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__label__cc	0.741071	0.258929	Issue 36, 2019 Dalton Transactions Synthesis, characterization, and photoluminescence properties of three two-dimensional lanthanide-containing Dawson-type polyoxometalates† Hechen Wu, ‡a Minna Zhi,‡a Chunli Chen,a Yanhong Zhu,a Pengtao Ma, a Jingping Wang a and Jingyang Niu a a Henan Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, P. R. China E-mail: mpt@henu.edu.cn, jyniu@henu.edu.cn Fax: (+86)-371-23886876 Three [α2-P2W17O61]10−-based lanthanide-containing polyoxometalates (LCPs) [N(CH3)4]3H8{Ln(H2O)7[Ln(H2O)3Ln(H2O)4(α2-P2W17O61)2]}·48H2O [Ln = La3+ (1), Ce3+ (2), and Pr3+ (3)] were successfully obtained by the reaction of a trivacant Dawson-type precursor [P2W15O56]12− and lanthanide ions under hydrothermal conditions. The compounds 1–3 were fully characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and a series of analytical methods, including elemental analyses, powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), IR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, UV/vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses indicated that 1–3 were isostructural and exhibited a 2D network architecture through the alternative connection of [α2-P2W17O61]10− and lanthanide ions. The photoluminescence properties of 1–3 were investigated at room temperature, and 3 displayed the characteristic emissions of a Pr3+ emitting center, indicating that POMs can transfer energy and sensitize Pr3+ emissions. The reason for the weak emission intensity of Pr3+ emitting ions was because the radiationless losses via a charge-transfer Pr → W state negatively affected the emission of the Pr3+ ions in LCPs. Crystal structure data CIF (299K) https://doi.org/10.1039/C9DT02710F Dalton Trans., 2019,48, 13850-13857 Synthesis, characterization, and photoluminescence properties of three two-dimensional lanthanide-containing Dawson-type polyoxometalates H. Wu, M. Zhi, C. Chen, Y. Zhu, P. Ma, J. Wang and J. Niu, Dalton Trans., 2019, 48, 13850 DOI: 10.1039/C9DT02710F Hechen Wu Minna Zhi Chunli Chen Yanhong Zhu Pengtao Ma Jingping Wang Jingyang Niu	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8411
__label__cc	0.664105	0.335895	Quiz: Can You Identify the Animal by Its Nose?: HowStuffWorks Can You Identify the Animal by Its Nose? Although not the prettiest of appendages, the nose has a very important role to play in the animal kingdom. Each nose you see in this quiz has evolved in response to the environment. Whether the surroundings are cold, hot, arid or moist, the nose knows how to survive on land and sea. Take a good look at the noses in each picture. Some with scales or spots might be easy to recognize. But you can also get a hint as to the environment of the animal by the shape of its nose. For instance, one of the many functions of the nose and nasal cavity is to act as an “air conditioner.” A longer nose allows the air an animal breathes to be made warm and humid enough to avoid damaging the delicate lining of the lungs. The nose can also be used as a tool to burrow into narrow places or to bring food to an animal's mouth. And it is especially useful for sensing prey and detecting danger. Now don't get your nose out of joint if you find this quiz challenging. While you're playing, you'll also learn a bit about the different types of schnozes out there. Take the quiz now ... just don't blow it! Check out this nose. Which animal does it belong to? The camel's nose acts both as a humidifier and a dehumidifier to minimize body water loss through breathing. There is an intricate labyrinth of air passageways in the camel's nose which increases the surface area inside the nose substantially. This labyrinth is used to add moisture to incoming air and absorb moisture from the air on the way out. This snoot might be easy to recognize. What animal is it? Sizing up the competition is done with a zebra's nose. When herd stallions meet, they approach and stand with their heads up. Next, they slowly approach with their heads down and ears cocked. As they meet, they will sniff nose-to-nose among other rituals. This nose belongs to a king. Which animal is it? When a lion is born, it has a pink nose. As it ages, small, black spots appear. These grow in size and number until the nose is completely black, usually after eight years. The nose helps scientists estimate the age of a lion. What's the name of the animal that owns this nose? Scents help cheetahs find each other. They frequently mark their territory with urine and tree scratches. When traveling to hunt, they can find their way back by using their nose. What's the name of the animal who has this cute nose? An otter's nostrils close when under water. A sea otter's nose pad is large, bare, black and diamond-shaped. It can also have nose pads that are dusky or pinkish in color. The nose pictured here tends to be moody. What animal nose is it? One bunny is twitching its nose furiously, and the other is wigging its nose slowly. Which will be easier to pet? A slowly wiggling nose indicates a calm rabbit. Rabbits usually use nose wiggling to indicate fine gradations in their mood. You may have to root around to answer this one. What animal is it? Gold Finch Rhinos have a strong sense of smell and hearing, but poor eyesight. They can smell a predator and food. A word of warning, don't get between a rhino and what they're looking for! Does this nose look familiar? What animal is it? It seems they can smell danger a mile away. You can tell when deer stop and get still. They are waiting to see if a predator is heading toward them, ready to pounce or walking away in another direction. What a stinker! We're sure you know the answer to this one. What animal is it? This little stinker is a skunk. These bushy-tailed creatures are widely known for the foul-smelling musk they spray to ward off enemies. Skunks have a keen sense of smell that they use to detect predators and find food. We're not brownnosing you. You are so smart, you're sure to know which animal this is. So which one is it? You might find this surprising. Dolphins don't have a sense of smell. Instead, they use their sense of taste like a sense of smell. Dolphins will often taste the water around them. The proboscis is legendary on this one. What animal is it? First, the anteater's nose senses an ant mound. Then the fun begins. It swiftly rips apart the mound with sharp claws. Next, the anteater’s elongated head and nose are perfectly designed to get in and out of a termite mound or anthill. Finally, it fills its belly with delicious ants. Get a load of this snout. Which animal is this? Besides rooting out truffles, the pig's snout is used to move, turn and lift objects. The snout is also used to assist in eating and smelling. Sniff around. You might find the correct answer. What's the name of this animal? You should never get so near to a tiger that you can see its nose this close up. Tigers will pick up a scent on their upper lip and curl it upwards towards their nose to investigate the smell. This behavior makes the tiger appear to be snarling but without any sound. What a cute smeller that feller has. What's the name of the animal? The long muzzles and large noses on the pandas give them an excellent sense of smell. They need this good sense of smell to know their territory, which is marked with secretions from scent glands and scratch marks on trees. Get a load of this schnoz. What is the name of the animal who owns it? Large-mouth bass Although it looks like horses have two nostrils, there are four. When working hard or racing, a fold is lifted inside the horse's nostrils to gain access to the second set of nostrils and allow a bigger volume of air to enter. Check out the beak on that one. What's the name of this animal? The oversized, colorful bill of the toucan is useful as a feeding tool. The birds use them to reach fruit on branches that are too small to support their weight. During mating, both toucans catch tasty morsels and pitch them to one another as part of a ritual. Not only used for finding food, the squirrel's nose is so advanced it can detect which nuts have been invaded by insects. The sense of smell is also important in identifying and marking territory. Check out the honker of this one. What's its name? Proboscis monkey Although the nose of the proboscis monkey amplifies warning calls, it doesn't provide a better sense of smell than other monkeys with much smaller noses. When this monkey is threatened, blood will rush to its nose and actually cause this already large nose to swell. Don't thumb your nose at this question. Just answer it politely. What's the name of this animal? This was another hard question as chipmunks are rodents and members of the squirrel family. Chipmunks use their acute sense of smell to find seeds, including acorns, hickory nuts and hazelnuts. They also eat wild berries, grain, domestic fruits, mushrooms, pumpkins and other squash. This one has quite a trunk on it. What animal is it? The trunk is an elephant's most versatile tool, used for breathing, smelling, touching, grasping and producing sound. The trunk twists and pulls the grasses growing on the plains then places them in the elephant's mouth. Can you guess the name of this animal? Don't think you're safe if you see a hippo floating in the water. Because its eyes, ears and nose are positioned at the top of its head, it can see, smell and hear when in the water. When hippos dive, their ears and nostrils close automatically. What is the name of the animal who has this nose? Fight or flight. Beavers use their nose to measure up the competition. Anal gland secretions of beavers contain information about age and social status, which helps other beavers gauge trespassers who could be a threat. I'm sure