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Louis C.K. puts out a statement: "These stories are true."
Here's the full text:
I want to address the stories told to the New York Times by five women named Abby, Rebecca, Dana, Julia who felt able to name themselves and one who did not.
These stories are true. At the time, I said to myself that what I did was okay because I never showed a woman my dick without asking first, which is also true. But what I learned later in life, too late, is that when you have power over another person, asking them to look at your dick isn’t a question. It’s a predicament for them. The power I had over these women is that they admired me. And I wielded that power irresponsibly.
I have been remorseful of my actions. And I've tried to learn from them. And run from them. Now I’m aware of the extent of the impact of my actions. I learned yesterday the extent to which I left these women who admired me feeling badly about themselves and cautious around other men who would never have put them in that position.
I also took advantage of the fact that I was widely admired in my and their community, which disabled them from sharing their story and brought hardship to them when they tried because people who look up to me didn't want to hear it. I didn't think that I was doing any of that because my position allowed me not to think about it. There is nothing about this that I forgive myself for. And I have to reconcile it with who I am. Which is nothing compared to the task I left them with.
I wish I had reacted to their admiration of me by being a good example to them as a man and given them some guidance as a comedian, including because I admired their work.
The hardest regret to live with is what you've done to hurt someone else. And I can hardly wrap my head around the scope of hurt I brought on them. I’d be remiss to exclude the hurt that I’ve brought on people who I work with and have worked with whose professional and personal lives have been impacted by all of this, including projects currently in production: the cast and crew of Better Things, Baskets, The Cops, One Mississippi, and I Love You, Daddy. I deeply regret that this has brought negative attention to my manager Dave Becky who only tried to mediate a situation that I caused. I’ve brought anguish and hardship to the people at FX who have given me so much The Orchard who took a chance on my movie, and every other entity that has bet on me through the years.
I’ve brought pain to my family, my friends, my children and their mother.
I have spent my long and lucky career talking and saying anything I want. I will now step back and take a long time to listen. Thank you for reading.
ADDED: Notice that he's taking a very strong position on the meaning of consent: It's not enough to ask and get a semblance of consent when you have power over another person. And he doesn't mean only power over the other person's career. He includes the power that you have because the other person admires you.
Now, Louis C.K. is fighting for his life here, so maybe he'll say anything, but let's assume this is sincere. I think it means that, from an ethical standpoint, consent is never enough. To share your sexuality with another person, you have to mean them well. You can't be taking advantage of them, even when they like you so much they say yes to what you're offering them. This isn't a legal argument. It's philosophy.
Don't offer bad sex, even to those who will consent to it. Don't take whatever you can get. You should know when you're extracting perverse pleasure from humiliating or hurting someone else. That's what I take Louis C.K. to be saying — whether he's sincere or not. He knows he did wrong, and I think he knows he got off on his own awfulness.
ALSO: Louis C.K. is free to apologize in such a morally profound way because what he is confessing to is not a criminal offense.
Posted by Ann Althouse at 12:45 PM
Tags: apologies, law, Louis C.K., masturbation, morality, sex, sexual harassment
Annie C. said...
Hmm. Does he actually mean it?
jwl said...
That's a proper apology, good for him.
Louis C.K. sounds sincere but who knows.
Beloved Commenter AReasonableMan said...
This is really a very good apology. While he may ultimately recover from this maybe he would be better off retiring from show business. He's got money. Get in touch with the real world for a while and relax a bit.
We may be nearing a point at which it becomes possible to ask, “what is sex for?” And a very old understanding may be favorably considered.
Rabel said...
"At the time, I said to myself that what I did was okay because I never showed a woman my dick without asking first, which is also true."
They didn't say yes according to the Times report. Some specifically said no. Seems to invalidate the sincerity of his apology.
tcrosse said...
Bill Burr did a riff on Conan about the Disgrace Channel, where people who fucked up can go work off their shame until such time as they can be rehabilitated. Even as a lapsed Catholic I like the idea of penance and redemption, so assign Louis 10,000 Hail Marys.
Xmas said...
I always asked first and they never said, "No."
I mean...I dunno...that's a conundrum right there.
jv said...
My ear just hears him saying "admire" five times; his apology is an advertisement for how good he is and how good women think he is.
The Cracker Emcee Refulgent said...
"That's a proper apology, good for him."
Nevertheless, the distance between proper and sincere is immeasurable.
Diogenes of Sinope said...
So he claims he didn't know this was wrong? He's full of it. What a conniving liar. I might have bought this but for the claim of ignorance. "Later in life, what did he do this when he was 6 years old?
His claim, "But WHAT I LEARNED LATER IN LIFE, too late, is that when you have power over another person, asking them to look at your dick isn’t a question. It’s a predicament for them. The power I had over these women is that they admired me. And I wielded that power irresponsibly."
n.n said...
He appreciates the nuanced distinction between involuntary and superior exploitation. With maturity and conservation of principles, he probably recognizes individual dignity and intrinsic value, too.
mockturtle said...
Who really gives a shit?
He, apparently, does. Ultimately, he will have to live with his choices and himself.
Hagar said...
But he lived in an alternate universe to start with.
His mama did not raise him right.
mccullough said...
Did he jerk off in front of men, too?
"Some specifically said no."
Please quote the part you're talking about.
The 2 women described at the beginning of the article are asked, they just laugh, and then they stay around laughing and screaming for the whole show, and then they leave.
Earnest Prole said...
let's assume this is sincere
Sincerity: Once you can fake that, you've got it made.
Jupiter said...
I have no use for Louis CC or whatever he calls himself, but this is a bunch of bullshit. Since when does a guy have to apologize because some dorky broads watched him jack off? He didn't tie them up. He didn't break into their hotel rooms. He didn't put anything in their drinks, or threaten their piss-ant little exhibitionist careers.
This is just more of the women-get-to-have-it-both-ways bullshit.
DKWalser said...
The entertainment industry has been preaching an if-it-feels-good-do-it ethic for that last 50 years, if not longer. If you tell enough people that 'if you're not with the one you love, love the one you're with', why should you be surprised by an increase in extra-marital affairs? If you claim that men and women think and feel alike and that they want the same things, why would you be surprised if some men start treating women like they'd like women to treat men?
The strictures of 1950's morality were there to protect women and children. The entertainment industry mocked that morality and spurned those strictures, it shouldn't surprise us that those hurt by the anything goes morality are women and children.
There's this no:
"Ms. Corry, a comedian, writer and actress, has long felt haunted by her run-in with Louis C.K. In 2005, she was working as a performer and producer on a television pilot — a big step in her career — when Louis C.K., a guest star, approached her as she was walking to the set. “He leaned close to my face and said, ‘Can I ask you something?’ I said, ‘Yes,’” Ms. Corry said in a written statement to The New York Times. “He asked if we could go to my dressing room so he could masturbate in front of me.” Stunned and angry, Ms. Corry said she declined, and pointed out that he had a daughter and a pregnant wife. “His face got red,” she recalled, “and he told me he had issues.”"
She said no and that was the end of it.
Excellent apology. I am genuinely impressed.
Now, he has to make amends with those he's hurt and promise not to do it again.
As for substance, asking someone to let you show them your dick in public is, still, kinda wierd. I submit that asking the person out on a date, gives them the opportunity to say yes, with an option for dick disclosure after the dinner and a movie.
Virgil Hilts said...
"I will now step back and take a long time to listen."
That means this guy is coming to Arizona. They all are!
Harvey ate dinner in our neighborhood last week (wearing a blond wig). Kevin Spacey is here now (have not yet seen him). My daughter loves Louis C.K. and is very upset. She doesn't know if there really are any good guy celebrities out there. But she's coming back to Phoenix in a week so maybe she'll have the chance to see and hear Louis C.K. apologize in person.
We're thinking of putting a "Statue of Libertine" on the CA -- AZ border. "Send us your wretched refuse, the disgraced, the irredeemably wicked..."
Upthread, I see this: "I always asked first and they never said, "No.""
But that's not what he said. He said "At the time, I said to myself that what I did was okay because I never showed a woman my dick without asking first, which is also true."
He did ask and get a no. But he never "showed a woman my dick" without asking and getting a yes.
Those 2 statements are very different.
Ken Schoentag said...
Gee, he is apologetic and sorrowful only after he has been outed as a sexual harasser. He is a typical jerk that only apologizes after he was caught. However, the women that are only coming forth now with allegations of sexual harassment are for the most part jumping on the bandwagon after the band has played. For those women who took a principled stand and reported the sexual harassment when it happened they deserve the kudos and credit. I find it telling that during a highly anticipated senate race that all of a sudden a few women have come forth making sensational charges against the Republican candidate. Where were these women when this man ran for office numerous times before, especially when he was on the Supreme Court of the State or when he ran for other offices. This fits the pattern of a hit job just like the timely release of the video where Trump was caught on tape making disparaging remarks of a sexual nature. That tape only came out at a pivotal time during the last election. Men who abuse their positions of power and take advantage of women should be shamed and humiliated and lose their jobs or positions if the charges are true and provable. Just as many racial issues pushed by the media have turned out to be hoaxes lets not rush to judgment on every harassment claim made.
Gahrie said...
They didn't say yes according to the Times report. Some specifically said no.
It is an open secret that women often mean yes when they say nothing or say no. This is a way of satisfying the whole "good girls don't" meme, while also satisfying their sexual desires. (It's also why so much of college age sex is dependent on alcohol) Fifty Shades of Grey was successful because women liked it, not men. "Romantic" fiction is called bodice rippers for a reason, they're full of sexually aggressive men and quasi-rape.
Seems to invalidate the sincerity of his apology.
No..it is an explanation, not an excuse. I have no idea if he is sincere, the man makes a living by manipulating people's emotions with his words after all.
This apology is just more self-flagellation
FYI Louie's surname is Székely, which in Hungarian is pronounced kind of like See Kay.
Hence Louis CK.
FullMoon said...
I will now step back and take a long time to listen. Thank you for reading.
All these "listeners" should go on a tour. Hillary in charge, they could make a fortune.
Caroline Walker said...
"We may be nearing a point at which it becomes possible to ask, “what is sex for?” And a very old understanding may be favorably considered."
Well, I take your point, but if you mean that the purpose of sex is procreation, you should recall that evolution didn't content itself with slipping a little note in everyone's pocket saying "If you want children, you need to fuck". It stuck a great big kink in our brains that says "FUCK! FUCK! FUCK!".
Women take it for granted that men will aggressively seek sex with them, and they can accept it or reject it as they choose. But the idea that sexual advances are perfectly acceptable if they are accepted, and a gross and unforgivable moral lapse if they are not, is absurd and unworkable.
JAORE said...
Gosh I'm glad this happened. How else is a guy to know that, after asking, it's fine and dandy to whip it out and choke the chicken in front of subordinate women?
Somehow the women on my team during my career were spared this action. Just lucky I guess.
The words certainly sound better than most of the (sorry if you were offended) apologies I see today. But as a comedian he should have know the set up was pretty weak to support the punchline.
An added benefit to Mr. CK's apology is that maybe the whole spate of sexually harassing liars will come clean. So far, that'd be:
Maybe Woody Allen
A bunch more Hollywood types
He's claiming he didn't do anything wrong since he didn't know it is wrong. So no, I don't thing "he knows he did wrong".
It's for the very reason Louis C.K. gives that I won't let my doctor give me a physical. It would be wrong to exercise my power over the poor bastard to make him look at my dick. I'm woke.
Owen said...
Caroline Walker at 12:52: "We may be nearing a point at which it becomes possible to ask, “what is sex for?” And a very old understanding may be favorably considered."
I am not optimistic but I do hold out some hope. Maybe Althouse will display some (additional) initiative and lead the conversation in that direction.
If he never exposed himself or masturbated in front of someone who actually said no, and only did so in front of adults, not only has he not committed a crime, he has not committed an assault or harassed anyone. In this case the only aggrieved party is his wife.
pdug said...
I read somewhere of an SJW saying that since white men have power, if they want sex with a white woman they need to get consent by asking first, and if they want sex with a black woman, that's two power differentials so they have to ask twice.
So if your Louis CK you have to ask twice, since the women also admire you and that's power you have.
Inga...Allie Oop said...
Good for him! Now let’s see what the fine upstanding Judge Roy Moore and the people of Alabama do.
Doesn't he at least imply that he should have known it was wrong?
alan markus said...
Never heard of him before, but now I see that he is director of "Better Things". I saw Season 1 episodes on HULU, now watching Season 2 on cable. A rather dark comedy, single mom with 3 daughters. In a recent episode, the daughter (maybe supposed to be 16 or 17) is in a scene where she is walking around in very tight panties. Wonder how old she was when the scene was filmed - IMBd just says born in 1999.
"I have no use for Louis CC or whatever he calls himself, but this is a bunch of bullshit. Since when does a guy have to apologize because some dorky broads watched him jack off? He didn't tie them up. He didn't break into their hotel rooms. He didn't put anything in their drinks, or threaten their piss-ant little exhibitionist careers."
He is free to apologize abjectly precisely because what he did is not a crime. It is a moral offense only. Why not take a very strong moral position? I think that is Christian position. (Louis C.K. was raised Catholic.) Your personal morality should be on a much higher level than what the law requires.
You should not be using another person for the purpose of your sexual pleasure. You shouldn't take whatever you can get away with, and if your sexuality is specifically about doing something that isn't good for the other person, you're doing something wrong. I mean, I think the kind of pleasure he was taking was specifically about its badness to the other person.
Of course Judge Roy Moore isn’t on your list, lol.
exiledonmainstreet, green-eyed devil said...
“His face got red,” she recalled, “and he told me he had issues.”"
It's the war and that son of a bitch Johnson.
Ken Schoentag: "Gee, he is apologetic and sorrowful only after he has been outed as a sexual harasser."
Tsk tsk. Now now. What you are failing to do is apply the "liberal in good standing" filter to this apology, like ARM did.
Ince you do that you will find it very easy indeed to cut the guy a break, even as you cheer for others, like males in college campus, to be completely denied due process.
After all, what's the point of having cultural power if you can't abuse it?
It's not like Louis ck did anything really wrong, like voting for Trump, opposing gay marriage or refusing to bake a cake for a gay wedding or make a video critical of Hillary.
You know, "real" crimes.
In the immortal words of Sheriff Bart in Blazing Saddles:
"'Scuse me while I whip this out!"
The original Gawker article says "the women gave a facetious thumbs up." to the request, and laughed because they thought he was doing shtick.
Is the line now that they did not give a "yes" ?
Mike (MJB Wolf) said...
My reaction yesterday, noting the lady who said she “declined” and he left, was, “That’s how you do it. Say ‘No!’”
My wife agreed. You know when you’re a star they let you do a lot. I was afraid he would get flogged like Stacy when I saw CK’s behavior much more benign. Boorish and rude but benign.
Now he presents a pretty clear apology that shows he knows about the boundaries he transgressed. I’d say he put all the blame in himself and not the victims. And still there’s some hardcore moralists here not willing to accept this rare admission at face value. You’re being dicks.
Did you watch Fifty Shades of Grey? Have you read a "romance" novel? I don't think you understand the sexual drives of many, if not most, of your fellow women.
NorthOfTheOneOhOne said...
Why do I get the impression he was rubbing one out when he wrote that?
"Of course Judge Roy Moore isn’t on your list, lol."
Note: any list of what is now clearly hundreds of lefty/Dems who have been credibly accused by more victims than we can count AS WELL AS the necessary hundreds of lefty/Dem enablers and enforcers you must always, always, be sure to include at least one republican, guilty or not, in order to pull off the standard Dem "Keating Five" rhetorical sleight of hand.
Ack. I meant “flogged like SPACEY”!
I can't find the quote, but this confession sounds like the reply I got from a wise commenter here a few days ago when I wondered why so many of these men took pleasure in masturbating in front of a beautiful woman. The commenter (I am sorry I don't recall who it was) said it was about all the pleasure of humiliating and controlling a less powerful person.
Louis CK agrees.
Blogger Gahrie said...
Fifty Shades of Grey was successful because women liked it, not men. "Romantic" fiction is called bodice rippers for a reason, they're full of sexually aggressive men and quasi-rape.
And though he can't say this in public, there are women who get off on watching a guy get himself off.
"if your sexuality is specifically about doing something that isn't good for the other person, you're doing something wrong."
Excellent point Ann.
"...laughed because they thought he was doing shtick."
Clown nose on, clown nose off.
Convenient.
"Fifty Shades of Grey was successful because women liked it, not men."
Come to think of it, you're right. His mistake was probably that he *didn't* break into their hotel rooms, tie them up, and threaten their careers. So they feel bad because they stuck around and watched. Note to self.
Also where did someone jot read get the weird idea that booking agents and his fellow comedians are somehow his “subordinates”? What’s up with that kind of sexist crap?
Louis CK now says he agrees. But his claim that he didn't believe it was wrong at the time because he wasn't woke is bullshit. He got off on degrading himself and women.
We have entire Dem law firms organizing thug squads of former intelligence agents to harass and intimidate victims of Dem abuse so it's time to deflect.
Unknown is simply getting a little ahead if LLR Chuck.
Oh no you did not! You’re seriously chastising Althouse for not wasting brain cells on Fifty Shades of Grey? Romance novels? Women aren’t the borg, you know. Hahahaha!
kjbe said...
IMO, there is some credit to be given to him for standing in this truth. So many others don't. I pray that he consumes himself with atoning, in meaningful, tangible ways, for the pain he's caused.
Telling the woman in 2005 who pointed out his moral failings as a husband and father that "he had issues" undercuts his newfound claim that he didn't realize it was wrong at the time but now knows better. Total bullshit
“Not read”? Damn you autocorrect! (I’m on a phone.)
I meant “upthread” if anyone cares to note.
Unknown: "Women aren’t the borg, you know. Hahahaha!"
Women are alot of things these days, or so we've been lectured to. Why, these days even men. So why not the Borg?
I think it means that, from an ethical standpoint, consent is never enough. To share your sexuality with another person, you have to mean them well.
WTF?!? You really, really don't understand male or female sexuality do you? I hate to break it to you, but many, if not most men, especially when young, don't care. All they need is a yes, or even an implied yes.
You can't be taking advantage of them, even when they like you so much they say yes to what you're offering them.
So now people have to be mind readers? So now not only must I ignore any signals less than oral affirmative consent...now I have to be able to tell if they really want to have sex, or are simply willing to have sex to please me? (isn't that actually wanting to have sex, but for a reason other than sexual desire?)
This isn't a legal argument.
Don't offer bad sex, even to those who will consent to it.
Unfortunately for some of us, that's all we have to offer.....
Don't take whatever you can get.
We're back to not understanding men....
You should know when you're extracting perverse pleasure from humiliating or hurting someone else.
And judging from popular culture, that's a pretty popular option for many.
Ann's comment at 1:16pm...
"You should not be using another person for the purpose of your sexual pleasure. You shouldn't take whatever you can get away with, and if your sexuality is specifically about doing something that isn't good for the other person, you're doing something wrong. I mean, I think the kind of pleasure he was taking was specifically about its badness to the other person."
...has me thinking the next shoe to drop is pro athlete culture and hip hop culture, which both center on a heavy dose of taking whatever you can get away with when it comes to sex.
The commenter (I am sorry I don't recall who it was) said it was about all the pleasure of humiliating and controlling a less powerful person.
I don't know if I am the one you are talking about, but I did make such a comment.
CStanley said...
Well done. It's never possible to know if an apology is sincere, but intellectually he hit the right notes.
I find that Althouse's addendum about her philosophy of sex trends in the direction that Caroline Walker pointed to but doesn't quite get there.
Step back a bit farther, and if you allow for a Creator you see that the reason that sex requires this mutual self giving to be morally good is that sex is meant foremost for procreation. It's a gift that we also get to enjoy giving each other pleasure and creating emotional bonds for the purpose of creating a family.
If you prefer to see a more biological/evolutionary view, it still comes down to the same thing in the end. Males and females need to be able to form these bonds because human children need intensive parenting for a long period of time. We make an abomination of this when we separate the idea of sexual pleasure from the ideas of emotional bonding and procreation.
His face got red, she recalled, and he told me he had issues.
Issues. The word is major league psycho-bullshit, and anyone who admits to having "issue" is trying mighty hard to avoid adulthood.
MacMacConnell said...
Who the fuck asks a woman if they want to see their dick? The trick is to be nice to women till they beg to see your dick. Just be nice to them, smile at them and talk to them, they'll seduce you. Just my fifty years of experience.
At least Louie didn't take his dick out in front of Donna Brazile; hers is bigger.
"You should not be using another person for the purpose of your sexual pleasure. You shouldn't take whatever you can get away with, and if your sexuality is specifically about doing something that isn't good for the other person, you're doing something wrong."
Suppose my sexual pleasure is in impregnating the person I have sex with? She doesn't wish to be pregnant. So she kills a baby. No harm, no foul, right?
"I mean, I think the kind of pleasure he was taking was specifically about its badness to the other person."
That sounds like Weinstein, but not this guy. Look, the women say that they thought he was making a joke. That's because, in the circles these people move in, pushing the envelope is admired. He just pushed it in a place they didn't want it pushed. But he says that they did not say "No". If you are correct, that would have spoiled it for him. "Oh, shit. They're enjoying it."
Don't offer bad sex? I have to offer only good sex? Fuuuuuuuuuuck...
Sydney said...
To share your sexuality with another person, you have to mean them well.
Pope Saint John Paul II would agree. This is what is missing from so many sexual encounters these days.
"... anyone who admits to having "issue" is trying mighty hard to avoid adulthood."
You are aware, that adulthood is invariably fatal?
"Did you watch Fifty Shades of Grey? Have you read a "romance" novel? I don't think you understand the sexual drives of many, if not most, of your fellow women."
I, for one, can understand the appeal of being swept off your feet and carried up the stairs by Rhett Butler. (More recent versions: Jack Nicholson in "The Post Always Rings Twice" or William Hurt in "Body Heat.")
Rhett pulling it out and waving it in front of Scarlett is an entirely different matter.
What Weinstein and Louis CK did had nothing to do with wanting to please women. They didn't care if the woman was disgusted or not, in fact, the disgusted look on women's faces might have made them enjoy it all the more. It was all about their pleasure.
It's the apology at the end of romcoms just before the guy gets the girl back. It's the fixed formula that women tune in for. Guys tune in for getting the girl.
The actual philosophical version is don't offer sex unless you mean it to be long term.
@Mac,
Your advice is terrible and 20 to 30 years out-of-date. Just google "Nice Guys" or "Friend Zoned" and you'll see what I mean.
Ken B said...
It means no-one can give consent to someone they admire. Full stop. Meade, if he admires Althouse, cannot consent to have sex with her. Althouse, if she admires Meade, cannot consent to have sex with him.
"Who the fuck asks a woman if they want to see their dick?"
Apparently, this is a "thing" amongst "fully woke" leftist males and their leftist female enablers.
"WTF?!? You really, really don't understand male or female sexuality do you? I hate to break it to you, but many, if not most men, especially when young, don't care. All they need is a yes, or even an implied yes."
You don't seem to understand English. I said from an ethical standpoint. Not caring about the other person is unethical. The fact that many people do what is unethical isn't discussed by me because it's completely obvious. Everyone knows that. Why are you getting sarcastic about my failure to lard my comment with an obvious point.
Come on, get up to speed.
"wishing the woman well"
What she needs is a good fuck.
Not a very good criterion.
"So now people have to be mind readers? So now not only must I ignore any signals less than oral affirmative consent...now I have to be able to tell if they really want to have sex, or are simply willing to have sex to please me? (isn't that actually wanting to have sex, but for a reason other than sexual desire?)"
Wow. You really can't read what I've written. Could you just try again, because this is demoralizing!
I said the ethical question doesn't depend on the other person's consent. The way I've phrased it completely omits the mind-reading demand. You need to look into your own mind and judge your own good or bad intentions. Then it doesn't matter what the other person is willing to accept or say she's willing to accept. You should refrain from offering what is not good, and if what you want from the other person is to hurt and humiliate, then what you are doing is wrong. You shouldn't even get to the point where you need to discern if she accepts. You should withhold even what would be accepted.
"Don't offer bad sex, even to those who will consent to it."/"Unfortunately for some of us, that's all we have to offer....."
Then you should not take anything from others. First, do no harm.
No sex unless it's meant to be long term is for your own soul, not the woman's.
Though you are taking on the woman's well being, feelings or not.
What makes you think she hasn’t had one or even many? Maybe she just doesn’t choose to have one with him.
Fernandistein said...
I never showed a woman my dick without asking first
If that's not a true gentleman, I don't know what is.
Ian Underwood Whips It Out
“Not caring about the other person is unethical.”
How widely do you apply this dictum? It’s unethical to play chess with someone you don’t care about? It's unethical to take a dance lesson unless you care about the instructor? Badminton with strangers, the new shame?
It's unethical to make the other person think you care if you don’t, but why is it unethical if neither of you cares and both of you know it?
mezzrow said...
This "outing the abuser" trend will progress through the culture until something happens to force us to drop everything.
If it goes on for years, we should consider ourselves lucky. Not that any of this is fun in any way. It's only a matter of bad vs worse.
"In 2003, Abby Schachner called Louis C.K. to invite him to one of her shows, and during the phone conversation, she said, she could hear him masturbating as they spoke."
"Then he slowly started telling her his sexual fantasies, breathing heavily and talking softly. She realized he was masturbating, and was dumbfounded. The call went on for several minutes, even though, Ms. Schachner said, “I definitely wasn’t encouraging it.”
-This was over the phone and not a specific "no" so you're right.
“He leaned close to my face and said, ‘Can I ask you something?’ I said, ‘Yes,’” Ms. Corry said in a written statement to The New York Times. “He asked if we could go to my dressing room so he could masturbate in front of me.” Stunned and angry, Ms. Corry said she declined, and pointed out that he had a daughter and a pregnant wife."
-You're right again because he didn't follow through.
"Ms. Goodman and Ms. Wolov decided against going to the police, unsure whether what happened was criminal, but felt they had to respond in some way “because something crazy happened to us,” Ms. Goodman said."
-I was wrong about "specifically" in this case. But the fact that they considered it potentially criminal would tend to indicate unwilling participation.
"In 2015, a few months before the now-defunct website Defamer circulated rumors of Louis C.K.’s alleged sexual misconduct, Ms. Corry also received an email from Louis C.K., which was obtained by The Times, saying he owed her a “very very very late apology.” When he phoned her, he said he was sorry for shoving her in a bathroom. Ms. Corry replied that he had never done that, but had instead asked to masturbate in front of her."
- Some woman got shoved into a bathroom by Louis. He was confused about which one. We have to stretch "benefit of the doubt" a long way to assume the victim didn't say no.
Althouse said:
"He is free to apologize abjectly precisely because what he did is not a crime."
The Times was careful not to directly accuse Louis of criminal behavior in their article. His apology was written in response to that. Let's give it a little time to see what else arises.
His argument that "I was a total pervert who exposed myself and masturbated in front of co-workers, subordinates and people I just met but always stopped when the girls said no." doesn't wash for me.
“Don't offer bad sex, even to those who will consent to it."/"Unfortunately for some of us, that's all we have to offer....."
Don’t whine about it, endeavor to do better, sheesh.
"I said from an ethical standpoint. Not caring about the other person is unethical. The fact that many people do what is unethical isn't discussed by me because it's completely obvious."
Is it permissible to buy a hamburger in a restaurant if I don't actually hope and believe the chef will get a kick out of frying it? People use each other all the time. What makes it ethical is the absence of force. I grant, that's a fine line in the cases under discussion. But "consensual" is not the same as "with deep, unmixed and lasting satisfaction".
"Suppose my sexual pleasure is in impregnating the person I have sex with? She doesn't wish to be pregnant. So she kills a baby. No harm, no foul, right?"
You are responsible for the death of the baby too. You should have taken far more care not to do harm. Decent men will take care never to impregnate a woman who does not want to have a child with you. Obviously, taking pleasure in impregnating women is a selfish matter unless the woman openly wants the same thing.
You really sound like a moral idiot here.
Women seem wicked, when you're unwanted...
You need to look into your own mind and judge your own good or bad intentions.
Strictly speaking you don't have intentions. They're retroactive.
J.L.Austin
Again, we ask this young man who is paying attentions to our daughter to declare his intentions. What are his intentions? Are his intentions honourable? Here, would it make any difference if we asked him what was the purpose of these attentions, whether he has some purpose in view, whether he is doing these things on purpose or for a purpose? This makes his conduct seem more calculated, frames him as an adventurer or seducer. Instead of asking him to clarify the position, perhaps to himself as well as to us, are we not now asking to divulge a guilty secret?
"Three Ways of Spilling Ink"
note "to himself"
Yep. I made the same point. Althouse makes some very serious demands here. Not only must your prospective partner consent, but you must know they would consent even knowing all your secret desires, and in addition you must care about them. And, since she likes the apology, neither of you must admire the other.
As the feminists like to say, "No means no, and yes means no."
Thurber _Is Sex Necessary_ "How to Tell Love from Passion"
http://www.sonic.net/~halcomb/Love%20&%20Passion.htm
"Strictly speaking you don't have intentions. They're retroactive."
Does the word "they" refer to anything?
You should not be using another person for the purpose of your sexual pleasure.
Good grief, Ann! By this measure, everyone should just masturbate. Alone.
"You should withhold even what would be accepted."
In other words, it's not enough to read her mind. You've got to tell her fortune.
"Not only must your prospective partner consent, but you must know they would consent even knowing all your secret desires, and in addition you must care about them."
I didn't say that. I disaggregated the question from consent (other than that without consent, you're always wrong).
I wouldn't say it's wrong to have sex in a loving, mutual relationship but to keep secret your desire to worship this woman for the rest of your life if you knew that she'd be freaked out by your overwhelming dedication.
Jupiter compares everyday mundane things to sex. Is that a message about the sex he offers? It’s interesting to see so many right wing men showing themselves to be sexual dunce’s.
Beth B said...
Ugh. That's an apology? It read to me like a repeated humble-brag about how very, very powerful he is - like he thinks that is the most important aspect of his misbehavior. No. It's the being a sexual deviant part, dumbass! Nobody with a healthy mind thinks to whip it out and jerk it off in front of colleagues and co-workers and unwilling witnesses whenever the fancy strikes him. It isn't normal or acceptable behavior.
And boo-hoo... OF COURSE he's sorry now! Getting his creepy jollies off is suddenly going to cost him something. Good. It should.
So a woman who says ugly or sexually clumsy men should never suggest sex is calling someone a moral idiot?
Seriously, when someone remarked that the only sex he could offer was bad sex that’s pretty much what he meant. He didn’t mean a secret desire to impregnate, or secretly filming, or anything except that he feared his performance would be inadequate. So he shouldn’t even ask!
Exiled womansplains: Rhett pulling it out and waving it in front of Scarlett is an entirely different matter.
LOL! That's for sure!
AA: "Obviously, taking pleasure in impregnating women is a selfish matter unless the woman openly wants the same thing."
Just closing the circle here, would the reverse be true as well?
Doctor to colleagues by unconscious woman
This may seem unusual but I'm going to try to restore her will to live.
"But what I learned later in life, too late, is that when you have power over another person, asking them to look at your d–k isn’t a question."
This statement from the apology is pure, unadulterated bullshit.
He wasn't a child at the time.
Intentions are a marker in an account, not a present thing.
Intentions make a convenience of grammar so as to be able to give an account as if they were present at the time. That's how they retroact.
"It’s interesting to see so many right wing men showing themselves to be sexual dunce’s."
Yes, a lefty just wrote that. Just now. On this thread and in this environment.
"Sexual dunce", a term yet to be applied by Inga to her believed Hollywood/media types.
Very similar to her "religious" non-criticism of islamist practices.
Althouse, you did say what I asserted. You said it wouldn’t be ethical to ask for sex should any of those conditionals fail. And as the turtle bolder, you deny people can ethically have sex just for the pleasure of having sex.
We are not misreading. Perhaps you are miswriting, and what you think is not what you say. But since I am not asking for sex I have no obligation to read your mind. I am responding to your actual statements.
Beloved, not believed
Surprisingly broad range of responses to Louis CK's apology.
This is a very different situation to say Roman Polanski, for whom no excuse or apology will ever be acceptable. Louis CK has been a pig, a very weird pig, but still a pig. He seems to accept this and acknowledge that this kind of behavior is not OK. Not sure if anything that he did was criminal. Surprised lawyers haven't opined on this yet. That would change matters. The fact that he is apologizing suggests that he doesn't believe he did anything illegal.
Yes of course. Why even ask? It goes without saying, dummy.
"Is it permissible to buy a hamburger in a restaurant if I don't actually hope and believe the chef will get a kick out of frying it? People use each other all the time...."
The chef, if he's not a slave, is working for money. You get an exchange by adjusting the money to the level the chef is willing to work for.
Sex is different. You should not be adding other benefits in a sexual exchange. Either the sex alone is good for both, or, under the morality I am advocating, you should not be having sex. If you have to throw in money to equalize the exchange, you shouldn't be doing sex. Go out and get a hamburger instead. Have a conversation. Maybe some day someone will actually want to have sex with you.
To get closer to a better hamburger analogy, consider the situation where the chef knows he's using meat tainted with e coli, and the customer either doesn't realize it or is too dumb to care or thinks it will somehow still be okay or he's just so hungry he's only thinking about now. The chef wants to make the money, but he should not serve the meat.
Ubkniwn: "Yes of course. Why even ask? It goes without saying."
Again, Inga just wrote that on this thread, just now, and in this environment.
The ratio of obtuseness to lack of intelligence is up to each reader to determine.
"Then he slowly started telling her his sexual fantasies, breathing heavily and talking softly. She realized he was masturbating, and was dumbfounded. The call went on for several minutes, even though, Ms. Schachner said, “I definitely wasn’t encouraging it.” [emphasis mine]
Only an incredibly stupid woman would not have hung up. I'm sure most of us women have at some time received obscene phone calls. You hang up as soon as you realize what it is. No fun for them if you don't listen.
The woman wants somebody taking care of her, so what she wants is commitment.
She's not at the moment being granted the power to decide what she wants, part of the double fantasy modern women have. Strong but vulnerable.
They see the inconsistency but don't care about the inconsistency, because they're women.
When the guy takes this on long term, that's part of what he takes on.
Taking the other side, the guys' criteria for older women having sex with male students is that it's good luck.
The guy is not looking for somebody to take care of him, he's looking for sex.
It's a very sex-based problem. Equality there is not.
Althouse 2:12 flatly contradicts Althouse 1:16
Louis C.K. did go to a doctor. The doctor said "Louis, you've got to stop masturbating!"
Louis says "Why?"
The doctor says "Because I am try to examine you!"
Amexpat said...
I'm not an avid follower of Louis CK, but I appreciate his talent. He always struck me as a decent person. Obviously, masturbating in front of women the way he did was pretty indecent. But, unlike HW, Clinton, Cosby, Ailes and O'Reilly he admitted to his wrongdoing and didn't try to hide behind a NDA or that he had "consent" to do what he did.
You right wing sexual dunces here should take a lesson on how to sweep a woman off her feet and want to have sex with you from Meade. I doubt he’d be writing such retarded comments.
"You really sound like a moral idiot here."
Althouse, in all sincerity, I am glad to hear you say that a person who thinks that killing babies is a reasonable response to having pursued one's sexual pleasure further than intended is a moral idiot. That was precisely my point. Your arguments about having one's pleasure at another's expense make perfect sense to me. Although I would say that killing babies is worse than jacking off in public, whatever the Bible may say on the subject.
@mockturtle 2:04
Exactly. And to be ethical our desires must be pure too I expect. No fantasies that aren’t loving.
I think Louis CK addresses this. These are women who genuinely admired CK. He was the leader in his field. Everyone thought he was one of the greatest comics of his time. The women literally can't get their head around the fact that he is so fucked up. It is a bit like a guru/student relationship. Louis CK is a comic master and at first the student can't see past that to the crazy individual hiding behind the mask.
"Come on, get up to speed."
That's what she said..........
Your advice is terrible and 20 to 30 years out-of-date. Just google "Nice Guys" or "Friend Zoned" and you'll see what I mean."
No, it is not. The trouble is that some men think there is no middle ground between "asshole" and "wimp." (Some women think that too, but they are usually not the ones you want to get involved with.)
I appreciate a nicely mannered man - but not a doormat.
ALP said...
One good thing that could come out of this is that people might stop assuming lefty liberals are paragons of feminist virtue. Yeah, I laughed too!
Seinfeld said it best in one of his episodes, something along the lines of "If women could read men's minds they'd never stop slapping us..."
Different strokes for different folks.
President Toilet Paper Shoe's Perfect Phone Call said...
That's a pretty honest statement. About as honest an apology as they come.
"They didn't say yes according to the Times report. Some specifically said no. Seems to invalidate the sincerity of his apology."
No, he's apologizing for one thing, but saying the other thing is a lie and he ain't accepting it.
I still think the whole thing is dumb: the point seems to be applying the rules of rape ("it doesn't matter what you're wearing or how you behave, it's never okay") to things that are not rape. As if women are moral children who need guardians - which is what I thought feminism wanted to get away from.
But of course we will continue to insist that women have agency - when it suits them. They are just powerless and need protection some of the time; it doesn't affect their ability to claim the rights of adulthood. Just the responsibilities.
And rape really is different from "I saw his penis under circumstances I think aren't okay". (Note that a man showing you his penis against your will is just fine if it's a trans person in the girls' locker room.)
Always it's about claiming rights while rejecting the corresponding responsibilities.
I do not understand the current fad of "I apologize" and that makes everything okay. This guy clearly did some asshole things to women - hell. it was just asshole behavior in general. Why should an apology now mean anything at all? If he was so remorseful why didn't he contact them personally for a sincere apology? That might have actually been seen as sincere and might have been useful. All the crappy "I'm sorry"s emanating from these people are deserving of Ann's BS tag.
Luke Lea said...
This might be a good time to bring in that distinctively Western virtue (I don't think any other civilizations had it?) that came in with Christianity, namely, forgiveness. If it wasn't a crime, maybe it should be enough that these things be sincerely apologized for and forgiven as artifacts of a less puritan era than the one we have entered.
"The women literally can't get their head around the fact that he is so fucked up."
Sounds like Donna Brazile and Clinton.
Why do I get the impression that your lack of appreciation for doormats did not arise from a lack of interest in seeking them out?
If we fantasize about someone while masturbating is that 'using' them for our sexual pleasure? Even if they know nothing about it? Just curious.
- How do you write women so well?
- I think of a man and take away reason and accountability.
Rousseau has an essay on this somewhere.
It's interesting to see how Inga tries to turn a thread about the perversions of a leftist male into one about right-wingers.
Louis CK is a Democrat who did a particularly vile routine viciously mocking Sarah Palin and her "retard kid."
I'm sure you would have found it quite amusing.
True Story:
A Louis CK bit once referenced an anecdote whereby he walked by his young daughter, stunned, as she was laying on the floor, spread eagle, opening her vagina up inside out.
Some things might seem to run in families.
Never said I was a nice guy, by today's standards I'm a womanizer. Never ever knock the bottom out of a married woman or someone at work. My benchmark is that I always get asked back.
Mockturtle 2:27
I think it would be, unless the thoughts were about how much we care, and if the other person wanted to fantasized about, but not because he or she got sexual pleasure out of it, because doing things just for sexual pleasure is unacceptable. Chemical castration is safer.
"Even if they know nothing about it? Just curious."
Asking for a friend.
"The trouble is that some men think there is no middle ground between "asshole" and "wimp."
Ritmo has the distinction of being both at the same time.
I didn't hear that.
What I did hear was Lisa Lampanelli's joke about how her retard kid was Baby Jesus' warning shot to the reproductive system, cautioning it to "shut that thing down." And to wrap yellow police, crime scene tape around it.
Now that was funny.
Run across any right-wing comedians lately? Or even wingers who understand humor?
I didn't think so. The question answers itself.
Get a sense of humor.
I hope we can agree that a man who is compelled to masturbate in front of unwilling observers is objectively disordered, regardless of any other moral consideration.
If they're two things at the same time then there's no reason to assume they're distinct, Gimpy Pugsley.
Have you ever thought of having a reunion with your baby daddy? Maybe you could meet and discuss some things.
Figure out if he's where your lifelong problems with men started.
“If we fantasize about someone while masturbating is that 'using' them for our sexual pleasure? Even if they know nothing about it? Just curious. Even if they know nothing about it? Just curious.”
LOL! All this talk of masturbation and fantasy making Mockturtle horney?
Gimpy Pugsley, AKA sexiled on manstreet, AKA The Sadistic Submissive, is Exhibit A for why I never found anything interesting about BDSM.
glenn said...
Louie is a comedian isn’t he?
I never found anything interesting about BDSM.
"Just closing the circle here, would the reverse be true as well?"
I have to interpret what you mean by the "reverse," but my answer is yes on the assumption that you mean that a woman is morally wrong to seek or hope to become pregnant by a man who does not also want her to become pregnant by him.
I mean socially, too.
Clearly you seem to have this thing about wanting to feel "dominated" by a man, though.
No, I want a man to act like a man.
I'm sorry if that confuses you.
Some forms of seeking are less aggressive than others. Would such a woman also be forbidden from persuading?
How many unions do we have to incriminate on the basis of how much mutual interest was not immediately evident before one party committed itself to any form of pursuit upon the other?
AReasonableMan said...
"I think Louis CK addresses this. These are women who genuinely admired CK. He was the leader in his field. Everyone thought he was one of the greatest comics of his time. The women literally can't get their head around the fact that he is so fucked up."
I'm sorry, ARM, I wasn't paying attention. What was it the women literally couldn't get their heads around?
This vice, which shame and timidity find so convenient, possesses, besides a great attraction for lively imaginations -- that of being able to dispoase of the whole sex as they desire, and to make the beauty which tempts them minister to their pleasures, without being obliged to obtain its consent
Confessions p.111
Cited in Of Grammatology p.151
I do not understand the current fad of "I apologize" and that makes everything okay
He starts off by saying that everything the women said was true. That's actually more important than an apology. Of course that doesn't make everything OK, but it's a lot better than distorting the truth or remaining silent.
I just think you like vague definitions when it comes to explaining your resentful feelings on account of wanting to compensate for your baby daddy.
It's not a clear preference. Men - like all individuals - might prefer and pursue their own likes and dislikes in an infinite number of ways. None of these likes or dislikes make them less "masculine." The fact that you are blind to the internal contradiction in your conformist sense of manliness again just underscores your lack of success with the gender. Starting with your illogic on the issue.
"I hope we can agree that a man who is compelled to masturbate in front of unwilling observers is objectively disordered, regardless of any other moral consideration."
I will agree that my aspiration in that regard has always been to avoid observation, rather than to seek it. But as I get older the only thing about sex that surprises me more than what other men want to do is how many women there are who want them to do it.
The point of an apology isn't to compensate for damage done but to affirm the correct attitude, at the present at least even if it wasn't at the time.
"And as the turtle bolder, you deny people can ethically have sex just for the pleasure of having sex."
No. I said "You should not be using another person for the purpose of your sexual pleasure." The key word there is "using," not "pleasure." I think 2 people can have sex for the sexual pleasure and not be "using" each other. I may be using the word "using" in a stronger sense than you read it, but I do mean it in that strong sense.
I think there are some positive meanings of the word "use," as in the hymns that pray to God to "use me." I think there are some psychological complexities to offering yourself to the other person sexually with this idea: use me. But it's different when you're thinking of finding a use for the other person and it's nothing more than your pleasure, even if you know the other person is so inclined to serve you that she or he would say: use me.
Here's a really shitty 60s pop song that occurs to me in this context: "Bend me, shape me/Anyway you want me..."
I think a moral person would reject that sexual partner.
Paul J said...
Also, it can be difficult to fully inhabit the position that being touched by "me" is a harm. Even if it isn't exactly a benefit, it seems rather benign. About oneself I mean, internally.
Sex is a normal human bodily function. For the most part, we all do it. And as adults, most all of us have seen a penis enough times that we should not be scared by one. Or scarred by seeing one.
It clearly is not OK to touch others without their consent, and blackmailing people with threats to their livelihood is wrong. But short of that, why is a man's exposing his genitals to another person worth all this scorn and a woman's breastfeeding in public celebrated? Either it's OK to expose those body parts or it isn't.
"your conformist sense of manliness"
Sez the beta.
Hey. At least I wasn't impregnated (or perpetrated impregnation) in error.
That sounds about as un-dominant a position as they come.
No wonder you are obsessed with dominance. You know so little about it.
Now go call up your baby daddy. You know. The one who "dominated" you!
"The woman wants somebody taking care of her, so what she wants is commitment."
Not so sure of that. I think that what a woman often wants is the assurance that she was not taken advantage of. That she is not being laughed at.
in that hotel room, seems his misconduct was to withhold sex.
“But short of that, why is a man's exposing his genitals to another person worth all this scorn and a woman's breastfeeding in public celebrated? Either it's OK to expose those body parts or it isn't.”
Jesus. What is wrong with you right wing men? A breastfeeding woman isn’t engaging in a sexual act. Most breast feeding women cover themselves with a drape of some sort besides. Does a picture of the Madonna nursing baby Jesus assault your eyes?
So by use you mean abuse. But we're misreading.
What you say logically implies just what I inferred. If two people agree to have sex, uncaring anonymous sex, where each takes his or her pleasure,that is unethical, because it “uses” the other, that it is, treats them as a means to an end. Even if both agree, it’s still unethical Exactly as my hypothetical badminton players “use” each other must be unethical. Unless of course you are slipping in some unmentioned caveats, like people have freedom to enjoy badminton but not to enjoy sex. Which I do think you are doing. Your reasons are religious, but you won’t say so.
The women he hurt by asking if he could beat off in front of them and taking them at their word when they said Yes? Those women?
Are these women hurt because they didn't say right away "You've got to be effing kidding me, you perve" and leave? I hope they're more angry at themselves for not having the presence of mind to tell LCK to stuff it.
Women are strong, right? Is that what we've learned in the past 50 years? When will they start acting strong?
In my family, all the women -- my Mom, my sister, my daughter -- are oldest, and have little brothers they learned to keep in line. I wonder how that influences what a women puts up with later in life.
Good for LCK for apologizing, I guess, if he means it. How long must he wear his Hair Shirt? I hope he's not ejaculating onto it.
Roy Jacobsen said...
I'm aghast. What kind of messed up crowd do you run with, what kind of messed up upbringing did you have that makes you think it's OK to show random women your dick?!?!? And then to start masturbating in front if them?
Hollywood is a cesspool.
Ron Winkleheimer said...
Nobody ever had to tell me not to ask woman I have only a few minutes acquaintance with if they would mind looking at my penis and watching while I masturbate. People that do that are called flashers and are reviled. The fact that he could get away with it at all pretty much indicates that he is operating in an environment where the norms have been thrown out the window and the only thing that counts is power.
The strong do as they will and the weak endure what they must.
“Hollywood is a cesspool”
So is Alabama.
rcocean said...
Sorry just don't understand the whole "I'll whip out my dick and masturbate in front of women".
By comparison other sexual weirdness - like Sodomy or being attracted to Barbara Streisand - seems positively normal.
Ritmo, you're just being an asshole. I realize that's normal for you, but I doubt Althouse would like it if this thread degenerated into a Ritmo-exiled contest to see who can come up with better insults. You seem to be raring to shit all over another thread, but I'm not.
"Hold my dick and watch this!"
Unknown: "So is Alabama."
.....because......?
“You seem to be raring to shit all over another thread, but I'm not.”
That’s a first.
The Venn diagram of your dopey commenters and your creepy commenters forms nearly a perfect circle.
"A breastfeeding woman isn’t engaging in a sexual act."
And neither is she knitting a sweater. What is it about the nature of a sexual act that causes you to find it so worthy of scorn?
"Most breast feeding women cover themselves with a drape of some sort besides."
Most =/= all, and I don't recall the scorn for the others necessitating public apologies.
Unknown: "What is wrong with you right wing men?"
We don't want to supply our own cigars for "intern training"?
We don't hire big name law firms to harass and intimidate the victims of sexual harassment?
We don't sexually enslave women and girls?
I'm trying to identify what it is that right wing men could do, like the above examples, that would cause you to support us as much as you do the folks who do the above.
YoungHegelian said...
To share your sexuality with another person, you have to mean them well. You can't be taking advantage of them, even when they like you so much they say yes to what you're offering them. This isn't a legal argument. It's philosophy.
Don't offer bad sex, even to those who will consent to it. Don't take whatever you can get. You should know when you're extracting perverse pleasure from humiliating or hurting someone else.
So now we're basically back to the Baltimore Catechism again, are we? NTTAWWT.
Its truths are still there, lurking quietly in the corner, until that time that we figure out that we've fucked everything up so badly that what have we got to lose by giving it a quick look-see.
Earnest Prole: "The Venn diagram of your dopey commenters and your creepy commenters forms nearly a perfect circle"
Then just compress your assertion to "dopey AND creepy" commenters without the need for a Venn diagram visual.
A sexual act that is coercive or unwanted is worthy of scorn. You’re another sexual dunce.
"It is a bit like a guru/student relationship."
Or a president intern relationship.
I wonder how much blow Louis CK did that day.
Inga said: "So is Alabama."
Alabama has nothing on progressive Seattle:
"He withdrew from the Seattle mayor's race in May, after a lawsuit accused him of repeatedly raping a man about 30 years ago. Murray denied the allegations, saying he never heard his accuser's name before the lawsuit. But he said he was dropping his re-election bid so the scandal would not overtake the election.
Delvonn Heckard said he was 15 and Murray was 32 when the sexual acts occurred, claiming that Murray paid him for them. "
Or NJ. And who can forget Swimmer Teddy of MA and his buddy Christopher Todd in CT, who enjoyed making waitress sandwiches, although the waitress herself didn't enjoy being used as the filling?
The Lion of the Senate!
And of course there's ole Billy Jeff his own bad self.
It's so great how liberals just instantly forget about Democrat men behaving like pigs. I mean they read about it and poof! it vanishes from the brains.
In this case, it vanished from Inga's brain in a thread having to do with a Democrat behaving like a pig. She is sooooo desperate to change the subject to avoid looking at the evils on her own side.
PackerBronco said...
You know, I think most of us learned after the age of - say, 4 - that you don't stick your wang out in front of other people and certainly not in front of women. That this is some kind of revelation for him is sad to say the least.
"A sexual act that is coercive or unwanted is worthy of scorn."
So it would have been OK to just expose his penis without the sexual act?
Unknown: "A sexual act that is coercive or unwanted is worthy of scorn"
That might carry more weight if at any time since the mid-90's your side demonstrated they actually believed that.
Instead, you gave us the "one grope rule" and "trailer park trash" and "thats what you get when you drag a $100 bill thru a trailer park" and "nuts and sluts" and celebrated the practitioner of it as well as annointed the key enabler of it.
What other questionable practices lurk beneath a layer of privacy?
Blogger YoungHegelian said...
So now we're basically back to the Baltimore Catechism again, are we?
There are a heck of lot worse ways to live your life.
Well, Inga, the point is you are pouring scorn on WANTED sexual acts. Some women liked watching LCK jerk off, but you scorn him just for the way he takes his pleasure. You aren’t scorning him for pressing unwanted acts on others but just for his desires.
Ritmo, you're just being an asshole.
I simply asked you to describe your indescribable preferences. But you insist on being circuitous. Hey, being an American means... one gets to be American!
Donuts are like those donut things.
Homer Simpson is more articulate than you.
With respect to superior exploitation, but involuntary exploitation, too, these revelations broach the seemingly impermeable shell of female chauvinism that has not merely tolerated but normalized social progress under a layer of quasi-legal privacy.
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To some of us raised in the seventies and eighties, there is no summer like a California summer. The dream of shimmering horizons on sandy beaches, classic muscle cars, tall sundaes and a dazzling Technicolor of pastel neons everywhere.
Think of California, and you think of Los Angeles, movie stars, movie studios, Disneyland, and endless boulevard. If you’re more technically inclined, you may come up with San Francisco as well, with its perfectly landscaped city center, enormous bridges and prison island. Few will think of the true jewel of the West coast: Monterey and its surroundings.
Located just 100 kilometers or so South of San Francisco, this sun-drenched town and its peninsula easily number amongst the most beautiful places on Earth.
Monterey itself looks every bit the sleepy Californian town, with open avenues, nary a skyscraper in sight, and palatial villas spread along a breath-taking coastline. In fact, if you’ve ever seen footage of a savage stormy beach, it probably was shot within walking distance of Monterey itself.
The light over there is different. It’s not Hollywood magic, or subjective perception. This is the very edge of the Western world, and the sun saved some choice rays for the last land this side of the Pacific. Slow, lustrous light bathes the city in an unreal golden glow that casts pale shadows over the carefully manicured lawns, quiet people and majestic townhouses.
While San Francisco claims the prize for housing the most expensive real estate in the most expensive state in the United States, Monterey is no slouch. With the average price of properties averaging at just over a million dollars, you’re not going to find shacks, or likely affordable housing, anywhere near. This is the place where California summer dreams are gold-plated, diamond-studded and paraded for every European dreamer to enjoy.
This is the city that housed California’s first theater, printing press and public library. Monterey is where Steinbeck set East of Eden, Tortilla Flat and Cannery Row. It’s the prototype of the American coastal town, and you don’t need to hear about its Aquarium or Jazz Festival – you just walk the streets, soak the glorious golden sunlight, and smile.
If you visit in summer, you’ll be hard pressed not to notice the bright purple flowers that bloom from what looks for all the world like a weed. You’d only be half right. Monterey and neighboring town Carmel-by-the-Sea host a controlled population of ice plants, which are usually considered pests, but whose purple flowers attract monarch butterflies. The ubiquitous mossy carpet covered with those colorful flowers can be seen growing almost everywhere along the waterfront.
We don’t live exclusively on soul-nourishing experiences, however, and Monterey has us covered for the rest as well. In town, you’d be remiss not to visit Henry’s BBQ, where you can enjoy delicious meat cooked over impressive fire pits loaded with mesquite coals.
One does not live on food and soul-nourishing experiences alone, however, and Cannery Row has you covered for that. The picturesque waterfront road is perfect for night-time strolls, where you can pretend you’re visiting the historical canning operations as you pick your next restaurant, or check out some local shops. Eventually, because a girl needs a break, you’ll reach the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which is the perfect place to seek some shade.
Sure, the town that names the bay is spectacular, but spectacular isn’t going to cut it when Clint Eastwood is the former mayor of the next municipality over. Just a mile or so out of Monterey is Carmel-by-the-Sea, which takes relaxation to a whole new level.
Carmel is a dreamer’s city, with quiet little streets, powerfully built trees casting their shadows on your walks down to its pristine beaches that no matter how many visitors land in town never seem to fill up. In Carmel, the streets do have names, but no numbers, because the town’s founders were artists who opted to name their houses rather than give them numbers. The light may be different on this side of the world, but in Carmel, the quiet itself takes on a new depth, and you’ll feel clumsy for driving that gas-guzzling monstrosity in town.
If you manage to ever tear yourself away from Carmel or Monterey, you’ll have your fill of wild nature to explore, in one of the area’s endless supply of coves, secluded beaches and tiny little restaurants on hillsides that will spark romance in the most burned out of hearts.
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Featuring heroes and villains from the new movie and elsewhere in the ’Power Rangers’ multiverse
by Aldrin Calimlim
Just a few days after the premiere of the new “Power Rangers” movie, the official tie-in mobile game of the movie has been launched on iOS. As it turns out, though, the game, called Power Rangers: Legacy Wars, may also be described as the official tie-in mobile game of the entire franchise featuring the different incarnations of the Power Rangers and their various enemies.
Released by Saban (the creator of the franchise) and Lionsgate (the producer of the film) in collaboration with nWay (the developer of ChronoBlade), Power Rangers: Legacy Wars is a real-time online multiplayer fighting game featuring heroes and villains from the 24-year history of “Power Rangers.” Think Marvel: Contest of Champions, but with characters and elements from the “Power Rangers” multiverse.
Unlock Rangers and villains
In the game, the space witch Rita Repulsa has corrupted the Morphin Grid and subsequently created her army of virtual monsters and Ranger clones. Now it’s up to you to retaliate by assembling your own team of Power Rangers and villains.
Power Rangers: Legacy Wars lets you unlock Rangers and villains including those from the new film as well as those from the TV show and other “Power Rangers” media. The game features the “Power Rangers” movie, “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,” and the recent seasons (“Dino Charge”) of the TV show at launch, with Rangers and villains from other seasons planned for future inclusion.
Upgrade your warriors
With your team of Rangers and villains, you get to fight the teams of other real players in real-time online head-to-head battles set in environments inspired by locations from the movie and TV show. Swipe strategically to attack and dodge your opponents, bearing in mind the special moves unique to each character.
As you win battles and complete missions, you can earn Zeo Shards that you can use to upgrade your warriors to further step up your game. You can also form alliances with friends and other players online to chat, trade resources, and share tactics with them, and even watch replays to learn some fighting tricks from other players.
Go go get it
Just a word of warning to the impatient, though: You might repeatedly find yourself having to wait an inordinate amount of time in order to open reward boxes you’ve earned through battle. The shard-based system for unlocking and upgrading Rangers and villains might also try your patience by often giving you the less impressive warriors, especially at the outset.
Nevertheless, if you’re a fan of the “Power Rangers” series (like I am) or if you just want a real-time online multiplayer fighting game with console-quality graphics and more-than-OK mechanics, then go go download Power Rangers: Legacy Wars. It’s available now on the App Store for free, with optional in-app purchases for in-game currency.
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Like There’s Something To Say (or WEW: Lorde)
The title of this post is a line in one of my favourite fierce femme’s, Lorde’s, songs 400 Lux. The full line is “Where we can talk like there’s something to say,” and I hope that here is that place. Being a leukemia survivor and an outspoken mental health advocate, I hope that my something to say has some value for someone, and I hope too that it is found in this venue.
Another line in her song Glory and Gore is “Now we’re in the ring and we’re coming for blood”. I am not at all about violence, but now that I am in this forum I feel like my opinions are stronger than they were before and I feel the need to stand by what I divulge here.
My first feature of Woman Empowering Women was the most modestly received of all my posts. I understand that it is not really in my image to get involved in “feminism” or “politics” — I avoid conflict and controversial stances at all costs, but this is a special venture for me so I am going to persevere a little longer, at least until I’ve featured most of my favourite women in the media (who happen to mostly be in music).
Lesser known to the public as Ella Yelich O’Connor, Lorde broke records with her debut album Pure Heroine and her vastly popular first single Royals. Hot off the presses with her latest releases Green Light and Liability slated to be on her sophomore album titled Melodrama, Lorde is making news for all the right reasons and is a force to be reckoned with. With two Grammys already under her belt at a mere 21 years of age she has single-handedly reframed the mold for what pop music stands for.
By standing proud against the ‘pop star image’ of a society obsessed with bubbly-eyed, tiny-waisted music industry puppets, Lorde declares she is decisively not a ‘White Teeth Teen‘ and brings us a whole new powerhouse persona for what a pop star can — and admittedly does — look like.
In an interview with Apple Music she says this about the album:
“There’s definitely moments where it’s like I had to tell the truth so starkly to myself and to my friends and people around me. It’s an amazing feeling. It’s amazing actually listening to this body of work and being like, wow, that is that [first adult] year of my life in all of its kind of glory and disgusting — all the gross moments, all great moments. It’s really special for me to listen to.”
The album’s release is scheduled for summer 2017, while she will be performing on SNL tomorrow night and you can catch her headlining at Osheaga music festival in Montreal this coming August.
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This robot makes PB&J sandwiches just like mom
Hey bot, make me a sandwich!
Ever since it made its debut at Y Combinator’s Demo Day back in August, we’ve been keeping a close eye on Bistrobot— a sandwich-making robot.
With hopes of one day expanding into more stores and dining establishments, the Bistrobot was recently installed at Andi’s Market right here in San Francisco. The automated machine crafts peanut butter sandwiches on white bread with your choice of honey, blackberry jam, sweet chili or chocolate sauce. Earlier demonstrations have even included Nutella.
“It’s already much faster than traditional methods, and we’re working to make it cleaner and more consistent,” founder and CEO Jay Reppert recently told us. “For me personally, the coolest part about Bistrobot, and why I’m working on it, is because I think robots are awesome and this is a way for more people to share in something really cool without having to spend a lot of money,”
How it works is pretty straightforward. For just $2, a customer places an order on a tablet kiosk and then watches through its transparent plexiglass enclosure as the robot creates their sandwich.
And we agree, PB&J is the most simple sandwich around, but when a robot is the chef, things get a bit more interesting. The Bistrobot team notes that it’s easy to change around the menu, making the device even more versatile and appealing to commercial users. Impressively, the robot can produce 300 sandwiches an hour — that equates to five per minute.
While Bistrobot may still be in its infancy, we definitely look forward to seeing what the future holds. Until then, you can watch it in action below! (You may also want to check out fellow Y Combinator grad TeaBOT, which as its name would imply, is an automatic tea-brewing machine.)
This entry was posted in Maker Movement and tagged Atmel, Bistrobot, Robotic Sandwich Machine, Sandwich-Making Robot, Y Combinator on December 7, 2015 by The Atmel Team.
A first look at Maker Faire Rome 2015
As the saying goes, “When in Rome, do as the Makers do!”
It seems like yesterday that we were at the New York Hall of Science preparing for what was surely an incredible World Maker Faire 2015. And now just a few weeks later, the Atmel crew has arrived in Rome, all set to kick things off at the Sapienza University campus.
Once again a Silver Sponsor of this year’s show, you’ll find several startups and Makers who’ve successfully demonstrated what it takes to go from “the MakerSpace to the MarketPlace.” In addition to big names like Bosch, those inside the Atmel booth will include:
Acme Systems designs and manufactures Linux-embedded boards, namely the Arietta G25 system-on-module with an Atmel AT91SAM9G25 at its core. One project in particular that you’ll want to check out is the team’s open source LED panel that interacts with a smartphone over Wi-Fi.
Arduboy
A crowd favorite back at World Maker Faire, Arduboy is an open source, credit card-sized console that lets people play, create and share their favorite 8-bit games.
Intoino
As seen on Indiegogo, Intoino‘s KITS provide a simple way for young Makers to learn coding and electronics while bringing their connected projects to life.
In case you missed them at Maker Faire Bay Area 2015, 1Sheeld magically transforms your smartphone into one of 40 different reconfigurable Arduino shields.
Cosino
Cosino is an open source platform comprised of flexible, easy to-use hardware and software components. The team will be showing off their latest projects based on the Cosino (SAM9G35) and Cosino Enigma (SAMA5D3) CPU modules along with their carrier boards and other GNU/Linux embedded systems.
Qtechknow
Everyone’s favorite teenage CEO and whiz kid, Quin Etynre will once again be on hand with Qtechknow’s Arduino-compatible board, the Qduino Mini. But that’s not all, you’ll even be able to snap a black and white selfie in his thermal printer photo booth!
Heck, even major brands are tapping into the powers of the Maker Movement! Escaping dangerous dark or smoke-filled structures quickly is crucial for the firefighters who save thousands of lives on a daily basis. Tailored for those situations, Bosch will be demonstrating a prototype of their indoor navigation device that’s built around the mighty Arduino and BNO055.
This entry was posted in Events and tagged 1Sheeld, ACME Systems, Arduboy, Arduino, Arietta G25, Atmel, Bosch, Cosino, Intoino, Maker Faire, Maker Faire Rome, Qtechknow on October 15, 2015 by The Atmel Team.
Billions of chips, unlimited possibilities
Vegard Wollan reveals that there are now more AVR chips in the wild as there are people in the world. (Note: A loose translation from Adressa’s recent article.)
Though the slogan “Enabling Unlimited Possibilities” may not be the most modest as they come, why should it have to be? Especially when your company, whose heritage has ties to Trondheim, is at the forefront of the incredibly popular and ever-evolving IoT innovation battle.
Vegard Wollan, AVR co-founder and VP of Atmel’s Touch Business Unit, had the chance to catch up with local Trondheim newspaper Adressa to discuss some of his team’s latest developments. One in particular, the maXTouch family of touchscreen controllers provides unprecedented hover and proximity capabilities, where a user no longer is required to touch the display, but instead triggers different functions by simply holding their finger right above it.
Just the other night, several Atmel employees in Trondheim came together to celebrate not only their commitment to the local community but an impressive milestone, namely 7,338,088,583 AVR chips. To put that figure into perspective, that is at least one MCU for each person on Earth.
“It’s insane! We have the increasing ability to top what we’ve done previously,” Wollan says. “We have been doing this for 20 years and have never had such high production as we do now. In 1999, we thought it was giant milestone to pass 10 million. Now, we have produced 7.3 billion and create about one billion units a year.”
The figure is almost as impressive as the customer list of “little” Atmel Norway, and its tight-knit team of just under 200 employees. Wollan highlights a few of the top tier brands powered by the stalwart microcontrollers, which include some of the largest and most recognizable names out there today. Among those are Google, Microsoft, Bosch, Sony, Samsung, LG, General Motors, Ford, Jaguar and Tesla.
“And this is just an excerpt. When we started the company in 1995, we dreamed about getting some big customers such as LG or Sony or Mercedes or what not. And now we have this list! So it’s really what we are celebrating and we are madly proud of,” Wollan adds.
Another focus as of late has been on China, and the next generation of gizmos and gadgets coming out the country where Atmel has played an integral role in their development, most notably ZTE and Xiaomi. While both of these manufacturers may not be the most globally known brands (yet), they have contributed millions of smartphones to the consumer market — many of which based on Atmel solutions.
“Our customers in China have now launching new phones with new technology from us. We have developed a whole new edge-free design for smartphones, so you get the larger screen without the phone being bigger. The screen goes absolutely to the edge with virtual edge buttons without the buttons here. You hold such phone as a camera and phone camera turns on. And pressing your index finger on the top right hand side on, and you take a picture,” Wollan explains.
One of the coolest projects worth mentioning is a recent collaboration with global music sensation, Coldplay, who commissioned the help of the Trondheim team. Wollan goes on to laughingly reveal, “It’s a little funny that one of our engineers have been in the practice room with Coldplay to test our technology.”
Through wireless connectivity, Coldplay has been able to transform its sold-out crowds into brilliant canvas of colorful LEDs, all while providing greater engagement amongst its fans. As concertgoers enter the arena, they are given a flashing bracelet that can be remotely controlled from any PC and pulse to the rhythm of the band’s music.
“You had to see the whole place light up in flashing, multi-colored bracelets. When we saw it from the stage, we could not believe we had managed to achieve this. It is about everyone, not just about the band and the fanatical folks at the stage, but all of us become part of the show by having a small armband.”
Wollan shares that Atmel is continuing to develop its initiative with Coldplay, but cannot go into more detail at this time. During the celebration of the company’s achievement the other night, employees were even given a chance to experience the wireless wearable devices as they waved their arms to the beat of some tunes.
Intrigued? You can tune-in to the entire segment here!
This entry was posted in Lists and tagged Adressa, Atmel, Atmel Norway, Internet of Things, maXTouch, Trondheim, Vegard Wollan, wireless on June 19, 2015 by The Atmel Team.
Creating realtime IoT dashboards and maps with PubNub
EON is an open source JavaScript framework for creating beautiful realtime dashboards, charts and maps.
The realtime publishing and streaming of data is a key component of the Internet of Things, especially when it comes to tracking and monitoring connected devices. We need a way to easily collect, detect, and distribute data as it’s created or changes, and immediately have it be received and acted upon.
There are several great frameworks for bringing data to life: D3.js, C3.js, WebGL, the list goes on. However, the missing component is how to deliver and reflect changes in that data in realtime, a vital requirement of the ever-growing IoT. Whether you’re streaming sensor data to a dashboard, monitoring device(s) health, or tracking a fleet of vehicles on a live-updating map, delivering the data in realtime is essential.
With this in mind, PubNub wanted an easier way to stream data to create beautiful IoT dashboards, charts, and maps. And so, the team built Project EON, an open source Javascript framework. EON not only enables you to build these dashboards and maps, but stream the raw JSON data to them as well.
Let’s check out the details! Then we’ll show you EON in action, using an Atmel MCU (because what’s better than connecting hardware and software?).
Realtime Charts and Dashboards for Connected Devices
The charting and graphing component of EON is based on C3.js, an open source charting library. This allows you to build realtime line, bar, pie, gauge, and donut charts. When new data is streamed, transitions are animated and changes are reflected in realtime — no manual refreshing required!
These charts are especially useful when it comes to monitoring and displaying data from Internet of Things connected devices, and gives you flexibility on how you want to display that data.
EON bar, pie, and gauge charts
IoT use cases include:
Home automation: Temperature readings, power usage and consumption for individual devices
Connected car: RPMs, state of fleet of vehicles, analytics on vehicles including gas usage, capacity, or money earned, vehicle telemetry
Industrial and factory: Oil field sensor readings, brewery analytics (eg. pressure, capacity), factory statistics
Mapping for Connected Vehicles and Wearables
Realtime maps are a staple of any connected transportation application. For applications on the move, you need a way to track movement and current location.
The mapping and geolocation component of EON is based on Mapbox, a series of APIs and tools for building custom maps. Give EON a marker icon (bus, train, plane, person), and a geolocation. When the geolocation is updated, the market animates and travels to the new location.
EON maps for bus systems, aircrafts, and wearables
IoT use cases for live-updating maps include:
Connected car, fleet management and public transportation: navigation, taxi/rideshare dispatch based on proximity, collect and publish road conditions, hailing and fare calculation for car services, monitor and calculate route and arrival times for public transit
Wearables: navigation and tracking, fitness applications
Air and sea: track and monitor location of aircraft and sea craft for consumer travel, freight, and delivery.
In Action: Atmel MCU Realtime Temperature Sensor
So let’s see EON and the Internet of Things working together!
Our demo application is a realtime temperature sensor built using an Atmel | SMART SAM D21 Xplained Pro and a temperature sensor. The concept is fairly simple, we collect the data using the Atmel sensor, and stream it in realtime to a live dashboard, where the temperature data is displayed as it changes.
That streaming and visualization is EON at work. And with some CSS added on, we have something that looks like this:
Just think, this is just a simple demonstration. Imagine having hundreds or even thousands of these sensors spread across a region, all collecting and streaming that data to a single dashboard. Or even a single sensor streaming to hundreds of dashboards, all simultaneously.
The use cases are endless, and it really comes down to collecting data, streaming data, and visualizing that data. And that’s where EON does the work.
To learn more about the Atmel Realtime Temperature Sensor demo, check out our full tutorial and code repository, or watch the video below.
This entry was posted in IoT and tagged Arduino, Atmel, automotive, Dashboards, Internet of Things, IoT Dashboards, JavaScript, Maps and Geolocation, Visualizations, Wearable technology on June 2, 2015 by Joe Hanson.
Building a realtime temperature sensor with Atmel and PubNub
PubNub’s Bhavana Srinivas demonstrates how to build a realtime temperature sensor with PubNub and Atmel.
With the buzzword being Internet of Things (IoT), PubNub recently wanted to build something simple, yet powerful, that could extend beyond the hackerspace and be applied to the real world. It had to combine software and hardware, and allow people at home to build it and try it themselves.
Arduino came to mind, but seeing as though the team has already written a great deal of realtime tutorials using the Arduino board, they sought out to try something a bit different. Instead, the group decided upon employing Atmel | SMART SAM D21 Xplained Pro and PubNub to devise a realtime temperature sensor.
The Atmel temperature sensor monitors temperatures and streams the data to a live-updating dashboard, in realtime, anywhere in the world. The temperature sensor measures the ambient temperature and publishes it as a data stream to a channel via the PubNub Data Stream Network. A web browser that subscribes to this channel displays the data stream on a live visualization dashboard.
The Atmel I/O1 Xplained Pro sensor measures the ambient temperature.
This connects to the Wi-Fi using the ATWINC1500 module.
The PubNub code running on the Atmel chip enabled the team to publish the temperature in realtime to anyone subscribing to the same channel as a data stream.
Through the PubNub Developer Console, you can receive this stream of information from as many sensors as you like in realtime.
What Will You Need?
ATSAMD21-XPRO host MCU board
OLED 1 Xplained Pro to provide the display on the chip
I/O1 Xplained Pro for sensor and SD-card input to host MCU
ATWINC1500 module. This is a Wi-Fi black box that contains the Wi-Fi stack, the TCP stack and the TLS stack.
To get your unique pub/sub keys, you’ll first need to sign up for a PubNub account. Once you sign up, you can get your unique PubNub keys in the PubNub Developer Dashboard. PubNub’s free Sandbox tier should give you all the bandwidth you need to build and test your messaging app with the web messaging API.
Install Atmel Studio 6.2
Install updates to Atmel Studio as suggested during installation
Install terminal software like putty or teraterm
A prerequisite is that you upgrade the firmware for SAMD21 using the .bat file provided with the PubNub Atmel example before you run this demo. Make sure no other software like putty or teraterm is using the com port). Close Atmel Studio and the putty terminal. The firmware upgrade is successful if you see a PASS sign on the terminal after running the code.
Connecting the Hardware, the Right Way
Connect WINC1500 XPRO board to SAMD21 XPRO connector EXT1
Connect I/O1 XPRO board to SAMD21 XPRO connector EXT2
Connect OLED1 XPRO board to SAMD21 XPRO connector EXT3
Connect SAMD21 XPRO to a free USB port on your PC (make sure no other USB port on your PC is in use)
Connect the power to the port that says “DEBUG USB”
Open the PubNub example: pubnubAtmel/PubNub_EXAMPLE.atsln (included in the code download) in Atmel Studio and you will see the following page. Make sure you choose the debugger/programmer and interface as shown below.
Include the following lines in pubnubAtmel/src/main.h:
#define TEST_MODE_SSID “Enter-your-SSID” (choose THE Wi-Fi access point you want the chip to connect to)
#define TEST_MODE_PASSWORD “Enter-the password-for-the-SSID” (enter the password for the same Wi-Fi connection)
#define TEST_MODE_WITHOUT_PROVISION
In pubnubAtmel/src/main.c, add the channel name and pub, sub keys.
Build (F7 / Build -> build solution), run(continue/ green arrow/ F5/ debug -> continue).
Open PubNub Developer Console, use the same channel name and pub,sub keys as in the code and SUBSCRIBE.If all is well, you should see a constant stream of messages in the following format: {“columns”:[[“temperature”,”55.00″]]}
From there, the PubNub crew was able to collect and stream temperature data in realtime. But what’s next, you ask? Well, they needed to do something with that data, right? Visualize it!
Visualizing the Data Stream
Bhavana and the PubNub bunch didn’t just want to display raw data off the sensor as a live-updating number; instead, their partner-in-crime Tomomi built the beautiful temperature visualization, which mocks nursery or greenhouse monitor (a typical realworld use case for realtime temperature sensors).
The interface runs in the browser, and the technology behind is quite simple, using PubNub JavaScript APIs to subscribe the data sent from the Atmel chip. It’s simple, lightweight, built entirely in JavaScript, and accessible from anywhere in the world with any kind of device – mobile phones, tablets, and any smart device, as long as you have a web browser. The main purpose behind this is to present information in most efficient manner without losing its accuracy.
In this scenario, the UI shows the current temperature, also a simple line graph, updating in realtime so that you can tell the relative changes of the temperature, raising and dropping. This particular data is simple, but when you have multiple, more complicated data, data visualization plays more crucial role.
Go Conquer IoT
This demo is read-only and reads the ambient temperature, but in reality, you want to develop products that lets your users monitor and control, i.e, bidirectional communication between devices. For instance, if you have a smart A/C, not only monitoring the current room temperature, but you need to make it controllable from a remote devices.
“With the power of PubNub APIs, you can achieve this with no hassle. I hope I am leaving you guys with enough excitement to try this demo out, and also build cooler ones,” Bhavana concludes.
In the meantime, be sure to follow our friends at PubNub and Bhavana Srinivas on Twitter!
This entry was posted in Application Highlights, Design Tips & Tricks, IoT and tagged Atmel, Atmel | SMART, ATWINC1500, Internet of Things, IoT, Pubnub, PubNub Data Stream, Realtime Data, Realtime Temperature Sensor, SAM D21, SAM D21 Xplained Pro on May 11, 2015 by The Atmel Team.
The CryptoCape is the BeagleBone’s first dedicated security daughterboard
The CryptoCape extends the hardware cryptographic abilities of the BeagleBone Black.
With the insecurity of connected devices called into question time and time again, wouldn’t it be nice to take comfort in knowing that your latest IoT gadget was secure? A facet in which many Makers may overlook, Josh Datko recently sought out to find a better way to safeguard those designs, all without hindering the DIY spirit. The result? The CrytpoCape — which initially debuted on SparkFun last year — is a dedicated security daughterboard for the BeagleBone that easily adds encryption and authentication options to a project.
Generally speaking, cryptography offers a solution to a wide-range of problems such as authentication, confidentiality, integrity and non-repudiation, according to Datko. SparkFun notes that the $60 Atmel powered cape adds specialized ICs that perform various cryptographic operations, amplifying a critical hardware security layer to various BeagleBone projects.
The CyrptoCape is packed with hardware, including 256k EEPROM with a defaulted I2C address (plus write protection), a real-time clock (RTC) module, a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for RSA encryption/decryption, an AES-128 encrypted EEPROM, an ATSHA204 CrypoAuthentication chip that performs SHA-256 and HMAC-25 and an Atmel ATECC108 tasked with the Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA).
“You will also find an Atmel ATmega328P microcontroller and a large prototyping area available on the board. The ATmega is loaded with the Arduino Pro Mini 3.3V bootloader and has broken out most of the signals to surrounding pads,” its SparkFun page reveals.
Beyond that, each easy-to-use CryptoCape comes with pre-soldered headers making this board ready to be attached to your BeagleBone right out of the box. The only additional item a Maker will need to get the CryptoCape fully-functional is a CR1225 coin-cell battery.
Interested? You can check out the product’s official SparkFun page here. Meanwhile, those looking to learn more should also pick up a copy of Datko’s book entitled “BeagleBone for Secret Agents.” The third chapter of the resource is devoted to the CryptoCape where Makers will learn how to combine a fingerprint sensor, the on-board ATmega328P, and the crypto chips to make a biometric authentication system.
This entry was posted in Maker Movement, Product News, Security and tagged 256k EEPROM, Arduino Pro Mini 3.3V bootloader, ATmega328P, Atmel, Atmel ATECC108, ATSHA204 authentication chip, BeagleBone, broken out, cape, CR1225 coin cell battery, critical hardware security layer, cryptographic operations, daughterboard, decryption, ECDSA, Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm, HMAC-25, Josh Datko, MCU, microcontroller, RSA encryption, RtC, SHA-256, SparkFun, specialized ICs, TPM on April 21, 2015 by The Atmel Team.
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Heroes Vs Villains 2015 Remastered - Concept (New Mode)
Anoh
Elusive_DJ wrote: »
Anoh wrote: »
There seems to be a lot of misinterpretation. Adding "(New Mode)" to the title.
I was actually fully aware that you were proposing a new mode.
Seeing a few people that seem to think this would replace the current HvV
Editor/Cinematographer - Anoh is pronounced: AhNo.
DarthCapa2
FireWall wrote: »
Absolutely - the current mode is doing really well so no strong need to change it dramatically (we're working on improving the spawn system though). But we're always interested in bringing in new Hero experiences!
So there is a chance to have again Hero Hunt or something similar in future? Hero Hunt was one of the most popular modes in Battlefront 2015 and i loved it. @FireWall
DarthCapa2 wrote: »
The heroes being weeker and more vulnerable to damage, HH in 2017Front would be very frustrating
joachimeberhard
Hero Hunt was one of the most unpopular game modes in bf2015. In the old bf1 forums, everybody complained about it, and they changed mechanics pretty radically to compensate.
Edit: I don't mind an Elimination/Tickets/Round based hero mode.
But playing Heroes against Infantry, I go Galactic Assault. Much more satisfying.
Edit2: Also, please increase Credits for hvv2017 at least 30%.
It's fun, but Blast and GA just give so much more Credits, with the waiting, leaderboard being so random to achieve etc.
With the right design it can better than the old one. I don't suggest a complete remake, maybe something similar.
joachimeberhard wrote: »
No at the beginning it was one of the most played. It started to be hated for reasons of balancing. The idea was very fun and we need more hero modes.
Reyne
Just do a last man standing with NO infantry, when you are dead you spectate.
KrolJulian1916
Reyne wrote: »
Won't work with Battlefront 2 playerbase, quits etc. Infantry adds another level of depth into the mode and keep players in the action.
marroos
This is a really cool blend between the old and the new. We always heard that playing as infantry was the worst part of the old mode, so that was something we removed in this one. You want that back?
No, i want the HvV to stay as it is now. I just agree with maps from BF2015, port them all. Maybe allow us to test 8vs8 for limited time just like jetpack cargo or make new 8vs8 TDM style HvV.
Peepzilla
marroos wrote: »
Again, no one is trying to change your precious mosh pit game mode. If you actually read the post, the title, and several replies, you’d know this is about adding a mode, not changing the current.
I feel we should just have this reply copy and paste ready for those who clearly have trouble reading. Also, it’s very telling that those who want this non-strategic, button-mash HvV mode to stay are also the ones who struggle with basic reading and comprehension. Hmm...
Peepzilla wrote: »
Although I’d prefer the BF15 version, this would be pretty fun! With improved spawns, this could be a good way to play with strategy and keep the elimination feel from the old version.
The only thing I don’t agree with...and maybe this idea is a product of the current state the game is in? It’s is the limited classes. If everything is balanced and working as intended, it shouldn’t be an issue to play as the trooper we want. Especially if the heroes keep their custom card hands.
The Vanguard, Sentry, Infiltration, all the borderline OP cards would cause a lot of frustration imo
Your probably right. But I just don’t like the idea of them being so limited.
What about just removing the ‘signature abilities’ (three you mentioned plus the officer buff)for each class. Keeping two card options open for everything else not pertaining to those core abilities? I dunno...kicking the idea around as I type. Haha
A_C0NFU53D_SH03
You are a god
A_C0NFU53D_SH03 wrote: »
He is a man not a god he is a man not a god he is a man not a god
Yeah we want Heroes vs Infantry to own them!
But please nerf Infantry, they are so OP and ruin all the fun...
JackTHorn
I'm not much interested in heroes, but this seems like a good idea, along with keeping the current HvV. I like how losing your hero takes you out of the hero game, but you're not completely out since you can still come back in with infantry.
However, if the infantry is all going to have the same star cards, then I say don't bother providing all four classes as options, just make them all assault. That, or just allow a smorgasbord of skins once the customization is out, to satisfy the people who want a rainbow of clones and completely different troopers all over the field.
Lee1981 wrote: »
Just bring back bf15 HvV and be done with it
It’s so much better than this version
I couldn't stand the 2015 HvV, almost never played it. I play the current version fairly often, even though I'm not a big Heroes person.
l_hommecastor wrote: »
OVERWATCH is an awsome Hero vs Villain Games concept ,... I don't know why people are asking for a mini game like this ..... Battlefront is about infantry and vehicule....
I agree that Battlefront has always been, at its heart, a game about infantry, and I hope it stays that way. That said, since the heavy focus on heroes in the last game, probably strongly influenced by the success of games like Overwatch, heroes are getting more attention and there's a small portion of Battlefront players who prefer the Heroes to everything else.
I don't mind the devs catering to those folks by creating some modes for them, I just don't want the whole game to go hero-heavy, as it seems to be doing lately.
I think that a lot of the heroes-focused players really want a hero-based mode where they can wreck regular infantry like a bull in a china shop. I see that perspective in the forums a lot. My thought was to make a version of the current HvV that includes AI bots for the slaughter, but the OP's blend solution works too.
February 28, 2018 10:36PM edited February 2018
Post edited by marroos on February 2018
The need for better matchmaking is definitely a key issue here, as in the rest of the game.
March 1, 2018 1:24AM
BF15 HvV is a necessity
With a few adjustments, of course. Everyone should start as a hero each round and only become infantry upon death.
TheGeneral122513
Also, maybe bring back Hero Hunt?
Oh, well, Palps may be broken in that...
We need a Tier System for the Heroes. It would justify the "op-ness" of Vader over Han and Chewbacca. It would cost much more to unlock Vader, and would require you to save a lot more than for other heroes and vehicles, but it would be rewarding in the end...
"It would essentially ruin the eras and turn them into nothing much more than the same thing and same experience but with a different skin. Which is contrary to the point in having eras in the first place." - ZmanGames
Joeyeh3boost
No way op if you want infantry in your HvV go play bf2k15.
March 1, 2018 12:59PM edited March 2018
Joeyeh3boost wrote: »
If they'll added to BF2015 new heroes believe me many of hero players would rather stay on 2015s competitive mode, not on the new noob friendly mashing zone from 2017
March 1, 2018 1:06PM
KrolJulian1916 wrote: »
What I wrote above is under the assumption they do stay on BF2. I see more and more top HvV players from Xbox moving on Fortnite.
thedem0nhunter
@FireWall Well, he may want it, but I don't. This is not his personal game to ask him if he wants it back.
Also, what triggers me is that people had whined about playing as infantry in a HERO mode in the previous game. I, too, didn't like that. Now you've changed it and people whine again. Are those dumb or what? You like SWBF2015 HvV? Well, GO PLAY SWBF2015 THEN. Jeez...
thedem0nhunter wrote: »
You are aware this would be a new mode and not replace the current HvV right?
Silverback wrote: »
I like it. Never played much of HvV in the first game but I do find the current iteration tedious and yup, I'm a button mashing player mainly cos I don't see much strategy in it other than charge and mash when you think you can wipe out at least one of the opponents. Only play it now when there's a daily to do tbqh.
+1 to a Space HvV too - I love the hero ships but get to spend so little time in them - probably why I love em as I'm yet to reach the saturation point where familiarity breeds contempt like I have in the other game modes.
This is why some teams are full of noobs. IMHO, the mode is not a button mashing mode and should not be played like that. The people who play like that and charge mindlessly are the reason why some teams get beaten 10 to 0.
Yes, I'm aware and am not one of those people who can't read and want the 2017 game mode to stay, as the other forum member said.
But why I say it this was is because, you are aware too that DICE don't always (let's not say "never") do the things the way we want them to, the way we propose. What I mean is, because I've seen enough sh&t done by EA and DICE, I expect them to screw the 2017 mode and STILL not make it the way you want - so both sides suck it. So, that's why I'm saying that you better stick to SWBF2015 if you want that mode and not risk 2017 being ruined.
And one more reason why I suggest playing 2015 - because I like that game, too. Lots of people were saying that BF2 is far superior to BF2015 and that it is finally the way they/the community wanted it to be. Now I see people bashing BF2 and saying that BF2015 was way more fun. And I just want to be able to play both BF2015 and 2017. But the player base of 2015 is considerably low at the moment, so the more people playing both games - the better. People playing BF2015 - no dead game -> being able to play it when I want. Same thing for BF2017 - it's bad to die, so I don't want people to quit it either, etc. I think you get my idea.
I think they should focus fixing this version of HvV first, then they can add another mode if the playerbase isn't fully satisfied with this HvV imo.
and not risk 2017 being ruined.
It was ruined when they changed it from the brilliant bf15 version to this complete trash version in 2017
I remember a LOT of people didn’t like the infantry aspect of it, that's why a lot of people were requesting hero blast.
Yeah, The current HvV isn't great atm with all the messed up stun lock mechanics going on.
If they adjust them to HvV specifically, basing gameplay more on skill than pre-determined mechanics, and improve the matchmaking alot, then 2017 HvV will be fantastic, as it did get very fun sometimes when players were as good as each other.
Raices wrote: »
A handful of people on a forum isn’t really a lot is it
Personally I reckon 75/80% of players loved the original HvV bf15, and wouldn’t have wanted it changed
i truly do feel like this is a result of some unknown phenomenon, where when a system is implemented that nobody originally likes, everybody leaves and the only people who are left are the people who like the systems, and when they finally change/remove these systems to bring back the people who left, the only ones who remain are the people who stayed, and this is also my theory why people are asking for pointless gamemodes such as infantry only, droid run and others.
although, it's difficult to tell who is trolling and who is serious.
Many of the arguments we have about this game would not exist if this was a single player focused game like it should have been since day 1.
It’s a shame there’s so many thick heads around here. Where in the hell did OP ask for BF15 HvV? That’s not what this thread is about and it’s not intended to replace the new version. It’s near impossible to have a decent and engaging discussion with all the stupidity here. It’s truly mind numbing at times.
ZugZug
Ea Dice add it please this guy is a genius
I'd like to know how you got that number, because I hated HvV in bf2k15.
I'd like to know how you got that number, because I hated HvV in bf15.
You're in the minority my dude
March 1, 2018 8:25PM edited March 2018
This thread has really blown up. It just proves even more how we want BF15 HvV back. Come on EA. Do what we want for once!
Well I feel sorry for you then, because it was brilliant
Indeed it was
March 1, 2018 11:06PM
Yep, around 4000+ matches. Most fun I've ever had with a game ever.
Don't you mean 3,000? Or did you get lagged out? Either way, whatever. I would welcome a new mode, but how fast can you spawn in as Infantry?
These are the wins, got about +1000 defeats
I have more
Oh, my b lol.
You're in the minority
Be vocal if you want this gamemode added guys. We need to keep bumping this thread until the devs realize this is what BF17 needs
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[FREE] 7:30 pm: Gary Gulman (razor-sharp wordsmith; David Letterman, Jay Leno, Last Comic Standing, Tourgasm,Comedy Central hour-log special), Mike Gillerman, Alexis Guerreros, Laura Prangley, Manuel Rondon, Jesse Jones, and Brian McGuinness performing stand-up at the One and One Bar’s Nexus Lounge (76 1st Street, corner of First Avenue) hosted by Jeff Cerulli: Industry Night
[TOP PICK] [$] 8:00 pm ($29): The only FringeNYC show to ever include a barbershop quartet singing about alcohol and three rounds for each audience member (for my full review, which includes a rave for the spectacular Nicole DiMattei, please click here) is now playing as a perfect show for a date every Friday & Saturday night at the West Village’s Soho Playhouse (15 Vandam Street, in the downstairs Huron Club): The Imbible: A Spirited History of Drinking
[TOP PICK] 8:00 pm ($20; no min.): Todd Barry (David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Comedy Central Presents, FX’sLouie, HBO’s Flight of the Conchords and Bored to Death, Adult Swim, co-star of feature film The Wrestler, star of delightful documentary The Crowd Work Tour), Gary Gulman (David Letterman, Jay Leno, Last Comic Standing, Tourgasm, Comedy Central hour-long special), Wyatt Cenac (former star correspondent for The Daily Show; Adult Swim; albums Comedy Person and Brooklyn; host of Night Train), Big Jay Oakerson (Comedy Central Presents, Louie, HBO, Showtime, MTV, IFC), Mike Vecchione (Jay Leno, Comedy Central Half Hour, Last Comic Standing, Howard Stern), and Paul Virzi (FOX, Spike TV) performing stand-up at The Stand Comedy Club (239 Third Avenue & 20th Street): Todd Barry, Gary Gulman, Wyatt Cenac, Big Jay Oakerson, and More
8:00 pm ($10): Two PIT upstairs theatre improv groups making up a musical on the spot: Vern and Royals
[FREE—plus FREE DRINKS! Reserve seats by emailing lukaskaiser@gmail.com with subject JAZZ DADS] 9:00 pm: Aparna Nancherla (one of the finest stand-ups in the country, with a delightfully wry style and lightning-quick mind;Conan O’Brien, Last Comic Standing, @midnight, Totally Biased, recently opened for Tig Notaro at Town Hall), Eddie Brawley (Vice Magazine), Peggy O’Leary (host of Creek Cave Live), Charlie Kasov, Rojo Perez, and Jimmy LeChase performing stand-up at Brit Pack Studios (153 Lafayette Street, 3rd Floor) hosted by Hoff Matthews & Lukas Kaiser:HP5000 Live Comedy
[TOP PICK] 9:00 pm ($10): An improvised apocalypse from superb comics Anthony Atamanuik, John Murray, and more at the UCB Chelsea theatre: Goat
[TOP PICK] 9:00 pm ($10): Cipha Sounds (Hot 97, Chappelle’s Show) thought it would be cool if a hip-hop star told tales and then improvisors made up scenes based on them. This monthly show is the result, with a “secret” music celebrity “mesmerizing the crowd with amazing stories and linguistic darts to spark the creativity of some of the best improvisers in NYC,” the latter being Anthony Atamanuik, Neil Casey, Natasha Rothwell, Brandon Gardner, Lydia Hensler, Christian Capozzoli, Abra Tabak, and/or Shaun Diston at the UCB East theatre: Take It Personal: The Hip-Hip Improv Show
[FREE] 9:00 pm: Phoebe Robinson (Comedy Central’s Broad City, MTV’s Girl Code, FX’s Totally Biased, Glamour Magazine), Kevin McCaffrey (writer for David Letterman; TruTV), Gary Vider (fun deadpan stand-up; for great Conan O’Brien set, please click here; for more jokes, please click here), Chase Mitchell (The Tonight Show, College Humor), Brett Davis (co-host of The Macaulay Culkin Show), and Frank Liotti performing stand-up at this free weekly show at Brooklyn’s The Cobra Club (6 Wyckoff Avenue) hosted by Erik Bergstrom, Ben Kronberg, and/or John F. O’Donnell:Live From Outer Space
9:30 pm ($10): Two PIT upstairs theatre improv groups making up a musical on the spot. Dagger includes Abby Holland (VH1’s Best Night Ever, musical improv groups Aquarius and Veal), and Hello includes Lorraine Cink (especially lovely singing voice; host & writer of Marvel Comics’ The Watcher)—plus for one night only, SNL writer Alison Rich: Dagger and Hello
[TOP PICK] 10:00 pm ($20; no min.): Gary Gulman (David Letterman, Jay Leno, Last Comic Standing, Tourgasm,Comedy Central hour-long special), Wyatt Cenac (former star correspondent for The Daily Show; Adult Swim; albums Comedy Person and Brooklyn; host of Night Train), Big Jay Oakerson (Comedy Central Presents, Louie, HBO, Showtime, MTV, IFC), Adrienne Iapalucci (David Letterman, Last Comic Standing, VH1), Mike Vecchione (Jay Leno, Comedy Central Half Hour, Last Comic Standing, Howard Stern), and Paul Virzi (FOX, Spike TV) performing stand-up at The Stand Comedy Club (239 Third Avenue & 20th Street): Gary Gulman, Wyatt Cenac, Big Jay Oakerson, Adrienne Iapalucci, and More
[TOP PICK] [FREE] 10:00 pm: Matt Dennie (MTV, IFC, half of brilliant sketch duo Dennie & Sharp) hosts this monthly variety show featuring sketch, stand-up, and acts that cannot be categorized at Queens LIC’s The Creek upstairs theatre: The Matt Dennie Sexperience
[TOP PICK] 10:30 pm ($10): Superb improvisors Craig Rowin, Matt Fisher, Sue Galloway, Dan Klein, Brian Faas, Matt Moses, and/or Conner O’Malley—who this year defeated The Stepfathers and thoroughly crushed another troupe at Cage Match before losing by a single vote—make up scenes about an audience member’s legal dispute at the UCB Chelsea theatre: The Law Firm: Law & Disorder
[TOP PICK] 10:30 pm ($10): Joe Pera (hilarious and genius deadpan stand-up; Comedy Central, Adult Swim; for a very special one-minute set at Carolines, please click here; for Joe’s latest Kaufman awards submissions, please click here and here), Streeter Seidell (Editor-in-Chief of College Humor; Jimmy Kimmel, MTV’s Pranked), Kevin McCaffrey (writer for David Letterman; TruTV), and Liza Treyger (Chelsea Lately) performing stand-up at UCB Easthosted by improvisors Brandon Scott Jones, D’Arcy Carden, Justin Tyler, Kelly Hudson, and/or Alden Ford: Gentrify
[TOP PICK] Midnight ($5): This monthly stand-up, storytelling, and carny show brings the blog And I Am Not Lyingto life on stage, with storytelling from host Jeff Simmermon (NPR’s This American Life) and Adam Wade (two-time Moth GrandSlam Storytelling Champion (2006 & 2009) and record-breaking 20-time StorySlam Champion; The New York Times Magazine; host of hilarious monthly storytelling extravaganzas The Adam Wade Show and Whatever Happened to the Nerds?, and cast member of The Nights of Our Lives; for a sampling of Adam’s award-winning tales, please click here), stand-up from Mark Normand (hilarious red-hot rising star; Conan O’Brien, Comedy Central Half Hour, Inside Amy Schumer, Last Comic Standing, VH1’s Best Week Ever; comedy album Still Got It), Gary Gulman (razor-sharp wordsmith; David Letterman, Jay Leno, Last Comic Standing, Tourgasm, Comedy Central hour-log special), and Jess Salomon, burlesque from Vada James and Mr. Gorgeous, and modern dance punk rock from Borts Minorts, all at the UCB East theatre: And I Am Not Lying
[TOP PICK] [FREE] Midnight: Pot stand-up from “highly talented comics who have been highly recommended from people who are thought highly of in the business. Oh, and they’ll be high” at Queens LIC’s The Creek upstairs theatre hosted by Clayton English & Noah Gardenswartz: High Five
[TOP PICK] Midnight ($15; no min.): Jackie Kashian (Comedy Central Presents, Last Comic Standing; for hilarious cartoon about LA pet owners, please click here), Big Jay Oakerson (Comedy Central Presents, Louie, HBO, Showtime, MTV, IFC), Adrienne Iapalucci (David Letterman, Last Comic Standing, VH1), Shang Forbes, and Vladimir Caamano performing stand-up at The Stand Comedy Club (239 Third Avenue & 20th Street): Jackie Kashian, Big Jay Oakerson, Adrienne Iapalucci, and More
Midnight ($5): Jeffrey Joseph (Jay Leno, HBO, FOX’s In Living Color, Comedy Central), Emmy Blotnick (blogger forJimmy Fallon, MTV’s Nikki and Sara Live, VH1’s Best Week Ever), and Alan Starzinski (improv group Sandino) perform stand-up or sketch at the UCB Chelsea theatre: The Andy Rocco Show
Friday Open Mics & Jams
5:00 pm ($5): Two-hour open-mic for 20 stand-ups performing for 5 minutes each, with sign-up online here, at theStand Up NY Comedy Club (236 West 78th Street): Stand Up NY Open Mic
5:45 pm (no cover, 1 drink min. for both comics and audience members): Open mic stand-up providing 5-7 minutes per comic, running 1 hour. Arrive 30 minutes before the show to get on the signup sheet. This is a fine opportunity to perform at the only comedy club in the East Village: Eastville Comedy Club Open Mic
[FREE] 6:00 pm: An open-mic show on a lottery system (sign-ups happen at 5:45-6:00 pm) at The Creek upstairs theatre in Queens’ Long Island City with host Eli Sairs: The Orphanage
[ALMOST FREE] 6:00 pm ($1): PIT musical improv veterans mix with musical improv novices on-stage at the upstairs theatre for Pitch
[ALMOST FREE] 6:00 pm ($1): PIT improv veterans mix with improv novices on-stage at the downstairs lounge forHappy Hour
[FREE] 7:00 pm: Open-mic stand-up, with 3 minutes per comic (unless not many folks show up, in which case there’ll be more time), with names drawn out of a bucket at UCB East in the bar area (“Hot Chicks Room”) hosted by Sarah Tollemache and/or Paul Oddo: The Friday Night Hot Chicks Open Mic
[FREE] 8:00 pm: An open-mic show that’s first come, first serve, with each comic getting 5 minutes on stage at The Creek downstairs lounge in Queens’ Long Island City: Mic and Cheese
Best Inexpensive Stand-Up, Improv, Sketch, and Storytelling
Upright Citizens Brigade Chelsea
(307 West 26th Street; 150-seater; shows free-$10; one of the most respected comedy theatres in the world)
Upright Citizens Brigade East
(153 East 3rd Street; 99-seat main theatre, bar area for open mics; shows free-$10)
(123 East 24th Street; 99-seat upstairs theatre, 40-seat downstairs theatre; shows free-$15)
The Magnet
(254 West 29th Street; 60-seat theatre; shows $5-$10)
The Creek and the Cave
(Queens’ Long Island City; 40-seat theatre upstairs, 25 downstairs; virtually all shows free)
Best NYC Stand-Up Comedy Clubs
(117 MacDougal Street; among the finest daily stand-up lineups in the world; 2-item min.)
(239 Third Avenue; recent competitor to Comedy Cellar; no drink min.—support this policy!)
Carolines Comedy Club
(1626 Broadway; focuses on the world’s top headliners, who perform hour-long sets; 2-drink min.)
(208 West 23rd Street; headliners on weekends, specialty & lineup shows weekdays; 2-drink min.)
(85 East 4th Street; strong weekend lineups; no cover using code HyReviews; 2-drink min.)
Greenwich Village Comedy Club
(99 MacDougal Street; convenient if Comedy Cellar’s sold out; no cover using code HyReviews; 2-drink min.)
Comic Strip Live
(1568 Second Avenue, off 81st; Upper East Side club with typically solid lineups; 2-drink min.)
Stand Up NY
(236 West 78th Street, off Broadway; Upper West Side club with typically solid lineups; 2-drink min.)
Laughing Devil/The Standing Room
(4738 Vernon Blvd., by #7 train; Queens LIC club; free cover Fri-Sat with code LICVIP; 2-drink min.)
From legendary NYC comedy site Brooklyn Vegan: Thank God for Hy Bender’s religiously updated show bible BestNewYorkComedy.com. He is literally the only person in NYC providing daily summaries of what’s happening comedy-wise. It must be exhausting keeping that monster of a website alive…It is your daily comedy itinerary and it scares me how on top of his shit this guy is.
Please feel encouraged to reach out to tell me about comedy shows, hire me for book or screenplay work, or for any other reason by emailing me at hy@hyreviews.com.
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Talking about corn
On March 30, 2012 March 30, 2012 By Matthew Sakiestewa GilbertIn AIS at Illinois, Hopi artists, Hopi films1 Comment
Matt Sakiestewa Gilbert and Victor Masayesva, Jr., March 28, 2012, Photograph by Robert Warrior
This week Victor Masayesva, Jr., from Hotevilla spent time at the University of Illinois. He is in the process of making a hemispheric film on indigenous corn. On Wednesday I went with Masayesva and my colleagues in American Indian Studies Robert Warrior and John McKinn to look at a university field (see below) that we are using for the film. In the photo above, Masayesva is talking to me about where to place different varieties of corn, including Hopi and “modern” corn, which will be planted in the plot. Planting will begin soon. Masayesva’s visit also coincided with a workshop on campus titled “Corn and Indigenous Communities in the Americas.” I’ll write more about the film as the project unfolds.
Photograph by Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert
Education beyond the Mesas nominated for Best 2010 First Book in Native American & Indigenous Studies Prize
On March 27, 2012 April 20, 2012 By Matthew Sakiestewa GilbertIn AIS at Illinois, Hopi scholarship2 Comments
Education beyond the Mesas has been nominated for NAISA’s first best book in Native and Indigenous Studies prize for 2010. Regardless of the election outcome, I am honored by this nomination and grateful for your support. If you are a member of NAISA, you can vote for one of several great first books (including my colleague Vince Diaz’s book Repositioning the Missionary) at the following website: http://naisa.org/election-2012
Just so you know, the election ends April 2, 2012, at 23:50 PST. The winner will be announced at this year’s NAISA conference at Mohegan Sun in Uncaseville, CT (June 3-6, 2012).
Cultural tourism conference scheduled on Hopi
On March 22, 2012 By Matthew Sakiestewa GilbertIn Announcements, Hopi tourismLeave a comment
Contact: Mike Finney
Mike@azcomgroup.com
Native American Conference scheduled in Hopi
Upper Village of Moenkopi, Az – The Institute of American Indian Arts, Center for Lifelong Education headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico has partnered with the Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites and the Upper Village of Moenkopi to host a unique Cultural Tourism Conference on May 9-11, 2012. Conference Coordinator Ramus Suina says “This will be the eighth annual conference that the Center for Lifelong Education has staged and the first ever outside of New Mexico. This is an important event and a great opportunity for Native American tourism leaders from around the country to share and learn about the rich history and culture of many tribes. Every year we strengthen partnerships and collaborations to build and sustain tribal tourism.”
This year’s conference will be held at the beautiful Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites located in the Upper Village of Moenkopi, Western Gateway to Hopi. All attendees are invited to tour the Tribal lands of Arizona to experience the beauty, culture and hospitality of this spectacular region of Native America.
The famous Cherokee actor and director, Wes Studi, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s conference. Studi has appeared in well-received academy award-winning films, such as Kevin Costner’s Dances with Wolves, Michael Mann’s, The Last of the Mohicans (1992), the award-winning Geronimo: An American Legend (1993) and the Academy Award-nominated film The New World (2005). He most recently portrayed General Linus Abner (an analogue to the biblical Abner) in the NBC series Kings, and Eytukan in James Cameron’s box office blockbuster, Avatar.
Program topics include Building Tourism with Existing Assets ● Capacity Building to Strengthen Tribal State and Federal tourism Relationships ● Building Partnership to Strengthen and Sustain Tourism ● Building Successful Media Strategies to Sustain Cultural Tourism ● The Do’s and Don’ts to Effective Business & Marketing Plan ● Community Development: Business from a Community Perspective ● Hospitality and Customer Services from a Cultural Perspective ● Fundamentals of Securing Grant Funding
Upper Village of Moenkopi Governor William Charley says “Current unemployment on Hopi Land nears or exceeds 50% and similar circumstances face much of Indian Country and rural America. The Cultural Tourism Conference will provide a variety of workshop venues, regional tours, and hands-on training to inform tribal and community members of opportunities and resources designed to stimulate local economic development. This is a very important gathering for Hopi and tribal members across Arizona and the entire country.”
Information on the program is available at www.iaia.edu/cle/events/ctw_home/ or by calling Mr. Ramus Suina at (505) 424-2308 or Mr. James Surveyor at (928) 283-4500.
Hopi forums scheduled to address S.2109
On March 19, 2012 By Matthew Sakiestewa GilbertIn Announcements, Hopi activism, Hopi and S.B. 2109, Hopi water rights2 Comments
PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL FORUMS SCHEDULED
“SAVE OUR WATER RIGHTS”
(The Truth Behind S.2109)
Several public educational forums have been scheduled by grassroots Hopi Senom to inform tribal members on S.2109 introduced by Arizona Senator Jon Kyl (R). DO NOT BE MISLED. Come learn the truth about how S.2109, “Navajo and Hopi Little Colorado Water Rights Settlement Act of 2012” will affect the Hopi and Tewa Senom. Come learn the highlights of S.2109 and how this bill may waive and extinguish our aboriginal and Federal reserved water rights to the Little Colorado River and perhaps the Lower Basin Colorado River. Learn about the “Inherent Aboriginal Sovereignty” of our traditional villages; and how the villages own the aboriginal and federal reserved water rights – not the Hopi Tribal Council. Learn the “Big Picture” and how this bill heavily favors non-Indian water interests like Salt River Project, Central Arizona Project, Navajo Generating Station and Peabody Coal Company, and the State of Arizona, at the expense of our tribe.
WEDNESDAY, March 21, 2012; 6:00 p.m. – Kykotsmovi Village Community Center
FRIDAY, March 23, 2012; 6:00 p.m. – Native Connections Building, 4520 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
MONDAY, March 26, 2012; 1:00 p.m. – Hotevilla Elderly Center
WEDNESDAY, March 28, 2012, 6:00 p.m. – Lower Moencopi Community Building
(Note: additional forums are being requested and scheduled)
All tribal members, religious leaders, elders, and youth, are encouraged to attend these forums to learn “The Truth Behind S.2109”. A special invitation is extended to the Hopi Tribal Council and the Water & Energy Team so they, too, can learn the “Truth Behind S.2109”, and the potential impacts on our culture, our resources and our future. You are welcome to provide testimony on your reaction to S.2109. Water is so vital to our life and our culture. Get informed and get involved!
A new running partner and those darn concrete slabs
On March 16, 2012 March 17, 2012 By Matthew Sakiestewa GilbertIn Hopi Running, Running, Uncategorized1 Comment
Illinois is experiencing unseasonably warm weather. Today, it’s already in the low 70s, which is great weather to run in. Yesterday, I took advantage of the nice weather and hit the running trails near my neighborhood.
This winter I started running with a new friend named John who lives a block away from me. In the past I would usually run by myself. This is still the case, but once a week I run with John.
He is a stronger runner than me, which makes him a good running partner. And he’s already saved me from two potentially really bad spills. They both happened when we were running on uneven sidewalks with trip lips sticking up from between the concrete slabs.
While running at a decent pace, I tripped over those lips, lunged forward, and John quickly turned around each time to catch my fall. Had it not been for John, I would have hit the pavement face first – a bloody mess for sure!
So my near falls have taught me a few lessons: pay better attention to those darn concrete slabs, don’t let your feet drag (easy to do when you’re tired), and keep John running in the lead.
S.B 2109 and Potential Implications for Hopi
On March 15, 2012 March 15, 2012 By Matthew Sakiestewa GilbertIn Benjamin H. Nuvamsa, Hopi activism, Hopi and S.B. 2109, Hopi self determination, Hopi sovereignty4 Comments
Please see below Benjamin H. Nuvamsa’s very informative PowerPoint presentation on the potential (negative) implications of S.B. 2109 for Hopi. Nuvamsa gave this presentation on March 12, 2012, out at First Mesa. Earlier today, two readers of my blog asked what they could do to help with Hopi attempts to prevent the passage of S.B. 2109. HELP SPREAD THE WORD. Let people know what’s going on. Also, many thanks to those readers who have already circulated my posts on S.B. 2109 via email, Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks. Every bit helps.
Click to download PDF (45 pages)
PRESS RELEASE – Former Hopi Leaders Want Disclosure
On March 14, 2012 By Matthew Sakiestewa GilbertIn Benjamin H. Nuvamsa, Hopi activism, Hopi Government, Hopi news, Hopi water rights1 Comment
Former leaders of the Hopi Tribe Object to Senator Jon Kyl’s Bill and Introduce Tribal Legislation to Reject Senate Bill 2109, the “Navajo and Hopi Little Colorado River Water Rights Settlement Act of 2012”.
Contact: Benjamin Nuvamsa, (928) 380-6677
Vernon Masayesva, (928) 255-2356
Ivan Sidney, (928) 205-5504
Vernon Masayesva, Ivan Sidney and Benjamin Nuvamsa, former Hopi tribal chairmen; and Clifford Qötsaquahu, and Caleb Johnson, former Hopi vice chairmen, have endorsed a Hopi Tribal Council Action Item that would require Hopi Chairman Shingoitewa to call a Special Tribal Council Meeting to listen to the testimony of the Hopi and Tewa People on the federal legislation introduced by Arizona Senator Jon Kyl (R) concerning tribal water rights. The former tribal elected leaders are echoing the concerns of tribal members over the provisions of the water settlement bill introduced by Arizona Senator Jon Kyl.
On February 14, 2012, Senator Jon Kyl (R), introduced Senate Bill, 2109, the “Navajo and Hopi Little Colorado River Rights Settlement Act of 2012”, that contains several dangerous provisions for the Hopi Tribe and which requires a permanent waiver of the Hopi Tribe’s rights to the Little Colorado River and possibly the Lower Colorado River, in exchange for municipal groundwater delivery projects for the Hopi villages.
Former Chairman Nuvamsa said: “We are in the fight of our life. Our tribal government is in the process of negotiating away what remains of our sovereignty, our precious water rights. The Hopi Tribal Council does not have the legal authority to permanently waive and extinguish our aboriginal and ancestral rights to our water. Those rights belong to our traditional villages. The aboriginal rights and powers of our traditional villages have never been, nor will they ever be delegated to the Hopi Tribal Council.”
Former Chairman Masayesva said “Hopi Chairman Shingoitewa and the Water & Energy Team are in the process of permanently waiving our traditional water rights without first consulting with, and gaining approval of our traditional villages and the Hopi – Tewa people.”
Former Chairman Sidney said “Arizona Senators Jon Kyl and John McCain are pressuring our tribal government to permanently sign away our water rights, in exchange for giving outside corporations and interests, exclusive life-of-mine leases to our remaining coal fields and all the free water they need to process the coal to make electricity and ensure the Central Arizona Project canal continues to provide water to non-Indian lands.”
Senate Bill 2109, when it becomes federal law, may permanently waive and extinguish Hopi’s rights to the waters in the Little Colorado River system and possibly the Lower Colorado River system; and will prevent Hopi from filing future claims for damages to water quality and quantity.
This means Hopi cannot file claims for damages to the Navajo Aquifer, for contamination of domestic water supplies, and for the drying of sacred Hopi springs.
“The bill contains empty promises for funding of groundwater delivery projects but exempts the federal government from liability if Congress does not provide funding for the projects. It heavily favors non-Indian interests and will give federal water rights to the Navajo Generating Station. It will ensure that Peabody Western Coal Company continue mining coal and pumping the Navajo Aquifer. If this bill becomes federal law, Hopi may permanently lose all sovereign rights or authority over its coal leases”, said former Vice Chairman Qötsaquahu.
The former Hopi tribal elected leaders said, “Water is sacred and is central to our Hopi and Tewa Way of Life; and we have a sacred covenant to protect our traditions, our ceremonies and our resources. Our ancestors occupied the Colorado Plateau, the Colorado River, and Little Colorado River basins since time immemorial so we have superior aboriginal, ancestral, federal reserved rights to the surface and subsurface waters in the river systems. We have aboriginal water rights under the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The Kyl bill could extinguish these rights. Water rights belong to our traditional villages. These rights have never been delegated to the Hopi Tribal Council so neither Chairman Shingoitewa, the Water & Energy Team, nor the Hopi Tribal Council have the legal authority to waive these rights.”
“We want Hopi Chairman Shingoitewa to honor this request and hold a Special Hopi Tribal Council meeting immediately so that our members can have a say in this important matter. If he does not honor this request, then he will be in direct violation of the Hopi Tribe’s constitution; and we will have no option but to pursue our remedies through our courts.
“We believe it should be our traditional villages and our people, the rightful owners of water rights, who should decide on this matter and not the Hopi Chairman, the Water and Energy Team, and Hopi Tribal Council.”
Click here for the official press release.
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What is this tile-based game?
I bought a game at a thrift store because it was not used.
It consists of 104 ivory tiles. The tiles are numbered 1 to 13, with 2 sets in red and 2 in black; and then four more sets but these are numbered 1 to 11, with 2 sets in light blue and two with the numbers in yellow. Below each number is an indented circle. Also, there are two other tiles with a smiling moon face on it, one face is in red the other in black, these, too, have an indented circle on them. Included in the case that it came in were four "racks". It appears they are to hold the tiles.
I don't play games too much but I do like them. Does anyone have any idea what this game is?
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You cannot attach images to your posts until you have a bit more reputation - mainly for reasons of countering spam. – doppelgreener Nov 22 '13 at 6:14
@JonathanHobbs No, I think new users can post images now: meta.stackexchange.com/a/195927/133299. Either way, two upvotes gets you past new user restrictions, so it should be doable. Joann, if you click edit, there'll be an insert image button in the toolbar above the text box. – Cascabel♦ Nov 22 '13 at 6:28
It sounds like you have yourself a Rummikub set, but with the blue and yellow sets missing their 12s and 13s. The indented circles are there mainly for the benefit of distinguishing the 6 and the 9 from each other. The racks are used for resting your unplayed tiles on - played tiles are placed on the table between the players.
The components of Rummikub
Numbered tiles coming in four colours: generally red, black, blue and yellow.
Each colour has two sets of tiles numbered from 1 to 13.
Two jokers. Normally these are black and red, and represented by a smiling face.
Four racks, since it's a game for up to four players.
All in all, you should have 106 tiles: 104 numbered, and two jokers.
That said, if you do have 104 tiles, you should only be missing two tiles, not eight! Have you counted correctly? Try laying them out and checking.
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Thank you very much, Jonathan. That is exactly the game I have! I'll double check to see if I miss counted or found out why it was at the Thrift Store!... Yep all the pieces are there. I'll google to learn how to play. Thank you again! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! – Joann Nov 23 '13 at 1:03
@Joann FYI, the game pretty much still works if you remove the tiles required to balance out the colors, so you can play a game with just 1-11 in every color. – Sparr Nov 26 '13 at 17:16
This game is called as "OKEY".
NURDANNURDAN
Can you provide more detail, like an image and/or description of "OKEY", to show how it matches the one described in the question? – murgatroid99♦ Jun 17 '16 at 16:46
Okey is played with a Rummikub set (or vice versa). – npst Jun 20 '16 at 12:46
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Brain-Machine Interface Could Give Voice to the Voiceless
Mind reading usually conjures images of scam artists with crystal balls, but a group of San Francisco neuroscientists and engineers is developing a device that can do it sans crystal ball. Their research aims to figure out what people with paralysis or brain injury are trying to say by studying how they attempt to move their mouths. By decoding patterns in the part of the brain that orchestrates the movement of the lips, tongue, jaw and larynx, the mechanical mind reader — a speech prosthetic — will give these people a voice through a computer-driven speech synthesizer.
In the short term, the device would help patients whose brains can’t drive the vocal machinery in their mouths. That includes the thousands of people with brain trauma, spinal cord injury, stroke or ALS who are fully conscious but unable to express their thoughts. (Most now rely on devices that require physical input.) The team published a paper in Nature mapping the relevant brain activity with unparalleled precision and has developed a general design for the device. After fixing bugs and securing funding, the researchers expect to start human trials in two or three years.
In the long term, the technology underlying this prosthetic could advance the broader field of brain-machine interfaces. The key to this device is not so much in its physical mechanisms but in the algorithms behind it, says neurosurgeon Edward Chang of the University of California, San Francisco. They’re what gives the device its ability to decode the complex “language” of the brain, expressed through the electrical signals of large groups of neurons.
Learning to Speak Brain
Chang — co-director of the Center for Neural Engineering and Prostheses, a UC Berkeley-UC San Francisco collaboration — is both a brain surgeon and a neuroscientist familiar with the field’s deep computational frontiers. He says he works in “the most privileged research environment in the world: the inside of the human brain.”
This environment is complicated, but a speech prosthetic isn’t actually as tricky as you might think. “The signals generated in the part of the motor cortex that controls and coordinates the lips, tongue, jaw and larynx as a person speaks are already intended to control an external device: the mouth,” says Keith Johnson, a UC Berkeley professor of linguistics and a co-author with Chang on last year’sNature paper, which describes, for the first time, the neuronal mechanisms controlling speech. “Having those same signals control a different physical device, the speech prosthetic, is a much more tractable problem than trying to figure out what thought a person would like to express and trying to give voice to that,” Johnson says.
Reading brain commands for mouth movements may be simpler than reading cognitive content, but it is hardly easy. “As far as motor activities go, human speech is as complex as it gets,” says Chang. Even a simple phrase is the equivalent of an Olympic gymnastics routine for the speaker’s tongue, lips, jaw and larynx. Just as a gymnast’s twists, flips, jumps and landings all require precise muscle control and perfect timing, a fraction of a second too long before curling the tongue or engaging the larynx can mean the critical difference between saying “snappy” or “crappy.”
Beyond mapping the precise locations of the brain areas controlling these movements for the first time, Chang and colleagues also recorded and analyzed patterns of neuron activity in those areas. By cataloging these dynamic “higher-order” patterns showing when, and how intensely, each set of neurons turns on, Chang’s lab learned how to read intended speech directly from the brain.
Helping voiceless patients speak their minds is already a laudable goal, but this device could do more. The technology may one day let healthy people control electronic gadgets with their thoughts.
UC San Diego neuroscientist Bradley Voytek suggests such speech-reading brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) could make an excellent control interface for all kinds of devices beyond voice synthesizers because speech is so precise. We have much better control over what we say (even what we say to ourselves in our own minds) than over what we think.
The possibilities are tantalizing. You could silently turn off your phone’s ringer in the theater just by thinking the words, “Phone controls: turn off ringer.” Or compose and send an email from the pool without interrupting your stroke: “Email on: Toni, I’m still swimming and will be 15 minutes late for dinner. Send. Email off.” Voytek dreams even bigger: “Pair this [technology] with a Google self-driving car, and you can think your car to come pick you up. Telepathy and telekinesis in the cloud, if you will.”
Here’s the rub. Even if Chang’s speech prosthetic 1.0 is ready to roll in two or three years, implanting the device would require serious brain surgery, something that would make even committed early adopters balk. For commercial speech-reading BMIs to become mainstream, one of two things would need to happen: Brain implant surgery would have to become much safer, cheaper and more routine, or noninvasive sensing devices would have to become much more powerful.
But triggering a wave of new, convenient gadgets for the masses would just be a bonus. This technology already promises to make a difference for patients who’ve lost their voices. It doesn’t take a mind reader to see that.
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What Does It Take to Raise $1 Million? Ask One of the First Black Women to Do It
Kerry Schrader is woman, Black, and a Baby Boomer. She overcame the odds to make her tech company, Mixtroz, big news.
Kerry Schrader was the 37th Black woman to raise $1 million for a startup. Her daughter and business partner in their company, Mixtroz, Ashlee Ammons, was number 38. Schrader is proud of her achievement but admits, “Each time I say it, I become more disenchanted with it.” Why?
She has a hunch that if she and her daughter could have presented Mixtroz anonymously, it would be valued at a quarter of a billion dollars by now.
“It sounds cliché, but it’s true. Representing a business like this inside the shell of a woman is even more complicated when that shell is brown and even more complicated when it’s not a millennial,” Schrader says.
We’re not saying she’s definitely right (who knows, she could even be underestimating that value), but we are saying that Mixtroz is a compelling creation. The company, whose name combines the words “mixer” and “introduction,” then, in classic tech fashion, adds a “z” at the end for SEO purposes, brings people at events together in real time, then gathers data useful to the event host. Watch this video for a primer.
The idea for an app that would help people to network at business events came to the mother-daughter team when both had similar impediments connecting with fellow attendees at two different conferences on the same weekend. Anyone who has eaten lunch alone at a networking even , like Ammons did that day, knows the feeling. You’re simply not getting the most out of your investment. Mixtroz prevents that.
The event planner uses the software to sort attendees into groups, choosing if they want to group similar or dissimilar people together or a mix. How do they know? The planner uses 10 questions to read the room and to allow them to gather data. When attendees arrive, they download the app, complete a virtual name tag, and snap a selfie, rather than importing a photo from another platform. (“No one looks like those pictures,” jokes Schrader. “You look and say, ‘Oh my God, you must’ve been this age 45 years ago.’”)
And it really works. Schrader claims that the lowest adoption rates among attendees are around 85-90%. She says that the system of being put into groups is helpful for networking because it allows each person multiple peers with whom to potentially connect. If one person isn’t a fit, the next one might be. The groups are directed to meet up and chat using icebreakers supplied by the app. Quite simply, says Schrader, “Mixtroz increases engagement and leads to higher profitability. That’s why events hosts pay -- they want that data.”
Apparently, the shirt worked!
With this universal technology, Schrader is convinced that one of the “titans” like LinkedIn, Evenbrite, or Facebook will eventually see its value and acquire it. “We could be a great accompaniment to what they’re already doing,” she figures.
This is why Schrader left her well-compensated job as a human resources manager, at which she was just five years away from retirement, to make sacrifices for her and Ammons’s big idea. “Nothing comes easy. It shouldn’t be a bloodbath, but it’s going to take some work,” she says.
Ammons moved home from New York to collaborate with her mother in Nashville. When they had to stay temporarily in Birmingham, they cut costs by settling in a one-bedroom apartment, where they shared a full bed that Schrader bought thinking it was a queen. “You had no problem sleeping with me for nine months,” she told Ammons when she balked.
But that discomfort was nothing next to starting a company while undergoing treatment for breast cancer. That included surgery and six weeks of radiation, which Schrader ironically called her “tanning” sessions.
In retrospect, this has given Schrader the wisdom to say that before you head out on your entrepreneurial journey, “Make sure your personal life is halfway straight. You still got to eat and drink. If you’re getting on this roller coaster of entrepreneurship, you have to have your resources straight.”
This is easier if you’re established, as Schrader was, but that comes with its own hurdles. When she attended CES shortly after she and Ammons decided to make Mixtroz happen, she could have used the app to connect with the people she needed to. She says she only saw three other women -- the only other black woman was a server. But while being older was isolating, it also proved to be an asset. She connected with two older White gentlemen from California who turned out to be the programmers for Appnexio, the company that Mixtroz chose to build their app.
This kind of happenstance only bolsters Schrader’s faith, which she credits with getting her through the tough times of building her business. And she has reason to believe. The business is on the way to being recognized as a global brand. Mixtroz recently won a pitch competition in Amsterdam, and they’re doing translation to enable use of the app beyond North America, where it’s currently available on the app store from Mexico to Canada.
Would Mixtroz be doing even better if it weren’t owned by two Black women? We’ll never know, because they were the ones with the minds built to create it. But there’s no question that the app has a promising future -- and so does the mother-daughter team that overcame the odds.
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Evidence that supports the prescription of low-carbohydrate high-fat diets: a narrative review
Timothy David Noakes1,
Johann Windt2,3
1Department of Human Biology, University of Cape Town, Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa
2Department of Experimental Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
3Centre for Hip Health and Mobility, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Correspondence to Professor Timothy David Noakes, Department of Human Biology, Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, University of Cape Town, Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Boundary Road, Newlands, Cape Town 7700, South Africa; timothy.noakes{at}uct.ac.za
Low-carbohydrate high-fat (LCHF) diets are a highly contentious current topic in nutrition. This narrative review aims to provide clinicians with a broad overview of the effects of LCHF diets on body weight, glycaemic control and cardiovascular risk factors while addressing some common concerns and misconceptions. Blood total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol concentrations show a variable, highly individual response to LCHF diets, and should be monitored in patients adhering to this diet. In contrast, available evidence from clinical and preclinical studies indicates that LCHF diets consistently improve all other markers of cardiovascular risk—lowering elevated blood glucose, insulin, triglyceride, ApoB and saturated fat (especially palmitoleic acid) concentrations, reducing small dense LDL particle numbers, glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, blood pressure and body weight while increasing low HDL-cholesterol concentrations and reversing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This particular combination of favourable modifications to all these risk factors is a benefit unique to LCHF diets. These effects are likely due in part to reduced hunger and decreased ad libitum calorie intake common to low-carbohydrate diets, allied to a reduction in hyperinsulinaemia, and reversal of NAFLD. Although LCHF diets may not be suitable for everyone, available evidence shows this eating plan to be a safe and efficacious dietary option to be considered. LCHF diets may also be particularly beneficial in patients with atherogenic dyslipidaemia, insulin resistance, and the frequently associated NAFLD.
Low carbohydrate high fat
Imagine a obese (BMI=32 kg/m2) woman aged 57 years with other evidence for insulin resistance (IR), including hyperinsulinaemia and impaired glucose tolerance together with atherogenic dyslipidaemia (AD) (triglyceride (TG)=340 mg/dL (8.8 mmol/L), HDL-cholesterol (HDL-C)=42.4 mg/dL (1.1 mmol/L), LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C)=195 mg/dL (5.05 mmol/L)) who enters her family physician's office. Frustrated with her poor health and progressive weight gain, on the advice of a friend, she has decided to begin a low-carbohydrate high-fat (LCHF) Atkins-type diet. How should her physician respond? What evidence does the physician require to make an informed decision?
LCHF diets have polarised the opinions of medical caregivers, especially since the publication of Dr Atkins' Diet Revolution in 1972.1 Some believe that these diets effectively treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), obesity and metabolic syndrome.2 ,3 Others consider them to be simply a fad4 in conflict with current globally accepted dietary guidelines that advocate low-fat high-carbohydrate (LFHC) diets to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.5 ,6 Faced with such conflicting opinions, the clinician may be unsure how to advise this or other similar patients. Here, we provide an updated narrative review of the large body of published evidence describing the physiological effects, efficacy and safety of LCHF diets for the management, especially of this type of patient characterised by IR and AD.
A number of systematic reviews have compared the effects of LCHF diets, traditional LFHC diets and other dietary strategies7–13 on body weight control and cardiovascular risk factors. Collectively, they establish that, for weight loss, LCHF diets are just as effective, if not more so, than LFHC diets.9 ,14–16 They also highlight a number of significant changes to cardiovascular risk factors in participants adhering to LCHF diets.10 ,14 ,17 The strength of these reviews is their systematic research strategy and meta-analysis of data to answer specific research questions. However, this strength limits their relevance to their defined question, not allowing a broader overview of the evidence for metabolic, physiological and other effects of LCHF diets.
The aim of this review is not to argue whether LCHF diets are superior to other dietary strategies for any specific health outcome. Rather, we synthesise the evidence for the effects of LCHF diets on weight loss, glycaemic control, modification of cardiovascular risk factors as well as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its associated AD. Further, we address common concerns sometimes presented as reasons why LCHF diets should not be prescribed to any patient. Through this process, we hope to provide clinicians with additional evidence to inform their clinical decision-making, better to understand the potential benefits of these eating plans for at least some patients.
Though definitions of LCHF diets differ, the following three-tiered definition will be used in this paper.2
Moderate carbohydrate diet (26–45% of daily kcal)
LCHF diet (<26% of total energy intake or <130 g CHO/day)
Very LCHF (ketogenic) diet (20–50 g CHO/day or <10% of daily kcal of 2000 kcal/day diet)
Reduced carbohydrate diets are those that have carbohydrate intakes below the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) recommendations (of 45–65% of total energy intake). However, we define LCHF diets as those that restrict carbohydrate intake to 130 g/day or less. Very LCHF (ketogenic) diets may induce ketosis in some people. Though individual responses vary, ketosis usually occurs in people who restrict their carbohydrate intake to below 20–50 g/day with some degree of protein restriction.
Since the carbohydrate content of the diet is significantly reduced, the relative proportion of energy derived from protein and fat will increase. In practice, however, LCHF diets typically produce a reduction in hunger,18 with the result that the individual's total caloric consumption will usually decrease on the LCHF diet, sometimes significantly. Therefore, even though the relative contribution of fat to dietary energy intake may increase, the absolute fat intake may not. As a result, the term ‘high fat’ diet may be misleading. Hence, the term low-carbohydrate healthy fat is probably more appropriate.
What foods are prescribed on the LCHF diet
LCHF diets are defined by what is ‘not’ eaten, instead of what is eaten. Although the details may vary depending on the specific type of LCHF diets (Atkins, Banting, Paleo, South Beach, etc), in each of these examples, there is a consistent focus on eating unprocessed food, consisting primarily of cruciferous and green leafy vegetables, raw nuts and seeds, eggs, fish, unprocessed animal meats, dairy products and natural plant oils and fats from avocados, coconuts and olives.
LCHF diets, even if ketogenic, are not ‘no’ carbohydrate diets. Rather, all encourage a high intake of green leafy vegetables, cruciferous vegetables and other non-starchy vegetables with moderate intakes of berries. Table 1 provides a list of foods recommended on a ‘Banting’ diet,19 a popular LCHF eating plan. LCHF eating plans promote meals such as omelettes, salads and animal protein such as steak, salmon or chicken with vegetables.19
‘Green list’: recommended foods on a Banting (low-carbohydrate high-fat) diet
LCHF diets and weight loss
Obesity is the fifth leading risk factor for premature mortality.20 The prescription of the LCHF diet as one strategy for weight loss has been known since at least 1860,21 as this particular eating plan was promoted as the preferred treatment for obesity in Sir William Osler's textbook from the early 1900s.22 The publication of Dr Atkin's Diet Revolution in 19721 later resurrected interest in the LCHF diet in the USA and elsewhere. Four decades later, numerous randomised clinical trials (RCTs) and systematic reviews now allow a critical evaluation of the safety and efficacy of LCHF diets for weight reduction. This information was not available to either Osler or Atkins, making a review of this new evidence particularly opportune now.
Repeatedly, LCHF diets have performed as well or better than LFHC diets for weight loss in overweight or obese adults.9 ,14–17 Bazzano et al's23 recent 1-year trial randomised 148 obese men and women without T2DM or cardiovascular disease to an ad libitum LFHC (<30% fat, <7% saturated fat, 55% carbohydrates) or an LCHF (<40 g carbohydrates/day) diet. After 12 months, the LCHF diet group had lost significantly (p=0.002) more weight (−5.3 kg) than the LFHC group (−1.8 kg), and experienced a 1.3% decrease in % body fat compared with a 0.3% gain in the LFHC group. This equivalent or superior performance of LCHF diets over LFHC diets for weight loss has also been established in randomised trials in adolescents,24–26 and in adults with,27–29 or without30–35 T2DM. A recent reanalysis (‘The universities of Stellenbosch/Cape Town low-carbohydrate diet review: Mistake or mischief?’35a) shows that lower carbohydrate diets outperform isoenergetic high carbohydrate ‘balanced’ diets for weight loss of the systematic analysis comparing weight loss and the response of other health markers with isocaloric high and moderate (35%) carbohydrate diets7 found that weight loss was slightly but significantly greater on the moderate carbohydrate diet, even though the diets were isoenergetic.
The efficacy of LCHF diets extends beyond weight loss. In a 24-week trial of 84 patients with T2DM, Westman et al36 found that a ketogenic LCHF diet produced significantly greater weight loss than an energy-restricted (500 kcal/day below RMR), low glycaemic (GI) diet (−11.1 vs −6.9 kg). The ketogenic LCHF diet also significantly increased blood HDL-C concentrations and reduced blood HbA1c values. Additionally, more patients on the LCHF diet were able to reduce or cease their use of diabetic medications.
The 1-year A to Z study37 randomised 311 overweight/obese premenopausal women to the Atkins (<20 g carbohydrates/day induction, <50 g carbohydrates/day maintenance, ad libitum energy intake), Zone (40% carbohydrate, 30% protein, 30% fat, energy restricted), Ornish (<10% fat, ad libitum) or LEARN (55–60% carbohydrate, 10% saturated fat, energy restricted) diets. After 12 months, the mean weight loss in the LCHF Atkins group was −4.7 kg, compared with −1.6 kg on the Zone Diet, −2.2 kg on the Ornish and −2.6 kg on the LEARN groups. Further, blood HDL-C and TG concentrations were significantly improved in the Atkins group compared with all other diet groups, at least initially.
Shai et al38 randomised 322 moderately obese participants to an energy restricted Mediterranean diet (MED), energy-restricted LFHC diet or an ad libitum LCHF diet. The most significant weight loss occurred in the LCHF group at 6 months, even though this was the only diet eaten ad libitum—that is, it was not energy-restricted. At the end of the 24-month trial, weight loss was −4.7 kg for LCHF, −4.4 for MED and −2.9 kg for LFHC participants. Weight loss on the LCHF diet is greatest early in these trials when participants comply most rigorously to the carbohydrate restrictions, as also occurred at 6 months in the A to Z trial.37 Subsequent weight gain occurs as participants begin to ingest more carbohydrates daily, so-called ‘carbohydrate creep’, seen in the 6–12-month period in that trial and between months 6 and 24 in the study of Shai et al.38 Obviously, this reintroduction of greater carbohydrate ingestion increases energy intake with consequent weight regain. Thus, weight regain is not necessarily the fault of the LCHF diet; rather it is the consequence of its discontinuation.
This applies to all dietary interventions, where weight regain occurs with decreased adherence. Conversely, motivated free-living individuals who maintain diet adherence, sometimes to address serious personal medical conditions, self-report weight losses an order of magnitude greater than the rather modest weight losses measured in clinical trials. LCHF diets are no exception, where some have reported effortless weight losses of greater than −80 kg following adoption of the LCHF diet.39 Indeed, a recently reported low-cost lifestyle intervention study40 based on a high-fat diet recorded weight losses in excess of 12% in 372 participants; exceeding typical losses of 3–7% in other well-funded studies in which the chosen diets were higher in carbohydrate.
In summary, while some studies show no difference in weight losses between LFHC and LCHF diets,7 ,8 ,11 others report that LCHF diets are more effective.9 ,14–17 ,35a Notably, all the tested diets are effective at inducing at least short-term weight loss, usually followed by some weight regain as adherence diminishes. However, LCHF diets clearly perform at least as well as do any other dietary approach, even in trials in which energy intake on the LCHF diet is unrestricted (ad libitum).
