the bar at the Guildford Junction Railway Station when two Fauna Board rangers came in on the train and announced they were looking for Basil Murray, whom they believed had a stash of out-of-season skins. Then they set off for his hut, rejoining the train to go further down the line: ‘Old Baz headed down by foot and took after them, he was a pretty good mover in the bush and the trains weren’t real fast … and by the time he got down there, they’d found his skins, decided there were too many to carry out so they’d hide them and pick them up at a later date, and of course old Baz was sitting there watching them, they had to catch the train back a couple of hours later, they left and old Baz picked up the skins and moved them to another place …’ By the time the Fauna Board rangers got back to Guildford, Basil was still in the bar, propped up against the counter.[31] However, the taxman did better than the Fauna Board rangers. Basil seems to have been a chronic tax avoider. He and Eric Saddington were camped at Bulgobac, squaring sleepers and snaring, when they were busted for not filing tax returns for the years 1941–42–43.[32] Basil kept on in the same vein, landing a £25 fine for not lodging a 1943–44 return and then a whopping £60 for the 1947–48–49 period.[33] Things finally got too hot for Basil, who adjourned to the Victorian goldfields for a time.[34] In 1951 Basil was the cook for the party re-establishing the track between Corinna and Zeehan. One of the track-makers, Basil’s nephew Barry Murray remembered him as ‘a good old cook, as clean as Cutter was rough. They were just opposites. He had a big Huon pine table. He used to scrub it with sandsoap every day, and he would have worn it away if he’d stopped there for two or three years’.[35] Basil became well known as APPM’s gatekeeper at the Hampshire Hills. In 1963 Cutter Murray was one of Joe Fagan’s men recruited by Harry Fraser of Aberfoyle in a party which investigated the old Cleveland tin and tungsten mine and recut the Yellowband Plain track to Mount Lindsay. At the party’s Mount Lindsay camp Cutter used snares to reduce the numbers of marauding devils that were tearing through the canvas tents, biting the tops off sauce bottles and biting open tins of beef and jam.[36] Cutter Murray (left) and friend at Waratah. Note the Ascot cigarettes advertisement on the wall behind him. Photo courtesy of Young Joe Fagan. Cutter snared until virtually the day he died in the 1980s, making him—along with Basil Steers—one of the last of the snarers. He possumed on North’s block and took wallabies on the Don Hill, under Mount Bischoff, wheeling the skins home draped over a bicycle. A great snaring dog, a labrador that he had trained to corner but not kill escaped game, made his life easier.[37] Nothing is known to remain of his hunting regime, not a hut or a skin shed. Barely a photo remains of the hardy bushman. His tiger tale flitted across the country via newspaper in 1984, then was forgotten. Unfortunately Cutter Murray’s travelling tiger has an equally obscure legacy, apparently dying soon after it was received at the Beaumaris Zoo.[38] [1] Barry Murray, interviewed by Nic Haygarth, 21 November 2008. [2] Barry Murray, interviewed by Nic Haygarth, 23 July 2011. [3] Registration no.484, born 16 May 1898, RGD33/1/85 (TAHO). Basil Murray’s years of birth and dirt are recorded on his headstone in the Wivenhoe General Cemetery, Burnie. [4] ‘Ridgley’, North West Post, 8 October 1907, p.2. [5] Cutter Murray; quoted by Mary McNamara, ‘Have Tasmanian tiger, will travel … but only once’, Australian, 1984, publication details unknown. [6] Basil and John Murray were refused an exemption (‘Waratah Exemption Court’, North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times, 11 November 1916, p.2; ‘Burnie: in freedom’s cause’, North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times, 13 January 1916, p.2), but there is no record of Basil serving. [7] ‘Tasmanian casualties’, North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times, 22 September 1916, p.3. [10] Joe Fagan to Bob Brown and Ern Malley, 1972 (QVMAG). [11] Barry Murray, interviewed by Nic Haygarth, 23 July 2011. [12] Cutter Murray and Joe Fagan to Bob Brown and Ern Malley, 1972 (QVMAG). [13] Harry Reginald Paine, Taking you back down the track … is about Waratah in the early days, the author, Somerset, 1994, pp.62–66. [15] Cutter Murray; quoted by Mary McNamara, ‘Have Tasmanian tiger, will travel … but only once’, Australian, 1984, publication details unknown. [16] Cutter Murray; quoted in ‘He once had pet Tasmanian tiger’, Mercury, 13 February 1973. [17] AAC (Bert) Mason, No two the same: an autobiographical social and mining history 1914–1992 on the life and times of a mining engineer, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Hawthorn, Vic, 1994, p.571. [18] See, for example, ‘For sale’, Examiner, 17 Jun 1925, p.8. [19] Cutter Murray; quoted by Mary McNamara, ‘Have Tasmanian tiger, will travel … but only once’. [20] Register of osmiridium buyers’ return of purchases, MIN150/1/1 (TAHO). [21] Barry Murray, interviewed by Nic Haygarth, 21 November 2008. [23] Steve Scott, quoted by Tess Lawrence, A whitebait and a bloody scone: an anecdotal history of APPM, Jezebel Press, Melbourne, 1986, p.25. [24] Kerry Pink, ‘His heart belongs to Waratah … Joe Fagan’, Advocate, 10 August 1985, p.6. [26] ‘£15,000 skin sale at Guildford’, Examiner, 14 October 1943, p.4; ‘Over 32,000 skins offered at sale’, Advocate, 13 September 1944, p.5; ‘Record prices at Guildford skin sale’, Advocate, 30 July 1946, p.6. [27] ‘£15,000 skin sale at Guildford’, Examiner, 14 October 1943, p.4. [29] ‘Trappers fined’, Advocate, 22 October 1943, p.4. [30] For Nichols’ poaching, see Simon Cubit and Nic Haygarth, Mountain men: stories from the Tasmanian high country, Forty South Publishing, Hobart, 2015, pp.116–19. [31] Ted Crisp; quoted by Tess Lawrence, A whitebait and a bloody scone: an anecdotal history of APPM, p.26. [32] ‘Men fined’, Mercury, 5 May 1944, p.6. [33] ‘Fines imposed for income tax offences’, Mercury, 5 September 1946, p.10; ‘Fined for tax breaches’, Examiner, 6 July 1950, p.3. [36] AAC (Bert) Mason, No two the same, pp.570–71, 577, 579. [38] Email from Dr Stephen Sleightholme 26 December 2018; Cutter Murray stated his belief that it died soon after arrival in Hobart in ‘He once had pet Tasmanian tiger’. I thank Stephen Sleightholme and Gareth Linnard for their contributions to this story. 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__label__cc	0.748601	0.251399	Home » Admission and selection » Tuition Fees » Self-financing Students In order to facilitate access to students who were not able to process their applications in the first phase of the selection process for the Erasmus Mundus Master Course in Emergency and Critical Care Nursing (EMJMD NURSING), the University of Oviedo has announced a new admission period aimed at self-financing students. Until 31st July The EMJMD NURSING consortium has adopted a single admission procedure, which will be administered and managed online. The application process consists of two steps: First, applicants will have to fill out and electronically submit the application form within the official deadline through the application system on the EMJMD NURSING website. Then, candidates will have to attach all supporting documents in digital form, including the relevant certificates and transcripts of previous studies. The coordinating university will issue an acknowledgement of receipt. All application documents should be presented in English. In order to be eligible to the EMJMD NURSING master program, candidates shall meet the following minimal requirements: To be eligible for the EMJMD NURSING Master Programme the applicant must fulfil these minimum requirements: Be the holder of a Bachelor degree in Nursing (a minimum of three years' study at a university and of a minimum of 180 ECTS, or equivalent according to the regulations in the country of origin and to the European regulations). Be proficient in English - Applicants must certify at least a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or its IELTS/TOEFL equivalent. The definition of "English speaking countries" must be agreed by all partners for a student to be exempt from English language requirements. Only complete applications will be assessed and will be subject to evaluation of the formal requirements. Only those applications fulfilling the formal requirements will be eligible for evaluation. The selection procedure is divided into two stages: Academic evaluation of the candidates ‘curriculum based on the information provided by the applicants through the online application system. Interview. Such interview may also be carried out via videoconference. Tuition cost for students who finance academic fees and the costs related to the Master program through a private source or other scholarships will be: • Tuition fees for graduate students: 10.000,00 € for the full academic program, for non-European students and 5.000,00 € for European students. ¿Would you like to receive further information? Enter your contact details and we will contact you by E-mail. masternursing.eu@uniovi.es	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36692
__label__wiki	0.986269	0.986269	Barons announce 2007 PDL roster Young team anchored by eight returning players With a new-look front office and coaching staff, comes a new-look roster for the 2007 Ocean City Barons. The Barons open the 2007 season on Saturday, May 12 on the road against the Delaware Dynasty. The home opener at Carey Stadium is on Tuesday, May 22 in a match against the Reading Rage. The club enters their 11th season, and their sixth as a member of the Premier Development League (PDL). The Barons return eight players from last year’s team, which finished in second place in the Northeast Division and barely missed the cut for the Eastern Conference playoffs. This year’s team will battle for the Mid-Atlantic Division title with new manager Mike Pellegrino and assistant coach John Thompson, one of the top defenders in the PDL during his five years on the Barons backline. 2007 Ocean City Barons * returning from last year Adam Edwards* Bucknell Downingtown, PA Zach Johnson West Virginia Lumberton, NJ Kyle Crego Kean College Ocean City, NJ Adam Ennis Limestone College Lanarkshire, Scotland Jide Ogunbiyi Santa Clara Gwynedd, PA Adam Brazitis Villanova Lititz, PA Leon Brown Wheeling Jesuit Siparia, Trinidad Ryan Porch Pennsylvania Marlton, NJ John Elicker Pennsylvania West Chester, PA Joe Banks* Drexel Sicklerville, NJ Sean Boyle Limestone College Galaway, Ireland Rob Youhill Hofstra Harrogate, England Mick Galeski Eastern Illinois Blackburn, England Adam Sternberger* Rutgers Mays Landing, NJ Billy Pinto* Hofstra Audobon, NJ Kyle Evans Lehigh Seaville, NJ Jim Davis LaSalle Pittsgrove, NJ Ryan Heins* Temple Medford, NJ Miles Harrison Villanova Louisville, KY Brad Peters Eastern Illinois St. Peters, MO Byron Carmichael* Marshall Lumberton, NJ Jeremy Ortiz* LaSalle Mt. Laurel, NJ Scott Hawkins* Lafayette Whippany, NJ Lee Catchpole Buffalo Norwich, England The forward position looks to be a strength for the Barons in 2007 with last year’s team MVP Jeremy Ortiz (LaSalle) returning for his second year. Playing alongside him will be veteran striker Byron Carmichael who has 26 goals in 43 matches in his three years with the Barons. Lafayette’s Scott Hawkins looks to play more of a role after playing in nine games last year, notching a goal and an assist. New faces up top include Brad Peters and Lee Catchpole. Peters led Eastern Illinois University in scoring as a sophomore, notching 11 goals and 3 assists (25 points) in 19 games. Catchpole, a Norwich, England native, will be entering his senior year at the University of Buffalo where he has scored 17 goals in 46 matches. Ryan Heins (Medford, NJ), a recent draftee of the Philadelphia Kixx of the MISL, will return for his fifth season to hold down the midfield. Heins was a consistent force in the middle of the park last year and led the club with six assists. Mays Landing native Adam Sternberger, who played a key role as a winger for the Barons last year, will try to continue his form from his college season at Rutgers where he led the team in scoring (5 goals, 1 assist). Billy Pinto (Audobon, NJ) returns to the club after finishing his first season with Hofstra where he helped the team advance to the second round of the NCAA tournament. The newcomers in the midfield include three players who call Europe home, a couple of "Soccer Seven" players and a local player with "New Jersey High School Player of the Year" on his resume. Sean Boyle (Galaway, Ireland) scored four goals and had five assists for Limestone College in his sophomore season. Rob Youhill (Harrogate, England), a teammate with Billy Pinto and former Baron Michael Todd at Hofstra, has joined the club after a successful college season. Mike Galeski was Eastern Illinois’ second leading scorer behind Brad Peters and was also a first team all-conference selection. Miles Harrison from Villanova and Jim Davis from LaSalle are the Soccer Seven midfielders for the Barons. Harrison is entering his junior year at ’Nova and Davis will be a senior for LaSalle. Ocean City High School’s Kyle Evans was the second leading scorer last season at Lehigh University (3 goals, 7 assists). Evans will reunite with Coach Pellegrino where he was named the 2005-06 Gatorade State Player of the Year in New Jersey. The defense will be anchored by Drexel graduate Joseph Banks who returns for his fourth year with the Barons. Rejoining the club will be Leon Brown, who played for the Barons during their historic undefeated season of 2004. Brown, who was a college teammate of Barons GM Neil Holloway, will likely occupy the right back slot for the defense. Five new faces round out the defensive roster with Adam Ennis (Lanarkshire, Scotland), Jide Ogunbiyi (Gwynedd, PA), Adam Brazitis (Lititz, PA), John Elicker (West Chester, PA) and Ryan Porch (Marlton, NJ). Ennis, along with midfielder Sean Boyle, also comes from Limestone College where he was named to the All-Region team. Ogunbiyi is a 6’4 defender who returns home to the east coast from Santa Clara University. Brazitis is the club’s other Villanova player, who will be a solid addition to the defensive backline. Elicker and Porch are both defenders from the University of Pennsylvania who helped the team earn eight shutouts and the university’s best Ivy League finish (5-1-1) since 2002. Bucknell graduate Adam Edwards is the only returning goalkeeper from last year. In 2006, he played in seven games while splitting time with Boston College standout Issey Mahalo. In his time between the sticks, Edwards allowed only seven goals, including two shutouts. Challenging Edwards for the #1 job will be West Virginia goalkeeper Zach Johnson (Lumberton, NJ) and Kean College goalkeeper Kyle Crego. Johnson spent last season at WVU as the backup to one of the nation’s top goalkeepers in Nick Noble (who was recently drafted by the Chicago Fire of MLS). Crego, a product of the Barons’ youth system, was Kean College’s #1 keeper, holding a 1.27 goals against average over 23 games. © Ocean City Football Club. All rights reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36703
__label__wiki	0.650115	0.650115	Home Technology Best computer fan in 2019: Heat beware! Best computer fan in 2019: Heat beware! For years, the best computer fans for me were the orange Nexus 120mm units. I always defined “best” as being able to keep my tower and CPU cool (under 100 percent load at 50 degree Celsius) and provide little to no audible fan noise. Every PC I built used Nexus — the orange version. They are super quiet, especially when they are under-volted to 7 volts. But I built a PC a couple months ago, bought the white version, and thought I’d compare them with the computer box fans from Antec that came with the case. Read customer reviews of the best case fans in 2017 on Amazon. I used an Antec P280 case, which had three TwoCool 120mm 2 speed case fans, which are designed to be quiet. It turned out the TwoCools are really quiet on the low setting and don’t require wiring changes to get them at 7 volts. Although the case had three fans, I only used one for the rear exhaust and put the other two in the parts bin. Antec TwoCool review Antec boasts that the TwoCool has a 600 RPM or 1200 RPM speed, which is adjustable to your needs. The airflow at 600 RPM produces 21.3 CFM, with a 17 dBa rating. With a switch, it can be changed to the 1200 RPM speed, which produces 42.6 CFM at 23.7 dBA. The two-speed control uses a 3-pin connector and has a 3-pin to Molex adapter. It is a true plug and play, with no wiring modifications needed to get the lower RPM and decibel rating. That’s a nice feature, which makes it easy to get a quiet computer by just replacing the unit. For most other fans, I had to splice into the wiring and re-volt the fan to spin it at a lower RPM. (Nexus is an example.) Those specs above are for the current models of TwoCools. When I checked my instructions for the P280 case, my manual noted the fans in my case had a little different ratings. They noted a 16.9 dba noise rating at 900 RPM, with airflow at 30.1 CFM. On low, my fans have an audible clicking noise when I put my ear inches from them. It’s barely audible when the fans are in a case — unless the room is exceptionally quiet at 3 a.m., for instance. On the high setting, they are quieter than most case fans. Nexus 120mm Real Silent Case Fan review After having PC fans that sounded like hurricanes, it was a relief when I read tests of quiet fans years ago and found out I did not need a PC that was as loud as my vacuum cleaner. The Nexus 120mm Real Silent Case Fan has always been my go-to unit because it has a low operating RPM at 12 volts. Nexus notes their fan operates at 1000 RPM at 12 volts and produces 36.87 CFM of airflow at 18 dba. That’s a pretty good starting point. But the RPMs and decibels can be lowered by lowering the voltage, which is why these are so popular. According to the Silent PC Reviews article, they found that the Nexus case fan spun at 680 RPMs at 7 volts and produced less than 19 decibels at 1 meter with 19 CFM. They produce a small whirring noise if you put your ear inches from them. They are quiet, but it’s important to note that their CFM is fairly low, which means you might need one for intake and one for exhaust in the case. Nexus also provides a 3-pin to molex adapter and silicone fan mounts that lower vibration onto the case. Less case vibration translates into less noise, too. What’s the best computer fan in 2019? Although the numbers between Nexus and Antec are similar, it’s important to keep in mind that the testing was done by different groups. That said, I have 5 extra fans — two Antecs and three Nexus fans in my supply. The next few PCs I build will use them. I like both, will use both, and don’t think there is a real winner — except for the consumer in this case. But I will say this: Nexus is quieter, I think. At a stock 12 volt configuration, the Nexus operates a lower RPM and is quieter. (To me, they are both loud in this configuration, and you’ll hear them outside the case if your conditions are quiet.) At 7 volts, the Nexus is still quieter, as well. I could put my head 8 inches away from the fan and hear it making a slight whirring sound. The same was true about Antec fan but it appeared to be louder at that distance. The benefit for me with the Antec was the two-way switch. I did not have to tweak the wiring to slow the RPM down and get it quieter. Call me lazy but it makes it super easy to get a quiet PC. And, in my mind, there’s no reason not to get one because nothing is worse than listening to a good set of bookshelf speakers and trying to drown out that noisy fan with more volume. How to under-volt a CPU fan (the easy way) There’s a couple ways to adjust the voltage on a fan. The easiest way is to own a motherboard that has 4 pin fan connectors, which use pulse-width modulation — a way to control fan speed with software on your motherboard. Another method is to buy a fan controller. The controller has a molex connector that mates to the power supply. It then has a series of three pin connectors, which your fans can connect to, and has a rotary control which allows the voltage to be varied because of resistors. Newer units are digital. Mine is not. You could get a soldering iron out and start splicing and hard-wiring stuff together, but that’s not a good idea and is not easy — just time wasted, if you ask me. Tips for buying the best cooling fans for PCs The smaller the size of the fan, the more noise it will make. Fans come in all sizes, from 40mm to 160+ mm. The smaller size units will spin at a higher RPM while the bigger ones will spin at lower RPMs. As RPMs increase, so does noise. It’s important to get a fan that fits your case. I’ve used 80mm, 92mm, and 120mm fans for my cases. Out of those three, I prefer 120mm because they spin at a lower RPM and don’t have as much noise. Noise is a big factor. Normally, a louder fan does not mean a “better” fan; it just means it’s loud. A good case fan is designed well, cools your case well, and has enough cubic feet per minute of air flow to cool your case properly. Also, it may be beneficial to get a good CPU thermal paste, which may help keep your CPU cooler. Fans range in decibels, from less than 18 db to leaf blower loud! They may also have lights or be different colored. Finally, fans come with a 3 or 4 pin connector, which connects to the motherboard, or a molex connector which attaches to the power supply unit. Find the best computer fans in 2019 on Amazon. Previous articleGuide to buying the best chainsaw chain Next articleBest RC Brushless Motor for Speed: How Fast Can You Go? Best RC Brushless Motor for Speed: How Fast Can You Go? 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__label__cc	0.630448	0.369552	The haggis tolerance test in Scots and Sassenachs Fraser, Alan Gordon, Rees, A., Matthews, S. and Williams, G. T. The haggis tolerance test in Scots and Sassenachs. BMJ 297 (6664) , pp. 1632-1634. 10.1136/bmj.297.6664.1632 To find out if the Scottish national dish, haggis, contributes to the high incidence of coronary heart disease in Scotland the lipaemic effect of a meal of 200 g of haggis was measured in six Scottish and 10 Sassenach men. The Scots had higher fasting cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations and a lower proportion of high density lipoprotein cholesterol than the Sassenachs. Four subjects were found to have hyperlipoproteinaemia, which had been unrecognised previously. Serum cholesterol concentrations did not change after haggis was eaten (mean dose 2.6 g/kg body weight). Serum concentrations of triglycerides increased by 51% at 90 minutes in the Sassenachs but were unaltered in the Scots. There were no serious adverse effects. This study shows that Scots have higher lipid concentrations than Sassenachs but seem to be resistant to the lipaemic effect of haggis. The haggis tolerance test may be useful in Sassenachs. R Medicine > RZ Other systems of medicine BMJ Publishing Group	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36719
__label__cc	0.660711	0.339289	Dr.Ganesh Pande Specializations: B.Th.O , O.T.R (USA), Designation: Mentor and Guide Dr. Ganesh Pande is one of the Senior most and only a handful of experienced Occupational Therapists in Pune with a special field of interest in both occupational therapy and physiotherapy. He completed his Bachelors from One of the most famous and oldest college GMC, Nagpur in year 1983 and then joined as a junior therapist in Sassoon Hospital, Pune Station. Then after practicing their for 12 years he moved to Missouri, America and specialized in Hand Therapy. He was also awarded as “Best Clinician Of The Year” for 1997 during his tenure there by Nova Healthcare. He also presented a paper there in an International Conference on “Prevalence Of Low Back Ache” and “Fracture Neck Femur” Dr. Pande then returned to India hoping to impart his Skills and Treatment methods to Indian Students and upgrade them. Currently he leads the Rehabilitation Department of Sassoon Hospital as a Head Of Department and nurtures young talent to provide services to humanity. He also shares his knowledge and expertise with students as a Professor in Various colleges like Sancheti College, Rangoonwala College, Modern College and Ferguson College. He has been a Mainstay and Catalyst of many conferences, Guide to many students, Speaker to many podiums and Chief Guest to many Functions, the list is endless and still counting. With almost 34 years of selfless services towards society and humanity, now Pande sir aims at upgrading and spreading awareness about physiotherapy through Camps, Lectures, Workshops, and Talks. So Now Pande sir leads the way for team Powerphysio as a Mentor, Guide, Visionary, Motivator or in other words we can simply say that he is the “Father Of Powerphysio” . A simple man by nature he believes in a simple philosophy ”Keep Learning from your Experiences and Improving from your mistakes”.. For consultations and appointments for people near Shivaji Nagar, Baner, Aundh, Bhosale Nagar, Ashok Nagar, S B Road Region you can contact Dr. Ganesh Pande at 9423009353 or visit our S B Road Branch Address : 1 Nirmal Corner, Opp Sungard, Ganesh Khind Road, Behind Mulchand Sweets, Pune 411016 Dr.Prerak Arya Specializations: MPT (Sports), MIAP Designation: Founder Director, Powerphysio Dr. Prerak Arya (PT) is a Sports Physiotherapist in Pune . He completed his Bachelors from Institute Of Applied Medicine And Research, Duhai, Ghaziabad in year 2009 and then Pursued and completed his Master’s In Sports Physiotherapy from Padmashree Dr. D Y Patil College Of Physiotherapy Pimpri, Pune in year 2012. Immediately after his masters he started practicing with the sports facilities in town. He has till now worked with many sports such as Shooting, Football, Badminton, Judo, Karate, Roll Ball, Swimming, Tennis, Marathons. He has also associated with Apollo Healthcare as a Consultant and Conducted health camps for various IT Companies and Private sectors like BMC Software, WIPRO, Marigold, Cognizant, TCS, ALL States, Capegemini Wipro Technologies, Allianz. He has written articles about fitness and health for various blogs and websites. And Also takes a keen interest in Health, Fitness and Nutrition. Also he has worked with One of the best Football Clubs of South East Asia that is PUNE FC. When not working on field with Athletes he works as a consultant with Wipro Technologies and one of his major responsibilities on daily basis is Treating their musculoskeletal issues along with educating them on postural correction and ergonomics. A vision of doing something for physiotherapy and making it a household name led him to founding the company “Powerphysio” . As a Founder Director he is not only the think tank of Powerphysio but is closely involved in the development of new ideas and concepts to help the physiotherapy profession and physios ,so they can apply and utilize their potential to the Maximum limits He sees Physiotherapy on top of all the professions and is thriving hard to make that happen. Dr. Prerak Arya Believes in ideology that “A Creative man is motivated by desire to achieve, and not by desire to beat others”. For consultations and appointments for people near Pimple Suadagar,Rahatani, Wakad, Kaspati Wasti, Park Street, Region you can contact Dr. Prerak Arya at 7875070495 or visit our WAKAD Branch Dr.Shraddha Arya Specializations: BPTh, CKTT Dr. Shraddha Arya (PT) is a renowned Physiotherapist in Pune . She completed her Bachelors from prestigious Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Pune in year 2011 and then worked as Physiotherapist in Sahyadri Multispeciality Hospital, Deccan and Bopodi branches for almost 2 years. Dr. Shraddha (PT) has also learnt and mastered techniques like Kinesiology Taping, Pilates ,Yoga, Su-Jog and Dry Needling. She has also been awarded as Pune’s first Certified Kinesiology Taping Therapist (CKTT) by IKT, New Delhi, Dr. Shraddha (PT) holds life membership Of Maharashtra OT PT Council. She then extended her horizon of knowledge by being part of Oxyfit Fitness Centre and Nikhil Kanitkar’s Badminton Academy, Balewadi (NKBA) simultaneously to understand more about Fitness, Sports and Exercise. Currently Dr. Shraddhahas also worked closely with Women’s Football teams Pune FC and FC CITY PUne . Apart from Following the latest treatment trends, she has also has an inclination towards research and submitted the project on “Incidences of Plantar Fasciitis in Obese individuals” and Also “Effects of C2 mobilization on Cervicogenic headache”. She has done extensive work in Ergonomics and Postural problems, especially in Software employees. She has worked with many IT Companies Like BMC Software, Bekart, WIPRO, Marigold, Cognizant,Accenture as a consultant to analyze the problems they go through. She is also The Director Of “Powerphysio” and currently incharge of Powerphysio’s WAKAD Branch. Dr. Shraddha preaches a simple philosophy of “You Create, Your Own Future”.. For consultations and appointments for people near Pimple Suadagar,Rahatani, Wakad, Kaspati Wasti, Park Street, Region you can contact Dr. Shraddha Arya at 9923636382 or visit our WAKAD Branch Dr. Kshipra Joshi (PT) Specializations: Bpth, PGDM (Manual Therapy) Curtin, Australia Designation: Team Leader - Powerphysio Dr. Kshipra Joshi is a senior physiotherapist in Pune. She completed her Bachelors Degree from very famous Sancheti College of Physiotherapy in the Year 2004 and immediately after sshifted her base to Mumbai to Work with Dr. Ali Irani, HOD Balabhai Nanabhai Hospital, Mumbai. Who also has been the President of Indian Association Of Physiotherapy and worked under guidance for a long period of 2.5 years and learnt and mastered the patient treating, handling and management skills. There in Mumbai she not only worked closely with celebrities as their physiotherapist but also took care of their fitness and injury management as well. She has been constantly upgrading her knowledge and skills as a therapist through various workshops and CME’s etc. She has been Certified in Mulligan Concept by Dr. Deepak Kumar Capri who is one of the pioneers in the field of pHYSIOTHERAPY and the Mulligan Technique, Certified in PSRP by renowed surgeon Dr. Ashish Babhulkar who specializes in assessing, diagnosing and treating shoulder related issues. After a stint with Dr, Babulkar she developed a keen interest in Shoulder Injuries and Management. In order to gain knowledge and sharpen her skills She left and pursued her higher education in Curtin, University Perth and specialized in Manual Therapy. She has already worked with various sports and tends to treat athletes with utmost perfection. She has a keen interest in field of sports and fitness. She also trains herself as she is a fitness freak and takes actively part in most of the marathons as a participant. Uma kale Specializations: Sports Nutritionist, Human nutrition and Dietetics Designation: Sports Nutritionist - Powerphysio Miss Uma Kale has studied Sports Nutrition from Mumbai University and Human Nutrition and Dietetics from SNDT University. She has been a nutrition coach for budding and pro tennis, badminton, cricket players. She excels in designing nutrition plans for marathon runners, Ironman finishers and long distance skaters. She has been a team’s nutritionist for Goa Rugby team. Uma is active member of Apollo Hospital’s health panel. This health panel offers wellness programmes for corporate offices like Allianz, TCS, Cognizant, IDEA. She offers structured programmes for weight loss, diabetes control and pregnancy. She works exclusively in planning Ketogenic diets for epileptic and autism patients. she has also worked with Tata salt, DY Patil Hospital, Solaris sports club in the past. She is organised and Detail Orientated person who has been an active athlete all her life. Apart from being from being an active and fitness enthusiast herself she has been a National Level Speed Skater and represented the Maharashtra State in various Championships Her enthusiasm towards acquiring more knowledge has helped her excels in Nutrition science. Also she herself believes that diet and nutrition are not something which should a puzzle for the community and the people. She also believes the achieving your ideal weight and size is far from rocket science and can be achieved easily. She vows to create awareness and help everyone to solve this puzzle, you can start seeking her guidance in reaching your weight goals today. Dr. Makarand Bhagwat Specializations: BPTh Designation: Physiotherapist - Powerphysio Dr. Makarand Bhagwat is a young enthusiastic physiotherapist practicing in Pune. One of the oldest and most loyal members of Powerphysio He completed his bachelors in physiotherapy from PES's Modern College of Physiotherapy,Pune in 2015 and joined Powerphysio and became mainstay of the services, right from Marathons to Homecare, from Events to Tournament Cover he gave his best and 100% of his efforts. Apart from being an extremely hardworking guy he is also a quick learner. And always ready to embrace challenges with utmost ease and comfort. Working with Powerphysio opened various opportunities for him but his biggest breakthrough was as Physiotherapist for Soccer School of Hrithik Roshan Owned ISL Pune Franchiese City Development Center with U-12 and U-14 football teams. He keenly practices latest techniques such as k-taping, sports taping, MFR and Trigger release techniques, Dry needling. While exclusively working in the sports field he has treated athletes playing Football, Roll-ball, Badminton, Kabaddi, Cricket, etc. and has worked as tournament physio. Recently he has worked as a physiotherapist in Maharashtra Kabaddi league (MKL), held in Chatrapati Shivaji Sports Complex, Balewadi. Now to further enhance his skill set he is going for higher studies to UK. He wishes to learn newer techniques and impart knowledge so that he can upgrade himself but also plans to do something for the upliftment of physiotherapy community. BOOK YOUR VISIT TODAY Branch 1: 1,Nirmal Corner, Opp. Sungard Ganesh Khind Road 411016 Pune, Maharashtra Branch 2: Yash Hospital, OPP. Marvel Bounty, Near Crimson Crest, Malwadi, Hadapsar, Pune 411028 Branch 1 : 9423009353 info@askphysios.com Powerphysio is a group of eminent physiotherapists from different backgrounds and forms of society working together for the upliftment of the profession. Developed by Effocess TechWorks. All Rights Reserved	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36727
__label__wiki	0.734216	0.734216	Paris cars show to host numerous new Renault electrified cars Renault's main focus in the years to come is going to be fast growing Chinesse market. Paris motor show 2018 may not be as interesting and spectacular it once was. Just like in previous years, many manufacturers have decided to cancel their attendance in French capital. However, none of the three major French car brands decided to do so. Instead they are bringing all of their novelties, but when it comes to electric cars, Renault is going to top them all. While the French car manufacturer already has a fully and purposefully developed electric car in portfolio, ZOE, they are now presenting, what could be called ‘entry-level’ electric car, the K-ZE, this A-segment SUV-like city car is going to provide a muscular look, combined with a fairly decent range of 250 kilometers on a single charge. Considering it is going to be a city car, this is definitely enough for everyday use of majority of its potential buyers. “Groupe Renault was a pioneer and is the European leader in electric vehicles. We are introducing K-ZE, an affordable, urban, SUV-inspired electric model combining the best of Groupe Renault: our leadership in EV, our expertise in affordable vehicles and in forging strong partnerships”, said Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of Groupe Renault. However, even thou Renault is European car brand, this new car is at first only going to be available to customers in China, where the market for electric car is biggest. On the other hand, K-ZE is only the first step towards additional electrification at Renault. French brand is planning to introduce hybrid versions of Clio, Megane and Captur, all after 2020 and those shall be initially sold to European customers. Oct. 1, 2018 Driving photo: Newspress K-ZE plugin. Renault Zoe Renault making an electric debut on Chinese market World premiere is in Shanghai prepared for electric version of model Kwid. 50,000th Renault Zoe off the production line! In its special plant at Flins, Renault produced the 50,000th plug-in electric car Renault Zoe. The milestone car was bought by Sylvie, a French citizen from Saint Cloud in Paris. Renault about to make France brand's centre of excellence for electric cars As a result, investments exciding one billion euroes are planned within the next four years.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36731
__label__cc	0.710871	0.289129	Tate Scholchinger 06.23.2015 6:56 AM Elephant Gives Birth To Baby Calf. Watch How The Parade Supports The New Mother. An elephant birth is an amazing experience, especially considering that a female elephant, called a cow, will not begin to mate until between the age of 12 to 15 years. The male elephant, called a bull, begins to mate with several females between his age of 10 to 14 years. The pregnancy can last up to 23 months, and the labor may last for several days. When born, the baby elephant, called a calf, can weigh anywhere from 200 to 320 pounds. The mother normally gives birth to just a single calf but could occasionally have twins. Female elephants usually give birth approximately every five years and continue to mate until about the age of 50. In their world, the birth of a baby is a social event. The entire herd of elephants crowd around in a circle to support the mother and show their loving enthusiasm for the birth. They are also there to protect the newborn from predators such as tigers and lions. Within an hour after its arrival, the newborn calf will be able to stand and will be able to walk within a few hours. Mother’s milk will be its mainstay for its first six months, and the calf will nurse for about four years. Grazing on grass and foliage occurs between two to six years, and a calf will stay with its mother until reaching adulthood. VIDEO: When An Elephant Collapses, His Family Does Something That Left Me In Tears Mark Cooney hey I agree he shouldn't have objected to the photographer doing her job, but he's madly in love with his… Clint Harris She abused her body. Not cute ever. James Newton Boy what a great young Lady. Sport heart and Obviously VIDEO: When A Baby Elephant Collapses, His Family Does The Most Amazing Thing Pregnant Mom Gives Birth To Her Baby, Just Keep Your Eyes On The Right Side…AWESOME! She Gives Birth To Her 25-Pound Baby. But Just Moments Later, Zoo Workers Are Speechless… Scared Baby Hasn’t Seen His Mom All Day – When He Hears Her Voice Something Beautiful Happens He Saves Their Baby From Death. How The Parent Elephants Repay Him Is To Sweet! In 128 Years This Is The Only Baby Born Like This – Wait Until You See The Mother… Mama Cow Is Crying Because She Can’t Find Her Baby. When They’re Finally Reunited? AWW! Baby Is Only Second Of Her Kind In 128 Years – Wait Until You See Her Mother… It Was An Ordinary Elephant Herd – Until He Spots THIS Behind The Mother: Baby Throws Himself On The Floor. Then His Mom Has THIS Response. All Moms Are The Same. LOL VIDEO: They Pick Up This Dying Calf And Return Him Safely To His Mom! They Saved Its Life! VIDEO: Every Night He Sleeps On Hay Next To A Baby Elephant. Why? So Great! This Grandma Elephant Rushes In When She Sees What’s Happening To This Baby Elephant… Her Baby Was Torn Away From Her, But Keep Your Eye On The Elephant In the Back Incredible Orangutan Birth is Captured For The First Time EVER – This Is Going To BLOW YOU AWAY	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36732
__label__cc	0.60902	0.39098	PSB > Television & Radio > Throwback Thursday returns Author Topic: Throwback Thursday returns (Read 743 times) yepper on http://www.xpn.org/ for the summer. first up, 1979. not the best year but any year with London Calling can't be all bad. Re: Throwback Thursday returns for Thursday 6/13 it will be By the Label! not sure what to expect. doing a label an hour 8 to 9 A. M. was American International (now defunct) Included were; O J's Love Train Intruders I Always Love My Mama Billy Paul Me & Mrs. jones Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes The Love I Lost Lou Rawls You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine Three Degrees When Will I See You Again great hour! June 20, Wedding and Prom songs not just 'your' song but music to get you on the dance floor Thursday June 27 Stage Names & Pseudo names ok, who knew that wasn't Junior Walker's real name not to mention The Edge, Bono, Slash didn't think there was a Mr. & Mrs. Loaf in Dallas Texas when Marvin Lee Aday was born. Changed his name to Michael. played high school football where a coach played upon his initials M L and started calling him Meat Loaf the rest is history. Thursday July 4th, double plays by All American's. British invasion repelled! little late getting the news out but for July 11th, it's 1989 all over again. Thursday July 18 will be Soul Patrol day! heard Archie Bell and the Drells (from Houston Texas), Fontella Bass and Eddie Kendricks in the promo. This is right in my wheel house! « Last Edit: July 17, 2019, 04:22:04 PM by yepper » Good stuff. Never realized until a couple years ago that Ricky Bell who starred at USC and then in the NFL with the Bucs and Chargers was Archie's little brother. 