your answer will be right on the nose. What animal is this? Giraffes have specialized noses that can close to keep sand and dust out of their nostrils during African dust storms. Without tissues growing on trees, if a giraffe blows its nose to clear out the dust, it will use its long tongue to take care of anything else that might have come out of its nose. What's the name of this little pungent beast? The Tasmanian Devil can be heard and smelled before this stocky and muscular animal is seen. It has black fur, a pungent odor and an extremely loud and disturbing screech. However, it must be able to negate its own smell, as it can detect scents more than half a mile away. Would you look at the honker on that animal. What type of animal is it? The distinctive, flexible proboscis-like snout on the tapir is formed from tissues of the upper lip and nose. The tapir has an extremely large nasal cavity with a highly developed vomeronasal organ that is used to detect pheromones (chemical messages) from other tapirs. You can't hide a scent from this animal. What is it? Leopard Shark Sharks know where their next meal is located. Leopard sharks have an incredibly keen sense of smell. Some species are able to sniff out blood at a concentration of about one part per million, and others can smell the scantest oils from their prey at distances of several hundred feet. Show us how much you know. What's the name of this animal? Wrinkles around gorillas' noses, which are called nose prints, are similar to human fingerprints. These wrinkles are unique for each individual and are often used by human researchers for identification. Look at the schnozzola on that one. What animal is it? A bear’s sense of smell is 2,100 times better than that of a human. With an olfactory bulb at least five times larger than that in human brains, a bear can detect animal carcasses upwind and from a distance of 20 miles away. What a profile! What's the name of this animal? With its long pointed nose, you would think the Afghan hound would have a keen sense of smell. However, it's their eyesight that is keen with a field of vision of 270 degrees. Can you smell the end of the quiz coming soon? What's the name of this animal? South American Coati Long-beaked Echidna Luzon Forest Mouse Armadillos don't look athletic but are good at swimming, jumping, climbing and digging. They make use of their sharp claws to get ants, termites and small reptiles, as well as to dig burrows. These mammals don't have good eyesight but make up for it with an excellent sense of smell that helps them find food and detect enemies. You'll win it by a nose if you guess this answer correctly. What is the name of this animal? Was this a confusing question because moose and elk are so closely related? The elk is smaller and more slender than the moose, without the bulbous nose. This one will scare the nose right off your face. What's its name? Star-Nosed Mole Long-Nosed Bandicoot They dig tunnels underground utilizing their long nose to seek worms as well as insects when it becomes dark. The star-nosed mole has a snout that ends in a ring of 22 fleshy tentacles loaded with touch sensors. It's the stuff of nightmares. What animal belongs to this muzzle? You can tell this is a llama by the rounded muzzle. If you come up to a llama and are a stranger, you may get a good look at their nose. Because of their curiosity, they have a delightful habit of coming close to sniff strangers. What animal is in this picture? Long-nosed chimaera A hammerhead shark would never be called "The Chicken of the Sea" but they could be called "The best sniffers of the sea." Take a look inside of a hammerhead shark's brain, and you'll see that two-thirds of its brain weight is dedicated to decoding smells. Don't get water up your nose following this animal. What's its name? Seals have a keen sense of smell in the air, which allows them to detect predators. However, in the water, they use their whiskers to detect prey. That's because while swimming, their nostrils are kept tightly shut. Something smells fishy. What's the animal in the picture. Siberian Sturgeon Needlenose Gar Bat Fish On average, the needlenose gar may live for 15 to 20 years. The female needlenose gar can grow up to 6.5 feet long. The male is usually smaller and lighter than the female. If you nose around for the answer, you'll find it. What is the name of this animal? A frog uses its two nostrils to smell odors in the air. It also has a second type of olfactory organ between the nostrils called the Jacobson's organ. It is used to detect chemicals in the water. It's as plain as the nose on your face. What animal is this? If you had to find your food by smell, you too would have developed a nose like this. If you look closely, the end of the nose is slightly swollen with large nostrils and is incredibly soft to the touch. You'll sniff this one out. What is the name of this animal? Sheep know the scent of predators and use that to protect themselves. They also use their sense of smell to locate ewes in heat or for mothers to locate their lambs. Their excellent olfactory senses are used to locate water and detect differences in feed and pasture plants. It's the last question so we'll smell 'ya later. What's the name of this animal? Bushpig With their long noses, elephant shrews search for their supper on the ground, eating insects and arachnids. They have an interesting trap. They create a series of tiny paths on the ground and wait until prey appears. Can You Identify the Animal From Its Claws? Can You Identify the Killer Beast by Its Nose? Animal Facts 101 Can You Identify This Animal by Its Ears? Can You Identify These Animals That Are Native to the UK? Can You Match the Animal to the Amazing Fact? Can You Identify This Animal in Its Natural Habitat? Can You Identify This Mammal From an Extreme Close-Up of Its Fur Can You Identify These Albino Animals? Can You Name These 40 Saltwater Fish in 5 Minutes?	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8416
__label__wiki	0.579975	0.579975	Previous Episode The Joe Rogan ExperienceNext Episode #497 - Tim Kennedy Tim Kennedy is a Special Forces operator and professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the UFC's Middleweight division. ► 00:00:00 this episode of The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast the podcast name unless you really have to like someone asks you what your name is Joe Rogan then that's okay but if you say it especially if someone tuning into a podcast as your name on it I'm just trying out his duties possible folks it's hard is very hard this episode of podcast brought you by stamps.com stamps.com is a way if you have a small business from your office it's a way to avoid all the lines the post office and send it directly from your office your home wherever you are and printing official US postage for any letter any package right from your computer or printer it's very easy to do you weigh at you hand it to the mailman and with our special offer using the code word 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was really intense for me is and I've always experienced this and these fights for the troops first of all it's great to be able to go to them and put on these fights and have them in these hangers and then he's tight environments and appreciation in the respect that everybody has for the fighters is really intense butt you first of all you being a veteran and you you being on a Bosch in your love for soldiers and your respect for your ear your fellow military when you got on top of that cage and after you know they were cheering and you were yelling out all those people that you love that commercial on top of the cage and all those people let him know that you love them that's intense shit overwhelming emotional near shut down the cage I see this dude he fights for the 160th which like the Special Forces wing of Aviation the last time I saw that dude was I was handed him my shot buddy you know I'm like it's a big thing in Special Forces me real tight you know like I'm handing him my brother that has bullet holes in him and and I'm like I don't know what I'm going he's like hey I got this this is what I do you go do what you're I didn't get back to work that's the last time I saw this dude was handing him my buddy on a Medevac holyshit there is that dude from the 160th that I had in my body to totally overwhelming I have to go in there and fight and then nice 5th Special Forces Group is located there so I saw a bunch of dudes from the Green Beret regiment has entirely too much emotion that's where they like curl up and cry intense picture picture should be on your wall somewhere cuz that is one of the greatest pictures I've ever seen that you can cut me out and just have to do you need to be in there for reference that means but that's your attitude what you just said cut me out and leave the dude that is your attitude you you really don't want the job is in here is easy what you guys do you guys are my heroes Joe Rogan verbally deep moment you know there was a I wrote a sing a long time ago about one of the fight for the troops about the the national anthem and I recorded it I filmed it on my phone when someone singing the National Anthem and you turn around and you know I was filming the crowd while it was all going on and the de feeling in the air of hearing the national anthem while your rounds active-duty soldiers who are in a war currently have had friends had loved ones. I have experienced firefighters have been there come back and now they're here in time off getting to enjoy a fight and everyone standing up in his electricity in the air man your fucking ass or standing up on your back it's just crazy it's it's intense intense the totally different experience it's there I don't know