Mechanisms for successful weight loss on the LCHF eating plan
Two main mechanisms have been proposed to explain how LCHF diets produce weight loss, despite an increased consumption of energy-dense ‘fatty’ foods:
increased satiety, allowing a lower energy intake without hunger and
a specific metabolic advantage.
Increased satiety allowing a lower energy intake without hunger
A recent systematic review compared weight loss between participants on ‘LCHF diets’ and ‘low fat balanced diets’7 but excluded all trials that were not isoenergetic. However, in doing so, they excluded trials that demonstrate the advantage of LCHF diets in producing greater satiety and a subsequently reduced energy intake. Indeed, this was the unique biological advantage that Banting,21 Ebstein41 and Atkins1 all originally ascribed to the LCHF diet on the basis of their clinical observations. Although the original study did not find any differences in weight loss between the different diets, a reanalysis35a of the same data found a small but significantly great weight loss on the lower carbohydrate diet.
As an illustration, table 2 lists a collection of studies which show that participants on LCHF diets given unrestricted access to eating foods ad libitum do not necessarily consume more calories than participants assigned to LFHC diets, even when the latter are required consciously to ‘energy restrict’ their caloric intake according to their experimental design.
Prescribed and documented energy intakes on a selection of low-carbohydrate high-fat and low-fat high-carbohydrate diets
These results are supported by lower measures of perceived hunger in some participants eating LCHF diets.34 Greater satiety on LCHF diets in persons responding to the diet may result from a number of mechanisms: (1) some LCHF diets may have increased protein intake, which promotes satiety;43 (2) ketogenic LCHF diets may also suppress appetite,44 though the exact mechanisms remain uncertain;45 and (3) participants may experience fewer instances of rebound hypoglycaemia, a common cause of hunger in those eating high-carbohydrate foods,46 especially if they are IR. Regardless of the exact mechanism, it is notable that LCHF diets can achieve an energy deficit and subsequent weight loss with little hunger and without conscious energy restriction, as originally noted by Stock and Yudkin.18
Postulated ‘metabolic advantage’ of LCHF diets
The superior satiating effects of LCHF diets may not fully explain weight losses from LCHF diets. For example, some trials have shown greater weight loss for LCHF diets, despite higher energy intakes than prescribed LFHC diets.3 ,25 ,31 ,47 Similarly, although some trials find no differences,48 some isoenergetic trials still find greater weight losses on LCHF diets.33 ,35a ,49 Meta-analyses report similarly variable outcomes.7 ,50
Although contentious, it has been suggested that LCHF diets may provide a metabolic ‘advantage’ favouring greater weight loss, despite the ingestion of an equal number of calories. This metabolic advantage could be attributed to a number of mechanisms, including: (1) increased thermogenic effects of protein intake, (2) greater protein turnover for gluconeogenesis and (3) loss of energy through excretion of ketones in sweat or urine.51 ,52
LCHF diets increase reliance on fat oxidation for energy production, especially during exercise,53 ,54 as shown by increased blood ketone concentrations and with reductions in respiratory quotient and blood insulin concentrations.53–55 This state of increased lipolysis with reduced lipogenesis contributes to a metabolic milieu theoretically favouring fat loss. This effect is dependent on reduced blood insulin concentrations, uniquely produced by the LCHF diet. However, this remains a contentious idea, with recent metabolic ward evidence suggesting that, at least in the short term (5 days), there is not a preferential fat-loss effect of LCHF diets.56
LCHF diets in the management of T2DM
T2DM is primarily a condition of IR, with persistent hyperglycaemia as a result of excessive hepatic glucose production57 as its defining characteristic. Of all the macronutrients, carbohydrates cause the greatest and most prolonged increases in blood glucose and insulin concentrations.58 It is therefore no surprise that prior to the discovery of insulin, carbohydrate restriction, often associated with fasting or even starvation, was the eating plan prescribed for all diabetic patients regardless of type (1 or 2).59 Today, LCHF diets are again being discussed as a potential first-line treatment for T2DM.2 ,60 ,61
In a 24-week trial, 363 overweight and obese patients chose according to their preference, to follow either a ketogenic LCHF diet or a ‘low calorie, high nutritional value’ diet. In the 102 patients with T2DM, weight loss was significantly greater (−12.0% vs −7.0%) and HbA1c and fasting blood glucose concentrations decreased significantly more with the LCHF diet.62
A 3-month trial27 randomised 34 prediabetic or T2DM patients to a calorie-restricted diet consistent with American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines or an ad libitum very LCHF diet. The very LCHF group showed a significant reduction (6.6–6.0%) in HbA1c values compared with unchanged values (6.9% at baseline and follow-up) in the ADA group. This change in HbA1c values indicated a strong effect size (d=−1.8), and occurred even though significantly more participants in the very low LCHF group decreased their use of diabetic medications. The very low LCHF group also lost more weight (−5.5 vs −2.6 kg). Similar results were seen in Westman et al's36 24-week trial also comparing a very low LCHF diet with a low GI diet. Participants on the very LCHF diet experienced significantly greater decreases in HbA1c (−1.5% vs −0.5%, p=0.03), even though a greater percentage of patients (95% vs 62% of low GI participants) reduced or stopped taking their diabetic medications.
The recent study of Tay et al63 randomised 115 obese adults with T2DM to either LCHF or LFHC diets for 1 year. Although both diets achieved substantial weight loss and reduced HbA1c and fasting glucose concentrations, the LCHF diet produced greater improvements in blood glucose stability and superior reductions in diabetes medication requirements. In addition, the LCHF diet produced larger increases in HDL cholesterol concentrations and greater reductions in TG concentrations without changing total or LDL cholesterol concentrations. The recently reported lifestyle intervention trial40 which prescribed a high-fat diet for weight maintenance also produced these beneficial changes while LDL-cholesterol concentrations also fell substantially.
Weight loss on any diet improves glycaemic control, so it may be assumed that positive changes with an LCHF diet are attributable to concomitant weight loss. However, it should be noted that carbohydrate restriction positively influences glycaemic control even in the absence of weight loss.64 ,65
LCHF diets and cardiovascular risk factors
A common concern expressed by physicians, especially cardiologists, is that any increased dietary fat intake on the LCHF diet will increase the risk for the future development of cardiovascular disease. This conviction stems largely from Ancel Keys' original seven countries study,66 and the subsequent development of the LFHC dietary guidelines to prevent cardiovascular disease.67 ,68 However, evidence from numerous RCTs indicate that LCHF diets consistently produce more favourable changes in many measures of cardiovascular risk than do LFHC diets. This applies especially in persons with IR, T2DM, AD and NAFLD.
Examination of blood lipid concentrations in RCTs reveals that LCHF diets have a potent effect in lowering blood TG concentrations,69 to a significantly greater degree than do LFHC diets.3 ,32 ,70 ,71 Blood ApoB concentrations—an indirect measure of lipoprotein particle numbers and also a risk predictor for coronary artery disease—also decrease more on LCHF than on the LFHC diet.3 ,72
Furthermore, of all dietary interventions, none increase HDL-C concentrations as effectively as do LCHF diets, which outperform LFHC,23 ,35 ,70 low glycaemic index,73 Zone, LEARN, Ornish37 and in some cases, MEDs.38 After a 1-year isocaloric intervention comparing a very LCHF with an LFHC diet, Tay et al70 found greater decreases in blood TG concentrations (−0.58 vs −0.22 mmol/L) and greater increases in HDL-C concentrations (+0.30 vs +0.07 mmol/L) in participants on the LCHF diet, despite similar weight losses. Since a high TG to HDL-C ratio predicts extensive coronary artery disease,74 and is common in patients with IR and NAFLD, the long-term benefits of this unique capacity of LCHF diets markedly to alter both markers should not be underestimated.
On the other hand, a common argument against the LCHF eating plan is the variable LDL-C response to a relative or absolute increase in dietary fat intake. Many trials demonstrate a decrease or insignificant change in LDL-C concentrations in response to the LCHF diet,75 ,76 but some report a more marked increase.77 Although HDL-C concentrations increased and TG concentrations decreased significantly more in participants on the LCHF diet in the study of Tay et al,70 LDL-C (+0.6 vs +0.1 mmol/L) and total cholesterol (+0.7 vs +0.1 mmol/L) concentrations increased significantly more in participants in that group.
Systematic reviews confirm these findings. Table 3 shows that LCHF diets significantly increase HDL-C concentrations, decrease TG concentrations and weight, without any significant effects on LDL-C concentrations.14 Hu et al11 also documented greater improvements in TG and HDL-C concentrations in response to LCHF compared with LFHC diets, but total cholesterol and LDL-C concentrations fell significantly more in participants on the LFHC diets.
The effects of low-carbohydrate high-fat diets on some cardiovascular risk factors
When assessing the relevance of any increase in total cholesterol concentrations produced by the LCHF diet, the other beneficial metabolic effects specific to LCHF diets must be considered (table 3).76 ,78 ,79 First, the LCHF-induced increase in HDL-C concentrations is considered protective against cardiovascular disease.80 In contrast, LFHC diets do not produce an equivalent HDL-C-raising effect and may in fact cause HDL-C concentrations to fall,72 a potentially detrimental effect.
Second, considering changes in LDL-C concentrations in isolation fail to acknowledge the importance of changes in particle subfraction distributions, specifically the atherogenic effects of small, dense LDL particles, compared with the relatively neutral effect of large, buoyant LDL particles.81
As serum TG concentrations are inversely related to the number of small dense LDL particles,82 ,83 the LCHF-induced decrease in blood TG concentrations indicates a less atherogenic distribution of these LDL particle subfractions. Indeed, LCHF diets consistently reduce the proportion of small, dense LDL particles while increasing the number of large, buoyant LDL particles.3 ,30 ,72 ,75 ,84 ,85
Third, an apparent LDL-C-raising effect of the LCHF diet may be an artefact if LDL-C concentrations are predicted from measurements of total cholesterol, HDL-C and TG concentrations using the Friedewald equation. Even when all other measurements are unchanged, that equation will predict an increase in (unmeasured) LDL-C concentrations whenever blood TG concentrations fall, as happens in persons eating LCHF diets. Indeed, LDL-C concentrations predicted by the Friedewald equation becoming increasingly inaccurate at low blood TG concentrations,86 a typical response in persons eating the LCHF diet.
Fourth, the biological significance of these relatively small increases in LDL-C is unknown in persons eating LCHF diets and in whom there will be associated increases in LDL particle size distributions and reductions in harmful blood saturated fat concentrations,72 ,87 as well as other positive biological changes, including reduced ApoB concentrations,3 ,72 improvements in flow-mediated arteriolar dilation,71 decreased inflammatory biomarkers,49 lower systolic and diastolic blood pressures,3 improved glycaemic control with reduced HbA1c, plasma glucose and insulin concentrations14 and preferential weight loss from the abdominal viscera indicating a greater reduction in visceral fat, including liver fat. All these changes in surrogate measures would be expected to reduce cardiovascular risk substantially.3 ,47
Indeed, another unique effect of the LCHF diet is to reverse NAFLD, particularly in those with IR and AD.
Nonetheless, the variability in LDL-C response to the CHF diet must be considered and markers of IR and AD should be monitored in patients who adopt this eating pattern.
NAFLD, AD and LCHF
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in NAFLD,88 a condition causing elevated TG and low HDL-C concentrations with overproduction of very-low density lipoproteins and impaired clearance of TG-rich lipoproteins.89 ,90 Hepatic IR is also increased in persons with fatty liver91 as shown by inadequate suppression of hepatic glucose production by insulin in NAFLD.92
Recently, Bril et al91 have shown that NAFLD with IR is the cause of the AD characterised by all these features, including increased small dense LDL particle numbers (Pattern B).
Since NAFLD is caused by excessive carbohydrate, especially fructose intake,93–95 the finding that a carbohydrate-restricted LCHF diet can reverse AD (previous section) is more readily explained. The LCHF diet reverses the NAFLD and hence the AD that it causes.
In contrast, stepwise increases in carbohydrate intake ‘is associated with incremental increases in the proportion of plasma palmitoleic acid, which may be signalling impaired metabolism of carbohydrate, even under conditions of negative energy balance and significant weight loss. These findings contradict the perspective that dietary saturated fat per se is harmful, and underscore the importance of considering the level of dietary carbohydrate that accompanies saturated fat consumption’.87
In summary, while the response of blood LDL-C concentrations to LCHF diets may be variable, rising in some, simultaneous changes in many other blood markers suggest that this eating plan enhances cardiovascular health. Specifically, patients with high TG to HDL-C ratios and NAFLD, all of which are common in IR individuals eating LFHC diets, are more likely to benefit from the LCHF diet. Indeed, a recent lifestyle intervention trial reduced the prevalence of metabolic syndrome from 58% to 19% among obese and overweight patients treated with LCHF for as little as 3–8 months, indicating how rapidly carbohydrate restriction can improve health in those with IR.40
Addressing common misconceptions
We next address some of the common concerns and misconceptions that are frequently raised by medical colleagues who are hesitant to prescribe LCHF diets for their patients.
Is not ketosis a dangerous physiological state?
A common error is to confuse nutritional ketosis with diabetic ketoacidosis. While the latter is life-threatening, nutritional ketosis is a normal physiological response to dietary carbohydrate restriction, in which the body alters its primary fuel utilisation from carbohydrates to fat. This change spares blood glucose for use particularly by the brain which has an obligatory glucose requirement of about 25 g/day,96 when using alternative fuels including ketones or lactate in fat-adapted persons.54 Carbohydrate restriction increases the production of ketone bodies (acetoacetate, β-hydroxybuterate and acetone) by the liver.97 Ketosis occurs in the neonatal period98 during fasting and pregnancy, and in response to carbohydrate restriction.99 In adults consuming a ‘normal’ diet, blood ketone body concentrations vary between 0.1 and 0.3 mmol/L. In nutritional ketosis, the levels may rise to over 1 mmol/L, and maximally up to 7–8 mmol/L but without an acidosis. In contrast, in diabetic ketoacidosis, blood ketone body concentrations usually exceed 25 mmol/L and blood pH decreases below 7.3.97
Existing evidence shows that not only is nutritional ketosis safe, but is also beneficial to many patients.76 Potential therapeutic uses for nutritional ketosis that have been suggested include the management of cancer, acne, polycystic ovarian syndrome and neurological diseases, including Alzheimer's disease.97 More recent evidence suggest that ketones including those ingested orally during exercise may produce beneficial metabolic effects100 and enhance athletic performance.101
The dangers of high intakes of fat, saturated fat and protein
As LCHF diets promote an increased relative or absolute energy intake from fats and proteins, concerns are often expressed about the potential dangers of the increased consumption of these macronutrients.
As first demonstrated in 1970,18 and repeatedly since,29 ,37 ,49 ,102 a reduction in dietary carbohydrate intake does not necessarily cause a concomitant increase in total fat and protein intakes. Though the proportional amounts of energy supplied from fat and protein must increase, the absolute amounts often remain very similar, as total energy intake often decreases on LCHF diets. Nevertheless, it is this absolute or relative increase in fat intake that causes the greatest anxiety among medical colleagues.
The diet heart hypothesis based largely on Ancel Keys' original Seven Countries Study66 posits that saturated fat intake is the direct cause of coronary atherosclerosis. However, this theory is not supported by either the historical evidence or by more recent epidemiological data,103–113 which finds no association between saturated fat intake and all-cause mortality or progression of coronary atherosclerosis.114 Instead, higher fat intakes have been associated with lower rates of ischaemic stroke in men.115 Indeed, a continued decline in coronary mortality in the Japanese is associated with increasing blood cholesterol concentrations116 and increased fat intakes.117 Similarly, higher blood cholesterol concentrations are not associated with increased mortality after age 60. Given the sometimes dramatic improvements in coronary risk factors on the LCHF diet,39 ,40 ,76 ,79 the fear of ill health effects from the increased (saturated) fat intake on the LCHF diet would appear to be groundless.
Instead, concerns may be expressed about the claimed benefits of replacing saturated fats with dietary polyunsaturated fats as these claims may be unproven118–122 and the effect of this substitution may even be harmful.122 ,123 Rather epidemiological studies showing either a weak124 ,125 or no126 association between the intake of red meat, especially processed red meat and an increased colon cancer risk have raised concerns. However, there is no evidence that the intake of moderate amounts of red meat has detrimental effects on conventional coronary risk factors.127 ,128
As with fat intake, total protein intake does not necessarily increase on an LCHF diet. Further, many LCHF diets are not high in protein; instead, they are relatively or absolutely high in fat. Regardless, no negative renal effects of an increased protein intake have been described in those with normal kidney function,129 ,130 including obese adults with T2DM with no pre-existing kidney disease.131 However, patients with renal dysfunction could theoretically be at risk of the hypertensive effects associated with higher protein intakes and warrant additional consideration.97 Finally, it should be noted that T2DM is the disease most responsible for renal failure and LCHF diets are an effective dietary strategy for controlling and preventing T2DM.2 ,60
LCHF diets produce other dangerous effects
Headache, fatigue and muscle cramping are potential side effects of very LCHF diets. However, these symptoms may be especially prevalent only in the period of adaptation to the diet, after which most subside. Some recommend that additional sodium should be ingested to minimise side effects, since excretion of water and sodium are increased on these diets.132 Nevertheless, it is advisable to monitor patients when they begin the LCHF diet and to explain that these side effects are almost always transient.
Lack of nutrient density
Nutrient density is primarily dependent on food quality, not purely on macronutrient composition. Therefore, it is possible to eat a nutrient-poor diet with any macronutrient composition. However, an LCHF diet that focuses on unrefined food from vegetables, meat, dairy and seeds/nuts provides a diet that is nutrient-dense, supplying all the essential nutrients. A large online survey of LCHF dieters found that most replaced traditional, refined nutrient-poor carbohydrate sources such as bread and pasta with an increased green leafy vegetable consumption, producing an improvement in nutrient density.133
Weight loss on LCHF diets occurs via increased water loss
Some suggest that the weight loss on LCHF diets is the result mainly of water loss. Indeed, increased diuresis accounts for some of the weight loss experienced in the first weeks of carbohydrate restriction.134 However, measurements of body composition by DEXA analysis clearly indicate that long-term weight loss on the LCHF diet is predominantly the result of the loss of fat mass with some loss of fat-free mass.3 Certainly, weight losses of 10 kg or more, seen in trials40 ,62 ,76 and common in self-reports,39 cannot be due to water loss alone.
The LCHF diet is unsustainable
Trials show that adherence to LCHF and LFHC diets are similar,24 ,27 ,37 while a recent systematic review found a higher attrition rate from LFHC than from LCHF diets.12 Therefore, it appears that patients find it no more difficult to adhere to an LCHF diet than any other dietary strategy. In fact, due to their unique capacity to reduce hunger,34 some patients may find LCHF diets to be more easily sustainable than LFHC diets which require conscious calorie restriction. Importantly, long-term adherence (6 months to >1 year)76 ,79 to the LCHF has not identified any evidence of harm.
Limitations of this review
Separating the specific effects of carbohydrate restriction from the effects of other components of the LCHF diet is challenging. Individuals adopting the LCHF diet do not just change the macronutrient composition of their diets but may improve the quality of food they eat, moving from processed and refined foods to green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds and lean meats. Further, an ad libitum LCHF diet is often accompanied by a decreased calorie intake and subsequent weight loss. Collectively, at least some (though not all) of the benefits of the LCHF diet could stem from the often large weight losses typically produced by this diet. Therefore, at least some of the beneficial changes reported here for the LCHF diet would also be experienced by patients prepared to adhere to any calorie-restricted diet.
Though writing a narrative review allows a broad overview of many aspects of LCHF diets, it is impossible to cover every aspect of the diet or every relevant study. We have opted, where possible, to focus on human trials, as well as systematic reviews of these trials, acknowledging there are important areas of epidemiology, biochemistry, psychology, genomics and more that could not be included.
Summary and clinical considerations
One diet does not suit the individual metabolic profiles of everyone. Significant weight loss has been documented in trials comparing a variety of different dietary plans, with all diets performing better than no intervention (controls).8 In all cases, optimal nutrition should emphasise high nutrient density while properly managing energy balance. As discussed in this review, LCHF diets accomplish these two objectives effectively—controlling energy balance through increased satiety and reduced ad libitum energy intake while encouraging the ingestion of a nutrient-dense diet by replacing refined, nutrient-poor processed foods with nutrient-dense, natural foods. Further, the diet encourages weight loss and unique metabolic changes including marked improvements in glycaemic control and in plasma TG, HDL-C, ApoB and saturated fat concentrations, with reductions in the number of small dense LDL particles that are considered to be especially atherogenic. This unique effect is in part due to the reversal of NAFLD by carbohydrate restriction.
While the complex details of individual responses to many different dietary interventions still need to be explored, clinicians can be reassured that LCHF diets are proven to be a safe and efficacious strategy for weight loss and improved health outcomes for many patients, but especially for those with IR, the metabolic syndrome,40 AD and NAFLD. Thus, LCHF diets may be the ideal choice for patients who have struggled to lose weight on the traditional LFHC diets; for those with IR, including hyperinsulinaemia, T2DM and NAFLD; and for those with AD characterised by high blood TG and low HDL-C concentrations and increased numbers of small dense LDL particles (Pattern B).
In practice, beneficial responses to any diet are entirely dependent on the degree of patients' adherence, so an LCHF diet is only appropriate for those patients motivated to comply. In these cases, clinicians can expect positive changes in a number of cardiovascular risk factors, glycaemic control and body composition.40 Simultaneously, they should monitor individual LDL-C responses, and encourage a continued emphasis on nutrient-rich choices, avoiding ultra-processed foods. Thus, far from being a dietary fad, but not necessarily for everyone, LCHF diets present a sensible dietary option for weight loss and health improvement in certain patients, especially those characterised by IR, AD and NAFLD.
What are the findings?
Low-carbohydrate high-fat (LCHF) diets are at least as effective as other dietary strategies for reducing body weight, with the additional advantage of increased satiety and spontaneous reduction in energy intake.
LCHF diets are an effective dietary strategy to improve glycaemic control and reduce hyperinsulinaemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus and in otherwise healthy patients with insulin resistance.
LCHF diets have unique effects on blood lipid concentrations and cardiovascular risk factors, characterised by decreased blood TG, ApoB and saturated fat concentrations, reduced small LDL particle numbers and increased HDL-C concentrations. The effect on LDL-C concentrations is variable.
How might it impact on clinical practice in the future?
A growing understanding that obesity/hypertension/T2DM/non-alcoholic fatty liver disease/atherogenic dyslipidemia and the metabolic syndrome may all be substantially influenced by a single over-riding environmental factor—a high carbohydrate diet, acting on a single metabolic state, insulin resistance—will revolutionise the medical and dietary management of these conditions over the next decade. From our analysis, the LCHF eating plan should become the default medical management approach for all these conditions.
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Funding JW was funded through a graduate award by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, as well as through the Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement.
Competing interests TDN is the author of the books Lore of Running and Waterlogged and coauthor of Challenging Beliefs, The Real Meal Revolution and Raising Superheroes. TDN has donated the rights to the royalties from the sale of Real Meal Revolution and Raising Superheroes to The Noakes Foundation of which he is the Chairman and which funds research of insulin resistance, diabetes and nutrition as directed by its Board of Directors. Money from the sale of other books is donated to the Tim and Marilyn Noakes Sports Science Research Trust which funds the salary of a senior researcher at the University of Cape Town, South Africa (research focuses on the study of skeletal muscle in African mammals with some overlap to the study of type 2 diabetes in carnivorous mammals and the effects of (scavenged) sugar consumption on free-living (wild) baboons).
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<a href="http://archiveofourown.org/works/19999069"><strong>The Softest End</strong></a> (27478 words) by <a href="http://archiveofourown.org/users/FullmetalDude1"><strong>FullmetalDude1</strong></a><br />Chapters: 10/10<br />Fandom: <a href="http://archiveofourown.org/tags/Yu-Gi-Oh!%20VRAINS">Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS</a>, <a href="http://archiveofourown.org/tags/Yu-Gi-Oh!%20ARC-V">Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V</a><br />Rating: Teen And Up Audiences<br />Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply<br />Relationships: Fujiki Yuusaku/Revolver | Kougami Ryouken, Homura Takeru/Kamishirakawa Kiku, Sugisaki Miyu/Zaizen Aoi, Revolver | Kougami Ryouken & Spectre, Kusanagi Jin & Fujiki Yuusaku, Fujiki Yuusaku & Kusanagi Shouichi, Fujiki Yuusaku & Sugisaki Miyu, Fujiki Yuusaku & Zaizen Aoi, Bessho Ema & Zaizen Aoi, Fujiki Yuusaku & Firewall Dragon, Revolver | Kougami Ryouken & Borreload Dragon, Sakaki Yuya & Fujiki Yuusaku, Homura Takeru & Revolver | Kougami Ryouken, Fujiki Yuusaku & Kamishirakawa Kiku, Homura Takeru & Salamangreat Heatleo, Kamishirakawa Kiku & Salamangreat Pyro Phoenix<br />Characters: Fujiki Yuusaku, Kusanagi Jin, Kusanagi Shouichi, Sugisaki Miyu, Revolver | Kougami Ryouken, Spectre (Yu-Gi-Oh), Zaizen Akira, Zaizen Aoi, Homura Takeru, Kamishirakawa Kiku, Onizuka Gou, Kenmochi (Bounty Hunter), Yoroizaka (Bounty Hunter), Mizunuma Kotaro (School Bully), Mizunuma Ryojiro (Zombie Duelist), Hana (Kiku's Classmate), Bessho Ema, Sakaki Yuya, Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon, Zarc (Yu-Gi-Oh), Akaba Ray, Firewall Dragon, Borreload Dragon, Astrograph Sorcerer, Yuto (Yu-Gi-Oh), Yugo (Yu-Gi-Oh), Yuri (Yu-Gi-Oh), Salamangreat Heatleo, Salamangreat Pyro Phoenix, Kougami Kiyoshi, Faust (Yu-Gi-Oh), Taki Kyoko, Dr. Genome (Yu-Gi-Oh), Gaia, Ai | Ignis, Roboppi, Pandor<br />Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Post-Apocalypse, Soft Apocalypse, Post-Apocalypse Society, Witchcraft, Friendship, Childhood Friends, Worldbuilding, herbal remedies, Overworking, Fever, Pining, Secret Crush, Language of Flowers, Returning Home, Domestic Fluff, Marriage Proposal, expedition - Freeform, Community Service, Hugs, Kissing, Dating, Bicycles, Flirting, Seeing Off, Reunions, Team as Family, First Contact, Moving In Together, Dragons, Fantasy Creatures, Late Night Conversations, Caring, Staring, Cuddling & Snuggling, Campfires, Very Big Family, Pendulum, Accidental Baby Acquisition, Soul Bond, Protectiveness, Wingman Yuya, Everyone Thinks They're Together, (in Paradise City at least), Flowers, Blushing, ring hunting, Test anxiety, Racing, Parkour, Cheek Kisses, Abandoned City, Spidey Sense, Menstruation, (it's kinda vague though and could be Kiku just having a stomach ache), Things get Dark after Chapter 5, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Kougami Kiyoshi is a Dick, playing god, guilt tripping, Ancient History, Transformation, Duel Monsters, It's Our Mission To Destroy Humanity, Implied/Referenced Genoside, Nightmares, Sharing Clothes, Near Kissing, Kidnapping, Poisoning, Rage, Lies, Flashbacks, Angst, Rivalry, Babysitting, Coffee Addict Kusanagi Shouichi, Swearing, Artist Zaizen Aoi, Introverts Chilling, Rescue Missions, Building Repair, Plays and Theater, Speaches, Party, Love Confession, First Kiss, Kissing Contest, Time Skips, Parenthood<br />Summary: <p>One day, every person over the age of 30 disappeared off the face of the Earth. Plants started over taking human civilisations and the remaining populations of young people found ways to survive. Our story follows the lives of the residents of Den City, as they create a daily life out of the end of the world, finding ways to love, laugh and survive as time marches forever onward and the world reveals itself to be an increasingly complicated place.</p> <p>....</p> <p>Written for the Flowers of Vrains event on Tumblr.</p>
Fujiki Yuusaku/Revolver | Kougami Ryouken
Homura Takeru/Kamishirakawa Kiku
Sugisaki Miyu/Zaizen Aoi
Revolver | Kougami Ryouken & Spectre
Kusanagi Jin & Fujiki Yuusaku
Fujiki Yuusaku & Kusanagi Shouichi
Fujiki Yuusaku & Sugisaki Miyu
Fujiki Yuusaku & Zaizen Aoi
Bessho Ema & Zaizen Aoi
Fujiki Yuusaku & Firewall Dragon
Revolver | Kougami Ryouken & Borreload Dragon
Sakaki Yuya & Fujiki Yuusaku
Homura Takeru & Revolver | Kougami Ryouken
Fujiki Yuusaku & Kamishirakawa Kiku
Homura Takeru & Salamangreat Heatleo
Kamishirakawa Kiku & Salamangreat Pyro Phoenix
Fujiki Yuusaku
Kusanagi Jin
Kusanagi Shouichi
Sugisaki Miyu
Revolver | Kougami Ryouken
Spectre (Yu-Gi-Oh)
Zaizen Akira
Zaizen Aoi
Homura Takeru
Kamishirakawa Kiku
Onizuka Gou
Kenmochi (Bounty Hunter)
Yoroizaka (Bounty Hunter)
Mizunuma Kotaro (School Bully)
Mizunuma Ryojiro (Zombie Duelist)
Hana (Kiku's Classmate)
Bessho Ema
Sakaki Yuya
Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon
Zarc (Yu-Gi-Oh)
Akaba Ray
Firewall Dragon
Borreload Dragon
Astrograph Sorcerer
Yuto (Yu-Gi-Oh)
Yugo (Yu-Gi-Oh)
Yuri (Yu-Gi-Oh)
Kougami Kiyoshi
Faust (Yu-Gi-Oh)
Taki Kyoko
Dr. Genome (Yu-Gi-Oh)
Ai | Ignis
Roboppi
Pandor
Alternate Universe - Post-Apocalypse
Soft Apocalypse
Post-Apocalypse Society
Overworking
expedition - Freeform
Seeing Off
Team as Family
Very Big Family
Accidental Baby Acquisition
Soul Bond
Wingman Yuya
Everyone Thinks They're Together
(in Paradise City at least)
ring hunting
Cheek Kisses
Abandoned City
Spidey Sense
(it's kinda vague though and could be Kiku just having a stomach ache)
Things get Dark after Chapter 5
Kougami Kiyoshi is a Dick
guilt tripping
It's Our Mission To Destroy Humanity
Implied/Referenced Genoside
Sharing Clothes
Near Kissing
Coffee Addict Kusanagi Shouichi
Artist Zaizen Aoi
Introverts Chilling
Rescue Missions
Building Repair
Plays and Theater
Love Confession
Kissing Contest
Time Skips
The Softest End
FullmetalDude1
One day, every person over the age of 30 disappeared off the face of the Earth. Plants started over taking human civilisations and the remaining populations of young people found ways to survive. Our story follows the lives of the residents of Den City, as they create a daily life out of the end of the world, finding ways to love, laugh and survive as time marches forever onward and the world reveals itself to be an increasingly complicated place.
Written for the Flowers of Vrains event on Tumblr.
Chapter 1: Lavender. Violets. Dedication
Yusaku slowly opens his eyes, seeing the sun peaking through his old blinds and hurting his eyes. It must be dawn, already. He was up late last night, struggling through the first signs of a cold, as his inner night owl and witch appreciated the moon’s beauty. He’d known then it was stupid to stay awake, but he’d done it anyway.
He’s got a lot to do today, just as he always does. So even if his bed is nice and warm, even if his head hurts, his throat is sore and his nose is threatening to run, he gets up and starts getting ready. Getting into his black cloak, signifying him as the city witch, he then climbs the stairs to reach the top of the skyscraper.
On top is a beautiful garden, filled with flowers, herbs and all sorts of medicinal plants. Yusaku's been cultivating this garden since before the world ended, at first because of his personal interest in witchcraft, now to benefit Den City. Miyu wanted to put some violets in the salad she'd be making for herself and Aoi in a grand dinner to celebrate an anniversary. Ryoken appears to be struggling with insomnia if his own observations and Spectre’s thoughts are anything to go on. He needs to make himself a cold remedy too.
Yusaku, lucky for all of them, knows exactly the right plants for the right job.
After watering the plants, removing invasive species and pruning the plants, Yusaku realizes the sun is starting to truly rise. Meaning the rest of Den City will be waking up, now is the time to do the other tasks.
Yusaku digs up a few pieces of lavender and replants them in a small pot that could fit on someone's bedside table. Then he picks some violets and puts them in the wicker basket he finished weaving a week ago. With both plants under his arms, he takes the emergency stairs down the side of the building, avoiding the bustle and hustle inside the skyscraper and any chance of spreading his cold to anyone else.
"Yusaku!"
Yusaku pauses in his walk and looks up. Jin is waving down at him, half hanging onto his washing line, a basket of clothes balancing on the window sill.
"You going anywhere important? You look like you're in a hurry." Jin smirks, grabbing a shirt to hang it on the line.
Yusaku nods at his childhood friend, swallowing to make sure his voice won’t come out horse. If Jin notices his cold, he’ll never hear the end of it, "Yeah! Got a delivery for Miyu and Spectre!"
Jin hums, putting the shirt on the line, pulling two pegs off the jacket he's wearing, "Sweet, Shoichi's about to take the hotdog truck to central! See if he can drop you off at one of those two’s places on the way."
Yusaku blinks and nods, oh thank Hecate he doesn’t think he could walk there, "Got it, thanks!"
Jin grins and claps, "You go, my magical friend!"
Yusaku rolls his eyes and starts climbing down the stairs, trying to subtly lean on the railing, "Best of luck with your clothes then!"
"Thank you! Later, Yusaku!" Jin calls.
Yusaku picks up the pace slightly, spotting a few familiar faces through their windows. Go Onizuka is helping the kids get ready for a day at the library, learning the vital skills to teach them to survive in this new world. Takeru is dressing for a Wanderer Mission, red scarf at the ready. Everyone is contributing to the city in one way or another and he can’t let a cold stop him from doing the same. He spots the hotdog truck and a pair of legs under it.
"Shoichi!" Yusaku shouts.
Luckily Shoichi doesn't injure himself when he pulls himself out from behind the truck on his skateboard. Shoichi gives him a wave, a bit of grease on his nose and forehead.
"Can I get a lift?! Delivery for Spectre and Miyu!" Yusaku calls down, voice breaking, shit please not hear that.
Shoichi laughs and gives him a thumbs up, "Sure thing, but you're on set up and making my breakfast!"
He didn’t notice. Good. Yusaku gets moving, "Deal!"
Shoichi is packing his tools by the time Yusaku reaches ground floor, "You sleeping any better, night owl?"
Yusaku gives him the stink eye, an answer enough of itself. Shoichi laughs, finishes cleaning his hands and the two of them climb into the hotdog truck, Yusaku in the back and Shoichi in the front. Yusaku sits down as he waits for them to get to the market.
It’s located where the town square once resided. It’s where a lot of Den City's few remaining residents trade goods and services most days of the year. Shoichi is the only one with a hot food truck left and has managed to get his coffee machine attached to a solar panel, so people will trade with him in exchange for the things he can provide them. Shoichi typically gets tools and spare parts for the truck as payment, along with any kind of food people are willing to trade, like fresh vegetables.
When they reach the town square, Yusaku isn't surprised to find a line of people waiting outside Shoichi's usual space. He sets up shop and while Shoichi deals with his first customers, Yusaku fries a few eggs, sausages and bacon for his friend and himself. When the early birds are gone, the two settle to eat.
“Hey bud, you okay?” Shoichi is looking at him critically as Yusaku wolfs down his food, “You’re in an awful rush.”
Yusaku swallows and waits a moment to work out a good excuse, “It’s not an emergency, but I’d like to complete the deliveries sooner rather than later.”
It’s an easy one, since Shoichi knows he’s not the kind of person who likes to linger. The world ending only made that worse.
“I see, but you do look a little pale and you were with Go Onizuka’s kids after they all caught colds in last week’s storm.” Shoichi takes a bite of the fried egg and smiles at him, “Just look after yourself, okay?”
Yusaku smiles a little for his friend and nods, “Promise.”
He finishes his food and cleans up, as the next string of customers arrive. Shoichi waves to him and Yusaku starts wandering among the stalls, set on finding Spectre or Miyu in the market.
Finding Miyu is easy. She's got a load of fresh fish right in front of her and a massive crowd of people trying to trade for it. Finding meat is hard in this new world, but Miyu is the best fisher in Den City and the one most people go to if they really need the protein. She can only sell her hall once a week, due to travel time to her favorite fishing spot and back to Den City. But it's well worth it, considering there's always a crowd when she gets back.
Crowds don't concern Yusaku though. When they notice his black cloak, they start parting immediately. As one of the City Witches, he's the one with the most medical and herbal knowledge, which is vital since they ran out of mass produced medicine a year ago. People have to make way for him when he’s wearing his cloak, because it means he’s on duty and someone might need him.
“Yusaku!” Miyu cheers when she sees the people parting, “Oh, did you bring the violets?”
Yusaku nods and shows her the wicker basket, “Is this enough?”
“That’s one too many, I think!” Miyu giggles and runs around her side of the stall.
She plucks a flower from the basket and puts it over Yusaku’s ear. Yusaku blinks, staring at her in bewilderment.
Miyu pulls back and giggles, “There, now you look all pretty for Ryoken!”
Yusaku flushes and hands her the basket, “You just wasted a perfectly good flower.”
Miyu rolls her eyes, used to his no nonsense attitude from being children together, “Yeah, yeah, it won’t be a waste if Ryoken thinks you’re pretty.”
Yusaku rolls his own eyes, “Best of luck with the crowd, Miyu. Don’t forget to grab me some dandelions, seeds still attached while you’re by the river, okay?”
“A promise is a promise!” Miyu giggles and walks around the other side of her stall, “Good day, Yusaku, hope you get to see Ryoken today!”
Yusaku shakes his head at her, somehow not losing the violet in his hair and goes on his way, with only the pot of lavenders to worry about now. It’s a good herb for helping relieve anxiety and if anyone could use it, it’d be Ryoken.
Ryoken Kogami is one of his 5 childhood friends still with him after the world ended. As a member of Den City Council, he’s often busy overseeing the Wanderer Missions, organising internal security with the Guardians, resolving any disputes and a million other tasks you wouldn’t expect the City Council to be responsible for. As the youngest member of the City Council, Ryoken is often the one treated like the equivalent of the coffee boy, on top of all his other duties.
So Yusaku walks on, even as his vision starts to blur a little.
Ryoken finishes transcribing the meeting and groans as he rubs his eyes, staying in his seat even as everyone else leaves for the morning.
Being a member of the D.C.C comes with benefits, such as being one of the few people who can still use computers, but it isn’t easy. Ryoken’s job revolves entirely around using his access to technology to transcribe the meetings, but he wishes he could do more for the city than keep records of what people were saying.
“Ryoken?”
He turns his head towards Spectre, his childhood friend and part of the reason he’s stayed sane in all this. He’s holding a glass of water and offering it to him.
“Thank you, Spectre.” Ryoken takes the glass gratefully, drinking from it, “How’s the library going?”
Spectre hums, “Very well. More people in the city have been able to access the internet and get in touch with other survivors beyond our borders, thanks to you pushing for the Solar Panel Retrieval Mission.”
Ryoken sips from his glass, putting it down gently, “I’m glad.”
There’s still more they could do though, if they could just get the man power and the equipment to bring back more solar panels. The ones the city currently had were few and far between, used only for three buildings; the hospital, the D.C.C building and the library. If he could help just one person through his work to get their city up and running, then he’d be happy.
Still, he won’t lie and say that having to stare at a computer screen all day was a very fulfilling role. If anything, having to be the transcriber for the meetings, the one who had to chase people up on their progress and boil coffee over a campfire for everyone, was rather exhausting. Yet his body couldn’t get the memo when he was actually in his bed and ready to sleep.
No point in getting annoyed about it now though.
Ryoken chugs the rest of his water and closes his laptop, handing Spectre the glass, “I need to find Kiku and ask her report on any incidents the Guardians had to deal with.”
Spectre hums, “I do believe she was scheduled to volunteer at the orphanage today?”
Ryoken nods and the two start walking out the room, down the hallway, “Thank you. Then I’ll need to talk to Takeru about the mission he did this morning.”
“I do believe he’ll be at the Wanderers’ HQ?” Spectre follows him through the hall free of windows, then chuckles, “If he’s not, I’d assume he’s hanging out with Kiku.”
Ryoken nods as they enter the stairways, “Thank you, Spectre, I wouldn’t be able to do this job without you.”
Spectre giggles, “That’s why the City Council members all have assistants, old friend.”
Ryoken smiles, shaking his head a little, “True.”
After he does all that, plus hand their reports to Akira Zaizen, the Head of the City Council, he can visit the library to see if he can fix one of the hard drives and find a book on his ... secret mission.
That’s what he’s been calling it at least, since he hasn’t even told Spectre about it. Why? Because he’d never hear the end of it. Inappropriate gestures whenever he was in a room with him , endless teasing over his love struck expressions around him , forced dates and failed attempts at romantic endeavours.
Yeah, Spectre may make a wonderful assistant and en even better friend, but if he ever learned of his crush on the city witch with the greenest eyes and prettiest smile, Ryoken would probably die of shame.
They reach the bottom of the staircase without any more incidents and return to the outside world, where who should be walking towards him but the object of his affection, himself.
Long black cloak billowing in the wind, those green eyes he’s loved for years, blue and pink hair fringing over his head. Wearing worn out jeans, sneakers and a soft looking white shirt. Yusaku Fujiki is a vision in the sunlight, a violet flower on his ear.
“Ryoken, here.” Yusaku walks towards him, holding a pot of flowers.
Ryoken blinks as he approaches, trying to think around the fuzzy part of his brain that’s freaking out about his crush calling his name. It really shouldn’t make his heart beat this hard, he should be used to this, “Yusaku, what a pleasant surprise.”
Yusaku gives him a soft smile, like the petals of the flower he has on his ear and Ryoken’s heart melts. He swears he hears angels sing, or something equally as sappy and improbable. But Yusaku has always done that to his heart, even when they were children and Ryoken didn’t understand the affection he held for his closest friend.
“My oh my, what might you be doing with that pot of lavender, Fujiki?” Spectre chuckles as if it’s all a part of his master plan and yep, the angel singing has come to a screeching halt.
Yusaku raises an eyebrow at him, then turns towards Ryoken, “I heard that you were struggling to sleep lately. Lavender has a calming effect, but if it gets worse, I have a few other remedies for insomnia and sleep struggles.”
Ryoken’s heart is touched and he smiles at Yusaku, taking the small pot he offers him, “Thank you, Yusaku, you’re much too kind.”
Yusaku smiles at him and shakes his head, the flower staying in place, “It’s nothing. You’re incredibly dedicated to making life better for everyone in the city. We all do our part, where we can. This is mine.”
Ryoken swallows a little sharply and shrugs, “I only wish I could do more. Thank you.”
Yusaku nods and… is that his imagination, or is he blushing and pale?
Ryoken’s eyes narrow, “Yusaku, are you feeling well?”
Yusaku stiffens like he caught him hiding a secret and, “I’m fine.”
He’s lying. He’s looking a little off balance, eyes darting around, trying hard to stay still. But it’s not his place to force him to tell him what’s wrong. So instead…
“Very well then.” Ryoken walks towards the bike rack, “I needed to drop off this plant at my house before I run anymore errands. I don’t know anything about caring for it, so would you be willing to join me?”
Yusaku blinks at him, while behind his back, Spectre gives him a thumbs up. Damn him.
Yusaku slowly nods and walks over to him, “Okay then, thank you Ryoken.”
The bike isn’t meant to be for two, but there’s handles on the back wheel Yusaku can stand on, and he settles his hands on Ryoken’s shoulders for balance. Ryoken swallows hard, trying not to let the touch get to him.
Then he rides.
Yusaku is feeling dizzy by the time they reach Ryoken’s apartment complex, holding onto Ryoken’s shoulders and keeping his legs locked in what feels like an effort to save his life. He knows he’s not in any danger, but still his mind is slipping, as his body’s health plummets. When they finally stop, Yusaku has to carefully control his breathing to keep himself from panting heavily and loudly, letting on just how much he’s been affected by the journey.
“Yusaku?”
Yusaku opens his eyes and slowly climbs off the bike, holding onto Ryoken’s shoulders as he does, “Yeah?”
Ryoken is looking at him in clear concern, “Would you like some water when we get to my apartment? You look a little pale.”
Oh shit. Yusaku waves him off, “I’m fine, Ryoken, really-”
Ryoken presses a hand to his forehead and Yusaku’s breathe hitches. His face heats up, getting to look so deeply into his blue eyes, an electric colour that sends his heart racing. Why does the world look so fuzzy? Since when did he need glasses?
“Yusaku!”
Yusaku shakes his head, trying to rid himself of the dizziness and finds himself looking up at the sky and Ryoken’s concerned face. Damnit, it’s worse than he thought.
“Sorry.” Yusaku’s voice breaks and he swallows.
Ryoken shakes his head, “Hang on.”
Yusaku turns his head, hiding it on Ryoken’s arm. Damnit, the sun’s too bright. Ryoken maneuvers him until Yusaku is on his back, his arms around his neck. Ryoken wraps his arms around his legs and starts carrying him up the emergency stairs.
“Sorry.” Yusaku murmurs, resting his head on Ryoken’s, “I’m being a burden.”
“You’re not, Yusaku, I promise.” Ryoken pants a little as he carries him, “If anything, you’re helping me even now. I needed a break from D.C.C work, anyway.”
Yusaku groans, his head aching, “But I have responsibilities. I shouldn’t let a cold get the best of me.”
He’s so ashamed.
Ryoken is silent up two flights of stairs, before speaking again, “Yusaku, your dedication is admirable but no one would expect you to overwork yourself for the city. We all support each other, that’s why we have so many systems and organisations in place to look after each other. Just focus on getting better now and resting. That’s how you can help the city most.”
Yusaku blinks and smiles, nuzzling into Ryoken’s neck. He’s warm and smells good.
“Thank you, Ryoken.” Yusaku murmurs, relaxing almost fully as his cold takes him.
He doesn’t notice that the violet in his hair has stayed in place all this time. Just like Ryoken.
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Chapter 2: Forget-Me-Nots. Heliotrope. Faithfulness.
Takeru whistles as he walks into the Wanderers HQ, yawning as he goes. Once a shopping mall, the entire building is now filled with shelves containing weapons, papers, reports, water bottles and all sorts of things relating to the job. There’s a bunch of tables and chairs with a lot of his colleagues sitting and talking. Takeru approaches the one where the rest of his team are seated.
“Cut that out, Takeru, you’re going to make the rest of us tired.” Yoroizaka, one of the colleagues in question, is actually using the table as a bed and his arms as a pillow, so he can’t say anything.
Takeru laughs anyway, “Sorry, sorry. It’s just getting harder to find anything useful within the safe travelling vicinity.”
“I hear ya.” Kenmochi nods, arms folded as he drinks water, patting Yoroizaka on the back, “You remember how hectic things were months back when all this started? Never had one dull moment.”
“Kenmochi, please can we not wish for that?” Yoroizaka groans, burying his head in his arms, “I don’t want to ever go back to that again.”
Takeru shudders, grabbing some water off the shelves for himself, “Agreed.”
When the world ended, the Wanderers were one of the first organisations that was founded by Den City Council, after some order returned to the city. Riding their bikes on the slowly cracking pavement, lined with empty cars and a few lost kids, they’d spent the first few months of their job, helping get any kids they found back to the city and pushing the cars all the way back, too. They extracted any oil from the cars, so they could be used for emergencies and lined them around the city, to act as a wall and build up their defenses.
Takeru remembers dealing with frightened toddlers and not knowing how to calm them as he took them to Den City, along with angry teenagers who punched a good few of his colleagues. The world ending had been rough on everyone, but those first few months of chaos never had been dull. Compared to now, at least.
“Do you think we should try telling the D.C.C we need to start expanding our search patterns then?” Kotaro Mizunuma stands up across from Kenmochi, looking Takeru in the eye.
Takeru narrows his own, but contemplates the ex bully’s words, “Maybe, yeah.”
These days, the roads are completely empty and seem to be taken over by plants more and more every day. A good few of the plants are edible, so they haven’t been coming back empty handed. But Takeru and everyone else knows there’s cities and towns beyond the slowly disappearing roads, that they just can’t get to now, because they don’t have the technology or power to get there. It’s driving a lot of the Wanderers cabin crazy.
“Who’s going to bring it up though?” Kenmochi gulps, “The City Council scares me.”
“You’re fine with walking out in the open in the apocalypse, but a few suits and ties give you the shivers?!” Kotaro laughs, head thrown back.
“You should be scared of them.”
Everyone at the table jumps, reaching for the weapons on their bodies and turn towards the voice where-
“Spectre.” Takeru groans, sheathing his sword, “Stop creeping up on us like that, it’s not funny!”
Spectre chuckles as the table fills with grumbles and groans, “My sincerest apologies, gentlemen. I came to ask for the report on today’s mission?”
Takeru sighs, slumping, “It’s on shelf C, cabinet A.”
“Lovely.” Spectre chuckles and walks right past him.
Yoroizaka scoffs, taking a seat on the table, “Creep.”
Takeru shakes his head, rolling his eyes, “And he’s proud of it, I’m sure.”
Spectre laughs from the shelves, “Old friend, you know me well!”
Takeru sighs and slumps forward, hiding his head in his arms on the table, “You’re going to drive us insane, you know that right?”
“That’s the plan.” Spectre walks over to them with the report, “Oh and, by the way, where’s Miss Kiku?”
Takeru perks up, blinking, “Kiku?”
Spectre smiles wide, like a cat about to puke up a hairball, “Yes, Ryoken and I need to speak with her and find the Guardians’ report on the day. Do you know where she might be?”
Takeru smiles a little, thinking about her, “She should be at the Guardians HQ.”
Before the Wanderers came about, Takeru had helped Kiku set up and manage the Guardians. They handled internal security and filled in many odd jobs around Den City, be it looking after the orphaned children with Go Onizuka, or finding ways to help members of the city who tried to break their rules and put people in jeopardy. Takeru and Kiku had dealt with a good few people who kept trying to run away from the city, which was where Takeru got the idea to set up the Wanderers, so people could explore the outside world, be safe and help keep the city functioning.
Today, both of them are considered the sort of heads of each organisation, often being the ones who communicate with the D.C.C on behalf of the Wanderers and Guardians, but they still have missions and teams they work with closely.
Spectre nods, humming, “Very well then, thank you old friend.”
Spectre leaves as silently as he entered, with the report and the knowledge. Takeru shakes his head a little as he watches him go, then finishes his water.
“I don’t get him.” Kenmochi sets down his water, “He thinks he’s so great, but he’s just an assistant.”
“He’s so creepy too, always sneaking around everywhere. It’s annoying.” Yoroizaka turns to Takeru, “How are you friends with him?”
Takeru stops drinking and wipes his mouth. He takes a moment to think, “We grew up together. It’s only natural we’d care about each other and be friends.”
That’s a horrible understatement, but he doesn’t fancy digging up the past in front of his colleagues who he’s not particularly close with. Especially when he used to punch them because of the anger issues that past caused him.
“Okay then.” Yoroizaka shrugs, “You’re off the clock now, by the way. So you should go home.”
Takeru nods and gets up, taking off his sword and putting it on the shelf, “Later then.”
Takeru heads out into the twilight city, letting his head go fuzzy as he walks home. No more cars in the city since the world ended, so no need to worry about that when you cross the road. He spots a good few Guardians on the way, easy to identify from their yellow scarves and by the fact they’re helping city residents get home safe, or just guarding residencies. Takeru has his own red scarf that marks him a Wanderer in his bag, ready should he need to act as a Wanderer in an emergency. He’s never hard to though and he hopes he never will.
He often finds it hard to believe that this is his life. Just a year ago, he was a punk, trying to keep people out and not giving a damn about his future, beating up anyone who was hitting someone else or tried to punch him first. He remembers how Yusaku would use his herbs to clean him up and call him an idiot for beating people when they harassed him. How Spectre would then show up like some creepy cryptid with Jin and they’d give him his homework that he didn’t write notes for.
Now, he rides his bicycle out the city on the daily with his coworkers, digging up plants, looking for signs of life other than them and coming back to tell the D.C.C that no, nothing’s there but the plants, animals they can’t catch and us.
Takeru gets out of his head as he approaches his apartment complex. He smiles.
Takeru walks into the front door. Even at this late hour, there are still a few people reading books by candle light and chatting among themselves, before going to their own rooms. Takeru is about to skip out the chatter when he spots-
“Miyu!”
The girl in question turns around and smiles, waving at him, “Takeru, hi!”
Aoi is with her too.
Takeru walks over to the two girls, “How was the Town Square?”
“Busy!” Miyu sighs dramatically, falling into Aoi’s arms, “I don’t think I can take much more of this, my love!”
Aoi shakes her head, smiling at her softly, “I’ll carry you to bed then.”
Miyu beams at her, then turns to him, “I saved you some fish, it should be in a cool bag outside your room.”
Takeru smiles, moaning softly, “I bet it’ll taste great. Thank you, Miyu.”
“What are friends for?” Miyu laughs, standing up straight, “Now I gotta go, I got a surprise for Aoi.”
Aoi blinks at her, “What?”
Miyu freezes.
She turns around slowly, giggling nervously, “You’ll see when we get to my place?”
Aoi stares at her, then giggles, smiling softly, “Okay then. Thank you.”
Miyu lets out a breathe and Takeru smiles, watching the two. He’s glad another of his childhood friends found someone who truly makes her as happy as Aoi does. Takeru’s pretty lucky too though. He’s got Kiku after all. Speaking of…
“I better start cooking then.” Takeru turns on his heel, waving at them over his shoulder, “Later!”
“Have a good night!” Miyu and Aoi call after him.
Takeru grins and starts running up the stairs.
Kiku walks up the stairs, feeling completely drained from her day. Oh where does she start?
Waking up before the sun to do the dawn patrol with Hana and Ryujiro is never fun, since it takes forever and the two never stop bickering, unable to leave their school time hatred of each other behind. Kiku can’t blame them for wanting to hold onto their past and she has her own methods of doing so. She just wishes it didn’t interfere with their work as Guardians. She also didn’t like doing the dawn patrol, since it meant she couldn’t spend her morning with Takeru in their nice, warm, cozy bed.
Afterwards, she’d had to help a little girl and her baby brother get to the library, which was fine until a fight broke out over two moody teenagers who were going through internet withdraw. Both were banned from the library for 2 hours for disturbing the peace and Kiku had to drag the two of them to the food parcel makers, who put them to good work handing out rations to the city residents. Kiku had stuck around to help as well.
She was in the middle of taking a break to eat her own food when she realized she was late for helping out Go Onizuka at the orphanage, so she had to run through Den City, while shoving down her lunch as quickly as she could. Go Onizuka was not impressed with her tardiness and she had to stay after to help clean as a result.
All in all, she was ready to go to bed, forget eating dinner (she doesn’t have the energy to make it) and let Future Kiku worry about her poor choices.
Kiku opens the door-
“Hey.” Takeru is there. Waiting for her with a kind smile and a plate of cooked fish, a few greens and some potatoes, “I missed you today.”
Kiku could have started crying then and there, but instead she smiles, “You too.”
She takes a seat at the table with a candle on it and Takeru passes her the plate. Kiku looks at the greens and notices some small blue flowers in them. They look like…
“Forget-Me-Nots?” Kiku looks at him, smirking just a little.
Takeru laughs, blushing a soft red, “I saw a few while I was out on my mission and remembered Yusaku telling me they were edible. Thought they’d make a good edition to our usual diet of salads, potatoes and whatever else we’d get in our food rassions. Add some colour, ya know?”
“Yeah, I know.” Kiku smiles, slicing into her fish, “For the record, I could never forget you, Takeru.”
Takeru smiles at her over his shoulder, then walks to join her at the table with his own plate, “Yeah. I couldn’t forget you either, Kiku.”
The two eat quickly, both of them starving after their long days. Kiku keeps looking from her food, to Takeru, then to her food again.
Takeru has been such an important part of her life, since their parents were so close before Takeru’s died when he was young. Even when he was little more than a punk, she stayed by his side as his other friends had. Helping him get involved in the cat shelter, not letting the bullies of their school hurt her or others. Then the world ended and the both of them lost all the adults in their lives, disappearing on the wind like all the others. The tragedy and the chaos after though, brought them ever closer and now here they are.
Sitting across from each other, eating their food, both of them responsible for keeping so many lives safe in this massive city, possibly the only surviving civilisation after the world ended.
Kiku finishes first and feels a million times better now that her stomach is full, “Thank you, Takeru.”
Takeru pops the last potato in his mouth and shrugs, smiling at her. He swallows quick and she laughs at the face he makes.
Takeru pouts at her, “It wasn’t funny, I was choking!”
“It was a little.” Kiku smirks, “But at least the ghosts weren’t after you.”
Takeru practically jumps out of his seat, “What?! Where?!”
Kiku laughs for real and shakes her head, grinning at him. Where would she be without him?
“Fine, fine, laugh at me.” Takeru shakes his head, but he’s smiling at her like the sun and Kiku’s heart beats quicker, “At least I don’t get scared of spiders.”
Kiku shudders, holding herself close, “Takeru no, that’s mean!”
She hates spiders, sue her!
Takeru laughs and suddenly, she’s shouting as he picks her up, “Don’t worry, I’ll protect you from the spiders! I’ll do it for the rest of my life!”
Kiku gasps, her heart racing. The rest of his life? Kiku gulps, her face heating up. This is so humiliating, but…
“Then I’ll protect you from the ghosts for the rest of my life.” Kiku looks up at him, smiling, “Deal?”
Takeru is staring at her, like he just realized the weight of what he said. Then he smiles and nods, “Deal.”
Kiku rests her head against his shoulder and a few moments later, the two of them are bundled up under the covers. Within a few moments they’re asleep, with Kiku knowing that even if they can’t prove it with the rings, they’ll always be together.
Takeru runs as fast as he can, cheering and jumping on everything, completely unafraid and fearless. He’s so excited, he can’t believe it’s finally happening. He’s going to tell her, the second he sees her-
There!
“Kiku!” Takeru calls.
Kiku turns her head, staring at him as he jumps from the fence, “Takeru, what’s got you so excited?”
Ryujiro and Hana have stopped their usual squabbling to stare at the pair of them, along with a few people in town pausing in their own duties. He doesn’t care about the attention one bit. Takeru laughs and picks Kiku up, spinning around and then tripping on his own two feet. He hits the ground, beaming up at her. He’s going to tell her right now!
“We’ve finally been approved for longer missions!” Takeru sits up, holding Kiku’s hands, “Me and my squad can go even further than we’ve ever gone before. We’re going to see other towns and cities! We’ll finally know what’s happening in the world!”
A few gasps and murmuring breaks out in the crowds, excitement coming to the hard working city residents. People wonder if they can start looking for friends and relatives who weren’t in the city grounds when the world ended, or if they can start turning the surrounding land into proper farming land.
Kiku stares at him, then she beams wide, “Takeru that’s wonderful!” She jumps to her feet and then picks him up, making Takeru call out in shock as he’s spun around, “I’m so happy for you, you better tell me everything you see out there or I’ll be mad!”
Takeru laughs and holds onto Kiku’s shoulders tightly, “I promise.”
Hana smiles and pats Takeru on the lower back, “Congratulations, I know you’ve been getting cabin fever lately.”
Ryujiro scoffs and turns his head away, “Oh great, one less simpleton to make the job of Mad Marsh harder.”
A year ago, Takeru would have glared him to death and maybe punched him. Now thought, he doesn’t care about the ex bully and only about the girl in his arms, who has been through thick and thin with him, holding him tightly so he won’t fall. He’s going to tell her everything he sees in the world out there, beyond their borders and safe haven. Maybe he’ll find some rings out there, too. They wouldn’t be of any use in this new world, but…
“Kiku.” Takeru is slowly put down and he squeezes her shoulders.
She stares up at him with the widest smile he’s ever seen since the world ended, “Yeah?”
Nerves suddenly strikes him and he hesitates for a moment. Hana and Ryujiro are staring at him, waiting for what he’ll say. The people are falling quieter as the excitement subsides just a little. So many people here to watch.
Then Takeru finds his courage and goes on his knee, “Kiku, if I find a ring out on my travels, would you be willing to wear it?”
The crowd has gone as silent as possible, people waiting with bated breath.
Hana has her hands over her mouth and Ryujiro looks ready to puke.
Kiku is staring at him.
Takeru starts to feel sick to his stomach.
Then she slowly smiles, falling to her knee in front of him and holding his hands, “Only if you wear the one I find when I join you on your travels.”
Takeru’s eyes widen and he beams.
“She said yes!” Hana shouts, jumping and pumping a fist for the crowd.
The crowd around them go wild with cheers and whistles as Kiku pulls Takeru to his feet, making the two of them spin in circles, before tugging each other close and kissing each other hard. The excitement seems to spike even higher as Takeru tangles his fingers in the base of Kiku’s braid, who in turn tugs on his scarf.
The world has ended and things are different than they once were. But so long as Takeru has Kiku by his side, he knows he can survive anything.
Kiku stands at the entrance to their apartment complex, holding Takeru’s hand tightly. The both of them are in red scarfs, smiling wide at each other. Kiku never thought she’d become a Wanderer, knowing how much the city needed her help and stability. Hopefully Hana will be able to handle being the sort of head of the Guardians now.
“Ready?” Takeru asks.
Kiku takes one last look up and down the apartment. Her eyes zero in on some purple flowers shooting up from the ground.
Heliotrope. A flower associated with faithfulness.
Kiku looks at Takeru standing at her side and tightens her hand around his, “Are you?”
Takeru looks at her with a soft smile that lights her heart on fire, “Always.”
They start heading for the city entrance as the dawn rises to meet them, never letting go of the others’ hand.
Chapter 3: Gardenia. Lily of the Valley. Anthurium. Happiness
“You wanted to see me, Den City Council?” Miyu walks into the centre of the room, surrounded by round tables all around.
“The Wanderers have requested permission to travel beyond the safe travelling distance.” Akira Zaizen speaks for the council, his assistant Hayami standing at his back, “You are the Wanderer with the most experience in dealing with fish and freshwater, so we’d like you to lead this expedition team.”
“Me?” Miyu looks around, “Lead the team?”
Akira continues, “You are an experienced Wanderer, Miyu and you know the area surrounding the river best. You’ll be leading Takeru, Kiku, Yoroizaka, Kenmochi and Kotaro beyond the safe travelling distance in three days time, to stop in and explore the neighboring town. If we can establish it as a safe place to visit, the Wanderers will begin routine missions for food, clothing and other essentials."
Miyu straightens her back. She knows how important this mission is. Since the world ended a year ago, this will be the first time they've had contact with it. This will be the kind of stuff future generations of this city will learn about as their first failure or success.
"I won't let you down." Miyu nods, bows to Den City Council.
Akira smiles and nods to her, “Thank you.”
Miyu smiles a little, “I have a condition though.”
“What is it?” Akira blinks.
Miyu smiles a lot.
Aoi hums as she writes on the tin cans with a pen, mind set to the task at hand.
“I never thought I’d be in a place like this, one year ago.” Emma shakes her head as she puts the food in the bags, “Amazing what the end of the world does to people.”
Aoi has to agree. She never thought of serving the community, especially when it didn’t save her or her brother when they were too young to fend for themselves. But in this world, humanity has to pull together and unite if they don’t want to be conquered by what’s left of the world they once knew. That’s why they have a food rations facility, where the residents of Den City will come for food to make a meal with and if they can, give them food they can distribute to the other residents of the city. Everyone has a part to play in this new world.
So Aoi does her part and hopes it’s enough.
“Aoi!”
Aoi starts to smile and jumps from her seat as around the corner running comes, “Miyu!”
Miyu giggles and picks her up, arms around her waist, “Come on, I’m taking you on a date!”
Aoi flushes as she puts her hands on Miyu’s shoulders, “Right now?! But I have work-”
“No you don’t, I got this!” Emma waves her hand, “Have fun you two!”
“Thanks Emma!” Miyu smiles at her, putting Aoi on her feet, “I owe you one.”
Emma giggles and Aoi blushes.
“Let’s go!” Miyu starts running, tugging Aoi out of the building.
Once upon a time it was a supermarket, now filled with people making food parcels and then handing them to cyclists who will distribute them to the city residents. Some of the cyclists are dropping off fresh vegetables that residents of the city donated to the total food package for everyone to use.
Aoi laughs and strumbles as she’s dragged along, but she never falls and Miyu doesn’t let her, “What’s the occasion?”
“Long story short?” Miyu looks at her over her shoulder as she climbs onto her bike, “I’m leading a Wanderer team out of the safe zone, but payment is you and me get the 3 days until the mission off.”
Aoi gasps as she climbs onto the bike, beaming as she wraps her arms around Miyu’s waist, “Miyu that’s awesome!”
“I know!” Miyu laughs and they start cycling, “So, where in this grand city of ruin after the world ended, do you want to go, dear?”
Aoi smiles softly and rests her head against Miyu’s shoulder, “Anywhere with you is fine.”
“Even Spectre’s house?” Miyu giggles.
“NOT! THERE!” Aoi jolts up.
Miyu laughs and Aoi pouts, turning her head away. Screw her if she doesn’t like him.
After the world ended and anyone over the age of 30 disappeared, there aren’t exactly a lot of places to go on dates with. No movie theaters, no cafes, no amusement parks either. The library still exists, but that’s always crowded with people trying hard to get in contact with relatives out of town, or even other survivors beyond the city’s car lined barriers.
It’s hard to be romantic. So they go to the market.
Miyu and Aoi hold hands as they walk among the stalls, Miyu in awe as she looks around, Aoi only having eyes for her. People are trading and bargaining for all sorts of things in the market, it honestly blows Miyu away that people still trade so much in this slowly crumbling city.
“It’s amazing how much humanity can thrive after the world ends.” Miyu hums, then turns to Aoi, “See anything you like?”
Aoi smirks and makes direct eye contact, “Absolutely.”
Miyu feels herself turn pink to her ears and hides her face in her other hand, “Aoi!”
Aoi laughs and pulls her forward, “Come on!”
Miyu lets Aoi drag her through the crowd, stopping to stare at stalls, asking the owners what they’d be willing to trade for their wares, before moving on. Aoi talks to Miyu about her day, learning about how Sato kept telling Tanaka off for eating the food parcels she was making and Miyu tells Aoi the details of her day, of the known details of her mission in 3 days’ time.
All in all, it’s a wonderful trip to the market and a wonderful date with Aoi.
At dawn, on the day of the mission, the council are gathered to see them off at the main city gates. The sky is painting the horizon a soft yellow and bats are still flying in the distance. Yet here they are.
And Aoi is there too.
“Good luck, Wanders.” Akira tosses Miyu a set of car keys, “This is our first expedition beyond the safe travelling zone, so you’ll be travelling by truck. I’m counting on you all to make it back safe with a report. Your job is to find out if it will be possible to use the neighboring town’s resources to protect ourselves.”
Miyu catches the car keys and nods, giving a playful salute, “You got it, boss man.”
Aoi smiles and walks over to her, “Before you go, here.”
She gives her a grand white flower. Miyu gently takes it, her heart pounding.
“It doesn’t have any medical properties or anything that I know of.” Aoi is blushing and smiling, stumbling a little over her words, “But it means happiness. You’re my happiness. So, come back, okay?”
Miyu feels her heart burst out of her chest and smiles. She cradles Aoi’s cheek and gives her a chase kiss on the lips, since her brother is right behind her and giving her stink eye. Miyu doesn’t care though.
She pulls back and pats Aoi’s head, “Don’t worry, I will. When I do, you’ll bet I’ll do my best to bring you even more happiness.”
Aoi blushes up to her ears, which is adorable and she nods, rushing back to hide behind her brother.
Kiku chuckles, then turns to Takeru, “Ahh, young love.”
Takeru laughs and shakes his head, “You sound just like my grandmother, you realize that, right?”
Kiku huffs and gently punches him in the arm, “Mind your manners, Takeru.”
“Yes, mind your manners.” Spectre chuckles.
Takeru growls at him and Spectre giggles. Miyu shakes her head, used to the brotherly spats and turns to the other Wanderers.
“Wanderers. Let’s go!” Miyu calls.
Aoi turns her head when she sees Yusaku walking towards her, holding a mug of something steaming. He sits next to her, watching the sunset and Aoi takes the mug when he holds it out, grateful.
“It’s been 5 days. Another 2 and they’ll be considered missing.” Yusaku turns to her, “You feeling okay about that?”
Aoi holds the mug tightly, keeping her eyes on the road, “Why do you think I’ve been sitting here, keeping watch, even though there are a million more useful things I could be doing for Den City?”
Yusaku hums and watches the road with her, “Fair enough.”
“What about you? Why are you here?” Aoi hums, taking a sip from the mug.
It’s some kind of tea.
“Wanted to make sure you were okay.” Yusaku looks at her, “Miyu is like a sister to me, after everything I went through with her, Spectre, Jin, Ryoken and Takeru. But you’ve known her longer. So if I’m a worried mess, I can’t imagine how you feel.”
Aoi smiles a little and shakes her head, “I’ll be fine, Yusaku. Thank you.”
She puts her eyes back on the road and thinks back to her childhood. Even as a little girl, she and Miyu had always been together. They were always close and the world ending only brought them closer. She can’t imagine her life without Miyu now, she doesn’t remember a time she didn’t have her to play with. Her brother even went out of his way to keep them together, taking up awful jobs in Den City so she could have a safe place to live and be with Miyu.
Aoi can’t lose her now.
“What’s that?” Yusaku sits up a little straighter.
Aoi stands up, rushing to the railing. She can see a truck coming down the road, the very same truck that left the city 5 days ago. Someone is on the back waving at them.
Aoi beams, “They’re here!”
Yusaku and Aoi race down the building, allerting Guardians and civilians alike to the return of Miyu’s team. By the time they make it back, the truck is parking in front of the sidewalk. Miyu is on the back of the truck, laughing as she jumps down.
“Aoi!” Miyu waves, holding some flowers.
Aoi doesn’t care. She runs into her, hugging her tightly, spinning her around. Miyu lets out an adorable laugh and Aoi feels better.
“Is anyone injured?” Yusaku calls as he runs behind her.
“No, we’re all good.” Takeru smiles as he gets out the truck, “But we brought a guest.”
Aoi could care less about the guest. She sets Miyu back on her feet.
“What was it like out there?” Aoi asks, not letting go.
Miyu smiles and holds her cheek, “I missed you.”
Aoi smiles and kisses the palm of her hand, “I missed you more.”
Miyu giggles and offers her a hand full of, “Here. They’re called Lily of the Valley.”
Aoi stares at the hanging white flowers and takes them gently, “They mean Happiness, too.”
Miyu grins, “Of course. I had to return your adorable confession somehow. And I’m going to make this a habit now.”
“What?!” Aoi flushes.
Miyu laughs, “Yep, every mission, I promise to get you a new flower!”
“Miyu!” Aoi holds the flower against her chest.
Miyu grins and picks her up, spinning her around, “I love you, Aoi!”
Aoi smiles and settles her hands on Miyu’s shoulders, “I love you, too. You don’t have to get me flowers, but I appreciate it.” She’s set on the ground and she gives Miyu a proper hug, holding her tightly, “Thank you, for coming home.”
Miyu hugs her back, kissing her forehead, “I said I would. I never break a promise.”
Aoi hugs her a little tighter and the flowers blow in the wind.
“Ladies and Gentlemen!” Yuya calls, cartwheeling into the meeting room.
Miyu, Kiku and Takeru follow after him, holding in giggles as the rest of Den City Council react in varying levels of shock. Besides Ryoken and Spectre, who are snickering as well. Yuya finishes his cartwheel, placing a anthurium on Akira’s desk, then he back flips back to the centre of the room.
He takes a bow and winks, “I’m Yuya Sakaki, of the lovely Paradise City!” He looks around the room in awe, “I had no idea there was a civilisation left in the world besides us! Thank you for having me.”
Akira stares at him a little longer, then coughs, “This… is what you found in the nearby town?”
Yuya nearly falls over as Miyu walks closer, “Yeah. The people of Paradise City are incredibly athletic acrobats and use a lot of chains, cables and wires as means of transportation. Yuya here is the youngest brother of their co-leader, Zarc.”
Akira nods, “I see.” He turns to Yuya, “And why did you choose to come visit our city?”
Yuya smiles, “To help establish connections between the two of us. We might be the only civilisations left, but we’d be able to grow and learn from each other if we work together.” He offers his hand, “Plus, you were all so serious and yeah it’s the end of the world, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still have fun!”
“He’s very insistent on entertaining people and making sure everyone still smiles.” Takeru laughs and ruffles his head, “It certainly was a big help during our 3 days in Paradise City.”
Yuya huffs, gently knocking his arm off and smirking, “That’s right, smiles are still important, even when the world’s ended!”
Akira looks like he’s trying not to tear out his hair, “And the flower?”
“A good will gift!” Yuya claps, “It means happiness and that’s just what I want for our cities in the future, by working together! We can make things better, I know we can!”
Den City Council mutter among themselves and after some time discussing, Ryoken stands up, bringing silence to the room.
“Yuya Sakaki, we’d be honoured to form a partnership between Den City and Paradise City.” Ryoken smiles and offers his hand, “Welcome and I hope to make the future of both cities brighter, by working together.”
Yuya blinks at him and smiles, taking his hand, “Thank you!”
Miyu, Kiku and Takeru smile as they look at one another, then back to Yuya. Things just got a whole lot more interesting after the world ended.
Aoi watches the sunrise with a soft smile, while looking at the flowers in the glass she’s kept on the window sill. The Lily of the Valley still looks beautiful and has been joined by a few more flowers from Miyu’s continued missions. Aoi isn’t sure how they haven’t wilted. Maybe it’s because of the choice she’s going to make.
Knock, knock, “Aoi, are you decent?”
Aoi turns to the door, adjusting her Guardian scarf, “I’m good!”
Akira opens up, smiling, “I take it you’re ready for this then?”
Aoi nods, swallowing hard, “As I’ll ever be.”
She picks up her suitcase and the glass of flowers. Akira holds open the door for her as she leaves the room and walks a few floors up the building. She feels nervous and excited. But she’s ready for this. They’re ready for this.
Akira knocks on Miyu’s door for her and it opens right away.
“Welcome home!” Miyu laughs, hugging Aoi tightly.
Aoi smiles, hugging her back, holding the glass of flowers to her chest. She is home now.
“Take good care of her, alright?” Akira has a stern look on his face, “I’m counting on you, Miyu.”
Miyu nods and gives a serious salute, “I won’t let you down, Akira! I swear to make her happy for the rest of my life!”
Aoi laughs and takes her hand, “And I’ll do the same. No matter what it takes.”
Akira smiles a little and kisses her forehead, “You’ll always be my little sister and there will always be room for you, if you need me. I love you, Aoi.”
Aoi nods and smiles, giving Akira a hug, “I love you too, Akira.”
Miyu looks at this with a soft smile, then picks up Aoi’s suitcase, “Ready to look at your new home then, love?”
Aoi nods and with that, the two of them walk into her and Miyu’s new apartment. The Gardenia she gave her on that mission to Paradise City is blooming in a glass, so Aoi puts her Lilies of the Valley and other flowers to join it.
“Perfect.” Aoi smiles.
A droplet of water on the Gardenia sparkles.
“Just like you.” Miyu kisses her cheek.
Aoi feels her heart pound and yeah, the world ending isn’t as bad as she thought it’d be.
Chapter 4: Carnation. Lilac. Pure Love.
Yusaku watches the fire dance gently, surrounded by stones to keep it from spreading. Flowers and water boil in a pot over the fire and he stirs it with his wooden spoon. A few fireflies dance in the night with the stars. The night is quiet and peaceful.
He turns his head to see, “Ryoken? Shouldn’t you be sleeping?”
“I was.” Ryoken walks over to him, speaking fairly lowly, “I woke up and felt I had to move though. I thought getting some air or looking at the city would help.”
“What happened to the lavender?” Yusaku blinks at him, “You did get it in your room right, even though I was sick?”
“Yeah, that’s helped a lot with falling asleep.” Ryoken stands next to him, looking at the fire, smiling softly, “I just couldn’t stay in bed.”
Yusaku smiles and looks up at the moon, “Can’t blame you. Look at the view.”
Ryoken looks up as well, smiling a little at the full moon, “Yeah. It’s beautiful.”
Yusaku glances at Ryoken and pats the ground, “Take a seat. I’ve got something that might help.”
Ryoken looks at him in confusion, but sits beside him, crossing his legs.
Yusaku grabs the mug he kept with him and then the handle of the saucepan. He carefully pores the contents into the mug, not all of them, but he does take it off the fire, placing it at his side.
Yusaku offers the mug to Ryoken, “Carnation tea. Helps a lot with stress.”
Ryoken laughs humorlessly and takes the mug, “Is it that obvious?”
Yusaku shakes his head, wrapping his arms around his knees, “No, I’m just observant.”
Ryoken holds the mug with both hands and looks deeply into the fire. He’s silent for a while and Yusaku stares at him. He knows it’s probably a little creepy, but he’s a witch and he likes to look at Ryoken, watch as a million thoughts fly through his mind, so sue him.
Finally Ryoken looks into the mug, “How many civilisations do you think are still out there? If Paradise City survived, then do you think there’s more? That we’re not alone?”
Yusaku lifts up his head, smiling, “Definitely.”
Ryoken blinks and turns to him, “I’d have thought you’d be more pessimistic about it?”
Yusaku looks up at the moon, thinking on his next words, “I’ve long believed there were magical creatures out there, we just convinced ourselves they don’t exist. But I’m certain they’ve formed societies out there, just waiting to meet us again. As for other human societies? The world seems to be full only of 30 year olds and anyone younger, but that’s no reason to think society hasn’t survived. Humans are ridiculously tough and we conquered the planet once.” Yusaku turns to him with a determined grin, “We’ll grow, survive and live, Ryoken. It’s what we do.”
Ryoken stares at Yusaku with wide eyes and Yusaku watches him in turn. The fireflies and the glow of the campfire light make him look softer, more like the boy he grew up with, than the man he adores still. Yusaku’s heart is pounding and he remembers distantly, all those years ago, when his classmates would talk about a similar scene in a romance movie where the protagonists kissed. Yusaku knows he’s in no romance, but he can’t look away even though this is probably getting weird.
Then Ryoken smiles, “Thank you, Yusaku. That’s reassuring.”
Yusaku feels heat rise in his cheeks and turns into the fire, his heart beating out of his chest, “I try. I could always be wrong, but I don’t think I am.”
Ryoken chuckles, “You were pretty confident a moment ago.”
Yusaku flushes and hides his face in his knees. He was, wasn’t he? Ryoken can leave him off balance though, like he has butterflies in his guts.
A hand settles on his shoulder and Yusaku looks up to see small embers of the fire reflecting in electric blue eyes, “I appreciate it, really Yusaku. You’ve always known just what to say to make everything better.”
Yusaku stares at Ryoken and smiles. He shuffles closer to him and Ryoken comes closer to him as well. They’re pressed up, watching the fire and the moon, feeling each others’ warmth. Ryoken is sipping from the tea and looking worlds less stressed by the minute. The fireflies and the stars all look beautiful, but Ryoken is the most breath-taking part of this scene.
Yusaku rests his head on Ryoken’s shoulder, “You make everything better too. I don’t know where I’d be without you.”
Ryoken is quiet, but he gives a soft hum like he’s listening. For Yusaku, that’s enough.
Yusaku can’t believe his eyes.
“When you said you lived in a city of acrobats and monsters, I wasn’t expecting this.” Yusaku murmurs, looking around in awe.
Yuya laughs as he sits on top of a freaking dragon, “Yeah, Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon surprised me the first time I saw him too. But he’s my best friend and I love him!”
The dragon gives a roar and Yuya does a few cartwheels off it, landing on his feet fine.
“Why didn’t you ride him to our city?” Ryoken steps up, standing at Yusaku’s side, “He seems okay with carrying you around and much quicker than the car.”
“We thought it’d be a bad idea, since it’d probably freak out the City Council even more than Paradise City’s whole acrobatics theme, especially if one of your Wanderers started screaming about evil ghosts and spirits the second he saw some of our Monster friends.” Yuya says, then pets Odd-Eyes when he bends down, “Plus just encase it went badly, I didn’t want them to become targets, so we asked Miyu and the others to keep it on the down low. But when I heard you had a witch who likes mythological creatures, it seemed like a good idea to introduce him and a member of the City Council to Odd-Eyes and the others first, before telling the rest of your city.”
“So that’s why we’ve been travelling on foot. You were waiting for us to be far enough away from the city that Odd-Eyes wouldn’t be seen before making the rest of the journey to Paradise City with him.” Ryoken theories, holding his chin.
“Makes sense.” Yusaku hums. He steps a little closer to the dragon, staring in amazement, “He’s beautiful.”
“I know right?!” Yuya laughs and pecks the Odd-Eyes on the cheek, “I’m lucky and got the prettiest of the dragons my brothers got!”
“Brothers?” Yusaku blinks, “You all have Dragons too?”
“Yep! I have quadruplet brothers and Zarc and we all have Dragons! The Dragons are brothers too.” Yuya smiles, gesturing to Odd-Eyes, “Come on and you can meet them all soon!”
Yusaku and Ryoken look at each other, then smile and run for the dragon, laughing. They always wanted to ride dragons after all.
“So Miss Ray, are you and Zarc the oldest residents of the city?” Yusaku enquiries as they walk through the flower garden.
Ray nods, smiling at she gazes up at the space themed wizard that walks beside them, “Yes. He’s 24 and I’m 28. We also have a lot of experience with leading since we both have a lot of younger siblings, so it was only natural we become the leaders.”
Yusaku looks ahead at Ryoken and Zarc talking with each other while a large black dragon floats close by, “I know Zarc has 4 younger quadruplet brothers. What about you?”
Ray hums and starts throwing up fingers, “There’s me, Shun, Reiji, my 4 quadruplet sisters Yuzu, Celina, Rin and Ruri and my adopted youngest sister Reira.”
Yusaku blinks at her in shock, “That’s… a lot.”
Ray laughs, “Yeah, the house was chaotic and my parents relied on me to keep things running smoothly whenever they had work. Shun and Reiji were good older brothers once they got used to it, Shun especially getting protective over Ruri. As for Reira, she came into the family after the world ended and she didn’t have anywhere else to go.”
Yusaku nods, then looks at the flowers, “I see.” He looks beyond them, at the sky above, “So why did you want to show us to the flower garden?”
Ray is quiet for a while and then she leads him into a pavilion, where Zarc and Ryoken are standing in front of a table with a nest of eggs on it.
“Supreme King whispered to me that you two had dragons who needed you.” Zarc pats his dragon on the snout, smirking as he gestures to the eggs, “Choose who calls to you.”
Yusaku and Ryoken look at the identical eggs about the same size as their heads. The pendulum that Yusaku keeps on a necklace starts to quicker. Yusaku releases it’s clasp and holds it. The pendulum starts pointing at the egg right in front of Yusaku.
Ray gasps, “No way.”
“You’re a witch?!” Zarc leaps behind his dragon.
Ryoken stands protectively at Yusaku’s side, putting himself between him and Zarc, “That a problem?”
Yusaku ignores them all and puts his pendulum back to his neck, picking up the egg it pointed too-
Yusaku is floating in a white space, where a dark shadow is in front of him.
There’s no sounds or smells in this strange world, but Yusaku hears a name. So he speaks it.
“Firewall Dragon.”
The shadow shrieks back and takes over the white space. The darkness spreads across him and if he weren’t a witch, he’d be utterly terrified.
But Yusaku feels like he’s come home.
Yusaku opens his eyes, finding himself staring up at Ryoken and and two beautiful red eyes in a sleak, bird like face. Yusaku sits up, holding the dragon to his chest, looking her from head to toe. She looks at him in turn, about the same size as a cat.
“Firewall Dragon.” Yusaku murmurs, something in his soul, his very being, slotting into place. He smiles as she wags her tail, “I’m so glad I met you.”
He presses his forehead to Firewall, who smiles and presses her forehead to him as well. Yusaku can hear her thoughts and feelings as clearly as if she were speaking plain English to him and it feels like the world has fallen away.
Yusaku looks up, curling his arms protectively around Firewall on instinct, looking up at Ray and Astrograph Sorcerer, who look at him with smug grins.
“I knew she’d hatch if she finally met her Familiar.” Ray nods to him, “Thank you, Yusaku Fujiki, for saving her life.”
Zarc scoffs and Yusaku feels Ryoken’s arms around him, tighten protectively, when the man comes closer, “Yeah I guess you did a good job. Time to see if your little boyfriend can do the same for the other one.”
Ryoken snarls at him, but Yusaku puts his hand over Ryoken’s, “Ryoken.”
Ryoken stops to look at him.
Yusaku smiles, nodding, “It’ll be okay. Your dragon’s waiting.”
Ryoken blinks at him and nods, standing up and taking Yusaku to his feet to. Firewall chirps and wags her tail at Ryoken, before going to licking Yusaku’s cheek. Yusaku laughs and Ryoken smiles. He then gets a fire in his eyes and walks to the other egg.
Ryoken runs his fingers down Borreload Dragon’s back slowly, humming softly. Borreload is slowly falling asleep and it makes Ryoken drowsy too. The day’s been long, he almost can’t imagine that it all happened. Yusaku is running his pinky along the ring on Firewall Dragon’s head, cooing to her gently, looking alive and at peace at the same time.
It’s a beautiful sight.
“How do you think Den City will handle the fact there’s monsters in this world?” Yusaku murmurs as Firewall falls asleep.
Ryoken yawns, burrowing into his pillow, “Rough, at first. We should be okay though. We’ll protect them.”
“Yeah.” Yusaku agrees and gives Ryoken a tired smile, “I’ll protect you too. You and Borreload.”
Ryoken’s heart swell at his words and at the little chirps Borreload makes for yawns, “I’ll protect you and Firewall then. I swear on my life I will, Yusaku.”
Yusaku is already asleep though and Ryoken passes out before he can make sure he heard him.
Yusaku nods, scribbling down his words, Firewall resting on his shoulders, “So dried wood when she’s struggling to produce fire and plenty of meats when she appears to be low on energy, raw. Anything else to know?”
Yuto nods, “Baby dragons can be mischievous when they aren’t with their owner, so-”
Yuri laughs, “That’s only because your dragon is Rebellion, Yuto.”
Yuto gives his slightly older brother the stink eye and Yuya laughs with Yuri.
“You gotta make sure you keep her at your side at all times, okay!” Yugo leaps up in his face, “Underline, bold it, whatever, just remember to keep her with you or you’ll have a heart attack when she disappears!”
“She was only under your bed, Yugo.” Yuri chuckles, “Perhaps if you hadn’t panicked and wrecked your room, she wouldn’t have stayed hidden.”
Yugo snarls and tires whacking Yuri on the back of the head, but Yuya grabs onto his arm to stop him and Yuto shakes his head, smirking.
“You got everything you need to raise a dragon inside you, Yusaku Fujiki.” Zarc stands at his brothers’ backs, smiling, “Firewall wouldn’t have waited for you if you didn’t.”
Yusaku looks up at the co-leader of Paradise City and smiles, nodding. He offers the brothers his hand, “Thank you all, for everything.”
Each brother shakes his hand with a small smile, before he turns around to join Ryoken at the entrance of the town, where he’s talking to Ray and her family.
Yusaku stops, turning towards Yuya as he runs to him.
“You should tell Ryoken how you feel.” Yuya says, offering him some seeds, “Lilacs mean pure love and you guys seem to have that a plenty.”
Yusaku’s cheeks flush and he shakes his head, “No way, Ryoken couldn’t-”
“But he does, trust me Yusaku!” Yuya grins, hands on his hips, “Why would I lie to you?”
Yusaku gulps, knowing he wouldn’t and scratches the back of his neck, “Well…”
Firewall nips his ear and takes the bag of seeds in her mouth. Yuya laughs as Yusaku rubs his ear, trying to make it feel better. Bullies.
Ryoken watches Borreload and Firewall run around Yusaku’s herb garden, playfully battling and taking the other down in the sunlight. It sends his heart into a flutter to see the pair happy.
“I’m glad they get along.” Yusaku offers him a cup of Carnation tea and Ryoken takes it, drinking it gratefully.
Ryoken watches Yusaku poor himself a cup, smiling, “Well they are a part of us. I can’t imagine ever hating you.”
Yusaku stares at him, blinking, then smiles and turns a little pink, staring into the mug, “Me neither.”
Ryoken smiles at the pretty shade of pink and turns back to the baby dragons. Borreload is trying to pull down a bunch of flowers, biting the stalk, tugging them and flapping his wings to stay afloat. Firewall is watching him, tilting her head in confusion, sitting like an impatient puppy. Ryoken thinks that’s one of the few flowers he recognises too.
“Lilacs….” Ryoken takes a small sip, “Any idea why Borreload would want those?”
He knows they’re pretty and if he wanted to impress someone, he’d probably offer someone he liked those flowers.
Yusaku hums, sipping from his tea, “Not sure. Firewall loves them though. A lot of caterpillars, butterflies and bees hang around Lilacs and she likes watching them. I believe they’re also a symbol of pure love, if my old flower book was right.”
Ryoken flushes bright red to his ears and wonders for a few heart beats if Borreload is about to expose his feelings for Yusaku to the world before he can work up the nerve to tell him the truth.
Then Borreload falls from the flower stalk and Firewall catches him. Borreload stares at her as she lowers him to the floor and then she flies up to the flowers, biting her way through the last part of the stalk. She flies back down with the flowers in her beak and hands, then passes it to Borreload. Borreload stares at the flowers and Firewall, then accepts them with a proud snort.
Ryoken glances out the corner of his eye, heart warm, watching Yusaku blush red to his ears and turn his head away. Ryoken feels a little pink himself and wonders for the first time, if it’s possible that Yusaku feels the same way about him.
They spend the rest of the evening sipping their tea and watching the stars, listening to the dragons play until they curl up on their chests and fall asleep, with the boys joining them soon.
Chapter 5: Mossy Saxifrage. Pear Flowers. Affection
Takeru knocks on the door, feeling tension and nerves brew in his gut. He swallows.
“Hello?” Ryoken opens the door, “Takeru, is something on your mind?”
Takeru clenches his fists, gathers his courage and, “Do you know where I can find a ring?!”
Ryoken gapes at him, then flushes, “Why are you asking me?”
“You were the rich kid before the world ended, I figured you’d know where the jewelers or whatever was.” Takeru looks at his old friend in the eye.
Ryoken shakes his head, “Sorry, but I don’t know where the jewelers was, nor do I have any idea how to find out.”
Takeru lets out a breathe, kicking a stone, “Damnit. Okay then, thanks.”
He turns on his heel and starts walking away. There goes the easier way. Now he’s going to have to figure this out himself. He’s so horrible with directions though, it’ll be a miracle if he doesn’t get lost in Den City while looking for one.
“Takeru.”
He stops and turns.
Ryoken is half out in the hallway, smiling, “Good luck with that. And with the test you’ve got on finding your Monster.”
Takeru smiles at him over his shoulder and nods. He’s going to need it, especially if he wants to find the rings before Kiku does. It doesn’t feel right to propose and then she gets them for them.
So he’s going to pass his test, he’s going to get his Monster and he’s going to get Kiku her ring.
Kiku holds her hand over her heart, feeling it beating out of her chest almost as they walk through the flower garden, “Yusaku, I’m nervous. What if none of them like me?”
Yusaku shakes his head while Firewall curls around his shoulders, “Kiku, you’re a kind hearted and strong willed young lady. I don’t doubt they’ll be fighting for the right to be your partner.”
Kiku smiles a little, “Good joke, did Takeru tell you that one?”
“He did suggest I say something of that nature to make you laugh. You didn’t though, so you must be more anxious than you’re letting on.” Yusaku grabs his chin, deep in thought.
Kiku shakes her head, letting out a breathe, “Well, thanks for trying to cheer me up.”
“It’ll be okay, I promise.” Yusaku puts a hand on her shoulder, “You’ll just look at one of them and. You’ll know.”
Kiku’s mind drifts back to a memory of her mother and she laughs, “My Mom said that’s what’ll happen when I find a wedding ring I like.”
“Speaking of, how’s the hunt going?” Yusaku pulls out an orange from his pocket and starts peeling it, “I know Takeru is struggling to find anything in Den City.”
“Me too. There didn’t appear to be one ring shop and if there was, it’s rubble now.” Kiku groans and tugs on her ponytail, “It’s so frustrating!”
Yusaku hums and gives a piece of the orange to Firewall. The dragon swallows it whole and Yusaku smiles, tickling her under the chin. Kiku watches the pair with a small smile.
Then his eyes widen and he turns to her, “Yuya told me he’s taking Odd-Eyes to investigate a town that was once known for being really wealthy. Maybe you and Takeru can join him on that mission.”
Kiku beams and nods, “Yeah!” She holds up her fist, “Thanks Yusaku!”
Yusaku smiles and returns her fist bump, “My pleasure. Now go find your Monster.”
Kiku nods and dashes ahead of him.
Takeru laughs as he dashes through the city, Heatleo safe in his scarf. He’s never felt more alive to have his new companion in his Wanderer’s scarf, joining him on missions, finding out how the world runs after it ended.
“Don’t think you can get ahead of me, boys!”
Then Kiku jumps over his head, with Pyro Phoenix sitting on her head. Yeah, seeing them makes him feel even more alive. And maybe a little competitive.
“Wouldn’t dream of it!” Takeru laughs, waiting for her on top of the skyscraper he just landed on.
Kiku smirks and jumps into his arms and he catches her with ease, laughing as he spins her once before setting her on her feet. Getting to hold and have Kiku in his life makes him feel more alive than any jump or dash ever could, even with Heatleo climbing out of his scarf to sit on his shoulder. He watches as Pyro does the same, hopping from Kiku’s head to sit on her shoulder, where he can talk to Heatleo rather than talk down to him.
Kiku smiles, petting Pyro’s back with her knuckles, “I wonder how big he’s going to grow and how quickly.”
“Yeah, especially considering how massive the Supreme King was.” Takeru chuckles, holding out some fish, which Heatleo starts eating fast enough to choke, “But if they keep eating like this, I wonder how we’ll keep him sustained when he grows up.”
Kiku hums and kisses him quick on the cheek. Takeru’s heart nearly beats out of his chest as he brings a hand to where she kissed him. Kiku giggles at him and then runs around him.
“Hurry up or I’ll be the one who finds a ring first, Takeru!” Kiku calls.
That snaps Takeru out of his daze and he splutters as he turns around, “No fair, I proposed!”
Kiku is already on top of the next building and laughing at him. Takeru shakes his head and looks to Heatleo.
“We better keep up.” Takeru smiles, “Right partner?”
Heatleo gives him a wide, toothy smile and knocks his head against Takeru’s. It fills him with warmth and affection and he feels like he could fly. Takeru smiles at his partner, tucking him back into his scarf and then he chases after Kiku and Pyro.
He’s so glad he’ll get to do that for the rest of his days.
Kiku touches the ground, looking around the ruins in awe. Having not seen anywhere besides Paradise City and Den City since the world ended, Kiku had no idea what to expect when she and the other Wanderers started using Yuya and Odd-Eyes to visit other locations easier. But a completely deserted town was rather concerning. Most places had at least one other person there or a small group of frightened and confused survivors they’d take back to Den City.
Pyro sniffs the air and whimpers, hiding in her scarf.
Kiku blinks at him in surprise, then draws her knife, “What’s wrong, Pyro? What do you sense?”
There’s a grunt behind her and Kiku spins around, blade drawn. But there doesn’t appear to be anything there. She sees Takeru land on the ground behind her and when he notices her knife drawn, he pulls his own sword.
“What’s wrong?” Takeru presses up to her back and Kiku presses up to his, “Hear something?”
“Pyro took one smell of this place and decided something bad is here.” Kiku walks in a slow circle, “Then I heard some stones or something fall. I think we’re being watched.”
She hears Takeru swallow, “It’s not a ghost right?”
Kiku rolls her eyes, “No, it’s not a ghost, Takeru.”
But she keeps focused, staring around, looking for any hints of movement. Then she sees it-
Kiku blinks.
“It’s just a lizard.” Kiku sighs, slipping her knife back into her holster.
The lizard looks at them, pokes it’s tongue at them and stares.
Takeru relaxes, putting his sword away too, “I’m glad. I’m not sure what I’d do if I had to fight something like Odd-Eyes or Supreme King.”
The lizard loses interest and starts trotting off.
Kiku hums, nodding in agreement, “Yeah, that wouldn’t end well.”
Pyro seems to have relaxed now. He’s not hiding in her scarf anymore and the lizard’s pretty much gone. Nothing suspicious at all, or anything to worry about. She hopes at least.
Heatleo chirps happily and jumps out of Takeru’s scarf, jumping onto the ground and chasing the lizard. Takeru shouts in shock and chases after him, calling out his name. Kiku looks at Pyro and shakes her head with a smile.
What is she going to do with him?
Kiku grins and starts running, “I’m right behind you, boys!”
Only for now. She’ll be at his side for the rest of their lives soon enough.
They just need to find some rings after the world ended. Simple.
Takeru knocks on his door feeling a little apprehensive. Yusaku might not even be here, since he often has to wander encase of medical emergencies. Or maybe he’s playing with Firewall Dragon, who knows. But God, he hopes he’s here. Kiku needs him.
The door opens anyway and Yusaku’s there, wearing a deadpan expression, with Firewall napping on his head.
“Takeru? Did you need something?” Yusaku steps aside, offering him to go inside.
Takeru shakes his head, Heatleo falling off and into his arms, “Do you have anything to ease stomach cramps? Kiku needs help.”
Yusaku blinks at him for a moment, then nods, “I’ve got some tea, flowers with calming scents and a small chocolate storage for times like this. Does she need anything else?”
Takeru lets out a sigh of relief and shakes his head, “No, I’ve got everything else handled. She’s currently using Pyro as a hot water bottle. Thank you so much, Yusaku, I don’t know what we’d do without you.”
“I’ll be down in a minute. You should go to her.” Yusaku turns away.
Takeru nods to himself and goes down, holding Heatleo in his arms securely. They take the emergency stairs to save the rush and the bustle going on inside the building in the early morning. Not the best time for disasters, but Takeru has dealt with this before. He’s happy to deal with it for the rest of his life.
Heatleo chirps and yaps, trying to wriggle out of his arms.
Takeru stops, bringing him up to eye level, “What is Heatleo? What do you smell?”
Heatleo yaps and gestures towards the wall. Takeru looks and sees some white flowers clinging to the concrete walls. Heatleo keeps reaching for them, straining towards them, so Takeru walks over and lifts Heatleo so he’s in jaw’s reach of the flowers. He starts gathering a few in his jaw and then tries to pull them out, shaking his head, looking absolutely adorable.
Takeru has to laugh, “I got it, don’t worry, Leo.”
Takeru plucks the flowers for him and Heatleo beams up at him around a mouth full of flowers. Takeru shakes his head and continues down the stairs, back into the building until he reaches his and Kiku’s apartment.
Kiku is curled up on the sofa, clinging to Pyro who’s acting like a hot water bottle, groaning while sitting on a black towel, “This is the worst.”
Takeru hums, grabbing a glass of water for her, “Well Yusaku’s on his way with something for stomach cramps, tea, flowers with helpful smells and chocolate.”
Kiku lets out a relieved sigh and slips further down the sofa, laying on her side, “Oh thank all that is good and evil.”
Takeru lets out a laugh and Heatleo drops the flowers carefully into the glass, “Until then, Heatleo found these for you.”
Kiku lifts her head as Takeru puts the glass on the coffee table in front of her, “Aww, they’re lovely. Do you know what they are?”
“Not a clue.” Takeru beams wide, hands on his hips.
Heatleo leaps onto the floor and then scrambles into the coffee table. He plucks a flower from the glass and jumps onto the sofa. He puts the flower over Kiku’s ear and kisses her cheek. Kiku laughs and reaches up to hold it, getting a better look at it.
“Thank you, Heatleo. They’re lovely.” She twirls it between her fingers, “It looks like Mossy Saxifrage.”
Takeru blinks, looking it over, “Does it have any medical properties?”
“Not that I know of.” Kiku smiles and looks up at him, “But it means ‘affection’.” She closes her eyes and giggles, “I think Heatleo wanted to let me know he cares about me.”
Takeru’s heart swells as Heatleo gives a chirp and licks Kiku’s cheek twice. God, he’s in love.
A knock on the door, “Guys, it’s Yusaku!”
“Come in!” Kiku calls, “And Takeru had better not been bluffing about that chocolate or you’ll both have regrets!”
Takeru shakes his head with a grin and pats her head, “Easy, tiger.”
Kiku glares at him and Takeru laughs. She’s so cute and he loves it. He loves her.
Kiku walks into the crumbling greenhouse, looking around in awe, Pyro flying at her side, Takeru and the rest of their team still outside. There’s banana plants, tomatoes and all sorts of other flowering fruit plants all around.
Kiku turns to Takeru with a big smile, “If we bring back a bunch of seeds, we’ll be able to grow this back at the city!”
Takeru pumps a fist and turns around, shouting over his shoulder, “You heard her guys! We’re seed hunting!”
The others cheer and Kiku takes off deeper into the greenhouse, Pyro at her side. He’s gotten a little bigger since his last mission, so she’s trying to let him fly more so he’ll be strong enough to help out. He still takes naps on her back when he’s too tired though.
Kiku turns a corner and looks up. A tree that looks like it’s covered branch to branch in white, reaching almost through the roof, little specks of green somewhere in the branches.
She turns to Pyro, “I’m going to get a better look.”
Kiku runs to the trunk of the tree and starts climbing it. She shimmies along a branch and tugs one of them closer to her to look at the flowers. 5 white petals, a centre of nectar with stands pointing out….
“Kiku, do you know what tree that is?!”
Kiku looks below her to see Takeru waiting for her, while Heatleo and Pyro wrestle on the ground.
She leans over the branch, “Yeah, catch!”
Kiku drops from the branch completely and Takeru catches her steadfast. She has a twig with flowers still clinging to it and she gives them to him.
“It’s a pear tree.” Kiku smiles, plucking out the stray petals that fell into Takeru’s hair, laughing at his blush, “Besides being tasty fruits, being given the flowers is a sign of affection.”
Takeru covers his face, mumbling behind his hands, “Why do you have to be so cute, it’s not fair?!”
Kiku laughs and hugs him, kissing the back of each his hands, “I could say the same about you, Mr. Homura. Or will it be Mr. Kamishirakawa?”
Takeru’s ears have gone red along with his neck. Pyro and Heatleo are gesturing at him and chirping as if they’re laughing at him. Kiku can’t believe some flowers were all it took to bring him to this.
Something glints in the ground.
Kiku blinks and pulls back, “What’s that?”
Takeru pulls away his hands, looking around, “What is? What do you see?”
Kiku walks over to the base of the tree and starts brushing away the dirt, “Something shiny.”
It’s something small. Two something smalls actually.
Kiku’s eyes widen, “Takeru look!”
He’s suddenly at her side, looking at the dirt, “What did you-” His eyes widen, “No way!”
Kiku smiles, “Yeah way.”
She pulls up the pair of rings she found in the dirt. They’re stainless steel pieces of silver, matching perfectly. They’re caked in mud and could use a good clean, but…
Kiku turns to Takeru with a smug grin, “So, will it be Mr. Kamishirakawa since I found the rings?”
Takeru stares at her with wide lavender eyes that make her heart race. Then a smile stretches across his face slowly.
“Yeah.” He turns towards her, on one knee, “Takeru Kamishirakawa sounds great.”
Kiku’s heart swells out of her chest and she hugs him close, arms around his neck, his arms around her waist. Pyro and Heatleo are running around the pair of them, happy and excited, feeling their joy and Kiku can feel Pyro’s joy at feeling her joy. It’s an endless loop that keeps making her feel a little overcome. A little emotional and teary.
So she pulls herself to her feet and pulls up Takeru too, holding the rings tightly in her hands, “Clean up once we get back to Den City?”
Takeru nods and kisses her forehead, “Do you want a ceremony or to just walk around wearing the rings right away?”
Kiku smiles and tucks herself under his chin, “We can figure it out later. Right now I just want to hold you.”
Takeru’s arms wrap around her back and he plays with the ends of her ponytail, “That’s all I want to. And now I get that for the rest of my days.”
Kiku smiles and she knows as long as Takeru, Pyro and Heatleo are with them, they’re be okay.
Chapter 6: Fern. Hepatica. Confidence
Kiyoshi Kogami stares at his screen, pain in his chest. He’s run the simulations a thousand times, trying to change his fate, trying hard to save humanity-
But it ends the same.
Extinction.
Humanity will be destroyed by natural disasters, climate change, war, famine and many other global issues, that the people with money and power have no concern with fixing, because they’re too busy being obsessed by their petty desires.
As a man of science, he knew that was always a possibility he was wrong. That humanity could be saved. He just needed to figure out a way forward.
So he typed and researched deep into the night, when the thought struck him.
Artificial Intelligence.
They’re already very commonly used by humans in all aspects of society. They’re practically the successors of humanity. They might be the key. But current Artificial Intelligence is imperfect. It relies entirely on a human programming it for a specific task first, and then it can only do that specific task.
Kogami knew what he needed to do.
He had to create an A.I with free will.
He smirks to himself.
He knows he can do this. He’s a confident man of science, with skills, technology and resources. He can do this. He will do this for the sake of humanity.
He’ll go down in history as the many who saved them all.
“You want to experiment on children to create an A.I with free will?” His closest friend Aso looks to him, eyes cool behind his beer class.
Kogami nods, “Yes. If we can understand how free will exists in children, we can create A.I that can grow from there. It won’t be easy.”
“You’re telling me.” Taki takes a sip of her whiskey, thinking on it.
Genome grins, “Sounds like fun. I’m game.”
Kogami knew he’d be interested, “Excellent.”
Aso raises his glass, “Let’s begin preparations then.”
Kogami gives his friend a smile, “Good.”
Taki stares into her whiskey a little while longer, then raises her glass, “For humanity.”
“For humanity.” The others echo and clink their drinks with her.
Kogami couldn’t think of a better team to assemble for saving the world. A doctor, a genetics expert, a dimensions theorist and himself. They can do this.
It took a while to build the lab, deep in the woods where it wouldn’t be found easily. The drive to the lab would be hard to follow, if you hadn’t already been there and didn’t know where you were going.
“It’s perfect.” Kogami spoke up, smirking.
Genome clapped his hands, “Would you look at that?”
Kogami, Aso and Taki looked to where he pointed and saw a variety of ferns growing around the base of the building, helping to obscure it from view.
“Fern DNA has remained unchanged since the time of the dinosaurs and before. The perfect survivors.” Genome chuckles, “I am confident it’s a sign of our future success.”
Kogami smirks, “Then we best begin. We must find the 6 children and take each of them at once, to avoid inaccurate results.”
Taki, Genome and Aso nod in agreement.
And with that, their research to create humanity’s successor was to begin.
They will be successful.
“Kiyoshi Kogami. For endangering the lives of 6 children for 3 months with your horrific experiments that resulted in electrocution and severe mental health issues to each child, you are sentenced to 6 years in prison and forbidden from using any form of technology.”
The judge’s hammer comes down, along with Kogami’s world.
“No!” Kogami calls.
The guards grab his arms.
“There’s some mistake!”
His eyes lock on his son.
“I was trying to save humanity!”
Ryoken’s eyes widen in horror.
“Ryoken, you’ve doomed us all!”
He’s shaking and trembling and Kogami’s impossibly angry.
“RYOKEN! HUMANITY IS DONE FOR, NOW!”
Ryoken starts sobbing, hands over his ears, crouching down.
“IT’S ALL YOUR FAULT, HUMANITY WILL BE DESTROY-”
A shoe flies into his face. A child’s shoe. The boy with blue and pink hair is standing at Ryoken’s side, one shoe missing, crying himself.
“Ryoken saved us, you lunatic!” The boy shouts, “You have no right to talk to him like that!”
Kogami’s too shocked to say a word after that. He lets the guards drag him away and watches as Ryoken fusses over the boy who shouted at him, who’s hugging him tightly, initiating a group hug with the rest of the children.
Kogami’s blood boils and he knows if he can’t use Artificial Intelligence to save humanity, he’ll find another way.
His son will pay for this.
Kogami reads through the words one at a time, double, triple checking in his translator that what he’s reading, is in fact saying what he thinks it says.
It’s an ancient scroll detailing of how humanity came to be. How it would end. And how it could be saved.
He may not have touched a computer in over 7 years, but his mind hasn’t dulled in the slightest, if anything he’s sharper than ever. He knows he can accomplish great things with his research and he can still save humanity. Now isn’t the right time to attempt to save it though. The stars aren’t aligned, if the scroll says anything right.
But they will be in 3 years. That should be enough time to save up the money to travel to Greece, where the world can be saved.
Kogami starts transcribing the words of the scrolls to his notebook, so he’ll have time to recite them.
Kogami holds the flaming torch over his head, lighting his way deep into the cave. The markings on the walls were faded and old, but his research knows exactly what they mean and he knows exactly where he’s going.
Then he sees natural light, for the first time in a week, since he set foot in this eternal darkness.
The sun shines through a hole in the roof, on a stone statue of a woman. She’s adored in flowers, ivy, carvings of animals and representations of the elements surround Her.
Mother Nature.
Life Herself.
Hepatica flowers bloom when he steps into the light. They mean confidence.
Kogami calls out to Her. He knew the ancient words, had practiced them for 3 years.
“What do you want, little human?” The woman was old and powerful, older than the Gods, older than the Titans.
She spoke without words, instead he heard Her in his mind. He knew the price he had to pay.
“To save humanity, I give you my form.” He’d said.
She had accepted it and he’d known oblivion since then.
Until he woke up.
Kogami was on the surface, the statue of the woman nowhere in sight.
He stood up and walked back to civilisation, to ensure he’d saved humanity.
Except, when he got there, there was no one.
No humans, at least.
Instead, there were monsters.
Dragons. Werewolves. Unicorns. The buildings were covered head to toe in plants and birds nests.
“What have you done?!” Kogami calls out to Her.
“I saved humanity, little human.” Mother Nature was calm, “Now embrace your new world and new form. This is your home for the rest of your days.”
Kogami looked at his scaley arms, the jagged teeth in a shattered window, his narrow eyes.
He screamed his defiance until every creature and beast in the town had scattered far away.
Kogami wandered the world for months. He saw some humans, but they were all young and screamed when they saw him. He learned when the sun was up, he transformed into a lizard. But when it went down, he became a human shaped being, with lizard features.
He was disgusting.
He hated his form.
Ironic that he gave up so much, to save the humanity that now hates him.
It’s laughable. It’s insulting. It’s horrific.
But if the remains of humanity hate him now and they were already doomed to extinction? Well….
It’s only destiny that he begin the job. His claws are rather sharp, bipedal or on all 4s. His teeth spill venom, poisoning everything that comes into contact with his saliva. His scales are rather impact resistant.
Humans, in comparison, are weak to him.
He is the true successor of humanity. Not some silly pipedream to create artificial intelligence with free will. He was a fool to ever consider humans’ accursed technology as their future.
Now he had the chance to rectify his mistakes.
Kogami spends months travelling from town to town. Most are deserted, other than a few monsters. The few places that still have people, well, all of them he’s noticed are under 30, so they’ve been easy to subdue.
It’s while at night, hunting in another town, that he finds him.
“Kogami?”
It’s been so long since he last heard his name.
He turns around and sees a monsterous version of Aso, his body resembling that of a queen bee, “Aso. It’s been a long time.”
“Far too long.” Aso crawls closer, “Do you know why we have these accursed forms?”
Kogami nods, “We once sought to save humanity by creating it’s successors. But that is impossible. Because now we are humanity’s successors. It’s up to us to rid the world of what little remains of our predecessors.” He smiles and offers his hand, scaled and clawed, “Will you help me old friend?”
Aso’s pincerns look pleased as he offers his mandile, “Always.”
A wicked scream breaks through the silent night and the two look up to see, “Genome?!”
“I knew we would meet again in this world, Dr Kogami, Mr Aso!” The most openly mad member of their team looks partly like a goat and bird, “After all, I already met Dr Taki!”
Aso’s eyes twitch, “Dr Taki is still here as well?”
“Hiya.”
Kogami, Genome and Aso turned to the shadows, where a woman with blades for hands stood, smiling like the woman they’d known, “I’ve already begun eliminating humans. It appears I have a rather easy time with spreading viruses.”
Kogami chuckles and notices how the moon sheds light on some ferns, as they all step out of the shadows to join forces.
They wanted to make humanity’s successors and they have.
Now they have a new mission and they will be successful this time.
The sun is high in the sky as Kogami slithers out of the building. He sees Genome cleaning his feathers in a tree, while Taki sits in wait for the next insect that isn’t Aso to come close enough for her to eat. They destroyed the few humans in this town a week ago with Taki’s brilliant viruses. All they had to worry for now was where to go next.
Then he hears something unusual. He ducks back into the building as something crashes down from above.
A human girl in a red scarf with blue hair and a monster clinging to her. She looks around and he keeps still. The monster, it has to be a baby, sees him and starts to whimper.
Good, he knows when he’s beat.
The girl draws her knife, “What’s wrong Pyro? What do you sense?”
Kogami lets a hiss and ducks as the girl spins. It appears she’s actually prepared for this world. She’s going to be a touch harder to kill, but not that difficult.
Then someone else falls from the sky and Kogami’s blood boils.
The white and red hair, the lavender eyes, the shape of his face. There’s no doubt.
It’s Takeru Homura. Subject 5 of his experiments.
“What’s wrong?” Takeru Homura presses to the back of the girl, “Hear something?”
“Pyro took one smell of this place and decided something bad is here.” The girl walks in a slow circle, “Then I heard some stones or something fall. I think we’re being watched.”
Kogami feels his rage mounting as he notices the boy has another Monster in his scarf, some mechanical lion.
“It’s not a ghost right?” Takeru Homura appears nervous.
“No, it’s not a ghost, Takeru.” The girl sounds completely annoyed with him.
Kogami knows there’s a few lizards here and he sees one come out of the building he’s hiding in, the one where he made the sound.
“It’s just a lizard.” The girl sighs, slipping her knife back into her holster.
Takeru Homura relaxes, putting his sword away too, “I’m glad. I’m not sure what I’d do if I had to fight something like Odd-Eyes or Supreme King.”
Kogami’s ears prickle. Odd-Eyes? Supreme King?
The girl hums, nodding in agreement, “Yeah, that wouldn’t end well.”
The monster in her scarf seems to have relaxed now. He’s not hiding in her scarf anymore and the lizard’s just trotting off. The monster in Takeru Homura’s scarf chirps happily and jumps out, jumping onto the ground and chasing the lizard. Takeru Homura shouts and chases after the monster, calling out it’s name. The girl looks at her own monster, shaking her head with a fond smile and then she chases after them.
Once the girl is out of ear shot, Kogami crawls to where she stood, Genome flying down to him with Aso and Taki in his feet. He drops the pair before landing.
“Takeru Homura is still alive in this world. There’s a chance that the other subjects of the Hanoi Project are alive, too.” Aso looks up at Kogami, “Your traitorous son may be alive as well.”
Kogami’s blood boils and he hisses, “New plan. Genome will carry us to wherever Takeru Homura goes and we will destroy Ryoken and everything he loves.”
Genome flaps his wings, cracking his neck, “It would be my honour, Dr Kogami.”
They fly into the place Kogami once called home. Den City.
The city is functioning well. Too well in fact for a city after the world ended. It makes no sense, he was created to be the successor of humanity. They were meant to disappear while he and the other ruled.
But after flying for a day, they find Ryoken. They also find the other subjects of the Hanoi Project, alive and well and smiling. It makes his blood boil. He’s so impossibly furious that those who ruined his life, ruined humanity’s chances to survive, are enjoying lives of their own, after the world ended. They don’t deserve to live.
Not in this world.
Not in his world.
At dusk, he plucks a Hepatica and he knows Ryoken won’t survive the night.
Chapter 7: Dogsbane. Apocynum. Deceit.
Ryoken wakes up in a cold sweat, bolting out of bed and running down the hallway, trying hard not to scream. It’s only when he makes it to the roof that he realizes it wasn’t real.
It was just a nightmare.
He’s gone.
Ryoken nearly jumps out of his skin when he sees, “Yusaku? Awake again?”
Yusaku doesn’t have a fire or tea in front of him this time. All he has is a candle, a pendulum and some kind of matt, while Firewall is curled up in a ball and sleeping, “Yeah. I had a bad dream and wanted to see if it meant anything.”
Ryoken would laugh if he wasn’t feeling so spooked, “Funny. I had one too.”
Yusaku puts his pendulum down and stands up, walking over to him. Ryoken waits until he’s standing at his side before he unfolds his arms, sighing. It’s cold out here.
“You know he can’t hurt you, right?” Yusaku unclips his cloak and wraps it around Ryoken’s shoulders, “He’s gone. We’re safe. You’re safe.”
Ryoken nods, swallowing, “I know. I just-”
CLANG!
The two turn around to see Borreload stumbling up the stairs, tripping over himself. He probably followed Ryoken the whole way up when he was running in a blind panic. Firewall lifts her head and chirps, stretching out her wings and flying over to him. Borreload roars and jumps up, head butting her in greeting. The two squabble and tumble, playing together.
Ryoken finds his shoulders slumping and his heartbeat calming, “They certainly look like they’re having fun.”
“Yeah.” Yusaku gently takes his hand and holds it tightly, “They seem to have a 6th sense for if something’s going to happen. I’m sure if anything was going to go wrong, they’d warn us.”
“You’re right.” Ryoken realizes, mind falling back to a time when Borreload kept him from walking on a seemingly sturdy bridge that crumbled the moment he took one step on it.
Yusaku smiles up at him, “Let’s get some sleep. We sorely need it.”
Ryoken nods, letting out a breathe, “Yeah, lets.”
Yusaku turns towards Firewall and whistles. She stops playing with Borreload immediately and starts flying over to him, landing on his shoulder like a parrot. Ryoken snaps his fingers and Borreload jumps onto his shoulder too, curling around them before settling, almost like a scarf. Ryoken rubs his forehead, humming softly.
Yusaku offers him his hand, “Walk home together?”
Ryoken’s heart leaps into his throat, so he simply nods and takes his hand. They take the emergency stairs, even though there’s no rush. Yusaku probably wanted to watch the stars a little longer and Ryoken has to admit, the air is doing wonders for his remaining scrambled nerves. Their dragons are asleep, but staying on their shoulders just fine.
The night feels peaceful and comfortable. It’s like each step makes him feel drowsier.
Yusaku stops on one of the stairs. Ryoken stops so he doesn’t knock into him.
“Yusaku?” Ryoken tightens his grip on his hand.
Yusaku spins on his heel and hugs him. It surprises Ryoken, but he wraps his arms around his back on reflex, holding Yusaku to his chest. He carefully avoids knocking his head against Borreload and Ryoken avoids Firewall’s tail as he holds Yusaku. They’re quiet for a while and Ryoken’s heart is pounding out of his chest. Yusaku isn’t the most affectionate person he knows and he worries if his bad dream was particularly bad.
“I don’t know when was the last time I told you this…” Yusaku puts his hands over his chest and looks up at him with a soft smile, “But you really mean a lot to me, Ryoken. I don’t know who I’d be if I hadn’t known you. Thank you.”
Ryoken’s heart is pounding out of his chest, into Yusaku’s hand, his eyes sparkling like emeralds and this moment feels too right. It’s got to be a dream, right? Well, Ryoken wouldn’t mind staying asleep a little longer if this is a dream.
“You mean a lot to me too, Yusaku.” Ryoken hesitantly reaches up and brushes some hair off his face, “More than the world.”
Yusaku is looking up at him with such a soft smile and Ryoken cradles his cheek, rubbing his thumb with it. Yusaku’s eyes widen and Ryoken isn’t confident in many things, since the world ended. But he is confident in this.
He loves Yusaku. Romantically. He doesn’t know how long he’s felt this way about him, but it’s been for a very long time. He wants to tell him, but the words are getting stuck in his throat as he stares at those green, green eyes. Yusaku is staring up at him with a million thoughts flying through his eyes and Ryoken could get lost in there. He does so easily, too.
“Ryoken, I….”
Ryoken blinks, mentally shaking himself out of his day dreams and finds he’s holding both of Yusaku’s cheeks and leaning in a touch too close for comfort. Yusaku is gripping his cloak tightly and there’s something similar to panic on his face.
Ryoken’s heart tightens and he drops his hands, taking a step back and falling on the stairs, “Sorry!”
Yusaku looks down at him and his face is pink all over. Then he starts laughing, hands over his mouth, shoulders shaking, eyes turned up high in mirth. Ryoken’s heart stutters and restarts.
“I didn’t expect you to jump like that.” Yusaku shakes his head and offers Ryoken his hand, “Let’s get you to your room. I don’t want to lose you from a back injury, Ryoken.”
Ryoken holds his breath and smiles, taking his hand to get to his feet, “You won’t then. Promise.”
Yusaku smiles and shakes his hand, “Thank you.”
Ryoken lets himself breathe and shakes his hand back. He pulls away to unclip Yusaku’s cloak and settles it over Firewall on his shoulders and the hood on Yusaku’s head. Yusaku holds the cloak together and nods at him.
“Good night, Yusaku.” Ryoken walks around him, since he lives further down.
He doesn’t look back when he hears Yusaku say, “Night, Ryoken.”
Ryoken walks into the hallway, head spinning just a little. He wasn’t expecting to lose control of himself like that, he probably made Yusaku uncomfortable. If he’s lucky, Yusaku will chalk that up to sleep deprivation or something and they can act like they always have; close friends. If he’s not, then-
Borreload bites his ear.
Ryoken yelps and rubs it, “What? It’s not like I kissed him without permission!”
Borreload still gives him the stink eye.
Ryoken sighs and shakes his head, “Yeah, you’re right. I wasn’t much of a gentleman back then and I should have told him how I feel.”
He opens the door to his room-
Trips-
A cloth clamps over his mouth and nose and Borreload is thrown across the room. Ryoken shouts behind the cloth and tries kicking the man behind him, clawing at his arm, trying to hold his breath.
Borrreload shakes off the fall and then, letting out a big shriek, he runs towards him. A foot kicks him across the room again and Ryoken shouts for his Monster, letting out what little air he had and taking in whatever is in the cloth.
Shit, it smells like chloroform.
No. He’s gotta fight.
Borreload stumbles to his feet, running towards him again, crying out as loud as he can.
He has to stay awake.
The man kicks Borreload even harder this time, making him hit the wall.
He promised Yusaku he wouldn’t lose him.
Borreload tries to get to his feet, but he collapses.
He…. He can’t…. He can’t keep his eyes open.
Ryoken goes completely limp and his mind blacks out.
Yusaku wakes up to someone pounding on his door, “Yusaku something’s seriously wrong out there, we need you!”
It sounds like Shoichi? He’s not normally this loud or excitable. Something has to be up. Yusaku races to his door and opens it, leaving Firewall to sleep on his bed a little longer.
Shoichi gulps, “Oh thank God, it’s Jin, he-”
“Yusaku!” Kiku comes barrelling down the hallway, Pyro Phoenix nowhere in sight, “It’s Takeru, he needs help!”
Shoichi catches her before she can crash into anything, “Kiku, breathe, what’s wrong?”
“Takeru, he’s sick!” Kiku is in tears, “He’s feverish and I don’t know what’s wrong, but he keeps calling for you!”
Shoichi’s eyes widen, “Jin’s the same! He mutters something about a mantis too.”
Yusaku takes in the information, then nods to himself, “Get them both to the hospital, use the hotdog truck.”
The two nod and go do as he says. He grabs his medical supplies and starts going down the stairs. Something in his gut takes him to Miyu and Aoi’s room.
When he knocks, Aoi opens the door, looking panicked, “Miyu’s sick! She’s-”
“Muttering about a mantis and feverish?” Yusaku waits for her to nod, “Takeru and Jin are the same, Kiku and Shoichi told me.”
Aoi holds her hands over her mouth, “Oh no.”
Yusaku walks into the room, “Help me get her to the hotdog truck.”
Aoi follows behind him. Yusaku sees Miyu tossing and turning, sweating buckets, looking to be in the grip of a nightmare.
“Bite…” She whimpers, “Yusaku don’t get bitten. Don’t get-”
“She’s been like that since I woke up.” Aoi looks up at him, “What’s wrong with her?”
“I don’t know.” Yusaku walks to her and only just manages to pull her on his back.
Aoi helps him carry her to the hotdog truck. When they get there, Jin and Takeru are in the same condition as Miyu, laid on the floor of the truck. Kiku presses a wet cloth to Takeru’s forehead while Heatleo whimpers next to him. Shoichi holds Jin’s hand as he tosses and turns. Yusaku sets Miyu down on a chair, gently and Aoi stands at her side.
Shoichi walks to his side and Yusaku takes a few steps back, “Do you see what I see?”
Yusaku nods, “3 of the 6 victims of the Hanoi Project are ill. I haven’t suffered any ill symptoms yet, but everyone is warning me of a bite.”
Kiku walks over as well, “What could have caused this with one bite?”
Yusaku hums, holding his chin, “I don’t know. I’ll have to find a book on venomous creatures.”
Aoi suddenly dashes over to him, “If these three are sick, do you think Spectre and Ryoken are okay?”
Panic threatens to strike him and Yusaku forces himself to reheal it in, “I don’t know.”
Firewall suddenly flies into the truck, shrieking and screaming. She’s scared half to death, she knows something’s wrong. Yusaku looks between the other 3 conscious people and Firewall.
“Go, you can come back later. She’s really upset about something.” Shoichi nods.
Yusaku nods and jumps out the truck. Firewall shrieks and starts flying towards the emergency stairs, so Yusaku follows her up them. Firewall flies down to just before Spectre’s window and by the time Yusaku reaches it, breaking in through the window, Spectre is trembling and shaking, feverish.
“Ryoken.” He calls, “They have-”
“Spectre, it’s me, Yusaku.” Yusaku lifts him on his back and makes his way to the emergency stairs, “Breathe, you’re delirious.”
“Bitten. Don’t get bitten.” Spectre is… crying, “Ryoken, they have Ryoken.”
Yusaku feels panic spike in his mind and he turns to Firewall, “Go see him, make sure he’s okay, please!”
Firewall chirps and flies towards his room on the other side of the building. Yusaku races down the emergency stairs to the hotdog turck, his panic fuelling him when his lungs start to burn and his legs start to ache. By the time he gets there, he starts to wonder if he’s been bitten by something too, because he feels feverish.
“I got him.” Shoichi grabs Spectre and puts him on another chair, while Yusaku starts running back, “Hey, where-”
“Spectre said something about Ryoken! I have to make sure he’s okay!” Yusaku calls up, “Get the others to the hospital now, they can’t wait!”
He doesn’t wait for Shoich’s reply, he just runs faster up the emergency stairs and then back into the building. He dashes among the hassle and bussle to get to Ryoken’s room.
Akira Zaizen is there, “Yusaku, do you have any idea why Ryoken wouldn’t be at today’s meeting? Is he ill?”
“I haven’t seen him, but I have a feeling something’s wrong.” Yusaku calls, “Let me through.”
Akira steps aside and Yusaku shoves open the door.
Borreload is laying on the ground, bruised and dented, coughing and snivelling. Firewall screams and tries flying close to him, but she starts sneezing and flies away. Yusaku can see the issue right away. There’s a pot of Dogsbane and Apocynum right next to him. It’s used to poison dogs and it appears it’s poisonous to dragons too, if his state is anything to go by.
Yusaku races to Borreload’s side and pulls him away from the flowers, looking him over for injuries. Borreload takes one look at him and starts to cry, giving a weak little whimper.
Firewall sits on his shoulder, giving sympathetic whimpers.
“What’s wrong? Where’s Ryoken?” Yusaku asks the pair.
Borreload cries more and hides his snout in his chest. Yusaku looks at the pot and realizes there’s a note in it.
Fear runs down his back as Yusaku gently places Borreload on the ground, instructing Firewall, “Look after him.”
Firewall goes to Borreload’s side and starts to lick his wounds.
Yusaku straightens and walks over to the flowers.
He pulls the note from the pot.
And his heart drops into his stomach acid.
Dear residents of Den City. I am Kogami. I am the successor of humanity and I will prove it so by destroying the very people who ruined my life.
It lists the names of the children who suffered through the Hanoi Project. Ryoken’s name is right there, at the top.
Then I will destroy this city, your people and your monsters. You can run if you like, I like the chase. It should make good entertainment for Ryoken too, before I kill him.
My attack begins in 3 days. Let’s hope none of you get bitten before then.
Yusaku remembers his sick friends suffering in the hospital, warning him of a bite.
Yusaku grabs the pot in a fit of anger and screams as he throws it out the window, smashing it open.
When Ryoken opens his eyes, he finds himself in darkness.
“Hello, son.”
Ryoken looks around, panic grabbing him, memories haunting him, “Who are you?! Where am I?! What do you want with me?!”
A terrifying shriek and cackle sounds out, “Your own son doesn’t recognise you, Dr. Kogami! How sad!”
“As for where you are, Ryoken, there’s no point in telling you.” A voice he just remembers calls, “You’ll be dead after you leave this place.”
“The thing I desire though…” The first voice from before calls, “Is revenge.”
Then it clicks, “Impossible. Since the world ended, any human over the age of 30 disappeared. You shouldn’t be here.”
“Who said I was human?” His father, Dr Kiyoshi Kogami, says in the darkness, “Perhaps all those people turned into monsters, like I have.”
Ryoken’s eyes widen and he forces himself to be calm, “Okay, so you want revenge for putting you in jail and denying you internet access for the rest of your life. I take it you’re going after my friends as well?”
“Yes. But I’ll be hurting them much sooner than they think.” His father sounds disgustingly smug, “I said I’d attack their precious city in 3 days. But I’m at the height of my power at midnight, so I plan to attack them tomorrow evening. May as well let them prepare some defense.”
Ryoken forces a laugh, “You’ll never get them.”
“And why’s that?” A voice he realizes is Aso’s calls.
He used to play with Aso and look up to him as a brother, before he worked with his father on the Hanoi project. He really shouldn’t be surprised they did this.
“Because the city is protected by a dragon. We call him Supreme King.” Ryoken hopes to God the people of Paradise City will help the people of Den City, “We are guarded by a powerful magician too. If you so much as try a single attack on the city, they’ll destroy you.”
Kogami hums, “We shall see.”
Ryoken tries to keep his calm, but he’s panicking. They’ll see indeed.
Chapter 8: Oak-leaved Geranium. Blue Periwinkle. Arbor Vitæ. Friendship
Ryoken was wandering deep into the woods, young and stupid, when he found it. A white building in the middle of the woods, looking newly built without a proper road leading to it. It doesn’t make a lot of sense, so he sneaks in, being quiet as a mouse. He finds a long hallway with different doors marked with numbers from 001 to 006. He tries opening them, but the doors don’t budge at all. Ryoken wanders further down the hall and finds a room full of machines and monitors and…
“Dr. Genome?” Ryoken whispered to himself.
Dr. Genome works with his father, Taki and Aso. They said they couldn’t play as much because they were working on an important project that would save humanity. But from the looks of things, Genome was asleep in his chair and no one else was around.
Ryoken smiles to himself and climbs onto one of the spare chairs. Maybe if he knows what they’re working on, he can help them and then they can play more!
Ryoken looks up at the screens.
Then all the colour drains from his face.
There are 6 kids in 6 different rooms, with numbers from 001 to 006 above their screens. Each kid is screaming or crying, while wearing some VR tech, Duelling someone if their Duel Disks are anything to go by. They’re being electrocuted, thrown against the walls and-
His… his friend is in there! The one he hadn’t seen for 3 months after they met! But his father said he took him home, to his family! Why is he here, if his father took him home?
Unless….
No. His father wouldn’t do-
Ryoken shouts as he falls off the chair, looking up at his father, Kogami, in pure terror. He doesn’t know what’s going on, but he knows this isn’t right.
Ryoken runs past him crying, out into the hallway, out into the woods, out where his father can’t find him. Ryoken hides in the forest for the rest of the day and only comes out when he sees some strangers at the side of the road. He rushes down to them, out of breathe.
A teenage girl sees him first, “What are you doing out here, kid? Are you lost?”
Ryoken wipes at his face, “I need to call the police, please! I found some missing kids, they’re in the woods!”
The teenage girl gasps, but the teenage boy already has his phone out, “Hey 999, I got a lost kid here claiming he knows where a few other lost kids are. Do you know any of their names?”
“Only one, but I remember what they look like!” Ryoken swallows, “I know who took them too.”
The teenage boy gives him his phone, “Here. Tell the lady everything.”
Ryoken does so and as he does, he slowly realizes that he’s ruined his father’s life. He ruined Yusaku’s life too, by letting his father take him.
How can he ever have a friend again, after he hurt his first friend like this?
Akira hadn’t been the biggest fan of the world ending, especially when it did. He was set for a new promotion, the company he worked in was doing well and Aoi was smiling more often. Life had been good and to find everyone over 30 had disappeared in one night, hadn’t been comforting at all.
Still, he helped organise Den City so that the people left behind, all so impossibly young, didn’t lose their heads and start attacking each other for resources. He and the few still useful and active people with authority left, became the Den City Council fast and soon, were entirely responsible for everything going on. It wasn’t the promotion he was planning for, especially since being City Council meant he had to deal with children, when he hadn’t done that for years and Aoi was a very self reliant child.
“The files, sir and the tea.”
Reliable, helpful Ryoken was always there to make things easier.
“Thank you.” Akira took the cup of tea happily while Ryoken placed the files on his desk, “How’s recruitment and training of the Guardians going?”
“Fairly well. Not sure why the yellow scarf as a uniform was what we went with, but it works well.” Ryoken looked around the room, “Do you think we should get assistants, Mr Zaizen?”
Akira paused in sipping his tea, “What makes you think that?”
“We have to act almost as our own and each others’ assistants. Even though you’re the chairman of the City Council, you do a more than fair amount of errands.” Ryoken folds his arms and looks him over, “No offense intended sir, but we aren’t Atlas. We need help.”
Akira thought about the sleepless nights worrying over Aoi as he does the paperwork and trains the Guardians on their duties. He thinks of wanting to make the city better, but barely being able to focus in his meetings and seeing similar exhaustion on his colleagues faces.
“I think you may be right.” Akira gave the man a smile, “Thank you, Ryoken.”
Ryoken nodded and left with a short bow, “I’ll start looking for and assigning everyone an assistant then.”
Akira watched him go and remembered how hard Ryoken himself works as well. There isn’t any electricity left, so he often has tea brewing over the fire by the time the sun rises and they all begin their meetings. Come to think of it, Ryoken tends to be the one who leaves last, even though Akira offers to lock up and deal with the last files and checks.
Perhaps Ryoken is noticing the strain of being on the City Council the most, so he’s trying to make sure they don’t.
Well, as the man who is most often Chairman, he’ll have to make sure Ryoken doesn’t collapse under the weight of their duties either. He’s somewhat known that boy through his friendship with Miyu, who loves his sister Aoi. It’s not the strongest relationship, but it’s enough to know he’s a good person who works hard, even when the world isn’t ending.
Before the world ended, Go Onizuka didn’t have a lot of friends. He was too busy wrestling his way to the top of the world and raising money for the kids back home. His manager was the only guy he really confided in and he disappeared at the end of the world, just like everyone else over 30. It was kinda sad in retrospect.
Without any adults thought, the kids at the orphanage had doubled and all of them were more than a little lost on what to do, so he needed all the help he could get down there.
“I didn’t expect them to send you.” Go Onizuka had huffed, looking him up and down.
Ryoken Kogami had been something of a rival when they were in high school. A bit of childish jousting and joking here and there, plus getting competitive in the school sports competitions. Ryoken Kogami did get on his nerves though, along with the other people in his friendship circle like Spectre and Jin, the school jocksters and Yusaku Fujiki, the local genius recluse who kept beating him in the tests. Go Onizuka certainly hadn’t missed them when he graduated and figured at some point, he’d never have to see them again after that.