7/25 it's Eyes on the 70's August 1, it's back to back album cuts! August 8th, see the colors Paint it Black, Whiter Shade of Pale ., Red Rubber Ball, etc August 15th, music of 1969, the year of Woodstock Thursday August 22nd, back to the 80's	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36733
__label__cc	0.70825	0.29175	Paul Owen's boardgaming web log Ridere, ludere, hoc est vivere. Final day at WBC Yesterday was the last day of the Boardgame Players Association's World Boardgaming Championships 2011. A record 1642 people attended WBC this year. I met other designers, developers, and of course many gamers, including quite a few familiar faces from PrezCon. And of course vendors, who were good enough to thin out my wallet in exchange for a few additions to my game shelf: (c) Worthington Games Used by permission I've had my eye on Tech Bubble (designer Mike Nagel, artist Sean Cooke, publisher Worthington Games) for quite a while now. We've really enjoyed push-your-luck games like Can't Stop and Incan Gold, so what I read about Tech Bubble makes me think it will fit right in. Some time ago I did a survey in earnest for two-player games that my wife and I would enjoy, and Jaipur (designer Sebastien Pauchon, artist Alexandre Roche, publisher GameWorks) came up pretty high on the list. DiceHateMe had a pretty funny review last April, including the following comment that caught my attention: Jaipur - while sometimes frustrating because of the luck of the draw in the Market - is incredibly fun. Why? I honestly have no idea. There are some games that, if dissected, the parts would make most game scholars scratch their heads and utter a collective “huh?” However, put those parts together and a rare synergy occurs. This is the magic of Jaipur. I love games like that. I happened to see it for 20% off at the convention and picked it up. (c) Z-man Games And then I got to the Z-man booth. As my good friend Grant G. said, "I never met a Z-man game I didn't like." I was really hoping to find Traders of Carthage, but apparently that's been out of print for a while. But I did find The Speicherstadt (designer Stefan Feld, publisher Z-man Games) an auction trading house game that I've had my eye on for a while but which sold out at PrezCon last February before I could make up my mind to buy it. Luckily I wasn't so indecisive this year. I needed even less deliberation to pick up Farmers of the Moor (designer Uwe Rosenberg), also at the Z-man booth. This extension to one of my favorite games, Agricola, adds horses and peat to the farm. I expect Farmers will bring a little "aroma" to our Agricola sessions. I had, unfortunately, blown my budget by the time I got to the Stronghold Games booth, where I encountered Confusion: Espionage and Deception in the Cold War (designer Robert Abbott, publisher Stronghold Games). Oh, baby. The DiceHateMe review of this cloak-and-dagger deduction game really brought out the evil laugh in me. But how do you indulge your inner spy when you've got a bag full of games already? Well, fortunately, Keith F. felt the same Cold War nostalgia I did. (Oh, wait, he's not nearly as old as I am ... Keith, what grade were you in when the Berlin Wall fell?) Nevertheless, Keith picked it up, somehow confident that he'd be able to get me to play it with him a few times. Keith, Brian, and I sat down for two last games of the weekend - Trains Planes and Automobiles and Citadels, two more games that Keith bought on my recommendation. (What a trusting soul.) At the last minute, as the vendors were boxing up inventory, Brian ran back and grabbed a copy of Pandemic, because Keith and I knew that he wanted to buy it; he just needed a little encouragement. So all in all, the three of us managed to stay entertained. We drank beer, we competed in tournaments, we played games till 2:00 in the morning, we bought bags of games ... and yet none of us went home with a plaque. Oh, well. There's always PrezCon. Posted by Paul Owen Labels: Agricola, Citadels, Pandemic, Trains Planes and Automobiles, World Boardgaming Championships Keith Ferguson August 9, 2011 at 9:57 PM Well, let's see...checking wikipedia, it says that the "official" date for the falling of the Berlin Wall is November 9, 1989. So, I was about 2 months into my freshman year at Virginia Tech...and a certain Mr. Greer lived across the hall from me. Good times at WBC...looking forward to next year...after Prezcon, of course. Still, looking at some other blogs and pictures, GenCon might have to get on the docket one of these years... Oh...and last night, Becky beat me at TPA... @PaulOwenGames Boardgamegeek pdowen3 Paul Owen Lorton, Virginia, United States Follow me on Twitter @PaulOwenGames. A long-time boardgamer and designer, fond of the fun and companionship of playing, with an appreciation for the mental challenge and elegance of a clever, well-designed game Sample games from my collection Games mentioned, and other labels 7 Wonders (17) Acquire (15) Agricola (17) Battle Line (9) Battue (6) Boardgames in the backyard (14) Brew Crafters (6) Can't Stop (7) Chicago Express (13) Chrononauts (7) Citadels (19) Compounded (6) Congress of Gamers (16) Empyrean (5) End of the Triumvirate (6) Gold on Mars (6) HistoriCon (8) Incan Gold (11) Ingenious (10) Le Havre (10) Lords of Waterdeep (5) Magnificent Marvels (3) Martian Fluxx (5) New Bedford (5) Pass the Pigs (5) Pillars of the Earth (7) Post Position (5) PrezCon (23) Race for the Galaxy (5) Reactor scram (8) Settlers of Catan (10) Stonewall Jackson's Way (6) Ticket to Ride (6) Traders of Carthage (6) Trains Planes and Automobiles (30) Tsuro (5) UnPub (19) Viva Java (8) Werewolf (6) Women designers (15) Wooden Ships and Iron Men (19) World Boardgaming Championships (26) Washington Post reports on Scurvy Dogs' quest for ... Tinsman on game design Revisit: Incan Gold and game theory Theme matters? Maybe for getting me to open the b... More Farmers: Farmers on the Moor A vision of "Gold on Mars" Ethics in gaming: Reflections on the WBC seminar My wife, the maharaja's personal trader - Jaipur Third day at World Boardgaming Championships Second day at World Boardgaming Championships First day at World Boardgaming Championships Final preparations for WBC Games that even the in-laws can play What doesn't work - Monopoly as a case study	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36734
__label__wiki	0.89311	0.89311	The Ugly Liberal Is Back Post lifted from Stratasphere Many are too young to remember the ugly liberals of the 60’s and 70’s who spit on soldiers and yelled ‘baby killer’. Some might remember the ugly liberal showing up again early in Bill Clinton’s first term when the spit on and heckled young boy scouts who were simply marching in the American flag to an Democrat event. Well, the ugly liberal is back it seems, and as ugly as ever: Vandals burned dozens of small American flags that decorated veterans’ graves for Memorial Day and replaced many of them with hand-drawn swastikas, authorities said Monday. Forty-six flag standards were found empty and another 33 flags were in charred tatters Sunday in the cemetery, authorities said. Swastikas drawn on paper appeared where 14 of the flags had been. Members of the American Legion on this island off Washington’s northwest coast replaced the burned flags with new ones Sunday afternoon. The vandals struck again on Memorial Day after a guard left at dawn, the San Juan County sheriff’s office said. This time, the vandals left 33 of the hand-drawn swastikas. Liberalism has been so devoid of original thought for so long their only offering is immature hate. The thrill of being a juvenile deliquent seems to be the one last dumb trick some fo these jerks can muster. Slashing tires during elections, running out of state to avoid losing votes and defacing graves. The tell tale signs of small minds confused by reality. I am not saying the sad sacks exist only on the left. No one can ignore the idiocy of the Phelps clan. But the Phelps represent one screwed up family, not a political movement. Update: Sadly there is more vileness here: As veterans and their families filtered in to a local American Legion on Memorial Day, they found a somber scene. Swastikas were sprayed all over the Manoa American Legion building in Delaware County, prevalently displayed and polluting the patriotic look of the veterans' sanctuary. “I was just shocked to think that someone would come to a place like this and desecrate it with a swastika," said Phil Miller of American Legion Manoa Post 667. "Especially on Memorial Day. It’s just horrible." And here. Standing ramrod straight in dress blues and crisp khakis, the seven color guard members lifted their rifles for one of the most solemn moments of any Memorial Day parade, the 21-gun salute. Hundreds who had gathered to witness the tribute watched in silence. Just then, the eggs came flying. One glanced off a tree branch, and landed far away from the marchers in yesterday’s Memorial Day Parade in Rockland, said Ryan Durfee , a former Marine who was marching in the color guard. Another crashed 8 feet in front of the color guard. Vandals used a large landscaping stone to shatter a monument to Korean War veterans in northeast Iowa, authorities said. About $3,000 in damage was done to the monument’s limestone edging and a black marble panel, which is inscribed with the names of veterans who were killed in action, police said. The monument is in a small park on the north edge of downtown Oelwein. And more here: he American Flag waves in front of a statue honoring our nation’s veterans, but the now headless statue at Kiwanis Memorial Park in Richland has, to some, become a symbol of something else. “It goes to show me that people today simply don’t understand what the cost of freedom is all about,” said Lt. Col. Craig Minnick. “If they did, they wouldn’t do anything like this.” Just days after several American flags were stolen and burned in Natick, the community came together to show its resolve and patriotism on Memorial Day. NewsCenter 5’s Shiba Russell reported that vandals who struck last Thursday, burning decorative American flags in town trash barrels around the town square, did not dampen the enthusiasm of residents who showed up for Memorial Day ceremony. They raised the flag over the square to the strains of the American national anthem, and all the flags from war memorials that were burned were replaced. It seems this is how the mature lefties react when they lose votes in Congress. Pathetic. Obsessive censorship in Britain Five months on from the airing of the British reality TV show, Celebrity Big Brother, there is still a great deal of handwringing and finger-pointing over the crass remarks made by reality TV has-been Jade Goody and other contestants to the Indian actress, Shilpa Shetty. Goody and two other celebs have been accused by some of bullying Shetty in a `racial manner'. Last week, the British media regulator, Ofcom, rode into the CBB debacle on its high horse, dispensing censorious writs against Channel 4. Elsewhere, London's Metropolitan Police Force (Celebrity Division) announced that it is considering questioning CBB contestants again after `new evidence' regarding their behaviour emerged. Ironically, the individual at the centre of the storm - Shetty - has dismissed the catty behaviour of Goody, Jo O'Meara and Danielle Lloyd as ignorant but not racist, and hardly worth dwelling on. So why can't Ofcom, the police, Labour MPs and commentators leave this tired and over-egged `controversy' alone? According to Ofcom's judgement on the affair, Channel 4 made `serious editorial misjudgements' in its handling of various incidents in the CBB house, such as by broadcasting Goody's reference to Shetty as `Shilpa Poppadom' (1). Ofcom complains that the CBB producers `failed to contextualise or justify the inclusion [of this comment]'. Perhaps Channel 4 should have aired a warning along the lines of: `This programme contains the opinions of foul-mouthed celebrity chavs which some viewers may find disturbing.' But then, bizarrely, Channel 4 has also been criticised for covering up other `incidents of racism' in the CBB house. Thus, says Ofcom, the channel could be accused of `condoning the behaviour of some of the housemates because interventions were felt to be too late' (2). So Channel 4 is slammed both for failing to censor allegedly racist material and also for censoring allegedly racist material. For many media pundits, this all proves that the executives at Channel 4 are not fit to run a public broadcasting channel (a cursory glance at Channel 4's dismal, prurient and mocking output would surely have confirmed that fact, without the benefit of an Ofcom report). Yet in their rush to cheer Ofcom for rapping Channel 4's knuckles, and for raising a question mark over garish reality TV programmes that give airtime to wannabes and airhead celebrities, commentators have failed to ask the most pressing question: what right do the unelected stuffed shirts at Ofcom have to decide what Channel 4 should or should not show the public? Commentators and politicians have given their nodding approval to Ofcom's insidious brand of `liberal censorship'. Censure by Ofcom is justified on the grounds that it is protecting the viewing public (which includes children, don't forget!) from material that is `offensive', `inappropriate' and `unacceptable'. Why don't we be done with it and employ Ofcom representatives in actual TV studios and behind the cameras, so that they can make sure that everyone in TV-land behaves according to its strict guidelines? I loathe Big Brother and the public school nihilists who produce it as much as the next journalist. But having Ofcom dictate the terms of British broadcasting is a far worse prospect, and a disaster for TV on a par with bringing back soap-in-the-sun Eldorado. Channel 4 has been ordered to broadcast a summary of Ofcom's findings ahead of three of its programmes: the first episode of the new Big Brother series, which starts on 30 May, as well as before the first re-versioned showing of BB the following morning and before the first eviction show. Even Dermot O'Leary's meejah-bloke prattle would sound positively enticing in comparison with a long boring mea culpa about where Channel 4 allegedly sinned against Ofcom's commandments. What next? Will Ofcom reprimand the producers of Big Brother for not apologising for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade? Much has been made of the fact that, after a great deal of political and media campaigning by community groups and certain MPs, 45,000 people complained about the bullying incidents on CBB. What about the other five million or so people who watched the show and didn't complain? Do they not count? Behind the claims that Ofcom is providing a useful service to the public, in fact this is about an unelected minority dictating to the rest of us about what we can watch; Ofcom is Mary Whitehouse dressed in liberal attire. As I have argued previously on spiked, the Goody/Shetty row, and the response to it, revealed much about the role that race and `anti-racism' play in British society today. At a time when the authorities find it increasingly difficult to forge any meaningful consensus on what British society is for, being against racism or `intolerant behaviour' has stepped in to fill the vacuum in moral values. The more atomised and fragmented individuals appear to be, and the more isolated established institutions feel from wider society, the more that `anti-racism' is rolled out in an attempt to create a new sense of Britishness and British values. Goody's crass behaviour was described by everyone from Trevor Phillips of the Commission for Racial Equality to the Sun as an `outrage', an embarrassment to the nation's moral standing - yet in truth, such outbursts are actually quite useful for the political and media elite in the sense that they can be used to reinforce the new moral framework. This is why institutions such as Ofcom, the Met and the political establishment can't let the CBB debacle go (even after its main `victim', Shetty, has got over it): they need such examples of intolerant behaviour in order to force everybody else into line. The implication behind today's official `anti-racism' is that the mass of British people are only a cigarette paper away from starting pogroms against ethnic minorities. This is what Ofcom means when it refers to the `context' of Goody and Co's jibes against Shetty. It is implying that without `context' - that is, paternalistic guidance about acceptable language and behaviour, issued by bodies that know better than the rest of us - the masses will run around calling Indian people `poppadom', or worse. Although Ofcom is ostensibly slapping Channel 4's wrists, its actual intended target is CBB viewers, who apparently cannot be trusted to watch scenes of negative behaviour. To counter the alleged damage done to the public by these scenes, Ofcom now insists that Channel 4 apologises not just once, but three times, to make sure that we viewers get the `correct' message loud and clear. Another message has been transmitted by the obsession with CBB: namely, that Indians living in Britain are victims, too. In recent years, we have been constantly told that Muslims and black youth face insurmountable obstacles in British society, and thus they need special treatment to help them to deal with their alienation. By contrast, first- and second-generation Indians have largely been left out of this victimising process (which is often a self-fulfilling one). That is one reason why Indian youth are far less preoccupied with ethnic identity than their Muslim or black peers - it is also why, crucially, they tend to do considerably better at school, too. Most Indians in Britain do not consider their ethnic background and skin colour as a barrier to advancement or, judging by some of my Indian students' chatter about gigs and clubs in Camden, as a block against taking part in mainstream British society. Thus, many British Indians wrote off the CBB debacle. They seemed to view it as a hugely overblown controversy, and one which was massively unrepresentative of their own experience of living in twenty-first-century Britain, and especially London. Could the continual parading of Shetty over the past five months, and her alleged victimisation at the hands of three representatives of what one journalist called `thick white Britain', be part of an attempt to encourage young Indians to see themselves also as a `race apart', as a victim class? Certainly, Labour MP Keith Vaz, who has stepped in to the debate to demand an apology from Channel 4, seems keen to promote the idea that Indians are the latest victims of modern Britain, rather than one of its hidden success stories. After all, the way to win public recognition these days is by playing the victim card rather than the success card. Five months on from the CBB debacle, we don't need any more on-air apologies or handwringing. Rather, we could do with saying `F off' to Ofcom and all the other peddlers of today's censorious and divisive PC outlook. The morally blind "Amnesty" organization They think in terms of race rather than in terms of harm done to people. So who are the racists? Article below by Australian columnist Andrew Bolt AMNESTY International has a lethal dose of our new intellectual disease - the racism of the anti-racists. It's got it so bad that what was once the world's most admired human-rights group can no longer tell the moral difference between a democrat and a dictator. At least, not when the democrat is as white as - yes! - John Howard, and the genocidal despot is not. Amnesty's secretary-general, Irene Khan, last week released its 2007 report, and in its foreword listed what to her were the greatest threats to human rights. "Today far too many leaders are trampling and trumpeting an ever-widening range of fears," trumpeted Khan, a Bangladeshi Muslim whose own country, by the way, is under military rule. And she named four leaders - no one else - who demonstrated to her this kind of "myopic and cowardly leadership". The Muslim and morally blind Ms Khan above. Not an unusual combination of attributes. Muslim respect for human life and their love of Western civilization is well-known First, was our own Prime Minister Howard - prime evil for stopping boats of illegal immigrants. Second, was US President George Bush, for invoking "the fear of terrorism" just "to enhance his executive power". (I know, that fear was invoked not by Bush, but by terrorists on September 11, 2001, and ... but we're interrupting Khan's lecture.) Trailing in third place, in Khan's pantheon of evil, was Sudan's Islamist President, Omar al-Bashir, behind a genocide in Darfur that's killed some 200,000 people. Last was Robert Mugabe, who has turned Zimbabwe into a cemetery for the starving, although Khan merely accuses him of grabbing land for his supporters. This grouping of two leaders of free democracies with two genocidal thugs is bizarre, but does have supreme virtue for the modern anti-racist racist. See? Two whites were "balanced" by two dark-skins. Two Westerners by two Third-Worlders. Two Christians by a Muslim and an old Communist. What could be fairer? And that fake balance - so kind to the cruel - ran right through Khan's essay. A typical line: "The politics of fear has been made more complex by the emergence of armed groups and big business that commit or condone human rights abuses." How about that? Al-Qaeda (which Khan never mentions by name) is no more deadly than a big business like Nike. Here's another: "If unregulated migration is the fear of the rich, then unbridled capitalism, driven by globalisation, is the fear of the poor." Perfectly balanced. The capitalism that actually makes poor people richer, is thought by Khan to be as scary as the race riots and no-entry immigrant enclaves of France, or the bomb plots of jihad-minded sons of immigrants in Britain. Nowhere does she note that the West is swamped by migrants from the East precisely because the East has too little capitalism. And, of course, too many dictators. Nor does Khan acknowledge that the fears expressed by her hated Western politicians have very real causes, often originating in lands ruled by Muslim theocracies and autocrats. You might think I've read too much into one article, but Khan has form in likening the worst to the West, and seeing an equivalence between those defending the West and those trying to destroy it. Three years ago, for instance, she said that of all the horrors of the world, the US-led "war on terror" (her scare quotes) was "the biggest attack on human rights, principles and values". Honest. To Khan, defending ourselves against Islamist terrorists is deadlier to human rights than, say, the brutalising of Zimbabwe, the mass murder in Darfur, the state oppression in China, the civil wars in Algeria and Sudan, the withering of democracy in Russia, the Islamist fascism of Iran, and the open jail of North Korea. The following year, Khan even called Guantanamo Bay the "gulag of our time" - this time making a prison for 400 suspected terrorists seem as terrible as the vast Soviet network of forced labor camps in which millions of innocent civilians were jailed in conditions so brutal that countless of them died. This outraged Pavel Litvinov, a former Soviet "prisoner of conscience" adopted by Amnesty, who warned: "By using hyperbole and muddling the difference between repressive regimes and the imperfections of democracy, Amnesty's spokesman put its authority at risk." I wish. In fact, Khan's anti-racist racism and consequent likening of white democrats to black totalitarians has made her a hero. In 2004, she was awarded the Sydney Peace Prize and invited to give the University of South Australia's annual Hawke Lecture, broadcast across the land by the ABC. How the audience at that lecture cheered Khan as she cried there was a "feeling in many parts of the world that the West has lost its moral high ground to advocate human rights" - an irrational feeling she has tried harder than most to whip up. Those cheers confirmed that Khan simply reflected a suicidal tendency among the West's intelligentsia to see the worst in the West and the best in the totalitarians pledged to destroy it. Want recent examples? There are our prominent Leftists - ABC host Phillip Adams, propagandist John Pilger, columnist Jill Singer, Islamist Keysar Trad - who've invited Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chavez to visit and "inspire" us. That is, when he's not too busy closing down TV stations that criticise him, rigging laws to stay in power and calling George Bush a "devil". There's Age cartoonist and National Living Treasure Michael Leunig, who similarly draws Bush as a devil, Howard as a murderer and Israel as Auschwitz, but demands we treat terrorist chief Osama bin Laden as our "relative" and "consider (his) suffering". There's the Melbourne University Press boss, Louise Adler, who two weeks ago likened al-Qaeda recruit David Hicks to Nelson Mandela. There's University of Technology Sydney's Islamic law lecturer, Jamila Hussain, who this week called visiting author Ayaan Hirsi Ali an "extremist" who should stay "where she came from" when real extremists - Muslim ones - have forced this liberal Sudanese-born feminist and critic of misogynist Islam to bring her bodyguard to ensure she doesn't suffer the fate of her former colleague, director Theo van Gogh, assassinated in 2004. Or take the Global Peace Index released this week by The Charitable Foundation of local IT millionaire and philanthropist Steve Killelea. It rated Australia at 25 in its ranking of countries most at peace - and the US at just 96, below even Syria, China, Bangladesh, Papua New Guinea, Saudi Arabia and Libya. Democratic Israel was rated the least peaceful of all, apart from Sudan and Iraq. Not one report I saw of that survey drew the obvious conclusion: that this was madness. That this was a manifestation of a moral blindness among our elites. And now Amnesty International is as blind as the rest, flailing at the very societies that most protect the freedoms it claims to defend. How defenceless we are, when even this once-great defender of human rights now treats us as one of the deadliest enemies of all. For more postings from me, see TONGUE-TIED, GREENIE WATCH, EDUCATION WATCH INTERNATIONAL, FOOD & HEALTH SKEPTIC, GUN WATCH, SOCIALIZED MEDICINE, AUSTRALIAN POLITICS, DISSECTING LEFTISM, IMMIGRATION WATCH and EYE ON BRITAIN. My Home Pages are here or here or here. Email me (John Ray) here. 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__label__wiki	0.693144	0.693144	Book Review: The Sovereign Psyche What I have to say below will be ferociously reviled by Leftists but that will not alter the truth of it. The book author and the reviewer below are concerned about discrimination against blacks but make no attempt to understand it. I wish to fill the gap. For a start, it is true that the outcome of Lincoln's war on the South usually did not leave blacks much better off. As we read below, whites used various methods to keep blacks terrified and submissive. But why did they do that? Was it because they were evil men? Hardly. They were ordinary men much like any other population of European Protestant heritage. So why? Because they knew blacks well from their long and close association with them as slaves. They knew that blacks were pretty dumb and had poor impulse control. And they rightly saw danger to themselves in that. A large population of blacks among them freed from the restraints of slavery were dangerous. So they fastened other restraints on blacks. And it worked for quite a long time. Right into the middle of the 20th century, black on white crime was rare. The Civil Rights Act (supported by more Republicans than Democrats) and other measures undid many of the meaures that had kept whites safe and we eventually arrived at where we are now -- where black on white crime is lamentably common. There is no doubt that blacks are aware of past discrimination against them. The Left never lets them forget it. But resenting it is like resenting the moon rising. It had its causes and those causes are still there. And lifting past restrictions has been a far from unalloyed blessing to blacks. Frequent as black on white attacks have become, black on black attacks are astronomically more common -- to the point of the leading cause of death among young black males being attacks by other young black males. In its perverse way, a modern, Left-led value system countenances discrimination against whites only -- but we all live much less safe lives because of that. So what should we do now? I think there is a non-racist policy that would achieve the desired objective of safety for us all. It stems from the fact that most crime is committed by recidivists -- people who have already been convicted of criminal offences more than once. I think that all recidivists -- black or white -- should be promptly hanged, maybe from a tree A friend recommended this book as a reflection on the state of racism in America. My first thoughts this book was going to be just another long list of injustices committed on African Americans by European Americans. The book goes deeper than that, fleshing out a systemic racism that many European and African Americans may not realize. The author, Ezrah Aharone, brings up interesting points of American and world history to show the imbalance of power. He compared the 1873 Treaty of Paris, the document that formally recognized the 13 colonies as separate from Great Britain to the 1865 13th amendment to the American constitution, the document that ended slavery. The former document was 2000 words long and was negotiated and signed by the leaders of Great Britain, the new United States, and France. The latter document was 50 words long, and no African Americans were significant players in the creation of this document. It was not a negotiation between two sovereign people, but a gift bestowed by Euro-Americans to Africa Americans, almost as if slavery had been a rightful act. Not only that, a significant part of 13th amendment allowed governments to put people into slavery for criminal offences. The American South took advantage of that clause to round up African Americans on minor criminal charges and put them on the chain gangs, a practice which continued for almost 100 years. The goal of such actions was not, according to the author, punishment for crime, but rather to keep an African American community fearful of white authorities and militia. Thus these communities were both overtly and subtly traumatized. When a community is so traumatized, it is not sovereign in its own right. It gains a feeling of worthlessness and powerlessness, and it cannot make effective decisions for itself. In this psyche, it cannot rise to its potential. Without coming to its potential, the cycle repeats itself—and African American communities are still feeling the effects of slavery even though they have nominally been free for five generations. The author states the end of racism did not stop with African Americans being allowed in the front of the bus or be elected to the president of the United States. Like any traumatized person, most African Americans are not sovereign in their own minds. This book proffers many more perspectives of American history. The reader will discover historical facts that seldom get much attention in the mass media and education system, which leads to a better understanding of racism today in America. This book is full of contradictions between the stated liberty of historical American documents and the domination/subjugation relationship of the two races. I, as a white person, now have a better understanding of Black Lives Matter and the silent protest at American national anthems. While Aharone is critical of institutions that subtly keep a certain degree of white privilege, he calls on African American to take charge of their own affairs. He calls for better understanding their history, then building their own institutions that will truly advance their cause, such as better schools in African American communities. The true battleground, he says, is not in the streets or in politics, but in the minds of African Americans. There are societal forces to keep African Americans in their current mindset. But it will be up to African Americans to drive these subtle forces out. Then Africans Americans will be truly sovereign in their own country. Norwegian minister gets it OSLO - Norway’s minister of immigration drew comparisons Wednesday between the plight of Europeans suffering from increasingly common terror attacks with the experiences endured by Israel for decades. “We are experiencing now the fear that you have experienced for decades,” said Sylvi Listhaug in an exclusive interview with Ynet in Oslo. “Many people now understand the situation you live in. We see what is happening in Sweden, in Britain and in France.” European nations, she added, “and their citizens need to understand the situation in Israel better because of the terror attacks in Israel.” Since taking office, Listhaug has cracked down on illegal immigration into the Scandinavian country by adopting stringent policies that have resulted in just 1,000 illegal migrants entering the country in 2017 from 30,000 in 2015. According to Listhaug, her Progress Party, which governs in a coalition with the Conservative Party, is a staunch supporter of Israel. “The Progress Party has always been a supporter of Israel’s need to protect themselves (sic) in a region where you are the only democracy,” she claimed. “That does not mean that we support everything you do but you have a right to defend your people and your borders because you live in a region that has a lot of problems,” she acknowledged. The interview took place a day after Denmark’s Immigration Minister Inger Stojberg posted a screenshot of her iPad showing a drawing of the Prophet Mohammad on Facebook, one of the satirical cartoons that caused outrage among Muslims around the world more than a decade ago. While saying that she did not necessarily agree with the caricature, Listhaug insisted her Danish counterpart had every right to publish it in the interest of free speech. “People have been murdered because they have expressed their opinion like (what happened with) Charlie Hebdo,” she highlighted in reference to the French satirical magazine that was firebombed in 2011 for publishing a cartoon of Mohammad and was then the target of an brutal attack by two radical Muslim brothers in 2015 in which 12 people were massacred. “It’s the new norm,” Listhaug concluded, “for Europeans to impose limits on freedom of speech in order to avoid offending minorities.” More Muslim supremacism Another plane booting video is gaining traction online months after the violent United incident. A woman was forcibly removed from a Southwest flight Tuesday, but this time around the passenger is getting very little sympathy online. The woman, identified as 46-year-old Anila Daulatzai from Baltimore, had complained about two dogs on her flight from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles. She said she was deathly allergic, but when crew informed her they couldn't remove the dogs, one of which was a service dog, she was told to leave the plane. That's when things went south. After the woman couldn't show medical papers about her allergies and refused to leave the plane, law enforcement arrived to remove her, Southwest said in a statement. She's since been charged with disorderly conduct, failure to obey a reasonable and lawful order, disturbing the peace, obstructing and hindering a police officer and resisting arrest, but released by authorities, according to KTLA. So who is Anila Daulatzai? Why, she just happens to be a Harvard Professor of Women's Studies and Islamic Studies. In other words, she's a double winner. Note that in the video, she's not wearing a Hijab, but in regular life she does. IMO, this was a setup. This lady is perhaps mildly allergic to dogs. However, she doesn't like dogs because she's a Muslim and Muslims have a problem with dogs. This is an Islamic incursion ... IMO. At a certain point in the video, she says, "I need to close my pants." Let's see if her incursion is trumped up into a kind of sexual abuse of a Muslima. Look at the way they disrespected her culture by manhandling her. Vicious Islamophobic Cops. Also, at another point in the video she dramatically cantillates, "My Dad has a surgery tomorrow." So yes, they disrespect her Islamic presence with dogs - which she is also deathly allergic to -, they undo her pants and manhandle her violating her Sanctified presence before her pedophillic god Allah, and they violate her Islamic family, the circle from which all violence emanates. I wonder what other forms of trouble this woman might have caused in the past. Or maybe I should have more sympathy. I'm open. Australia: Priest SPAT at in the street in the latest violence linked to gay marriage supporters A priest claims he was spat at and called a ‘fking no voter’ while walking in the street just because he was wearing his collar. Father Morgan Batt said he was walking along Queen Street Mall in Brisbane on Wednesday when he was stopped. He took to Facebook to express his disappointment at the treatment he received. ‘I was stopped – spat at – and called a ‘f*king no voter,’ he wrote. ‘Smile and move on was all I could do. Let’s pray for healing. Australia this really not us.’ The priest’s claims come as a mass weekend text telling millions of people to vote ‘yes’ reportedly turned people off, and increasingly confrontational appears to drive some non-aligned voters towards either a no vote or even apathy. Polls still indicate a majority of Australians will vote 'yes' on the gay marriage postal survey. While there have been disappointing incidents on both sides, some have called the behaviour of 'yes' activists violent, elitist, snobbish and off-putting. 'I had always intended to vote yes but the more liberals use these tactics the more inclined I am to vote no,' said one online commenter. 'I am not engaged in this debate, I have had other priorities in my life - we all have something we are fighting for - but after seeing the low tactics of the 'yes' campaigners I'm considering voting, and it will be no,' said another. Their sentiments were echoed across social media, with people declaring they have had enough of the violence, the threats and the abuse, calling the behaviour 'feral'. 'Yes voters aren’t helping their cause are they? It's really sad that a few disgusting individuals might end up ruining this opportunity for the LGBT community' wrote a Facebook user. 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__label__wiki	0.797244	0.797244	De Tomaso cars De Tomaso :: 1972 - 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp Manufactured between the years 1972 and 1989 only 409 De Tomaso Longchamp's were built. Of the 409 Longchamps, 395 were built as coupes with only 14 spiders constructed. The Longchamp used a front engine design giving it points in common w De Tomaso :: 1970 - 1991 De Tomaso Pantera Over 7260 De Tomaso Panteras were built during their 21 year run from 1970 - 1991. Automotive enthusiasts still mention the Pantera with a look of awe. The De Tomaso Pantera was Ford's answer to the venerable Chevy Corvette. The Pantera De Tomaso :: 1970 De Tomaso Deauville The De Tomaso Deauville was produced between 1970 and 1985 with a total of 244 of the Deauvilles being produced. The vehicle was produced as a competitor of the Jaguar XJ. While the Deauville had the speed capability of a sports car it was designe De Tomaso :: 1967 - 1971 De Tomaso Mangusta While first shown in 1966 the first production model of the De Tomaso Mangusta was released in 1967. The prototype of the Mangusta was called the 70P and was labeled as a competitor of the Shelby Cobra. The 4729cc engine was capable of p De Tomaso :: 1964 De Tomaso Vallelunga Introduced in 1964 and first viewed at the Turin Motorshow in 19963, it was planned to build the Vallelunga in aluminum. After only three will built in aluminum the contract was taken from Fissore and awarded to Ghia Carrozzeria. A tota FIRST ( Page 1 of 1 ) LAST	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36740
__label__cc	0.701593	0.298407	Scarborough (Ont.), 1 results 1 Labor unions--Elections, 11 results 11 Ephemera, 7 results 7 Protest literature, 3 results 3 Executive correspondence File contains incoming and outgoing executive correspondence dated March 1974 to June 1977. Topics include membership, recycling on campus, relations with the Provincial association, daycare and maternity benefits, public relations, leaves of abse... AUCE Special Convention on Affiliation File contains the agenda and associated material of the April 1980 AUCE Provincial Special Convention on Affiliation. Proposed affiliations include BCGEU, CCU, CLC, CUPE, OTEU, SORWUC, and UFAWU. File also contains a voting card, an identification... [Local 4 secession records] File contains material from Local 4 (Capilano College) related to secession from AUCE, dated September 1981 to July 1982. Records include correspondence, ballot, petitions, questionnaire, report, and remittance forms for monthly per capita tax. 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__label__wiki	0.763808	0.763808	"Let's Go Down to the Diner!" WSBE Production New England Portrait Launches New Season with Nostalgic Look at Local Diners New England Portrait, the Emmy®-nominated WSBE series about unique and interesting people, sites, and events that give our locale such character, kicks off its second season with a nostalgic look at local diners during a special premiere party. On Wednesday, May 14 at 6 PM, New England Portrait debuts "The History of New England Diners" at the Culinary Arts Museum on the Harborside Campus of Johnson & Wales University, 315 Harborside Boulevard in Providence. In the 30-minute preview, Richard Gutman, director and curator of the Culinary Arts Museum, provides historical context, while owners and patrons of area diners add local color and humor. The diners profiled in the episode include Miss Worcester in Worcester, MA; Shawmut Diner in New Bedford, MA; Hope Diner in Bristol, RI; Champ’s Diner in Woonsocket, RI; and Bishop’s Diner in Newport, RI. The episode also includes an original theme song, “Let’s Go Down to the Diner,” composed for the program by Jon Marable. During the two-hour party, music will be provided by WRIK Entertainment, and refreshments will be served. Tickets are $25 per person, and all proceeds benefit Rhode Island PBS. For reservations, please call 401-222-3636 ext. 203, by May 11. New England Portrait is a production of WSBE Rhode Island PBS, and hosted and produced by Mary Lou Palumbo. Last season, a New England Portrait episode featuring commercial fishermen in Gloucester, MA, and Point Judith, RI, was nominated for a 2008 Emmy® from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Boston / New England Chapter. The weekly series airs Mondays at 7PM on WSBE channel 36, digital 36.1, RI cable 8, DirecTV 36, and Dish 7776; Massachusetts cable subscribers should check local cable listings for channel number. If you can't make it to the preview party on Wednesday, New England Portrait "The History of New England Diners" will air on Rhode Island PBS television on June 2 at 7 PM, and Sunday morning, June 8 at 11:30 AM. Labels: community, diners, local, Rhode Island PBS Calling All Inventors! New England Portrait Nominated for Emmy Award	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36754
__label__cc	0.742228	0.257772	A Plausible Role for Actin Gamma Smooth Muscle 2 (ACTG2) in Small Intestinal Neuroendocrine Tumorgenesis Edfeldt, Katarina Uppsala universitet, Endokrinkirurgi.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-7366-6258 Hellman, Per Uppsala universitet, Endokrinkirurgi. Westin, Gunnar Stålberg, Peter 2016 (English)In: BMC Endocrine Disorders, ISSN 1472-6823, E-ISSN 1472-6823, Vol. 16, article id 19 Article in journal (Refereed) Published BACKGROUND: Small intestinal neuroendocrine tumors (SI-NETs) originate from the enterochromaffin cells in the ileum and jejunum. The knowledge about genetic and epigenetic abnormalities is limited. Low mRNA expression levels of actin gamma smooth muscle 2 (ACTG2) have been demonstrated in metastases relative to primary SI-NETs. ACTG2 and microRNA-145 (miR-145) are aberrantly expressed in other cancers and ACTG2 can be induced by miR-145. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of ACTG2 in small intestinal neuroendocrine tumorigenesis. METHODS: Protein expression was analyzed in SI-NETs (n = 24) and in enterochromaffin cells by immunohistochemistry. The cell line CNDT2.5 was treated with the histone methyltransferase inhibitor 3-deazaneplanocin A (DZNep), the selective EZH2 inhibitor EPZ-6438, or 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine, a DNA hypomethylating agent. Cells were transfected with ACTG2 expression plasmid or miR-145. Western blotting analysis, quantitative RT-PCR, colony formation- and viability assays were performed. miR-145 expression levels were measured in tumors. RESULTS: Eight primary tumors and two lymph node metastases displayed variable levels of positive staining. Fourteen SI-NETs and normal enterochromaffin cells stained negatively. Overexpression of ACTG2 significantly inhibited CNDT2.5 cell growth. Treatment with DZNep or transfection with miR-145 induced ACTG2 expression (>10-fold), but no effects were detected after treatment with EPZ-6438 or 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine. DZNep also induced miR-145 expression. SI-NETs expressed relatively low levels of miR-145, with reduced expression in metastases compared to primary tumors. CONCLUSIONS: ACTG2 is expressed in a fraction of SI-NETs, can inhibit cell growth in vitro, and is positively regulated by miR-145. Theoretical therapeutic strategies based on these results are discussed. 2016. Vol. 16, article id 19 ACTG2, SI-NET, epigenetic, microRNA-145 Medical and Health Sciences Basic Medicine URN: urn:nbn:se:rkh:diva-1553DOI: 10.1186/s12902-016-0100-3PubMedID: 27107594OAI: oai:DiVA.org:rkh-1553DiVA, id: diva2:794327 As manuscript in dissertation. 