I don't understand the whole realm outside of like what you can physically see but there's no way to describe be like moments like that where you're surrounded by these Heroes that the selfless freaking superstars of humanity and if they bleed in every sense of the word for their country and then the flag goes up and then there's there's this energy there that just can't be described going to be experienced it's surreal that's the really intense aspect is that there's there's a lot of resistance and blow back towards war and towards the military industrial complex and towards both of which are horrible but what's important is the people he wants everything to be black and white and there's no black and white in this world this is gigantic spectrum of Shades and there's there's positive and negative there's good and there's bad but there are real heroes in the world Pat Tillman is a perfect example of a guy who is a real hero in my opinion a guy who saw what was going on and said you don't want to talk this NFL career I don't need millions of dollars when I need to do is do what's right and I need to fight for my country he goes over there about it completely as his brother and that's to me a perfect example of that there is no black and white there's there's a lot of There's real heroes there's people that have her own content and its people that have heroic ideals and they really do love and respect the idea of freedom but they get thrust into a situation where everything is completely out of control and chaotic and was very vocal about it and well-spoken very well spoken as his brother you know it's it's a very intense thing and when you you know what people were anti-war and you know it's it's it's it's it's fashionable to be anti-war you know it's it's saying that a lot of people put on like an outfit they just sort of jump into the sentiment that we shouldn't have a military we shouldn't have War but the real problem is human beings are still animals in water set a lot of respects a lot of senses and probably nobody knows that more than a guy like you is been there war is horrible I hate where I am in life with you no uncles that fought in World War 2 Vietnam you know grandparents that but with that position of being anti-war I don't think you should be able to be anti-war unless you understand at a fundamental level how awful horrible war is not that doesn't mean you have to go and serve but its necessary you know it's some I don't wish you know what I've seen in my life on my worst enemy you know there's no way I'd want the people I hate to have to see know what a little girl looks like when she's been through an acid thrown her cuz she tried to go to school I want that on my worst enemy but there's people that do those things you know there's people like going kidnapped 3 girls in school they don't this week because they're going to school now those people don't have to answer to somebody and the only people they would answer to our guys like me or guys that are better than me that are still doing it and it's necessary evil you know you fight fire with fire you fight evil with just a more violent better version of evil witches that's a crazy way to look at the world but a lot Spec's there's no other options and set in some situations there are no other options unless you let evil overwhelming area are evil overwhelm a group of innocent people there's almost no options and to deny the existence of evil is completely fucking ridiculous especially if you just look at human history look at human history from recorded times from the beginning when people started writing things down people always did awful shit if they could get away with it and it's terrible how long will you over there for I was 8 years active duty Special Forces and now it's been three years as a national Guardsmen in Special Forces or so while so you were really young so you're essentially like you know college-age I was in grad school when I enlisted at 22 wow so you saw what was going on and you just decided that this was calling you it was a balance I was like the perfect storm for me for me to go in I was I was kind of this is before it would cut will call it pro I was a pro MMA fighter and I had five fights as you know I just wanted to ECC 50 big 8-man tournament you know Jason Miller Denis Kang myself were all in it I was the one that wanted it so I could promise I was a little idiot. In San Luis Obispo on tired of fighting with the time worrying about what she was going to wear to the next party you know what it is with my next winnings from the Spy I'm going to go buy these something stupid already ripped oh yeah absolutely too much for a really crappy jeans that look so anyways so make it a lot of poor decisions and fuel 9/11 happened it was just one of those instances that's godsend divine intervention maybe where you get this Central perspective of how much of an idiot you are and that's what I had as I got I am really one of the worst people in the planet productive contributing member to side anyway just being a succubus of life so I walked out on after 9/11 to the recruiter's office and the other dudes in line ahead of me that I want to do the same thing and just give you a testament about how amazing the backbone of our country still is it wasn't feeling like when you showed up and you see a thousand other people that are wrapping around the supermarket of the same mentality man I should be here like 5 hours ago and it was cool it was amazing it was humbling is what it was to see all these due to head of datum their instant reaction you know wasn't a little retrospective perspective of like what you're doing in your life it was like fuck this those dudes just flew planes and or buildings I'm going you know that's that's what they were for I was a little bit late so I think just responses humbling because the people that flew the planes already dead right so it's the idea that there's a faction of the world that's planning things along these lines and it's willing to go to such extreme lengths shit like that happen in the world and you see it from the perspective of an outsider versus seeing it from the perspective of someone who's actually there and in the military would would the difference like what is the feeling like because once became active duty wants you there what is the difference in your perspective 911 I think everybody remembers exactly where they were different exact place that I wasn't exactly what I was doing you know what I remember my response to anger you know like I wanted to lash out in Revenge I don't have anymore I must have like this cold calculated response you know like I hear about something happening and I don't wanna like go over it with a baseball bat and smash a bunch of dudes heads in like I did 12 years ago now it's like when Bin Laden was killed and I spent some prime years of my life and mountains of Afghanistan Pakistan looking for that that idiot and and then Navy Seals go in and get them you know and I was like I think I missed it and I lost count of sad I wasn't mad I was angry I don't want to be there I don't want you to myself cuz like I wasn't mad that I didn't get to which was like my response to no 11 12 years ago is calculated like being my friend. That was one of the biggest like what do you think really happened conspiracies online when they didn't show the body through in the ocean and the high going to be a martyr like that was so perplexing to me the whole thing was so completely perplexed his body take a look the whole world wants to see the bad guy just historically through the course of this war when it we've done it on numerous instances where was Saddam hanging or dark alley and it's blown up body like it's been it's been very clear the response by The Fanatic side when they see the body may be that person becomes a more smarter than that he's like idolized four years or maybe it just insights an immediate Wyatt so yeah it sucks we want to have Justice feeling of like the conclusion that you don't like the finality of like there's been a lot and he's dead look at that pointy beard of his that's definitely him all right we can sleep at night you know the boogeyman Bin Laden's not in the bed but had they done that the repercussions would have been so much more severe with riots and possibly you know a long-standing martyrdom so I'm just gray like you said it sucks I'm selfish I want to see the dead body and plus I don't totally believe everything they say so you know when you when you talk to high-ranking military guys and say that guy's been dead forever he's been dead a long time ago there was another part of the conspiracy guys that were you know in the know with saying I think that guy was dead already there's no way that he still alive cuz we've probably killed him like 10 times now so whether this was the final version of him or the 10th it's irrelevant all versions of Bin Laden are dead yeah he's not Jason he's not going to pop up out of the ocean and love time yeah swim to shore turkey bitch and I'm going to start from scratch the idea is terrifying to us like fanatical religious fundamentalists that are willing to die is terrifying for a good reason it's one of the worst aspects of human beings is that we can talk people into believing some completely ridiculous shit and talk them into believing so much so that they want to kill themselves and we are the problem with human beings is that what's a guy gets that far once I've got one side human man woman whatever is that far gone how do you bring them back I have a friend who has adopted a child and the kid was I think she was probably 3 when they adopted her and she's at 6 now and poor kids a mess you know when they really worried they don't know what did she experienced a lot