“Funny how life works. I didn’t expect them to send me either.” Ryoken Kogami peered behind him, at the kids running amuck even though the sun was down and they should be sleeping, “Do you need help?”
Well no one else was coming and beggers can’t be choosers, so Go Onizuka let Ryoken Kogami in to look after the kids from the orphanage. Somehow he got them all to calm down with a few fairy tales and get them to sleep, after helping Go Onizuka make the kids some bed time snacks.
By the time the moon was high and their slowly dying clocks showed it was 10pm, the kids were asleep and the two collapsed in a pair of chairs.
“I’ll definitely look into getting you more help down here. It’s nuts.” Ryoken Kogami turned to him, panting, “I’ll ask every single person in the city myself if I have to.”
Go Onizuka had to laugh at that, “Wouldn’t expect that from the prim and proper Student Council President.”
Ryoken Kogami rolled his eyes, “Oh shut up. I haven’t been that guy for two years and 9 months at least.”
“You sure about that? You’re still annoyingly good at everything you do.” Go Onizuka would probably punch him in the shoulder if he had the energy left, “Rich Boy.”
“Muscle head.” The old insult spits from his lips almost fondly, “God, we haven’t argued like that since high school. Why did we argue like that in high school?”
“Because you were perfect and I was a brute, if your fan girls were right.” Go Onizuka huffed out a laugh, “God, nothing got on my wick more than the thought of you being better than me.”
“Funny, I didn’t want you to be better than me either.” Ryoken Kogami got to his feet, “I should get to my apartment.”
“Fine, fine, later then, Rich Boy.” Go Onizuka didn’t watch the dude leave.
But when he came back every night to help with a paler face, darker eyes and one more helping hand who’d stay the night. He did this for about a week before Go Onizuka kicked him out the orphanage for good to keep him from dying from overworking himself.
Mr Perfect, even after the world ends.
Shoichi cursed himself out and sliped out from under his stupid truck, “It’s no use!”
He’s been trying to figure out how to solar power his truck for weeks so he could finally make himself a cup of bloody coffee, like he needs. But the technology and hardware just wouldn’t work with him. It’s infuriating.
Ryoken looked down at him from on top of the truck, “Already given up, Shoichi?”
Shoichi shot him an angry look, “I’ve been trying to do this even before the world ended, when I had time, energy and caffeine. Then I couldn’t get it, how am I supposed to get it now?!”
Ryoken gave him a pensive look, “You need coffee to get this done?”
Shoichi looked up at him, “Is that not what I just said?”
Ryoken gave him a deadpan look then slipped out of sight. He heard a grunt as he hit the ground and then the dude just abandoned him. Out in the open, to the merciless elements and his stuipd, uncooperative truck!
Shoichi yelled a curse as loud as he could and slipped back under his truck, trying and failing to make it work just so spite him now. Stupid Ryoken, abandoning him like this. He’s starting to regret ever calling him his friend. He worked for about an hour straight, before he’s tired beyond belief and ready to quit for the day-
“Get up."
Shoichi started cursing him out as he slipped out, "You're such an asshole for ditching me, the least you could have said b-"
Ryoken had a coffee cup next to him and a book open in his lap about solar panels.
"It took a while to get the fire going and to brew the coffee. I had to find out from Yusaku how you liked your coffee too. You should drink it while it's hot." Ryoken turned a page in his book.
Shoichi picked up the mug and inhaled the scent like a starving man. He actually moaned and started drinking it, laughing when he burnt his tongue, glad to just have some normality after everything. While he's drinking the coffee (okay, he might be crying a little), Ryoken tosses a sandwich in his lap.
"I'll take it from here. You need a break." Ryoken climbed under the truck.
Shoichi laughed, "Sorry I called you an asshole."
"I did ditch you, so deserved." Ryoken huffed, "Now ignore me and eat, dumbass."
Shoichi shook his head and drank his coffee, burning his tongue again. He looked at the cracks in the concrete and can’t help but notice small pink flowers blooming there.
“Oak-leaved Geranium.” He remembers Yusaku once told him, “A flower of friendship.”
Shoichi looked down at where Ryoken is working hard on his truck and well, he could have picked worse people to be friends with.
Kiku didn’t know Ryoken Kogami very well. When he went to high school with her, Takeru and his friends, she heard of him as the guy everyone wanted to be, but she didn’t much care for him. After the world ended and he became part of Den City Council, from what she heard about from Takeru, he was even more hard working to the point of potentially risking his health and well, she was never a fan of people going that hard and never getting any help or acknowledgement.
Spectre opened the door to his office, “Yes?”
“I have the Guardians’ reports for the day and wanted to deliver them to Ryoken personally.” Kiku shrugged, “Can I go in?”
Spectre looked her over in amusement and nodded, “Okay then, go ahead.”
He stepped aside and Kiku walked in, holding the papers to her chest, hiding the glass she has. Ryoken was sitting at the desk reading and looked up when she walked a little close.
“Kiku Kamishirakawa, was it?” Ryoken looked her up and down, “Is everything okay with the Guardians?”
“Yeah, we’re fine, I just wanted to deliver our reports for the day personally.” Kiku placed them on his desk and the glass she had, “This too. A gift.”
Ryoken looked at the glass and picks it up, observing the contents, “Blue Periwinkles?”
Kiku shrugged, “You keep making hot chocolate for me and Takeru during the meetings with the City Council, even though making coffee for everyone else is hassle enough without a kettle. So I asked Yusaku and he said you liked those flowers, so I thought it’d make an okay ‘thank you’ gift.”
Ryoken smiled and took a brief sniff of the flowers, “Thank you, Kiku, that’s very kind.”
“But also.” Kiku glared at him, “Don’t you dare over work yourself, okay? It’s the end of the world, no need to work yourself into an early grave. Get someone else to do the coffee at meetings if you think it’s that vital.”
Ryoken laughed and held up his hands in surrender, “It’s good for moral!
“Not for your personal health though. Don’t overextend yourself, that’s all I’m saying.” Kiku turned on her heel.
Ryoken laughed as he waved her out, “I can see why Takeru is in love with you. You’re a strong one, Kiku.” He chuckled once more, “Thank you.”
Kiku smiled as she walks out and Spectre nodded to her approvingly.
Aoi had never been very good with people. Before the world ended, the only person she could without hesitation call a friend was Miyu and maybe Yusaku, too. She was naturally introverted and growing up without a stable home life hadn’t exactly been easy. Aoi thought that when the world ended, she’d be even more alone, losing any chance to connect to people outside of Den City.
She was just sketching under a tree when someone cleared their throat.
Ryoken Kogami. He worked with her brother on the City Council, “May I sit here, Aoi?”
Aoi nodded and went back to sketching. She expected him to sit there and attempt to make annoying small talk while she’s quite clearly busy. But perhaps 5 minutes pass and he doesn’t say anything. Aoi glanced at him out the corner of her eye. He’s writing out ones and zeroes on a sketchbook.
“Is that computer code?” Aoi hummed.
Ryoken blinked and turned to her, then nodded, “Yeah. I wanted to go into computing and deal with Black Hat Hackers before the world ended. Not very useful now, but it helps me calm down to write out the codes I made.”
“And this one does…” Aoi let her question hang.
“Scans for viruses, mainly.” Ryoken shrugged and then glanced at her sketchbook, “You’re drawing the Evergreens?”
“They’re Arbor Vitæ actually.” Aoi wrote it above the trees and shrugged, “I wanted to learn about plants after the world ended. Which ones to build houses from, to eat and avoid, what can keep wild animals away.”
“That’s incredibly self reliant, Aoi.” Ryoken hummed, “Can you tell me anything about them?”
She shook her head, “I’m going to do research after I do my initial sketches. My sketchbook is going to be something of a research book.”
He nodded and turned back to his own sketchbook, “Well, I wish you the best. You’re already on the right track.”
Aoi felt a bit of pride swell in her chest, “I try my best.”
“That’s all we can do.” Ryoken grabbed his pencil again.
Aoi smiled at him and then continued to do her sketches. He’s good company, so she’ll be okay with him joining him again if he wants to. She won’t say anything about that though.
Ryoken opens his eyes to find he’s still in total darkness. He must have been dreaming of the past then. Of the friendships he formed after the world ended and his circle expanded beyond what he ever thought it could.
Ryoken slumps in his chair and listens for breathing. He can’t hear anyone but him and when he stops, he hears nothing. That doesn’t promise he’s alone though.
Maybe if it could, he’d let himself show his sadness at the thought of losing those people.
The door opens and light creeps into the room, along with, “Yusaku?”
It’s him! Covered in something that disturbingly looks like snail slime and limping just a little, but he’s there along with Akira, Go Onizuka, Shoichi, Kiku and Aoi.
“Do you know how many took you? We took out 4 weird looking monsters.” Go Onizuka calls.
Ryoken nods, “Aso, Taki, Genome and….” He hesitates a moment, “Kiyoshi Kogami. My father.”
Yusaku hisses as he gets closer and starts pulling at his ropes, “That thing was not your father, Ryoken. He never was.”
Ryoken’s heart swells as he looks into each of their faces, to see them looking relieved, worried or watching the entrance.
“I can’t believe you all came for me.” Ryoken smiles, then gasps, “Where’s Borreload?!”
“He’s fine, healing up with Firewall watching him.” Kiku grins and winks at him, “She kept licking his injuries, she was so worried about him. It was cute.”
Ryoken feels himself flush.
“As for why we came for you…” Akira steps a little closer, smiling, “We’re your friends, are we not?”
“Do you really think we’d leave you to rot?” Aoi huffs, rolling her eyes, “Men are so dull at times.”
Shoichi laughs, “Harsh, but true.”
Yusaku finishes ripping apart his ropes and Ryoken stands up.
“Let’s go home.” Yusaku offers Ryoken his hand.
Ryoken smiles and takes it, looking up in the faces of his other friends.
And to think, he once believed he would always be alone.
Chapter 9: Canterbury Bells. Sweet Peas. Agrimony. Gratitude
Ryoken looks around the old theatre with a proud face, as Borreload flies around as if giving it a final inspection. The seats have been cleaned and dusted, the stage tested and prepared, the spotlights fired up thanks to Heatleo and Pyro Phoenix. Borreload then flies down to him and lands in his arms, where Ryoken holds him as he looks up once more. The theatre looks beautiful.
Yusaku steps up beside him, Firewall in his arms as well, “The children are going to love this.”
Ryoken looks at his side and nods, Borreload jumping out his arms to tackle Firewall as he does. Firewall and Borreload get into a playful fight, chasing each other on the stage and Ryoken watches them with a lighter heart, after everything that happened.
When he returned, he found out that the victims of the Hanoi Project had been infected with an illness. It took him and Yusaku all their effort and resources to help them get through it, but Miyu, Takeru, Spectre and even little Jin were fighters at their core. They pushed through and made it. But the whole incident had put Den City on edge, especially the children who thought there were monsters under their bed now.
Then Miyu came up with the rather ingenious idea of pulling together a play to help the kids deal with their fears. Spectre proposed they do a very dramatic reenactment of his favourite book as a child: Angel with Blue Tears. Miyu volunteered Aoi to be the leading lady, since she’d also been fond of the book as a child. Aoi had agreed and then they’d gone about preparing the theatre. As word got around, other people soon joined the cast and even asked to make productions in the theatre a regular thing to help boost moral.
Even Paradise City got involved, with Yuya, his brothers and Ray’s siblings becoming cast & crew.
Yusaku then turns to him, “All that’s left is to decorate the stage with the flowers. Did Spectre tell you which ones we needed?”
Borreload then takes to the air and Firewall chases him through the theatre.
Ryoken watches the pair, nodding, “Canterbury Bells, Sweet Peas and Agrimony. They all mean Gratitude or Thankfulness.”
Firewall rushes towards them and Ryoken and Yusaku duck, watching as Borreload flies over their head to chase her. They turn to watch the pair jump and stand on their hind legs, playing happily.
Yusaku sounds pleased when he says, “Thematically appropriate choice.”
Ryoken takes his eyes off the dragons, blinking at Yusaku, “How come?”
Yusaku’s smile widens and he takes Ryoken’s hand, “I’m thankful that you’re still with us, Ryoken. The thought of losing you really scares me, so I’m glad I didn’t.”
Ryoken feels his face flush and he squeezes Yusaku’s hand back, “Me too.”
Borreload then jumps on him, knocking him to the ground and the wind out his lungs. Ryoken huffs a laugh as Borreload licks him to death, seeing out the corner of his eye as Yusaku just about catches Firewall before she knocks him too. Ryoken sits up and pets Borreload’s horns, shaking his head fondly.
“I missed you as well, don’t worry.” Ryoken hugs Borreload close, “I’m not going anywhere.”
Borreload returns the hug, putting his paws on his shoulders and nuzzling his neck, chirping happily. Ryoken gets to his feet, holding Borreload close. He turns to Yusaku, who’s stroking Firewall as if she’s a cat and he’s an evil villain. Ryoken has to laugh a little at that thought.
If either of them were ever the villain, it would have probably been Ryoken. Yusaku’s too kind and strong to ever resort to villainy. Yusaku tilts his head to the side, giving him a curious look.
Ryoken shakes his head and starts walking off the stage, “Let’s go get those flowers. Don’t want Spectre to cut off our heads for ruining the play by having the wrong flowers.”
Yusaku chuckles and he hears him follow, “I’m right behind you.”
Ryoken walks a little slower so he walks at his side instead. That’s what Ryoken’s most grateful for. That Yusaku’s stayed beside him, even through everything they’ve faced.
“You’ll never win, Siren!” Spectre chuckles behind his mask, “For I have the power of pure evil and wickedness on my side!”
Miyu cries out on the ground, “No! You won’t win, oh wicked fiend! Blue Angel will save us all!”
“Where is she then?!” Spectre threw his head back and cackles like an evil villain, “Where is Blue Angel, audience?! Where’s your hero now?!”
The children at the front of the stage giggle as Aoi sneaks up behind Spectre.
“What’s so funny?!” Spectre stamps his foot, “If you don’t tell me, I’ll turn you all to stone!”
The children scream playfully, “Save us Blue Angel!”
“Never fear, Blue Angel is here!” Aoi shouts, picking Spectre up.
Spectre squeals, “No! You won’t defeat me Blue Angel!”
Miyu gets to her feet, “Go Blue Angel! Defeat him!”
The children cheer, “Yay, Blue Angel!”
Aoi giggles and throws Spectre into the air, “I use my Blue Love to purify your evil soul, oh wicked field!”
Aoi throws blue canterbury bells at Spectre and he loses his black coat, revealing his white suit under it. Aoi and Miyu catch him and he looks between the two of them.
“Miss Blue Angel, thank you for saving me from the evil witch’s spell.” Spectre stands up and turns to them, as they stand. He gets on one knee, head lowered, “Allow me to be your knight and join your fight to save this world.”
Aoi smiles and pulls him to his feet, “We’d be honoured to fight with you, Ghost.”
The children cheer as Spectre links hands with Miyu as well, all three of them standing together. They take a bow and the crowd goes wild as the rest of the cast and crew get onto the stage to take their final bows as well. Trickstar Holy Angel flies over head with Marincess Wonder Heart, the pair of them glittering the stage with the other flowers. Each member of the cast picks up a flower and passes it to the children as they run up to the stage to shake hands with the stars.
Yusaku watches the children giggling and laughing with Firewall in his arms and smiles as he leans against the wall. He hasn’t had to fix any injuries, and the play went off without a hitch. He’s so glad.
“Well done.” Go Onizuka walks over to him, the Master Ogre sitting on his head like an excited little kid, “You guys did amazing out there.”
Yusaku shrugs, “I just helped make sure the stage was okay and we had the right flowers. Our incredible cast and crew brought this play to life.”
“True. But you are the city witch.” Go Onizuka laughs, and pats him on the back, knocking Yusaku forward, “You bring magic everywhere, even to a place like this.”
Yusaku gives him a puzzled look, but Firewall is beaming, so he shrugs and accepts it, “Thanks. I’m surprised you didn’t try to join the play.”
Go Onizuka laughs, head back, “Those days are done, I’m too busy looking after these kids now.”
Yusaku smiles and hums, looking back at the stage, “True.”
Ryoken is on the stage now and looks to be preparing a speech. Yusaku walks a little closer to hear him, while Naoki Shima, who’s been filming the entire play to put online, is filming this too.
“Thank you to everyone who participated.” Ryoken looks over the crowd, “This play wouldn’t have come about if it wasn’t for the support of each and every one of you. Be it helping us find the right flowers to meet Spectre’s vision, or just coming out here to watch. You guys were the ones who made this happen for us and we couldn’t have done it without you.”
The kids murmur among themselves but Go Onizuka hushes them.
“If the world hadn’t ended, I’m sure we all would be in very different places than we are right now. I would probably be in my last year of college, trying to find out who I want to become. But to be honest, I’m grateful for where I am now. I’ve joined the City Council, met Borreload and helped make the world a better place, by doing all I can.” Ryoken picks his partner up and puts him on his shoulders, “I know each and everyone of you has made the world a better place in your own ways and I couldn’t be more grateful to you all for making Den City a livable place, for years to come. No matter how dark things get, remember...”
Yusaku beams and looks down at Firewall, feeling pride swell in his chest.
“We’ll grow, survive and live. It’s what humans do.” Ryoken raises a fist, “To the future!”
“To the future!” The cinema cheer.
Ryoken steps back and applause breaks out as the cast takes their final bow.
On Den City streets, torches light the city enough for people to play, dance and eat. On a small stage, Aoi and a few other people are singing and playing instruments, while others dance in the square, swinging on their own or with a partner. Tables line the area with food and everyone stuffs their faces as if the world is ending.
Ryoken stands on a balcony overlooking the lights and the party, sipping carefully on a glass of water. Borreload is sleeping in a dog bed at his side and there’s a pot of Sweet Peas balanced on the railing rather well.
He hears the door behind him open and feels someone walk to his side, “Hey.”
Ryoken turns his head, blinking in surprise, “Yusaku.”
Firewall slips into the bed with Borreload, licking his horn once before curling up beside him. Yusaku watches them for a moment, then turns to him, a serious glint in his eyes that makes Ryoken swallow.
“I thought that I’d have all the time in the world, after the world ended to tell you this. I didn’t have school anymore, nor did I have to have a job. I just had to do my part and help the community.” Yusaku takes a breathe, “But after I almost lost you…”
Ryoken puts his glass on the table next to him, “Yusaku, it’s okay. I’m safe.”
Yusaku smiles, but shakes his head, “I know. I was still scared though and I-” He bunches his hands into fists at his side, “I have to tell you. I-” He takes a breathe, his face turning pink, “I…” He groans and grabs at his hair, as if about to tear it out.
Ryoken doesn’t let him, taking his hands with a gentle tug, “Yusaku, it’s okay. You don’t have to tell me if you don’t want to. I’m okay and I’m not leaving this time. I promise.”
Yusaku stares at him and laughs, walking closer to him. Ryoken feels himself flush when Yusaku presses up close to him, close enough to feel his heartbeat hammering out of his chest. Ryoken’s certain that’s his heartbeat at least. Yusaku doesn’t let go of his hands, but he’s hiding his eyes in his shoulder. Ryoken wants to hold him, tell him it’s all okay, whatever is hurting him is an easy fix.
But Ryoken’s voice jams in his throat when Yusaku’s breathe tickles his neck.
Then Yusaku lifts his head, so they’re making eye contact and squeezes his hands, “Ryoken, I’m in love with you.”
Ryoken feels time grind to a halt. The sound of the party on the streets disappears. All there is, is Yusaku staring at him with his pretty green eyes, eyes he’s loved since he was a child and-
“You don’t have to say anything.” Yusaku is-
Pulling his hands away.
Stepping away from him, “I just had to tell you, before anything bad happened again.”
Ryoken watches Yusaku smiles over his shoulder, heading into the building.
Then his brain gears up and Ryoken chases after him, “Yusaku!”
Yusaku freezes as Ryoken wraps his arms around him, hugging him close to his body, curling over him.
“I love you too!” Ryoken holds him tighter, hiding his eyes in Yusaku’s shoulders, “I’ve loved you since we were kids, it’s only grown as you got prettier and became an even more amazing person. I can’t imagine a world where I don’t love you, Yusaku. I…”
Yusaku is shaking. He’s got his hands over his mouth.
Ryoken feels panic in his gut, so he turns Yusaku around to see he’s crying.
“Did I say something wrong? Are you hurt?” Ryoken looks him over for injuries, patting on his shoulders and arms.
Yusaku shakes his head, and starts laughing.
Ryoken stares at him, hands on his shoulders, just… confused now.
Yusaku takes one look at him and starts laughing even more, whipping at his eyes, “I’m sorry, I’m just… You always were a worrier.”
Ryoken flushes and folds his arms defensively, “And?”
“Nothing. It’s just one of the things I love about you.” Yusaku says it like it doesn’t make Ryoken’s brain stop working, “I’m just really grateful that we could get you away from those things. I don’t know what I’d do if I lost you for real.”
Ryoken tries to say something reassuring but his face feels too warm to do anything, “Uhhh-”
Yusaku laughs again and hugs him, arms around his shoulders, foreheads together. Ryoken instinctively holds him around the waist, losing himself in those green eyes as he always does.
“This almost doesn’t feel real.” Yusaku looks down at his lips.
Ryoken swallows, “I could say the same thing.”
Yusaku locks eyes with him, smiling just a little, “Any chance I could kiss you? Or is it too much too soon?”
Ryoken’s eyes widen, “Yes! I mean no! I- I mean.” He groans and rubs his forehead against Yusaku’s with his eyes closed, “Just kiss me.”
Yusaku huffs a little laugh against his lips, but Ryoken doesn’t have the courage to open his eyes and look at him. He feels Yusaku’s lips against his own and his eyes open without his permission.
Yusaku is kissing him with a look of pure serenity on his face and his heart is nearly beating out of his chest. Ryoken puts his hand over where Yusaku’s heart is and feels it beating in tune with his. Yusaku makes an adorable soft moan that soothes Ryoken’s heart and makes him close his eyes, pressing a little more into the kiss.
Yusaku’s lips taste like blackberries and sugar and he finds himself greedily licking the taste into his own mouth, bracing one arm against Yusaku’s back to bring him closer. Yusaku hums and tightens his arms around Ryoken’s shoulder, getting his fingers tangled in the hair at the base of his head. He tugs and Ryoken groans, desperate for breathe, needing Yusaku to keep kissing him more though.
Yusaku tugs though until Ryoken’s mouth pops off Yusaku’s, leaving both of them panting heavily. Yusaku’s lips are wet and kiss swollen and Ryoken very badly would like to go back to kissing them. He licks his lips and Yusaku’s eyes follow the movement, swallowing.
Ryoken suddenly laughs, unable to stop himself as he presses his forehead to Yusaku’s, “I can’t believe it.”
“What?” Yusaku is looking at him with a teasing grin, “A good first kiss?”
Ryoken finds himself flushing and looking down, “Yeah, actually.”
Yusaku blinks at him, pulling back a little, “That was your first kiss?”
Ryoken turns pink to his ears and turns his head away, “Yes, what of it?!”
“But the rumours-” Yusaku groans and hides his face in Ryoken’s collar bones, “Damnit, I thought you did some dating in high school?”
“Yes, but I didn’t kiss any of them! I… didn’t feel like it.” Ryoken wonders if he should have now, if only to not be having this conversation.
But even back then, he hadn’t really liked any of the girls or boys he’d gone out with enough to kiss them. They just weren’t the person he wanted to kiss, but didn’t have the courage to ask out.
Yusaku grumbles, “I can’t believe I had your first kiss and didn’t even make it good.”
“It was good!” Ryoken chokes out, his face hot, “Really, I liked it! A lot! Because… well, it was you. That’s part of it, but it was… nice too.”
Yusaku pulls back and looks up at him, sees how pink his face is and grins, “I’m glad then. I’d hate to disappoint you.”
Ryoken laughs and runs his fingers through Yusaku’s hair, “You could never.”
Yusaku raises an eyebrow at him, smirking, “You sure about that?”
“Yes.” Ryoken nods, completely serious.
Yusaku laughs and it sounds like a precious melody to Ryoken’s ears. Better than the singing and the party in the streets. All he ever wants to hear, all he needs is right here in his arms. Yusaku grins at him and Ryoken hugs him tightly.
This moment couldn’t get more perfect and Ryoken is so grateful he’s survived to this point.
Ryoken is at his desk, doing paperwork, when he gets the knock on his door.
“Come in.” Ryoken puts down his pen.
Yusaku walks in with a smile, a glass of water and some agrimonies in it.
“There were some leftover flowers from the performance. I’ve been making sure the cast and crew get them.” Yusaku settles the glass on the table.
Ryoken smiles, resting his chin in his palm, “Thank you, Yusaku, that’s very kind.”
Yusaku beams at him and suddenly leans closer. Ryoken’s eyes widen in shock as lips brush his forehead. Yusaku pulls back and Ryoken hesitantly feels over where they were, feeling himself turn pink at he looks at Yusaku.
Yusaku just smiles wider, “That makes 3 today. I’m winning, Ryoken.”
He then dashes out the office, before Ryoken can chase after him, laughing.
Ryoken groans and hides his face in his hands, his ears on fire.
Spectre chuckles, “This kissing competition isn’t like you at all Ryoken. What on Earth made you agree to it again?”
Ryoken slumps, hiding his face in his arms, “I don’t know, how can he be so smooth?!”
Spectre laughs and Ryoken toses a pencil at him, feeling petty. That just makes him laugh more and Ryoken’s heart beats harder.
But he can’t help but smile.
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Chapter 10: Purple Tulips
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In a world overrun with vegetation and crumbling buildings, one man flies over this apocalypse with his head held high and his heart bouncing around his rib cage like a nervous kid. The world ended 30 years ago, but that doesn’t mean this life has gotten any easier. That has never stopped him from going forward though. Especially not when his loved ones need him.
“Dad?” His eldest passenger calls, “Where’s Papa and Firewall?”
The man, Ryoken Fujiki, smiles over his shoulder, “We’re going to them now, Ai. Remember how Firewall had been getting flighty lately?”
“I remember!” His youngest giggles, “She jumped almost five feet when I accidentally snuck up on her. I felt very bad for that.”
Ai laughs and puts his younger sibling in a headlock, “Ahhh, don’t sweat it Roboppi, she forgave you!”
Roboppi shouts in protest and tries to shove Ai off, causing Ryoken to call, “Enough with the rough housing, or Borreload might drop you!”
“Eep!” Ai shouts, wrapping his arms tightly around Ryoken’s waist, squishing Roboppi to his back, “No, Borreload, please no! I haven’t even met my Monster yet!”
“I’m not ready!” Roboppi whimpers, wrapping their arms around Ryoken’s waist as well.
Ryoken laughs and looks down, “Borreload, there!”
Borreload is already descending, calling out to his mate. A roar greets them as they land in the field of purple tulips. Ryoken climbs down, then helps his kids as well. The 4 of them walk over to a small dip in the field, where Firewall lays, curled up while Yusaku Fujiki, Ryoken’s husband, strokes her head. Yusaku stands up when he sees them coming and smiles.
"Papa!" Ai cheers, running over to him.
Yusaku laughs and picks Ai up when he dashes over. He then opens his arm, just in time to catch Roboppi, who also runs up.
Ryoken shakes his head a little, "Come on kids, your Papa is getting a little too old for this."
Yusaku gasps, "Did you just hear your Dad, kids? How rude!"
Ai and Roboppi laugh.
"Dad!"
Yusaku puts his son and child down, while his daughter runs up to Ryoken. Pandor jumps into the air and Ryoken catches her, chuckling.
"Hey Princess." Ryoken laughs, holding her gently, "How have you been? Okay out here with Firewall and Papa?"
Pandor nods, giggling, "The eggs are gonna hatch really soon Dad, I can feel it!"
Ryoken hums and turns to Yusaku, "That right?"
Yusaku nods, "Within the hour. Firewall is giving them all the energy she has, but it's taxing on her."
Ai whimpers and rubs Firewall's snout, "Poor girl. Don't worry, Firewall. Ai am here now!"
Firewall chuckles, nuzzling his face.
Borreload reaches her and licks along her cheek and the ring over her head. Firewall reaches up to lick his cheek and his horns, the pair cooing at one another, rubbing heads together.
Roboppi starts crying, "They're so beautiful~"
Pandor hands them a rag she keeps for exactly this occasion.
Ai laughs loud and long, "No need to sob in the face of love. We have to deal with it everyday from these two."
"Ai." Yusaku lightly scolds him, blushing pink.
Ryoken chuckles, enjoying the sight-
Crack!
Pandor, Ai and Roboppi gasp, then scream, "They're hatching!"
The three take off like a house on fire, jumping over Firewall's tail to get to the eggs. Ryoken and Yusaku follow them, while Borreload curls up, around Firewall, shielding her with his wing, rubbing his snout against her ring. On top of some dried out plants, lay 4 different eggs, all looking exactly the same, minis their differing cracks. Ai is bouncing on the balls of his feet, Roboppi is hopping around the eggs, giggling up a storm and Pandor has her hands over her heart.
Yusaku smiles and stops when he gets close enough. Ryoken wraps his arms around his waist, resting his head on his shoulder.
"Parents for a fourth time now, but with 4 extra kids rather than one more." Ryoken chuckles, looking at his husband, "You think you can handle it?"
Yusaku smirks at him, putting his hands over Ryoken's, "Can you?"
Then the first head breaks out of the eggs. The baby dragon looks like Firewall, but with Borreload's colours. The next is the opposite, looking like Borreload, with Firewall's colours. Another looks like a dark green and black version of Firewall, then the next a shiny version of Borreload.
"Aww." Pandor coos.
Roboppi cheers, hands in the air, "Yata!"
Ai sniffles, whipping the corner of his eyes, "How beautiful!"
Firewall reaches over and licks clean some of her babies, once they've stumbled out of their eggs. Borreload gently picks some of them up with his horns, pulling them out of their eggs.
Yusaku laughs and lets out a breathe, "They're all in perfect health."
Ryoken hums, "That's good."
He'd hate to see them come out ill. Firewall and Borreload had been trying so hard for these eggs for so long, it'd break his heart if things didn't work out.
But they have. Against all the odds, they have.
Ryoken and Yusaku became a couple, even though he was kidnapped and almost killed.
They rescued Ai from his city ruins, pulling him from a pit.
They saved Roboppi from starving in the woods, no memory who they were.
They raised Pandor as their own, when no one was willing to take the "cursed" child.
So Ryoken knows that this will work out, one way or the other.
There's a tiny roar and the pair turn around to see the dark Firewall chasing Ai, who's screaming up a storm. Roboppi is laughing, chasing him with the red Firewall, who's flapping his wings out of sync, still getting used to being out of his shell. The two Borreload babies are wrestling and Pandor is looking between the two, like she doesn't know what to do. Firewall is watching all of this with a smile, purring as Borreload licks her cheek, watching their children with almost hearts in his eyes.
Yusaku laughs, shaking his head, "We better get them some food or something. Or maybe stop them from being so hectic, they were just born."
Ryoken hums, hand on his chin, "Or maybe we can join them."
Yusaku gives him a wild look, but Ryoken only smiles as he grabs Yusaku, throwing him over his shoulder.
"What are you doing?!" Yusaku calls.
Ryoken gives a fake evil laugh, "I have captured the Den City Witch!"
Ai gasps, "Oh no! The wicked scientist has him!"
Roboppi cheers, "Don't worry Dad, we're coming to the rescue!"
The dragon they're holding barfs out some flames, chirping.
Yusaku groans, "Oh save me, valiant heroes!"
Pandor gives a battle cry and charges, the two Borreloads at her heels. She's followed by Ai, Roboppi and the Firewall babies, all calling out a battle cry. Ryoken laughs and takes off running, around the nest in a circle, while the kids chase him and Yusaku. Yusaku is making a poor act of a desperate hostage, but Ai and the others eat it up. Firewall is laughing, resting her head on Borreload's, who watches them all with a smile.
Ryoken smiles too as purple tulip petals fly into the air.
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jczala on Chapter 1 Tue 30 Jul 2019 11:35PM EDT
Finally got to reading this! You definitely did not disappoint! The world you have here is really interesting, and it's nice to see the Lost Kids and also Kiku around helping each other. I love how you put them in important roles. It's so cute that Ryoken and Yusaku have this insane crush on each other, and everyone just knows. My heart just melted in the last scene. So soft and beautiful!
FullmetalDude1 on Chapter 1 Wed 31 Jul 2019 04:04AM EDT
Thank you, Zala, there were times I didn't know what I was doing with this series, but I try my best
jczala on Chapter 2 Thu 08 Aug 2019 12:25PM EDT
I’ve been blessed by Entrustshipping feels and it was so good!!! Kiku and Takeru are just so adorable together. The proposal was so cute!!!
FullmetalDude1 on Chapter 2 Thu 08 Aug 2019 06:26PM EDT
Thank you, I'm so honoured you liked it!
jczala on Chapter 4 Sun 11 Aug 2019 10:50PM EDT
I know I've read through all the chapters already, then when celepom-san posted that art, I realize I haven't dropped comments yet. I usually read via mobile, and when I leave comments, I want it done on PC so I can type better.
This chapter was so soft. I feel like I just melted into a pile of goo. Ryoken and Yusaku keep having these sweet moments that makes me cheer for them all the time. These two are so adorable and please get married already! And Miyu is just a bundle of joy. I really like your portrayal of her. What made me so pumped up was the fact you included some of the Arc-V gang here and their dragons!!! And gosh, Borreload and Firewall were so cute!!!
FullmetalDude1 on Chapter 4 Mon 12 Aug 2019 12:22AM EDT
Thank you, I really love what I've written too. I like to think that Arc V and Vrains are the same time and place, just very different locations, so they don't interact often.
I wish I could give more and more kudos, because this is just gold!
THANK YOU FOR BLESSING ME WITH ENTRUSTSHIPPING CONTENT! You're just the best. Everything about Kiku and Takeru are so cute, warm, and beautiful. They really deserve one another. uuggghh... reading this chapter again, just makes me a mess of fluffy feels.
I'm glad, fluff is good
WeirdAndProud on Chapter 10 Tue 06 Aug 2019 12:41AM EDT
I love it!!! From two dorks in love that couldn't say I love u to each other to parents of 3 humans 2 adult dragons and.grandparents of 4 baby dragons. It's always great for me to read of this two getting marry, or having children or just be such a sappy married couple. And I got it. Awesome fic!!!!
FullmetalDude1 on Chapter 10 Tue 06 Aug 2019 03:41AM EDT
Thank you, I'm so glad you liked this happy ending so much, I did too
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Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) nurses, from top left: Hayley Tuon, BSN, RN, CCRN, clinical nurse; Angela Schrage, MS, RN, clinical nurse; Erica Gaudet, BSN, RN, clinical nurse; from bottom left: Sara Pitman, BSN, RN, clinical nurse; Carol Daddio Pearce, MSN, RN, CCRN, ACNP, clinical nurse educator; and Hasna Hakim, DNP, MSN, RN, CCRN, nurse director.
Brigham nurses, along with hospital leadership, Department of Nursing benefactors, physician colleagues, family and friends, gathered together at the 2017 BWH Nurse Recognition Dinner on May 4 to celebrate the hospital’s 3,300 nurses and the nursing profession.
In the spirit of this year’s theme, “Patients at the Heart of All We Do: Connecting Through Healing Relationships,” Lisa Morrissey, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, interim chief nursing officer and senior vice president of Patient Care Services, spoke about the importance of human connection.
“Authentic caring through loving kindness for self and others creates the human connection that is at the very heart of nursing practice,” said Morrissey. “And it’s these connections that strengthen us as individuals and as a community of caregivers.”
Reflecting on her interim appointment, Morrissey noted, “I’ve had the honor of serving as your interim chief nurse for the past eight months, and I am humbled to stand before you in that capacity to celebrate and acknowledge the important contributions that you make in the lives of each of our patients and families.”
Stanley W. Ashley, MD, chief medical officer, and Ron Walls, MD, FAAEM, FRCPC, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Brigham Health, also offered their gratitude to nurses and nursing leadership during their remarks. In addition, they thanked Morrissey for her leadership over the past eight months.
Walls said, “Lisa not only gave us remarkable transitional leadership, but she gave us courageous leadership as well.”
During this year’s dinner, the 2017 Essence of Nursing Award – the highest honor given to clinical nurses at BWH who are known for their exceptional care, compassion and generosity – was presented to Andrew Bober, BSN, RN, clinical nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Float Pool. Bober, who is the first Float Pool recipient of this award, thanked a special group of people for making him the nurse and the person he is today, including his parents; his Nurse Director Cathy Rumble, MS, RN; fellow ICU Float Pool nurse and previous Essence honoree Christopher Day, MSN, RN; and Bober’s wife, Danielle, who is also a Brigham nurse.
Four honorees, whose exemplary practice reflects the tenets of the BWH Nursing Professional Practice Model and relationship-based care, were also recognized: Susan Gabriel, BSN, RN, CCRN, clinical nurse in the Cardiac Surgery ICU; Siobhan Raftery, BSN, RN, CNRN, clinical nurse in the Intermediate Neurosciences unit; Josette Renda, BSN, RN, clinical nurse in the Post-anesthesia Care Unit; and Tracy Slaven, BSN, RN, clinical nurse in the Oncology/Stem Cell Transplant unit.
“This year’s five exemplary nurses join those who have gone before in embodying our Department of Nursing’s vision of excellent care to patients and families, with the best staff, in the safest environment,” Morrissey said. “Your practice energizes and inspires me and those around you. Congratulations and thank you!”
View a photo gallery from the event.
Learn how BWH nurses put patients at the heart of all they do in this video.
Meet some of our BWH nurses in this video.
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CNI - Canadian National Railway Company
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Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:Toronto Stock Exchange (17,118.44, up 54.40 points)Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. (TSX:TRQ). Basic Materials. Up two cents, or 2.3 per cent, to 89 cents on 30.43 million shares.Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA). Energy. Down 16 cents, or 2.72 per cent, to $5.73 on 16.61 million shares.Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE). Energy. Up three cents, or 2.03 per cent, to $1.51 on 15.07 million shares.Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX:WDO). Basic Materials. Down three cents, or 0.32 per cent, to $9.36 on 14.59 million shares.Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Industrials. Down eight cents, or 4.1 per cent, to $1.87 on 12.39 million shares.Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX:DPM). Basic Materials. Down 12 cents, or 2.11 per cent, to $5.57 on 11.99 million shares.Companies in the news:Canadian National Railway Co. (TSX:CNR) Up $1.09, or 0.92 per cent, to $119.42. Canadian National Railway Co. says service is back to normal less than a month after a strike brought it to a screeching halt, but big grain backlogs remain a concern for Western farmers.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 20, 2019.The Canadian Press
Grain backlog still looms large as CN returns to normal service after strike
MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. says service is back to normal less than a month after a strike brought it to a screeching halt, but big grain backlogs remain a concern for Western farmers."Back to normal shipping won't clear up the backlog of over 10,000 cars that weren't shipped during the strike," said Todd Lewis, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan."Anecdotally we've heard of contracts from October and November that haven't been shipped," he said. "That costs farmers money. They don't get paid until they're actually able to deliver the product."The eight day-work stoppage by 3,200 conductors and yard workers last month reduced CN to 10 per cent operating capacity and stopped it from taking new orders.By the second week of December, however, Canada's largest railway had ramped grain shipment back up to peak levels, accepting nearly all orders this month and encouraging more, the company said."I'm pleased to announce that our focused and methodical recovery plan is working and that the performance of our movements has recovered to normal ranges," chief executive JJ Ruest said in a statement Thursday."We will remain focused on safety as we continue to clear the backlog caused by the work stoppage."Contract extension penalties and demurrage fees — issued by a shipping line when freight exceeds the time allotted at a terminal — remain a threat for farmers and grain elevators trying to clear out brimming barns and silos.The $130-million backlog of Prairie grain may lose much of its value if trains can't ship it to port before spring, when prices typically drop amid heightened global supply, said Wade Sobkowich, head of the Western Grain Elevator Association.The shipment delay on corn and canola — which prevented further crop harvests for lack of storage space — added to the woes of a late harvest and big wheat crop that had already put pressure on the rail network.Resource industries are facing less dire backlogs.Canadian Propane Association CEO Nathalie St-Pierre said fuel levels in Central and Eastern Canada, where propane shortages loomed during the strike, are back up to 70 per cent, but called for a more efficient return to full capacity to safeguard against problems during the cold winter months."Things are getting better. It's slowly coming back to some of the provinces that are most affected," St-Pierre said.Various industries impacted by the strike are hovering at between 70 per and 80 per cent capacity, with the remaining 20 per cent to be filled in the next two weeks, according to Fertilizer Canada.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 20, 2019.Companies in this story: (TSX:CNR)Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press
CN: Network Performance Recovered
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Watch: Tom Brady passes Peyton Manning to become No. 2 for NFL career touchdown throws
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Yahoo Sport UK December 30, 2019
Tom Brady continued to enhance his already glittering reputation with two milestone touchdown passes for his New England Patriots against the Miami Dolphins, moving him up to second for all-time career touchdown throws.
The 42-year-old six-time Super Bowl winner’s passes for Elandon Roberts and James White saw him up to 541 NFL regular season career touchdowns, surpassing his old rival and friend Peyton Manning on 539.
Brady and Manning had a long-running rivalry for much of the 2000s, with the two often having to overcome the other as they chased top honours in the league until the latter called time on his career in 2016.
Both men are widely argued to be among the best to ever play the game.
Former Colts and Broncos QB Manning had led the way for career touchdown passes but this season has had to watch as both Brady and New Orleans Saints’ Drew Brees have leaped ahead of him.
Brees, who jumped to the top of the list throwing four touchdowns in a scintillating display against the Colts in week 15, still heads the list on 547 following three more successful passes as his side routed the Carolina Panthers in their final regular season game.
With both stars still active into their 40s, it’s expected that both will continue the battle for supremacy well well into 2020.
However, including postseason games, Brady remains way out in front on 614 passes, with Brees currently a distant second on 580 and Manning finishing his career on 579 in third.
It wasn’t all good news for Brady however, as he couldn’t prevent the Patriots going to down in a shock 27-24 defeat to the Dolphins.
In fact, despite the achievement, Brady wasn’t exactly in sparkling form on the day, completing just 16 of 29 passes for 221 yards and an interception.
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17 Y/O pariah Christian boy beaten to death by Muslim students in school
A Christian teenager who achieved academic excellence despite years of institutional discrimination
and peer bullying, was killed by Muslim pupils whilst in a classroom environment in Vehari District in the Punjab.
Against all the odds Sharoon Masih gained the highest scores at his former school named Chack 461 EB, eponymous with its geographical location. So convinced were the Christian teachers that Sharoon would be a successful individual that they challenged his poverty-stricken parents not to put him to work but to encourage him to pursue higher education. His father Elyab Masih (35 yrs) saved some money from the work he undertakes as a labourer on a brick kiln, paid for the admission for Sharoon to join 'MC Model Boys Government High School Burewala and District Vehari'.
Sharoon was isolated from the very first day he joined his new high school a consequence of being the only Christian within his form. His parents told BPCA officer Mehwish Bhatti that he suffered targeted abuse from the day he started on 25th August 2017.
Sharoon's mother Razia Bibi (30 yrs) told us Sharoon was warned by his peers not to mix with Muslims at school. One boy is believed to have said 'You're a Christian don't dare sit with us if you want to live'. Many boys called Sharoon a 'chura' which is a very derogatory term against Christians. Moreover there were repeated attempts to convert him to Islam, Sharoon however, never quit his faith to the chagrin of the Muslim children around him exacerbating his pariah status.
Though it must have been very difficult attending a school in which you enter as anathema, Sharoon used the segregation imposed on him to study and was noticeably one of the top performers in his classroom, even within the few days he had been at his new school. His academic prowess however, only added to the disdain for him felt by other pupils. Even then Sharoon Masih could never expect the brutality that led to his death on 27th August 2017.
On the day of the incident, whilst in a classroom, Sharoon was brutally beaten by many of his fellow students on only his fourth day at the school. The violence was of such sickening ferocity that poor Sharoon died where he was in the classroom.
Early pupil reports suggest that the teacher overseeing the classroom ignored the brutal mauling of a despised Christian. However the teacher has since claimed he was reading a newspaper and did not notice the attack. Later the head teacher stated that the attack occurred between classroom sessions and that one teacher was late on arrival allowing the incident to occur without notice.
All the reports state that as Sharoon was beaten a cacophony of insults were shouted at Sharoon, in what must have been a nightmarish last moment of life for the Christian teenager. Questions are being asked about the inactivity of 'the classroom teacher' and the duty of care of other teachers in the vicinity. Especially considering not one of the teachers reacted to the noise emitted from the melee.
The Schools governing body have already taken action against the Head Teacher who has been dismissed from his post.
Reports about the trigger factor for the brutal murder vary, however a main culprit Muhammad Ahmed Rana has already confessed and has been arrested and detained by local police. Sadly few other students feel any remorse for killing a Christian and no-one is willing to implicate the other murderers by naming them. The parents of Sharoon believe the wall of silence reveals the contempt that these students have for Christians and the low value placed on their lives.
Elyab Masih, Razia Bibi and BPCA officer Ambar Saroya.
Razia Bibi, said:
"My son was a kind-hearted, hard-working and affable boy. He has always been loved by teachers and pupils alike and shared great sorrow that he was being targeted by students at his new school because of his faith.
"Sharoon and I cried every night as he described the daily torture he was subjected to. He only shared details about the violence he was facing. He did not want to upset his father because he had such a caring heart for others.
"The evil boys that hated my child are now refusing to reveal who else was involved in his murder. Nevertheless one day God will have His judgement."
Though initially students claimed that Sharoon was killed for bumping into the foot of Muhammed Rana, Mr Rana is insisting as his defence (for what it's worth) that Sharoon smashed the screen on his smart phone, which spurred his anger. He has said other boys were involved but so far has refused to implicate others.
Ambar joined the very sombre funeral for Sharoon.
Ambar Saroya, an officer for the BPCA met with the family and has been praying with them and counselling them. The family has expressed a desire to fight for justice for Sharoon and would like help with the cost of a solicitor. We estimate the cost for this due to the complexity of the case will be in the region of £2000. If you would like to help us assist this family then please donate by clicking (here). Sharoon was buried on 28th August 2017 and BPCA paid for the funeral.
The current First Incident Report (FIR) only names Muhammed Rana as the perpetrator for the murder yet both he and other pupils have said other boys were involved. Moreover the head teacher and form teacher have both escaped any criminal conviction for negligence and manslaughter. BPCA could circumnavigate police inactivity through a solicitor raising a complaint, thus triggering an FIR that would set in motion a more thorough investigation into the murder of Sharoon. Winning this case would go some way towards highlighting and bringing change to the poor school governance and institutional discrimination that threatens the future of every Christian student in Pakistan.
Current FIR
Wilson Chowdhry, Chairman of the BPCA, shared his thoughts on this latest murder of a vulnerable Christian, he said:
"Christians are despised and detested in Pakistan they are a constant target for persecution.
"This killing of a young Christian teenager at school, serves only to remind us that hatred towards religious minorities is bred into the majority population at a young age, through cultural norms and a biased national curriculum.
"This devestated family will have to cope with the immense emotional pain of a totally avoidable incident. It is a poor indictment of MC Model Boys Government High School that a Christian could be targeted in this fashion. However by no means is such treatment an anomaly - it is an expectation that Christians will face abuse and violence during the years in the educational system.
"The Government of Pakistan failed to remove offensive texts within their national curriculum despite it having being highlighted by the United States Commission for International Freedom and potentially being a bar to future foreign aid.
"Such poor governance has inculcated generations of Pakistani citizens with false stereotypes that undermine the basic human rights of the non-Muslims in their midst. This miseducation has reciprocally also made Muslims more susceptible to the hate ideology espoused by the many rogue Imams following hardline sects of Islam.
"Sharoon a bright and intelligent young boy who had a potentially good future has now been killed. Yet once again in Pakistan the debate is not on who is culpable but who is not culpable of a most heinous crime."
BPCA is calling for a reform of the educational system in Pakistan, for the removal of the bias within the national curriculum which openly demonizes and caricatures minorities. We are also calling for an end to the bullying and discrimination of minority children that leads otherwise brilliant minds to fail to reach their potential. Please sign our petition (click here)
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The Bloody Hands of Hillary Clinton (Part 1)
Posted by Tony Oliva on Aug 1, 2016 in Elections, Email Featured, Featured, Tyranny | 2 comments
“Friends” of Hillary Clinton, let alone enemies, have a strange habit of turning up dead if they ever find themselves tempted to turn on her. Now, there are plenty of conspiracy theories out there that make outlandish connections to unsolved murders in Arkansas, tangential ex parte motives to try and tie the Clintons to every bump in the night.
This is not that.
This is a list of a surprising number of people who end up dead who were DIRECTLY involved with the Clinton inner circle, either part of the Administration, their lawyers, their doctors etc. A couple or a few mysterious deaths is one thing and can be overlooked, but the fact that this is only PART ONE because the list is so long, belies the notion of random happenstance.
Let’s start with how the safest form of travel seems to be a death trap for any associate of the Clintons.
Secretary of Commerce Ron Brown, April 1996: The former DNC Chairman was under investigation for defrauding the Federal government of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Brown was willing to make a deal and vowed that he “would not go down alone.” Ironically, Brown was right because before he had a chance to testify against the Clinton’s his plane flew into a mountain for “inexplicable” reasons, killing all 34 passengers on board save two (but I’ll get to that in a second).
It is inexplicable because no black box was recovered. But what about the survivors. For one there was Ron Brown who didn’t die due to the plane crash but what the pathologists found to be consistent with a bullet hole from a .45 caliber round in the back of his head. The second was US Air Force Tech SGT Shelley Kelly. She survived the crash in the rear jump seat of the plane only to die hours later on the way to the hospital in an ambulance.
On top of all that, for the first time ever, the Air Force cancelled the safety investigation of a U.S. government plane crash on friendly soil.
Take from that what you will.
Dr. Ronald Rogers DDS March, 1994: The long time dentist of the Clinton’s decided that he would reveal the dirt on the shade the Clinton’s were casting by giving a tell-all interview with the London Sunday Telegraph. On his way to meet with the reporter his plane, a twin engine Cessna dropped off radar and crashed; it’s fuel tanks still pretty much filled.
Herschel Friday March, 1994: A fund raiser for, benefactor of and lawyer to the Clinton’s. He also died when his plane crashed upon landing near his home in Arkansas.
Stanley Heard September, 1993: Chair of Chiropractic Health Care Advisory Commission for the Clinton White House who also treated the Clinton family. Yet another victim of a plane crash. Fire was reported on board the plane before it crashed.
Victor Raiser July, 1992: A finance co-chair of the Clinton’s first run at the Whitehouse was killed, along with his son when their plane crashed during an Alaska fishing trip. The former finance chair of the DNC was regarded by White House spokeswoman Dee Dee Meyers as a “major player.”
We’ll round out Part one with other deaths that were classified “accidents.”
Paula Grober December, 1992: The speech interpreter for the deaf for Bill Clinton. Traveled with Bill from 1978 until her death. She died in a car crash during the afternoon with no witnesses or cause of the crash discovered.
William Colby April, 1996: Former head of the CIA, Colby was a contributing editor to the Strategic Investor and was set to deliver analysis on the validity of the Vince Foster suicide note. He died in a canoeing accident before his findings were made public.
Here is a further summary of names that can be chalked up to the “accident” section. The accident being that they knew the Clintons and knew too much at that.
Steven Dickson, Plane Crash (Clinton Health Care Advisory Committee)
Johnny Franklin Lawhon, Car Accident (Found Whitewater Canceled Check in Car after Tornado)
Theodore Williams, Betty Currie’s brother, Beaten before Betty’s Senate testimony then Car/Pedestrian Accident during Monica story(Key Witness’ brother)
Judy Gibbs, Fire (Alleged Clinton Girlfriend, Witness)
Neal Cooper Moody, Car Accident (Step Son of Vince Foster Widow, Lisa)
Mohammed Samir Ferrat, TWA 800 Plane Crash (Brown connections, initial suspect)
Dan Dutko (Head Injuries, Bike accident) DNC Fund Raiser
David Drye, Plane Crash (friend of Matrisciana – Clinton’s Chronicles, etc.)
Lt Colonel Mark Cwick (auto accident, Clinton pilot)
Major Marc Hohle (helicopter crash Okinawa, Clinton pilot)
Eddie Pack (Waco research, microwave exposure)
Reverend Roger Howard (Waco research, automobile)
Manual Howard (Waco research, automobile)
James Ray Dobbins (Waco research, automobile)
Now some of you may think that Bill Clinton was President and Governor and the one in charge so most of these deaths would be on him. Hillary Clinton has universally been understood to be the hatchet man in their relationship. One need only look to the long line of women that Hillary Clinton has tried to destroy simply because they dared to speak out against her meal ticket husband.
Hillary Clinton craves power like a fat kid craves cake. She will gorge herself on it and will cut down anyone who threatens to take it away. So yes, if dirty deeds needing doing from the shadows, none should doubt that between Bill and Hillary, it was the latter who was slicing throats.
And as I said, this is only PART ONE. Come back tomorrow for Part Two where we get into the rampant amount of suicides that seem to plague the friends and colleagues of Hillary Clinton.
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Panikhali School Plans
The first community where Calcutta Connect began working with PRDS in 2017 was in the village of Panikhali where we carried out repair works to the school building. The school building is a basic structure made from bamboo, wooden fence wall, thatched straw roof and a mud floor.
The school building is one single large room has served us well over the past two years but with the ever-growing numbers of students in our project it has become unfit for purpose due to lack of space, crowding inside is affecting the learning outcomes of the students. We now wish to build an entirely new concrete building here by maximising on all the available space on the plot of land which will enable us to greatly expand the size of the school and cater for the large numbers of students who use the building each day.
A new building will greatly improve the ability of staff to deliver quality education as it will have four dedicated classrooms to allow for segregation of classes, a community meeting room, library room, dedicated office and create a far greater learning environment for all the students who attend the centre each day.
We are appealing to anyone who would like to make a lasting and greatly improve the educational outcomes for children and young people from a marginalised community to get in contact with us.
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Since 2017 the numbers of students in Panikhali Centre has risen from 110 to 247 students attending the centre each day for classes
A new building will create a greater learning environment for students and teachers with four classrooms, meeting room, office and library
By constructing the new building it will improve the future prospects of students from some of the most underprivileged backgrounds
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Stamps wishing Renfrow the best after trade
Daniel Austin
The Calgary Stampeders hope their trade that sent Justin Renfrow to the B.C. Lions works out for everyone involved.
On Sunday, the Stamps completed a deal that sent Renfrow to the Lions in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick in the 2020 CFL Draft.
There’s no real drama here. Renfrow was well-liked, but was in his third year on the practice roster and couldn’t quite break into the starting lineup for the Stamps.
He’ll have that opportunity with the Lions.
“We’ve got good depth at the American tackle position with Leon (Johnson) coming off the six-game injured list,” said Stampeders head coach Dave Dickenson. “Also, Renf’s in his third year. To be honest, I think he was a great teammate, he worked hard, but you’re in your third year and you’re on the practice roster.
“It’s probably, for him, the right thing as well. To got see if he can win a starting job. It’s definitely not easy, but you look at it as an opportunity to play. We still felt we got something back for him, so we wish him luck.”
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How do street actions strengthen social movements?
Posted on August 28, 2017 by Maria Balboa Carbon — No Comments ↓
By Dr John Drury
There is evidence that recent events in Charlottesville, Virginia, which saw a mass mobilization of white supremacists, Ku Klux Klan, and Nazis have served to embolden and strengthen these groups, who are now ‘bursting with confidence’. The Vice documentary, filmed among the groups as the events took place, showed how the aim of the mobilization was to build the movement psychologically:
‘that camaraderie is and trust is built on activism, and that is one of the tactics we’re adopting’ (‘Unite the Right’ organizer quoted in Vice documentary)
The documentary also showed how the participants felt about and interpreted their mobilization. They took encouragement from the sheer fact of organizing together, being on the streets in such numbers, from imposing themselves on their opponents in this ‘liberal’ town, and in expressing themselves:
‘This is the largest nationalist rally in over two decades in the United States. It’s been incredibly exciting… We’re going to keep having a good time and keep fighting.’ (‘Unite the Right’ organizer quoted in Vice documentary)
They were empowered to such a degree that they felt confident there were would be more such events in the near future and that these would escalate, both qualitatively and quantitatively:
‘I think it’s going to be difficult to top, but we’re up to the challenge… I think a lot more people are going to die before we’re done here.’ (‘Unite the Right’ organizer quoted in Vice documentary)
Recent social psychology research can explain how this strengthening process operates in social movements, and can also predict when and how it spreads to individuals and groups not physically present on the mobilization but who feel the same way as the marchers. Most of this research so far has been carried out on campaign groups and issues very different in political content from the fascist-type mobilization in Charlottesville: student fees protesters, Occupy supporters, environmental activists, and so on. But in terms of process, there are key concepts and explanatory principles that can be carried across.
Salience and match of self-categorization are two key concepts here. Based on self-categorization theory, research shows that, in different contexts, we can define ourselves in terms of personal characteristics (our personal identity) but also in terms of shared category memberships (collective or social identity). If our social identity is salient, and if it corresponds to the identity of those involved in the mobilization, then intergroup emotions theory would suggest that we will get emotional (and other) benefits from the event in the same way as the participants themselves.
What are these emotional and other benefits of collective action? Work on appraisal in collective action suggests that, for those who identify with the group, the perception of the group taking action enhances our collective efficacy – our belief in our capacity to act. Seeing social support in our group taking action tells us that we will have social support for further action.
But what is the nature of this action? Does just any collective action have these empowering effects for participants and their supporters? Other research shows that it is specifically collective actions which enact identity which have this effect. We call these forms of action collective self-objectification. By turning the subjective (ideas) into something objective (hard reality), such action operates for participants as tangible evidence of their group’s enhanced agency relative to other groups, and hence is experienced as empowering.
This was clearly going on in Charlottesville, where what was previously limited to an online network now manifested itself physically. To ‘own’ the streets, to be able to shout anti-Semitic slogans, to intimidate the ‘liberals’ and ‘racial’ groups who wanted to remove the statue of General Lee – all these were ways of enacting identity and, as such, imposing a particular definition of the world on opponents. These activities therefore empowered participants, or, in more conventional psychological language, increased their collective efficacy.
From efficacy there may be just a short step to gaining legitimacy. In their BBC prison study, Reicher and Haslam showed that the prisoners turned to tyranny when it was seen to be able to operate when a more democratic system was not. Practical adequacy – the perceived ability of an organization to put its beliefs into practice – enhances the extent to which it is seen as a legitimate political force by others. We have recently investigated this in the context of the student movement in Chile, where the main predictor of non-participants’ belief that the students’ protest action was legitimate was the perceived efficacy of the movement.
So what is the solution? The collective action literature points to the role of success and failure in increasing or reducing further mobilization. In psychological terms, success for a social movement is again action which realizes the identity – collective self-objectification – whereas failure is the enactment of the opponent’s identity and the negation of one’s own.
In our field-world, interviews and in our current experiments, we found that those actions that realized the participants’ shared identity were particularly rewarding and increased intentions to take part in further collective action, whereas those actions that ended in failure of collective self-objectification led to demoralization and reduced intentions to act. This was particularly the case for those with relatively little experience of protest. It would apply, for example, to the wider population of neophyte sympathisers that the fascist groups attempt to inspire through their shows of strength and identity enactment.
In history, the street violence of Kristallnacht sparked a further rise in anti-Semitic attacks and consolidated the rise of the Nazis in Germany; and events such as the 1936 battle of Cable Street, actions by the 43 group after the second world war, and the 1977 battle of Lewisham set fascism back as a movement. Put simply, controlling the streets builds the movement and getting them off the streets works in defeating that movement.
Of course non-violent tactics also work – my own PhD research examined how one predominantly non-violent direct action campaign had great success in making road-building seen as a political issue and in problematizing the then government’s road-building programme. But pure pacifism relies on a humanism which, if the opponents do not share – if the opponents regard us as less than human – will lead to our defeat not theirs.
This post was originally published in John Drury’s personal blog The Crowd. John is the lead of the Crowds and Identities’ Research Group.
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Mark Richt has lost control over losing control.
So, I finished drinking the Kool-Aid last night – quite tasty, thank you for asking – and finally stopped pinching myself before I went to bed.
And in the cold light of day, I’m still stunned.
The speed at which this came together continues to amaze me. A week ago, we’re arguing with each other about how Richt’s wish for defensive continuity is going to play out this season. Grantham flees Athens last Sunday, leaving us to fret about the process for finding his successor, as well as who that successor will be. But we barely had time to fret! (Schlabach told 680 The Fan yesterday that Richt learned of Grantham’s move at four o’clock that day and had settled on Pruitt as the guy to go after by five.)
Mark Richt snatched victory from the jaws of malaise. He is receiving deserved acclaim for acting so decisively. In fact, I’d call it near-universal acclaim. Outside of the FSU fan base, I honestly can’t find any criticism of the move, not from the media, other coaches, even that part of the fan base that has been steadily critical of Richt (when’s the last time that happened, eh?).
I mean, consider where things have wound up now that the dust has settled. Georgia has swapped Todd Grantham for Jeremy Pruitt, literally, for the same contract terms, and gotten a defensive coordinator with a better recent track record on the field and who is a better recruiter. And in the bargain, has gotten all that without having to make a major disruption to its defensive scheme. That’s about as good as it gets.
It’s so good that it’s making me a little nervous, honestly. Since when does Georgia get this golden? This is the home of funky karma and playing it safe and slow. But I’ll put that aside for now. Let’s look at a few specifics that are worth getting excited about.
Hey, maybe Georgia isn’t such a bad place to be after all. Louisville isn’t toxic, but Bobby Petrino obviously has a tough sell to make when he hires staff. That’s why it took the most ridiculous contract in college athletics to get Todd Grantham to jump ship. Pruitt decided to leave FSU a week after winning a national title for a contract worth half of Grantham’s. Whatever you think about Richt as a head coach, you’d have to say he’s still got the ability to attract quality coaching talent. Hopefully that’s a meme we can dispose of for a while.
Recharging the program’s batteries. That being said, this had all the makings of a somewhat sober offseason. The 2013 season was a bummer, from the final record to all the injuries. There’s no question that for much of the fan base the bloom had worn off the Grantham rose. I’m not saying that Richt’s decision to keep on keeping on with the defensive staff was a fatal call – there would have been no way to know that for sure until the 2014 season got underway – but it sure wasn’t lighting much of a fire under anyone. Today, we’re in a very different place. The fan base is pumped up and united for the most part. More importantly, from what I gather, you can say the same thing about the players.
Music to my ears. Georgia’s got plenty of talent on the defensive side of the ball. And Grantham, whatever faults you want to lay at his feet, wasn’t a dummy. But when you’ve got players having as much trouble getting in position in the bowl game as they did in the season opener, things clearly weren’t working right. So let me say that I flat-out love hearing stuff like this about Pruitt: “He was as good as anybody I’ve been with in the press box in the National Football League and in college ball,” said Sal Sunseri, an assistant on that 2009 Alabama team who now works as Florida State’s defensive ends coach. “He knows exactly how to put the guys in place and knew how to make adjustments. & That’s how we won.” That is some first class Dawg porn for this blogger, ladies and gentlemen. Excuse me while I wipe up this drool…
More music. Tell me, when’s the last time you heard a Georgia defender talk about his coordinator like this: “He taught us the ins and outs of everything,” Florida State safety Terrence Brooks said recently. “Just the way to pursue to the ball, the way to go get the ball, everything you can think about in football he’s taught us. He really broke the game down to us as to why we’re running this type of defense. “He makes you understand it so much better and I feel like everyone bought into it and that’s why we’re so successful.” Damn it, where did I put that towel?
If you act now, we’ll include this as a special bonus! I’m thrilled with Pruitt the teacher and schemer. Finding out that he’s one of the top recruiters in the country is icing on the cake. Is this Richt’s best staff ever from a recruiting standpoint? Time will tell, but it sure seems like you can make that argument. Given this – “Pruitt already has impressed the Georgia staff with his knowledge of the Bulldogs’ recruiting prospects.” – it may not take that much time, either.
Kirby Smart. Who cares?
Greg McGarity. A better DC, an energized fan base, all without having to spend a penny more in a market like this? Wipe that shit eating grin off your face, man. And don’t forget to take care of Bobo now that you’ve gotten to keep a few extra bucks in your pocket.
Mark Richt, winner. He made it happen and he deserves the credit he’s getting. If Ivan Maisel’s perception (“that Georgia gave him a three-year deal is a good indication that head coach Mark Richt plans to stay at least that long, a good sign for the Dawgs”) is common – and I don’t buy it, by the way – then this is as good a way to dispel the doubters as I can think of. More importantly, he proved himself to be decisive in a crisis, and by that I don’t just mean finding a new DC. I don’t believe in the conspiracy theories floating around that this whole deal was engineered by Richt from the get go, because there’s no way he could count on the good fortune of a desperate Petrino to put the wheels in motion, but I am convinced that he intended to hold Grantham’s feet to the fire this season, and that Grantham was fully aware of it.
There was obviously plenty going on behind the scenes that we’re never going to be made fully aware of, but that’s water under the bridge now. The program is in a better place today and that’s something to celebrate. At least until we want to start complaining about what’s being done to fix the problems on special teams, that is. But that can wait. Let’s savor the moment for a little while, okay?
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148 responses to “Mark Richt has lost control over losing control.”
Herschel Talker
It’s been a while since I felt much excitement about Georgia football. Feels good, man…
Summed up neatly. Thanks Senator.
Question: It appears that everyone in our athletic department from ADGM to CMR was unhappy with Grantham and the direction of the defense. That being said, why didn’t our head coach make things happen by firing Grantham? Why does he have such a hard time of firing people?
Why is it such a big deal to a certain part of the fan base that Richt “make things happen”? Especially after a day when he clearly did?
IAmAGurleyMan
Richt most definitely saved the day. And for that he deserves all the kudos in the world. With that said, if we had the ability to get Jeremy Pruitt, who is clearly an upgrade, I think the question, which is a fair one, is why wouldn’t Richt make that happen without waiting for Grantham to leave? It’s as if Richt was content with the mediocrity, but when he had no choice, then he was able to make magic happen. I think it’s more than a fair question to wonder why a coach who wants to win would not make that magic happen on his own volition. This gets to the heart of his hunger and his management style. And let’s not talk about money – the reality is that if Richt wants a coach gone badly enough, McGarity would surely make it happen regardless of the financial impact.
Unless you know what was going on behind the scenes, you have no idea whether the question was fair or otherwise. Do you? Or is this just how you prefer to think things operate?
Bingo. What we don’t know is how the conversation with Grantham and ADGM went when Richt met with both. My guess is the Senator is right and Grantham started shopping for a sweeter deal. I think Richt probably made it clear he wasn’t going to make it a fun year on the D and D staff and “You know, Todd, if you get a better offer, you might want to consider it.” I don’t mind that. I don’t think he wanted Todd to have the stigma of being fired because it hadn’t gotten THAT bad yet in his mind.
My Lord, I’m so excited about watching an exciting and attacking defense.
Your statement backs my point. Why not just fire the incompetent boob rather than hoping he gets a sweeter deal upon being suggested to look for one?
IndyDawg
So, you think our AD would have been willing to payout TG’s contract to fire him AND sign up for another 3 year $850K contract for a new DC? I suspect the answer is “No”. In this scenario, CMR was playing the hand he was dealt and TG fortunately folded. Then CMR played a new winning hand. See, there are lots of ways to interpret these events.
So you’re telling me that if Richt is insistent that he has an incompetent assistant who must be canned, then McGarity won’t listen because of dollars? I don’t buy that for a second, and I don’t think the Senator will either. If an assistant needs to go, $$$ won’t stand in the way.
I agree that if Richt wanted Grantham to be gone, he’d have been fired. Which means that Richt didn’t want Grantham gone, right?
BTW, weren’t you one of the two arguing a week ago that if Richt was okay with Grantham staying, Georgia should have matched Louisville’s offer?
No, that’s not what I was saying, but in rereading what I wrote, I understand why you read it that way.
You are the kind of guy who would get upset if someone gave you a fifty, griping that you wanted a hundred.,
Not so. It just strikes me as concerning that the same silliness goes in to watching the same mistakes made over and over again and not wanting to do anything about it. Thank God for Bobby Petrino, and thank God Richt landed Pruitt, but we need to be more aggressive in correcting our flaws.
Because you don’t know if you’re gonna land Pruitt. You can put out feelers but that doesn’t mean much if someone currently has the job. Think about it in your own world, talk is talk until something is visible. Without the opening being visible maybe Pruitt doesn’t take us seriously.
I disagree. Richt could have used a sock puppet on SeminoleVent to publish an authoritative job opening for DC and that Pruitt should apply. When Pruitt read that inside information, everything would have fallen into place. Maybe that’s exactly what happened.
Hope? Which offseason did he not shop himself? It was a solid bet (if that was their approach).
Because it’s fair to assume this given that we have seen this pattern with other coaches. Willie M, Van Halanger, and now Grantham. You act as if our supposition is so outlandish even though the history shows it to be the case.
And yet here we sit with an excellent hire made at record speed, which indicates to me that the man had a very specific plan in mind. How does that fit into your pattern?
It fits in the pattern because he didn’t fire an incompetent assistant; the assistant left on his own. If we didn’t have Bobby Petrino so stupid to want to overpay for Grantham, how exactly would that “specific plan” have played out?
Moreover, in this case, it is especially shocking given what was waiting in the wings.
Perhaps Richt doesn’t agree with your assessment of Grantham. Shocking, I know.
And if you’re suggesting that Richt knew Pruitt was available before Grantham left, please share with the class how you know that.
hailtogeorgia
But how do you not know that Richt didn’t tell Grantham to look for another job? Fire him or not, why are you so darned worried about it?
lamontsanford
This. Some clowns will bitch about the bumpy flight on their free trip to Hawaii.
Perhaps “what was waiting in the wings” only existed because Richt is a fair-minded person who doesn’t reflexively fire coordinators?
BUT HE’S AN INCOMPETENT BOOB RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE
I know, right. It’s relentless.
roterhalsdawg
Not sure how many coaches truly know who is “waiting in the wings” until there is an opening. I think it is safe to say that CMR, unlike Petrino, isn’t gonna interview candidates for a coaching vacancy until it’s actually vacant.
Interview, no…but Friend could have been in Richt’s ear about his friend before the Petrino gig happened.
Would you have fired Bobo a couple of years back?
Studawg
One might also say BOOM!
No we don’t know what is going on by the scenes. Isn’t that why we have journalists who are paid to ask these types of questions?
If you were a great coach, would you rather work for someone who has a reputation for firing people or someone who gives people great chances to succeed.
Not to mention that Richt is not a total dick. He’s a fair man, and any fair minded person would take all the youth and injuries on the defense into account. Georgia’s defense sucked, no doubt, but from what I could see it was mostly on the secondary. Richt was willing to give Grantham a chance to fix that.
Mr. Sanchez
It’s more curiousity to me Senator. The “we weren’t firing him, but he was free to leave” idea. If you didn’t want the man around, why keep him around? That’s what I don’t get. If Grantham was free to pursue other opportunities, why don’t you fire him so he truly can pursue them? (with the fearful answering being, well then we’d have had to pay his buyout and reduce our reserve fund).
That aside, I agree with every word you wrote above.
I’m curious about what Richt said to Grantham. But if you’ll recall, Grantham was free to pursue other opportunities after the 2012 season, too. That’s hardly news.
Does anybody really think Mark Richt would make a coach stay in Athens against his wishes?
Bingo. If you don’t want him around, then fire the loser. Don’t bank on him getting a sweeter opportunity from a greater fool.
How do you know Richt didn’t want Grantham around this season?
I don’t, but again, that’s my point. If he did, then clearly he was content with mediocrity. If he didn’t, then why not fire him?
With that said, the idea that he may have encouraged Grantham to take a sweeter deal would seem to indicate that he did not want him around.
… the idea that he may have encouraged Grantham to take a sweeter deal…
Again, pure speculation on your part that anything like that was communicated to Grantham.
I didn’t say that it was, someone else did. I don’t know that to be the case, but honestly, I don’t care. What I do care about is that if nothing was said to Grantham, then Richt clearly was content to stick with an incompetent boob.
I don’t know why this is so hard. Either Richt didn’t want Grantham gone, in which case he was content to stick with an incompetent boob, or he did want Grantham gone, in which case it’s ludicrous that Grantham wasn’t fired. To not fire him but rather prefer he would leave on his own is unacceptable, as is holding onto such an incompetent clown. The only valid course of action was to recognize the disaster on hand, and act decisively (which, as mentioned earlier, we have seen this pattern in the past with Willie M and Van Halanger). The fact that he saved the day when Grantham bolted on his own doesn’t explain why Grantham was in charge of the departure in the first place.
Maybe not everyone thinks he’s an incompetent boob? Perhaps some people are okay with the idea that he had a defense full of youngsters who could improve?
This is a legitimate question – have you ever had to fire someone?
That excuse is bunk given that in 2012 he had 9 NFL players and still massively underperformed.
Yes, I have had to fire someone. It is not easy, admittedly. But it was the right thing to do for the organization. That doesn’t mean it’s not hard, but when it has to be done, you do it.
He had the same defense in 2011 and performed extremely well. You were willing to fire him this year. Richt, it seems, wasn’t there yet. Considering Richt works with the man on a daily basis, perhaps he has a different idea as to what constitutes an incompetent boob. Who knows.
Either way, you’re taking this way too seriously when it doesn’t matter in the slightest at this point. He didn’t fire Bobo when people wanted him to and that worked out alright, didn’t it?
Darrron Rovelll
Todd Gurley just called the Senator to ask that you remove his name because it implies his tacit endorsement of your stupidity.
Your argument here about something which you obviously have no inside knowledge is ridiculous. Unlike your handle, who on the field doesn’t over-analyze the play-calling, scheme or situation – Gurley simply takes the ball and goes full bore each and every time, – you appear to want to find 18 reasons why something is wrong instead of supporting why something is right.
Meanwhile, in Snelling Hall…
Random guy: “Hey, Todd.”
Gurley: “Uh. Hey. What’s up?”
Random guy: “There’s some dingus using your name and making dumb posts on the Internet.”
Gurley: “To the Gurleycopter!”
Now THAT is funny. Well done.
The most mediocre part of our defense was our secondary, which was the victim of youth, suspensions, attrition from earlier years, and (apparent) poor coaching. The rest of our defense was solid, and at times, really good. Allowing a coach the chance to improve things is not the same thing as being “content with mediocrity.”
CCRider
Richt didn’t want him but Richt was too weak to fire him…..again that is where your Boy and his Dirty Mexican stepped in and pushed this deal along. Again….I don’t want to brag….but……You are all mighty welcome!
Thanks! 😉
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joyridingdawg
+1 🙂
Ahhhh Thank you… Thank you very much. 😉
I heard that in audio….. Beautiful! It am an Elvis person.. You know as in , either you are an Elvis person or A Beatles person.
That was the very best Elvis concert I have ever seen, by far. If someone watches that Hawaii concert and doesn’t get what separates The King from others, they won’t ever like him. That was the best because, he sounded great, looked great, and had the best selection of music to showcase his voice. Have had that on DVD since it was first out and upgraded when they improved it (had it on Laser Disc first).
Calling Grantham a loser speaks directly to your character, IMHO.
Your entitled to your ignorant opinion.
That reminds me of an awesome t-shirt that read, “Your retarded.”
My apolgies. YOU’RE entitled to your ignorant opinion.
Because there is a broad spectrum of options between Fire him and give him a raise. How is that difficult to understand?
Plenty of times I have gotten the letter of resignation and said “I wish you the best of luck and please let me know if I can be of any assistance or if you need a future reference.” Sometimes I say “what can we do to keep you”, and then other times I am proactively making sure that a key employee is satisfied, engaged, and happy with compensation, projects, and work life balance. And sometimes I am just thankful that the person saved me the trouble of going through the firing process.
This isnt rocket science.
Plenty of times I have gotten the letter of resignation and said “I wish you the best of luck and please let me know if I can be of any assistance or if you need a future reference.”
Was this from incompentent people whom you let hang around, or was it from a competent guy whom you would have preferred to keep and had no interest in jettisonning? I am assuming the latter, of course.
Your management experience is limited and it’s showing.
You’re using the logical fallacy of false dilemma. You’re suggesting that the only two options for Richt were to fire Grantham for incompetence, or wholeheartedly endorse him. There are other possibilities.
The idea that Richt had a Tom Hagen-Franky Five Angels conversation with Grantham is just humerous to me. I don’t see Richt operating that way. However things happened though, I am grateful.
No snark intended, Kevin and GurleyMan, but you might be falling into the hindsjght trap of “why didn’t he think of this before?”
Last week Mark Richt was planning to see if Todd Grantham could rejuvenate his career, and Richt was judging that the search for an improvement was a chancy thing, and we could get worse in 2014. Please remember, that’s how it was a short few days ago.
Some fans can’t appreciate the class that MR represents for our University. Anyone with thoughts towards the lives of others like Richt has can understand what you are doing to families and others when the word “fired” is used. It reflects the failure of both parties and should never be used except when forced with your back to the wall. Firing people is a last resort situation that should never be used insensitively. It smacks of FU redneck fans.
This has nothing to do with Richt’s class. We all think Richt is classy. But you’re telling me not firing an incompetent assistant is what makes up class and that is “unclassy” to fire incompetent underlings? Absurd.
The buyout price most certainly outweighed the need to dismiss especially in this bean counting program.
To your point on the hindsight trap, I’ve heard “If Belichick knew Tom Brady was going to be such a good player why did he wait until the 6th round to draft him”. This type of Monday morning quarterbacking has become such an crutch to sports talk radio, it has seeped into the mainstream
GurleyMan (you really should change your name, it’s insulting to our best player) what is your deal? It baffles me that someone can find anything to bitch about after this hire.
I have heard from a few folks that I know who said that Grantham was told to look around and that he is the one who initiated contact with UL not the other way around (and this is from someone on the UL end not our end). How he convinced them that he was worth $1 mil is beyond me but good on him for it.
If you know anything about CMR it is that he has class and is a genuine person, he was allowing Grantham to keep his dignity while making a change that is excellent for the program at the same time. Why is this so hard to understand??
Why is it so hard to understand that it is ridiculous to want to keep a guy while at the same time encouraging him to look around? If you want your assistant to look around, then why would you want to keep him in the case that he doesn’t find a fool like Bobby Petrino to take such incompetent assistant off your hands?
The way this happened, benefited both parties…what is wrong with that? I say nothing.
I don’t remember the exact wording after the season, but it was something more like “we aren’t going to prevent anyone from exploring other opportunities” rather than “we are going to encourage some guys to look elsewhere.” You may not think that is a huge difference, but it is. The first is pretty much the unspoken rule at the end of every season of coaches who aren’t dicks. In this case, it was spoken because a reporter brought it up. Richt at no time said he wanted Grantham gone, so there is NO reason to believe that he wanted Grantham gone. What he did want is better results, and he was willing to give Grantham one more season to get those better results. This is not weakness. This is being an encouraging boss. This is not accepting mediocrity. This is weighing all of the factors of a shitty season and deciding that a guy deserves one more chance.
To put it simply, this is Mark Richt, and this is the way he works. Some of us see it as a feature rather than a bug.
Would you rather your manager at McDonalds fire you or would you rather him encourage you to go over to Arby’s and see if they are hiring? Of course I am being facetious but you get the idea. I don’t see why everything that CMR does you have to be so critical of. What would make you happy?? A public lynching? Tar and feathering him and running him out of town on a rail? Grantham may not have been what we needed as a DC but he is still a human being that deserves to be treated with a certain level of class and respect. If you truly do manage people then I pity the people who have to work for you.
Lakatos Intolerant
Give it up, brotherman.
Do you want the collective blogosphere to give you a “that’s a valid point, IAmAGurleyMan”?
Do you want something to hang onto if there is a management/coaching mistake down the road so that you can say “I told you so”?
What’s your schtick exactly?
There are 3 people who know precisely how the events transpired. Everything else is speculation and conjecture. So who gives a flying fuck at this point?
BMacDawg87
If he fires Grantham we also don’t get his 400K buyout ;). The writing was on the wall for CTG and he knew it IMO.
There’s a mention in this Weiszer article about Pruitt being ST coordinator at his HS program: http://dogbytesonline.com/with-pruitt-comes-you-get-what-you-earn-mentality-80399/
Obviously that won’t be his first (or second, or third) priority, but maybe he has something helpful to add to the conversation.
This article just took everything I was saving up for my wife tonight.
TMI friend.
Positive momentum FTW! Now just close on some guys and flip 1 or 2 and everyone will be foaming at the mouth.
Dawgaholic
First major post-Adams move. Thank you Jere.
Yes, don’t forget Bobo, along with a few other keeper assts.
I feel as uplifted as any fan, but talk of NC should stop now. It should not be carved as an expectation, but rather as an “If” everything we know of our program coming together without the big injury bug deciding our fate.
Pruitt fits everything we need when it comes to expertise and experience with the D-backfield, returns, ball turnover and other ST necessities. Let’s enjoy watching them work toward that and support what’s necessary to get our best players on the field. His experience with the prolific O at FSU’s practices is the best practice scenario that we could expect. He and Bobo should feed off one another.
Here’s to us, the fans, for maturing in a semicrisis atmosphere and arriving where many thought we should be over 7 yrs ago. Are you ready?: GO DAWGS! SIC”EM!
By the by, the pressure on So Ga recruiting just subsided a bit.
Perhaps we can at least talk of a return to the ATL?
Seriously, South GA is great, but it’s not going to mean much if Alabama and Tennessee wipe out ATL. See the 1990s.
Who exactly are UT and Bama getting from Atlanta that we wanted? How are they “wiping out” Atlanta?
I don’t think we have done a good job in ATL the last 20 years. Richt has done better, but there is still ground to be made up. To be fair, there are a lot of kids in ATL and a lot of them don’t have ties to UGA.
This. ATL has become a city of transplants where a lot of the kids growing up have no allegiance to UGA and didn’t have parents or grandparents that attended there. I am not worried about our recruiting at all, our class last year was stellar and this year while small will be a great year too.
Normaltown Mike
Cojones, do you use “by the by” in regular conversation? I’ m reading “albion’s seed” by David Hackett fisher & he singles this out as a very unique regional phrase. I had never heard it, though.
Used in place of by the way? I must be honest last time I heard it used was in Robin Hood: Men in Tights. Certainly not Albion’s Seed but both involve Brits. 😉
If you like American regional history and haven’t read Albion’s Seed, I highly recommend it.
“He makes you understand it so much better and I feel like everyone bought into it and that’s why we’re so successful.”
This, more than anything else that has been said about Pruitt.
Did any of us have the feeling the defensive players at Georgia…especially behind the line of scrimmage felt this way?
Even against Coach Beelzebub, the FSU defense seemed to be headed toward the football.
Teach me, coach, that’s your job.
I’m happy. I really don’t understand all the angst about Richt not FIRING CTG. Seriously. It got done to the betterment of the program. I think Richt has shown us “how to do it right!”
Cousin Eddie
Got Goosies.
I think Richt new Grantham would leave this time at the first offer and had in the back of his mind who he wanted once Grantham made the first move. That is how it happened so fast. A good manager plans ahead for all possibilities. But like you said we (I) really don’t know what was going on behind the scenes.
I don’t care how it happened……just damn excited that it did. Guess my threat to withhold GSEF is over!
Yep. Opportune time for that comment.
I just can’t believe how long it’s taking to find a new LB coach.
202dawg
The rev with a zinga…
Georgia – the home of funky karma. That belongs in the lexicon. And when was the last time you could type “Kirby Smart. Who cares?” and have everyone agree? I’m going outside to see if there are boulders falling from the sky or large cracks appearing in the face of the earth.
I’ve been called critical of Richt, but nothing to dislike about this. Absolute tape-measure, Mickey Mantle size grand slam.
As for Grantham, best of luck. If he succeeds at Louisville, I’ll be genuinely happy for him. But I have my doubts. Grantham knows football, I am sure. He strikes me as the type of person that knows everything there is to know about an engine, but can’t actually turn a wrench.
I have no doubt that he can turn the wrench. I just don’t think he’s very good at teaching others to turn it or, even more importantly, making others WANT to turn it.
Absolute tape-measure, Mickey Mantle size grand slam.
Can’t believe I’m saying it, still pinching myself. But after watching that presser, I think you’ve come up with the perfect description.
I was in Yankee Stadium before the renovation, in 1968, and saw the spot where the Mantle monster shot hit the light pole on the way out of the stadium. Nobody has ever, before or since, hit a baseball that high or that far.
Not even on steroids.
Does not surprise me now re CMR’s schedule and etc. Remember, retains strong connections to FSU. Would he have casual conversations with Mickey Andrews and Bobby? Plus, if he watched the BCS game, I’m sure he saw what some of us saw in that game…not so much Jameis Winston, but FSU’s D.
Rocket Dawg
Pruitt was also an excellent Special Teams coach at one point as well.
Also, possibly he had more of the “sense” of where his staff was than many of us thought. But CMR was coaching more than the current play, but future plays in the game is catch the meaning. Factor in Will Friend’s association and relationship. No doubt Pruitt wanted back into the SEC, that is who he is.
Senator, when you say you don’t buy it (re: Maisel), what don’t you buy? …that Richt won’t stay for another three years, or that the three year contract is necessary to prove that he will be?
I don’t get the idea he’s looking to retire any time soon, but maybe that’s just me.
Also, as an aside, is ADGM really a thing now? The acronyms we’re getting to make me want to pull my hair out – is McGarity that hard to type? (this isn’t at you, senator, just a rant).
The perception that Richt wasn’t planning on staying in the job too much longer.
Thanks for clearing it up. We’re in agreement.
You’re not lying. It requires easily as many brain cells to figure out “ADGM” as it does to just type “McGarity.”
Agree, its over the top.
I use “McG”. Is that OK? 🙂
I’ll allow it. 😉
So…you are the Judge?
It’s a dirty job, but…
Tre Mason had almost 200 rushing yards against Pruitt’s D. But he shut down Marshall and Marshall’s passing. 2014 Dawgs D will face Clemson, Auburn, and Tech between the hedges. Pruitt game planned all 3 in 2013. Throw in Florida. UF with Roper and Driskell will be a very tough team. Think not. Well, get out of the box.
Make that 5 teams. He saw Duke and Roper.
fatman48
He said, she said, what if this, what if that, its over its a done deal. Its time to sit back and let CJP go to work, NSD is three weeks away, then in September we arm chair quarterbacks can NIT-PICK everything he’s done, good,bad or indifferent. “GO DAWGS” GATA
I want more.
Let’s get Sal Sunseri to fill the LB coach position.
It is WONDERFUL to have someone who can TEACH. I realize last years defense was very young and inexperienced. The problem I had, was that they looked just as bad at the end the season as they did at the first of the season.
Thank you Mark Richt, ADGM, and The University of Georgia. I NOW HAVE HOPE! Go Dawgs! GATA!
Pass the kool aid. I want a big gulp! Great to be a Georgia Bulldog.
Let’s also hope they can teach defenders to actually CATCH interceptions instead of having numerous sure pick 6s bounce off of guys’ gloves. How many dropped INTs did we have this year? 5? 6?
I don’t believe that this all came together in a matter of days.
I think that agents were working back doors since Petrino was hired, maybe even before that.
CMR allowed CTG and the db coach to leave on their own terms, or at least appear to.
You gotta admit – he has class – maybe not enough killer instinct – but class.
I heard it went down a little something like this
I think you nailed it. The fire-eaters want drastic action because it satisfies an emotional need. Richt doesn’t want to wreck anyone’s career or do needless harm to others. I’d say the honor in that outweighs a random fan’s need for blood. Of course, to the fire-eater, that’s a sign of weakness and that we’ll never win jack because ______.
Tell me, when’s the last time you heard a Georgia defender talk about his coordinator like this….
When I heard Pollack talking about VanGorder in 2004.
The Nole Book of Lamentations
First they came for Hugh Durham and
I didn’t say anything because I was stunned.
Joe Williams? Who is Joe Williams?
Next they came for Mark Richt and
I didn’t say anything except adios because he couldn’t score a TD against BGB in the Mythical BCSCG. Besides, we got Jeff Bowden and even I could have gone undefeated against mythical ACC competition
Then they came for Jeremy Pruitt and
I didn’t say anything except to ask Jimbo how come the Dogs have so much more money than we do and Jimbo blinked, talked fast and said, “It turns out that nobody let the dogs out. They let them in and they made some music, some house music, some dog house music.”
Sometimes I don’t get your stuff, DiF, but this was right in my wheelhouse. Very funny.
“Sometimes I don’t get your stuff,”
Neither do I.
I have trouble getting stuff, especially in Columbus.
In his press conference, Pruitt is talking about fundamentals. That’s what we need! This guy is a Godsend! No more missed tackles and bonehead plays. This guy is amazing.
very, very good read there Senator.
None of us know exactly what when down, nor what was said to CTG in his meeting with Richt, and that certainly includes me. While I don’t know, I feel CMR knew that Pruitt was unhappy at FSU, probably from Friend. It is common knowledge that Jimbo can be difficult to work with, has a large ego, and is doing his “Little Nicky Junior” act. So that was a hole card that Richt held going into his meeting with Grantham, imo. I believe Richt told CTG that his time at UGA was short, if not immediately, after the contract expired. Doesn’t take a genius to see the differences in the way CTG handles himself versus that of CMR. Grantham knowing it would be more advantageous for his future to get hired away from Georgia versus being booted put out feelers and found a sucker in Petrino.
Just my opinion, but it supports my contention that this whole 2-3 act play didn’t occur over a 41 hour span. Just too smooth for something so ragged.
These 2 recent posts about the Pruitt hire were both excellent and maybe the funniest laugh out loud material I have read on this blog, over the past 5 years. It’s tough to make optimism funny.
Go Blutarsky and Go Dawgs!!!
We get Pruitt and Petrino gets Grantham. Actually, as long as he’s not in Athens any longer, I really don’t care where Grantham ends up. But there is something humorous about him joining the ole motorcycle-in-the-gravel guy. Better score a bunch, BP. And welcome aboard, Jeremy Pruitt!
I have four words about the remaining opening for an LB/ST assistant: Get. Warren. Belin. back.
He’s available.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/08/panthers-keep-finding-scapegoats-bigger-problem-remains/
We are all Beliners now!
Wait, this just in…bad news – he’s part of the Clawfense operation in Deaconville. The good news is that they’re usually asleep in the front pew
http://www.journalnow.com/sports/wfu/football/article_5d427d5d-0aa3-5c1d-95aa-5d773422f2d4.html
well damn…
We get Pruitt as DC in near record time and instead of being happy people are carping that it didn’t happen through Richt firing Grantham. This pathology tht afflicts a slice of our fanbase is both stupifyingly annoying and totally fascinating. Senator we have to come up with a name for what plagues these people and add it to the lexicon.
Billy Bennett
Mike, we already have the perfect phrase: “Dawgraders”. Har har!
Also everyone, CMR was in Indianapolis Sunday at a coaches convention and flew back Monday, in case anyone needed some extra meat in their conspiracy stew. Of course the Dawgraders will “interpret” this to mean he was actually secretly interviewing his top DC choice, one Manny Diaz!
Billy… contary to your comment that the title “Dawgraders” describes these negative nellies…I believe “Dawgraders” refers to people who are not Georgia fans at all…people in the sports media…that put a ho-hum spin on everything UGA. For instance..if Georgia beat the #1 team in the country, some ahole on ESPN would say, “Well, (#!) was without it’s third string safety so the win isn’t really impressive as it looks”, etc.
What these peope are (and are called out on this blog to be) is E-Orr Dawgs….(I’m sure I spelled it incorrectly, but it’s the whiney donkey from Winnie the Pooh if my mind is working right…which would be unusual).
Not to be contrary, but I believe these points are more accurate. Feel free to correct me if I’m wrong (being a married man, I’m used to it).
Jealousy rears it’s ugly head with those media guys. Georgia is the most upstanding program in College Football and we have the most class.
True words.
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How offensive will Georgia’s offense be?
If it’s reasonable to expect Georgia’s defense to improve over last year’s results, based on the reasons elaborated here yesterday, what should we have grounds to expect from the offense?
It’s great that with Chubb and Michel back, the Dawgs are loaded at running back. The tight end position looks set. Eason’s got a year of the SEC wars under his belt. Jim Chaney’s had a year to feel his way around what he’s got and what Smart wants. There’s a noticeable infusion of new talent on the offensive line.
But it’s worth remembering how far offensive production has fallen in just two seasons.
But as a unit, the entire offense will seek added production after a couple of down years. From 2010-14, when Mike Bobo was Georgia’s offensive coordinator, the Bulldogs averaged no less than 32 points per game in a season. In 2014, Bobo’s offense averaged 41.3 points and 257.9 rushing yards per game, which helped him land the Colorado State head coaching job.
In 2016, Georgia averaged 24.5 points and 191.2 yards per game.
Remarkably, Georgia didn’t manage to achieve its 2014 scoring average in a single game last year. To expect a return to 2014 levels of offensive production, then, even with the areas of optimism detailed above, is an unrealistic stretch. Consider this, though: if the Dawgs had scored one more touchdown per game in 2016, they would have finished with a regular season record of 10-2. 31.5 points per game isn’t exactly a monster number, either. It would have been fifth best in the conference and 48th nationally.
If it’s likely the defense will improve, you’d have to think the team would be looking at a very productive season with an offensive scoring average of 31.5 points. Thinking is one thing, though. Attaining is a whole different matter.
98 responses to “How offensive will Georgia’s offense be?”
This is where coaching up needs to happen. I’m not sure Chaney’s that capable.
We’ll see for sure. I have zero confidence in our version of Jabba the Hutt.
Right. Everytime I see him, I think…if he doesn’t have the will power or isn’t disciplined enough to exercise a modicum of control something as vitally important as his own health, how can I be confident that he’ll have the discipline to do everything in his power to ensure the O will be successful? (be it through planning, self improvement/evaluation, etc.) Not to mention that being overweight/obese leads to greater fatigue, reduction in brain power, etc. Sounds harsh, but surely I’m not alone on this.
Lots of football coaches and ex-football players for that matter are overweight. Doesn’t mean they can’t get the job done.
It’s one thing to have a small paunch; it’s quite another to be very obese. How many top coaches, historically or present, look anything like him? Besides, if nothing else, being that overweight can only hurt you, not help you.
While they only had mixed success as head coaches (where physical appearance might be more relevant as the “face of the program”), Mark Mangino and Charlie Weis won a national championship and Super Bowls, respectively, as offensive coordinators.
I’m not saying that being obese is healthy. But it doesn’t preclude successful play-calling.
I never said that you can’t be successful; only that it doesn’t exactly give me confidence and that it certainly can’t help matters.
Damn Hutson Mason….only 41/game.
Only 18.5 ppg vs. Tech and UF.
Padding stats with 66 vs. Troy, 63 vs. UK and 55 vs. charleston southern doesn’t impress me.
And I’m still unimpressed with how the tech game ended that year. Time and time again our qbs have made big plays at the end of the tech game to win it:
Belue brought us from way back in ’78 including a gw td pass
Bobo had two game winning td passes against them
Hines converted 8 3rd downs in a row to set up a game winning FG
Greene came off the bench with an injury to seal a win when DJ struggled in relief
Stafford came through with a game winning TD pass
Even Lambert converted a big third and long with his back against our goal line to seal a win
Hutson threw a pick on an RPO instead of putting it in Chubb’s gut and it was over.
KornDawg
Joe Cox pulled one out, too, didn’t he? Touchdown Massaquoi!
Boy, I screwed that one up. That was Stafford in ’06, Cox did beat Tech in ’09 but that was the “We Run This State” year.
He also finished the year completing 68% of his passes, good enough for 6th in the country…..a QB rating of 155.75, 10th in the country and a 41.3 scoring average, 8th in the country and tops in the SEC….that also broke the school record. I sure could have used some of that last year. He did not look sexy, but he got the job done for the most part. He certainly did better than what I anticipated. Most every team plays a cupcake or two, it is all relative…..a DGD in my book.
He may be a DGD. He’s no DGQB. He benefits from what the offense has looked like since to be sure. People tend to forget that he nearly lost that job to Brice at home vs. Tennessee. Stats are all good and nice but it’s W’s that matter. In the big games and moments he was at best mediocre. Not one 200 passing day vs. a ranked team.
It was because he was doing what QB’s should do for the most part, get the ball to his playmakers….as evidence to the records that were broken that year (ppg). Agree on the W’s comment, but Mason sure as hell did better than what I expected….a pleasant surprise for me. He did not have the physical tools that Eason does….but our season and offense changes if Eason can hit 68% of his passes.
Greyson had 2 passes hit the ground in 120 minutes of football. Doesn’t make him a good qb. A guy hitting a high percentage against bad defenses is all good and well but we need a qb to be an asset in the big games. You don’t beat the top teams on your schedule with a tailback anymore: When your running backs have as many 200 yard games as your qb, something’s wrong.
The 2014 Clemson game proves otherwise. Alabama is famous for employing “game managers” at QB and they seem to be doing alright.
So famous that every qb that won a natty played in the league save Coker and that was due to injury.
Not sure what your point is…..but mine is, a QB that breaks the school records (PPG, completion % ? & etc) & finishes 9th nationally …..is a pretty good QB. Did not say he was great, but he was a good QB. We were better with him rather than without. I would love to see Eason step up and get the offense more involved like Mason did…to see the field better and etc. He has the potential, physical gifts that Mason did not have….if he does not, it will not get much better than last year imo (if we stick with him). Improved QB play, is the key to our season.
I’m just saying that you can’t win titles with that guy. He’s pretty good week 4 at mizzou. I suppose that’s worthy of a comment… or not.
I guess what you are saying is, if you can’t win a title or beat your rivals…you’re no good, right??
Peyton Manning was 0-3 against UF as a starter & 0-4 in games he played in…he could not win a title, but Tee Martin could.
Puffdawg
Annnnnd, mic drop.
Gurkha Dawg
You are correct Puff. In the vernacular of the young folks, Derek has been owned, powned, roasted, toasted, and microwaved.
Find me a season in his last three where Peyton had zero 200 yard games passing vs. ranked teams and then we can talk about your Hutson = Peyton because both are .000% vs. uf as starters.
Peyton does have a SEC ring and two Super Bowls. But yeah neither beat UF so essentially they are the same guy.
Derek you act like the QB makes the schedule. He is playing who the school has schedules and both Hudson and Lambert were winners. They could have lost to Vandy and Tech but they didn’t. The team lost the games not the QB’s. We get it you will only be happy when we are undefeated, it just gets old when you Dawgrade an individual player because the team was not able to beat UF.
CMR’s teams were qb dependent. You can’t argue that.
All teams are QB dependent, dependent on getting the ball to their playmakers. Can you argue that??
Yeah, but sometimes those playmeakers need to be downfield rather than a few steps away.
If all you asked me to do was shovel pass I could complete 100%. It would be up to the coach to put a “playmaker” two steps in front of me I guess but stats!
Like when Florida couldn’t beat Georgia with 27 passing yards in 2014. Your QB just has to be a difference maker to beat the best teams on the schedule.
The Florida game was also Mason’s biggest passing day of the season in terms of completions, attempts and yardage. He didn’t turn the ball over. One might call what he had a good day. If he wasn’t so shitty, though, he probably would have filled in at outside linebacker and occasionally set the edge.
Right. The game that we could only win if the qb took it, we got beat badly. They took the run and said Mason can’t beat us. They were right.
Florida won because the Georgia defense was terrible. It had nothing to do with their brilliant defensive gameplan. If it had gone like a typical Florida game when they were overmatched that season, the defense would have kept them in it for a while until their complete ineptitude on offense got them beat. Instead, Georgia let them run for about 240 more yards than their average in their other 11 games.
It was brilliant enough to hold us to 13 points with 4 seconds to play.
Don’t blame Mason for the ’14 Tech loss. That was all on CMR (remember the “pooch kickoff” when kicking it deep would have won the game. Georgia was behind Tech late in the fourth quarter when Mason marched the team down the field to score what should have been the winning TD with only 30 seconds left in the game. At that point the game was a UGA win and Mason was the hero of the game. CMR lost it in usual CMR fashion with an idiot end of game decision which snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. I do NOT miss that guy.
I heard this argument so many times it makes me want to puke.
Who was in the Georgia dome when Ray kicked it deep under similar circumstances? I was. Didn’t turn out good for us.
We’ve kicked it deep and given up td returns and we’ve pooched and given up returns. The only good answer is to execute whatever play you call, kick it correctly and make a tackle.
The right call for Richt would have been to kick it deep and cover. You don’t surrender field position to a run-only offense who’s special teams had not made a decent kick return all day. I don’t normally jump on the armchair QB bus, but that one deserved second guessing.
I agree that there are times where you don’t want to kick it deep, but Tech didn’t have some phenom kick-returner back there. In fact, I’d be surprised if Tech had returned a kickoff for a touchdown that entire season, which is the kind of detail you would expect these coaches to know. I loved Richt (still do), wish him all the best at Miami, but that decision to pooch kick is hard to defend. And yes, I understand that the pooch kick wasn’t executed to perfection and we still had an opportunity to stop Tech on defense.
I agree it wasn’t a good call, but everyone misses sometimes. Had they run it back from deep, we would be saying he should have pooched it.
That ship sailed a long time ago.
That’s sort of the point, Ug. Tech WOULDN’T have run it back for a TD. They hadn’t done that all season.
The obvious answer is to have a leg that kicks it out the back of the endzone. Unfortunately Richt’s tenure was filled with directional kicking.
You are pissed because Mason did not pull off TWO game-winning drives to take the lead twice in the final minutes. Got it. Should have had you out there throwing those little short passes as you suggested earlier, since any pansy can do that. I am sure you would have the school completion record and a natty.
Go pound sand.
I blame John Madden (Madden Football)…..but I guess we all have a cross to bear.
Good points, Derek, but all SEC teams stats are padded from playing cupcakes..so if we adjust Georgia’s down, we need to do the same to everyone else…but by what percent? CMR was renowned for pulling back once a lead was safe. Most others (SOS for one) would run it up to a hundred if they could. So Georgia’s point padding is real but not as severe as most others.
And I’m not real certain CMR took the best approach to that. Cupcakes sacrifice their dignity for a paycheck..a fat one. So maybe it’s better to get all you can out of them. You’r paying for it. Hell, CMR even took a knee on the goal line against Auburn once.
Which is why stats are misleading and are never the whole story. If you want to know if someone is good, see how well they do vs. good competition. We thought we were ok at qb until bama rolled in. Then we found out Greyson was a stiff. He had two incompletions in the prior two games. Hell I think we may have been favored. Any way we showed up without a qb and got throttled.
(If you’re thinking of telling me you’re so smart you knew he’d fall flat vs. alabama, please save it. If you can date the comment to before the game, fine but I don’t need your belated expertise.)
No sweat. Nothing worse than someone being full of himself. I honestly didn’t know what to make of GL after the SC game. I never dreamed he’d have rigor-mortise, though. The coaches must have had at least a small idea about it…in fact I believe his record performance that night was a combination of the coaches realizing Lambert needed quick throws, and the SC coaches playing it too soft because of his reputation for a deep gun. It was a perfect storm that set us up with unreasonable expectations.
“all SEC teams stats are padded from playing cupcakes..”
All P5 team stats… FIFY
3 keys to whether the season is a boom or bust:
Chubb playing like he did before the injury in Knoxville
Vastly improved production from the WR group
Credible offensive line play
You check all of those boxes and we’re in Atlanta. Chubb has to be Chubb in the big games. We have to have WRs who can both get seperation AND block and catch and we need to stop getting whipped up front at the point of attack.
If all of those come through a 35ppg average is easily within reach.
southernlawyer11
. . . and i think we have to ready and willing to ride Sony when things are bogging down. Frankly, until I see clear evidence of 2014 Nick Chubb, I think Sony is the better back. Sometimes i feel like people think this is heresy even saying something like this but… JMO.
He’s the more natural runner but he’s not the battering ram that Chubb can be. Sony makes people miss. Chubb makes people pay. In today’s world of DB’s who don’t like contact, a guy like Chubb running in space can be invaluable. He demoralizes defenses when he’s right. That’s a big asset.
I think that’s why he said “until I see clear evidence of 2014 Nick Chubb”. Pre injury, he was one of the front runners to win the Heisman. Nobody’s arguing that. However, if you look at last year alone, no doubt Sony looked like the better back. I think Chubb knows that too. Nobody wants to Nick Chubb again more than Nick Chubb. With that injury nearly 2 full years behind him and a full season last year under his belt to get that confidence back, I think we get the old Nick Chubb back. Maybe even a better Nick Chubb, which is one scary thought for the defenses on our schedule.
Agreed. I want those Clemson 2014 endorphins firing off in my brain again.
Absolutely. If Chubb can return to his form of churning up defensive backs, he will de-moralize them even before the game starts. I personally believe he will be back, not in original form, but in even BETTER form. His determination, work ethic and drive will pay off. Hell, they could even put him at tight end occasionally to freak out the defense. Can you imagine what the LBkers and CBs on that side would be thinking if Chubb lined up at tight end inside the redzone? At the very least they’d have to waste a time-out. With this kind of an imagination, I should be an OC .
Gotta have some blocking first or Chubb will never even get to the DBs.
Damn dude don’t say this much but that is spot on . All the talk about Eason not holding up last year was bull . He had zero help.
With the wr’s, if we could just get some combination of consistency and upside (big plays/catches), it would go a long way. We had neither last year.
If the defense goes from good to great, wouldn’t you expect the offense to be better, just based on likely more and better opportunities?
This is where I am also, almost guaranteed that our offense will be better in 2017 with no improvement at all from Chaney’s group. That doesn’t mean it will be enough in a couple of key games to insure a W, but if we do improve on offense, this team will be excellent. Interesting game will be against ND, their defensive front will show us how much we have improved on the OL. We should also know about Eason before the end of September. I am more confident about improvement on the OL than I am with what Eason has to do, if he makes a couple of big steps forward this could be a 2002 like season for the Dawgs.
We’ll be better than 2016 at QB and WR and at least no worse at OL. I can only believe Chaney and the offense will at least be a little better. Either that or Kirby throws more of his players under the bus while we lose to Vandy as Tech.
And just think, people didn’t like Mike Bobo. SMH
Some people still don’t.
bulldogbry
I mean….wow. Just wow. Is that sad? Is it funny? Who can tell. That blogger just doesn’t like anyone.
Reipar
What in the world did you do to that guy??
LOL!…probably did not agree with him on something. For some, that is all it takes….
Bobo was probably the best OC UGA ever had. But he did have one shortcoming that I don’t see attributed to him. He didn’t do whatever he needed to do to get offensive linemen onboard. I don’t know if it’s because CMR had a totally different philosophy on what was needed, or if they just couldn’t get the bigguns to come to UGA…but either way, when he left us he left us without a SEC caliber O front.
I still remember him beating Texas in the Cotton Bowl with that late touchdown. One of the great moments of Bulldawg Glory!
DGD, that Mike Bobo!
That was John Lastinger …
Don’t let the facts get in the way……
Well….shit…it sure was Lastinger. Both DGD’s none the less.
Wait a minute..it was Tarkenton.
Zeke Bratkowski possibly?
Yes….what time is it in Texas?
H. Randolph Holder
It’s always 10 to 9 in Texas. 🙂
yEiGh!!!….BIL is a UT (Austin) grad, he helped tutor Earl one year. We always go back & forth with football….but he has nothing on the “10 to 9” thingy. All good natured…..
He was great in the 78 Bluebonnet Bowl too…
Ha! If he would just respond like that to all your posts, that would make for double my entertainment.
Shane#1
Gee thanks senator, I had forgotten that jerk.
That guy is obsessed with you, and his writing is about the quality of a 1st grader.
That was tough to read…
I am still not sure I get all the complaints on Chaney, he didn’t take over a loaded offense. The best player was returning from major knee injury, true freshman QB, poor OL play, no threat at WR. This year we should see improvement by a TD a game, if not, then yea Chaney may need to be replaced.
We are exerting our will. That has nothing to do with the OC.
I agree with this sentiment. OL was an absolute train wreck and Catalina may have been the least talented OL we have ever had. Freshman QB and very marginal WR talent. What was he supposed to do? When you can’t block, throw, catch, or run there are not a ton of plays in the playbook…
Are you talking about Tyler Catalina, the former Georgia Bulldog offensive tackle who is currently on the Washington Redskins roster having signed a 3 year contract for $1.66 Million. That Catalina? http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/12634/tyler-catalina Just wanted to be sure who you were discussing.
I don’t want to beat it to death but coaching, particularly coaching decisions, have hell of a lot to do with the success of players and the success of the team. The HC is supposed to use his players in such a way as to maximize their chances for success. When you, as a coach, have a finesse OL and you try to play smash mouth football with that OL, you get what you deserve. Unfortunately bad coaching decisions impact everyone, including players and the alums/fans. I get it that you are pissed off, Will. Rightly so. Just be pissed off at the right person.
RandallPinkFloyd
Like others have said, I just keep telling myself, our ’17 offensive line can’t be worse than ’16. I hope we’re right.
Scary to start to true freshmen in the SEC, but that’s the way I see it playing out at this point.
Skeptic Dawg
So we have to replace multiple spots on the OL with guys that could not beat out players from an awful OL and we are hoping to see improvement. fThe influx of talent at WR is filled with freshman, inexperienced and unproven, yet we hope to see improvement. The running game is relying upon an RB that has yet to return to his pre-injury form, yet we hope he does. Our QB struggled with accuracy and field vision last season, and we hope that he is the real deal. Sure, I hope for improvement as well. Just not gonna happen this year.
LOL!!….Munson, is that you???
Greg..Munson was Barney the Dinosaur compared to Skeptic. But Skeptic is a very essential contributor to GTP’s balance. He keeps us from getting overconfident or even somewhat confident. Skeptic is the anchor that is solidly gripping the seabed and will rip the transom off the back of our the good ship “Enthusiasm” if we take off with too much slack in the chain..which I believe he dreads happening. So he allows us to drag him along as he tempers our speed. When and if Skeptic ever says, “Weigh Anchor! All hands prepare to make good time to ATL”, you better hurry out to Vegas and put every penny you can muster on the Dawgs winning it all. Skeptic actually does make me stop and wonder if we’ll even win 5 games. It’s a life philosophy that I have learned to often apply…if you expect a lot, you’re probably going to get disappointed, if you expect little, you may get a nice surprise! I can see it. In fact, I would be kind of sad to see him convert to the bright side. He’s a comfortable old shoe.
Oh I know, read plenty of his posts and love them….keeps us humble. Thanks!
If everything in your life is a turd then everything starts to look like a turd. Hence Septic….er….Skeptic Dawg
Speaking of Turds, what’s happened to Fergerson? Good poster.
yes, we signed more OL talent last year than Right signed in 15.
Reality check here
Phil Steele is kukewarm on Georgia but he predicts an improvement on offense to 30 ppg.
It sure as shit was offensive last year.
I would like to see us try Charlie Woerner out like Ole Miss used Evan Ingram. If we’re still not getting proper separation and / or Eason is struggling with tight windows, throw back shoulder lobs to Woerner and let him use his height. That back shoulder jump ball type throw Ole Miss used so frequently is devastating…..not only does the hybrid TE/Receiver have a height advantage but the smaller defender has even less of a chance at climbing the ladder if he has to reverse momentum, plant and then try and compete with somebody who already has the advantage. It’s like trying to out rebound an athletic power forward when he already has prime position.
In short, I’m going to be pissed if we are stagnant again, while still asking why we didn’t use [insert 1 of 4 freak tight ends who could play anywhere in America] more.
Yep, Woerner would be tough to cover split wide.
Get the ball to Mecole, Sony, Chubb and Nauta.
Has anyone bothered to check Chaney’s history? He’s a mediocre OC who’s bounced around cfb for a few decades now, never producing anything of note. At least a fellow overweight like Friedgen has shown a high level of expertise and some success in tough places. The day we dump Chaney is the day our offense immediately improves.
My point about Chaney is he has never gotten a sniff of a head coaching gig. People respond with Norm Chow except Chow would be on lists as a candidate but just didn’t get the job. Schools haven’t even looked at Chaney.
I’d love to see Chubb in pre-injury form, but honestly, I don’t think our offensive production is going to depend on this as heavily as others seem to think. If the OL is improved, Michel and Herrien will run all over people. But if the OL isn’t improved, not even Chubb will be successful. So Chubb isn’t the issue here.
My main concern on offense is Eason. Stafford-level talent. But between the ears, he’s basically the anti-Stafford. Stafford never saw a pass he didn’t think he could make, and as we all remember (and as those of us who are Lions fans still witness regularly), it gets him into trouble. Eason, on the other hand, seems reluctant to throw the ball unless his receiver is wide open, and so, he hesitates, hesitates, … and then starts dancing around as the DL closes in around him. Gunslingers aren’t supposed to be afraid to pull the trigger.
It was to-be-expected during his freshman season, as he adjusted to SEC play. But to be honest, it looked just as bad (if not worse) in the most recent G-Day game. So, unless he’s taken great strides this summer (or unless our receiving corps figures out how to get much more separation), I expect this to remain a liability on offense. But this time, it could get interesting, with a confident Fromm waiting on the sidelines.
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Silvicultural Analysis of Northern Hardwood Regeneration at the Paul Smith’s College FERDA Plots
Abstract: In the northeastern forests most regeneration comes from natural regeneration that occurs after a disturbance. The Forest Ecosystem Research Demonstration Area (FERDA) plots located on the Paul Smith’s College VIC in the Adirondack Park are set up as an experiment to test different harvest methods in northern hardwood forests and see the results of each. We analyzed tree and sapling size class inventory data from clearcut, single-tree selection, and control treatments to compare regeneration present 14 years after the first harvests occurred. The clearcut treatments were the only treatments analyzed where American beech (Fagus grandifolia) was not the most abundant tree regeneration present. Both single-tree selection and control treatments were dominated by American beech with few other species present. Our results suggest that creating larger canopy openings, may allow species other than American beech, such as red maple (Acer rubrum) and yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis) to become the most abundant species present.
File Attachments: Capstone.pdf
Authors: Zachary McLellan, Justin Saville
Mycoremediation Potential of Pleurotus ostreatus in Logging Operations
Abstract: The unintentional spillage of diesel and hydraulic fluid is an unfortunate part of forestry operations and the traditional cleanup methods can be costly. Many studies have shown that white rot fungi (WRF) are capable of breaking down a wide variety of environmental pollutants, including diesel fuel. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the ability of a WRF, Pluerotus ostreatus, to breakdown hydraulic fluid. Soil and sawdust were mixed at a 1:1 ratio and jars had, 0%, 3%, 5% and 10% of their volume added in hydraulic fluid. All jars were fully colonized within two weeks and after 30 days the concentration of residual hydrocarbon was analyzed with an extraction. The results showed that the maximum degradation of hydraulic fluid occurred at 5%. In addition sawdust spawn was dehydrated at different temperatures, in order to assess possible field application. The only dehydration test that grew was the air dried sample.
File Attachments: Peter & Kirlyn Capstone Final.docx
Authors: Peter Murphy, Kirklyn Denis
Growth of Black Spruce and Tamarack in Response to Abiotic Variables
Abstract: The growth of black spruce (Picea mariana) and tamarack (Larix laricina) was examined in relation to the potential influences of pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, water temperature, proportion of canopy closure and depth to ground water in a northern Adirondack peatland ecosystem. 42 plots were constructed in a sphagnum dominated wetland and sampled for the above abiotic variables throughout the summer and fall of 2015. Heights, ages and periodic annual increment of 26 tamarack and 23 black spruce samples were determined in February and March of 2016. An age to height ratio and periodic annual increment for each species was then regressed against the above abiotic variable data in order to determine any influence of these data on growth rates of the conspecifics. Results show that depth to water table and increased exposure to light had a significantly positive relationship with the age to height ratio of tamarack. Periodic annual increment of tamarack had a significant positive relationship with decreasing light exposure. Black spruce’s age to height ratio had a significant positive relationship with dissolved oxygen (mg/L).
File Attachments: DeSotle_BlackSpruceTamarack.docx
Authors: Robert DeSotle
Best Management Practices for Cultivating Cold-Weather Shiitake Strains in the Adirondack North Country
Abstract: Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) cultivation has become an important tool for private woodlot owners to diversify their income and manage their woodlots more efficiently and sustainably. Through the art and science of mushroom cultivation three strains of shiitake have been created for varying climates: Wide Range (WR), Warm Weather (WW), and Cold Weather (CW). This study proposes that CW strains would be most ideal for the Adirondack North Country because growing conditions now and in the future are nearly optimal. CW strains have a shorter fruiting period (spring and fall) than the WR and WW; therefore, the mushroom production potential of the CW is underutilized. In order to get maximum production of their logs, most growers use a method called shocking to induce fruiting with WR and WW; however, research has shown that shocking does not trigger fruiting in the CW strains; rather, CW strains respond to temperature fluctuations. Taking this into account, we’ve introduced a hybrid approach of growing CW shiitake, which combines outdoor and indoor cultivation techniques to best imitate that temperature fluctuation. Growing CW shiitake using a hybrid approach can be the best choice for small-scale growers who wish to extend their growing season into the winter months, thus opening new market opportunities. By conducting interviews with shiitake growers in similar climates and compiling and analyzing literature from other professionals, we have gathered data on log harvesting, laying yard conditions, moisture management, and lighting conditions and developed a best management practices guide for small-scale shiitake grower/woodlot owners in a northern Adirondack climate. Ultimately, growers could diversify their sources of income, provide incentive to manage their woodlots and most importantly learn how to effectively utilize CW strains through the winter months.
Major: Environmental Studies, Forestry
File Attachments: Capstone Report_Bell_White.docx
Authors: Brittney E. Bell, Evan M. White
Investigating Amount of Sample Points Necessary for Accurate Topographic Representation of the Ground Truth
Abstract: Topographic or elevation data has many uses and applications especially when it is converted into a Digital Elevation Model (DEM). Such uses are erosion modeling, surface hydrology, watershed modelling geomorphology, land-sliding, agriculture and ecosystem modeling to list a few examples. This project intends to determine the amount of topographic data points that need to be collected in order to create an accurate model of the ground topography. To accomplish the objective, a topographic survey was conducted on a grid pattern, with a spacing of 7.5 feet between points regularly spaced over one acre. After the data were collected, varying percentages of the total amount of points collected were removed and the resulting digital elevation model (DEM) was compared to the ground truth DEM. When comparing accuracy of interpolated elevation across the entire DEM with a RMSE (root mean square error) it was found that using a subset of 25-30% of the entire data set were needed to create a model that did not significantly differ from the Ground Truth. The change in volume of the elevation surface compared to the Ground Truth results in a linear relationship, as more points are added the closed the change in volume is to zero. The P value derived from the T-test of the mean elevations of the trial DEM’s and the Ground truth, reflect the results from the change in volume, as more points are added the closer to the truth the DEM becomes.
File Attachments: Final_Report_RGM.docx
Authors: Ryan McGowan
Implementing an Educational Demonstration Forest with Working Elements of Silviculture, Wildlife, Recreation, and Water in Harrietstown, Adirondack, NY
Abstract: The project being conducted will provide rationale about the importance of working forestry, all while maintaining positive public sentiment within the forest products industry. The project will focus on public education and maintain water quality, wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities. The public will see developed interpretive areas with signage at points of interest. The designated area is located near the Adirondack Regional Airport, Hunt Road and NYS Route 30, and is comprised of 226 acres. There are varying stands in the tract that range from pure softwood, hardwood and mixed wood stands. After the designated area was selected, a timber cruise was conducted along with note taking and visual analysis of how the area could entice public use and education. Once all the data was gathered, the conclusion drawn was throughout all different forests types in the tract, there were multiple educational opportunities pertaining to water quality and wildlife habitat through use of sustainable forestry methods. The significance of this project is to facilitate public education on how forestry can be sustainable and beneficial. This will be shown through workshops, kiosks, interpretive walks and a menagerie of other proposed ideas.
File Attachments: Capstone_LIB_Upload.docx
Authors: Jeffrey Bigelow, Raymond Desilva, William Lehning, Llewellyn Palmer, Bennett Lohmeyer, Corey Bulson
Downtown Saranac Lake Urban Forest Management Plan
Abstract: Trees and green spaces are important resources to any community. They are public spaces which provide havens of relaxation, play, and mental and physical stimulation. Trees and green spaces have been proven to have a positive impact on the mental and physical wellbeing of area residents. However, the care of these trees and green spaces is often overlooked or not planned for, leading to human/nature conflicts at a fine scale (local level). This is where arborists enter; arborists are individuals trained in the art of caring for trees, and are often involved in every stage of a tree’s life cycle, from planting to removal. But arborists are also teachers, acting as the intermediary between urban trees and the public and providing education to the people. The village of Saranac Lake, New York, is no different. The results of the data collected on Saranac Lake’s downtown street trees and parks were analyzed and compiled into a comprehensive urban tree management plan. A total of 236 trees and shrubs were inventoried and assessed for their health, overall condition, and pruning needs. Also included in the urban tree management plan are observations on the current state of the urban forest, recommendations for the mitigation and correction of any observable problems, and prevention and treatment courses of action for any future insect pests.
Major: Forestry, Parks, Recreation and Facilities Management
File Attachments: Downtown Saranac lake Urban Forest Management Plan.pdf
Authors: Michael O'Sullivan, Danielle Rageotte
A Forest Management Plan For Lynn Woods Reservation
Abstract: Lynn Woods Reservation located in Lynn, MA (42°29' N, 70°59’ W) is a 2,200 acre municipal park under the joint management of the Lynn Parks Department and the Lynn Water and Sewer Department. Since 1881, there has been little management on the lands of the reservation. This project developed a forest management plan for the Reservation. A forest inventory took place in January 2014 utilizing SilviaTerra’s Plothound data collection app. Data was then processed in NED-2 and ArcGIS to create final data used in the creation of this plan. The tract was divided into three compartments based on location and access. Multiple stands are inaccessible or do not contain merchantable timber but most of this tract is harvestable. Based on the data collected, suggested silvicultural prescriptions were developed along with other management suggestions for the tract. This plan was submitted to the park ranger, Dan Smalls, for review and final implementation.
File Attachments: St_John_Final_Draft.pdf
Authors: M. Dalton St. John
A Genetic Comparison of Two Populations of American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) Impacted by the Invasive Disease Complex Causing Beech Bark Disease
Abstract: Many mature American beech trees have died due to beech bark disease throughout the northeastern United States. However, there are many pockets of beech trees throughout its native range that show resistance to the disease. This study will be focused on comparing specific genetic markers in a variety of American beech trees which have been categorized by the levels of severity of beech bark disease per individual tree. Leaf and bud samples were taken in October 2013 from 30 individual trees with varying degrees of disease severity. DNA will be purified from these soft tissue samples in order to use PCR and focus on 5 microsatellite locations for a comparison between all individuals being sampled. These loci will help to determine the genetic differences and similarities between American beech trees with and without signs of resistance to beech bark disease. The results of this study will set the stage for a landscape level study in the future, as well as further studies on finding genetic markers for resistance.
Authors: Emily Malick
Differences in soil fertility along roadsides between state and locally managed roadways in Franklin County, New York
Abstract: Techniques for managing roadways often incorporate use of sodium chloride, or roadsalt. Use of this substance can vary greatly depending on whether state or local municipalities are prescribing management for particular roadways. Roadsalt has the potential to affect the chemical composition of roadside soils. This study sought examine relationships between winter management techniques and soil chemical properties as distance increased from roadsides. Transects were set up perpendicular to 5 roads managed by the State of New York, and 5 roads managed by towns in Franklin County, New York. 10 samples were removed from the soil surface at each transect, every two meters back from each roadside from 2 to 20 meters. pH, conductivity, abundances of Ca, Na, K, Mg, Cl, % Na on CEC, & % Ca on CEC were determined for each sample. Using ANOVA equations pH, % Na, and Cl concentration were found to have significant relationship with distance while %Na, % Ca, and Na concentration had significant relationships with regards to management. It was concluded that Na is displacing large amounts of Ca on exchange near state managed roads, decreasing soil fertility specifically in those areas. Results follow trends found in other studies that cite increasing concentrations of both Na and Cl on watershed scales.
File Attachments: Actually Done.docx
Authors: Dylan Kirk
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Research Seeks Greater Insight Into Whether Changes In the Composition and Function Of the Gut Microbiota Are Associated With Disease
Health and Disease Imprinted in the Time Variability of the Human Microbiome
Martí JM1, Martínez-Martínez D2, Rubio T3, Gracia C1, Peña M4, Latorre A5, Moya A5, P Garay C1.
The animal microbiota (including the human microbiota) plays an important role in keeping the physiological status of the host healthy.
Research seeks greater insight into whether changes in the composition and function of the microbiota are associated with disease.
We analyzed published 16S rRNA and shotgun metagenomic sequencing (SMS) data pertaining to the gut microbiotas of 99 subjects monitored over time.
Temporal fluctuations in the microbial composition revealed significant differences due to factors such as dietary changes, antibiotic intake, age, and disease.
This article shows that a fluctuation scaling law can describe the temporal changes in the gut microbiota. This law estimates the temporal variability of the microbial population and quantitatively characterizes the path toward disease via a noise-induced phase transition. Estimation of the systemic parameters may be of clinical utility in follow-up studies and have more general applications in fields where it is important to know whether a given community is stable or not. IMPORTANCE The human microbiota correlates closely with the health status of its host. This article analyzes the microbial composition of several subjects under different conditions over time spans that ranged from days to months. Using the Langevin equation as the basis of our mathematical framework to evaluate microbial temporal stability, we proved that stable microbiotas can be distinguished from unstable microbiotas. This initial step will help us to determine how temporal microbiota stability is related to a subject’s health status and to develop a more comprehensive framework that will provide greater insight into this complex system.
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This entry was posted in C. diff. Research Community, Microbiome/Microbiota Information and tagged Alteration in Gut Microbiota, gut microbiome, gut microbiota research on March 28, 2017 by cdifffoundation.
Seres Therapeutics Announces a New SER-109 Phase 2 Clinical Study (ECOSPOR III) For Patients With Multiple Recurrent C. diff. Infections (CDI’s)
Seres Therapeutics Inc. a leading microbiome therapeutics platform company, announced on March 16th, 2017 plans to initiate a new SER-109 Phase 2 clinical study (ECOSPOR III) in patients with multiply recurrent Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection. The ECOSPOR III study design was finalized following a positive Type B meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In a separate announcement today, Seres reported fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results and provided an update on multiple ongoing microbiome clinical programs.
Seres plans to initiate a new SER-109 clinical study in approximately 320 patients with multiply recurrent C. difficile infection. Study participants will be randomized 1:1 between SER-109 and placebo. To ensure accurate measurement of C. difficile infection, diagnosis of recurrent C. difficile infection for both study entry and for endpoint analysis will be confirmed by C. difficile cytotoxin assay. Patients in the SER-109 arm will receive a total SER-109 dose, administered over three days, approximately 10-fold higher than the dose used in the prior ECOSPOR study. ECOSPOR III will evaluate patients for 24 weeks and the primary endpoint will compare the C. difficile recurrence rate in subjects who receive SER-109 verses placebo at up to eight weeks after dosing. The FDA has agreed that this new trial may qualify as a pivotal study with achievement of a persuasive clinical effect and addressing FDA requirements, including clinical and statistical factors, an adequately sized safety database, and certain CMC parameters.
“We are pleased to have received highly constructive guidance from the FDA regarding further SER-109 clinical development and we plan to initiate a new clinical study as soon as possible,” said Roger J. Pomerantz, M.D., President, CEO and Chairman of Seres. “Our prior SER-109 studies provided important new biological and clinical data that have advanced our pioneering microbiome therapeutic efforts. Based on our learnings and dialogue with the FDA, we believe that we are now positioned to initiate a robust clinical study that may provide the basis for SER-109 approval. There is an urgent need for improved treatments for C. difficile infection, and we believe SER-109 has great potential to address the underlying cause of the disease and become the first approved microbiome therapeutic in this new field of medicine.”
About SER-109
SER-109, an oral capsule, is Seres’ lead Ecobiotic® microbiome therapeutic for the treatment of multiply recurrent C. difficile infection. SER-109 is a biologically sourced consortium of bacterial spores designed to catalyze a shift in a dysbiotic gastrointestinal microbiome to a healthier state.
About Seres Therapeutics
Seres Therapeutics, Inc. is a leading microbiome therapeutics platform company developing a novel class of biological drugs that are designed to treat disease by restoring the function of a dysbiotic microbiome, where the natural state of bacterial diversity and function is imbalanced. The Phase 2 study of Seres’ program SER-109 has been completed in multiply recurrent Clostridium difficile infection. Seres’ second clinical candidate, SER-287, is being evaluated in a Phase 1b study in patients with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis (UC). Seres is also developing SER-262, the first ever synthetic microbiome therapeutic candidate, in a Phase 1b study in patients with primary CDI. For more information, please visit www.serestherapeutics.com. Follow us on Twitter @SeresTx.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements regarding SER-109 development plans, the timing, design, and results of the ECOSPOR III study , the potential for ECOSPOR III to provide different results than the previous ECOSPOR study, the impact analysis of prior clinical studies may have on clinical outcomes, the potential for ECOSPOR III to qualify as a Pivotal Study, dysbiosis as an underlying cause of C. difficile and other diseases.
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The Power Of Microbes In Recurrent C.diff. Infection (CDI) 94%-96% Cure Rates
“Treating patients with recurrent C. difficile infection with microorganisms alone provides cure or reduction of symptoms at a rate many times higher than any drug or chemical that has ever been looked at. These cure rates of 94% and 96% are astronomical, and it is all due to the power of microbes, ” said Michael Sadowsky, PhD, Director of the BioTechnology Institute at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota.
“I think the future of medicine in the 21st century is to use the power of microbes to cure diseases.”
This new work, published in mBio, an open access journal of the American Society for Microbiology, has found which microbes are most effective in the fecal transplant procedure. The microbes from donor samples were purified and transplanted into patients to find which conferred the most benefit. The researchers used next-generation sequencing to assay the microbial populations of patients and donors.
Their findings surprised them; while they met expectations by curing around 90 percent of patients, some people who had received a placebo treatment, made up of their own fecal sample, were also cured. The researchers were able to determine that the patients cured by placebo already had some types of curative bacteria in their guts, strains that were boosted when they got the placebo.
“As opposed to what we thought, complete engraftment of microbiota is not required to cure a patient,” said Sadowsky.
“The study provides insight into which microorganisms are the most important for curing C. difficile and may allow clinicians to better tailor therapy, by improving donor material to facilitate a more rapid, effective, and lasting cure.”
Scientists can use this new data to optimize their treatments. “This paper provides us data with which microbes to supplement into our preparations,” Sadowsky concluded.
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Study shows Microbiome Differences Between Intensive Care Unit Patients Hospitalized From Healthy Patients
The microbiome of patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at a hospital differs dramatically from that of healthy patients, according to a new study published in mSphere.
Researchers analyzing microbial taxa in ICU patients’ guts, mouth and skin reported finding dysbiosis, or a bacterial imbalance, that worsened during a patient’s stay in the hospital. Compared to healthy people, ICU patients had depleted populations of commensal, health-promoting microbes and higher counts of bacterial taxa with pathogenic strains – leaving patients vulnerable to hospital-acquired infections that may lead to sepsis, organ failure and potentially death.
What is dysbiosis? Pathogens, antibiotic use, diet, inflammation, and other forces can cause dysbiosis, a disruption in these microbial ecosystems that can lead to or perpetuate disease (1)
What makes a gut microbiome healthy or not remains poorly defined in the field. Nonetheless, researchers suspect that critical illness requiring a stay in the ICU is associated with the the loss of bacteria that help keep a person healthy. The new study, which prospectively monitored and tracked changes in bacterial makeup, delivers evidence for that hypothesis.
“The results were what we feared them to be,” says study leader Paul Wischmeyer, an anesthesiologist at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. “We saw a massive depletion of normal, health-promoting species.”
Wischmeyer, who will move to Duke University in the fall, runs a lab that focuses on nutrition-related interventions to improve outcomes for critically ill patients.
He notes that treatments used in the ICU – including courses of powerful antibiotics, medicines to sustain blood pressure, and lack of nutrition – can reduce the population of known healthy bacteria. An understanding of how those changes affect patient outcomes could guide the development of targeted interventions to restore bacterial balance, which in turn could reduce the risk of infection by dangerous pathogens.
Previous studies have tracked microbiome changes in individual or small numbers of critically ill patients, but Wischmeyer and his collaborators analyzed skin, stool, and oral samples from 115 ICU patients across four hospitals in the United States and Canada. They analyzed bacterial populations in the samples twice – once 48 hours after admission, and again after 10 days in the ICU (or when the patient was discharged). They also recorded what the patients ate, what treatments patients received, and what infections patients incurred.
The researchers compared their data to data collected from a healthy subset of people who participated in the American Gut project dataset. (American Gut is a crowd-sourced project aimed at characterizing the human microbiome by the Rob Knight Lab at the University of California San Diego.) They reported that samples from ICU patients showed lower levels of Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes bacteria, two of the largest groups of microbes in the gut, and higher abundances of Proteobacteria, which include many pathogens.
Wischmeyer was surprised by how quickly the microbiome changed in the patients. “We saw the rapid rise of organisms clearly associated with disease,” he says. “In some cases, those organisms became 95 percent of the entire gut flora – all made up of one pathogenic taxa – within days of admission to the ICU. That was really striking.” Notably, the researchers reported that some of the patient microbiomes, even at the time of admission, resembled the microbiomes of corpses. “That happened in more people than we would like to have seen,” he says.
Wischmeyer suggests the microbiome could be tracked like other vital signs and could potentially be used to identify patient problems and risks before they become symptomatic. In addition, now that researchers have begun to understand how the microbiome changes in the ICU, Wischmeyer says the next step is to use the data to identify therapies – perhaps including probiotics – to restore a healthy bacterial balance to patients.
Everyone who collaborated on the project – including dietitians, pharmacists, statisticians, critical care physicians, and computer scientists – participated on a largely voluntary basis without significant funding to explore the role of the microbiome in ICU medicine, says Wischmeyer.
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Colorectal Adenomas and the C677T MTHFR Polymorphism: Evidence for Gene-Environment Interaction?
Cornelia M. Ulrich, Ellen Kampman, Jeannette Bigler, Stephen M. Schwartz, Chu Chen, Roberd Bostick, Lisa Fosdick, Shirley A. A. Beresford, Yutaka Yasui and John D. Potter
Cornelia M. Ulrich
Ellen Kampman
Jeannette Bigler
Stephen M. Schwartz
Chu Chen
Roberd Bostick
Lisa Fosdick
Shirley A. A. Beresford
Yutaka Yasui
John D. Potter
5,10-Methylene-tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), an enzyme in folate metabolism, may play a role in the etiology of colorectal adenomas via effects on DNA methylation and nucleotide synthesis. We investigated the association between a common polymorphism (C677T, reduced MTHFR activity) and colorectal adenomas within the Minnesota CPRU case-control study. Cases (n = 527) were diagnosed with colonoscopically confirmed adenomas; controls (n = 645) were derived from the same gastroenterology practice and were polyp free at colonoscopy. Dietary intakes were obtained from a self-administered food-frequency questionnaire prior to colonoscopy. Age- and sex-adjusted odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals for the MTHFR genotype were 0.9 (0.7–1.2; CT versus CC wild-type) and 0.8 (0.6–1.3; TT versus CC). The associations between dietary intakes of folate, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, or methionine and risk of adenomas showed consistent patterns dependent upon MTHFR genotype. Individuals with the TT genotype and intakes of any of these nutrients in the lowest tertile were at elevated risk for adenomas (about 2–3-fold when compared with TT genotype with high intakes). These trends were more pronounced among individuals over age 60, resulting in a 3–6-fold increase for low intakes of folate, B12, and B6. An increased risk with increasing alcohol consumption was observed only among those with the CC genotype (P-trend = 0.005); among those with the TT genotype, those with moderate alcohol consumption were at lowest risk (P for interaction P = 0.02). In conclusion, nutrients involved in the MTHFR metabolic pathway may modify the relationship between the MTHFR C677T polymorphism and colorectal adenomas. Low intakes of folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6 increase risk among those (particularly the elderly) with the MTHFR TT genotype.