1. Small Intestinal Neuroendocrine Tumours: Genetic and Epigenetic Studies and Novel Serum Biomarkers Open this publication in new window or tab >>Small Intestinal Neuroendocrine Tumours: Genetic and Epigenetic Studies and Novel Serum Biomarkers 2014 (English)Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic) Small intestinal neuroendocrine tumours (SI-NETs) are rare, hormone producing and proliferate slowly. Patients usually display metastases at time of diagnosis, the tumours are difficult to cure, and the disease course is unpredictable. The gene expression pattern was investigated in paper I, with emphasis on aggressive disease and tumour progression. Expression microarrays were performed on 42 tumours. Unsupervised hierarchal clustering revealed three clusters that were correlated to clinical features, and expression changes from primary tumour to metastasis. Eight novel genes, ACTG2, GREM2, REG3A, TUSC2, RUNX1, TGFBR2, TPH1 and CDH6 may be of importance for tumour progression. In paper II, expression of ACTG2 was detected in a fraction of SI-NETs, but not in normal enterochromaffin cells. Inhibition of histone methyltransferase and transfection of miR-145 induced expression and no effect was seen after DNA methylation or selective EZH2 inhibition in vitro. miR-145 expression was reduced in metastases compared to primary tumours. Overexpression of ACTG2 inhibited cell growth, and inducing ACTG2 may have therapeutic effects. TCEB3C (Elongin A3) is located on chromosome 18 and is imprinted in some tissues. In paper III a reduced protein expression was detected. The gene was epigenetically repressed by both DNA and histone methylation in a tumour tissue specific context. The expression was also induced in primary cell cultures after DNA demethylation and pyrosequencing revealed promoter region hypermethylation. Overexpression of TCEB3C inhibited cell growth by 50%, suggesting TCEB3C to be a tumour suppressor gene. In paper IV, 69 biomarkers were analysed in blood serum using multiplex proximity ligation assay. Nineteen markers displayed different levels between patients and controls. In an extended cohort, ELISA analysis showed elevated serum levels of Mindin, DcR3 and TFF3 in patients and protein expression in tumour cells. High levels of DcR3 and TFF3 were associated with poor survival, and DcR3 may be a marker for liver metastases. Mindin, DcR3, and TFF3 are potential novel diagnostic biomarkers for SI-NETs. Uppsala: Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis, 2014. p. 51 Digital Comprehensive Summaries of Uppsala Dissertations from the Faculty of Medicine, ISSN 1651-6206 ; 975 SI-NET, microarray, tumour suppressor gene, epigenetic, serum biomarkers urn:nbn:se:rkh:diva-1470 (URN)978-91-554-8887-1 (ISBN) 2014-04-11, Rosénsalen, Akademiska Sjukhuset, Ing 95, 09:15 (Swedish) Sund, Malin Umeå Universitet. 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__label__wiki	0.500873	0.500873	InstagramTwitterFlickrFacebook My ultimate goal in film-making is to make a film which includes a smiling face snap of every single human being in the world. Yoko Ono talks to Sir David Frost about her original concept for the ‘Smiles Film’ on 17 December 1971. Join in with #smilesfilm Take a photo of a smiling face. Upload it to Instagram & tag it #smilesfilm, or Upload it to Twitter & tag it #smilesfilm, or Upload it to the #smilesfilm pool on Flickr. #smilesfilm on Instagram » Tag your Instagram pictures #smilesfilm Message from Yoko Ono Our smiles change moods and opinions as they radiate positive energy out into the world, creating joy, healing and peace, changing the Universe for the better. People from cities and countries around the world can freely upload their smiles from their camera, phone, tablet or computer – to the world and its people. Each time we add our smiles to #smilesfilm, we are creating our future, together. Give us a smile! London, 19th June 2012 #smilesfilm on Twitter @smilesfilm » Follow @smilesfilm on Twitter Website Visitors Map Map stats running since 18 February 2015 #smilesfilm is a worldwide online participatory artwork by Yoko Ono that reflects her pioneering vision of the power of mass participation. Originally conceived in 1967 as a way of connecting people across the world, this 21st century crowdsourced artwork taps into the transformative potential of the smile as Yoko Ono invites everyone to upload images of their smiles to Instagram & Twitter, accompanied by the hashtag #smilesfilm, so that we may all enjoy our smiles, and the empowering sense of smiling together. Win a #smilesfilm T-Shirt Enter our draw for a chance to win one of 33 Yoko Ono’s #smilesfilm T-Shirts every month. Winners are picked at random and will be announced on Twitter & Facebook. About #smilesfilm » Original ‘Smiles Film’ script by Yoko Ono » SMILE PIECE by Yoko Ono » Film No.5 ‘Smile’ (1968) by Yoko Ono » Yoko Ono interview with Sir David Frost » John & Yoko interview with Rolling Stone » SMILE & ‘Instant Karma!’ » How To… SMILE by Yoko Ono » Message from Yoko Ono » Yoko Ono interview with Hans Ulrich Obrist Original 'Smiles Film' script by Yoko Ono, 1967 My ultimate goal in film-making is to make a film which includes a smiling face snap of every single human being in the world. Of course, I cannot go around the whole world and take the shots myself. I need cooperation from something like the post offices of the world. If everybody would drop a snapshot of themselves and their families to the post office of their town, or allow themselves to be photographed by the nearest photographic studio, this would be soon accomplished. Of course, the film would need constant adding of footage. Probably no-one would like to see the whole film at once, so you can keep it in a library or something, and when you want to see some particular town’s people’s smiling faces you can go and check that section of the film. We can also arrange it with a television network so that whenever you want to see faces of a particular location in the world, all you have to do is to press a button and there it is. This way, if Johnson wants to see what sort of people he killed in Vietnam that day, he only has to turn the channel. Before this you were just part of a figure in the newspapers, but after this you become a smiling face. And when you are born, you will know that if you wanted to, you will have in your lifetime to communicate with the whole world. That is more than most of us could ask for. Very soon, the age may come where we would not need photographs to communicate, like ESP, etc. It will happen soon, but that will be “After The Film Age”. Yoko Ono, London ‘67 (excerpt from ‘Grapefruit‘ by Yoko Ono) SMILE PIECE by Yoko Ono (1967) SMILE PIECE Send a smile to your friend so he/she can smile, too. Think of a way to do it. You could send a photo that says ‘smile’, or a picture, a story, or a piece of pie, but specify that it’s a smile you’re passing on. Ask him/her to do the same: to pass on the ‘smile’ in his/her own way. Film No. 5 'SMILE' by Yoko Ono (1968) In August 1968, Yoko Ono directed two films, shot in the same afternoon in the garden of John Lennon’s house ‘Kenwood’ in Weybridge. The first film was called Number 5, but it has also been known as SMILE. A special high-speed camera was used to film John’s facial expressions as he stuck out his tongue, wiggled his eyebrows and gave fleeting smiles over 3 minutes. The camera was able to take 20,000 frames per minute, which enabled the film to last 52 minutes. Yoko initially considered making Number 5 four hours long, but this was considered impractical and the finished movie ran for 52 minutes. It premiered at the Chicago Film Festival in 1968. Yoko Ono – Film No. 5 (1968) Director: Yoko Ono Starring: John Lennon Camera: William Wareing Sound: John Lennon Light: Garden Music by John Lennon Instruction: bring your own instrument. Yoko Ono talks to Sir David Frost about her concept for the 'Smiles Film', 17 December 1971 Yoko: “I was going to ask everybody to take a smile – a snap shot of a smiling face of him or herself – and they would send it to the local post office and the government would have a whole pile of snapshots of smiling faces. And then we would have an arrangement with the TV so that when somebody wants to see something, like say if Nixon decides that he wants to see what sort of Vietnamese people he killed that day instead of “2,000 Vietnamese, so and so place”, you know. (Instead he could) say: “Well what sort of 2000 Vietnamese were they?” And just sort of looking at the TV, you know. Turn the channel on and you see these smiling faces. So after this film you become a smiling face instead of part of a figure. Like on a newspaper, everyday on a headline it says “2,000 people killed, 150 burned” and we are used to thinking of people in terms of figures. But if we had a file of peoples smiling faces then that means that everybody will have a chance when they are born. They know that just once in their life they might be able to communicate with the whole world.” Interview with John & Yoko, Rolling Stone, 23 November 1968 Rolling Stone: Do you think Yoko’s film of you smiling would work of it were just anyone smiling? John: Yes, it works with somebody else smiling, but she went through all this. It originally started out that she wanted a million people all over the world to send in a snapshot of themselves smiling, and then it got down to lots of people smiling, and then maybe one or two and then me smiling as a symbol of today smiling-and that’s what I am, whatever that means. And so it’s me smiling, and that’s the hang-up, of course, because it’s me again. But they’ve got to see it someday-it’s only me. I don’t mind if people go to the film to see me smiling because it doesn’t matter, it’s not harmful. The idea of the film won’t really be dug for another fifty or a hundred years probably. That’s what it’s all about. I just happen to be that face. Yoko: The films SMILE and TWO VIRGINS were done in a spirit of home movies. In both films, we were mainly concerned about the vibrations the films send out-the kind that was between us. Imagine a painting that smiles just once in a billion years. John’s ghostly smile in Film No. 5 might just communicate in a hundred years’ time, or maybe, the way things are rolling, it may communicate much earlier than that. I think all the doors are just ready to open now. SMILE & 'Instant Karma!', 11 February 1970 ““Instant Karma’s gonna get you!” Having recently cut off their hair for Peace and sporting armbands saying ‘PEOPLE FOR PEACE’, John & Yoko visit the BBC to film two takes of the song ‘Instant Karma!’ for the TV show ‘Top Of The Pops’. John & Yoko are accompanied by Klaus Voormann on bass and Alan White on drums, together playing as ‘The Plastic Ono Band’. For one of the takes, Yoko, as an artistic statement, wears a ‘Kotex’ (a woman’s sanitary towel) as a blindfold and holds up cards marked BREATHE, SMILE, PEACE, LOVE and HOPE. In a second take, she was knitting. Yoko: “I was blindfolding myself with a kotex and knitting something that was going nowhere. I was doing that while a man symbolizing our future was singing “WE ALL SHINE ON”. Yes. We will shine, but for that we have to take the blindfold off and stop knitting what we don’t know what we are knitting. It was my way of showing what we women must free ourselves from…” How To... SMILE by Yoko Ono, 24 July 2009 Yoko Ono by Matthu Placek 18 Feb 2013 I told you to smile when you are feeling down. However, there are steps you should know. First you go to the mirror and smile to the mirror in anyway you can. You probably will not feel any different. Smile a few times that way. If that is not enough, smile a few times every morning when you see the mirror. That won’t do much, either, right? Because there is a way to smile and change not only your mood, but make your body healthy and young, and change your life for the better! 1) Smile just by twisting the ends of your mouth up. That doesn’t get you anywhere, I bet. But that’s a start. 2) Smile with your eyes and mouth. Your smile will make somebody feel good, maybe. Add a little giggle, and they will either think you’re crazy or like you for it. 3) If you really want to smile so it will make yourself feel good as well – you have to smile from your heart and your lungs. Don’t worry, if you are ending the smile with a quiet sound like ummm. 4) The next step will make you feel still better. Smile from your solar plexus. This has an added benefit of making your solar plexus healthier, and active. 5) The next step is to smile right down from your stomach. When you do this, make sure to breathe deeply and pull your stomach muscles in as you smile. 6) The next step – yes, there are more steps! – you should smile from your knees. Again, just pull your knees in – as you pull your stomach in. At the same time you use your lungs, heart and solar plexus. You’ll see that by then, you are smiling with your whole body. You won’t forget to smile with your eyes and mouth at the same time. It will happen anyway. That’s how you will get the true benefit of smiling. How about giving a smile to others? Should we forget that? Don’t worry. They’ll notice your smile. Only, this time, you’ll feel good, too. Very, very good! Smiling Face Film group started on Flickr, 28 July 2009 The first photo uploaded on Social Media was on Flickr, from Yvette R., on 28 July 2009. See more at the Flickr #smilesfilm photo pool Message from Yoko Ono, 3 April 2010 I just watched the #smilesfilm! It blew my mind! In fact, tears ran down my face and there was no stopping. I just didn’t know that there are still so many beautiful people on Earth, since i am reading the papers every day of murders, bombings, and major pollutions caused and hidden to us by corporations. In fact, the film made me cry all the way. It’s so beautiful. And I feel I know each one of you. Yes! Didn’t we all meet sometime in our lives? We know each other right? I say thank you, thank you, thank you, to all participants of this film. Thank you for having bothered to take your time to send your smile! This is a film that will give such a joy to the world, forever. Like the song, IMAGINE, this film should be put in a capsule and send it out to the stratosphere and to the Universe! Meanwhile, we will add this film to IMAGINE PEACE TOWER, together with the wishes coming from all over the world. I love you!!! 'We’re Going Upstairs To Smile': Yoko Ono interviewed by Hans Ulrich Obrist, September 2010 Hans Ulrich Obrist: And that is the famous smile piece? Yoko Ono: Yes. HUO: It’s a very early piece. YO: You know right now they have it on the internet. They have a website just called #smilesfilm and people are sending their smiles to it. HUO: But what is so interesting is that I was always thinking of this smile theme of yours, because there is this great interview with John Lennon which I found on the internet, from Rolling Stone, and John was saying that basically you wanted to have one million smiling faces from all over the world. And in some kind of way I was thinking… YO: Now it’s happening… HUO: That you invented the internet 40 years before. Because that was 42 years ago on… YO: And now they’re adding German smiles! Contemporary German smiles, on the second floor. HUO: So basically the archive of smiles grows wherever you go, whenever you do a show. It’s a growing archive… YO: Well I don’t have to even do a show. When you visit the website, you see that people send their smiles to it from all over the world. When I first thought about it I thought the concept is good, but its not interesting for me to just watch people smile, so I didn’t click into the smile website until about a year ago. Then I clicked in, and I kept looking at all these people smiling, and I started crying, you know, because right now this world is so desperate for a smile, and they were all sending in their smile, like this could be their last smile or something, and I just felt very touched by it. HUO: It’s also like it’s a big planetary sculpture which could change the world, because with all these smiles you can make the world a better place. YO: I know, isn’t that great? Just recently, I think about a year ago actually, I explained how to smile, not just with the mouth, not just with the mouth and eyes, but eventually with your whole body. It’s really good. HUO: It’s a whole. YO: It’s a very important one. I was talking about my experience, not being able to smile, because John passed away and I just looked at the mirror and I saw this face with the mouth kind of turning down, and I thought, this is not good. So I tried to smile with my mouth, and then with my mouth and eyes. Then one day I knew that I was smiling with my whole body. HUO: I also love it when you say you should smile from your knees. YO: Ah, yeah, yeah, isn’t that great?! So anyway, this is a very strong show for me in Berlin, the strongest in a way because all this stuff that’s happening in the gallery, and then in the end we end with a smile. #smilesfilm installation at Haunch of Venison, Berlin, Germany, 10 September 2010 YOKO ONO: Das Gift Haunch of Venison 18–21 Uhr, Heidestrasse 46, 10557 Berlin, Germany 10 September – 13 November 2010 http://haunchofvenison.com/ » See the rest of the pictures on Flickr #smilesfilm installation at Gallery 360°, Tokyo, Japan, 4 December 2010 Yoko Ono: SMILE Gallery 360° 5-1-27-2F, Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Japan 107-0062 http://www.360.co.jp/ #smilesfilm installation at Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi, India, 13 January 2012 Yoko Ono: Our Beautiful Daughters D-178, Okhla Phase 1, New Delhi 110020, India 13 January – 10 March 2012 http://www.vadehraart.com/ #smilesfilm installation at Serpentine Gallery, London, 19 June 2012 Yoko Ono: To The Light Kensington Gardens, London W2 3XA, UK 19 June – 9 September 2012 #smilesfilm by yoko ono was a large-scale installation, part of Yoko Ono’s exhibition ‘To The Light‘, at the Serpentine Gallery, London in June 2012 as part of the London 2012 Festival. 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__label__wiki	0.535416	0.535416	Mad Men, "My Old Kentucky Home": The decline and fall of Roger Sterling A review of "Mad Men" season three, episode three coming up just as soon as I loan you my glasses so you can write this blog entry as me... "No one thinks you're happy. They think you're foolish." -Don "That's the great thing about a place like this. You can come here and be happy, and you get to choose your guests." -Roger "My Old Kentucky Home" is one of those "Mad Men" episodes where very little seems to happen in terms of story, but where the atmosphere and character work are both so rich that plot becomes irrelevant. Class, and the challenges and disappointments that come when you move from one class to another, are the big issues at work in this one. We spend a lot of time at Roger and Jane's country club Kentucky Derby party, where Roger and Betty and Pete (all of whom grew up privileged) feel right at home, and where Don and Jane (who didn't always have silver spoons) feel they're out of place. Jane retreats by drinking heavily and not eating at all, while Don finds temporary refuge in the club bar, where he bonds with a fellow climber of the social ladder, Connie (played by the fine character actor Chelcie Ross). Connie talks of growing up dreaming about what life must have been like in a fancy house on a hill; now a wealthy man, he knows that "It's different inside." Connie's not the only person to understand that lesson by the end of the hour. Harry, despite his own ascension at Sterling Cooper, fits in no better at the party than Don. Joan throws a party of her own, where she learns that the vile Dr. Greg is the one gaining social standing due to their marriage, when she had always assumed she was benefiting from him. We meet Paul's old college buddy Jeffrey, who reveals that all of Paul's scholarly affectations are a put-on from a former scholarship kid with a thick Joisey accent, and we see that Paul's insecurity at being found out keeps him miserable. The one person relatively content in their move up in class is Peggy, who partakes of some Jeffrey-supplied weed - after delivering possibly the funniest "Mad Men" line to date: "I'm Peggy Olson, and I want to smoke some marijuana." - and, high on the stuff, tells her overprotective new secretary Olive that she's doing just fine as a single career woman who lives her life the same as the men around her. Peggy is inside, but she still sees with the eyes of an outsider, as do people like Don and Connie. But the characters who have always been upper class are too far inside to have any idea how their world really looks, or how it's going to change. Roger has no idea how offensive his blackface performance of the titular song will seem in only a few years (let alone how disturbing it is with nearly 40 years distance). Pete and Trudy don't recognize how sad their well-rehearsed Charleston is. Dr. Greg has no more idea how valuable Joan is to his career than Harry did during her brief stint with the television department. Let's start with Joan, who didn't have much to do in the season's first two episodes. We see that Greg is the same prideful, violent oaf he was when he raped her in Don's office last season. He hates not getting his way, and he especially hates being reminded that his wife is often smarter and more worldly than he is. Joan, at least, has gotten better at handling him, as she shuts down the argument about the seating arrangements before things get too physical. But as the dinner party goes on, and she starts to get clues that Greg isn't quite the hospital superstar she thinks he is (he killed a patient due to a surgical error, and the chief of surgery's wife doesn't have a high opinion of him), Joan's ability to grin and bear it becomes more strained. When a flop sweat-covered Greg all but pushes her into playing her old accordion() to entertain the guests - and to distract everyone from thinking about his "bad result" - she chooses Cole Porter's "C'est Magnifique," whose lyrics are about the kind of perfect romance Joan wants to pretend she has. The melancholy look on her face suggests anything but. () And I'm told that's actually Christina Hendricks playing the accordion. Don't be surprised if this episode leads to a boom in accordion lessons for and/or sales to young women. If Joan's world is getting smaller and sadder as time goes on, Peggy's finally realizing that her own world is full of nothing but possibility. She's becoming more and more like Don, going through multiple secretaries and sampling a bit of the counter-culture to expand her sense of perspective. Elisabeth Moss has been maybe my favorite part of the season so far; she still plays Peggy as somewhat Sphinx-like, but the character and the performance are both much more confident and funny and sexy than they were even late last season. I'm sure Peggy has some tough times ahead, but it's a real pleasure to watch her ascendant and in command the way she is here. Peggy's storyline also puts Paul together with Smitty (though Smitty's buddy Kurt has yet to appear this season) in one of the more interesting culture clashes "Mad Men" has to offer. Paul and Smitty are maybe five years apart in age, but generationally they seem as far apart as Paul is from Bert Cooper. Paul wants to seem older than he is, and is so insecure about his standing that he has to constantly recite his credentials. Smitty, on the other hand, is content with his youth, and even celebratory about it. It's so rare to see anyone on "Mad Men" this comfortable in his own skin - even if this is a persona Smitty assumed in the same way Dick Whitman became Don Draper or Jersey Paul became cultured Paul, it's a persona he's made his peace with - that he becomes an interesting, amusing foil for nearly every other character on the show. I remember Joan having no idea how to respond to Smitty's flirtation in last season's "The Jet Set," and I would love to see Smitty have to work directly with Pete on something. Because the episode spends so much time at Sterling Cooper and at Joan's apartment, and because the Derby party is more of an ensemble piece, this is a more Don-light episode than usual. But the scene with Connie reminds us again of the very different world Dick Whitman grew up in, and in the present, we see that even though Don and Betty are both making more of an effort in their marriage, there's still a gap that can't be closed. Don will always feel out of place in Betty's life because he can't tell her who he really is. (I doubt he'd feel comfortable even telling her a relatively safe story like the one about parking cars at the roadhouse.) And in Betty's reaction to the attentions of Henry Francis, we see that her dalliance with Captain Awesome in "Meditations in an Emergency" didn't so much satisfy her need to understand adultery than it gave her a taste for it, or at least for what she's missing from Don. Don's trying, really trying, but it's been a long time since he looked at Betty with the awe and hunger that was on Henry's face when he asked to touch her belly. Before that encounter, Betty warned Don that she wanted to get some dancing in before the night was over; after it, she told Don she wasn't in the mood to hit the dance floor. There's also, of course, some leftover tension from their separation, which comes to the forefront when a drunken Jane mentions it to Betty, who doesn't like that Don's former secretary (and Roger's current unpopular wife) knows about this, and who maybe wonders if Jane was with Don before she was with Roger. And Roger has the bad timing to come upon what looks like Don making a move on Roger's wife, just as Don once walked in on Roger actually making a move on Don's wife. After briefly enjoying the role reversal, Roger falls back on his sheltered, delusional belief that his old friends are all just jealous of him. Just as he doesn't understand that blackface is past its sell-by date, Roger doesn't recognize that he's become a bad joke in his old social circles: a mid-life crisis cliche who has no discernible function at work, who's drunk all day (though never as impaired as his wife is here) and who has no idea he's becoming as obsolete in America at large as he is at Sterling Cooper. So long as he has his country club membership, and can retreat on the old comforts that his class provides, he can avoid facing reality. The story of Sally stealing five bucks from Gene may not at first glance seem that connected to the rest of the episode. It's a well-played vignette about how difficult life is with Gene in that house, even (or especially) on days when he's relatively lucid, and it also shows that Sally is trying to learn how to lie like her parents do so often. But it's important to note that, in the happier moments, Sally's bonding with her grandfather by reading passages from Edward Gibbon's "Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire." What's about to happen to the America of this era won't be quite as drastic as what happened to Rome, but thanks in part to the complacency and willful ignorance of people like Roger Sterling, Gene is more prophetic than he realizes when he tells Sally, "Just wait. All hell's gonna break loose." Some other thoughts on "My Old Kentucky Home": • I should say that, while Jane is usually a fairly unlikable character, "My Old Kentucky Home" did make me feel some sympathy for her. Yes, she got what she wanted by landing Roger, but she's in way over her head socially, she knows everybody hates her, and on top of that, Roger (in terms of stature and possibly finances, based on how quickly he seems to be burning through the PP&L sale money) is no longer the man she thought she was marrying. • Also, shocking as the blackface moment is to modern sensibilities, the concept wasn't entirely dead after Roger's day. In the early '90s, Ted Danson got in some hot water for donning blackface for a Friar's Club roast of his then-girlfriend Whoopi Goldberg. (Goldberg later said she helped him come up with the idea as a response to the hate mail they were getting for their interracial relationship.) And Spike Lee's 2000 movie "Bamboozled" was all about blackface, albeit with black actors donning the makeup themselves. • It took me until second viewing to realize that the Peggy/Paul/Smitty scenes were largely taking place in Paul's office, and not Peggy's, as the layout was identical. (I'm assuming it was the same set, redressed.) When Peggy moved into Freddy's old office late last season, guys like Paul and Harry were outraged that The Girl got her very own office before they did. Apparently, the firings by the PP&L folk cleared out enough dead weight that Paul doesn't have to share anymore. • I couldn't help noticing Gene tell Sally, "Go wash your teeth." I assumed that was some outmoded phrasing, but "wash your teeth" turned up over 40,000 hits on Google (albeit compared to over 800,000 for "brush your teeth"). Is it maybe a regional thing? • Michael Gladis, who plays Paul, and Rich Sommer, who plays Harry, don't look exactly alike, but their build is similar enough that I imagine they were confused for each other early in the show's run, which in turn led to the joke here where Paul offers to borrow Harry's glasses and pose as him at the Derby party. • Pete and Trudy's Charleston was the second time in three episodes where Vincent Kartheiser has been able to show off some ridiculous yet limber dance skills. His legs almost seem to be made of rubber for parts of this one. The dance seems absolutely like the kind of thing these two might throw themselves into learning; they can't have children (though it's clear Trudy still longs for them), so instead they find another way to compete with the couples around them by rehearsing and rehearsing their dance steps to show off at an occasion like this. • I'm hoping Carla is more involved this season, as she has a unique perspective on the Draper family. We see that she's already figuring out how to deal with Gene, and she's savvy enough to realize, just as Gene did, that Sally stole the fiver before she "found" it. • The real world comes up a few times, as we're reminded that the First Lady was pregnant at this point (it wouldn't end well), and that the '63 Kentucky Derby took place on the same day that New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller married his second wife, Happy. As alluded to in the brief discussion of that, the marriage (only a month after Happy's own first marriage came to a legal end) was a major turn-off to many Republican voters. It not only damaged Rockefeller's own national ambitions (though he'd wind up as Gerald Ford's appointed VP), but arguably was the beginning of the end for the national dominance of the more socially moderate wing of the Republican party, since the marriage to Happy led to Barry Goldwater getting the '64 nomination, which led to Ronald Reagan's ascension, etc, etc. I bring this up in spite of the usual No Politics rule only because Roger is a classic Rockefeller Republican, and the ascension of people like Goldwater will likely create yet another part of his life where he's going to be left behind. • A few people complained last week that their recording was cut off before the show ended. That's not going to stop, unfortunately. The episodes are now all going to run a couple of minutes past the hour to allow for more commercial time (while simultaneously keeping Weiner from having to cut any story time), so until/unless AMC and the various programming guide services can get their stories coordinated, I'd strongly advise padding your recordings by at least 3 or 4 minutes, though theoretically you should only need 2. Finally, I want to again commend you guys on both your insightful comments and on your sticking to the commenting rules even as the number of comments each week rises to a level not seen on this blog for anything but maybe "Lost" and "Battlestar Galactica." You're bringing up things I didn't necessarily think of, and you're playing well with each other. On the internet, those two qualities are still an unfortunate rarity. So thanks. Labels: Mad Men, Mad Men season 3 Julian said... First of all, January Jones is simply stunning in this episode. Peggy made me laugh outloud a few times, in a good way. She is such a deep character. Love every minute of her this season. Smitty! Good to see him again. Hilarious all episode. The black face shocked me, not as much as Roger's nice singing voice. Keep up the great great work Alan! How do you add minutes to a DVR recording? Question Mark said... Hey, January Jones gets a rare chance to act along with the rest of the cast! Good for her! Harry Crane's transformation is one of the more interesting aspects of the show over three years. In S1, Harry was easily the most likable of the 'Chipmunks' but as Mad Men has progressed, he has seemed more and more out of touch compared to the more naively worldly Ken or (amazingly) even Pete, as his programming chip seems to be gaining more and more human emotion. Alan mentioned last week how Harry and Roger seem to be peas in a left-behind pod, which is interesting in Harry's case given his progressive role as head of TV advertising. T.J. Hawke said... Does anyone else find it strange when Chelcie Ross is not playing some type of sports figure? I also liked Paul puffing up his counterculture credentials: he told Smitty he smoked all the time, but his connect said something to the effect of "I never see you anymore." This episode also continued the who will accept change/who won't, albeit in a slightly different light. You have Peggy, Paul, and Smitty at the office, getting high. You have Don, who not only feels uncomfortable at the country club, but who also seems to bristle at Roger's donning of black face. And then you have everyone else, who seems to not mind the black face at all. Also, so much revelation of singing skills this episode. Really loved this episode. Lots of revealing performances - Roger's blackface act, Joan's accordion piece, Pete/Trudy's Charleston, Paul's a capella singing. Really evokes the era and also great character moments for all of them. Great discussion of the ep. Thanks, Alan. I found it funny that Joan was as worried that her fiancee would kill the vacuum cleaner as his co-workers are about him killing patients. He's seeming less and less competent as the show goes on. Are we sure his name isn't Frank Burns? Mart said... I was struck by the role of singing in this episode; not common in this show. Paul and his friend doing the a cappela, Joan singing her french ditty (beautifully, wittily), Roger singing in his offensive play. And of course we had the Ann Margret and Peggy sort of singing last week. Mad Men the Musical? I expect in some future episode we will learn that Paul, while working his way through college as a construction worker, came across a small box containing a morose singing frog. Phil Freeman said... Pete and Trudy don't recognize how sad their well-rehearsed Charleston is. I must disagree. I didn't think this was "sad" at all; in fact, I said to my wife that if people still danced like that (not just their routine, but the whole Derby party dance floor), I'd be willing to take dancing lessons. It took until 1986 for the state assembly here in Kentucky to change "the darkies are gay" to "the people are gay". I didn't realize it was that late a change. Sally reading out loud sounded just like Linus' recital in A Charlie Brown Christmas. Ann T. said... Yes, so much singing in this episode. Love it. I'm glad that Joan is finally starting to realize that she deserves better than awful evil Dr. Greg. I hope the chief surgeon's wife is a continuing character. I think that Joan could find a good ally in her if she decides to stick with Dr. Evil. Grrr ... I HAVE my recording set up to go five minutes beyond, and it STILL stopped at 11 (the Charter DVR is not the world's most advanced piece of equipment). Can anyone summarize the last couple of minutes? Marti said... I agree with Richard ... this was the first time I ever thought that Pete actually liked his wife. They looked so at ease and in synch with one another on the dance floor. I really like Alan's point about the shared upper class upbringing of some of the characters; I believe Trudy shares this with Pete. Did anyone else get Great Gatsby vibes from this episode? The line about seeing the mansion from the outside spoken by a man in a white tux, the Jitterbug, the class distinctions. I loved Jane's entrance and well-placed digs at Joan - "getting the ring re-sized"; and getting "nosebleeds above 86th St." Zingers! Interesting to see Peggy's desire to work after partaking of the canabis. Will she and Smitty bring out the bong at the next Creative session? Just when I think we've hit the comedy zenith with Peggy's introduction and asking for weed, we get black face and a Campbell dance. An embarrassment of riches. Going along with the general theme of the episode, I really enjoyed Peggy's statement of where she went to "college." In an episode where Roger buys his upper-crust friends and Paul gets insulted when it's revealed he went to Princeton on a (gasp!) scholarship, Peggy enjoys the hard work she's put in to get herself to where she is. And, almost more importantly, is confident that she'll continue to climb, high or otherwise. Joan's got a squeeze box Dr. Greg never sleeps at night She goes in and out And in and out Roger's blackface performance was probably one of the more disturbing things this show has done. I am glad Don walked out of there because the reactions from the rest, while not surprising, were still pretty depressing. As the show is set in the New York area, it certainly demonstrated that not all racists lived in the South. Not that I think Don was that much more open minded, but I think he was made uncomfortable in seeing the privileged white upper class making fun of people in no position to defend themselves. When Pete and Trudy started to dance, I was expecting him to try to make an impression, and dancing the Charleston, as opposed to something modern like the Twist, would be the kind of thing he would do to please the bosses. After all, he was warned off by Don to not give his business cards. I probably sympathized with Don this week more than any other because I have had to go to those parties that are really work, and they are such a pain, especially when filled with poseurs or privileged idiots who have no concept of the world around them. I had to rewatch the bar scene because the first viewing all I could think about was Alan's interview with Jon Hamm when he describes acting while doing so many little things. It's makes the cocktail making scene all the more impressive. Did anyone else notice that, of all the guests, both Don AND Pete seemed displeased by Roger's singing? And Pete wasn't putting it on for anyone, he genuinely seemed uncomfortable, and it suggested another layer to his character. I have to agree with the posters that, while rehearsed, I think the dance worked. It would be one thing if they were bad or clumsy, but good dancing is always impressive, and it wasn't quite obnoxious enough to annoy anyone at the party. Poor Joan. Riki said... When Pete and Trudy started to dance, ... dancing the Charleston ... would be the kind of thing he would do to please the bosses. Did anyone else notice while the two were dancing that Pete kept looking out toward Don and Roger with a giant smile on his face, looking to impress? I also enjoyed the moment that Don and Betty first arrived, when Pete, Harry, and Ken all came up to Don to greet he and Betty, and the wives tried to compete for Betty's attention. One scene really stood out to me in this episode and that was when Greg and Joan fought about the place settings. Greg was willing to accede to Joan's compromise instead of demanding that she obey him like we would expect him to do. That one scene spoke volumes to me, and even though some negative aspects of his personality were revealed in this episode as well, I like that the writers are not making him a completely one-dimensional character. I also really enjoyed the "twist-endings" to some of the plotlines in this episode. Gene forgiving Sally rather than punishing her (which I expected as it would set up conflict between him and Don...but I guess that will come later). And the romantic kiss in the woods for Betty and Don! Maybe he just needs the right setting. I love how much this show can surprise you just when you think you know where it's going. Is it just me, or does anyone get the vibe that Gene might end up molesting Sally? They seemed to spend a lot of time alone together in his room this episode. Also there was that scene last season where he mistook Betty for his late wife and grabbed her breast. He didn't really seem all that bothered by it even when his wife Gloria brought him back to the present and reminded him that his late wife was dead and he just grabbed his daughter's breast. Maybe that was some subtle foreshadowing on the writer's part? In any case, I hope they do end up sending Gene to a home. He just gives me the creeps, and I can't see Don putting up with him for long. spudsayshi said... I totally agree--I found Pete as charming as I ever have (which is, granted, damning with faint praise) in that scene. But for that I may have to credit Trudy, who's become one of my favorite minor characters. She's just nice in a way that very few of the other characters are, and one who seems to deal with a hard knock really, really well. Unless we eventually see she's not. Laura G said... I definitely agree with the comments that Pete's dancing was not supposed to be seen as shameful or passe. I think this episode was meant to show how his wife helped push him ahead of Ken in their little competition. She is a credit to him, like Joan is to her fiance, increasing his workplace prestige enough that Ken notes, "I should bring a date to the next one." While Harry's wife is awkward and doesn't know what to say, Pete's wife bonds easily and quickly with the all-revered Betty. What a treasure trove of an episode. I loved Sally reading about the Roman Empire. And her face when she gives her grandpa the five, and then again right before she started reading at the end? I know it's been said before, but what a little actor she is. Sally Draper has always been my favorite tertiary character but she is taking it to the next level this season. Then, Peggy's wonderful line. I WISH I could have seen my own face when they cut to Roger singing in black face. I think I almost fell off the couch. And yes, a beautiful voice he has. Paul does not, despite his applause. But the drug dealer guy did. I love "you can't sing" as the ultimate insult among old fellow glee club dorks. That Charleston was...amazing. By which I mean amazingly weird, as danced by the Campbells. There's something wrong with people who dance at a party in a way that makes you feel like you're supposed stop and watch them instead of get up and join them. And it's also just awesomely weird for its own sake...the look on their faces... What is going on with Pete and Trudy this season, anyway? They really seem like a team all of a sudden, after being really dysfunctional before, and this weirdly well-rehearsed dance was like a metaphor for that. I can't wait to find out more about what happened there. And then, as if we hadn't been blessed enough, Dr. McRapey goes into the bedroom and...what's he going to come out with? A violin? A flute? A guitar? No! An accordion! YESSSS. And then my girl Joan throws down on the accordion. Natch. Finish it off with more reading by Sally, and I am one happy camper. And very relieved the Sally/Gene/Carla storyline ended peacefully. cgeye said... We knew Joan married far below her station sexually, emotionally and maturely; we just got the confirmation that everyone that counts knows that, too. "The last thing you want right now is a child." Whoa -- that C of S's wife was Joan, in her day. Telling the truth, seeing strategically, a person who could be a good friend if Joan's marriage lasts. Ah, well. And no one noticed how Mr. Sommer introduced us to Harry's baby Beatrice -- the namesake to his own lovely daughter? Awww. May all be well for both kids, now and forever. I liked that Sal pointed out that he's been at Sterling Coo for longer than any of these kids. Sterling's blackface was sloppy -- ear-to-ear, forehead-to-neck's the rule, with white lips -- but he did do a passable Al Jolson imitation. It was good to see the retro-20's nostalgia, though, since the culture was reviewing the kerfuffle over Joe Kennedy's bootlegger past, THE UNTOUCHABLES, plus the return of all things naughty suppressed by the dying Hays Code and obscenity statutes. You couldn't swing a dead cat in Hollywood and not hit a movie set in the 20s. I thought Pete and Trudy's dance was part of that revival, as well as defiant. If they're going to be the Childless Couple moving among young marrieds having their kids, then dammit they should have at least one thing to demonstrate that they are together for keeps. The other dancers' petulance was in their inability to keep up -- a single nail's best when hammered down. But didn't Pete seem immeasurably happy? Was this the first time we've seen him like that for a full episode? Kinsey's rant about Cuba was the first callback to last season's finale, and it was a good time to see it. I cheered when Peggy said, "You both can leave... I'm in a very good place right now." This is her life, to enjoy being productive, to be unashamed after all those sacrifices, and to answer that mom's voice in the form of Olive. She can do the one thing Don absolutely cannot -- stop being afraid. Here's hoping that epiphany lasts past the narcotic buzz. Mapeel said... I think the thing that makes Trudi and Pete's dance "sad" is that it's the Charleston! Sure, maybe they are taking dance lessons, and maybe they know the Fox Trot from the forties and Lindy from the fifties, but why do they know the Charleston? How square are these people? Just a nod to Smitty's shout out to English majors, quoting Eliot's The Hollow Men. And I agree with Chris that Sally sounded uncannily like Linus quoting from Luke. I too am sensing a weird vibe between Grandpa Gene and Sally. I am not sure if the writers are going to take it as far as molesting, and I actually hope they don't, but something doesn't feel right there. I don't recall if Betty was said to be rebellious as a child, but Sally seems to be taking on Betty's role as favoured offspring, which I am sure Sally will have to pay for in some way if Betty catches on. Peggy was fun this episode, and it is nice to see that she is not daunted by trying to fit in with the boys. She was however certainly oblivious to Smitty's subtle overtures, which is probably a good thing for her at this point. romanholiday said... The purposely anachronistic elements of the show were used to great effect in this particular episode, and also lent to the air of Old Money vs. New Money. I thought the Charleston dance was meant to further underscore how Pete and Trudy SHOULDN'T have children-- they're good together, but the sort of couple that can only really function childless. Were Paul's stoned ruminations on last season's Cuban Missile Crisis the first mention of it this season? Non-sequitur, but has anyone else noticed that Ken never brings a date with him to events, dinner parties, etc.? Wonder what this is about? Rob Biesenbach said... Regarding Don and his place in the world -- future vs. past -- I love that he so often orders an "old fashioned." Such a great, and telling, detail. I loved Pete and his wife dancing the Charleston. I can see your interpretation -- pathetic, dated, etc. -- but it actually made me exclaim out loud. There was definitely a joy and exuberance about it that somehow made me happy for Pete. Sure, he's stuck in his old world and they've had their troubles, but there is something about a party and dancing that allows you to momentarily escape from the everyday. I had a major sense of foreboding throughout the Sally/Gene scenes. Maybe it was the previews, but I kept expecting something creepy to happen (a la him grabbing Betty last season). There was a hint of this, at least, with Sally reading some mildly salacious passages of Decline and Fall. Why no discussion of the ending? Don sees Roger and Jane having a moment and it definitely affects him in some way, because he then finds Betty in the clearing and the moonlight and has a spontaneous, passionate moment with her. Yes, Roger is a bit pathetic and backward -- but isn't he also somewhat representative of the coming sea change? He's going for happiness, even if it's reckless and crazy. It's not "proper," what he did, but there's gonna be a lot of that in the coming years. And it does somehow plant a little seed with Don right there. Matter-Eater Lad said... Pete and Trudy's dancing was the most obnoxious thing I've seen at a party since swing-dancing made its brief comeback in the mid-90s. Great ep and it gave me a lot of emotions like the cringing of seeing blackface, thoroughly enjoying Pete's Charleston dance (and how in love he and his wife seemed to be during it), hoping Sally wasn't going to lie that Carla was behind the money stealing and Gene either hitting Sally or Carla as a result. I didn't like Peggy's too on the nose conversation with her secretary at the end of the ep. I get it that she's a stand in for the impending women's advancement in the workplace, but Peggy saying she'd be a standin for the jealous secretary seemed like she was speaking too forcefully to the audience. I hope that secretary sticks around though. I don't want Peggy to turn into an earlier version of Murphy Brown with a new secretary each week. I liked the swing dancing revival in the mid-90s, but I would go to clubs where everyone participated and you didn't have one couple force the rest to clear the dance floor, which is what happened here, and it was quite obnoxious. However, being obnoxious is in Pete's wheelhouse. He was noticeably glancing at his bosses for approval, so while he and Trudy were good dancers, he was trying to use it to further his career, thus missing the point of the joy of dancing. Also, loved how (I thought) Greg was trying to humiliate Joan by insisting she play the accordion, but she ends up completely owning it and charming her everyone (audience included!). 