of abuse before they ever got to her and now she's 6 years old and they're just trying to Wrangler and educator and give her love and give her but they're like goddamn if we just got there sooner that's their idea three years old you know get some guy who's fucking 30 and he's all I walked by all day you know Balan and ready to be a martyr and it's fucking it's impossible to change the course of that's what ideology I've no idea how if you you're smart ecstasy mushrooms isolation reprogramming and I'll some of that solution infinitely more repercussions you know what we're all going to the reality of the situation in Europe the idea of quitting human being like a weed is pretty gross but it's just about an hour urgent we're not all flowers yeah I don't think you're a flower, flower vegetable some sort of a joke I have layers or it's really hard as well so well inside I'm very fibrous for I like it so you were over there and you continued your mixed martial arts training while you're over there as well as an expectation that all of us are just good Fighters like we're just born bad asses 2 obviously this is not the case Frank nobody is so we trained you know we shoot all day long and morning and night we fight so you know I usually PT's some form of Jiu-Jitsu boxing wrestling kickboxing hand to hand combat small arms and then evening is more recreational you know after you get back from the rain should I get up you workout then you go to the range and shoot for a 3-4 hours go back from the guns and then your evening is usually on the mat that's Monday through Thursday Friday is you're trying to fix whatever you broke during the week as a week so do you guys when when they set up training for you whether it's physical martial arts training or a Fitness training is their insta actors who are the who set a program for you like how does how does it work sometimes you bringing us countless times you know Greg Jackson comes out still you know guys like Greg Thompson you know he's a voice black belt he's there permanently said that there's permanent fixtures at the Special Forces installations that turn guys on a daily basis and they have literally relationships to bring in experts obviously you know what you do in the house when to blow door in when you're going inside on kill capture mission is different than you can do in the cage still has to be guys that can adapt whatever they're teaching or know what their limitations are no Greg Jackson doesn't go in there and try to teach knife fighting you know he knows what is left and right limits are but he can freeze where the best so he comes in and gives gives the best instruction that he can to try to provide tools for for guys to be better at what they do you train a lot down there in Albuquerque I do he's a fascinating guy he's he is a cool cat is a one-of-a-kind very unique dude like really humble like really humble like there's a lot of people that pretend to be humble but if you pick away at them in and find some bullshit can I stay humble to a fault where they have they have all these things to give their the best that there has ever been on coaching staff that trained were Champions they have the best stable of Fighters on the planet arguably and they're still training guys you know it is not by Design. This is just out of like almost necessity Addis carry staff Barn Warehouse industrial commercial ghetto building you like where I can walk out the door as fast as I can come inside and get around with Jon Jones lose my options front door parking lots get some s come in is that bad a neighborhood oh yeah absolutely essential it's like you can count anywhere from four date transvestites any given morning and then that was a huge wig and she's like four or five inches taller than I am in 50 pounds bigger than I am scary finger in and every corner is like a drug dealer there's this drug dealer and then you like then the irony is there and then that is not the guy from breaking bad but he's really selling meth and he's dressed like the guy from Breaking Bad wow that is what it's like they're Albuquerque's a weird spot it is the fight the gyms there and yeah good stable tough guys there but they're in Albuquerque New Mexico so that's where I go if they were Idaho that's where I would go but that's where they are so cute rain in Austin during your time in between fights how do you like plan out like like when like how many weeks do you give yourself where you go to Albuquerque Albuquerque so hopefully 10 week head up heads up to your fight so that I have four weeks to start doing pre-fight Camp develop me like strength speed explosion type physical stop working on specific techniques and then moved to Albuquerque for the six weeks for the kind of final fight care spot in Austin to I was down there really recently and I met the owner that facility what's what's our cat's on Parks and pull your right now in between fight preparation there that group of Fighters out of there as well just a lake with my strength and conditioning coach he's like my brother on a whole bunch of different levels he married my sister might have my wife's sister used to go to college together we used to hang out with the same girls together and then we listen together here Special Forces with the same group together with Afghanistan together and then he married my sister-in-law I hope not because he's like 200 lb in ounces 250 lb deadlift 500 lb would be a bad thing if he was stalking me does is he fighting is he doing we're just trying to destroy their scary that just train I lost the Strikeforce title to Jacare it was it was a really close fight I thought I'd make an adjustment said that I wasn't making on my own and I needed somebody else more than me to tell me what those were and how did and how to prepare for them you know so since then I'm what's 7 + 1 since I went there is an interesting guy she didn't have any professional MMA fights but he's a virtuoso me really has like I've had long conversations with him about strategy and weird shit about music about how he listens to symphonies in compares the rhythm of Symphonies to the the the changing rhythm of a fight at strategy Lemmings like the old school Lemmings you know where is that don't even know what that is to certain portions of the map to try to achieve some stupid engineering goal is very like archaic like 16-bit game from bike almost Commodore 64 type things. Not often but you know what everything or he's like playing Monopoly with a family you know it's like everything's about strategy or have a conversation with my friend already has a podcast called the skeptic tank and our he's a really smart dude in him and Greg Jackson Greg was his guest and Greg was like picking his brain about the comparisons like trying to figure out how one craft a piece of, and like tries to attack an audience with it like how you how you get an idea past the boundaries of someone's Consciousness kind of the template of what you're trying to get to them but then you respond the responsiveness see how I can get a change like that to his his mind because I don't know anybody like him it's a very unique sort of a mindset and then winkeljohn is a great striking coach was a great kickboxer himself and now he's an interesting guy to yeah he's like the yin to the Yang with great he's easily he knows what the heck we're Greg wants you to paint the best version of yourself winkeljohn doesn't have that kind of responsive approach to you he knows what you need to do to be better you know what he says this is what you should do to be better in This Is War and roll it roll it was slain until you are your grades like all right you like I want to see you developed this let me give you some tools so you can implement this in your fighting style and it's going to be adaptive to every single different athlete that he has where we would like know this is what you need to do in this is how we're going to do it you're like yes sir please don't hurt me what I do I look at you lost an eye in training someone they threw a kick in the toenail missed a pad and caught his eyeball which is the first I've ever heard of that happening ever I've heard of guys getting scratched badly and training from sparring but never from holding pads for your safety glasses every time now can you pour out of his face as I guess that was my I fuck bitches fingernails and toenails and hygiene go clean yourself and trim that stuff viewing my hooks off and he had this giant fingernails and I brought it out to class and I can hear folks look at this you can't have this going to make you a better fighter you can't have this is just a rough edges file as bitches down yeah we see guys like about to go into the cage and Herb Dean to look at their nails done in like they buy them you should have done that already then you come home and your wife's like scratches all over your like for a living yeah that's hilarious why is he on your back because someone who's fucking scratching my back alright more yeah not good for fucking eye pokes and he's done heaven forbid we ever say that anything was done better and pride their gloves for better have this padding like two-thirds of our hands right where we break our hands or just above the rest at bottom your hand gloves which provided support so it's a lot harder breaking in there also the padding was curved so it was actually actually obviously you know like I like to Grapple is a Grappler I could complain. Like I want to have the total you should my extremities you know no gloves would be better for most absolutely you can slide things in the letters on their yeah they brought over some new glove glove and I put it on black why what the fuck is the difference it's a slightly curved like these pictures should be like really