Colorectal carcinogenesis is a multistage process during which global DNA methylation changes, hyperproliferation, adenoma formation and growth, specific somatic genetic changes, and malignant transformation are probably involved (1) . Adenomatous polyps, which comprise about two-thirds of the polyps encountered in clinical settings, are considered precursors of colorectal cancer (2) . There are a number of environmental factors that increase risk of colorectal neoplasia (3) . Among the most consistent risk factors is a low intake of vegetables and perhaps fruit. A number of constituents of vegetables and fruit may contribute to this protective association, and one important constituent of vegetables and fruit is folate (4) . In epidemiological observational studies, low-folate diets have been found to increase the risk of adenomatous polyps and colon cancer (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) and the recurrence of adenoma (10) . Other dietary factors, including the vitamins B12 and B6, as well as methionine, play a role in folate metabolism (11 , 12) . There is very limited research on the risk of colon cancer or colorectal polyps associated with vitamins B12 or B6. Alcohol intake may be related to folate availability by affecting its intestinal absorption, metabolism, and renal excretion (13, 14, 15) .
MTHFR3 is a key enzyme in folate metabolism ,(12) . MTHFR plays a central role in the provision of methyl groups to the body by reducing 5,10-methylene-THF to 5-methyl-THF. 5-methyl-THF serves as a substrate for the remethylation of homocysteine to methionine, with subsequent production of SAM, the universal methyl donor in humans, required for DNA methylation. The methylation of homocysteine is catalyzed by the enzyme methionine synthase that requires the cofactor vitamin B12. MTHFR is also linked to the production of dTMP via thymidylate synthase and to purine synthesis and, therefore, plays a role in the provision of nucleotides essential for DNA synthesis (12) .
A defect in MTHFR could thus influence both DNA methylation and DNA synthesis; interactions with the nutritional cofactors vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and the substrate folate should be detectable. A common polymorphism in the MTHFR gene (C677T) has been identified; individuals with the variant MTHFR TT genotype have ≈30% of the in vitro enzyme activity seen in those with the CC wild-type (16) . Heterozygotes (CT) show ≈65% of normal enzyme activity (16) . The TT genotype is associated with higher plasma homocysteine levels and reduced plasma folate levels (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23) . Two previous studies have examined the relationship between the MTHFR genotype and colorectal cancer risk and observed significantly decreased risks with the variant TT genotype (24 , 25) .
We report here on the association between the MTHFR genotype and colorectal adenomatous polyps within a large clinic-based, case-control study. We investigated modifications in risk depending on nutrient intakes of folate, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, methionine, and other characteristics of the study population.
Subject recruitment for this case-control study has been described previously (26) . Briefly, cases and controls were recruited through a large multiclinic private gastroenterology practice, DH, which conducts colonoscopies in 10 hospitals, and, at the time of this study, undertook ≈60% of all colonoscopies in metropolitan Minneapolis. All patients, ages 30–74 years, who were scheduled for colonoscopy at DH clinics between April 1991 and April 1994 were screened for eligibility (see below) and recruited prior to colonoscopy; recruitment at all 10 DH sites was initiated at the time of scheduling. The intent was to recruit subjects with both patient and recruiter blind to the final diagnosis. This study was approved by the internal review boards of the University of Minnesota and each DH endoscopy site. Written informed consent was obtained from each study participant.
Eligibility criteria for both cases and controls were: resident of Twin cities metropolitan area; ages 30–74 years; English speaking; no known genetic syndrome associated with predisposition to colonic neoplasia; no individual history of cancer (except nonmelanoma skin cancer); and no history of inflammatory bowel disease. In addition, cases were eligible if colonoscopy resulted in a first diagnosis of colon or rectal adenomatous polyps; controls had to be free of all polyps (hyperplastic or adenomatous) at colonoscopy. Indications for colonoscopy included bleeding, diagnostic/follow-up, family history, screening, and others (Table 1)<$REFLINK> . These proportions differed somewhat by case-control status and age group but not by MTHFR genotype. Dietary intakes of nutrients in the MTHFR pathway did not differ by indication for colonoscopy, except for alcohol intake, which was significantly higher among those whose indication was bleeding compared with those with family history or screening as reported reasons.
Indications for colonoscopy among study participants
The questionnaires were self-administered, and patients received all study material (including FFQs) before their clinic visit. At colonoscopy, the signed consent form and completed questionnaires were collected, and blood was drawn. The colonoscopy findings were recorded on standardized forms. Upon removal, polyps were examined histologically by the study pathologist using diagnostic criteria established for the National Polyp Study (27) . Only participants with a complete colonoscopy reaching the cecum were eligible. The presence or absence of pathology was determined, and based on colonoscopy and pathology findings, participants were assigned to one of the following three groups: (a) adenomatous polyp group (defined as either adenomatous or mixed pathology, n = 575); (b) hyperplastic polyp-only group (n = 219); and (c) colonoscopy-negative group (controls, n = 708). Participants with polyps showing invasive carcinoma were excluded. The hyperplastic polyp group was treated as a separate group and is not considered further here. The participation rate for all colonoscoped patients was 68%.
Questionnaire.
Information on: (a) dietary intake; (b) physical activity; (c) smoking habits; (d) anthropometric measurements; (e) medical information; (f) demographic information; (g) reproductive history (women); and (h) family history of polyps and cancer, especially history of colon, breast, endometrial, or ovarian cancers, was collected. Study staff followed up by phone when data were incomplete. The dietary questionnaire was an adaptation of the Willett semiquantitative FFQ, which has been studied previously for validity and repeatability within the Nurses’ Health Study cohort (28) , the Iowa Women’s Health Study cohort (29) , and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study cohort (30) . The FFQ included queries on the brand of breakfast cereal and the brand and frequency of multivitamin and individual vitamin supplement use. Correlation coefficients, on repeat administration, of this instrument in a similar study population were r = 0.62 for dietary folate, r = 0.67 for vitamin B12 intake, and r = 0.99 for alcohol consumption (29) . Giovannucci et al. (31) compared values derived from this questionnaire with RBC folate levels (an indicator of long-term folate status) and observed correlations of r = 0.55 for women and r = 0.56 for men.
Blood Collection and Processing.
At the clinic visit, venous blood was collected from each participant in two 20-ml ACD Vacutainer tubes. Buffy coats were isolated within 24 h of collection and frozen at −70°C until extraction and analysis. White cells, red cells, and plasma were separated according to a standardized protocol. White cells were stored, in appropriate cell culture medium, as multiple 0.5-ml aliquots, at −70°C for DNA extraction or preparation of cell lines. Red cells and plasma were also stored in multiple aliquots. Buffy coats were shipped in frequent batches to the University of Utah for extraction of DNA. DNA was extracted from buffy coats at the University of Utah using the Pure Gene DNA isolation kit (Gentra Systems, Inc., Minneapolis, MN). DNA was quantitated and examined for purity by UV absorption at 260 and 280 nm (ratio ≥ 1.8; Ref. 32 ). Extracted DNA was shipped to Seattle for genotyping analyses.
MTHFR Genotyping.
Determination of the C677T polymorphism was conducted at the Core Laboratory of the Public Health Sciences Division of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. The MTHFR polymorphism at 677 bp was determined using the PCR/RFLP method described by Frosst et al. (16) . PCR reactions were performed on a Deltacycler II thermal cycler (Ericomp, San Diego, CA) in 96-well plates. Primers (5′-TGA AGG AGA AGG TGT CTG CGG GA-3′) and (5′-AGG ACG GTG CGG TGA GAG TG-3′) were used to amplify a portion of the MTHFR sequence from 100 ng of genomic DNA in a 30-μl reaction containing 3 μl of 10× PCR buffer [100 mm Tris-HCl (pH 8.3) at 25°C, 500 mm KCl, 15 mm MgCl2, and 0.01% (w/v) gelatin; Perkin-Elmer], 50 μg/ml BSA, 0.2 mm deoxynucleotide triphosphates, 0.2 μm each primer, and 1 unit of Taq DNA polymerase. The cycling conditions were: initial melting at 93°C for 5 min, then 30 amplification cycles of 93°C for 60 s, 58°C for 60 s, and 72°C for 60 s.
After amplification, the 198-bp MTHFR fragment was digested with HinfI in a 20-μl reaction containing 10 μl of PCR fragment, 2 μl of 10× buffer (H; Amersham Life Science; supplied by the manufacturer), and 4 units of HinfI at 37°C for 1 h. The digestion products were separated on a 3% NuSieve agarose gel (FHC Corp.), and the ethidium bromide-stained fragments were photographed on a UV transilluminator. Wild-type (CC) individuals were identified by only a 198-bp fragment, heterozygotes (CT) by both the 175/23 and 198-bp fragments, and homozygote variants (TT) by the 175-bp and the 23-bp (less visible) fragment. Blinded repeat genotyping of 20 DNA samples yielded a reproducibility of 100%. DNA quality or quantity was insufficient for MTHFR genotyping in 48 cases and 63 controls; thus, the final study population consisted of 527 cases and 645 controls.
Statistical Data Analysis.
Standard techniques for case-control studies were used. The measure of the association between MTHFR genotype and incidence of adenomatous polyps was the OR, which was estimated by logistic regression. ORs and 95% confidence intervals are presented. We evaluated the association between MTHFR genotype and adenomatous polyps first in the entire study population and subsequently separately in men and women. Further subsets of the population for analyses were based on age, polyp characteristics, and dietary intakes.
Effect modification was evaluated by stratification on the variable of interest, and ORs within each stratum were compared. Subsequently, the following potential confounding factors were evaluated: age, sex, race/ethnicity, hormone replacement therapy (ever/never), BMI, waist-to-hip ratio, pack-years of smoking, regular use of aspirin (at least one per week), regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (at least one per week), hours of physical activity, and the dietary intake variables kilocalories, dietary fiber, percentage kilocalories from fat, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, and alcohol. After evaluation, a subset of these variables was maintained for multivariate adjustment: age, sex, BMI, percentage kilocalories from fat, dietary fiber intake (g), hormone replacement therapy (ever/never), and dietary intakes of folate, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, methionine, and alcohol. All adjustment variables were included in the model as continuous variables, with the exception of sex and hormone replacement therapy (ever/never). In general, the confounding effects of the variables listed were small; for consistency, the multivariate-adjusted estimates are reported throughout. Correlations between dietary intakes ranged from r = −0.05 (alcohol and vitamin B6) to r = 0.47 (folate and vitamin B12), and multivariate adjustment included all nutrients.
Statistical significance testing was conducted on several levels; differences in nutrient intakes and other population characteristics between cases and controls were evaluated by t tests and χ2 tests. To assess the dose-response relationship between nutrient intakes or other variables and colorectal adenomas within each of the three genotypes, a test for trend was used. Effect modification of the relation between nutrients and other variables and risk of polyps by genotype was evaluated by testing for different slopes associated with nutrient intake across genotype. All tests of statistical significance were two-sided. SAS, version 6.11 (SAS Institute, Inc., Cary, NC), was used for all analyses.
As shown in Table 2<$REFLINK> , cases and controls in this study were similar with respect to the distribution of race/ethnicity, BMI, and regular use of aspirin. Cases were significantly older, more likely to be male, less likely (among women) to have ever used hormone replacement therapy, more likely to have never smoked, and less likely to have used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Cases were also less likely to report a family history of colon cancer; this somewhat paradoxical finding is almost certainly attributable to a greater likelihood of individuals with a family history seeking colonoscopies as a result of minor symptoms or for screening purposes (and thus obtaining insurance reimbursement). There was little difference in the distribution of MTHFR genotypes between cases and controls.
Characteristics of the study population
Table 3<$REFLINK> shows some dietary intake variables in the study population that are of relevance to the MTHFR hypothesis. On the basis of the new 1998 recommended daily allowances for persons ages 51 and older issued by the Institute of Medicine (folate, 400 μg/day; vitamin B12, 2.4 μg/day; and vitamin B6, 1.5 mg/day for women, 1.7 mg/day for men), a substantial proportion of individuals appeared to have insufficient intakes of folate (33) .
Dietary intakes among the study population
The variant MTHFR genotypes (CT and TT) were not significantly related to the risk of colorectal adenomas when compared with individuals with MTHFR CC genotype (Table 4)<$REFLINK> . However, there appeared to be a weak trend toward an inverse association between the variant allele and colorectal adenoma risk (CC > CT > TT). This trend was apparent only among men, among those younger than age 60, those with two or more polyps, and those without a family history; however, confidence intervals for these subgroups are wide.
Association between MTHFR genotype and adenomatous polyps, n = 1172a
Associations between the MTHFR genotype and adenomatous polyps stratified by dietary intakes of several nutrients are shown in Table 5<$REFLINK> and Fig. 1<$REFLINK> . Among those with high or medium intakes of folate, vitamins B12 or B6, or methionine, the TT genotype is associated with a slightly decreased risk. However, individuals with the MTHFR TT genotype and low intakes of folate, vitamin B12, vitamin B6 or methionine consistently comprise the stratum at highest risk. Within the TT genotype, increased risks associated with low nutrient intakes relative to high nutrient intakes range from 2-fold (methionine) to ≈3-fold (vitamins B6 and B12). To explore further the association with vitamin B12 intake, we examined the major food sources of vitamin B12, dairy products and meat. Only higher intakes of dairy products were associated with a decreased risk of adenomas, whereas meat intake did not follow that pattern.
Risk of colorectal adenomatous polyps stratified by MTHFR genotype and intakes of folate, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and methionine. Reference groups: MTHFR CCplus high nutrient intake.
Association between MTHFR genotype and adenomatous polyps, stratified by dietary intakes (n = 1103)a
Increasing alcohol intake (Table 5<$REFLINK> and Fig. 2<$REFLINK> ) was associated with increased risk only among individuals with the MTHFR CC genotype. In contrast, among those with the MTHFR TT genotype, the lowest risk was seen for those with moderate (<7 g/day) alcohol consumption.
Risk of colorectal adenomatous polyps stratified by MTHFR genotype and alcohol intake. *, 95% confidence interval excludes 1.0. Reference group. MTHFR CCwith no alcohol.
The relations among dietary factors, MTHFR, and risk of adenomatous polyps were similar for men and women (data not shown); with the exception of vitamin B12 intake in women (for which tertile cutpoints were different from these for men), individuals with low intakes and the MTHFR TT genotype were at highest risk compared with the other strata, and trends toward higher risk with low intakes were most pronounced within the MTHFR TT genotype.
There is evidence that nutrient absorption, in particular of vitamin B12, is less efficient at older ages (34) , which plausibly would exacerbate risk in those with low intakes. We therefore evaluated the association between MTHFR genotype and adenomatous polyps in a subset of the population, ages 60 and older. It appears that, with higher age, the increased risks associated with low nutrient intakes among those with the MTHFR TT genotype are much more pronounced. Fig. 3<$REFLINK> demonstrates these trends, in particular for low vitamin B12 (Fig. 3b)<$REFLINK> and low vitamin B6 (Fig. 3c)<$REFLINK> intakes. ORs compared with the reference group of high intake/MTHFR CC genotype ranged between 2.3 (methionine) and 6.5 (vitamin B12). However, confidence intervals for these estimates were wide.
Risk of colorectal adenomatous polyps stratified by MTHFR genotype and intakes of folate, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and methionine, ages 60 years and older. *, 95% confidence interval excludes 1.0. Reference groups: MTHFR CC plus high nutrient intake.
In this case-control study, we observed a weak, statistically nonsignificant inverse association between the MTHFR TT genotype and risk of colorectal adenomas. More importantly, there was substantial modification of the risk associated with low nutrient intakes, depending on the MTHFR genotype; among individuals with the variant MTHFR TT genotype, those with low intakes of vitamin B6 and B12 were at substantially increased risk of colorectal adenomas compared with those with high intakes. Very consistently, individuals with the MTHFR TT genotype and low intakes of folate, vitamins B12, B6, or methionine were at highest risk compared with all other groups.
Previously, Ma et al. (24) and Chen et al. (25) reported a significantly decreased risk of colon cancer among men with the MTHFR TT genotype compared with the combined groups of MTHFR CC and CT genotypes in the Physician’s Health Study and Health Professionals Study. Those studies also observed that this inverse association was not seen in individuals with low dietary intakes of folate (or low plasma folate levels). Our study extends these findings toward a consistently increased risk of colorectal adenomas among those with the MTHFR TT genotype (= lowest MTHFR activity) with low nutrient intakes of either folate, vitamin B12, B6, or methionine and trends toward a decreased risk of colorectal adenomas among those with high nutrient intakes with the MTHFR TT genotype. The results are consistent with those of Ma et al. (24) and Chen et al. (25) in that among those with a TT genotype, a low-nutrient diet increases risk for both colorectal cancer and polyps. However, as far as we know, this is the first study to report a substantially increased risk for adenomas among those with MTHFR TT genotype and low-nutrient diets over those with the CC genotype (and low-nutrient diets), in particular among older individuals.
These results may be attributable to the metabolic position of the enzyme MTHFR, which is part of a complex metabolic entity involving both the generation of the universal methyl-group donor SAM and DNA synthesis via the creation of nucleotides (Fig. 4)<$REFLINK> . There may be a balance between the provision of methyl groups and the supply of bases for DNA synthesis. Previously, James et al. (35) developed a model to explain the association between a methyl-group-deficient diet and nucleotide synthesis; furthermore, Ma et al. (24) discussed the inverse association of the MTHFR TT genotype with colon cancer risk based on the connection with nucleotide synthesis. From the data to date on the way in which the MTHFR genotype influences risk depending on nutrient status, we expand these models to explain these findings in terms of both reduced availability of methyl groups and reduced DNA synthesis capability. The key components of the model are: (a) the available pool of THF and 5,10-methylene-THF, the substrate for thymidylate synthase; and (b) the available pool of SAM, the universal methyl donor for methyltransferases, and an allosteric inhibitor of MTHFR.
The MTHFR (TT) pathway in the presence of low versus high intakes of folate and vitamins B6 and B12: possible effects on DNA synthesis and methylation. A, low intakes of folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6; B, high intakes of folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6. Dashed arrows, lower availability of substrate; bold arrows, dominant metabolic pathways. DHF, dihydrofolate; SAH, S-adenosylhomocysteine.
Under conditions characterized by low nutrient intakes (Fig. 4)<$REFLINK> , among those with the MTHFR TT genotype, both DNA methylation and DNA synthesis might be impaired, thus increasing the risk of colorectal adenomas. Among individuals with reduced MTHFR activity (genotype TT) and with low intakes of dietary folate and vitamin B12, the activity of the enzyme methionine synthase would be expected to be low (due to lack of the cofactor vitamin B12). This would result in reduced availability of SAM and elevated levels of homocysteine. With low SAM, minimal inhibition of MTHFR would occur; 5,10-methylene THF would continue to be converted to 5-methyl-THF, thus limiting the availability of 5,10-methylene-THF, the substrate for thymidylate synthesis. Low availability of vitamin B6, the cofactor for serine-hydroxymethyltransferase, would further limit the availability of 5,10-methylene-THF. In addition to low SAM levels and a deficiency of methyl groups, decreased provision of dTMP and decreased synthesis of purines would probably result. Overall, one would expect in the presence of a combination of MTHFR TT genotype and low nutrient intakes both limited provision of methyl groups and DNA synthesis as a result of disturbances in nucleotide synthesis.
Conversely, in conditions characterized by high nutrient intakes (Fig. 4)<$REFLINK> , among individuals with a MTHFR TT genotype, a slightly decreased risk may be observed. With high intakes of folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6, the recycling pathway of 5-methyl-THF to 5,10-methylene-THF would function at its full capacity (all cofactors would be available). Therefore, despite lower than normal MTHFR activity, persons with a TT genotype would have adequate quantities of SAM. Furthermore, the genetically determined reduction in activity of MTHFR, further reduced by inhibition via SAM, would result in an increased pool of 5,10-methylene-THF and provide a greater supply of this substrate for the use of thymidylate synthase and enhanced dTMP production. Similarly, adequate levels of THF for the formation of purines should be available under these circumstances. Overall, under the conditions of high nutrient intakes and the MTHFR TT genotype, adequate provision of SAM could be ensured, and enhanced production of pyrimidines and purines for DNA synthesis could result in a decreased risk of mutations in the colon.
DNA methylation is an essential mechanism of gene regulation, and disturbances may cause differential gene expression (36) . In animal models, both folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies can cause imbalances in DNA methylation (37, 38, 39, 40) . Folate deficiency in rats has been shown to induce DNA strand breaks and hypomethylation within the p53 tumor suppressor gene (41 , 42) . Similarly, in rats both folate and vitamin B12 deficiency have been shown to result in deoxynucleotide pool disturbances (35 , 43, 44, 45) , and decreases in the pyrimidines, dTMP and dTTP, as well as in the pools of dGTP and dATP were observed in methyl-deficient rats (35) . Blount et al. (46) have shown that, in humans, folate deficiency can cause massive incorporation of uracil into DNA, resulting in chromosome breaks due to transient nicks. Both high DNA uracil levels and elevated micronuclei frequencies were reversible by folate administration (46) . It has been proposed (47) that a chronic imbalance in deoxynucleotide triphosphate pools can contribute to carcinogenesis. The fidelity of DNA synthesis is critically dependent on the balance and availability of the deoxynucleotides (48) . We hypothesize that among cells with a high replication rate, such as the colon epithelium, even transient imbalances in nucleotide synthesis may result in a greater mismatching of bases with subsequent potential for point mutations or chromosomal nicks.
Although reduction of plasma homocysteine with folate supplementation appears to be greater among individuals with the TT genotype (20 , 49) , there are no other data from humans directly or indirectly addressing the in vivo relation between the MTHFR genotype, nutrient intake, SAM production, methylation, and nucleotide synthesis. One supporting observation is that homocysteine levels are highest among those individuals with the TT genotype (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23) .
Vitamins B12 and B6 may play an important role in the association between MTHFR and colorectal adenomas; both vitamins are cofactors needed for the recycling of 5,10-methylene-THF. Data presented here as well as studies in other populations suggest that population folate intakes may be low, and that a substantial proportion of individuals may benefit from higher vitamin B12 and possibly vitamin B6 intakes (50, 51, 52) . In a recent study, vitamin B12 levels were inversely correlated with micronuclei formation, and supplementation with folate and vitamin B12 reduced the occurrence of micronuclei (52) . Although, more generally, the most substantial reduction in plasma homocysteine is observed with folic acid supplementation, supplements that contain vitamins B12, B6, and folate were, in several studies, more effective in lowering plasma homocysteine levels than folate alone (53 , 54) . These results and the data presented here suggest that adequate nutrition of the three B vitamins combined may provide the greatest benefits for colon neoplasia, even in the absence of obvious deficiency (33) .
ORs for low nutrient intakes in conjunction with the MTHFR TT genotype were strikingly elevated among individuals ages 60 and older (Fig. 3)<$REFLINK> . These estimates are, nonetheless, based on small numbers of individuals and need to be confirmed in other studies. For a variety of reasons, older individuals may have poorer absorption, particularly of vitamin B12, even in the presence of adequate intakes (34 , 55, 56, 57) .
The findings on MTHFR genotype and alcohol consumption are unexpected. We found that only those with the MTHFR CC (wild-type) genotype were at increased risk associated with higher alcohol consumption, consistent with the general finding that alcohol is associated in this and other populations with an overall increased risk of adenomatous polyps. Among those with the TT genotype, alcohol was associated with decreased risk. The risk estimates were stable, and the interaction was statistically significant. Our results are in contrast to those of Ma et al. (24) and Chen et al. (25) , who observed a higher risk for colon cancer in those with both MTHFR TT genotype and high alcohol consumption compared with those with low alcohol consumption and CC/CT genotypes combined. A similar tool for assessing alcohol intake was used in all studies. There are several explanations for this discrepancy: (a) effects of alcohol differ at early versus late stages of colon carcinogenesis; (b) chance; or (c) bias (it is unlikely, however, that reporting bias would differ by genotype). Some studies have shown that acetaldehyde (but not ethanol) can inhibit methyltransferases and methionine synthase in vitro and in vivo (58 , 59) . However, many of these experimental settings used alcohol in very high concentrations, which are unlikely to be comparable with the effects of moderate alcohol consumption.
The study population in this case-control study was not necessarily representative of the entire population, because only individuals who underwent colonoscopy were eligible. Individuals in the control group were more likely to have a positive family history as an indication for colonoscopy and probably underwent screening for these reasons. Those with diagnostic follow-up were underrepresented in the control group, which may have rendered the groups somewhat different. On the other hand, the major advantage of this clinic-based approach was that the presence of polyps was clearly established, and that the control group was free of any polyps. Studies that use a population-based control group will probably include a substantial proportion of individuals with undetected polyps, which may attenuate any study findings. Indications for colonoscopy were not related to MTHFR genotype or to intakes of the main nutrients; thus, there is unlikely to be a bias due to differences in indication for colonoscopy. Another strength of this case-control study was the relatively large study size, which allowed us to investigate gene-environment interactions.
The results from this case-control study indicate that associations between folate, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and colorectal adenomas vary by MTHFR genotype. Previous inconsistencies in epidemiological studies with respect to the interaction between folate and other nutrients involved in this metabolic pathway (31 , 60 , 61) may be explained by this differential effect depending on genotype and perhaps on a complex interplay between specific nutrient availability and genotype.
We thank Dr. Arno Motulsky for valuable input to the study and Dale McLarren for assistance with the data management.
↵1 This research was supported in part by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD; to C. M. U.) and by National Cancer Institute Research Grants CA 72859-01 and P01 CA50405.
↵2 To whom requests for reprints should be addressed, at Cancer Prevention Research Program, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1100 Fairview Avenue North, MP-702, P. O. Box 19024, Seattle, WA 98109-1024. Phone: (206) 667-4683; Fax: (206) 667-5977; E-mail: jpotter{at}fhcrc.org
↵3 The abbreviations used are: MTHFR, 5,10-methylene-tetrahydrofolate reductase; THF, tetrahydrofolate; SAM, S-adenosyl-methionine; DH, Digestive Healthcare; FFQ, Food Frequency Questionnaire; OR, odds ratio; BMI, body mass index.
Accepted May 26, 1999.
Received February 4, 1999.
Revision received May 21, 1999.
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Andre ‘Dre’ Johnson (Anthony Anderson) has a great job, a beautiful wife, Rainbow (Tracee Ellis Ross), four kids, and a colonial home in the ‘burbs. But has success brought too much assimilation for this black family? With a little help from his dad (Laurence Fishburne), Dre sets out to establish a sense of cultural identity for his family that honors their past while embracing the future. “Black-ish” stars Anthony Anderson as Dre, Tracee Ellis Ross as Rainbow, Yara Shahidi as Zoey, Marcus Scribner as Andre Jr., Miles Brown as Jack, Marsai Martin as Diane and Laurence Fishburne as Pops.
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by FrozenField
Mar 14, 2015 9:59PM EDT
I think it's funny so many people let the title get in the way of enjoying this show. Then again I almost didn't watch it because it starred Anthony Anderson. (Still not a fan of Anderson.)
I gave it a try because it has Laurence Fishburne. I'm glad I did. This show is funny and the family is likeable. It discuses race in a way that is smart but not too heavy handed.
Tracee Ellis Ross is a nice counter balance to Anderson. Keeping him from getting too annoying and whiny - his usual style. There seemed to be too many kids at first but as they have developed their characters more they grew on me. Especially that Diane, played by Marsai Martin.
Cute show. Nothing really outstanding about it; but I'm still sad it didn't get an entire season or two. It had a likeable cast and it was funny.
I watched the pilot and thought it had some potential. But it ended before it could get real good.
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Trigger position triggers some Illinois lawmakers
by William Mahoney
While lawmakers in some states are moving to defund Planned Parenthood (see here), some lawmakers in Illinois are trying to eliminate a trigger provision in the event that SCOTUS overturns Roe v. Wade. This currently extant trigger provision in Illinois law would automatically make abortion illegal in that state if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
State Rep. Sara Feigenholz, D-Chicago, introduced the bill (HB0040) in the Illinois House as a response to President Trump (see here), since he promised to appoint pro-life Supreme Court justices. President Trump has fulfilled this campaign promise by nominating Judge Neil Gorsuch.
What I find most noxious and detestable about this preemptive attempt to ensure the ongoing slaughter of innocent children, in the event that Roe v. Wade is overturned, is the removal of language attesting to the personhood of the preborn child. The synopsis of the bill states:
Removes language concerning the General Assembly’s declaration that the unborn child is a human being from the time of conception and is, therefore, a legal person for purposes of the unborn child’s right to life (see here).
Pushing for the removal of language that points to the personhood of the preborn child* to protect a twisted and barbarous agenda is despicable. State Rep. Feigenholtz and others will undoubtedly dress it up as “reproductive rights” and “women’s healthcare,” but it is none of those things.
It is an attempt to dehumanize certain human beings (the preborn) and deprive them of their God-given personhood by manipulating words to keep the abortion industry going at all costs for whatever selfish or illusory reason(s), e.g., money, control, depopulation, and so forth.
Sadly, for these straying souls in the Illinois House (and elsewhere), the personhood of their little fellow Americans in utero stands in the way of their distorted wills.
*Mention of this law resting on a trigger provision does not imply that American Life League officially approves or endorses said law.
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Alston, Jessup lead Boise State over BYU in OT 72-68
Boise State guard Marcus Dickinson and BYU guard Alex Barcello get tangled on a loose ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Boise. (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman via AP)
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Derrick Alston had 26 points and 11 rebounds, Justinian Jessup scored seven of his nine points in overtime and Boise State defeated BYU 72-68 on Wednesday night.
Alston scored the Broncos’ first four points in overtime but it was Jessup who gave Boise State (2-2) the lead for good with a 3-pointer. He added a steal and dunk plus two free throws.
Jessup was only 3 of 13 from the floor — 1 of 9 in regulation — and his only 3-pointer was just the third for Boise State on 19 attempts. But the Broncos were 19 of 27 at the free-throw line to BYU’s 5 of 7.
Boise State’s RJ Williams added 18 points on 6-of-6 shooting before fouling out with 1:48 left in regulation, which ended at 58-all after neither team scored in the final 1½ minutes.
Alston, who posted his first career double-double, became the first Bronco ever to score at least 20 points in each of the first four games of a season.
Jake Toolson scored 19 points and TJ Haws, who was 0-for-8 from the arc, and Connor Harding scored 10 each for BYU (3-2).
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Jayson Crothers
About Jayson Crothers
Jayson Crothers replied to Daniel Porto's topic in On Screen
There was a short lived TV show called "Miracles" back in 2003 that shot with anamorphic lenses but composed for 4x3 because they liked the optical qualities of the lenses - there's an AC article on it: http://www.theasc.com/magazine/feb03/divine/index.html.
Lightning Strikes on the Red
Jayson Crothers replied to Jayson Crothers's topic in Red
I ended up using metal shutters on a 12K HMI Fresnel and a 4K HMI Fresnel (would have liked a 6K or another 12K, but the budget was cut at the last minute). It took a little bit of trial and error to find the right timing, but once we did it looked fantastic.
Working a Union Shoot as a Non-Union DP
Jayson Crothers replied to a topic in Business Practices
Ben, you and I are in the same boat. I was asked to shoot 2nd Unit for a Fox television show recently, but I'm currently non-union. The show anticipates only 1 day of 2nd Unit work per episode, which means over 13 episodes I'd work perhaps 13 days (assuming they needed 2nd Unit for each episode, which isn't a guarantee, plus the show is already shooting, so I'd be starting late into the season). To be eligible for this, I had to submit my paperwork to contract services to get on the roster (this is a task in and of itself), then after being approved by them, I had to take my safety training courses (as DP's, we get off easy - I think it was only 4 classes), and now I'm gathering together my money for the initiation fee - I'm still debating if this is the right time to join (cost of joining versus what I'll make on the show). I'm happy to answer any questions, but your best bet is to contact contract services and local 600 - both are happy to provide you information.
Jayson Crothers posted a topic in Lighting
This is a cross-post from the RED sub-forum. I'm about to start shooting a 2 camera RED feature and there's a night exterior scene with lightning. I'm trying to arrange for some Lightning Strikes units, but a colleague recently shot a music video on a Red with a 70K Lightning Strikes and had problems with the rolling shutter only capturing the flashes on parts of the frame (for example, there would be a horizontal bar at the top and bottom of the frame that showed the flash, but not the middle). Is it possible to adjust the Lightning Strikes to flash a bit longer, sync with the cameras (and how time consuming is that?), etc? It's either this is a 12K with metal shutters........
Jayson Crothers posted a topic in Red
I'm about to start shooting a 2 camera RED feature and there's a night exterior scene with lightning. I'm trying to arrange for some Lightning Strikes units, but a colleague recently shot a music video on a Red with a 70K Lightning Strikes and had problems with the rolling shutter only capturing the flashes on parts of the frame (for example, there would be a horizontal bar at the top and bottom of the frame that showed the flash, but not the middle). Is it possible to adjust the Lightning Strikes to flash a bit longer, sync with the cameras (and how time consuming is that?), etc? It's either this is a 12K with metal shutters........
"The Gladiators"
Jayson Crothers replied to Jayson Crothers's topic in In Production
Geovane, I don't have my notes near me, but I want to say they were around 6000 degrees, but don't quote me on that. The baseball field used only the available light from the stadium lights and a little HMI lighting - there were no Tungsten units used at all. The wide shot of the night exterior is strictly available light with (I believe) the camera set for 5600 - the close up of the player has an HMI playing in the background a little and he's got a large Muslin frame that's serving to both flag off one of the stadium lights while also bouncing another. I remember selecting that field because the stadium lights were a close match to daylight, whereas another field nearby had very warm lights.
The Brazen Bull
Thanks David! XiaoSu - If you poke around in the archives, I've discussed my experiences at AFI quite a bit, so that may be of help as well. In general, AFI isn't a very technical school - I learned a great deal more about cinematography as an art-form (and from that you're forced to REALLY focus on mastering the craft in the pursuit of art); don't misunderstand me - AFI isn't an "art-school", but the central focus of the program is collaboration and the singular importance of the story, and then using the tools around you to help best tell that story visually, as opposed to a program that has a lot of equipment and teaches you a lot of technique. I think some of the best work I've ever done was my first year at AFI with virtually no equipment, but instead a group of passionate, intelligent people taking bold risks with essentially no resources. It's a program designed to take students who have a firm grasp of the basics on cinematography and push them to get past "how" and start thinking in terms of "what and why" - not "how" should I light this, but start with "what" is the story and "why" should it be lit a certain way (as an example). I also learned a great deal more about set management. In terms of net-working, that's a tough call - I've done 2 features with classmates from AFI, and worked a great deal with other people from my class, so on the surface I'd say I made some great contacts; with that said, however, the majority of my work has been a result of relationships that had nothing (directly) to do with the people I met or know from AFI. Like any educational institution or program, it's largely a matter of what you get from it is directionally proportional to what you put in to it. Does that help?
XiaoSu - I just turned 30 a few months ago; I began studying Cinematography when I was 18, so I suppose you could technically say I've been pursuing this for 12 years. I went to undergrad at Columbia College in Chicago, kicked around for a bit after graduating, then went to AFI and graduated from there 4 years ago. I shot my first feature when I was 21, my second when I was 25, and then everything else has been in the last 4 years after AFI. To be fair - this is all I've done since I was 18, period - I'm a bit one-track mind obsessive that way. Does that help at all? Jamie - Yes, the switch between REC709/Redspace/RAW came after reboots only, but it was hit or miss (we'd go days without an issue and then suddenly it would happen 3 or 4 times in a day). Thanks for the tip - I'll be sure to use a SD card in the future
Thanks for the compliments everyone. Corran - A covered wagon is a home-made light; it's a strip of light sockets mounted to a board with chicken-wire over it. Over the chicken-wire you can put a diffusion of your choice (I believe we used 250). My CLT had a number of smaller ones (3-4 sockets each) that were less than 1 foot long, so with just standard 100 watt bulbs we could have a tiny 400 watt soft light that could be set down on the ground, clamped to a stand, or propped up in a corner - they typically have a dimmer built into them or a simple hand squeezer from home depot works. I have a few larger ones I've had built over the past few years, but the small ones are fast and useful. Richard - HTV is handling the post. I spoke with the director this afternoon and they are waiting for the executives to sign off on the edit; once that's done we'll be color-timing in a couple of weeks. There's been some debate/discussion about the best approach for the post on this show - I've been involved with post from another shoot I did last year, so I'm just now getting back into the post discussions for this film. Once I know more I'll post back here.
How do you light for Red
Jayson Crothers replied to Morgan Peline's topic in Red
I mostly rely on my meters - as David mentioned, I find it's best to rough in the key lighting by eye and confirm with your meter and then use the monitor to add touches and details. I'm leery of doing everything off of a monitor - what if someone bumped a switch, what if there's a bad cable, with the Red I find that sometimes when it reboots it will alter settings within the menus, etc. The environment you're working in also dictates how much a monitor can be of use to you - if I'm shooting on a stage where the monitor is in an ideal viewing environment, it can be of more use to me. However, if I'm shooting Day exteriors my eyes are going to get tricked by running in and out of a viewing tent. To each their own - at the end of the day it's whatever works for you that you find to be reliable. As for the ASA of the Red - it seems to vary. I did one Red shoot where the camera rated as low as 160, but in general I find 250 seems to be the norm. Again, though, it's a bit of personal tastes too (do you prefer 5218 at 320, 400, 500, 640, etc).
Ram - I didn't have any issues with the camera at 3200. Keep in mind, though, that I've yet to see the full resolution files playing in real time - I've only seen the monitor on set, QT proxies, and full resolution stills pulled for the publicist - it's possible that when we go to do the color-correction I'll report back some issues with shooting Tungsten versus Daylight, but for now I can't say I saw any issues with shooting tungsten.
To answer Richard's question of how to customize the frame guidelines: Under the SYSTEM menu, go to Monitor, then to Frame Guide, then to Program - you'll see sub-menus for User Action and User Title - it's one of those (I'm sorry I don't remember which one exactly, but I believe it's User Action). What's great about it is that you can adjust it any way you want and it'll tell you what aspect ratio you've set it for (so you don't have to do the math to make sure you're right). Don't forget to Enable the Protect button in the menu (set it to User Action) or you won't see the new guidelines you set.
Richard beat me to it - www.woodylight.com will give you all the information you need about these great lights. I think my CLT took some photos of them in action on our set; if he did I'll post them. To answer your questions Richard: You can adjust the frame lines to whatever you'd like, so it's possible to create your own virtual "ground glass" with whatever markings you'd like (it's a function I just discovered on this show). Off the top of my head I don't recall the menu it's under or how to set it, but let me look it up (too little sleep and too little coffee!). As for the color temperature settings - I stayed at 3200 or 5600 and did the rest mostly through gels. I'm always leery of having an overall wash of one color or tone because I'm afraid an audience will get use to it and it'll then lose some of it's effect, so whenever I work with colors I try to do it in the lighting so I have some more control over it. With that said, in addition to gels I also used a lot of mixed sources - fluorescents, a multitude of odd practicals, dimmers, etc. And yes, the art department did about 80% of my job for me!
Here' the last week: WEEK THREE DAY 11 – 5/18/09 Told the crew over the weekend about the re-shoot for Scene 11 – everyone took it pretty well - it helped that the rest of the shoot has been going well. First half of the day was a bit hectic – shot Scene 35 (TV room) with the playback material. Had to break it up into more pieces than expected. Felt a bit like we were maybe over-shooting, but the lighting and the performances were in great sync, so the scene had much more energy than I’d anticipated – sigh of relief when it was done since the logistics that went into it during prep had been so intensive. Jennifer was great today – logistically tough scene and she had to be an emotional wreck the whole time; she was a trooper through it all and delivered with the same intensity each take. Rest of the day spent shooting hallways and tiny rooms – went well. Covered wagons were used a lot – really liking them. 400 watt wagon dimmed way down on the ground as an up-light looks surprisingly good on Jennifer – happened across it by accident. Would never think to light my leading lady with an under-light, but it works really well on her. Not thrilled with the color temp (too warm for us), but since Jennifer looks good I’m happy to let it go. Brian was back with us today – I’m so use to operating that I feel a little lost when someone else is doing it. DAY 12 – 5/19/09 16 hour day – re-shot Scene 11 on the 3rd floor. I hate long days – I never work my crews long days and I feel like I’ve somehow failed them if we go long. Unavoidable, but still…… 6 7/8 pages were originally scheduled in the generator room, so add in the 2 1/8 page re-shoot and you have a brutal day. Generator room was the first time my lighting estimate was off – had a hard time hiding all the units and finding that delicate balance of dark-enough-to-not-see-anything-but-bright-enough-to-see-everything-you-need-to. Bunch of tweenies in the ceiling and used every covered wagon plus a number of bare bulbs hidden in every nook and cranny I could find – not a fan of using so many lights. Kept struggling to maintain consistent smoke levels. First scene went well. Second scene not so much – space was too small and it’s suppose to be entirely unlit – felt flat and just underexposed – we made it work, but both Doug and I felt like we were just trying to get through it and move on – again, probably being overly critical. Did some Steadicam work I was happy with. Moved upstairs and re-shot 11 – went smoothly and it helped immensely that everyone gets along – spirits were high and people were still laughing. The lighting wasn’t quite as refined as it was the first time we shot it – close enough that nobody but me would notice, but it’s the little flavors that make something really sing and I was rushing a bit to make the day as fast as I could. Big night exterior is tomorrow and I didn’t want to burn people out more than they already were. David has been great – it’s been a real pleasure working with a Producer who cares about his crew. DAY 13 – 5/20/09 Night exterior – wish we had a condor – impossible for our budget, but would have really helped. Kept the lighting as simple as possible – since base-camp couldn’t move and the parking lot was full, we only had so many angles we could shoot, so at a certain point our limitations dictated where the lights COULD go. 10K backlight on the 3rd floor with a handful of par cans for flavor. Maxi-Brute as our side light. Sirens and a few police gag lights did the rest. 1st time using a technocrane – I want one on every show – the creative choices it gives you, coupled with the time it saves makes it invaluable. Got a bit nervous when I first sat down at the wheels – everyone seemed to be on set today and expectations were high, so I was nervous having never operated with a Technocrane before – after our first rehearsal I was silently thanking my mentors for pushing me to learn to operate on wheels when I was younger. Everyone seemed happy with the work we were doing tonight – very time consuming to work out the timing for background, talent, etc – I had anticipated shooting would go slower. Some more time was lost due to one department – hurt us enough that Doug’s SWAT van shot was really compromised – fought the sun and I think I lost. I can probably massage it enough in post to make it work well enough, but we should have had a few more minutes to get it right – only missed it by 15 minutes. Last 2 shots inside were a race and a compromise – to be expected I suppose – did really solid work earlier in the day and paid for it later on. Still made our day on time. DAY 14 – 5/21/09 Shot all of our office scenes – finally went too far with the underexposure – saw a little noise in the image. Nothing too objectionable – interesting that this was the first day I saw it – the scenes were lower contrast by their very nature, so I suspect that’s what made me catch it. More confined sets with lighting gags and camera movement – I’ve gotten use to it by now. Low ceilings were a problem for the first time on the show. Yet more delays with the same department – very grateful that everyone else on the show is so positive or this could be a much bigger problem. I wanted higher light levels, but bigger units would have meant more grip gear and we didn’t have the space. More shooting at a T2 – the resolution just doesn’t hold up nearly as well as the T2.8. Lots of little angles to make all the eye-lines and blocking work. Happy with the dark hallway scenes we shot - the office scenes felt a little flat due to the small space. Final hand-held shot was tough – almost wide open and precision timing for camera and talent necessary – did far more takes than I would have expected. Still surprises me which scenes and which shots become the trouble-children. One thing I’ve been happy with is how much I’ve used practicals to light with – when it works, why mess with it. Been good about resisting the urge to add to something that’s already working. Flares have been a great motif, but wish we could have afforded S4’s or Ultra-Primes – the way the lenses flare has been something we’ve had to work around on a couple of shots – double flares with two distinctly different colors. Felipe had to leave early - new Key Grip for today and tomorrow – he’s really good and a total pro, but it feels weird to not have Felipe around. DAY 15 – 5/22/09 Last day. Finished a few shots in the basement – a fun dolly shot blasting through wall after wall of tarp. Moved back up to the third floor to finish out our last day interior scene – as to be expected, my crew had the set almost entirely lit by the time we got up there. Enormously grateful for all of them. The lighting was very high contrast, even for us – looked good though. The stairway scene worked well – all the flickering light gags seemed like overkill at first – I worried for a moment if I was doing far too much and making the lighting too self-aware, but with the edit I think it’s going to be exactly what the scene needs. The flicking fluorescents didn’t gel well with the Red – rolling shutter revealed some issues. How to solve that for future reference? Stunt of Jennifer falling down the stairs worked well. Wrapped after only 9 hours, a little speech, lots of hugs and handshakes, a beer with everyone, and then home and in bed by hour 10. Why can’t every show be this enjoyable and smooth? I do hope I get to work with most of this crew again. Doug and I have about a half day of 2nd Unit/Title inserts to shoot, but otherwise the show is over. Now to start wrestling that fear of “Will I work again?!?!” Frame Grabs from Week 3: These are from one of our more complicated scenes – this is a scene where the two girls are interacting with Madsen on the television, so the first challenge is that it’s all playback and they need to time and adjust their performances based off his performance. Story-wise it’s the first time Madsen’s character is introduced to the audience, and there’s a lot of information to convey. And finally there’s a lot of movement in this scene (the girls are pacing back and forth and moving all over the room). With all of that in mind, the lighting for this scene was designed solely for the purpose of being fast – I’d originally envisioned this scene playing much moodier with the TV being the main source of light, creating a ghostly moving light across the girls, but knowing that a light gag like that, coupled with everything else, would take a lot of time to do right, I elected to light it almost entirely with the two practicals in shot. The only other light in the scene is a 5K coming through a doorway (you can see the light playing on the floor in the top frame). Other than that, it’s just the worklights with the ½ CTB and ½+ green gels. The image of Madsen on the TV was a result of testing some different settings on the TV with different settings for the playback footage – I think it’s a bit too blue, but both Doug and I agreed that making the image neutral felt odd and there was only so much time we could spend tweaking it. This was a very time consuming scene to shoot because we needed a lot of coverage and it required a lot of rehearsal to get the timing right for everyone, but in the end it turned out to be one my favorite scenes because of the performances by Jennifer and Wendy. This is shot on an 18mm – it’s one of the only times this lens was used, but this scene takes place at the very end of the film when people are being shot, running around, yelling, etc, so the wider lens lends more speed and energy to this shot. It’s a low angle dolly that pulls back as the SWAT team runs into this room and pans over to end on a close up of Rachel on the ground. The two fluorescent units seen in frame have cool white tubes in them. Behind the SWAT team there’s a fluorescent in the ceiling with cool whites as well. Off frame left there a kino unit with 4 4’ cool white tubes through a 4x4 frame of 216. This show was a bit of a departure for me because I’m typically not a big fan of kino-flos, but they were the right tool for the job on this film. There’s a little atmosphere in this shot as well – the disappointing part of this shot for me was that the flashlights on the front of the rifles were surefire knock-offs, so they were very bright, but couldn’t be focused at all, so it wasn’t possible to get beams out of them. This shot is very similar to the shot above – since the end of the film becomes more frantic with more handheld work, I thought it would be interesting to intercut the erratic camera moves and off-center compositions with dolly moves and more rigid compositions (with the SWAT being framed in the center of the shot) of the police moving through the building. This shot is a 25mm and is a lower angle looking up (thought it’s only to avoid the dolly track on the floor). The string of practical lights are all 100 watt bulbs. There are two doorways on frame left with 2K Mighty’s bounced into 4x4 bead boards (one of them is side-lighting the lead SWAT officer). I used an excessive amount of haze in this hallway to try and get the flashlight beams to read, but even with all of the haze they just weren’t focusable. One key thing that made this hallway work (we shot a LOT in this hallway) was the art department dressing all the walls with darker semi-gloss paint; the darker paint was necessary (it was originally bare white) to avoid the hanging practicals making the hallway flat, and the semi-gloss let me do a great deal of lighting with sheens and glares from other sources (seen on the wall on frame left). This was a brief scene of Rachel’s character moving down into the bowels of the building, looking for her daughter. Doug and I discussed the importance of creating more tension in the film at this point (it’s towards the end of the film), so this is where the handheld work really began (we avoided handheld for almost the entire first ¾ of the film). The camera watches Rachel descend the stairs, moves back to lead her around one corner (the middle frame) and then starts following her around another corner up to a doorway (the bottom frame) that leads into the main basement hallway. This is all shot on a 35mm at T2/2.8. Coming down the stairs is only a 2K Junior backlighting her. When she comes around the first corner at the bottom of the stairs (middle frame) she’s lit by a 750 watt leko that is shining through a hole we cut into the wall off frame right (one of the benefits to shooting in a deserted location slated for renovation). The bottom frame has a 2K Junior through the doorway and a baby into the ceiling in the hallway to create ambience on the wall on frame right. This is the same hallway and essentially the same lighting set-up as the SWAT shot above – there’s no atmosphere in this shot and I used slightly larger bounce sources through the doorways to soften up the light on Rachel. This was shot at a T2.5 on an 85mm. This is towards the end of one of our Technocrane shots at the end of the film (this is the last scene). This is shot at T2.8 on a 25mm. The front of the building is being lit by a row of kino units hidden behind the awning with cool white tubes – it was important that this last scene not be as contrasty and dark as the rest of the film, but I wanted to tie the overall look into it, so the cool white tubes helped tie that sickly greenly color into the rest of the scene. There’s a 10K back lighting the entire scene (the art department had previously removed a 3rd floor window that was conveniently in the perfect spot for us to light from). There are 6 par cans also mounted on the 3rd floor that are being used to pinpoint particular areas (the cop car on the bottom right side of frame is being backlit by one of them, the cop car towards the top right is being lit by another, the tree at the top of frame left is being backlit by another, etc). There’s a Maxi-Brute on frame left through a frame of Opal to serve as a side light for this angle (it was then a backlight for the most of the other angles). Underneath camera there’s an 8x8 Ultrabounce with a 1200 HMI with ½+ Green that’s filling in the foreground a little. In addition to the siren lights on camera, off frame right there were two spinner lights to create the sense that there were more cop cars (you can see a flash of red from one of them at the top right corner). This is the end of another Technocrane shot that starts above looking straight down - as the body bag is wheeled into frame the camera quickly descends and rotates 180 degrees and then tilts up to end on this frame. The Maxi-Brute is now an edge-light (coming from frame left), whereas the 10K is still working as a backlight. Everyone is being keyed by a 2K Junior through a 4x4 of 216 that’s frame right and high. The wall with grafitti is being lit by the cool white fluorescent tubes while the building front above the awning is being lit by a 4K HMI with ½+ green that’s raking across the front of the building. This is a little later in the scene (after the body has been wheeled away and now she’s talking to Rachel Hunter’s character – her mother in the film). Essentially the same lighting set-up but the 2K Junior through the 4x4 is much closer to her. There’s also a ¼ Classic Soft Filter being used. You can see a bit of the red spinner light gag on the cops face in the background. These are from the scene we had to re-shoot – the lighting isn’t quite as refined as the first time, but it’s a pretty close match. The top frame is being lit by a 10K that’s bouncing into a 12x12 Ultrabounce off frame left. There’s also a 2K Junior aiming directly at Rachel and her partner with a silk topper to soften the light on their faces. To their right (hidden behind the corner of the doorway) are a row of 4x4 Solids to eliminate any ambient light coming back on them. In the foreground room there’s a 4x4 bead board with a 1K Baby into it off frame left and a 4x4 bead board for a little return just off camera right. This scene is very early in the film (before the lead characters get to the building), so I didn’t want to go too dark or moody. Rachel’s close up has ¼ Classic Soft and I backed off the negative fill a little bit to open up her face a little more. Towards the very end of the show. In the hallway behind David, the 100 watt practical is creating the sheen on the upper left wall. There’s a 1K Baby with some 250 on the doors off to the right to give the little edge light. In the far back room there’s a 750 leko into the floor to create a hot spot (since the shot is so dark, I wanted something very hot so it didn’t just look dim). In the foreground there’s a tweenie into a gray cement ceiling for a little ambience. There’s some atmosphere and then his maglight (which is creating the sheen on the right wall). In the shot the camera booms down to a close up of a door handle as he explores the various doorways. This was shot at a T2/2.8 – a T2 would have helped the flashlight beam register better, but I didn’t care for the contrast of our lenses (or rather, lack of contrast) at a T2. Overall the production was a great success – I’m happy with what we were able to do in only 15 days, though obviously compromises occurred everyday with a schedule that tight. I’m typically a fan of multiple cameras, and it was very briefly discussed for this show, but with all of the camera movement and way scenes were staged, a second camera would have only hindered the production. I’m looking forward to the next film Doug and I get to do together. If I may take a moment, I want to commend my amazing crew; Curtis Sherman (CLT), Michael Sherman (Best Boy Electric), and Jeff Siljenberg (3rd Electric) were probably the best electric crew I’ve ever been lucky enough to work with. Felipe Pena (Key Grip), Ringo Encisco (Best Boy Grip), and Jesse Vallejo (3rd Grip) were equally wonderful – Felipe also doubled as our Dolly Grip and is the unsung hero of the show in that regard. Melvina Rapozo (1st AC), Isaiah Fortajada (2nd AC), and Nick Lantz (DIT) made the show move smoothly without a hitch – as a bonus, Nick was also my liason with our post facility – he’d work with them to solve any issues and answer questions so I didn’t have to step away from set during the shoot – an enormous time saver. And lastly the real reason anything I did worked at all, our Production Designer Marina Abramyan and our Art Director Michael Fitzgerald both did spectacular work that made everything possible.
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I recently wrapped my 2nd RED feature, a revenge thriller called THE BRAZEN BULL, starring Michael Madsen, Rachel Hunter, Jennifer Tisdale, Gwendolyn Garver, and David Fletcher. During the shoot I kept a brief DP journal and having just received permission from the Producer to post stills, I thought it might be interesting to post some excerpts from my ongoing journal from the production, as well as notes and thoughts afterwards. It's a long posting (can you tell I've got a little too much free time on my hands this past week?)...... Anything in ITALICS are taken from the DP journal I kept during the show (usually these were just brief notes, maybe a paragraph or 2, I jotted down each night at wrap) whereas everything else is being written after wrap. The film was a major challenge for 2 reasons – the location and the schedule. Virtually the entire film takes place in one building, but the location we shot in (an abandoned high-rise in Van Nuys, CA) had no power and no working elevator, so our two biggest logistical issues were a massive cable run to get power everywhere we needed it, and how to work out the scenes and blocking since every piece of equipment had to be moved by hand up and down stairs. The other issue was we had only a 15 day schedule (though working 5 day weeks was a nice change of pace for a low budget film). The budget was around $300K. The director (Doug Elford-Argent) and I had done a short film together about a year ago and he asked me to shoot this film with him based on that experience. I think we make an excellent team because we have virtually identical visual tastes and senses of humor – where we differ is also a strength because we compliment each other – he is more interested in what’s most visually interesting and I’m more interested in what the story point is – it’s two different roads to get to the same palce. We push each other and keep each other honest at the same time. Some of the films we looked at for reference were SESSION 9, THE MACHINIST, SEVEN, etc. Doug was very keen on incorporating as much camera movement as possible into the film and trying to avoid the typical things one sees in a low budget film made on a fast schedule – master, over the shoulder, over the shoulder. We both of course knew that some of the film would invariably be that type of shooting out of necessity, but we both pushed very hard to minimize the use of “conventional” coverage and create more interesting ways to shoot the film and connect the scenes together. Another element that made things interesting was that after Scene 11, the whole film essentially takes place in real time since it’s all over the course of one afternoon that turns into evening. Doug and I spent about 4 days crawling over the location, trying to find interesting ways to stage everything, tie together all the scenes (“So if they run out of THIS doorway on the first floor for Scene 67, they could enter through THAT doorway on the third floor for Scene 68…”), and minimize how many floors we shot on since moving floors would be a huge loss of time. In the end we settled on the basement and first three floors – there was one scene Doug wanted to shoot on the roof, and while I wasn’t looking forward to the logistics (remember that it’s a 14 story hike!), I agreed that from a story point it was important and it was only one scene. Overall I’m very pleased with how well we managed everything. This was the first RED feature for Doug and the Producers – Doug had shot his last feature on an F900 and was keen to have a bigger look for this film. We framed for 2:40:1, but I elected to shoot the film 4K 16x9 because the Producers wanted us to protect for 2:40:1, 16x9, and 4x3. I went back and forth with the post house a bit and we decided it would be easiest to shoot 16x9 and matte for the 2:40:1 from that – this way the 16x9 version would be faster to create (this was entirely a budget decision). I’d been burned once before by shooting an F900 feature for 2:40:1 and having a 16x9 version made without any supervision, resulting in about a foot of headroom through-out that film. To cover ourselves, we shot with a common top-line; I left just a bit of space at the top of the frame since Doug mentioned he and his editor wanted a little bit of freedom to adjust headroom if need be, but for the most part the 16x9 version will have a lot of space at the bottom of the frame – there are a handful of dolly shots that will have to be extractions from the 2:40:1 framing, but otherwise we were very attentive to protecting for all deliverables. We shot redcode 36 and used Build 17 – the rental house wasn’t entirely sold on Build 18 yet, and I’d just done 2 RED shorts prior to the film on Build 18 and had a few bugs that popped up (nothing too serious) – I didn’t feel there was a big difference at the time, so I was fine with shooting Build 17. Most of the film was shot using Zeiss Super Speeds (we had one day with a Cooke 10-1 Zoom) and our shooting stop was typically a T2.8. The entire film was shot clean; we used ND’s and Polarizers for a handful our 3 day exterior scenes, and for a few close-ups we used a ¼ Classic Soft, but otherwise we kept a naked lens. WEEK ONE PRE-RIG DAY 5/2/09 G&E crew is AMAZING. Stopped by the set today to check in with everyone and the amount of cable they are running is massive. Glad we pushed for the extra money for all of it and for the rigging day. Curtis is going to be a life-saver – we walked through the distro run and I’ve got power on every floor, in any room I want, within 5 minutes – I’ve no idea how he’s able to do this with the time and money we don’t have. By the time I left we had the first three days work mostly pre-lit and were ready to start rigging for Day 4. Still unsure how we’re going to pull off all of the work we want to get in only 15 days, but we’re off to a good start. DAY 1 – 5/4/09 First day went great – got everything we wanted and wrapped about 30 minutes early. Madsen is a nice guy – very professional and to the point. Learned that he changes his lines and some of his blocking on the fly, but it invariably makes it better and more interesting, so I’m happy to roll with the punches – just made it a little rough when we had to toss out the shot-list and shoot from the hip on Day 1! The “torture room” (as we’ve all taken to calling it) is going to be tiresome to shoot in – there’s only so much I can change, so I feel like the challenge is going to be how to keep things fresh and interesting when the set is relatively small and there’s very little I can change in the lighting. Art department really helped out with all of the practicals. Tomorrow I should try to push the mixed color temps even further and incorporate more flares. We only had Madsen for the first three days of the show and then one day later in the shoot, so we had to shoot virtually all of his material in those first three days. Fortunately it almost all took place in one room. Knowing that we had to move fast and would have a number of turn-arounds due to the schedule, I tried to light it with as many practicals as possible. The art department hung 4 china hats overhead that we had on dimmers, we placed a few practicals for flavor through-out the set, and our key source was a dual-headed work-light in the corner of the room (we put ½ CTB and ½ + Green on this unit) – this unit did a lot of lighting for us and created great opportunities for flares (a motif we continued to build upon through-out the shoot) but it was also troublesome because the unit got very hot and we had to be very diligent with keeping an eye on the gels because they kept burning. The back wall had 4 single kino tubes down-lighting the wallto create separation (daylight tubes with 1/2+ Green). Curtis Sherman was my Chief Lighting Technician and brought two Woody Lights to set – I’ve never been a fan of Chimeras, so I was skeptical at first, but once he put them up I was sold – these became the go-to lights for the entire shoot. They are compact, sturdy, and light-weight; you can elect to either have a 1K bulb or select between 4 different photofloods – there’s also a dimmer built into the unit, so you can rapidly adjust the light with or without any color shift by flipping a few switches. The Woody Lights became the only source we had on the floor and we danced them around as our key source for almost every shot we did on this set. DAY 2 – 5/5/09 Very tough today. Bouncing around through the three scenes and shooting around Wendy made for an number of headaches and continuity questions. Curtis and Mike came up with the term “Biba Golic” (apparently she’s a Serbian Table Tennis Superstar) in honor of us shooting one way, then turning the room around, then turning it around AGAIN, and then yet AGAIN…….they made me laugh today – very much needed. Fortunately we rigged the room so turnarounds could be done in under 10 minutes, but it’s still demoralizing to have to say “We’re turning around…..again.” A few snags from other departments cost us about an hour today – that hurt. The Woody Lights are fantastic – I want them on every set now – very fast and precisely what this set calls for. Might have pushed the contrast too far today, but the color temps and flares were great. Camera keeps changing it’s monitoring setting between REC709 and REDSPACE without any rhyme or reason – agitating. Finally getting more camera movement into the scenes – Doug and I were in much more sync today. We had around 8+ pages to shoot this day and during one scene a character is murdered – there was a time-intensive gag that needed to be rigged on them, so the challenge was that we had to shoot their shots prior to the effect rig being put on them, then find shots that didn’t involve them (keeping in mind that it’s one room, there are only four people in the room, and three of them are tied up), and then jump back and shoot the rest of the shots that involve them after the effect. The camera switching from REDSPACE to REC709 was a constant problem that persisted through-out the shoot; most times we caught it, but there were a few rushed times when I didn’t catch it until take 2 or 3. DAY 3 – 5/6/09 First part of the day was odd – Madsen walking around with the EX-1, shooting himself. Doug and I worked out exactly how each piece had to work, so it felt like there was very little for me to do before lunch as Doug and Madsen walked through each piece. EX-1 is a surprisingly nice camera – great images. Watching Madsen play with the scene and swing the camera around in that set was fun. Shot the big effect of the hand being severed – everyone was clearly nervous about it working and looking right, but it worked well and looked appropriately disturbing. Remember to incorporate more camera movement – Doug wants the camera always moving and I always want a reason –I’m trusting Doug more and more and want to give him what he wants. Felipe is great – my job is so much easier when I work with passionate and talented people like him. Getting more comfortable with how to use green in the lighting – getting the right balance is funny. 1/2+ Green on Daylight kino tubes looked great on the backwall. The first scene where Madsen’s character is seen was a tough one – it’s a 7+ page scene where he’s only seen on a television, speaking with our two female leads via a security camera. To accomplish this, we spent the first part of this day shooting all of Madsen’s dialogue so that the editor could assemble it for playback when we shot the actual scene. Within the scene, Madsen is suppose to be holding a little DV camera and talking into it (it’s theoretically being fed to the TV the girls are watching elsewhere in the building) as he moves all around the room, reveals that he’s kidnapped one of the girls boyfriend and there are two practical effects. To accomplish this, we broke up Madsen’s material into 8 different shots – this allowed us to make sure the timing of his performance would match with their dialogue (to be shot two weeks later) and it also allowed us to find ways to trade off who was operating the camera – since the effects shots had to be specifically framed, the operating for those shots was done by me, but the rest were all Madsen. We used an EX-1 shooting at 1080 59.94 and I kept the settings very neutral so we could adjust the image later in post for the playback. I was surprised by how good the images were and how light sensitive the camera was – I taped the iris so Madsen didn’t bump it accidentally, but left the focus on auto and the zoom control on – we showed Madsen briefly how to use the camera and then cleared the set and let him loose. DAY 4 – 5/7/09 Finally got out of the torture room – shot most of our inserts today. Glad to be out of there – was running out of ways to shoot it! The wind was pretty intense, so instead of going to the roof we shot all of the bigger shots of the gang first entering the building – took some time but we got through it all and everyone seemed happy with the work. Got a little stuck trying to cheat one angle, but made it work – one of those cheats done out of necessity, not because it’s faster. Protecting for all the different aspect ratios made some of the dolly shots particularly tough today – one long push in had to take a hit – going to have to muck with it in post, but it’s unavoidable. This schedule is so fast. Last tracking shot was rushed – big set-up with very specific timing for everyone – needed bigger lights to do what we wanted. Turned out ok in the end, but not exactly what Doug and I had discussed. Wrapped right on time and everyone is in high spirits. Gregg Luckman (investor) has been on set and he’s wildly supportive – it’s a great feeling to do good work and to know you have the trust of the people who hired you. Why can’t every show be this enjoyable? DAY 5 – 5/9/09 Felt slow today – less work on the call sheet, so I think people were a bit more relaxed. Started the day off with some great lighting – chasing Jennifer down a long corridor. 90 degree shutter worked really well – if I can get the light levels, remember to use it for the rest of the chase sequence. First time I was really excited about the lighting – I’ve been happy thus far, but this got me excited. Dark – always try to go darker. “The Yards” - its essence is something I should remember for this film. Went a little too far with the third set-up – should have used a little more light – oops - still worked though. Finished shooting the home-video footage on the EX-1 – had fun purposely doing bad operating. Had some generator trouble – lost a little bit of time, but didn’t hurt us too badly. Moved into the stairs – the windows did all of the lighting for me. Made the trek to the 14th floor roof for our roof-top scene – everyone was exhausted by the time we got up there, and I was gently pushing to get going because I was terrified of losing the light – sunset scene and I pushed hard to shoot as close to the end of the day as possible to avoid needing to bring G&E gear up there. Curtis and Felipe still amazed me – they had some lights and other gear waiting up there “just in case” – total rock-stars. Once we blocked the scene it all went very fast – other than a bounce card, I danced around with what happened naturally. Final shot was great – followed Jennifer across the roof into a flared CU and then she’s snagged away. That purple dot “sun” from the RED is annoying as hell. Got a head start on the set for Monday. Wrapped early yet again – end of a good week. Had to fire someone – not pleasant, but necessary. Hope it doesn’t trickle through-out the set and cause any bad blood. Below are frame grabs of a few shots from Week 1. All of the frame grabs were taken into Red Alert and exported as 2K tiff files. They all have relatively minor adjustments (adding contrast and boosting the greens and blues a little). Those 2k tiff files were then cropped to 2:40:1 and turned into jpg files. For shoots done on the Red, I’ve been finding it useful to color-correct reference images for the production in the event that I’m not available to color-time the film. I typically use a CRT monitor to color-correct these images, but I only had my laptop when pulling these stills, so I avoided doing too much since they wouldn’t be terribly accurate anyways. This is the first shot we did in this set (dubbed “The Torture Room”, even though there’s very little torturing that goes on here). The back-walls are lit by single 4’ daylight kino tubes with ½+ Green (one of the bulbs can be seen on the left side of frame through a missing ceiling tile). The hanging china hat is a 100 watt globe that was dimmed down a bit. Madsen is being keyed by a 100 watt globe practical off camera right – there was a practical already there and rather than trying to squeeze in a conventional movie light, it was easier to just move the practical in closer and use it. The ceiling is getting ambient light from our practical worklights. This is the end of a dolly move and the second shot we did in this set on day one – it’s interesting to me that I notice the lighting in this scene getting darker as the days went on – I was playing it too safe at the beginning and getting bolder along the way. The wall behind Madsen is still being lit by the 4’ daylight kino tubes with ½+ Green. The wall behind the man on the table (actor, and producer, David Fletcher, who should have got a medal for having to do tough emotional performances while being strapped uncomfortably to a table for 10 hours a day) is being up-lit by a covered wagon hidden behind some file cabinets. The overhead practicals have 100 watt globes in them (the china hat above the table had a painted interior versus the one in the background which was highly reflective white, which is why they look different). The practicals on the table at the right are a blue fluorescent and a lamp with an energy saving globe in it. A Woody Light is keying Madsen off screen left. This shows some use of the flared practicals – the work-light seen in the background is a dual headed unit and each light has two 300 watt bulbs in it (so there are a total of 4 bulbs and 1200 watts). We put ½ CTB and ½+ Green on the unit to get a color temperature that fit the film (the units are naturally very warm) – in this shot each head only has one bulb burning in each and the units are tilted down a little so they aren’t shooting straight into the lens (upon hindsight that would have been better and was what I was doing by the end of the week). The daylight tubes with ½+ green are still playing on the back wall. The Woody Light from the shot above was walked over to key Madsen. There’s a covered wagon dimmed to be very warm that’s creating the sheen on the back of the metal table in the left foreground – I elected to make it warm so there was some color contrast against all the cool colors in the set, otherwise I was worried about the eye getting adjusted to that color and losing its effect. This was shot on Day 3 and was part of a long dialogue between Madsen and Jennifer – most of this was the two of them sitting across from each other, so while we found ourselves doing more traditional coverage, we kept the camera moving through-out the entire exchange to create some more visual interest. The practical work-lights were walked in close to key Madsen, while a Woody Light with a single 250 globe on is giving a very subtle kick on the left side of his face. The art department created an interesting wall by taking very thick plastic sheeting and painting it and distressing it – it’s seen behind him and it being backlit by a 5K being bounced into a white wall to create the glow. The practical seen near his head is a 100 watt globe. When the characters first arrive at the building, there are a series of shots where we wanted to create a sense of how big the building was and how small they are in comparison to it. There’s a series of 4 dolly shots that get them into the building and show them initially exploring it – this is the first one. This began much further back and is a slow dolly forward as they first enter (this is about half way through the move). There’s a 4K HMI coming through the doorway as a back-light (and it’s bouncing into a white wall off camera left that eventually becomes a soft side light for them). Hidden around the corner on frame right is a 1200 HMI through a 4x4 of 250 to create the sheen on the frame left wall, and there’s a 4x4’ kino with daylight tubes creating the kick on the frame right wall. I also had a 1200 HMI bounced into the ceiling above camera for a very subtle ambience. This is the 4th (and last) wide dolly shot of the characters exploring the building – after this they all separate. Off frame left is a 10K boxed in with 4x4 solids to create the hard beam of light they are walking through. In the doorway near the center of the shot there’s a covered wagon on the ground dimmed down to create a very subtle glow to show the doorway. On frame right, in the far corner, there’s a Par can with a VNSP to create the hot spot – there’s a 2K Junior with a silk topper that’s creating the glow in the far doorway, and then there’s a 5K edge-lighting the pillars. The one thing I wish I could have done better with this shot was to control the atmosphere better – we were pumping tons of atmosphere into this shot (I believe it was a DF50 hazer), but the space was enormous and there were too many broken windows, cracked open doors, etc that the haze kept rapidly drifting out of this room. When Jennifer switches on the power, we wanted the room to light up as though it’s entirely practicals. Since the rest of the film would be so dark and contrasty, I elected to make this feel a bit flatter and brighter. The crew hung 3 strips of work lights with 100 watt globes. In addition, we also turn on a 5K that’s bouncing into the ceiling to add to the ambience. These four shots are from the sunset rooftop scene we did. I included the raw images as well as the very basic correction I did to match them. The wide shot was one of the first shots we did (about 2 ½ hours before sunset) whereas Jennifer’s close up was done about 10 minutes before sunset (her head is covering the sun – when she’s pulled out of frame a moment later the sun is shooting straight down the lens). The wide shot has nothing but natural light and her close up has a bounce card off camera left so I could stop down a little to see some of the horizon. WEEK TWO DAY 6 – 5/11/09 Karma bit me today – guess it’s what I get for having such a smooth first week – felt off today. The set was a headache. Too small – too confined – everything working against the lighting. One of those sets where nothing seems to work the way you want it to – happens, but doesn’t make it any easier to swallow. Felt bad for Michael and the art department – still a miracle what they did with the time and money they didn’t have, and they far exceeded anyone’s expectations, but it still didn’t make the set any easier to shoot. Felt uninspired today. Doug and I pushed hard to get done early so we could shoot the alternate ending we came up with over the weekend with David – end of the day was great – excited energy on set and Doug and I were feeding off each other. LOVED the last shot – strong lighting and dynamic camera movement – everyone left on a high note. Exceptionally tough focus pull, but Mel nailed it as she always does – she spoils me and I can’t work the way I want to when she’s not on camera with me. New crew member is working out well. We spent this entire day shooting morning scenes in the apartment of our male and female leads – because of the budget and schedule, the set had to be combined with other sets (if you shoot this direction, it’s a kitchen, but if move the camera 6 inches to the left you see a living room for a different location). The set also had to be built in a corner of the location and the art department had to use the actual building for one of the walls. It’s amazing what they did with so little, but the layout was difficult and getting lights where I needed them was often impossible. This was one of those sets where the Woody Lights came to the rescue again because we could cheat them over walls quickly due to their size and light weight, so I was able to still get light where I needed it. Over the weekend Doug and I had been shot-listing when David Fletcher (producer) stopped by to check in with us – while discussing the work for the coming week we talked about how the film ended and came up with an alternate ending. Since our idea took place in this set, we pushed hard the whole day to make sure there was time to re-light the scene for a night scene involving a light gag (it’s a call back to how the film opens). DAY 7 – 5/12/09 Big Steadicam day. All on the 2nd floor – crew impressed me again by having everything in place and ready at call – Felipe and Curtis are the reason this schedule is possible – I have no idea when they get all the work done for upcomg scenes. Had to redo the shooting order on the fly because cloud coverage was making the big steadicam shot impossible. First time working with Brian Hart – incredibly positive energy and I love that he’s as much of a perfectionist as I am – harder on himself than I was. Scene 22 finally came up – went easier than expected. Mel was in the hot seat more than Brian was – incredibly demanding on her, but she shined and after 8 passes we had some really good ones to pick from. Lighting it was tough – camera was everywhere, so we either saw the lights or saw our own shadow. Happy with how we solved everything. Things felt like they moved slowly today, but we wrapped early again and got everything we needed. I’m getting bolder with using less and less light – shooting with more silhouettes. Might have pushed my luck a bit towards the end of the day. Had to shoot a lot a T2 because of the natural light we had to rely on – not a fan of T2 – try to maintain the T2.8 – better dof and the contrast is better with the lenses. DAY 8 – 5/13/09 Rachel’s first day today – she’s a dream to work with. Total pro and an excellent human being on top of it – very funny, which was a bonus. Big day – not thrilled with the first scene of the day – had to shoot in the shade out of necessity to make the schedule, but it felt flat. Curtis tried to bring in lights and Felipe tried bringing in blacks and bounces, but we had to crank through the scene and get it done. Not bad, but not thrilling. The set spanked us again – lots of time spent to make it work for us – felt like I was re-living Day 6 again. First scene in the hallway took a long time – too long. Doug and I consolidated the next scene into one shot – took a very long time to get done, but ultimately less time than if we’d shot it as planned. Interesting how we did it – not sure if it was the RIGHT way to stage and shoot it, but it was certainly very interesting and unconventional – pretty happy with the lighting. Re-light to the night scene was rushed – felt half finished and compromised – it worked well enough though. Made the day in the nick of time- whole day felt rushed and a bit sloppy, but I know I’m just being overly critical. Stay in control of the set or it’ll control you. Outside, inside, re-light, back outside – 7+ pages – lots. Accept that some things won’t be precisely as I want them to be. Still surprised by the quality of the work we’re doing on the schedule we have. In truth I think even our “bad” days aren’t really bad, they just seem disappointing because everything is going well. I pushed to shoot our first (and really only) day exterior very early in the morning when the scene would be entirely in the shade of our location – I knew that we had such a heavy day of work and trying to cover a dialogue scene between 5 people would take enough time as it was without contending with matching light, plus I didn’t feel we were properly equipped or crewed to try to fly a number of large frames. With that in mind, we shot entirely in the shade so there was at least consistency and we were able to get done relatively quickly. DAY 9 – 5/14/09 One of the only days I was nervous about during prep. Final climax between everyone – big story reveals, gun fire, SWAT, and a set full of practical lighting FX. Electric crew really shined today – had the whole set rigged and gave me more options than I’d asked for – blown away by what they rigged for me. Madsen’s last day – he’s fun to work with and straight to the point – it’s an attitude I respect and appreciate. Set looked good – between the art and the lighting I was very happy. Doug surprised me – after shooting our master for the big reveal scene he came over and said he liked it and wanted to move on to the next scene – not at all how we planned it or how I would have envisioned it, but it works in a very different way. I asked to clean it up a bit and do it again since there’d be no coverage – exciting to work with a director who’s fast, knows what he wants, and is willing to take chances. SWAT stuff was a blast – I knew Doug was looking forward to it so I went all out – very dynamic camera moves and went a little over the top with the lighting (even for us) – he loved it. Finally used the 18mm – worked for the shot, but out of character for the film – 35mm and 50mm are our hero lenses. Felipe continues to perform miracles – dolly is always up quickly and he nails it the first take out. I can’t do my job without such a crack crew. DAY 10 – 5/15/09 Roller coaster day – started in high gear and ended on a low note. Finished shooting the cafeteria set – one of those scenes where every shot is JUST as it should be and I felt like some of the best work I’ve done on the film – felt totally in the zone and excited by every shot. Wish I could figure out how to get in that groove every day – maybe bottle it and sell it? Moved up stairs to the third floor – tiring, but went pretty quickly since the crew had been working ahead of us. Opening scene looked good – took a while (finally came up with a “grip killer” set-up – first one I’ve done in a long time), but it all worked well. Then re-lit for day interior – very hot set, but it looked good – the contrast was a little unnaturally high for an apartment day interior, but it looked good and I went with it anyways – helped make an otherwise mundane scene look a bit more dynamic. Some interesting blocking – everyone went home happy. And then DIT reported some weird banding in the images – looked like negative scratches on the RAW files. Calls to everyone and the same verdict – unknown and nobody had ever head of the thing we were describing. Tech came to set after hours and announced he’d never seen anything like it. Swapped camera bodies. Decision is made to re-shoot the scene. It’s a big set-up and it only fits on one day of the schedule – that day is going to be very long. I came home feeling a bit defeated. Not looking forward to telling the crew. I tried grabbing some frames that show the problem we had, but they’re virtually impossible to see when the image is shrunk down to something manageable for posting. Basically, around the last shot of the day we noticed an odd green line on the monitor that we could also see on the Red LCD – after wrap was called, we pulled the shot into both Red Alert and Red Cine and it looked like a pulsating line of green dots – in film I would have called it a negative scratch. As we began looking through more and more shots, we saw the problem on a number of shots – it would appear in one place, then disappear, then come back elsewhere, sometimes it would appear in multiple places at the same time, sometimes the lines would be long and others they’d be short, and sometimes the shot would be fine…….I’ll be damned if anyone can give me a definitive answer as to what this was. If anyone has any ideas, I’m open to them……. Since we only had a narrow window of time with Rachel, we only had one more day that we could have her to re-shoot the scene. I brought up the suggestion that since we had a two day weekend, we try and see if the editor could do a rough cut of the scene, and based on that edit get an idea of what type of post work would be involved to remedy the issue, but that idea was shot down and a re-shoot was scheduled. It all worked out in the end and frankly that was the only real hiccup the show had, so I’m by no means complaining. Frame Grabs from Week 2: These are a few shots from our long steadicam shot – the shot begins with the girls coming around the corner in the background and then leads them as they walk around an entire floor of the building (imagine walking in a big square around an office building floor). To accomplish this, we used a mixture of available light and hiding our own daylight units – since we were on the 2nd floor, we couldn’t bring anything through windows (and it wouldn’t have helped anyways since the windows were almost all mirrored on the outside, so even direct sunlight shining into the windows became very filtered). The back wall behind them is being lit by a 4K HMI through 4x4’s of 216 and 250 (I only used a 4K because it was the only HMI I had left) – this first hallway was the darkest, so the 4K kept them in silhouette whenever there wasn’t light directly on them. Same as above, but a few more feet forward and they’re in direct light now. This is natural daylight filtering through a window and then hitting them as they pass the open doorway – the building windows faced North and South, so this is indirect ambient light – I based my lighting off of this natural light, so the entire shot was done at T2 on a 35mm. To help my focus puller, I tried boosting the ASA from 320 to 500, but there was a lot of noise and I went back to 320. Instead, I adjusted the shutter and was able to give her a T2.5 – not much difference, but every little bit helps. This is the third hallway they move down. The second hallway is a series of narrow twisting corners, so it’s tough to pull stills that show much of value. The second hallway did, however, create a very difficult focus pulling situation, and was primarily the reason we had to shoot 8 takes of this. For my operator (Brian Hart was my Steadicam Operator and I have nothing but enormous praise for both his work and his entire disposition and personality) the shot got toughest in the second hallway because it gets very narrow and is a series of three very tight turns – at one of the turns it became so narrow that he had to extend the steadicam arm away from his body to get himself around the corner and then pull the rig back to him. For my focus puller, this shot was frustrating because she lost sight of the actors at three different points – since she’s behind the operator, when they go around the corner she has no idea how close or far the actors are – and there are three corners, so this situation happens three times in the span of about 10 seconds. Since the girls are coming from an intense scene prior to this, they are moving very fast, so when everything is mixed together my focus puller was in a situation where she could only guess where the actors might be in relation to camera. It was a situation without a good solution, but she was able to give us three good takes. In the third hallway (above) the wall behind the girls is being lit by a kino flo kick and there’s a 1200 HMI through 216 shining through the open wall on frame left that’s keying them. In the background on frame right you can see a window that was spray painted black (the paint was on the outside and we couldn’t scrape it off). This is just a few more steps forward from the previous shot to show the difference between the girls being in the light and out of it. The shot continues like this up to a close up of a door handle being opened. These two stills are taken from part of our built set. Without an overhead diagram, it’s almost impossible to explain the difficulties we had with this set. Due to space and (primarily) cost, three different sets had to be built as one set – for example, the end of the hallway behind the actors above turns directly into the living room set for other characters. Additionally, the wall on frame right is the actual wall of the location, painted and dressed to look like a hallway. This meant that layouts were awkward, the sets themselves were small, and the space to work around them was even smaller. For this scene (it takes place right after the rooftop scene we shot in the first week), in the wide shot at the top I put a 4x4 bead board behind the blinds in the background and bounced a 2k Mighty into it to create the glow. Above that bounce is a 2K Junior though a 4x4 Opal to create the directional light on the wall behind Rachel. There’s a window off frame left that I asked the art department to put blinds on and put a 10K through that (the 10K was a little overkill, but it was there from a different set-up, so it was easiest to pan it around and use it). Behind camera there’s another window with blinds with a 2K Junior (in place for a reverse angle) – I closed the blinds all the way, making it a warm and very soft fill light. For Rachel’s medium shot, I added a par can through the rear window to raise the light level back there just a little and I added a 4x4 Opal in front of the 10K (she steps back out of the hard light, so there was no concern about losing the blind pattern from the wider shot, and the Opal helped soften the light on her). For the medium shot I also added a ¼ Classic Soft filter. This was one of the more interesting scenes we shot only because it’s about 2 1/2 pages of dialogue and we’d intended to shoot a number of angles with Rachel exploring the apartment while her partner interviews the other woman. Due to a number of unexpected time delays this day, we were falling behind schedule and Doug and I came up with the notion to shoot it all as one shot. I’ll reiterate that I don’t know if this was the best way to shoot the scene, but it certainly made it interesting since it’s all one fluid shot. The shot starts as a high angle wide shot (top frame) and then tracks right while booming down to end in a 3-shot (bottom frame); through-out the entire scene there are cops and photographers entering and exiting and moving around while Rachel is also wandering around the apartment. The lighting was still rushed a bit, but doing it this way got us back on schedule. In the top shot, there’s a 2K Junior through a blind creating the pattern on the frame left wall. Outside each of the two windows are a 12x12 and an 8x8 frame of ultrabounce with a 5K and some mighty’s bouncing into them to create an overexposed exterior (the equipment staging and video village are actually right behind the frames) – that was an interesting challenge because we really needed much larger frames – while they work for the opening of the shot, as the camera dollies and booms you start shooting off the frames, so we had to move them around to find optimal spots where they’d work from the start of the shot to the end. A 10K is coming through the window near the two actors and a 5K is through window in the background. There are two Woody Lights rigged above the set giving an edge to the cop talking to the woman. In the end frame you can better see the Woody Lights playing (one is edging Rachel’s partner on frame left and the other is edging the woman on frame right). As the shot neared the end, we subtely moved in a little bounce card as well to fill in the two people in the foreground. This is the opening shot of the film – the shot begins wider than the top frame (I chose this one because the woman is walking in and out of frame) and does a very slow dolly forward as this character crosses in and out of frame on the phone. At one point she sits down and the lights all go out, cueing our introduction to Madsen’s character. Doug specifically wanted a warmer look to these scenes to counter all of the cool tones for the rest of the film, so the PD helped a great deal by painting all of the walls in warmer tones for us (this “apartment” is actually an office and what was likely a copier room on the third floor of our location – the wall in the far background is a flat and everything else was the amazing art department). I thought it was important for this scene to start different than the rest of the film, so I used a fair amount of light and kept it bright. In the top frame, each of the three practicals are 100 watts. There’s a Woody Light off camera right keying her and a 2’x4’ bounce card in the corner behind the wall on frame right with a tweenie bounced into it to continue the wrap-around soft light from the Woody. There’s also a tweenie bounced into the ceiling to further boost the ambience. You don’t see it much in these frames, but there’s also a baby playing in the back hallway (you see it play on her when she enters at the top of the scene). Another motivation to using more light was that I wanted to over-power the “street-lights” that would play after the power went out – I’ve never liked the gag of turning off one light and timing it to turn on another one, so the street-lights were on the entire time (most obvious by the lamp shadow on frame right). When the lights go off, there’s a 2K Junior with ½ CTS lighting the wall in the foreground, another 2K Junior with ½ CTS lighting her, and a 1K Baby with ½ CTS lighting the wall on frame left to create the silhouette of the lamp. This is the reverse of the shots above, revealing Madsen (although at this point in the show he was no longer with us, so this is one of our PA’s, who looked shockingly similar to him when we doubled him in the wardrobe). He’s suppose to only be a voice, so the key was to make sure we couldn’t see him at all (towards the end of the scene he lunges towards camera). The back wall is a 2K Junior with ½ CTS, and the foreground wall is a tweenie with ½ CTS – the foreground wall was a bit bothersome because to the left of frame there’s about 2 feet of space, so getting the light and flags into the right position was difficult. This was one of my favorite sets to shoot – the art department did an amazing job and my electric crew did a brilliant job of rigging lights and giving me options everywhere. Doug had asked for a couple of lights to be hanging and flickering on and off, so my crew took a number of existing fluorescent units out of the ceiling, re-wired them to work, and then re-installed them through-out the set (both hanging units as well as a number of units in the ceiling) – they had it all wired so we could have any (or all) of the units flickering if we wanted to (the flickering was achieved by simply putting 1K variacs on the fluorescent lights – the crew had spares ready to go if we burned out a ballast). I included three different frames to show what the scene looked like with and without the practicals on. On the far back wall there are 3 4’ Daylight Kino tubes with ½+ green down lighting the wall. The two hanging practicals have cool white tubes in them. Off camera right, there’s a fluorescent unit overhead lighting the corner with the table, as well as a kino flo with 2 4’ cool white tubes edge lighting David (there’s some atmosphere in this room too, which you can see from the kino unit glowing on frame right). There’s another fluorescent unit in the ceiling on the opposite side of the wall that’s lighting the small window we’re shooting through. And finally there’s a tweenie straight down on the wall behind the hanging practical on frame left (most clearly seen in the top frame). One interesting issue that popped up in this set is the rolling shutter on the Red and the flickering fluorescents – we’d get some odd banding across the image from time to time – it’s something the most people will likely never notice, and for the most part I don’t usually see it, but when I fast forward through dailies I can notice it more. I wonder if there’s any way to address this for flickering light gags involving fluorescents on the Red for the future? This is a continuation of the shot above (you can just barely see the widow we were shooting through on the far left side of frame). There is a 2K Junior side-lighting the back wall from frame left (with a ½ CTB and a ¼+ Green). There’s a 5K with ¼ CTB front-lighting the shot with a 72” flag cutting the lighting off the top of David (you can see that it’s only cutting off him since the light continues all the way down the wall on frame right). There’s a little atmosphere as well. This raises the issue of flashlights – since our budget was so low, we couldn’t afford to rent or purchase the types of flashlights that would be ideal, so in our case we used a large maglight for David and I had to keep checking to make sure it was focused properly to get a solid beam out of it – as long as the batteries were fresh, the beam usually worked pretty well. The front-lighting of this shot diminished the effect of the flashlight beam.
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Tina Poglajen
57 articles available in total starting from 23/08/2016. Last article published on 30/10/2019.
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Ji.hlava’s 9th Inspiration Forum transforms a documentary film festival into a “festival of thought”
Focusing on six key topics of today’s world, the new edition of the event brought together over one hundred guests from all over the world in more than thirty discussions
30/10/2019 | Jihlava 2019
Review: Fonja
The documentary, made by ten youths in the biggest youth detention centre in Madagascar, has triumphed at the 23rd Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival
Review: Aphasia
The winner of Ji.hlava’s First Lights competition is an essayistic experimental documentary film about the banality of evil in three acts directed by Jelena Jureša
Review: FREM
The Antarctica-shot documentary from Slovak director Viera Čákanyová aims to step out of the frame of anthropocentric thinking to create a dehumanised view of the world
Fonja, a film by youths at a detention centre, wins at the 23rd Ji.hlava
Among the nine films screened in Opus Bonum, the winner was a film made by youth delinquents in Madagascar under the direction of German filmmaker Lina Zacher
29/10/2019 | Jihlava 2019 | Awards
Review: The Building
Matilda Mester and Tatiana Kononenko’s documentary combines archival material and present-day footage to show the life of a building through changing time and space
Review: In My Skin
The debut feature film by Anna-Sophia Richard merges testimonies by three survivors of domestic abuse with reenactments and stylised visuals of their home cities
The East West Index survey points out the underrepresentation of Eastern European films at festivals
Bringing together festival programmers from both parts of Europe, the 23rd Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival aimed to open minds to bring different cinemas together again
Interview: Metod Pevec • Director of I Am Frank
“The European left is unsure of leftist thought and embarrassed about its own, Marxist, roots”
We chatted to Metod Pevec, one of the leading voices from the first generation of filmmakers who emerged after Slovenia gained its independence, about his film I Am Frank
Stories from the Chestnut Woods wins big at the 22nd Festival of Slovenian Film in Portorož
The Slovenian-Italian co-production won ten Vesna gongs, including Best Film and Best Director, in addition to the Audience and IRIDIUM Awards
25/09/2019 | Festivals | Awards | Slovenia
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An outstanding op-ed
Posted in culture, dawn to decadence, F*** ELIOT SPITZER, politics, wall street on March 12, 2008| Leave a Comment »
So true:
Spitzer’s media enablers
By KIMBERLEY A. STRASSEL
March 12, 2008; Page A21
The fall of New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer holds many lessons, and the press will surely be examining them in coming months. But don’t expect the press corps to delve into the biggest lesson of all — its own role as his enabler.
Journalists have spent the past two days asking how a man of Mr. Spitzer’s stature would allow himself to get involved in a prostitution ring. The answer, in my mind, is clear. The former New York attorney general never believed normal rules applied to him, and his view was validated time and again by an adoring press. “You play hard, you play rough, and hopefully you don’t get caught,” said Mr. Spitzer two years ago. He never did get caught, because most reporters were his accomplices.
Journalism has many functions, but perhaps the most important is keeping tabs on public officials. That duty is even more vital concerning government positions that are subject to few other checks and balances. Chief among those is the prosecutor, who can use his awesome state power to punish, even destroy, private citizens.
Yet from the start, the press corps acted as an adjunct of Spitzer power, rather than a skeptic of it. Many journalists get into this business because they want to see wrongs righted. Mr. Spitzer portrayed himself as the moral avenger. He was the slayer of the big guy, the fat cat, the Wall Street titan — all allegedly on behalf of the little guy. The press ate it up, and came back for more.
Time magazine bestowed upon Mr. Spitzer the title “Crusader of the Year,” and likened him to Moses. Fortune dubbed him the “Enforcer.” A fawning article in the Atlantic Monthly in 2004 explained he was “a rock star,” and “the Democratic Party’s future.” In an uncritical 2006 biography, then Washington Post reporter Brooke Masters compared the attorney general to no less than Teddy Roosevelt.
What the media never acknowledged is that somewhere along the line (say, his first day in public office) Mr. Spitzer became the big guy, the titan. He had the power to trample lives and bend the rules, while also burnishing his own political fortune. He was the one who deserved as much, if not more, scrutiny as onetime New York Stock Exchange chief Dick Grasso or former American International Group CEO Maurice “Hank” Greenberg.
What makes this more embarrassing for any self-respecting journalist is that Mr. Spitzer knew all this, and played the media like a Stradivarius. He knew what sort of storyline they’d be sympathetic to, and spun it. He knew, too, that as financial journalism has become more competitive, breaking news can make a career. He doled out scoops to favored reporters, who repaid him with allegiance. News organizations that dared to criticize him were cut off. After a time, few criticized anymore.
Instead, reporters felt obligated to run with whatever he handed them. Consider the report in the wake of a 2005 op-ed in this newspaper by John Whitehead. A respected Wall Street figure, Mr. Whitehead dared to criticize Mr. Spitzer for his unscrupulously zealous pursuit of Mr. Greenberg. Mr. Spitzer later threatened Mr. Whitehead, telling him in a phone call that “You will pay the price. This is only the beginning and you will pay dearly for what you have done.” Some months later, after more Spitzer excesses, Mr. Whitehead had the temerity to write another op-ed describing what Mr. Spitzer had said.
Within a few days, the press was reporting (unsourced, of course) that Mr. Whitehead had defended Mr. Greenberg a few weeks after a Greenberg charity had given $25 million to the World Trade Center Memorial Foundation — a group Mr. Whitehead chaired. So Mr. Whitehead’s on-the-record views were met with an unsourced smear implying bad faith. The press ran with it anyway.
In 2005, Mr. Spitzer went on national television to suggest that Mr. Greenberg had engaged in criminal activity. It was front-page news. About six months later, on the eve of a Thanksgiving weekend, Mr. Spitzer quietly disclosed that he lacked the evidence to press criminal charges. That news was buried inside the papers.
What makes this history all the more unfortunate is that the warning signs about Mr. Spitzer were many and manifest. In the final days of Mr. Spitzer’s run for attorney general in 1998, the news broke that he’d twisted campaign-finance laws so that his father could fund his unsuccessful 1994 run. Mr. Spitzer won anyway, and the story was largely forgotten.
New York Stock Exchange caretaker CEO John Reed suggested Mr. Spitzer hadn’t told the truth when he said that it was Mr. Reed who wanted him to investigate Mr. Grasso’s pay. The press never investigated.
Mr. Spitzer’s main offense as a prosecutor is that he violated the basic rules of fairness and due process: Innocent until proven guilty; the right to your day in court. The Spitzer method was to target public companies and officials, leak allegations and out-of-context emails to a compliant press, watch the stock price fall, threaten a corporate indictment (a death sentence), and then move in for a quick settlement kill. There was rarely a trial, fair or unfair, involved.
On the substance, his court record speaks for itself. Most of Mr. Spitzer’s high-profile charges have gone up in smoke. A New York state judge threw out his case against tax firm H&R Block. He lost his prosecution against Bank of America broker Ted Sihpol (whom Mr. Spitzer threatened to arrest in front of his child and pregnant wife). Mr. Spitzer was stopped by a federal judge from prying confidential information out of mortgage companies. Another New York judge blocked the heart of his suit against Mr. Grasso. Mr. Greenberg continues to fight his civil charges. The press was foursquare behind Mr. Spitzer in all these cases, and in a better world they’d share some of his humiliation.
Instead, remarkably, they continue to defend him. Ms. Masters, his biographer, was on CNN the day Mr. Spitzer’s prostitution news broke, reassuring viewers that the governor really was a “lovely” guy. Other news reporters were reporting what a “tragedy” it was that such a leading light in the Democratic Party could come to such an ignoble end.
There’s little that’s tragic about Mr. Spitzer, unless you consider his victims (which would appear to include his own family). The press would do well to meditate on that, and consider how many violations they winked at and validated over the years. Politicians don’t exist to be idolized by the press, at least not by any press corps doing its job.
Ms. Strassel, who covered Eliot Spitzer’s investigations, now writes the Journal’s Potomac Watch column from Washington.
It’s the “make a difference” crowd. Always eager to have a Teddy Roosevelt figure to suck up to. It’s the same amoral, sycophantic, slavering-for-spectacle mindset which nearly destroyed the lives of three Duke lacrosse players, despite a massive preponderance of evidence that the players were innocent of the charges. It’s the same press corps that nearly destroyed the lives of the Haditha Marines, and the same corps that did destroy the career of Michael “Brownie” Brown.
Spitzer should be thankful. In any other country he would have “committed suicide.”
However, the notion that Spitzer “play[ed] the press like a Stradivarius” is far too charitable. The press knows the game it plays. It just doesn’t give a damn about destroying productive, successful lives to give John Q. Idiot one week’s worth of bread and circuses.
One exemplar of prosecutorial tyranny, RIP
Posted in F*** ELIOT SPITZER, haha, politics, wall street on March 10, 2008| 5 Comments »
I invite all fellow foes of prosecutorial-fascist state Aspiring Governors Attorneys General to join me in an solemn toast, to whatever mole nailed Eliot Spitzer to a bunch of hookers.
And my biggest, most heartfelt congratulation goes out to the hookers themselves. Who wouldn’t be honored to partake in the destruction of the nation’s leading (non-federal, alas) prosecutorial tyrant?
The more “involved” they were with “infecting” Spitzer with this scandal, the greater they are, as patriotic Americans who single-handedly lowered the cost of doing business in the late great US of A.
How long till the ringleader gets her advance for a steamy bestseller about it? (And make no mistake, that would be a hell of a bestseller.)
Then the ringleader and her coterie could open their own joint in NV and be booked solid for two years immediately.
Btw, when can I reserve a copy?
Also: Say hello to Governor/ Tranzfatfuehrer Michael Bloomberg …
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BIOL 593. Graduate Co-Op Work Exp IV. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
BIOL 601. Computational Biology I. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
This course will describe mathematical and simulation techniques used in modeling a variety of biological systems. Students will learn stability analysis, phase space analysis, basic bifurication theory and numerical simulation techniques with examples from neuroscience, cell and molecular biology as well as ecology and evolution. Students enrolling in this course are expected to have basic knowledge of calculus, linear algebra and some programming abilities.
BIOL 605. Prin of Bioscience Processing. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
This course covers the main concepts of cell physiology, molecular biology, and cell biology. The fundamental aspects of biochemistry that relate directly to pharmaceutical developments are discussed and include basic organic chemistry, blood and buffers, protein based enzymes, complex carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and fats. Those topics will then be integrated into a thorough understanding of Bioprocessing in pharmaceutical industries. This course is for Professional Science Master's Biotechnology students with limited knowledge of Biology.
BIOL 606. App Bioproc & Immun Based Ther. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: BIOL 605 or permission of the instructor. This course provides foundational knowledge about immunology and immunological applications relevant to bioprocessing science including immunoglobulin genetics, leukocyte activation and migration, transplant immunology, and immunotherapy and vaccines.
BIOL 610. Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
This course introduces students to the groups of vertebrates and explores the anatomical evolution of vertebrates within the context of the functional interrelationships of organs and the changing environments to which vertebrates have adapted. An ideal entry point into the ways living creatures interact with their immediate physical world, we examine how the forms and activities of animals reflect the materials available to nature and consider rules for structural design under environmental forces.
BIOL 612. Comparative Animal Physiology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
This course will explore how animals, from invertebrates to vertebrates, function from the cellular to the organism level. The study of the structure and function of the various organs provides insight into how animals survive extreme environments and how they respond to changes in their environment. The comparative approach shows that the underlying physiological principles that govern life are common to all animals and yet animals have evolved unique and sometimes startling physiological solutions to problems posed by their particular environments.
BIOL 622. Evolution. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
This course will provide a comprehensive overview of research in the field of evolutionary biology. Topics will include: the development of evolutionary theory, the history of the evolution of life on Earth, the genetic bases of variation and heredity, natural selection, evolution and development, and speciation. The format will be brief lectures to review topics covered in text, followed by class discussions of relevant primary literature. Students will write two papers on the topic of their choice and will be required to lead a minimum of one class discussion.
BIOL 628. Cell Biology of Disease: Cells Gone Bad. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
This course will briefly review normal physiological function of humans and will then extensively explore the basis of many human diseases at cellular lever. The goal is to understand how alterations in normal cell functions affect human physiology by reviewing current research in the field of cell biology.
BIOL 630. Critical Thinking for the Life Sciences. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Researchers in the biological sciences must understand and be able to effectively apply the scientific method, and they must also be able to clearly communicate their ideas and results. This course will involve heavy student participation and discuss the scientific method, analyze and discuss data gathering and organizing, and will analyze existing grant proposals with the goal of enabling graduate students to write a clear and convincing grant proposal.
BIOL 631. Proposal Prep for Extnl Fundin. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: BIOL 630. This course is intended for doctoral students in their first or second year who intend to apply for external funding for their research. The course is hands-on and students are required to identify sources of funding and to write and submit a grant proposal. Topics covered include developing research questions and hypotheses, organization of specific aims, components of the proposal, including significance, innovation, expected outcomes, potential pitfalls and broader impact. The course also emphasizes practices of good grantsmanship and provides an overview of how proposals are reviewed at NSF and NIH.
BIOL 635. Intro to Comp Neuroscience. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: Permission by instructor. Introduction to the modeling, computational and analysis techniques for single neurons and small neuronal networks. The course work is designed so that students can develop an independent modeling/computational project by the end of the semester. The required knowledge of neurobiology, electric circuits and numerical tools for the solution of differential equations will be introduced as needed.
BIOL 636. Advanced Comp Neuroscience. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: BIOL 635 or permission by the instructor. Modeling and computational analysis of biological neuronal networks. The course consists of lectures, scientific paper presentations and computational work. Students are expected to develop an independent modeling/computational project by the end of the semester.
BIOL 638. Computational Ecology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
An overview of computational approaches to the study of mathematical models in ecology. Topics include one-, two-, and multi-species models, life history analysis, spatial dynamics, epidemiology. The course is taught as a hands-on computer lab in which students explore models, perform simulations and solve problems.
BIOL 640. Cellular Neurophysiology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: Graduate student status or permission of the instructor. This course will examine the nervous system from a functional perspective. The goal is to understand how ion channels and other components of nerve cells give rise to electrical excitability and synaptic function, and how those properties are then used for coding information and higher order function in the nervous system.
BIOL 641. Systems Neuroscience. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
This course will examine neurophysical phenomena from a systems perspective. The course will review basic concepts of cellular neuroscience, such as excitability, impulse conduction, and integration of activity at the cellular, before focusing on network level physiology of the nervous system and its role in the generation of behavior. The goal is to provide students with the basic knowledge to understand neurobiological processes at all levels of complexity.
BIOL 645. Biological Imaging Techniques. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: Graduate student status or permission of the instructor. This combined lecture and lab course will introduce the students to a variety of approaches to examine biological structures at different microscopic scales: conventional light microscopy, fluorescent microscopy, modern high resolution light microscopy, and electron microscopy. In addition, the course will cover optical approaches to study the dynamics of cellular function, including calcium and voltage imaging, and molecular interactions.
BIOL 660. College Teaching. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
College Teaching helps students in STEM fields who teach or plan to teach in colleges or universities develop important professional knowledge, skills, values, and dispositions that can enable them to help undergraduate and graduate students develop societally and personally significant abilities. The course emphasizes research-based methods demonstrated to be effective for enhancing learning in diverse people.
BIOL 672. Computational Systems Biology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: Permission by the instructor. Introduction to the mathematical and computational modeling of biological systems with a focus on chemical, biochemical, metabolic and genetic networks. The course work is designed so that students can develop an independent modeling/computational project by the end of the semester. The required knowledge of biology and numerical tools for the solution of differential equations will be introduced as needed.
BIOL 698. Selected topics in Biology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Survey of recent research topics in Biology at the Master's level.
Survey of recent research topics in Biology at the Masters level.
BIOL 700. Master's Project. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
BIOL 700B. Master's Project. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Approval of the project advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in biology. A written report must be submitted to the project advisor. The student cannot register in BIOL 700B more than once and the incomplete (I) grade is not allowed.
BIOL 701. Master's Thesis. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
BIOL 701B. Master's Thesis. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Approval of the thesis advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in biology that can lead to a quality publication. A written thesis must be defended and approved by a committee of at least three faculty members. The student is expected to defend the thesis upon accrual of six thesis credits. Additional registration in BIOL 701B, beyond six credits, is required every semester until successful thesis defense (six credits count toward degree requirements and time limits apply).
BIOL 701C. Master's Thesis. 6 credits, 6 contact hours.
Approval of the thesis advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in biology that can lead to a quality publication. A written thesis must be defended and approved by a committee of at least three faculty members. The student must continue registering for three thesis credits (BIOL 701B) each semester until successful thesis defense (six credits count toward degree requirements and time limits apply).
BIOL 725. Independent Study I. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Approvals of the academic advisor and course instructor are required for registration. Students working on their PhD dissertation or MS thesis cannot normally register for this course with their respective dissertation/thesis advisor. This special course covers areas of study in which one or more students may be interested but there is not sufficiently broad interest to warrant a regular course offering. Students may not register for this course more than once.
BIOL 726. Independent Study II. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Approvals of the academic advisor and course instructor are required for registration. Students working on their PhD dissertation or MS thesis cannot normally register for this course with their respective dissertation/thesis advisor. This special course covers areas of study in which one or more students may be interested but there is not sufficiently broad interest to warrant a regular course offering. Students may not register for this course more than once. Students should only register for BIOL 726 if they have taken BIOL 725 in a prior semester.
Survey of recent research topics in Biology at the doctoral level.
BIOL 790. Doct Dissertation & Resrch. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
BIOL 790A. Doct Dissertation & Resrch. 1 credit, 1 contact hour.
Co-requisite: BIOL 791. Approval of the dissertation advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in biology. For PhD students who have successfully defended their dissertation proposal. The student must register in BIOL 790A every semester until successful dissertation defense. A written dissertation must be defended and approved by a committee of at least five members. Students enrolled in the PhD program before 2015 Fall must accumulate a minimum number of credits in Doctoral Dissertation Research and Pre-Doctoral Research (see graduate catalog for program-specific details; the same requirement may apply to joint PhD programs with other universities).
BIOL 790B. Doct Dissertation & Resrch. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Co-requisite: BIOL 791. Since the BIOL 790A course should normally be taken instead, approvals of academic and dissertation advisors are required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in biology. For PhD students who have successfully defended their dissertation proposal. Students enrolled in the PhD program before 2015 Fall must accumulate a minimum number of credits in Doctoral Dissertation Research and Pre-Doctoral Research (see graduate catalog for program-specific details; the same requirement may apply to joint programs with other universities).
BIOL 790C. Doctoral Dissertn & Resrch. 6 credits, 6 contact hours.
Co-requisite: BIOL 791. Since the BIOL 790A course should normally be taken instead, approvals of academic and dissertation advisors are required for registration. For PhD students who have successfully defended their dissertation proposal. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in biology. Students enrolled in the PhD program before 2015 Fall must accumulate a minimum number of credits in Doctoral Dissertation Research and Pre-Doctoral Research (see graduate catalog for program-specific details; the same requirement may apply to some joint programs with other universities).
BIOL 790D. Doct Dissertation & Resrch. 9 credits, 0 contact hours.
BIOL 790E. Doctoral Dissertation. 12 credits, 12 contact hours.
BIOL 791. Biology Seminar. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
This seminar includes student and faculty presentations on current papers, student presentations related to their research and occasional outside speakers. It will acquaint students with possible topics for dissertation search, and provide an opportunity to present and receive feedback on current work.
BIOL 792B. Pre-Doctoral Research. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Co-requisite: BIOL 791. Approval of the dissertation advisor is required for registration. Preliminary experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in biology. For students who have passed the qualifying examination but have not defended the dissertation proposal. Permission is needed of the academic advisor as well for students who have completed the required coursework but have not passed the qualifying examination.
BIOL 792C. Pre-Doctoral Research. 6 credits, 6 contact hours.
BIOL 792D. Pre-Doctoral Research. 12 credits, 12 contact hours.
BIOL 794. Computational Biology Colloquium. 1 credit, 1 contact hour.
Restriction: graduate standing. Students and outside speakers present and discuss current research activities in computational biology and related scientific areas.
CHEM 590. Graduate Co-Op Work Exper I. 1 credit, 1 contact hour.
CHEM 591. Graduate Co-Op Work Exper II. 1 credit, 1 contact hour.
CHEM 592. Graduate Co-Op Work Exper III. 1 credit, 1 contact hour.
CHEM 593. Graduate Co-op Work Experience IV. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
Restriction: One immediately prior 3-credit registration for graduate co-op work experience with the same employer. Requires approval of departmental co-op advisor and the Division of Career Development Services. Must have accompanying registration in a minimum of 3 credits of course work.
CHEM 599. Methods for Teaching Assistants and Graduate Assistants. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Restriction: graduate standing. Required for all chemistry teaching assistants and graduate assistants. Covers techniques of teaching, interaction with students, and safety. Does not count as degree credit.
CHEM 601. Special Topics in Chemistry I. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Restriction: graduate standing and permission of the instructor. Topics of current interest in chemistry.
CHEM 605. Advanced Organic Chemistry I: Structure. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: undergraduate organic chemistry. Structure of organic molecules. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, stereochemistry, reactive intermediates (cations, anions, radicals, and carbenes), orbital symmetry, and spectroscopy.
CHEM 606. Physical Organic Chemistry. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: CHEM 502 or equivalent. Emphasis is placed on the physical aspects of the subject. Determination of reaction mechanisms, equilibria, and kinetics using simple molecular orbital theory and absolute reaction rate theory.
CHEM 610. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: undergraduate physical chemistry or permission of the instructor. Theories of observed chemical and physical properties of the elements and their compounds; prediction of reactivity and properties of proposed new compounds.
CHEM 617. Mass Spectrometry and Interpretation of Mass Spectra. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: CHEM 125 and CHEM 126 or equivalent. Historical background, fundamentals and mechanics of operation for components incorporated into modern Mass Spectrometers: vacuum system, ion sources, mass filter, ion detection, plus computer operation and data collection. Explanation and interpretation of mass spectra and fragmentation patterns are a fundamental theme throughout the course. Lecture material includes principles of operation and appropriate applications for modern types of mass spectrometers: magnetic sector, quadrupole, time of flight, ion trap, FT-ICR. Theory and applications of electron impact, chemical, electrospray, and other ionization techniques including atmospheric sampling are covered. High resolution analysis using magnetic sector and FT - ion cyclotron instruments. Analytical applications in environmental, petroleum and biochemical analysis and applications and coupling of mass spectrometry with other instruments (GC, LC, AES,) are illustrated.
CHEM 658. Advanced Physical Chemistry. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: one year of undergraduate physical chemistry. Principles and applications of quantum chemistry; the wave equation, its properties and mathematics; the Schrodinger equation and wave functions; the harmonic oscillator; variational and perturbational methods; atomic theory, structure, and properties; simple molecules, LCAO and valence bond theories; semi-empirical methods; time dependence, and introduction to electronic and vibration-rotation spectroscopy.
CHEM 661. Instrumental Analysis Laboratory. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: one year of undergraduate physical chemistry. Instruments for chemical analysis are discussed in class and used in the laboratory; basic theory; sample preparation; use of instruments and interpretation of data are covered for spectroscopy including UV0VIS, FTIR, AA, and NMR; HPLC, GC, ion chromatography, mass spectrometry. Applications to food science, pharmaceuticals, polymers, and other chemical areas.
CHEM 662. Air Pollution Analysis. 3 credits, 4 contact hours.
Prerequisite: undergraduate physical chemistry. Chemical and physical principles of gaseous species and trace level measurement techniques for airborne vapors and particulates. Emphasis on analyzing real air samples at the parts-per-billion level, meteorological dispersion and life times of pollutants are covered. Laboratory work in air pollution sampling methods for vapor and particulate species. Determination of primary air pollutants using wet chemical and instrumental techniques.
CHEM 664. Advanced Analytical Chemistry. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: undergraduate physical chemistry. The principles of chemical analysis as they apply to chromatography, electrochemistry, and spectroscopy. Sampling considerations, separations, and sample preparation steps. This course is a useful adjunct to CHEM 661, where these analytical techniques are considered in a more practical way.
CHEM 673. Biochemistry. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: undergraduate organic and physical chemistry, or suitable background in these subjects. Fundamentals of biochemistry related to physical organic chemistry for students who have an interest in biomedical engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, or environmental science.
CHEM 700. Masters Project. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
Prerequisite: matriculation for the master's degree. An extensive report involving an experimental, theoretical, or literature investigation is required. The literature investigation should result in a critical review of a specific area. Approval to register for the master's project must be obtained from the project advisor. Students must continue to register for at least 3 credits each semester until the project is completed and a written report is accepted. Only a total of 3 credits will count toward the degree.
CHEM 700B. Masters Project. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Approval of the project advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in chemistry. A written report must be submitted to the project advisor. The student cannot register in CHEM 700B more than once and the incomplete (I) grade is not allowed.
CHEM 701. Master's Thesis. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
Prerequisite: matriculation for the master's degree in applied chemistry. Approval of thesis advisor is necessary for registration. Original research under the guidance of a departmental advisor. The final product must be a written thesis approved by at least three faculty members: the primary advisor, another from the department, and one other faculty member. Once registration for thesis has begun, a student must continue to register for a minimum of 3 credits per semester until at least 6 credits have been completed and a written thesis is approved. Only a total of 6 credits will count toward the degree.
CHEM 701B. Masters Thesis. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Approval of the thesis advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in chemistry that can lead to a quality publication. A written thesis must be defended and approved by a committee of at least three faculty members. The student is expected to defend the thesis upon accrual of six thesis credits. Additional registration in CHEM 701B, beyond six credits, is required every semester until successful thesis defense (six credits count toward degree requirements and time limits apply).
CHEM 701C. Masters Thesis. 6 credits, 6 contact hours.
Approval of the thesis advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in chemistry that can lead to a quality publication. A written thesis must be defended and approved by a committee of at least three faculty members. The student must continue registering for three thesis credits (CHEM 701B) each semester until successful thesis defense (six credits count toward degree requirements and time limits apply).
CHEM 702. Special Topics in Chemistry II. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Restriction: Graduate standing. Topics of current interest in chemistry.
CHEM 714. Pharmaceutical Analysis. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
The objective of this course is to provide an overview of instrumental techniques used in the analysis of different pharmaceutical products. Many different types of analysis are carried out in the pharmaceutical industry pertaining to active ingredients, formulations as well as impurities and dgradants. The focus will be on instrumentation such as chromatography, mass spectroscopy, different types of spectroscopy, quality assurance and GMP.
CHEM 716. Integrated Drug Dev & Discover. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: Strong background in organic chemistry This course offers an overview of the drug development process combined with hands-on experience in computer-aided drug design. Topics include pharmacokinetics, bioavailability, drug formulation, and structure-based drug design.
CHEM 717. Mass Spectrometry and Mass Spectral Interpretation. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: CHEM 125 and CHEM126 or equivalent. CHEM 717 and EVSC 617 are comprised of CHWM 717 and EVSC 617 plus a research project: Research projects usually comprise experimental and mass spectrometry interpretation studies. These can be performed at NJIT or in the students corporate mass spectrometry facility. Projects may also include theory, data interpretation or literature reviews pertinent to a current active area in mass spectrometry research. Projects should be approved or in consult with the instructors.
CHEM 718. Organic Synthesis. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Organic Synthesis is widely used in the production of organic materials and pharmaceutical drugs. The course introduces modern synthetic methods to the graduate students of NJIT. The first part of the course teaches organic reactions categorized by their roles in synthesis. Topics include substitution and addition of carbon nucleophiles, functional group conversion, oxidation, reduction, concerted cycloadditions, aromatic substitutions, and organometallic catalysis. The second part of the course teaches general strategies to develop synthetic plans, special considerations for difficult synthetic targets, and examples of natural product synthesis.
CHEM 719. Drug Delivery Systems. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: Strong background in organic chemistry This course emphasizes the importance of effective drug delivery to achieve specific therapeutic outcomes. Students learn current trends in research on the design of drug delivery systems to release drug content in a controllable and targeted manner.
CHEM 725. Independent Study I. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
CHEM 726. Independent Study II. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Approvals of the academic advisor and course instructor are required for registration. Students working on their PhD dissertation or MS thesis cannot normally register for this course with their respective dissertation/thesis advisor. This special course covers areas of study in which one or more students may be interested but there is not sufficiently broad interest to warrant a regular course offering. Students may not register for this course more than once. Students should only register for CHEM 726 if they have taken CHEM 725 in a prior semester.
CHEM 727. Independent Study III. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Restriction: written permission from the Associate Chairperson for Environmental Science plus courses prescribed by the supervising faculty member (who is not the student's thesis advisor). This special course covers areas of study in which one or more students may be interested, but which are not sufficiently broad to warrant a regular course offering. Students may not register for this course more than once with the same supervising faculty member.
CHEM 734. Thermochemical Kinetics-Detailed Mechanistic Modeling. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: graduate level course in either kinetics or reactor design, or permission of instructor. Quantitative estimation of thermochemical data and chemical reactions in the vapor phase, and to some extent in the liquid phase; theories of transition state, RRKM, and Quantum RRK; and detailed chemical modeling concepts for reactor design. Applied computer project is required.
CHEM 735. Combustion. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: thermodynamics and kinetics or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Thermodynamic properties of stable molecules and free radical species in combustion and oxidation of aliphatic hydrocarbons; reactions occurring in high temperature combustion systems; and related kinetic principles.
CHEM 737. Applications of Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modeling. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Students are exposed to hands-on applications and fundamental aspects of computational chemistry and molecular modeling in organic, inorganic, bio- and physical chemistry. The course provides methods to determine the thermochemistry of a reaction, and strength (energy)of interactions by organic drug-like molecules with proteins. The course teaches the student to evaluate relative energy of different structures plus chemical species stability, reactivity and equilibrium ratios in chemical environments.
CHEM 748. Nanomaterials. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
New feature of the 700 level course will be hands-on small projects carried out by groups of two students in Professor Iqbal's laboratories during the second half of the semester. The projects will be selected from the topics covered in the course. A second feature will involve a lecture on a specialized nanomaterial topic given by an invited outside lecturer. This 3 credit interdisciplinary course is designed to teach and provide hands-on project experience to M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students in chemistry, physics/materials science, and chemical/biomedical/electrical engineering on the fundamentals, synthesis, characterization and applications of nanomaterials. 75% of the course will comprise of lectures-one or two of which will be given by invited outside lecturers. 25% of the course will involve small projects based on the syllabus and conducted in the research laboratories of the instructor.
Prerequisites: undergraduate General and Analytical Chemistry. The principles of chemical analysis as they apply to chromatography, electrochemistry, and spectroscopy. Sampling considerations, separations, and sample preparation steps. This course is a useful adjunct to CHEM 661, where these analytical techniques are considered in a more practical way.
CHEM 777. Principles Pharm Chemistry. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Teaches about drug design, and the molecular mechanisms by which drugs act in the body. Covers pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, molecular targets used by drugs, the interaction of a drug with a target, and the consequences of this interaction. Covers strategies used in discovering and designing new drugs, and surveys the "tools of the trade" involved, e.g., QSAR, combichem and computer aided design. Covers special topics like chlorinergics, analgesics, opiates, antibacterials, antivirals, and antiulcer agents.
CHEM 790. Doctoral Dissertation. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
CHEM 790A. Doctoral Dissertation. 1 credit, 1 contact hour.
Co-requisite: CHEM 791. Approval of the dissertation advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in chemistry. For PhD students who have successfully defended their dissertation proposal. The student must register in CHEM 790A every semester until successful dissertation defense. A written dissertation must be defended and approved by a committee of at least five members. Students enrolled in the PhD program before 2015 Fall must accumulate a minimum number of credits in Doctoral Dissertation Research and Pre-Doctoral Research (see graduate catalog for program-specific details; the same requirement may apply to joint PhD programs with other universities).
CHEM 790B. Doctoral Dissertation. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Co-requisite: CHEM 791. Since the CHEM 790A course should normally be taken instead, approvals of academic and dissertation advisors are required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in chemistry. For PhD students who have successfully defended their dissertation proposal. Students enrolled in the PhD program before 2015 Fall must accumulate a minimum number of credits in Doctoral Dissertation Research and Pre-Doctoral Research (see graduate catalog for program-specific details; the same requirement may apply to joint programs with other universities).
CHEM 790C. Doctoral Dissertation. 6 credits, 6 contact hours.
Co-requisite: CHEM 791. Since the CHEM 790A course should normally be taken instead, approvals of academic and dissertation advisors are required for registration. For PhD students who have successfully defended their dissertation proposal. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in chemistry. Students enrolled in the PhD program before 2015 Fall must accumulate a minimum number of credits in Doctoral Dissertation Research and Pre-Doctoral Research (see graduate catalog for program-specific details; the same requirement may apply to some joint programs with other universities).
CHEM 790D. Doctoral Dissertation. 9 credits, 3 contact hours.
CHEM 790E. Doctoral Dissertation. 12 credits, 3 contact hours.
CHEM 790F. Doctoral Dissertation. 15 credits, 15 contact hours.
CHEM 790G. Doctoral Dissertation. 18 credits, 18 contact hours.
CHEM 791. Graduate Seminar. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
Required of all chemistry graduate students receiving departmental or research-based awards and all doctoral students. The student must register each semester until completion of the degree. Outside speakers and department members present their research for general discussion.
CHEM 792. Pre-Doctoral Research. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
CHEM 792B. Pre-Doctoral Research. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Co-requisite: CHEM 791. Approval of the dissertation advisor is required for registration. Preliminary experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in chemistry. For students who have passed the qualifying examination but have not defended the dissertation proposal. Permission is needed of the academic advisor as well for students who have completed the required coursework but have not passed the qualifying examination.
CHEM 792C. Pre-Doctoral Research. 6 credits, 6 contact hours.
ENG 502. English for International Graduate Students. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Practice in writing to improve sentence structure, grammar, vocabulary, and organization. For technical writing, see ENG 541. Level: High Intermediate.
ENG 503. Advanced English for International Teaching Assistants. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Practice in public speaking for international TAS and other international students who want to improve their oral presentation skills. Also covers teaching techniques and pronunciation. Level: Advanced.
ENG 505. Advanced Spoken English for International Graduate Students. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Designed to improve English pronunciation; accent reduction. Level: Advanced.
ENG 507. Advanced Conversation and American Culture. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Practice in conversation in English at an advanced level. The goal is to help students gain the cultural knowledge and speaking skills to increase participation in American life. Level: Advanced.
ENG 521. Technical Written and Oral Communication. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Develops skill in oral and written technical communication on a professional level. Three areas are emphasized: 1) analyzing professional and technical communication situations; 2) achieving clear, effective oral and written communication; and 3) developing awareness of variations in professional communication across cultures. For some assignments, students will work on projects from courses in their own fields. The approach is practical; course format is that of a workshop. Non-native speakers of English may take this course.
EPS 601. Research Methods for Environment and Sustainability Policy. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Introduces the research methods necessary to conduct studies in environmental and sustainability policy. Topics covered include literature review, problem identification, hypothesis testing, and quantitative methods of data analysis and problem solving. Students are required to implement and present their independently designed projects.
EPS 602. Research Analysis for the Social and Policy Sciences. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: EPS 601. Distribution of social, political, economic and health-related data in both samples and populations using a general linear model with residuals. Test hypotheses using both the Fisher and Neyman-Pearson criteria. Use of software such as SPSS, Microsoft Excel and Resampling Stats. to develop and test models using correlation, regression and ANOV techniques.
EPS 609. Environmental Risk Assessment. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Methodology to assess the social and economic risks to present-day environmental resources of air and water; cost-benefit and trade-off analysis; technical characteristics of materials such as half-life, decomposition rates, and temperature sensitivity; and probabilities of various environmental situations.
EPS 612. Introduction to Environmental Policy Studies. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Introduction to six areas essential to a comprehensive understanding of environmental policy: concept of environmental policy; tools (law, economics, planning, science, engineering, ethics) for environmental policy; the U.S. perspective (NEPA, clean air and water acts, CERCLA); the international perspective (Club of Rome models, 1972 UNEP, 1992 Rio); industrial perspective (pollution prevention/life cycle engineering, privatization); and the local perspective (New Jersey DEP, NGOs, local industry, shoreline.) Same as MIP 612.
EPS 613. Environmental History and Policy. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Explores the dialogue between humanity and the environment in the United States, as well as its global implications. Surveys fundamental themes of history and policy from an environmental perspective: colonial development, independence, western expansion, industrialization, urbanization, and the rise of a consumer society. Gives special attention to the emergence of an environmental perspective: wilderness appreciation, the conservation movement, public health, the rise of the environmental movement since the 1960s, environmental science, and the legislative and regulatory process.
EPS 614. Environmental Economics and Management. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Overviews the complex and dynamic interactions between the economy and the environment from biological, economic, and institutional perspectives and investigates various strategies for resolving conflicts in resource management and pollution control. Topics include the basic principles of risk assessment, cost benefit analysis, and cost-effectiveness analysis in environment management and assessment of contemporary environment politics in air and water pollution control and waste and toxics management.
EPS 622. Sustainable Politics and Policy. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Identifies the origins of the concept of sustainability development and institutional efforts to implement strategies at various geopolitical scales: international, national, regional, and local. The course introduces tools to measure progress toward sustainability through the use of metrics such as ecological footprint analysis and life-cycle analysis. Other topics include steady-state economics, sustainable systems of production and consumption, and sustainability transitions.
EPS 638. Physical Geography. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Understanding the interaction between humans and the physical environment is important to the formulation of sound environmental policy. The course examines processes that shape the physical environment, the influence of human activities on these processes and the physical environment, and the application of this information to solving environmental problems.
EPS 644. The Rhetoric of Environmental Policy. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Introduces students to the major types of rhetorical analysis as well as assures that students can analyze and write technology policy that is informed by core rhetorical principles of that analysis.
EPS 651. Introduction to Urban and Environmental Health. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Health problems associated with the social and psychological factors found in urban areas and health problems stemming from contamination of air, water, food, the work place and other special environments. Policies required to promote healthful living behavior and those required to regulate negative externalities.
EPS 660. Ethics and Environmental Policy. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Contemporary environmental problems from the perspective of ethics or moral philosophy. Is there a moral obligation to preserve or protect the natural environment? What are the ethical presumptions and values underlying environmental policy? Are traditional theories of moral philosophy applicable to contemporary environmental problems, or is a new conception of the relationship between humanity and nature needed?.
EPS 698. ST:. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Course considers advanced topics of special or current interest related to environmental and sustainability policy.
EPS 700. Master'S Project. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
EPS 700B. Master's Project. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Approval of the project advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in environmental and sustainability policy. A written report must be submitted to the project advisor. The student cannot register in EPS 700B more than once and the incomplete (I) grade is not allowed.
EPS 701. Master'S Thesis. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
Prerequisite: matriculation for the master's degree, advisor's and departmental approval. Projects involving fieldwork, experimental, or theoretical investigation carried out under the supervision of a designated member of the departmental faculty. The completed thesis should be of a quality as to warrant publication, in whole or in part, in a professional journal. A minimum of 3 credits per semester is required until completion.
EPS 701B. Master's Thesis. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Approval of the thesis advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in environmental and sustainability policy that can lead to a quality publication. A written thesis must be defended and approved by a committee of at least three faculty members. The student is expected to defend the thesis upon accrual of six thesis credits. Additional registration in EPS 701B, beyond six credits, is required every semester until successful thesis defense (six credits count toward degree requirements and time limits apply).
EPS 701C. Master's Thesis. 6 credits, 6 contact hours.
Approval of the thesis advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in environmental and sustainability policy that can lead to a quality publication. A written thesis must be defended and approved by a committee of at least three faculty members. The student must continue registering for three thesis credits (EPS 701B) each semester until successful thesis defense (six credits count toward degree requirements and time limits apply).
EPS 702. Special Topics. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Restriction: Approval of graduate advisor in Environmental Science. Topics of current interest in the field of environmental policy. Doctoral level course.
EPS 712. Advanced Studies in Environmental and Sustainability Policy. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Evaluates strategies to reduce energy and material throughput including eco-efficiency relocalization of production and consumption, and green consumerism. Also considered are debates surrounding innovative policies to foster work-time reduction, to develop alternative measures of well-being, and to include societal values shifts.
EPS 714. Environmental and Natural Resources Economics. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Examines environmental regulation of firms and natural resource use with emphasis on the theoretical foundations required for public policy. Students focus primarily on the application of economic tools to improve environmental quality.
EPS 725. Independent Study I. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
EPS 726. Independent Study II. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Approvals of the academic advisor and course instructor are required for registration. Students working on their PhD dissertation or MS thesis cannot normally register for this course with their respective dissertation/thesis advisor. This special course covers areas of study in which one or more students may be interested but there is not sufficiently broad interest to warrant a regular course offering. Students may not register for this course more than once. Students should only register for EPS 726 if they have taken EPS 725 in a prior semester.
EVSC 591. Graduate Work Experience I. 1 credit, 1 contact hour.
Restriction: permission of the associate chairperson for environmental science and the Division of Career Development Services. Provides on-the-job reinforcement of environmental science assignments. Projects are developed by the co-op office in consultation with the associate chairperson for environmental science. Cannot be used for degree credit.
EVSC 592. Graduate Work Experience II. 1 credit, 1 contact hour.
EVSC 593. Graduate Co-op Work Experience IV. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
Prerequisite: One immediately prior 3-credit registration for graduate co-op work experience with the same employer. Requires approval of departmental co-op advisor and the Division of Career Development Services. Must have accompanying registration in a minimum of 3 credits of course work.
EVSC 600. Environmental Science Seminar. 0 credits, 3 contact hours.
Restriction: graduate standing. Current environmental topics of interest to the environmental professional are presented. Required every semester for environmental science graduate students receiving departmental or research-based awards and for all doctoral students.
EVSC 602. Special Topics in Environmental Science I. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Restriction: approval of graduate advisor in environmental science. Topics of current interest in the environmental field.
EVSC 603. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Explores the safe operation of hazardous waste sites as well as emergency responses to hazardous releases. Overview of OSHA regulations and NIOSH standards concerning toxicological hazards and medical surveillance requirements. Emphasis on recognition and monitoring of site hazards. A written health and safety plan, and participation in a group problem involving a simulated hazardous site entry using actual protective equipment is required. Course satisfies the regulatory compliance mandates to meet 29 CFR 1910.120 for OSHA, with certification valid for one year.
EVSC 610. Environmental Chemical Science. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Restriction: graduate standing. Principles of physical, inorganic and organic chemistry are applied to understanding the origins of environmental pollutants, their transport, distribution and decomposition pathways.
EVSC 611. Hazardous Waste Management. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Restriction: graduate standing. An overview of hazardous waste management; case histories; legislation and regulations; treatment, disposal and cleanup technologies; sampling and analysis methodology; persistence and fate in the environment; emergency response procedures.
EVSC 612. Environmental Analysis. 3 credits, 4 contact hours.
Restriction: graduate standing. The analysis of environmental samples is studied from the acquisition of representative samples, through sample handling, chain of custody, sample storage, analytical method selection, analysis, and data treatment.
EVSC 613. Environmental Problem Solving. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Restriction: graduate standing. This course is designed to study solutions for current environmental problems. Students are asked to respond to an imaginary Request for Proposal (RFP) in writing and before a team of technical experts at an oral presentation. Solutions proposed in student RFPs must reflect knowledge of environmental science and technology in current use.
EVSC 614. Quantitative Environmental Risk Assessment. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Restriction: graduate standing. Applications ofquantitative risk assessment concepts to the management of environmental problems.
EVSC 615. Global Environmental Problems. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Restriction: graduate standing. With an understanding that environmental problems are not restricted by geographical boundaries, relationships of the earth's temperature balance, global air circulation patterns, global energy needs, and control and remediation technologies are studied.
EVSC 616. Toxicology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Restriction: graduate standing. The general principles of toxicology are presented and applied to the assessment of acute, subacute and chronic effects of hazardous and toxic chemicals. Qualitative and quantitative measures of toxicity and testing protocols are addressed. The role of toxicology in risk assessment and risk management is discussed.
EVSC 617. Mass Spectrometry and Interpretation of Mass Spectra. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
EVSC 621. Ecological Risk Assessment. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
EVSC 622. Bioremediation. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
EVSC 623. Environmental Health. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
EVSC 624. Environmental Analysis Methods and Laboratory. 3 credits, 4 contact hours.
Basic theory, methods, instruments, and data interpretation for chemical analysis of environmental samples are described in lectures and used in the laboratory; sampling; sample preparation; quality assurance, chain of custody. Instrument methods and uses include: UV-VIS, FTIR, AA, HPLC, GC, Ion Chromatography, and Mass Spectrometry as applied to environmental samples.
EVSC 625. Social Dimensions of Risk. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Low-probability/high consequence events involving terrorism, food safety, and extreme weather offer ample evidence the prevalent approaches of economics and statistics are not able to deal with the complex ways that risk permeates modern societies. This course treats risk analysis as a broad interdisciplinary activity and draws on the full range of the social sciences to explore the multifaceted way that risk infuses itself into the fabric of contemporary affairs.
EVSC 626. Hydrogeology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
This course covers the principles of ground water flow, advanced water cycle properties, aquifer flow and aquifer recharge. Contaminant migration and remediation methods are discussed. Basic groundwater chemistry and quality is covered.
EVSC 627. Environmental Microbiology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: R120 101, R120 102, (General Biology I and II) or permission of instructor. This course offers an overview of 1) basic microbiology: biochemical principles, cell structure organization, microbial nutrition and growth, 2) the important microbes involved in environmental microbiology and address the environments where they are found, and 3) how they are detected and monitored, and their effects on humans, and the environment. Traditional lectures and exams are supplemented with discussions of current research articles.
EVSC 700. Masters Project. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
Prerequisite: graduate standing and approval of the graduate advisor in environmental science. Written report requiring experimental or theoretical research, or an extensive literature analysis. Registration must be approved by an advisor. Students must continue to register for 3 credits each semester until completion and a written report is accepted. Only a total of 3 credits will count toward the degree.
EVSC 700B. Master's Project. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Approval of the project advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in environmental science. A written report must be submitted to the project advisor. The student cannot register in EVSC 700B more than once and the incomplete (I) grade is not allowed.
EVSC 701. Masters Thesis. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
Prerequisite: matriculation for a master's degree in environmental science. Approval to register for the thesis must be obtained from the advisor. Original research under the supervision of a designated faculty member. The final product must be a written thesis approved by three faculty members: the student's primary advisor, another from the program and one other faculty member. Once registration for thesis has begun, a student must continue to register for a minimum 3 credits per semester until at least 6 credits have been completed and a written thesis is approved. Only a total of 6 credits will count toward the degree.
EVSC 701B. Master's Thesis. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Approval of the thesis advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in environmental science that can lead to a quality publication. A written thesis must be defended and approved by a committee of at least three faculty members. The student is expected to defend the thesis upon accrual of six thesis credits. Additional registration in EVSC 701B, beyond six credits, is required every semester until successful thesis defense (six credits count toward degree requirements and time limits apply).
EVSC 701C. Master's Thesis. 6 credits, 6 contact hours.
Approval of the thesis advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in environmental science that can lead to a quality publication. A written thesis must be defended and approved by a committee of at least three faculty members. The student must continue registering for three thesis credits (EVSC 701B) each semester until successful thesis defense (six credits count toward degree requirements and time limits apply).
EVSC 702. Special Topics in Environmental Science II. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
EVSC 711. Advanced Environmental Analysis. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: EVSC 612 or equivalent. Analysis of complex environmental samples is studied, from the acquisition of representative samples, through sample handling, chain of custody, sample storage, analytical method selection, analysis and data handling. Collection and analysis of samples from air, water, soil, and biological systems will be discussed. Emphasis on the study of current literature.