12:01 AM, August 31, 2009 dylanfan said... Did anybody else flash on the Overlook Hotel bar scene in The Shining? At least his name wasn't Lloyd ... I have to wonder if Sterling is going to get shoved out of the firm and die a pauper's death from one last, big heart attack. John Slattery is so wonderful. Tell you the truth, this episode is one big Emmy submission. I particularly loved the bar scene with Don and Connie, because it not only highlighted the issues of class and acceptance, but you got the idea that Don had won Connie's admiration despite Don's rare confession of his roots. Hamm is so good in this scene, it's amazing. And I suspect he mixes a mean drink in real life. Lastly, the Joan/Peggy storylines have become so fascinating to me. I think everyone roots for Peggy because she's the young striver without any strings (well, except for Pete's little bastard), but I cannot WAIT to see what happens with Joan. I think Christina Hendricks plays a marvelous dame, and if "Life" had been spared, I would absolutely have loved to have seen where the relationship with Olivia and Ted had gone because she and Adam Arkin gave that real heat. She's just terrific. HaroldsMaude said... I was a bit intrigued by Harry's wife. What might her upbringing be (country club class or not)? She seems more ambitious than Harry, and ready for them to be part of the crowd, when the dancing begins and they are outshown by Trudy and Pete. Did you see her storm off as they took over? And precious Joan. Ms Control. Her stare at Jane at the beginning was perfect; she has so much control at work. But her reactions to Dr. Evil and the vacuum cleaner (again, maintaining control), only to see it lapse with the Dr's wife telling her not to get pregnant, hear of Dr. Evil's incompetence, and be pushed into performing to save his image. Poor Joan. And yes, Don is trying. I cringed at the end when he was looking for Betty. I so hoped she wasn't in an embrace with the man who flirted with her. That Don held her and kissed her, reminding her of her appeal, was the perfect move. And Peggy - she wants to do everything the boys are doing. Her scene with the secretary when she was high was probably one of the best of the night. What has this woman seen that would make her worry about Peggy's recklessness? OMG I remember my dad ruining perfectly good Saturdays by going to the dump! Olive had me on the edge of my seat with her mastery of the mundane. FWIW I can totally believe that Trudy n' Pete would have mastered some Charleston moves at camp or collage or something, in a "hey gang, let's put on a show" way, on top of the dance lessons they surely endured. Marlark said... I think, in those last few minutes, Don took a look at Roger and Jane dancing alone and realized that Roger was in fact, happy. So happy that he'd be dancing with Jane for the pure joy of dancing -- just them and the Straw Hat Band. That, along with Jane's comment along the lines of "can't you see how beautiful she is?", prompted Don to plan a big wet one on the Mrs. I really had no idea which way the transaction between Gene and Sally would go. But in the end, it made sense... Sally is growing up with parents who barely pay any attention to her, except when telling her what to do. The fact that her grandfather at least notices her existence must be a huge change for her. I was struck by how good the singing and dancing by various actors was in this episode, even though each segment, in its own way, was meant to make us very uncomfortable. Yes, Joan is far above her husband in stature, but how could she not be? Hearing her perform that song, it became clear that she isn't just as sexy as Marilyn Monroe, she's as talented, too. The only possible ways for a spouse to react to that is to feel very lucky or to become very resentful... and we already know which direction her husband is taking. Fantastic episode, soooo many layers of detail. Peggy had several hilarious one-liners in this episode but the one line that cracked me up the most was from Carla: "we don't all know each other, Mr. Hofstadt." SNAP. So sad, funny, true and well-delivered. That bar scene has a few more layers. Someone at Television Without Pity pointed out that "Connie" is likely Conrad Hilton, founder of the Hilton hotel chain (perhaps more infamous now as the great-grandfather of Paris Hilton): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conrad_Hilton It's not difficult to see Paris as one of the girls young Connie would see at the mansion. And it's even more fun to think of a young Don Draper relieving himself in her car's trunk. Coupla things: Blackface absolutely wasn't past it's sell-by date in 1963 (by 1967/8, maybe), and regarding Pete & Trudy's dancing: ALL society kids back then took dance lessons. It was de rigueur. "My name is Peggy Olson and I want to smoke some marijuana." is one of the funniest lines I've heard on Mad Men yet. Seeing Roger in blackface threw me for a loop, but it makes sense since he's of the older generation who grew up watching movies where white actors were in blackface and he doesn't think anything is wrong with it. Interesting how Don reacts negatively to it, which is expected of him since he's of a lower class, and Pete does too, which I didn't expect since he's a blue blood too like Roger. Chelcie Ross played Connie, the bartender in the bar scene, which gave me a The Shining vibe. I don't know if it's the actor or the character, but the guy that plays Joan's fiance drives me nuts since he always looks like he has a pinch of snuff in between his lips and mouth and is trying to keep from swallowing it or spitting it out. Another fantastic column, Alan. My husband and I often end the episodes by talking about what we thought the theme was, and we were actually thinking that this week's ep was about performances, and what they mask about what's really going on. Trudy and Pete seem like the perfect young couple, even as we see her eye Betty's pregnant stomach jealously. Sally walks around the house like the perfect child after stealing the money. Paul wants to appear to be a cultured college man, Joan wants to be the perfect wife and hostess, and Don is the only one who drops his performance for a moment to tell a true story from his past to a stranger. As Mart mentions above, there's even a lot of literal singing and performing in this episode (Roger and Joan's performances, Pete's dancing). Alan, I disagree that "Dr. Greg has no more idea how valuable Joan is to his career than Harry did during her brief stint with the television department." In my mind, I thought the whole dinner party was Greg's way of using his wife to improve his standing at work - he knows how good she looks, and how impressive she can be. Joan's performance was heartbreaking. On another note, I think that this party gave an inkling of how Joan will stay at Sterling Cooper - if Greg doesn't get Chief Resident, Joan will have an excuse to keep her salary. Oh, and gorgeous shot of Don walking towards Betty at the end, and Betty in the moonlight, in white. Lovely, sexy, goddess Joan will end up divorcing her husband, possibly when hse goes to work with Peggy. Joan will become the head of television at Peggy's new company (where Peggy wil lassume Don's role). Alan, I think you need tot calm down on the hatred for her hub. Yeah, he was a pig last season, but clearly, Joan has the upper hand in their marriage and always will. And that song she did was sexy as f--k. But no where near as sexy as when she danced so sexily with Paul in the first season at that bar. I'm loving the pace of this season. Alan, do you have any idea what the over/under is on how many eps Weinter wrote solo or co-wrote? So far he's 3-3. Just curious if there is a known number yet. Of course, David Simon & Ed Burns must own the record for most eps writtne by showrunners, surely. Again, wonderful episode, post and comments! One thing I especially liked was their use of "C'est Magnifique" from Cole Porter's "Can-Can." The story of the musical works well thematically with "Mad Men," whether you want to talk questions of identity or changing social mores, the changing role of women or the perception of art and its worth. I'd have to listen more closely--I did have it turned down, being the only one awake in the house--but it sounds like they changed out the "tragique" in the bridge of the song for "magnifique," which makes me want to see if they changed any other lyrics... Stephen S Power said... I have to think that Don jumping over the bar was something they thought of on set. It would have been awkward from the camera's point of view for him to walk down and around the bar back to essentially where he started. Excellent point re Nelson Rockefeller and how his marriage to Happy doomed his political prospects. But you should also note how that marriage ended: with Rockefeller dying of a heart attack while having sex with his 25yo mistress. Which could be how Roger goes, as he almost did already. I love how, on a show in which everyone is constantly performing and worried about the crowd's reaction, many of the characters actually performed and those were trying to impress looked like fools (Roger, Pete and Trudy) and the one who was meant to be foolish actually impressed (Joan), while allowing her performance (reading) was Gene's way of telling Sally she was forgiven. And where can I get me a fancy muddle stick? And if I may try on my tinfoil pillbox for a second, I'd like to extend kudos to AMC's promotional group for previewing this episode in iTunes and taking the emotional temperature in re Sterling's minstrelsy. During that window, the blackface was mentioned in passing. The big meme was "My name is Peggy Olson and I want to smoke some marijuana". I'm pretty darn sure that overshadowed any racist transgressions in this episode, by Roger or Gene. So, if I may mention a competitor, Bravo, AMC, Bravo. panduh said... Great writeup again, Alan! I agree with everyone else about Joan. Christina Hendricks is amazing in this ep, and I my heart goes out to Joan as she confronts the realities of life with Dr. Evil. (As an aside, at least Dr. Evil vacuums! That's a job Mr. Panduh would do only under extreme duress.) As much as I LOVE Jon Hamm, I am finding more pleasure these days in watching Elisabeth Moss and Christina Hendricks. They are doing incredible work, and their characters are complex, interesting women, without the slightest hint of caricature. Thanks so much to Matt Weiner for writing "real" women and for this show! And I loved Pete & Trudy's Charleston. Juanita's Journal said... It's funny how others seemed to describe Roger Sterling as a "silver spoon" or priviledged. When in reality, Pete comes from a more priviledged background. After all, Roger is simply one generation away from being self-made - like Joe Kennedy Sr.'s children. His father was proabably self-made, like Bert Cooper. If Roger was truly a "silver spoon", Cooper would have allowed Don to fire Pete back in Season 1's "New Amsterdam". Okay, two more bits: If a husband can rape a wife and get away with it, she will never have the upper hand in that marriage. His anger will always be near flashpoint, and she will live her life in fear. This we won't see every day, but she will have years taken off her life either through denial or fear. As for Conrad Hilton, something else is going on in 1963 -- the construction of the New York Hilton, completed in June: http://www.williamtabler.com/474-141/Hilton_New_York_Hotel If this is dealt with again, Don might skyrocket past any machination Lane Pryce or PPL might throw in his way. 1:02 AM, August 31, 2009 And from the El Paso Times: http://elpasotimes.typepad.com/morgue/2008/08/hiltons-youthfu.html evie said... I also missed the sadness of the dance routine. It was actually almost an exact replica of the scene from "It's A Wonderful Life" with James Stewart & Donna Reed. Their dance was 17 years later, but does that mean people today doing a famous dance from the early-90s, in fun, is also sad? Since you are in-tune/in-touch with Weiner, I guess we were supposed to get the sadness. I didn't. But then, perhaps I was still recovering from the shock of Roger in blackface. Wow. Devin McCullen said... As much as I like Chelcie Ross (heck of a curveball), I actually hope that, assuming he is supposed to be Conrad Hilton, he isn't used again. Mostly because I would think that he was enough of a celebrity in the business world that Don should have recognized him. For this scene it didn't matter, but to have him become a major plot point would be too much. I could certainly be wrong, and Alsn's reading of the moment may fit in better with the overall episode, but I took Betty's comment that she was holding Don back from dancing as a diplomatic way to both hide the fact that Don wasn't being festive (it seemed to be something the others at the party took amiss) while at the same time sending a message to Don that she was disappointed ("I think I've disappointed Don tonight..."). Lou B. said... Re the '20s nostalgia for the Charleston, Al Jolson, etc.: it's funny to think that this was no different time-wise than current nostalgia for the '60s: looking back four decades. (See Kottke on "timeline twins.") As half of a couple toughing it through some pretty hardcore fertility struggles, it's hard to see other childless couples struggling with finding their identities - even fictional couples - without kids. Of course we throw ourselves into hobbies like dancing in order to have a way to channel our energies and be together. It's hard to hear that dancing is a way to compete with other couples - maybe so, but I can't tell you how much I identified with Trudy looking pained at the discussions of Betty being pregnant. If it gives Trudy and Pete a way to be together and get through the pain of infertility, good for them. In addition to Don and Pete, Ken was definitely NOT amused by the blackface routine, and Bert Cooper's reaction, I think, could be taken either way. Also, a number of the background people in the shot (of various ages) seemed either awkwardly polite or appalled. I think there was a really mixed reaction throughout the crowd, for whatever reason (they may be more put off by Roger making a spectacle with the wife they disapprove of than the racial implications). Don, though, is the only one who actually walks out. What made Roger's blackface act especially obscene to me was his mouth, which looked like an asshole puckering and unpuckering as he sang. It just seemed like they were highlighting it. Alden said... We really did get a 'musical' episode of Mad Men, huh? Joan really shone here. One of the real complexities here, which nobody mentions (and really showed me how awesome Hendricks is): After the vacuum/argument scene, Dr. Evil walks off to take a shower. The last shot is Joan, whose smile actually reaches her eyes and she seems a little happy and turned on by his de-shirtment. It seems that, despite the rape and his childishness, she's still got some form of attraction to him; I love that, while not avoiding the fact that he's a rapist asshole (the 'Code Pink' story, anyone?), the show makes sure that this relationship is as complex as it'd be in real life. She married him for a reason, and perhaps even for a moment, she can forget. I also viewed the saddling of her with the accordion to be a minor putdown, only for her to completely rock it. Immediately after Joan presses the issue of his screw up, he says, "Joan has many, many talents", and them pushes HER to play the big ole accordion - both making her play a seemingly-awkward instument while pressing his authority to make her entertain. And the glances they share, and his utterly fake smile, gives her the look of a caged bird singing. Poor Joan; I keep feeling like she's gonna be married to this asshole for the next thirty years out of stubbornness. "What, I'm in a box? Why I LIKE my box. Why wouldn't I like being in a box? It keeps me safe, and everyone likes it better if I stay in my box. Being in my box makes sense! Peggy, if you get out of your box you'll be hit by a car! Silly girl. I don't know what she's thinking." Also, I LOVE Peggy's new secretary, and Peggy's speech to her. Their relationship, already, is fascinating. I really want her to keep popping up. Don's scene in the bar, Betty's dad... lots here that was great. The above, though, was what I wanted to discuss. This episode was fantastic, anyhow. Sarah D Bunting said... "Sure, maybe they are taking dance lessons, and maybe they know the Fox Trot from the forties and Lindy from the fifties, but why do they know the Charleston? How square are these people?" I learned all those dances, including the Charleston, at Barclay classes. (RIP Mr. and Mrs. Thompson...and those goddamn white gloves.) I did grow up in a deeply square town, and I think the parents of kids my age were sort of that last war-baby half-generation that still thought you shouldn't grow up without knowing how to do "real" dances. But...that was the eighties. Square for a time post-MTV? Okay. In '63, I don't know. I know my own parents knew how to do it, because my mother has complained that my dad was too tall for it to "look right." My grandmother used to say "wash your teeth" (or, after we started making fun of her for it, "clean your teeth"). She was from South Philly and lived in Bryn Mawr most of her adult life, FWIW. Probably about 10 years younger than Gene. I completely agree that the "routine" was sad. Again, Pete just tries to hard. At first when they are dancing, they looked great, like they belonged. But by trying too hard, he looked like a fool. Also, I'm loving watching Pete and Ken. Having them "compete" (I put it in quotes, because part of the joy is that Ken isn't competing and Pete is competing too much) has been fantastic - letting us compare how to two handle things. Pete is still not content where as Ken is loving every minute of life. He isn't trying to impress Don or Roger -- he was the only one that didn't go up to Don when he arrived. After the dancing laughingly Ken says "next time I need to bring a date." (I don't think Ken thought it was sad) If Pete was in that position, he would be kicking himself that the other guy out shown him. I hope they keep with this joy of a subtle-subplot! Yeah, Connie definitely has to be Conrad Hilton. He mentioned that he was from San Antonio, New Mexico, which is where Conrad Hilton was from, and Hilton would have been 75 in May of 1963, so the age fits. That would be too big of a similarity to be a coincidence. I'm still kind of confused about why he was bartending though. Mark S said... He wasn't bartending. Don saw a guy in a white jacket behind the bar and assumed. Connie made a comment that they were both on the same hunt. And no one has mentioned the Charleston transition yet. Pete and his wife finish their dance and it immediately cuts to Paul reciting "This is the way the world ends". robertpie said... Comment: I'm still kind of confused about why he was bartending though. >>> He wasn't actually bartending. Like Don, he was looking for a drink. They discussed the fact that there was poor service at the club, etc. SR said... To me, Pete and Trudy's Charleston is one of those quintessential Mad Men moments, with layers upon layers of meaning. In no particular order: - they were trying very hard to impress - it actually was impressive - they looked like they were enjoying themselves - they looked like they wanted other people to watch them - they've clearly found ways to bond as a childless couple - they seemed oblivious to the fact that their gyrations bumped others off the dance floor - they're obviously completely out of touch with youth culture (and their more bohemian counterparts smoking at the office) - it was totally in character - it was still surprising to see I agree with everyone who said it was sad AND everyone who thought it was joyful. Somehow, amazingly, it was both. ScottyG said... Sally needs to step up her game before she can compete with Don for lying Roger and Joan both showed of their pipes tonight surrey said... A review of "MAD MAN"............oops so boring i don't like it... Re: my take on Pete's Charleston, clearly he and Trudy are good and clearly they enjoy it and each other, but there's something so naked about their need for everyone to be impressed by them, and to take over the whole dance floor, that it made me uncomfortable. That, or it reminded me of Ross and Monica from Friends doing their New Years Rockin Eve dance routine. Good catch on Conrad Hilton, guys. That must be who Connie was. No one is going to let up on a man we watched rape Joan. We all (I thought all) had a visceral reaction - we were made to watch - I don't think we are being asked to "calm down on the hatred". And as a previous poster stated, that removes the possibility that Joan will ever have the ultimate comfort or power in her marriage. Sexiest scene in Mad Men? Don hopping over the bar. (Even though there's a cut-through right down the pike.) I guess he really needed that Old Fashioned! It's hard to hear that dancing is a way to compete with other couples - maybe so, but I can't tell you how much I identified with Trudy looking pained at the discussions of Betty being pregnant. I'm not saying all infertile couples throw themselves into other activities to compete with child-bearing couples. I'm saying this infertile couple is doing that. It's just how they roll. Am I the only one who wanted Chelcie Ross to look at Don and say, "Look, mister, there's two kinds of dumb, there's the guy that gets naked and runs out in the snow and barks at the moon, and the guy who does the same thing in my living room. First one don't matter, the second one you're kinda forced to deal with. "Alan, I think you need tot calm down on the hatred for her hub. Yeah, he was a pig last season, but clearly, Joan has the upper hand in their marriage and always will." I can't agree. Greg has made it clear to her that he will use physical force if he doesn't get what he wants. Not just "can," but "will." As someone mentioned, you never have the upper hand once you know that, because everything is colored by it. I agree with the observation that the reaction of Roger's crowd to the blackface was decidedly mixed. Everyone at this kind of event laughs politely at the little show, but while blackface was certainly not as shocking at that time as it would be now, it was also far past its heyday, and one would not have had to be especially sensitive to know that there was controversy surrounding it. I agree that it fits in with the rest of the episode -- with the way people are growing to see Roger as more and more grotesque and, as Don said, foolish. I also come down on the side of the Pete/Trudy dance being really sad. It's not because their vague sense that they are being left behind by everyone who has kids isn't very relatable; it is. But Pete is not a warm, good husband, and he hasn't suddenly become one just because they learned the Charleston. To me, this was "Make A Big Show Of Your Happy Marriage," just like when he's at work, it's "Make A Big Show Of Being A Big Shot." I get that he's/they're in real pain, but I just get the sense that they don't really feel in their bones what they're projecting. And while it may well be realistic that they'd know the Charleston (through dance lessons, as has been mentioned), it's still part of this whole pattern of displacement and discomfort that recurs throughout the episode. gypsy howell said... The fact that they chose the charleston as their dance number really struck a chord with me. I'm Sally's age, so my memories of 1963 are a little bit hazy, but one very indelible memory is that my mother made me a white fringed flapper dress costume for Halloween in either 1962 or 1963, and I entertained some of my parents friends with my own little version of the charleston, which by the way I did pretty well (for someone Sally's age). Makes me think there must have been some kind of charleston fad going on that year. Honestly, I am shocked that you guys all loved it. I love this show but last night's episode left me cold. The whole smoking pot thing seemed so cliched and overdone; there was nothing new or interesting about the way they did it.... Did anyone else think this was the weakest episode to date? Boudica said... Am I the only one who thought the old college friend, Jeffrey, looked like Tom Cruise? I kept doing double takes when he was on screen. And if they were class of '55, that makes them 30 years old. Paul looks older than that to me..... Yes, Boudica -- first thought I had when Jeffrey entered. And I loved how he kept up the lame flirting with Peggy. BTW, did it seem like forever from the time Peggy left to get the blender until she came back? Jeffrey must live right around the corner ... too bad they didn't follow through on the frozen daiquiri idea? Did everybody have blenders in their homes that early? I don't think I've seen this mentioned before, but it has always seemed obvious to me that the husband Jane really wanted to steal in that office was Don; not Roger. Roger kind of fell into her lap and she rolled with it, but the distance Don always maintained with her-- the only guy in the office who didn't fall over himself trying to impress her-- fascinated her and aroused at least some degree of attraction. Buying him those extra shirts to keep in his desk drawer after learning of his separation from Betty was a clear attempt on Jane's part to bond with him, I thought. The scene at the end of last night's episode with Jane, Don, and Betty, also felt tinged with regret on Jane's part that she didn't get the man she was really shooting for. Anyone else get this, or is it just me? I enjoyed this episode because I love the characters but I must admit the pace of the show is glacial and a friend of mine I had convinced to jump on board this season finally gave up midway through this one. I hope others don't do the same because I want this show to stick around. Re: Pete's dancing. I have nothing new to ad but i wnated to say i agree it was a very layered scene. happy and sad all at once. Re Accordians. They can be sexy as hell. Who knew? I read all the other comments and don't think I saw this but was I the only one who assumed at first that Betty was lying when she said she was waiting for a friend to hide the fact that she was married? I was actually surprised when one of the other wives showed up and they left togther. I had assumed she was waiting for Don. @Anonymous 8:20 -- I was waiting for an "Up your BUTT, Jobu" that never came. Howard Chaykin said... A terrific episode--for all the reasons mentioned--and also, for the fact that it continues to affirm for me that Peggy is the future. I've believed from word one that she would ultimately replace Don and his contemporaries, and season three continues to support this. But if she's the show's fictional version of Mary Wells, is Smitty Jerry DeLafamina? Or will one of the younger old guys--Ken, maybe, or Harry--evolve? And it really was the funniest episode in quite some time. Anyone else notice that the commercial breaks were far less jarring than in the prior episode? It helped make the episode so much more watchable. The Charleston didn't bother me at all. We had to learn in cotillion and that was the late 80s. My father was always telling me that it would be important because when he was in greek life at UGA they did all those dances and I'd feel out of place. Neither wanting to be a part of the Greek scene or wanting to go to UGA, I dissagreed and my mother kept pointing out that he went to college more than 30 years before I would so probably it was a little different now. Good times. They took it too far, that I agree with. But it was the first time that I saw them have a partnership and a genuine feeling that they weren't just settling. So the good outweighed the bad. Loved Peggy's speech at the end. Not as much as "I'm Peggy Olsen and I want to smoke some marijuana." But I loved it a lot. Peggy's at the vanguard of the age of the career woman and so her secretary worrying that she was making choices she'd regret and Peggy assuring her that she could have everything was awesome, especially the total confidence she did it in. My mother was a career woman in the middle 60s and it was a different time. By the time I was going to school it was expected that a woman be a career woman in every circle I traveled in but my father's ultra conservative, ultra-southern family really expected that women went to college for their MRS. degree. My Aunt, to this day, believes that I'm to be prayed for because I'm not focused enough on finding an appropriate husband. Peggy's at a time when most people would make those assumptions and I thought she handled it with aplomb. miles said... For me, the three parties represented past, present and future. Of course Roger's party was mired in the past--with the black face, charleston and old fashioneds. The office party was future looking with drug use and Peggy asserting herself in what she wanted as well as taking the reigns on the work project. I'm less convinced about Joan's party representing the present, but my thought is that it really spoke to the complicated relationships between men and women of the time. For all three couples. The power dynamics and the role playing. On another point, I think that Don realized at the end that Roger was happy as well as foolish. LDP in Cincinnati said... Definitely in the minority here, but this was the first Mad Men episode that I didn't thoroughly enjoy. Only the scenes with Don were interesting. Stories about people smoking pot -- like people who smoke a lot of pot -- are almost always boring, and not even Peggy's funny line ("I'm so high") saved that plotline for me. I hope they don't pursue it. Arthur F said... Great episode as always, and the need to push character insights must be in preparing for a big ride ahead I guess. I just wanted to mention that watching television in the early 60s I recall coming more than once across the 1946 and 49 followup "Al Jolson Story" and the like. Sure maybe blackface/minstrel wasn't being directly produced anymore in blackface, but it was certainly still accepted enough in entertainment that would be quoting the vaudeville/minstrel songs heritage. The modern Dick van Dyke show was just on tv then as well, several of the episodes had progressive african-american characters on board ) but then again old minstrel Showboat tunes might still appear in Sally's set, and so on. The culture for it didn't just turn off even if the blackface did. I recall seeing so often the 1946 Al Jolson story on tv in the 60s, and like the film, blackface was allowd if it was "in quotes" somehow. I think what makes the whole thing so ugly is Roger period, who has just lost so much of his charm, the blackface was always in him really, he just shows it more clearly now. (oops sorry, couldn't edit out in the previous comment!) Laura (lap) said... Everyone else has already touched on just about everything, except that I found it fascinating that Betty was the one woman at the Derby party without a hat. I believe it was because she knew that it would set her apart from the rest of the wives, or, because since she obviously is feeling awkward at this stage in her pregnancy, she didn't want to have a big hat and a big belly. I actually think the "I am so high" line from Peggy that caps off that section of the episode was much funnier than her introduction. I loved how Peggy owned that conversation with Olive, who I got a distinct impression was a little condescending towards Peggy throughout the entire episode before Peggy laid the smackdown on her. Elisabeth Moss should win an Emmy based on that scene alone! I also find myself getting more and more angry at the situation between Dr. Greg and Joanie. Each time I see the guy, I wanna go into the screen and punch him. Okay, I missed the surgical error part but I probably wouldn't have heard it because I'm so pissed off whenever I see the guy. But it's great that Joan put him in his place with the conversation about the dinner table arrangements. It was almost as if Joan welcomed a spat between them while Greg was trying to worm his way out. I would have thought Betty was more angry at Don that he spread the news about the separation around the office. Never thought of the fact that Jane was with Don before Roger. Roger, by the way, made me angry the entire episode as well, though I can't really pin why (the obviously offensive blackface routine aside). I did think that Charleston routine looked a little too rehearsed, but I didn't think it was compensation for not being able to bear children (or being competitive with the others at the country club). Nice catch, Alan. Dave - I completely agree with your sentiment about Jane's first choice being Don. It was like she was so drunk that she didn't realize it was him at first and then when she did (once she was sitting down), she reached for him. I got the same vibe you did. I agree that Pete and Trudy's dance was sad for the reasons' Alan spelled out. It's very interesting what is happening with Gene and Sally. I was struck by the contrast of Betty telling Sally to go watch TV, yet Gene is encouraging her to read. And read together with him, a classic. I think it's an indication (linking to the themes Alan highlighted) that Gene feels Betty married beneath her strata, and that Don's lower class upbringing is rubbing off on his grandchildren. So he's trying to class them up a bit, starting with Sally. Her stealing the money is Don's half of Sally, not Betty's half, so rather than punish her, he sets out to elevate her class-wise. It's not surprising that Don didn't recognize Connie Hilton. Roger was earlier pointing out the big shots from his party list to Don and Pete. Of course, this was most likely primarily to toot his own horn at knowing these people anyway. Was some of the singing and dancing an allusion to Nero fiddling while Rome burned? Pete and Trudy's dance was great. It's not unlikely that they learned the dance hanging around the country club growing up. The fact that they were pushing others off of the floor without regard was more striking to me. Nancy D said... Not sure if someone has mentioned this yet (I am commenting from work so I don't have the time to read through all of these insightful comments), but Pete and Trudy's dance was an example of "the grass is always greener on the other side." When Don and Betty show up to the party and Harry and Pete and their wives gather around, you can see the hurt and disappointment in Trudy's face when the talk of pregnancy and babies is brought up. Later on, when Pete and Trudy are dancing, you can see the longing on Harry's wife's face. I took it as a "you don't dance with me like that anymore. Look at how carefree and happy Pete and Trudy are since they don't have to worry about caring for and supporting a child." So just as Trudy was jealous of Harry's wife (her name escapes me) for being able to talk about all the discomfort of the last months of pregnancy and how worth it it is, Harry's wife is jealous that Pete and Trudy seem to have the time and love for each other to learn how to dance like they do. Nothing is really as it seems, and the Mad Men characters can't always seem to grasp that. Once they attain what they think they want, they might find out that they don't really want it. Great point, Laura G, about Trudy being a credit to Pete here, and it made me see that all the wives at the party seemed to see this as their "job." Trudy -> Pete Jennifer -> Harry (see how she pushes him to mingle more effectively?) Betty -> Don (constantly reminding him of his responsibility to stay. Though of course she really just wants to be there herself.) Put's Ken's exclamation "Next time, I need to bring a date!" into context. Plus, it highlights the dysfunction when the wife's not a credit: Jane and Roger. And it ties Joan's story in to the party. I disagree with Alan that Dr. Greg has no idea that Joan is helping his career. I read that he absolutely knows. That greedy look on his face during the dinner party when he's pushing Joan to the front of the conversation. Not because he's lovingly proud of her, but because he knows it makes him look good. arrabbiata said... Found it a bit disconcerting how a bunch of doctors were giggling like school kids at the "cut the cheese" reference. I remember having to explain the meaning of the phrase to my mother back in the 70's. I imagine that men will always be ahead of women when it comes to flatulence terminology. My first reaction to the Charleston scene was that for once Pete and Trudy seemed happy to be together. So often one is upset with the other. My second reaction was that they must have worked very hard at this. The other dancing couples looked like they just wanted to have fun doing a lively dance, but were forced off the dance floor to make room for the show-offs. Pete trying to win an imagined competition. Didn't get a molestation vibe from Gene regarding Sally. The situation with Betty last season was significantly different- he was confusing an adult woman with similar looks for his wife. I can't imagine him thinking a little girl is his wife. On the other hand, I was worried that he might have a violent outburst toward her regarding the stolen money, or that Carla would be taking the blame. I was a little surprised that Betty didn't just automatically blame her son for the missing money, but I guess the conclusion that her father was just confused was more logical. If we hadn't seen Sally take it, I would have assumed Gene was mistaken about the money. Peggy's social and career evolution and Joan's dawning realization of her own talents and the nature of her husband's world make them two of the most interesting characters on television these days. This show needs a long run if only to see how things go for them over the rest of the decade. Of course, I could proabably say the same about most of the other characters on the show. E. Conty said... "Putting on a show" would be the theme for the episode. Besides all the vaudeville acts, there's Paul the intellectualoid, and Sally trying to hide her misdemeanor. I loved the way Peggy's interactions with Olive played out through the episode, culminating in her slightly eerie hyper-lucid assurances that everything will turn out all right. Nelson Rockefeller had more troubles than his marriage to Happy in 1963. Note the radio mentioning the State Liquor Board scandal, which embroiled a number of Rockefeller appointees and led to new legislation. Is it me, or is Don shown to be more at ease with older folks? Gene the last episode, and Connie here. Another hint of Don's place when the generational divide starts? Put me down under the "sad" column for the Charleston. All I could think of is that in less than a year four brit mopheads are going to land at JFK (not Idlewild!) and completely turn their world upside down... and then Weiner cuts to TS Eliot. KarenX said... I never thought Betty was lying about "waiting for a friend" when she was talking to that guy. She was obviously pregnant and thus married (at that party, of course she would be). I think he was just drawn to her. Him putting his hand on her belly--and asking first! Imagine that! It truly was a golden age!