curved like wherever if you want to do that it's an effort and when you relax it goes right back to that is for 15 to 25 minutes I'm sure that when I need it to mean is long as you can do it when certain situations like you know you're trying to play a joke or something but it's it's it's very disheartening to me all the people that are having detached retinas and Allen belt xyzal out of it or what it looks like and then I guess it's diminished in some respect out of me yeah it's so fucking weird and he's had a couple eye surgeries right bisping's had more than one eye surgery fucking crazy mad I like realize I don't want to do something where the fingers aren't exposed covering like what I was thinking it was like us like a lambskin sort of a covering something is not sick but like maybe like a band around the tips where you don't really ever anyway when you do that you mostly do that in your fan your thumb was pressed tight against the side of your hand then have your hands like in a cross position where one zit one sideways and one is sitting straight up and then Crush down with your hands with your with your fingertips that would be with a Gable grip is like and that is the majority of wrestling of grabbing you and you sent around the waist that's most of the way you grab the other way would be in a script which is you would make like a very rarely do you do this very great barely do you let your fingers intersect with each other so it's just dust they don't have to be free like that and when they're free that's when fingers going eyeballs you know I thought maybe like maybe there could be some sort of a flexible rounded covering which would eliminate seems like it's you know I don't think they have it's amazing to me how things just stay stagnant when they're retarded like when they don't they don't make any sense like these left side 12 elbow you telling me will you tell me you can kick someone in the head with your shin but you can't drop an elbow down your head if someone has never been kicked in the head with a shin obviously that's the only reason why you would make that really wasn't that like that. Era Big John told me that they were having this meeting for the commission and karate brick-breaking demonstrations on ESPN and the board shatter and everything well they said you can't do that move because that moved to kill someone obviously is the real reason why the 12 to 6 elbow is this elbow is stronger is got more more torque to move into the body this is an awkward movement in comparison to remember Cobra Kai is the logic that literally at complete like mixed martial arts competitors trainers Fighters people in the know and ask them what should be a 12-6 elbows not to be on that list now or near to find it's a it's a good technique as our knees on the ground I think knees on the ground and it could be you know if if someone bought to have some sort of compromise maybe it would be nice on the ground when you're not pressed up against the cage that could be a possibility you know if the idea being that the niece of the head on the ground would be problematic Against the Cage because I couldn't move and I was one of the good things about Pride was the ropes Soccer Kicks and all those things you can try to scoot your head under the roads to get away from things you're not you're not contained by your environment to the point where you would suffer damage you blow that you could have avoided by your own power the north-south obviously the limitation as you still can't strike to the top of the head or the back of the head with a knee is really matter because I hurt them worse than you could in any other way with any other strike from any other position and also I don't like this thing the guys are doing with a drop one hand down to avoid being they had and they drop by drop it down like it's a weird gray area that I think needs to be sat down and then of course there's the scoring system which is adopted from boxing the 10-point must scoring system which is just terrible in the implementation of it is even more terrible because very few 10-8 rounds get scored and then there's 10 9 rounds where guy just gets fucked in molly-whopped possible it's a terrible system and Riverside Dock Hamilton scoring system to know what the scores are every round I agree with her it's football basketball everything else I think it should be that way in boxing to so it would discourage City Judges from continuing their their shittiness and fighters from continuing their shittiness yes you know I got to be so far ahead that he would run in the last round for round all right I have this workout John when do that anyway the great Fighters would still fight have to if he doesn't like you're not trying to win like you know you're not going to win a decision so either you just fucking throw caution to the wind and throw yourself in the line of fire or why you fighting move on Jon Jones is a fucking phenomenon that dude is good as he has looked in the past the fight against Glover was just just sensation yes it was like it was something about these amazing in the gym I mean he's so talented in every respect and he's good he's really really good and then like stand-up is a whole different world his wrestling is just out of this world like and then he goes on Gameday on fight day and he's better the improvised is beautiful when I asked him about the elbows in tight fighting go over Against the Cage like that I knew I just felt it was winding up and felt like I could get away with that and all those Glover's big overhand right you know obviously we're looking for the two big the two three punch combos that he doesn't entrances you know watching a course for her for Glover's wrestling he's a beast on top and then what's the fight and you're like do you do that stuff in fight Camp he just fight night started improvising and destroying it still number to dude on the planet yeah so decisive leader is disturbing he also added a new game that I think you're going to see a lot of people do that's that attack in the shoulder with that loose underhook when a guy has that relax underhook change the whole feeling of what Glover could do offensively from that point forward. John's done a lot of things that a lot of people Implement now the front Lakeside Texas I was very few people doing that before have everybody doesn't he's got to watch the finger-post John is always do guys trying to move forward the one that running into his fingers all the time I hate finger pokes needs a growing guys get tired cage grabbing like don't like it also he's a teammate I really do believe that he doesn't intend to hit them in the eyes he likes controlling range he has a Counterattack but it's his fault cuz his hands open as his fingers are freaking out there is an issue it's very it's a very tricky situation because I'm one hand it's a good tactic it's a good tactic to try to Palm the forehead and you know I mean it's a big one more time course you're dealing with a fully-enclosed I don't know what the fuck they can do what they really need to do something and needs to be a priority Pride gloves home Greatest Hit Ever you guys need compare them to the best guys of today like wow it's like there's been a big fucking jump in jump on Fry and his mustache and I'm rest in peace mustache but you were in Pride compared to like the light heavyweights now just a disparity of of skill and Technical level why was watching vandelay the best of vandelay in Pride there was an episode of the best of Pride where is all you compare his skill level to like a guy like John Sean so they're fighting the same weight class like that wouldn't even be a hard fight for John you can't touch me and I keep hitting you and you not know what to do and then either unconscious or orbit the fuck up some mazing how much of a jump there's Benz from 93 to 2014 as far as the evolution of martial arts I say it like it's a line that I keep saying but it's true in those two decades martial arts evolve more than they have in the last two thousand years absolutely the longest time and you know martial arts in the 80s and nobody knew what the fuck worked it was all just guessing you know everybody knew that you know if you were a really good rap so you could take guys down and if you are really good boxer you can pipe punch better but what would work better karate or Judo Jujitsu guy's name in new movies every single car do I call this one like how can we progressed so quickly where every Saturday night we're like oh here's a new submission you know what you very rarely see him and see me. I think I don't even know if this is ever pulled it off in a few guys that use that prove the next time and then there's a few jokes that you never see him again it's it's it's a fascinating thing where you watching all the stuff of all right in front of your eyes how do you manage your training when it comes to like working on new techniques adding new things to Your Arsenal and still get just the conditioning sparring the did the David day today drilling that you have to do Italian manage stuff and all that stuff in those percentages of I want to develop give certain percentage of time to getting better so I'm going to unless they have 10 classes a week around number in that in those 10 classes you know like I want two or three of them to be exclusively focused on drilling new techniques you know that I want two or three of them to be maintenance of things that I do well and want to continue to do well and did you just grab me like 10 class setting and then you know two or three of them are hard grappling rolling sparring type sessions and other ones like maybe of a floater of Auntie Gina I'm working with just a handful black Phillips trying to create new stuff you know so like it's