EVSC 712. Hazardous Substance Management. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Restriction: Graduate standing. The course material comprises an overview of hazardous materials and hazardous waste management and control in an industrial setting. The course examines the technical approaches utilized in the control, remediation, and prevention of hazardous substances and waste. It also includes the major technical elements of federal regulations that govern operations involving the handling of hazardous materials.
EVSC 715. Energy and Sustainability. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
This course comprises an interdisciplinary review of energy fundamentals including the basic principles necessary to understand energy systems. The technological and engineered systems for processing and using different energy non-renewable and renewable sources. The social and environmental consequences of energy production, distribution, and use, including a comparison of socioeconomic models of global energy applications.
EVSC 717. Mass Spectrometry and Mass Spectral Interpretation. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: CHEM 125 and CHEM 126 or equivalent. CHEM 717 and EVSC 617 are comprised of CHEM 717 and EVSC 617 plus a research project: Research projects usually comprise experimental and mass spectrometry interpretation studies. These can be performed at NJIT or in the students corporate mass spectrometry facility. Projects may also include theory, data interpretation or literature reviews pertinent to a current active area in mass spectrometry research. Projects should be approved or in consult with the instructors.
EVSC 725. Independent Study I. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
EVSC 726. Independent Study II. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Approvals of the academic advisor and course instructor are required for registration. Students working on their PhD dissertation or MS thesis cannot normally register for this course with their respective dissertation/thesis advisor. This special course covers areas of study in which one or more students may be interested but there is not sufficiently broad interest to warrant a regular course offering. Students may not register for this course more than once. Students should only register for EVSC 726 if they have taken EVSC 725 in a prior semester.
EVSC 790. Doctoral Dissertation. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
Required of all students working toward the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. A minimum of 36 credits is required. Approval of dissertation advisor is necessary for registration. Candidates must register for at least 6 credits of dissertation per semester until 36 credits are reached, and 3 credits per semester thereafter until a written dissertation is approved.
EVSC 790A. Doctoral Dissertation. 1 credit, 1 contact hour.
Co-requisite: EVSC 791. Approval of the dissertation advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in environmental science. For PhD students who have successfully defended their dissertation proposal. The student must register in EVSC 790A every semester until successful dissertation defense. A written dissertation must be defended and approved by a committee of at least five members. Students enrolled in the PhD program before 2015 Fall must accumulate a minimum number of credits in Doctoral Dissertation Research and Pre-Doctoral Research (see graduate catalog for program-specific details; the same requirement may apply to joint PhD programs with other universities).
EVSC 790B. Doctoral Dissertation. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Co-requisite: EVSC 791. Since the EVSC 790A course should normally be taken instead, approvals of academic and dissertation advisors are required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in environmental science. For PhD students who have successfully defended their dissertation proposal. Students enrolled in the PhD program before 2015 Fall must accumulate a minimum number of credits in Doctoral Dissertation Research and Pre-Doctoral Research (see graduate catalog for program-specific details; the same requirement may apply to joint programs with other universities).
EVSC 790C. Doct Dissertation & Res. 6 credits, 6 contact hours.
Co-requisite: EVSC 791. Since the EVSC 790A course should normally be taken instead, approvals of academic and dissertation advisors are required for registration. For PhD students who have successfully defended their dissertation proposal. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in environmental science. Students enrolled in the PhD program before 2015 Fall must accumulate a minimum number of credits in Doctoral Dissertation Research and Pre-Doctoral Research (see graduate catalog for program-specific details; the same requirement may apply to some joint programs with other universities).
EVSC 790D. Doct Dissertation & Res. 9 credits, 3 contact hours.
EVSC 790E. Doct Dissertation & Res. 12 credits, 3 contact hours.
EVSC 790F. Doctoral Dissertation. 15 credits, 15 contact hours.
EVSC 791. Graduate Seminar. 0 credits, 1 contact hour.
Required of all environmental science graduate students receiving departmental or research-based awards and all doctoral students. The student must register each semester until completion of the degree. Outside speakers and department members present their research for general discussion.
EVSC 792B. Pre-Doctoral Research. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Co-requisite: EVSC 791. Approval of the dissertation advisor is required for registration. Preliminary experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in environmental science. For students who have passed the qualifying examination but have not defended the dissertation proposal. Permission is needed of the academic advisor as well for students who have completed the required coursework but have not passed the qualifying examination.
HIST 600. History Reseach Seminar. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
This seminar course introduces students to various methods for conducting historical research using primary and secondary source materials, and teaches them how to write a formal research paper. The seminars are on a particular topic chosen by the professor, and can focus on a chronological period or geographic region, on an historical event, cultural movement, or social group, or on a type of history such as environmental history, the history of technology, or the history of health and medicine.
HIST 620. City and Disease in History. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Explores the dynamic interaction between the growth of cities and changes in the experience and location of disease. Presumes the intertwining of these two historical developments in the birth of a distinctly urban identity, one predicated on the notion that the modern city is somehow inherently diseased. Focuses on the New York and Newark metropolitan areas in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Among the topics considered are epidemic outbreaks, quarantines, the technology and organization of sanitation and hygiene, the professional formation of public, industrial and occupational medicine, and medical and popular responses to immigration.
HIST 622. Culture and Science in the History of American Medicine. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Provides an overview of American medical history and a familiarity with the theoretical and practical ramifications of different approaches to the complex relationships between medicine, science, and culture. Topics include: the extent to which medicine is or has been scientific; reasons why science has been considered so important to medicine's professional culture; and the degree to which medicine's professional culture has been shaped by science as well as other factors, such as economic and political self-interest, technology, class, race, gender, and other kinds of cultural values.
HIST 624. Technology, Environment and Medicine in World History, 1500-1900. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Examines the interrelationship between the emerging modern world system and changes in technology, environment, and medicine, with particular emphasis on European overseas expansion and its impact in non-Western regions.
HIST 626. Social History of American Medicine Since 1800. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Topics include the practices of 19th-century regular medicine; the relation between medical concepts and mainstream social thought; the treatment of women's health; antebellum alternative healers and alternative politics; the triumphs of late 19th- and early 20th-century medical therapeutics; the emergence of medicine as big business; medicine and racism; the emergence of nursing as a profession; modern medicine in an international perspective; New Age healing; the AIDS crisis and AIDS activism; and contemporary debates on the future of health care in the United States.
HIST 628. Gender, Science and Technology in the Modern World. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Introduction to a wide range of political and cultural analyses of science and technology, with an emphasis on recent feminist critiques of science. Explores the questions of scientific neutrality; the gendering of scientific knowledge; the relationship between science, technology, and capitalism; the role of science in international politics; and why science has not freed women.
HIST 630. History of the Body in Modern Western Culture. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Considers medical or scientific history primarily in terms of implications for bodily experience in everyday life. Begins with grand narratives of historical shifts in bodily perceptions and practices, and proceeds to more focused narratives of changing bodily experience, engaging key distinctions between genders, classes, and species as well as perceptions of pain and internal bodily structure. Materials will be drawn from early modern and modern Europe, as well as more recent bodily experience in the United States.
HIST 632. Global Hist of Tech & Culture. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Treats the relationship between technology and cultural values in a variety of historical and geographical settings, from early modern Japan to twentieth-century America. Examines the ways in which cultural ideals, conceptions, and preconceptions serve to influence the rate and manner of technological change, as well as the ways in which technology affects social and cultural life.
HIST 634. Environmental History of North America. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Explores the dialogue between humankind and the environment in North America over the course of the last four centuries. Examines the latest and most interesting work done in the new field of environmental history to see what such a perspective has to offer.
HIST 635. History of Technology, Environment and Medicine: Theory and Method. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
A team-taught course which surveys the methods employed in the three fields. Explores the interdisciplinary nature of each field, and the value of interdisciplinary scholarship.
HIST 637. Global Environmental History. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
This course takes a global view of human interaction with the natural world, mixing broad themes such as colonialism and industrialization with detailed case studies in an effort ot understand the ways that people and the environment have mutually shaped one another. Because environmental change often transcends national boundaries, this course places important subjects in environmental history such as disease, agriculture, pollution, and environmentalism into a global and transnational context.
HIST 638. Social History of Communication. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Treats selected themes in the history of communication in different social and cultural contexts, from the ancient world to the twentieth century. Topics include: orality, proto-literacy, and literacy in ancient and medieval cultures; printing and the development of print culture in the early modern world; the ?communication revolution? of the late 19th and early 20th centuries; and historiographical debates over the role of communication technologies in society.
HIST 640. The Urban Environment. 3 credits, 0 contact hours.
Examines the role of the economy, culture, and technology in shaping the urban environment. Makes extensive use of Newark and the New York metropolitan area, including field observations and local research. In addition to other topics, explores in detail spatial relationships, the role of transportation, and the development of suburbia.
HIST 642. The History of Health and International Development. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
This course examines the history of western efforts to promote health and nutrition in the 'developing world" from the beginnings of tropical medicine. We will trace this history through its many permutations from the establishment of colonial health services to the development of the Global Programme on AIDS. In doing so, we will explore the various economic and political interests and underlying cultural assumptions that have shaped the development of ideas and practices associated with international health and development.
HIST 644. War, Technology and Society, 1500-1914. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Examines key themes in the interrelationship between warfare, technology and society from the beginnings of modern warfare until World War I. Primary emphasis placed on the historical connections between violent conflict, the technical means by which it is carried out, and the socio-political environment within which wars take place. The effect of technology upon war and considerations of the effect of war on technological change and development. Samples the rich tradition of thought and ideas produced by philosophers and theorists on these themes.
HIST 645. American Legal History to 1860. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Readings and discussion on the legacy of common law after the Revolution; the emergence of legal instrumentalism; and the evolution of tort, contract, and damages in the context of industrialism and economic growth.
HIST 650. History of American Conservatism. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
This course examines postwar American conservatism through classic works and contemporary studies. Topics include the rise of conservatism, groups under the conservative umbrella, and the rise of the right as related to key events in postwar history (Cold War, McCarthysim, the '60s, the suburbs and urban change). Course interrogates postwar conservatism with respect to American political and intellectual history and in relation to histories of gender, race, class, sexuality, place and religion.
HIST 652. Topics in the History of Technology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Selected topics in the history of technology.
HIST 653. Topics in European Intellectual and Cultural History. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Examination of issues and methods in European intellectual and cultural history, with a consideration of some leading problems in the field.
HIST 654. Topics in American Intellectual and Cultural History. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Examination of issues and methods in American intellectual and cultural history, with a consideration of some leading problems in the field.
HIST 655. Topics in American Urban and Ethnic History. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Examination of issues and methods in American urban and ethnic history, with a consideration of some leading problems in the field.
HIST 656. Topics in the History of Health. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Selected topics in the history of Health.
HIST 657. Topics in Environmental History. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Selected topics in environmental history.
HIST 658. Topics in American Legal History. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Readings and discussion on the growth of legal formalism, the evolution of substantive due process, changes in legal education and the legal profession, and the evolution of private law.
HIST 660. The Enlightenment in Britain. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
The 18th century was the age of the Enlightenment. Great Britain became a unified polity and the most powerful imperial force in the world. We examine the Enlightenment in Britain against the backdrop of war and empire, imperial consumer culture, the growth and significance of sociability and politeness, representations of gender, the writing of cultural history, social uses of science/technology, print culture, and competition among varying notions of ethnic identity.
HIST 661. Problems and Readings in European History since 1850. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Introduction to the major historiographical problems and recent literature in European history since 1850.
HIST 662. Prob. and Read: Hist/US Foreighn Policy and Diplomacy. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Examination of issues and methods in American diplomatic history, with a consideration of some leading problems in the field.
HIST 663. Problems and Readings in American History, 1492-1789. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Introduction to the major historiographical problems and recent literature in American history rom 1492 to 1789.
Introduction to the major historiographical problems and recent literature in American history from 1789 to 1865.
Introduction to the major historiographical problems and recent literatue in American history from 1890 to 1945.
HIST 667. Problems and Readings in American History, 1945-Present. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Introduction to the major historiographical problems and recent literature in American history since 1945.
HIST 701. Master'S Thesis. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
Prerequisite: permission of graduate history advisor. For students writing a master's thesis in the history of technology, environment and medicine.
HIST 701B. Master'S Thesis. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Restriction: permission of graduate history advisor. For students writing a master's thesis in the history of technology, environment and medicine.
HIST 701C. Master'S Thesis. 6 credits, 6 contact hours.
HIST 702. Master's Essay. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
For those who don't write a 6 credit thesis, the 3 credit Master's Essay caps the M.A./M.A.T. A substantial work done with an advisor, may be: 1. Interpretive historical essay based on primary source research. 2. Narrative history based on primary source research. Prereq: R510:504, R510:505, or R510:506. 3. Historiographical essay. 4. Content-focused curriculum design, either a course or significant portion thereof. 5. Design for an historical museum exhibition/other work in public history. Prereq: R510:565.
HIST 725. Independent Study. 3 credits, 1 contact hour.
Restriction: permission of graduate history advisor and course instructor.
HIST 727. Independent Study. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
HIST 791. Seminar in History of Technology, Environment and Medicine. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
Faculty, students and invited speakers present and discuss current topics of research in history, technology and medicine.
MATH 545. Introductory Mathematical Analysis. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 211 or MATH 213, and departmental approval. Rigorous treatment of the calculus of real-valued functions of one real variable: the real number system, epsilon-delta theory of limit, continuity, derivative, and the Riemann integral. The fundamental theory of calculus. Series and sequences including Taylor series and uniform convergence. The inverse and implicit function theorems.
MATH 546. Advanced Calculus. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 545 or MATH 480. Rigorous treatment of the calculus of real-valued functions of several real variables: the geometry and algebra of n-dimensional Euclidean space, limit, continuity, derivative, and the Riemann integral of functions of several variables, the inverse and implicit function theorems, series, including Taylor series, optimization problems, integration on curves and surfaces, the divergence and related theorems.
MATH 573. Intermediate Differential Equations. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 222, MATH 337, or departmental approval. Methods and applications for systems of ordinary differential equations: existence and uniqueness for solutions of ODEs, linear systems, stability analysis, phase plane and geometrical methods, Sturm-Liouville eigenvalue problems.
MATH 590. Graduate Co-op Work Experience I. 1 credit, 1 contact hour.
Prerequisites: Graduate status, departmental approval, and permission of the Division of Career Development Services. Cooperative education/internship providing on-the-job complement to academic programs in mathematics. Work assignments and projects are developed by the Co-op Office in consultation with the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
MATH 591. Graduate Co-op Work Experience II. 1 credit, 1 contact hour.
Prerequisites: permission from Department of Mechanical Engineering and Division of Career Development Services. Course cannot be used for mechanical engineering degree credit.
MATH 592. Graduate Co-op Work Experience III. 1 credit, 1 contact hour.
Prerequisites: Graduate status, departmental approval, and permission of the Division of Career Development Services.
MATH 593. Graduate Co-op Work Experience IV. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
MATH 599. Teaching in Mathematics. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Required of all master's and doctoral students in Mathematical Sciences who are receiving departmental or research-based awards. Provides students with the skills needed to communicate effectively and to perform their teaching and related duties. Students are exposed to strategies and methods for communicating and for teaching undergraduate mathematics, and they are required to practice and demonstrate these techniques. Not counted for degree credit.
MATH 604. Mathematical Finance. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: FIN 641 Derivatives, MATH 605 Stochastic Calculus, or permission of the instructor. This course will explore the structure, analysis, and use of financial derivative instruments deployed in investment strategies and portfolio risk management. Topics include continuous time dynamics, arbitrage pricing, martingale methods, and valuation of European, American, and path dependent derivatives.
MATH 605. Stochastic Calculus. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
This course provides an introduction to stochastic calculus. Topics include conditioning, Poisson processes, martingales, Brownian motion, Ito integrals, Ito's formula, stochastic differential equations, Feynman-Kac formula, Girsanov's theorem, and the martingale representation theorem. Financial applications include pricing, hedging, and interest rate models.
MATH 606. Term Structure Models. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 605, or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: MATH 608. This course will develop the mathematical structure of interest rate models and explore the considerable hurdles involved in practical implementation. Short rate models, single and multifactor; the Heath-Jarrow-Morton framework; and modern Libor market models will be examined.
MATH 607. Credit Risk Models. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 604, MATH 605, MATH 606 or permission of the instructor. This course explores mathematical models and methods for credit risk measurement and rating. The nature of credit risk is reviewed through examination of credit instruments, including credit default swaps, collateralized debt obligations, and basket credit derivatives. These instruments, through which risk exposure opportunities and hedging possibilities are created and managed, are explored with respect to dynamics and valuation techniques, applying PDE methods and stochastic processes.
MATH 608. Partial Differential Equations for Finance. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
This course presents the subject of partial differential equations (PDE's) with a strong emphasis on the PDE's arising in the study of stochastic processes and finance. The focus is on analytical and numerical methods for obtaining solutions in a form useful for solving problems in financial engineering. Topics include modeling with PDE's, classification of PDE's, analytical and numerical methods for PDE's and application to finance.
MATH 609. Projects in Mathematical and Computational Finance. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 604 Mathematical Finance, MATH 605 Stochastic Calculus, MATH 606 Term Structure Models, or permission of the instructor. This project course requires students to demonstrate attained mastery of the material studies in the prerequisite courses. Projects also extend students? knowledge of specific areas beyond that covered in earlier courses into areas such as particle filtering or optimization techniques for term structure model calibration. The aim is to broaden the students? classroom focus to the more unconstrained, open ended and less well defined contexts that are frequently encountered in practice.
MATH 610. Graduate Research Methods. 3 credits, 0 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 614, MATH 671, and MATH 690. Acquaints second-year graduate students with the techniques and vocabulary of a field in applied mathematics. Each student contacts a designated faculty member and is given several basic papers or books on a research topic of current interest. The student prepares two lectures on his/her topic to be given at the end of the semester. A sample list of active fields of research includes acoustics, electromagnetic theory, elasticity, fluid dynamics, combustion, and mathematical biology.
MATH 611. Numerical Methods for Computation. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
This course provides a practical introduction to numerical methods. Numerical solution of linear systems. Interpolation and quadrature. Interative solution of nonlinear systems. Computation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Numerical solution of initial and boundary value problems for ODE's. Introduction to numerical solution of PDE's. Applicatons drawn from science, engineering, and finance.
MATH 613. Advanced Applied Mathematics I: Modeling. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 331 and MATH 337, or departmental approval. Concepts and strategies of mathematical modeling are developed by investigation of case studies in a selection of areas. Consistency of a model, nondimensionalization and scaling, regular and singular effects are discussed. Possible topics include continuum mechanics (heat and mass transfer, fluid dynamics, elasticity), vibrating strings, population dynamics, traffic flow, and the Sommerfeld problem.
MATH 614. Numerical Methods I. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 222, MATH 337, MATH 340, and proficiency in a computer language (FORTRAN, C, or C++), or departmental approval. Theory and techniques of scientific computation, with more emphasis on accuracy and rigor than MATH 611. Machine arithmetic. Numerical solution of a linear system and pivoting. Interpolation and quadrature. Iterative solution of nonlinear systems. Computation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Numerical solution of initial- and boundary-value problems for systems of ODEs. Applications. The class includes examples requiring student use of a computer.
MATH 615. Approaches to Quantitative Analysis in the Life Sciences. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
A graduate seminar-style course based around case studies of common data analytic methods used in the life sciences. The case studies are designed to help students who are interested in applications of statistical thinking to biological sciences appreciate the scope of quantitative methods, their underlying concepts, assumptions and limitations. While the mathematics of specific methods are not covered, students of the course will get an understanding of the diverse approaches to statistical inference in the life sciences.
MATH 630. Linear Algebra and Applications. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: (This course is not intended for students in the Master's in Applied Mathematics program or in the doctoral program in Mathematical Sciences.) MATH 211 or MATH 213, and MATH 222. Development of the concepts needed to study applications of linear algebra and matrix theory to science and engineering. Topics include linear systems of equations, matrix algebra, orthogonality, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, and matrix decomposition.
MATH 631. Linear Algebra. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 222 and MATH 337, or departmental approval. Similar in aim and content to MATH 630 but with more emphasis on mathematical rigor. Linear systems of equations, matrix algebra, linear spaces, orthogonality, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, and matrix decomposition. Applications.
MATH 635. Analytical Computational Neuroscience. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 211 or 213, MATH 337, and CS 113 or MATH 240, or departmental approval. This course will provide an intermediate-level mathematical and computational modeling background for small neuronal systems. Models of biophysical mechanisms of single and small networks of neurons are discussed. Topics include voltage-dependent channel gating mechanisms, the Hodgkin-Huxley model for membrane excitability, repetitive and burst firing, single- and multi-compartmental modeling, synaptic transmission, mathematical treatment of 2-cell inhibitory or excitatory networks. In this course, the students will be required to build computer models of neurons and networks and analyze these models using geometric singular-perturbation analysis and dynamical systems techniques.
MATH 636. Systems Computational Neuroscience. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 635. This course covers mathematical and computational modeling of neuronal networks. Topics covered include central pattern generators, models of visual processes, models of learning and memory, neural coding and mathematics of neural networks, models of oscillations in sensory, thalamic and thalamo-cortical networks, neuronal wave propagation.
MATH 637. Foundations of Mathematical Biology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 222 and MATH 337, or departmental approval. This course provides an introduction to the use of mathematical techniques applied to solve problems in biology. Models discussed fall into 3 categories: discrete, continuous, and spatially distributed. Biological topics discussed range from the subcellular molecular systems and cellular behavior to physiological problems, population biology and developmental biology.
MATH 639. Mathematical Modeling II. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Continuation of MATH 613 (Advanced Applied Mathematics I, Modeling). Concepts and strategies of Mathematical modeling are developed by case studies in a selection of areas. Topics will be complementary to those presented in MATH 613, and include for example, the mathematical theory of elasticity and electromagnetism.
MATH 644. Regression Analysis Methods. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 661. Regression models and the least squares criterion. Simple and multiple linear regression. Regression diagnostics. Confidence intervals and tests of parameters, regression and analysis of variance. Variable selection and model building. Dummy variables and transformations, growth models. Other regression models such as logistic regression. Using statistical software for regression analysis.
MATH 645. Analysis I. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 546 or departmental approval. Review and extension of the fundamental concepts of advanced calculus: the real number system, limit, continuity, differentiation, the Riemann integral, sequences and series. Point set topology in metric spaces. Uniform convergence and its applications.
MATH 646. Time Series Analysis. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 661 or departmental approval. Time series models, smoothing, trend and removal of seasonality. Naive forecasting models, stationarity and ARMA models. Estimation and forecasting for ARMA models. Estimation, model selection, and forecasting of nonseasonal and seasonal ARIMA models.
MATH 647. Time Series Analysis II. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 646. Continuation of MATH 646. Covers methods of time series analysis useful in engineering, the sciences, economics, and modern financial analysis. Topics include spectral analysis, transfer functions, multivariate models, state space models and Kalman filtering. Selected applications from topics such as intervention analysis, neural networks, process control, financial volatility analysis.
MATH 651. Methods of Applied Mathematics I. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 222 or departmental approval. A survey of mathematical methods for the solution of problems in the applied sciences and engineering. Topics include: ordinary differential equations and elementary partial differential equations. Fourier series, Fourier and Laplace transforms, and eigenfunction expansions.
MATH 654. Clinical Trials Design and Analysis. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 665 or equivalent with Departmental approval. Statistical methods and issues in the design of clinical trials and analysis of their data. Topic include clinical trial designs for phases 1-4, randomization principle and procedures, analysis of pharmacokinetic data for bioequivalence, multi-center trials, categorical data analysis, survival analysis, longitudinal data analysis, interim analysis, estimation of sample size and power, adjustment for multiplicity, evaluation of adverse events, and regulatory overview.
MATH 656. Complex Variables I. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 545 or MATH 645 or departmental approval. The theory and applications of analytic functions of one complex variable: elementary properties of complex numbers, analytic functions, elementary complex functions, conformal mapping, Cauchy integral formula, maximum modulus principle, Laurent series, classification of isolated singularities, residue theorem, and applications.
MATH 659. Survival Analysis. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 665 or equivalent with Departmental approval. Introduction to statistical methods for modeling time-to-event data in the presence of censoring and truncation, with emphasis on applications to the health sciences. Topics include survival and hazard functions, censoring and truncation, parametric and nonparametric models for survival data, competing-risks, regression models including Cox proportional hazards model and time-dependent covariates, one and two sample tests, and use of appropriate statistical software for computations.
MATH 660. Introduction to statistical Computing with SAS and R. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge in statistical concepts or instructor approval. This course will study SAS and R programming and emphasize the SAS and R data steps including getting data into the SAS and R environments, working and combining data using control flows, merge and subsets, etc. as well as learning to export data and to generate high resolution graphics. Several SAS and R statistical procedures or functions will also be discussed and illustrated. Finally, interactive statistical software JMP and Minitab are briefly introduced.
MATH 661. Applied Statistics. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 112. Role and purpose of applied statistics. Data visualization and use of statistical software used in course. Descriptive statistics, summary measures for quantitative and qualitative data, data displays. Modeling random behavior: elementary probability and some simple probability distribution models. Normal distribution. Computational statistical inference: confidence intervals and tests for means, variances, and proportions. Linear regression analysis and inference. Control charts for statistical quality control. Introduction to design of experiments and ANOVA, simple factorial design and their analysis. MATH 661 and MATH 663 cannot both be used toward degree credits at NJIT.
MATH 662. Probability Distributions. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 341 or MATH 333, and departmental approval. Probability, conditional probability, random variables and distributions, independence, expectation, moment generating functions, useful parametric families of distributions, transformation of random variables, order statistics, sampling distributions under normality, the central limit theorem, convergence concepts and illustrative applications.
MATH 663. Introduction to Biostatistics. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: Undergraduate Calculus. Introduction to statistical techniques with emphasis on applications in health related sciences. This course will be accompanied by examples from biological, medical and clinical applications. Summarizing and displaying data; basic probability and inference; Bayes' theorem and its application in diagonostic testing; estimation, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing for means and proportions; contingency tables; regression and analysis of variance; logistic regression and survival analysis; basic epidemiologic tools; use of statistical software. MATH 661 and MATH 663 cannot both be used toward degree credits at NJIT.
MATH 664. Methods for Statistical Consulting. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 661 or departmental approval. Communicating with scientists in other disciplines. Statistical tools for consulting. Using statistical software such as JMP, SAS, and S-plus. Case studies which illustrate using statistical methodology and tools are presented by the instructor and guest speakers from academia and industry. Assignments based on case studies with use of statistical software is required.
MATH 665. Statistical Inference. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 662 or departmental approval. Review of sampling distributions. Data reduction principles: sufficiency and likelihood. Theory and methods of point estimation and hypothesis testing, interval estimation, nonparametric tests, introduction to linear models.
MATH 666. Simulation for Finance. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Covers the use of Monte Carlo stochastic simulation for finance applications. Topics include generation of various random variables and stochastic processes (e.g., point processes, Brownian motion, diffusions), simulation methods for estimating quantities of interest (e.g., option prices, probabilities, expected values, quantiles), input modeling, and variance-reduction techniques. Students will write computer programs in C++. Students cannot receive credit for both CS 661 and CS/MATH 666.
MATH 671. Asymptotic Methods I. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 645 or MATH 545, and MATH 656, or departmental approval. Asymptotic sequences and series. Use of asymptotic series. Regular and singular perturbation methods. Asymptotic methods for the solution of ODEs, including: boundary layer methods and asymptotic matching, multiple scales, the method of averaging, and simple WKB theory. Asymptotic expansion of integrals, including: Watson's lemma, stationary phase, Laplace's method, and the method of steepest descent.
MATH 672. Biomathematics I: Biological Waves and Oscillations. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 222, MATH 331, and MATH 337, or departmental approval. Models of wave propagation and oscillatory phenomena in nerve, muscle, and arteries: Hodgkin-Huxley theory of nerve conduction, synchronization of the cardiac pacemaker, conduction and rhythm abnormalities of the heart, excitation-contraction coupling, and calcium induced waves, wave propagation in elastic arteries, models of periodic human locomotion.
MATH 673. Biomathematics II: Pattern Formation in Biological Systems. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 222, MATH 331, and MATH 337, or departmental approval. Emergence of spatial and temporal order in biological and ecological systems: Hopf and Turing bifurcation in reaction-diffusion systems, how do zebras get their stripes, patterns on snake skins and butterfly wings, spatial organization in the visual cortex, symmetry breaking in hormonal interactions, how do the ovaries count. Basic techniques of mathematics are introduced and applied to significant biological phenomena that cannot be fully understood without their use.
MATH 675. Partial Differential Equations. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 690 or departmental approval. A survey of the mathematical theory of partial differential equations: first-order equations, classification of second-order equations, the Cauchy-Kovalevsky theorem, properties of harmonic functions, the Dirichlet principle. Initial- and boundary-value problems for hyperbolic, elliptic, and parabolic equations. Systems of equations.
MATH 676. Advanced Ordinary Differential Equations. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 222, MATH 337, and MATH 545 or MATH 645. A rigorous treatment of the theory of systems of differential equations: existence and uniqueness of solutions, dependence on initial conditions and parameters. Linear systems, stability, and asymptotic behavior of solutions. Nonlinear systems, perturbation of periodic solutions, and geometric theory of systems of ODEs.
MATH 677. Calculus of Variations. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 545 or MATH 645 or departmental approval. Necessary conditions for existence of extrema. Variation of a functional, Euler's equation, constrained extrema, first integrals, Hamilton-Jacobi equation, quadratic functionals. Sufficient conditions for the existence of extrema. Applications to mechanics.
MATH 678. Stat Methods in Data Science. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 661 or MATH 663, or permission by instructor. This course introduces students to concepts in statistical methods used in data science, including data collection, data visualization and data analysis. Emphasis is on model building and statistical concepts related to data analysis methods. The course provides the basic foundational tools on which to pursue statistics, data analysis and data science in greater depth. Topics include sampling and experimental design, understanding the aims of a study, principles of data analysis, linear and logistic regression, resampling methods, and statistical learning methods. Students will use the R statistical software.
MATH 680. Advanced Statistical Learning. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 478 or MATH 678, or permission by instructor. This course builds on the material in MATH 478 or MATH 678 and serves as a second graduate course in data science with emphasis on statistics. It covers many topics in high dimensional data analysis, including LASSO, SCAD and other regularization procedures, sparse PCA, sparse k-means, and asymptotic theory for high dimensional models. This course will provide students with necessary theoretical and computational skills to understand, design, and implement modern statistical learning methods, including ensemble learning (bagging, random forest, and boosting). Students will use the R statistical software.
MATH 683. High Dimensional Stat Inferenc. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 665 or permission by instructor. This course introduces modern statistical inference theory and methods developed as a result of the influence of computing. The course covers statistical thinking, ideas and theory that underlie many of the statistical learning algorithms used in data science, such as bootstrap, EM algorithm, cross-validation, large-scale hypothesis test, false discovery rates, sparse modeling, support vector machines and ensemble learning.
MATH 687. Quantitative Analysis for Environmental Design Research. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 333 and departmental approval. Fundamental concepts in the theory of probability and statistics including descriptive data analysis, inferential statistics, sampling theory, linear regression and correlation, and analysis of variance. Also includes an introduction to linear programming and nonlinear models concluding with some discussion of optimization theory.
MATH 688. Mathematical and Statistical Methods in Materials Science. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 111, MATH 112 and (MATH 211 or MATH 213). The course introduces mathematical methods necessary for materials science with emphasis on practical applications. Topics include power series, complex numbers, linear algebra, partial differentiation, multiple integrals, vector analysis, Fourier series and transformation, ordinary and partial differential equations, functions of complex variables, probability, and statistics.
MATH 689. Advanced Applied Mathematics II: Ordinary Differential Equations. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 545 or MATH 645, MATH 613, and MATH 631. A practical and theoretical treatment of boundary-value problems for ordinary differential equations: generalized functions, Green's functions, spectral theory, variational principles, and allied numerical procedures. Examples will be drawn from applications in science and engineering.
MATH 690. Advanced Applied Mathematics III: Partial Differential Equations. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 689. A practical and theoretical treatment of initial- and boundary-value problems for partial differential equations: Green's functions, spectral theory, variational principles, transform methods, and allied numerical procedures. Examples will be drawn from applications in science and engineering.
MATH 691. Stochastic Processes with Applications. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 662. Renewal theory, renewal reward processes and applications. Homogeneous, non-homogeneous, and compound Poisson processes with illustrative applications. Introduction to Markov chains in discrete and continuous time with selected applications.
MATH 692. MSMCF Forum. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
Forum comprises informal discussions and debates engaging students in the realities of living and working in the world, with a focus on economics and finance. These realities include broad awareness of contemporary events, ethical implications of decisions, proper implementation and use of models, the research process and the critical skills of communication. Forum meetings are designed to promote understanding and build experience in all these areas.
MATH 698. Sampling Theory. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 662. Role of sample surveys. Sampling from finite populations. Sampling designs, the Horowitz-Thompson estimator of the population mean. Different sampling methods, simple random sampling, stratified sampling, ratio and regression estimates, cluster sampling, systematic sampling.
MATH 699. Design and Analysis of Experiments. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 662. Statistically designed experiments and their importance in data analysis, industrial experiments. Role of randomization. Fixed and random effect models and ANOVA, block design, latin square design, factorial and fractional factorial designs and their analysis.
MATH 700. Master's Project. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
Prerequisites: Matriculation for the Master of Science in Applied Mathematics or in Applied Statistics and departmental approval. Work must be initiated with the approval of a faculty member, who will be the student's project advisor. Work of sufficient quality may qualify for extension into a master's thesis, see MATH 701.
MATH 700B. Master's Project. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Approval of the project advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in applied mathematics or applied statistics. A written report must be submitted to the project advisor. The student cannot register in MATH 700B more than once and the incomplete (I) grade is not allowed.
MATH 701. Master's Thesis. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
Prerequisite: Matriculation for the master's degree and departmental approval. Students must register for a minimum of 3 credits per semester until completion. The work is carried out under the supervision of a designated member of the faculty.
MATH 701B. Master's Thesis. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Approval of the thesis advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in applied mathematics or applied statistics that can lead to a quality publication. A written thesis must be defended and approved by a committee of at least three faculty members. The student is expected to defend the thesis upon accrual of six thesis credits. Additional registration in MATH 701B, beyond six credits, is required every semester until successful thesis defense (six credits count toward degree requirements and time limits apply).
MATH 701C. Master's Thesis. 6 credits, 6 contact hours.
Approval of the thesis advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in applied mathematics or applied statistics that can lead to a quality publication. A written thesis must be defended and approved by a committee of at least three faculty members. The student must continue registering for three thesis credits (MATH 701B) each semester until successful thesis defense (six credits count toward degree requirements and time limits apply).
MATH 707. Advanced Applied Mathematics IV: Special Topics. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval. A current research topic of interest to departmental faculty. Typical topics include: computational fluid dynamics, theoretical fluid dynamics, acoustics, wave propagation, dynamical systems, theoretical and numerical aspects of combustion, mathematical biology, and various topics in statistics.
MATH 712. Numerical Methods II. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 614, MATH 331 or departmental approval, and proficiency in a computer programming language (FORTRAN, C, or C++). Numerical methods for the solution of initial- and boundary-value problems for partial differential equations, with emphasis on finite difference methods. Consistency, stability, convergence, and implementation are considered.
MATH 713. Advanced Scientific Computing: Multi-Dimensional Finite-Difference Schemes and Spectral Methods. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 712 and proficiency in a computer programming language (FORTRAN, C, or C++). Derivation and analysis of finite difference schemes for systems of partial differential equations in two and three spatial dimensions and time. Issues pertaining to efficient implementation of algorithms and to stability of physical and numerical boundary conditions. Pseudo-spectral and spectral methods to solve partial differential equations. Approximation properties of Fourier and Chebyshev series and techniques based on the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) and on matrix multiplication to numerically compute partial derivatives. Time-discretization techniques suitable for use with pseudo-spectral and spectral methods. Model systems arising in wave propagation, fluid dynamics, and mathematical biology will be considered.
MATH 715. Mathematical Fluid Dynamics I. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Introduction to the basic ideas of fluid dynamics, with an emphasis on rigorous treatment of fundamentals and the mathematical developments and issues. The course focuses on the background and motivation for recent mathematical and numerical work on the Euler and Navier-Stokes equations, and presents a mathematically intensive investigation of various model equations of fluid dynamics (e.g., the Korteweg-de-Vries equations).
MATH 716. Mathematical Fluid Dynamics II. 3 credits, 0 contact hours.
Continuation of MATH 715. Further development of the ideas of fluid dynamics, with an emphasis on mathematical developments and issues. A selection of topics will be developed in some detail, for example: Stokes flow and low-Reynolds-number hydrodynamics; flow at high Reynolds number and boundary layers; shock waves and hyperbolic systems; dynamics of interfacial flows; hydrodynamic stability; rotating fluids.
MATH 717. Inverse Problems and Global Optimization. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Introduction to inverse problems and global optimization. Linear, quasi-linear, and nonlinear inverse problems are studied with emphasis on regularization techniques. Bayesian statistical approaches and Monte Carlo methods are introduced and discussed in the context of inverse problems. The mathematical foundations of simulated annealing, genetic algorithms, and TABU are presented.
MATH 720. Tensor Analysis. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 613 and MATH 631, or departmental approval. Review of vector analysis in general curvilinear coordinates. Algebra and differential calculus of tensors. Applications to differential geometry, analytical mechanics, and mechanics of continuous media. The choice of applications will be determined by the interests of the class.
MATH 722. Wave Propagation. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Derivation of linear wave equations describing acoustic, electromagnetic, elastodynamic and hydrodynamic phenomena. Fundamental solutions and their application to initial value problems. Applications and solution of boundary value problems using Green's functions, image and spectral methods. Related time harmonic problems, including radiation, scattering, diffraction and transmission phenomena. Dispersive waves and the method of stationary phase. Linear waves in anisotropic media.
MATH 725. Independent Study I. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
MATH 726. Independent Study II. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Approvals of the academic advisor and course instructor are required for registration. Students working on their PhD dissertation or MS thesis cannot normally register for this course with their respective dissertation/thesis advisor. This special course covers areas of study in which one or more students may be interested but there is not sufficiently broad interest to warrant a regular course offering. Students may not register for this course more than once. Students should only register for MATH 726 if they have taken MATH 725 in a prior semester.
MATH 745. Analysis II. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 645. Lebesgue measure and integration, including the Lebesgue dominated convergence theorem and Riesz-Fischer theorem. Elements of Hilbert spaces and Lp-spaces. Fourier series and harmonic analysis. Multivariate calculus.
MATH 756. Complex Variables II. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 656. Selected topics from: conformal mapping and applications of the Schwarz-Christoffel transformation, applications of calculus of residues, singularities, principle of the argument, Rouche's theorem, Mittag-Leffler's theorem, Casorati-Weierstrass theorem, analytic continuation, and applications, Schwarz reflection principle, monodromy theorem, Wiener-Hopf technique, asymptotic expansion of integrals; integral transform techniques, special functions.
MATH 761. Statistical Reliability Theory and Applications. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 662 or departmental approval. Survival distributions, failure rate and hazard functions, residual life. Common parametric families used in modeling life data. Introduction to nonparametric aging classes. Coherent structures, fault tree analysis, redundancy and standby systems, system availability, repairable systems, selected applications such as software reliability.
MATH 763. Generalized Linear Models. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 662 and MATH 665 or departmental approval. Theoretical and applied aspects of generalized linear models. Classical linear models, nonlinear regression models, and generalized estimating equations.
MATH 767. Fast Numerical Algorithms. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
The course covers state-of-the-art, analysis-based, fast numerical algorithms for computing discrete summations/transforms and for solving differential/integral equations. In particular, this course presents fast multiple methods and their descendants, including fast Fourier transform for nonequispaced data, fast Gauss transform, fast iterative solver and direct solver for elliptic boundary value problems.
MATH 768. Probability Theory. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 645 or departmental approval. Measure theoretic introduction to axiomatic probability. Probability measures on abstract spaces and integration. Random variables and distribution functions, independence, 0-1 laws, basic inequalities, modes of convergence and their interrelationships, Laplace-Stieltjes transforms and characteristic functions, weak and strong laws of large numbers, conditional expectation, discrete time martingales.
MATH 771. Asymptotic Methods II. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 671. Continuation of MATH 671. Asymptotic methods for the solution of PDEs, including: matched asymptotic expansions, multiple scales, the WKB method or geometrical optics, and near-field far-field expansions. Applications to elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic problems. Further topics in the asymptotic expansion of integrals and the WKB method. Emphasis on examples drawn from applications in science and engineering.
MATH 786. Large Sample Theory and Inference. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 665 and MATH 768. Limit theorems, central limit theorem, asymptotic expansions and large deviations, limit theorems in martingales and semi-martingales and stochastic differential equations, asymptotic expansions of functions of statistics, linear parametric estimation, asymptotic efficiency, martingale approach to inference: test for homogeneity and goodness of fit, decomposable statistics, inference for counting processes and censored data, inference in nonlinear regression, existence and consistency of least squares estimator (LSE), asymptotic properties of LSE, Von Mises functionals, estimation of parameters of stable laws, empirical characteristics function for inference, generalized least squares for linear models.
MATH 787. Non-Parametric Statistics. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MATH 662. Wilcoxon signed-ranks test, Mann-Whitney U test, binomial sign test for single sample and two dependent samples, McNemar's test, Cochran Q test, Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed-ranks test, Kruskal-Wallis one-way analysis of variance, Friedman two-way analysis of variance, Siegel-Tukey test for equal variability, chi-squared goodness-of-fit test, test for homogeneity and independence, single-sample runs test and other tests of randomness, correlation tests: Spearman's rank-order correlation, coefficient and Kendall's tau, Kendall's coefficient of concordance, and Goodman and Kruskal's gamma, comparing power efficiency.
MATH 790. Doct Dissertation & Res. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
Prerequisite: Excellent performance on the doctoral qualifying examination. A minimum of 36 credits is required of all candidates for the Ph.D. degree. Candidates must register for 6 to12 credits per semester, to be determined by a designated dissertation advisor. After reaching 36 credits, students must continue to register for 3 credits each semester until degree completion.
MATH 790A. Doct Dissertation & Res. 1 credit, 1 contact hour.
Co-requisite: MATH 791. Approval of the dissertation advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in mathematical sciences. For PhD students who have successfully defended their dissertation proposal. The student must register in MATH 790A every semester until successful dissertation defense. A written dissertation must be defended and approved by a committee of at least five members. Students enrolled in the PhD program before 2015 Fall must accumulate a minimum number of credits in Doctoral Dissertation Research and Pre-Doctoral Research (see graduate catalog for program-specific details; the same requirement may apply to joint PhD programs with other universities).
MATH 790B. Doct Dissertation & Res. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Co-requisite: MATH 791. Since the MATH 790A course should normally be taken instead, approvals of academic and dissertation advisors are required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in mathematical sciences. For PhD students who have successfully defended their dissertation proposal. Students enrolled in the PhD program before 2015 Fall must accumulate a minimum number of credits in Doctoral Dissertation Research and Pre-Doctoral Research (see graduate catalog for program-specific details; the same requirement may apply to joint programs with other universities).
MATH 790C. Doct Dissertation & Res. 6 credits, 6 contact hours.
Co-requisite: MATH 791. Since the MATH 790A course should normally be taken instead, approvals of academic and dissertation advisors are required for registration. For PhD students who have successfully defended their dissertation proposal. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in mathematical sciences. Students enrolled in the PhD program before 2015 Fall must accumulate a minimum number of credits in Doctoral Dissertation Research and Pre-Doctoral Research (see graduate catalog for program-specific details; the same requirement may apply to some joint programs with other universities).
MATH 790D. Doct Dissertation & Res. 9 credits, 3 contact hours.
MATH 790E. Doctoral Dissertation. 12 credits, 12 contact hours.
MATH 791. Graduate Seminar. 0 credits, 1 contact hour.
All master's and doctoral students receiving departmental or research-based awards must register for this course each semester.
MATH 792B. Pre Doctoral Research. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Co-requisite: MATH 791. Approval of the dissertation advisor is required for registration. Preliminary experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in mathematical sciences. For students who have passed the qualifying examination but have not defended the dissertation proposal. Permission is needed of the academic advisor as well for students who have completed the required coursework but have not passed the qualifying examination.
MATH 792D. Pre Doctoral Research. 9 credits, 9 contact hours.
MTSE 590. Grad Coop Work Exp I. 1 credit, 1 contact hour.
MTSE 591. Grad Coop Work Experience II. 1 credit, 1 contact hour.
MTSE 593. Graduate Co-op Work Experience IV. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
Prerequisites: One immediately prior 3-credit registration for graduate co-op work experience with the same employer. Requires approval of departmental co-op advisor and the Division of Career Development Services. Must have accompanying registration in a minimum of 3 credits of course work.
MTSE 601. Fundamentals of Engineering Materials. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: graduate standing. Core course for students in Material Science and Engineering. The effect of structure on the properties and behavior of engineering materials. Topics include atomic structure, bonding, crystallography, and defects in solids; properties of metals, semiconductors, ceramics, and polymers and their behavioral response to mechanical, chemical, optical, electrical, and magnetic stimuli.
MTSE 602. Thermodynamics of Materials. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: undergraduate thermodyamics. Core course for students in Material Science and Engineering. Review of first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics and their applications to materials. Stability criteria, simultaneous chemical reactions, binary and multicomponent solutions, phase diagrams, surfaces, adsorption phenomena, thermochemistry of homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions are covered.
MTSE 603. Intro to Phys Prin of Material. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Introduction to physical principles useful to understand materials properties. Topics include Schrodinger equations, harmonic oscillators, observables, operators, angular momentum, hydrogen atom, atoms, matrix representation of operators, perturbation theory, molecules, metals, insulators, semiconductors, and low dimensional materials.
MTSE 610. Mechanical Properties of Materials. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: graduate standing. Elements of elasticity and plasticity theory, deformation and fracture behavior of materials, the concept of dislocations and their interaction with other lattice defects, strengthening mechanisms in solids, and principles of failure analysis. Materials to be studied include metals, polymers, ceramics, glasses, and composites.
MTSE 615. Composite Materials. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MTSE 605 and MTSE 610. Introduction to fundamental principles of design and technology of composite materials. Materials based on polymer, ceramic, and metal matrices are discussed. Properties of the constitutive materials, their structure, methods of structural arrangements, as well as properties and characterization of the final products are described. The different perspectives, examples, and problems in composite applications are outlined.
MTSE 619. Nano-scale Characterization of Materials. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
The course presents the basics of nanotechnology and the principles and application of advanced instrumentation for the characterization of nanostructures. Topics include atomic force microscopy, near-field optics, dielectric spectroscopy, and light scattering. The significant component of the course is laboratory work at the W. M. Keck Foundation Laboratory and research project.
MTSE 625. Introduction to Ceramics. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MTSE 605. Mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of crystalline and glassy ceramics are discussed from a structural viewpoint. Important processing methods, design and evaluation of properties, and modern applications of ceramic materials are emphasized.
MTSE 627. Glass Science and Engineering. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MTSE 605 and MTSE 630. Formation and structure of inorganic, polymeric, and metallic glasses. Transport phenomena, kinetics of crystallization, glass transition, and phase separation; chemical, mechanical and optical properties of glasses.
Prerequisite: undergraduate thermodyamics. Review of first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics and their applications to materials. Stability criteria, simultaneous chemical reactions, binary and multicomponent solutions, phase diagrams, surfaces, adsorption phenomena, thermochemistry of homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions are covered.
MTSE 650. Physical Metallurgy. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MTSE 605. Processing-structure-property relationships in metallic alloys. Alloy systems covered include carbon steels, stainless steels, aluminum and titanium alloys, and super alloys. Topics to be presented include elementary theory of metals, defects and related phenomena, solidification, phase phenomena, solid state diffusion, nucleation and growth kinetics, as well as transformation and deformation processes.
MTSE 655. Diffusion and Solid State Kinetics. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: MTSE 630. The atomic theory of diffusion and mathematical derivation of the diffusion equations. Diffusion phenomena in dilute alloys as well as in ionic and covalent solids are considered. High atom mobility effects at defect sites and surfaces are examined. Chemical kinetics and kinetics of phase transformations including nucleation, growth, and spinodal decomposition are discussed.
MTSE 688. Mathematical and Statistical Methods in Materials Science. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
MTSE 690. Directed Study in Materials Science and Engineering. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: As specified by the instructor. Directed study at the Master's level under the guidance of a faculty member on a topic in materials science and engineering.
MTSE 700. Master'S Project. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
Prerequisites: sufficient experience and/or graduate courses to work on the project and approval of project advisor. An extensive report involving an experimental, theoretical, or literature investigation is required. The literature investigation should result in a critical review of a specific area. Students may extend the master's project into a master's thesis.
MTSE 700B. Master's Project. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Approval of the project advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in materials science. A written report must be submitted to the project advisor. The student cannot register in MTSE 700B more than once and the incomplete (I) grade is not allowed.
MTSE 701. Master'S Thesis. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
Prerequisites: sufficient experience and/or graduate courses to work on the thesis and approval of thesis advisor. Research involving experimental or theoretical investigations or collaborative projects with industry or governmental agencies may be accepted. Completed work in the form of a written thesis should merit publication in a technical journal and must be approved by a committee consisting of three faculty members. A student must register for 3 credits per semester. Only the 6 credits indicated for the thesis will be applied to the degree.
MTSE 701B. Master's Thesis. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Approval of the thesis advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in materials science that can lead to a quality publication. A written thesis must be defended and approved by a committee of at least three faculty members. The student is expected to defend the thesis upon accrual of six thesis credits. Additional registration in MTSE 701B, beyond six credits, is required every semester until successful thesis defense (six credits count toward degree requirements and time limits apply).
MTSE 701C. Master's Thesis. 6 credits, 6 contact hours.
Approval of the thesis advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in materials science that can lead to a quality publication. A written thesis must be defended and approved by a committee of at least three faculty members. The student must continue registering for three thesis credits (MTSE 701B) each semester until successful thesis defense (six credits count toward degree requirements and time limits apply).
MTSE 702. Characterization of Solids. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Current methods for characterizing the chemical composition, crystallographic structure, electrical mapping, and morphology of solid materials. Principles and application of Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES), Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy (SIMS), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray Emission Spectroscopy (XES), and Rutherford Backscattering Spectroscopy (RBS) for chemical analysis, X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and electron diffraction for crystallographic analysis, Electron Beam Induced Current (EBIC) microscopy, voltage contrast microscopy, Cathodoluminescence for electrical mapping, and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Nomarski interference contrast microscopy (DIC) for morphology.
MTSE 719. Physical Principles of Characterization of Solids. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Core course for students in Material Science and Engineering, Nano-scale characterization of materials. Basic science behind solid state characterization. Elements of modern physics. Optical microscope. Neutron scattering. Infrared and Raman spectroscopy. Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy. NMR. X-ray diffraction. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Auger Electron Spectroscopy. SEM, TEM, STEM and STM.
MTSE 722. Science and Technology of Thin Films. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: graduate standing. Methods of preparing thin films by physical and chemical means are examined. Topics pertinent to nucleation and growth mechanism of single and polycrystalline films, structure determination, film thickness and compositional evaluation properties are discussed. The electrical, magnetic, optical, and mechanical properties of metallic, semiconductor, and insulating thin films are studied with particular relevance to integrated circuit applications.
MTSE 723. Defects in Solids. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: MTSE 601 and MTSE 725. Crystallographic defects in solids, namely point defects such as vacancies and interstitial, line defects such as dislocations, and planar defects such as grain boundaries. Correlation of these defects to the mechanical, electrical and optical behavior of materials is examined in particular. Experimental methods for observation and characterization of defects including TEM, EBIC, DLTS are described.
MTSE 724. Transport of Electrons and Phonons in Solids. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: PHYS 687 or R755 687. Basic transport processes involving electrons and phonons in solids. Topics inlcude transport-related phenomena such as Hall effect, quantum Hall effect, magneto-resistance, size effects, thermal conductivity, thermoelectric effects, phonon drag, ballistic phonons, and ballistic electrons. Applications of transport to the characterization of new electronic materials including thin films are stressed.
MTSE 725. Crystallography and Diffraction. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
MTSE 726. Independent Study II. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Approvals of the academic advisor and course instructor are required for registration. Students working on their PhD dissertation or MS thesis cannot normally register for this course with their respective dissertation/thesis advisor. This special course covers areas of study in which one or more students may be interested but there is not sufficiently broad interest to warrant a regular course offering. Students may not register for this course more than once. Students should only register for MTSE 726 if they have taken MTSE 725 in a prior semester.
MTSE 780. Current Topics in Materials Science and Engineering. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: As specified by the program for the semester's offering. Topics of current interest in materials science and engineering.
MTSE 788. Appl Comp Meth-Phys & Matls II. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
MTSE 790. Doc Dissertation & Res. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
Required of all candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. A minimum of 36 credits is required. Students must register for 6 credits each semester until 36 credits are reached. If the dissertation is not yet complete, registration for an additional 3 credits is required each semester thereafter.
MTSE 790A. Doctoral Dissertation. 1 credit, 1 contact hour.
Co-requisite: MTSE 791. Approval of the dissertation advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in materials science. For PhD students who have successfully defended their dissertation proposal. The student must register in MTSE 790A every semester until successful dissertation defense. A written dissertation must be defended and approved by a committee of at least five members. Students enrolled in the PhD program before 2015 Fall must accumulate a minimum number of credits in Doctoral Dissertation Research and Pre-Doctoral Research (see graduate catalog for program-specific details; the same requirement may apply to joint PhD programs with other universities).
MTSE 790B. Doc Dissertation & Res. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Co-requisite: MTSE 791. Since the MTSE 790A course should normally be taken instead, approvals of academic and dissertation advisors are required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in materials science. For PhD students who have successfully defended their dissertation proposal. Students enrolled in the PhD program before 2015 Fall must accumulate a minimum number of credits in Doctoral Dissertation Research and Pre-Doctoral Research (see graduate catalog for program-specific details; the same requirement may apply to joint programs with other universities).
MTSE 790C. Doc Dissertation & Res. 6 credits, 6 contact hours.
Co-requisite: MTSE 791. Since the MTSE 790A course should normally be taken instead, approvals of academic and dissertation advisors are required for registration. For PhD students who have successfully defended their dissertation proposal. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in materials science. Students enrolled in the PhD program before 2015 Fall must accumulate a minimum number of credits in Doctoral Dissertation Research and Pre-Doctoral Research (see graduate catalog for program-specific details; the same requirement may apply to some joint programs with other universities).
MTSE 790D. Doc Dissertation & Res. 9 credits, 9 contact hours.
MTSE 790E. Doct Dissertation & Resrch. 12 credits, 12 contact hours.
MTSE 790F. Doct Disrtn & Research. 15 credits, 3 contact hours.
MTSE 790G. Doctrl Dissrtn & Resrch. 18 credits, 3 contact hours.
MTSE 791. Graduate Seminar. 0 credits, 1 contact hour.
Required of all students enrolled in the M.S. or Ph.D. Program in Materials Science and Engineering. Faculty, students, and invited speakers will present and discuss current topics of research in materials science and engineering.
MTSE 792B. Pre-Doctoral Research. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Co-requisite: MTSE 791. Approval of the dissertation advisor is required for registration. Preliminary experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in materials science. For students who have passed the qualifying examination but have not defended the dissertation proposal. Permission is needed of the academic advisor as well for students who have completed the required coursework but have not passed the qualifying examination.
MTSE 792C. Pre-Doctoral Research. 6 credits, 6 contact hours.
OPSE 601. Advanced Topics in Optical Science and Engineering. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
In small groups or as an individual, students conduct three complete research experiments in the available topics of interest, from preliminary background research through data analysis. Use of modern optical research tools under close guidance of faculty and associated research team members in the faculty member's lab.
OPSE 610. Virtual Instrumentation. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: A college level programming course. Intended for all engineering, computer science, and science majors. Covers virtual instrumentation including use of IEEE, GPIB, RS232 interfaces, and data acquisition boards. Interface a computer to various instruments for data acquisition and instrument control using a state-of-the-art software platform, such as, National Instrument's LABVIEW. Emphasis is on the practical aspects of interfacing a computer to various instruments including timing issues, real-time data acquisitions and instrument control, instrument status, and acquisition speed.
PHYS 590. Graduate Coop Work Exp I. 1 credit, 1 contact hour.
PHYS 591. Graduate Coop Work Exp II. 1 credit, 1 contact hour.
PHYS 607. Topics in Astronomy and Cosmology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: college-level physics and mathematics. A survey of recent progress in astronomy, the physical principles involved, and the impact these new discoveries have on our understanding of the universe. Includes results from recent and ongoing planetary probes of our solar system, discovery of planetary systems around other stars, the evolution of stars, exotic objects such as neutron stars and black holes, the formation of galaxies, and current understanding of the birth and final fate of the universe. Observing sessions familiarize students with the sun, moon, and night sky.
PHYS 611. Adv Classical Mechanics. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
PHYS 621. Classical Electrodynamic. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
PHYS 641. Statistical Mechanics. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
PHYS 652. Fund of Optical Imaging. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: PHYS 621 (Classical Electricity and Magnetism I) This is designed as a principal course of introducing optical engineering to master students in applied optics. The goal is to help students acquire the practical technical knowledge on optical systems and their design. The general approach throughout the course is to emphasize the application of basic optical principles to practice. Topics include general principles of geometric and physical optics, elemental geometric optics under paraxial ray approximation, aberrations, prisms and mirrors, the eye, stops and apertures, optical materials and interference coating, radiometry and photometry, basic optical devices, optical computation, image evaluation and optical system design, particularly computer aided designs.
PHYS 661. Solid-State Physics. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Properties of solid state materials are explained based on principles of physics. Electronic, magnetic, thermal, optical, and lattice properties of materials are studied. Various experimental and theoretical approaches are introduced.
PHYS 681. Solar Phys & Instrumentn. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
PHYS 682. Introduction To Mems. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
PHYS 687. Physics of Materials. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: PHYS 441 or equivalent (see undergraduate catalog for description). Fundamentals of quantum mechanics; energy bands in crystals; electrical conduction in metals and alloys, semiconductors; optical properties of materials; quantum mechanical treatment of optical properties; magnetic properties of materials; thermal properties, heat capacity, and thermal expansion in solids.
PHYS 688. Mathematical and Statistical Methods in Materials Science. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
More emphasis on analytical methods and statistics. Course will be required for Ph.D. students in Materials Science.
PHYS 690. Directed Study Appl Phys. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
PHYS 698. ST:. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
PHYS 700. Master'S Project. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: Written approval from graduate advisor. For students admitted to the Master of Science program in applied physics who do not take PHYS 701 Master's Thesis. An extensive paper involving experimental or theoretical investigation of a topic in microelectronics or other applied physics area is required. Cooperative projects with industry or government agencies may be acceptable. The project is carried out under the supervision of a designated physics graduate faculty member.
PHYS 700B. Master's Project. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Approval of the project advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in applied physics. A written report must be submitted to the project advisor. The student cannot register in PHYS 700B more than once and the incomplete (I) grade is not allowed.
PHYS 701. Master'S Thesis. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
Prerequisite: Written approval from graduate advisor. For students admitted to the Master of Science program in applied physics. Experimental or theoretical investigation of a topic in microelectronics or other applied physics area. Cooperative projects with industry or government agencies may be acceptable. The thesis is written under the supervision of a designated physics graduate faculty member. The completed written thesis should be of sufficient merit to warrant publication in a scientific or technical journal. The student must register for a minimum of 3 credits per semester. Degree credit is limited to 6 credits indicated for the thesis.
PHYS 701B. Master'S Thesis. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Approval of the thesis advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in applied physics that can lead to a quality publication. A written thesis must be defended and approved by a committee of at least three faculty members. The student is expected to defend the thesis upon accrual of six thesis credits. Additional registration in PHYS 701B, beyond six credits, is required every semester until successful thesis defense (six credits count toward degree requirements and time limits apply).
PHYS 701C. Master's Thesis. 6 credits, 6 contact hours.
Approval of the thesis advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in applied physics that can lead to a quality publication. A written thesis must be defended and approved by a committee of at least three faculty members. The student must continue registering for three thesis credits (PHYS 701B) each semester until successful thesis defense (six credits count toward degree requirements and time limits apply).
PHYS 721. Classical Electrodynamics II. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: PHYS 621 or equivalent; basic knowledge of tensor analysis. Simple radiating systems, scattering and diffraction; special theory of relativity; dynamics of relativistic particles and electromagnetic fields; collisions between charged particles, energy loss, and scattering; radiation from accelerated charge, synchrotron radiation, and bremsstrahlung.
PHYS 725. Independent Study I. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
PHYS 726. Independent Study II. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Approvals of the academic advisor and course instructor are required for registration. Students working on their PhD dissertation or MS thesis cannot normally register for this course with their respective dissertation/thesis advisor. This special course covers areas of study in which one or more students may be interested but there is not sufficiently broad interest to warrant a regular course offering. Students may not register for this course more than once. Students should only register for PHYS 726 if they have taken PHYS 725 in a prior semester.
PHYS 728. Radio Astronomy. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: PHYS 621and PHYS 641 or the equivalent, or approval of the instructor. An introduction to radio emission processes, radiative transfer, radio diagnostics, and radio instrumentation. Topics include radio flux measurements with single antenna, radio imaging with interferometer arrays ( Fourier Transform imaging), and image reconstruction techniques (CLEAN, MEM). Application is to astronomical objects with special emphasis on the Sun.
PHYS 731. Quantum Mechanics II. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: PHYS 631 or equivalent. Review of quantum mechanics and theory of special relativity; second quantization; relativistic one-particle problem; Klein-Gordon equation and Dirac equation; canonical field theory; relativistic scattering theory; introduction to quantum electrodynamics and quantum field theory; Feynman diagrams and applications.
PHYS 741. Basic Plasma Phys w Space, Lab. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: PHYS 611, PHYS 621, other equivalent, or approval of the instructor. The course will introduce students to basic concepts of plasma physics and its applications to laboratory experiments and space research. The course will cover the following topics: particle motions in magnetic field, adiabatic invariants, magnetic traps, radiation belts, electromagnetic waves in plasma, electrostatic oscillations, waves in magnetized plasma, collisional processes in plasma, kinetic effects on plasma waves, Landau damping, wave instabilities, plasma as fluid, magnetohydrodynamics, magnetic configurations of laboratory and space plasma, MHD instabilities, reconnection, helicity, dynamo theories, the origin of cosmic magnetic fields, stochastic processes, Fermi process, particle acceleration, and cosmic rays.
PHYS 747. Intro to Helioseismology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: PHYS 611, PHYS 621 or other equivalent The course will introduce the physical principles and methods to study wave oscillations, and the interior structure of the Sun. The course covers processes of acoustic and gravity wave excitation and propagation, interaction with turbulence and magnetic fields, oscillation spectrum, sunquakes, inferences of the structure and composition, the differential rotation, large-scale flows and meridional circulation. It includes the theory of normal modes, inversion techniques, wave dispersion analysis, acoustic tomography and holography, applications to the solar dynamo and magnetic activity.
PHYS 751. Applied Optics. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: PHYS 621 (Classical Electricity and Magnetism I) The course will introduce students to basic concepts of applied optics, light propagation and light and matter interactions. The course will cover the following topics: light propagation through mirrors and lenses, matrix optics, basic concepts of wave optics, reflection, refraction and transmission, equations governing wave propagation, Gaussian beams, Maxwell’s equations, absorption, dispersion, light polarization states, temporal and spatial coherences.
PHYS 753. Light Sources & Photodetectors. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: PHYS 621 (Classical Electricity and Magnetism I) and PHYS 631 (Quantum Mechanics I) This is a survey course on theory and practical aspects of light sources and photodetectors. The specific light sources covered will be: black body, discharge tubes, X-ray, light.
PHYS 774. Fundamentals of Spectroscopy. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
The major objectives of this course are to integrate theory and practice and to bring together different branches of Academic Studies and Industrial Research through the presentation of critical aspects of modern Spectroscopy. The course will provide a valuable theoretical introduction and an overview of modern topics in spectroscopy, which are of current interest and importance in Semiconductor Industry and Biomedicine. A wide range of techniques is considered, including optical Near field spectroscopy, X-ray, Raman, Neutron scattering, and FT-IR spectroscopy.
PHYS 780. Curr Topics Applied Phys. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
PHYS 787. New Concepts of Semiconductor. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: PHYS 687 and ECE 657. This is an advanced course on semiconductor physics targeted at describing polycrystalline materials, e.g. cadmium telluride or copper indium diselenide, that are currently used in thin-gilm photovoltiac panels. An overview of classical semiconductor and solar cell theory is followed by topics such as non-shallow dopants, multi-level defects, defect transition energy level, and metastability. These concepts are applied to examine minority carrier lifetime and carrier collection in devices, and to extend the theories of admittance and deep level transient spectroscopy.
PHYS 789. Physics of Advanced Semiconductor Device Processing. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisites: NJIT: EE 657, R755 687; or equivalent. Intended for doctoral students in applied physics, electrical engineering, and materials science. (Rutgers = R755 789)Silicon and GaAS technologies: crystal growth methods, epitaxy, oxidation, lithography, dry and wet etching techniques, polysilicon, diffusion, ion implantation, metallization (including silicidation), process integration, analytical characterization techniques, assembly and packaging, and yield and reliability.
PHYS 790. Doct Dissertation & Res. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
Prerequisites: passing grade on departmental qualifying examination and approval of doctoral candidacy. Corequisite: PHYS 791. A minimum of 36 credits is required. The student must register for at least 6 credits of dissertation per semester. Registration for additional credits, up to 12 per semester, is permitted with the approval of the department graduate advisor. Experimental or theoretical investigation of a topic in applied physics, including microelectronics, materials science, and laser physics. Cooperative projects with industry or government agencies may be acceptable. Research and writing are carried out under the supervision of a designated graduate faculty member. The completed written dissertation should be a substantial contribution to the knowledge of the topic under research, and should be of sufficient merit to warrant publication in a leading scientific or technical journal.
PHYS 790A. Doct Dissertation & Res. 1 credit, 1 contact hour.
Co-requisite: PHYS 791. Approval of the dissertation advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in applied physics. For PhD students who have successfully defended their dissertation proposal. The student must register in PHYS 790A every semester until successful dissertation defense. A written dissertation must be defended and approved by a committee of at least five members. Students enrolled in the PhD program before 2015 Fall must accumulate a minimum number of credits in Doctoral Dissertation Research and Pre-Doctoral Research (see graduate catalog for program-specific details; the same requirement may apply to joint PhD programs with other universities).
PHYS 790B. Doct Dissertation & Res. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Co-requisite: PHYS 791. Since the PHYS 790A course should normally be taken instead, approvals of academic and dissertation advisors are required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in applied physics. For PhD students who have successfully defended their dissertation proposal. Students enrolled in the PhD program before 2015 Fall must accumulate a minimum number of credits in Doctoral Dissertation Research and Pre-Doctoral Research (see graduate catalog for program-specific details; the same requirement may apply to joint programs with other universities).
PHYS 790C. Doct Dissertation & Res. 6 credits, 6 contact hours.
Co-requisite: PHYS 791. Since the PHYS 790A course should normally be taken instead, approvals of academic and dissertation advisors are required for registration. For PhD students who have successfully defended their dissertation proposal. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in applied physics. Students enrolled in the PhD program before 2015 Fall must accumulate a minimum number of credits in Doctoral Dissertation Research and Pre-Doctoral Research (see graduate catalog for program-specific details; the same requirement may apply to some joint programs with other universities).
PHYS 790D. Doct Dissertation & Res. 9 credits, 3 contact hours.
PHYS 790E. Doct Dissertation & Res. 12 credits, 3 contact hours.
PHYS 790F. Doct Dissertation & Res. 15 credits, 3 contact hours.
PHYS 790G. Doct Dissertation & Res. 18 credits, 3 contact hours.
PHYS 791. Doctoral Seminar. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
PHYS 792. Pre-Doctoral Research. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Co-requisite: PHYS 791. Approval of the dissertation advisor is required for registration. Preliminary experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in applied physics. For students who have passed the qualifying examination but have not defended the dissertation proposal. Permission is needed of the academic advisor as well for students who have completed the required coursework but have not passed the qualifying examination.
PTC 601. Advanced Professional and Technical Communication. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Provides the foundation and direction for all Professional and Technical Communication coursework. This course introduces students to the profession and the academic discipline of technical/professional communication. Modules include usability analysis; visual information; ethics; global diversity, global communication; report writing; information literacy; communicating with new technologies; and technical writing style. Students begin development of the MSPTC ePortfolio.
PTC 603. Identity, Technology, and Communication. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite or corequisite: PTC 601. Examines the complex ways in which technology constructs and is constructed by society, with emphasis on interrelationships between technology and communication. Discussions focus on how technological change is expressed in social and political movements, literature, art, architecture, and philosophy and how they, in turn, influence the future direction of technology. Design and updating of the MSPTC ePortfolio will be required in this seminar.
PTC 604. Communication Theory and Research. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite or corequisite: PTC 601Reviews the major theories of communication and provides strategies for research in the field of Professional and Technical Communication. The course focuses on these research methods: problem statement and hypothesis formulation derived from theory; research design and data generation; existing information sources and their acquisition; and analytic techniques. Students develop analytic methods necessary to create a well-considered thesis proposal. Design and updating of the MSPTC ePortfolio will be required in this seminar.
PTC 605. Elements of Visual Design. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite or corequisite: PTC 601. Provides an understanding of and competency in the visual presentation of information. Course integrates theories of design, techniques of composition, and technologies of electronic and print publishing. Modules include both design principles and hands-on practice in visual literacy, layout and design, and graphic tools. Design and updating of the MSPTC ePortfolio will be required in this seminar.
PTC 606. Advanced Information Design. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Develops online visual communication strategies and community building. The course will cover the design and creation of multimedia objects, usability heuristics, navigation theory, contemporary design practices and online community building. Students will be required to create media-rich multidimensional online projects that encourage and facilitate interaction and team-building in the online environment. Design and updating of the MSPTC ePortfolio will be required for this seminar.
PTC 610. Research Methods for Information Design. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Introduces user research methods such as contextual inquiry, ethnographic field studies, card sorting, affinity diagramming, and usability testing that provide the foundation for user- centered interaction design.
PTC 612. Theory and Practice of Text Encoding. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Students will learn to identify considerations and methods for efficient text encoding. Topics covered will include text encoding tools, markup languages, document analysis, and workflow design for text delivery. After taking this class, students should be able to analyze processes and technologyies that support the collection, management, and publishing of content in a variety of forms and media.
PTC 620. Proposal Writing. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Provides an understanding of and practice in proposal writing for corporations, foundations, and government agencies. Students build skills to create a range of persuasive documents including proposals for research grants, responses to requests for proposal, and government proposals.
PTC 622. Working in Teams: Collaborative and Interpersonal Communications. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Introduces interpersonal and collaborative communication topics relating to face-to-face and virtual teams. Covers communication and documentation functions in agile project environments. Examines mobile workplace communication strategies.
PTC 624. Professional and Technical Editing. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite or corequisite: PTC 601 . Presents the theory and practice of editing professional and technical writing. Topics include correctness and conciseness, hard copy and on-line editing, editing graphics, document management, editor-author relationships, and ethical considerations in editing. Students edit writing samples from a variety of technical fields.
PTC 626. Communication Media Design Studio. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
This course integrates language and media in a studio approach to multimodal communication projects. Students work with instructor to design individual projects using current media applications.
PTC 628. Analyzing Social Networks. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: PTC 601 for MSPTC students; approval of instructor for non-MSPTC students. This course will provide students with an overview of social networks by introducing them to the unique terminology of social networks (centrality, boundary spanners, directional ties, etc.) Positive and negative characteristics of social networks will be discussed, followed by visualizations and analyses of those characteristics. Students will read selected journal articles explaining how social networks relate to communication and the flow of information within organizations. The culmination of the course will be a project in which students will create and analyze their own social network, most likely drawing their data from the popular social media site Facebook and using ORA, a freeware social network analysis application created by Carnegie Mellon University.
PTC 629. Theory and Practice of Social Media. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Introduces social media strategies for reading and writing in today's multi-cultural, screen-oriented, networked culture. Students study relationship between mediated communication and human community and gain hands-on experience with chatting, blogging, tagging, wiki writing, tweeting and social media presentation. Students strategize, plan, design and produce social media projects of their own.
PTC 631. Communication and Environmental Problem Solving. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite or corequisite: PTC 601. Develops critical thinking on ecological issues for problem solving by integrating technical information, human values, and communication with environmental change. Students combine theory, research and models, case studies, visual thinking, and scientific inquiry for application in individual decision-making course project.
PTC 632. Content Management and Information Architecture. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: PTC 601. Today's complex systems often produce complex information needs that require new technical communication methods and tools. This course will focus on the use of Information Architecture methodologies (such as, DITA or DocBook) to develop a structure for presenting technical information and on Content Management tools for creating a single source repository for this information. Students will also use theory and practical applications to design and develop a structured online Help module.
PTC 640. Health Communications. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
This course will focus on the use of communication strategies to inform and influence individual and community decisions regarding health. The course will cover: the multidimensional nature of health communication, research in health communication, behavioral theories in health communication, rhetorical theories in health communication, legal and ethical concerns in health communication, the communication of risk and uncertainty, and the design of health campaigns. Students will be required to (a) research and prepare a health communication strategy for use in a specific context and (b) to design an accompanying print or hypertext document to be used in that context.
PTC 642. Corporate Media and Communication. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Introduces the dymanics of communication within complex organizations. Develops communication skills for contemporary global corporate and business markets. Focuses on the efforts of businesses and organizations to communicate and persuade in target audiences. Covers translation issues in developing corporate media.
PTC 644. Communication in Technology Transfer and Innovation. 3 credits, 0 contact hours.
Examine roles of communication in innovation development and technolgy transfer. Students review models of communication in technology transfer in global contexts. Issues such as audience analysis, user experience, participatory design, and knowledge transfer will be investigated.
PTC 650. eLearning Design for Mobile. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Designing eLearning for mobile platforms is a critical skill for today's technical communicator. Specific skills and tools are required to ensure a successful implementation. Based on proven user centered design concepts, this course provides the student with the skills necessary to create effective mobile training programs.
PTC 672. Design Instruction Assess Meth. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: Students must have a graduate standing and should be enrolled in MSPTC program or the Instructional Design and Educational Assessment certificate. Student must meet these requirements, approval of instructor is required. Examines planning and implementation of instruction to facilitate learning and analysis of methods of data gathering on learner progress and mastery, lessons and learning objects so appropriate instructional strategies with associated methods of formative and summative assessments that can yield data for learner assessment and course evaluation can be selected or develop to suit the instructional style, learner needs, and instructional situations.
PTC 681. Tech in Class & Learning Envir. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: Students must have a graduate standing and should be enrolled in MSPTC program or the Instructional Design and Educational Assessment certificate. Student must meet these requirements, approval of instructor is required. This course examines the various types of technology necessary to develop, use, and process the results of assessments as well as facilitate and augment instructional design. This course examines the integration of present and likely future technology into instruction to foster community, collaboration, conceptual development, and exceptional academic performance as well as a more effective and well-understood assessment system.
PTC 691. ePortfolio Capstone Seminar. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
This course is taken in the student's final semester before graduation. Students complete final revisions of the ePortfolio of work completed in MSPTC seminars (may also include professional and service projects). Student ePortfolios must successfully demonstrate MSPTC core competencies and be presented in an oral presentaiton for faculty and other students.
PTC 698. Selected Topics in Professional and Technical Communication. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite or corequisite: PTC 601 This is a Special Topics course (does not require CGE approval). It was presented to CGE in an effort to attract more students. Students will learn approaches to understanding and producing the forms of writing central to academic research. They will review literature, peer-review the work of others, prepare conference material, and produce a submission-quality journal or conference paper in their field of study. The current plan is to run the course every Spring.
PTC 700. Master'S Project. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
Prerequisites: Approval of graduate advisor, and completion of core courses. Requires demonstration of student's ability to conceive and execute an extended writing project with professional graphics and to make an oral and visual presentation of the work. Based on experiential research (internship, co-op, work experience) student submits a proposal, develops a project (e.g., guidebook, manual, online documentation, website, video, podcast) and completes a paper describing the theory and methodology supporting the project application. Submission of the MSPTC ePortfolio demonstrating proficiency is required for graduation.
PTC 700B. Master'S Project. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
PTC 701. Master'S Thesis. 0 credits, 0 contact hours.
Prerequisites: approval of graduate advisor; completion of core courses. Demonstrates ability to conceive and execute an extended writing project with professional graphics and to make an oral and visual presentation of the work. The completed written thesis should warrant publication in a technical journal. Thesis Committee consists of program-approved faculty advisor, one other faculty member, and external reviewer. A student must register continuously for a minimum of 3 credits per semester until thesis in completed. Total will be limited to 6 credits.
PTC 701B. Master'S Thesis. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
PTC 701C. Master'S Thesis. 6 credits, 3 contact hours.
PTC 725. Independent Study in Professional and Technical Communication. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
Prerequisite: approval of graduate advisor and supervising faculty.Allows development of areas of specialization for Master's Project or for areas of study in communication in which one or more students may be interested but which are not of sufficiently broad interest to warrant a regular course offering.
PTC 726. Independent Study II. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
R215 510. Conservation Ecology. 1-12 credits, 1-12 contact hours.
R215 520. Landscape Ecology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
R215 565. Community Dynamics. 4 credits, 4 contact hours.
R215 575. Quant Ecol & Evol. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
R215 590. Population Ecology. 4 credits, 4 contact hours.
R215 597. Concpt & Meth Evolution. 4 credits, 4 contact hours.
R215 599. Special Topics. 3 credits, 3 contact hours.
R215 604. ST:. 3-12 credits, 3-12 contact hours.
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A Utahn invented Peru’s national drink: The Pisco Sour
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By Anna Zumwalt | June 29, 2018
Local history.
“In Morris’ Bar I ordered a pisco sour. It tasted like a pleasant soft drink and I ordered another, to which the bartender objected, informing me that one was usually sufficient. After an argument, he made another—from that time, events were not very clear… ”
—Dean Ivan Lamb, American aviator and soldier of fortune, in his 1934 memoir, The Incurable Filibuster
The Pisco Sour is the national drink of Peru, where the fourth Sunday of July is celebrated nationally as the Día del Pisco, or Pisco Day. Its main ingredient, Pisco, is a brandy with an alcohol content of 38-48% (76-100 proof) distilled from wine of grapes specific to the region. Its official inventor, Victor Vaughen Morris, was a pioneer stock native Utahn.
I would have never known had I not seen a huddle of middle-aged adults who turned out to be great-grandchildren of Victor V. Morris, photographing themselves holding the book, El Origen del Pisco Sour (The origin of the Pisco Sour), in front of our neighbors’ home—the adobe house where Morris was born in Salt Lake’s Marmalade district.
At the turn of the previous century, 30-year-old Victor lost his taste for Salt Lake City—and for mint juleps. The murder of Victor’s older brother Burton, a well-known florist and very particular mint julep aficionado, was the third time “justice was not being served” for a mourning Morris. The first was the murder of his uncle by a “drunken loafer.” The second, a cousin killed by a saloon and gambling house owner.
The story is that Burton, Morris’ brother, was shot and killed in a bar brawl Burton himself had started, which had evolved from an incident regarding poorly made mint juleps. The jury declared it “self defense” and the shooter went free.
Victor took over his deceased brother’s business, the B. C. Morris Floral Company, located in the McCornick Building, where the Gallivan Center now is. As a popular florist, Victor was active in community events, including parades.
But the death had soured him for Salt Lake City so, riding along on the coattails of a booming copper and railroad industry, Morris relocated to Peru to work as a cashier for the Cerro de Pasco Railway Company, an enterprise funded by Alfred W McCune (responsible for another famous home in the neighborhood, as well as an open pit copper mine in Peru for which the railway was necessary).
According to Victor, it was during the celebration of the final completion of the railway—a huge event—that they ran out of whiskey for the sours. An organizer of the festivities, Victor turned to the locally made Pisco brandy as a substitute.
Victor retired from the railway business, moved to Lima with his new family, and opened the Morris Bar, a popular spot among elite travelers and locals, and where he perfected the Pisco Sour. Mint juleps were not allowed in his bar..
After Morris’ passing in 1929 (of cirrhosis of the liver at age 56) Orson Welles and Ernest Hemingway are said to have visited the bar to enjoy the famous drink. A tale describes Ava Gardner having too many at a popular Lima hotel’s bar, then dancing barefoot until carried to her room by John Wayne. To Ava’s defense, Lima’s altitude is 5,080 ft. A friend tells me the altitude does make a difference—the Pisco Sour in Cusco, at 11,152 feet, is extremely potent.
Here in Salt Lake City, at a modest 4,226 feet, you can enjoy a Pisco Sour at the same place the Morris siblings steered me, Del Mar al Lago Cebicheria Peruana, across the street from RC Wiley. Even here, one is sufficient, but addictive. This cocktail is creamy and delightful, but sneaky. It packs a pleasant punch!
Makes four
1/2 cup simple syrup
(1:1 sugar water)
1 1/2 cups of Pisco (find it in the rum and/or brandy section at the liquor store)
Place in blender. Add about five ice cubes. Blend until frothy. Pour it into frosty glasses. Sprinkle three drops of Angostura bitters onto each and, if you like, a little lime zest. Enjoy! Yummy!
Anna Zumwalt lives in Salt Lake’s Marmalade
District. She is a CATALYST staffer.
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Love Islanders, celebs and MPs back Fabulous campaign to end danger of unregulated fillers
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END the threat of unregulated cosmetic fillers.
That's the call from celebrities, doctors and MPs who have today backed Fabulous' new Had Our Fill campaign.
Sun columnist and TV star Lorraine Kelly and Lizzie Cundy are among the celebrities backing the campaign
Launched yesterday, it calls on the Government to crack down on rogue injectors and aims to raise awareness of the dangers women face - to help you make safer choices.
TV star and Sun columnist Lorraine Kelly praised The Sun and applauded Fabulous for "shining a light on a very dark place".
"It’s so important to make young women aware of the dangers of these procedures," she said.
"I’d never take the risk myself as I’ve seen what happens when it all goes horribly wrong.
"Lives are wrecked in search of a warped idea of 'perfection'."
Lives are wrecked in search of a warped idea of 'perfection'
Lorraine Kelly
Dermal fillers - which plump lips and smooth wrinkles - are completely unregulated in the UK, meaning anyone can inject your face, anytime, anywhere with anything.
Shock figures show that in 80 per cent of cases, fillers are administered by people with no medical training whatsoever.
We've uncovered horrific cases of women having illegal silicone, even beef gelatin in their faces.
Incredibly there is no age limit for fillers in the UK, meaning that teenagers desperate to emulate their idols are pumping their faces full of filler.
Now a host of celebrities - including Love Island stars - have backed the campaign, to highlight the dangers to their young followers on social media.
Lizzie Cundy was left with swollen under eyes and blurred vision after having filler injected into her eye socketsCredit: Lizzie Cundy
HAD OUR FILL CAMPAIGN
BRITAIN'S Botox and filler addiction is fuelling a £2.75billion industry.
The wrinkle-busting and skin-plumping treatments account for 9 out of 10 cosmetic procedures.
50% of women and 40% of men aged 18 to 34 want to plump up their pouts and tweak their faces.
Fillers are totally unregulated and incredibly you don’t need to have ANY qualifications to buy and inject them.
83% of fillers are performed by people with no medical training, often in unsanitary environments - with devastating results.
Women have been left with rotting tissue, needing lip amputations, lumps and even blinded by botched jobs.
Despite the dangers, there is no legal age limit for dermal filler, which is why Fabulous has launched Had Our Fill, a campaign calling for:
fillers to be made illegal for under 18s a crackdown on social media sites plugging fillers a Government-backed central register for practitioners with accredited qualifications
We're working in conjunction with Save Face and are backed by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) and British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS).
We want anyone considering a non-surgical cosmetic treatment to be well-informed to make a safe decision.
We’ve Had Our Fill of rogue traders and sham clinics - have you?
Lizzie Cundy today shares her horrific experience with fillers, revealing she went blind after having the jabs around her eye sockets after catching her boyfriend cheating with a 21-year-old.
She told The Sun: "I want what happened to me to be a warning to others.
"It was like something from a horror film, my vision had gone blurry, I was blinking and trying to focus and I couldn't.
"It makes me sick to think I risked my sight."
It makes me sick to think I risked my sight
Meanwhile, former Love Islanders Samira Mighty, who sensationally quit the 2018 series, and Arabella Chi said they have both been plagued by body confidence issues since their stint in the limelight - and felt the pressure to have cosmetic 'tweakments' after being bombarded on social media.
Samira said: "It's really good that The Sun is raising awareness of this so young girls can be aware to not just go to cowboy practitioners as a cheaper option.
"The lack of regulation is absolutely disgusting."
Love Island stars Samira Mighty and Arabella Chi have both felt pressure to enhance their looks with cosmetic fillers
Emily Clarkson, daughter of Sun columnist Jeremy, agreed, adding: "I am not anti-surgery but I am anti-people exploiting off the misery of young people in a bid to sell them something potentially dangerous.
"Girls need to be taught that they are enough as they are."
The Sun's campaign has also been backed by MPs - namely two who are also practising doctors.
Dr Dan Poulter, Conservative MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich said he finds it "extraordinary and unacceptable" that this industry is completely unregulated.
He said mental health issues underpin many reasons for women wanting these treatments, and pointed to the US - where patients often have psychological screening before filler procedures - as an example of good practise.
"It may well be that the issue is not how someone looks but it's their own perception of how they look," he said.
"It's not about stopping people from having cosmetic procedures, it’s about having a proper process in place with proper training and to stop cowboy practitioners."
Towie stars Amy Childs and Shelby Tribble are also backing the Had Our Fill campaign
Meanwhile, fellow Tory MP and NHS doctor, Dr James Davies, said GPs are often the first port of call when fillers go wrong.
He said: "I fully back the Sun's campaign on dodgy lip fillers, which have already led to too many tragic outcomes.
"Often, patients have unknowingly agreed to put themselves at risk of harms which can be prominent and lifelong.
"Worse still, those they have put their faith in to undertake procedures may not be sufficiently trained or aware of these risks themselves."
And Abbie Holborn from Geordie Shore and Celebrity Big Brother star Jemma Lucy have backed The Sun's calls on the Government for more regulation
Our campaign also have the support of reality stars, who have previously admitted having fillers, to remind people to take precautions before going under the needle.
Ex On The Beach star, Jemma Lucy, said: "I just want people to know what they’re getting into - you can get infected, your face can get paralysed, you can ruin your whole face.
Ex-Towie star Amy Childs said: "It’s frightening that pretty much anyone can let themselves loose on people’s faces in this way."
It’s frightening that pretty much anyone can let themselves loose on people’s faces in this way
Amy Childsformer Towie star
Geordie Shore’s Abbie Holborn has had a number of cosmetic procedures despite being just 21 - and warns that others need to do their research.
"I ended up with two black eyes after I had to get filler dissolved," she said.
"It was really, really painful. It taught me a lesson that with these types of treatments you need to be careful and really do your research beforehand - make sure they are qualified."
Towie's Shelby Tribble, who revealed last year that she'd had her lip fillers removed, said: "There are so many horror stories and these girls are making themselves vulnerable especially if they don’t do their research."
FILLERS BY NUMBERS
£2.75bn - estimated value of UK’s non-surgical cosmetic industry
59% - 13 to 24-year olds see lip fillers as routine as getting a haircut or manicure
68% - young people say friends have had fillers
160 - different types of dermal filler available for use in Europe, compared to only 10 in the US where they have tighter regulations
1,617 - complaints received by Save Face last year regarding unregistered practitioners
1.2m posts for #lipfillers on Instagram
3.9m - Google searches for ‘lip fillers’ in UK last year
40% - 13 to 19-year-olds say images on social media cause them to worry about body image
And our campaign isn't just being backed by Tory MP's - it's received support from across the political spectrum.
Labour MP Margaret Hodge said: “Selling online products to innocent people with a false promise that can create damage for life is horrendous, and therefore I welcome The Sun’s Had Our Fill campaign for proper regulation of these crazy products”.
Layla Moran, Lib Dem MP, added: "As this billion pound industry grows, without regulations, the number of people injured as a result of botched procedures will also grow.
"For years the issues around lip fillers and regulations have not been given enough time in Parliament.
"Liberal Democrats believe everyone should be able to make informed and safe decisions about their health.
Tory MPs and NHS doctors Dr James Davies, left, and Dr Dan Poulter, right, have backed The Sun's campaign
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Horror of fillers gone wrong from rotting tissue to chunks of lip falling off
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My lip nearly fell off & died after filler was injected into an ARTERY
Cowboy injectors & horror infections - The Sun's cracking down on rogue fillers
"That is why we will campaign for this Government to give proper scrutiny and attention in Parliament on regulations for non-surgical cosmetic treatment."
Kevan Jones, Labour MP for North Durham said: "This unregulated sector of the cosmetic industry is akin to the Wild West, putting people’s lives at risk.
"The Government need to act as a matter of urgency to protect many young and vulnerable people."
Cowboy injectors, horror infections & life-changing injuries – The Sun’s crackdown on rogue fillers
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Addicted to Blue (Screens)
Alise Sousa
How much of your day do you spend looking at a screen? The average American adult spends about ten-and-half hours per a day, according to the 2018 Nielson Total Audience Report on media use, the majority of which is spent on screen devices, including TV. And it makes one wonder whether all this screen time may have some kind of effect on people. Well, according to the Nielson Report, it turns out screen time has plenty of negative effects on the mind and body.
Adolescent behavior and brain growth are both impacted. “As a practitioner, I observe that many of the children I see suffer from sensory overload, lack of restorative sleep, and a hyper-aroused nervous system, regardless of diagnosis—what I call electronic screen syndrome,” wrote psychiatrist Victoria L. Dunckley in her 2014 Psychology Today article, “Gray Matters: Too Much Screen Time Damages the Brain.” Dunkley reports, “These children are impulsive, moody, and can’t pay attention…”
In her article Dunckley references and summarizes the findings of several studies on people with the Internet and/or Gaming addiction. In these studies it was found that actual brain shrinkage occurred in several gray matter areas crucial to executive functions (such as planning, prioritizing, organizing, and impulse control) involved in reward pathways, and–disconcertingly—also in areas involved with our ability to empathize and recognize emotion in other human beings. Patients likewise suffered from compromised white matter–the connections that exist within the brain and that send signals to the rest of the body. The damage to white matter caused the brain’s messenger connections to slow down, “short circuit”, and “misfire signals”. As well as impairing cognitive function, causing cravings, and compromising dopamine function– which is normally released in reward processing. Dopamine is, in fact, implicated in addiction.
So, what’s so bad about dopamine? Dopamine activates the pleasure pathways in the brain, but nothing is wrong with activating when we stimulate its release the normal and natural ways. No, it’s only when we seek unnatural sources to stimulate the release of dopamine that it becomes a problem. “No two addictions are identical, so addiction to screens is not the same as addiction to cocaine, either in intensity or effect,” says youth counselor Nicola Morgan in her Blog article “How and why are our screens so addictive?” But Morgan goes on to say, “The same reward pathways in the brain (the mesolimbic pathways) are involved, production of the same chemical, dopamine, the thrill/pleasure neurotransmitter. So there is a strong similarity in process.” And in the modern environment, we are constantly surrounded by artificial stimuli for dopamine.
Internet use, gaming, and social media release the chemical dopamine in the brain. “I feel tremendous guilt,” confessed Chamath Palihapitiya, former Vice President of User Growth at Facebook, in response to questions about Facebook’s exploitation of consumer behavior in a 2017 interview at Stanford Business School. “The short-term, dopamine-driven feedback loops that we have created are destroying how society works.” Like other addictions, a compulsion to look at screen devices places strain on the family and societal relationships, sometimes even replacing them.
Many may argue that addiction is too strong a word, but the internet and gaming obsessions are considered addictions. People with screen addiction “may feel compelled to do so, even as [they] reject the idea of compulsion. Instead, we acknowledge this desire as an itch or yearning, a restless yen to stop doing our ordinary activities and do this instead,” explains Thomas Hendriks, Ph.D., in his Psychology Today article “Screen Addiction: What Are We Looking For?” “We could stop if we chose. But we don’t ‘want’ to.” The iconic catchphrase of addicts worldwide. Psychologists argue that this feeling of urgency is a form of dependency. “Like most things in life, our feelings of dependency exist by degrees,” continues Hendriks. “Our addictions to alcohol or other drugs may be profoundly physiological conditions, with terrible withdrawal effects. Other commitments – like our desire to be online as much as possible – are perhaps more psychological in character, though they too are fed by biochemical processes.” But not only do what we choose to watch and do with the devices that have an effect on us, but the blue light from the screens does damage as well.
According to a Harvard Medical School article, blue light itself shifts the circadian rhythm, a sort of twenty-four-hour body clock that dictates when you sleep (along with other bodily necessities), by three hours. Blue light from screens also suppresses melatonin, the chemical that helps your brain relax and fall asleep, for twice as long as other light sources. While any light at night seems to disrupt the circadian rhythm and suppress melatonin, blue light seems to be the worst, causing longer sleep delay and longer-lasting effects. An article from Prevent Blindness claims that blue light may cause digital eyestrain, and age-related macular degeneration–a sort of blurry or blind spot in the retina that eventually causes further vision loss. Luckily, there are ways to protect yourself from the negative effects of blue light.
You can protect yourself and others from the negative effects of screen addiction by understanding the harmful effects and spreading that information, by recognizing whether it has begun to be harmful to your health or relationships, and by reducing or controlling how much time you spend on your screens. Try to expose yourself to plenty of sunlight during the day; sunlight helps your body produce melatonin. And avoid looking at blue screens for two to three hours before bed. If you or a loved one needs to use a device constantly for work or school, consider getting a light filter or blue light blocking glasses. For more information consider clicking the links provided and to find out more about addictions visit https://www.addictionsandrecovery.org/what-is-addiction.htm
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Ellie Goulding Is Stunning on Her Sparse New Song "Flux"
“I’m still in love with the idea of loving you”
When we spoke with Ellie Goulding last year, she was still putting the pieces in place for her upcoming album.
"I'm just figuring out exactly what I want on it" Goulding said shyly. "And figuring out if there's anything else left to write. Because I've written so much, that I wonder if there's still some things left to come."
Related: EXCLUSIVE: Ellie Goulding’s Ready to Release her Album Before Getting Married
Goulding managed to dig down into herself, and found something to write about by harvesting feelings from old relationships. On "Flux" she sings about an inability to move on even though she knows the reasons that she did. Ellie confronts the ghost that haunts her, tucked away like a secret but looming large like a burden. You can feel every vivid emotion as Goulding sings out over a sparse piano and strings. The pain of an unfinished love soaks through, and it's brought to life by the stunning black and white video for "Flux."
I can't wait to share the video for 'Flux' with you -- pic.twitter.com/MoqT5m0RLo
— Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) February 27, 2019
Goulding is engaged to be married, and she explained to us last year how it has changed her focus when it comes to her career. "I have so much more at stake and so much more to lose" she explained. "I'll be really careful about how much I'm away and how much I'm cut off from my family and friends back home."
"I think you can do that. You can still tour and come back every so often, but I was so in it and I was so busy, and I convinced myself that if I wasn't doing this or I wasn't doing that, that my career was gonna go away."
"Flux" follows Goulding's smash "Close To Me" featuring Diplo and Swae Lee. Both are set to be included on her upcoming album, which still has not been officially announced.
For more from Ellie Goulding, check out our interview below.
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The One Central Development Looks to Transform the South Loop, But at What Cost?
By AJ LaTrace
Rendering of the proposed One Central atrium. Image: Perkins + Will/Landmark Development
Move over Lincoln Yards and The 78, a new mega-development has cannonballed into Chicago’s increasingly crowded pool of massive mixed-use projects that are poised to reshape entire sections of the city. This latest plan, dubbed One Central, comes from Wisconsin-based Landmark Development, which is proposing a series of soaring skyscrapers and a major new transportation hub over open-air rail tracks between Soldier Field and McCormick Place. The project could cost upwards of $20 billion and take 15 years to complete, being one of the priciest and most ambitious developments in Chicago, ever.
The number of apartments units, hotel rooms, and amount of office space is still yet to be determined, but the developer is putting a big emphasis on its plan to connect Chicago’s various forms of mass transit with its “Chi-line” Museum Campus circulator and central transportation hub that would link the CTA’s Orange Line, Amtrak, and BNSF rail. And with Lake Shore Drive and the Chicago Lakefront Trail just steps away, the mega-development is shaping up to have the best transportation plan of the crowded field of mega-developments yet—an issue that had been a point of contention during the Lincoln Yards public input process.
Another important piece of this big deal was when Landmark reps announced that they would not seek inclusion in a tax-increment financing district back in March when the proposal was first revealed. Under Mayor Emanuel’s administration, the use of TIF districts, which freeze property tax rates for 23 years (here’s a great explainer from policy experts Daniel Kay Hertz and Amanda Kass) and reimburses developers with future property tax gains from the district, has been viewed as a gravy train for clout-rich developers by critics of the funding tool.
Due to the controversy over the Lincoln Yards and The 78 TIF districts, which combined are approved to receive up to $2.4 billion in reimbursements over the next couple of decades, the idea of using TIF for future major developments has become all but toxic. In the last year, there has been much public scrutiny and outcry over the idea of rewarding wealthy developers with much needed tax revenues that would otherwise benefit city services, most notably public schools.
Landmark appears to have been paying close attention to the debates surrounding Lincoln Yards, The 78, and the use of TIF districts, and decided early on not to drag Chicago’s weary taxpayers through yet another TIF battle. Instead, Landmark Development has come up with a new financing model—one which leans on the state of Illinois instead of the city of Chicago.
But remember that classic episode of “Seinfeld” when Jerry suggests “hiding the crazy” for at least the first few months of courting a potential partner? It seems like solid advice that Landmark Development should have considered before unveiling the latest rendering and financing scheme for its One Central plan.
Instead of seeking TIF dollars, Landmark is asking the state of Illinois for help in financing the construction of One Central’s transportation center to the tune of $3.8 billion worth of assistance. In return, the state of Illinois would eventually take ownership over the transit and retail hub, says Landmark Development president Bob Dunn.
The reimbursement amount is mind-boggling, especially so when considering the state’s precarious financial standing and the fact that Governor J.B. Pritzker is actively trying to sell the Loop’s Thompson Center—a vitally important, existing transit hub—to fill a hole in the state’s budget. And with the state of Illinois being engaged for financial assistance, it’s unclear how much say will the public will ultimately have in the funding scheme for the One Central transportation center.
Additionally, Landmark Development’s newly unveiled conceptual rendering for the One Central transit hub and retail complex is a feast for the eyes, depicting tourist-friendly attractions such as a Bears-themed experience, a theater, and even a Field Museum gift shop in a multi-level indoor-outdoor structure. The image caused a buzz across social media, with many comparing the project to malls like the Loop’s Block Thirty Seven or Lincoln Park’s Century Shopping Centre. One Twitter user suggested that the rendered concept looked like something “Office Space” and “Idiocracy” director Mike Judge would come up with if he was trying to poke fun at Midwest stereotypes—Chicago Bears bar and all.
But Dunn says that the proposed development and eventual sale of the transportation hub and commercial complex would ultimately be a benefit to state coffers. “In a TIF district, public dollars flow into a project and they stay in that project with the private sector owning that asset and the appreciating value,” Dunn says. “But in this sense [of the One Central financing model], the state takes ownership of the asset and the appreciating value of the asset.”
Dunn says there are two main buckets that the infrastructure improvements for these mega-projects fall under: civic infrastructure and civil infrastructure. According to Dunn, civil infrastructure is the basic site improvements—roads, utilities, etc—necessary to make a project feasible, while civic infrastructure are improvements “to achieve significant growth of tax base.” One Central represents Dunn’s vision of civic infrastructure, which would have a widespread effect on transit connectivity and job creation outside of the boundaries of the project’s property line.
It’s the kind of talk that Rahm and his planning department likes to hear—the theme of developing with the intent of increasing the property tax base for our fiscally fragile city. Dunn also hits on tourism, another key theme of Mayor Emanuel’s legacy, saying that the transit hub and retail offerings at One Central would be a boon for the entire city, not just the South Loop.
While 3rd Ward alderman Pat Dowell concedes that the plan is highly complex and challenging, she says that there will be a robust community input process in the coming weeks for South Loop residents to learn more about the proposal. The caveat, Dowell notes, is that there’s already been a longstanding proposal in place for the site — Planned Development 499, also known as Central Station—and that residents have to understand that there’s already been approvals to build at the site.
But it’s the amount of increased density, impact on schools, and public safety that Alderman Dowell says she needs to receive more fleshed-out answers on before approving any changes.
“I’d say the plan as proposed by Landmark is in its infancy and requires a thorough review, not just by my office, but by my constituents and various city departments that will have to weigh in,” Alderman Dowell says. “I’ve asked the developer to go through a series of workshops because there are some people who love it and want these nice tall buildings because it adds vitality to the South Loop and adds extra revenue to the city, and then there are people who have the perspective that the buildings are too high and have concerns about view corridors.”
But with a well-publicized and highly controversial series of public meetings for Lincoln Yards and the 78, Dowell says that there will be multiple workshops and informational sessions towards the end of May and early June. The goal, Dowell says, will be to find a compromise.
“What I’m trying to do is find a win-win for the city, my community, constituents, and the developer,” Dowell says. “It’s a difficult project and not one that I intend to rush though.”
The times, dates, and location for the workshops are still TBD, but with the battles over Lincoln Yard and 78 still in recent memory, a robust community input process for One Central is more vital than ever.
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Gas Import Jetty & Pipeline Discussion
Re: proposed pipeline Westernport Bay
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stefsta
Why oh why is this even being discussed? Madness. A Ramsar site - should not even be on the agenda. We, Australia and companies like AGL could be leading the world right now in renewables. Please stop this project before it goes any further. Does AGL accept AEMO’s projection in its June 2018 Gas Statement of Opportunities that there are no supply gaps forecast before 2030? Can you guarantee there will be no damage to the Ramsar-listed wetlands of Westernport Bay? Will the marine literature review incorporate case studies on the impacts of FSRUs already in operation in similar environments, including the impacts of entrainment, discharge, marine noise and accidents/pollution? Considering that Victoria is already a net exporter of gas, could you explain why have you chosen a Ramsar-listed wetland site as the preferred location for this project? Has AGL considered alternatives to their destructive gas import terminal? For example, have you looked at how to reduce the need for gas through efficiency upgrades and switching to electricity where possible? Or using existing pipeline capacity for bringing gas into Victoria?
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AGL Employee
Hi Stefsta,
There have been mixed responses in the media about the supply gap forecast.
Early in 2018 the media reported Victoria would experience significant gas shortages within three years based on a gas forecast report from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) despite falling gas consumption in the state. AEMO told the media it was hoping the report would encourage a market response to help fill the gap but warned some intervention may be needed if the private sector does not come up with a solution.
In the June 2018 AEMO Gas Statement of Opportunity, the AEMO stated ‘no supply gaps are forecast before 2030 under expected market conditions.’ But the AEMO’s executive general manager of planning and forecasting, David Swift still warned that the supply-demand balance in the Australian gas market was still very tight.
The recently released AEMO 2019 Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO) said the east coast gas market faces tight supply from 2021 and shortfalls from winter 2024 if more is not done to replace rapidly declining output from Bass Strait and supplies from Queensland limited by pipeline capacity.
‘‘Southern Australia’s overall supply demand balance for 2021-2023 remains very finely balanced, reflecting the ever-tightening integration of Australia’s electricity and gas markets in the context of an evolving and dynamic energy system,’’ AEMO’s chief system design and engineering officer Alex Wonhas told the ‘Australian Financial Review’ when the report was published on March 28, 2019.
The report said:
“Supply from existing and committed gas developments is forecast to provide adequate supply to meet gas demands until 2023. However, risks remain that any weather-driven variances in consumption or electricity market activity that could increase gas demand, creating potential peak-day shortages as outlined in AEMO’s 2019 Victorian Gas Planning Report.”
We certainly support your suggestions around electricity. While we support this move and are working towards a more energy efficient future, it unfortunately will not happen overnight. The move will take time and money to guarantee energy for us and our customers. LNG imports have an important role in this transition.
Over 80 per cent of electricity produced in Australia is sourced from the combustion of fossil fuels. Given its sheer scale, decarbonising the generation sector is likely to take several decades of replacing the existing generation fleet with low-emissions substitute technology such as solar and windfarms.
To deliver reliable and sustainable energy at the lowest cost possible requires renewable energy from wind and solar combined with more flexible energy sources, like quick-start gas generation, that can be turned on whenever renewables are not available (i.e. low wind, night time and when there is cloud cover).
While we undertake this transition, the Gas Import Jetty will be used to provide a reliable and secure supply of gas for quick-start gas powered electricity generation which, in turn, is needed to enable a cost-effective energy transition to occur, both for AGL, and for the Australian electricity sector.
Even if the supply of gas from unconventional fields in Queensland was available to the pipeline connecting them with Victoria, Victoria would not be able to supply enough during peak winter gas demand due to the limited capacity of the pipeline. Pipeline capacity constraints and the lead times of new gas production underpin the proposals for LNG imports. Gas supplies from the North West Shelf are not available to Victoria because there is no pipeline across the Nullarbor.
We understand your concerns around the selection of Crib Point, particularly considering its environmental significance. It was not a decision we undertook lightly. We investigated several different sites across Australia, including Crib Point in Victoria, Port Adelaide in South Australia and Port Kembla in New South Wales. The evaluation process considered several factors including access to key gas markets, cost of incremental pipeline transmission, availability of suitable land for onshore facilities, cost of existing or new build pipelines, existing investments within AGL’s wholesale gas portfolio and marine and port suitability.
Crib Point was selected due to its existing jetty, already importing liquid fuels and only requires bed levelling to shave off some high points at the berth.
A FSRU has in-built flexibility because unlike a coal fired power station, which takes seven or eight years to build and leaves a lasting imprint, Crib Point will host a FSRU which will receive gas from the most competitive source via a jetty which has been there for 50 years. If the demand for gas reduces, we can bring in less gas. The FSRU is likely to be leased and if the facility is no longer needed the FSRU will be unmoored and will sail away.
We are looking into whether the existing 26 or more FSRU’s operating around the world are being evaluated. However, it is up to the experts who conduct the report as to whether this will be included in their reports. There is a requirement from the Victorian Government to assess these types of potential impacts. Under s.4.2 of the EES Scoping Requirements, the biodiversity requires the assessment of impact such as, entrainment, discharges, noise in relation to flora and fauna and leaks or spills.
We agree Western Port is an important environmental asset that must be cared for and recognise the strongly held community views about the unique environmental significance of Western Port as a Ramsar site.
To even consider this project, we must plan for any possible environmental impacts (the worst case scenarios) assuming they could happen no matter how unlikely. We cannot guarantee that the project would have no effect on the environment, and we realise for many in the community, this is not good enough. The Victorian Government has required us to undergo an Environment Effects Statement to assess the potential effects of the project on the environment and assess alternatives to avoid and mitigate effects. The Minister for Planning Richard Wynne said “The EES will investigate the proposal’s effects on native vegetation, wildlife and marine life as well as Aboriginal cultural heritage areas.” This is currently in progress.
A final EES assessment is made by the Minister for Planning, not AGL. If these potential environment effects cannot be acceptably addressed the project would not go ahead.
The AGL Board has not made a final decision on whether or not to proceed with the proposal. A final investment decision will not be made until the final EES assessment is complete.
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KerryRainer
@LachlanS What you said and I quote " Crib Point was selected due to its existing jetty, already importing liquid fuels and only requires bed levelling to shave off some high points at the berth." is not true.
Could you confirm or deny that many upgrades to the jetty and berth 2 will need to be undertaken to facilitate your proposal such as...
Replacement of the pier head on Berth 2
Extra berthing dolphins
New Piles etc etc...?
Hi KerryRainer,
We endeavour to provide the most accurate answer to your question relating to jetty upgrades.
In order to do that, we need to speak with the Port of Hastings Development Authority, as they own the jetty and will be carrying out the works.
We are just letting you know that we have received your question and will respond to it once we have conferred with the jetty’s owners.
Hi @KerryRainer,
Yes. You’re right.
Our comment was in response to the consideration of other sites. Unlike other sites, Crib Point has an existing jetty already in commercial use. Our alternative, building a new jetty from scratch, was likely to cause even greater environmental impact. This was one of the reasons we were attracted to this location.
The jetty was built in the 1960s by the petroleum industry to help fulfil Victoria’s needs and is still used to bring petroleum into Victoria.
However, we will still need to do upgrade works on the jetty, including some of those you have mentioned. We are collating a complete list of the upgrades and will post it on the forum when we have received it.
But we certainly will take your comments on board and incorporate the refurbishment into our response on site selection so thank you for pointing that out to us.
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@LachlanS
Thank you for your reply, but to clarify something,your previous comment about bed leveling was in relation to the Crib Point proposal and not the other sites.
In relation to site selection could you explain how AGL can even consider a Ramsar Listed Wetland Area with a non fit for purpose jetty OVER an existing VERY INDUSTRIAL site such as Port Kembla?
Sorry for the delayed response.
AGL did assess Port Kembla as a proposed location for this project. Selection of our site was a difficult decision and we did not undertake it lightly.
When reviewing the sites, we considered Crib Point best placed to serve Victoria, Australia’s largest gas market, and take advantage of the existing pipeline network, industrial port facility and associated infrastructure. It is also in a good position to serve South Australia and New South Wales.
As highlighted in the 2019 AEMO report (p.53), ‘an import terminal in Victoria, either Melbourne or Gippsland, has the biggest projected impact to reduce projected shortfalls.’ A development in this location is estimated to reduce total system shortfalls by up to 265PJ a year by 2030 and delay the shortfalls until 2029.
We found Port Kembla to be less optimal as the location for the facility due to pipeline constraints, the need for extensive dredging and physical constraints such as increased risk of collisions and swell.
Victoria uses approximately 50% of the gas in the south-east and the gas is intended for the south-east coast. The Port Kembla location has constraints to access a broader market, which limit the ability of the project to supply more generally the east coast gas market and fulfil the shortfall. Significant pipeline modifications were required to transport gas to other demand centres in Victoria.
The Eastern Gas Pipeline (EGP) supplies gas between the gas fields in Gippsland in Victoria and major gas markets in NSW and the ACT. The EGP pipeline only allows gas to flow in one direction, from Victoria to NSW and does not having sufficient capacity to supply the south-east gas market. It was therefore considered that an additional connection to the Moomba to Sydney Pipeline (MSP), which is bi-directional, would be necessary.
This would increase the gas base price due to the additional gas transmission tariff.
Extensive dredging, an estimated 600,000m³, would also be required.
Due to the limited turning space, vessels departing from the berth would require assistance from tug boats, including departure for emergencies. In addition, the wharf is armoured with rocks on its western side, increasing the risk of damage to visiting LNG carriers due to the potential effects of passing ships and ocean swell. It was identified that the FSRU would need to be berthed further west to leave sufficient safe clearance from the tip of the breakwater. This would result in a requirement for dredging of shallow water to the west of Berth 201 and subsequently would result in misalignment with existing berthing dolphins. Due to the industrial nature of the port, it was considered highly likely the land to be dredged could be contaminated with heavy metals, requiring safe disposal in a licenced land based facility and potential release of contaminants in waterways.
Reclamation of a large part of the Outer Harbour was under consideration to accommodate dry and containerised shipping.
However, any such development would increase ship traffic in the Outer Harbour and therefore increase the risk of collision with an FSRU moored nearby, place the LNG carriers and FSRU in the trajectory of ships leaving other terminals, and reduce the manoeuvring space in the Outer Harbour, potentially leaving insufficient room to turn visiting LNG carriers. Additionally, it was considered that reclamation of the southern harbour could make the swell effect worse in the Outer Harbour and impact on the mooring of an FSRU and ship to ship transfers by increasing and changing the direction of swell waves, as there is less sea area in which the swell can dissipate.
While we understand that Australian Industrial Energy (AIE) is planning to develop a gas import terminal at Port Kembla, we can’t comment about progress and timing of the project. However, the AIE proposal is focused on meeting the gas needs of the NSW market not Victoria and is proposing to dredge a new berth pocket in the Inner Harbour.
AGL welcomes the increased competition, it’s good for consumers. However, we will continue to monitor the supply demand balance across the south-east coast gas market before we make a decision to go fund the Crib Point project.
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None of these weapons of mass destruction could have pared with that of the ELF-HAND(Extremely Low Frequency - High Frequency Activated Nuclear Device) a nuclear powered bomb which had the ability to release enough energy to alter the planet's weather on a global scale. Legend has it the device was created through the reverse engineering of something known as the High Frequency Active Auroral Research Project, a program that was working on manipulating the ionosphere in the 21st century, and ultimately as a result the planet's weather. As such, the device was given a name to wave off it's predecessor, the ELF-HAND. The true science behind the device and how it functioned was lost in the chaos of it's affect, yet the outcome was grave and we lost our home to it's authority. Dropped on the year of 2145, the ELF-HAND release a high frequency wave into the adjacent environment, ultimately breaking down into extremely low frequency waves which would completely convex the ionosphere and spawn drastic results. The effects of the bomb were almost immediately noticeable globally. Weather patterns became more sporadic and more violent. Tsunamis crashed against shores swallowing the coasts. Raging storms ripped through cities, bringing along with them tornadoes like none ever having been scaled on Earth's surface. Blizzards covered the planet almost bringing with them another ice age. Seasons became more harsh, and ultimately living conditions began to dwindle into a state of disarray. When the storms ended and the shore lines finally receded to the sea, then came the droughts. Crops failed, animals died, and as a result, many of us died with them. Entire countries became barren starting with the already existing deserts. Pockets of radiation brought with them fallout which washed over the planet in dark ambient clouds, only aiding in the loss of life. Eventually, all life on Earth was threatened. The war having long since faded with the seasons, only left a sense of unity between those few struggling nations which remained. Though the ELF-HAND may have stripped life below, it had created a potential for it above. With the ionosphere having been stretch, it left a partial bubble in our planets atmosphere for where life could thrive once again. With advancements in technology being at their peak for the Age of Lander Dwellers, a global effort was conformed to in order to erect a hovering city above. All of the world powers invested their resources into raising this grand district. This sudden race for the skies created a vast opportunity for researchers and corporations to place their stake in what would become the new world. With their being no central government of old to push forwards the one of new, those with the most funding placed into the project found themselves in control of our future. This would only form a global government fueled by commerce and economy alone. The government which once held a globalized peace on this new venture slowly faded into the background as the grand sky city rose into prominence. Corporations and investors became the key figures of rule upon this ark of ours. Some gaining more control than others as these corporations found themselves eventually resourced and funded by the nations which they had once helped to raise into the sky. Some say it was the worlds way of paying back what was given, other's believe the corporations simply took advantage of their investment and turned our society into one large collection of stocks. In time, one corporation rose above all others as it brought forth an age of technological advancement. And age of complacent acceptance and conformity in something that distracted the land dwellers of old from their harsh transition Bio-robotics. That company, the largest funding element of them all was Biological Robotics Incorporated. With B.R.I ushering in a new grand regime of self enhancement, it distracted the masses from the grip that was slowly reaching around their lives. Cybernetics and genetic modification became a trend and aspiration for those who sought to harbor a better life, and a better self. As B.R.I grew so did their advancement in such technologies. Eventually they'd have become the pariah of our future. People unquestionably threw themselves into the reign of B.R.I, accepting it as the new power of their city known as District 18. B.R.I had control and soon the functionality of government and the resources it provided were retrofitted to it's own needs. The social structure remained such as police, civil services, and the military, yet it was fueled and retained by that of a corporation now. That same corporation which grew to become the one so many of our citizens praise and now swear by as their commander and chief of all civil and foreign affairs. Even with the government and it's structure becoming the prize puppet of B.R.I that did not leave the corporation with out it's own devices and operations for dealing with matters of negative affect. Finding it to be unwise to leave their true companies power to that of a global government, they'd use most of their internal resources to fund their own high society sort of structure, leaving none of the true power to the people. Though this was never something they'd outwardly make obvious. They had created their own information department for investigating and policing matters directly related to the infrastructure of what they deemed the "internal affairs" of B.R.I. This division is known as the Bio-Intelligence Department. This department was used for top classified matters pertaining to B.R.I and it's genetic operations and consequently anything the conflicted the corporation directly. Most of their work is done in secret, and the true purpose of their function never outwardly administered to the public. In terms of public knowledge, the BID are here to investigate matters which were related to unsanctioned Bio-robotics Operations and Applications, their agents being coined Inquisitors. It wasn't long until the police became a para-military and the military itself became a special operations division used for direct action conflict purposed to engaged and thwart threats of up rise against District 18 and B.R.I. This overwhelming dominance created by B.R.I was seen as a service by the middle-upper class sectors of society, while the down trodden dissidents of the lower levels found the oppressive nature of B.R.I to be something of a strangle hold on their libertarian way of life. This would bring forth the incarnation of the Rogue Resistance, a body of lower class citizens and deviants seeking to break that grasp of totalitarianism and gain independence from the bureaucratic empire that loomed over them. By the year 2502 riots and full scale conflicts would find their way into the heart of District 18. This vigilant agenda was a swift means to begin recruiting any who were brave enough to take on the corporate power which controlled their way of life. Unwelcome by the high society, those of lesser standing found themselves with out a say in the new regime, and quickly found themselves under the care and protection of the Rogue Resistance's representation. As time went on, the rebels grew in number and increased through the influence of the poor. The rich grew tired of the lingering threat of such opposition and B.R.I declared a sanction for the military to engage and eradicate the threat, leaving the rebels to loom in the shadows and plan out their war against B.R.I and the globalization effort they'd brought forth. The lower levels became a dangerous place for any peace keeper trying to police the populace down below. As a result of the tension District 18 became engaged in a civil war of sorts, as B.R.I attempted to silence the rebel propaganda and remove the threat of opposition. Now the year 2517, B.R.I and it's technologies prevalence are at an all time high. Most consider the corporation to be the sole power to guide them in their new era of prosperity, while their remain those forgotten which the company who wish to gain a foothold in this new world they are force to remain in. Life and the hope for prosperity still tread on as the populace thrives within the grungy midst of hardship and conflict. Small business still strives for capital gain and the civilians endorse the idea of a corporate empire in the sky. Many flock to the idea and concept of how B.R.I came to power, and even aspire to gain a precedence in the same manner. It remains the constant fuel of commerce and economy to aspire to live in the image B.R.I and the upper class which live among their finest. District 18 pushes the idea that any man can rise to the top to gain a standing in society. A city where the ones below look up to the ones above with the faith that they will one day find themselves living among the high rise above. Even with B.R.I being the leading power of society, it still remains just a corporation and business. Competition is high in District 18, and it's always glorified that a hard worker can find themselves in the CEO chair of B.R.I. Will you fight your way to the top? Earn your way their through business? Or gain the connection you need to became the boss of District 18? Though keep in mind, you always need to watch out for who's toes you step on trying to get to their, there's another hopeful just as cut throat looking to stake their claim in the grand floating city of District 18.
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Self-control which involves controlling one’s thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
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Miami Dolphins rookie Charles Harris’ first career sack clinches win
Miami Dolphins defensive end Charles Harris celebrates after sacking Tennessee Titans quarterback Matt Cassel. It was his first career sack. (Bill Ingram / The Palm Beach Post)
MIAMI GARDENS — Charles Harris’ first career sack could not have come a better time.
Harris blew around left tackle Dennis Kelly on a third-and-nine with less than four minutes to play and the Titans trailing the Dolphins by only six points.
Harris’ take down of Matt Cassel was a key play in Miami’s victory.
“All game they were chipping me,” Harris said after the game. “All game they were trying to confuse me. But in listening to coach and listening to the game plan. They brought me here to get off the ball and get sacks so that’s what I did. I stuck to the fundamentals.”
Harris, Miami’s first-rounder, has admitted to a slowly building start to his NFL career.
“It’s not pressure,” said Harris, who also had two quarterback hits and a pass deflection. “It’s just a hunger. Wanting to get the first sack. Wanting to get multiple sacks. There’s only more to come.”
Harris said veterans like Cam Wake, William Hayes and Andre Branch have been encouraging.
“Those guys kept telling me keep my head up,” Harris said. “And that’s what I did throughout the course of the game. Be patient. Learn my craft. Learn to be a pro.”
Wake was glowing about Harris after the game.
“That first one is always a great one,” Wake said. “I know he’ll remember that the rest of his career. I really feel like that’s just the beginning. He has so many gifts, talents. He’s a hard worker. He’s obviously explosive. Physically, mentally, he has all the pieces.”
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Information about Kaurna Meyunna culture and traditions is gradually being included on various web sites but no site yet hosts a fully comprehensive outline. Karl and Gavin have been working with the City of Charles Sturt for several years on a Cultural Mapping project for the western region of Adelaide which is now available at the City of Charles Sturt Kaurna Culture Web Pages.
An occasional article on Kaurna Meyunna cultural tradition and history, and contemporary cultural presentation is also provided here.
Southern Kaurna Yerta Kaurna Country in the 1850s
Within fifteen years of colonisation southern Kaurna Yerta Kaurna Country, part of the Fleurieu Peninsula, had taken on a very different cultural landscape, particularly from the introduction of agriculture and grazing. In 1851 a series of articles Sketches of the Present State of the Colony of South Australia, with Notes of the Resources of the Country, and its Adaption as a Field for Emigration was published in the South Australian Register resulting from a journey made by an ‘Old Colonist’ late the previous year. The articles relating to southern Kaurna Yerta (and some Ramindjeri Country) are reproduced here.
CRED – Sketches of the Present State of the Colony of South Australia … 1850 – Fleurieu Peninsula, SA Register 1851 (PDF 320KB)
‘The Big Gorge’ Entrance to the Gorge at Yankalilla, 1846-47, Angas – Giles (National Gallery Aust.)
Tjirbruki Munaintya Tjirbruki Dreaming
Several versions of the Tjirbruki Munaintya Tjirbruki Dreaming are now available on the internet and in various publications with varying amounts of detail and accuracy. Most are based on the writing of the anthropologist Norman Tindale, published in 1987. This has been summarised and updated herewith.
CRED – Tjirbruki Munaintya Summary (Telfer & Malone) (PDF 130KB)
Defending Country
In April 1844 the South Australian Register published an account of the disarming by mounted police of Kaurna warriors preparing to defend their Country from intrusion by Aboriginal people from the River Murray region. Mullawirraburka, a leading Kaurna man (also known as King John and Onkaparinga Jack) asked William Cawthorne to arrange for his perspective of the incident to be published. Cawthorne was a teacher and artist who arrived in Adelaide in 1841 and befriended Kaurna. He took a keen interest in colonial life and Aboriginal people.
CRED – Native Fights – South Australian Register, April 1844 (PDF 68 KB)
Shields and Spears of the Natives on the Battlefield, W. Cawthorne, c1842 (Mitchell Library)
Kuri Palti
In June 1844 the South Australian Register published a vivid description of the Kuri Dance ceremony. The name of the writer is not given but it was probably William Cawthorne.
CRED – Native Corroborees – South Australian Register, June 1844 (PDF 114 KB)
Kuree Paltee, W. Cawthorne (Mitchell Library)
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The Mental Health Minimum Data Set: MHMDS (HSCIC)
Summary The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC)’s monthly Mental Health Minimum Data Set (MHMDS) covers services provided in hospitals, in outpatient clinics and in the community. The monthly reports assemble statistical information from the mental health care pathway, … Continue reading →
Posted in Commissioning, Community Care, Department of Health, For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Integrated Care, Local Interest, Management of Condition, Mental Health, Models of Dementia Care, National, NHS, Patient Care Pathway, Quick Insights, Standards, Statistics, UK | Tagged 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Acute Mental Health Services, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford District Care Trust, Cambian Healthcare Limited, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, Care Cluster Groups, Care Clusters, Care Programme Approach, Care UK, Central and North West London NHS Foundation 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Chief Medical Officer’s Second Public Health Surveillance Report (Department of Health / BBC News)
Summary The Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies’s second surveillance report offers a broad review of England’s public health. This second surveillance volume, “Annual Report of the Chief Medical Officer, Surveillance Volume, 2012: On the State of the Public’s … Continue reading →
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Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
EAGLE HAS LANDED, THE
EAGLE HAS LANDED, THE(director: John Sturges; screenwriters: Tom Mankiewicz/based on the novel by Jack Higgins; cinematographer: Anthony Richmond; editor: Anne V. Coates; music: Lalo Schifrin; cast: Michael Caine (Col. Kurt Steiner), Donald Sutherland (Liam Devlin), Robert Duvall (Col. Max Radl), Jenny Agutter (Molly Prior), Donald Pleasence (Heinrich Himmler), Anthony Quayle (Adm. Canaris), Judy Geeson (Pamela), Treat Williams (Capt. Clark), Larry Hagman (Col. Pitts), Jean Marsh (Joanna Grey), Jenny Agutter (Molly Prior), Michael Byrne (Karl), Leigh Dilley (Winston Churchill); Runtime: 135; MPAA Rating: PG; producers: David Niven, Jr./Jack Wiener; Artisan Entertainment; 1976-UK)
“An old-fashioned WW II adventure movie directed in a plodding and lethargic way by John Sturges.”
Reviewed by Dennis Schwartz
An old-fashioned WW II adventure movie directed in a plodding and lethargic way by John Sturges (“The Great Escape”/”Bad Day at Black Rock”/”Gunfight at the O.K. Corral”), who helms the last film in his fairly successful career (even though he had more misses than hits). It’s based on the bestselling novel by Jack Higgins (half of its history is reportedly true) and written by Tom Mankiewicz.
It’s set in 1943. The Führer orders a “feasibility study” to be drawn up if it’s possible to kidnap or assassinate Winston Churchill. Col. Max Radl (Robert Duvall) comes up with a plan to abduct him when he vacations for the week-end in his country house at Sudley Constable, an isolated coastal village in Norfolk, on the East Coast of England, but Radl’s boss, Adm. Canaris (Anthony Quayle), objects by saying “this operation could make The Charge Of The Light Brigade look like a sensible military exercise” and wants nothing to come of the absurd idea but for Radl to go through the motions that he’s working on a plan. But Radl pushes it forth and secretly gets the green light from Himmler (Donald Pleasence) to go full-speed ahead with Hitler’s blessings. Radl recruits renegade decorated SS paratrooper officer Colonel Steiner (Michael Caine) to lead the mission by offering to release the court-martialed romantic and his men from detention and to restore them to their former rank. Steiner and his loyal parachute group of 31, which has dwindled to 16, are serving time in a German prison for trying to help a Polish Jewess escape during a round up of Jews. Also going along with Steiner is Liam Devlin (Donald Sutherland), a mercenary IRA member who wishes to gain Ireland’s independence by bringing down the British empire by working for the German counter-intelligence. The commandos dress as Polish soldiers and take over a small English town, supposedly on a training maneuver to await the coming visit of the Prime Minister.
It’s difficult to find much about this film that’s credible, the implausibilities keep adding up, from the bad German and Irish accents bandied around to most of the Nazis being viewed as good guys (ugh!!). But even though it’s uninvolving and convoluted in its story line, the talented cast keep it watchable (Caine is the main man who keeps it from becoming completely nonsensical and Pleasence makes for a convincing Himmler), its professionally well-constructed and there’s a surprise action-packed ending that plays out rather well.
REVIEWED ON 5/27/2008 GRADE: C+
Dennis Schwartz: “Ozus’ World Movie Reviews”
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A journey through time...
A young maverick, an entrepreneur with a vision, N. Seenivasagam founds Devi Jewellers, at the young age of 18 on the principles he lived by; Integrity, Ethical conduct and Transparency. Devi Jewellers a pioneer in its time commenced operations in humble beginnings; a 100 square-foot showroom located on Sea Street, Pettah; a popular hub of trade in bygone Ceylon. In the early years the fledgling company was in the business of wholesale and retail trade.
Devi Jewellers expands and diversifies its existing wholesale and retail business by venturing into the sphere of jewellery manufacturing, thereby substantially increasing its product portfolio and responding to increasing customer needs. During this period the founder and chairman’s brother Mr. Thiagaraj Sivakumar joined the family business.
A tumultuous period in Sri Lanka’s history due to a raging civil war and the subsequent economic fallout. Staying true to the company’s founding philosophy to stand undeterred in the face of challenges the company decides to take a bold step forward and venture into larger territory. Devi Jewellers scales up their business activities.
Devi Jewellers comprising of a loyal staff of 5 persons moved from its humble abode to a spacious two-story establishment that catered to the burgeoning requirements of a demanding and fickle jewellery industry. A further development that led to the opportunity to thrive in this lean environment was the joining of Mr. N. Seenivasagam’s eldest son Mr. Ramesh Khanth Seenivasagam, which opened up new avenues in the manufacturing arm of the business.
A further value-addition to the business, Mr. Rathis Kanth Seenivasagam, the youngest son joins the ranks of the family business. His infusion of innovative ideas helped to cast the business into the future.
The nephew of the founder of Devi Jewelers Mr. Sri Kishanthan Sivakumar joins the business. The Company was made strong and resilient with the infusion of young blood, innovative ideas and a hand that steered it into a new decade.
A Seven story complex of magnificent stature outfitted with state of the art technology for a company in the business of Jewellery has come into being. An iconic landmark on Sea Street, a street renowned and reputed for its thriving gold market. The building boasts a studio, a craft shop and a showroom to support its manufacturing and retail division. At this period in time the staff has burgeoned to 400 experienced, loyal and dedicated employees.
Seenivasagam Nallapan
Thiagaraj Sivakumar
Director Finance Operations
Ramesh Khanth Seenivasagam
Director Manufacturing
Rathis Kanth Seenivasagam
Director Retail
Sri Kishanthan Sivakumar
Director Wholesale
The Jewellery industry is dynamic as it is fast growing. Currently consequential changes are under way, both in consumer behaviour as well as in the industry itself. 50 years of being a jeweller to the people of our island nation has resulted in time-tested expertise in the jewellery industry. Half a century immersed in the gold trade has given us the distinct advantage in identifying, anticipating and capitalizing on the industries unfolding trends. Companies that have the expertise to respond effectively and expeditiously to the rapidly unfolding trends will shine brighter and dazzle above the rest. We have “First Move Advantage” across the sectors of manufacturing, wholesale and retail markets.
From the intricate designs that grace our showrooms to the manner in which we pamper you, our customers’ we are continuously striving to strengthen and differentiate our brand through unique, distinctive designs and service excellence.
Devi Jewellers is a highly dynamic, truly globalized, intensely competitive, value driven company.
Our Showroom and Studio
It is a fact that most customers prefer to buy high-end items from brick-and-mortar stores, which are perceived as more reliable and provide the opportunity to touch and feel the merchandise. This is a crucial factor in a high-involvement category such as jewellery driven by sensory experience. Our spacious showroom is designed with the idea of a unique shopping experience, showcasing the spellbinding beauty and breathe of the Devi product range.
The studio is decked out in state of the art technology and all equipment and space required that allows for the artisans and craftsmen to give of their best, and create masterpieces of jewellery.
From a small cluster of 5 loyal employees we have risen and expanded to a stellar staff of 400 persons a testament to our resilience in a highly competitive industry and our ambition and drive to be a strong national brand in Sri Lanka.
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Dakota of Minnesota
History on the Dakota of Minnesota
Pre-Contact
The Dakota are the keepers of the eastern door to the greater D/L/Nakota Nation. The Dakota are comprised of four bands; Mdewakanton, Sissetonwan, Wahpetonwan, and Wahpekute. Located in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, the Dakota have lived for countless generations along the wooded shores of the region’s lakes and rivers.They harvested wild rice, maple sugar, and cultivated gardens. They were semi-nomadic people, spending most of the year in villages populated with Bark Long Houses.The Dakota social-stratification was based upon a matrilineal structure. Social order was maintained through a complex set of kinship laws and a tiospaye (village clan) system. Each village was autonomous and had its own chief. The village chiefs voted democratically for a “Speaker of the Nation”, who would represent the People in all formal settings.
Contact & Treaties
In the early 1600’s, French fur traders started trade negotiations with the Dakota. Throughout the following century trade production increased drastically, with fur trading becoming the primary occupation of Dakota people. With the influx of Europeans, a booming fur industry, and an increase of guns in the area, food sources became strained. Hostile competition became regular between the Anishinaabe (a neighboring tribe) and Dakota.Throughout the 1700’s missionaires increased their presence throughout the region. The British became the dominant Europeans in the area, negotiating a number or treaties with the Dakota. The Dakota language alphabet is created. through the work of the missionaries.By the early 1800’s, the United States of America started to negotiate treaties with the Dakota nation, in hopes to garnish land and remove the local indigenous population away from the growing European community.In 1851, with diminished food resources, increased hostilities, and outright deception the Dakota chiefs have little choice but to sign a treaty ceding all land in Minnesota except for 2 strips of land on both sides of the Minnesota River.
Dakota War of 1862
After the Treaty of 1851, the Dakota are restricted to a reservation along the Minnesota River. The United States creates two primary agencies to administer control and assimilate Dakota people, these are the Upper Sioux and Lower Sioux Agencies.The Untied States breaches the terms of the treaty, failing to provide food and services promised. Local traders refuse to give out food from their stores. With rampant disease, failing crops and starvation threatening, Dakota people revolt against the United States of America. The War of 1862 begins.Chief Taoyateduta becomes head war chief. Villages are split on the war. A group of Christian converts object to the war, helping local farmers escape attack. Others join the war effort and start attacking local towns and the regional military post, Ft RidgelyAfter two months of fighting, the Dakota begin to lose the war. Thousands of non-combatants (women, children, elders) begin to flee Minnesota.The war ends on December 26th, 1862 with the largest mass hanging in US history. 38 Dakota warriors are executed in Mankato, MN. The state of Minnesota proclaims all Dakota people illegal within its boundaries.
Removal & Relocation
Thousands of Dakota flee to Canada seeking political asylum. Any remaining Dakota are arrested.1,200 women and children are forced marched 120 miles to a concentration camp built at Ft. Snelling, near St. Paul MN. Hundreds die in the camp from starvation and disease. The remaining survivors are shipped by boat to the Crow Creek reservation in South Dakota.The refugees in Canada settle throughout the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Countless other families migrate to South Dakota and intermingle with the western Lakota bands.A handful of Dakota families remain in Minnesota, protected by local white farmers and missionaries. These are the families that objected to the war and chose to adopt European standards of living.In 1889, the federal government grants land allotments to the descendents of these remaining families. These land allotments are the foundations of today’s Dakota reservations.
There are 4 Federally-recognized Dakota communities in Minnesota: Prairie Island, Lower Sioux, Upper Sioux, and Shakopee and 1 non-Federally recognized community, Mendota. There are about 4000 Dakota people in Minnesota, with only an estimated 8 fluent speakers remaining.With a long history of systemic oppression and government assimilation policies, including boarding schools and the Indian Relocation Act, Dakota leaders and activists have to address a plethora of issues in the communities: Violence, substance abuse, alcohol, drop out rates, suicide rates, incarceration rates, etc. The effects of The War of 1862 are still felt today: Thousands of Dakota still remain as refugees. The language and culture, deemed wrong and illegal, was not encouraged for four generations.In 2002, Dakota Wicoh’an, in response to the critical state of Dakota language, forms. It is a regional non-profit, headquartered in Granite Falls, working throughout all Dakota communities in Minnesota on the grounds of language revitalization and cultural rejuvenation.
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Scrapbook One Hundred Sixty Nine…
Posted on March 12, 2017 at 3:27 pm by dal
One late Friday afternoon in 1951, I found myself in Eunice, LA., visiting Peggy Proctor and her family for the weekend. It was raining when a buddy dropped me off on his way to somewhere else. Peggy and I had been dating since our early grades in high school and everyone considered me part of her clan.
At the time, I was a PFC in the Air Force making $95 a month, and attending Radar Mechanics School in Biloxi, MS. I was on the red-eye shift, 1800 to midnight.
Sunday evening came too early and I had to be in school the next afternoon or really bad things would happen to me. The Korean War was new and the military was unreasonable about discipline. PFCs were easy targets.