--was a remarkable event. In this episode that cast such a haze over everyone, he was a person who understood what real life meant. It was so shocking to see something really so genuine. And then later, when we saw him with his own trophy wife... and her darling little unpregnant figure. What a contrast. You see so rarely episodes of television about mothers, especially about mothers as benevolent, protective forces. I am sounding a little hippy-dippy here, but mothers are not common in fiction, capable mothers less so. Betty is perhaps not a good mother, but she is the obviously pregnant one. I thought the older women/mothers in the form of Mrs. Doctor and Secretary were more helpful than not, and that each of them has given Peggy and Joan real information about the world. Peggy especially. The secretary maybe was jealous, and fearful about what could happen, and judgmental (I actually liked her), but she got through to Peggy about what it means to be Peggy and a woman at Sterling Cooper in a moment--Bobbie Barrett and even Joan have been trying to tell Peggy what to do and how to be for much, much longer, but this secretary--who was a working woman who became a mother and came back to work--means something good/useful to her. The best line for me was another one of Peggy's, about how Paul couldn't possibly know what she likes because he never, ever bothers to ask her. I think Paul, somewhere deep inside, heard that message, too. I wondered if "wash your teeth" was outmoded phrasing as well. Julianne Moore's character says it in "Far From Heaven," which takes place in the 1950s. I got the impression that Joan's husband knew exactly how good she was for his career. That is why when things got tense and uncomfortable he had Joan show off for them. I thought he was using her for his own advancement. KarenX - great pick up about Peggy's line to Paul. I got the impression he truly heard her too. I had forgotten about that until your comment. I wonder if there's a connection between Don brushing the grass with his fingers at the end of the season premiere, trying to make contact with something real, and Don walking across the grass to find Betty at the end of this episode -- leaving behind Roger and his hatefulness and this whole artificial shebang in the artificially-lit tent to go be with his wife in the darkness. cleamontis said... In defense of accordions - They didn't have the dorky rep back then. Like Joan - my mom took lessons for much of her youth in the late 40's and 50's (it was a social- climbing thing for a working class immigrant (French Canadian and Irish) mill town). Her mother sewed beautiful floor length gowns for competitions and recitals. As a kid in the 60's I remember her playing at parties (mostly family - occasionally with friends) with that big styled housewife hair, full makeup and a fitted print sheath dress, with bright clip-on earrings, matching brooch or necklace and point-toed heels. Kudos to the writers for accuracy for the feel of the time... DeeTV said... He drives me nuts too. What is this actor's name? I know him from somewhere but I can't place him. He really shows just how ugly a really good-looking person can be. Other thoughts: - I wonder how common spousal rape was at the time. I find it disgusting and unforgivable. At the same time I wonder if it's like many other things in the show. Things, that while maybe not acceptable, were ignored or not discussed. - Don calling Roger foolish. Roger must really be losing clout at S-C. Don and Roger have always had a good, pretty honest relationship, but I don't think it's wise to tell one's boss they look foolish, especially in reference to the boss's wife. - I liked the Charleston dance scene. I saw it as Pete & Trudy having a good time doing something they're both good at. I didn't get the same vibe as lot of the folks here, but I think I'll go and re-watch it. - Was that Christina H.'s real voice? I know Alan mentioned it was her playing the accordian, I'm wondering if it was her really singing. I'm always amazed when I see the talent of some actors today. What a talented cast! - I agree with the folks who have the feeling something bad is going to happen btwn Gene and Sally. I thought the passages she were reading had too much of a sexual tone to be appropriate reading material for her age. Overall I thought this was a GREAT episode. I don't often re-watch episodes but I'm going to re-watch this one. Am I the only one who thought the old college friend, Jeffrey, looked like Tom Cruise? I kept doing double takes when he was on screen. ****Me too. Glad you mentioned it as he was distracting. I'd think being a CRUISE doppelganger would work against him, but what do I know...Matt hired him. These comments are all so insightful. There are many things I'd like to say - but I'll just stick to the Grandpa Gene and Sally storyline. At first I was getting a bad molestation vibe or abuse vibe of some kind. It gradually began to dawn on me that Grandpa Gene knew that Sally had stolen the money (he was "incapacitated" when she had come looking for him and it was immediately after that when he noticed his money was gone). I think he knew from the start and was trying to get Sally to admit it in front of her parents (or Carla) so that they'd have to actually spend time dealing with Sally instead of always pushing her aside. Toward the end of the episode I began to realize that Grandpa Gene is the one person (besides Carla) who is noticing that no one in the house is truly spending time with Sally and Bobby - quality time. Don does when he's home - but that's not very often. Grandpa Gene's line about "throwing money at all their problems to solve them" is an indication that they need to spend time, not money, truly exploring the gifts and talents of their children and their life. He's becoming an adult that Sally can trust to give her time and teach her the way things should be done. Incidentally, I see this sometimes with my dad and my son. My husband and I have all the worriesand time constraints of parents with young children...but sometimes it's my dad (grandpa in this scenario) who has the time to spend with my son grabbing a grashopper by the wings and showing him what one looks like close up...or telling my son to respect mommy and be grateful and thankful for the wonderful meals she prepares...small things but things with a much larger meaning. This was one great episode? - I thought they were going to fade to black with Joan & her accordian. - Some posters are thinking of the Charelston in "Wonderful Life" as being a decade prior but the scene where they danced the Charelston was pre-depression '20's. By '63, Pete & Trudy are dancing their parents' dance. - The back and forth between the past (the country club) and the future (the young folks in the office) was very well done. - Olive was a good stand in for every Mom who had to let their daughters go into the feminist movement / sexual revolution of the late '60s. - At my next party I'm going to make an Old Fashioned like Don - it was cool to watch. What did he grind up in the glass, a sugar cube? --Milhouse Russell Lucas said... Boy, this episode was great. I had to rewatch the first two before cottoning to them, and even then, there was too much of the multinat corp business in the first two episodes. But everything from the maypole dance last week through this week's episode has been sublime. And part of that is because it's got a lot less plotty since then, which is what I love, but I can see why something a little more narratively-directed might have been what AMC/the producers wanted for the first two episodes to hook new viewers. Otherwise, this should have been the season premiere. What's so impressive about the show is how even when Draper is reduced to a guest star, the presence of the other well-drawn characters, particularly Peggy and Joan, more than compensates. I didn't see anything sad about Pete and Trudie's Charleston. It was the first time I recalled ever seeing the two of them really enjoying each other's company, in a purely unself-conscious way, without a collective scheming for advancement or him plying her with insincere pet names. If it was a ploy to get some sort of firmwide recognition, it's a pretty goofy one. It just looked like a moment of pure enjoyment, where a mostly-useless talent can have a specific social application once in a great while. Sorta like playing the accordion. And even if the Charleston was a dance popular during an earlier, lone-gone time, it's born out of a nostalgia that's not patently offensive like Roger's blackface, and unlike a waltz or other inherently blueblood jig, the Charleston was a democratic dance exclusive only to the extent that Pete and Trudie's skills excluded everybody else from the dance floor in appreciative awe. The inclusion of that bit of dance fad called back to the other ways the show has used trends-- especially that great opening scene for season two set to "Twist Again," (the epitome of trying to prolong a dance craze's expiration date) which immediately told us where we were chronologically last season. Of course, even as the Twist craze died down later on that year, there are still some opportunistic times to make reference to it, eh, Harry? Of course, making a comely young woman jiggle to get a job isn't a nice thing to do, and it's even worse when you're not the guy who hires the jiggle, but it could be worse: you could be a doctor executing a Code Pink. Just one of the perks of the either job, I guess. And we wonder where Joan's husband got his warped sense of sexual entitlement. So there are these great echoes throughout the episode of the perks and burdens of being employed; you may get to watch young women audition for commercials, but you'll end up wasting your weekend at a ridiculous party where you're not having any fun. You'll get to be married to a doctor, but you'll have to host a party where you'll be examined in every way imaginable. Flip side: maybe as the junior copywriter you'll have to sacrifice your weekend to meet a deadline, but you'll get the liberty to work as you want when there's nobody else around. And I love Betty's line: "I look like an open umbrella." It's really evocative. I've dreaded Greg's reappearance on the show, so I thought it was hilarious that one of the first things he does is smell himself and say, "I stink." It's what we were all thinking the minute we saw him. Then Joan said, "Why don't you go take a bath?" That seemed as old-fashioned as "wash your teeth," from a time when many bathrooms had bathtubs but no showers. At the beginning of the episode, Harry has the actress do the twist. Later we see Pete and his wife doing the charleston. The contrast was dramatic to me. I also thought that it was interesting that Carla spoke back to Gene in what would be called an 'uppity' fashion (at the time). Maybe that's because race issues are bubbling to the surface in the country. Jasct-Alan, I think you need tot calm down on the hatred for her hub. Yeah, he was a pig last season, but clearly, Joan has the upper hand in their marriage and always will.* OK rape is not “pig.” I understand back then that using your engaged as your sexual outlet for whatever reason was not at all considered unusual, but it was just as wrong and everyone knew it. Where exactly is the upper hand when he totally ignores her please vocally and from her eyes to NOT make her perform, let alone the accordion to such an impressive audience? Joan is learning how to maneuver him better, and losing hope since the only reasons she had to be in this marriage are disappearing, but I’d hardly say we’ve seen that Joan always has and always will have the upper hand here. I actually related well to Pete and Trudy here. Trapped in a world that tells you “Do all these things and we’ll like you and everyone wants to be liked so you’ll fell good when you do” and then you do all those things and you STILL just aren’t comfortable but there’s nothing else TO do because then you’ll just be hermits and get no more money or social status. Personally I found Peggy’s slicing comment about how no one ever asks her what she wants unless it’s frilly femme stuff much more satisfying than declaring she wanted to smoke marijuana. And Don, as always, is stuck as a hypocrite who can’t really make anyone happy or be fully comfortable. He dares get uncomfortably watching the blackface performance and escapes, and yet fully endorses all of the servant/black status of his own housekeeper in his own home where he is King and she cannot even eat at the table with the family to eat the dinner she prepared. Betty continues her path on becoming Mother of the Year, curious to see how this plays out. -EmeraldLiz FranklyMrBillShankly said... As a Kentuckian, I was amused that Don leaves the Derby party and its mint juleps behind to make an Old Fashioned, which was reputedly invented at the Pendennis Club in Louisville, an institution as similarly exclusive (economically, racially) as Roger's country club. Also, I think that Joan started playing the accordion when she started 'developing.' It's one of the few instruments you can play that completely covers your chest. It sounded like Christina H's voice, mostly because the French was pretty mangled and hard to understand and I imagine that a dub would have made it sound clearer. She does have a pretty voice, but it would have been nice to have someone coach her a bit on the pronunciation. I hate the Evil Dr. Greg even tries to belittle Joan by calling her the diminutive "joanie", which reduces her to a little girl. Luckily our Joan can take care of herself. As for the question of spousal rape, I imagine that it would be impossible to know how often this occurred, since in most countries, it was not defined as a crime until the 80s. Probably only in situations where the physical evidence was obvious would people outside the relationship even know. Madame Leiderhosen said... Jane sure did grab Don mighty close to the crotch. She's such a nasty piece of work. Your point about Happy Rockerfeller leading to Goldwater leading to Reagan only adds to the irony of Reagan being the only divorced president in our history. The Code Pink issue put together all the pieces of the puzzle re Greg's need to control women...be it rape or gawking at them while naked and unconcious...reminds me of men who "Ruffie" women. It was not lost on Joan either. She had an eye opening dinner party with finding out Boy Wonder will NOT be the Chief Resident due to his bungled surgery. This knowledge gives Joan the upper hand and Greg knows it. I'm sure the snide remark about Joan having so many talents was directly related to her "taking the drivers seat" while in bed...threatening his masculinity. I agree with the commenter who said the unifying theme was performance masking or attempting to compensate for dissatisfactions. Seen in that light, perhaps it is significant that Betty's baby refuses to kick on cue to put on a show for the stranger. I think the episode can also be seen as having a broader theme of entertainment/self-entertainment and its ties to desperation, which could bring in many other things, including the marijuana, and Sally and Gene's read-alouds as well. And Sally's acted performance of her "scene" where she finds the money. Maybe "charades" is a good word for the underlying theme. "Let's play charades!" "You're terrible at charades." "No I'm not!" I haven't seen this mentioned yet, but there was a moment at the dinner party that sent chills up my spine: when Joan hears about Greg losing a patient due to a surgical error, listens to his lame excuse for not having told her about it, and gives him that ... look. What a telling moment in their relationship. While I agree with earlier posts that last season's rape will leave her on guard every day of their marriage, I cannot agree that it has given Greg "the upper hand." That look Joan gave him told me that while Greg may be under the delusion that he has the upper hand, he is way out of his league. As the rest of us already know, you only cross Joan at your own peril! Now that Joan realizes Greg is reaping the benefit of being married to her, rather than the other way around -- and now that Greg knows she knows this -- HE will be on guard. Of course, the dynamic of his insecurity and jealousy is a hallmark in abusive relationships, but if anyone could handle this without becoming victimized, it would be Joan. For some reason, I felt this episode dragged with some great moments. Each week I have more admiration for Jon Hamm and how he just dominates the scenes and eats up the screen - much like Gandolfini - at the same time I don't find the other characters as interesting-when they aren't interacting w/ Don/Dick. I thought the bar scene was great-for several reasons. I loved the class angle-I loved Don's story and Connie's comments about weddings (and the one he was attending in particular). I also liked Connie's comment on how he feels in the room with the "country club republicans" and that even though he is a republican as well-he felt differently. I know there is a no politics rule, so I will keep this a generic historical observation. I wondered if this was a hint at the schism that soon develops within the party between the western conservatives (Goldwater, Nixon, Reagan) and the NE Rockefeller republicans. Nixon appeals to men like Connie and Don b/c of his life story but also his big business credentials. If "Connie" was Conrad Hilton, does this mean we can expect another meeting between he and Don for an ad campaign? On the personal/relationship side some really troubling signs in this episode. I keep getting the sense in watching these first few episodes of the season that this ends poorly for Joan and Roger. Joan b/c she might likely end up being divorced w/ nothing after helping (Greg?) finish his residency, set up a practice (and then run off w/ a younger version of Joan-or multiple younger versions). I thought the "hint" about not having a baby and something along the lines of you will be fine "no matter what happens" were really striking. I feel the same way about Roger-that this ends poorly-another HA and Jane likely leaving him (before or after) for a younger man. I also thought it was interesting w/ Betty that she sees there is life after divorce even with kids and even to more powerful (and loving) men. Alan you have said that there are hints the world passes Don by and the show is supposed to end w/ him in California. I was struck last week when he said he had just been to California and everything seemed clean and hopeful. And while Dick is the guy who can't do anything right-Don seems to be the guy who will be ok no matter what. I have to wonder if he rides that TV wave out to California after things fall apart w/ Betty. Just some thoughts. enjoying the show and your weekly summaries-thanks and keep up the great work. Caught an error at the start of the show where a radio plays the news and refers to "Attorney General" Hogan. In fact, Frank Hogan was the long time New York County Manhattan DA, not he state attorney general. Hogan was succeeded by Robert Morganthau Jr., who is retiring this year. Ciji said... I dunno… I felt Carla’s treatment of Gene was a bit out-of-place and too modern (much like Betty’s “little lesbian” comment in the season premiere). She was quite abrupt and a little rude to him. From what my grandmother -a housekeeper/nanny for a upper-class White family- told me, you just didn’t “sass” White people like this. However, my grandmother was in the South, whereas the Drapers are in New York. So, I could be wrong. Wood Swords said... Holy crap, Warren, good catch. I could barely make out that dialogue and I was straining really hard to. I don't see how any of the information Joan acquired at the dinner party can alter either the balance of power in her marriage or her prospects of long-term happiness. If anything, it should make her unhappier. If Peggy is able to see a clear vision for how to arrange her life to be happy, Joan's plainly not there. She's still working on a set of inherited assumptions-- that she'll be able to quit her job and be a full-time hostess/mother, not unlike the Betty Drapers or Trudie Campbells of the world. She's all ready to help her guy climb the ladder. If she's going to change her objectives, that's going to take some work. We've already seen that, cruelly enough, by crossing the age 30 threshhold she's past the expiration date for office tart. Whoops, forgot to add that Joan's also hemmed in because while divorce is becoming an option for the Rockefellers and the Roger Sterlings of the world, it's only financially palatable for the ex-wives when they're married to a rich guy. Greg's clearly not going to be that guy. So it's not as if she can up and leave without being thrust back into shared apartments or a kept arrangement. Guy Nicolucci said... The Music. That was the best part of the episode. Each plot featured at least one character singing/dancing/playing a kind of music that is about to become even more out of date than it was in 1963 because the Beatles are coming. This was one of the best unstated "Mad Men" themes I can remember. Gene is right. "All Hell is gonna break lose." It seems everyone noticed what all the characters had in common. And that was they all had a talented and practiced activity of some sort. Whether it was charades, singing, dancing or reading (did anyone noticed the vocabulary the little girl possessed) and lastly conversational skills. Interaction between men and women, upper class and lower class, boss and workers; all forced upon them due to the proclivity of the day. But I saw nothing said to what was lacking with all of them; television. Would Connie’s and Don’s revelations and bonding happen if the “game” was on? A child reading to her grandfather in today’s world? It is now called books on tape. Musical instruments played or dances done by couples? No time, too busy watching Mad Men and then on to a faceless discussion with…me. Nope. Still hate the guy. Poor, poor Joan. But that 'showdown' with Jane was awesome. I only wish we would be seeing some of that Joan while she's dealing with Greg. Drunk Jane and her interaction with Don did kind of confirmed that in the last season, she was indeed aspiring to be Don's mistress rather than Roger's (and now wife). Which is pretty interesting. I love the scene of the Charleston. Without any words, it has described so succintly and perfectly what the Campbells are. And I was really impressed with the actors' dancing skills. And of course Peggy. I love her "Paul makes me sleepy" line, she had so many choice lines this week. I like seeing the interactions of the creative, and seeing them work without the account people, though I do miss seeing Don at the office. I love the scene with her and her secretary, in which she made a really good speech, and then to have that end with Peggy exclaiming her clothes (or something, I forgot) to be beautiful. I like this secretary, I hope she stays with Peggy. It's lovely to see an episode where song and dance are so readily used in such an effective manner, perhaps even more effective with actual dialogue. Jessamyn said... Re: Pete and Trudy presenting a happy, united front - I also was thinking that perhaps, with her confession, Peggy gave Pete a gift. That is, he was so focused on what Peggy was and Trudy wasn't: Peggy "got" him, Peggy is savvy and clear-eyed, etc. - but he had to face the fact that he'd irrevocably thrown away what he could have had with Peggy. Was it a wake-up call to hang on to what he has with Trudy? It may not be perfect, but she loves him and in some ways they do understand each other. And this coming from someone who ordinarily can't stand Pete for his emotional abusiveness, btw. I thought it was nice that everyone did their own singing, in realistically varying degrees of quality. Paul's voice is not as good as the drug dealer's, but he was in tune - the dealer kept going flat. Joan was completely enjoyable as a performer, but it was not a professional voice. Roger's the most talented, but it is of the least use to him. Especially deployed the way it was. Speaking of which, I saw Pete's distaste at the blackface as part of his dislike of those who do anything to excess, such as Freddy's drinking. Roger is doing a lot of things to excess, and he's definitely passed a number of taste barriers here. Forgot to add: I saw Don's hopping over the bar as an explosive release of energy, just as his violent mashing-up of the drink bits was. He's barely keeping a check on his desire to run the heck outta there. I think relaxing a little with Connie and telling that story on himself reminded him not to take it all so seriously. Jarvis and Anita said... Alan, I love this show, but most of the time I can't figure it out, can't work out how all the pieces fit together. Then I read your entry and the little lightbulb goes on in my head! Many thanks - I must point out though that I think the Wire was also getting comment volumes similar to this towards the end... :) Two great exchanges from this episode - which was one of the funniest I can remember - which haven't been mentioned yet (i'm paraphrasing): "You people, you think money solves every problem." "No, just this one." And then the line where Peggy goes off on Paul for only caring about how she feels about bras and body odor. And then the other guys is like, "I'm very interested in how you feel." Or something like that. Onetime said... More evidence of Connie = Conrad Hilton: The "Live Like A Mad Man" sweepstakes offer from the aforementioned hotel chain. And the protest by Paul on using his mohair sweater captured the prestige mohair had in the 60's. I'm from KY and I put the pillow over my head when Roger sang "My Old KY Home". I was so shocked! I laughed when Gene told Sally to wash her teeth because my own grandfather from NJ used to say that. Also interesting to me is that my brother was born 5-11-63 and since the Derby is the first Saturday in May he would have been born that next Sunday. DaveMB said... No one yet has mentioned that the woman at Joan's party was "due in September, just like the first lady". I had to look it up -- I remember the assassination because there was new on the TV all the time and so I couldn't watch Bozo the Clown, but at age four I missed that particular Kennedy tragedy. But I knew last night that John-John was old enough to stand at JFK's funeral and that Caroline was older, so any 1963 baby must not have made it... Thanks for the Conrad Hilton pointer. It is interesting how well Don relates to older men. This is the first time we've had a historical person portrayed on the show, right? Zack Smith said... In the Charleston scene, the main thing I noticed was how awkwardly Harry was dancing, and how upset Jennifer looked as she rushed off. Harry doesn't know how to realize his ambition, and his awkwardness throughout was just painful. The Charleston was over-rehearsed and both Pete and Trudy were trying to hard, but it was pretty fancy footwork. Honestly, the fact that those two can even seem to work together is weirdly hopeful. For some reason, I liked Don's line "Don't hand out your card" to Pete, after Pete pointed out the Duponts where there. Don knows Pete all too well, and still loves to give him the brush-off, but there was good advice wrapped up in that. Peggy's marijuana experiment seemed similar to Don's thought process -- indulging in some new world, but constantly working the whole time, leading to a creative epiphany. As she becomes more like Don, can she avoid the rootlessness that still affects his every interaction? Gene is in some ways better with Sally than both her parents. But his dementia is only going to get worse. Joan's painful little luncheon with Dr. Rapist's coworkers is just another reminder that she's better than him. I just hope she moves forward from this, somehow...Free Joan! I recall Christina Hendricks also payed the accordion on the UPN show KEVIN HILL. C'est magnifique indeed. At this point, I honestly have no idea whether Roger is happy with Joan, or has just convinced himself of it. Joan, half-in-the-bag and barely able to get through the party, is definitely not happy, and Roger's going to pay the price... As a previous poster mentioned, that was some shoddy blackface. If you're going to be racist, at least put some care into it. Paul Kinsey may well be the most pathetic character on the show. He seems stuck between intellectual snobbery and half-hearted liberal gestures, but everyone, even the bored Cosgrove, is leaving him behind. Will he make any progress this season? Boy oh boy is Don going to be in trouble when Betty gets that kid out. She was eyeing the back of that guy's head like it was lunch. Even with Don's attempt at a romantic gesture at the end, she's had a taste of his philandering life, and she liked it. Mostly character-building this week, but there is a sense things are going to explode this year... Miles Fisher, who played Princeton Tigertones-turned-pusher Jeffrey Graves, was a member of the Krokodiloes at Harvard College. Should Don have recognized Conrad Hilton? Two possible answers: 1) Don has only just started to travel in the circles of the very rich, and I think Hilton is one of the richest men in the world at that time. I don't think he would necessarily be well known by face, unless he promoted his company by his own face like Donald Trump or Bill Gates, and I don't believe he did. 2) If Don did recognize Conrad Hilton, who introduced himself as some guy named Connie, then the cool Don Draper thing to do would be to treat him as some guy named Connie. (Yet another performance in the episode, perhaps?) As opposed to the uncool Pete Campbell thing to do, which would be to give Hilton his business card. (My take on the Charleston was relief to see Pete not being a douchebag for once.) WV: "poduclen" -- a prescription product to reduce foot odor Art Fleming said... Pete really loved that dancing, didn`t he? I think he thought he was winning (and he was kinda). Count me also in for fearing grandpa would molest little Sally. Maybe im a disturbed young man, those were tense for me. Another memorable Peggy quote,(when she's just caught them smoking and doesn't seem fine about it): Smitty: You can go home, we'll do the work. Peggy: Are you kidding, we'll end up with nothing. Something in the tone of her voice makes me think that she doesn't mean that no work will be done because of the weed but because she knows she will have better ideas than the others. Also, loved Joan's dress at the dinner party, the black with red flowers matched her red hair and lipstick beautifully. She is really stunning. Paul Outlaw said... "Hilton International began on a comparative shoestring, with $300,000 in preopening money and an offer from the Puerto Rican government that Conrad Hilton could not refuse. With no further financial support from the parent company, a small staff expanded judiciously using profit-sharing leases and, later, management contracts. Each deal had to make sense on its own, and the company was ever sensitive to the potential impact on its good name of a bad deal. Cut loose from the domestic Hilton organization in 1963, Hilton International is now a multibillion-dollar company. In addition to pioneering leases and management contracts, the firm created an employee-development institute in 1968 that was instrumental in developing its key employees, which is one of the major contributions a management firm can bring to a hotel deal." Several additional thoughts. I think it would be hilarious if Peggy's purple-haze-induced brainstorms turn out, in the light of morning (and sobriety), to be total crap! I doubt it, though. I thought Don hopping over the bar was so odd and out of character for him. I like the "do anything to escape" theory someone posited. Maybe that was Dick Whitman coming out. Don Draper is always so still, so controlled. In that room, away from everyone but a guy named Connie, maybe he felt free to be loose and uninhibited. The guy who touched Betty's pregnant belly. Did he say he worked for the Governor? I feel like he'll be back for some reason (in addition to Connie). Unless he was there simply for Betty's character development. Thank you to the person who id'd the drug dealer as Miles Fisher. People said he reminded them of Tom Cruise. To me it was more Christian Bale. And in fact it turns out he was the guy playing Christian in a funny video mashup I saw recently -- American Psycho set to Talking Heads' "This Must Be the Place." It's uncanny! http://www.milesfisher.com/music.htm sheridan said... Wondering why no one has commented on the lack of Brits at Roger's party. Clearly, he should have invited at least Pryce. Inviting subordinate acct directors and not Pryce is a snub that the whole office must know about--everyone knew about the party (at least in the upper circles). Bad political move on Roger's part--or does he just not care since he has his money and knows he has no purpose/future at the company? Amanda P. said... As another commenter with a history of infertility, I can completely relate to Trudy and Pete's need for "something else" to be good at and admired for. However, the piece of the discussion that I have missed is how Pete and Trudy went from last season (where they couldn't stand each other) to this season, where everthing appears to be great. I am so afraid that Peggy's announcement about her baby turned the "it's not MY fault we can't get pregnant" key in Pete's brain, and that is what's turned him into a potentially decent husband (although still an annoying little snot). The other thing I have seen discussed much in the comments was Joan's look at Greg after she started playing. I couldn't quite interpret it, but for just a tiny, tiny second, I felt sorry for Greg. There was such a sense of "I am sooo going to get you for this" in Joan's expression, and Greg just looked scared. The outfit worn by the Patio model at the beginning of the episode is identical to an outfit worn by Ann-Margret in "Bye Bye Birdie" as seen in this clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMXDOodv4t8 SadEnding said... My insides instantly crashed down against my pubic bone when Don went over the bar. Ladies (Gents?)... was it just me? And what is so funny about the "I am Peggy Olson" line? It's not a standout to me, but maybe I'm missing something. Eldritch said... Later, Alan said, he saw them as sad due their sad need to be the center of attention or "dance winners." (Hope I paraphrased that correctly.) For a different reason, I think their dance scene had a sadness to it. They were dancing the Charleston, an old fashioned, obsolete dance. The Charleston was a dance fad of the 1920's. It never came back. Pete and his wife should be looking to their present of 1963 and the future. They should be dancing current and newly faddish dances which were coming in then, like the Twist. Instead, like Roger wearing black face, Pete and Trudy are looking backward to how things were done in the past. How many hours have they devoted to perfecting an antique dancing technique? Of course, they're very good and thrilled by the admiration they're getting, but they're only impressing the older folk, their parents and grandparents. I had the feeling the whole country club party scene showed people obsessed with how thing used to be. I got that feeling about Don late last season when he went to California. There was a scene of his standing at poolside in the warm sun. Everybody else is relaxed and lounging in swimsuits. He alone is dressed in a full, heavy business, including a pork pie hat. How out of step and clinging to the past is that? At Draper's home, Gene's granddaughter is reading him The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. This seems to capture the theme of the episode. Gene is certainly in his decline, while Roger and his crowd ignore the coming changes, fiddling to the tunes of the past. Where else does it fit? I not really sure. This series often/usually surprises me, and honestly, I'm such a sucker for twists. But can anything good come from smoking grass at work? I'm getting very worried about Peggy. She was high, but even so, she boldly told her secretary that she was going to be fine. In the words of Bill Cosby, "Never challenge Worse, 'cause it'll come back and get 'cha!" She's challenged the gods. And if the gods hate anything, it's hubris. "The outfit worn by the Patio model at the beginning of the episode is identical to an outfit worn by Ann-Margret in "Bye Bye Birdie"" absolutely, right down to her long red hair and flats. Nice carryover from last week. And if you watch the film, the pusher (Miles Fisher) may have resembled Christian Bale (my daughter thought so too), but he reminded me of Bobby Rydell in that film (or Tim Matheson in Animal House). And speaking of look alikes, who but me thought of Frances Sternhagen every time Peggy's new secretary was on? Following on from the Conrad Hilton spot, there's a real contrast building between Don and Pete (and pretty much everyone else). Remember a couple of weeks ago when Pete had his tantrum and said something like, "why can't good things just happen to me?!!?!" Good things do seem to "just happen" to Don -- like happening to meet Conrad Hilton while both were escaping formal functions. It seems like we'll see Connie again, and Don will have already won the account. Smitty's response to Paul quoting Eliot -- "OK, we get it, you're educated" -- is what I might've said to the Mad Men writers after seeing the scene where Sally reads "Decline of the Roman Empire" out loud. A bit overboard on the symbolism. Thought it was interesting that Alan felt Pete and Trudy doing the Charleston was "sad." I guess Pete's reputation precedes him, but I sort of thought the routine was cute. I could be wrong, but I don't think this was the first time we've seen marijuana on "Mad Men." Wasn't there a scene in Season 1 where Don is hanging out with Midge and her friends at her apartment, and they're all lounging around and getting high? Jaredruddell said... I'd say Mad Men's greatest scene transition to date occurs in this ep. As Peggy takes her first few hits on the joint, puff! we get the crazily surreal close up of Roger in black face. I definitely burst out laughing after that registered. Given that the party was at the Kentucky Derby, which even today has an old-fashioned theme, I didn't think them dancing the Charleston was out of place at all. Plus, the music that was being played while Pete and Trudy danced was unmistakably 1920s/jazz/ragtime. It would've been weird if they broke out into the twist or something more modern. berkowit28 said... Eileen, if you'd read the comments written before yours, you'll find the answer. You could do a "Find" on "Connie" if you're not interested in anything else. Ceej: "I dunno… I felt Carla’s treatment of Gene was a bit out-of-place and too modern" I kinda felt the same way--Carla seemed just a little too familiar with Gene. This is from a southern perspective too, so, as you say, it may have been different in NY. OTOH, Viola's dressing down of Betty seemed pitch perfect and maternal. Regarding "washing your teeth," I remember my old (and southern) relatives saying this back in the 60s and 70s (provoking giggles from me and my sibs). Speaking of sibs, thanks to Anon above jogging my memory regarding the dates, it just occurred to me that my sister was born on the day of the big Sterling soiree. When Pete and his wife began dancing the Charleston, I couldn't help but think back to the beginning of the episode when the Ann Margaret look alike was asked to dance the Twist for the entertainment of the guys who were auditioning her. Social change happened so quickly during the 60's that we were left with these sharp contrasts in many areas. Racial unrest increased our awareness of what was still happening in the South at the same time wearing blackface or employing a black maid was still considered acceptable. The older men were drinking old-fashioneds while the younger men were smoking marijuana. This episode revolved around these social contrasts. I guess I need to go back and watch the "rape" scene again because I don't remember having a strong negative reaction to it. The way I remember it, they were engaged, he was horny, and he wanted to have sex and she did not resist. It is possible I was not really paying attention, and if that's the case, I feel bad I missed a key plot point. But the thing is, I don't seem to have this same intense hatred of Joan's husband that most of posters seem to have. Yes, Joan is finding out he is not the dream guy, but that does not mean he is some horrible criminal in my mind. Nobody's perfect. Maybe the theme of this season will be about finding ways to make your marriage work after you find out your parter is not perfect. Yes, employing an illegal alien is now the acceptable way to hire a maid :) ProfJoe...Do you see black maids...or maids at all...in your neighborhood? Certainly not in mine. Disappointing that not a single person felt compelled by Chelcie Ross's appearance to say, "Bartender, Jobu needs a refill!" RE: The Charleston Debate The party itself may have been a pathetic throwback, but there was nothing inherently pathetic about the young couple dancing that old-fashioned dance. It was after all a Kentucky Derby theme party where the band (along with the tiresome host in blackface) was trying to create an old-time feeling. At that moment they were playing a Charleston. What else would you dance to it? Everyone else on the dance floor tried to, only Pete and Trudy had it down pat. So Sally was able to think through the likely consequences of 1. stealing from a grandfather with dementia, 2. taking just $5 rather than the whole $35, and 3. devising a way to give the money back without confessing. Yet, even if she had gotten away with her plan, what in the world would she have done with the $5? Saved it until she was old enough to go to a store on her own? Make black market deals? Invest in Conrad Hilton's hotels? Nah, she's just like both her parents - fundamentally dishonest and having a propensity to want to do bad things but able to disguise it well. AMC has been hammering the "Story Matters Here" tagline. The AMC execs were likely disappointed last night. I knew some people who watched MM for the first time and were completely baffled by how little the story mattered in "My Old Kentucky Home". Someone upthread suggested this episode should be an Emmy submission. Really? Was I the only person who hated seeing Roger in blackface NOT because its eye-wateringly offensive to contemporary liberal sensibilities (that's the status quo at Sterling Cooper), but because it's way too obvious for a show where, so often, the subtext is the text? Kathy said: Do you see black maids...or maids at all...in your neighborhood? Certainly not in mine. Apropos of nothing, Kathy, I helped pay my way through school cleaning offices and hotel rooms. And, yes, people's houses. Found it a damn sight less degrading than being on welfare or just leaving school and starving to death. I don't understand it when people say nothing happens on this show. It's not like there was a blank screen for 60 minutes. There were conversations between people and we learned something more about the characters. Does there need to be a mystery solved each episode? It's not like this is the Mentalist. Watching this show is like catching up with your friends, where sometimes nothing of obvious importance is said, but you still gain greater insight from those conversations. I'm not saying that this show is perfect, as I too think that the blackface was a bit like the lesbian comment, in that it was more of a "hey look how non pc we were in the 60s!" moment. However, that scene did show us the varied reactions of the characters and what that says about them. The show is a collection of moments in people's lives, with no specific path that needs to be followed, kinda like real life. Such a great post and comments! Actually, Pete and Trudy's dancing act was not so uncommon back in those days. Ballroom dancing (not the "Dancing With The Has-Beens" kind) classes were popular back then, and considered a part of a well-rounded young person's extracurricular education. I had to suffer through them too, ugh. The "different from the inside" line was great, and I agree, very Gatsby. Also when considering the Gatsby line about how (paraphrasing in my bad memory) "...they were reckless and broke things, and people, and left the mess for someone else to clean up..." That could sure sum up many of the folks on this show. I sure thought that Peggy was going to go up to the roof and fall off! Don behind the bar was very impressive. I never knew that watching a man muddle and mix a drink could be so sensuous. But whoa, The Shining, funny point! I loved the way Connie said something about there being a "hole" at the end of the bar after Don jumped over, heheh. Yes, the college friend did look very much like a young Tom Cruise, he even had very similar mannerisms, it was really distracting! Blenders (e.g. Osterizers) were very popular back then, they even had units that screwed right into the counter top in some ultra modern kitchen setups, but that didn't last long. I came to the conclusion this week (I may be slow) that Betty never seems to be able to say please when asking for something, or thank you when given a compliment and I find that extrememly annoying. Again, very helpful comments as usual! Pixanne said... Am I the only viewer to NOT see the Don/Betty kiss at the end as something swoon-worthy? As someone said upstream, that gesture was in keeping with the theme of the episode - "all for show". Don saw Roger and Jane in a tender slow dance and questioned his own judgement, and Betty found herself attracted to another man....their kiss was a desparate grasp at keeping the illusion of their marriage alive. Like Pete and Trudy's dance, and like Dr Greg and Mrs Joan's dinner party - it was all for show. The only person who was true to themselves was Peggy - even in the fog of smoke, she was clear eyed. "He wanted to have sex and she did not resist" Simply stated, you are remembering it wrong. That's just not what happened. Raymond G said... I beileve there was indeed a Charleston "fad" in the Spring of 1963, as I read somewhere that the Martha and the Vandellas hit "(Love Is Like A) Heatwave" (released in July '63) deliberately used the Charleston beat to capitalize on the "fad". "I guess I need to go back and watch the "rape" scene again because I don't remember having a strong negative reaction to it. The way I remember it, they were engaged, he was horny, and he wanted to have sex and she did not resist." You're right, you need to watch it again. She said "no" over and over, he pushed her to the ground, she physically tried to get him off her while continuing to say "no," he pushed her face against the floor and raped her. No need for quotes around rape. No coming back from that. I need a REALLY unhappy ending for Dr. Greg. Betty said... Anon, re: Joan rape - you NEED to go back and watch that scene again. It is without question, a forced sexual encounter. Joan absolutely resists. It was about taking Joan's power away from her in the place where she is most powerful (work). Somebody upthread speculated that Don may have lucked into a big Hilton account as just another way that he's luckier than Pete. However, seems like it might be a little uncomfortable for Don should he be at one of those client functions where one takes their wives and he and Connie exchange humble upbringing stories. I'd be excited to see the return of Connie if only because he has a little info on Dick and seeing how Don would relate to seeing him on business or social settings knowing Connie knows that piece of him. Johanna Lapp said... I immediately thought of Connie as the non-evil twin of Vicomte Willi from last season. Having read Decline and Fall, I can assure you that there are no "hot parts" in there that a molester could use to corrupt a small child's innocence. There was never any hint of Gene abusing Betty along those lines, was there? I wouldn't be surprised if he behaves steadily more irrationally, eventually violently, but there's no foundation to expect sexual abuse here. "My name is Peggy Olson and I want to smoke some marijuana" is funny because the first half of the sentence is straight out of an AA meeting. The second half is not. Black or white, the housekeeper didn't eat at the family table in those days. Shirley Booth as Hazel dined alone in the kitchen, as did Ann B. Davis as Alice. BTW, the show started late, at 10:02, on Comcast Cable in Philly, and finished at 11:07 running 65 minutes in all. If you're DVRing, the "Record Show With Options" menu has a choice to add minutes. To be safe, I'd record 10 minutes extra. Or simply record the 10pm show and 11pm rerun, which would catch any overspill. Smitty without Smeeth is not funny enough. Paul gets high by mooching at Village parties, which is why he sees his connection so seldom. Also because the guy is a dipwad. Jane was a million times cuter in the brief "Previously..." clip than in tonight's episode. Marriage is wearing her down fast. Patrick Bouvier Kennedy would be born prematurely in August and died after two days of respiratory distress. Remember that the Charleston in its day was as shocking and new as the Twist in the '60s. Peggy asking for the Dictaphone reminds us that up until last week, she was doing her own typing . How will the new corporate overlords be seen when Americans go mad for the British Invasion? The Beatles, and then Goldfinger (the huge Bond mega-breakthrough)... Sally Draper's reading prowess wasn't based on a huge vocabulary. She was in the last cohort of kids taught to read by the phonics method, so could negotiate a word like "licentiuous" without having the slightest idea what it meant. The revolution in teaching reading was yet another '60s change that brought far more harm than good. You get used to period shows like Mad Men or even shows like Sons of Anarchy for saying nigger once in awhile for authenticity sake but Jesus Christ, Roger in black face?! wtf man. Good episode tho, alot better than last weeks. Betty's pissing me off, Don's keeping his snake in his cage but she's still horny, even flirting while pregnant, jeez. Really cool to see Miles Fisher as Paul's weed hookup, until now I've only seen him making money off of his uncanny resemblance to Christian Bale and Tom Cruise. He sings too, peep his cover of that Talking Heads song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G29d6RDSK1c I didn't think Pete and Trudy's Charleston was sad, in fact it momentarily made me forget that they have a shit marriage Jeff Berger said... Tonight I go back to the source and watch the first episode of "Mad Men". The three girls who occupy the rooms above me in Somerville, MA are moving to the North End. And the reason that they are moving, although they never said as much: "Mad Men". For the same reason Don Draper visits Midge at the beginning. She, having her post-coital cigarette, looks oddly like Peggy in silhouette. Draper is not in his usual steel grey but some earthier tone. He talks to the black waiter and looks up into his eyes and asks about his taste for Old Gold like Ronnie Van Zant asking Curtis Loew to show him a blues chord. The Draper that everyone loves is the Boy Wonder. The women that want to strip off his grey armour want to get down to the boy underneath, to be the mother that he never had. Draper is merely repeating patterns, and Weiner is caught in his character's deep yearning for stability. We want it too. But we also want the airline hostess in Baltimore, because her skirt is "that much too short". (We don't want the redneck diving into the waves who becomes UCLA film student beach bum shaman rabble-rouser, hot rod salesman, proto-psychedelic voyager peddler of Pet Sounds; at least not yet). Roger wants Jane because she breaks the pattern that Joan would never break. She looks at the Rothko, lives on Jane Street. This is all like visiting Midge's apartment, with or without getting high. Don knows that Marijuana is just another goddess trip, just like his entire life, surrounded by goddesses, none of whom are enough to monopolize him. He is and Odysseus without a Penelope. The goal, remember, is to get Betty "on her feet". Season three is a real problem. The Draper who was waiting for the young executives to pick the meat off of his bones is now being gnawed by the Empire. Instead of being entertained by Bohemian Goddesses he is fondling grass and dreaming of pagan delights around the maypole. 1963 is now. Most kids drink themselves to early liver damage rather than simply enjoy the green. Why? Because they want the lower thrill, the belly warmth of Irish whiskey, their communion with the past. One of Draper's secrets is that he knows when to sacrifice compassion on the altar of victory, whereas Roger and Cooper only pretend to know, and don't act accordingly. Marijuana, Midge, Rachel Mencken only got him so far: to glimpse parts of the mother that let him down. This show touches greatness because it draws on the same powerful source of male angst which grace most monotheism: that the all-seeing eye of man is the loneliest view. ghoti said... Our Miss Reynolds... What can't she do? Cheri R said... Just a comment on the "wash your teeth" being a regional phrase - it may be generational, too. My grandparents who are 95 and 96 both still say that and have said it all their lives. I'm 45 and never heard it other than from them. My mom is their daughter and she never said it, which leads me to believe it could be from a specific time period. My parents would be the age of several people on the show like around Betty Draper's age; so that would tie in to Betty's dad and my mom's parents being the same age and using that phrase. And I loved the Charleston dance with Pete and his wife. I didn't think it sad at all that it was well rehearsed. At least they're well in sync in one area of their lives! Kokuanani said... One thing occurred to me re Joan and her "expectations:" I think going in to this marriage, she thought it was going to "save" her from the grind @ S-C. Recall her remark, "I can't wait to get out of here," or "I'm not going to be here much longer." Now she's realizing that life as the Wonderful Wife of Mr. Doctor is NOT all that great. Life at S-C could provide her both an identity and some $$$ to stash away for a future escape. Then Mrs. Doctor says to her "don't get pregnant." I don't know when it's going to dawn on Joan that "retiring" from S-C and getting pregnant is REALLY going to tie her to Doctor Evil. I'm wondering if she will discover that she's pregnant, realize how bad having a child would be for her, and choose to search for an abortion. It's 1963, so abortion is not yet legal. Yes, she's got that docgtor "pal" to whom she refers the secretaries when they need to go on the pill [which, BTW, had only just become available in 1963], and who, it is suggested, can perform abortions. I'm just thinking that there might be an interesting storyline here on these issues. Great comments, all. One small point that has stuck with me--during Joan's dinner party, when the wives are in the kitchen, the older one remarks on the decor and Joan preens for a second--and just as she thinks to herself, "We're doing great and we're going to do better and stuff this, Jane," the older wife intimates that the place is ghastly, that Joan has "made do" out of nothing nice. It took my breath away in the same manner as Jane tried (poorly) to one-up Joan and as Trudy's dancing literally pushed Jennifer away. Am I the only viewer to NOT see the Don/Betty kiss at the end as something swoon-worthy? As someone said upstream, that gesture was in keeping with the theme of the episode - "all for show". Don saw Roger and Jane in a tender slow dance and questioned his own judgement, and Betty found herself attracted to another man....their kiss was a desparate grasp at keeping the illusion of their marriage alive. Like Pete and Trudy's dance, and like Dr Greg and Mrs Joan's dinner party - it was all for show. I love that this show inspires such sharply differing interpretations even while each of these interpretations strikes me as equally valid. Personally, I see that final kiss as the one moment of genuine affection in this episode, where it wasn't for show. Unlike those other couples, Don and Betty didn't have an audience. He saw Roger practically dragging his semi-conscious bride around the dance floor and was thankful for what he had. It reminds me of the scene in "Marriage of Figaro" when Don spies another couple at the party sharing a kiss in private, making him realize how loveless his own marriage was. I think Don and Betty have come quite a way since then, and while it's not the stuff of storybook romance, they're building a true partnership. They're supportive and appreciative of each other. OK, that's not swoonworthy... But it gives me hope that their kids won't turn out as screwed up as they did. We had boxer Floyd Patterson at the underground casino in "Six Month Leave", but he didn't have any lines. janie said... What was funny about Peggy's line was the delivery, not the literal words. It does read very AA on the page but in the ep it was classic Peggy multi-tasking: -There's work to do and the boys are goofing off -Jeffrey's in the background hitting on her not too subtly, asks her name -Paul dismisses her concerns, says he needs "inspiration" And so Peggy quickly takes all of this in, turns to Jeffrey to shut him up, says "I'm Peggy Olson" turns back to Paul, says "and I want to smoke some marijuana." Actually my favorite part of that exchange is the dismissive glance she shoots "Jeffrey Graves. Princeton, '55." How could there be no bourbon at the bar with all those mint juleps? Criminal! I'm curious as to what was in the soda bottle Don opened while making his old-fashioned. I'm guessing some kind of substitute for the simple syrup? Also curious as to when it would have been common to have a soda gun in your bar set up. Re: Blackface "with nearly 40 years distance." You might want to check your math there. A really beautiful, complex episode, full of meaningful contrasts. One I've not yet seen mentioned has to do with the tense scene between Jane and Joan at the beginning of the episode and the way it contrasted with each woman's behavior at her own party. Jane was purposely taking a moment to lord it over Joan--"I get a nosebleed above 86th St;" "Keep an eye out for my driver"--making her superior social status into a weapon she could wield over her husband's former mistress, and emphasizing her superior social status. But later that night, Jane would be falling down drunk and grabbing another man's crotch (or so the angle made it appear), and Joan would be wowing the Chief of Surgery and his wife with her endless accomplishments. I haven't always liked Joan, but I do admire her, and she shone while Jane sank. You'll note that the blackface routine was specifically done to amuse Jane, who said it always cracked her up. I didn't get anything like a molestation vibe from Grandpa Gene--I was expecting physical violence--so I was touched when he called Sally in after her pathetic and transparent attempt to "find" his $5 and asked her to continue their reading of Gibbon. He--like many people--seems to be a far better grandparent than he was a parent. He may be the first person Sally can believe actually cares about her, as opposed to her largely absent father and her hyper-critical mother. The contrast between how Carla spoke to Gene and the way she would be likely to speak to Don or Betty reinforced Gene's marginal status in that household. Carla spoke to him that way because she could. Another contrast was between the way the men in the office treat Peggy and the way that Smitty (still something of an outsider himself) and Graves the Princetonian did. Paul and the others can't get past her dumpy, mousy past image and never see her any other way, but Smitty, and especially Graves, were almost mesmerized by her (as well they should be). I couldn't figure out if Paul was really picking up on that and if it would change the way he acted towards her. There was also the contrast between Paul--now revealed as as much of fake as Don, though not quite as successful at it--and Graves, who struck me as the kind of privileged Ivy Leaguer who could turn to dealing drugs as an amusement because it would never have a long-term deleterious effect on his life. And, of course, the contrast between Joan and Greg. The dynamic in their marriage is still in formation, I think. I was surprised by the boldness of her response to his desire not to fight over the table arrangements--"Then you should stop talking"--which I feared would provoke Greg to something I really didn't want to see. But she was quick to defuse any potential explosion by coming up with a solution for the conflict. Then, as the party wore on, it was clear--as so many other commenters have noted, in addition to Alan--that Joan is the star of that couple in the eyes of their guests. I don't think Greg brought out the accordion to humiliate Joan; like some others, he was trying to divert attention from discussion of his own failings by showing off his talented wife. But that comes from desperation, not pride, and I can see his recognition of her quality eventually bringing resentment rather than pride, and that will not be good for our Joan. I think the accolades of her guests were good for her, though, and may bring her to a place where she can aspire to realize more of her talented potential than through being a secretary. And, finally, there was the contrast between Peggy straight and Peggy stoned. I don't think straight Peggy would have made that marvelous speech to Olive; she's just way too buttoned down. But the pot gave her the freedom to say what she may not even have realized she felt. Of course, as Alan and others have pointed out, the themes of performance were strong (which made Don's abandonment of the "Don Draper" performance in conversation with Connie even more interesting). I just picked up on these constant contrasts as well. On the two big debates: I don't think people thought that Roger's blackface was offensive--that mindset really wasn't in place yet. They thought he was making an ass out of himself. Don's telling Roger he was "foolish" was as much because of the performance as because of his midlife-crisis of a marriage. It's natural for 21st century viewers to be gobsmacked by a blackface performance, but I can't even imagine a country-club audience being so. Plus, it could be argued--unpleasantly, but argued--that it fit with the Kentucky Derby theme. But it's one thing for a subordinate to put on a routine like that and another for Roger, and I think that's why Don walked away. As someone else noted above, Roger's kind of a clown these days, spending most of his days drinking. That, combined with not really being Don's boss anymore (that's really Pryce, isn't it? Roger has no real function other than as figurehead), gave Don the freedom to tell him he was foolish. On the dance: there's no question that Pete and Trudy would have been sent for dancing lessons when they were young, and that they would have learned the Charleston. And, just as every wedding reception today eventually gets around to playing "The Hustle" and letting everyone relive their John Travolta youth, I'm sure Pete and Trudy had had plenty of opportunities to practice a dance like that, and clearly they enjoyed it. So it's not a reflection of their being square so much as of being of a certain social class (note that the Tigertones tune Paul chose,"Hello, My Baby," was from an even earlier era--both of which are in stark contrast to the rather tentative twist performed by the Ann-Margret clone at the opening). But, for the reasons outlined by both Alan and SR in the comments, it was sad behind the joyousness of accomplishment. This comment is getting almost as long as Alan's review, so I'll stop. But DAMN there was a lot going on. Eileen, if you'd read the comments written before yours, you'll find the answer. Which is why one of the commenting rules is about being respectful of other people's time and energy and not asking questions that have been asked and answered several times already upthread. You don't at least skim the other comments, you don't get to comment. cty said... Couple of callbacks: -- Pete & Trudy's Charleston ( I read it not so much sad, but insensitive and dominating, an echo of Roger's blackface - which made for a pretty jarring fullscreen in-your-face jumpcut, no?) vs. the gang's season-1 Twist scene in the bar, a far more egalitarian setting and one where Pete was so out of place, including his "I hate seeing you like this" line to Peggy -- Betty's "I'm waiting ... for a friend" vs. her "I'm waiting" during the season two Cuban Missile Crisis episode -- two observations, echoing some previous comments: the show's really hammering at the change-is-coming theme, with hints of apocalypse, this season, eg Paul's "this is the way the world ends" and grandpa's "All hell is going to break loose" along with Decline & Fall of Roman Empire as bedtime story (!). A bit heavyhanded, that? Sometimes Wiener and the writers do get that way. -- Looking forward to see whether Mary Jane works as an advertising muse. "Bacardi-licious" and "Bacardi-lightful" set the bar pretty low. But it wouldn't surprise at all if the end product was another Peggy triumph and pot became a staple around her little corner of the SC playpen. G-Fafif said... One week it's Conrad Birdie. The next week it's Conrad Hilton. Will we soon hear William Conrad narrating "The Bullwinkle Show" for Sally and Bobby? cty said: Heavy-handed, maybe, but beautiful and kind of poetic nonetheless (more than kinda, in Paul's case). To me, it least. Almost theatrical. These lines reminded me a little bit of Tony Kushner's Angels in America, with the prophetic warnings coming, almost like a Greek chorus. Along those lines, when Don hops the bar and Connie tells him there's a pass-through at the end, Don says, "I don't have much time." That's this whole series in a nutshell, is it not? I personally can't wait to see what happens when all hell breaks loose. They had a tastes with the missile crisis. November is their Millennium Approaches. stubbins said... Two Conrads... and the end of the world. The only proper thing for Wiener to do? Dump AMC and broadcast the rest of Mad Men on Conelrad. smarty said... @ Jamie - 4:00 am: There was no bourbon at the bar because it was all at the outside tent for the mint juleps. They couldn't get an old fashioned out there, so they decided to scour the empty bar. Speaking of old fashioneds, someone up top asked what Don was crushing in his glass. He was using a blunt ended wooden stick known as a "muddler," which is used to crush a cherry and an orange at the bottom of a glass. The way we made old fashioneds when I was a bartender in the '80s was to muddle the fruit, add a little sugar (which might have been in cube form in 1963), a dash of bitters then a splash of club soda to dissolve it all--then add ice and pour in your whiskey (we used rye). Mad Men, "My Old Kentucky Home": The decline and f... 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__label__wiki	0.908812	0.908812	Shahid Kapoor And Anushka Sharma in Indian Idol 5 on Dance Floor Shahid Kapoor Dance On Indian Idol Dance Floor Milenge Milenge Movie Stills New Photos Shahid Anushka Sharma Meiyang Badmaash Company Shahid Kapoor BADMAASH COMPANY has alcoholic Meiyang Chang! Shahid Kapur BADMAASH COMPANY has alcoholic Meiyang Chang!! [06 May 2010] Shahid Kapur’s upcoming flick ‘Badmaash Company’, which has Indian Idol winner Meiyang Chang as one of the four friends(other three being Shahid Kapur, Anushka Sharma and Vir Das), will show him as Chang who is habitual of alcohol and eventually turns against the other three friends of the company, causing heartburn and downfall of the friends. Meiyang Chang, who can not take alcohol in real life due to some medical problem, had to depend for the shooting on his past college experience when he would drink with friends on social occasions. In consonant with his Sikkim origin, Meiyang Chang will be seen in the film as a character coming from the North Eastern part of India who can speak fluent Hindi. Meiyang’s stints with Indian Idol, and later his association with the hosting of Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, certainly helped him here. Parmeet Sethi, the director who is making his debut with this Yashraj production, wanted someone fresh- faced but with good command over Hindi and Meiyang fully fitted the bill. The film has Shahid Kapur in the main lead, who is from a middle class background but achieves prominence after grouping with his other three friends. Anushka Sharma plays the love interest of Shahid Kapur. ‘Badmaash Company’ is all set to be released on May 7 and also expected to rescue Yashraj Films out of doldrums and negativity which has been plaguing it due to a series of flops like ‘Dil Bole Hadippa’( starring Shahid Kapur and Rani Mukerji). This is also second film of Anushka Sharma with the banner after making her debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’. Even Shahid Kapur needs a big hit to salvage his reputation at the box office after the debacle of ‘Chance Pe Dance’ and ‘Hadippa’. Shaheed Kapoor & Annu Kapoor Dance On The Floor For Promotion Of Film Badmash Company Shahid Kapoor And Anushka Sharma in Indian Idol 5 ... Shahid Kapoor BADMAASH COMPANY has alcoholic Meiya...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36787
__label__wiki	0.93193	0.93193	Unprepared, as usual EDITORIAL 09/29/2011 Unprepared, as usual Despite being a typhoon-prone country, with at least 20 typhoon visits annually, government authorities have proven to still be unprepared for typhoon disasters. And even with a change of leadership in the weather bureau that had been given more weather forecasting equipment, we are still unprepared for the big ones, especially on typhoons hitting Metro Manila. By the time the weather bureau and Malacañang sounded the alarm, Metro Manila streets were already flooded, and too many schoolchildren as well as office workers had already made their way to their schools and offices, leaving them wet and stranded, with nowhere to seek shelter from the howling winds and heavy rains. Why could not the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the traffic policemen, for instance have stationed themselves near the flooded areas to at least stop drivers and their vehicles from continuing with their driving into the streets that already had the waters rising? That way, if they were turned away and closed the streets early enough, such as the Pasay-Manila stretch of Roxas Boulevard, all the way to Bonifacio Avenue, less vehicles would not have been stranded right smack into the impassable flooded areas..... MORE Posted by Jesusa Bernardo at 10:00 PM 1 comment Links to this post Creating more problems FRONTLINE Ninez Cacho-Olivares 09/29/2011 Creating more problems One is unsure whether Noynoy believes it is the Spratlys issue that will keep him popular with the international community, specifically the US and Japan and the Asean governments, or if he is angling for more support for him and the disputed Spratlys favoring the Philippine stand against China. Whatever the reason, Noynoy is playing a fairly dangerous game against China, because no matter how much the US and Japan side with Noynoy, due mainly to “international sea lanes access” particularly untrammeled passage rather than regional security reasons, when China shove comes to push, neither the US nor the Japanese government, and for that matter, the Hanoi government is likely to wage a war against super power China. It certainly was much too indiscreet of Noynoy to state, when he was in the US some weeks back, that China will be “reasonable” on this Spratlys issue as long as China can save face. And truly, there was no need for Noynoy to bring up the disputed Spratlys problem in the US, since his trip there had nothing to do with the disputed islands, but to speak before a forum launching a transparency in government theme. Yet he had to bring this issue up, either before a business meeting or a Filipino community type meeting..... MORE URL: lhttp://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20110929com2.html Australian history looms over boatpeople issue focus 09/29/2011 Australian history looms over boat people issue SYDNEY — A national obsession with border security, the legacy of outdated racist policies, and fears over job security have made asylum-seekers one of Australia’s thorniest political problems, experts say. Boatpeople arrivals have for years prompted heated debate in Australia, with some deriding them as “queue-jumpers” taking the place of other needy refugees, and others seeing them as desperate people in need of protection. The issue can be an electoral game-changer and politicians have battled to balance intense voter sentiment, national obligations toward refugees, and establishing a deterrent to unauthorized and sometimes fatal sea journeys. “There’s something in the national imagination that’s sparked by the arrival of boats on our northern borders,” said high-profile immigration researcher David Corlett, who also works as a consultant to refugee groups..... MORE A P5 million ‘worthless’ school edifice INSIDE CONGRESS charlie manalo 09/29/2011 A P5 million ‘worthless’ school edifice The other day, officials of the Batino Elementary School in Quirino District in Quezon City approached a member of the media asking that they be assisted in finding sponsors to have their new school building finished. The school building, with four classrooms, is bare. No school furniture and fixtures such as blackboards, desks and fans, it is still unpainted. Worse, even if the building has its own comfort room, it has no septic tank making it virtually non-functional. And the whole structure is worth P5 million. According to the school officials, the building was funded with the Priority Development Assistance Fund of Akbayan Rep. Walden Bello. And for this reason, members of the Akbayan party-list have requested that one of the rooms be reserved for their exclusive use for the group’s headquarters. If these reports are true, then this could very well serve as a fitting monument to Akbayan’s hypocrisy..... MORE Treasure hunters VIEWPOINTS Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz 09/29/2011 Recently, a well-known and much read national daily carried a news item about local treasure hunting. As expected, the avid and prolonged search was reported to be in conjunction with a “Yamashita Treasure.” It was furthermore said that the venture was officially stopped by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in coordination with the local government officials and residents in the place that has long since signified their unanimous objection to the venture — basically for reasons of their safety and health. The Filipinos as a whole are rather well-acquainted with treasure hunting — especially so after the Japanese occupation and particularly so with reference to treasure said to be buried here and there by this and that Japanese military official. The truth of the matter, however, is that the hunt for hidden treasure in the country also has reference to Spanish coins which were said to be kept in different ways and places, basically for safe keeping..... MORE ‘Pedring’ leaves 23 dead; new storm draws near 09/29/2011 ‘Pedring’ leaves 23 dead; new storm draws near The death toll from typhoon “Pedring” yesterday climbed to 23 as thousands of people battled widespread flooding and a new weather disturbance draws near. Rescuers reported two more deaths overnight, while 35 others remained missing, after Pedring unleashed heavy rains, winds and storm surges across Luzon, including Metro Manila, last Tuesday. The National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council-Office of Civil Defense (NDRRMC-OCD) said the typhoon affected 68,601 families or 320,945 individuals in eight regions in Luzon, including Metro Manila. One of the worst affected areas was Bulacan province where dikes burst and water was released from dams that reached critical levels during the height of Pedring’s fury..... MORE PAL ‘strikers’ damage ground equipment; scaled down flights on By Conrado Ching and Charlie V. Manalo 09/29/2011 PAL ‘strikers’ damage ground equipment; scaled down flights on By Conrado Ching and Charlie V. Manalo 09/29/2011 Philippine Airlines (PAL) management said it has resumed its flight operations, albeit operating on a reduced schedule, with the deployment of two US-bound flights, three regional and two domestic flights early yesterday morning, amid charges that certain ground equipment was damaged by striking workers of the flag carrier’s ground crew union. PAL management condemned the illegal work stoppage by the members of the Philippine Airlines Employees Association (Palea) that led to the suspension of airport operations and the cancellation of 172 inbound and outbound flights (102 international and 70 domestic) from PAL’s hub at NAIA Terminal 2 yesterday. PAL said it would lose millions of dollars in operational losses due to the wildcat strike of its ground handling crew which paralyzed the operations at its hub at the NAIA Terminal 2. Close to 400 members of the PAL union workers assigned to the check-in counters, baggage, ramp and catering services suddenly abandoned their posts causing the cancellation of over a hundred international and domestic flights and inconveniencing thousands of passengers..... MORE Over 18,000 Pinoy kids work in mining, quarrying on job sites — ILO 09/29/2011 Over 18,000 Pinoy kids work in mining, quarrying on job sites — ILO At least one million children in Africa, Latin America, Europe and Asia, including the Philippines, work in small-scale mining and quarrying operations, the International Labor Organization (ILO) reported. In the Philippines alone, more than 18,000 children, aged 10 to 14, work in this hazardous environment, data from the National Statistics Office showed. Child labor in the country is common due to widespread poverty, obligating children to help support to their families to meet daily needs. The ILO expressed alarm that child laborers’ continued exposure to dust and mercury-based chemicals in mines can cause serious brain damage. Child laborers in the mining industry also often are undersized as a result of carrying excessively heavy loads. The ILO believes that child laborers in mining sites are likely to increase due to the higher prices and demand for minerals from countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and emerging economies..... MORE Abu Sayyaf raids Muslim village in Basilan; 6 killed By Mario J. Mallari 09/29/2011 Abu Sayyaf raids Muslim village in Basilan; 6 killed At least six persons, including four civilians, were killed after Abu Sayyaf terrorists raided a Muslim village in Basilan province yesterday morning that triggered an intense firefight with government security forces in the area. Col. Alexander Macario, commander of the Army’s Special Operations Task Force in Basilan, said that more or less 15 fully-armed Abu Sayyaf men terrorized civilian populace in Barangay Lower Benembengan around 5:30 a.m..... MORE MMDA files another motion to allow it to roll down billboards on Edsa By Pat C. Santos 09/29/2011 MMDA files another motion to allow it to roll down billboards on Edsa The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to file another urgent motion before the Makati Regional Trial Court today seeking permission for the second time to be allowed to roll down billboards along Edsa and other major thoroughfares in the metropolis. MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino said they will file the motion before the sala of Makati RTC Branch 133 Judge Elpidio Calis as part of their preparation for the possibility of another typhoon hitting the country this coming weekend. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said a tropical depression off Northern Luzon has developed into a storm that has been given an international code name of “Nalgae,” the Korean word for wings. Once it enters the country the weather bureau said it will be given the local name “Quiel.”.... MORE The Philippines: The real origin of species? By Deni Rose M. Afinidad, Staff Writer 09/29/2011 The Philippines: The real origin of species? By Deni Rose M. Afinidad, Staff Writer 09/29/2011 The reports are staggering: P35 million worth of black corals, 163 endangered hawksbill and green turtles, and other marine life were seized by the customs at the port of Manila early this year. The black corals, reports say, include 21,169 species or the equivalent of 190 square kilometers of coral reef — about five times the size of Manila. According to the World Wildlife Fund, the remorseless hunt for wildlife species for home displays and exotic décor has been threatening the country’s tourism, employment, pharmaceutical research and food security. But the Philippines is not the only one that should be alarmed, said marine biologist Kent Carpenter during a recently held symposium titled “Scientific Discovery and Conservation in the Philippines.” Preserving the Philippines, Carpenter noted, should be a global priority because the country, according to his years of research verified by many scientists from different fields, has been found out to be “the center of the center of marine life in the universe,” the place with the most number of marine species per unit area, or the “bull’s eye” or concentration of species in the Coral Triangle..... MORE URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/life/20110929lif1.html ‘Pedring’ crop damage at P729 million — DA By Angie M. Rosales 09/29/2011 ‘Pedring’ crop damage at P729 million — DA Typhoon “Pedring” left devastations on the agriculture sector worth an estimated P729 million in 28 provinces of eight regions in the country, according to initial reports provided by the Department of Agriculture (DA) to the Senate. At a hearing on the proposed DA budget by the Senate finance committee, Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said almost 68,000 hectares of agricultural lands of some 50,000 farmers were affected by the recent typhoon. Rice fields were the most affected, leaving P654 million damaged crops while 6,322 metric tons of corn were also affected worth P69.2 million. Alcala said about 39,175 metric tons of palay were damaged which was 0.6 percent of 6.5 million metric tons of the projected harvest for the remaining months of the year..... MORE URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/business/20110929bus1.html Creating more problems FRONTLINE Ninez Cacho-Oliva... Australian history looms over boatpeople issue foc... A P5 million ‘worthless’ school edifice INSIDE CON... Treasure hunters VIEWPOINTS Archbishop Oscar V. Cr... ‘Pedring’ leaves 23 dead; new storm draws near 09... PAL ‘strikers’ damage ground equipment; scaled dow... Over 18,000 Pinoy kids work in mining, quarrying o... Abu Sayyaf raids Muslim village in Basilan; 6 kill... MMDA files another motion to allow it to roll down... The Philippines: The real origin of species? By De... ‘Pedring’ crop damage at P729 million — DA By Angi...