equally proportionate to stain good challenging myself physically and developing new technique and learning you know what about recovery like what about what would you do what do you do for trigger do you have like a routine as far as like deep tissue massage cryotherapy what do you do if yes to both of those things you standing cover what is going to be my very small penis in like seconds you know and I make sure I double hand it so that would be cuz if you found out that guy did it you'd probably have to do it too wouldn't you assume that you would be one of those guys to be like all right are you messing with me yeah just do it the only there for like 3 minutes right then you get out huge infusion of blood you feel better like to explain it to me and for the late people at home it's your neck is above right your head is exposed so the closes on you like a sun tanning bed exactly right punch liquid nitrogen gas in there so up till I bet you got your chin down to like -300 degrees so you're breathing the gas is coming up to your chin and you had the largest organ your body is your skin so it's very responsive if you know what it can absorb quickly like people take drugs that way you can also it's very responsive so it gets exposed to negative 300 the first thing it does is take blood from the extremities and rushes it to the vital life-sustaining organs of your body your brain your heart in your lungs show all the blood goes from your extremities to your core and then you get in here there fly to 3 minutes and super crazy cuz if you have an injury like a hurt knee where you have extra fluid there it gets super cold there could be of more fluid are more fluid is conducted and it gets colder faster she can feel these injuries on your body get crazy cold and then you hop Out 3 minutes up you get out of get out of the chamber and then your body responds to being an 80 degrees and all the all the blood rushes back out to the extremity she got this huge infusion of good healthy blood back out to these injuries and back out your extremities it's a rush does a goose drank like 5 cups of coffee and you like Anton this weird tingly fantastic sensation that's what happens to a fusion circulation like the try to treat an injury you know you have your rest ice compression elevation you know when when you're trying to work on recovery without injury you want circulation so you want good healthy blood going to muscles that you just fatigued to increase risk recovering response time so if you just like simple terms if I went and did like a big Squat and deadlift workout for the day right my legs and back and butt are going to be sore does extremities lot it's vascular region so go hop in the crowd chamber all the blood that sitting there in that area in my legs my back my but I'll rush to my brain and his lungs and heart then I get out and all sorts of great new Fantastic blood goes back to my legs back and butt so I get a great huge infusion of good healthy blood back out to my extremities to increase recovery time cuz I'm just increasing circulation increasing circulation is increasing recovery wow that's fascinating shit man it's fascinating when you see all these new Innovations when it comes to strength Fitness and how many days a week to do that for Wow and they have a place in Albuquerque trailer to bring out to me and if I camps that this that has that in it yeah that's nice that is super nice wow so Albuquerque doesn't have that Greg Jackson get on the ball bitch come on that beat tissues great you know that I believe like the tenants the foundations of a healthy recovering athlete you like good sleep good food good sex you know it like you have to have those if you're doing those things then your body is going to adapt to whatever the workload of volume that you're putting out so I have a crazy volume like guys that come and train with me to like this is normal this is not like this is what I do normally buy just have a very healthy Foundation of a lifestyle I don't really drink I don't ever smoke and I got trained every single day to three times a day my body is adapted to that and then everything else is supporting structure of eating well you'll have an awesome supplements you don't have everything just to make my body respond properly to training volume is is there how do you work your diet out what do you do if you have a nutritionist that you work with you do it on your own I have nutritionists stuff off of and like people are way smarter than me that I'm surrounded with so many other Elite athletes talking to them and their coaches you know the guys are on it to know they have a hole to have a stable of guys there that are always looking for the next best thing or even out the next best thing things are just have been there around for thousands of years that nobody uses like they should so it's it's a constant discussion of like how to improve I know what my calories I burn in a day cuz I log everything I bought two weeks ago so I was on crazy strict diets like 3-4 months to get down to 185 now I'm back in Austin Texas maybe I'll have a little bit of brisket it's getting in there no or yes in tacos so you know you should be perfect all the time your body needs those cheats cleaning strict you're robbing yourself also of enjoyment Life's Too Short delicious food you shouldn't eat all the time but you should eat sometimes definitely right so do you when you say that you log the amount of calories that you burn how do you calculate that heart rate monitor during the workout is my resting metabolic rate know what that is what you know what that is kind of in between workouts you no humidity in a day what you've burnt and then you just add during the workouts you know if I work out two or three times that day you know if I'm doing a 90 minute strength and conditioning session you not going to burn anywhere between 12 to 1600 calories in that session you know from warm warm up to cool down last night to our Jiu-Jitsu session session you like afterwards she like I know what my kind of where my heart rate was at during the entire time and 2 hours and that's that's going to be another 1500 calories them put it on top of what I brought in that day so I guess snapshot diverting on 5500 6000 calories that's insane. That's way more than most yeah how do you stuff that in though I've been what are you what are you doing taxes do you have any nutritional requirements take sugar in your diet at all try try not to like right now on Monday like I had one of those I didn't know how long and it was amazing is it's like a small orgasm in my mouth and I don't even know what that is an apple fritter Bagel just donut with apples gluten and sugar apple sugar and that sort of what is that syrupy stuff in with the apples not sentiment exactly what that sounds do Krispy Kreme have a Krispy Kreme it is a spot that I go to beginning. Regina King to Germany for that eye doctor Peter Weller invented it's a blood spinning procedure and pinched nerves are getting some numbness in my hand from Jujitsu and totally but the place where I get it's right down the street from Krispy Kreme driving like do I want to fuck up what I just fixed do it inflammation and I am currently inflammation in from a physical therapist that gluten and inflammation there they'll be people say oh you know you're not really Gluten Sensitive most people write me you can eat gluten you be fine but the reality is it does cost some information about his diet you wouldn't think that it would have that sort of an effect on your joints are you back or but it really does especially if the neighbors cause inflammation and then we're diet giving something that helps cause it you don't know how things are just compounded and send your natural and then what about Dairy not much at all some cheese I just can't live without you. Cheese's your cheese guy yes I'm a food guy everything but I love cooking like real nice a real it's my food that I shot it's that I cleaned then I froze that I package that I brought in for my Greenhouse my backyard you don't like my food right right right so I'm with you a thousand percent I love you connected to what I put my body vibration people who have experienced that haven't said that it's something special when you cook an animal that you actually haunted shot butchered cut up put in your freezer eating in Camp which is even better when you're eating it like a couple hours after it died this is amazing connection that new people will poo poo that like it's not important like you know all you just using that as an excuse to go out and shoot animals like know and I really wish those for I would really like to take someone who is is a mediator who's Anthony hunting I just need to just experienced this just experienced a hug I wish every person that ate meat and ironically like a ton of anti-hunters like Amitabh there's no connection to food these days like people just want to go to the grocery store and pick their stuff off the shelf and have no idea how it got there what was put in there you know what input then they judge me because I hunt I know exactly where the channel came from you no one like I felt sorry for when I shot it and I thought I was beautiful and I still do and I'm enjoying every single bite of it but it but they're going to sit there be like I feel like I'm a absolute fanatic conservationist hunts yeah and I love my food and I love good food so they're they're all connected and I think people should wake up it's also odd spectrum of things that are going on in this world is is no black and white when it comes to hunting you can actually love animals and still shoot them and kill them and that makes a crazy thing like people have if they find that like oblique contradictory but it's not and it's