I told Peggy to not worry about me and when I heard her front door reluctantly close behind me, it was dark and Biloxi was more than 200 miles away.
After walking a couple of blocks while holding my little suitcase over my head against the irrational moisture, I heard voices coming from a little church just ahead. The front doors were open and the warm incandescent lights were compelling. When two ladies saw me dripping in the vestibule they rushed over, and with typical Cajun hospitality, pulled me inside for coffee.
The congregation was playing Bingo. All of a sudden I was in a completely different world.
I didn’t have enough coins to jingle, but I did have a quarter, just one quarter, and the sign on the wall said “Cards – 25 Cents.” What the heck, I thought, and I invested all of my cash. There were three winners in the first game and I was one of them. Now I had $3.75, and hope was flickering.
The bus station was three blocks away and I started running. The drizzle stopped bothering me. When the ticket man told me the fare to Biloxi was $3.95, I felt numb. I spread all of my money on the counter and asked if I could please buy a ticket with that amount?
His finger started counting and with each word he spoke my pulse rate increased. Our eyes locked for an eternity and then he said, “No you can’t buy a ticket with that amount,” still looking at me hard, “but I’ll give you 20 cents.”
I waved to my friend behind the counter as I climbed into the bus. He was smiling, and I knew everything would be alright.
I came away from that experience with some thoughts to live by.
There is no such thing as a self-made man.
Give it your best shot and see what happens.
Never underestimate the power of a quarter.
Give some of it back when it is needed.
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244 thoughts on “Scrapbook One Hundred Sixty Nine…”
pdenver on March 12, 2017 at 3:49 pm said:
I like this story. Glad someone was kind enough to give you the amount you needed. I love the photo of you and Mrs. Fenn. Adorable. Thank you for sharing.
James on April 5, 2017 at 10:59 pm said:
I like this story. I’m trying to be more positive. I have ups and downs. This is a good reminder to stay happy.
nmc on March 12, 2017 at 4:22 pm said:
I think I like this story the best.
Fred Y. on March 12, 2017 at 4:23 pm said:
Great story Forrest. I always enjoy the ones about your early days with Peggy the best for some reason. The photo looks to be taken in front of your parents house in Temple, was it from before you left for the service or another time you and Peggy managed to see each other?
SL on March 12, 2017 at 5:33 pm said:
Fred Y:
It appear The Flyer posted that he was in Eunice, LA at the time.
Take a look at the picture on page 3 of TFTW. Outside light, mailbox on column, and window style all look the same to me.
The above photo of The Flyer & Peggy doesn’t specify where it was taken.
eaglesabound on March 13, 2017 at 6:16 am said:
The sidewalk is not the same. Also there are only 3 steps as opposed to 4 on page 3, IMO of course.
Fred Y. on March 13, 2017 at 7:58 am said:
Eaglesabound,
You are correct about the number of stairs. The picture on page 3 would have been older when the front porch was made of wooden stairs. You can clearly see the 3 steps made of concrete on page 4 of TFTW, and on page 118 of TTOTC after the addition was added to the back of the house. I am still baffled as I was back on scrapbook 125 as to how the house was burnt down when forrest was 2, and all that seemed to change was the front porch. Also IMO of course.
andesite on March 24, 2017 at 12:34 pm said:
E U N I C E
5-3-5-9-3-5
EU= gold; on ice/eyes/00
Gold at OO
OR on ice
LA-Louisiana is “the boot”
Star in heel of boot
Between L—-A: “ouisiana” oiu/yes si/yes; ana
Mindy on March 12, 2017 at 4:34 pm said:
Nice story, Forrest, and nice picture, too.
You’ve been around the block a few times, haven’t you? 🙂
What really bad things would happen to you?
curious hobbit on March 12, 2017 at 11:51 pm said:
when i was younger pdenver, there was a common colonial expression for ‘being in lots of trouble’..
it was “i’ll have ya guts for garters” ..which meant it was never a good outcome for those on the receiving end of the stick
..but please don’t ask me how i know that 🙂
pdenver on March 15, 2017 at 10:45 am said:
Thank you, curious hobbit. I would believe just the thought of something bad would happen should deter the bravest of souls. Then again, there have been some who have gone beyond their bravery.
JDA on March 12, 2017 at 5:06 pm said:
Great story Forrest – I too have a couple of fond memories relating to the generosity offered to a Serviceman. Thanks for sharing. Good lessons learned. JDA
Seem simple enough. Hardly?
Jonsey1 on March 12, 2017 at 5:25 pm said:
“Good Victory”
….hope it was a French Quarter 😉
Jeremy P. on March 12, 2017 at 5:38 pm said:
OK, I’ll ask first… who supplied the Bingo card and which numbers are the lat/longs? 🙂
Fennatical on March 12, 2017 at 5:39 pm said:
I wondered how long it would take for someone to breach that subject…
Too funny! 🙂
*broach that subject…
I sometimes wish that my personal spellcheck was instantaneous. 😀
Haha. Its a standard clip art bingo card. I have the same one with same numbers on my computer. The bus is the 1947 Half Moon Bay rt. out of CA. Also a standard public domain pic. Just this one is a BW version without the photographers name on the bottom.
GEYDELKON on March 12, 2017 at 6:07 pm said:
Well, I got to get ready for the week. For now, this one I will forgo.
Argillite on July 25, 2018 at 10:17 am said:
The first thing that popped into my head when I saw the Bingo card was “four cards and a joker”.
When Forrest said “ketchup in your brain” (not a real quote) he wasn’t kidding, that’s what it feels like sometimes.
Timw on March 12, 2017 at 5:40 pm said:
I wonder what his transportations plans were with 25c?
Forrest Fenn on March 12, 2017 at 6:13 pm said:
In the 50s many afoot people were hitching rides. It was especially easy for us young guys in uniform.
Controlling the weather was more difficult. f
Diggin gypsy on March 12, 2017 at 6:19 pm said:
I bet u was as slick and crisp as a two dollar bill in that uniform ole coot lol
Randy on March 12, 2017 at 6:47 pm said:
Bingo. Getting the numbers in the right order, is the only way to win.
LMN on March 12, 2017 at 7:17 pm said:
I think that 90% of us still have a heavy heart and are very willing to help those who so serve so unselfishly. Thank you for helping to keep us Free.
Speaking of “help” I typically come from the group that says, “Let Forrest speak without thinking that everything is a hint or affirming a clue.”
However, this time I see a hint. I am so ready to go fishing!
Thank you Forrest.
John R on March 13, 2017 at 1:00 am said:
Three people have solved the puzzle?
Diggin gypsy on March 13, 2017 at 4:22 am said:
I picked that up too
Iron Will on March 13, 2017 at 5:54 am said:
Forrest, The Dead Person, and … one more. 😉
No guess again Iron will Get your running shoes on hahahah
Friend on March 13, 2017 at 7:07 am said:
I’m with you Iron Will!
If Forrest is one of them, that leaves two….
One dead, one with correct solve.
Weather still harsh in the mountains, stay safe.
I’m guessing the money translates into around 9:55-9:57 PM, So be there at 9:45 till that time. But that’s just speculation on my part. I’m probably wrong. The brain really gets overworking when you get paranoid lol
Lord have mercy y’all he is saying someone has won BINGO !!!!!! Throwing my cards down on the table Luck be a lady this spring hahahah Maybe hopeing wishing on every star
Hear me all on March 12, 2017 at 6:26 pm said:
DG – When you and your tribe hit the road again, will you be picking up other searchers along the way? This this could be the year. If searchers think that f has been sharing things over the years just for fun, they might want to reconsider.
Me and my sisters are a pack like a team of Mules No other searches go with us And yep the ole coot is on a role Hints galore
You only need to wish on one star in particular DG.
Thomas D on March 12, 2017 at 5:46 pm said:
That was a very enjoyable story Forrest! I have always liked to think the best of people and your life’s stories almost always confirm my thoughts!
Thank for sharing.
Road Hawk on March 12, 2017 at 5:58 pm said:
Spent eleven years and four months in the Air Force and can remember the pay when I started put me in the government cheese to survive. I didn’t like it but I dealt with it. If I had stayed in for 20 and retired like Mister Fenn I would be sitting pretty with a monthly check but then I would have missed out on Liberty. Being free to do what you want is priceless. I would not likely have ended up a West Yellowstone resident if I had chosen differently. I picked up a lost quarter today. Good luck to all in The Chase! Plan accordingly and be safe!
He is saying it’s bingo time we in a greyhound race to the finish line They just ain’t gettin it ole coot Throw them another scrapbook your on a role
I read your Redemption. Good times! I went down to Ghost Village several times last year and crossed the Madison. Fly Fishers in the way a few times and I chose to respect their experience and went home. Such a serene, beautiful, and Epic place even though that earthquake in 59 took away those people I think it is a fitting place for one to rest their bones. I will go back this year and fish those waters while keeping an eye out for fellow searchers and the blaze. It’s not what he says it’s what he whispers. Good Luck to you!
love that place ESP on the mnt looking down over everything at the corner of beaver creek and the Madison I could of set there for hours
Clint on March 12, 2017 at 8:46 pm said:
Hi Road Hawk this is Clint from Michigan. Don’t you live in west Yellowstone and if you do how much snow do you have at this time?
West Yellowstone has a live webcam u can check it out West Yellowstone live webcam They have a bunch
Road Hawk on March 13, 2017 at 10:46 am said:
Dumped on by the white stuff this season. We are snowmobiling fools right now! It can snow in July here.
Wig Reeves on March 12, 2017 at 6:36 pm said:
Sweettea on March 12, 2017 at 7:25 pm said:
Haha your a nut, can’t he just be saying something sweet ? Something a lil encouraging?
If we in a greyhound race then we chasing a fake rabbit..
dang it all man… what the heck!
also i think you gots to go to church to play bingo, aint that gamblin?
squat cobbler on March 12, 2017 at 9:11 pm said:
I think you nailed it Diggin gypsy
Blex on March 13, 2017 at 7:29 am said:
LOL, I have to agree with Sweettea on this one. Can’t it just be a sweet story? Sure, there’s the word “Bingo” and “Eunice” in this story, but I don’t think he would announce that someone has the correct solve in this way. I don’t think if anyone emailed Forrest the correct solve, he would respond by confirming or denying; he would simply respond with his standard “Good luck on the Chase”, and keep his cards close to his vest until the chest is actually found.
Now that said, is the argument that someone knows the correct solve, just the fact that the word “Bingo” appears in the story? And can someone clarify why people think 3 different people have the correct solve? Is it because there were at least 3 people playing Bingo in the story (Forrest and the 2 hospitable Cajun women in the Church)? I’m a little foggy on the logic, but the argument for this seems a bit shaky and seems to require something of making a mental leap.
JDA on March 13, 2017 at 7:38 am said:
Blex;
People say that there are three WINNERS, because that is what Forrest says: “There were three winners in the first game and I was one of them. Now I had $3.75, and hope was flickering.” Make sense? JDA
Thanks for clarifying, JDA. I completely buzzed by that sentence.
You are welcome Blex; It’s easy to skip over important facts some times. Good to have someone point them out – to offer a helping hand – like the Greyhound cashier. JDA
Sweat tea need s a margarita why would the ole coot wanna tell us this story It’s a treasure hunt not a walk down memory lane Forrest is sly ole badger he wasn’t born yesterday or the day before yesterday or a lot of yesterday’s he dangling the rabbit Ya just gotta know the ole fart
I can see that line of thinking, DG, but IMHO I think Forrest was sharing an intimate memory with us and giving some important life lessons that he picked up and will hopefully be heeded by the finder of the chest. He’s no spring chicken, and has stated that he does not care if the chest is found today or 100 years from now. I think he likes having the limelight right now to be able to pass along some good life lessons while people are listening. Only one person (or possibly 3?) is going to find the chest, but the life lesson advice is something that everyone gets to benefit from.
Just my perspective though, and I will admit that I could be wrong; the hidden message about someone having the correct solve could well be the case. I guess we’ll know better if someone finds the chest this season!
Sweettea on March 13, 2017 at 8:18 am said:
DG, you need your own Blog, you make me laugh, your way with words and thought process. You should start a advice blog or an IMMHO
“Redneck Abby”
Someone could ask…
Dear Redneck Abby…
Why dont you love me like you did once before do you?
U make me wanna drink and not sweat tea
Sweettea on March 13, 2017 at 11:38 am said:
Tall Andrew on December 18, 2019 at 3:40 pm said:
I’ve never sweated tea, or wanted to be called an old fart.
Oh! I should say something about the chase! It’ll have its vitality longer than any of us.
I intend to find the TC in the summer of 2020.
If I’ve confused anyone with this message, please do
some more analysis; It may help develop your ability.
As always, this entire message is part of my opinion
Sparrow on March 12, 2017 at 6:24 pm said:
Thank you Forrest. I had to read that three times. It was very comforting. People really are good at heart— it’s good to remember that.
Amy Sweitzer on March 12, 2017 at 6:41 pm said:
Thank u for another story. 🙂
Iron Will on March 12, 2017 at 6:58 pm said:
DG is starting to scare me with all the prognostications about Bingo and Chase. 🙁
Don’t be scared get ready to race Get your winning solve up R.E.M. It’s the thrill of the chase
Goofy on March 12, 2017 at 6:59 pm said:
So long ago, but it has gone by fast. I was born in 1952.
The value of your quarter in 1951 was $2.41 in today’s prices. Your
$3.95 bus ticket in 1951 had the same buying power as $38.15 in 2017.
Average wages per year – $3,510.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas – 19 cents
Average Cost of a new car – $1,500.00
Loaf of Bread – 16 cents
Movie -53 cents
The first direct-dial coast to coast telephone call was made during November of 1951.
“I Love Lucy” debuted on the CBS network on October 15th of 1951.
The first commercial computer to be created in the U.S., the UNIVAC (Universal Automatic Computer), was dedicated for use at the U.S. Census Bureau during June of 1951.
22nd Amendment is ratified which limits US presidential term of office to 8 yrs
The Great Flood of 1951 in Midwest United States
First Color Television Pictures broadcast from Empire State Building
“Lubbock Lights” Sightings First Publicized
19 cents for gas you are a ole codger no wonder u was tough on your kiddos your a old school dad haha
Goofy on March 12, 2017 at 10:33 pm said:
That’s true Diggin…….I’m old school. One of my wife’s acquaintances was chastising me one day because of the way I treated my dogs. I’ll admit my pups are pretty spoiled. She said, “You treat those dogs like they’re your kids.” My wife started laughing and I said, “No ma’am I do not treat my dogs like children. But I understand your confusion because people like you treat your children like pets.”
Now that I think about it, I haven’t seen her in awhile. 🙂
Digs, my folks ran a gas station around 1970. That was my job during the summer. A customer would come in and while they were filling up, I would run around and check the oil and wash the windows. Now that was the right thing to do in a small town. Being that young, many times I had to use a bucket to stand on. Anyway where was I ? I remember the price of leaded gas was 28 per 9/10 gallon. In 20 years I suppose it only fluctuated 10 cents. Now a days, it can change 20 cents with in a week.
I didn’t realize how many ole timers we had on here I gonna have to come up with nick names for all y’all And I remember when people would put the gas in our old station wagon with all 8 of us kids hangin out the windows wanting free bubble gum the good ole days
Seeker on March 16, 2017 at 4:29 pm said:
DG,
You don’t look old enough to remember full service stations… Tires, Oil, rad levels checked. Windshield cleaned and clean bathrooms for customers… and pay the man at the pumps.
Now I pump my own gas, pay a buck to get air for my tires, go inside pay some kid who complains 10 bucks an hour is not enough pay to sit at a counter playing on their idiot phones… while he charges me 12 $ for a quart of oil and 2.50 for a 12oz bottle of water, and 2 $ for a small coffee… lol… but a liter beer is on sale for 99c. Hmm!
$75 gas
2 coffee
2.50 water
1.00 air
12 oil
Total 92.50 for the next 450 miles. Only 1750 more miles to my search location…lol
I was born in 1969 and from a super small town our gas station name was Old Reds it was across from the Tennessee copper company in copper hill Tennessee they had a free car wash which was nothing more than a rusted pipe with red water coming out to wash all the acid off everyone’s cars after we got gas hahah. How could a kid forget such fun It was called Reds because copper hill tenn was nothing but red clay hills the copper mines killed all the trees.
You are on your way to search seeker ?? Just saw that where u going ?
zaphod73491 on March 16, 2017 at 5:16 pm said:
DG: ’69??! How in the world are you a grandma at your tender years!? Or did I read an earlier story about you wrong?
Hahaha u forget I’m from the woods we start young I have two six year old grandsons and three daughters 29 27 20
Ah, Diggin’, so you’re 43 based on kid ages. 😉 1969 not withstanding, you don’t look a day over 38. Chasing Fenn’s treasure has kept you young!
Well, now I know where Copperhill TN is. Pop. about 360 folks in 2013. DG, what was the head count when you was knee high to a grasshopper?
Reminds me of my one horse town Kinderhook NY. Pop. approx. 1000 when I lived there in the 90’s. One red light, and the “square” was actually a triangle intersection, which confused the heck out of the horse.
Oh my gosh, Seeker! I grew up near there years ago! Valatie sound familiar? Attended Martin Van Buren when I was in 3rd grade.
It was in the 70’s.
Test PD,
Where could you get the best pizza in town and weds. night, all ya could eat Sghetti?
At home, Seeker. You should know a New Yorker makes the best. 🙂
We couldn’t afford to eat out. When we did, it was grabbing a burger at a place called Carol’s/Carrol’s or something like that. I may be wrong about that, too. It’s been many years ago. I lived between Knickerbocker and Kinderhook Lake. There was a camp in the distance, behind our house. I tried looking at Google Earth, and it seems things have changed, and not sure if I can find exactly where we lived. I remember there were apple orchards nearby.
LOL…good answer. I was looking for Four Brothers… but home-made is also acceptable. I don’t like to brag but, I dare say I make a good pie myself.
Thick crust… not that cracking and crumpling cardboard thin stuff.
Anyways… Hey neighbor!
I might add, my parents moved several times. The last time I lived in New York, I lived in a beautiful countryside of Riders Mills/Brainard.
Bob Miller on March 17, 2017 at 4:54 pm said:
Since you mentioned moving a lot, it reminded me of my childhood. My parents, too, moved a lot. Somehow I always found them…..
I hope someday, when the treasure is found, we can have a sort of class reunion. Many of us search from a laptop. But Mr. Fenn (if you are reading this), we all got some sort of a treasure learning about you life, your family, your adventures and Grapette. Good luck PD, if could be you!
Saturday nights must had been a rumble for you, that close to the Valley.
EGB, Nassua, NGB, Rensselaer, etc. were my old stomping grounds.
May I ask your age…just wondering if we ever crossed paths and never knew.
Asking a lady her age? Gasp! I’m 55. 🙂
Can I change that to 30 with 25 years experience? I like how Mr. Fenn says it. 🙂
Hmmm… maybe we did meet in our younger years. If so, I apologize now for my actions then… Did you go to Columbia?
No. Martin Van Buren, Strawberry Hills, Lebanon grade school & Jr./Sr. High School were the schools I attended.
Ok, Still a pleasure to meet up with someone from the old country… But I’d bet we cross paths somewhere down that road…
Thank you for your kind words, Bob. I wish you all the best, too.
Perhaps we did, neighbor.
Blex on March 12, 2017 at 8:34 pm said:
Thanks for sharing all these facts, Goofy. They really do help flesh out the setting of the story. And I had never heard about the Great Flood of 1951 before, so just read about it in more detail on wikipedia and learned something new this evening!
randawg on March 12, 2017 at 9:05 pm said:
I was thinking the same thing Goof. 20¢ is nothing today, but in the early 50’s a hamburger cost 25¢ and a coke was a dime. Nice story Mr Fenn.
Jeremy P. on March 13, 2017 at 3:07 am said:
Two bags of Fritos, a Coke, and an ice cream, leaving a nickel as a head start for the next day. 😉
Randy on March 13, 2017 at 3:35 am said:
Scrapbook 55. Fish food 25 cents. He’s feeding the fish.
Seeker on March 13, 2017 at 3:33 am said:
I recall the days when penny candy was actually a penny, 20c got ya a paper sack belly ache.
and 25c = a loaf of bread, or a gallon of milk, and a McDonalds hamburger was also 25c – wow
I am old – JDA
iMajiN on March 16, 2017 at 5:42 pm said:
Man I miss when times were simpler – I am only 28, but even in my primary school days gas was 99c and a combo meal at Carls (or Hardees for you all in other states) was only a couple bucks. No cell phones everywhere, you actually went outside and had adventures. This chase got me to rediscover my love of the outdoors, so finding the chest or not I still feel like a winner.
Good to see someone your age in the chase
WyMustIGo on March 13, 2017 at 2:09 pm said:
Back in 1950 things were happening in my hometown. We were still finding bombs in the 1970s and 1980s as a result.
http://www.gendisasters.com/new-jersey/10798/south-amboy-nj-munitions-explosion-may-1950
I too like this story alot . Particularly when he said
“What the heck” , I can’t hear Forrest using those words, like ever. My dad was born in 1932 and I was born 50 years later, I used that term ONCE in his precense and he spanked me good. That just wasnt a phrase/question that generation generally used.
Regardless I like the story and the summary of it the best.
Maybe he wanted to say what the h$!! And couldn’t use that word on here it got edited by the editing department lol
Yea makes more sense, i wldve edited it as ..
What the freak
More like what the humdinger that’ was there kind of slang haha
Now you got me thinking, wonder what they did say back then?
Ever now and then if daddy hit his toe with sledge he would say
“Ohhhh dam” .. haha gees we’d go and hide behind the barn when he say that.
Ohhhhhhhh what the fiddle sticks
zaphod73491 on March 13, 2017 at 12:32 pm said:
Hi DG: ah, how language evolves. “You’re pulling my leg” has become “shut the front door!”
Lace up those sneakers, Diggin’ — you’ve got company!
Diggin gypsy on March 13, 2017 at 12:42 pm said:
If language in school was all about the funny words we use and say I may have past that’ class hahah
Waterhigh @ The Fenn Diagrams on March 12, 2017 at 7:59 pm said:
I have to thank a gentleman in Kansas somewhere for driving into town, buying a battery and installing it in my car when mine exploded under the hood. I had a toddler, an infant, and not enough cash (long before cell phones and I don’t think I even had a credit card then, just an out of state checkbook.)
Angel? His name was Gabriel, I think. Yep. Try to pass it on.
Thanks for another beautiful share, Forrest (and Dal and Goofy.)
Waterhiinds, reminds me in 1997 when I enjoyed rebuilding engines in dads tin roofed garage. I always carried a load of tools in my car. In the evenings I would travel north 12 miles to visit friends. When I would see a vehicle pulled over having trouble. I would stop and help. This one time I was coming back home and I seen this pickup in front of me with sparks flying out from underneath his engine. It was like dancing with the stars. I pulled up next to him and flagged him over. We popped his hood up and the alternator was glowing red. He said his warning lights had just come on. So I grabbed my tools and removed his alternator and I took him into town and got another. We got there in the nick of time because we had 10 minutes before the auto parts store closed. So here I am in the dark installing a new alternator. He was happy because he was on his way to Texas with a truck load of kids. I didn’t accept any money, the reward was to do what I needed to do.
I’m sure he’ll never forget you. You sound like a Boy Scout–always prepared!
So thankful for the kindness of strangers.
GEYDELKON on March 16, 2017 at 11:34 am said:
Waterhigh
I have been in so many situations in my life. My thinking was to think and analyze every situation. Seldom, Failure came to see me. I was taught by my dad at a very young age with just a hammer and nail to build things. When the nail would suffer a terrible looking end then I new I had to start all over. You just have to hit the nail on the head every once in a while to get a better understanding. Now there is something you will never forget.
JohnR on March 12, 2017 at 8:01 pm said:
Thats a weekend full of chances, Mr Fenn. Couldn’t get any better than that if you had planned it. Well maybe you would have brought an umbrella lol. Thanks for sharing and Great story.
Fenngshui on March 12, 2017 at 8:10 pm said:
Always pay it forward whenever the opportunity arises.
Woody Bogg on March 12, 2017 at 8:11 pm said:
I’ve played Bingo a few times and always seemed like lady luck was on my side! I almost always did good! I also had a dog that was named bingo, The dog always let me know when someone was around close so I could stay out of sight! Interesting SB Forrest ! Always good to read one of your stories of past memories.!
Forrest would’ve gone to the moon for Peggy. It reminds me of the song, ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’.
I liked this story too! Four very good morals to the story at the end also; a nice lesson to wrap up the weekend!
From Eunice to Biloxi is 225 miles, 3 and 1/2 hour trip . If your bus ride cost $3.95 and you only made $95.00 a month , what the heck.. thats an entire days wages!
Now adays u can take a Greyhound from Tallahassee Florida to Panama City Beach Florida for $10.00 ..so if you figure thats a days wage these days you would be ony making $300.00 a month.
So either the bus was a luxury line, or the man behind the counter was smiling for a different reason than u thought, or there was something terribly wrong with the prices back then .
Thats a real humdinger right there He got ripped off should of hitch hiked since he was in uniform
I bet one of them church lady’s would of gave him a ride lol
John R on March 12, 2017 at 8:51 pm said:
Vestibule is an interesting word. A cavity or chamber leading to another chamber, and an enclosed space at the end of a passenger car on a train.
Need to have a train as part of your solve, in the general area of where the chest is hidden me thinks.
JC1117 on March 12, 2017 at 8:57 pm said:
Oh my heck! That’s Utah cussin’…
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/3d/1c/7a/3d1c7af802057fade1202dda5b2cd7fb.jpg
There are a lot of good people here I’ve noticed.
I could learn a lesson from y’all…I reckon. My dream is to be financially stable one day…so I can look for treasures from that point on and give 100% of the proceeds to charity. That’s my dream.
Does anyone have a quarter I can borrow? 🙂
Thanks for another interesting story, Forrest…and Dal.
Thanks Mr Fenn for sharing this little clip of your life.Oh and thanks for the Bingo .Come on snow melt melt MILT!!!
The Lofty Caribou on March 12, 2017 at 9:49 pm said:
Nice story Forrest thanks,
It sure is nice when things work out.
I’ll add those rules to my list and I’ll add a couple more onto my list:
*It never hurts to ask.
*winning feels better than losing, but you gotta take the chance “No gamble no future”.
*Some people give back others don’t, so don’t judge.
*Be faithful to your rules.
When I read this it made me think of Led Zeppelin song “no quarter”, my memory just flickered also as I listened to it and traveled back to innocent times.
No quarter 3:18 min.
https://youtu.be/kW3xDZrlBQs
JC1117 on March 12, 2017 at 10:05 pm said:
Great song, Lofty Caribou.
And if you listen very hard…
The tune will come to you at last…
When all are One…and One is All.
https://magemusiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/led_zeppelin_stairway_to_heaven.jpg
curious hobbit on March 13, 2017 at 3:38 am said:
Bravo Lofty Caribou – am joyfully reminded of my earlier Zeppelin days of long hair, mysterious incense and great gals, going on endless adventures in my ’68 Chrysler Valiant (Dodge Dart)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee33FsDANk0
..even to this day, i often have fond dreams of that treasured car – is that weird? 🙂
The Lofty Caribou on March 17, 2017 at 9:39 am said:
JC, thanks great advice if you mean, for a plus 7=11?
Curious Hobbit, Not weird at all I see treasure in your words, a great car with big back seat, with a trove of memories and a pocket full of gold.
curious hobbit on March 17, 2017 at 7:58 pm said:
[note to self: immediately join Lofty Caribou’s official fan club] 🙂
Muset on March 16, 2017 at 1:18 pm said:
Some good rules there Caribou.
For the younger people, the Zeppelin song “No Quarter” means no mercy or take no prisoners, and so it is an opposite situation.. but an awesome song.
Onuat on March 12, 2017 at 9:56 pm said:
Play it forward.
Timw on March 12, 2017 at 10:08 pm said:
I wonder who made the best investment that night? Forrest with his 25c or the ticket man with his 20c?
Fennatical on March 12, 2017 at 10:11 pm said:
The ticket man will never know… unfortunately!
But a great thought!
Jonsey1 on March 12, 2017 at 10:25 pm said:
“Six and Twenty”
Bingo, but you are going to need a little help getting to your final destination.
Margie Goldsmith on March 13, 2017 at 3:56 am said:
SO SWEET! SO Forres. I want to hear more about how the relationship built with Peggy.
Madesquare on March 13, 2017 at 4:59 am said:
Good story, good victory…
Yep someone is winning bingo. And Eunice means good victory So fun !!!!!
Bigbluecow on March 13, 2017 at 5:29 am said:
Bingo only has ONE winner per game….not 3.
Exactly But three is winning at this game
Saywhut? on March 13, 2017 at 6:13 am said:
The pc?
Bur on March 13, 2017 at 6:35 am said:
Hey Diggin,
Might be just two are winning because Forrest is one of them that already knows. Funny, just when you think your solve is safe Forrest throws a zinger at us. So if this is what he is saying then I hope that the second one doesn’t read this blog or at least doesn’t understand it could be them. LOL. Good luck to all and to you Diggin gypsy. Bur
Could be Hopefully will know soon as good weather rolls around I know I got ants in my pants
Also thinking might not be two separate searchers, it could be a team of two or a couple searching. Ok just more food for thought. But there is a big hint in this story no matter how many are close. Has to do with Forrest blog IMO. Bur
Perhaps your right Bur, maybe a team. Well I need to get back to some yard work, the spinach and pea’s in the garden look like they could use some watering.
Quakrspecl on March 13, 2017 at 3:23 pm said:
FWIW, my 102 yr old grandmother tells me they had multiple winners in a single Bingo game quite often. Her church fund-raising games were designed that way back-in-the-day ✌️
Not true. Three people can yell bingo at the same time and split $10. It happened to me the first and only time I won a game. I hope I have a lot more to do when/if I grow old. I found it too boring.
Illinoisghost on March 13, 2017 at 6:18 am said:
10:4 Eunice
I was mulling over this story a little more last night and a couple of new thoughts struck me (not necessarily about the Chase):
1.) The big gamble of Forrest’s last quarter in the bingo game, reminded me of his earlier story about getting his gallery in Santa Fe first up and running. It sounded like business was not going well at first, but when finances were in the red, Forrest took one last shot and bought one more painting, which he successfully sold, used the money to buy two more paintings, and built up a successful art business from there on. Just a reinforcement of lesson #2 in the story above. Forrest could have easily called it quits before taking his one last shot, but didn’t, probably because of the lesson he learned on bingo night.
2.) A lot of people have asked before how Forrest and Peggy met, and this story gives a lot of new insight on that, and I think it’s a sweet story. So Forrest and Peggy grew up together and started dating in high school, and apparently at some point Peggy’s family moved away from Temple, TX to Eunice, LA. I wonder how much difficulty that added to Forrest’s life. According to GoogleMaps, the 2 towns are separated by today’s standards by a 6-hour drive, but who knows what travel time would have been like with the infrastructure back then? Forrest loved Peggy enough that he fought through the added difficulty of travel distance, which I think is admirable and also goes along with his life lessons.
Scrapbook 125 tells the story of how they first met. In TTOTC page 73 it would appear that Peggy was going to College in Houston while Forrest was in Biloxi, but maybe her family did live in Eunice. Would explain why he did not know her before the Skippy explosion.
Blex on March 13, 2017 at 10:08 am said:
Thanks, Fred! That was a scrapbook entry I hadn’t read yet and was a fun read! That Skippy got into some crazy scenarios. I need to go back and read through all of these from entry 1 while I’m waiting for the snows to melt. 🙂
SL on March 13, 2017 at 8:21 am said:
Enjoyed the insights, Blex.
Thanks, SL!
23kachinas on March 13, 2017 at 8:29 am said:
Scrapbooks always make my day. Say is that bus on the way to Half Moon Bay?
Sparrow on March 13, 2017 at 8:53 am said:
In a recent post Forrest mentioned re-planting a Magnolia tree. It’s interesting that the state flower of Louisiana is the Magnolia.
correction: not re-planting—-but planting old seeds to get a new tree.
TammyO on March 13, 2017 at 10:13 am said:
What if the ‘counter’ is a seperate person?
The three winners would be FF, the ,”counter” and his friend, behind the ‘counter’….
…”I spread all of my money on the counter”…
JDA on March 13, 2017 at 10:24 am said:
Tammy;
We have seven “players” in Forrest’s Little Tale.
There is Peggy
There is Forrest
There are the two women who pull Forrest into the church
There are the Two Winners at BINGO plus Forrest = #3
There is the cashier at the bus station that gave Forrest 20 cents.
Either, or both of the two ladies COULD be one or both of the winners – not enough known to be sure.
“IF” Forrest is saying that there will soon be a WINNER to the chase, who will it be???? Forrest, the cashier, or one of the BINGO winners? LOTS of possibilities. JDA
Onuat on March 13, 2017 at 10:59 am said:
And the buddy on his way to somewhere else. 🙂
Perhaps the “buddy” is the “friend”,so to speak.
You are right – I missed him. Sorry – JDA
JDA, you’re so right. Everyone in this story seem to be winners.
SL on March 13, 2017 at 11:11 am said:
Red-eye hours in aviation terminology is flying during late hours into the early AM
(‘Zero-dark hours.’)
1800 hours is 6 PM. Wasn’t aware it’s also been considered in the range as a…. ‘red-eye.’
Alsetenash on March 13, 2017 at 11:29 am said:
Oh its good to be back!
https://youtu.be/xRQnJyP77tY
Sparrow on March 13, 2017 at 12:45 pm said:
The 3 winners are in SB 146. 🙂
Jake Faulker on March 13, 2017 at 2:35 pm said:
I found a quarter today & tried to pick it up it rolled away. I picked it up again & put it in my pocket with the lint balls.
specialklr on March 13, 2017 at 5:07 pm said:
Richard B on March 13, 2017 at 5:20 pm said:
I remember missing my port call to Germany in late 2003 after my first your in Iraq. I was home on leave in Oregon, my grandmother was saddened at all the weight I had lost, and I had to get to Atlanta, GA to catch a flight to Germany. I showed up really real late to the airport in Portland, OR and missed my contracted flight to GA. Obviously I couldn’t miss my port call to Germany so I begged and pleaded to get to GA asap. The ticket was supposed to cost $1500!!!! Luckily the understood the ticket to Germany was military contracted and they decided all I had to do was pay $150 to “change” my flight. Saving $1350 was an amazing concept to me. Whether it be 20 cents or hundreds of dollars, it feels great to be helped out and since then I have never shied away from providing assistance when I could. Only 4 more years until retirement. Hopefully when that happens Forrest and I can enjoy a nice cold one at the local VFW.
sally2fleming on March 13, 2017 at 5:58 pm said:
Maybe Peggy was at a family reunion in Eunice La
Proctor klan = family, proctor family
quarter bingo = gamble
2 men who married sisters, proctor made candlesticks,gamble made soap.They went in business together and formed
proctorandgamble
just a thought….or maybe another rabbit hole….plus another La
Very well done, Sally2! You’ve found Forrest’s hint! Now all you have to figure out is what it refers to. :-). (And no, I’m not being sarcastic.)
sally2fleming on March 13, 2017 at 11:37 pm said:
Hey Zap,,every now and then i think i have a clue figured out and then he comes up with a scrap book like this one, and i get even more confused.
It could be just Forrest sharing a fun experience and a chance to show how dashing he was as a pfc and his beautiful girl by his side.
Oz10 on March 13, 2017 at 6:12 pm said:
There were 50 Bingo cards on the table at that game. Not necessarily 50 different players since in most cases they are allowed to purchase multiple cards.
50 times 25 cents equals $12.50, minus 10% (tithe) equals $11.25. Divided between 3 winners is $3.75 each. Just for the heck of it…
BINGO on your math, Oz10!
Lol…zap. Maybe you can give us some numbers on his odds of winning on the first game with just a quarter.
Better than 2% since I figure his mental faculties were not lower than all the other bingo players in the room. 😉
Good job, Oz10.
Forrest should’ve haggled with the bus ticket man like this!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9udNrOh5DyA
John edo on March 13, 2017 at 7:05 pm said:
Did forrest supply the bingo card picture?
Slurbs on March 13, 2017 at 7:26 pm said:
Hold those horses and pull back on those reins! Is it my understanding that f used a suitcase instead of a hat to repell a shower? I don’t know if that is genious or laffable… I’m glad f got schooled in fashion. I’d hate to see him at Fennboree hiding under a suitcase when he could use his hat to avoid a rainfall. 🙂
Slurbs – Did you find it odd that the front doors of the church were open when it was raining?
Seems to me like rain has been a common theme. Cant recall all of the instances but Border and Border’s and it was still raining, remember?
andesite on March 16, 2017 at 10:52 am said:
Hearmeall, what’s odd is that ff was in a hurry to return to base and stopped for a church bingo game. I’m guessing it’s a “15 percent” portion of story to bury hints for those Kenreed fans mind and understand his level of thinking. Certainly not me! LOL
Pinatubocharlie on March 15, 2017 at 3:34 am said:
ace 340 on March 15, 2017 at 8:04 pm said:
I worked with the numbers in the story. Got nothing. But IMO, the thoughts to live by are solid. g
voxpops on March 16, 2017 at 1:11 am said:
Just a comment about the notion of “gambling.” Although it’s clear from the flurry of FF’s recent posts that the end may be nigh, gambling with the weather is not a great idea. The snow is currently pretty deep in parts of the Rockies, and I’ve underestimated the difficulty on a couple of occasions previously – I won’t do it a third time. Apart from just the difficulty of walking to and from a location, you leave a very obvious trail; that may be a good thing – or, potentially, very bad!
So, although Forrest may be prodding and poking the few in the know by releasing ever more hints to encourage “ketchup,” a little bit of caution and self-restraint may not be a bad idea.
Other than that, the four rules to live by are admirable!
Forgot to sub.
good advice on lending caution and restraint to current (Earth) weather conditions, voxpops – although, try convincing Neil Armstrong of that wisdom, at that time.. 🙂
btw, someone strictly anonymous (me) has created a fantastic discussion on the ‘Odds and Ends’ thread, concerning the potentialities of the recently discovered, and possibly habitable, planets (three of seven) within the Trappist-1 planetary system
– any thoughts on this subject?
..jus curious (GO the N.A.S.A!) 🙂
What was that? Three hobbitable planets, but residents have to take a vow of silence? It’l! never work!
Actually, I’ve always been fascinated by the prospect of what might be “out there.” I remember staying up most of the night to watch the first moon landing – such a shame that space exploration is so limited these days. And years ago I started writing a story about some kids who had to leave a dying planet orbiting a twin star (never finished it – maybe one day).
So I missed how this tied in with the Chase. Is it to do with the stars and crescent moon in the picture of the guy with the axe? Or something related to the mirror in the Hubble telescope.
Or are you saying that finding alien life is as likely as Wales beating the All Blacks in 2017? 😉
reklim on March 16, 2017 at 7:41 am said:
Voxpops,
I was curious about your previous post that mentioned “ketchup”. Do you think f really wants there to be a foot race to the end, or just enjoying having a little fun with those in the know.
Hi reklim, it’s always difficult to be certain with FF, but I would guess it’s both!
Rickinflorida on March 16, 2017 at 8:42 am said:
Or… Mr f likes to have fun watching the searchers waiting on spring to melt the snow so that the chase can begin another year.
g on March 16, 2017 at 8:08 am said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcXU7G6zhjU
Sorry, this is the one meant.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVTuImTcF2A
pdenver on March 16, 2017 at 8:25 am said:
Thank you for the links, g. I enjoyed both. The first one is amazing. I was on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next.
wrong youtube video. But indecently, I once asked a fishing guide why sailfish jumped with such exuberance of in the distance. His answer was simple. He said, ” he’s happy, he has a full belly.” g
Wonderful videos, g! Loved the freeing of the entangled whale.
well voxpops, if ya REALLY lucky, us hobbits may invite you to our home planet someday ..once that Branson fellow finally gets his A into G 🙂
..as to Wales ever betting the AB’s? ( ..quietly laughing so hard that i’ve wee’ed myself everywhere) ..but i’d happily eat all 12 of Jakes crusty hats – no honestly! 🙂
LOL, Jake’s crusty hat… Not even with the five second rule, a can of disinfectant, and a poop sniffin wema dog would I touch that salmonella infested thing. That’s what fast food restaurants are for.
lol. Is Vox’s tire on the menu for dessert?
I’ll stick with chocolate covered ants and fried scorpions and maybe a nicely bake rattle snake.
Just eat it Seeker & CH.
It will help build immunity & what doesn’t kill you will eventually happen anyway.
well Oscar, maybe i’d consider eating your crusty hat with generous lashings of tomato ketchup
..four gallons should suffice 🙂
lol ..i couldn’t of put that any more eloquently if i tried Seeker 🙂
so (just to sum up) ..were Wales to ever beat the NZ All Black rugby team, you’ll be eating fryed scorpions served on an old rubber tyre
..and i’ll have to (frantically) find a new home-planet – devoid of anything resembling Jakes 12 crusty old hats …hmmm
(Goofy! – have you fixed those interstellar hyper-drives yet? ..it’s a serious matter of national importancy!)
CH—-
Interesting subject. I do think there is life on other planets. This Trappist System may be one of them!
Sparrow – agree, and am looking forward to results of chemical signatures of all three of those ‘goldilocks’ planets sometime in late 2018, hopefully
NASA is one of our greatest achievements as a modern civilisation, imho – and i have all faith that the James Webb telescope may answer a few curious questions that could shed some (over-due) light on the mysteries to some of our closest planets – fingers crossed 🙂
I propose there will come a day when they find life on our very own moon.
Deep down inside a cave.
well, if you’re planning to live on the moon in a deep cave in the near future Timw – then please don’t forget to send me some Helium-3
..four tonnes should be enough to adequately sponsor my local history museum, i reckon 🙂
The Lofty Caribou on March 16, 2017 at 10:28 am said:
I agree gambling is good when you can lose and hitchhike home a known outcome. Gambling on nature – the cold, rain, weather, mud, snow, and high Rivers is simply dangerous. The treasure has been there for seven years. Yeah I hear hype it may found this year, but when I listen good; looking back it was the same tune and same poem. B-i-n-g-o was his name oh but it could be have been bee careful.
I’ll try ketchup but I others may prefer something else, when planning safety or a meal we could also try it on tacticals oops, I mean to use on tentacles like calimari.
Be careful and take your time and don’t gamble your life not even twice.
FoolSoldier on April 1, 2017 at 2:27 pm said:
Bob Miller on March 16, 2017 at 7:37 am said:
CJinCA on March 16, 2017 at 11:33 am said:
Great story Forrest and it speaks to me! 🙂
I think a not-unrealistic take-away is that 3 people (not 2, Forrest wouldn’t count himself) may me close to having solved it, and the overall SB theme is a suggestion for others to “ketchup” (grin)
This was exactly the idea I got when I first read this SB – the rate these things have been coming out was my first indication that someone might be close – now this? yep, id say so. Zap, did you catch my message via WWWH page? Not sure if you are subbed there but figured i’d ask!
Imajin: Hear Me All informed me that you had tried to contact me, but I couldn’t find your post after checking the usual suspects (9 Clues, odds and ends). I’ll check WWWH…
Lugnutz on March 16, 2017 at 8:30 pm said:
Forrest isn’t providing a compass, moral or otherwise.
FinegreatR44 on March 17, 2017 at 8:07 pm said:
I think morality isn’t an issue to worry.. when the lights are dimming and the telephone is spotty, you just gotta make a decision. Looking forward to anyone’s thoughts
agree FinegreatR44
even through the haze of spotty telephony and unreliable electricity, the moral compass is always solidly set for those with honest eyes enough to know the treasure of ‘true north’..
( ..IMO Lugs)
How about Bingo- In Bog?
Or in Vietnam Bingo might mean Ng Bio. You would just have to know which Ng was being referred to. Nguyen you figure that one out let me know.
Strawshadow on March 20, 2017 at 4:25 pm said:
Thank you Dal and Mr. Fenn,
Great memory, never underestimate the power of a quarter.
Strawshadow on December 18, 2019 at 9:28 am said:
For what it’s worth, power may also equate to value and a tough lesson learned. Good day!
I really dont know if there might be a religious connection in the Poem. But it does offer a few choice words. I got to thinking the name my parents gave me. My mom told me Eugene had a religious connection.
English form of Eugenius, the Latin form of the Greek name Ευγενιος (Eugenios) which was derived from the Greek word ευγενης (eugenes) meaning “well born”. It is composed of the elements ευ (eu) “good” and γενης (genes) “born”. This was the name of several saints and four popes.
Just something I need to think about. I am not from LA but I do like the way they play ball.
An Indian Scout and A Saint.
Iceman on April 1, 2017 at 8:30 pm said:
I am curious. Who in this card game thinks they are holding a Royal Flush? Anyone?
zaphod73491 on April 1, 2017 at 10:05 pm said:
I’m satisfied with the cards I’ve dealt myself. The question is whether Forrest and I are playing the same card game.
Diggin gypsy on April 2, 2017 at 5:01 am said:
Me the one the ole coot would bet on Bout to throw down her cards ♣️ my last solve and it’s a dooooooozy just waiting on a little more sunshine in Montana
JBL on April 2, 2017 at 5:23 am said:
I could either have a royal flush or a flush from the porcelain throne. 🙂
Hahahah. That Goes for all of us
(At the Top) on April 2, 2017 at 6:02 am said:
Royal Flush here.
How ’bout you Iceman?
reklim on April 2, 2017 at 6:52 am said:
Hey (At the Top),
Which state will you be laying down your cards (I don’t think you should worry about revealing that because after all these years , not likely anyone would ketch up at this late date)?
Hello Reklim,
Wyoming, how about you?
Blex on April 2, 2017 at 7:23 am said:
Ditto on a royal flush for me! Might as well enjoy the confidence for all it’s worth while it lasts!
Reklim,
(At the Top),
We will be searching in the Treasure state. There seems to be so much snow at the higher elevations in Montana and Wyoming, it could be late June before we have access to our area, how bout you?
My location is easier to get to in late summer (i.e., late July or beyond), but it’s certainly not impossible to get to earlier than that. I’ve not yet decided when I will go.
It’s funny, sometimes folks say (or whisper) things on this site and others that make me wonder if they’re hot on the same path as me 🙂
BTW, I’m udderly curious of the origin of your moniker.
It’s true, if you feel good about your solve it’s only natural to be a little paranoid. But, there’s a lot of acres in the Rockie mountains that can be described by this poem. We felt very confident in the summer of 2015 and made 3 trips to Wyoming, before coming to the conclusion we were just wrong. We had a great time though, and since then tried to look at the poem differently, which has lead us to Montana. We don’t feel like we have a royal flush ( maybe two pair) but I’m sure we’ll have a good time when we go, regardless.
Your correct, my moniker is not the toughest puzzle to solve, it is my business.
Reklim – You sound like good Salt of the Earth. None of us can go wrong in either state; plenty of treasures in both.
I’m thinking of loading up the wife and kids for a summer vacation in a northwesterly trajectory this summer. If no one beats me to it, maybe we will pick up a bonus.
You use the pronoun “we.” Is it a family hunt, or are you partnering with some other hunters?
(At the Top)
Thanks for the compliment, I’m sure you and your family are wonderful people too. Last year we went to Glacier NP (just vacation not searching) and hiked the Highline trail , it was pretty amazing . I couldn’t agree more about those states , the poem gives us a good excuse to go out there. We live in Florida and are also heading NW.
And yes it’s a family hunt ,me, my wife, and 2 boys
(At the Top) on April 2, 2017 at 10:02 am said:
A couple of years ago, my research took me pretty deep into Glacier NP. It has a good home of Brown, and who can argue that glaciers are a good WWWH. Glacier is definitely on my bucket list of family trips, probably more than once, just for its beauty. It is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful of our National Parks, but I’m planning to make trips to most of our National Parks before my boys are grown.
We’re in the Lone Star State. My boys are 4 & 6 years old, so we have lots of memory-making in our future.
reklim on April 2, 2017 at 10:28 am said:
Everyone should make it a point to see Going to the Sun road, it’s remarkable engineering and unbelievable view. My boys are older, 20 & 23. We traveled some when they were younger, and I believe travel can influence who they become as adults in a good way. Your boys are at a perfect age to make great lifetime memories.
Best of luck to you and your family,
Reklim
And to you, and yours.
Sparrow on April 2, 2017 at 9:59 am said:
In the card game I’m playing I keep hearing the words “go fish”.
ken on April 2, 2017 at 10:21 am said:
(At the Top) on April 2, 2017 at 12:21 pm said:
Uhhmm, Canasta, right? 🙂
ClearlyClueless on January 16, 2018 at 12:39 pm said:
I am having fun this winter, reading these older Scrapbooks.
Strangely, once I got “my solve”, I see hints everywhere….
And other things, seem to confirm my find.
At least in my head…..
Maybe, I am the only one.
I am trying to be realistic with things I “see”.
Something to ponder.
Mr. Fenn, great story. Thank you for sharing!
Focused on February 16, 2018 at 7:11 pm said:
I really like this scrapbook… especially #4 from “thoughts to live by”
The man behind the counter slept well that rainy night in 1951….
See ya my friends…..
Kendra on November 5, 2018 at 3:31 pm said:
The strategy of gathering these types of no-deposit bonuses is pretty simple, also.
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General Feature Requests
Product Feedback/Feature Requests
Native Markdown Support
Asked by brampeirs
brampeirs 26
The ability to use markdown native in the App.
434 replies to this idea
PaceWalker 6
17 hours ago, DTLow said:
This particular forum has been set up by Evernote for users to post feature requests.
It's called "Evernote Feature Requests"
In addition to posting requests and votes, users also discuss the issue and explore work arounds
I've learned a lot from the discussions and appreciate the users posting their solutions (member, noteworthy and guru). I don't feel insulted
>>Nobody, repeat nobody, should be told to use another editor because Evernote is missing functionality.
I recommend using alternate editors.
I'll add my vote to the request, however I'm not going to be restricted by the limitations in the Evernote editor. It's ok for basic notes but I often need the features in dedicated apps
I feel that i am paying a yearly subscription because i expect improvements to be made over the years and since i am paying money for improvements and support, i have the right to make noise and express my frustrations in the feature request thread of user forum as much as i want when the feature i want is not implemented over 5+ years.
Also, i don't want to be told to use another alternative if the feature i expect from a product is not there.
2 hours ago, PaceWalker said:
I feel that i am paying a yearly subscription because i expect ...
I pay the subscription fee for the continued processing of my data. I need the enhanced featureset and limits
>> I have the right to make noise and express my frustrations
I use the voting buttons to indicate my support for a request; I’m not into the dramatics
>>Also, i don't want to be told to use another alternative if the feature i expect from a product is not there.
If you’re not interested in the work-arounds, don’t use them.
For me, I’m not willing to give up on the features I need
7 hours ago, DTLow said:
Cool , good for you. I think the reason evernote does not improve might be due to users like you, who don't seem to be interested in voicing out and making strong demands so that the product can grow and become better but blindly worshipping evernote as if it has nothing wrong.
I am not willing to give up on the features i need too, which is markdown support, that is why i am expressing my frustrations using plain language instead of lazily pressing the up button.
I know every possible workarounds, i even wrote some web apps to to write notes with markdown and syntax highlight. But wait a moment, why i should not be the one finding a work-around in the first place ? Shouldn't it be the job of evernote team to support customers with their use cases , provide solutions be it temporary or not and listen to customer's requests ?
Funny story of the day:
One day, a restaraunt run out of salt and served 2 dishes without salt to customers.
Person A talks to the manager demanding a refund or a new dish to be served.
Person B thought to himself :"it is okay, maybe the cook want that dish to be healthier and i can work-around by bringing my own salt"
47 minutes ago, PaceWalker said:
This is both nonsensical and unfair: DTLow helps other Evernote users use Evernote better, pretty much every day. He knows as well as anyone that Evernote has limitations -- and expresses them -- but as I see it, he's found Evernote to be overall worth it to stick with, despite those limitations (I feel much the same way). I see no blind worship there, just a strong desire to spend time getting things done as effectively as possible with the tool at hand.
While we always hope and expect that improvements will be made, we're really just paying for a service. If Evernote wasn't of use to me as it exists here and now, I wouldn't use it, much less pay for it, plain and simple; that would just be foolish. Your expectations may be different, but hey, it's your money; unfortunately, that's not what the contract is.
That being said, you are of course correct in that you have a right to make noise and express your frustrations here on the forums, and nobody's disputing that. On the other hand, we users cannot change the code, but we can try to find workarounds for limitations, which is completely valid because we can't change the code.
As for your funny story of the day, cute (though not very apt), but you forgot Person C, who, knowing that there was no salt, went ahead and ate the whole saltless meal anyway and still wants a refund, plus the right to sit around in the restaurant's lobby making fun of other diners who ate the same meal but didn't complain adequately or goodness, even enjoyed it without salt.
I know every possible workarounds, i even wrote some web apps to to write notes with markdown and syntax highlight.
Um, OK. Were you able to reliably round-trip arbitrary HTML back to Markdown, which would be the real key to full Markdown support? Converting Markdown to HTML is not that big a deal; going the other way is much harder.
On 2017-08-25 at 9:57 AM, PaceWalker said:
voicing out and making strong demands so that the product can grow and become better
The Squeaky Wheel Theory
also known as Greasy Wheels
>>Funny Story
I see myself as person C. I eat at the restaurant because it's the best choice around.
I did speak with the manager but I'm not going to obsess about it
I like salt on my food. Knowing there's a salt shortage, I bring my own. I share my salt with other customersi
Then there's person D. They eat at the restaurant because it's the best choice around.
They are aware of the salt shortage and have spoken to the manager
They eat their food without salt and "voice out"
They blame person C for the salt shortage
JohnLongney 76
@DTLow
Please simply accept the fact that there are people who expect more from the Evernote editor than you do.
Henry Ford was supposed to have said "you can get any colour providing it is black". Salt was said to have been the gold of the Middle Ages.
Relevance to today? Gone!
In conclusion, it is only right and proper for users to remind Evernote time and again of what is sorely missing. Charges have gone up some time ago, yet the editor gets more bug ridden with every tiny little addition.
17 hours ago, JohnLongney said:
@JohnLongney Please simply accept that there are people who require more features than the Evernote editor provides, for example Markdown
I actively seek solutions for obtaining these missing features
>>In conclusion, it is only right and proper for users to remind Evernote time and again of what is sorely missing.
Not my thing; I’ll leave that to you.
I add my vote to the requests; I’m more interested in solutions to missing features
NoLife 12
11 hours ago, PaceWalker said:
If you say Evernote never improves I guess you must be blind. (Bug fixes is improvements)
By the way, I believe there are much more features which may be believed to be more important than markdown.
Well, text editor most of the time could do markdown nowadays like visual studio code etc. The time u spend complaining could be done searching easily with google assistant / Cortana / Siri to search for a workaround?
Also, I believe the Evernote staff would have seen this since it is at 282 Upvotes?
(not wanting to say anything but the words got me triggered.)
blackywkl 0
I want that feature
stephen_bradley 46
Leanote (http://leanote.org) is rocking exactly the concept that would work for Evernote.
I've been using it on and off during it's development, and it's quite capable with none of the often strange and awful formatting issues Evernote continues to have to this day. Edit and store in markdown, display in rendered HTML.
I bet they could be bought for a pretty reasonable sum...
10 hours ago, stephen_bradley said:
Edit and store in markdown, display in rendered HTML.
Can the export be stored as an attachment to an Evernote note?
I’m enthused about using alternate editors to get extended features
>>I bet they could be bought for a pretty reasonable sum...
I suspect this feature requires a proprietary format not supported by Evernote’s enml base (Edit and store in markdown, display in rendered HTML). For sure, the Edit part is do-able; we’re already seeing pieces of this
edited: Reading the documentation for Marxico, I see
Marxico puts the Markdown text in a hidden area of the note, which makes it possible to get the original text in Marxico and edit it again.
8 hours ago, stephen_bradley said:
Ok, but Evernote stores its notes in ENML (sort of a subset of XHTML), not Markdown. It's one thing to go from Markdown into XHTML (which is, I think may be what you're saying), but can you easily go back to Markdown from XHTML? Anyways, with that in mind, there is this:
Doff 12
Please have a look at Boostnote.
quite promising.
21 hours ago, Doff said:
Please have a look at
SimpleNote.
OneNote.
SpringPad.
Google Keep.
Google Notebook.
DEVONthink.
SOHO Notes.
Yojimbo.
Boostnote.
Sure. All have strengths (well, the ones that aren't defunct), all have weaknesses. Use the one that works for you...
I’m all for using alternate editors and storing the documents as attachments in Evernote
Will Boostnote allow this storage
Pavlik 0
Dude this feature would be awesome. It would be absolutely sick if it could be implemented with keyboard shortcuts for example cmd + opt + 1 for heading 1 for like titles. Then cmd + opt + 2 for heading 2 and all the way up to 6.
Also seriously I don't get those that are saying, "if you want this feature look elsewhere." Seriously this is a very robust and convenient note taking program. Syncs with multiple devices, has web plugins, nice sharing features, decent organization. Going to a different solution for note taking would be very inconvenient because not many have all these features Evernote has. Adding markdown capability would not be outside of what Evernote is meant to do. It would go hand in hand with what it's meant for.
11 hours ago, Pavlik said:
This would be nice, but it's not Markdown.
Also seriously I don't get those that are saying, "if you want this feature look elsewhere."
Actually, that's a common-sense take on the situation. Basically, the stance is "Evernote doesn't supply it now, and while it's fine to request it, there's no guarantee that they will add it. Therefore, if it's critical to your workflow (and third-party additions like Marxico -- see https://discussion.evernote.com/topic/61145-marxico-the-missing-markdown-editor-for-evernote/ -- don't cut it) then you should look elsewhere".
2 hours ago, jefito said:
Yeah, I realized that now but still this would be a really nice feature. It would help with my note taking a whole ton.
I get your point but if everyone is pushing for it then Evernote can't stay silent on it. At least they shouldn't haha. Currently I am considering other options though for note taking. I'm still keeping Evernote for other general notes but notes for school are not working on Evernote. I need better organization, styling, and keyboard shortcuts.
1 hour ago, Pavlik said:
And it's been requested elsewhere, so you should use search to find that, and add your vote to it. We try to keep separate requests, well, separate.
I get your point but if everyone is pushing for it then Evernote can't stay silent on it. At least they shouldn't haha.
Evernote staff don't often comment on feature requests; sometimes they do, and sometimes not. In this topic, it's a not. There's a lot of us, and not so many of them, so that's somewhat understandable. As it is, in the Windows client, they've taken some small steps to add Markdown-ish shortcuts for some features (bullet lists, tables, etc.), but it's far from full Markdown, and the original 'Markdown' text is not retained.
Oh, and 'everyone' is not pushing for it. To be sure, this is a pretty popular request, but it doesn't include everyone, by far.
matthieu. 4
I tried marxi.co, but you can't edit notes already in evernote, and you can't edit in evernote a note created in marxi.co and after reedit in marxi.co
so as evernote team talked us about markdown in 2015, and as it's the top feature request, I hope they will act ?
I really need markdown or headings directly in evernote, please I use evernote for more than 9 years and don't want to change because this simple reason
6 hours ago, matthieu. said:
so as evernote team talked us about markdown in 2015
Reference for this? I found this thread: https://discussion.evernote.com/topic/89115-feature-request-what-is-markdown-and-why-evernote-needs-it/, but saw no evidence that Evernote was committing to a full-on Markdown experience.
5 minutes ago, jefito said:
hello Jefito
it's here, in an official blog post :
https://blog.evernote.com/blog/2015/09/22/the-future-of-writing-in-evernote/
Bulleted lists and pasted content will become sharper. Image and table handling will be amazing. Basic markdown will be a reality. Beyond the fundamentals, it’ll open up new possibilities for what a note is and how you use and share it.
1 hour ago, matthieu. said:
Thanks. Missed (or forgot) that one. OK, from the blog post: "Basic markdown will be a reality."
Basic markdown != actual Markdown. As I said above, they've added some Markdown-ish shortcuts to the Windows client (and maybe the Mac client), but that's a long way from the real thing, and that quote doesn't promise actual Markdown. That being said, the common editor project is still a work in progress, but the work is pretty slow at present.
14 minutes ago, jefito said:
Basic markdown != actual Markdown. As I said above, they've added some Markdown-ish shortcuts to the Windows client (and maybe the Mac client)
I didn't notice some markdown stuff in the windows client ? (I use mainly evernote on a windows computer)
the minimum should be the use of headings, without that we dont have semantic construction of the notes, it's really important in a note app
as you say, they improve all of that too slowly, and I've a problem with this because it's the core of the app, and they increase de prices, without increasing the quality
t's here, in an official blog post :
We saw basic markdown (lowercase m) implemented with this Mac version
Finally, many people have asked for ways to speed formatting via the keyboard and we've added this in 6.2 by allowing you to use markdown-inspired shortcuts. We’ve posted a blog post about our new common editor and this is one of the first major new features from this team. Expect more in the coming months. This basically means that you can type characters into your note that will automatically apply formatting or a style to the text. Here’s the list of formatting options supported.
Inline Formatting
*Text* = Italics
**Text** = Bold
~~Text~~ = Strikethrough
!!Text!! = Highlight
`Text`= Code Block
Lists and Tables
Typing “1. “ will start a numbered list
Typing “* “ will start a bulleted list
Typing [] or [ ] will create an unchecked checkbox
Typing [x] will create a checked checkbox
Typing a line of at least three * or - will add a horizontal rule
Typing a [][][] on it’s own line will add a table with 3 columns
Typing [][][][]x2 on it’s own line will add a table with 4 columns and 2 rows
As far as I know, these aren't in the Windows client.
These are in the Windows client, all as options you can enable or disable. Tools / Options / Note / Note editing options.
There is no support for headings, per se, because there's no support for headings in Evernote at this time. It's a frequently requested feature (even more than Markdown, and deservedly so, in my opinion).
I never said 'too slowly'; sure, there are features I'd like to see, but Evernote works well for me now, hence my stance:
On 10/7/2017 at 1:32 PM, jefito said:
"Evernote doesn't supply it now, and while it's fine to request it, there's no guarantee that they will add it. Therefore, if it's critical to your workflow (and third-party additions like Marxico -- see https://discussion.evernote.com/topic/61145-marxico-the-missing-markdown-editor-for-evernote/ -- don't cut it) then you should look elsewhere"
ayapejian 1
Yea, I'm in agreement with everyone here and am yet again fed up with the Evernote team, who charges a premium price and doesn't deliver on basic features. On the plus side I just, like 20 min ago, stumbled upon http://elephant.mine.nu/ which has markdown support, handles attachments, is cross platform and syncs via dropbox, google drive, box.com or whatever sync client you have. At an initial review the app seems to be exactly what I wanted Evernote to be... oh and it's free. ( ymmv )
( I'm not the developer, or even heard about this app before today, I don't gain anything from anyone using it, just trying to assist other frustrated users of Evernote like myself )
Paul Solt 0
Please add Markdown support. Not having it means I'm using other things (Multimarkdown, Ghost) for my content and notes.
qianyi 1
markdown is important
Adreng 7
I think the bottom line here is that people want this feature. Markdown isn't just some obscure formatting anymore that only programmers/certain fields can understand and use. You can see it being used more everywhere. It's easy and convenient. People want that.
Now regardless of their promise, whether it's coming some time """soon""" or that it's just """basic""" markdown, people want this. Actual Markdown support that works like one would expect and not some watered down version of it. This is the feature request forum. Supposed Gurus saying "Find another tool then" isn't only unhelpful but rude. People want to use Evernote AND Markdown. Not a bunch of work-arounds or be forced to leave Evernote. You being contented with the system you've come up with is completely irrelevant.
They're requesting for it to happen because they want it and it's not so weird for people to express frustration about how slow Evernote is progressing with these requests (if at all) or responding if they'd do it at all. I mean it only took them 4 years to finally acknowledge the Dark Theme request and people have been very vocal about it. Who knows how long it would take if everyone just shut up and voted.
On 2017-11-08 at 9:57 AM, Adreng said:
I think the bottom line here is that people want this feature.
I agree that some users want this feature - the current vote count is
For me, the bottom line is Evernote has not indicated an interest in implementing this feature
dakeefer 0
I also agree that there is a need to integrate math equations in Evernote.
MarkDown would probably be the most widely used format.
I've tried to use MathType with Evernote. The results have been inconsistent. MathType saves as MarkDown, png or pdf. Instertion of pdfs is bulky in the note. I was trying to use either MarkDown (LaTeX) or png. The png option worked intermittently. I contacted MathType tech support who tried it on his system and suggested Evernote (Mac) was stripping or reducing the header information on the png so that it couldn't be re-imported to MathType for adjusting. I have had problems importing multiple png-formatted equations into a single note. It seemed to work with 1 png.
lpuerto 16
this would be really great, yes please!
lance_ 0
I rely on Evernote a lot in my professional and personal life. I am a web developer and it is great for keeping content snippets, sharing content, and collaborating. Markdown is amazing to supplement the content that I create ( I use github a lot ). Please, please add native markdown support.
MySecretUser 5
I'm late to the party I know...
Evernote Markdown support is the top voted feature request in this forum, with hundreds of votes over a year, and no sign of any support coming. If you read the thread, it's quite big, there is a lot of people asking for it but no responses from Evernote. There is even some comments which could be rephrased as "F*** you, it doesn't have it, go away and use something else".
I seriously question Evernotes customer practices when they are simply ignoring what people are asking for. I no longer pay for Evernote as I am considering my options.
On 18/11/2016 at 3:18 PM, DTLow said:
If markdown support is the most important feature for you, you should be looking at another product.
If purple highlighting is the most important feature for you, you should be looking at another product.
If .... (this list could go on and on)
In addition to whining, you can add your support to the feature requests using the voting buttons in the upper left corner of the discussion. It will help indicate the request priorities
The whole point of this area of the forum is for making feature requests, and Markdown is the highest voted feature request. I think there is simply a lot of frustration that people feel ignored by Evernote on their own platform.
20 hours ago, MySecretUser said:
There is even some comments which could be rephrased as "F*** you, it doesn't have it, go away and use something else".
Or they could be rephrased as "if Evernote doesn't have all of the features that you require, then you should consider using using some other application", which is a sensible approach for many things in life, including software applications.
I seriously question Evernotes customer practices when they are simply ignoring what people are asking for.
But the fact of the matter is that they haven't ignored the request. In the Windows client, at least, they've implemented some shortcuts for Markdown-like input (let's not even get into a discussion of the fact that "deciding to not implement at this time" does not mean the same thing as "ignoring"). On the other hand, I think that a full Markdown implementation might not be as feasible as some folks think; round-tripping between Markdown and Evernote format appears to be problematic. Evernote has evidently chosen to put their development resources into other areas. This makes a certain amount of sense due to the presence of an existing Markdown/Evernote solution, the Marxico editor. Evernote focuses on what it does best (including supporting 3rd party developers), and the Marxico developer focuses they do best (Markdown editing).
I no longer pay for Evernote as I am considering my options
Everyone should always consider their options. Fortunately for you, Evernote still lets you use their service for free...
kthesun 12
Hell yeah.
I want this feature so bad...
ivandeex 0
+1 on markdown support
bomel 0
Please add Markdown support to Evernote.
Amtriorix 3
We did switch to Laverna for most technical docs.
https://laverna.cc
It is multiplatform and it supports cloud sync and encryption.
However beware to store in the cloud your settings too.
We can not keep waiting on evernote who seems not to understand, some people need markdown for technical notes.
Most blogs, wiki etc are written with markdown.
It is a bit simplistic to state it is just about an exotic feature.
Upvoting a feature request is not a guarantee at all of implementation.
Look how long we have to wait for a linux version.
Evernote does not suit our needs to write technical docs, so we move to pure markdown editors and cloud sync.
Such as Haroopad or as said, laverna that is currently our best option we did see so far.
Oh yes, we are premium user. But not for long anymore. You serve the demands of your clients or they leave.
5 hours ago, Amtriorix said:
You serve the demands of your clients or they leave.
The demand thing may work for you
My thinking is if the product/service doesn't address my requirements I look elsewhere
I also need more features than those in the Evernote editor; it seems more fitted to simple notes
My solution is to use dedicated editor apps, and attach the documents to Evernote as a note attachment
ruudhein 25
Sort of my thinking too.
Over the years I've learned you usually are better off working around the limitations of a program than waiting for it to change. There are some exceptions. Some companies, some products, are tremendously responsive to user requests. Dynalist and Everdo come to mind. Others, like Evernote, have a history of not being so responsive. Once you know that, that's it; you either accept it the way it is or you move on to something else.
But it's good to try; to see if asking helps. Many people on the forum are new(er) so they don't know Evernote has a very clear product vision which they follow before going back and forth here with feature requests.
gmonkey8138 0
+1 for me
This would add a ton of value to the product for my use cases!
Clênio 0
NiS 0
Yes. Should exist.
yunti 0
Does evernote support code blocks (and syntax highlighting) like markdown. When I search online it seemed to be in earlier version under Format->Code Block but I can't find it there?
On 2018-01-24 at 3:47 AM, yunti said:
No, Evernote editor does not support syntax highlighting or markdown
Yes, Evernote has a code block feature
The images are from my Mac, direct download
Mike Assel 1
When is Evernote going to support Markdown? I to will be looking for a new app soon if Evernote continues to drag it's feet on Markdown support.
2 minutes ago, Mike Assel said:
They've never said whether they'll ever support it or not. They do offer Markdown-ish shortcuts in their desktop applications, but obviously that's not the same thing. There is a third-party solution, Marxico, which may work for you. But if Markdown is a requirement for you, and Marxico doesn't cut it, then yes, you should be looking for a new tool.
@ruudhein
I see your point, though don't fully agree. MD can be done without altering the text displayed, in a live systax highlighting way. So if you type 'hello' you see exactly that. But if you type **hello** you see **hello**. This doesn't need a separate viewing pane, nor does it require users who don't use it to even know it exists. The structure of markup is such that a non-MD user wouldn't be having those in their text anyway.
In the end, the goal of MD for me is to have a consistent formatting. I wan to do #Heading, ##subHeading and it be consistent across each and every note. In Evernote I have to remember what the font is, font size, bold, etc. Google Drive has the predefined (but still customisable) styles, which would be another way of tackling what I was looking for.
@jefito
The ignoring part refers to lack of discussion in the thread. A no we're not implementing that at this time, etc. To you rephrased point, saying that in here, would have negated my point.
3 hours ago, MySecretUser said:
Sure, we'd all probably like more feedback on what features are important / interesting enough for Evernote to want to implement. But it's generally not been their policy in the past to announce such things (it's on our todo list, we're not interested in that, we'll never do that, etc.) in the forums much. Hopefully that will change, but that's the way it is now.
BTW, have you checked out the 3rd-party Marxico application, which works with Evernote?
On 09/02/2018 at 10:06 PM, jefito said:
Yes I have and it's a decent attempt but does not suit the needs. Ideally Alternote would have a Windows client, but that's not going to happen as they are Mac developers, it's continually 'on the roadmap'
The problem with Marxico is that you're outside of EN. You don't have the same flow of accessing notes, you have to rely upon search and abstracted note saving etc.
The second problem is editing inside EN. You can't do it, for Marxico to maintain control and understanding of the note, you have to edit within it. So when moving to a phone, you're screwed. For doing a quick update, change etc, you're screwed.
This is the general problem for Evernote with respect to Markdown: Evernote can contain and display formatting (https://dev.evernote.com/doc/articles/enml.php), at least some of it Markdown cannot express. Think of web clipping, and all of the crazy formatting out there that can wind up in an Evernote note. As best I can figure, Markdown and Evernote would be an input-only proposition: once Markdown goes into Evernote, it's converted into some kind of style attribute based markup that may or may not be recognizable as Markdown-specific, so then you're stuck editing in the general Evernote editor anyways (note: I don't know what Marxico does, as I'm not a Marxico users, so the preceding is a little theoretical). Maybe they could add some sort of id attribute based system for dealing with semantic styles, including predefined or user-defined styles, since a lot of people want those (I do too). But I don't know; it all sounds kind of clunky to me.
erh812 0
Definitely +1 this - it's astonishing that a feature-rich app like Evernote doesn't support a writing tool as ubiquitous as Markdown. I am actively researching alternatives just for this single feature. If I were an Evernote PM I would take note (no pun intended)...
Calexo 1
On 12/02/2018 at 5:33 PM, jefito said:
As best I can figure, Markdown and Evernote would be an input-only proposition: once Markdown goes into Evernote, it's converted into some kind of style attribute based markup that may or may not be recognizable as Markdown-specific, so then you're stuck editing in the general Evernote editor anyways
Markdown notes could be a different type of notes, stuck in the MD format. And then you could transform it in a general note, without beeing able to edit it in MD anymore.
57 minutes ago, Calexo said:
And then you could transform it in a general note, without beeing able to edit it in MD anymore.
I'm more in favour of translating MD when entered.
I wouldn't want the "without being able to edit it in MD anymore". I can manage with not maintaining the MD format
If I wanted to maintain the MD format, I'd be using a separate document as an attachment to a note.
On 16/02/2018 at 12:53 PM, DTLow said:
I would be very happy with that too. Just something more complete rather than just bullets.
All we need next is titles, a way for consistent titles, that's all I want.
Bullets we have (* ),
Numbers we have (1. )
Bold we have (Ctrl+B),
Italics we have (Ctrl+I),
Links we have (paste),
Checkbox we have ([x]),
Rule we have (---),
Table we have ([][][]x2).
But nothing for titles (We could use #, ##, etc, or Ctrl+1, Ctrl+2, etc). Titles are an essential piece in structure, I'm really fathomed at why that's been left out
If Evernote implement MD support, we would have titles,
Please indicate your support for this request using the voting buttons in the top left corner of the discussion. This request has 12 votes
aturner 0
I would love to have this please!
ewoks 0
On 09/06/2016 at 12:07 PM, marcthiele said:
Next to HTML and the Evernote XML format
How you edit these two in an easy way in Evernote?
adiachenko 0
Try Dropbox Paper:
- it is cross-platform (looking at you, Bear)
- supports Markdown with code highlighting in most languages
- has full-text search for your documents (both titles and contents are indexed)
- documents are easy to share and collaborate on
- you can cross-reference documents in a simple way
- the aesthetics aren't much worse than Bear
To be fair, the way Markdown works in Paper isn't quite perfect (you can tell it is a second-class citizen here), but it's the next best thing after using your favorite code editor.
ideal cheese 3
Chiming in to say that the only way I'll keep using Evernote, and keep paying for Pro, is if they add Markdown support. I'm currently using both EN and Bear, and the fact that I can't even import Markdown notes into Evernote without some complicated third party hack is just madness.
So Evernote, if you are listening, don't let yourselves slip into obsolescence because you don't like Markdown, or it's too much work to integrate. If you want to stamp apps like Bear in their tracks, Markdown is your answer.
17 minutes ago, ideal cheese said:
I doubt that Evernote is looking to "stamp Bear in its tracks". Their stance seems to be "Hey, this is what Evernote is. We think it's cool and can help you keep digital information organized, and available across your devices." But since you brought it up, it's of note that Bear is only available for Apple devices, and not even for the web (yet), so they have a long way to go before they get to parity with Evernote on the availability front. If you're an all-Apple user, then it looks like it might be a good tool, but for the rest of us, it's as good as non-existent as an alternative to Evernote.
I doubt that Evernote is looking to "stamp Bear in its tracks".
To be fair, I said "apps like Bear." I know that Bear is a newcomer but there are a lot of apps out there that use Markdown. If you read reviews for them, you'll find a lot of former Evernote users who gave up on EN as a writing/note-taking tool.
Now that I think of it, I wish Evernote had reserved all the team collaboration and other businessy features for a special Pro subscription. The beauty of Evernote is all of the things it can do, but that's also the problem with Evernote. Feature overload. Sadly, though, it seems they have chosen to do the opposite—focus on team and business features like Spaces. Failure to add Markdown support after years of hemming and hawing sends the message that they don't care about individuals anymore. So does their website, which puts all the emphasis on business features.
I think I just talked myself out of even bothering with EN anymore. Honestly the only feature I can't find elsewhere is the ability to search handwritten text within jpegs. Maybe I can live without that.
2 hours ago, ideal cheese said:
to be fair, I said "apps like Bear" ... gave up on EN as a writing/note-taking tool...
As in apps with extended editing features.
I'm not using Evernote because of it's value as an editor.
The editor is fine for basic notes, but there are plenty of established dedicated apps that do a better job.
I've always been a word/pages user for word processing, excel/numbers for spreadsheets, text editors for coding, ...
In Evernote, these documents are stored as one of the note attachments.
1 hour ago, ideal cheese said:
To be fair, I said "apps like Bear."
Indeed. Fair enough, and apologies for the misquote.
If you read reviews for them, you'll find a lot of former Evernote users who gave up on EN as a writing/note-taking tool.
That's fine -- my take is that they're in a different segment of the market than Evernote. When there's a lot of tools out there, people tend to try a lot of them, and some tools work better for some people than other tools. I use Evernote as an information gathering tool much more than a note-taking tool: web clips, documents, weekly work journals (via templates), and yes, some note-taking, all organized using tags. I can rough out an outline easily enough in Evernote, but if I need to expand it to a nicely-formatted document, then it easily transforms into a Word document. Horses for courses.
The beauty of Evernote is all of the things it can do, but that's also the problem with Evernote. Feature overload.
?? Bit of a paradox there; your desirable feature that I don't want is feature overload for me, and vice-versa. I'm actually looking forward to seeing Spaces in the personal edition, because I can see a use case for it in my work life without needing to use the Business edition. Flip side: Markdown means zero to me, so it would just be extraneous functionality in my case.
Sadly, though, it seems they have chosen to do the opposite—focus on team and business features like Spaces. Failure to add Markdown support after years of hemming and hawing sends the message that they don't care about individuals anymore.
There's plenty of overlap between the two editions, and Spaces will live in that overlap, if they deliver it there as they've hinted. But they never promised to deliver Markdown anywhere that I've ever seen (but I'd welcome a reference if one exists), and I don't see how not adding it means that they don't care about individuals. It's just apparently not a feature that's high priority for them, either for the personal or the business case. It really can be just that simple.
Leong Kok June 1
**Please priority to put Markdown feature into Evernote**
**I subscribe it annually for a long time, please don't force us change to others.**
Zetta 0
I would like to use Evernote to store blog posts prior to publishing them. I have all the rest of my data in Evernote, so I'd rather not have yet another place I store the data.
The problem is, I can't just use pre-formatted options like "H1, H2, etc" and all the HTML is included if I copy paste, overriding my styles.
I'd like a way to at a minimum flag a note as "Plain-text" where no formatting is applied or available and better yet would be support for Markdown...even with plaintext only I could use markdown.
46 minutes ago, Zetta said:
A note can contain files of any format. The default is Evernote's enml format.
You might consider which format best supports the features you need.
For example, I use text files to store software code.
macfixer 111
There is an option to make an note Plain Text, however - it has to be set per note:
22 hours ago, ssxtrix said:
it takes 30 min to export, but where are you going to import them? are they going to be kept with the same format with the attachments? what about annotations? don't act coy please.
I use the html export feature (Mac/Win) for my backups; each note is exported to a separate .html file;
- basically the same format that Evernote uses
- can be opened by any web browser app
Attachments are exported to a corresponding .resources folder.
12 minutes ago, DTLow said:
I'm not in to "Boohoo, Evernote's so bad" posts. I'm more interested in posts on how to make this product work better for me.
The majority of people asking for this feature aren’t saying Evernote is bad. They like Evernote and would like it even more if it supported this feature. That’s the point of feature requests.
ssxtrix 5
3 minutes ago, DTLow said:
To indicate your support for feature requests, use the voting buttons in the top left corner of the discussion.
we do it, but despite the numbers, no one apparently cares. and has not cared for years! (e.g. line spacing)
Yep, did that last year. Guess which feature request has the most votes?
11 minutes ago, Mike Assel said:
Guess which feature request has the most votes?
We can view the requests sorted by votes
On 3/18/2018 at 3:28 AM, adiachenko said:
They dont have webclipper and a native mac app
So, what's it going to take for the Evernote decision-making committee to realize this is a serious request? I've stopped using Evernote entirely because of the lack of this ONE incredibly easy to implement feature.
At minimum give us a plain text editor where I can avoid the frustration of having my markdown formatting ruined.
Having the most highly requested (and easy to implement) feature go this long without being addressed is a continual message saying, "We're not listening, and we don't care."
2 hours ago, dustinstout said:
The Evernote note editor/format is enml (html fork). It's also not a useful format for my programming code files.
However we can use any external editor and store the files in a note (attachment).
For plain text files, I use editor Textastic (Mac/iPad). Sorry, it doesn't support MD, but I know there's alternative MD editors.
coff 2
Best guess that I have for its absence is that round-tripping markdown <--> ENML is not trivial. As far as I know, Marxico can't do it either.
That's a rational decision in my book, since Markdown is important to you. for many others of us, it just isn't what we come to use Evernote for.
My wasn't either. Though with time my notes become more verbose and Evernote just don't fit anymore.
Well, perhaps indeed not and you can't convert all users' notes to markdown as it won't make all people happy. Especially if part of their notes become unreadable due to some conversion incompatibilities/issues. Only thing that comes to my mind is to define note's format along with each new note... or per user. Some other issues may arise like search engine would have to interpret ENML as well as markdown but this still seems solvable.
Perhaps the only or most important reason is that it's too much work/trouble and not much gain in functionality (as they see it).
So long story short... markdown utilising customers aren't their target users. They won't tell you to "get lost" of course because it's against their interest. That's why they keep this topic so silent (was there any feedback their side so far?).
It's of course most wanted feature but perhaps still a marginal one. A little over 500 votes is nothing concerning their users numbers. So... they're trapped with this feature request as well as we are in hoping they would do it.
So I say "migrate"
You are right, perhaps for most other users Markdown isn't important and Evernote is just not designed to cater to our niche (Markdown, syntax highlighting, formatting) and for us, it is time to stop hoping and waiting but to leave for good.
I have been with Evernote since the beginning, the very first beta, bought tons of stuff from the old lifestyle store. Got their stickers everywhere on my desk, laptop, fridge....
I would say having to leave Evernote is an emotional one because it is truely a great product.
19 hours ago, coff said:
So my decision (as DTLow also suggested)...
I'm not sure of the reference; my focus is on using the editor/format that best meets my requirements. I continue to use Evernote for my filing/storage.
I'm ok with using the Evernote editor for basic notes. I switch to a word-processing or spreadsheet app for extended features.
rmassar 1
I also would love to have markdown here, but it seems that's not going to happen, so I won't stop using it until I found something more suitable but I will stop paying for the premium membership.
Anyone know any similar software that allow to keep notes in the cloud, share tools and accept markdown?
15 hours ago, rmassar said:
What devices do you use; There are plenty of Markdown editors available.
For the "cloud, share tools", I use Evernote along with the editor that provides the required features.
Immersivio 0
Viva Native Markdown Support ✌️
9 hours ago, notsofast said:
One of the attractive qualities of Evernote is its one-stop-shopping, everything-under-one-roof nature ...one of Evernote's primary tasks is formatting text.
I think you're misinformed about Evernote.
For me, it's not "one-stop-shopping, everything-under-one-roof" ... primary tasks is formatting text.
Evernote does come with a free editor that's fine for basic notes; the underlying format is enml, an html fork.
>>Invoking external apps to accomplish specialized tasks is a sensible and necessary division of labor
External apps is my solution for implementing markup editing (mostly html); I use the Textastic app (supports Markdown)
notsofast 4
Am I? It lets you gather many disparate forms of information from a variety of sources so they can be organized, annotated, and searched in a unified manner. It provides the same capabilities across multiple different platforms. Users perform many different tasks in Evernote.
I believe versatility is one of Evernote's goals. I believe another is efficiency. I think Markdown addresses both of those goals, and would be an extremely effective input and formatting method for a certain class of users.
It lets you gather many disparate forms of information from a variety of sources so they can be organized,...
I agree with "gather many disparate forms of information from a variety of sources"
Notes can contain files of any format; pdf, image, office/iwork, ... including Markdown files
On 7/10/2018 at 3:43 PM, notsofast said:
I think that the crux is this: Evernote stores its notes in ENML, a superset of XHTML (see https://dev.evernote.com/doc/articles/enml.php). Providing a way to input Markdown source into Evernote is pretty straightforward at best guess; it's what Marxico does. But being able to pull Evernote ENML back into Mardown, so that you can round-trip between the two is a lot harder. And unsurprisingly, Marxico doesn't do this, at last check: from the Marxico page (https://marxi.co/) : "Currently Marxico is unable to detect and merge any modifications in Evernote by user. Please go back to Marxico to edit".
So versatility is a fine goal, but I'd guess that cost of implementation dominates the calculation as to whether this gets done by Evernote or not.
being able to pull Evernote ENML back into Mar[k]down, so that you can round-trip between the two is a lot harder.
I understand and accept that. There are formatting things you can do in Evernote that can't be captured in Markdown, so those things would get lost when going back to Markdown.
I think I would be pretty happy even without true round-trip editing. I just find the Markdown style of input to be efficient. So I have been delighted to discover some Markdown shortcuts that already work in the Evernote editor (7.2 on Mac):
Typing "- <space>" or "* <space>" starts a bullet list
Typing "1. <space>" starts a numbered list
Typing "```<return>" creates a code block
Typing "- - - <space>" (three dashes followed by a space) creates a horizontal rule
If a few more Markdown-y things were added, I think I would be satisfied:
"#", "##", ... header styling
Syntax coloring in code blocks
Inline code formatting with ` ... ` (text between two backquotes)
Don't convert "- -" (two consecutive dashes) to a single en-dash in a code block
"> " to start a block quote
Paste Markdown text into Evernote and have it be formatted following the Markdown rules
JamesGeng 0
I finally found something that could partially help to solve the situation that there's no native support of markdown in Evernote. I personally love the UI and convenience for note-taking in Evernote, and have tried several other Markdown editors. However, I'm still waiting for evernote to publish their version of support of markdown.
Surprisingly, I finally find something online that could solve this situation. A software called Marxico, yes, it spells so much like Mexico, can be used to generate and view markdown code, and it can transfer the generated file as read-only mode or editable to Evernote. First of all, I'm not part of development team or any relationship to Marxico, I'm only a graduate student in US. So, I'm still trying this software, but it looks pretty nice so far. Although it's not recommended to transfer the editable file to evernote, I haven't found any bug yet; after all, you could write md code and edit it in Marxico and sync to evernote.
However, the only problem, well as a student, is the cost. Yes, it cost extra money for the software. But, I think the price is reasonable. I downloaded it today and check the price is around $16 for a year. Well, although I personally do not want to pay any penny on commercial software if other open source alternative is available, the features of Marxico is astonishing and filling the 'last' piece of Evernote.
If anyone have any other alternative component of evernote that provides capability of Markdown, I'm still open to suggestion.
e.g., I also like Bear for markdown, but as an engineering students, whose notes containing full of formulas, I don't know why bear does not even have the capability to write formulas!!!!
Dave333 0
Before another premium level renewal or seeking another tool - I ask the community or the fine Evernote developers; "What is the state of the union on native Markdown support?" I'm testing several other tools including Bootsnote, Laverna and trying to get a workflow for using Sublime markdown (i love) but nothing is as convenient as Evernote on all my devices and this seems so logical considering all the other sharing and collab features I don't use that are wasted on Evernote trying to become a Slack.
5 hours ago, Dave333 said:
What is the state of the union on native Markdown support?
The "state" has never changed
Evernote was Implemented with an enml/html format and has not indicated an interest in switching.
Notes can contain files of any format, including Markdown; an external editor is required.
Evernote has been experimenting with basic markup options in editing text. This is a one way implementation and the code is converted to enml.
On 7/13/2018 at 11:44 AM, DTLow said:
Maybe I've missed something of value, is there any documentation anyone is aware of I could review? I'm committed to getting some consistent formatting in my notes and would love to do text expand regions to fold in lots of deeper heirarchy reference notes while keeping top level outline visible.
13 hours ago, Dave333 said:
It seems your interest is beyond the Markdown feature request; you might want to create a new discussion
There's documentation at The Evernote Help Center
For consistent formatting, I use templates.
I'm also concerned with consistent tag assignment; I use scripting on my Mac.
The Evernote editor/format doesn't support text expand outlines.
Notes are independent entities, but can be cross referenced using links and notebook/tags.
You also have the option of using a word processing editor that supports these features.
jdcruz 0
On 11/22/2016 at 5:35 AM, Hoteit said:
Markdown support would be amazing. This makes Evernote a perfect companion to our development / coding environment.
I kinda hate to do this kind of referring to other products but "Boostnote" does the work.
toddward 1
Definitely would love to see support for MarkDown...especially for my team and communication purposes.
IschaGast 2
Evernote is awesome but I really miss the Markdown support especially when there is a new kid on the block right now.
https://www.notion.so looks promising and has Markdown support but still there are some killer features in Evernote. But be aware of other parties because they have some killer features too like Markdown. Will try Notion but would love to stay at Evernote because I am using it almost from the beginning and always loved it. That one feature that makes text editing so much easier inside Evernote and I think I don't need anything else then Evernote ??
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WHO ARE THE CORRUPTED GLOBAL MEDIA AND WHAT IS THEIR EVIL?
In 2013, RadiotodayUK said: Global Radio has signed up former BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra DJ Tim Westwood for a new weekly show in the capital.”
But Tim Westwood has been terrorizing Europe and U.K for years. Working with a 2-PAC Machiavelli ideology of supporting artists or thugs that glamorize gun crime and gangs. An ideology that is based on the philosophy of drawing people’s attention at all costs to SELL MILLIONS OF CDS. Even if this philosophy brings gun crime in the world. And David Cameroon accused Tim Westwood in 2006 for encouraging people to carry guns and knives.
However, RadioRodayUK also wrote;
Richard Park, Global’s Director of Broadcasting, said: “Tim Westwood is a true pioneer of the music and radio industry in this country. He is the undoubted king of urban and hip hop in the UK and we are thrilled to welcome him to Global and Choice FM.”
So you can see now how the GREEDY BARBARIAN, Richard Park, glories Tim Westwood just because he has worked for the BBC. And therefore he was famous! But what about the ideas of gun crime and gang and thug-life that he spread across Europe through the reputation of the BBC? That’s fine! He has a talent to do that! He brought thugs at the BBC and turned them into HEROES! GOOD.
This then is the first EVIL of Global Radio. That is the fact that they don’t care if you spread terror or good. What they care is MONEY AND POWER AND FAME! You see then what EVIL they are and what danger they are to our society?
Nevertheless, Global Radio is part of a corrupted big media system that is instilling terror in the soul of the today artists. And that is murdering the creative spirit of the independent thinkers.
So the truth is that most of the today corrupted criminals of the big media, like Global Media, are funded by big corporations. And they love that. Money and power for them and oppression for the rest! Good, isn’t it?
Thus, we, present day thinkers who oppose their idea of oppression, have but two choices: To love their oppressive ideas or kill ourselves. Because to us is denied the most basic human right. That is to participate in the modern history through ideas and movement. To us is denied that right of expression of ideas that we create for change and innovation. Ideas that we create to make the world a better place. In a simple sentence: They are murdering US.
And those who are murdering us, today artists and thinkers, are but a few people that are led by greedy ideas. That means that those who work for certain big media organizations want everything to belong to a few gluttonous barbarians. And one of those capitalist media organizations who think in this way is Global Media that controls many big radios. Or corrupted NAZIS.
They also manage radios like Capital XTRA that promotes gun crime through negative artists like Stormzy, Devlin, Ghetts and so on. The latter, the idea of negative artists or thug-life or 2-PAC Machiavelli Artists is supported by almost all big radios. Because in glorifying and in glamorizing GUN CRIME, they catch the attention of the people. And so they sell millions of CDS.
This is what they say in relation to CAPITAL XTRA: Capital XTRA, the UK’s first national commercial urban dance station.
That means they manage this radio and deal with talents like TIM Westwood that promotes drug dealers and thugs and that dubs them artists! The talents of GLOBAL MEDIA!
Futher, Global Media says in their WEBSITE on google:
Welcome to Global
Home to some of the UK’s best-loved radio stations such as Heart,Capital and Classic FM, to name a few, we keep 24.4 million* listeners tuned in and entertained each week.
And that’s just for starters; we’re also one of the biggest live festival companies in the UK, selling over a million tickets a year, manage some of the best musical talent around, publish some of the biggest tracks in the charts, and run two of the freshest music TV channels there are.
So they feel good in controlling big radios and silencing people who have ideas. And they feel good because as you see they sell over a million ticket a year. Plus a million other benefits for them. You see? Money and power for them and oppression for the rest.
Therefore, this is my activist appeal to these corrupted fascists of the Global Media. Tomorrow, 17the of May 2017 I grab a loudspeaker and shout to them the facts above and the acts below live on my Creativeism Movement Show on Periscope:
Corrupted Fascists of the Global Media
Stop Controlling Big Radios Unjustly.
Fascists of the Global media we need weekly participation.
We need monthly participation.
We do not need you to come and corrupt a few artists and drown the rests in the seas of oppression and death.
Corrupted Fascists of the Global Media we need fairness.
We need fair sharing.
We need new ideas to come forwards.
We don’t like anymore your fascist of oppressing ideas and the artistic spirit.
We want truth and reason and humanity.
Therefore, corrupted Fascists of the Global Media
Now let’s have a look at one of their ideas: The Big Music Project.
This idea is funded by the Big Lottery Fund. But what is the evil of this doing and thinking then? It is the fact that they want to take the free play and free competition that must be between artists. And so they to bring a few artists to big managements, to win millions for themselves and to drown out the rest of the world with their media power! This is their philosophic wolf-like ideology, basically!
You see who they are? Now read what they say in their website again?
The Big Music Project
We believe that young people from all walks of life deserve the same opportunities.
The Big Music Project is a unique £4 million initiative funded by the Big Lottery Fund. Global Radio’s Capital FM and the BPI have joined forces with youth work charity UK Youth to help young people from every corner of the UK get closer to their dream career.
Yes closer “ to help young people get closer to their dreams” they mean closer to their clutches. But why isn’t there a weekly participation, a monthly participation between artists? Why? Because they do not want to see artists participate in modern history. They don’t want to see thinkers participate in modern history. So they want even the right of expression for themselves. They then, are but murders of the artistic soul and murderers of the independent ideas.
Another description that describes them again is taken from their website. This is what they say:
“Supporting artists all around the world. Entertainment is at the very heart of our business. From artist management through publishing to events, touring and festivals, we are dedicated to creating and sharing the world’s best music and entertainment with people everywhere, every day.
When it comes to music and entertainment – we’re there at every stage. We manage artists careers, publish a wide range of music, and run some of the biggest and best music events and festivals. We’re obsessed with every aspect of the entertainment business.”
With the ideas of “supporting” they mean controlling. They want to control everything and be in control of everything. They have learnt from those who created the first and second world war that GREED is greed is great! So “hurray for greed” they say!
That’s why, I, as a present day thinker and artist that is oppressed by the very barbarians, demand change based the right of participation. And I demand change based on the ideas of fairness, movement and creativity.
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4 September 2019 — City Desk
Two Years On, Bridgefoot Street Waits for Its Promised Park
Photos by Lois Kapila
It’s been more than two years since councillors agreed plans for a park on Bridgefoot Street, after a long community campaign.
On a recent Friday, the site was quiet. Tall railings run around the perimeter. In the middle was a pile of giant concrete slabs.
“It’s terrible. The whole area looks rundown,” said Tony O’Rourke, who runs a cafe that sits catty-corner to one end of the land.
He is also part of the campaign for the park. “When are they going to do something?” he asks.
Richard Shakespeare, the council’s head of planning and property development, said a contractor has been procured and works could start in late October.
“We will not know the exact schedule of the project until that is received from the contractor,” he said, by email.
While that sounds straight-forward, some councillors say they had struggled to pin down exactly what was going on.
Hints that the project’s progression was tied to public-land sales has deepened frustration at the way neighbourhood amenities such as these are funded, they say.
Why the Wait?
In late 2017, councillors voted to press ahead with ambitious plans for the Bridgefoot Street Park, the designs for which show play and performance spaces, hard and soft landscaping, and space for allotments.
Council officials had said they wanted the lot for housing, but reached a compromise with locals, rolling up plans for the park with plans for some social homes on a parcel of land off Bonham Street to the west side of the park site.
A contract was awarded in August for 57 “rapid-build” social homes there and that project is expected to be done by the second quarter of next year, a recent council report says.
“They said if we didn’t object to the building, we would get a park,” says O’Rourke, last week. Yet, there’s been little concrete information on when that would finally happen, he says.
Zoe Obeimhen, a local resident, says she has noticed work on the site. Debris was cleared away, and the site secured, she says.
In March this year, she put in a complaint that the council by not building the park, was violating children’s “right to play” – pointing to the rights of children set out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
“It’s about the children and the future of the area,” she said.
Shakespeare, the council’s planning head, said that after the plans were voted through under the process known as Part VIII, it went to detailed design, then out to tender – which accounts for the two-year gap.
A council report from this month says the tenders have been assessed but that “construction [is] subject to funding”.
People Before Profit Councillor Tina MacVeigh said she’s been told different things from different wings of the council about funding, and whether the money was there or not for the park.
Last time she asked council managers, she was told they were trying to get the last of the funding.
“And that it doesn’t help when we vote not to sell off land, including Harcourt Road,” said MacVeigh – a reference to the sale of land on the corner of South Richmond Street further east in the city, which councillors first refused, but then backtracked on earlier this week and agreed.
On Tuesday, Shakespeare, the council’s head of planning said the money for Bridgefoot Street Park is there, drawn from development levies and council capital funds. “Which includes income from sale of assets.”
But he didn’t say whether it was directly linked to the Harcourt Road sale, or not.
MacVeigh, of People Before Profit, says she finds it frustrating that there’s pressure on councillors to sell land, a valuable state asset, to fund much-needed public and community amenities.
The national government should be properly funding this infrastructure so councillors don’t have to sell off land too, she said.
She wondered where the development levies – charged by the council to developers when they get planning permission to help pay for public infrastructure in the area– are going, as student housing and hotels rise up in the wider neighbourhood, she says.
Sinn Féin Councillor Críona Ní Dhálaigh says that when councillors voted in May against selling a plot of land on Harcourt Road and South Richmond Street, officials warned of a knock-on impact.
“We were told that some of the proposed park projects could be delayed,” she said. “But on the other hand, it’s unacceptable that the council needs to dispose of land to get parks.”
She has tried to ask whether the council is applying for other funding streams, from European Union pots of money, for example.
Ní Dhálaigh has a question in for the next meeting of the South Central Area Committee, she says, asking what funding the council has applied for to cover the cost of all the infrastructure projects in the Liberties.
“The reason I asked is because of this constant threat,” she said.
Lois Kapila: Lois Kapila is Dublin Inquirer's editor and general assignment reporter. She covers housing and land, too. Want to share a comment or a tip? You can reach her at lois@dublininquirer.com.
4 September 2019 issue
For Over 55s, Finding Time for a Bit of Bowls
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Personal Journeys in an Unequal City, Reviewed
by Eoin Ó Faogáin
In Donnybrook, a Theatre Company Brings Local History to Life
by Aura McMenamin
Councillors Want to Claw Back Oversight of Parnell Square Library Project
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Political, Social April 25, 2017 April 26, 2017
New studies suggest liberals are as blinkered and biased as conservatives
By Christian Jarrett
Officially at least, last week’s global March for Science was politically neutral. However, there’s a massive over-representation of people with liberal, left-leaning views in science, and much of the science community is unhappy, to put it mildly, with the way politics is going, such as the Trump administration’s proposed deep cuts to science funding, and here in the UK, the impact of Brexit on British science.
Against the backdrop of these anxieties, many of the banners on display – such as “Alternative hypotheses, not alternative facts” and “Science reveals the truth” – conveyed a barely concealed message: if only right-wing conservatives could be a little more objective, less biased, more open-minded – you might say a little more “scientific” – then the world would be a better place.
Plenty of past psychology research lends some credence to this perspective: for instance conservatives tend to score lower on the trait of open-mindedness than liberals, and of course conservatives, more often than liberals, are sceptical toward the scientific consensus that human activity has had a significant impact on climate change. But it’s also easy to find psychological evidence of liberals’ bias, and liberals too are often in denial of unwelcome scientific theory, such as evolutionary accounts of sex differences in behaviour.
Now two new articles, published at the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) and in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, respectively, provide further compelling evidence that liberals, as much as conservatives, are prone to partisan bias – that is, showing rapid, easy acceptance of evidence that supports their existing beliefs – and that they are just as motivated to avoid hearing viewpoints that differ from their own. Whether we’re liberal or conservative, a first step toward combating our political prejudices, the paper in SSRN concludes, is “to recognize our collective vulnerability to perceiving the world in ways that validate our political beliefs”.
That paper in SSRN is a meta-analysis that combined the results of 41 previous experimental studies into partisan bias, collectively involving over 12,000 participants self-categorized as either liberal or conservative.
Each of the included studies followed a similar format: participants rated the credibility of evidence, such as a survey, experiment or op-ed, which either supported or contradicted their existing beliefs, such as on gun ownership or affirmative action. By holding the quality of the evidence and methods the same, but altering whether it supposedly came up with data supporting or contradicting participants’ viewpoints, this kind of research is able to reveal partisan bias – that is, whether participants’ are less sceptical and discerning when confronted with evidence that backs their own views.
Looking at the combined data from all these studies, Peter Ditto at University of California, Irvine, and his colleagues, found that liberals were as prone to partisan bias as conservatives. What’s more, partisan bias on all sides was especially on display when participants were presented with scientific data, perhaps undermining the chants of the science march: that it might be easier to reach political consensus if we could all agree to just stick to the facts. As Ditto and his team put it, “the prognosis for eradicating partisan bias with harder data and better education does not seem particularly rosy.”
The other new paper, led by Jeremy Frimer at the University of Winnipeg, used five studies to test American and Canadian participants’ motivation to encounter viewpoints different from their own. For instance, the first study offered participants more money to read an essay that contradicted their own views on same-sex marriage. The researchers found that equally among liberals and conservatives, a majority of participants preferred to forego cash if that meant avoiding opposing views.
Other studies involving other topics, such as gun control, abortion and climate change, led to similar results: liberals as much as conservatives were disinclined to hear the perspective of the other side. And the reasons they gave were similar: they thought hearing opposing views would make them feel uncomfortable or angry and harm their relationship with the source of the opposing views.
“The result of this desire to avoid ideological incongruous views is that liberals and conservatives live in ideological information bubbles, and what could ultimately be a contest of ideas is being replaced by two, non-interacting monopolies,” Frimer and his colleagues concluded.
This new research has some short-comings and shouldn’t be seen as the last word. It’s obviously North-American centric, and it’s not clear how much the results would apply in other parts of the world. It’s also extremely difficult to separate the moral dimension from psychology research into politics: for instance, how to deal with the potential argument that avoiding exposure to some opinions actually is more justified than avoiding exposure to others?
So of course more careful research is required, into ways that liberals and conservatives are similar and different. But if these new studies help us recognise that we all, no matter our political colours, could work harder to be more open-minded of opposing viewpoints, then this is surely constructive. As Sean Blanda put it in a Medium essay last year “The other side is not dumb“; well, probably no more than your side anyway.
—At Least Bias Is Bipartisan: A Meta-Analytic Comparison of Partisan Bias in Liberals and Conservatives
—Liberals and conservatives are similarly motivated to avoid exposure to one another’s opinions
Christian Jarrett (@Psych_Writer) is Editor of BPS Research Digest
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Example: I’d like to believe in the importance of the Goddess in prehistory, but I suspect it’s been exaggerated by my feminist sisters. Not party-political, but my genderist bias!
“This new research has some short-comings and shouldn’t be seen as the last word.” – Additional to the reasons given, did those participants feel that they had already thoroughly considered the opposing view-point, and would be reading “stale” information? If somehow led to believe the material was, say, new research, would they have been more interested?
Dog says:
Do we ever feel like we’ve thoroughly considered the opposing view-point? Stale as it might be, it’s usually pretty important to revisit these topics from time to time, because we often naively agree with things, but come to learn that the issues aren’t as quite as black-and-white as we once thought. If we simply accept anything we hear on first pass and then never pay any mind to it again, then we truly are no better than our ancestors who believed the world to be flat.
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Why would this be so? I believe it is a matter of education and not innate. ‘Safe space’ fashion may also have something to do with it.
Simply, there are not …liberals (politically and socially)!
Only neoliberals and ordoliberals (in Germany)…
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S,M. says:
Of course people not accepting the scientific views can be sides of the aisle. But on perhaps the greatest challenge facing humanity today, climate change, you will typically find the denialists on the “conservative” side.
You will also find that most of the resistance to teaching science in schools, esp. evolution, is from the “religious right” in USA.
Thus, the studies finding that both aisles are as biased seems incredulous (and even ridiculous).
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Wong family videos : family reunion 70
Project and donor contributed description follows:"A clip documenting the Red Packet (hóngbāo) ceremony taking place at Mr Wong’s 70th birthday celebration in 2002. During this ceremony family members were called up in a particular order to accept a red envelope of money from Mr Wong. Deanna Wong, Mr. Wong’s daughter who found and digitized this video, recalls that family members were called up according to age and lineage. For example, Mr. Wong’s siblings would be called first, followed by their children and grandchildren. In this video Mr Wong's eldest son, Terry was called first, and then, since their middle son Ted was not present, Deanna, the youngest of the three, came next. Following her came Terry's kids from eldest to youngest. And since Deanna nor Ted had children at the time, the eldest cousin and his wife, and their kids etc followed. As the eldest of 13 siblings, Mr. Wong would have had many envelopes to hand out! Originally from Hong Kong, Mr. Wong came to Canada to study engineering at McGill University in the mid-1950s, where he met Deanna's mother. Mrs. Wong's father, Deanna maternal grandfather, immigrated to Canada in 1921 and paid the $500 head tax in order to enter the country. Mr Wong's father, Deanna’s paternal grandfather, was a doctor specializing in acupuncture, which was illegal in Canada at the time, so he settled in California. Now his family lives around the world, including the United States, Singapore, Japan and in various places in Canada. This milestone birthday presented a great opportunity for a family reunion. And to accommodate everyone, this celebration took place in the home of Deanna’s eldest brother and Mr. Wong’s eldest son, Terry. Now a longtime resident of Toronto, Deanna calls Winnipeg home where she and her two brothers grew up. Although they were one of the few families of colour around, she remembers her neighbourhood and her experiences fondly. Her parents, particularly her mother, worked hard to build a Chinese community where the children could have Chinese friends and be exposed to their culture. They started a Mandarin school, even though Cantonese was their mother tongue, and began a summer camp. Family and community come together again at this celebration, one of many for the Wong family."
Home Made Visible collection (F0723)
Chan family videos : Acting out play titled Fun with Toy
Project and donor contributed description follows: "George Chan gets Kate and her siblings to act out a play he’s labelled 'Fun with Toy' The toy is the mechanical alligator that came directly from China right before Christmas along with customized clothes. They play doctor and nurse with their new presents, the Ben Casey kits. Stan, plays a mischievous boy who startles the doctor played by Kate. Linda plays the nurse, and Joyce plays the mother of a sick child (the doll). Kate calls it a 'play toy within a play of toys'."
Chan family videos : Christmas turkey dinner
Item consists of footage of carving and eating a turkey dinner. Project and donor contributed description follows: "It’s Christmas dinner in 1953, the Chan family sits around the table, Stan, Joyce, Linda and Kate. They are joined by Dad’s first son, Karl Chan, sitting to the right of Kate’s mother, Clara. Karl came to help out in the Virden Café as Virden was in the midst of an oil bloom. Kate’s dad George always remained behind the camera. "
Chan family videos : Cleaning up
Project and donor contributed description follows: "Mom and Joyce picking up the wrapping and cleanup, etc."
Chan family videos : Opening presents and playing
Project and donor contributed description follows: "Kate and her siblings open presents and set the scene for a play her dad directed with typewriter and doctor/nurse kits. Kate’s mom is in the silk housecoat. Joyce plays piano and they all gather to sing around her."
Chan family videos : Queen Elizabeth’s Christmas message
Project and donor contributed description follows: "George films the TV and captures Queen Elizabeth's message to start off the Christmas day."
Chan family videos : House with Christmas decorations
Item consists of footage of a snowy house with Christmas decorations on the lawn. Project and donor contributed description follows: "George Chan filmed Christmas decorations in town, day and night."
Chan family videos : RCMP dinner at Virden Café
Item consists of footage of town decorations and individuals at a restaurant. Project and donor contributed description follows: "An RCMP dinner at Virden Café including all of the grooms and brides."
Chan family videos : Christmas 1962 sign
Item consists of footage of a sign with Christmas 1962 written on red. Project and donor contributed description follows: "Christmas 1962: George captures holiday decorations, neon lights, dinner and his kids opening presents, etc."
Chan family videos : RCMP weddings : part 4 of 4
Project and donor contributed description follows: "In the 1960s Kate’s dad, George admired the RCMP and made a point of befriending them. This segment includes four RCMP weddings. Here at Virden United Church George, like much of the town, waits to see the bride and groom. George would later go on to screen these films at the town Holiday parties. The Chan family was the only Chinese family in the community and his relationship with the RCMP helped him maintain his business as the owner of the Virden Café. It also helped that Kate’s mother, Clara, was Russian and hostess at their café."
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Chan family videos : Virden Cafe sign
Item consists of footage of a sign that reads: Virden Cafe : fish & chips, chop suey. Project and donor contributed description follows: "The neon lit café sign of the Virden Café at night, Kate’s dad’s Chinese Canadian restaurant."
Chan family videos : Chinese new year preparations
Project and donor contributed description follows: "On January 24th, 1963, Kate’s mother, Clara Chan, prepares for Chinese New Year the night before, setting the table and filling red envelopes with money her kids. Cut to the next day where Stan, Joyce, Linda and Kate, are coming downstairs to receive their red envelopes. Everyone sings around the piano as Joyce plays. Upon further observation Kate’s friend notices that they are singing 'Away in a Manger'. Clara is a Russian refugee who came to Canada after the war in 1950. Fortunately for Clara the Manitoba law that prohibited white woman from working in Chinese restaurants was repealed in 1948. Her parents met in the Virden Café in 1950."
Chan family videos : Stan marching with a tuba is in his Virden Band uniform
Project and donor contributed description follows: "Filmed by Kate and Stan’s dad, George, in 1963. George staged this shot of Stan is in his Virden Band uniform marching with his alto horn in his bedroom before going downstairs into the world. Four years later the Virden Band would go on to play at Expo ’67 in Montreal."
Chan family videos : bathroom mirror selfie
Project and donor contributed description follows: "Ahead of his time Kate’s dad, George, takes one of the original selfies and films himself in his bathroom mirror on Super8 Kodachrome film in 1963. Kate’s brother, Stan, recalls seeing his dad set up lights to make this possible. George was a real film buff, a fan of Charlie Chaplin, and actively sought out arts and culture. Life and Time magazines came through the mail every week, and Kate says if it weren’t for him taking up these interests she wouldn’t have a worldview outside of small town Prairie Manitoba."
Jabbar family videos : America/Canada Visit Sep 89 Family Video : part 4 of 4
Project and donor contributed description follows: "Sometime between 1987 and 1988, its summertime and the Jabbar family welcomes uncles and aunts and cousins over for a visit to Canada, staying at their apartment in Scarborough ON. Family was always welcome at the Jabbar household and they are happy and willing to stay for weeks at a time despite the small space. As their first visit to Canada, they take them to tourist sites. Pictured here are views of rides at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE). S’s father, who is the eldest sibling of their generation, attracted a lot of family to visit because it is customary for people to always visit the eldest. Since S's father was the first of his siblings to come to Canada, everyone was excited to visit. It was also quite an accomplishment for a man with a physical disability to seek an independent life overseas for himself and his family so this was often admired. The footage shows how multigenerational the gatherings are, which included S's grandmother who had recently came to live with the family."
Project and donor contributed description follows: "Sometime between 1987 and 1988, its summertime and the Jabbar family welcomes uncles and aunts and cousins over for a visit to Canada, staying at their apartment in Scarborough ON. Family was always welcome at the Jabbar household and they are happy and willing willing to stay for weeks at a time despite the small space. As their first visit to Canada, they take them to tourist sites. Seen here, the family is enjoying a picnic at the Toronto Zoo. Since S's father was the first of his siblings to come to Canada, everyone was excited to visit. It was also quite an accomplishment for a man with a physical disability to seek an independent life overseas for himself and his family so this was often admired. The footage shows how multigenerational the gatherings are, which included S's grandmother who had recently came to live with the family."
Video recording consists of footage a a family travelling to the Metropolitan Toronto Zoological Society. Project and donor contributed description follows: "Sometime between 1987 and 1988, its summertime and the Jabbar family welcomes uncles and aunts and cousins over for a visit to Canada, staying at their apartment in Scarborough ON. Family was always welcome at the Jabbar household and they are happy and willing to stay for weeks at a time despite the small space. In this clip, it’s the family’s first visit to Canada so the Jabbars take them to tourist sites. Seen here, the family is entering their vehicle on their way to a day excursion. S’s father is getting into a large vehicle from the late eighties. The car accommodates hand-breaks, since her father could not use his legs due to his disability. Since S's father was the first of his siblings to come to Canada, everyone was excited to visit. It was also quite an accomplishment for a man with a physical disability to seek an independent life overseas for himself and his family so this was often admired. The footage shows how multigenerational the gatherings are, which included S's grandmother who recently came to live with the family."
Video recordings consists of footage a family travelling to the Metropolitan Toronto Zoological Society. Project and donor contributed description follows: "Sometime between 1987 and 1988, it's the summer season and the Jabbar family welcomes uncles and aunts over for a visit to Canada, staying at their apartment in Scarborough, ON. Family was always welcome at the Jabbar household and they are happy and willing to stay for weeks at a time despite the small space. The clip shows a view of the landscape outside of the family’s highrise window. Seen are full, lush green trees, and in the distance is the Lake Ontario water line. The footage frames the wide six laned Kingston Rd. looking East. The view overlooks a sea of red rooftops, a suburban residential landscape of apartment towers in the distance and detached single family homes."
Javeed family videos : Imaan & Ali Feb 2003 for (India) : part 3 of 3
Project and donor contributed description follows: "In the Javeed family’s apartment in Scarborough ON, two boys aged between 3 and 7 create a video letter to their grandmother who resides overseas in India. Both boys are born and live in Canada. Muslim by faith, the children practice memorizing the Quran in Arabic. Their parents teach them to recite one line at a time to ensure that they learn at a young age. They know that seeing this would bring their grandmother joy and make her proud. The video letter is a way to connect with her through these recitations of a shared faith as she doesn’t speak English. The video documents shifts in communication technologies, at a time prior to the use of communication apps like whatsapp, used to keep in touch with family. Scarborough was quite diverse by the early 2000s, and the boys generally felt connected to their peers, although their mother remembers they had experienced racism and some issues at school. She attests that they grew up differently than she did as a first generation immigrant, wherein she felt like an outsider in Toronto in the early eighties. The family had a lot of discussions as they were growing up about these issues, and ensured the boys were familiar with current affairs."
Project and donor contributed description follows: "In the Javeed family’s apartment in Scarborough ON, two boys aged between 3 and 7 create a video letter to their grandmother who resides overseas in India. Both boys are born and live in Canada. The children are practicing Urdu by reciting what they know: a well-known Indian nursery rhyme about a thirsty crow, and a biryani song that the family made-up because the boys found it amusing. The video letter of the boys practicing Urdu is a way to build and maintain a relationship with their grandmother who doesn’t speak English. The video documents shifts in communication technologies, at a time prior to the use of communication apps like whatsapp, used to keep in touch with family. Scarborough was quite diverse by the early 2000s, and the boys generally felt connected to their peers, although their mother remembers they had experienced racism and some issues at school. She attests that they grew up differently than she did as a first generation immigrant, wherein she felt like an outsider in Toronto in the early eighties. The family had a lot of discussions as they were growing up about these issues, and ensured the boys were familiar with current affairs."
Project and donor contributed description follows: "In the Javeed family’s apartment in Scarborough ON, two boys aged between 3 and 7 create a video letter to their grandmother who resides overseas in India. Both boys are born and live in Canada. The children are reciting; reciting a shopping list, nursery rhymes like “itsy bitsy spider,” and their ABCs. The video letter of the boys learning to write and spell is a way to build and maintain a relationship with their grandmother from afar. The video documents shifts in communication technologies, at a time prior to the use of communication apps like whatsapp, used to keep in touch with family. Scarborough was quite diverse by the early 2000s, and the boys generally felt connected to their peers, although their mother remembers they had experienced racism and some issues at school. She attests that they grew up differently than she did as a first generation immigrant, wherein she felt like an outsider in Toronto in the early eighties. The family had a lot of discussions as they were growing up about these issues, and ensured the boys were familiar with current affairs.”
Lo family videos : backyard harvest
Project and donor contributed description follows: "The year is 1981 and the Lo family are spending a summer afternoon picking vegetables and fruits from their backyard. One of the twins, Lorna helps their father harvest cabbage while the other twin, Vivien keeps Aylwin – the youngest and only a year old accompanied on a blanket. Featured through out the clip is the one outdoor activity that remained a family tradition over the year, picking apples from the beloved Crab Apple tree."
Lo family videos : twins giving a tour of the house
Project and donor contributed description follows: "Lorna '… remembers filming that specific clip’—the video of the twins giving a home tour of their new home. The camera would routinely come out during gatherings, a feature in the background of their lives, but this was the one home movie Lorna remembers the most. She remembers seeing the house and thinking 'A room dedicated for toys, that was unheard of. I thought it was the greatest thing.' Moving into this home marked a new chapter in the Lo’s family history."
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Lo family videos : Christmas : part 4 of 4
Item consists of a video recording that features children opening Christmas presents and performing a dance in a living room. Project and donor contributed description follows: "During this Christmas, the family have their cousin Sau Fong visiting. The children are waving excitedly to the camera as they open and show their gifts. Over the years, uncles and aunts would occasionally stay with the Lo family while studying English at the local college. Home movies were one of the ways they stayed connected to relatives in Macau and shared their life living in Canada. Copies were routinely made to send back."
Item consists of a video recording that features adults outside on a snowy day and two children playing on a swing set in the winter. Project and donor contributed description follows: "Their extended family are visiting from Macau for their first Winter visit. For many of them it was the first time experiencing the Canadian cold. "I remember we were outside playing in the snow for a really long time… the adults were playing in it just as much as the kids", Lorna recalls. The children can be seen playing on the swing bundled up in coats and snow pants."
Item consists of a video recording that features two children playing on a swing set in the winter. Project and donor contributed description follows: "Their extended family are visiting from Macau for their first Winter visit. For many of them it was the first time experiencing the Canadian cold. "I remember we were outside playing in the snow for a really long time… the adults were playing in it just as much as the kids", Lorna recalls. The children can be seen playing on the swing bundled up in coats and snow pants."
Isaac family videos : Sacré-Cœur Christmas concert
Item consists of footage of speeches, performances such as children singing, and audience members at a francophone Catholic school's Christmas recital. Project and donor contributed description follows: "Stella Isaac’s sister films her at her elementary school, École élémentaire catholique du Sacré-Coeur during their annual Christmas concert in 2004 at la Paroisse du Sacré Coeur located at Sherbourne and College. The footage captures a particular experience and community of mostly Black students of Congolese, descent attending the French school, which was located at Sherbourne and Bloor. Now located near Christie Pits, the community and neighborhood is no longer remembered in the same way. On stage during the concert the school’s principal mentions the students’ practice of prayer exemplifying the experience of religiosity at the school. Education at Sacré-Coeur is rooted in Catholicism and Christianity. Stella recalls a time when students in the class would put their Bibles and crosses on their tables before tests for an extra blessing. This was normal practice. Stella enjoyed attending a Catholic School and has fond memories of the experience, especially when receiving mentorship from particular teachers who pushed their students to prepare for success in their futures. ""I have a slight obsession with this time period and this school, especially as it relates to what it was like educating Black students. It was in an environment where I had a teacher that completely pushed us and believed in us and our intelligence. The footage also documents images of Stella’s younger brother, Jordan, who has Down Syndrome. She describes him lovingly: "It was nice seeing my little brother making tons of noise and yelling my sister’s name, rubbing my mom’s face." In relation to Home Made Visible, Stella shares: "It’s great to allow families the opportunity to revisit old footage, explore their history and share that. A lot of people don't think of Black people in Canada just existing. It’s a great way to change the Canadian narrative."
Kwan family videos : Birthdays in Greater Vancouver Area
Item consists of footage of children playing, celebrating birthdays, opening presents, and eating sweets. Project and donor contributed description follows: "This footage documents a series of four of Derek Kwan’s birthdays in Vancouver in the nineties between October 1991 and 1994. In October 91, the setting is a McDonald’s ball pit in the greater Vancouver area. Surrounded by friends, family and cousins, Kwan and other kids are wearing the McDonald’s card paper hats eating birthday cake, with his mom sitting behind him. At present opening time, seen in the shot is his uncle, cousins, and grandma. For Derek’s 3rd birthday in October 1992, we are located in Richmond, a suburb 20 minutes away from the city of Vancouver. We are indoors and adults are encouraging Derek to hit a piñata of Mickey Mouse’s head that was made by Derek’s mom, Victoria. She loved to create themed birthday parties, and DIY party favors with her friends, and Derek remembers having a piñata every year, until he got too old for it. Victoria made the piñata incredibly strong, and it’s very difficult to break. Eventually the adults jump in and start helping the kids break through the Mickey piñata. Derek shares: "Disney holds cache to it as a kid growing up in the 90s as the happiest place on earth." Each year, when Derek opens his gift, he consistently receives boxes from the Bay, which he notes is interesting as a staple Canadian store. At his third birthday he also receives a table hockey set, another inherently Canadian gift, and the family excitedly surrounds the set. At Derek’s fourth birthday in 1993, we are located at Chuck E Cheese. Much like the McDonalds ball pit, Chuck E Cheese was a go-to sport for 90s kids birthday parties. Derek receives action figures, and a ninja turtle toy. Documented at Derek’s fifth birthday in 1994, is Derek’s childhood home in East Vancouver, where he lived during elementary and high school. We see the backyard and kids playing surrounding the basketball hoop. Derek shares that thoughts of being Chinese took a back seat and he didn’t think too deeply about it growing up. East Vancouver was very diverse and being white was the minority. He grew up around Chinese, Vietnamese, Pilipino and East Indian people. Although race wasn’t a forefront in Derek’s mind, it was brought to his attention during family functions when everyone spoke Cantonese, and for cultural festivals like Chinese New Year."
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Eurovision 2018 Review – Wronger Than Wrong
Posted: 28/06/2018 in Eurovision 2018, Eurovision Song Contest Reviews
Rest assured, that title does not function as a slogan for my feelings towards this year’s final. It’s simply a manifestation of pure self awareness. It’s the least I could do after having doubted or even ignored the eventual top three. My crystal ball was clearly on holiday. I can already hear septa Unella and her bell behind me. Shame. Shame. Shame!
It might take me more than a walk of atonement to erase the many, many mistakes I made in the past Eurovision season – the previews, the days after and even during the final. Some of you might have been waiting for a confession like this, and it’s not over yet! Do enjoy… Let the breakdown (finally) begin!
RTP might not be the next SVT but they managed to pull three quite enjoyable shows out of their hat. As for the final, my first remark would be that I really missed another serving of Planet Portugal, those bits in the semi were hilarical. But the final was clearly serious business, as the Fado infused opening part clearly demonstrated. Not to mention the interval acts. It was almost a relief to see and hear RTP giving fado and other Portuguese quality music the spotlight, but it also made for a bit of a weird juxtaposition in this light hearted musical setting. It almost put all the competitors to shame, which is a bit of …erm… a shame. But it was all quite enjoyable, and it was especially flabbergasting to see how Sara Tavares has grown since her Eurovision participation more than two decades ago. As if the grey hairs in my beard and on the side of my head weren’t already enough to make me feel old.
Anyway, RTP did a nice job and so did a couple of the four(!) presenters. Filomena Cautela, Sílvia Alberto, Daniela Ruah and Catarina Furtado put their best foot forward, but why did we need all of them? Filomena had enough personality to fill the Altice Arena on her own, and if we were to push for a duo then Daniela would have been a nice second choice. The other two were too nervous and/or stiff to charm their way to the hearts of Europe, I should think.
No LED trickery this year – well, not provided by RTP at least – so we got a lot of…erm…creativity by the delegations. Which makes for an equal amount of variation but a higher level of entertainment, to say the least. Not sure how to feel about the visuals on screen, they didn’t seem to have added value in every performance they were used in but they do provide even more diversity so I’m not writing them off just yet. The stage itself was quite dark but was way less somber than the blogger community from Lisbon were leading on. The design of it all was a bit too busy for my liking, with two bridges and two catwalks it gave a broad spectrum of possibilities in terms of performances, but it looked too gargantuous throughout the night. You really needed a clever stage producer to make the most of it, and not every single delegation already realises the importance of that particular team member.
In a year where the competition seemed wide open, the voting was unsurprisingly all over the place. But it didn’t exactly go as expected, even if nobody knew what to expect. Certainly not the enormous difference between jury and televoting, especially for some countries, but on the whole it was almost as if the left and right side of the table made a sudden switch. It left Casa Dimivision quite speachless, and that IS saying something.
But eventually, the big favorite prevailed. It wasn’t the 2017-Italy-hype-but-fail scenario I expected it to be, nor was it a 2016-thriller one. Netta came, clucked and conquered. Good for her. But is it good for the competition? Even though I’m still in love with Amar Pelos Dois, I’ll be the first to admit that it was far from accessible and thus hardly had a shot at being a regular in the European charts. Which is kinda what this competition needs. In that aspect, the 2018 winner has (or, by the time this post eventually got published, had) got a lot more potential. In terms of not making Eurovision look like the cliché circus people often make it out to be…not so much. But at the end of the day it’s all about diversity and being able to be 100% your own you, and if anyone fitted that picture this year it was Netta. If orange is the new black, then self confidence definitely is the new orange and that can only be applauded. Even when it comes in a motherplucking toy-store version.
It’s been a weird Eurovision season. From a slight panic at the start cause it didn’t look good at all, to thinking at least thirteen songs could compete for the crown, to shrugging when the end credits were rolling on the screen. Quite the mixed bag, much like the list of participants in the final. Unlike both semis, my radar was completely off – with an overlap of only four in my personal top ten and five in my prediction, this has to be one of the worst guessing games in the past two decades. Anyway, here’s what my score sheet said by the end of the night:
26. United Kingdom – Surie might have shown her girl power after overcoming what must have been a shock invasion, but her power was the only power on stage. And that wasn’t nearly enough to save that song-o-o. Even the majority of Junior Eurovision songs is more interesting. O-o.
25. Serbia – Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt, saw the concert. There’s not even two seconds to find in here that are coming close to sounding interesting – with a visual presentation to match.
24. Moldova – Sure that act was lovely goofy, but this kind of door-dramedy belongs on the stage of some local ‘comedy’ theatre in the early ’90s. Why so many fans and voters thought it was fresh enough for 2018 is beyond me.
23. Netherlands – That must’ve been the world’s fastest brainstorm in Waylon’s manor somewhere at the start of 2018. Waylon: “Guys, I’ve got three words for you: leopard jacket & krumping.” Others: “Yeah, they won’t see that coming!” – Rest of the world: “Wish we hadn’t!” Oh, and someone needs to whipe that smug grin of Waylon’s face, it’s so greasy even John Travolta’s scared of it. Wronger than wrong, but not really the way I’m using that in the rest of this post.
22. Germany – Wronger than wrong, apparently being pushy can get you far. Somewhere in the back of my mind, I knew this could do well. But top 5? It’s so in-your-face it makes me wanna set his ginger curls on fuego. It was dead last in my preview chart though, so kuddos to them for making it visually somewhat unappalling enough for me to not put it dead last again.
21. Austria – Wronger than wrong!Silly me for overlooking this. There I was, watching Melodifestivalen and being convinced the (rather boring) John Lundvik could snatch the win. And then I go on and simply ignore his Eurovision counterpart. César did a swell job in singing and selling the song (and I want that outfit in at least three other colors) but this kind of gospely pop just doesn’t ring my bell.
20. Israel – Too much going on here for my liking: maneki neko, chicken moves, looper, fireworks from the get-go, Netta’s relentless flirty looks to the camera… More is more, I agree – but too much is too much (ask the Spice Girls). But I was wronger than wrong, how could I have forgotten about Girl Power? Silly rabbit. In the end it all comes down to the chorus that is really too easy for my liking. #meih
19. Norway – And that’s how you don’t pull a Johnny Logan. (Sorry for that unfortunate phrasing and the possible visuals forming in your head as we speak.) Wronger than wrong, people don’t care about a returning winner at all! And who can blame them, all things sugar and spice from the Norwegian Final went adrift on the border of the Atlantic – it was all so pedestrian… #yawnalicious
18. Finland – Kill your darlings, darling. That rather brilliant Vogue-esque choreography would have had a lot more impact if you’d left that contraption in Helsinki. Or indeed, X-Factor. Spinning around, climbing stairs, flinging yourself off the platform – tiresome, and then some. Agreed, the song needed some distraction – emphasis on ‘some’. Bonus for my BE & NL homies (look at me, going all street): hands u if you thought nothing but ‘TROS‘ the entire way through! o/ o/ o/
17. Czechia – I’ve kinda liked this one for the majority of the season, but on stage its big flaw was revealed rather quickly: those lower ‘rap’ verses were deadly. I mean, what wàs he on about? Totally undermined the flow, which was going nicely! Bonus points for the backpack-shake-ya-ass moment. I was wronger than wrong in thinking this would have Norway as its main competitor, when it was clearly Sweden – same set-up (more video clip than live performance) and same target audience (that had a clear preference between the two…).Surprised juries didn’t really go for this – oh, what am I saying…I’m proving their point with this review alone!
16. Ireland – It was all just so sweet I could die. No really, diabetes is lurking around the corner. Ok fine, if I’m putting my inner Grinch aside it really was quite lovely all in all. Special mention for the camera work here, which really sold this rather run-of-the-mill ballad.
15. Australia – Not world’s greatest song, not the world’s greatest singer (or dancer…) and not the world’s most impeccable fashion sense – but such fun she had! You go, Glen Coco. Enough fun to tilt it juuuuust above ‘shrug my shoulders’ level.
14. Spain – Seriously, why was there no actual concept for a stage act? It’s Monster Like Me all over again. Except with, you know, a Spanish flair. Much like Ireland it’s cute enough, and so is Alfred on mute. Not as magical as it could have been, luckily not as PDA-driven either.
13. Albania – Contrarily to a lot of its competitors, this one is not so much about the song as it is about the singer. That voice is G to the ORGEOUS, and so is its owner. Almost makes me forget about the fact that the song is so easy to forget. Almost. Wait, how did it go again?
12. Hungary – Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! *insert rock festival devil horn sign* Still a tad too shouty to get into my top ten though. Just a tad.
11. Denmark – I’ve been dissing this all winter (ha!) long but it finally won me over on Saturday with its Game of Thrones (I simply can’t resist anything remotely referencing it) vibe. Beardy McHighPitchFace still isn’t the most talented or charismatic performer, but his troop of wildlings made up for that. Now bring on the rampage!
And now for the real interesting ones: Here are the points of the Dimivision jury!
1 point: Lithuania – Ieva Zasimauskaite – When We’re Old
Granted, it came across more effective in the semi – due to surprise effect or running order – but it’s still cute as a button. Loving the Michelle (NL 2001) style sitting down at the start, and the way the performance naturally unfolds throughout and along the evolution of the song. And just when you think Ieva isn’t really the greatest of singers, with that soft moaning of hers, she pulls out a couple of notes that blow you away. Deducting points for the tears at the end though.
2 points: Italy – Ermal Meta & Fabrizio Moro – Non Mi Avete Fatto Niente
As a song it’s still one of my favorite entries this year. As a performance…not so much. It’s so quintessential Italian – shouty, a bit messy, kinda random, check check check! The lyrics on screen help conveying it a lot (and also draw away the attention from some painful faces being pulled by both singers), I probably would have stuck to three or four languages though. The simplicity of the rest of the performance provides a nice counterbalance, and as a closer of the show it certainly offers something different. Didn’t think it would shoot up the televoting ranks the way it did, but good for them. Ow, almost forgot my yearly tradition of finding a potential husband in the final – congratz Fabrizio, you’re the lucky one this year! Call me maybe.
3 points: Ukraine – Melovin – Under The Ladder
Perhaps not the most exciting song of the bunch, but it compensates with a dynamic performance that really leaves you gasping for air. LOVING the coffin at the start, ADORING the fact that the backings are clearly visible and all in all it’s just one of those timeless firecrackers. Still hate the incomprehensible English though – even though it’s fun to mimick when singing along ‘phonetically’.
4 points: Estonia – Elina Nechayeva – La Forza
I prefer the semi performance where the waving of the hands was perfectly timed to the beat, but I still adore the theatricality of it all. The effects on the dress could have been more surprising and/or mesmerizing (Aliona Moon could teach you a thing or two), a remark that could easily be used for the song as well. But La Voix prevailed – Elina’s way of tackling the verses in a seductive way (sprinkled with the slightest of nerves) and then going full out in the chorus is still delicious. As is the way she nips that high note in the bud at the end of the first chorus. Next time, try going for more content and less packaging perhaps.
5 points: Portugal – Claudia Pascoal – O Jardim
It’s a bit flabbergasting to me that this ended up at the back of the pack – and at the same time it isn’t. Its London Grammar vibe is one you either hate or love – and I thought Claudia did a swell job. She set the tone beautifully in that first verse, which was a world of difference versus the NF performance we’d so gotten used to. Which automatically leads to Isaura, who kinda looked and sounded like an intruder all of a sudden. It’s still easily one of the more mesmerizing songs in the field – bonus points for the pink hair! #pinkpower
6 points: Cyprus – Eleni Foureira – Fuego
WAM BAM THANK YOU MA’AM! Simply AWESOME, the way she completely SOLD IT! Everything was thought out brilliantly and fitted the vibe to a T – even with the exaggerated amount of hair tossing going on. Highlight: both Pussycat Dolls moments with Eleni under a red light. It was all really as tight as her trousers. Shame the song wasn’t completely on par – just a bit too Greece-mid-nillies to do better. Great fun all in all though. Especially since it’s Cyprus – what with Portugal and Austria winning recently, I was secretly hoping they’d pull off a win.
7 points: France – Madame Monsieur – Mercy
It pains my heart to do this, it really does. It was my number one the entire season, but something was off on the night. The lower parts are too fragile, which makes for too great a contrast with the vibrant chorus. Not keen on the three minute edit either, which I’d never heard prior to the final – it lacks a bit of flow. The final thirty seconds though – so spinetingling! Oh, and about those black outfits: nicely tailored and all, but why would you wanto to go and look like a Nazi extra from the set of Raiders Of The Lost Ark? Oh look, a pun that really wasn’t intended. It was clear they wouldn’t get near the top, I’ll still play Mercy regularly this summer though.
8 points: Slovenia – Lea Sirk – Hvala, Ne!
First things first: that gap. N to the O. Nope. Nein. Njet. Please, future delegations: avoid at all cost. It doesn’t belong in a three minute routine, especially in one that relies heavily on tight choreography and streetwise bluffing. Other than that, I totally adore this – even if it goes on for one chorus too many. Lea rules, so do her dancers and her pink hair #dontcare. Hvala, ja!
10 points: Bulgaria – Equinox – Bones
There are so many things wrong with this that I ended up really liking it. First off: that female backing should have been included in the line-up. It would have made for a less bizarre opening and end sequence and a better visual balance. Second: that wannabe Lady Gaga wig gave us a light in the dark, but really is too ten years ago. Third: so dark and so gloomy, lighten up a bit guys! Then again, I like the cool vibe of it all, clumsy as it may be at times. But I suppose that’s what prevented Europe to vote for them in the first place. Still, it kinda rocks. Oh, and boggly-eyed-high-pitched-American-Glee-giving-it-all-guy freaking rules.