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36791
__label__wiki	0.898641	0.898641	Power rot DIE HARD III Herman Tiu Laurel 05/11/2012 Power rot Meralco files plea for 2013 rate hike,” newspapers announced this week. Former Misamis Oriental Gov. Homobono Adaza and Jojo Borja of Iligan Light and Power updated me on this latest attempt of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to pull a fast one on power consumers. This refers to the case filed against the Maximum Allowable Price (MAP) application of Meralco (Manila Electric Co.) before the ERC by octogenarian accountant and consumer advocate Mang Naro Lualhati — a case that is now filled with several anomalies. First, the notice for the May 7 ERC hearing arrived anomalously late, at lawyer Adaza’s residence on the Sunday afternoon just before Monday. Thus, Adaza had to call Borja to fly from Bukidnon, where the latter had just alighted, back to Cagayan de Oro and then Manila overnight to catch the next day’s event. At the ERC hearing, only a “hearing officer” presided. Upon arriving and entering his appearance, Adaza asked the “hearing officer” if he was “the” hearing officer. It turned out that the guy was only a clerk of court. Only after being informed that Adaza was there did the chairman of the ERC, Zenaida Ducut, suddenly decide to appear and preside — a basic legal requirement that has never been met in all past ERC hearings participated in collectively or separately by our advocacy groups. Since the occasion was being used to formally accept so-called evidence that will buttress Meralco’s MAP petition, it was an evidentiary hearing that, according Adaza, was illegal since Jojo Borja also had a pending petition at the Court of Appeals questioning the continuation of the proceedings until prejudicial questions were resolved. Adaza and Borja would have missed the ERC hearing, with Meralco already laughing all the way to the bank, if the obviously and deliberately late arrival of the notice wasn’t noted that Sunday. Adaza no longer made an issue of it as he had already averted the scheme. Still, he found the order for the hearing anomalous, as it was merely signed “for the ERC commissioners,” even when the law states that such orders need to be signed by all commissioners — an anomaly regularly committed by the ERC, but this time, protested by Adaza — compelling the entire proceeding to be delayed for another five days. As such, five million Meralco customers got a reprieve, thanks to Adaza, Borja and Lualhati (who wasn’t able to attend due to physical infirmities). But trust the ERC to continue frustrating consumer advocates’ questioning and exposés of Meralco’s predatory rate hikes. Since 2003, Meralco and ERC have been having their way in running rings around, despite roadblocks placed by the Puno Supreme Court and the Commission on Audit. This time, they have finally met the determined team that will stop them. When BS Aquino III stepped into Malacañang, the power oligarchs’ noose tightened even more around the Supreme Court with the appointment of BS Aquino III’s justices, including Justice Lourdes Sereno who has decided in favor of Meralco in the most crucial issue of rate increases and nitpicks on consumer protectionists. Meanwhile, on the postponed Joint Congressional Power Commission (JCPC) meet that was supposed to be jointly chaired by Sen. Serge Osmeña and Rep. Dina Abad (who was conveniently out-of-town last April to avoid its convening), there is yet no official word as to when the shelved hearing is to be re-scheduled. The latest reports from Mindanao say the power crisis there is getting worse. Brownouts are getting longer. The cause is supposedly the rehabilitation work being done at the Agus-Pulangi, which energy officials, particularly Department of Energy Secretary Rene Almendras, left undone for two years of the BS Aquino III government, despite calls from Mindanaoans in 2010 that it was desperately needed. Clearly, the negligence was deliberate, as the delay of the rehabilitation directly led to the power shortfalls that created the power crisis there this season. In the wake of Mindanao’s electricity woes, government was compelled to call for a summit and schedule a convening of the JCPC. Amazingly, Mindanaoans were even blamed for this by PeNoy while the JCPC was indefinitely postponed due to a lack of quorum — this, as government losses due to the crisis have already reached P15 billion, with Mindanao’s own economy experiencing losses of up to P60 billion. The attitude and misdeeds of all those involved in the Philippine energy sector, private power companies and the agents they get appointed to government who are horrendously corrupt and rotten — promoting oligarchs’ interests and their own “golden parachutes” — constitute a clear betrayal of the people. How these people continue to hold on to their posts can only be explained by the complicity of the top appointing power and the corruption of money-based elections of this country. In all sectors of the Philippine power elite, such betrayal of duty and rot is evident, as when the Senate cavalierly dismisses the plea to inhibit compromised judges; or when media practitioners irresponsibly report false information; or when police officials get involved in the murder of protected state witnesses, ad nausea. (Tune in to 1098AM, dwAD, Sulo ng Pilipino/Radyo OpinYon, Monday to Friday, 5 to 6 p.m.; watch Destiny Cable GNN’s HTL edition of Talk News TV, Saturdays, 8:15 to 9 p.m., with replay at 11:15 p.m., this May 12 on “Power, Manila, and Mindanao” with Bono Adaza, Al Tillah and Jojo Borja; visit http://newkatipunero.blogspot.com for our articles plus TV and radio archives) Spinners FRONTLINE Ninez Cacho-Olivares 05/11/2012 It is amazing how much spin the prosecution propagandists put into impeachment trial developments. But they really should realize that spins no longer serve the purpose when they become outright lies. The prosecution is not likely to admit it, but the fact that the Chief Justice, Renato Corona, agreed to testify at his trial, after the testimonies from several of his accusers, namely Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales Riza Hontiveros, Walden Bello and Harvey Keh, to name a few, will shatter its case against Corona. This is the reason one of the prosecution spinners, Neri Colmenares, questioned why these individuals served subpoenae by the Senate court should be made to testify, claiming that this move by the defense is yet another delaying tactic..... MORE Loving the bomb: NATO to splurge billions on nuclear weapons overhaul The US is planning to spend $4 billion to upgrade NATO’s Western Eruopean nuclear arsenal. The “unnecessary and expensive” initiative is likely to stir new animosity with Russia, a report says. The alliance is preparing to replace “dumb” free-fall nuclear bombs with new generation of precision-guided nuclear gravity bombs, reveals a report by the European Leaders Network (ELN), a political think tank. The new bombs will also require new delivery aircraft, the Lockheed Martin F-35, each costing $100 million. The report “Escalation by Default? The Future of NATO Nuclear Weapons in Europe” is authored by Ted Seay, a former arms control advisor to the US mission at the NATO headquarters in Brussels. It points to the fact that the upgrade will target such countries as Russia and Iran, who will be the most unlikely to be overjoyed with the prospect..... MORE URL: http://rt.com/news/us-nato-nuclear-overhaul-969/ British public sector rises up as 200,000 strike against cuts and reforms (VIDEO) As many as 200,000 angry public sector workers staged a day of protest on Thursday, taking to the streets of London to voice their disgust at proposed government cuts. Among the demonstrators were civil servants, lecturers, health workers, Ministry of Defence staff, and immigration officers – fueled by ministers' vows to press ahead with the controversial reforms, made clear in yesterday's Queen's Speech. About 20,000 off-duty police officers from all 43 forces across England and Wales also took to the capital for the first police march there in more than four years..... MORE URL: http://rt.com/news/uk-strikes-public-cuts-946/ Apocalypse not now: Mayan relic says 2012 not end of time The discovery in a Guatemala jungle of a previously unknown version of the Mayan calendar offers humankind a ray of hope: the world is not going to end on December 21, 2012 and could most probably last for another billion years – or more. The ancient inscription is estimated to be the oldest Mayan almanac found so far. It dates back some 1,200 years, at least 600 years older than previous examples. In many ways, however, the new calendar corresponds with others. The initial results of its study have been published in Science magazine by experts from Boston University. They say the calendar precisely describes solar and lunar cycles, as well as the motion of the brightest stars. Most probably it was used to conduct ceremonies and rituals, synchronized with the positions of celestial bodies..... MORE URL: http://rt.com/news/maya-calendar-guatemala-discovery-973/ It ain’t over yet NO HOLDS BARRED Armida Siguion-Reyna 05/11/2012 It ain’t over yet Just as I was about to do the second part of “On actors as National Artists, and Dolphy,” everything and anything to do the matter of Tulfo vs Santiago/Barretto at the NAIA Terminal 3 hit the fan Monday this week. That it was headline news at the Philippine Daily Inquirer wasn’t surprising, for the aggrieved Mon Tulfo had been a long time columnist of the paper. That GMA Network’s 24 Oras, Saksi and Unang Hirit not only gave it extensive coverage but more than hinted the aggrieved Raymart Santiago and Claudine Barretto were not to blame was also no surprise, for husband and wife are regular talents of its soap opera department. That ABC-TV’s news and public affairs programs especially T3 were also on it was expected, as after all, wouldn’t the aggrieved Erwin, Raffy and Ben rush to defend their kapatid? I tell you, lahat sila, aggrieved, and, hey Raymart and Claudine are said to be planning to sue Tulfo for “child abuse,” for his “acts” that allegedly “traumatized” their two young kids who were in the airport with them, when the incident took place..... MORE Witness in the poll sabotage case vs GMA blinks 05/11/2012 Witness in the poll sabotage case vs GMA blinks The electoral sabotage case that was slapped by the Comelec against the former leader suffered another setback as another witness appeared to have blinked, after admitting before the Pasay Regional Trial Court Thursday that she was not certain whether the voting results she had tabulated were different from those actually canvassed. This as several hearings and more than six witnesses presented, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has yet to link former president, incumbent Pampanga Rep. Gloria Arroyo to the crime of electoral sabotage. At least four hearings had already been conducted on the bail petitions filed by Arroyo, her co-accused former Maguindanao Gov. Andal Ampatuan and former provincial election supervisor Lintang Bedol while some six witnesses had already been presented but neither one pointed to any participation of the former president on the crime charged..... MORE Beijing suspends RP tours, warns citizens on anti-China protest 05/11/2012 Beijing suspends RP tours, warns citizens on anti-China protest BEIJING — China is suspending some tourism to the Philippines due to a tense territorial row between the two nations that has prompted state media to raise the possibility of war and growing anti-Chinese sentiment in Manila. Chinese tour agencies, including Beijing’s biggest travel agency China International Tour Service (CITS), cited safety concerns for the suspension, just two days after Beijing said it was ready for “any escalation” in the row with Manila. The month-long flare-up is one of the most high-profile incidents for years between the two countries over their competing territorial claims to parts of the South China Sea, which is believed to sit atop vast oil and gas deposits..... MORE City hall employees complain to Erap over ‘delayed’ pays By Van C. Suarez and Pat C. Santos 05/11/2012 City hall employees complain to Erap over ‘delayed’ pays By Van C. Suarez and Pat C. Santos 05/11/2012 Employees of the city government complaining about their delayed salaries and allowances greeted former President Joseph Estrada when he went to City Hall yesterday to obtain his Community Tax Certificate or cedula prior to filing his certificate of registration with the Commission on Elections as a voter of the City of Manila to comply with requirements on his planned bid to become the next Manila Mayor in next year elections. The other day, Estrada formally announced that he is throwing his hat into the mayoralty race in Manila. “I’m very particular with procedures. I want everything to be in order so I made the effort to go to City Hall and file my cedula myself,” Estrada said..... MORE Luisita valuation issue may outlive Carper, Aquino regime 05/11/2012 Luisita valuation issue may outlive Carper, Aquino regime The militant peasant group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) yesterday said the Supreme Court (SC) ruling provided President Aquino’s family, the Cojuangco-Aquinos of Tarlac, the opportunity to maneuver and maintain control over the more than 6,000 hectares Hacienda Luisita. KMP deputy secretary general Randall Echanis said that “upon scrutiny of the decision, the Supreme Court has given the Cojuangcos the opportunity to further derail and even evade land distribution. “The valuation issue alone on Hacienda Luisita could drag for years. It may even outlive the bogus Carper and even the Aquino regime. This case might even go back to the Supreme Court,” said Echanis..... MORE CJ’s wife merely exercised right on libel case — counsel 05/11/2012 CJ’s wife merely exercised right on libel case — counsel Branding as “downright malicious” the allegations of being insensitive to a deceased relative after the court awarded Cristina Corona compensation in a libel case she won against her uncle, one of the Corona’s lawyers said the wife of Chief Justice Renato Corona was merely exercising her rights. “She just exercised her rights. That is the legal course of action of anyone whose reputation is intentionally damaged. She was the aggrieved party in this case and (she) did not go beyond the bounds of the law,” defense spokesman lawyer Tranquil Salvador III said on the various media commentaries that sprang out on the sidelines of Day 36 of the impeachment trial. During Tuesday’s hearing, Quezon City Regional Trial Court (QC RTC) Branch 216 clerk of court Lucita Masangkay-Cristi took the witness stand and testified that the lower court ordered the late Jose Maria Basa III, Raymunda Basa, et al to pay Mrs. Corona P500,000 as damages for the two counts of libel the latter filed and won..... MORE Gov’t lawyers uphold legality of diplomatic immunity granted to Panamanian diplomat accused of rape 05/11/2012 Gov’t lawyers uphold legality of diplomatic immunity granted to Panamanian diplomat accused of rape Government lawyers have upheld the legality of diplomatic immunity granted by the government to the Panamanian accused of raping a 19-year-old girl. Justice Secretary Leila de Lima yesterday said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) was merely complying with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations when it issued certification for immunity that led to the release from detention of Erick Bairnals Schcks. “The DFA is the agency with primary competence or authority on the matter. The immunity from criminal jurisdiction accorded to Mr. Schcks under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations was indeed valid,” she told reporters in a chance interview..... MORE Speaker calls for investigation into murder of witness under WPP By Charlie V. Manalo and Gina Peralta-Elorde 05/11/2012 DILG SECRETARY DISCLOSES YOUNGER BROTHER OF DOMINGUEZ CAR THEFT SYNDICATE LEADERS NOW A SUSPECT IN SUNDAY SLAY Speaker calls for investigation into murder of witness under WPP By Charlie V. Manalo and Gina Peralta-Elorde 05/11/2012 House Speaker Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte yesterday expressed disgust over the killing of a witness under the protection of the government through the Witness Protection Program (WPP), saying a congressional inquiry into the controversy should be initiated by the appropriate legislative committee. Belmonte said the murder of state witness Alfred “Bading” Mendiola and two other men is “something worth looking into as it raises serious problems in the way government is securing vital witnesses against the accused. Mendiola was the government witness who had positively identified alleged carjacking syndicate kingpins Roger and Raymond Dominguez as the masterminds in the kidnapping and murder of car dealer Venson Evangelista last year..... MORE Power rot DIE HARD III Herman Tiu Laurel 05/11/20... Spinners FRONTLINE Ninez Cacho-Olivares 05/11/201... Loving the bomb: NATO to splurge billions on nucle... British public sector rises up as 200,000 strike a... Apocalypse not now: Mayan relic says 2012 not end ... It ain’t over yet NO HOLDS BARRED Armida Siguion-R... Witness in the poll sabotage case vs GMA blinks 0... Beijing suspends RP tours, warns citizens on anti-... City hall employees complain to Erap over ‘delayed... Luisita valuation issue may outlive Carper, Aquino... CJ’s wife merely exercised right on libel case — c... Gov’t lawyers uphold legality of diplomatic immuni... Speaker calls for investigation into murder of wit...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36792
__label__cc	0.596231	0.403769	Chiang Mai City Crime News Chiang Rai Times Thailand News: Nord Nyheter fra Chiang Mai - levert av Chiang Mai City Crime News Fake AOT officials scamming contractors AOT issued a warning against scammers exploiting constructors on the Chiang Mai’s second airport project. The post Fake AOT officials scamming contractors appeared first on Chiang Mai Citylife. CityNews – AOT issued a warning against scammers exploiting constructors on the Chiang Mai’s second airport project. On July 2nd, Amornrux Choomsai Na Ayuthaya, General Manager of Chiang Mai International Airport released a statement concerning scammers claiming to be officials from the Airport of Thailand (AOT). The scammers apparently target local construction companies and ask them to bid for jobs in the construction of Chiang Mai’s second airport. Citylife presumes that what isn’t stated by the AOT is that these fake officials would then ask for bribery to gain the winning bid. AOT confirms that it has no part in such activities as the project is still under the financial evaluation process. Constructors are warned not to fall for the scam. 3 July 03 2019 https://www.chiangmaicitylife.com/?post_type=news&p=166059 Ten arrested in a raid in a nest of delinquent juveniles in San Sai Police raided a dormitory after locals complained of delinquent juveniles there. The post Ten arrested in a raid in a nest of delinquent juveniles in San Sai appeared first on Chiang Mai Citylife. CityNews – Police raided a dormitory after locals complained of delinquent juveniles there. On June 25th at a dormitory in Nong Han, San Sai District, police arrested ten people after receiving complaints of delinquent juveniles who have been disturbing the neighbourhood. Eight juveniles along with two youths above 20 who were found with illegal substances were arrested. Five modified motorcycles were seized which were those that led to complaints of loud motorcycle exhaust. All the juveniles have been released after being arrested and booked while the two who were in possession of illegal substances will be prosecuted. 26 June 26 2019 Fake Banknote Found at the City Pillar Festival Counterfeit banknotes were discovered at the Inthakin Pillar Festival. The post Fake Banknote Found at the City Pillar Festival appeared first on Chiang Mai Citylife. CityNews – Counterfeit banknotes were discovered at the Inthakin Pillar Festival. On June 3rd, Prasit Chuduang, a committee member of Wat Chedi Luang where the Inthkin Pillar Festival is being held found a counterfeit banknote among the donation given by those who participated the event. He stated that he was collecting money to deposit as he does everyday when he sensed an usual texture of a 100 baht banknote. The banknote is smoother and doesn’t have the watermark. He reported the discovery to police suspecting that it might have been donated by those who weren’t aware that it was a counterfeit. Police promise to find the source of the fake banknote and warns citizens that they are now dispersing across Chiang Mai. To identify counterfeit banknote please visit https://www.bot.or.th/English/Banknotes/Pages/identify.aspx 4 June 04 2019 A Brit was Attacked in Pai A British man is suffering severe injuries after he reportedly intervened in a fight between tourists and brawlers in Pai. The post A Brit was Attacked in Pai appeared first on Chiang Mai Citylife. CityNews – A British man is suffering severe injuries after he reportedly intervened in a fight between tourists and brawlers in Pai. On the night of of May 20th Luke Benjamin Thornton, a 37 year old British man and his Thai wife were visiting Pai. According to his wife’s statement, they were stopped and had a chat with another group of tourists on the roadside when they spotted a caravan of motorcycles passing by. The last motorcycle in the group allegedly drove towards them which sparked a dispute between them and the driver, and eventually led to a fight. The driver was identified as Sanpeth Robert Porter, 29, Thai. According to Thornton’s wife, her husband was attempting to break up the fight but was also attacked by Sanpeth. Then the rest of the motorcycle gang, who saw that the fight had begun, allegedly ganged up on Thornton before fleeing the scene. Thornton has been hospitalised since then. His wife revealed that her husband is having trouble with his eye sight as his orbit was damaged among other injuries. Police are able to identify another two bawlers who are Anupon Kongpiti, 35, and Kantapong Kongpaka, 23, but according to the wife there has not been much of the progress on the case and she fears that it will go cold. 31 May 31 2019 Turtle Sellers Arrested Authorities hunt down pond turtle sellers at local market. The post Turtle Sellers Arrested appeared first on Chiang Mai Citylife. CityNews – Authorities hunt down pond turtle sellers at local market. On May 30th, two people were arrested at their residences in Chang Klan and San Sai after police received a report on possible breaching of Wild Animal Reservation and Protection Act. They were suspected of selling pond turtles. Police found a total of 51 turtles as evidence. They were selling them at the market promoting to those who wish to release them as a good deed, pricing from 50 to 70 baht each. Ex-boyfriend was Attacked after Intervening in an Abusive Relationship A man was attacked after trying to help his ex girlfriend from her abusive relationship. The post Ex-boyfriend was Attacked after Intervening in an Abusive Relationship appeared first on Chiang Mai Citylife. CityNews – A man was attacked after trying to help his ex girlfriend from her abusive relationship. Last week, Sampat Chatmongkon, 38, filed a report against Nabodee Anutwong, 37, after he was attacked. Sampat explained that on the night of May 17th, he was contacted by his ex girlfriend, who is in a relationship with Nabodee, to pick her up. When he arrived at the address given, a residence in Suthep, Nabodee showed up with a knife. He slashed Sampat’s car before getting physical. Sampat was injured with several wounds on his arms and hands before managed to drive away. On May 30th, Sompat turned in additional evidence which included photos and a video clip. He stated that he was contacted by his ex girlfriend often when she has a fight with Nabodee, the boyfriend, which might have upset him and led to the attack. Sompat added that had heard that Nabodee was violent and abusive. Police are now investigating the case Soldier Murdered his 13 year old Partner in Lovers’ Quarrel A soldier murdered his 13 year old partner and committed suicide. The post Soldier Murdered his 13 year old Partner in Lovers’ Quarrel appeared first on Chiang Mai Citylife. CityNews – A soldier murdered his 13 year old partner and committed suicide. On May 27th at a residence in Tha Ton, Mae Ai District, two bodies were found. Police are able to identify both of them who were a 13 year old girl and Sorapong Jako, 29, a soldier. The girl had multiple wounds on her head and body caused by a knife which was found at the scene while the man appeared to have hanged himself from the roof of the house. According to statement from their relative who lives nearby, the two had been living together as couple, they were last seen at the house around 8pm last night. They had not leave the house since then, and the relative who went to inspect the house found their bodies. Police concluded that this homicide occurred from a quarrel between the couple which erupted from jealousy of the man who suspected the girl might have an affair. BBQ Pork Vendor Steals Mobile Phone to Pay 1 Mill Football Gambling Debt CityNews – At 11am on 23rd May 2019 the police arrested Alin Saefang, 38, a Myanmar national, who had in her possession two mobile phones and a Suzuki motorbike, at her home in Chang Peuk Sub-district. According to the police, on the night of the 22nd, the police were alerted to the fact that someone had stolen a mobile phone in Sriphum Sub-district. The victim, who was a technical college student, was standing with some friends on the side of the road when a woman, the alleged perpetrator, stopped to ask to use her mobile phone, claiming that hers had run out of battery. She then dialed, started speaking on the phone and then told the student that she had to ride around the corner to find her friend. She never returned. Police used CCTV footage to track Alin to a pawn shop in Santhitam area where police learned of her name and address, leading to her arrest. Alin confessed to the crime, saying that she had committed this same crime many times before to pay her football gambling debts as well as to pay for men she was supporting. She also said that her job selling grilled port wasn’t enough for her to live on and that was when she began to gamble. She said that her debts are now over one million baht. Police say that prosecution proceedings have begun. The post BBQ Pork Vendor Steals Mobile Phone to Pay 1 Mill Football Gambling Debt appeared first on Chiang Mai Citylife. CityNews – At 11am on 23rd May 2019 the police arrested Alin Saefang, 38, a Myanmar national, who had in her possession two mobile phones and a Suzuki motorbike, at her home in Chang Peuk Sub-district. According to the police, on the night of the 22nd, the police were alerted to the fact that someone had stolen a mobile phone in Sriphum Sub-district. The victim, who was a technical college student, was standing with some friends on the side of the road when a woman, the alleged perpetrator, stopped to ask to use her mobile phone, claiming that hers had run out of battery. She then dialed, started speaking on the phone and then told the student that she had to ride around the corner to find her friend. She never returned. Police used CCTV footage to track Alin to a pawn shop in Santhitam area where police learned of her name and address, leading to her arrest. Alin confessed to the crime, saying that she had committed this same crime many times before to pay her football gambling debts as well as to pay for men she was supporting. She also said that her job selling grilled port wasn’t enough for her to live on and that was when she began to gamble. She said that her debts are now over one million baht. Police say that prosecution proceedings have begun. Hunt for Suspect who Fatally Stabbed 61 year old Woman Police are hunting down the suspect in a homicide case involving a 61 year old woman who was stabbed to death. The post Hunt for Suspect who Fatally Stabbed 61 year old Woman appeared first on Chiang Mai Citylife. CityNews – Police are hunting down the suspect in a homicide case involving a 61 year old woman who was stabbed to death. On the night of May 19th, Sombun Insan, 61, returned home in Nong Tong, Hang Dong District from a house blessing ceremony. Tossaphorn Kaewnoi, her son-in-law was at home and heard the sound of her car. Then he heard Sombun scream. He rushed to the scene and saw her being assaulted by the suspect. Sombun had already been stabbed. The suspect shoved her away and fled when her son-in-law entered the scene. Sombun’s daughter, who was also at home and witnessed the assault, approached Sombun who was bleeding heavily and Tossaphorn chased after the suspect who eventually managed to escape. Both Tossaphorn and his wife can only vaguely identify the suspect as someone wearing a long sleeves shirt. The only evidence police have is the torchlight the suspect dropped while escaping. The victim shortly passed away after the attack. On May 21st, police visited the scene again to gather evidence. The suspect is yet to be identified. Police suspected that the motive might involve the loan business of the victim while also having not ruled out the possibility of burglary although there has been no obvious valuable items stolen. Police also express their optimism that the suspect will be identified soon. Burglar on the Loose A prisoner escaped while working at an assigned construction site. The post Burglar on the Loose appeared first on Chiang Mai Citylife. CityNews – A prisoner escaped while working at an assigned construction site. On May 14th, Chiang Mai Central Prison put out a warning that a convict had escaped. The prisoner is Anusorn Saomuen, 28, who assigned work at a construction site in Ban Tha Rong Khi Kuaiw in San Phi Sua along with other seven prisoners. He was convicted for burglary. Please call 191 if you have seen the man. > Chiang Mai > Chiang Mai City Crime News	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36795
__label__cc	0.571126	0.428874	Board index .:\|:. Raiding the Library :: Fiction .:\|:. Joey's Trunk Kathie Ferrars Moderators: Alison H, KathrynW MaryR Post subject: Kathie Ferrars Scarlet fever! I'm trying to work out where Kathie's home is, but to no avail. She tells folk when she first arrives at the school that her home is in the Cotswolds, but if you turn to the beginning of New Mistress, the text says: Kathie sat in the train that was taking her from the station of Eton and Slough to Paddington. Clinton, where her home was, was on a little branch line and she and Mrs Grayson had come by the business train... No explanation is given as to where Clinton is, but Slough and Eton are nowhere near the Cotswolds - unless my geographic knowledge is even worse than I thought - and if Clinton was on a little branch line to Eton/Slough, then it must be near those places. Anyone able to tell me what is the nearest Cotswold town to Slough? We learn that her uncle is called Frank, but is there ever, anywhere, a reference to her aunt's name? She's referred to in the text only as Mrs Grayson. Thank you in advance... "It takes a long time to live what you learn." May Sarton abbeybufo Post subject: Re: Kathie Ferrars Location: in a world of her own I wonder if EBD mixed up the Cotswolds and the Chilterns? to be nobody but yourself - in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else - means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting. e.e.cummings http://stitchwords.blogspot.co.uk ivohenry Applying to OOAO for advice There isn't a station caled Eton and Slough, there's Windsor and Eton Riverside and Windsor and Eton Central. To get to Windsor and Eton Central you have to change at Slough. Maybe that's what she was thnking of, There's a place caled Aston Clinton about 25 miles from Slough - it may have had a railway link to Slough once but not now. Slough is on the line to Paddington. Nowhere near Cotswolds, she might indeed be thnking of Chilterns! She does make it sound very real, don't think using real placenames is a good idea unless yiou are using them correctly! Better to change them slightly like Medbury (Ledbury) and Armiford (Hereford) then it doesn't matter if they are not quite right! Wonderful! Thanks very, very much, both of you! Shows how poor my geography of England is! I think I might just have them move.... Now if only her aunt's name appeared somewhere. I thought I'd seen somewhere that she had been called after the aunt? But maybe that's in a drabble or a fill-in?? Rescuing a Junior from the lake She was named after her mum, who was also Kathleen. I don't think the aunt's name is mentioned. I shall check in the encyclopaedia ... which just says "Uncle Frank and Auntie". We really must stop eating like this ... Minds are like parachutes - they only function when open. http://setinthepast.wordpress.com/ Yes, I knew she was named after her mum, and like Alison I checked in the encyclopaedia about her aunt's name. But she can't remain nameless, not in the situation I'm envisaging, so will have to produce something. Her husband can hardly refer to her as auntie, when speaking to another adult! That means you have your choice of names, so you can just choose something you like and no-one will be able to argue with you . I'll be able to argue with myself, though, Alison, because once I've chosen a name, and it's set in stone, I'll regret choosing that particular one! Think her mother and aunt were twins?? If so, maybe a name that fits well with Kathleen, though I don't have a suggestionj. Almost certainly not anything that EBD had already used for anyone major, or she'd have had Kathie saying that was her aunt's name ... so not Bridget, probably not Josephine or Margaret - might have been Mary as that was in such common use at the time it probably wouldn't be remarked on, but more likely a second name - unlikely to be Helena or Constance either! ivohenry wrote: Think her mother and aunt were twins?? If so, maybe a name that fits well with Kathleen, though I don't have a suggestion. I always wondered if her aunt, and therefore also her mother, were Irish, with a name like Kathleen. Never thought of them being twins, though, ivohenry. Thanks for getting so involved in choosing names for me, abbeybufo. :winks: But names like Kathleen, Nora and Eileen were really popular in England in the late 19th and early 20th century, yet not always followed through in other siblings: my own mother (born 1919) was Nora Eileen (no sisters), and her mother (born 1896) was also Nora (sisters Anne, Florence, Lily, Miriam, Ellen). We don't have any Irish ancestry at all, though the name does belong to the Scottish bit of the family. In my father's family (plain English) one of my younger aunts was Kathleen (b 1919), but her sisters were Ada, Edna, Gladys, Ellen, Eva and Vera... I really think you can please yourself, Mary - perhaps check if the name that comes to you is in Charlotte Mary Yonge's History of Christian Names here as EMBD seems to have been so fond of it. Thanks, Noreen. I've chosen so many names for my own characters that I'm wondering why this particular name bothers me. It's odd because I now see that most of the names I've chosen are from folk known to me in my school years in the fifties and early sixties, the latter being when ND is set, so another one should be easy, no?!? And to think all this started because I couldn't work out where she lived, nor if her aunt had a name... Many thanks to all for getting involved. Discovering you have to be trilingual In my drabble, she's from Winchcombe (just outside Cheltenham) and just in the Cotswolds - and would be on a branch line to the main Bristol-Paddington line. And her aunt's called Edith (I decided) Is the relationship between Kathleen and Mrs Grayson? I mean, are they supposed to be sisters? I didn't think it was clear from the books...... that could be annoying (and will involve re-writing). I'd decided Frank and Kathleen were brother and sister. Bobcat wrote: Train from Cheltenham - Paddington would either be direct (several a day) , or change at Swindon. However, depending when your drabble is set, there was a local railway line with a station at Winchcombe, which closed in 1960. I think it was Jacynth whose mum and auntie were twins. It's not specified with Kathie. Mrs Grayson refers to Mrs Ferrars as "little Kitten" or something like that, and I took that to mean that Kathie's mum was her younger sister, but I suppose there's no reason she couldn't have been her sister-in-law and that she was using her husband's affectionate nickname for his younger sister - especially if there was a big age gap and Mrs F had only been young when Mr and Mrs G got together. It definitely doesn't say specifically, so I'd just use whichever family relationship works, for either of you . Yes, think I must have been thnking of Jacynth's mother and aunt being twins	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36796
__label__wiki	0.736104	0.736104	Lit Songs 2019 If you're looking for a great party music playlist featuring the best songs of 2018, you've come to the right place. Watch Lit Killah’s Eclipse music video. Check out what Steve Dahill will be attending at Muse & the Marketplace 2019 See what Steve Dahill will be attending and learn more about the event taking place Apr 5 - 7, 2019 in Park Plaza, Boston, MA, USA. The Best Songs of 2019 (So Far) "Morrow," 070 Shake. Sounds perfect Wahhhh, I don’t wanna. If anyone had told me five years ago that I would become a Kpop fan, I would have laughed in their face. 2018 has already given us so many songs that you will cherish until the end of time! Here are the best new songs to listen to this year. He used traditional-sounding Asian beats on the song's undertones for a uniquely lit vibe that is befitting of its title: the turtle ship was a type of Korean. Planning. Ghost Writer. 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__label__wiki	0.900751	0.900751	Come Fly Away World premiere date Premiere location venue Marquis Theatre Premiere location place James L. Nederlander Nicholas Howey W.A.T. Ltd. Don Sebesky Live music by The Come Fly Away Band Katherine Roth Donald Holder Scenic designer James Youmans Dance sections “Moonlight Becomes You"...Marty & Betsy “Come Fly With Me”...Company “I’ve Got the World on a String”...Company “Let’s Fall in Love”...Marty and Betsy “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”...Vico & Company “Summer Wind”...Hank and Kate “Fly Me to the Moon”...Hank, Kate & Ensemble Men “I’ve Got A Crush On You”... Sid and Babe “Body and Soul”...Chanos, Sid, Babe & Ensemble “It’s Alright With Me”...Company “You Make Me Feel So Young”...Marty & Betsy “September of My Years”...Sid “Witchcraft”…Sid, Babe & Ensemble Men “Yes Sir, That’s My Baby”...Chanos and Slim “Learnin’ the Blues”…Hank, Kate, Slim & Ensemble Women “That’s Life”… Hank & Kate “Nice ‘n’ Easy”… Marty, Betsy, Vico & Ensemble Women “Makin’Whoopee”…Marty, Betsy, Slim & Ensemble “Jumpin’ at the Woodside”…Company “Saturday Night Is the Loneliest Night”…Company “I’m Gonna Live ‘Til I Die”…Sid, Chanos, Hank, Marty & Company “Pick Yourself Up”…Marty, Betsy, Chanos & Slim “Wave”…Chanos & Slim “Let’s Face The Music and Dance”…Hank, Kate & Ensemble “Teach Me Tonight…Sid & Babe “Take Five”…Sid, Babe, Marty, Betsy & Ensemble “Just Friends”…Hank & Kate “Lean Baby…Kate & Ensemble Men “Makin’Whoopee” (reprise)…Kate, Chanos, Slim, Marty, Betsy & Ensemble “My Funny Valentine”…Marty & Betsy “Airmail Special”…Vico & Sid “My Way”…Company “New York, New York”…Company “All the Way”…Company Betsy.......Laura Mead Alternate - Ashley Tuttle Marty.......Charlie Neshyba-Hodges Alternate - Jeremy Cox Vico.........Alexander Brady Sid...........John Selya Alternate - Cody Green Kate.........Karine Plantadit Alternate - Marielys Molina Slim.........Rika Okamoto Alternate - Kristine Bendul Hank.......Keith Roberts Alternate - Joel Prouty Chanos...Matthew Stockwell Dibble Alternate - Ron Todorowski Babe.......Holley Farmer Alternate - Laurie Kanyok Todd Burnsed Meredith Miles Eric Michael Otto Justin Peck Total number of dancers Other program information Sound Design: Peter McBoyle Original Music Supervisor: Sam Lutfiyya Music Supervisor and Coordinator: Patrick Vaccariello Conductor/Pianist: Russ Kassoff Creative Consultant: Charles Pignone Casting: Stuart Howard, Amy Schecter, Paul Hardt Press Representatives: The Hartman Group, Ellen Jacobs Associates Production Executive: Randall A. Buck Production Stage Manager: Rick Steiger Technical Supervisor: David Benken Resident Director: Kim Craven Dance Captain: Alexander Brady Assistant Dance Captain: Colin Bradbury Conductor/Piano: Russ Kassoff Percussion/Vocalists: Hilary Gardner, Rosena Hill Reed I: Jerry Dodgion Reed II: Jimmy Cozier Reed III: P.J. Perry Reed IV: Dave Noland Reed V: Frank Basile Trumpet I: Dave Stahl Trumpet II: Earl Gardner Trumpet III: Larry Moses Trumpet IV: Richie Vitale Trombone I: John Mosca Trombone II: Mark Miller Trombone III: Clarence Banks Trombone IV: Jeff Nelson Bass: Jay Anderson Guitar: James Chirillo Drums: Warren Odze Nominated: Best Choreography: Twyla Tharp Best performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical: Karine Plantadit Shortly after performances of Come Fly With Me closed in Atlanta, the show opened on Broadway under a new title. Come Fly Away, while retaining much of the original production, incorporated new music and dance numbers. Tharp revised and reconfigured the show to draw stronger lines in each character’s development. The addition of character names served to further distill each personality, while subtle references to Sinatra and his Hollywood circle lend additional drama and glamour to the story. Farmer in dress rehearsal. ©J. Koenig Plantadit and ensemble rehearse. ©J. Koenig Neshyba-Hodges and cast in dress rehearsal. ©J. Koenig Selya, Farmer and Dibble rehearse. ©J. Koenig Mead, Neshyba-Hodges and cast in dress rehearsal. ©J. Koenig The cast in dress rehearsal. ©J. Koenig Farmer and Selya rehearse. ©J. Koenig Full music program List of songs in order of appearance: 1. Moonlight Becomes You Composed by Jimmy Van Heusen Lyrics by Johnny Burke From the album “Moonlight Sinatra” Released by Reprise Records – 1966 2. Come Fly With Me Lyrics by Sammy Cahn From the album “Come Fly With Me” Released by Capitol Records – 1958 3. I’ve Got The World On A String Composed by Harold Arlen Lyrics by Ted Koehler From the album “This Is Sinatra” 4. Let’s Fall in Love Words and Music by Ted Koehler and Harold Arlen – 1933 Recorded by Sinatra – 1960 Released by Bourne Co. 5. I’ve Got You Under My Skin Words and Music by Cole Porter From the album “Songs for Swingin’ Lovers” 6. Summer Wind Composed by Henry Mayer Lyrics by Johnny Mercer – 1965 From the album “Strangers in the Night” 7. Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) Words and Music by Bart Howard – 1954 From the album “It Might As Well Be Swing” 8. I’ve Got a Crush On You Composed by George Gershwin Lyrics by Ira Gershwin – 1930 Originally recorded by Sinatra – 1947 9. Body and Soul Composed by Johnny Green Lyrics by Frank Eyton, Edward Heyman and Robert B. Sour – 1930 From the album “Frankly Sentimental” Released by Columbia Records – 1949 10. It’s All Right With Me Recorded by Sinatra for the film “Can-Can” – 1960 11. You Make Me Feel So Young Composed by Josef Myrow Lyrics by Mack Gordon – 1946 From the album “Sinatra at the Sands” 12. The September Of My Years From the album “September of my Years” 13. Witchcraft Composed by Cy Coleman Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh – 1957 From the album “All The Way” 14. Yes Sir, That’s My Baby Composed by Walter Donaldson Lyrics by Gus Kahn – 1925 15. Learnin’ the Blues Written by Dolores Vicki Silvers – 1955 From the album “Sinatra-Basie: An Historical Musical First” 16. That’s Life Written by Dean Kay and Kelly L. Gordon From the album “That’s Life” 17. Makin’ Whoopee Lyrics by Gus Kahn 18. Jumpin’ at the Woodside Written by Count Basie and Jon Hendricks From the album “Count Basie Live At The Sands (Before Frank)” 19. Saturday Night Is the Loneliest Night of the Week Composed by Jule Styne 20. I’m Gonna Live ‘Til I Die Words and music by Al Hoffman, Walter Kent and Manny Kurtz From the B-side “Melody Of Love” 21. Pick Yourself Up Composed by Jerome Kern Lyrics by Dorothy Fields – 1936 From the album “Sinatra and Swingin’ Brass” 22. Wave Words and Music by Antonio Carlos Jobim From the album “Sinatra & Company” 23. Let’s Face the Music and Dance Words and Music by Irving Berlin – 1936 From the album “Ring-a-Ding-Ding” 24. Teach Me Tonight Composed by Gene De Paul Lyrics by Sammy Cahn – 1953 From the album “L.A. Is My Lady” Released by Warner Bros. Records – 1984 25. Take Five Composed by Paul Desmond – 1959 Originally Performed by The Dave Brubeck Quartet 26. Just Friends Composed by John Klenner Lyrics by Sam M. Lewis – 1931 From the album “No One Cares” 27. Lean Baby Written by Roy Alfred and Billy May From the album “Swing Easy” 28. My Funny Valentine Words and music by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart – 1937 From the album “Songs for Young Lovers” 29. Airmail Special Composed by Charlie Christian, Benny Goodman and James Mundy 30. My Way Composed by Claude Francois and Jacques Revaux – 1967 Lyrics by Paul Anka – 1968 From the album “My Way” 31. New York, New York (Theme) Composed by John Kander From the album “Trilogy: Past, Present and Future” 32. All The Way From the film “The Joker is Wild” – 1957 Come Fly Away: A Ballet \| Royal Danish Ballet KGL Theater Come Fly Away: A Ballet (premiere) \| Royal Danish Ballet Come Fly Away - Broadway (premiere) © 2019 twyla tharp	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36815
__label__wiki	0.760804	0.760804	Home Sports & Health Warriors dominate the weekend Warriors dominate the weekend Varun Venkataramanan On Jan. 19, both Waterloo’s men’s and women’s hockey teams were in action at Columbia Icefield Arena. The Women’s Team defeated the Brock Badgers by a score of 4-1, while the men took care of business against the Windsor Lancers 5-1. The women opened the scoring late in the first period, as Dollee Meigs scored her team-leading seventh goal on the powerplay. The Badgers tied it up in the middle of the second when Cassidy Maplethorpe put the puck away in a goalmouth scramble. The score remained tied at 1-1 until midway through the third period, when the Warriors scored three goals in the span of six minutes. Samantha Burbridge, Brooklyn Sarnovsky, and Selena Dirven all scored as the Bagers were unable to respond. Forward Taytum Clairmont finished the game with three assists. Goaltender Amanda Smith was very strong in net, stopping 30 of 31 shots on route to her seventh victory of the season. Shortly after watching the women take care of business, the men’s team took the ice against the Windsor Lancers. While the women dominated the end of their game, the men got off to a blistering start, as forward Michael Morgan scored just 21 seconds into the game. Jack Scanlan (twice) and Markson Bechtold would also find the back of the net in the first period, as the Warriors headed into the break up 4-1. Cam Nicoll finished off a pretty passing play in the third period as the Warriors won by a score of 5-1. Scanlan and Morgan both finished the game with three points. Goaltender Trevor Martin turned aside 23 shots in a stellar performance to help earn the victory. The win takes the team to 5-1 in their last seven games as they make a push for a playoff spot in tight OUA West Division. It was also Bell Let’s Talk Day for the hockey teams at CIF, as UW Athletics sold gear and other merchandise in an effort to raise funds for the charity. Bell has partnered with the OUA to help raise awareness and break the stigma surrounding mental illness among athletes. The national Bell Let’s Talk Day is on Jan. 25. Both teams have crucial games ahead as they aim to secure spots in the playoffs spots. The women will be in action on Jan. 25 against the Ryerson Rams (away), while the men will face off against the York Lions (away) that same day. Campus Bulletin, November 28 The new bosses on the block- Power Overwhelming Meet the Senate candidates Sports tech startup TritonWear picks up speed with $500,000 federal investment Television in January From Waterloo to Toronto in 20 minutes Imprint names new executive editor UW prof leads charge on oil sands moratorium	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36816
__label__cc	0.647395	0.352605	Stop Admiring the Problem: Getting Traction with Your Content Strategy How do you define content strategy? If you Google “content strategy definition,” you see lots of conflicting information about what the term means, even among prominent content strategists. The fact is that there probably isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to content strategy. What works at one company may not be relevant at another. Figure 1. Which definition of content strategy works best for you? When I joined AT&T in 2010, we struggled for months to define what a content strategy was. We held meeting after meeting trying to pin down a definition that pleased everyone. Much hand-wringing and chin-scratching ensued. I decided the simplest approach was to go with the simplest definition. Kristina Halvorson, one of the pioneers of the content strategy movement, once wrote that content strategy is essentially content planning, or not treating content as an afterthought. Most of the time at the large corporations in which I’ve worked, working on projects first involves mapping out an experience based on business requirements and what IT can support, then garnishing that experience with piecemeal content: a product description here, a headline there; intro copy for one page, a button label for another. Done and done. The problem with that approach is that it creates a disjointed narrative that’s not really focused on dealing with real customer needs. So how do you know what your customers really need? How can you be sure your content is prioritized appropriately? How do you know how much content is too much, and how much isn’t enough? Our organization had always addressed design from a customer perspective. Now it was time to focus on how to use content strategy to enrich our content and make it more customer-centric. Initially, I boiled “content strategy” at AT&T down to a few simple questions: What is the business goal? 