also the other thing that people don't want to admit is that if you do not shoot these animals they are going to continue to fuck they're going to continue to procreate and then we're going to control the population because you have two options either you can hunt them or you can bring in wolves so what do you want to do your fucking neighborhood killing everything that they can get a hold of including dogs and putting livestock you want wild panthers what do you want what are you how are you going to control the population of these animals that don't have natural predators that the first my experience I was like it prepubescent kid when when Catalina Island off the coast of California accidentally introduced a hog to Catalina and it made it in bones with maybe one or two other wild hogs that were there that created this feral big-ass hog that made a whole bunch of shit tons more Hogs and then started destroying the entire Island so they brought in to get rid of these Hogs that were destroying the the the entire ecosystem of the island and that happens on a much more that's a micro example on a tiny little island with the tiny little animal if you look at the big picture of you like deer in the South or Hogs from Florida to Texas you know what I like or the python that was introduced to in the Everglades they have to be hunted to maintain the balance of Harmony in the Echo System and the ecosystem will crash if it's not done so you either like you said give a predator and that Predator has serious problems that come along with it or you have the hunter that doesn't properly and and then the other benefits that come along with it which is proper ecosystem delicious wild ham look at that I smoke that bitch myself in my backyard and I smoked it and it was the best tasting ham ever wild pig has a completely different texture and everything it's it's like a I marinated it or brined it rather for 7 days before I smoked it but even so it's like it's a more dense meet its more muscle it's darker it tastes better it's better for you and you fucking have to kill them because there's 50,000 Hogs the place where I go to is Tejon Ranch the only an hour-and-a-half outside of LA and they have they have a pond up there that they put a trail camera acting different mountain lions oh nothing just 16 different fucking wild murderous cats and it's because you're so many pigs are so much to some of the game up there you could end it from Texas to Florida you could bring in every country in the nation and have them kill 10 picks a piece and it won't even Dent what's the population of wild hogs in the Southeast have you ever seen a pork lips now know it sounds like the best movie ever it's a show there's a dude his name is Brian I think is his name and he's got a show called Pigman and Pigman Azz a hunter in Texas and he hunts wild pigs and then he owns barbecue place and then serves up Wild Pig BBQ now he's going to show on one of those like history or something like that it's called Boss Hog and in the end of the shows for the details Tim and Ted Nugent. Helicopters with fucking machine guns and they're flying around with ar shooting pigs out of Sky High I mean it is the craziest fucking thing I've ever seen on TV legal down there are millions of pig they don't care how they don't stop fucking they breed all year round sound like deer that have a right and then they'll have a fawn no desert animals that are heading out for five pigs every 4-5 months in this is this is the video of them shooting these things from the sky there's actually companies this is the wrong one you see what your de Chao is there's a pig hunting video that was a pig hunting promo for the Sportsman's Channel but this is lately had a whole episode 7 in the episode they killed 450 pigs in a fucking 22 minute episodes with commercial but that's like that's a drop in the ocean literally it is like taking a shot glass tossing into the ocean it's the most ridiculous thing you've ever seen your life and they're just running headshots with air tumbling while they're running and there's something barbaric and fucked up about it but they're taking that food and they're feeding hungry people they have hunters for the hungry they give the wild pork which is excellent meet they give it to Hungry families and it really really really delicious food and it's important to but then there's a thing where people like well that's fucked up man that's not really hunting they're shooting it's not really hunting eradicating these problematic delicious animals that's the best way to look at it they have to be eradicated and while it might not be the most Humane approach to it it's a it's a necessary one that has to happen like it's a necessary evil little bit in the Hamptons in New Hampton luxury area outside of Long Island for all these rich Folks up there and snipers the town is proposed to give these deer birth control to somehow or another give them food put food out that has birth control in it if I was a male deer going to eat to Deer the male deer going to run around I think I'm pregnant hundreds of thousands of dollars and it's a direct result of the failure to eradicate these animals are controller population through hunting they have 24 24-hour day seven-day-a-week hunting 365 days a year you can hunt with bows and arrows you can hunt all year around because there were so many dear they're like just fucking bring in Hunters and the hunters come in and their jerseys huge states that have these you know like 10 Acre Properties what is fucking tree stands that is million dollar houses with fucking putting green courses and dudes and treestands launching arrow is a dear sister fucking everywhere they like tree squirrel or ground squirrels it would drive into it like a ranch as ground squirrels and the car is running you see like Ranch which has 50,000 Hogs it has Rocky Mountain elk gigantic out they have thousands of deer they have Bears they have Mountain Lions ever be the number one animal masks pound-for-pound is ground squirrels and is 2700000 acre ranch number one is ground squirrels for 30 years door taking Superstar he spends his retired time now the most amazing setup of crowns for ground squirrels squirrels cows will destroy irrigation for The Vineyards like disease-carrying and they also breed like crazy can't stop of the cannibals two very different from tree squirrels squirrels in Wisconsin and cooked it was really so very unique taste to it doesn't taste like anything else but ground squirrels man, they just fucking disgusting there it's like I mean guess you could eat it if you were starving to death but now the problem is if you shoot them you have to kill them because of you shoot them and you wound them they run into the hole and then the other fucking creepy little nasty creepy little animals out there but this I mean the idea that this one ranch with 2700000 acres for the largest largest animal mass is ground squirrels the largest mass of of life on Earth mooovin life is ants and that is more pounds of then there are humans pounds of humans were they better not start growing you know if you go back through out that you know history you find some of the animals that were just really enormous just a few hundred million years ago and it's on there another shrunk down to a manageable size yeah I'll give bees if these are the size of horses we have real problems Yeah by left honey the honey is delicious you know what vegans don't eat honey that's horrible hilarious hilarious I just want to know how retarded it being a vegan is honey, today start with I'm a vegan you know lyrics to Can't Help say it it's like you're holding a high Marathon they run marathons the other thing that comes out right away is like I'm a marathon or I'm a vegan or I eat paleo or I'ma CrossFit that's like nobody can help but tell you those necessary elements of themselves I don't know what it is they're awesome but to me. Almost discounts that is being such a vegan you cannot tell people for a long. Of time that's super impressive I'll like you more when you're a vegan and you just it took you two weeks to tell me I'm impressed can I buy you lunch a vegan lunch I get it for people that don't want to be cruel like totally get the whole sentiment I get I get all of I get the idea of like Marty fresh vegetables and it's healthy for you I get it but the finite nature of life itself it's just it seems to me it's so silly that you think that somehow or another you not killing animals is somehow going to balance things out for you not being a part of killing animals is going to be out there killing each other do you know that like there's a war going on all the animals are involved in it including humans we're just so far had we forgot it's a war and we have poww camps we set up in cities will calm zoos and that's what that is that those they didn't ask to be there like we capture those motherfukers and we put them these weird things don't let them interact with the other animals in the zoo block them off their own little apartment and you know so we could stare at it eat popcorn I'm not sure I agree with that I don't I think that if you should of zoos you should lump all those bitches together and if you run out of monkeys go get more monkeys in Survivor going to be the one to know how to get away from the cat. Monkey as a pet the monkey that stays in the ground and picks his ass while the Jaguars slowly creeping up on them that's the Monkees it supposed to die world of of our life is that they do I love when people are like oh did you see the movie Blackfish you know like it's so horrible I'm going to boycott SeaWorld you like have you ever given a sent to marine biology or the preservation of marine Wildlife know we're going to boycott SeaWorld how much money