12 points: Sweden – Benjamin Ingrosso – Dance You Off
As one particular known yellow figure would say: dee-didely-icious. I love absolutely everything about this. It’s simply so well put together I could die. Sure, el Ingrosso is a tad smug at times. And double sure, it could do with more of a ‘live’ vibe instead of taking the full-on video approach. And tripple sure, it would have been cooler if the backings would have joined him – not only to break up the visual routine but also to make it less ‘clean’ and more exciting. But come on, this is fucking genius. If ever I get to participate (dreams…), this would a be a benchmark performance. Totally ACE.
So, there you have it! It took me a while to get it over the finish line (blame renovations, new job, recent break-up and some vocal activities #overload), but I got there in the end. New Year’s resolution for 2019: start reviewing sooner. Or better yet: don’t try and do everything at once.
anyway, as closure let’s take a look at my all time top 25 where Sweden enters the top five again and Cyprus re-emerges down at the bottom.
See you next year in Israel!
1 France 244 (1960 – 1977 – 1991)
2 Netherlands 213 (1970 – 1971 – 1993)
3 Belgium 193 (1968 – 1983 – 1986 – 1990 – 2003)
4 Finland 189 (1962 – 1979 – 1985 – 1988 – 1989 – 2006 – 2007)
5 Sweden 183 (1974 – 2012 – 2018)
6 Norway 180 (1966 – 1982 – 2000 – 2013)
7 Portugal 174 (1972 – 1998 – 2017)
8 Germany 169 (1959 – 1975 – 2011)
9 Italy 168 (1958 – 1964 – 1978 – 1992)
10 United Kingdom 135 (1961 – 1965)
11 Spain 132 (1973)
12 Ireland 126 (1969 – 1980 – 1984 – 1996)
13 Israel 118 (1976)
14 Turkey 105
15 Switzerland 96
16 Denmark 92 (1957 – 1963 – 2001)
17 Greece 87 (1981)
18 Austria 78 (2014)
19 Slovenia 73
20 Estonia 67 (1999)
21 Bosnia-Herzegovina 66
22 Iceland 63 (1987)
23 Russia 61 (1994)
24 Cyprus 50
25 Croatia 49
MaxineAbbey says:
Portugal was my number one this year… so i was pretty folorn when i saw the eventual results. Isrsael winning was kinda a slap in the face. I was never a fan of the song nor Netta’s in-your-face antics, but well to them and let’s hope next year’s contest will have a long-overdue REGGAE song victory!!!! #happyface
Final note: And was it just me or did a uptempo HAD to win this year? Because during semi 1 ALL of the uptempo songs got through and in the final they were ALL slaying the scoreboard (well Finland not so much.)
Dimivision says:
I suppose all ballads and lower mid-tempos were simply not up to scratch – and the ones that were, were actually fishing for niche votes (cfr Portugal…)… I personally don’t focus that much on up-temp versus ballad, as long as a song ‘grabs’ me. I suppose it’s the same for viewers at home, and even juries – those tend to favor ballads sometimes (judging by past results), so the up & mid tempos must have done something right 🙂
Love_Love_Peace_Peace says:
Sweden felt like watching a music video rather than a live performance, and that clearly harmed it in the televote. SuRie is becoming pretty big in the UK, perhaps bigger than she would have been without the invasion which I think frightened her more than she lets on.
I am very well aware, but I still adore it 😉 The fact that SuRie is becoming big is well deserved, she was always much better than the song and she was a real trooper in Lisbon. Wouldn’t mind seeing her back, with a good entry this time.
I love reading your reviews but somehow before starting reading I just knew you will put Sweden as your personal winner of at least at your top 3.
I think you have a soft spot/blind spot for Sweden. No matter what they sent.
As song it’s one of the weakest they have sent in years and that 7th place they got in the final, is more to do with the Swedish name than to the song itself.
Thanks, I aim to please 😉 My douze for Sweden wasn’t that unexpected I think, as my enthusiasm in my previews was hardly concealed. Even if I’ve followed MF for the past 14 years now, I’d hardly say I have a real soft spot for them though: they weren’t in my top ten in 2013 & 2014, and for the past three years they were only in the bottom of my top ten (8th in 2015 & 2016, 9th in 2017). So I’m not really seeing it. You may find their song this year weak, I happen to love it – long live diversity. Peace and love and all that jazz!
Happy Eurovision Day!
Dimivision presents: the 18 jams of ’18
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Modi visit has taken Nepal-India relations to new height: PM
Monday, May 14th, 2018 | edainik | Politics
KATHMANDU, May 14: Prime Minister K P Oli has said that the recent visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Nepal has taken Nepal-India relations to a new height.
Briefing the parliament on Sunday about the agreements reached during Modi’s visit, Oli informed that the Indian side had laid emphasis on the implementation of various agreements reached with Nepal in the past. Oli told the parliament that concrete progress will be made in the implementation of the long-stalled agreements by September.
Oli said that a report of Eminent Persons Group (EPG) that is expected to be finalized by July will also contribute toward identifying the ‘irritant’ factors that subsist in the bilateral relations and ways to overcome them. “This visit has been a starting point to take the bilateral relations forward on the basis of equality,” he said.
Referring indirectly to the criticisms from a section of people that his government had surrendered to India despite some bitter experiences in the recent past, Prime Minister Oli argued that the relations between Nepal and India must be improved. “The relations between the two countries must be improved. We should not tolerate any discrimination. It is not good to live in the past. We should be able to establish new relations,” he said.
Oli also said that in all discussions with the Indian side he as prime minister of the country had kept national interests in his heart and mind. “I in my capacity as the prime minister won’t allow any kind of work that undermines the country’s dignity. I was born and raised in this country. I won’t work in the interest of others,” he further said.
In his nearly hour-long address to the parliament, Prime Minister Oli listed various agreements reached between the two side and the issues, which were raised but not fully agreed upon during the bilateral meetings.
He said Nepal and India reached various nine agreements during Modi’s visit. The agreements include ensuring tangible progress in the implementation of various long-stalled agreements by the third week of September, identifying areas of cooperation in agriculture through a meeting of the agriculture ministers of the two countries, expediting survey work of Kathmandu-Raxaul railway line, and conducting survey of inland waterways between Nepal and India.
Oli said Nepal and India have agreed to hold the Joint Commission meeting to review the whole gamut of bilateral relations and develop a work plan of development model. The prime minister said India has positively responded to Nepal’s request for additional air entry routes, narrowing down the ever-ballooning trade deficit and addressing Nepal’s concerns of inundation due to the constriction of road and other infrastructures by India near the border.
Among other things, India has agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in the power sector in line with the Power Trade Agreement (PTA) reached earlier between the two countries.
Oli said that Nepal raised a number of other issues with India and they remain yet to be finalized. Agreement has yet to be reached on the construction of a 1300-meter link road in Tanakpur, a 6.8 kilometer four-lane road on the Indian side of border to connect Nepal’s Mahendranagar with the Indian expressway, establishment of Energy Bank, and construction of Integrated Check Posts in Biratnagar, Bhairahawa and Nepalgunj, according to the prime minister.
Prime Minister Oli informed the parliament that Nepal also asked for access to additional sea ports, permits to LGP gas bullets owned by Nepali entrepreneurs, exchanging demonetized Indian currency notes held in Nepal, and similar facilities to Nepali students pursuing medical education in Indian colleges like Indian students are provided at Nepali medical colleges.
Will visit China soon
Oli informed the parliament that he is intending to visit China soon.
Arguing that the relations with India had improved, he said he is planning to visit China soon to further strengthen the relations between Nepal and China.
The prime minister, however, did not pronounce the date of his China visit. Oli had wanted to go to China immediately after his visit to New Delhi but the visit was deferred in view of Indian Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Nepal, according to senior government officials.
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Controlled burn smolders, burns barn on County Road 216
‘Missing just one step can have a bad outcome’
By Ann Butler Herald staff writer
Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 10:25 AM
Updated: Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 1:21 PM
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A controlled burn crept through the grass of a property in the 200 block of County Road 216 on Saturday afternoon, eventually burning a barn. Firefighters were mopping up two hours later.
Ann Butler/Durango Herald
Firefighters from more than five fire districts responded to a controlled grass fire that burned a barn after the homeowner thought it was out on Saturday afternoon.
The fire burned about three-quarters of an acre at 252 County Road 216, south of Durango. It also destroyed a trailer and several trees, Durango Fire Protection District Deputy Chief Randy Black said. Firefighters were called out about 2:30 p.m. and were mopping it up about two hours later.
“The owners had a permit for a controlled burn, and they called it in,” Black said. “They left the property thinking it was out, but it crept along the grass to the barn. When the neighbors saw the burn, they assumed it was the controlled burn, and it wasn’t until they saw flames in the barn that we were called.”
If the property owner had followed all the suggestions Durango Fire makes for controlled burns, it wouldn’t have happened, he said. “This reinforces that missing just one step can have a bad outcome,” Black said. “You should ensure it’s out before it’s out of your sight.”
It’s best to start controlled burns around 8 a.m. and have them out by 10 a.m. To make sure it’s out, the permit holder should put a hand in the fire pit, and if it’s still warm, use a shovel and water to make sure it’s completely out, Black said.
Because there was potential for the wildfire to go east up the hillside toward three homes on top, Durango Fire requested assistance from Upper Pine and Los Pinos fire districts and the San Juan County and Cedar Hill, New Mexico, fire departments.
“(Battalion Chief) Tony Harwig did a great job managing all those crews on multiple frequencies,” Black said. “While there was ash and debris up on top, with humidity up and cloud cover, it wasn’t favorable fire conditions, so we didn’t have any spot fires.”
There were no injuries.
“While the homeowner lost some valuable items stored in the barn, he didn’t lose his home,” Black said.
abutler@durangoherald.com
La Plata County lifts fire restrictions south of U.S. 160
Fire burns 30 acres south of Durango
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Honeymoon (Blu-ray)
After the ceremony comes the ritual.
The year 2014 was great for fans of small films that offer unique, tension-filled takes on horror. Taut indies like Under the Skin and The Babadook made their bones on the festival circuit and have since gone on to mass appeal and mentions on many “Best Of 2014” lists. Another film that fits the “tense indie festival darling” mold comes Honeymoon, a unique horror film from a female first-time director.
Bea (Rose Leslie, Game of Thrones) and Paul (Harry Treadway, Penny Dreadful) are newlyweds who take their honeymoon trip to Bea’s old family cabin in the woods. There is nothing to do where they are other than become acquainted with nature…including the birds and bees. The passionate and romantic couple is having the time of their lives until one night when Paul awakes and Bea is missing. He finally finds her naked in the woods, seemingly sleeping while standing. He wakes her and brings her inside.
She insists she was only sleepwalking, but as the days pass, Bea changes. Physically, she develops marks on her inner-thighs that she plays off as nothing more than mosquito bites. Bridging the physical and the emotional, her interest in sex disappears. Emotionally, she changes too; she grows distant yet combative. Paul’s world is crumbling, and he can’t help but wonder if a local old flame they ran into has something to do with it.
Honeymoon is The Goods.
What Leigh Janiak does in her directorial debut is dazzling. She cleverly uses a wedding tape to introduce us to, and familiarize us with, her characters. In several minutes, we see, hear, and feel how much this couple is in love with each other as they recount, to the camera, those adorable couple things gushing newlyweds did to get to the aisle. It sounds contrived, but it works incredibly well here. Much of that is thanks to Leslie and Treadway, who manage to play lovestruck without being saccharine-sweet. They get it done throughout the film, really, and they have to; one or both of them appear in every scene. Next, Janiak relies on a traditional horror device, a cabin in the woods, as her setting. But she twists it and makes it more like a quaint cottage, complete with nothing to do but whatever it is newlyweds do when there’s nothing to do.
Soon, though, there are a pair of interesting speed bumps the honeymoon hits: an overt one involving running into that old family friend and former flame of Bea’s, and a somewhat subtle one involving a misunderstanding between Bea and Paul about having children, but these aren’t just the things they are on the surface. This is where Janiak (who co-wrote with Phil Graziadei) dives deeper. This is where the seeds of doubt find their way into the very young marriage. This is when things go from glorious to dire in no time flat. After the incident in woods, Bea’s emotional changes create more doubt in Paul which creates more tension when the two are together until suddenly there is full-blown suspicion in one corner and denial and deceit in the other.
This is the real genius of Honeymoon: the horror the characters live through is more than just the traditional scary stuff that comes in the third act. The horror is that this relationship deteriorates at such a blistering pace. In about a week, Paul and Bea throttle through a marital lifecycle that some relationships take years or decades, if at all, to spiral down. That’s the real horror in Honeymoon.
That ending, though. While the final resolution is incredibly satisfying, the better part of the ending is almost disappointing. It isn’t bad; Janiak shoots it well and it certainly has its scary moments. But the run-up to it is so sublime that the ending is almost unworthy to be in the same film.
Janiak and cinematographer Kyle Klutz achieve a very natural look in Honeymoon, which the 1.85:1 1080p transfer on the Magnolia Blu-ray complements incredibly well. Daytime scenes are clean and sharp and devoid of anything too visually tourism brochure-like. Nighttime scenes are dark and shadowy, yet never murky. Again, it’s a very natural look. The sound of the DTS-HD 5.1 audio track is natural too, and it delvers. There is a lot of dialogue and many sounds of nature that need to be properly mixed, but remain unsettled once the film’s score is integrated. The result is an excellent aural experience.
The Blu-ray comes with five featurettes and three different trailers for the film:
Interview with Actors Rose Leslie and Harry Treadaway: The leads sit together and discuss all aspects of the filmmaking process.
Interview with Director Leigh Janiak: The first-time writer/director is interviewed for 7:28 about the film. Her story reaches back to the genesis of the idea that became the film and covers everything from casting to lighting.
The Worm Behind the Scenes: An extended outtake where Leslie struggles, and mightily, taking a live worm out of a bait box.
Canoe Behind the Scenes: For 2:33, Leslie and Treadway shoot a canoe scene.
AXS TV: A Look at Honeymoon: This final entry, running 2:23, is a promotional mash-up of scenes from the film and excerpts from the interviews with Leslie, Treadway, and Janiak.
Four trailers are also included on the disc.
Unconventional, well-conceived, and very well-crafted, Honeymoon certainly holds its own when compared to its “tense indie festival darling” contemporaries. No sooner was it over, I wanted to watch it again; I wanted to look for the little things I might have missed. This is a great effort from freshman director Janiak, and I look forward to her sophomore effort.
Not guilty.
Magnolia Home Entertainment, 87 , R (2014)
1.85:1 (1080p)
DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio (English)
http://us.imdb.com/title/tt3177316
Blu-ray Horror
Michael Nazarewycz
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Dyke in the Heart of Texas
a blog about a queer girl growing up and living in a red state.
Growing Up Juju (part 3 in a series)
Juju and her best friend Kelli were supposed to be running laps around the school yard. The rest of the girl’s volleyball team was far ahead, jogging in a group. The two girls slowed to walk, even though it was September, Fall had not yet come to Texas…it was miserable hot and humid. “Move your butts!!” yelled their coach from her perch at the door to the gym.
Juju and Kelli looked toward the coach and laughed, they waved at her and pretended they couldn’t hear what she was saying. What? What are you saying? Juju knew they were going to get into trouble, it was so unlike her and Kelli to disobey the coach they liked so much. “She is going to kill us,” Kelli said. As they turned the corner and headed for the home stretch, they picked up their pace, but both of them knew it was too late. The coach would have her retribution. They looked ahead and saw the rest of the team entering the gym with the coach…the door slamming behind her.
As Juju and Kelli approached the gym, Juju caught site of a peculiar scene. Her sister Janice’s car was parked in the gym parking lot and there she stood beside it, crying. Janice was 15 years older than Juju and the two had never been particularly close, she would never come to school unless something tragic had happened. Juju trotted up to her crying sister and stated, “Daddy is dead, isn’t he?” Janice nodded her head, Juju got into the back seat of the car and layed down…her head was spinning.
Juju’s other sister, Joan lived two houses down from her, with her husband and their baby girl. Another sister Joyce, lived across the street with her husband and three children. The other neighbors had conceded the street to Juju’s family long ago, they had to, they were overrun. Janice pulled her Chevy into Joan’s driveway and Juju looked two houses down to her home. A black hearse was at her house, she ran into her sister’s house quickly to avoid a sight she did not want to witness.
Juju’s family were seated all in the living room, her mother on the couch. Everyone was crying, her mother kept saying one thing over and over, “I can’t believe this is happening.” Juju sat down in an old wooden rocking chair and rocked back and forth. No tears were coming, shouldn’t I be crying she thought? Fifteen minutes ago Juju was laughing and tormenting her coach…now she had a surreal scene playing out in front of her. How quickly life changes. Juju looked down at her outfit, sweaty t-shirt, gym shorts, and some socks she had to borrow from a teammate having forgotten hers that morning. Juju hunched over and looked down at her socks…her Daffy Duck socks.
For three days friends and relatives filled Juju’s house…and they brought food. Why is it at the time you absolutely don’t feel like eating, people bring it? Juju’s mother told her it was really for the other people who showed up to express their condolences. Can’t they have this party someplace else Juju thought? Can’t they eat before they pay a visit? Juju retreated to her orange shag carpeted room for solace. The carpet still smelled like cleaning fluid from the “mod flowers” incident. Her friends had always thought her father was her grandfather because he had been 49 when Juju was born. She didn’t think he would die on her like grandfathers do though…not when she was just 14. Juju knew that he had a bad heart, she had guessed correctly when she found Janice standing before her in tears. But this was just something that happened in the movies, not in real life. Juju was with her mother on one thing, was this really happening?
On the day of the funeral Juju sat there on the front row beside her mother. She wore a tan blouse with brown embroidery, more frilly than she would usually wear, but it matched the brown slacks. Her mother had not even tried to get Juju to wear a dress, by that time that battle was long over. Juju sat through the service and thought about what her father meant to her. She had refused to go to the visitation the previous day, she didn’t want to see her father laying in a casket. How creepy was that she thought? Why would the adults want a kid to see that? She also thought he should have been buried in his Chef uniform, all starched and nice. Not the leisure suit that he only wore when he was forced to go somewhere fancy…he would hate that.
Juju stared at her mother the evening after the funeral. Jewel looked pretty young, but kids often thought she was Juju’s grandmother too. What would happen if she died too?
As if Jewel was reading her mind, she told her daughter, “don’t worry, I am going to be around a while.” Promise? “Yes, I am promise.” Juju went to bed and thought to herself that she now knew what the term “bone tired” meant…she could feel every bone in her body…she had never been so tired. As she drifted off to sleep she remembered Easter with her father.
Her father, Jim, was always in charge of hiding the Easter eggs at their house. Juju was a smart child and the bunny story stopped at the age of four, after that she preferred her Daddy playing the part. As the years went on, Juju and her sister Junene, didn’t want the egg hunt to end because they saw how much he enjoyed it. They would get up early and peer out their bedroom window, watching him take careful attention in placing the hard-boiled eggs all over the back-yard. After that he would just scatter the multi-colored sugar confection eggs about the grass and garden.
By the time the last egg hunt came along when Juju was in fifth grade, she had to become a little actress. She walked from location to location…acting surprised at her finds in the usual locations. Never letting on to her Daddy that he had hidden an egg in a certain spot for the past 5 years running….or that she had cheated a peek and saw him hide the egg! Daddy would sit on a folding lawn chair on the back porch, watching the hunt, smiling broadly. After the eggs were all secured, Daddy would call her over and tell her he had one more surprise. He would pull out a big chocolate bunny out of a five and dime sack and wish her Happy Easter. Followed shortly thereafter by, “hey, give your old man a bite of that rabbit!” There was always a time around July or August when Juju would find one of those cellophane wrapped sugar eggs in her mother’s garden. She would run and tell her Dad about her find…the response was always the same. “Well, that must have been a good one. I will have to remember that spot for next year.” Juju drifted off to sleep with that vision of her father in her head…the hunts had stopped a few years ago, but the memories would remain. The holidays would still come she thought, the years would pass….she was going to finish growing up without her Daddy.
The years did pass, Juju started to forget what her father’s voice sounded like, but every once in a while she remembered a small moment. A short conversation would pop in her head, with 100% clarity, that she had enjoyed with him, or she would hear him whistle a tune. Those moments Juju equated with those three-month old eggs found long ago in the garden. “That must have been a good one,” she heard her Daddy say.
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Edith Ann, Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Neil Diamond?
Every once in a while Linda and I have a “theme” weekend. The themes tend to be whatever bullshit idea is running through my head on a Friday afternoon at about quitting time. Sometimes the idea comes forth during happy hour and is somewhat influenced by the consumption of the chosen liquid.
About a month ago, I decided we would do “back-ass-ward weekend.” Meaning Linda and I did the exact opposite of what we would normally do. It was my homage to George Costanza regarding the Seinfeld episode where he did everything the opposite in dealing with dating women. It was quite successful for him. Let me give you an idea of what went down. We usually go somewhere in Dallas that is pretty high-end for brunch on a Saturday or Sunday. On that weekend we did the opposite, we found a dive down on Industrial Blvd., 3 blocks down from the Dallas County jail. We sat at our booth and watched the prostitutes walk by as we waited on our eggs. The place was called, “My Mother’s Daughter’s Diner.” It was fantastic and I highly recommend the place….just don’t wear heavy make-up and spandex and you should be fine.
When my mother was alive I did the same thing with her. Every once in a while I would tell her to pencil me in for her entire weekend. I would take her anywhere in the state of Texas that she wanted to go…and sometimes we played the theme game too. I did the “back-ass-ward” theme with her one Saturday in Dallas. Now normally with Jewel, I would take her to the Dallas Arboretum, or the parks to look at flowers, or the women’s museum. But that was all out on this particular day….she had to agree to do things she had never done before.
We started the day at the Majestic Theater for a special concert with Lilly Tomlin. She was doing her one woman show called “The Search for Signs of Intelligent LIfe in the Universe.” Jewel had never been to a comic show where someone just stood in the middle of the stage and talked. She remembered Tomlin from the TV show Laugh-In, but this was a definite stretch for her….a true opposite thing for her to do. At one point in the show Jewel turned to me and said, “I guess she doesn’t appeal much to men?” I broke out laughing….I was out, but Lilly was still in the closet, for all of those that couldn’t see the forest for the trees! “She must be a feminist,” mother said.
From the Majestic, we ventured to the south-side of Dallas and ate a nice dinner of true soul-food. Fried chicken, collard greens, grits, corn bread….we had a feast. And we met some wonderful people at a little shack that never in a million years did we believe we would ever have stopped….save for back-ass-ward Saturday.
It was about 7:45pm and we were going to head westbound back to Fort Worth, when we passed the State of Texas Fairgrounds. On the flashing marquee for the outside amphi-theatre it read, “LIVE TONIGHT: CROSBY, STILLS, AND NASH.” I had wanted to see them my whole life and did not know they were playing Dallas that night. I looked over at Jewel, who had NEVER been to a rock concert before and said, “How serious are you about being back-ass-wards?” Jewel’s reply, “Let’s do it!!!”
We parked the car and I illegally (opposite) bought two tickets from a scalper after walking down a side road two blocks. I was a police officer at the time and had a duty weapon strapped to the inside of my right ankle. (before you start thinking I had lost my mind) I jogged back to find Jewel standing at the entrance ready to rock on back to the 60s! We found our seats, about 16 rows back from the stage and took our places….we were just in time for the start of the show. The usual haze of smoke was hanging above us, as was the unmistakable smell of weed. Jewel asked what songs they sang, so I gave her my best effort of a short medley: Suite Judy Blue Eyes, Woodstock, Ohio.…oh, oh, okay…I know those guys she said, “I am going to get a drink.” My back-ass-wards trick of the day was surely bringing my 70-year-old mother to a rock concert.
As she stood to go get a drink, a guy seated behind me, with his two friends, also got up. He looked at me and asked if I could watch their stuff while they went for a beer run. Jewel took it upon herself to shout to the young men above the crowd noise, “you can trust my daughter watching your stuff, SHE IS A COP!” And with that she turned and walked away. What she didn’t see was a mad frantic rush ALL around me…five rows in every direction, hiding, stuffing, eating….”things” were moving and disappearing. I sat there alone and all I could do was just laugh.
Jewel returned with two drinks and some popcorn. She was alarmed when she saw the rest of our row now vacant and the guys behind us gone with their stuff. What happened she said, “did they cancel the show?” No Jewel, they just decided to try to go closer to the stage for a better view. Jewel and I sat on an empty row of an otherwise packed amphitheater and enjoyed a killer show, without smoke nearby to choke us.
I encourage you to have a theme weekend for you and your significant other. It can be back-ass-wards, or have an ethnic theme, sports theme, whatever you like. They sure can create fun and some great memories…and they get you outside of your box. We can all stand to venture out of our routines from time to time. IF you find your weekends are looking similar, then take my advice and go for it.
That was a good day. That was the day I drove back home to Fort Worth with a senior citizen loudly singing Marrakesh Express in my right ear and wishing I hadn’t eaten the greasy fried-chicken. As I dropped my mother off at her house, she turned and told me, “How stupid do you think I am Julie, I knew my comment would make those kids scatter. I wanted more elbow room for the show!” About a month later she made me take her to see Neil Diamond….she leaned over to me and said, “now THAT’S a singer!” As we got up to go, we were walking up the steps of the old Reunion Arena in Dallas…I yelled, “make way senior citizen coming through!” All the people in front of us parted like the Red Sea…..red as in my mother’s face. Jewel punched me in the back as I turned to tell her, “now we are even.”
Juju sat at her table, no longer called a school desk, and stared across at the two giggling girls. It was the beginning of fifth grade and the year Harrison Lane tried a new concept in teaching…big open rooms with small tables for each kid all arranged together in a big L shape. Two teachers commanded the group of kids for two general periods a day, then the big split occurred. The students were shepherded off to math, english, and science classes according to aptitude scores and their skill level.
In fourth grade the groups had been called: High, Medium, and Low. Juju was in High, but even then she knew it was pretty demoralizing when the teacher yelled, “Low kids, get in the hall!” The “new concept” teaching of her fifth year changed the names of the groups to: 1, 2, and 3. Even the 3s figured out they were the old Lows…look around, yeah there is the kid that sits in the corner and picks his nose for sport…same group.
Susan and Terry sat there and giggled and pointed across the table at Juju most every day….she was tired of it. She didn’t like to tattle-tale, so she was going to have to take matters in her own hands. Terry was a 3, but Susan was a 1 with Juju in every class of the day….she should know better than to pick on people. Juju told them she knew they were talking about her..they didn’t try to hide it, they even pointed at her, said her name loud enough for her to hear.
Juju could have just walloped them, she was taller than every kid in her class, except Louis. Louis was a kid that would grow on to over 6’8″ and play college basketball…Juju liked the fact he was in her class. She would not be the tallest kid in the class picture this year. Juju decided that physically going after them was not the right tact, people would deem that unfair of her anyway. She decided to use the same weapon they were using, a verbal attack.
Every day for the next week, Juju would walk up behind the two girls in the crowded hall of Harrison Lane Elementary….she would bend down and whisper one word in their ear. She did this for five days in a row, Monday thru Friday….she noticed the taunting had stopped by the second day…but she threw in three more days just for good measure. Her plan, it seemed, had worked…she was feeling pretty good that Friday afternoon in math class for the 1s. Susan looked at her from across the room and had a funny smile on her face…a Cheshire cat kind of smile. Juju wondered what that was about?
The 3:05 bell sounded and math class was over, time to go and enjoy the weekend! Juju’s mother was waiting in the front drive of the school, she was especially excited because they were going sneaker shopping today…it was a good day! Mrs. Threadgill, the math teacher called out to Juju as she hit the door. She told her to go back to her homeroom to see Mrs. Dennard about something. Juju trotted off, not knowing what she was about to walk into…not knowing it had to do with that one single word she had been uttering into the ears of her two tormenting adversaries.
She walked into the large expanse of the homeroom and saw a strange site. There stood Mrs. Dennard, Terry, Susan, and their two mothers!! She walked over to the desk and Mrs. Dennard said they were all talking and concerned about something the two girls were saying that Juju had called them in the hall. Mrs. Dennard asked if Juju had said the word and she responded yes. She was admonished and made to apologize to the girls. When asked why she had said such a word, Juju related that the girls had been mocking her for being different…laughing at her daily. Susan and Terry denied the allegation and tearfully looked up at their respective mothers. Juju felt as if she were about to explode in tears….tears of anger. She loved Mrs. Dennard and couldn’t believe that she was siding with them! Juju was dismissed and walked with head held low to her mother’s car.
Juju sat down in the front seat and started to bawl. What is wrong, her mother asked?
Juju related the story…the ENTIRE story, it came flowing out of her in pace with the tears. Jewel became incensed and jumped out of the car and headed to the classroom. Juju’s mother entered the homeroom to find the teacher and two mothers still chatting. She went into a rage, berating the teacher for having this obviously planned meeting without filling her in…without having her present. Jewel was furious that she had been left sitting in the car while 3 adults ganged up on Juju. She left the three women standing there aghast as she exited the room and yelled back one parting shot. “And MY daughter has a right to use that word any damn time she wants to…it is her right!!”
Jewel came back to the car looking like she had flames sticking out the top of her head. Juju was thinking the anger was directed at her….for saying the word. Jewel looked at Juju and asked her if she wanted to go to Sears or the shoe store on Pipeline Road? Juju knew she was a “1” but she was having trouble processing all that had happened. Why was her mother looking at her with that weird look on her face….tears in her eyes and a smile. Juju had never seen that combination on a face before, it befuddled her.
As they pulled into the parking lot of Sears, Jewel asked her daughter if she knew what the word actually meant? The irony was that Juju did not know what it meant. She just knew it had been thrown in her direction before and the general consensus at the school was that it was the lowest thing you could call another kid. Her mother told Juju that it meant different from normal, not the usual.
They walked into the store to buy a new pair of black and white Keds “track” shoes..the ones that had the narrow heel and pointed up at the toe…just like Juju had seen on the Olympics. Juju reached for her mother’s hand and gave it a squeeze. A moment of thanks passed from daughter to mother. Juju laughed aloud and said, “that was a QUEER afternoon, wasn’t it?” She liked making her mother laugh…and deep down Juju was feeling pretty darn good. She was getting the greatest track shoes ever and she now had a new word that described herself perfectly.
The boy named David socked her in the stomach so hard it took her breath away. She fell on her back on his driveway and gasped for a breath, what a brat she thought…he had sucker punched her! After about a minute or two she was on her feet again dusting off her blue jeans and thinking about kicking him…right at the place where her mother told her counted the most. She thought about it but instead gave him the best “go to hell” look an eleven year old can give, turned in her Keds and carted off to her own yard. It wasn’t worth it. That David kid was as queer as a three dollar bill and he didn’t even know it. At least she knew…she was as odd as he was and just trying to be his friend.
She had always known she was different, but she had really got to thinking about it in the last month. Every since that day at Harrison Lane Elementary when the teacher divided up the girls and the boys for “the talk.” The girls were sent to the cafeteria and the boys were hustled to the gym. The P.E. teacher, Miss Pam, who looked like Paul McCartney, stood up to speak. She was “different” too, she just knew it. She wore track suits to school every day and had a pair of sneakers to match each suit. Miss Pam bit her fingernails down to the quick and wore no make-up like the other teachers….and no exaggeration, she looked like the Beatle in his mop-top heyday.
Miss Pam doubled as the health teacher and when she stood up that day she started talking about the differences in boys and girls. The girls watched a film on just how different they were and what would be happening to their bodies in the next year or two. Juju sat there kind of disgusted. She couldn’t believe that was going to happen to her…and all to have babies!?! If you knew you weren’t going to have kids why did this have to happen??
The film had prompted a discussion that night with Juju’s mother. At the end of the talk, Juju knew what her mother had done to have seven babies, she would never do. She got the nerve up to tell her mother she day-dreamed quite a lot, but wouldn’t tell her mother about what. She was told that day-dreaming was perfectly normal and to not be worried. Juju wondered if she were somehow broken. She knew the day-dreams were not the normal thing for an eleven year old girl to think about…she was worried. That day however had yielded too much information, her worries would have to wait for another day. Until then, Juju went about her daily activities, hoping one day she would have all the answers to the questions swirling in her mind.
Juju knew why the neighborhood boys wouldn’t let David play with them. He was called a sissy-boy most times..or told to go play school with the other “girls.” But the thing she didn’t get is why they let her, an actual girl, play tackle football with them? Her best buddy, Rod, had looked at her and said, “I don’t know, you can just play, but don’t spit, girls don’t spit.” Okay, note to self, stop buying the gum that came in a package that looked like chewing tobacco…and stop spitting like the boys did. Juju had it, David’s differences excluded him, her’s kept her in the clique. The boys thought it was odd if she jumped rope or played school with the girls, but they always reminded her there were certain lines she just could not cross.
This being different thing was hard to deal with and issues came up just about every day. Juju had been thinking weird thoughts since she was five years old and now she was beginning to think that they had something to do with the film at school and the talk she had with her mother. Those thoughts, her day-dreams, were going to remain hers for a while, she needed to figure this out for herself first, then tell somebody. Juju had learned some valuable lessons that week. The most valuable one she had learned was to be careful with whom she reached out to…David had not liked her inquiry that preceded the punch. By his reaction Juju knew he had day-dreams too and she had secretly smiled as she walked back to her house that day holding her stomach. Wow, she thought, mother was right, the truth does hurt.
Tagged gay, growing up, lesbian, queer
You Wanna Have a Catch?
Softball dominated the ten summers of my life between the ages of 8 and 18, it was my number one priority. I lived for the practices and was over the moon with happiness on game days. Organized sports for girls in the seventies was lacking, but my hometown had a very good girls slow-pitch softball league.
The camaraderie that a young woman gets in team sports is unmatched in other school activities. I made friends on a dirt field in Hurst, Texas in 1971 that I still have to this day. If you were on a team, you instantly had twelve new girlfriends that had your back on and off the field.
Sports were another interest that connected my mother and I. Every game day we would warm up in our backyard about thirty minutes before we had to leave for the field. I would get my uniform on, grab the gloves and invite her to the yard with the words,”you wanna have a catch?” The answer was never no…even though she was 40 years my senior, she was always ready.
My mother would get into her catcher position and I would throw about 50 pitches until it was time to hit the car. She was older than I am as I write this blog and I truly don’t know how she did it! She just loved sports so much and was willing to do anything she could to help me excel and love them too.
It was also a time when we would just talk…a mother and her daughter…in the traditional roles of a boy and his father, but not noticing or caring. We played catch and discussed our day, current events, sports, whatever came to our minds. She related how she was sorry she had missed out on girls organized sports…how women and sports had changed so in her lifetime.
My mother never missed a game. I could always hear her shouts high above the roar of the crowd…which most of the time consisted of about 20 parents. Even though her words were sometimes embarrassing, I grew to rely on them…to use them as a calming influence when I approached the batter’s box. “Knock the leather off that ball Julie!” “outta the park Julie!” Okay Jewel, I thought,…this one is for you! Ten years of sitting in the Texas sun watching slow-pitch softball, I let her say whatever she wanted to…we needed the fans.
I have never been a fan of Kevin Costner except for one movie, Field of Dreams. The emotional and climatic scene where he is on the field and sees the youthful version of his father didn’t leave a dry eye in the theater. Having left the relationship unresolved prior to his father’s death..on the field of dreams, Costner’s character gets to reconnect and heal old wounds. His father, the viewer is led to believe, has come from heaven to play ball. Costner looks at his father and utters the words, “you wanna have a catch?”
What a simple thing it is really. Tossing a ball back and forth…yet it is so much more. It is the combination of a love of the game…shared with a loving parent. A truly unbeatable combination that thousands share across this country. That is why the Costner film touched a chord in so many people. I can still smell the fresh cut grass of our backyard…as well as the smell of my leather glove. I can vividly remember the peddle pushers my mother wore and the groan she would let out as she got into her catcher’s stance.
To tell you the truth I don’t believe in heaven, but if I did my version would be a beautiful, freshly cut, green ball field…lined perfectly with white chalk. There would be an endless supply of new bright white softballs, piled about the place. It would be a place where you could drink all the Coke and eat all the hot dogs you wanted and never gain a pound. I would forever have the physical attributes that I did as a 15 year old…and the intellect that I possess today. My coach Tom would be barking orders from the dug-out with a smile on his face. No sickness would exist, no pain would be felt. My teammates and the opposing team would be made up of every kid that I ever played sports with in my life.
After eating six hot dogs and maybe even a dozen donuts…I know ball parks don’t have donuts, but this is MY heaven people….I would take my turn at bat. The crowd noise would swell and the pitcher would let the ball fly…as it hit the downside of its arch…a voice would pierce the air….”you are going to puke after eating that much Julie!” (it would be my mother’s version of heaven too)
After the nightly game ended, the field would magically turn into my old backyard on Oak Street, the field of my youth…the field of my dreams. I would pull my glove to my face and take a deep breath…that lovely smell of leather would take me back to 1972…and I would be ten years old again. “So you wanna have a catch?” I would ask my mother. Yes, she would respond, but you are catching today, I am pitching a double-header tomorrow.
Tagged baseball, catch, parent, softball
Rolling Through the Years
So I am sitting in the hallway of the courthouse, on floor number 5. I have my client seated beside me and we are going over the terms of the plea bargain we are about to sign. The courtroom door is slammed open down at the other end of the hall…smashing up against the wall. I turn to my right to see a black male running down the hall, towards me in an orange jump suit….a bailiff running in chase behind him!
I sat there motionless as the orange blur ran right past me. He was gang tackled by other bailiffs before he could get to the stairwell. I sat there motionless??? I chuckled a little and my client asked me what I was laughing about. I told her…my 28-year-old self would have body checked the fleeing prisoner into the wall and I would have had my knee on his head and his wrist in a lock before the bailiff got to us!! My 48-year-old self had become a spectator…no impulse had rushed through my body whatsoever, no trained reaction …reacted. That was the day I knew I was a middle-aged attorney…I was surely not a cop any longer.
The screen fades to black.
In the next scene we see Julya standing beside a gurney in the ER at about 10pm one night. A 21-year-old is handcuffed to said gurney. Laying there he looks quite stupid in bare feet, jeans, Black Sabbath T-shirt, and with gold paint all over his face. Oh yeah, this kid had killed some brain cells, some that he did not have to spare. After running his truck into a fire hydrant he had been amazed when I had guessed that he had been “huffing” paint for cheap thrills. I told him to look in his rear-view mirror and he had chuckled upon seeing his clownish face.
He was cooperative enough and not giving me any trouble, so I took the handcuffs off. He was a local kid and he started telling me how he and his friends “huffed” or inhaled anything they could to get high…all right off of the shelf of the local drug or hardware store. For some reason it was very popular to use the metallic gold or silver paint, that was the “good stuff.” I had taken him to the hospital to have him checked out before escorting him to jail. I was charging him with DUI and he had traffic warrants out of four different agencies.
The nurse approached us with a hypodermic needle to take a sample of his blood. He screamed, “no needles!” The kid elevated off of the gurney, screaming in sheer terror…”I hate needles!!” He tried to bolt for the door and the fight was on! He was about 6 feet tall and real skinny….he tried to punch me and missed. I grabbed him by his long hair and pulled him to the floor where the fight became more of a wrestling match….the two of us rolling all over the ER floor! I clearly had my hands full, what else was this kid on I thought, he seemed to have the power of two men…I was trying to get his hands behind his back to put the darn cuffs on him again! As we rolled into trays and instruments fell about the place….two doctors and three nurses were seemingly enjoying the show. An episode of Cops right before their eyes!
This ER had a 911 red hotline phone that went right to my dispatcher. One of the doctors was leaning against the wall right by the hotline!! In between exchanging punches with the kid, I looked up and said to the Doc, “do you think you can pick up that phone and get me some back-up?” The kid wiggled away from my grip and made a dash to swinging, double doors that led into the main lobby of the hospital. Our audience was about to get much bigger…he was headed to the ER exit. I knew once he got to the exit of the hospital, he would be gone…the skinny kid was going to be able to out run me easily.
I “horse-collared” him in front of about 12 people in the lobby…grabbing the back collar of his T-shirt…just barely getting it with my fingertips. We both went to the floor again…this time mopping up the dusty lobby and smashing into the Coke machine. We just kept rolling, exchanging punches, kicks, he was even trying to bite me. The automatic doors opened to the ambulance bay and we rolled right out onto the driveway…that’s when I heard the tires screeching!! The kid and I both turned to see a patrol car sliding towards us as we layed on the ground, looking at this point like we were embracing each other. We both let out a scream as the front left tire of my back-up’s unit came withing inches of the kid’s head!
The officer jumped out of his unit, along with his rookie ride-a-long, it took three of us to cuff the hopped up kid and get him back on the gurney in the ER. The people in the lobby, that had enjoyed the show, politely applauded as I walked past them in my now filthy uniform. Lesson learned rookie….don’t un-cuff someone who is high on sniffing paint and whatever else that kid was on…lesson learned.
The training officer laughed so hard at me that night….he told me that I was really lucky that he didn’t run right over the both of us. The lighting at the back of the hospital was lacking and we both had on dark shirts. I asked him when did he notice us laying on the black top? He responded, “I saw the flicker of metallic gold paint!”
I write this blog trying to show the reader little snippets of my life. The cop stories are me in my twenties. Even I don’t agree with the way I handled some calls, but I have tried to be honest here…brutally honest at times. Readers have remarked for the most part positively, but one or two have called me a smart-ass, pig, and even a sadist…among other things. That is fine, that is their opinion and their right to not like how the twenty something me handled different problems. It is truly a “walk a mile” type scenario though…until you have been a police officer, you don’t know how you would handle certain calls. The perfect combination would be my smarter and mature self with the physical abilities of my younger self….but reality won’t abide. Reality today has me sitting in the hallway as the kid in the orange jumpsuit sprints by me.
I walked back into the courtroom and apologized to the bailiffs. For what they asked? Look guys, I used to be a cop…I should have tackled the guy, or at least stuck out a foot and tripped him!! I repeated my apology….there was an awkward moment, then the 3 officers filled the courtroom with laughter. My younger self was apologizing and they were laughing at my reality. Time to let the years roll on past me…I am fine with that…time to let them roll just like I did that prisoner, but hopefully not as fast.
Tagged cops, police, war story
Growing Up Juju (part 12 in a series)
You know how hard it is to make the first move? Remember when you were a teenager and you desperately wanted to tell someone you liked them? Rejection has a powerful sting…verbalizing something, reaching out to touch a hand…that is some bold stuff and the consequences could be really awful. But we did it…most of the time in the 70s it was a boy asking a girl out….asking her to go to the movies…leaning in for a kiss. I applaud them, it took guts and it was really, really different from it is today.
I am sure everyone that is reading this remembers those awkward moments. I am sure the gay people reading this can break into a cold sweat just remembering those first moments when they acted on their true being…..when they realized their true self. You want to talk nerve? Two gay kids rarely look at each other and come right out and say it.
There are long periods of time when absolutely nothing happens, unrequited feelings abound. Sometimes the silence never ends…but eventually you have your first encounter where someone makes an incredibly brave move.
I was eighteen years old and about hyper-ventilated every time I was around her. Her name was Annie and my teenage dream was that she shared the same feelings that I had.
By looking at her you would have never guessed she was queer…but there was something about the way she looked at me…I was beginning to think just maybe. She was dating a football player and she used to hang out at the gym waiting on him after practice…it was my senior year. I was a gym rat, always around because I had friends in every sport…the gym was our social club.
Gay kids back then were pretty late bloomers, for obvious reasons. I had already applied for and been accepted at Texas Woman’s University. I knew that school would be a haven for queer girls and I would probably fit in…I would most likely meet my first girlfriend there…I was so hoping that would come to pass. But for now I was watching Annie run and jump into her boyfriend’s arms…longing to trade places with him. She liked me, I could tell…she even laughed at all of my corn-ball jokes. And what about the flirtatious looks she gave me, what was that about? I lived off of those looks for about 2 months until one day she asked me if I wanted to go to a movie one night? Why yes, that would be nice! (thinking inside that I was having a coronary)
I picked Annie up and off we went to a theater at the local mall. The movie was “Private Benjamin” with Goldie Hawn. It is a very funny movie, but to tell you the truth, I had to go see it again later with other friends. The night with Annie I was all in a nervous flumox…years of waiting….years of queer thoughts were racing through my mind. What if I make a move and she actually doesn’t recoil in disgust? What if she does?? What if I am NOT the big queer I think I am? Eighteen years of being an outsider will go by the way-side and I will have to start thinking about guys? Oh gawd, her right forearm just brushed against mine…okay, slash that last thought!
The movie ended and we set off for the parking lot towards my Mercury Bobcat. We were seated in the car, listening to the radio…not quite ready to go home, not knowing what to do next. Tom Petty was our background music…Annie began to talk about dating the football player. Her complimentary description of him ended with the word I was waiting for ….BUT, she said, “something is wrong, I have been thinking of someone else.” Annie looked at me and…….and…..I couldn’t find the breath to make words. This was it….this was THE moment….say it damn-it!! Say it Julya!!!!! SAY IT!!!!!!!
Have you been thinking about me? Did that just come out of my mouth? I am sure I had sheer panic on my face. I thought I had just ruined the last remaining months of my time in high school. She would surely run screaming from the car…show up at class on Monday and tell everyone she could that I was a big old queer and had hit on her! My life was about to be over!! Wait! She just said something..what? Can you say that again? “Yes, she said…I have been thinking about kissing you.”
It was just like in the movies, the radio changed to a love song as if on cue, I leaned in and our lips met. I AM gay!! I am sooooooooooo gay!!! I am gleefully queer!!! You can think it and feel it your entire life, but until a moment like this happens, you really aren’t IT, are you? Don’t you have to ACT on something to truly be it? I was dizzy and really relived…..and so freaking happy!!
So, I don’t think Annie will read this, but if she does….thanks. There always has to be a first and I am thankful for you dear, beautiful Annie. She went out-of-state for college and last I heard she was very happy with a long-term partner. We had lasted until graduation and knew life was taking us in different directions. It hurt, but I knew I had met her for a reason…I knew we were parting for a reason.
We all have an “Annie” in our background…we all have those memories. I know some of you, gay and straight, were perhaps re-buffed in your encounters. I imagine some of my queer readers might have some ugly stories to tell…some of your tales very well might have ended with the girl running away and “outing” you. I am sorry if that happened to you…but the moments have defined us as the people we are today, right?
Every once in a while I am driving down the road and Tom Petty comes on singing Refugee…and my heart starts to beat like an eighteen year old after wind-sprints. I will always remember that night and the first time I figured out being queer was, for me…not really strange at all.
Happiness December 16, 2015
Mentally Prepared March 19, 2015
These Boots Were Made for Hurling February 4, 2015
January 6th December 30, 2014
His Name Is Noah Pozner. December 14, 2014
‘Tis The Season December 12, 2014
Ida May. December 1, 2014
Standing Ready September 24, 2014
I’m Letting it Go September 8, 2014
Summer June 3, 2014
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Human smuggling thrives in Vietnam because we are all complicit
By Duc Hoang  November 5, 2019 | 02:11 pm GMT+7
Impoverished people will surely seek a better life elsewhere or die trying, but it is society’s fault for normalizing people smuggling.
Duc Hoang
"It doesn't always go well in business," he said. "Sometimes people die and we have to compensate their families for that."
The man was a human smuggler.
I met him a few years ago in a country known for its many Vietnamese migrant workers. He knew I was from Vietnam and brimmed with joy, and was unpretentious, down-to-earth the way someone from the countryside welcomes guests from a faraway land.
He even invited me home for dinner.
He told me he was keeping someone in his basement since the man's family had not paid the fee. He was not going to let the person out until his family paid the money even if it took a year.
I looked at the 'prisoner'. He seemed around 40 and had a somewhat guarded, timid look on his face. I wondered how he could possibly survive out there by himself, not to mention find a job.
I did not have to ask my smuggler buddy much about his work; he told me almost everything himself. But there was one particular conversation that stood out.
"Is it risky?" I asked.
"People do die sometimes."
It was as if he was a merchant who accidently loses a few goods here and there along the way. He spoke of migrant workers dying like he spoke of any business risk.
This was the same man who argued with me about how I should have named my child over glasses of beer, like old friends bickering with each other about inane stuff.
While I admit I never judged him for what he did for a living, I did realize he lived in a different world from mine. In his world, whether you live or die simply comes down to luck, and if you do lose your life, tough luck. It was simply an occupational hazard.
To consider fellow human beings as no more than goods that could break on the way to their destination is something that has always frightened me.
Yet I accepted what he did was a job like any other out there. No more, no less.
People have grown so accustomed to the wrongs going on around them that somehow these have become social norms. Whether it is a favor like using personal connections to ask for a job one is not qualified for or outright criminal acts like corruption... these are misdeeds we see almost every day on the news, yet do not abhor them as we should.
Instead, eventually they became part of our reality since they are ubiquitous in our daily lives. They are the new normal.
If we can accept criminal acts as social norms, certainly "sending people abroad for work" or human smuggling does not sound all that bad.
If you met someone from Nghe An Province, sat down for a few beers and talked about sending someone to Europe illegally for work, the conversation would almost be humdrum. I am from Hai Phong, and everyone around me was willing to cross the border for illegal work, no matter the legal repercussions. It was very commonplace.
Yet, we know this cannot go on forever.
When I heard about how 39 people died in a truck in the U.K. last month the first thing that came to me was the image of the human smuggler I met years ago. I have retained memories of him without making a judgment whatsoever. But now I have to take a side.
Catholics attend a mass prayer for 39 people found dead in the back of a truck near London, in Nghe An Province, Vietnam. Photo by Reuters.
I have seen many stories from collaborators trying to make sense of how and why so many people from the central Vietnam countryside want to cross the border. Some look for an economic angle, others dissected the social and cultural background that could incentivize people to do so.
Many have asked me to write stories based on those perspectives since I have spent many years writing about migrants and communities of illegal Vietnamese workers around the world.
But I refuse. Why? Because, if I write stories that explore the mental, social and cultural aspects of people who do not mind crossing borders illegally for work, wouldn't that invest these behaviors with the status of social norm too?
On the other hand, if we should not generalize their actions as driven by greed, ignorant or they "knew what they were doing and must pay."
We never ask why drug addicts fall prey to their addictions, whether they were spoiled by their parents or lacked willpower and discipline, or say they "knew what they were doing and deserve what's coming to them."
Why should it be any different for people who try to leave their homes in search of a better life?
If any of those killed on that truck was your parent, spouse or child, their last moments spent banging on doors, gasping for breath and texting their final messages to their loved ones, you would certainly see things from a different perspective.
You would see that human smuggling is a cruel and inhuman crime, and that those who commit or are complicit in it deserve the severest punishment prescribed by the law.
As Vietnamese start to accept that working illegally abroad is a social norm, middlemen and smuggling gangs have started to make less effort at concealment.
Officials now openly approve of the remittances flowing back to their communities. If we take a clear stance on the issue and see people smuggling as an obviously criminal act, I do not think it would be difficult to track down transactions worth tens of thousands of dollars flowing in and out of Vietnam in broad daylight.
It is vital that we educate people about the importance of such a stance. If we no longer accept working illegally abroad as a social norm and treat it as a crime, it would be much easier to stop it.
If you want to lend a helping hand, you can start by not commenting on the people who try to go abroad illegally to work. Like I said, we cannot put the blame on them, much like how we do not question drug addicts’ responsibility for doing what they do. Because that would make us complicit with whoever is pulling the strings from behind the scene.
As for my smuggler friend, I have not been in touch with him for many years now. But I do dream of a day when I could return to his city, find that same alley and knock on his door, though it seems like I can no longer do that.
Maybe he might hate me for telling this story. But it's a story that needs to be told.
*Duc Hoang is a journalist at VnExpress. The opinions expressed are his own.
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Beth October 29, 2018
How can you tell the difference between a story with deeply troubling opinions, themes, and character actions and a story where the writer is inserting his or her own views, opinions, and preferences?
Warning signs:
Characters with a certain point of view are written as strong, wise, reasonable, sensible, or normal.
Characters with different or opposite views are written as weak, foolish, strange, wishy-washy, aggressive, or dysfunctional.
Limited ways of thinking. The “right” way and the “wrong” way.
No moderating voice of reason. Even those who should know better fail to be unbiased.
Unrealistic characters, character interactions, and authority figures.
World-building is not only unrealistic but also feeds into the “reasonable” character’s understanding of reality. Reality itself is warped to support a point of view.
NOT warning signs:
One or more character is dismissive, contemptuous, aggressive, or unhealthy in his/her point of view. (See: unreliable narrator)
Good characters all think the same way and badguys are clearly evil. (Good guys are good, bad guys are bad is very common and not typically cause for alarm.)
Characters taking sides. (This is normal human behavior. Even when the sides are unbalanced in someone’s favor, that is realistic. A 50/50 split is too contrived.)
World-building that creates a problematic world or a world where most people fall into a certain way of thinking. (Dystopian worlds and dysfunctional characters.)
Yes, writers can make a point through story. Classic dystopian fiction like 1984, Fahrenheit 451, and The Giver all make commentary on human nature and serve as warnings for how far society can fall if we let it. Unreliable narrator stories like The Great Gatsby and Catcher in the Rye have less social commentary and more to do with tragic human nature on a limited and personal scale.
On the other end of the spectrum, we have simple stories of good versus evil where characters aren’t very well fleshed-out. Sometimes the good point of view is obviously the author’s idea of what good means, and the evil is evil for no reason, but that’s just failure to think through character motivations and create nuance.
It’s only when the fabric of reality in a story (the setting, the facts, the characters themselves) warps into something unrecognizable that you can be sure that the story you are reading is biased. This is most obvious in situations like “Pretty in Pink” where a character is a stereotype or farce of a people or culture. I recently read a story (not fanfiction) where modern culture was written as oppressive to straight men in a premise that was meant to be light-hearted but made any sane reader deeply uncomfortable. In that story, the LGBTQ+ community was sexually aggressive, wishy-washy, and foolish, as were any “progressive” thinkers, and the main character and his friends were the only “reasonable” people who saw problematic behavior as problematic. The establishment (such as police) supported the warped version of reality by treating straight men as guilty until proven innocent while they treated everyone else with kid gloves. That was a perfect example of a story which pushed its social views on the reader. (I would give you a link and a detailed analysis, but I have no wish to give that mess any web traffic.)
Darkness in fiction is normal because darkness in human nature is normal. Racism, sexism, homophobia, violence, these are real things in our world, and so they make it into our fiction on a regular basis. Sometimes a writer condemns them through their story by making them part of the bad guy’s point of view or something for the main character to change in someone else to make that person “good,” but sometimes they are simply there to create setting, world, mood, and characterization. Because they are real things. And in realistic stories, no plucky heroine is going to undo a lifetime of negative social grooming by pointing out that that mindset is bad.
Every writer has different motivations for their writing. To entertain, to reveal, to find catharsis, to condemn, or to simply write. Reasons for writing are as widely varied as writers themselves.
Therefore, if you ever think a writer him- or herself thinks the way a character does, ask them how they feel about the characters and themes in their work. Ask why they decided on this story and these character traits. (Writers love these questions.) Get the writer’s own unambiguous words speaking as themselves before rendering judgment.
Anything less is pointless speculation.
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What are the implications of the recent discovery that huge oceans exist close to the mantle of the Earth? [duplicate]
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Do ringwoodite minerals point to an “ocean's worth” of water, or a true subterranean ocean? (1 answer)
I was of the notion that as we get deeper into the Earth, it gets hotter and hotter. If so, how can there be huge oceans (they seem bigger than our Pacific) exist at such a place? If so, what are the possible implications of this discovery in shaping our understanding of the planet? I'm very curious to find out.
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$\begingroup$ I think you are reacting to popular media's take on the original journal article which found small traces of water in the deep mantle: the discovery of water in the mantle isn't a big deal more of that water in the deep mantle exists. $\endgroup$ – Neo Jun 16 '14 at 23:55
$\begingroup$ RELATED: Do ringwoodite minerals point to an “ocean's worth” of water, or a true subterranean ocean? $\endgroup$ – blunders Jun 17 '14 at 22:28
I am going to assume that you are referring to recent new stories with titles like "Rare Diamond Confirms That Earth's Mantle Holds an Ocean's Worth of Water" (Scientific America).
These articles are referring to research published in Nature: Pearson, D. G. et al. (2014). The researchers found an inclusion of ringwoodite inside a diamond. Here is a quote from the Nature article about the paper...
Using infrared spectroscopy, Pearson’s team found that its tiny fleck of ringwoodite contained about 1% water by weight. “That may not sound like much,” Pearson says, “but when you realize how much ringwoodite there is, the transition zone could hold as much water as all the Earth’s oceans put together.”
This doesn't mean that there is a liquid ocean of water within the transition zone. There are minerals that are considered "hydrated" because they contain hydroxide ions. Examples of these are the serpentine group and micas.
Ringwoodite can contain hydroxide ions within its structure, and these ions are the "water" that was measured. If you were to lower the pressure, and increase the temperature, the water would be liberated from the mineral. The point is that there are not huge oceans of liquid water within the mantle of the Earth; the water is locked up in the structure of certain minerals.
There are interesting implications from this research discussed in the Nature News article about the research.
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$\begingroup$ Yes it is one more small step in what might be a revolution in our understanding of the mantle. It isn't a uniform convecting bulk of ultramafic silicate: It is heterogeneous in composition and contains lots of "interesting stuff" (eg. HO, the carbon in diamonds, and the fluorine inferred from my Laki question). $\endgroup$ – winwaed Jun 17 '14 at 0:47
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The sound of Charles Dickens as he turns in his grave.
“The United Nations has launched an investigation into poverty and human rights in the UK which will examine the impact of the austerity policies of Theresa May and David Cameron over the past eight years.
The inquiry will be led by Prof Philip Alston, the UN’s special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, who angered the Donald Trump administration this month when he concluded after a similar visit to the US that the White House’s contempt for the poor was driving “cruel policies”.
The fact-finding trip is scheduled for this autumn and will be the first visit to a western European country by a representative of the UN’s rapporteur’s office since a trip to Ireland in 2011. Alston’s most recent inquiries into extreme poverty have taken him to the US, China, Saudi Arabia and Ghana.
“The UK has gone through a period of pretty deep budget cuts first under the coalition and then the Conservatives and I am interested to see what the outcome of that has been,” Alston told the Guardian. “I am also interested to look at what seems to be a renewed debate on all sides about the need to increase spending at least for some of the key programmes.”
He said the challenges facing the UK were different to the US, where he has concluded Trump’s policies were “tailor-made to maximise inequality and to plunge millions of working Americans, and those unable to work, into penury”.
Alston said: “In the UK, things are at a different place where there is no great budget surplus to be mobilised. Welfare cuts have taken place but there is now an interesting debate on whether they have gone too far and what measures need to be taken to shore up the NHS and other programmes.”
Alston has not yet determined exactly what he will focus on and will shortly invite submissions from groups who want to suggest matters for him to consider. They could include housing squalour, insecurity at work, in-work poverty, mental health and political disenfranchisement. …”
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Should local party members elect council leaders?
So says a writer (Labour) in a Huffington Post blog. No problem in East Devon – most of the dwindling local Tory party membership are already councillors!
Some of the comments seem quite pertinent to East Devon:
” … a council leader who oversees a large budget and thousands of local government workers, is only selected by the party members who live in their individual ward to be a candidate for councillor, from there a vote of councillor colleagues takes place behind closed doors. There is no mechanism for members to have a say on who should be the Labour [or other political party] group leader or to debate the principles, priorities and policies they will lead before they are in place. In practice, there is no recourse for members if the leader chooses to act in a way that undermines the values our party is founded upon – other than to deselect them as a candidate to be councillor when they are next up for election, which may be four years away. …
[Ah, yes, who can forget Diviani being told to save community hospitals at EDDC and voting to close them at DCC]
… Too often we see Council Cabinet members dependent on the grace and patronage of their leader for their income and livelihood – no Cabinet position means no job, and as such very little dissent. In some places even scrutiny chairs – the name should give away what they’re there for – are put in place by the very leadership they are supposed to scrutinise. …”
[Scrutiny – we never did manage to get to the bottom (or even very slightly below the surface) of the relationship between disgraced Councillor Graham Brown, the council and their relationship with the East Devon Business Forum]
Source: Huffington Post
EDDC Planning: One rule for the businesses, one rule for residents?
How very differently EDDC planners seem to have treated an Ottery St Mary resident with a basic and simple planning question, demanding £40 to start a conversation, compared to an out of Devon business person who may be seen as saving their hide over the Exmouth Seafront debacle!
The Sidmouth Herald reports how EDDC planners tried to get £40 out of Ottery local Adrian Forster who just wanted to know if he needed to go through building regulations to renew his roof.
http://www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/news/fees-for-planning-advice-virtually-a-scam-says-householder-1-5580051
He is apparently not the first to be charged for the privilege of speaking to a planner. (Tip – ask a decent builder not EDDC or, if you can wait for an answer, put in a Freedom of Information request (FOI)!).
Contrast this with how a planning inquiry and subsequent requests for information were dealt with concerning the “Exmouth Eye” business.
In a January 2018 an FOI request was made to EDDC about a planning inquiry submitted by EDDC staff member Alison Hayward (to her planning colleagues) concerning some possible irregularities in the application form for this business.
Investigation showed that the form categorically stated that a named planner had given pre-planning assistance or prior advice (17/2944/FUL). EDDC was asked by FOI for information about that advice. EDDC stated that the pre-application advice was purely verbal advice given to the agent about what needed to be submitted with the application and was not recorded in any format, so presumably the advice was given free of charge and no receipt was issued for any payment.
A business appears to get free advice, a resident has to pay.
By amazing coincidence, WhatdoTheyKnow.com published a response into two further Exmouth Ferris Wheel FOI enquiries (https://bit.ly/2tCGwX4) The answers suggest that EDDC was somewhat economical with the truth about fees being charged – originally stating that fees charged by EDDC for the wheel to take up a great chunk of Exmouth Seafront were exempt from disclosure.
When pressed, however, they did say: “We are charging £151.80 per operational day and no charge on non-operational days”. Earlier, they suggested free non-operational days were not unique to this Ferris Wheel operator and gave a link to their charging regime.
It seems the operator may be in a unique pisition – as their scheme and rates actually appear to make no mention of free days.
The denial of special treatment for their Ferris Wheel friends looks rather hollow now and the ducking, diving and avoiding providing proper answers to FOI’s might be of interest to the Information Commissioner yet again?
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“‘Britain’s fearless and independent Press is one of the foundations of democracy and must be protected’: Minister’s call to save print media as 300 local papers shut”
Owl says: Well, some local papers might be fearless and independent- but others are fearful and political toadies – naming no names …!
“Britain’s ‘fearless and independent’ Press is one of the ‘foundations’ of democracy and must be protected, the Culture Secretary has warned.
Matt Hancock has spoken out in defence of journalism as figures released today reveal that more than 300 local and regional titles have closed since 2007 – meaning some large towns are left without a local newspaper.
There are also 25 per cent fewer full-time journalism jobs than there were in 2007, while a quarter of all regional and local publications have closed. …
… The figures released today are part of a report conducted by research group Mediatique and commissioned by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
It found that the newspaper industry has been under ‘sustained threat’ for the past decade – with print advertising slashed in half since 2007.
The Mediatique report found that the ‘dramatic changes’ in revenue and number of publications had been fuelled by shifts in consumer behaviour – and the reliance on devices such as phones and tablets.
Figures by Mediatique revealed that there were 1,303 regional and local newspapers in 2007 compared with 982 in 2017.”
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5893993/Minister-calls-save-print-media-300-local-papers-shut.html
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Community has 6 months to bid for Sidmouth’s Drill Hall
“Community groups have been given six months to make their submissions by January 11, 2019.
Exeter-based JLL, have been appointed by East Devon District Council as property marketing advisor, and will be offering advice and taking bids from non-commercial organisations immediately.
In the autumn, the company will open the bidding up to commercial property sector who will have only three months to put forward a bid.
Councillor Jeff Turner, of Sidmouth Town Council, said: “I’m pleased to see that the six month period has now started for the local community in Sidmouth to come forward with any ideas they may have.
“This commences the next stage of the process in finding a way forward for this area of the seafront which is of significant interest to a great many people in Sidmouth.”
It follows 18 months of consultation, which included a scoping study around the town’s Port Royal area to find out what the community would like to see there.
EDDC also carried out a marketing exercise to see about the possibility of adding attractions such as a high quality restaurant/bar development or something similar.
An EDDC spokeswoman said: “As a result of hearing what local people wanted and also acknowledging the constraints of the site including increased risk of flooding, a lack of financial viability in relation to large scale mixed use development and existing covenants, it was agreed that the original proposals should be ruled out.”
Cllr Philip Skinner, Deputy Leader of East Devon District Council and its economy portfolio holder, said: “I’m delighted that we are now able to offer this opportunity for the local community in Sidmouth to come forward during the next six months with their ideas for the site.
“Our property advisor will be available to offer guidance to interested parties and I look forward to seeing a range of proposals when the marketing period concludes in January next year.”
http://www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/news/bids-now-open-to-redevelop-sidmouth-s-drill-hall-1-5580801
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Felicia Broderick July 18, 2019 4:49 AM EST
A promising vaccine that discards an HIV-like virus from monkeys is closer to human trials after a new, weak version of the vaccine has been shown to provide related protection.
A pair of papers published on July 17 in Science Translational Medicine describes how the vaccine—which makes use of a form of the common herpes virus cytomegalovirus, or CMV—was reside-attenuated, or weakened so CMV could not spread as easily. The brand new version still managed to get rid of SIV, the monkey model of HIV, in 59 % of vaccinated rhesus macaques. That result’s much like earlier findings involving the vaccine’s unique, non-attenuated model. The immunity created by the attenuated vaccine was additionally long-lasting, as nine of 12 vaccinated monkeys could still combat off SIV infection three years later.
An attenuated version of the vaccine is essential to being probably in a position to make use of it in people. No vaccines use non-attenuated stay viruses as a result of security considerations. Although people are sometimes contaminated with CMV with no trouble, the virus can wreak havoc on those with weakened immune methods such as people with organ transplants. It is also harmful to pregnant women, as it will probably trigger congenital disabilities corresponding to listening to loss and microcephaly in infants.
This analysis, utilizing rhesus CMV, offers doubtlessly essential insights into the design of a human CMV-based HIV vaccine,” stated Klaus Früh, Ph.D., Author on one of many papers. “We considerably attenuated CMV and nonetheless acquired the same type of immune responses as with the wild version of this vaccine.
The CMV vaccine platform is licensed by Vir Biotechnology Inc., San Francisco, which plans to steer a clinical trial with a human model of the CMV-based HIV vaccine. The same platform can be expected for use for vaccines being developed to fight tuberculosis.
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May 13, 2016 • By Kathy Holliman
The Rheumatologist
A task force of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) has released new recommendations delineating the potential benefits and risks of prolonged therapy with oral and IV bisphosphonate therapy and providing guidance on duration of bisphosphonate therapy for postmenopausal osteoporosis.1The task force makes clear that data and clinical experience on which to base the recommendations are limited and that the approach for long-term bisphosphonate therapy use is based on evidence in mostly white postmenopausal women. Task force co-chairs Robert A. Adler, MD, and Ghada El-Hajj Fuleihan, MD, told The Rheumatologist, “Despite all the research in osteoporosis, our knowledge base for long-term management of this common chronic disorder is very limited.”
Dr. Adler is chief of endocrinology and metabolism at McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center and professor of internal medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond; Dr. El-Hajj Fuleihan is professor of medicine and founding director of the Calcium Metabolism and Osteoporosis Program at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon. The task force comprised experts in osteoporosis management, epidemiology, endocrinology, geriatrics and drug surveillance, a bone scientist not in the osteoporosis field and an ethicist.
Chief among the recommendations given in the report, Managing Osteoporosis in Patients on Long-Term Bisphosphonate Treatment: Report of a Task Force of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, is that a patient’s risk should be reassessed after five years of oral bisphosphonate therapy or three years of intravenous (IV) zoledronic acid therapy. Women at high risk, such as older women, those with a low hip T-score (less than or equal to -2.5) or high fracture risk score, those with a previous hip or spine fracture, or those who sustain a major osteoporotic fracture while on therapy, can be considered for treatment for up to 10 years of oral therapy or six years of IV therapy, with periodic evaluation, according to the recommendations.
“This recommendation reinforces the idea that the purpose of therapy is to reduce fracture, while also reflecting the lack of long-term fracture efficacy using these drugs and the long-term retention in bone,” Drs. Adler and El-Hajj Fuleihan told The Rheumatologist.
“Based on a benefit/risk ratio approach, the Task Force recommends treatment for the person at high risk for fracture at baseline and continued treatment for up to 10 years in those who are still at such risk three to five years after initiation of therapy. The tools to assess fracture risk are limited, and periodic assessment is based on clinical information, physical examination and DXA [dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry] measurements to stratify risks,” they say.
The task force also recommends that women who are not at high risk of fracture after three to five years of bisphosphonate treatment be considered for a two- to three-year drug holiday.
Marcy B. Bolster, MD, associate professor of medicine, Harvard Medical School, in the Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, says the recommendations “will help ensure that drug holidays are considered in all patients treated with bisphosphonates and that there are more specific reasons, or risk factors, to inform the decision to continue oral therapy for longer than five years and IV bisphosphonate therapy for longer than three years.
“It is clear from the recommendations that decisions for duration of therapy should be individualized and should include informed decision making shared between the healthcare provider and the patient,” she says.
Efficacy Data
Evidence supporting bisphosphonate therapy beyond five years is from two randomized, double-blind discontinuation trials: the FLEX study with oral alendronate and the HORIZON extension study with IV zoledronic acid. A five-year follow-up of patients in the FLEX study showed that those who continued oral alendronate therapy after four to five years of therapy had significantly less bone loss at all skeletal sites and fewer clinical vertebral fractures than those who had switched to placebo. In the HORIZON study extension, postmenopausal women who had already received three annual IV infusions of zoledronic acid and then continued therapy for another three years had fewer morphometric spine fractures than those who switched to placebo therapy.
Treatment efficacy—larger increases in bone mineral density and lower rates of fracture—is dependent on patient adherence to therapy, the task force said. Less than 50% of patients who start oral therapy continue for more than one year due to cost, co-morbidities, side effects, concern about side effects, inconvenience, use of multiple medicines and poor understanding of the benefits. About 30% of patients who receive an initial IV infusion return for the second infusion a year later.
Assessing Risk & Benefit
The report includes a discussion of the potential risks of bisphosphonate therapies. One of the potential harms of prolonged bisphosphonate therapy has been the risk for atypical femoral fractures. For the first three to fi
ve years of bisphosphonate therapy, the risk–benefit ratio clearly favors treatment for those at significant risk of osteoporotic fracture, with an estimate of averting 162 fractures of the spine, hip or forearm per one atypical femoral fracture caused, Drs. Adler and El-Hajj Fuleihan say. “In the five- to 10-year period, there is sustained vertebral fracture risk reduction for those who remain at higher fracture risk, but a similar estimate for the risk–benefit ratio is difficult to define due to insufficient data. It is probably lower due to the evidence that atypical femoral fractures increase with duration of bisphosphonate use,” they say. Even so, atypical femoral fractures are uncommon and occur in less than 0.2% of patients on eight to 10 years of bisphosphonate therapy.
“We are hopeful that in the future we can determine which patients are more likely to suffer them,” they added.
Another safety concern with bisphosphonate therapy has been osteonecrosis of the jaw. Current estimates of the incidence of osteonecrosis of the jaw range from about 1/10,000 to 1/100,000 patient treatment-years. Factors that can potentially increase this risk for patients treated with bisphosphonates include poor oral hygiene, smoking, diabetes, concomitant glucocorticoids and/or chemotherapy use, and invasive dental procedures. The report says that there appears to be a trend for increased risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw with duration of bisphosphonate use, but the quality of the evidence for such an association is poor. The task force recommends that risk factors for osteonecrosis of the jaw be included in the periodic assessment of benefits and risk of bisphosphonate therapy.
“For most patients treated for osteoporosis, the bisphosphonate-associated benefit of reduced fracture risk beyond five years, albeit with evidence for vertebral fracture only, is greater than the risk of developing either osteonecrosis of the jaw or an atypical femoral fracture,” the report states.
Dr. Bolster says the risks and benefits of bisphosphonate therapy should always be considered, with the risk of therapy at the initiation of treatment different from the risks to consider after three to five years of treatment. “Fracture risk reduction is the tremendous benefit attained with initiation of treatment, and this is weighed against the potential risk of therapy, including gastrointestinal effects, flu-like symptoms, bone pain.”
A patient’s risk should be reassessed after five years of oral bisphosphonate therapy or three years of intravenous (IV) zoledronic acid therapy.
Risk stratification is warranted at the time more prolonged therapy is being considered, she says, with a consideration of the patient’s hip T-score, prior history of hip or spine fracture, fracture while on therapy (e.g., hip, spine, humerus, forearm), age, medication use (such as aromatase inhibitors, glucocorticoids) or a new diagnosis of a condition associated with a secondary cause of bone loss.
Drs. Adler and El-Hajj Fuleihan note that risk stratification is based on DXA scans and various calculators, such as FRAX (Fracture Risk Assessment Tool), that incorporate clinical factors, such as age and personal history of fractures. It’s also important to have the patient on adequate dietary calcium, keep their 25-hydroxyvitamin D level of at least 30 ng/mL, maintain muscle strength, avoid falls, improve home safety and take medications correctly and regularly, they say.
Other Populations
The report additionally considers what is known about use of long-term bisphosphonate therapy in patients taking continuous oral glucocorticoids. Spine fractures occur with greater frequency in older patients on higher doses of glucocorticoids, regardless of their bone mineral density. The report suggests that for women who require continued bone-protective therapy and who have received bisphosphonates for more than five years, switching to teriparatide may be considered. Men older than age 50 who are treated with long-term glucocorticoids greater than 5 mg/d are also at increased risk of fracture and may benefit from continuation of bisphosphonate therapy.
Although little evidence is available for men, the approach advocated by the task force can be considered generally applicable to older men, the task force says. It is assumed that men on long-term bisphosphonate therapy have safety issues similar to postmenopausal women, with no greater risk identified in men. The task force indicates it is reasonable to continue treatment in men on long-term bisphosphonate therapy who have a history of hip, spine or multiple other osteoporotic fractures or major osteoporotic fracture while on therapy. A drug holiday of two or three years is reasonable for men who are not considered at high risk because of age or other risk factors, such as androgen-deprivation therapy for prostate cancer. Men at higher risk could continue treatment and be reassessed for a drug holiday in two to three years, according to the report.
Clinical Judgment
No trials have evaluated the antifracture efficacy of switching therapies after three to five years of bisphosphonate treatment, none have extended beyond 10 years, and none have assessed the utility of reinitiation of treatment after a drug holiday, the report states. Because of this lack of data, the task force strongly recommends a tailored approach that includes assessment of each patient’s individual risk profile, shared decision making with the patient and careful follow-up. “The clinician caring for the patient with the chronic disorder of osteoporosis will need to use the art in addition to the science of medicine,” with the approach created by the task force being one tool that will help in decision making, the report says.
Several cases included in the report’s appendix illustrate the challenges of clinical care for patients with osteoporosis. Drs. Adler
and El-Hajj Fuleihan say that a clinician has to periodically assess the patient’s risks in view of their evolving profile and the accumulating new evidence: Are there new risks? Does the patient fall? Is the patient taking medications properly? What are new pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions that can be used to decrease fracture risk in a given patient?
“The clinician will complement the evidence derived from scientific studies with the art of practicing medicine to make a reasonable and individualized treatment plan, engaging the patient in the process,” they say.
Kathy L. Holliman, MEd, is a medical writer based in Beverly, Mass.
Adler RA, El-Hajj Fuleihan G, Bauer DC, et al. Managing osteoporosis in patients on long-term bisphosphonate treatment: Report of a task force of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. J Bone Miner Res. 2016;31(1):16–35.
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Huang, Jen-How
Matzner, Egbert
Dynamics of organic and inorganic arsenic in the solution phase of an acidic fen in Germany
Huang, Jen-How ; Matzner, Egbert:
Dynamics of organic and inorganic arsenic in the solution phase of an acidic fen in Germany.
In: Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. Vol. 70 (2006) Issue 8 . - pp. 2023-2033.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gca.2006.01.021
Wetland soils play a key role for the transformation of heavy metals in forested watersheds, influencing their mobility, and ecotoxicity. Our goal was to investigate the mechanisms of release from solid to solution phase, the mobility, and the transformation of arsenic species in a fen soil. In methanol–water extracts, monomethylarsonic acid, dimethylarsinic acid, trimethylarsine oxide, arsenobetaine, and two unknown organic arsenic species were found with concentrations up to 14 ng As g−1 at the surface horizon. Arsenate is the dominant species at the 0–30 cm depth, whereas arsenite predominated at the 30–70 cm depth. Only up to 2.2% of total arsenic in fen was extractable with methanol–water. In porewaters, depth gradient spatial variation of arsenic species, pH, redox potentials, and the other chemical parameters along the profile was observed in June together with high proportion of organic arsenic species (up to 1.2 μg As L−1, 70% of total arsenic). Tetramethylarsonium ion and an unknown organic arsenic species were additionally detected in porewaters at deeper horizons. In comparison, the arsenic speciation in porewaters in April was homogeneous with depth and no organic arsenic species were found. Thus, the occurrence of microbial methylation of arsenic in fen was demonstrated for the first time. The 10 times elevated total arsenic concentrations in porewaters in June compared to April were accompanied by elevated concentrations of total iron, lower concentrations of sulfate and the presence of ammonium and phosphate. The low proportion of methanol–water extractable total arsenic suggests a generally low mobility of arsenic in fen soils. The release of arsenic from solid to solution phases in fen is dominantly controlled by dissolution of iron oxides, redox transformation, and methylation of arsenic, driven by microbial activity in the growing season. As a result, increased concentrations of total arsenic and potentially toxic arsenic species in fen porewaters were found in the growing season, suggesting an enhancing risk of arsenic transport of ground- and surface-waters under these conditions.
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Dolphin Identification | Dolphinfish Research Program | Mahi-Mahi | Mahi | Dorado | Dolphin | Dolphinfish
mahi mahi, dolphinfish, dorado, dolphin
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Dolphin Identification
What is a pompano dolphin? At top is a female common dolphinfish with a male common dolphin in the middle and a female pompano dolphin at the bottom. These specimens were collected off North Carolina in June 2010. Note the blunt, vertical edge of the male’s head, compared to the sloping line of the female’s head. This characteristic can be used in both species to distinguish males.
The pompano dolphin, Corypheana equiselis, is largely a mysterious fish to science and US fishermen alike. Very little is known about their life history. It has been largely overlooked by fisheries science. Little information is available on its growth rate or life span. They are known to be significantly smaller, seldom reaching nine pounds. The pompano’s body coloration tends to be more silver and blue but can exhibit a somewhat muted green/yellow color pattern. It is considered to be more of an open-ocean species than its larger cousin, the common dolphinfish. Pompano have been shown to be common in the waters around Bermuda. Fishermen in the Florida Straits have documented pompano dolphin occurring in the same school with common dolphinfish and even in mixed schools of common dolphin and blackfin tuna.
The species’ role within commercial and recreational fisheries is mainly based on reports from fishermen and not on any hard scientific data. Anecdotal reports from fishermen indicate that most specimens caught recreationally are in the 14 to 20 inch size range. The species appears to be more abundant in the Florida Straits than anywhere else in US territorial waters. It is has been documented as occurring off the North Carolina coast but has not been documented off South Carolina or Georgia. Recreational anglers in the Gulf of Mexico report pompano dolphin as being an important part of their dolphin fishery. However, no scientific data is available to substantiate this claim.
Anglers who catch what they think is a pompano dolphin are asked to take a digital photograph of the fish, a broad side view clearly showing the dorsal and anal fin extended. Send the photo to the Dolphin Study at CSSLLC@bellsouth.net. By doing this, anglers can help science in documenting the occurrence of this species.
Dolphin of the Western North Atlantic
Two species are known to occur in the North Atlantic Ocean, the common and the pompano dolphin.
Pompano are smaller, seldom reaching 30 inches in fork length and nine pounds in weight while the common dolphin can reach lengths in excess of 60 inches and 80 pounds.
Both species are known to occur in the same school.
Pompano dolphin are more oceanic in occurrence and are thought to be more common in the Gulf of Mexico and southeast Florida than along the rest of the U.S. East Coast.
It is unknown what portion of the annual U.S. dolphin harvest is pompano dolphin.
Little information is available on pompano dolphin in U.S. territorial waters.
Characteristic Common Dolphinfish Pompano Dolphin
(reference arrow) Corypheana hippurus Corypheana equiselis
Rays in Dorsal Fin 55 to 65 Rays 48 to 55 Rays
Greatest Body Depth
Occurs just behind the head Occurs at mid-body, in front of anal fin
Pectoral Fin
Long – More than half of head length Short – Less than half of head length
Anal Fin Shape
First three rays longer than remaining rays All rays same length, no longer lobe present, edge of fin straight
Tongue Tooth Patch
Small and oval in shape Large and rectangular in shape
Body Characteristics
Common Dolphin
Pompano Dolphin
Fish weighing 15 pounds or more are 99 percent likely to be the common dolphinfish.
The typical pompano dolphin caught by anglers is 14 to 20 inches long.
This large bull pompano dolphin exhibits the more elongated,
deeply forked tail typical of the species.
First glances can be deceiving. This 15 pound fish taken off South Carolina initially appears to be a pompano dolphin but is actually a deformed common dolphinfish. Note the pointed lobe on the anal fin, the smaller, shallower forked tail and the relatively large pectoral fin. In spite of the body depth, these characteristics say this is a common dolphinfish.
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Summer in February ~ Jonathan Smith
A very funny thing happened as I was reading Summer in February by Jonathan Smith... the novel about the Lamorna artists.
It was a book that had been on my shelves for a while. I coudn't remember where I had heard about it, but on the balance of probability it had to be one of you here in comments, and a quick search of my own blog came up with a comment and link to her blog from Lizzy Siddal back in 2009.
It was the trip to Lamorna (more searching) in 2012 ...
and sitting on those very rocks...
that filled me with the sense of place and persuaded me to buy the book, because by then there was news of a film version too. As always it felt imperative to read the book first, rather than allow the film to infiltrate my imagination with characters and setting before I have had the chance to do it for myself.
I wonder if you have preferences about this??
Book first...
Film first...
Not bothered...
I'll bet some of you share my preference for avoiding film tie-in editions of books though don't you...
So I started the book...twice.
On the first occasion getting no further than Munnings's speech at the Royal Academy before being diverted.
Then the film was out there...
I had done some snippeteering and found the cuttings in the book when I opened it again in the summer of 2013. Everyone is telling me the film is fantastic... Carol goes to see it twice because she loves it so much (sorry to divulge that Carol!) and I think I must get a wriggle on.
I make another start (are you keeping up, by now this has taken me four years to get around to this read) and I am cracking along nicely. The brash, extrovert, gregarious artist Alfred Munnings is leaping irrepressibly off the page as are the Lamorna artists...Laura and Harold Knight and the sad and disconsolate land agent Gilbert Evans. The artistic community is revealed in all its eccentric glory and into its midst has arrived Florence Carter-Wood, a young London woman of privilege whose father, under duress, has agreed to fund some art lessons for her.
The beautiful Florence is nicknamed Blote.
Blote??
I am a little off-put by that...
By this time I am halfway through the book but, despite my best efforts at avoidance, news has seeped through the review pages that this story isn't going to end happily, and all of a sudden, and quite unheard of for me, I stop reading the book and decide I want to see all this unfold in the film.
The film stars Dan 'Downton' Stevens as a mild and gentle Gilbert Evans, Dominic Cooper as quite a menacing Munnings, and Emily Browning as a wide-eyed Florence, trapped in a love triangle and torn about her choices.
There's a wait for the DVD to come out of course, but when it does I buy a copy.
Then there's another delay while we find time to watch it, and that is eventually prompted by a talk at Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery as part of the Laura Knight 'Portraits' exhibition. The subject to be Love, Art and Tragedy – Close encounters in a Cornish Art colony.
I have to say the whole long-winded process has been duly rewarded by all three components, half the book, the entire film, the most brilliant and engaging talk by Catherine Wallace a few weeks ago, followed by the rest of the book.
The first half of the book had set the scene for the film which I really enjoyed (Carol, you are not alone, I will certainly watch it again) even though not filmed at Lamorna. The community springs into life, and having been there it's not hard to envisage how life in this remote little Cornish valley could know no bounds. Carousing and creativity going hand in hand and plenty of anything-goes behaviour. It does end in tears ( I won't give anything away for fear you haven't seen it) and the film plays to that strength with great drama towards the end... suffice to say I would have been blinking and sniffing unashamedly in the cinema.
Catherine Wallace painted (sorry) a much more varied picture of Arthur Munnings at the gallery talk which somehow balanced out that of both the film, the book and my imagination (which by now has Munnings sitting at the brutish end of unpleasant with the word 'dislike' hanging over his head) showing us a wonderful slide show of some of his lesser-known paintings. Famed for his horses, and indeed, in the context of Summer in February, for this picture Morning Ride, of Florence seated side-saddle on Merrilegs...
but I had been unaware of Munnings's Lamorna coastal paintings, all of which favourably compared with the best of the Newlyn school and many of which can apparently be seen at Munnings home Castle House at Dedham in Essex.
Of interest too, as Catherine Wallace elaborated, was the fact that all the artists painted each other..
Munnings painted Laura painting...
Harold Knight painted Munnings reading, this picture we learned, was found concealed behind another one, someone unwittingly bought a 'buy one get one free'...
This sorry tale became a period of his life about which Munnings neither spoke nor wrote in the years to come, leaving Morning Ride behind in Cornwall with Laura and Harold Knight, to be given to Gilbert Evans should he return from his self-imposed exile with the Royal Engineers in Africa. Gilbert had enlisted in April 1914 to flee the impossibility of his love for Florence, by this time herself in the loveless and unconsummated marriage to Munnings, and from which she desperately needed to escape. The source of the book's title to be found in an entry in Gilbert's diary written on 22 February 1914...
'Had early lunch with Blote in my room, and then for a walk over the cliffs to Penberth where we had tea, then back by the road in the evening. A summer day to be remembered'.
The whole Summer in February saga has a been a wonderfully extended reading, watching and looking trail which has unwittingly all fed nicely into my Crisis Of Brilliance Art & Literature Trail ( C.O.B.A.L.T... for short, it came to me in a flash) and has now segued into yet more Great War reading, Wilfred and Eileen, another book by Jonathan Smith to be re-published by Persephone Books in April.
More of that soon with accompanying diversions, meanwhile I would love to hear of your experiences with this book and film...
Hexagonally occupied...
Happy Clocks Go Forward British Summertime is Offically Here Day to everyone here in the UK, we got there in the end didn't we.
And Happy Getting Ready For Autumn Day elsewhere...lovely too.
But now to patchwork...
There are moments in the life of a hand-pieced-over-papers English patchwork quilt when you just have to
Sit...
and Cut.
The first batch was done...
Mostly whilst watching TV or listening to an audio book, but I had run out of both papers and fabric and it seemed was always too busy to sort out more.
But it's not going to do itself, and I had already decided absolutely no rushing, no short cuts, no buying ready-cut anything on eBay. So I sat, and for far longer than I had intended, listening to the radio, thinking, watching and generally 'being', whilst cutting out papers and then the fabric. Choosing from the stash and pressing the bits as I went along, looking for nice colour matches..
There is no overall colour theme, in fact the more I mix it the better it feels, and the only rule is no two 'florets' the same but maybe I could indulge and create a few patterns that would match. This, heading to the centre of the fabric and cutting out holes is completely against my religion of course, being of a mind to get as many bits out of one piece as is humanly possible...
But no matter, this project is about using what I have and I had kept this piece of fabric for years, never quite knowing how best to use it. Well it's ruined now but aren't those florets going to look gorgeous in the midst of the whole.
The eagle-eyed amongst you will see that by now the time is 19.18. I had actually sat down at 10am (I did move for coffee out on the Tinker's sunny veranda, and lunch, supper, a walk, to sort the washing machine and other necessaries) but unusually for me hadn't allowed myself to be diverted by anything else and thus had a lovely basket of patches, matched and ready to stitch....
What a luxury of a day.
I'm hoping you have all had some moments of luxury this week... and if not I prescribe some.
The GDSB - The Reading Dress
So whilst I am busy making Factory dresses with no plans to go and work in a factory unless I can help it, my project for this week has turned out the most perfect summer Reading Dress, which I will defintely be reading in. Loose-fitting enough to be comfortable in a deckchair, cool enough on the hottest day spent in dappled shade, short enough to allow some sun on the legs without being too short...if you know what I mean.
It all began with a Boden dress circa maybe 2000 ish, I can't remember I've had it so long...
A blue, low-calf length, 'v'' neck, loose, sleeveless linen number that I have worn...and worn...and worn.. summer after summer and it is starting to show its age. Thinking I could easily make a pattern from it I spent a whole evening and a roll of brown paper finding out that I couldn't really unless I took it apart at the seams, and I couldn't quite persuade myself to commit the ultimate sacrifice.
All that time spent whingeing that I missed browsing through the pattern books in department stores is a nonsense because now I realise that I can go to sewessential and browse them all sitting up in bed on my iPad, so I hastened me there to clone this summer dress of my dreams and here is the nearest I could find... New Look 6866.
Versatile and very easy. In the end I made several adaptations starting with View E (the yellow one) and adding a few inches to the length before diverting to the lower scooped neck from View C (sorry poor scanning, red flowery dress with the legs chopped off). The sizing at S/M/L/XL allowed for much width variance between top and bottom half as I cut, so having started with a Medium I was busy whittling away the width to Small by the time I stitched the final side seams and hem.
As for the fabric, well I had a nice yard and a half of a 60 inch wide pastel batik from Barbican Fabrics in Plymouth that had been earmarked for a skirt, but morphed readily into a dress.
Batik a bit of a new departure for me in clothes but brilliant for dressmaking because whoever is going to notice mismatched patterns, and this could be treated as if no nap, hence making it out of 1.5 yds. It all went together like a dream in a single afternoon spent tucked away in the Sewing Cosy. My only complaint would be that Radio Four was deeply depressing with a programme about how the amount of phosphorous on the planet is fast diminishing, and as it is essential for life it will be that lack which sees us all off, nothing else. I switched to Radio 3 and sang along to Choral Evensong from Wells Cathedral instead.
To my complete amazement nothing seemed to go wrong...
The facings went in perfectly, especially the 'V' at the back, all laying as flat as a pancake with the understitching in place. They turned outside in as if they wanted to and made themselves right at home exactly where they were supposed to, I could hardly believe it. I will happily make more of these, and can easily add length or mix and match the necklines depending on mood.
When it came to final assessment May and Patrick, aka Bookhound, awarded me Garment of the Week.
Well pleased, but with Factory Dress Mark Two cut out and ready to go, not in the least complacent.
So how is the stitching going over your way...
And for anyone who is watching the GBSB who do you think is going to win...
And did you all know how to 'bag out a hem' ??
I didn't, but what a great idea.
Well Chums, Magnus here... what a wonderful prize draw and tonight I used a Human Random Number Generator AKA Offspringette who happened to walk in the door ...'Help me out here me old mucker,' I said, so she chose four numbers between 1 & 136.
Here they are...
7,33,85 & 112
So by my reckoning the winners are...
7 - Anne Fenn
33 - LizzieMac
85 - Ann P
112 - Henrietta
E mails have already gone out to the winners, but thank you to everyone who took part and also thank you for the fascinating discussion about the book....even if I was asleep for most of it.
Prize Draw copies of Four Sisters - Helen Rappaport
Hello Chums...well just look who it is...Magnus the Great here.
Alright...alright enough of the sniggering...so they caught me asleep with Bolshoi Ballet paws.
Firstly I have been tasked with sending purry thanks to Helen Rappaport for taking the time out during her busy book launch week to come and discuss and answer questions on here yesterday. I slept through it all of course, but am looking forward to the BBC two part documentary coming up in April....no dates confirmed for that as yet but will let you know soonest.
But what good news I bring of today's prize draw ...
Four copies of Four Sisters - The Lost Lives of the Romanov Grand Duchesses by Helen Rappaport, for four lucky winners... that's one for each sister by my reckoning ..so you could win your own Olga, or Tatiana, or Maria or Anastasia, and these books can be sent worldwide.
Names in comments as usual and I will rouse myself for the prize draw later this week.
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Four Sisters - The Lost Lives of the Romanov Grand Duchesses ~ Helen Rappaport
You might need a pot of tea for this one, it's quite long, and my thanks to Helen Rappaport who will pop in and out of comments today if anyone wants to ask any questions about the book...
I have plenty up my sleeve.
I'm not sure I can describe just how desperate I was to get my hands on a copy of Four Sisters The Lost Lives of the Romanov Grand Duchesses by Helen Rappaport, but in light of that desperation I decided to savour every minute that I have spent getting to know Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia properly for the first time, and to that end I have spent almost two months reading a book that I could have read in a week. I wanted to really get to know these young women, and in a way to give them that time, and to honour their short lives. Truth be told I was also dreading the parting, and when, with thirty pages to go, I knew it must come, I set the book aside and spent another week choosing the 'right' moment to finish it.
So much of the story of the Romanovs seemed so familiar beforehand, and all of it tumbling around in my mind...the Tsarevich's haemophilia, Rasputin and his seeminlgy invincible power over the family, his murder and those famously gruesome pictures of his frozen body retrieved from under the ice, the toppling of the Tsar, the revolution, the imprisonment, the family's terrible end in Ekaterinburg, the final discovery of the missing remains a few years ago, the fakers, the pretenders and, in the midst of all that for some reason, the fabulous Faberge eggs...and by coincidence a missing one comes to light this week, and yet clearly something else was missing.
I had a vague and misty vision of the four daughters... a sort of ethereal haze of virginal white muslin, pearls and rosebuds, innocent inscrutable faces, four beauties that moved and lived as one with nothing individual about them at all.
Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia... I didn't even know their names properly if I am honest. Lumped together for public consumption, an anodyne, saccharine image that gives little credence to any indivuality or personality, whilst their brother Alexey, the young Tsarevich, took centre stage, so what a joy it has been to get to know the Grand Duchesses...
The sensitive, warm, disarming and charming and frequently love-lorn Olga, who adored her books and solitude.
The reticent but organised and capable Tatiana, always reliable, a superb nurse and carer.
The sweet, accomodating and genuinely adored Maria. Self-effacing and stoical, kind-hearted, even-tempered and cheerful.
And then there is Anastasia...
You and I might have gone slowly insane had we been cooped up with Anastasia. Childlike and undisciplined, boisterous and carefree. I imagine one of those who could make two concrete blocks have an argument, the family cheer leader so handy in times of trial but I could just envisage the family as of one chorusing 'Oh Anastasia... not NOW.' And yet perhaps Anastasia, the youngest of the sisters, the one most affected by the changing and uncertain circumstances of their brief lives, and as I read I found myself constantly staring at the cover picture and into those beckoning eyes, a composite of this portrait.
Overseeing this family were of course their parents Nicholas and Alexandra.
Nicholas, the reluctant ruler, the devoted father who carried the burden of responsibility for his country heavily but faithfully, when he really just wanted to be with his family and live on a farm in England.
'Nature had framed him for a placid country gentleman, walking amid his flowerbeds in a linen blouse with a stick instead of a sword. Never for a Tsar...'
Alexandra, the daughter of Alice and favoured granddaughter of Queen Victoria. English through and through, but prepared to sacrifice all that and more to fully embrace all things Russian and marry the man she loved. Reserved, detached and devout, and who can know how deeply affected Alexandra must have been by the death of both her mother and her sister when she was six years old. Here may lie much that explains her future life, and her own skills as a mother. Whilst there is no doubt whatsoever that Alexandra adored and loved her children deeply, Helen Rappaport details clearly the prolonged bouts of nervous or actual illness that frequently kept Alexandra apart from her family and languishing in her lilac boudoir. Often unspecific, and self-diagnosed yet the impact of her debility on the family was profound and prolonged, the girls living in a state of constant anxiety and worry about their mother's health.
Mind you, reading Alexandra's obstetric history is enough to make anyone's eyes water...
Olga born 3 November 1895 - Wt.10lbs - difficult forceps delivery
Tatiana born 29 May1897 - Wt. 8 3/4 lbs - forceps
Maria born 14 June 1899 - Wt. 10lbs
Anastasia born 5 June1901 - Wt. 11 1/2 lbs
Alexey born 30 July 1904 - Wt. 11 1/2 lbs
Girl upon girl born to a couple who had to produce a son, but that is giving birth to nigh on 52lb of baby in less than ten years, often with difficulty and all at the end of the nineteenth century when... well I will leave it to your imagination. Helen Rappaport is a historian, thus speculation is not the done thing, but I can speculate wildly, and I would hazard a guess that Alexandra was left with some fairly traumatic physical sequalae to all that....maybe even sufficient to limit her lifestyle, who can know.
So for all Alexandra's failings, I felt an enormous amount of sympathy for her and with her even-handed historical approach Helen Rappaport makes no judgement either way...it is for the reader to decide.
There is a moment when Olga writes a poem to her mother which perfectly prefigures the twenty-first century theories of Compassionate Mind...
'But if only you could look upon
Your own sadness from a distance
Just once with a loving soul
Oh how you would pity yourself
How sadly you would weep.'
Whilst it is a cry from the heart from her eldest daughter desperately trying to convey some of the family's distress, it also seems to be begging Alexandra to be gentle on herself.
Add to this the constant worry for the whole family of the much-vaunted and necessary son and heir whose haemophilia quickly becomes apparent after his birth; when Alexey's umbilical cord won't stop bleeding the serious nature of the diagnosis is inevitable and heart-breaking, and the traumas that will follow are manifold. His life will be blighted by injury and weeks of excruciating pain from the slightest knock, and it becomes easy to see how Alexey's needs quickly subsume those of his sisters.
The need for any future leader to be physically strong, a fount of pride and power, will sorely test the sympathies and loyalty of the Russian people.The sight of a crippled Tsarevich drawing gasps from the crowds when he is eventually seen; remote, distant and enigmatic the family would receive unprecedented adulation on those rare occasions when they were seen in public. The Russian people craved the opportunity to worship and adore them, especially the girls, a jewel in Russia's Imperial Crown and one that gave them four marriagable girls who could potentially forge links with other Royal families across Europe, yet the people so rarely had the opportunity to do so.
It was all a tragedy waiting to happen.
Meanwhile the Grand Duchesses, OTMA as they called themselves, did their best in truly difficult circumstances. A life proscribed by formality and ceremony and countless hours spent in church, growing up in complete isolation from the realities of the world, and it becomes both a joy and a source of great poignancy to read of the day to day normalities mixed in to these privileged yet circumscribed lives.
The teenage crushes on the soldiers of their guard, the only available male company.
The holidays at sea on board the Royal yacht....even a walk around Cowes on the Isle of Wight to do some shopping. the whole family relaxed and at ease, Alexandra delightfully even asking the King's mistress Alice Keppel..
'Tell me my dear, where do you get your knitting wool'
There are those moments too, unearthed by Helen Rappaport, that demonstrate the girls were capable of being as wild as any of our own Royals have been in their time.
Little moments when their hopes and dreams are shared...Olga for example wants to get married, live in the country, mix with good people and endure no officialdom.
The war service as nurses offering them a legitimate way to escape from the drudgery of Royalty. If dressing the horrific wounds of the soldiers was the only way to do it, then do it they would and with considerable dedication, skill and expertise.
The horrors that pile up inexorably for the family are well known ... serious illness, Nicholas's forced abdication, house arrest and the family's eventual demise, and there is no doubt that their lives must have been beset by humiliation, despair and a sense of dread towards the end, but Helen Rappaport's account also shines a light on some moments of real if fleeting happiness in those tragic days. It could almost be argued that the early days of captivity were in some strange way the family's happiest... they were never more content than when together, and, relieved of the burdens of state, could revel in simple pleasures like growing vegetables and making Christmas gifts for all those around them, even their guards. They seemed, to varying degrees, resilient, uncomplaining and stoical which anyone might find a challenge when the temperature in the bedroom falls to minus 44 degs.
'We cannot complain, we have got everything, we live well,' writes Alexandra from captivity. Not bitter, not vindictive, and the whole family arguably capable of dissembling and concealing to protect each other, as close families so expertly can do. Only in the privacy of his diary Nicholas would confide his deepest fears...
'It sometimes seems as though there's no strength left to endure, that you don't know even what to hope for, what to wish for...'
Historians can't indulge in the 'what ifs...' but readers can, and of course I wished for plenty...for things to have been vastly different...
For Alexey to have been the first-born and unaffected by the haemophilia gene inherited from his mother. Thus when rebellion threatened the family perhaps he would have been able to stand shoulder to shoulder with his father and defend the Romanov dynasty...might the tide of revolution have been turned.
For the family's rescue so nearly achieved on several occasions to have been successful.
For Alexandra to have been able to achieve her full potential... who can know what troubles her symptoms masked...both physical and psychological.
'All the past is a dream. One keeps only tears and grateful memories. One by one all earthly things slip away.'
writes Alexandra in a letter to a friend, reflecting on the regrettable burning, in a moment of acute fear and anxiety, of all her old diaries and letters...
'... houses and possessions ruined, friends vanished. One lives from day to day. But God is in all and nature never changes. I can see all around me churches (long to go to them) and hills, the lovely world.'
And who wouldn't wish for those young women to have lived and loved (though arguably they could each have been carrying the heartbreak of the haemophilia gene with them into marriage and any subsequent childbearing.)
But if wishes were horses etc it was not to be, and my only consolation had to be that the family who loved each other faithfully and lived a life of peaceful devotion when able, also died together.
Helen Rappaport's book, meticulously referenced and indexed, may well now see the curtain coming down on the whole Romanov story. This perhaps the last untold piece of the jigsaw, but what a huge piece it is that Helen has carved with Four Sisters, and what an incredible experience it has been to walk alongside Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia.
Be sure to come back tomorrow when Magnus will be around bearing gifts...no not Faberge eggs.
And don't forget, Helen will be around in comments today so please do ask any questions...
Harbingers misc.
An exquisite sunset...
The Magnolia 'Felix Jury' in flower at the Garden House...
Another giant Magnolia in the distance...
The Equinox Furniture Shift....armchairs, rug, little gate-leg table and making the most of Aga warmth make way for the big table, the sun and no more snoozing...
A happy dowager cat...deaf as a post and heading into her twenty-first year...slept through all the furniture moving, woke up and thought we'd moved house...
These violas have been little stalwarts, flowering all winter, beautiful splashes of colour...
The greenhouse is built... here it is one minute after the last piece of glass went in...
and we are ready for the off...
Any harbingers down your way ??
I'm not sure how I discovered that Alice Oswald would be doing a poetry reading at the Peninsular Arts in Plymouth last week, but once I knew I was onto two tickets in a flash.
Peninsular Arts is part of Plymouth University which is slowly building up its Arts study programme after years of being a predominantly science-based institution, and before that, in the days when I did my health visitor training there, a Polytechnic. The place has come a long way since then, with massive new building projects, a medical school with an outstanding vision for training doctors slightly differently, and for the arts the Roland Levinsky building. Interestingly I knew of Roland Levinsky in my Great Ormond Street days, originally a professor of immunology before eventually moving to Plymouth to be Vice Chancellor of the university, and to steer through this blending of arts and science in a faculty more famed for its oceanography than its poetry readings. Sadly Roland Levinsky was killed in a tragic accident on New Year's Day some years ago, walking into some fallen electricity cables, and so he didn't live to see the vision now taking shape.
So anyway I booked two tickets, taking full advantage of the senior concessions, especially given that I turned up for something about eight years ago, handed over the full cost for my ticket and was given £2 back 'because I was over sixty,'... when I was actually fifty two.
The less said about how good that made me feel the better.
Bookhound is not famed for his love of poetry and may never have been to a poetry reading before, but he gamely said he'd come along and, given that is was a 7pm start, we had agreed that we would sit in the back row and I would nudge him if he looked like he was dropping off, or worse started snoring.
The lights dimmed in the lecture theatre and Alice Oswald, once introduced, leant forward on the lectern and proceeded to read some short poems...except she didn't have a book..or any words to hand.
We both as of one looked around to see if something was being projected onto the wall behind us..
Surely she wasn't reciting by heart??
Well she was...and she did for the next forty-five minutes.
Short poems and longer extracts from Dart and Memorial and we were completely spell-bound... absolutely no chance of Bookhound falling asleep, he was transfixed.
Now I have heard poetry 'readings' before but I don't think ever in performance like this, and so it had never occurred to me that there might be a difference, and that it would make the poetry come alive in the way that it did. Alice Oswald's diction is clear and precise, and the pitch and modulation of her voice was of course perfectly attuned to her own writing.
Not all poets manage this... I'm not quite sure how to describe the rather ethereal delivery that I have heard from other poets in the past, where the voice wavers tremulously beyond the normal register, as if to invest some magic but only succeeding in making me want to giggle. Alice Oswald was having none of that; the voice was sure and steady, echoing and gently resonating out of the dim light that didn't illuminate but rather kept her in shadow, and the timing was immaculate, making the gaps and the silences an important part of the whole. Memorial, described as an excavation of Homer's Iliad, and an invocation to the dead of the Trojan wars..
'an attempt to remember people's names and lives without the use of writing; a series of memories and similes laid side by side; an antiphonal account of man in his world.'
And as Alice moved through the succession of final similes in Memorial, leaving an imperceptibly longer gap between each one, we were on the edge of our seats waiting ...
'Like tribes of summer bees
Coming up from he underworld out of a crack in a rock
A billion factory women flying to their flower work
Being born and reborn shimmering over the fields.'
And I cast another quick glance behind me...surely there had to be a screen projecting the words for her, this was truly remarkable.
Asked afterwards how she committed the poetry to memory Alice Oswald said the short poems had involved so much careful work, word by word work, that they were readily embedded. Memorial was memorised on a daily circuitous estuary walk ( Alice lives in nearby Totnes) and it was that walk that she had envisaged in her mind as she spoke. It was a lovely thought that explained the pacing and the flow which created the powerful atmosphere of the delivery right down to the final words.
Like when god throws a star
And everyone looks up
To see that whip of sparks
And then its gone
I'm not a classicist, and if I am honest I am not that familar with Homer's Iliad, so I hadn't really grasped Memorial. I somehow couldn't connect with it in the same enthused way that I have with Dart and the other collections, even though I have the CD of Alice Oswald reading it... I hadn't listened to it properly. To my unexpected delight listening to it in performance has opened the whole book up to me and I shall embark on it properly now.
Like the geek that I am I had taken all my books along and Alice very kindly signed them before Bookhound and I headed off to drive home across Dartmoor marvelling at what we has just experienced.
If Alice Oswald is 'performing' her poetry anywhere near you then don't miss it.
The GDSB ~ The Factory Dress
The Great Devon Sewing Bee continues with me falling hopelessly for the whole ethos of Merchant & Mills, honestly I am a marketing consultant's dream customer.
Make it look old fashioned... she'll fall for that.
Go back to the old ways of doing things... she was there first time around.
Emphasise the basics of keep it simple, do it well... she might stand a chance.
Send patterns on card rolled up in a tube...she'll love that.
And so to the Factory Dress based on a 1920's working-class style...
The card pattern that came rolled up in the tube and when unrolled slips neatly onto a hanger...
...and which involved me digging out the tailor's chalk and deciding it really is the best thing and much better than ...er... a biro.
The way that I had to then draw around the pattern and mark it all up took me an evening, but the whole process felt time-honoured and traditional, and ultimately much easier than pinning tissue paper.
I ended up with a lovely pile of bits and am definitely up for more of this...
To that end I am really grateful to Karen at Barbican Fabrics who very kindly sold me some of her pattern card along with the hangers, and passed on the tip to stick your tissue patterns to it.
And then I started to stitch.
Things were going swimmingly, though with a new pattern it took me a while to figure out which side I had to iron the facings onto, and the collar facing dangled unhinged in the oddest way but came together fine once I understand the method.
But slowly I realised that, though seemingly lightweight, the denim I had chosen was going to be a nightmare to stitch in quadruplicate when I reached the collar. Mea culpa as usual, so many layers which the Bernina valiantly stabbed through...and yes, I had even remembered to put in a denim needle, but really it was going to be akin to wearing a neck brace. The facing went in wonky, by which time I realised I wasn't doing this at all well, or even simply, but denim frays far too readily and despite zig-zagging the edges this wasn't going to tolerate too much unpicking. When May and Patrick (Great British Sewing Bee judges) ask me to wheel out my creation there would be plenty for them to get their critical teeth into.
Too late to decide that I should have made a toile ( a calico trial run) but I soldiered on regardless deciding that for the £8 this had cost it wasn't too expensive an experiment, I would be re-learning a few things on this prototype along the way, which I certainly have, and in the end some things did go quite well.
Anyway it's finished and as you can see it's not far off enormous for a size 14, definitely more so because of the fabric. Where a lighter one would drape, well this one sort of stands alone ...hmm... it's like a tent, enough room for a troop of Girl Guides to camp inside ( I exaggerate ... maybe just a pack of Brownies)
There was only one thing for it, beat it into submission, as in ruin it, on a 60 deg fast spin cycle in the washing machine with those dolly washer balls. It was like being on the Western Front as they hammered around the drum for an hour, but can you believe it, unheard of, the dress came out looking as pristine as the minute it had gone in. Not a crease, not a streak, nothing... you'd be thrilled with this denim if you wanted it to keep its colour and shape.
Undaunted I will now just have to 'wear' it in, around the garden, for which is was built made, and for which it is perfect. Pulls on over my head, plenty of room to move, nice deep slouchy side-seam pockets (another first for me and a succesful moment) and actually very comfortable despite the thickness around the collar.
Even more undaunted I have cut out another one, this time cutting 'within' rather than 'without' the chalk lines which might help the sizing a little, and in a much drapier fabric. Note the can of beans which is recommended for weighting down the card whilst drawing round the pattern.
Watch this space for Factory Dress Mark Two, I've got the hang of it now.
So how's your sewing week been...
Whenever I pick up a Persephone book I haven't read, almost the first thing I do is search back through the old Persephone Quarterlies, and more recently the Biannualies, for Nicola Beauman's original piece on the book. These little magazines surely one of the jewels in Persephone's crown, and free if you buy a book or visit the shop (one of the other jewels.) Each book published will have had an informative introduction, with biography, history and context woven in along with some relevant photographs, and as luck would have it No 29 was the first I laid my hand on, so how lovely that it was also one of my favourite cover pictures too.
Remember this one??
And how appropriate that it is Girl Reading, painted in 1932 by Harold Knight (husband of Laura Knight). Lying on a chaise in front of a window, a young and very elegant woman reads a magazine, and if you are anywhere near the Harris Museum & Art Gallery in Preston then lucky you, it's on your doorstep.
I was amazed to discover that Joanna Cannan, a writer I had never heard of until Princes in the Land was published by Persephone, actually wrote a book a year for forty years from 1922 onwards. That seems like a lot of books to disappear off the radar. Of course now I know much more about cousin Gilbert but I was unwittingly very familar with Joanna Cannan's daughters Josephine, Diana and Christine Pullein-Thompson. I read my share of pony club books as a child, even though I didn't have a pony, had never actually sat on one and didn't even really like them... except everyone else did, so I thought I should try.
The novel opens with mother and daughters enduring the train journey from hell to reach their new home, with poor Patricia being as a sick as a dog, and with no servants on hand it is all a bit much for all of them…
‘Just as cows are there to give milk, and hens to lay eggs, and dogs to retrieve game, they [servants] were there to come and clear up the mess when you rang the bell…’
Ah yes, we have far to fall I thought as I read and couldn’t wait to see how it would all unfold.
Patricia and Angela’s father Almeric, the son of Lord Waveney, has been killed in the Boer War, and their mother Blanche, falling on unaccustomed hard times, is forced to repair to the family seat in Norfolk and live off the kindness of her father-in-law. Blanche now ruing the day she married Almeric…
‘…surely in spite of her teeth there’d have been other chances…’
The childhood years pass swiftly with much horsey outdoor-ness (reflected beautifully in the Lucien Day fabric endpapers) until Patricia, much to her mother's dismay, falls for the charms of impoverished academic Hugh and agrees to marry him, from whence on it would seem her fate is sealed. She will be sentenced to a life lived far below the salt and the social status to which her mother has aspired. Witness the wedding list...
'Blanche made lists of what Patricia couldn't do without and Patricia sent them to Hugh. Hugh crossed out house parlourmaid, dinner service for twelve, champagne glasses and canteen of dessert knives..'
The exhortation of the title is thus...
'You shall have children, whom you shall make princes in the land...'
Biblical in origin, from the Psalms (45:16) and as the years pass, and Patricia gives birth to three children becoming compeletely subsumed by them, Joanna Cannan carefully delineates a mother's every endeavour on behalf of her family.
With its themes of inheritance and marriage, the dependence of women, motherhood and sacrifice, along with social class and snobbery, how fascinating it it to watch the lowly Hugh, rising to the role of an Oxford professor and unwittingly taking on the mantle of the 'snob.' Meanwhile the children do what children are supposed to do and live their own lives and, when calamity strikes within their own brood, what a clever 'turning of the tables' Joanna Cannan executes as Hugh and Patricia try to work their way through the living nightmare.
Powerless to intervene, and somehow stopping herself from doing so anyway, Patricia, realises that though all is naught as long as she has her children, she now has time to reflect on all those thwarted ambitions that she has held for them..
'...first August, then Giles, then Nicola had gone, further than any ship or train or aeroplane could have taken them, far over ranges you couldn't climb, seas you couldn't sail, across the intangible deserts of experiences she'd no part in, to lives and loves and hopes in which she had no share. And they'd not gone as princes...'
and the final realisation..
'The kingdoms she had won for them had been rejected.'
Surely one of the most searingly honest and powerful observations about the realities of being a mother it is possible to make.
How many of us have held those secret ambitions for our children and perhaps masked disappointments accordingly... sending the Gamekeeper to violin lessons might have been one of my more foolish ideas. My disappointment was short-lived, Young Musician of the Year was never going to happen.
Perhaps what Hugh and Patricia can't see is that, for all that they may disagree with them, their children are indeed each living their lives within the moral parameters established for them, with fidelity and integrity, with endeavour and honesty, and with a determination to be themselves.
Early in the novel Joanna Cannan suggests that...
'Patricia was, in fact, more intelligent than you would have suspected; more intelligent than she looked; too intelligent for her environment...'
and it is at her moment of realisation that an awareness of Patricia's equally well-concealed emotional intelligence is revealed with her remarkable rendering of this insight into her entrapment...
'How had it come about, this metamorphosis? Well, love's a horse thief. With oats and apples he'd lured the young wild creature. Saying it'll be oats and apples every day for you, he'd slipped on the halter, the collar, harnessed her, and then there'd been no more oats and apples but the long uphill road and the load behind.'
There will be another life-defining 'episode' before the end of the novel that reveals even more about the courage of a woman who realises...
'I didn't adapt myself... I was caught by life and shut up in a cage...'
and there will be change, because woven into the book, intentionally or otherwise, is a well-executed delineation of that inter-war period of social mobility. As the book draws to a close with Patricia's children musing over their mother's new-found wisdom and seemingly 'new' hobbies, never a truer word spoken than that stated so memorably by Penelope Mortimer in another recent Persephone read, Daddy's Gone A-Hunting... a child can't be expected to understand its mother.
The piece in the Persephone Quarterly suggest that Princes in the Land will be a book that readers will find hard to forget. I couldn't agree more, and if you have read it I would love to know your thoughts because I suspect you will remember it too. If on the other hand it sits unread on your shelf, you have a little diamond waiting.
Reading the Cannans...
Dolls away...
It didn't feel right at all but I've done it anyway. I have sold these three little cherubs...
I can see some may think they look a little macabre sitting there, and frankly I was beginning to feel the same.
These were my incredibly realistic demonstration dolls for teaching baby massage classes back in the day when such things were new and innovative, and NHS nurse managers allowed health visitors the autonomy to decide what would work best with their own caseload. I used to do free six week courses for about eight parents and their babies in a room in the library, and one carefully managed group session with some one-to-one time afterwards could often save me eight home visits to far-flung rural locations. I must have taught hundreds of parents over the years, and many's the time a mum would tell me the group had 'saved her bacon', and I still meet them in town and they tell me the friends they made at those sessions are still in touch even though the children are now teenagers.
Times changed even while I was still in the NHS, and the day we were all summoned to a meeting with a new sleeves-rolled-up-don't-mess-with-me manager from up country to be told that 'amongst other things I am not paying G Grades to sit around stroking dolls,' I knew it was game over. No amount of debate, explanation, even protest could change their minds; I was old fashioned, out of touch with the new ways of doing things, must have a proven evidence-base for continuing and in the meantime must hand the courses over to a much lower grade member of staff.
I never stopped using the skills though. Talking parents through a gentle baby massage session on a home visit would often defuse countless anxieties as well as calming a fractious baby who was picking up on all the stress.
So when I retired from the NHS five years ago my little tribe came home with me, stashed in drawers under beds, or in a bag, with a hand or a foot sticking out, and it was all a bit unnerving. They have spent the last year peeking out of a bag on a shelf in the boot room, a step nearer the door and out, but not quite. The boot room had a spring clean last week...it was time for the cherubs to leave.
One of the things I was taught on the training I did was to invest your doll with a personality; name it, dress it complete with nappy, and handle it as you would a newborn. This would ensure that you were never seen carting it around by the ankle, or banging its head on the floor and thus giving entirely the wrong message about childcare. In fact so realistic and flexible are these dolls that it has been known for someone to stop me in the street and ask why I have just put a baby in the boot of my car. It all felt odd to start with, slightly embarrassing to talk to a doll, but second nature after a while, and so you can imagine the torture I have just gone through in selling my two newborns and a premmie. I have no plans to teach again and there was little point in keeping them...but selling them...
Anyway they all had a top and tail, clothes and towelling nappies through the washing machine, dressed again and it all felt a bit sad...but far worse was the packing, the persuading them into a box, the parcel tape, the brown paper and the posting.
Eventually it became clear that they would have to be delivered to their new owners in the breech position.
But 'tis done. The Hermes man has been to collect, they have gone to good homes and I hear they are settling in nicely.
And I now have a tidy contribution towards my adjustable dressmaker's dummy, which, now I think about it is actually likely to freak us out even more than the cherubs, with its sultry silent presence.
First thing I'd better do is name it...
Laura Knight ~ Portraits :: Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery
At last, London heads west, and the Laura Knight 'Portraits' exhibition managed to make its way from the National Portrait Gallery, down to the bit of the south west beyond the out-of-action Dawlish sea wall, and into the Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery. With indecent haste Bookhound and I were in there the day after the exhibition opened, and as it is free entry we will probably be visiting on countless occasions before it closes in May.
I don't want to say we are culturally deprived down here, because if you look hard enough there is plenty to see and do, but it is a treat to have something as accessible as this, and so in tune with our own tastes, and needless to say we have booked to listen to the two talks that accompany the exhibition in the coming weeks, so expect much more about Dame Laura.
Ethel Bartlett now dominates Plymouth's Drake Circus, something she and Laura Knight could hardly have dreamed of in 1926 when the portrait was painted. Ethel was a concert pianist who along with her husband Rae Robertson became an internationally succesful piano duo. This much and more the catalogue to accompany the exhibition tells me, and whilst I always hesitate at the cost of these (£25, but considerably cheaper You-Know-Where) it would be, in the case of an artist I love so much, ridiculous not to have it to hand. There is only so much I can take in at a viewing, and usually this would be a once only, but how much we are looking forward to return visits armed with more background information each time.
As we walked into the gallery my breath was quite taken away by the arresting sight of the enormous 2150 x 2610mm (7ft x 8ft 6" for us imperial klutzs) painting of Lamorna Birch and His Daughters.
Lamorna Birch and His Daughters ~ Laura Knight - University of Nottingham © The Estate of Dame Laura Knight
Begun in 1916 Laura Knight kept the painting unfinished in her studio until 1933, exhibiting it at the Royal Academy the following year. Heaven knows how it was transported anywhere back in the day, you only have to visit Lamorna and try to imagine someone lugging a canvas this size up the hill. Not surprisingly given the time lapse of the painting, and its various revisions and over-painting Lamorna Birch and His Daughters is a mish-mash of styles, but both dramatic for its sheer size and scale, and completely endearing for its content. Lamorna Birch, king of the Newlyn and Lamorna Valley artists had welcomed Laura Knight and her husband Harold into this close-knit community in 1907, and thus began one of the phases of her career for which Laura is (and if not should be) so well known. There is a true facial likeness between father and daughters and something completely captivating about the eyes and the pose... elder daughter Mornie sitting astride a branch whilst Joan is tucked casually under his arm. It just seems to exude the relaxed informality of the father-daughter relationship and with bunches of flowers, striped socks and boots all creating wonderful detail.
It is possible to get very close indeed to all the paintings and always lovely to have Bookhound explaining things like Vanishing Points which I can never see but which he can immediately. It was quite something to look carefully at each one and then to stand back, and see, on Ethel Bartlett for example, the shading on the hair that gives it that sheen, and the elegance of the pianist's fingers.... and as always to wish that I could draw.
As we reached the end of our first circuit I realised that hands are something Laura Knight does exceptionally well and I started to look at them much more closely. How many hours and hours can she have spent perfecting the technique. Every bone and tendon evident in so many of the paintings, hands that wrote...
those that danced...
those that worked in the factory, both men....
and women...
or perhaps my favourite, hands that cared for children.
and I really do have to show you the rest of this painting of Betty and William Jacklin..
Betty and William Jacklin ~ Laura Knight - Private Collection
Painted in Surrey in 1942, apparently nothing is known about the Jacklins, but don't you just love William's jumper. It looks like as if it has been through the wash and the wringer a fair few times, probably done several children, but felted means warm, and the leggings too, and those shoes. The rabbit meanwhile munches his way through some leafy veg. I can't help feeling that Betty's face, surrounded as it is by her lovely crimped permanent wave (or maybe it's natural) and that sweet little Peter Pan collar, is masking the fact that this is wartime and she will be wringing the rabbit's neck and it will be in the pot any minute now.
As for the 'writing' hands you can read some amazing background to the painting of Corporal Elspeth Henderson and Sergeant Helen Turner on the Persephone Post here)
Next time we go to the exhibition perhaps I will look carefully at mouths, or feet, for sure Laura Knight will have mastered it, and if you are within striking distance of Plymouth and missed this in London it is definitely worth a visit.
The GDSB ...The Skirt
I must have made any number of skirts in my time, but shock...horror...never a lined one, and now that I have braved it I doubt I would ever make one without a lining in future. What a difference it makes to the shape, the drape and the feel of the whole thing, and nothing like as difficult as I imagined it might be.
The pattern for this latest endeavour was Butterick 3134 View B...
I have spent an age searching out a basic 'A' line pattern that would work and was hoping this was it.
But at this point I am going to ask who on earth sizes these things??
For those in the US subtract two from these stats but on an average day I am a Size 14. If I buy a skirt from somewhere like Boden I am a Size 12 (love them for it) so imagine my horror, when I arrive at the measuring myself against the pattern stage, to find it tells me I am a Size 18.
This can't be right.
I gulped a bit, swallowed my pride and decided there was nothing for it but to make the Size 18 if I really wanted this to fit, and though I don't often say it I really am delighted with the end result ...18 or not.
This was the 1.5m of cotton lawn (very like Liberty Tana) and I used a plain blue cotton for the lining (all pre-washed) which has turned something potentially flimsy into something much more substantial.
The lining went in like a dream as did the zip given that I have a zipper foot in my box of tricks. Little wonder that without one I have failed with zips in the past, and along the way I discover something else about the Bernina which I really should have known. I knew I could set it up for all manner of swing needle stitches from this rather mesmerising Formula one style dashboard...
..but I didn't know that I can also shift the needle, by degrees, to the left or the right on a straight stitch...
...so that's what this middle button is for..
I'm feeling a right klutz.
My next project is the Merchant & Mills Factory Dress, expect traumas over the collar.
So how is everyone else's stitching going then??
The GDSB... in response
The GDSB...
I have been on a slow read of A Crisis of Brilliance by David Boyd Haycock over the last month, and having turned the final page, I went back to the beginning and read this again...
“We are Earth’s best,that learnt her lesson here.
Life is our cry. We have kept the faith!” we said;
We shall go down with unreluctant tread
Rose crowned into the darkness!”
Proud we were,
And laughed, that had such brave true things to say. ‘
This quote from a poem by Rupert Brooke provides the epigraph to a book about five young British artists and the Great War, and is the first of the books I have chosen to read this year in my quest to read around the Great War whilst staying out of the trenches if I possibly can. That is not to deny or avoid the bloodshed, or the unremitting horror of it all, though if I am honest, as I get older I find it all so much more upsetting to read, but I wanted to read about some aspects of which I knew much less.
What was life like in those years before the war…
How did the war impact on the everyday..
And in the case of A Crisis of Brilliance, how did it affect the artists and their art. It is a book I can't recommend highly enough so expect some gallimaufry-type posts about it to follow. I have really enjoyed this new ground, and along the way getting to know more about the lives and work of Stanley Spencer (knew very well) Mark Gertler,(heard of but knew nothing) Paul Nash,(knew well-ish) Richard Nevinson (never heard of) and Dora Carrington (adored Lytton Strachey, shot herself, didn't know much more.)
It is one of those good books that has led me off on all sorts of reading and ‘looking up’ trails, and it was mention of Gilbert Cannan (1884 - 1955) in connection with Mark Gertler that started today’s little excursion...
The name Cannan rang all sorts of other bells too..
I had been reading Scars Upon My Heart, the war poems of the women of the Great War and came across May Wedderburn Cannan. Her poem Lamplight had stayed in my mind for its opening lines…
'We planned to shake the world together, you and I
Being young and very wise;'
Those few words seemed to sum up all the hopes and dreams shattered by unimaginable grief, and the sadness of lives torn apart by the Great War, and I couldn’t get them out of my head.
And then I remembered Princes in the Land by Joanna Cannan, a Persephone book that had been sitting unread on my shelves for several years…surely all these Cannans were related.
A quick hop on the branch line that is the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography answered all my questions (free access via library ticket number here in the UK). May and Joanna were sisters, in fact the daughters of Charles Cannan who headed up the Oxford University Press, and Gilbert Cannan was their cousin (though I can't find out through which branch of the family.)
Gilbert Cannan, a young Cambridge graduate, was a writer who, having given up reading for the Bar, became J.M.Barrie's secretary. Gilbert was madly in love with Kathleen Bruce, a young painter and sculptress and Lisa Chaney's excellent biography of J.M. Barrie, Hide and Seek With Angels, has filled in all sorts of gaps for me, not least this description of Gilbert which seems to place him squarely in the Rupert-Brooke-Adonis category...
'Gilbert Cannan was tall, slim, with a fine profile, shaggy blond hair, a 'crooked smile' and an aura of sadness that made his undoubted beauty yet more compelling; people turned when he entered a room. His looks, his immense vitality and his passionate admiration for her in turn kept Kathleen Bruce beguiled..'
Sadly not beguiled enough, and when Kathleen met the 'not very young...and not very good looking' Captain Robert Falcon Scott (soon to be 'of Antarctica) and had to make a choice, she opted for Scott's 'dignity and restraint...his proven strength of character' and the likelihood that he would father a son for her, over Gilbert's lovelorn entreaties which took the form of four poems a day.
There is evidence that Kathleen may have regretted her decision.
On the rebound Gilbert was soon crying on the shoulder of Mary, the wife of J.M Barrie. Barrie, busy himself with his 'ongoing obsession with Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and the boys, seemed unaware of the lovers and was deeply shocked when his gardener finally told him of the year-long affair. Whether Sylvia encouraged Gilbert and Mary in their relationship is uncertain, what is certain is that when cited in the Barrie’s divorce, Gilbert subsequently married Mary considering it the gentlemanly thing to do. The social stigma of all this in 1909 was profound and it would seem J.M.Barrie, now wife-less and alone, never quite recovered.
It was the newly-wed couple’s move to a converted windmill in Buckinghamshire that placed Gilbert and Mary in the midst of an artistic and cultural milieu that included Katherine Mansfield, D.H.Lawrence and socialite and all-round Bloomsbury hostess-with-the-mostest Ottoline Morrell. One of the Crisis of Brilliance artists, Mark Gertler was a friend and used the mill’s garage as a studio….there we finally arrive back where we started, and with it comes this picture, by Gertler...
Gilbert Cannan at His Mill ~ Mark Gertler 1915 (Ashmolean Museum)
Apparently the Newfoundland dog on the left was the model for the Darling's dog Nana in J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, and at Mary's insistence became hers as part of the divorce settlement.
Avoiding conscription and war service it would seem via a combination of conscientious objection and illness, for some years Gilbert Cannan's literary output was prolific, but he was in for a massive fall when he used the lives of Mark Gertler and Dora Carrington (another fascinating Crisis of Brilliance story) as the plot for his 1916 novel Mendel. Gertler's journey from poverty in Whitechapel to the Slade Art School, and his relationship with Dora Carrington...well I hate to say it but must... it was all grist to the novelist's mill. As David Boyd Haycock suggests it was a story far too good to waste.
There were ructions within the circle of friends that intimate conversations could have been used in this way and Gilbert, by now in an even deeper mess with his marriage having had affairs various and the occasional menage a trois, was ousted, all trust gone. There followed a sad and slow descent into complete mental breakdown, loneliness, and a life eventually lived in institutions, all recounted in The Release of the Soul, Gilbert's own account of his demise...
' This was a bitter winter, bitter to the senses but more bitter to the soul: 1916 when the shouting and the eager idealism had withered away and all meaning had gone out of the words of war. So bitter was the agony that physical discomfort had become a small thing and men and women were like ghosts pathectically trying to remember the sensations of their life in the Flesh.'
It was a tragic demise given that Henry James had, in 1913, heralded Gilbert Cannan as one of four promising authors, rating him ahead of D.H.Lawrence,(that didn't go down well with Lawrence) whilst established authors such as George Bernard Shaw and John Galsworthy saw him as a real threat to their own dominance.
So, having sorted Gilbert I turned my attentions to cousin Joanna, opening the first page of Princes of the Land and knowing that, as with any Persephone book I pick up, I would be enthralled to the final page. I wasn't disappointed, in fact hardly believing that I could have left such a gem unread for so long... more about sisters May and Joanna and this book soon.
A Suitable Boy ~ Vikram Seth :: Parts 11 & 12
An interesting aside to A Suitable Boy this week...
I am slowly learning the politics of all this and must confess I have not felt moved to do any background reading for fear of turning a pleasurable read into a GCSE exam, so beyond knowing that Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India and a leading light in the country thereafter, knowledge is only shaping up for me as the book allows it to and I want to keep it that way.
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru had just been mentioned in the book when we came across this unfinished portrait of Vijay Lakshmi Pandit at the Laura Knight exhibition which opened at the Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery this week.
© The Estate of Dame Laura Knight DBE RA RWS
This the recent portrait exhibition from the National Portrait Gallery which has miraculously traversed the broken Dawlish sea wall to reach us, and we are keeping it until May so expect much more about it all on here.
Vijay Lakshmi Pandit was Nehru's sister, the aunt of Indira Gandhi and a diplomat and ambassador for many years. The portrait, possibly unfinished because Vijay travelled so much, not only gives a wonderful insight into the construction of Laura Knight's paintings (look at the elegance of those hands) but also a glimpse of a very beautiful woman, serene and dignified.
Right...firstly Part 11 of A Suitable Boy and a few scattered thoughts..
As soporific to read in part as it must have been to sit through. Lengthy legal ramblings that I will be very honest almost defeated me, and had I been wavering over whether to continue reading A Suitable Boy or not, well this might have been my throwing in the towel point.
Thankfully it wasn't, though I am still very confused about the whole issue of zamandars and who actually won the case. This might however be because I was reading whilst drinking a pot of hot chocolate in the Bedford Hotel and life was going around me. I also think this might be a point where reading from the book is far better than reading on a Kindle, where it seemed endless, but now I look it was only twenty pages or so
But how sad it would be to have given up at this stage in the book and miss what was coming next, and I will remember to say this should anyone ask me about reading A Suitable Boy in the future.
Now for the Pul Mela.
The pilgrimage to bathe in the Ganges and the carnage that followed...
'There was complete and dreadful chaos...'
Says Vikram Seth in so few words, but enough to convey the fear. One thousand people dead in fifteen terrifying minutes and I was holding my breath as Bhaskar slipped from his mother's grasp.
And despite L.N.Agarwal coming under siege from all directions with accusations of disorganisation and poor planning, how I respected him as he took charge despite knowing that Priya, his own daughter. was in the melee.
Interesting contrasts between the Hindu grief juxtaposed with the Muslim revelry of Ramazan and overtones of lack of respect between the two opposing religions...
Part 12 saw me relishing every page again as Mrs Rupa Mehra and Lata return to Brahmpur from Lucknow and all the threads of 'suitable boys' are starting to weave together and connect.
At mention of Haresh, I suspect Mrs R.M.'s boy of preference, and with reference to the awkward presence of 'some girl in his life,' didn't you love Vikram Seth's description of her determination...
'Mrs Rupa Mehra made it clear by her tone that an armoured corps of Sikh damsels could not come between her and her target...'
I suspect we have treats and embarrassments a-plenty in store with Lata's Olivia playing opposite Kabir's Malvolio in the production of Twelfth Night...
and sadness to come with Kabir's visit to his mother and her dementia.
And Pran, oh dear. I am worried for Pran and it's all bound to kick off just as Savita's baby is born.
Meanwhile Maan re-enters the fray on his return from exile and as if on cue, though not his fault, the student riots start..
'One cannot run a state by kindness,' says the beleagured L.N. Argarwal, 'a rigid man who for all his intelligence, lacked any human touch.'
'He dreaded to think of running one on nothing but discipline and fear,' thinks Sharma, the Chief Minister, before relieving the Home Minister of the problem.
Another little aside and mention of the Oxford college with a pelican perched on a pillar in the quad...bet that's Corpus Christi where I stayed many moons ago for the Oxford Literary Festival I thought...
Vikram Seth's alma mater.
Looking back at the unfinished portrait of Vijay Lakshmi Pandit and I can only liken it to the ever-broadening canvas of this book, those early sketches slowly filling with colour and shape and intrigue. Who can know what detail Laura Knight had in mind to fill in next, and I am starting to think the same about Vikram Seth.
Over to you, I hope a few of you are hanging on in there and didn't throw in the towel, and we reconvene on Saturday April 12th for Parts 13 & 14 barring Acts of God or natural disasters or circumstances beyond my control that is.
Happy Birthday to us...
As well as being The Bailey's-used-to-be-Orange Women's Fiction Prize longlist announcement today (Go The Goldfinch...Go The Night Guest...) it is also a landmark day here too.
I am starting to lose count but I think dovegreyreader scribbles is eight years old today or today-abouts, and it will come as no surprise that I happen to have the cards I was actually sent on my eighth birthday in 1961 ...bless my mum for keeping the scrapbook. This one was my absolute favourite and concertina-d out into a frieze
Remembering how exciting birthdays were when you were eight... so here's your party hat to cut out and wear for the day...
Next we'll have a game of musical blogchairs where everyone wins, and I have set the chairs out ready...
That should take about six hours and we'll probably need the paramedics and the air ambulance, by which time it will be time for Pass the Parcel where everyone gets to unwrap a layer and there is a lovely little gift each time until we reach the end...
I'm hoping you can't guess what it is, but anyway here's a clue (NB it's not Bookhound)...
Lucky winner gets to stroke their prize but then has to give it back (sorry, life's never fair is it.)
After that it will be time for tea.
Now then, in the past, this is where blogbirthdays have come unstuck, people have eaten too much jelly and been sick, but we are eight now, and we are much more grown up aren't we...
So if you could all please line up nicely you can help yourselves to a piece of cake, and if you have been reading here for as long as I have been writing it (and I know some of you have) then thank you and please have two...
And here's wishing you all a happy jolly day if you can manage it, wherever you are, and as always thank you for being there and for reading another years-worth.