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We also wanted to use data and customer feedback to reduce the amount of guesswork that in the past had resulted in a bloated and confusing navigation. Grouping tasks We started with a card-sort exercise which involved writing down all 44 tasks on note cards and asking participants to group them in a way that they thought would be appropriate. Next, we asked them to label those groups and offer any suggestions on task wording. For example, when customers call a representative to ask about paying late or paying in installments, the call center reps refer to that internally as a “payment arrangement,” a term that did not resonate very well with online customers. We reviewed the card sorting results and saw pretty clear patterns emerge around what tasks should be grouped together, as well as what those groups should be called and what the labels should be. The findings informed a basic taxonomy, but we were far from done. 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We would have to remove links and rename column headers to align with the mobile experience, but we knew we would need solid rationale behind our decisions. Figure 3. An example of a global navigation tray, this one showing the links under TV in the Shop section. Usage data: Which links are being used? We turned to click data to evaluate which global navigation links were being underused. Click data in and of itself doesn’t usually paint a complete picture, but in this case it told us which links weren’t being used very often. Within each navigation tray, we found the same basic pattern: a few links were heavily used while the rest went largely ignored. Most of the product owners of the links we removed weren’t thrilled with our decisions, but it was difficult to refute the facts. In most cases we ensured customers still had access to those links in more contextual locations outside of our global navigation. 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The interesting thing is that a few years earlier we discussed how to create a content governance committee; since no one could agree on who should be involved we ended up not creating one. In the end, the global navigation committee was created out of a real need to ensure adherence to our strategy; it literally created itself. My initial approach to content strategy––asking questions prior to content creation––had been effective enough to grant me a shot at working on our global navigation, a project that has garnered a lot of attention throughout the AT&T business community. We started with the business objective of working the top call drivers into the navigation, and used customer feedback to drive the organization and labeling. We continually tested that feedback to ensure we were on the right path. We validated our findings after the launch with a remote usability study, and we now govern this global navigation content in weekly meetings. Much like the customer-centered design approach we have used for years, we’re now applying a similar methodology to the creation of content. Because more people see the value of customer-centric content strategy, I’m continually being engaged in more and more projects. Rarely am I asked to “do a content strategy” for an in-flight project. Instead, I utilize research and testing to ensure that our content decisions resonate with customers and help improve our digital experience. Our global navigation will no doubt continue to evolve and change, and the hope is the effort we worked on in 2013 will serve as a framework for how that evolution should occur. It took a few years to build a viable content strategy discipline, and we still have a long way to go, but I truly sense excitement around how content strategy can be an effective way of driving a positive customer experience at AT&T. If I had waited for all the elements to be in place before starting, well…I would still be waiting. My advice is to get started now. Use research and testing to keep your customers top-of-mind, and leverage little victories to get traction and build credibility for your strategic approach. Topics: Management, Content & Content Strategy Published in: February, 2016 in Content Strategy Turner, K. (2016). Stop Admiring the Problem: Getting Traction with Your Content Strategy. User Experience Magazine, 16(1). Retrieved from http://uxpamagazine.org/stop-admiring-the-problem/ Really helpful article! I’m adding some items to my to-do list…. Lysa P says: Thanks for the excellent article, Kelly, and for detailing the steps of this successful effort. I will share it with a few folks on my extended team. Marcia Riefer Johnston says: Thanks, Kelly, for the peek into the way your team incorporated user perspectives into your content redesign, especially the exercises you did to discover how users grouped and labeled things. Where does your title phrase “stop admiring the problem” come from, and what do you mean by it? Kelly Turner says: Hi Marcia. It’s a phrase I’ve heard over the past few years that refers to taking action on an existing problem instead of over-talking or over-thinking it. In this case, it means using little content strategy efforts to build credibility rather than wait for a formal, well-vetted content strategy process to be in place. I hope that answers your question, and thanks again! Kelly, Thanks for clarifying. I like it (both the phrase and what it stands for). Darryl Moore says: Fantastic article that outlines the process that is helping to improve not only content on our sites, but also navigation and ease of use. At times I feel that we still have a ways to go, but your efforts, and those of the teams you work with, will certainly improve NPS scores and most importantly, provide our customers with a user experience that will deflect calls to Care. Great work! Mark Sivertsen says: Great article Kelly! After working with you for years on Global Navigation and other content strategy efforts, I can attest to your patience and persistence in garnering and earning respect for content strategy as a necessary discipline for our Digital User Experience team. I admire your progress (not the problem)! I am one of the website producers that has the opportunity to work with Kelly. The strategy described above really does work as well as it sounds and generally keeps the customer and marketing/business sides happy, whether through ease of task completion, an uptick in sales due to adjusted label placement/content or call center cost savings. Kelly Turner has been a content strategist at large corporations since 2007. Prior to that, he was a print journalist for 13 years. He lives in Orange Park, Florida, and is a native Floridian. 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__label__cc	0.590307	0.409693	Waiatarua Local Area Plan WRHA Buffer Zone Waiatarua Community Hall Waiatarua Library Waiatarua Playcentre Waiatarua Volunteer Fire Brigade Community Phone Numbers WRRA Hotmail Weed of the month – May WRRA Annual Membership Waiatarua Ratepayers and Residents Association WRRA History WRRA Objectives WRRA Executive Committee Waiatarua Fire Service rescues dog missing for weeks in dense bush Click on the link below to read the full story about this exciting rescue of a local’s beloved dog. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?objectid=12288414&ref=twitter 26 November 2019 in Community 0 comments Native parrot spotted in Oratia Parker Rd resident Penelope Sparks was lucky enough to have this beautiful kaka visit recently, contentedly feeding on kowhai flowers in her garden. Thank you for the photo Penny, he or she is certainly a very fine specimen! 22 October 2019 in Community, Enviroment 0 comments New Pest Free Alliance Formed Pest free groups working in the Waitakere Ranges heritage area have formed an alliance to support and facilitate their work. Called Pest Free Waitakere Ranges, the alliance seeks to improve the impact and effectiveness of biodiversity conservation in the Waitakere Ranges by supporting the efforts of groups and networks working here, which number at least a hundred. PFWR does not profess to represent these groups; rather, its role is to provide support and facilitation. These groups are working hard in innovative and committed ways but their potential impact can be increased with collective advantage. PFWR plan to identify gaps where restoration activities can be enhanced and to support all these groups to contribute to Waitakere Ranges wide initiatives. A committee has been formed to guide the Alliance’s work, a member of which is ex-WRRA President, Peter Casey. Accountability to Waitakere Ranges groups and networks working in the Waitakere Ranges will be via quarterly meeting, the first of which will be held on Sunday 10 November at a venue yet to be fixed. Contact pestfreewaitakereranges@gmail.com for more information. Future of Waitakere rural sewerage targeted rate Andrew Duncan, Manager Financial Policy at Auckland Council has provided some clarification regarding the council’s decisions on the future of the Waitakere rural sewerage targeted rate. The council has decided to retain the Waitakere rural sewerage targeted rate until June 2021. Decisions on the future of the service, and rate, will be made in May 2020 as part of development of the Annual Budget 2020/2021, to be implemented in June 2021. This will allow time to negotiate any changes to contracts that would come into effect from July 2021 and aligns with the pump-out cycle and the current service provision contract timeframe. Options that council will assess include: Reducing the pump out scheme to the Waitakere Ranges Local Board Area to streamline governance and in anticipation of a reticulated sewerage scheme going into the Whenuapai area as part of its redevelopment; Aligning the pump out service with compliance and monitoring of all onsite systems (to minimise disruption to land owners and hopefully be more efficient); Incorporating all onsite systems and all elements of the systems, not just septic tanks; and Reviewing the costs of the scheme and the targeted rate following renegotiation of the contracts for the service. 11 September 2019 in Community 0 comments Council adopts changes for managing dogs Auckland Council’s Policy on Dogs and Dog Management Bylaw is changing, following consultation from 1 April to 10 May 2019, where more than 8000 submissions were made. The Governing Body decided to adopt the proposed changes to the policy and bylaw at their meeting on 25 July 2019. The new Policy on Dogs and Dog Management Bylaw will come into effect from 1 November 2019 and the key changes are: removing duplications from the bylaw, simplifying future amendments to local dog access rules; reorganising Schedule 2 (list of local dog access rules); requiring dog owners to obtain a multiple dog ownership licence for more than two dogs in areas zoned as urban under the Unitary Plan; applying a standard time and season definition of 10am to 5pm from 1 December to 1 March (in places where there is already a time and season rule); extending Council’s ability to protect vulnerable native plantlife from dogs; encouraging responsible dog ownership for owners with dogs classified as menacing because of their behaviour; applying a standard lambing season rule in regional parks with stock; and amending dog access rules at Glenfern Sanctuary, Muriwai, Long Bay and Whatipū to protect wildlife. Cats eye installation at Piha Rd intersection Residents may have noticed that, in an effort to improve road safety, in-road red flashing LED lights (cats eyes) have been installed in the road surface leading to the STOP sign on Piha Road where it meets Scenic Drive. These lights flash when drivers approach the STOP sign on Piha Road. It is hoped the flashing cats eyes will raise drivers’ awareness of the STOP sign. This is a New Zealand first at a STOP sign and AT say that, if successful, it will allow use in similar situations across the country. In addition, yellow, non-flashing cats eyes have been installed in the road surface on Scenic Drive to highlight the centre line for road users. With a number of incidents involving drivers on the wrong side of the road at this location, highlighting the centre of the road will encourage drivers to stay on the correct side. Although it is not the much needed roundabout, any improvement to this notorious intersection is beneficial. However, it begs the question: where was the consultation with the community on this matter? 11 September 2019 in Community, Transport 0 comments Fibre broadband update We have asked Chorus to give Waiatarua residents an update on the fibre install that is being carried out in our region. They have replied with the following: For West Coast Road, fibre will also be available in January 2020. The build work for this area will be completed mid-November 2019 and the reinstatements should be completed by December 2019. There are some parts of Scenic Drive which will have fibre before the other area of Scenic Drive. Houses at 505 to 459 Scenic Drive will be able to get access to fibre from December 2019. The build work for this area will be completed in mid-October 2019 and the reinstatements should be completed by November 2019. Houses from around 548 Scenic Drive will not be able to access fibre until about October 2021. We are unable to provide further information regarding when the build work will start/finish for this area. They have attached a map which shows the areas that the fibre rollout will be completed in. The white outline shows the separate areas which are included in the rollout. Click the map below to expand. 4 September 2019 in Internet 0 comments New trial Weed Bin location 3-4 November For 3-4 November the weed bins have been relocated as a trial to the Waiatarua Community Centre at 911 West Coast Road. We have guests hiring the hall on Sunday morning, so please be considerate around parked vehicles. Care around entering and exiting the site is required; it is safest to enter the site with your trailer coming down the hill from Scenic Drive. Safe turning with trailers is available at the Fire Station 2 minutes uphill on Scenic Drive. 3 November 2018 0 comments The Great Waiatarua Library Survey is on until 30 October. If you’d like to have your say on the library upgrade, or just find out more about it, please click here. 14 September 2018 in Community, Library 0 comments Community Centre now has heat pumps!! Waiatarua Community Centre now has heat pumps in the hall and library; two separate systems! This has been provided by the building owner, Auckland City Council. Thanks to the community facilities team and our Waitakere Local Board for the support. This helps with the climate control for our book collection and much better heat control in the hall, not to mention lower power bills! 15 June 2018 in Community, Library 0 comments Broadband Fibre IS COMING to Waiatarua! We received great news last week that the national Ultra Fast Broadband fibre rollout had been extended to an additional 202 communities. You may remember the WRRA reporting that when the UFB Phase 2 rollout was announced that Waiatarua didn’t make the final cut. But now, as well as adding Waiatarua and other communities to the UFB network Chorus will also bring forward the UFB2 and UFB2+ build by two years, to have the build completed by the end of 2022. Chorus hope to update us in November on the the timing for the Waiatarua fibre installs. However, the current plan has a black spot. Supposedly the area of Waiatarua on Scenic drive between Rose Hellaby House and the Waitakere Estate entrance (around Parkinson’s Lookout) falls below the population density guidelines Chorus has been given relating to property density under its contract with the government. The WRRA will seek to demonstrate why this area is as important as any other part of Waiatarua to get fibre to. We want the black spot removed. A huge thanks to Michael DCosta for representing Waiatarua to Chorus and the UFB project on this issue. 21 September 2017 in Community, Internet 0 comments Newsletter Archive Now Online After several years of planning and many many hours of scanning, tweaking and uploading it is finally here! Tony Bacon, former editor, has uploaded and presented the whole bloody lot for your education and edification! There are many great stories here and the WRRA are really happy to bring this historical resource online. The archive is here! 30 May 2017 0 comments Waiatarua Ambushed by AT Again Auckland Transport have announced a new bus timetable for West Auckland that deletes Waiatarua from the Auckland public transport map. Limited consultation was carried out by AT some years ago and the result was they said the 156 bus for Waiatarua was to be discontinued in late 2016. But this never happened and now a new set of Waiatarua ratepayers and residents have become reliant on the bus in 2017. Then out of the blue AT sent the WRRA a pack of pamphlets and a poster and even asked us to do some unpaid marketing for them to promote these changes. However, the blow being struck to Waiatarua is not even mentioned in any of the exentsive publicity. What a slap in the face! This insult gets worse when you consider that AT promised to give Waiatarua plenty of notice (NOT the 3 weeks they’ve hit us with!) and also to provide advice on how school kids can transition to newly provided Ministry of Education buses. The WRRA is working with Local Board Chair, Greg Presland, and Auckland councillors Linda Cooper and Penny Hulse to try and retain the 156 at least until the end of 2017 as well as following up on promised trials of more innovative approaches to public transport in the Waitakere Ranges. 19 May 2017 in Transport 1 comments No Water Treatment Plant in Oratia says WRRA Media Release of Waiatarua Ratepayers and Residents Association The people of Waiatarua are demonstrating full support of their close neighbours and friends of Oratia in the face of the Watercare threat. The proposal to force an industrial scale water treatment plant on the border between Waiatarua and Oratia has shocked both communities. “The anxiety, confusion and panic that Watercare has brought to this place demonstrates incompetence of some degree.” said Peter Casey, President of the Waiatarua Ratepayers and Residents Association. Waiatarua and Oratia understand and respect the special nature of the land they have chosen to live on and the heritage value it holds for Aucklanders, visitors to Auckland, and indeed all New Zealanders. People are proud to call Oratia and Waiatarua their home, particularly those with parents, grandparents and great-grandparents who have settled in and maintained this area as their home. “Ratepayers and residents have expressed to me a deep worry and concern that they will lose family and friends from the neighbourhood. And that’s before we even start talking about the impact of the lengthy destruction and construction phases of the Watercare proposal for Parker Road.” “That Watercare might be trying to fund this development by selling off the Exhibition Drive land donated by some of the key visionary founders who conceived and created the Auckland water system adds insult to ratepayer injury. I call on all Aucklanders to make some noise and call out this duplicity.” The WRRA as one of ten resident and ratepayer associations within the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area questions why Watercare has not called for smarter and more efficient water use for all of Auckland rather than proposing to rip apart a community. “In Waiatarua many of us collect 100% of the water we use.” Peter asks “How much water could Auckland save if even half of homes and businesses caught the rain that falls on their roofs?” Contact – Peter Casey, President, WRRA – 0274 32 32 49 – www.waiatarua.org.nz 10 March 2017 7 comments Huia Water Treatment Plant Discussions Western Water Supply Strategy Presentation December 2016 Peter & Gary FYI. It amazes me that the R&Rs in this area weren’t at least notified. I would have thought the Local Board might have advised you. They had two invitees on the group but only one of them got to one meeting. I hear one of the reasons they are looking at Parker Road is because trees (Kauri) are more important than people. 23 February 2017 in Community, Issues 1 comments Internet here is unhappy and slow We are local, we live and run out business from here and we know the challenges that people put up with because of poor quality internet. We have recently upgraded our own private supply of fast internet, and are now accepting expressions of interest from members of the Waiatarua community who wish to have their internet supply improved. Should you be interested please email your details through to info@doers.net.nz 17 November 2016 in Issues 1 comments Waiatarua Weed Bin Survives Misuse The permanent weed bin at the corner of Kauri Loop Rd and West Coast Rd has been removed due to frequent abuse by contractors and other people. However, it will be returning once a month on the second Saturday of the month from approx. 8.00 am to 2.00 pm. There will be a staff member from Ecomatters on site during this time to ensure that only the correct weeds are put into the bin. This information is on the sign where the bin used to be. The bin will be there this Saturday 8th October. 5 October 2016 0 comments The Great Waiatarua Debate Returns! After a couple of years hiatus The Great Waiatarua Debate returns. We’re incredibly excited to see the moot “The West is Always Best” debated with equal parts vigour and humour by our celebrities. Tickets are selling fast, so be sure to get yours to avoid disappointment. For all the details, click here. Meet the Candidates Audio – NOW AVAILABLE This is the audio recording of each candidate speaking about themselves. Coming soon are the questions and answers. Peter Casey, WRRA President, welcomes all. http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/01-Welcome-by-Peter-Casey.mp3 The running order for speaking was selected by random ballot by candidates as they entered the hall. http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/02-Running-Order.mp3 Council ward candidates speak first… http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/04-Council-candidates-speak-first.mp3 http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/05-Council-Candidates-Lead-in.mp3 Council Candidates are first asked to speak according to a number drawn from ballot as they arrived Penny Hulse is introduced and then speaks… http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/08-Penny-Hulse-intro.mp3 http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/10-Penny-Hulse-speaks.mp3 Ken Turner speaks… http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/11-Ken-Turner-speaks.mp3 Greg Presland speaks… http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/12-Greg-Presland-speaks.mp3 Linda Cooper is introduced and then speaks… http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/07-Linda-Cooper-intro.mp3 http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/13-Linda-Cooper-speaks.mp3 John Ridell is introduced and then speaks… http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/14-Jon-Riddell-intro.mp3 http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/15-Jon-Ridell-speaks.mp3 Peter thanks the council candidates http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/16-Thanks-to-council-candidates.mp3 Local Board Candidates are were then asked to speak according to a number drawn from ballot as they arrived First up, Denise Yates… http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/19-Denise-Yates-speaks.mp3 Neil Henderson speaks… http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/21-Neil-Henderson.mp3 Dave Dempster speaks… http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/23-Dave-Dempster-speaks.mp3 Sandra Coney speaks… http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/25-Sandra-Coney-speaks.mp3 Carl Harding speaks… http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/27-Carl-Harding-speaks.mp3 Tracy Kirkley speaks… http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/28-Tracy-Kirkley-speaks.mp3 Apologies from Michelle Clayton, and others… http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/30-Michelle-Clayton-and-other-apologies.mp3 Linda Potauaine speaks… http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/31-Linda-Potauanine-speaks.mp3 Janet Clews speaks… http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/33-Janet-Clews-speaks.mp3 Saffron Toms speaks… http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/35-Saffron-speaks.mp3 Diane Goodley speaks… http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/36-Diane-Goodley-speaks.mp3 Steve Tollestrup speaks… http://11o04.hosts.cx/wp-content/uploads/38-Steve-Tollestrup-speaks.mp3 We have more audio available of questions put to candidates and this will be available real soon…. Comment below if you would like to be notified. 27 September 2016 0 comments Meet the Candidates audio coming soon On Tuesday 13 September we hosted both would-be Council and Local Board candidates. The audio from the Meet the Candidates meeting at Waiatarua Community Centre will be posted here as soon as possible. The audio file is currently being processed and edited to make sure you can go directly to the candidate or question that you want to hear. (The single unedited audio file is also currently too big to upload here.) Check back here again soon; or post a comment below and you will get notified when the audio is available. (Event details are here.) Newsletter December 2019 (2 MB) Newsletter November 2019 (3 MB) Newsletter October 2019 (2 MB) Newsletter September 2019 (4 MB) Newsletter August 2019 (2 MB) See more newsletters... Waiatarua Photos See more photos... See more community news... Auckland Anniversary Waiatarua Weeding Day WRRA AGM See more events... 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She is a cold bitch with a rotten character and an addiction to status, smoking, cocktails, fur coats, fancy hotels and basic cash money. Which is a problem for her because in the “pre-professional era” of international tennis, which didn’t actually end until 1968, tournament play was reserved for amateur athletes. The four “majors”—Wimbledon, Roland Garros, the United States Open, the Australian Championships—and other title events around the US and the world, did not offer prize money. If you won, you got a cup. If you wanted to make money playing tennis, you went “pro” and played against other pros on one of the exhibition circuits. (In 1952’s “Pat and Mike,” Katherine Hepburn’s character plays pro tennis, appearing at one point against Alice Marble who won many Grand Slam titles as an amateur; she also spied against the Nazis until she got shot in the back and had to go home.) 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It’s a line Holmes says he wanted to speedride for more than five years. But the conditions had to be perfect—little wind, tons of fresh snow—just as they were that bluebird day in April. “When I’m up on something like that, I just feel like I’m about to feast on excellent snow conditions,” Holmes says. “I don’t feel like I’m doing something super crazy or hardcore. I just feel like I’m scoring fresh tracks. “And no one’s going after my tracks… because there’s a huge cliff there.” Simply put, Holmes was just savoring another day at play in the Sierra Nevada. “I was just completely content,” Holmes says. “I was just happy to be there; feeling lucky that my whole plan came together.” Truth is, the pro skier/BASE jumper/stuntman knows all too well what it’s like when plans fall through on the mountain. 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He regained consciousness without the need of CPR. Holmes, who says he remembers “pretty much everything,” walked away from the incident with a new appreciation for backcountry terrain. “I learned a lot,” he says. “I learned how dangerous terrain traps are—because it wasn’t a huge avalanche, but it was enough to put me in a near-fatal situation. The lesson to learn is don’t ever underestimate terrain traps and be constantly aware of what will happen if the snow releases. “I was lucky I was with a great group,” he adds. “If I hadn’t been, I wouldn’t be here today.” JT Holmes at home at Lake Tahoe, photo by Corey Rich, courtesy Red Bull The lows of high-risk sports Holmes’ brush with death was another stark reminder of the risks involved with being an extreme athlete. Though he’s experienced the highest of highs—speedriding mountains all over the world; appearing in more than 15 ski films; soaring between Chicago skyscrapers in a wingsuit for the movie Transformers 3—Holmes has seen firsthand the lowest lows of high-risk sports. Perhaps none more than on March 26, 2009. Holmes was with his best friend and mentor, Shane McConkey, when he was killed during a ski BASE jump in Italy’s Dolomite Mountains. McConkey was a trailblazing Squaw Valley freeskier and BASE jumper. In fact, McConkey and Holmes helped pioneer the combining of the two sports—skiing straight off cliff faces with a parachute. “Shane had a profound impact in that he made skiing more fun than it ever was before,” Holmes says of McConkey, who, in addition to his skiing and BASE jumping talents, was also known as an infectious, charismatic goofball. Moreover, McConkey contributed to the design of modern fat skis; the widely used reverse sidecut and reverse camber skis were his brainchildren. “He developed ski technology that every single ski company is using to this day,” Holmes says. “That makes people capable of skiing longer, having more fun, having more control… covering more ground more efficiently and skiing more interesting mountains with more ease. “His legacy is evident in everyone who skis.” In celebration of McConkey, the Shane McConkey Foundation hosts an annual event at Squaw Valley called the Pain McShlonkey Classic. The high-spirited and hilarious tribute includes competitions between professionals and amateur athletes on snowblades, a costume contest and a Speakeasy-theme gala. “I just feel lucky that I got to spend so much time with such a talented guy and share all those moments,” Holmes says of his late friend. Miles Daisher of the Red Bull Air Force and JT Holmes BASE jump from the tower known as Titan, part of the Fisher Towers near Moab, Utah, in October 2014, photo by Michael Clark, courtesy Red Bull A bond with Squaw Valley Indeed, McConkey was an integral figure in fostering Holmes’ development as a boundary-pushing athlete. Holmes first clicked into skis at age 3; his family moved from the Bay Area to Squaw Valley in 1995 when he was 15 years old. It was during his first year at Squaw that Holmes realized skiing was growing into more than just a hobby. The snow. The mountains. The rush of it all. Holmes was at home on the slopes—especially when cliffs were involved. “I remember at a certain point, I realized I really got a kick out of jumping off bigger cliffs,” says Holmes, who became a member of the Squaw Valley Freestyle Team. “And I just really felt a bond with Squaw Valley as my playground; it was a source of joy, and it was one activity that I was participating in that I never got bored of.” McConkey and Scott Gaffney, a pro skier, filmmaker and Tahoe City resident, immediately took notice of the new kid on the slopes who didn’t shy away from shredding with the pros. “He would pretty much tag along between Shane McConkey and me as we were skiing around the mountain—just this young bumper with a mouthful of braces, but he kept there right on our tail,” Gaffney recalls. “He was just a pretty mature skier for his age. As far as studying lines, there’s a certain maturity that it takes to be able to read them well and ski them well, and he was ahead of the game at a young age.” In fact, in 1998, Gaffney brought Holmes to Alaska as part of a heli-skiing expedition and video shoot for his film company, Matchstick Productions. The film was called Sick Sense. “That was unheard of at the time, taking a 17-year-old into that kind of terrain,” Gaffney says. “It was a lot of commitment, but he charged it.” As one might expect, Holmes, removed from the comfort of his home mountain, was initially a tad intimidated by the towering Alaska peaks. Gaffney, however, remembers a specific moment when he helped calm the young skier’s nerves. “He was on top of these rowdy spines and I told him, it’s just like the Fingers at KT [at Squaw Valley], only bigger,” Gaffney says. “And I think that calmed him right down, and he railed them.” JT Holmes co-founded the B.A.S.I.C.S. program, which promotes action-sports safety and awareness through coaching and educational documentaries, photo by Blake Jorgenson, courtesy Red Bull Now, 20 years later, Holmes is playing the role of mentor to aspiring adventure athletes. In fact, for six years Holmes has been the director and co-founder of the B.A.S.I.C.S. program, which promotes action-sports safety and awareness through coaching and educational documentaries. In addition, he works with and supports the High Fives Foundation and Project Airtime. The former provides rehabilitation support to athletes with life-altering injuries, while the latter teaches wounded veterans and people with spinal cord injuries how to paraglide. “We’re role models to the younger kids, so it’s important to guide people on their path and be a good source of advice, and serve as an example,” Holmes says. “And the bar has been raised to new heights in so many action sports that there are a lot of accidents and fatalities. So there is a message you can spread about safety, so that people who look up to you can learn how to do these things in a way that will let them do them for their whole lives.” Capitalizing on an epic snow season Holmes practices what he preaches every time he’s soaring through the air or sliding down a mountain. Last winter, like many local skiers and riders, he took full advantage of the record-setting season in Tahoe, when some areas received nearly 800 inches of snowfall. He won’t soon forget it. “Just those epically deep Squaw Valley days—memories on Red Dog where there was so much snow you honestly had issues with breathing while you were skiing,” Holmes says. “People talk about [using] a snorkel as a joke, but in this case, there were some days when it would’ve been useful.” Holmes says another highlight was skiing at Squaw in June and July. And so, when asked how last season stacked up with previous epic snow years at Tahoe, Holmes doesn’t hesitate. “My best ever… without question,” he says, adding that he got on the hill about 100 days. “As a Squaw Valley local, I’m happy I got to ski so many days in such a historic year.” This winter, Holmes hopes to spend just as much time on the slopes. He’s taking part in a project with Red Bull, his sponsor, in which he’ll speedride some of the “postcard” mountains at iconic ski resorts in the western United States, such as Mount Superior near Snowbird, Utah, and Cody Peak at Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Holmes also has plans to work with longtime professional photographer Blake Jorgenson on a ski trip to British Columbia. (While not included in that trip, Holmes says his bucket list includes speedriding a line on Mount Currie in British Columbia.) It’s safe to say that Holmes doesn’t have any immediate plans of slowing down. However, he is starting to prepare for a future that doesn’t include wingsuits and parachutes. “I’ve been developing sources of income that aren’t directly reliant upon high-risk activity,” he says. “That way if I choose to take a step back, then I can do it without feeling my livelihood is attached with it.” Kaleb M. Roedel is a Reno-based writer. Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments. Cancel reply CONNECT WITH TQ Cyclical by Nature Squaw’s French Connection Magical Days at the Muir Hut Life Outside the Box Digging into Nevada’s Prehistoric Past	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36840
__label__cc	0.670352	0.329648	Who Tannhauser Press Publishes: Tannhauser Press publishes emerging and midcareer authors. Although prior publications are important, they are not a requirement; part of our mission is to present promising debut authors alongside those who have been previously published. What Tannhauser Press Publishes: Tannhauser Press focuses on speculative fiction novels, full-length short story collections, poetry, creative nonfiction, book-length essays and essay collections, and the occasional memoir and anthology. Since Tannhauser Press produces relatively few titles each year, our books reflect the individual tastes of our small staff. Our goal is to publish less than ten titles a year. Please familiarize yourself with our books to see if your work and our list are compatible. How to Submit a Manuscript: Electronic Submissions are preferred. Please send your queary, an outline and the manuscript to: submissions@tannhauserpress.com Mailed Submissions: Submissions sent by post are strongly discouraged. Email is faster, cheaper and easier for us. We strive to reply to queries as quickly as possible. However, if circumstances preclude you from using email, please follow the instructions below. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with every mailed submission, or we will be unable to respond. We prefer to see samples (20–30 pages) with outlines before reviewing entire hard-copy manuscripts. If you would like to know if your mailed manuscript was received, please also include a self-addressed, stamped postcard so we can reply upon receipt. Mail hard-copy submissions to: Doris Miller, Editorial Assistant Tannhauser Press 11705 Fillmore Lane The review process for full-length manuscripts can take up to 4–6 weeks, or longer in some instances. Manuscripts that seem appropriate for us are given several careful readings, and the final decision rests with the publisher. We empathize with your anticipation and appreciate your patience when submitting your manuscript.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36842
__label__cc	0.558275	0.441725	Boston Courier editorial against Dix's Memorial Boston Courier, Feb. 22, 1843 Miss Dix’s Memorial to the Legislature, respecting the condition of the Insane Paupers in the Commonwealth, so far as it respects the town of Danvers, is contradicted by the Overseers of the Poor of that town in a counter memorial. A statement has also appeared in the Greenfield Gazette, from an official source in the town of Shelbourne, so far contradictory of Miss Dix’s statements, as to throw suspicion on the whole of the memorial. Indeed, before we saw the reply of the Danvers Overseers, published some time ago in the Salem Gazette, we had no doubt that Miss Dix’s narratives ought to be received with some qualifications. The statement subsequently made by Dr. Howe and Mr Waterston, respecting the Danvers case, almost persuaded us that lady had not been so extravagant as we had supposed; but the Memorial and the Greenfield statement revive our suspicions. On the whole, we think the public will be quite liberal if they receive her facts at a discount of about fifty percent. Exact Title: Periodical: Boston Courier Probable Date: February 22 Place of Publication: Boston, Massachusetts	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36845
__label__wiki	0.911248	0.911248	Fast Romantics Map Out More Canadian Dates They've also shared a new video for "Do No Wrong" By Allie Gregory Coming off their Canadian summer tour, Fast Romantics have announced they will now be doing another road trip later this year, making Canadian dates in Alberta and Ontario. After a short break this month, the band will pick things back up again in Red Deer, AB, on September 6 and conclude their run in St. Catherines, ON, on November 16. View the full itinerary down below. Alongside the tour announcement, the band have also shared a brand new music video for their upcoming album's lead single "Do No Wrong." The video comes as a collaboration between Bossie's Anne Douris, who directed the video, and Graham Wright of Tokyo Police Club, who was in charge of the animation. Watch the video for "Do No Wrong" down below. On the new video, frontman Matthew Angus had this to say: Our band has a bit of a karaoke habit, so when our buds Anne Douris and Graham Wright proposed we do a video set in a karaoke bar, we jumped on it. Anyone who's done enough karaoke knows that some of those nights can get kinda dark, but in the spirit of this song, we really got into the idea of turning a rough night into pure magic. Fast Romantic's yet-to-be-named forthcoming album is set to be released sometime in 2020. Tickets for the tour are on sale now. 09/06 Red Deer, AB - Bo's 09/07 Jasper, AB - Jasper Folk Festival 10/31 Oshawa, ON - Music Hall 11/01 Kingston, ON - Grad Club 11/02 Peterborough, ON - Red Dog 11/07 London, ON - Call The Office 11/08 Windsor, ON - Meteor 11/09 Sarnia, ON - Refined Fool Brewing 11/14 Hamilton, ON - Mill's Hardware 11/15 Toronto, ON - Lee's Palace 11/16 St. Catharines, ON - The Warehouse More Graham Wright More Fast Romantics More Anne Douris Graham Wright Graham Wright 'Apple Breath' In addition to playing keys for Tokyo Police Club, Graham Wright pens solo songs from time to time, and last year released the debut album S... Graham Wright Shirts vs. Skins Shirts vs. Skins was created following a break-up after a tour with Wright's band, Tokyo Police Club. Years later, we're hearing how the lig... Graham Wright "Soviet Race" As previously reported, Tokyo Police Club's Graham Wright is gearing up to drop Shirts Vs. Skins, his debut solo full-length. Now, we have o... Tokyo Police Club's Graham Wright Announces Debut Solo LP When he's not playing keyboards with Tokyo Police Club, Graham Wright spends his time recording gentle acoustic tracks under his own name. H... Tokyo Police Club's Graham Wright Releases New Solo Recording Following news of Tokyo Police Club's new U.S. label deal, keyboardist Graham Wright has released a new solo recording as a free download on... Fast Romantics Matt Mays Returns with New Single "Let There Be Love" Matt Mays is about to kick off his "Howl at the Night Tour," and to amp up some excitement, the Canadian songwriter has unloaded a new singl... Fast Romantics Release Triumphant New Single "Do No Wrong" It looks like the summer sunshine is finally here to stay, and Toronto indie rockers Fast Romantics are celebrating with their upbeat new si... Hillside Festival Announces 2019 Lineup with Steve Earle, Fucked Up, Snotty Nose Rez Kids Hillside Festival has announced its 2019 lineup, and as could be expected, a ton of great acts will be playing the annual Guelph fest. Pl... River & Sky Festival Unveils 2019 Lineup with Hollerado, U.S. Girls, Fucked Up Ontario's River & Sky Music/Camping Festival has revealed its 2019 lineup, roping in the likes of Fucked Up, U.S. Girls, Hollerado and Fast... Toronto's Horseshoe Adds 70th Anniversary Shows with Max Weinberg, Constantines, Skydiggers Legendary Toronto venue the Horseshoe Tavern turns 70 this year, and the folks at the Queen Street West institution have just revealed some... Anne Douris Dwayne Gretzky Share "Make It Wit Chu" Video Following the release of their self-titled debut album this summer, Toronto's Dwayne Gretzky have shared a brand new video for their cover o...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line36852

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