The GDSB...The Pattern Box
I think I may have mentioned the box of dress patterns a while ago. This an accumulation of all my mum's patterns and mine, a sort of history of our shared dressmaking lives, as well as a potted history of fashion given that some go back a long way. Vintage would be the word for some of mine so my mum's must be antiques by now. I am hopelessly sentimental about all this, someone else will have to throw it away when I'm gone because I certainly can't...
I had dragged the box down from the loft and decided to keep it around for a while, and have had a fine old time rummaging through it. There is something I love about dressmaking patterns and I realise I have missed them, maybe it is just the thought of turning those pieces of gossamer thin paper into something wearable and useful. Did anyone else see them handing out the patterns on the GBSB and think 'I WANT ONE,' or was that just me.
The upshot of that craving was that I had some Amazon gift money lingering and have bought the book to go with the new series of the Sewing Bee, because as well as lots of very handy advice it is also accompanied by full-sized patterns.
Delving into the pattern box, I expect my brother looked the business in this little outfit and there is even a little note on the front saying Mrs Chester Paid 26/4/55... he would have been four...
Me nineteen months and in which case probably wearing this...
There can be no doubt that just a few years later I was the belle of the ball in this....
I remember this very clearly, primrose yellow with white flock dots and rustly petticoat lining to make it 'stick out'. I am imagining the parties, because this was my Party Dress, a room full of rustling girls (and noisy boisterous boys) playing Musical Chairs (awful...who invented that scrum) or Pass the Parcel.
I never won a game of Pass the Parcel or Musical Chairs...did you??
I know this pattern works because I used to make these in winceyette for Offspringette...
Winceyette another of those wonderful words.
And somewhere there is actual photographic evidence that I wore this one...
I remember no sense of anything other than complete pride in each new outfit, nor were there any overtones of 'feeling home-made' or being in any way inferior. Even at grammar school all my summer uniform dresses were home-made in the regulation material, it wouldn't have occurred to my mum to go and buy one ready-made, and from what I can recall the make-your-own baton was just passed onto me and I carried on. It was the normal thing to do, and looking through the box and the scores of patterns that I used for children's clothes, I can see that I must finally have stopped dressmaking seriously in about 1990, when I went back to work properly when the children were about five, seven and eight.
Perhaps more money, definitely much less time, and far easier and quicker to buy clothes for all of us, leaving behind a skill that has lain dormant for almost twenty-five years.
I am sure, at the time of the Party Dress I was heavily into the contents of another box I found in the loft...
...and there they were, all the dresses that my mum had made for her own dolls, or perhaps her mum had made, which had become mine...
Miniature samplers of old styles and old fabrics, tiny treasures.
But hiding away in the pattern box was a pattern I had never seen before, and as it is for a ten to twelve year old I think my mum must have sent for this from the Girl's Own Paper in about 1936.
It is so of its time, a Girl's Smock Overall, clearly the plan is to wear it when you are gardening, in fact watering your wilting sunflowers. It is termed 'dainty' and suggested fabrics are 'shantung, linen, cretonne, casement and many cottons.' Casement I discover was a medium-weight cotton used for curtains, tablelinen and upholstery, sleeves are 'bishop-shape' and sides are to be French seamed, no messing. I still have my Mum's school needlework books with all her samples neatly stitched in, so I suspect this pattern was bought in that same era, before the war, maybe even to be worn at school.
I'm tempted to make up one of the smock overalls, follow the same pin holes, just to see how it turns out but doubt I would find a ten to twelve year old to wear it. If I am honest I'd quite like a grown-up version, perfect for the garden.
It all piqued my interest in the Girl's Own Paper, apparently established in 1880 by the Religious Tract Society and gradually becoming a guiding light for young girls in a fast-changing world. By the 1930s the 'improving' articles had been replaced by more features on fashion and household management, and obviously dress-making, until by the war years the paper was offering advice and preparation for what may lay ahead. The covers from the 1930s are a delight, it all feels very Chalet School and Angela Brazil doesn't it...
I love to think of my mum reading these, no wonder the comic tradition was so strong in our childhood too.
One of the things I really wish we had done down the years was to put a swatch of each fabric used inside each pattern. I can remember one or two very clearly but not many, so, although it is a bit late in the day to start, I am now going to do for dressmaking what I have always tried to do for quilting and knitting and that is keep a record.
Cue new notebook...
The Shock of the Fall ~ Nathan Filer
It could well be redubbed The Shock of the Win, because Nathan Filer and his debut novel The Shock of the Fall was the surprise winner at the recent Costa Book Awards, weighing into victory over much heavier contenders including Life Ater Life by Kate Atkinson.
The story of Matthew's descent into madness is powerfully wrought, the first person narrative constantly unsettling, because just how reliable a narrator can he be, sectioned under the Mental Health Act, often sedated to the edge of consciousness, and with a huge tragedy in his childhood to be fathomed and faced.
The tragedy is clear from the off, though the details are not, but somehow Matthew is implicated in the death of his older brother Simon, who has Down's (or Down as it is often known now) Syndrome. Trapped, cossetted and over-protected by his grief-stricken mother in the aftermath, his own grief subsumed by that of his parents and largely unacknowledged, it is clear that mental health issues are likely to brew for Matthew in the future.
The narrative in many ways reflects the chaotic nature of Matthew's life flitting from childhood, to moments when he lives independently in a flat, to episodes of hospitalized care on a mental health unit, to parts where the reader is well aware he is writing a book.
In a way The Shock of the Fall is a book that could only have been written as well as it has by an insider. Nathan Filer is a registered mental health nurse and still works as one, and it is the little things that the 'insider' knows that made the difference for me and had me nodding.
The free mugs from the drug reps. I'd add in diary straps, diary covers, name badge lanyards, post-it notes, biros, files, folders, bags... you name it the drug and baby milk companies will breeze into the surgery on a dull grey winter's day bearing nice shiny gifts and somehow... well a new diary cover cheers you up a bit. We'd then spend ages sticking labels over the names, but still, we had accepted them.
We think the patients don't notice, in fact it's one of the first things Matthew spots
The conversations, the repetitions and the monotony of in-patient life are perfectly pitched to reflect the reality. If you have never experienced it (and I sort of hope you haven't) reading The Shock of the Fall will give you a good idea.
The realities of being an inpatient are mind-numbing, this on top of the chemical mind-numbing also in progress. There is humiliation waiting to ambush the mental health patient around every corner. Nathan Filer doesn't exploit these (and I read and set aside, a.n.other book last year, also written by a health professional, which most certainly did, and to my mind in the worst possible way) but rather demonstrates how it feels from the patient's point of view to have your liberty put on hold, to have to queue for daily medicines, or submit to regular depot injections, to have to wile away hours and hours of tedium with other confused people.
Nathan Filer doesn't over-egg the pudding with 'issues'. There is much evidence that teenage marijuana use may lead to mental health problems, that schizophrenia can run in families... the intuitive reader will know of this and pick up the hints without being beaten around the head by the evidence. A few clues are scattered but the reader is left to draw their own conclusions.
The accounts of planning meetings are spot on. The atmosphere, the 'speak' and the 'outcomes' all very familiar but with the added bonus of insight into how the patient, or 'service user' as Matthew is sometimes known, actually experiences them.
If I have any picky literary misgivings, they surround the Creative Writing degree feel to this book, perhaps compounded by the knowledge that Nathan Filer is also a Creative Writing tutor.
I can't be the only one who can spot them a mile away??
The occasional tricksy layout of words on the page... the drawings ... the different fonts, and whilst I know to the writer there is method behind it all, and maybe they have something multi-dimensional to convey and this is a good way to lift the emotion and the moment off the page...and plenty of readers love them...I know all that, but somehow these all feel a bit last year now, and the book was definitely strong enough to stand on its own two feet without them.
That said, I don't want to detract from Nathan Filer's achievement and his wonderful Costa win because I know there was great rejoicing on the night, and The Shock of the Fall is a book that delineates something with clarity that many others have failed to do. We need books like this to be written every so often, I remember reading The Comforts of Madness by Paul Sayers years ago... One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest even longer ago, but times change and so do attitudes towards and the treatment of mental illness, and it is good to see it represented truthfully and transparently in fiction.
When Matthew, in a period of lucidity and with great insight reflects on his own illness, with it comes huge understanding for us and for him...
'We are selfish, my illness and I. We think only of ourselves. We shape the world around us into messages, into secret whispers spoken only for us...'
If you have read it I would love to know your thoughts...
Wanderings...
Dodging out inbetween the deluges has become an art form here.
The merest hint of sunshine and it is out with the dogs...if there is no hint of sunshine I miraculously HAVE to empty the dishwasher / sort the washing / tidy up because really what's the point of us both getting drenched.
Anyway one glorious morning we downed tools and both wandered up to Bury Wood with the sun beating down as if it was full summer...
From top left (click to enlarge)
The woods seem to have survived the worst of the storms intact, just a few stray branches down but no major damage...
With so much rain It has been a good winter for moss, masses of it everywhere...
And patterns on tree trunks that could, for all the world, be a Google Earth-type view of the landscape...
I always love the upwards view...
And it doesn't seem five minutes since we bade farewell to the bluebells, and now we greet them once more...
Nell on her usual ball-throw-fetch-drop-throw-fetch-drop routine...here she is pleading for just one more throw, the anticipation characterised by that raised paw which would look so endearing were it not for the fact that this is about the three hundredth time, and we are usually done in by all the ball-flinging.
The sun was creating ladders through the trees. Some days we catch the light just right and this was a perfect day.
And lastly, there's Rusty looking particularly handsome, this was just before he took himself off into the stagnant cattle trough for his regular dip.
Anyone else been for a nice wander this week...
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A double-whammy Pleasing down on Plymouth's Barbican last week...
I had been bewailing yet again the lack of 'good' dressmaking fabric shops within easy reach of home, I'm like a stuck record honestly, and so Bookhound and I had planned a trip to the Fabric Warehouse in Plymouth. It's on a retail park and I wasn't hopeful, I am never good with too much choice and was imagining an aircraft hangar piled to the roof with stacks of polyester and curtain fabrics before I got anywhere near dressmaking material. Bookhound had kindly suggested that he would buy a paper and sit outside in the car, and I would pile in and see what I could find.
Let's nip to the Barbican for a snackette we agreed before the onslaught, and there it was...
Barbican Fabrics 20% off sale...
I sort of knew the shop was there, but that was in a less-interested-in-dressmaking-and-haberdashery phase, so I could barely contain myself through hot chocolate and cake before I dashed off to explore what proved to be a small but delightful dressmaking emporium. A perfectly compiled range of fabrics and haberdashery (of which I am undeniably fond...both the word and the things) The fabric included the exact weight of denim I was after for the Merchant & Mills Factory Dress at £5.50/metre for 60" wide, and some very tempting cotton lawn (also unusually 54" wide) produced in the same factory as Liberty Tana Lawn, very similar designs but, at £9/metre, a fraction of the price, for a summer skirt.
You can work it out...2 metres for the dress, 1.5 metres for an 'A' line cotton skirt plus some lining material, less 20% and there was really no need to head to the Fabric Aircraft Hangar after all... so I still haven't been there... and you are all now going to tell me it is a-m-a-z-i-n-g ...aren't you.
By this time Bookhound had disappeared off to the second-hand book shops and antique markets so I ambled into the Hospice Shop. I have a good record in this particular shop, I always find a bargain, last visit some really lovely winter curtains for £2.
This visit...well...this...
A large framed tapestry which I could hardly lift but couldn't bear to leave behind. It's twee and cottage-y but also a bit Gertrude Jekyll-y, the colours are beautiful and it has doves on the path.
And it was only £4... so how could I not??
It is now hanging in the Sewing Cosy and I am very fond of it.
A final pleasing, the Exeter Cathedral gig with the choir two weeks ago.
It was incredible to sing there and with full organ playing too. The sound soared and I am only just losing the earworm that has been Stanford's Magnificat, having walked around ever since singing 'He hath fill-ed the hun-gry with go-oood things and the ri-ch he hath se-e-ent empt-y away...'
We are now rehearsing Stainer's Crucifixion so the earworm is now 'Fling wide the gates for the saviour waits..' etc
It was the first sunny day in weeks, the cathedral was looking glorious and it was lovely to meet Iris (who often comments here) for lunch...
Right, that's my Pleasings done for now...your turn..
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Omotoso trial awaits SCA decision on charges that happened outside PE
Proceedings will resume in the Port Elizabeth High Court on Monday following a series of delays and postponements since it restarted in July.
Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused Zukiswa Sitho and Lusanda Sulani at the Port Elizabeth High Court on 9 October 2018. Picture: Gallo Images/Sowetan/Eugene Coetzee.
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Shamiela Fisher | 90 days ago
CAPE TOWN - It remains unclear when witnesses will be called to testify in the sex trafficking trial of controversial pastor Timothy Omotoso and two others.
Omotoso was arrested at the Port Elizabeth International Airport in 2017.
His two co-accused Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho were apprehended months later and are accused of having recruited young women and girls for sexual exploitation.
When proceedings were postponed earlier in October, it was because the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) had yet to rule on an application submitted by the defence relating to some of the charges.
The lawyer for the televangelist and his two co-accused brought an application questioning whether the Port Elizabeth High Court has the jurisdiction to preside over all the charges.
The trio wants the number of charges to be reduced arguing some of the alleged offences apparently occurred outside of Port Elizabeth as stipulated in the charge sheet.
But Judge Irma Schoeman dismissed the application resulting in the defence approaching the SCA.
At their last court appearance on 7 October, the SCA's ruling was still outstanding.
It's hoped that an answer will be available on Monday so the trial can resume following lengthy delays.
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Omotoso set for another Christmas in jail as trial hits another snag
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IBM’s Success Highlights Four Questions For All Execs
In case you’ve missed it, IBM is a hot commodity; during 2011 its stock rose from $147/share to $184/share.
A lot of the credit has to go to Samuel J. Palmisano, who just stepped down as IBM’s CEO after nearly decade of leading the IT behemoth.
Mr. Palmisano led the company using a framework based on four questions. According to Palmisiano, these four questions were a way to focus thinking and prod the company beyond its comfort zone and to make I.B.M. pre-eminent again:
Why would someone spend their money with you — so what is unique about you?
Why would somebody work for you?
Why would society allow you to operate in their defined geography — their country?
And why would somebody invest their money with you?
Palmisiano used this approach to redefine IBM as a smaller, more profitable company by divesting businesses like PC and disk drives and acquiring PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting among others.
My take: I like Palmisano’s questions; they point to an overarching theme: Value creation. I find that too many executives forget to ask themselves and their people about how they really create value. Even if they had a good idea of the answers to Palmisiano’s questions at one point in time, the world changes and they need to continue to ask — and answer — those four questions.
But there’s another key component to this type of framework: honesty. It’s tempting to view the world through the eyes of optimisim, but this gets in the way of good decision making. That’s why I often refer to a key lesson that I learned from Jack Welch during my days at GE:
“Deal with the world as it is, not how you’d like it to be“
The bottom line: Be honest: how will your company create value in the future?
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David Physick says:
I’m not sure Jack Welch any longer represents a good role model of how to lead business. I can’t imagine Jack asking question 3, for instance, but could be entirely mistaken as I didn’t have your privilege of working for him.
I think in 2012, executives MUST ask about the world they want; their accountability runs out over at least 10 years – Jack building nuclear reactors had to think even further in terms of dealing the with half-life decay of nuclear waste. More than ever before, executives must bring question 3 to the top of their agenda. How do their operations create value for the societies in which they operate?
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Microsoft posts videos of users who liked Vista after thinking it was new OS
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Microsoft has posted actual videos from its “Mojave Experiment,” an effort to dispel negative stereotypes about Vista by making Windows users think they were running a newer operating system that was actually Vista.
While not referring to Mojave by name, Microsoft first talked about the project publicly during a meeting with financial analysts last week, when Bill Veghte, a senior VP, mentioned an experiment done by Microsoft among PC users who “have a negative perception relative to” Vista.
“They’re not using it, but they are predisposed to think about it in a negative way,” according to Veghte, who heads up Microsoft’s Online Services & Windows Business Group.
Veghte said the subjects in the experiment consisted of a focus group chosen through a phone survey based on random dialing. He then rolled video showing how users who’d voiced anti-Vista leanings in the survey — but were then duped into thinking they were looking at a new OS codenamed Mojave — liked what they saw, even though they were actually viewing Vista.
In practically the same breath, Veghte mentioned another survey done by Microsoft, this one conducted among existing Vista users. “We have 89 percent satisfied or very satisfied, and 83 percent of those customers would recommend it to friends, family, et cetera. That is a very good result when you compare and contrast the satisfaction levels on other products,” he contended at the meeting.
When early reports about Mojave emerged online late last week, BetaNews contacted Microsoft to find out more about the two surveys discussed at the analyst meeting, and whether their relationship — if any — to one another.
As it turns out, Mojave and Microsoft’s “Vista satisfaction” survey are not related — not directly, anyway.
“The source of the [Vista satisfaction] survey was Penn Schoen and Berland Associates, which is a different company than Microsoft is working with on Mojave,” a Microsoft spokesperson told BetaNews today.
Mojave, on the other hand, was aimed at getting a better understanding of “the reactions of customers to Windows Vista, when they were not aware that they were using Windows Vista,” she said.
“The people we tested were were a collection of Mac, Linux, and Windows users who have not made the switch yet to Windows Vista,” BetaNews was told. “We look forward to showing them on July 29.”
BetaNews asked Microsoft whether the Mojave videos will be released in Microsoft ads. “We intend to use these videos as part of some upcoming Windows Vista marketing treatments. You can expect to continue to see ongoing product marketing efforts around Windows that communicates its value to our customers,” the spokesperson maintained.
Early Monday evening, prior to the posting of the anticipated Mojave videos, a teaser site established over the past few days spilled a few other details about Mojave.
The Mojave Experiment took place over “three days in San Francisco, July, 2008,” according to postings on the site.
“Subjects get a live 10-minute demo of “‘the next Microsoft operating system – codenamed Mojave – but it’s actually Windows Vista,” the teaser site proclaimed.
More than 120 computer users viewed the “Mojave” demo, presented on an HP Pavilion DV 2000 with 2GB of RAM.
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Niggers
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"I don't understand the fuss [about the name]," says team manager Albin Whitely. "It's part of our team's history and heritage."
The Birmingham Niggers are a professional minor-league baseball team from Birmingham, Alabama.
Extreme controversy surrounds the team's name, its mascot "Rufus" (pictured), and its policies. Many opponents refuse to play scheduled games against the Niggers for these reasons, and some that do compete will not publish results of the contests. Likewise, most news outlets refuse to advertise upcoming games or print any statistics for the team. This is unfortunate, because the statistics are remarkable: Forfeits to the Niggers have produced entire seasons in which the team went undefeated.
The Niggers have a long-standing, albeit one-sided, rivalry with the Mississippi Albinos.
1.2 Greats
3 Lawsuits
3.1 Nebraska Nazis
3.2 Cleveland Indians
4 New Ownership?
For those without comedic tastes, the so-called experts at Wikipedia have an article about Niggers.
Cheerleaders not only whipped up the crowd but cross-sold Forrest's other venture.
Founded in 1898 by Nathan Bedford Forrest, the team's name was intended to "harken back to the spirit of the hard-working, fun-loving Negro." The team has been all-white since it began play. Forrest followed this as a policy, and denied that it cost the team talent; he once quipped, "Some teams have Cracker-Jack players. We've just got crackers!"
The Niggers briefly joined the NCAA — which the jovial Mr. Forrest always said meant, "Niggers, Coons & Apefrican-Americans" — and were completely overlooked by the NCAA's drive to stamp out racially offensive team names that refer to Native Americans.
One recent ownership group claimed that the team was actually named after Guy Gibson's (of Dam Busters fame) pet dog, which he named Nigger Dogshit Sandwich. However, the logo, mascots, and team publicity makes this claim difficult; and besides, Americans don't realize that anyone else was in World War II.
Fans often came to the ballpark wearing the Niggers' colors.
Forrest's original team played in one of baseball's first venues, a ballpark that featured a wooden grandstand and bleachers surrounding the diamond. Officially named Stonewall Jackson Memorial Stadium, fans simply dubbed it the "Slave Shack", the storied first home of the Niggers.
In the 1956 season, the owners group deemed that the old Shack was a firetrap and an eyesore. Money was raised for a new home for the team. The Nathan Bedford Forrest Stadium was named for the Niggers (and Klan) founder. Once again, fans gave the new venue its popular name "Shotgun Shack". The Shotgun was a concrete bowl structure that also served as the home of the football and soccer teams of Birmingham.
The Niggers played 40 great seasons at the Shotgun, but fans longed for a cozier, baseball-only stadium. In 1996, work was begun on the current home of the Niggers. With corporate sponsorship by Nabisco, the 1997 season saw the Niggers in Ritz Cracker Stadium, whose lines and dimensions echo baseball's golden-age venues. As usual in Niggers history, fans dubbed the new stadium "The Projects".
In 2008, Ritz Cracker Stadium was expanded due to continued sell-outs. Unflappable fans again christened the new section "The Whorehouse". Club executives were briefly uncomfortable, but probably brought the nickname on themselves by their decision to provide complimentary lap-dancing. "This full-service section is the perfect venue for the many fans who live and breathe Niggers," crowed Albin Whitely.
Ty Cobb got his start as a power hitter for, and of, the Niggers.
Several famous major-leaguers got their start with the Birmingham Niggers. Of note is Ty Cobb, the Detroit Tigers great, who began in the minor leagues for the Niggers. The "Georgia Peach", as he was affectionately called, credited his enlightened race-relations approach to Birmingham. He took to heart the opposing fans' signs of "Beat the Niggers", and tales abound of Cobb beating up black fans, black hotel employees, and black blacktoppers.
The Slave Shack was host to Cap Anson, who kept African-Americans out of Major League Baseball until 1947.
More recently, pitcher John Rocker called the Niggers home following his controversial major-league years. He always praised teammates and fans for being relatively easy to understand, and to tell apart.
The team's colors are brown, black, and tan. The home uniform is a light tan with "Niggers" emblazoned on the chest in black. A small "Rufus" logo in the center of the black caps and helmets is also present in the road uniforms. The jersey and pant colors for the road are dark brown with "Niggers" in black. Their unreadability is viewed as an asset.
In the midst of recent depressed team memorabilia sales, ownership launched a campaign to replace "Rufus" with a mascot that would better appeal to the more enlightened modern fans. However, the winners of a fan poll were 'Bama the Porch Monkey and Bugs the Jungle Bunny.
A Nebraska football fan who testified in the suit in which the Niggers filed a friend-of-the-court brief.
Controversy has arisen over the name, imagery, and the lack of African-American players on the Niggers' roster or in management. Boycotts, protests, and lawsuits have plagued the team in modern times. Downplaying the controversy, the team's media guide notes: "You don't see any Native Americans playing for the Indians or Redskins, do you?" NAACP spokesman JuWanna B. White confirmed, "No self-respecting brother would play in such an environment." But White has repeatedly asserted that the club led to the demise of the old Negro Leagues. "Yeah, the Niggers, they done did it," he said.
Nebraska Nazis
The American Civil Liberties Union represented the Niggers and the Nebraska Nazis of NFL football in three separate court cases, claiming the fans of both teams had the right to dress up in blackface or as Hitler, respectively. They won all their court cases, sparking nationwide riots each time.
In 1966, the Cleveland Indians filed a lawsuit against the Niggers, claiming that their Rufus logo was a cheap knock-off of the copyrighted Cleveland mascot, Chief Wahoo. However, the judge immediately dismissed the case, claiming that the lawsuit "only reinforced the notion that Niggers steal things." In fact, he ordered the Indians to pay the Niggers $500,000 as reparations for perpetuating stereotypes. As of 1975, over $450,000 of this money had gone to numerous Colombian drug lords, prostitution rings, rapper 50 Cent, and Kentucky Fried Chicken.
New Ownership?
Despite being banned from the ballpark on a false accusation of drug possession, this man remains loyal to park ownership and opposes the African-American community's attempt to "Reclaim the Niggers."
Beginning in the 1970s, a number of African-American celebrities have expressed interest in "reclaiming the Niggers". Elder statesman and star of Cooking with Freebase, Richard Pryor, began discussions in the 1970s, though no movement was made toward a sale at that time. In the early 1990s, noted physician Dr. Dre expressed a desire to "Shout out to my Niggers!" True to form, however, the management group of the team refused any offers from Black entrepreneurs, and also denied rumors of an imminent sale (or indeed a later Eminem sale). Whitely remarked "I'm never selling my Niggers!"
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Davide Zannoni
Davide Zannoni (born 1958 in Spoleto, Italy) is a composer of contemporary Classical music.[1] He began his career playing drums in jazz clubs and later symphonic percussion with the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Orchestra in Florence, Italy. He also pursued academic studies and earned a doctoral degree in Humanities from the University of Bologna, while studying composition privately in Florence. After moving to New York, he received a master's degree in Music from Queens College.
He has received commissions and grants from many organizations and performers both in Italy and the U.S., and his catalog includes works for orchestra, choir, and chamber ensembles. A significant portion of his output is devoted to music for percussion. His works have been recorded on several CD’s.
His idiosyncratic and hard to categorize compositional language includes elements from different musical traditions, in an alternation and often superimposition of harsh dissonance and lyricism.
The Color Duo "Hemisphaeria" ("Simmetrie di Paradiso") 2018
The Emerald Trio ("Passions of the Present"), NAXOS 2017
Piano Duo Five O'Clock "Italian Connection", Amroc label
Tetraktis Percussione "Drama" 2008 [2]
Nicola Mazzanti "The Crazy Acrobat"Not On Label – CDNM002 [3]
Greg Giannascoli "Hammer" 2005, WMM3 [4]
Guido Arbonelli "Namaste Suite" 2003 Mnemes label [5]
Ivano Ascari "Nuove Musiche per Tromba, vol. 8" Sonica studios AZ3697 [6]
Ivano Ascari "Nuove Musiche per Tromba, vol. 5" Sonica studios
Ivano Ascari "Nuove Musiche per Tromba, vol. 3" Sonica studios AZ2112
"Christmas with The Manhattan Choral Ensemble" [7]
"Links" (Partita per un Percussionista) - Federico Poli[8]
Jikkai[9]
Intervista Assoc. Culturale Colli Ionci http://www.associazionecolleionci.eu/?p=8479&lang=it
Scores - http://musicalics.com/en/composer/Davide-Zannoni
Review of the Pressioni del Passato - http://www.instantencore.com/buzz/item.aspx?FeedEntryId=170542
Emerald Trio, "Le Pressioni del Passato"
Jade String Trio "Glimmers of Acceptance"
Renaissance Saxophone Ensemble "Making the Frozen Serpent Dance"
Duo Moderne "Tre Canti di Vita"
^ http://scuolaitaliana.org/events/zannoni_s_italy.php
^ http://www.discogs.com/Tetraktis-Percussioni-Drama/release/6672235
^ http://www.discogs.com/Nicola-Mazzanti-Giovanni-Verona-The-Crazy-Acrobat/release/6880424
^ http://www.steveweissmusic.com/product/33957/classical-percussion-recordings
^ http://www.discogs.com/Guido-Arbonelli-Namaste-Suite/release/1304066
^ http://www.cbt.biblioteche.provincia.tn.it/oseegenius/resource?uri=6129797
^ https://www.mce.nyc/recordings/
^ --Attilio Lolini, Il Giornale della Musica, luglio-agosto 2001- "Il Disco comprende cinque lavori di compositori particolarmente dediti alla musica per percussioni. Protagonista Federico Poli, giovane percussionista emerso dalla scuola di Farulli. Di rilievo la "Partita per un Percussionista" di Zannoni (classe 1958), che idealmente rimanda a Bach dove Poli, alle prese con tom tom, fruste, piatti, tamburo, gran cassa, triangolo, vibrafono, marimba e quant’altro, dimostra una capacità davvero notevole nel tener desta l’attenzione dell’ascoltatore con veri e propri “colpi di scena”.
^ "One of the more notable compositions of the evening was Jikkai (The Ten Buddhist Worlds), for violin and cello, a brilliantly scored,through-composed and stylistically eclectic work.""Una delle composizioni più notevoli della serata è stata "Jikkai" (I Dieci Mondi Buddisti), per violino e violoncello, un lavoro dalla scrittura vividissima, organicamente strutturato in un unico movimento, e dallo stile eclettico."--John de Clef Pineiro, The New Music Connoisseur-
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After Iraqi Army Crumbles, Maliki Turns to State TV for Help
By Ralph Turchiano on July 29, 2014 • ( 1 Comment )
NDTV After Iraqi Army Crumbles, Maliki Turns to State TV for Help
July 28, 2014 18:20 IST
Baghdad: State television is working overtime to persuade Iraqis to help Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki confront an al Qaeda offshoot that has seized wide tracts of the country, but its unifying call has been blunted by his sectarian reputation.
Since the humiliating loss of much of Iraq’s north to Islamic State insurgents, the official Iraqiya channel has been churning out patriotic videos of marching soldiers, heavily-armed commandos and even singers and actors to rally the public behind the government.
The theatrics are reminiscent of life under Saddam Hussein, whose propaganda machine put a positive spin on disasters like his 1990 invasion of Kuwait or 1980-88 war with Iran.
Instead of increasing confidence in Maliki, the campaign has highlighted what critics say is the Shi’ite Muslim premier’s failure to unite Iraq against Islamist insurgents who have put the country’s survival as a unified state in jeopardy.
“We laugh, of course with pain, when the government repeats the same bullshit as Saddam,” said Qassim Sabti, a 60-year-old artist.
Mohamed Abdul Jabar al-Shaboot, head of the Iraqi Media Network that broadcasts Iraqiya, said feedback on the videos had been generally good across Iraq’s communal spectrum.
“There have been some voices that did not approve of these kind of activities, saying they recalled the patriotic songs that filled TV screens under Saddam Hussein,” he told Reuters.
“But there’s a big difference because our songs emphasize love of homeland and steadfastness and tolerance while the songs of Saddam’s time glorified one person, certified worship of the one and only leader…focusing on Saddam’s personality.”
Still, many Iraqis see Maliki as a polarising figure who has deepened sectarian divisions, and Iraqiya as his propaganda arm rather than the unifying public service it says it is.
His marginalisation of Sunni Muslims has caused some to find common cause with the Islamic State, which aims to reshape the Middle East and impose its radical ideology.
Maliki, who has served in a caretaker capacity since an election in April, has defied calls by Sunnis, Kurds and even some Shi’ites to step aside in favour of a less polarising leader needed to lead a unified response to the insurgency.
The man who spent years in exile plotting against Saddam seems content to use the same tactics the dictator, a Sunni, employed to create the impression of invincibility.
IMPRESSION OF INVINCIBILITY
“Maliki is presenting himself as a national leader pitted against Sunni militants. The message is: if you’re against me, you’re with the terrorists,” said analyst Ramzy Mardini.
“In his mind, now is not the time to compromise and look weak and vulnerable,” said Mardini, a non-resident fellow at the Washington think-tank Atlantic Council.
For many, the television clips are a reminder that Iraq’s turmoil never seems to let up: war and misadventure under Saddam and now a repeat of the sectarian bloodshed that brought the country to civil war during the U.S. occupation that ousted him.
Since 2003, slick ads demonizing “terrorists” have often been aired. Both state television and pro-government channels have broadcast confessions of captured men, which critics have dismissed as propaganda.
State TV has recently been giving plenty of air time to footage of columns of Iraqi soldiers marching in a Baghdad parade ground near a huge crossed-swords monument to the war with Iran erected by Saddam and left intact by his successors.
While Saddam had a firm grip on his army, Maliki has presided over the decline of the 800,000-strong force built and trained by the United States into a hollow institution riven by corruption and sectarian splits.
Soldiers deserted their posts en masse last month in the cities of Mosul and Tikrit, which fell at an alarming pace to the Islamic State and allied Sunni groups.
Iraqis now see Iranian-trained Shi’ite militias as a powerful force rivalling the military in the ability to challenge the well-equipped, disciplined militants, whose conquests are documented on social media websites.
Iraq’s government, meanwhile, has pressed privately-owned media to create the same narrative as state television.
Shortly after Mosul’s fall, the official Communications and Media Commission ordered Iraqi media to “focus on the security achievements of the armed forces” and avoid reporting anything that “may be interpreted against security forces.”
Such a directive would improperly shield the government from criticism and some private media have complained of being threatened with the loss of their broadcasting licenses if they do not comply, Human Rights Watch said in a July 3 report.
Documented viewing habits of Iraqis are hard to come by, but many among all communities often tune in to non-state satellite channels such as BBC Arabic and al Jazeera where they get a very different take on the news.
SOME SCEPTICISM, SOME HOPE
State television’s best efforts to inspire confidence in the country’s armed forces are met with scepticism.
One video often broadcast pays tribute to “The Golden Division”, a Shi’ite-dominated anti-terrorism unit under Maliki’s command that Sunnis say has targeted their community.
“We are lions … We are the red death,” croons Mohamed Abdel Jabar, a popular singer known for his romantic ballads.
The pudgy man wearing a uniform to match the commandos twirls a pistol and bounces to the beat as the heavily-armed men march in a crouched position, their weapons cocked.
Still, in an increasingly fragmented country, such images offer hope to some.
A 22-year-old soldier watching traffic in central Baghdad while fiddling with his machinegun said the songs were “a good thing because they motivate us … Soldiers play them after they pray and before they go attack (militants) and before they storm buildings and carry out raids.”
Abu Abdullah, a 45-year-old electrical engineer, agreed.
“I think a lot of people watch these videos, because the situation is difficult and we need this psychological support. Of course we have no interest in terrorism taking over, we just want our lives to continue,” said Abu Abdullah.
Some, even those involved in the morale-boosting drive, fear that the videos will only stoke sectarian strife.
“These bloody songs are part of the problem and not part of the solution,” said poet Amr Asi Jabar, who wrote the lyrics to “Righteous Men”, one of the songs frequently aired on television since rebels began hanging their black flags on captured land.
Maliki has also tried to fire up Iraqis against the Islamic State during weekly televised addresses to the nation.
But Iraq’s top clerics have been much more successful in this respect. In a June 13 speech telecast by Iraqiya, Shi’ite Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani urged Iraqis to take up arms against the Sunni insurgents and tens of thousands, ranging from teenagers to the elderly, heeded his call.
Shaboot said the state network has produced more than 10 videos: “Art and artists are playing an important role in the current battle Iraq is fighting against terrorism.”
But the campaign has not reassured people like Abeer Majid. The Sunni mother of three who works at a central Baghdad travel agency fled Shi’ite Sadr City for the neighbourhood of Dora, fearful for her family’s safety.
Dora residents say Shi’ite soldiers and militiamen have been conducting random house-to-house searches since the Islamic State’s lightning advance in the north, unnerving Sunnis who feel they will pay a heavy price for the insurgency.
“We don’t need songs. We need more tangible steps,” said Majid.
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Claude Cat
Claude Cat is an animated cartoon character in the "Looney Tunes" and "Merrie Melodies" series of cartoons from Warner Brothers.
Claude Cat (a pun on the homonym "clawed cat") had his origins in several other cat characters used by animator Chuck Jones from 1940 to 1945. These cats were mostly similar in appearance and temperament, with black fur and anxious personalities. For example, in the 1943 film "The Aristo-cat" (the character's first speaking role), Jones paired his unnamed cat against the mind-manipulating mouse duo, Hubie and Bertie.
Jones redesigned the neurotic feline for the 1948 film "Mouse Wreckers" (perhaps to distinguish him from Friz Freleng's popular puss, Sylvester). The short is another Hubie and Bertie vehicle, only this time, the antagonist they antagonize is Claude, drawn as he would appear in all future cartoons: yellow, with a red shock of hair and a white belly (his exact markings would vary from cartoon to cartoon). In this as in all future Claude Cat cartoons, Jones' careful attention to personality is easily evident. Claude is a nervous and lazy animal. His attempts to protect his home from the manipulative mice Hubie and Bertie prove futile as the rodents torment him by (among other things) putting aquariums in all the windows to make Claude think he's underwater or by nailing his furniture to the ceiling. Jones set the mice on Claude once more in the 1950 film "The Hypo-Chondri-Cat". This time, the miniature Machiavellis convince the neurotic Claude that he's dead. Claude would run afoul of the mice once more in 1951's "Cheese Chasers" and against another mouse duo in "Mouse Warming" in 1952.
Jones added another idiosyncrasy to Claude's id in another 1950 film, "Terrier Stricken". Here, Claude is scared out of his mind by a diminutive dog named Frisky Puppy, newly adopted by Claude's owners. The main theme, however, is jealousy as Claude's attempts to oust the intruder repeatedly fail due to the cat's intense cowardice - a running gag is Claude ending up wet. Jones repeated the scenario with slight variations in "Two's a Crowd", also in 1950, and "No Barking" in 1954 (featuring a cameo by Tweety Bird).
In future cartoons, Jones recast Claude as a silent villain, still possessing his full set of neuroses. This stage of the character's evolution is best exemplified by the 1954 film "Feline Frame-Up". Here, Claude convinces his owner that fellow pet Marc Antony is trying to eat the precious kitten Pussyfoot. Marc Antony is tossed out, allowing Claude the run of the house. That is, until Marc Antony outwits the cat and makes him sign a confession admitting to his crimes.
Claude was played by voice actor Mel Blanc and after classic films, Joe Alaskey using a quirky, strangulated voice similar to that of Marvin the Martian (but without Marvin's precise enunciation).
Jones retired Claude in the late 1950s. He was concentrating on other characters, such as Wile E. Coyote and Pepe le Pew. Nevertheless, the character enjoys some popularity as one of Jones' more humorous, if forgotten, creations. In the 2006 Bah, Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas Claude cat has a very brief cameo as an employee going home for Christmas.
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Romanian alphabet
The Romanian alphabet is a modification of the Latin alphabet and consists of 31 letters:[1][2]
A, a a
Ă, ă ă
Â, â î / î din a
B, b be / bî
C, c ce / cî
D, d de / dî
E, e e
F, f ef / fe / fî
G, g ge / ghe / gî
H, h haș / ha / hî
I, i i
Î, î î / î din i
J, j je / jî
K, k ca / capa
L, l el / le / lî
M, m em / me / mî
N, n en / ne / nî
O, o o
P, p pe / pî
Q, q kü / chiu
R, r er / re / rî
S, s es / se / sî
Ș, ș / Ş, ş șe / şî
T, t te / tî
Ț, ț / Ţ, ţ țe / ţî
U, u u
V, v ve / vî
W, w dublu ve / dublu vî
X, x ics
Y, y igrec / i grec
Z, z ze / zet / zed / zî
The letters Q (read kü or chiu), W (dublu ve), and Y (igrec or i grec) were officially introduced in the Romanian alphabet in 1982, although they had been used earlier. They occur only in foreign words and their Romanian derivatives, such as quasar, watt, and yacht. The letter K, although relatively older, is also rarely used and appears only in proper names and international neologisms such as kilogram, broker, karate.[3] These four letters are still perceived as foreign, which explains their use for stylistic purposes in words such as nomenklatură (normally nomenclatură, meaning "nomenclature", but sometimes spelled with a k to mean the members of the Communist leadership in the Soviet Union and the Eastern Bloc countries, like Nomenklatura is used in English).[4]
In cases where the word is a direct borrowing having diacritical marks not present in the above alphabet, official spelling tends to favor their use (München, Angoulême etc., as opposed to the use of Istanbul over İstanbul).
1 Letters and their pronunciation
2 Special letters
2.1 Î versus Â
2.2 Comma-below (ș and ț) versus cedilla (ş and ţ)
2.3 Obsolete diacritics
2.4 Other diacritics
3 Digital typography
3.1 ISO 8859
3.2 Unicode and HTML
3.2.1 Adobe/Linotype/Vista de-facto standard
3.2.2 OpenType ROM/locl feature
3.2.3 Combining characters
3.3 (La)TeX
3.4 Keyboard layout
4 Phonetic alphabet
Letters and their pronunciation
See also: Romanian phonology
Romanian spelling is mostly phonetic. The table below gives the correspondence between letters and sounds. Some of the letters have several possible readings, even if allophones are not taken into account. When vowels /i/, /u/, /e/, and /o/ are changed into their corresponding semivowels, this is not marked in writing. Letters K, Q, W, and Y appear only in foreign borrowings; the pronunciation of W and Y depends on the origin of the word they appear in.
Approximate pronunciation
A a /a/ a in "father"
Ă ă (a with breve) /ə/ a in "above"
 â (a with circumflex) /ɨ/ the close central unrounded vowel as heard, for example, in the last syllable of the word roses for some English speakers
B b /b/ b in "ball"
C c /k/ c in "scan"
/tʃ/ ch in "chimpanzee" — if c appears before letters e or i
D d /d/ d in "door"
E e /e/ e in "merry"
/e̯/ (semivocalic /e/)
/je/ ye in "yes" — in a few old words with initial e: este, el etc.[5]
F f /f/ f in "flag"
G g /ɡ/ g in "goat"
/dʒ/ g in "general" or "giraffe" — if g appears before letters e or i
H h /h/ h in "house"
(mute) no pronunciation if h appears between letters c or g and e or i (che, chi, ghe, ghi)
I i /i/ i in "machine"
/j/ y in "yes"
/ʲ/ (palatalization)
Î î (i with circumflex) /ɨ/ Identical to Â, see above
J j /ʒ/ s in "treasure"
K k /k/ c in "scan"
L l /l/ l in "lamp"
M m /m/ m in "mouth"
N n /n/ n in "north"
O o /o/ o in "floor"
/o̯/ (semivocalic /o/)
P p /p/ p in "spot"
Q q /k/ k in "kettle"
R r /r/ alveolar trill or tap
S s /s/ s in "song"
Ș ș (s with comma) * /ʃ/ s in "sugar"
T t /t/ t in "stone"
Ț ț (t with comma) * /ts/ zz in "pizza" but with considerable emphasis on the "ss"
U u /u/ u in "group"
/w/ w in "cow"
V v /v/ v in "vision"
W w /v/ v in "vision"
/w/ w in "west"
/u/ oo in "spoon"
X x /ks/ x in "six"
/ɡz/ x in "example"
Y y /j/ y in "yes"
/i/ i in "machine"
Z z /z/ z in "zipper"
* See Comma-below (ș and ț) versus cedilla (ş and ţ).
Special letters
Pre- (top) and post-1993 (bottom) street signs in Bucharest, showing the two different spellings of the same name
Romanian does not use accents. In the sense of diacritics as being signs added to letters to alter their pronunciation or to make distinction between words, the Romanian alphabet does not have diacritics. There are, however, five special letters in the Romanian alphabet (associated with four different sounds), formed by modifying other Latin letters; strictly speaking they are not diacritics, but are generally referred to as such.
Ă ă — a with breve – for the sound /ə/
 ⠗ a with circumflex – for the sound /ɨ/
Î î — i with circumflex – for the sound /ɨ/
Ș ș — s with comma – for the sound /ʃ/
Ț ț — t with comma – for the sound /t͡s/
The letter â is used exclusively in the middle of words; its majuscule version appears only in all-capitals inscriptions.
Writing letters ș and ț with a cedilla instead of a comma is considered incorrect by the Romanian Academy. Romanian writings, including books created to teach children to write, treat the comma and cedilla as a variation in font. See Unicode and HTML below.
Î versus Â
The letters î and â are phonetically and functionally identical. The reason for using both of them is historical, denoting the language's Latin origin.
For a few decades until a spelling reform in 1904, as many as four or five letters had been used for the same phoneme (â, ê, î, û, and occasionally ô), according to an etymological rule.[6] The 1904 reform saw only two letters remaining, â and î, the choice of which followed rules that changed several times during the 20th century.
During the first half of the century the rule was to use î in word-initial and word-final positions, and â everywhere else. There were exceptions, imposing the use of î in internal positions when words were combined or derived with prefixes or suffixes. For example the adjective urît "ugly" was written with î because it derives from the verb a urî "to hate".
In 1953, during the Communist regime, the Romanian Academy eliminated the letter â, replacing it with î everywhere, including the name of the country, which was to be spelled Romînia. The first stipulation coincided with the official designation of the country as a People's Republic, which meant that its full title was Republica Populară Romînă. A minor spelling reform in 1964 brought back the letter â, but only in the spelling of român "Romanian" and all its derivatives, including the name of the country. As such, the Socialist Republic proclaimed in 1965 is associated with the spelling Republica Socialistă România.
Soon after the fall of the Ceaușescu regime, the Romanian Academy decided to reintroduce â from 1993 onward, by canceling the effects of the 1953 spelling reform and essentially reverting to the 1904 rules (with some differences). The move was publicly justified as the rectification of a Soviet influence on the Romanian culture and as a return to a traditional spelling that bears the mark of the language's Latin origin.[citation needed] The political context at the time, however, was that the Romanian Academy was largely regarded as a Communist and corrupt institution — Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife Elena had been its honored members, and membership had generally been granted on political grounds.[citation needed] The Academy instituted the 1993 spelling reform as a break with the Academy's Communist past.[citation needed] The national community of linguists as well as the foreign linguists specialized in Romanian vehemently opposed the spelling reform; their position was not taken into consideration.[citation needed]
According to the 1993 reform, the choice between î and â is thus again based on a rule that is neither etymological, nor phonological, but positional and morphological. The sound is always spelled as â, except at the beginning and the end of words, where î is to be used instead. Exceptions include proper nouns where the usage of the letters is frozen, whichever it may be, and compound words, whose components are each separately subjected to the rule (e.g. ne- + îndemânatic → neîndemânatic "clumsy", not *neândemânatic). However, the exception no longer applies to words derived with suffixes, in contrast with the 1904 norm; for instance what was spelled urît after 1904 became urât after 1993.
Although the reform was advertised as a means to show the Latin origin of Romanian, statistically only few of the words written with â according to the 1993 reform actually derive from Latin words having an a in the corresponding position.[7] Moreover, there are words that used to be closer in spelling to their Latin etymon before the 1993 reform than after; for example rîu "river", from the Latin rivus, became râu; the same is true for rîde < ridere, sîn < sinus, strînge < stringere, lumînare < luminaria, etc.
While the 1993 spelling norm is compulsory in the Romanian education and official publications, and gradually most other publications came to use it, there are still individuals, publications and publishing houses preferring the previous spelling norm or a mixed hybrid system of their own.[8] Among them is the weekly cultural magazine Dilema Veche, whereas some publications, such as România literară, magazine of the Writers' Union of Romania, and publishing houses such as Polirom allow authors to choose either spelling norm. Dictionaries, grammars and other linguistic works have also been published using the î and sînt long after the 1993 reform.[9]
Many modern English textbooks still insist on the spelling of "I am" as eu sînt, in spite of the modern spelling being eu sunt – the actual pronunciation of sunt in rapid speech remains obscure,[citation needed] although most speakers tend to use the sound of î.
Comma-below (ș and ț) versus cedilla (ş and ţ)
Although the Romanian Academy standard mandates the comma-below variants for the sounds /ʃ/ and /t͡s/, the cedilla variants are still widely used. Many printed and online texts still wrongfully use "s with cedilla" and "t with cedilla". This state of affairs is due to an initial lack of glyph standardization, compounded by the lack of computer font support for the comma-below variants (see the Unicode section for details).
The lack of support for the comma diacritics has been corrected in current versions of major operating systems: Windows Vista or newer, Linux distributions after 2005, currently supported MacOS versions. As mandated by the European Union, Microsoft released a font update to correct this deficiency in Windows XP in early 2007, soon after Romania joined the European Union.
Obsolete diacritics
Old Bucharest manhole cover inscribed according to the etymologically prone spelling at the time, which reads BUCURESCI CANALISARE (meaning Bucharests sewers). Compare to today's BUCUREȘTI CANALIZARE.
Before the spelling reform of 1904, there were several additional letters with diacritical marks.
Vowels:
ĭ — i with breve indicated semivowel i as part of Romanian diphthongs and triphthongs ia, ei, iei etc., or a final, "whispered" sound of the preceding palatalized consonant, in words such as Bucureşti (/bu.kuˈreʃtʲ/), lupi (/lupʲ/ – "wolves"), and greci (/ɡret͡ʃʲ/ – "Greeks") — Bucurescĭ (the proper spelling at the time used c instead of t, see -eşti), lupĭ, grecĭ. By replacing this letter with a simple i without making any additional changes, the phonetic value of the letter i became ambiguous; even native speakers can sometimes mispronounce words such as the toponym Pecica (which has two syllables, but is often mistakenly pronounced with three) or the name Mavrogheni (which has four syllables, not three).[10] Additionally, in a number of words such as subiect "subject"[11] and ziar "newspaper",[12] the pronunciation of i as a vowel or as a semivowel is different among speakers.
ŭ — u with breve was used only in the ending of a word. Unvoiced in most cases, it served to indicate that the previous consonant was not palatalized, or that the preceding vowel i was fully voiced. When voiced, it would follow a stressed vowel and stand in for semivowel u, as in words eŭ, aŭ, and meŭ, all spelled today without the breve. Once frequent, it survives today in author Mateiu Caragiale's name – originally spelled Mateiŭ (it is not specified whether the pronunciation should adopt a version that he himself probably never used, while in many editions he is still credited as Matei). In other names, only the breve was dropped, while preserving the pronunciation of a semivowel u, as is the case of B.P. Hasdeŭ.
ĕ — e with breve. This letter is now replaced with ă. The existence of two letters for one sound, the schwa, had an etymological purpose, showing from which vowel ("a" or "e") it originally derived. For example împĕrat – "emperor" (<Imperator), vĕd – "I see" (<vedo), umĕr – "shoulder" (<humerus), păsĕri – "birds" (<cf. passer).
é / É — Latin small/capital letter e with acute accent indicated a sound that corresponds either to today's Romanian diphthong ea, or in some words, to today's Romanian letter e. It would originally indicate the sound of Romanian letter e when it were pronounced as diphthong ea in certain Romanian regions, e.g. acéste (today spelled aceste) and céle (today spelled cele). This letter would sometimes indicate a derived word from a Romanian root word containing Latin letter e, as is the case of mirésă (today spelled mireasă) derived from mire. For other words it would underlie a relationship between a Romanian word and a Latin word containing letter e, where the Romanian word would use é, such as gréle (today spelled grele) derived from Latin word grevis. Lastly, this letter was used to accommodate the sound that corresponds to today's Romanian diphthong ia, as in the word ér (iar today).[citation needed]
ó / Ó — Latin small/capital letter o with acute accent indicated a sound that corresponds to today's Romanian diphthong oa. This letter would sometimes indicate a derived word from a Romanian root word containing Latin letter o, as is the case of popóre (today spelled popoare) derived from popor. For other words it would underlie a relationship between a Romanian word and a Latin word containing letter o, where the Romanian word would use ó, such as fórte (today spelled foarte) derived from Latin word forte. Lastly, this letter was used to accommodate the sound that corresponds to today's Romanian diphthong oa, as in the word fóme (foame today).[citation needed]
d̦ / D̦ — Latin small/capital letter d with comma below was used to indicate the sound that corresponds today to Romanian letter z. It would denote that the word it belonged to was assumed to be derived from Latin and that its corresponding Latin letter was d. Examples of words containing this letter are: d̦i (day in English) – assumed[13] to be derived from the Latin word dies, Dumned̦eu (God in English) – assumed[14] to be derived from Latin phrase Domine Deus), d̦ână (fairy in English) – supposed[15] to be derived from the Latin word Diana. In today's Romanian language this letter is no longer present and Latin letter z is used in its stead.[citation needed]
Use of these letters was not fully adopted even before 1904, as some publications (e.g. Timpul and Universul) chose to use a simplified approach that resembled today's Romanian language writing.[citation needed]
Other diacritics
As with other languages, the acute accent is sometimes used in Romanian texts to indicate the stressed vowel in some words. This use is regular in dictionary headwords, but also occasionally found in carefully edited texts to disambiguate between homographs that are not also homophones, such as to differentiate between cópii ("copies") and copíi ("children"), éra ("era") and erá ("was"), ácele ("the needles") and acéle ("those"), etc. The accent also distinguishes between homographic verb forms, such as încúie and încuié ("he locks" and "he has locked").[16]
Diacritics in some borrowings are kept: bourrée, pietà. Foreign names are also usually spelled with their original diacritics: Bâle, Molière, even when an acute accent might be wrongly interpreted as a stress, as in István or Gérard. However, frequently used foreign names, such as names of cities or countries, are often spelled without diacritics: Bogota, Panama, Peru.[17]
Digital typography
Widespread Wrong Usage of Romanian Diacritics
The character encoding standard ISO 8859 initially defined a single code page for the entire Central and Eastern Europe — ISO 8859-2. This code page includes only "s" and "t" with cedillas. The South-Eastern European ISO 8859-16 includes "s" and "t" with comma below on the same places "s" and "t" with cedilla were in ISO 8859-2. The ISO 8859-16 code page became a standard after Unicode became widespread, however, so it was largely ignored by software vendors.
Unicode and HTML
The circumflex and breve accented Romanian letters were part of the Unicode standard since its inception, as well as the cedilla variants of s and t. Ș and ț (comma-below variants) were added to Unicode version 3.0.[18][19] From Unicode version 3.0 to version 5.1, the cedilla-using characters were specified by the Unicode Standard to be "used in both Turkish and Romanian data" and that "a glyph variant with comma below is preferred for Romanian"; On the newly encoded comma-using characters, it said that they should be used "when distinct comma below form is required".[20][21] Unicode 5.2 explicitly states that "the form with the cedilla is preferred in Turkish, and the form with the comma below is preferred in Romanian", while mentioning (possibly for historical reasons) that "in Turkish and Romanian, a cedilla and a comma below sometimes replace one another".[22]
Widespread adoption was hampered for some years by the lack of fonts providing the new glyphs. In May 2007, five months after Romania (and Bulgaria) joined the EU, Microsoft released updated fonts that include all official glyphs of the Romanian (and Bulgarian) alphabet.[23] This font update targeted Windows XP SP2, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Vista. The subset of Unicode most widely supported on Microsoft Windows systems, Windows Glyph List 4, still does not include the comma-below variants of S and T.
With comma (official)
With cedilla
Unicode position (hex)
HTML entity
/ʃ/ Ș 0218 Ș or Ș Ş 015E Ş or Ş
ș 0219 ș or ș ş 015F ş or ş
/t͡s/ Ț 021A Ț or Ț Ţ 0162 Ţ or Ţ
ț 021B ț or ț ţ 0163 ţ or ţ
Vowels with diacritics are coded as follows:
/ə/ Ă 0102 Ă or Ă
ă 0103 ă or ă
/ɨ/  00C2  or  or Â
â 00E2 â or â or â
Î 00CE Î or Î or Î
î 00EE î or î or î
Adobe/Linotype/Vista de-facto standard
Inconsistent cedilla glyphs in Adobe Caslon (left). The correct Romanian rendering (right) can be obtained by activating the OpenType GSUB/latn/ROM/locl feature, which remaps the s with cedilla glyph to comma-below. The rendering on the right is visually indistinguishable from the rendering produced by comma-below code points for this font.
Adobe Systems decided[24] that the Unicode glyphs "t with cedilla" U+0162/3 are not used in any language. Adobe has therefore substituted the glyphs with "t with comma below" (U+021A/B) in all the fonts they ship. The unfortunate consequence of this decision is that Romanian documents using the (unofficial) Unicode points U+015E/F and U+0162/3 (for ș and ț) are rendered in Adobe fonts in a visually inconsistent way using "s with cedilla", but "t with comma" (see figure). Linotype fonts that support Romanian glyphs mostly follow this convention.[25]
The fonts introduced by Microsoft in Windows Vista also implement this de-facto Adobe standard. Few Microsoft fonts provide a consistent look when cedilla variants are used; notable ones are Tahoma, Verdana, Trebuchet MS, Microsoft Sans Serif and Segoe UI.
The free DejaVu and Linux Libertine fonts provide proper and consistent glyphs in both variants. Red Hat's Liberation fonts only support the comma below variants starting with version 1.04, scheduled for inclusion in Fedora 10.
OpenType ROM/locl feature
Some OpenType fonts from Adobe and all C-series Vista fonts implement the optional OpenType feature GSUB/latn/ROM/locl.[26] This feature forces "s with cedilla" to be rendered using the same glyph as "s with comma below". When this second (but optional) remapping takes place, Romanian Unicode text is rendered with comma-below glyphs regardless of code point variants.
Unfortunately, most Microsoft pre-Vista OpenType fonts (Arial etc.) do not implement the ROM/locl feature, even after the European Union Expansion Font Update,[23] so old documents will look inconsistent as in the left side of the above figure. Select few fonts, e.g. Verdana and Trebuchet MS, not only have a consistent look for cedilla variants (after the EU update), but also do a simultaneous remapping of cedilla s and t to comma-below variants when ROM/locl is activated. The free DejaVu and Linux Libertine fonts do not yet offer this feature in their current releases, but development versions do.
Pango supports the locl tag since version 1.17. XeTeX supports locl since version 0.995. As of July 2008, very few Windows applications support the locl feature tag. From the Adobe CS3 suite, only InDesign has support for it.[27]
The status of Romanian support in the free fonts that ship with Fedora is maintained at Fedoraproject.org.
Combining characters
Unicode also allows diacritical marks to be represented as standalone combining characters. For Romanian characters this method is practically unsupported in commercial fonts. A few free fonts like Charis SIL, DejaVu or Linux Libertine support this method, but the typographical quality varies, thus it is preferable to use the single code points instead.
(La)TeX
LaTeX allows typesetting in Romanian using the cedilla Ş and Ţ using the Cork encoding. The comma-below variants are not completely supported in the standard 8-bit TeX font encodings. The lack of a standard LICR (LaTeX Internal Character Representations) for comma-below Ș and Ț is part of the problem. The latin10 input method attempts to remedy the problem by defining the \textcommabelow LICR accent. This is unfortunately not supported by the utf8 input method. The latin10 package composes the comma-below glyphs by superimposing a comma and the letters S and T. This method is suitable only for printing. In PDF documents produced this way searching or copying text does not work properly. The Polish QX encoding has some support for comma-below glyphs, which are improperly mapped to cedilla LICRs, but also lacks A breve (Ă), which must always be composite, thus unsearchable.
In the Latin Modern Type 1 fonts the T with comma below is found under the AGL name /Tcommaaccent. This is in contradiction with Adobe's decision discussed above, which puts a T with comma-below at /Tcedilla. In consequence, no fixed mapping can work across all Type 1 fonts; each font must come with its own mapping. Unfortunately, TeX output drivers, like dvips, dvipdfm or pdfTeX's internal PDF driver, access the glyphs by AGL name. Since all of the output drivers mentioned are unaware of this peculiarity, the problem is essentially intractable across all fonts. In consequence, one needs to use fonts that include a mapping which is not bypassed by TeX. This is the case with newer TeX engine XeTeX, which can use Unicode OpenType fonts, and does not bypass the font's Unicode map.
Romanian letters  and à on the keyboard of an Apple MacBook Pro
Romanian SR 13392:2004 ("primary") keyboard layout
The current Romanian National Standard SR 13392:2004 establishes two layouts for Romanian keyboards: a “primary”[28] one and a “secondary”[29] one.
The “primary” layout is intended for more traditional users that learned long ago how to type with older, Microsoft-style implementations of the Romanian keyboard. The “secondary” layout is mainly used by programmers and it does not contradict the physical arrangement of keys on a US-style keyboard. The “secondary” arrangement is used as the default one by the majority of GNU/Linux distributions.
There are four Romanian-specific characters that are incorrectly implemented in all Microsoft Windows versions before Vista:
“S with comma below” (U+0218) – incorrectly implemented as “S with cedilla below” (U+015E)
“s with comma below” (U+0219) – incorrectly implemented as “s with cedilla below” (U+015F)
“T with comma below” (U+021A) – incorrectly implemented as “T with cedilla below” (U+0162)
“t with comma below” (U+021B) – incorrectly implemented as “t with cedilla below” (U+0163)
Since Romanian hardware keyboards are not widely available, Cristian Secară has created a driver that allows the Romanian characters to be generated with a US-style keyboard, in all Windows versions previous to Vista. It uses the right AltGr key modifier to generate the characters.[30]
An alternative, more ergonomic (though non-standard) keyboard layout, with a user choice between cedillas and commas, is proposed and implemented for the Microsoft Windows operating system by the Ergo Romanian project. They suggest altering keys on the standard QWERTY layout which are less frequent in Romanian, namely q, w, y, k, x, to produce Romanian characters ă, ș, ț, î, â, respectively.[31]
There is a Romanian equivalent to the English-language NATO phonetic alphabet. Most code words are people's first names, with the exception of K, J, Q, W, Y, and Z. Letters with diacritics (Ă, Â, Î, Ș, Ț) are generally transmitted without diacritics (A, A, I, S, T).
IPA (unofficial)
A Ana /ˈa.na/ N Nicolae /ni.koˈla.e/
B Barbu /ˈbar.bu/ O Olga /ˈol.ɡa/
C Constantin /kon.stanˈtin/ P Petre /ˈpe.tre/
D Dumitru /duˈmi.tru/ Q Q /kju/
E Elena /eˈle.na/ R Radu /ˈra.du/
F Florea /ˈflo.re̯a/ S Sandu /ˈsan.du/
G Gheorghe /ˈɡe̯or.ɡe/ T Tudor /ˈtu.dor/
H Haralambie /ha.raˈlam.bi.e/ U Udrea /ˈu.dre̯a/
I Ion /iˈon/ V Vasile /vaˈsi.le/
J Jiu /ʒiw/ W dublu V /du.bluˈve/
K kilogram /ki.loˈɡram/ X Xenia /ˈkse.ni.a/
L Lazăr /ˈla.zər/ Y I grec /ˈi.ɡrek/
M Maria /maˈri.a/ Z zahăr /ˈza.hər/
Romanian Cyrillic alphabet
^ (Romanian) Dicționarul explicativ al limbii române, 1998, Z is the thirty first letter of the Romanian alphabet, dexonline.ro
^ Academia Română, Institutul de Lingvistică „Iorgu Iordan – Al. Rosetti”, Dicționarul ortografic, ortoepic și morfologic al limbii române, Editura Univers Enciclopedic, București, 2005, pp. XXVII–XXVIII (Romanian)
^ (Romanian) Academia Română, Dicționarul explicativ al limbii române, Entry for K, Editura Univers Enciclopedic, 1998, dexonline.ro
^ Academia Română, Institutul de Lingvistică „Iorgu Iordan – Al. Rosetti”, Dicționarul ortografic, ortoepic și morfologic al limbii române, 2nd Edition, Univers Enciclopedic Publishing House, Bucharest, 2005, ISBN 973-637-087-x, p. XXIX (Romanian)
^ (Romanian) Several Romanian dictionaries specify the pronunciation [je] for word-initial letter e in some personal pronouns: el, ei, etc. and in some forms of the verb a fi (to be): este, eram, etc.
^ Alf Lombard, "Despre folosirea literelor â și î", Limba română, 1992, nr. 10, p. 531
^ A statistical study cited by George Pruteanu in "De ce scriu cu î din i" ("Why I spell with î") finds that proportion to be only about 15%.
^ Dicționarul ortografic, ortoepic și morfologic al limbii române, 2005, p. XLV
^ For instance: Eugenia Dima et al., Dicționar explicativ ilustrat al limbii române, 2007; Ioan Oprea et al., Noul dicționar universal al limbii române, third edition, 2008; Dumitru Irimia, Gramatica limbii române, third edition, 2008.
^ (Romanian) Mioara Avram, Ortografie pentru toţi, Editura Litera Internaţional, Bucureşti – Chișinău, 2002, p. 66
^ Most dictionaries give the syllabification su-biect, implying that i is a semivowel, but Dicționar de neologisme syllabifies it as su-bi-ect, with vocalic i: Dexonline.ro
^ Dictionaries generally recommend the pronunciation with vocalic i, zi-ar, but the pronunciation in one syllable is also recorded, among others, by Ioana Chiţoran, in The Phonology of Romanian, 2002, p. 14.
^ Definition of Romanian word zi at dexonline.ro
^ Definition of Romanian word Dumnezeu at dexonline.ro
^ Definition of Romanian word zână at dexonline.ro
^ Dicționarul ortografic, ortoepic și morfologic al limbii române, 2005, p. LI (Romanian)
^ Dicționarul ortografic, ortoepic și morfologic al limbii române, 2005, p. LII (Romanian)
^ Unicode 3.0 standard, p.162
^ Unicode.org
^ Unicode 5.2 Chapter 7, European Alphabetic Scripts
^ a b European Union Expansion Font Update, microsoft.com
^ comments of Canadian type designer John Hudson, typophile.com
^ Linotype's font finder allows users to test font rendering with their own sample texts. Tested with the sample text "Țâșnit în şanţ".Linotype.com
^ locl glyph localization feature tag explained., microsoft.com
^ p. 15, store.adobe.com
^ Primary keyboard layout, sourceforge.net
^ Secondary keyboard layout, diacritice.sourceforge.net
^ Cristian Secară. "RO Keyboard" (in Romanian). http://www.secarica.ro/html/ro_keyboard.html. Retrieved 6 January 2009.
^ Anasoftware. "Ergo Romanian". http://www.ergoromanian.com/. Retrieved 6 January 2009.
(Romanian) Mioara Avram, Ortografie pentru toţi, Editura Litera Internaţional, 2002
The Unicode Consortium (2000). The Unicode Standard, Version 3.0. Boston: Addison-Wesley. ISBN 0-201-61633-5.
Unicode Latin Extended-B characters, unicode.org
Short history on Romanian keyboard layouts, ergoromanian.com
Ergo Romanian: An ergonomic Romanian keyboard layout for Windows (with comma or cedillas), ergoromanian.com
Sounds of the Romanian Language, etc.tuiasi.ro
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Tariffs, trade tensions worry Fortune 500 CEOs: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
By Andrea Shalal
Reuters December 18, 2019
Flags of U.S. and China are displayed at AICC's booth during China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tariffs and trade tensions are a huge source of worry for U.S. companies, with nearly half of Fortune 500 companies referencing such concerns during last quarter's earnings calls, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said on Thursday.
Tariffs or trade tensions and their impact on business performance were referenced 1,150 times during 188 of the 437 calls discussing quarterly financial results recorded from late August to late November, a study conducted by the Chamber showed.
The highest level of concern was voiced by the retail sector, which has been hit hard by tariffs over the last 17 months, followed by manufacturing firms, and transportation and logistics companies, the Chamber said.
The group, which represents over 3 million U.S. companies, said its findings tracked with results seen in the previous quarter, underscoring ongoing deep concerns about current and potential trade conflicts.
The United States and China last week reached a Phase 1 trade deal that will reduce some existing tariffs and put off others. Other details about Chinese commitments to buy more U.S. goods and services have yet to be released.
Trade experts caution that tensions between the United States and China could escalate again, triggering a new wave of tariffs. The Trump administration also is taking aim at what it considers trade imbalances with Europe.
The Chamber last week welcomed the China trade deal, but urged the world's two largest economies to conclude a broader pact within six months that tackles the deeper issues that hampered U.S. companies' ability to compete globally.
It said the next negotiations should address structural issues such as "China's massive subsidies, digital and data discrimination, and a range of outstanding forced technology transfer concerns."
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer last week acknowledged there remained hard work ahead in the next phase of negotiations. He gave no specific timetable, but said U.S. President Donald Trump did not want to wait until after the 2020 presidential election to wrap up a more comprehensive agreement.
"Negotiators should realize time is of the essence," the business group said on Wednesday. It said data showed 40% of construction contractors believed steel and aluminum tariffs will have a major impact on their business, while small manufacturers were more pessimistic about the national economy.
Companies have responded to tariffs by absorbing the higher costs themselves, passing them onto customers or a combination of both, the Chamber said. Recent data showed that optimism in the construction sector had dropped sharply and investments were down, possible signals of trouble ahead.
(Reporting by Andrea Shalal; Editing by Bill Berkrot)
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Unitary Thrift financial definition of Unitary Thrift
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Unitary Thrift
A company that owns one thrift, which is a bank specializing in residential mortgages and checking/savings accounts. A unitary thrift has more freedom than a bank holding company: for example, up to 20% of its holdings may be commercial loans. New unitary thrifts were banned after the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
<a href="https://financial-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Unitary+Thrift">Unitary Thrift</a>
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In line with these considerations, the Board continues to support elimination of the unitary thrift loophole, which currently allows any type of commercial firm to control a federally insured depository institution.
Statement by Alan Greenspan, Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, before the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, February 11, 1999
A unitary thrift holding company, Sterling Bancorp is the parent of Sterling Bank and Trust FSB, which has primary branch operations in California, New York and Washington, USA.
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A basket clause plus a case-by-case review of individual situations might also provide a way to make available a common bank and thrift charter to those unitary thrift institutions that are affiliated with nonfinancial businesses.
Statement by Alan Greenspan, Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, before the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit of the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, February 13, 1997
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Best Defense: Kilcullen (IV): How to measure Afghan army and police units Kilcullen (IV): How to measure Afghan ...
Kilcullen (IV): How to measure Afghan army and police units
Next, COIN thinker David Kilcullen offers these helpful ways of measuring local security forces. "Kill ratio." Body counts stink. But the ratio of enemy killed vs. security forces killed may tell you how aggressive and confident an Afghan unit is. Note that you must handle these numbers very carefully. Kills caused by indirect fires such ...
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Next, COIN thinker David Kilcullen offers these helpful ways of measuring local security forces.
"Kill ratio." Body counts stink. But the ratio of enemy killed vs. security forces killed may tell you how aggressive and confident an Afghan unit is. Note that you must handle these numbers very carefully. Kills caused by indirect fires such as mortars and artillery must be excluded. And be careful of civilian casualties. Pare this ratio down to its essential core, he says: Count only confirmed kills or captures directly inflicted by the unit on positively identified insurgents who were engaged in combat at the time. Even then, the ratio is only useful when interpreted alongside other information.
"Win/loss ratio." Another well duh metric. But don’t pay attention to the overall number, but instead to the trend. And don’t count actions won by bringing in allied units, or air strikes or artillery.
"Kill versus wound/capture ratio." A unit that is killing more than one person for every three to five wounded or captured may be executing people or posthumously defining dead civilians as the enemy. "[A]s an indicator of possible security force brutality this needs to be tracked."
"Detainee guilt ratio." This is an ingenious way to track the quality of an ‘Afghan unit: Track how many of their busts turned out to be righteous. A low rate can be counterproductive and be driving military age males toward the Taliban. Conversely, a high rate indicates a unit that is getting good intelligence and so probably gaining the confidence of the local population.
"Recruitment versus desertion rates." Despite huge recruitment efforts, Afghan security forces in the south actually shrank last summer, he says. But don’t worry about AWOL rates, because soldiers go home to deliver their pay.
"Proportion of ghost employees." Pay attention to the trends.
"Duration of operations," "night operations" "small unit operations" and "dismounted operations." Four good indicators. A unit that only does single day operations and then comes home to its fort is a unit lacking confidence or energy. Conversely, a unit that conducts multi-day operations, staying among the people, or operates a lot a night, is a unit that feels confident in its environment. Night operations in particular can help a population feel safe, if they intended to protect the people rather than scare them. Units that break out into smaller operations are showing more confidence and covering more areas. Units that are comfortable operating on foot are more among the people, especially in a country that has many roadless areas.
"Combined action operations." Army and police units working together, and cooperating also with coalition forces, is a good sign.
"Driving technique." The worse a unit drives around people, usually the worse its relationship with the people. (Tom: I think this like many of his observations in this section, applies to our own forces as well.)
"Reliance on air and artillery support." Calling Keith Marine!
"Pattern setting and telegraphing moves to the enemy." The first is usually bad. Surprisingly, the second isn’t. Kilcullen says that calling ahead and warning a local valley about a move is very much in the Afghan tradition, and that the Taliban tends to seek permission before moving into a village. So, he says, it is sometimes appropriate to say that if the Taliban doesn’t leave a valley in 10 days, we might be forced to come in.
"Possession of the high ground at dawn." Who is up there, the Afghan security forces or the Taliban? This is one of the eternal verities.
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London Film Festival 2016: Day 11
So, now that the structure of having daily press screenings in a morning and afternoon has been taken away from me, allow me to tear down the glamourous artifice of the London Film Festival and explain to you how Rush Tickets work. Now, at a film festival, there are a lot of films being shown throughout the 12 day period, 245 to be precise, both big and small. Many of them play opposite one another at different venues, and the smaller films can often be dwarfed by the bigger ones. This means that there can be a surplus of films with unsold tickets that aren’t being snapped up at the usual festival prices – which range from a standard film ticket in London, read: a lot, to the price of a 3 course meal back home, read: a hell of a lot. As a result, these tickets will be re-sold as Rush Tickets where, 45 minutes before a film, audiences can queue up to buy these tickets at a significantly reduced price, letting them take a chance on films they may otherwise have avoided.
How does this affect film critics? Well, as critics, we get special press and industry screenings separate from public screenings, so we can see many of these films before everyone else. If we want to get into public screenings for whatever reason, mainly due to scheduling ensuring that we missed the press screening, we can do so through one of two methods. The first involves putting in for a set-aside press ticket two days beforehand, guaranteeing you a screening if it’s approved, but these come with the risk of having your requests and choices approved or denied seemingly at random with no explanation, so you may only get your 3rd or 4th choice if you even get one at all. The second is to head to the Press & Delegate booth at the cinema screening the film about 15 minutes beforehand and trying to blag a spare ticket that way, but these come with the caveat of the cinema only handing these out if the film isn’t busy, as they understandably prioritise paying customers over your vulture-like self, and you may turn up too late to just buy a ticket like everyone else.
There’s a lack of permanence or certainty to getting into public screenings, basically, which is why I’ve been quietly dreading this final weekend as somebody who likes having guaranteed structure. It’s also why I didn’t trust my nerves and instincts enough to hold out for a leftover free ticket for Lion (Grade: C- (barely)), and instead plonked down £16 cash money for the privilege of watching a textbook example of Weinstein Oscar Bait. Unlike with, as previously mentioned for example, costume dramas, my cynicism alarms do go a-blaring whenever a film that I’m about to watch, especially one released around this time of the year, has The Weinstein Company in its studio credits, home of the most blatant and cynically-calculated Oscar Bait around.
Take a drink whenever you spot an awards-movie cliché in this synopsis: based on a true story, Lion follows Saroo (“and introducing” Sunny Pawar), a young Indian boy in a tiny village separated from his older brother and mother when he insists on tagging along for night work to help support his family. Trapped on a discontinued train, he is spirited away to Kolkata and spends the following 2 months as a street orphan, constantly avoiding child traffickers and child molesters, before ending up in a nightmarish government centre for forgotten children and, soon after that, being adopted by a nice White Australian family (David Wenham and a spectacularly miscast Nicole Kidman). They become his new family, along with a difficult fellow adopted brother Mantosh (Divian Ladwa) who is implied to have been sexually abused prior to living with their new family – and the way the film treats and characterises him is so dreadful and offensive that I’m not going to touch it with a 10-foot pole. 20 years later, once Saroo (now Dev Patel) goes to university, he finally decides to try tracking down his former home via this new-fangled contraption known as “Google Earth.”
Bladdered yet? Look, my problem with Lion is not that it’s clichéd, real life can oftentimes be a cliché if you’ve experienced enough stories. No, my problem with Lion is that it is completely soulless filmmaking that has been precision-calibrated to at least rack up awards nominations, if not awards statues themselves. Every beat and “tear-jerking” scene can be predicted right down to the second, half the movie in advance because it is far too cynically designed to distract the viewer from the artifice of it all. There are no characters here, none whatsoever. Saroo meets and falls in love with an American exchange student whilst at university (Rooney Mara) and she does absolutely nothing in this film beyond trying to encourage and support Saroo; we never once get a look at her wants or desires or personality or really any indicator at all that she’s not just some animatronic on a particularly weepy fairground ride.
In fact, on that subject, we never really come to learn much about Saroo, either. What is he like outside of that desire to rediscover his home? Why has he gone to university to study hotel management? Hell, what was he really like as a child before he got lost, outside of the very minor glimpses in weirdly-placed flashbacks late on in the film? Lion has no idea. “Look at Sunny Pawar and Dev Patel!” it instead yells fruitlessly, “Aren’t they adorable and so you immediately sympathise with them and stop asking so many questions!” Whilst, yes, Patel and Pawar both carry genuine amounts of screen charisma and expressive youthful eyes that makes you instantly sympathetic to their plight – Pawar is a genuine find, and Patel really deserves to be a Movie Star already – they are not Gods. They can’t paper over massive holes in their characterisations, like “there not being any.” They’re also not helped by a narrative that tries to cover every last second of Saroo’s life, consequently creating a film that undermines its own dramatic pacing every time it finally starts picking up steam with a random time-jump – the massive “20 Years Later” one at the hour mark particularly drew judgemental intakes of breath from my fellow audience members.
Yes, the ending is powerful stuff, but of course it was going to be. You’d have to be a completely incompetent imbecile to muck up this story’s ending, and lord knows that Lion really tries to. It just doesn’t work in the slightest, not in the first half when Saroo is wandering around India lost and alone – and manages the uncomfortable unintentional insinuation that India is a savage and unsafe place for a child in any capacity and that they all need saving by nice White families from more developed nations – and definitely not in the second half where it completely fails to make Google Earth browsing a dramatic and emotional act. One could argue that maybe this story just isn’t suited for Film, but I’d disagree. It’s just not suitable for this film. If it were more focussed, crafted actual characters whose personal dramas and conflicts were treated with respect, came up with a decent structure, and was made with soul and a desire to do more than win awards and self-consciously bring attention to how much of A Good Thing everyone involved was doing by tangentially addressing A Serious Issue – never mind that Saroo never once feels like he’s in actual danger once he gets lost, thanks to some terrible directing – Lion could have been worth something. Or it could have at least dropped the jarring Best Original Song submission by Sia from the end credits.
Having tried twice prior to today, the third time turned out to be the charm for getting into a Women Who Kill (Grade: B+) screening, and thank heavens my luck came good this time because Women Who Kill is brilliant. The feature directorial debut of writer Ingrid Jungermann, the film follows two women, the lesbian Morgan (Jungermann) and the bisexual Jean (Ann Carr), who used to be lovers and co-host the titular podcast together, a true crime podcast where the pair interview famous female serial killers and debate which female serial killer is the hottest. Despite having broken up a while back, the two still do basically everything together, which is making some of their fellow lesbian friends like Alex (Shannon Patricia O’Neal) openly question if the two are finally sleeping with each other again. But then, one day, Simone (Sheila Vand) walks into the Co-Op that Morgan works at, and Simone’s mysterious allure irresistibly draws Morgan towards her. Everyone else, however, has their doubts about Simone, like how Simone doesn’t appear to be her actual name, how she’s very evasive about her life before moving back to New York, and how she’s bordering on the verge of psychopathic behaviour.
In essence, it’s an “is my partner a murderous psycho?” movie, albeit one executed in the drollest and most New York way possible. There’s an undercurrent of genuine menace that Women Who Kill is able to tap into when it wants to, but it mostly doesn’t want to. Instead, the film acts as a very dry and satirical commentary on self-involved New Yorkers. “Yawn,” I can already hear you vocally expressing, “we already have a hundred thousand of those.” But the film situates itself in the Now thanks to both its send-up of the recent podcast boom – Women Who Kill manages to walk the line of being just stupid enough to register as fake, but is also niche enough and self-involved enough to be somewhat believable as a potential real podcast made by 2 New York women – and by being hella gay. Almost every character in this film is a lesbian, and that simple fact leads to a genuinely diverse cast of characters that avoid falling into the realm of reductive stereotypes thanks to that diversity of personality.
That gender and sexuality flip to a concept as well-worn as “is my partner a murderous psycho?” provides a spark of life to the film that makes it feel new and unique, a breath of fresh air in a played-out genre despite the beats being mostly what you’d expect. The podcast part even ends up being more than just New York quirk, allowing the film to explore the idea of what we consider socially acceptable psychopathy and paranoia, and feeding that back into examining Morgan especially. Women Who Kill is also bolstered by great performances across the board, particularly from Jungermann and especially from Vand, who some of you might remember from A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night and is able to be almost equally unsettling here in an entirely different way. It carries the same issue as the similarly delightfully-offbeat dark comedy Prevenge from earlier in the festival in that it kind of abruptly sputters out with its ending rather than climaxing spectacularly, but Women Who Kill is otherwise a really entertaining and fresh take on a worn-out premise. A modest little treasure.
The exact opposite of a modest little treasure, and a film I didn’t think I’d even be able to get into, was my final film for the day, Dog Eat Dog (Grade: D+), an incredibly loose adaptation of an Edward Bunker novel by Paul Schrader. Once the writer of Taxi Driver and Raging Bull, and the director of American Gigolo and the 1982 version of Cat People, Schrader has been on a decades-long cold streak for a good while and Dog Eat Dog does not represent some kind of miraculous turn-around in that form. A very nasty, disposable film about absolutely nothing at all, we follow ex-cons Troy (Nicholas Cage), Mad Dog (Willem Defoe), and Diesel (Christopher Matthew Cook) as they work their way through the criminal underworld taking on low-paying jobs in the hopes of eventually making enough to escape Cleveland and fly to Hawaii or some place. That dream may have a strong chance of turning into reality when they get one last big job to kidnap the one year-old child of a deadbeat who owes their client a hefty sum of cash, but there’s just the slight problem of all 3 of our protagonists being absolute idiots with hair-trigger tempers.
The film, meanwhile, has the slight problem of just being absolutely no fun to watch whatsoever. There’s style coming out the wazoo – as Schrader and his filmmaking team go through every last possible transition effect, shoot a strip club sequence in black-and-white for (as Schrader himself admitted in a remarkably candid post-film Q&A) no reason whatsoever, and go overboard on the drug-trip-representation effects – but it’s all in service of a trio of incredibly unlikeable and unentertaining protagonists. Unlikeable protagonists aren’t an inherent problem, we’re going to talk about a certain film tomorrow that I absolutely have not already seen that has nothing but unlikeable protagonists, as long as they’re interesting or entertaining enough to watch, and Dog Eat Dog’s idea of entertaining dialogue is for the f-word to be sputtered out like a machine gun throughout the whole length of the movie. It’s all really forced and strained offensiveness – Mad Dog throwing around the n-word like it’s going out of style, sudden extreme violence and gross misogyny, the constant drug sequences – that’s both played-out and never feels genuine, which is why the film never crosses over into being a guilty pleasure in any way.
It’s what American readers might refer to as A Redbox Movie: a nasty low-budget masculine crime movie that’s too shambolically made and instantly forgettable to go to cinemas, despite having once-name actors, and so is sent straight-to-DVD to live out its days as a $5 impulse purchase or a rented movie that entertains a certain audience for as long as it lasts before being instantly discarded. Dog Eat Dog could have used its premise to examine the criminal cycle, where ex-cons simply re-enter a life of crime once they get out because they have no other options open to them, that Bunker writes about in his novels, but instead Schrader has just created a nasty and instantly forgettable crime movie that’s just unpleasant to watch, albeit one that features Nicholas Cage busting out his best Humphrey Bogart impression for reasons that have already escaped me. If you’re particular to seeing Cage and Defoe ham it up in bad crime movies, though, you may want to bump that score up a point or two.
Day 12: The festival draws to a close as Ben Wheatley brings Free Fire, a film I most definitely have not already watched.
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Although it’s lightweight and its effects are awful, Paddington gets by on charm, sweetness, some decent laughs, and a strong personality.
Paddington never looks quite right. There are a few angles and distances where he looks appealing enough, although never quite as cute as the film would like for him to be seen as, but from pretty much everywhere else he looks… off. His face creeps rather than enchants, his top half seems slightly more animated than his bottom half, his eyes frequently give off this unnerving thousand-yard stare, and any movement that requires some semblance of haste is covered up with several dozen slabs of motion blur to hide the jerkiness and general low-quality nature of his CG.
Paddington, relatedly, never looks quite right. I’m not referring to the live-action stuff; that looks great – there’s a dynamism to proceedings and a real sense of visual splendour, a desire to impress and engage the eyes with surreal sets that still recognisably exist in our world. I’m referring to the CG. The copious amount of CG and, good lord, does it ever look awful. Whether it be Paddington himself, or the jungles of Peru, or a flock of seagulls that terrorise any unsuspecting prey that holds sandwiches, or any flames whatsoever, none of the film’s vast amounts of CGI ever manages to convince. This isn’t like in Darren Aronofsky’s Noah where the CG creatures are not supposed to fully convince, these are just incredibly low-quality CG effects and they almost serve to destroy the whole film.
Their incredibly low-quality ends up catching the eye, demanding its attention and focus, and sticking in the brain for far longer than they’ve been on screen for. They threaten to overtake the whole film, to direct attention away from the film they’re attached to and to simply be too ugly for events on screen. Fortunately, miraculously even, they don’t end up sinking the film, despite being a large part of it. Paddington instead manages to get by on sheer bloody charm. It’s low-key, knows this, and therefore plays to those strengths. This is a family film in the truest sense of the word, of the kind that they simply just don’t make anymore.
Our plot, then, follows Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw), a rare species of bear that resides in Darkest Peru and acts very human-like. Years before, his kind had been discovered by an Explorer and Paddington’s Aunt and Uncle have nursed a desire to visit The Explorer in London ever since. When an earthquake takes Paddington’s home and claims the life of his uncle, his Aunt sends him to live in London. There he is taken in by the Brown family: consisting of the uptight safety-freak Mr. Brown (Hugh Bonneville), the charitable but out-of-touch Mrs. Brown (Sally Hawkins), the permanently-mortally-embarrassed daughter Judy Brown (Madeline Harris), and the daredevil and resourceful son Simon Brown (Samuel Joslin). Paddington, however, is also now being hunted by an evil taxidermist (Nicole Kidman) who wishes to add him to the Natural History Museum.
The film goes pretty much as you’d expect from there. Paddington has a hard time fitting into London life, the Browns slowly warm up to him and grow closer as a family as a result, the taxidermist is comically psychopathic and single-minded in her pursuit of Paddington… It’s all very obvious, but in an earnest and likeable way. The film is rarely mean-spirited – I mean, there’s the apparently-now-obligatory prison rape joke, but that’s about it – and has a lot of love for all of its cast. Everything is light, everything is low-stakes, the villain’s punishment is really rather tame, the film’s one big chase scene only lasts about 5 or 6 streets, the pacing is calm and measured.
It reminds me very much of films like The Borrowers, or MouseHunt, or early Harry Potter – not coincidentally, Harry Potter producer David Heyman is a producer on this – that kind of gentile mid-90s/early-00s family film. That same earnestness, that same joy, that same way of distorting our reality through extravagant and colourful sets that don’t always call attention to themselves. Hiring Paul King, of The Mighty Boosh fame, to write and direct ends up being a clever choice. He knows how to frame shots, how to make places like The Brown’s home feel recognisable and relatively attainable without losing a sense of wonder. The Geographer’s Association headquarters, in particular, feels a hell of a lot like Gringotts in terms of scale, filming style and overall feel.
There’s a lot of charm, here. A lot of charm and a full-on genuine personality bursting out from every corner of the frame. Everything is silly, everything is fun, everything is clearly loving, everything is slightly different to what else is on the market right now. There’s no real big action setpiece, a lack of pop culture references – aside from one blatant and wholly unnecessary call-out to the bit in Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol where Tom Cruise climbs the Burj Khalifa – and there’s a real care in the visual presentation of the film. Shot compositions and camerawork are very deliberate, very staged to heighten the unreality of the events in our very real world. There’s also a very nice recurring dollhouse visual with the family members that I want to call attention to but can’t find any way to smoothly integrate into this paragraph.
The film does occasionally tease touching on or tackling important and weighty themes – immigration, environmentalism, our broken economic system that forces those of us without access to fall-back resources to have to live on the street in a constant state of judgement with no help – but Paddington backs away from these subjects just as soon as they’re brought up; their appearance coming built into the source material and story rather than from, any conscious effort. Instead, the film concerns itself with messages of acceptance, tolerance, and loving one’s family – y’know, obvious stuff that every other family film ever has used as their thematic backbone. Again, though, it works because the film is so damn earnest and charming. It knows what it wants to be and it’s proud of that fact.
That, ultimately, is why Paddington gets a pass from me: charm and personality. Its laughs are minor but relatively constant, its heart is proudly displayed on its sleeve, and it is very good at being the nice lightweight trifle of a film that it aims to be. If it had a few more big laughs and if its CG effects weren’t so utterly abysmal – inexcusable for a film that cost between $50 million and $55 million – then I’d be offering a full-blown praising, similar as I did to The Love Punch back in April. As it stands though, and especially considering how much I expected it to suck prior to the film rolling in front of my eyeballs, Paddington is a charming delight that’s worth a look.
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Failed Critics Podcast: The Return of the Fat White Duke
11/09/2014 James Diamond Leave a comment
That’s right ladies and gentlemen; just two weeks after saying some emotional goodbyes and handing over the keys to Failed Critics Towers, James has come crawling back begging to help out. Luckily for him, Steve’s holiday presented the ideal opportunity for a coup d’état and a triumphant return as guest host for one night only.
Luckily for you, Owen and Carole are on hand to keep the ego in check, and provide some much needed analysis of the week in film, including the launch of London Film Festival 2014. Elsewhere we review new releases Before I Go To Sleep and The Guest, and Triple Bill sees the team discuss Movie Recasting Decisions.
Next week we’ll be back to normal with Steve in charge and James banished to the forbidden zone until Christmas. Basically it means more puns and less French cinema.
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There’s this film that exists in the real world that tells the story of someone who, each day, forgets everything that has happened to them. A form of amnesia that’s rife for basing a mystery-movie around. A twist here, a shock there, a revelation half way through that changes everything that’s gone before; it was an ambitious project that was both original and very entertaining.
But enough about Memento. (See what I did there? They’re both about.. ah, never mind.) The lazy and obvious comparisons to Christopher Nolan’s award winning hit from 2000 (and currently the 40th most popular film of all time according to the IMDb ‘Top 250‘) pretty much end here.
Rowan Joffe’s movie, based on the S. J. Watson best seller of the same name, stars Nicole Kidman as the lonely amnesiac ‘Christine’ (as her doctor (Mark Strong) refers to her. Or ‘Chris’, as her husband Ben (Colin Firth) calls her. Or Chrissie, as her only friend calls her. Depends on which character you like most, I suppose?) Christine suffers from anterograde amnesia, which affects her short-term memory. Every night, Christine’s mind erases everything she’s learned that day. She will always wake up the following morning with absolutely no recollection of anything that has happened to her since she was involved in a traumatic event several years ago. She’s now forty years old and has no memory whatsoever of meeting Ben, never mind marrying him. With the aid of a daily morning routine consisting of her spouse explaining her condition, reading post-it notes with her name on stuck to photographs in the bathroom and answering the phone to a doctor claiming to be treating her without Ben’s knowledge, she slowly begins to unravel the mysteries of her past. Both recent and distant.
A common pitfall for psychological dramas is often the over-reliance on putting all of its eggs into a shock-twist basket, delivered approximately two-thirds to three-quarters of the way through, that suddenly changes how you see everything that’s gone before it. A frequently used example of how to do this successfully would be the Darth Vader reveal in Star Wars. Not only is it timed to perfection, but it changes character dynamics and their motivations, greatly impacts the story and comes as a massive surprise (ignoring the fact that it’s pretty well known these days). Just take a look at YouTube for some of the reactions kids have had to that scene. That is how a good twist should make you feel.
There are some notable down sides, though. Focussing too much on a twist can also detract from the overall quality of a film. If the build up is too weak or obvious, meaning you see it coming from a mile away, then it loses the shock value thus leaving the viewer quite rightly thinking “so what?”. If the twist turns things around too far, it becomes ridiculous, unbelievable and nonsensical, in turn removing that vital suspension of disbelief. Tease the twist too much and the audience will start to suspect that what’s happening on screen is little more than filler and thus get bored of waiting for the inevitable. There’s a very fragile balance to be maintained that few great psychological thrillers manage to tread.
However, what if the entire film was a series of twists? What if all that the main character knew about herself – about the situation she’s in, her back story, about who the other people in her life are etc – what if that was the same as what you (the viewer) knew? That is to say, virtually nothing. From learning about her family, to receiving a phone call from Dr Nash informing her that she’s sneaking around behind her husband’s back to receive treatment; these are all revelations for the main character, as well as for the audience. You learn as she learns with each progressing day with only the benefit that you can remember this information, rather than requiring a video diary every 5 minutes.
Of course, in a film like this, some of these revelations hold a much greater significance than others. Unfortunately, Before I Go To Sleep does have issues in maintaining interest in each new piece of information that it bombards you with. Some of which are (as you would expect) red herrings and others do not seem to hold any importance to what’s going on at all. Whereas some of the seemingly more relevant disclosures are definitely worth waiting for. They mix things up, creating new angles to the relationship between doctor/patient, or husband/wife. Details of which were apparently spoiled the other day live on the BBC Breakfast during an interview with Nicole Kidman. Obviously I’m not going to tell you what was revealed! That would be completely unfair of me. Wouldn’t it, BBC?
How many viewers do you reckon watch that show gets? A million? Two million? I bloody hate spoilers.
I digress. There’s very little fat to trim from this short 90 minute movie, but there are elements that are very repetitious. By its very nature, they are issues that there’s no getting around. Spanning approximately two weeks of Christine’s life, there will be days where she has to repeat certain actions. The majority of these are tucked away very cleverly in overlay narration, but occasionally it gets irksome. It’s also too uneventful for a thriller, with most of the major events in the plot occurring through conversation or exposition. In addition, it’s too light-weight for a serious drama. The dialogue in particular leaves a lot to be desired. Nicole Kidman is a good actress. If she’s scared, we’re going to know she’s scared from the way she’s behaving. Was it really necessary to make her exclaim “I’m scared” so often? Superfluous dialogue like that has no justification and patronises those who are watching the movie.
Whilst I’m on the topic of Nicole Kidman, she plays Christine in a very plausible way. It is easy to believe she is genuinely suffering from this illness and is an emotional wreck because of Kidman’s ability to convincingly portray that high level and range of emotion. She doesn’t overdo (nor underplay) her role. Essentially, she makes the most of a rather wishy-washy script. There’s dashes of humour throughout the film, but they’re few and far between and quite possibly the weakest aspect of her performance. Colin Firth and Mark Strong are pretty much the only other two main characters who are given any worthwhile screen time, save for a late appearance from Anne-Marie Duff. They are, on the whole, decent. Firth, playing the tired and manipulative husband, hides some dark truths from Kidman that gradually begin to seep out as her relationship develops with the uncharacteristically non-menacing Mark Strong. We’re not talking The King’s Speech or A Single Man heights for him, but of the two main support characters, he probably has the most complex role to play and does it to a good enough standard. Firth and Kidman have a similar level of on screen chemistry to that which they achieved together in The Railway Man earlier this year, but it’s nothing special.
The saving grace for this welterweight whodunnit is the fact that, for at least 60 to 75 minutes, it will keep you guessing. You forgive any moments of boredom or sillyness (and there’s plenty here that is utterly ridiculous, by the way) because there’s always a “what happens next” waiting for you around the corner to peak your interest. It establishes its premise quickly and without any wasted time, barely leaving pause for thought about just how absurd the plot is. But as shaky foundation after shaky foundation is built upon, it does wobble towards the end like a Weeble without totally falling down. It’s a fine one time watch that won’t pull up any trees. But, a bit like rain on your wedding day or a free ride when you’ve already paid, you’ll probably have forgotten most of it by the time you get up for work the next day.
Before I Go To Sleep is out in cinemas nationwide right now. You can find Owen ranting and raving about whatever film he’s seen lately over on Twitter.
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Failed Critics Podcast: New beginnings, and the same old shambles
16/06/2014 James Diamond 2 Comments
Better late than never (probably), it this week’s Failed Critics Podcast! And please welcome our latest full-time member of the team… Carole Petts! In honour of this momentous occasion, James managed, with textbook precision, to do something dumb to the recording. Don’t worry though, as it only means there’s less of him this week.
And what a week? We review 22 Jump Street, discuss the latest news in Marvel’s Ant Man omnishambles, and Carole lets us know which is the bigger car crash (get it?) out of Diana and Grace of Monaco.
Join us next week for a World Cup Special (including free audio wallchart).
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Failed Critics Podcast: Glasgow Film Festival Special
Hello Scotland! This week’s Failed Critics podcast sees James head north of the border to report back from Glasgow Film Festival. With the reluctant blessing of the rest of the critics, he is joined this week by two special guests; Dave McFarlane from our ‘sister podcast’ Born Offside, and Paul Fisher from our new upstart rivals on the Write Club podcast. They review South Korean heist movie The Thieves, as well as documentary Men at Lunch and the microbudget feature Breakfast with Curtis.
James is also joined by the excellent film writers Steven Neish and Amy Taylor at the first UK showing of Stoker, and they discuss that as well as their thoughts on Cloud Atlas, Citadel and Songs for Amy, the new film starring Sean Maguire (ask your parents, or the weird old guy you make podcasts with).
Finally we have a Scottish-themed Triple Bill where James does his best not to upset his guests.
The pod is back to normal next week (thank God!), where the usual lot will be back with the films they’ve seen that week and their favourite movie car chases in Triple Bill.
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The Failed Critics coverage of Glasgow Film Festival is sponsored by Brewdog Bar Glasgow – providing award-winning beers and brilliant food in one of Glasgow’s friendliest bars.
We would have spent most of the festival there regardless, so we’d really like to thank them for their generous hospitality.
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GFF13: Stoker
So, Stoker. Hmmm. I’m just going to have to start writing this review, and hope I have something to say by the end of it. I know that doesn’t seem very professional, or even sensible, but it’s incredibly difficult to find things to say about a film that has so little to say itself.
Park Chan-wook‘s first foray into English-language film-making was one of my most anticipated films of Glasgow Film Festival, and indeed the whole of 2013. I couldn’t wait to see what the director of a masterpiece like Oldboy could do with what appeared to be a Hitchcockian psychological thriller, with a dash of American Gothic, and possibly even a hint of something more supernatural. The film tells the story of India Stoker (Mia Waskikowska); a girl who loses her father and best-friend (Dermot Mulroney) on her eighteenth birthday. Her father’s brother, Charlie Stoker (Matthew Goode) appears at the funeral, and moves in with India and her increasingly fragile mother (Nicole Kidman). Uncle Charlie clearly has dark secrets and hidden motives, and while India is suspicious of the man she never knew existed, she finds herself increasingly infatuated with him.
I am desperately looking for positives here. The direction is very stylish at times, and the use of sound is brilliant (India has a skill that allows her to hear things other people cannot, and the viewer is drawn into this aural soundscape in a very satisfying fashion). We are also ‘treated’ to some shocking set-piece scenes, with some images as indelibly burned into our retinas as the octopus scene from Oldboy. The problem is that the film amounts to little more than a few excellent scenes and disturbing images.
The story is threadbare, with not much in the way of action to propel the narrative. What little does happen feels forced and convenient, rather than believable. Characters just don’t do what they’re supposed to do. In some films this could be seen as a brave attempt at ‘anti-storytelling’, but in a film which clearly cites Alfred Hitchcock’s Shadow of a Doubt as a major influence, this is unforgivable.
The central performances aren’t bad, it’s just that they don’t get the opportunity to show any great development. Matthew Goode does a reasonable ‘creepy uncle’, but the lack of depth to his character means there is no real twist; nothing to really catch us by surprise. The shocks are all telegraphed, and anyone who has seen one of the slew of ‘sensual psychological thrillers’ from the early 1990s (think The Hand the Rocks the Cradle or Malice) will have a pretty good idea how this plays out in the opening few minutes. The way in which the film plays with vampire mythology (from the title, to India’s attack on a student with a sharpened pencil/wooden stake), and then forgets about these set-ups is frustrating, and symptomatic of a script that feels like a first draft.
It’s not a bad film, it just isn’t good. And from a director who has delivered so much in the past, that is hugely disappointing.
Stoker is released in March
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Glasgow Film Festival 2013, Reviews
GFF13: Diary of a Failed Critic 18/02/13
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Today was the day I really felt I was covering a film festival. I had tickets for back-to-back showings, in the middle of the afternoon, on a Monday. There’s just something glorious about watching films when you’re ‘supposed’ to be at work.
I tweeted that I was prepared for an uncomfortable afternoon in Cineworld Screen 18, as I’d chosen to watch Compliance and The Paperboy in quick succession. What I wasn’t totally prepared for was how horribly my prediction would come true.
Compliance is inspired by true events [BEWARE – HERE BE SPOILERS], and is a study in authority and, as the title suggests, compliance. It is a technically well put together film, with a few excellent performances (particularly Ann Dowd as the restaurant manager, who essentially allows the events to happen). However, this was not an enjoyable film; watching it felt like a violation of my own body. If it actually had anything new or original to say on the subject of people unquestionably following orders from authority figures, then I might be able to admire the emotions it elicited. Instead, the story feels as if it is told purely to shock us, the cinematic equivalent of the stand-up comedian who tells a rape joke. Yes, some humans are abominable shits, but all Compliance feels capable of doing is confirming this fact without further understanding of what drives people to such behaviour. As it is, all that’s left for this movie to be is a piece of entertainment and, like The Human Centipede or A Serbian Film, I genuinely worry about the mindset of anyone who enjoys a film like this. Compliance: sometimes the story is better off staying a Wikipedia article.
The Paperboy was a little less shocking, but equally sordid in its tone. Set in 1960s Florida, it tells the story of sibling reporters (Matthew McConaughey and Zac Efron) investigating the conviction of a cop-killer played by John Cusack. Luckily this film just about holds it together, largely due to its impressive cast. McConaughey continues his recent career renaissance here, and Zac Efron proves to be more than a pretty face. Most entertaining though are Cusack (in a greasy, malevolent role that is his finest performance in years), and Nicole Kidman, whose turn as an Alamaba sexpot is the dark heart of the film. The film still contrives to be a bit boring at times, but the last 20 minutes are phenomenally tense and well executed.
Pick of the day for Tuesday 19th Feb – Breakfast with Curtis
If you fancy watching a film made by a unique writing/directing talent, filmed in the director’s house over a few weeks and starring their friends, well, you could try and blag a ticket to one of the sold-out screenings of Joss Whedon’s Much Ado About Nothing, or you could watch Laura Colella’s heart-warming Breakfast with Curtis.
Five years after an incident that caused a seemingly irreparable rift with his neighbours, online bookseller and care-free bohemian Syd asks their 14-year-old son Curtis for help recording a video blog. What follows is a beautiful coming-of age film about one of those seminal summers where rifts are healed, old secrets emerge, and boys finally become men.
Breakfast with Curtis is showing at 7pm at the CCA Cinema.
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Glasgow Film Festival preview
12/02/2013 James Diamond 1 Comment
This Thursday (14th February) sees the start of the ninth annual Glasgow Film Festival. Growing in size and stature every year, the 2013 festival is the biggest yet, with over 360 events, 57 UK premieres, and 6 world premieres.
The great thing about the GFF is that, as well as being able to watch highly anticipated films from the likes of Joss Whedon (with his lo-fi take on Shakespeare’s anti-rom-com Much Ado About Nothing), Michael Winterbottom (The Look of Love, starring Steve Coogan as porn baron Paul Raymond), and Chan-wook Park (with his first English-language film, Stoker), film fans can also watch cinematic classics in entirely different surroundings (including Jaws on a boat, and The Passion of Joan of Arc in Glasgow Cathedral with live accompaniment).
As well as film, the festival features live musical performances, Q&As with the stars and creators of TV shows like A Game of Thrones and Fresh Meat, and even a live review of the new Aliens: Colonial Marines video-game (followed by a 70mm screening of Aliens on the big screen.
While most films and events are priced at a very reasonable £8.50, there are also a number of free events including the opening of the latest BFI Mediatheque on Friday 22nd February at Bridgeton Library.
Failed Critics will be in Glasgow during the festival to report back on the films not to miss, as well as exploring the cinematic history of this wonderful city. We’ll also be recording a special edition of the Failed Critics Podcast, and maybe even getting a special guest or two on to talk to us*.
*By special, we mean Dave MacFarlane from Bornoffside.net and Paul Fisher from TheWriteClub.co.uk. They’re special, in a way.
For those of you lucky enough to be in Glasgow next week, here are our picks of the festival:
The Final Member
Destined to become one of the surprise hits of this, and many other film festivals; The Final Member is one of those documentaries where it seems all the film-makers need do is show up and point their camera at the subject. Siggy Hjartarson is the curator of the world’s only Penis Museum, in Iceland, and although he has thousands of mammalian specimens he is missing one vital object. A human penis. Believe it or not, the race is on between a 95-year-old Icelandic explorer/womaniser and an younger American who is prepared to go to great lengths (if you think that pun is bad, wait until our full review) to make his penis famous.
The Final Member is showing on Friday 15th February at 3pm, and on Saturday 16th February at 7pm.
Breakfast with Curtis
Breakfast with Curtis is showing on Saturday 16th February at 5.20pm, and Tuesday 19th February at 7pm.
The first English-language film from Chan-wook Park (Oldboy, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance) is the art-house equivalent of a new Star Wars film. One of the most unique directors working in film today presents a twisted midnight-black tale about young India Stoker’s (Mia Wasikowska) infatuation with the creepy uncle (Matthew Goode) who comes to stay after the death of her father. Nicole Kidman continues her career renaissance (you can also see her in The Paperboy at Glasgow Film Festival) as India’s fragile mother.
This is one film where we have no idea what to expect, but except to be entertained.
Stoker is showing on Saturday 16th February at 8.30pm, and Sunday 17th February at 4.30pm.
GFF13 Surprise Film
The surprise film has become a staple of the festival circuit in recent years, and Glasgow Film Festival usually delivers in spades. Recent choices for this slot have included David Lynch’s Inland Empire, and last-year’s mumblecore delight Jeff, Who Lives At Home. We’ll be recording our GFF Podcast Special directly after this screening with our instant reactions.
The only disappointment will be from those who miss out on a ticket for a screening that will almost certainly sell out.
The GFF 13 Surprise Film is showing on Wednesday 20th February at 8.30pm.
A Hijacking
Scandinavian drama has never been held in higher esteem than it is right now, and The Hijacking is another example of the excellent film-making coming out of Denmark. This is a taut and ultra-realistic film about the hijacking of the Danish cargo ship by Somali pirates, and the ensuing stand-off and negotiations.
A Hijacking is showing on Wednesday 20th February at 8.45pm, and Thursday 21st February at 4pm.
A full list of films, including online booking facilities, is available on the Glasgow Film Festival website
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Cabrera at #2 and Gyorko to #3 on Goldstein's most recent Top 12 fantasy "prospects" list. Implication seems to be that the Frieri trade has opened the doors to a full-scale house cleaning, with the Padres not likely sticking with Bartlett & Hudson much longer.
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/ar...rticleid=16818
Adys Portillo, RHP, Padres (Low-A Fort Wayne): 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K.
Portillo was one of the top international signings four years ago, but he's become all but forgotten, mostly because he's just never pitched well for an extended period of time. He's also still only 20 years old and has one of the best arms in the system. Sitting in the mid-90s with an explosive fastball and suddenly showcasing a promising slider, Portillo is starting open eyes in the Midwest League with a 1.72 ERA in six starts and 32 strikeouts in 31.1 innings. Yes, it's been four years, but he's still exceptionally young.
Cory Spangenberg, 2B, Padres (High-A Lake Elsinore): 3-for-5, 2B, 2 R, K. Bat finally hitting its' stride with 12-for-26 run during six-game hitting streak; .264/.307/.321 overall.
Tons of Padres farm news today. Seems that Yeison Asencio (Yoan Alcantara) received his visa today.
Sampson pitched well yesterday too.
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How old is he? Really?
Gyorko's bat has really come on, while learning a new position. Not bad.
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Jedd Gyorko, INF (Double-A San Antonio) – After an abysmal start to the season Gyorko has been on fire since April 26th hitting .351 with two home runs and two doubles. He’s also logged 11 games through Thursday at second base for San Antonio and initial reports have been encouraging. Gyorko has assisted in turning four double plays while committing just one error. While errors don’t tell the whole story, evaluators have been encouraged by Gyorko’s ability to make most standard plays at second, yet doubt still lingers he can make the tougher plays necessary to stick at the position in the big leagues. Even if Gyorko is able to stick at second for the next few years it seems clear he’ll be moved off second as his body continues to mature.
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Cars45, Nigeria’s leading automotive trading platform, has launched into Ghana and Kenya. Cars45 is aiming to become the primary platform for all car transactions in the US$45 billion African used car market and expansion into these strategic markets marks an important step on that journey.
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With retail locations already opened in Nairobi and Accra, Cars45 plans to increase its footprint in Ghana and Kenya even further by opening more centres in Mombasa, Takoradi and other cities. Cars45 also aims to expand into additional African markets in 2020.
In addition to its launch into these markets, Cars45 is also launching a consumer-to-consumer marketplace that directly matches sellers and buyers across all markets it operates in. In an African automotive market where trust is not traditionally high, consumers will be able to connect in a seamless and secure way, using Cars45 as a marker of professionalism and excellence.
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(CNN) — Mario Colao jolted out of bed at 3 in the morning. He was covered in sweat, his left arm was completely numb and his heart was pounding violently.
He started crying because he was terrified of what was happening to him.
That night in January 2010 was the third time in two weeks his sleep had been interrupted by heart attack-like symptoms, and he thought he knew why.
“It’s sad to say, but I felt like I deserved this because I never took care of myself,” Colao says.
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He was 28, weighed 460 pounds and wore size 6X clothing. He knew his habits of binge drinking, smoking two packs of cigarettes a day and overindulging in food were slowly killing him.
“I asked God to give me another chance,” Colao says, “and I passed out.”
The Chicago native had been overweight since childhood. He was born into an Italian family where food was at the center of everything. His parents worked long hours, so his grandfather played a large role in raising him.
In school, Colao was bullied because of his weight, and his grandfather was his only friend. But when Colao was 9, his grandfather died. He turned to food to comfort the loneliness he felt.
“Food became a total escape,” he says. “I always considered it my drug.”
The weight kept piling on through adolescence and beyond. At 18, he started smoking. He began to drink heavily when he was 22. All the while he continued to eat unhealthy foods day and night.
On his blog, I’ve Said It All Before, Colao gives examples of some of his regular meals at the time. One included two burgers, a large soda, large French fries and chicken nuggets, totaling more than 2,400 calories.
By 2010, Colao was drinking up to 10 drinks in one night and smoking two packs of cigarettes a day. But after those scary symptoms kept waking him up, he made a pact with himself to change.
“I quit smoking and stopped eating everything that was bad,” he says.
Colao’s parents bought him a treadmill because he was uncomfortable exercising in a gym. “That’s what really helped me the most — being able to gain the physical and mental stability and work out on my own,” he recalls.
He started by walking and slowly worked his way up to jogging and weightlifting.
Colao overhauled his diet as well. He stopped eating fast food, fried food and red meat and drinking soda. He forced himself to get accustomed to healthy alternatives while allowing himself to indulge in small things so he wouldn’t feel overwhelmed.
He was motivated to change his eating habits by realizing how much time he would have to exercise to burn off the foods he was consuming.
Over the first couple of months, Colao dropped 50 pounds. The loss drove him to continue, and he set a goal of losing 200 pounds.
When he had lost down to 305 pounds, Colao went through a difficult breakup and eased up on his calorie counting and exercising habits. Six months later, he had gained back 40 pounds.
Scared he would continue gaining weight, he got back on the wagon.
“I ended up being so angry at how bad I had gotten again, that I forced myself to get back on track,” he remembers.
He began monitoring his caloric intake again and started exercising two hours a day, five days a week.
As a reward for reaching his goal of a 200-pound weight loss, Colao booked a trip to Philadelphia to run up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and re-create a famous scene from the movie “Rocky.” He was on course to hit his goal when a foot fracture sidelined him for a few weeks.
When the trip to Philadelphia approached, Colao had lost 185 pounds and was just shy of his goal. Regardless, he decided to go and run up those stairs.
Colao finally hit his goal weight of 260 pounds in October. He still wants to lose another 20 to 30 pounds, but his focus has moved toward challenging himself with new exercises. He’s also weightlifting to tone up some loose skin that has developed around his arms and stomach.
Through his journey, Colao has found support and motivation in his parents and girlfriend, Julia Gonzalez. He says he still struggles to see himself in his slimmer body, and Gonzalez pushes him to look on the bright side.
“I’m always going to be a positive voice for him to remember what a great thing he’s accomplished,” she says. “He inspires so many people. People see him, and they realize that they can do it, too.”
Colao is using his experience to become a certified personal trainer.
“My main desire is to help people like me — people that are obese and feel hopeless about the situation,” he says.
Four years ago, Colao could not tie his shoes without losing his breath. A few weeks ago, he did a push-up for the first time. In two months, he hopes to be a certified personal trainer and well on his way to helping others reach their weight-loss goals.
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By Pamela Geller - on June 12, 2016
Gay under Islamic law (Sharia)
The White House fails to mention Islam, jihad or the call for slaughter of gays in Islam. Instead, Obama is importing these savages by the thousands.
The Pulse nightclub attack is the worst Muslim shooting slaughter in American history.
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I am sure we will get warnings of “islamophobia” and “backlashophobia.” Hamas-CAIR has called a press conference, and the leader of the Islamic Society of Central Florida is already at a press conference in Orlando. Islamic supremacist groups use these monstrous acts of carnage and murder to proselytize for Islam and condemn those of us who oppose jihad slaughter and sharia. It is gruesome how these Muslim groups exploit the bloodshed.
My organization ran ads warning of this hatred and we were widely condemned by gay leadership.
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The President was briefed this morning by Lisa Monaco, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, on the tragic shooting in Orlando, Florida. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the victims. The President asked to receive regular updates as the FBI, and other federal officials, work with the Orlando Police to gather more information, and directed that the federal government provide any assistance necessary to pursue the investigation and support the community.
New Times has no clue as to motive:
Shooting at Pulse Florida Nightclub: Live Updates
About 20 people were killed and 42 were injured after a gunman opened fire inside a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla., about 2 a.m., the police said.
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Christmas 2016 - Main Page
Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year! And of course, it is a very exciting time for Royal Watchers. There is plenty going on with Speeches, Concerts, Holiday Events, Christmas Cards, Official Photos, etc.
2016 Christmas/New Years Speeches
Most of European Monarchs give a speech sometime during the holiday season. We will link them here when they get posted, with English Translations, if they are not in English or subtitled.
(All times are Local/London.)
Christmas Eve Speeches
King Philippe of Belgium (Pre-recorded 1PM/ Noon)
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg (7:00 PM/6:00PM)
King Felipe VI of Spain (Live?:10:00PM/ 9:00PM) Recap of Year starts 40 minutes earlier
Spanish (Skip to 40:00 for Speech)
Christmas Day Speeches
King Willem-Alexander of Netherlands (Pre-recorded 1 PM/ Noon)
Queen Elizabeth II of United Kingdom (Pre-recorded 3 PM)
King Carl Gustaf of Sweden (Pre-recorded 7:45 PM/ 6:45 PM)
New Years Eve Speeches
Queen Margrethe of Denmark (Live 6 PM/ 5 PM)
King Harald of Norway (Pre-recorded 7:30 PM/ 6:30 PM)
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Writing to the Royals for Christmas! (2016)
The Royals absolutely love to get letters and cards from the public, and Christmas time is no different.
What do I need to know about Writing to the Royals:
If you are new to writing to the Royals, or need some help, we have a lovely section on everything you need to know about writing to the royals. You can find it here.
Former Monarchies
Europe + Rest of World
Note: A lot of Monarchies outside Europe are not Christian and don't celebrate Christmas. If you wanted to write to them, I would figure out what it is they are celebrating this time of year, or just send them good wishes for the season/new years.
Send By Date:
Send by dates vary from country to country, and depend on where you are sending it to, the type of mail (economy, standard, first class, priority, etc.) and if it is in a standard size envelope.
We recommend you send your letters/cards by December 5th!
We recommend December 5th, because it should cover most situations where you are mailing a letter internationally, by standard mail, and want it there by Christmas. To find the exact "send by date" for your situation, check out your national postal service's website. Some of you may need to send your letter in November, while others will have 2 more weeks in December.
Remember during the Christmas season, it often takes longer for mail to arrive. Feel free to continue sending your letters after December 5th.
If you are sending your letter after Christmas, I would re-focus it a little and wish them a Happy New Year and 2017.
What if I don't celebrate Christmas?
Don't worry! You can still send the royals a Holiday/ Winter Season/ New Years letter or card, what ever it is you are celebrating this season. Be aware however most royals send out pre-made cards, that aren't personalize for each person, so their reply may thanks you for your Christmas wishes.
Royals get thousands of Christmas cards and letters each year, full of well-wishes and hopes for the coming year. Unfortunately most are unable to send out personal responses. Responses vary greatly across the different royals. Most usually respond with a pre-made thank you, and the response will usually be sent sometime in January, or February. There are some royals who sadly don't send replies. If you write early, you make get a response in December.
You can check out our replies from last year here.
A photo posted by Gert's Royals (@gertsroyals) on Feb 28, 2016 at 11:05am PST
Is there anything different about writing for Christmas?
Not really. The letter will take longer in the mail. The Royals may take longer to reply. And many send nicer replies than usual.
Since there are so many letters and cards sent and received at Christmas, do try to make yours personal, so it will stand out.
What should I write?
I very often get asked this question. The answer is, write whatever you feel like writing about. There is no one right answer. As long as you are being respectful and thoughtful, it is hard to go wrong.
Letter or Card?
Either one is fine. It doesn't matter if the card is homemade or store bought. If you send a store bought card, you can make it more personal by handwriting a little note in it.
For Christmas you could Mention Things Like:
Some event in 2016 that was particularly meaningful to you
or a cause, royal visit or tour, etc.
2016 Calendar can be found here.
What you are excited for in 2017
How this royal has inspired you
What you admire about the royal family
Royal Birthdays in December & January:
3rd Dec Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway (Age 11)
6th Princess Sofia of Sweden (32)
7th Princess Catharina-Amalia of Netherlands (13)
10th Princess Gabriella of Monaco (2)
10th Prince Jacques of Monaco (2)
18th Viscount James (Wessex) of UK (9)
23rd Queen Silvia of Sweden (73)
23rd Emperor Akihito of Japan (83)
25th Princess Alexandra of Kent (80)
5th Dec Juan Carlos I of Spain (79)
8th Prince Vincent of Denmark (6)
8th Princess Josephine of Denmark (6)
9th Duchess Catherine of UK (35)
15th Princess Michael of Kent (UK)(72)
20th Queen Mathilde of Belgium (44)
20th Countess Sophie of Wessex (52)
21st Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway (13)
25th Princess Charlene of Monaco (39)
30th King Felipe VI of Spain (49)
30th King Abdullah II of Jordan (55)
31st Princess Beatrix of Netherlands (79)
Some of the Big Events in early 2017:
Queen Margrethe of Denmark's 45th Anniversary of Succession
King Willem-Alexander of Netherlands' 15th Wedding Anniversary to Queen Maxima
Queen Elizabeth of UK's 65th Anniversary of Succession
King Harald of Norway's 80th Birthday
King Willem-Alexander of Netherlands' 50th Birthday
King Juan Carlos of Spain's 55th Wedding Anniversary to Queen Sofia
Full 2017 Calendar can be found here.
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Nobel Prize - Main Page (2016)
The Annual Nobel Prize Ceremonies, Banquets, & Concerts, in December, are the highlight of the Sweden & Norway Royal Calendar each year.
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway each year by the Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee in the presence of King Harald V of Norway, and Royal Family.
While the other Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden by King Carl XVI Gustaf, in the presence of the Royal Family.
Schedule: (All times are local Stockhom/Oslo GMT+1)
Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony/ Nobel Peace Prize Lecture (1:00- 2:40 PM)
Nobel Peace Prize Banquet (7:30 PM)
No Live Stream
Nobel Prize Ceremony (4:30 - 6:00 PM)
Link Nobel Official
Link STV
Nobel Prize Banquet (7:00 PM)
Nobel Peace Prize Concert
King's Banquet for the Nobel Laureates at Palace
The 6 Awards & their 2016 Laureates are:
Physiology or Medicine
Awarded to Yoshinori Ohsumi of Japan for "his discoveries of mechanisms for autophagy."
The Prize is awarded by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institute.
Awarded to David Thouless (1/2 share), Duncan Haldane (1/4), Michael Kosterlitz (1/4) of UK (Currently working in the USA) for "theoretical discoveries of topological phase transitions and topological phases of matter,”
David Thouless
Duncan Haldane
Michael Kosterlitz
About their Research
The Prize is awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
Awarded to Jean-Pierre Sauvage of France (1/3 share), Sir Fraser Stoddart of UK (working in USA) (1/3) and Bernard Feringa of the Netherlands (1/3) for "the design and synthesis of molecular machines."
Jean-Pierre Sauvage
Fraser Stoddart
Benard Feringa
Awarded to Oliver Hart of UK (1/2 share) (working in USA) and Bengt Holmström of Finland (1/2)(working in USA) for "their contributions to contract theory"
Oliver Hart
Bengt Holmström
Awarded to Bob Dylan of USA for "having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition”.
About his work
The Prize is awarded by the Swedish Institute.
Awarded to President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia for "his resolute efforts to bring the country's more than 50-year-long civil war to an end."
The Prize is awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
October Q&A (2016)
As always, post your Royal Questions & I will get to them as soon as possible.
Question 1: Do you expect the Cambridges to attend the Colombia State Banquet, next month?
Short answer:
Who knows. They don't have to, but they can. There are reasons why the Cambridges might attend and why they might not.
I do however expect we will see the Cambridges participate in some part of the visit.
Do they have to attend?
No. There is no reason the Cambridges have to attend this banquet. They could skip it. The Royal don't attend every banquet (except for the Queen, obviously since she is the hostess). Although most royals do attend at least 1 of the 2 banquets each year. (This year's 1st State Visit & Banquet was canceled due to Spain's election crisis, so there will only be one in 2016. But that doesn't change anything).
Can they attend?
Yes, there is no rule saying the Cambridges can't attend banquets. (In fact they attended their 1st last year.) The question is will/should they attend this State Banquet.
Reasons to attend:
The Cambridges have to attend the occasional Banquet. It is part of being a British royal. They have already attended their 1st, so why not their 2nd.
The Cambridges are the future King and Queen. Part of preparing for the role, is learning the rope of events like this, mingling with foreign dignitaries, etc.
Another part is perception. The public wants to see their future King and Queen are ready to handle the role. The Cambridges attending events like this help build the public's confidence in them.
In terms of Cambridges overshadowing the event, it doesn't matter anyways. Since Charles and Camilla will be attending, the Cambridges are going to be seated off to the side, so we won't get any pictures of them anyways (except in the car arriving). For the most part the only photos we get from state banquets are Queen and Head of State's speeches, the toast and group pic of Queen, Philip, Head of State & Spouse. (There usually is some video, so we will catch a glimpse of the Cambridges.)( At China State Banquet last year, Charles and Camilla did not attend. So Catherine, as the most senior female royal and was seated next to the President of China, which is why we got pictures of her.)
Reasons not to attend:
One of the problems the royals are all too aware of is Catherine & the media's love for her. Catherine wearing a Tiara is going to dominate the headlines and stories. While every banquet is extremely important, the Colombian Government just signed this amazing historical Peace Agreement with FARC (a Guerrilla group) that ended a 50 year war in the county. This visit is going to be largely about celebrating that, and UK roles in helping Colombia reach that agreement. And you don't want to pull focus from a amazing historical Peace Agreement that ended a 50 year war.
There is also a good chance we won't see Charles & Camilla and William & Catherine attend the same banquets. I think they will try to alternate like they do a number of annual events. This lets them both have a turn being the senior couple at the event and prevents the Charles & Camilla vs. William & Catherine problems where C&C are the more senior royals, but W&C are more popular. Charles and Camilla are definitely attending the Colombia State Banquet. They visited Colombia a few years ago on a Royal Tour & Charles has meet with the President at Clarence House a number of times over the years. Charles has also played a bit of a part in the UK's part in the Colombian peace agreement.
Prince Harry's first banquet appearance?! While there is no reason Harry and the Cambridges couldn't both attend, Harry attending sort of makes up for the Cambridges not being there. The Cambridges & Harry could totally start alternating banquets, so neither has to attend all of them, but you still are guaranteed a cool royal at each.
Question 2a: Will the Duchess of Cambridge receive the Royal Family Order this year?
Answer: That's up to the Queen, she will give Catherine the order when the time is right. This will be a private occasion, so we won't know Catherine has received it till she wears it at a formal event. The Royal Family Order is a personal honor which the Queen gives out to female members of the Royal Family.
This is something special. You don't just hand it out. It means something special and you give it out when the time is right. Neither Sarah, Duchess of York or Princess Michael of Kent ever received the order. None of the Queen's Granddaughters have received it either as far as we know, but they don't attend formal events where you would wear it.
I think Catherine will definitely get one from the Queen. The Royal Family Orders are worn even after the monarch has dead, so it would just be awkward if in 20 years everyone else is wearing both Charles and Elizabeth's order, and Catherine just has Charles.
Question 2a: I don't think it would be awkward if years from now everyone else is wearing both QEII and Charles' RFO and Catherine only has Charles. I think Harry's wife probably won't ever receive a RFO from QEII (just given the timeline), so if it's awkward for Catherine not to have QEII's then why wouldn't it be awkward for Harry's wife not to have it? I don't think it would be awkward for either of them not to have it. It's just how things go.
Answer: With Harry's wife everyone is going to understand why she didn't get the Queen's RFO. She wasn't a member of the Royal Family yet, so there was no possible way she could have gotten one.
In the next Generation, I think it will be harder for people to look back and understand why Catherine never got it. She was married to William at the time, so there were 5 1/2+ years where the Queen could have given it her, but choose not to. For some reason Queen Elizabeth never felt like Catherine (who someday will be Queen and have Charles, William, possibly George's RFO) was never worthy of this Royal Family honor. I think people will see it's as a little insulting.
Right now, people understand why Catherine hasn't gotten it yet. They understand it has to be earned, but there is a big difference between hasn't earned it yet, and never earned it.
Question 3a: I'm waiting for a response from Denmark 1,5 month. Is it a normal time? I lost hope that I will get a letter. Is there still a chance for a response?
Answer: Don't worry. 1-2 months is the average response time for a royal reply, & some times it can take a lot longer. So 1.5 months is nothing to worry about. In fact, the Denmark Royals often send their replies economy, which is really slow. It has taken 1.5 months before for the reply to get to me after they mailed it. So depending on how long economy letters take to get from Denmark to where you live, 1.5 months might even be too early to expect a reply, even if they had send the reply immediately when they got your letter.
We have a list here of average response times.
Question 4: Do you think that if I send a letter to Princess Elisabeth of Belgium for her birthday, I will receive a response and maybe they will send a Picture? And how long should I wait?
Answer: I've never written for any of the Belgium children's birthdays, so I don't know if they usually send responses for that. But seeing as how I've always gotten response from the Belgiums I think it's likely.
Almost every response I've gotten from Belgium has had a picture so I think it's likely they will send you one.
As for how long to wait: my shortest wait time from Belgium was 2.5 weeks and the longest 3.5 Months. So I would expect somewhere in that range.
Question 5: When did you first write to a Royal and who was it? Can you post the letter or tell us a little about it?
Answer: The first time I wrote to the Royals was for Prince George's 1st Birthday in 2014. The reply was the typical photo with typed message one normally sees from the Cambridges. I have a picture of it on the post for George's 2nd birthday reply.
Question 6a: I wrote to Queen Letizia on 1 September on the occasion of Her birthday. I didn't get the reply yet. Do you think that I will get a reply? Do you know if Spanish court usually respond on the occasion of Queen Letizia Birthday?
Answer: I also wrote for Queen Letizia's birthday last month. I haven't gotten a reply yet. This was the 2nd time I have written to the Spanish Royals. The first time I wrote was for Christmas, and I didn't get a reply, So I don't know a whole lot about them responding to letters. But I have heard from some other people that the Spanish royal are usually pretty good about sending replies.
1-2 months is the average response time for royals in general. So we are still in that normal 1-2 months range. I would think also that the election drama that is going on in Spain right now, might also make them a bit slower to respond. So be patient and we will see what happens.
Question 6b: I am really courious what is happening on the Spanish court, cause I have received 4 letter from them, they all have come under 3 weeks, the responses were very long, always with photos. And I once received a signed letter from Queen Letizia! So in all they are my Favourite monarchy when it comes to royal responses. I think something is happening so they are responding really slow.
Answer: 1-2 months is a normal response time, and we haven't hit 2 months yet. So I wouldn't call this particularly slow. It could be you were just lucky and got your responses fast. But there are a lot of things happening in Spain right now.
The big thing is the election drama. They have a deadline of October 30th to form a coalition government and pick the new prime minister. If they don't by the deadline they will have another election at the end of the year. This will be their 3rd election since this began. So they are very busy with that.
This also caused a bit of drama, because they celebrated their first national day without a elected government.
You also have Catalonia in north/east Spain which is trying to secession from Spain and form it's own country.
Then there is Princess (Infanta) Cristina of Spain's tax fraud verdict which will be announced this week.
Question 7: I sent a letter to Queen Mathilde of Belgium on 28 June. Do you think its possible, that I will get a response or should I lose hope?
Answer: Is it too late? No. My longest wait time for the Belgium royals is 3.5 months, which is what you are at right now. So although you've waited a long time, it has not been too long. They have sent replies this late before.
The question is are they going to send a reply? I have always gotten a reply from them, so that is a good sign. Although I've mostly written for Birthdays, Christmas, and stuff where they have a pre-made reply. I've never written for something where they don't have a pre-made reply, so I don't know how they handle that. Some royal families reply to every letter they get, others don't.
3.5 months is definitely long and a little worrying. But things are often very slow over the summer, & combined that with the extra time it takes to send out a personal reply, because they don't have a pre-made one, it's understandable that things could take a bit longer.
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That Wild Chinese Telescope Is Already Discovering Its First Pulsars
Filed to:not aliens
Image: National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC)
By now, you may have seen the incredible pictures of the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope or FAST, an enormous telescope in the Guizhou province of China that just turned on last year. You’ve also probably heard that, yes, many hope it will find signs of alien life. It’s already beginning to make discoveries.
China’s Xinhua news agency reports that the half-dome telescope the size of 30 football fields has spotted dozens of pulsar candidates, several of which have been confirmed by the Parkes telescope in Australia. There are plenty of reasons why pulsars are cool: They’re constantly flashing beacons like distant clocks, which makes them useful astronomical tools for measuring distances, for example.
Also, maybe aliens have built megastructures around them. Just speculating, here.
China Powers Up the World's Largest Alien-Hunting Telescope
You had a good run Arecibo, but there’s a new big dog in town. China has switched on the massive…
Pulsars are neutron stars or white dwarves—dense star corpses that spin quickly and look like they blink from our vantage point on Earth. That’s because they send collimated beams outward like lighthouses. But all of the pulsars scientists have spotted until now have been within the confines of the Milky Way galaxy.
As Xinhua reports, two of the pulsars are 16,000 light years and 4,100 light years away, named J1859-01 and J1931-01, respectively—still in the Milky Way. But the press release continues that FAST might be capable of searching for extragalactic pulsars by next year.
That would be a big deal. “Pulsars are useful for studying the ionized material in our galaxy, their radio pulses travel through the interstellar medium and allow us to measure its properties,” pulsar expert Emily Petroff from the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy told Gizmodo. “So having a pulsar in another galaxy would be a super powerful tool from probing the interstellar (and intergalactic) medium in between us and another galaxy. That’s never been done before.”
But even exploring pulsars in our own galaxy is exciting. Most other telescopes are too faint to spot them, said Petroff, but there are probably lots that astronomers haven’t found yet. Maybe FAST could help.
FAST has had its share of controversy. The New York Times reported last year that China planned to move more than 9,000 residents from the very poor area in order to reduce the potential for extra radiation clogging the telescope’s signal. It now has a tourist problem. And of course, this is not the first time a large science experiment has caused turmoil in a local community, as others have protested the Thirty Meter Telescope beginning construction above Mauna Kea.
This is just the beginning for FAST, and it will surely release many more exciting results—after all, it’s the most sensitive radio telescope in the world, said Petroff.
As for aliens, we’ll just need to wait and see.
[Xinhua via Newsweek]
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Dannii Takes Centre Stage As Feast Launches Tonight!
Minogue chats creativity, the queer community and her love of being a mum ahead of her headline performance at the Feast Festival street party launch tonight.
By Ryan Winter on Oct 21, 2016
Icon, Diva, Personality; Dannii. You can’t say the name ‘Minogue’ anywhere in Australia, let alone and a GLBTIQA+ celebration without a giddy, star struck feeling sweeping the vicinity. The cultural impact of Minogue transcends generations; from her emergence on Young Talent Time, through Home And Away and her time on stage with Grease, to her club hit ‘All I Wanna Do’ and to X-Factor today.
As one of the most prominent entertainers connected with the Australian queer community, Dannii is more than simply an advocate or a supporter. “This is my tribe,” she smiles as she prepares to headline the annual Feast Festival celebrations here in Adelaide, beginning tonight. “People have been following me since they were kids, and are now coming to shows and bringing their children along. Different generations, it’s quite crazy but it’s a long, long romance that will continue and hopefully there will be a day when people don’t have to ‘come out’. Come out from what, you know?”
It’s something everyone knows. But while Minogue is not one to lead the conversation, her affinity with the community has inevitably framed her considered opinions coming into Feast, which have also mirrored the constant evolution of conversation nationally in the last 12 months.
“Even since my last performance in Mardi Gras in Sydney a lot has changed, in what you read in the news, what you hear on the radio and what people are talking about,” she says. “What’s amazing is that whether you’re in this community, or just listening to people, there are so many varied opinions. The community isn’t just following one opinion. It’s important for discussion to happen and for communication to take place. I did a really interesting interview last week with a guy called Kindred Spirit that went on social media. He was saying that he had to identify with his community that he was gay, but he said ‘I’m a homosapien. I’m a person.’ So much has to change where those labels aren’t implying that ‘everything else is normal and you’re not.’ It will be and amazing time and space to see that. Whenever I do festivals, Mardi Gras, Pride, Feast, it’s about bringing communities together to share love, joy, and people just being themselves.”
Admittedly, Adelaide isn’t a city Dannii gets to spend particularly much time in, but her connection with local designer Paolo Sebastian has given her an insight into the depth of talent and creativity oozing out of our city.
“Paul came to Sydney to fit some dresses and we were speaking about it. He’s able to run a global business from here, do consultations via Skype and his dresses never need any alterations when they arrive because he is a master. I think that if there’s a few people who are incredible in their field who stay here and show people that it can be done in Adelaide, and mentor people to follow them, then I think you’ll see more people staying to pursue their dreams. Aurelio Costarella in Perth was instrumental there in doing something similar. For me as an outsider, that seems to be the key to moving forward.”
Unfortunately though Dannii won’t be able to stick around to see the Paolo Sebastian runways on Sunday, or much else of Adelaide for that matter as she’ll be required to do the school run first thing Monday for her son, Ethan. Motherhood seems to fill Minogue with a glow as she talks about heading home, and after years traversing the world she’s thankful that she can now mostly work from a single location, affording her time to enjoy being at home.
“Being a mum brought a really good balance to my life. When you love what you do you tend to just work around the clock. That’s not the healthiest thing to do, and my parents would be screaming at me the whole time saying ‘you’ve got to put on some brakes’, but I’d see there was something else fun to do always coming up. Now, I pick and choose then what I make time for and I do very few performances. This is only my third or fourth show this year.”
Which makes Feast all the luckier to have Dannii at the helm of its entertainment for the coming fortnight and for the launch night, she’ll be firmly in the moment. “It’s nice when people come up and tell you their history with you and you can put the whole snapshot together. It’s a little harder when I have my mummy hat on, especially to explain to Ethan but the rest of the time I love having people coming up to me and having a conversation.”
No doubt, there will be plenty of fans eager to steal a moment this evening as the Feast Festival opens with a street party along Hyde St. To see the full Feast Festival Program, visit their website.
Tags: Adelaide,Adelaide Entertainment,Adelaide Music,Dannii Minogue,Feast Festival,GLAM Adelaide,South Australia
Ryan Winter
Glam Adelaide's Editor, a music nerd and silver-tongued cultural hound.
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