have they given in the research and preservation of rain Wildlife a thousand times more than you think it's horrible that the animals were there but they do more in research and understanding wildlife in the preservation of wildlife then almost everyone that goes there and then or doesn't go then complains about it that shows just like this again Shades of Grey my problem with sea world is very simple those animals are smart they're very smart in fact the cerebral cortex of a dolphin's 40% larger than that of a human being beautiful we don't even understand how smart they are because they can't alter their environment so we don't think of them as being smart because they can't get on at Sam's they don't pick things up because they can move in 3D all around the ocean making fucking dive and swim and move around and they have these pods they stay together their families have dialect of language they're so intelligent that we we're just now starting to understand that they have variations in the way they speak depending upon what geographic location they're at they're really fucking smart like the human type smart and just because they're different from us they don't build houses doesn't mean you're not smart so to me it's like slavery it's like just because you know we have donated so much money into slavery research enslave or you got another reason why there needs to be slavery research I just think that anything smart shouldn't be in captivity but like giraffes are so stupid I go to the zoo they seem happy as fuck there is a beast feed them they let babies feed them have a three-year-old think she holds up lettuce the giraffe comes and take it that's stuck in traffic. I'm set it off they're so confident that giraffes are chill that they let babies feed him you know her all day you have a giant Target your neck is just a shoe is Target a beacon if somebody wants to bite this not in one spot it's not a warthog that is just so short bite and kill you mean they're so happy they're in the zoo there so happy now they don't know how happy they are eating me and three year olds getting me food okay I think this is good but the end result is there's weirdness when it comes to captivated captive animals like these hunting camps they have in Africa again the gray area the weirdest of the world because you know Louis Theroux the documentary guy fashion guy on the podcast really really interesting cat is a good one of the best documentaries that he did was when he went to Africa and went to these hunting camps they have these high-fence hunting camps where they take these animals and they put them in these huge enclosures and they let people hunting the irony is these animals are there higher populations that healthier there's more of them animals are on the verge of Extinction are now there's many many many of them but they're Hunted people of this weird sort of like well yeah the animals are healthier the populations are healthier but the reason being is because people can pay to go kill them like wow but it's just another example of the world's not being so clear-cut it's a lot of weirdness out there up ironically that like some of the the Rhino is that are left in this world are at those camps are there be protected during these high fence game fenced areas where people are coming. Come look at the Rhino and be like oh well what a beautiful ride a rhino all right let's go shoot again stuck in a kudu how much does it cost at something they can do 20 years ago cuz there weren't enough of them but like Limitless Impala with a black Buck but he sees by making them available to be paid for this very strange and Louisa Rose documentary really captures his position is he's trying to get to his position during the whole documentary how can I see but is really clearly established by the guy runs the hunting camp angry at Louie point in the show like you know 3/4 the way in he goes you don't understand because he's fucked up fucked something is worth money it's going to fucking die they control everything is nothing here the reason why these fucking animals are here is because there was money that's it is true it is true and in a sense that sort of mirrors what's going on when it comes to wildlife in America more money has been spent by hunters to conserve Wetland to preserve wildlife habitat for Elk to preserve areas where deer live and an end to establish clear protocols as far as Kansas City can be sustained in any given location and keep the populations healthy all that money comes from Hunters which is it's amazing it's his it's another one of those things it's like when you look at like clear objective terms you see that this is a very complex issue and it's not as simple as these animals are beautiful we should not kill them like they are beautiful you have to kill them but yeah I feeling well that's the crazy thing is really suck they are delicious turn on there and it's just the way the world is the world contrast to the first 10 years of my life were like I didn't think what I was shooting was beautiful cuz you're evil fuckers Sportsman Hunter like I love these animals and which evil terrorists terrorists 10 years of my career as a shooter? 23 guys like No Remorse slept very well at night you know it cuz he's evil people that I'll shoot you know cuz that is really yummy and there's too many of them have a buddy who served and came back and he loves fishing and he had a real hard time getting back in the hunting he said you see so Much Death at a certain point time you don't want to be a part of any of it you got back into it after a while but it took him a while to him a while to just sort of settling in he just like I saw Too Much Death totally apathetic to that is there going to be a time when is no more is that even possible with human beings that's a disturbing idea for people because if people have this idea I mean this is this is a it's a shity analogy but it's one that I use if 20 people can get along it's like okay there's five of us in this room before of us in this room if there's four people in this room and we can get along can 40 people get along yes 40 people to get along you can have a community before he would no problems and just live from birth to death and everybody you know nobody kills anybody that outlier at him for what he is or whatever but then you get to 4000 know someone's going to die Jim you know when everybody's going to meet by the campfire and go look this motherfucker is just ruining our life he doesn't want to eat our food the fox are women were not there he eats our kids we got to kill this guy and there's one out of like a certain number this going to be this one that comes up and then when you deal with seven billion it's like Bo how does how does how does that ever become manageable in the human beings have to evolve past what we are right now do we have two options some new stage 2 you would know better than anybody what the horrors of War are so would you think that someone who's experienced that would have a better perspective about what's necessary and what's not necessary when it comes to managing peace try to yes and no no there's no like nirvanic moments where you had like this clear sight of you know what an understanding of what's necessary and what's not how people should be able to help people shouldn't be like if anything you know as six years is a dork Icarus Altar and then four years is a Halo sniper guy I've seen death like from a foot away and from a mile away you know she'll like there's no range of death I haven't seen so if anything like I value life more I think I hate warm or like I know like I think it's horrible and disgusting but without a doubt I think it's absolutely necessary and and needed in to such a level that I can't even imagine what this world would be like had we not been involved to the degree that we've been involved into the past 12 years trying to eradicate this fanatic group of psychopaths so I don't want to think about what the world would be like but you know I don't want my my nieces and my nephews are my kids to ever have to do what I did or see what I saw I hope we never have to invade a country on our where it talked about Syria you like are we going to go over there as a God know you know there's no there's no need there's no resource there's no necessary element for us to be involved in but the preservation of human life isn't that needed you know is well that's one of the reasons why false flags and false flag operations are so disgusting when you find out if someone's lying about the motivation for profit and that there is nothing worse than somebody that lies for the benefit benefit of themselves Joe I think you're good looking man and I think that dress looks great on you and rash you look thin that's no K lice live sometimes it's your 28th birthday or whatever those are not self-serving put money in your pocket Edition specs of human life I hope you burn in hell forever to darklaw it's a very very dark lie it's a confusing lie too because it's like wait this is actually happened when you find out about the Gulf of Tonkin or operation Northwoods that there have been these moments in time where people have tried to figure out a way to lie in order to drag people in the war otherwise the public wouldn't support it's it's dark dark it's it's a very weird aspect of society that that that's not only that exist but that's ignored it's ignored and almost brushed under the table and start talking about Warren about policy is this something that people don't want to acknowledge the date that we have been duped by the military-industrial complex in the past that it is actually many cylinders standard operational procedure that they will come up with different ways in order to to get people to support War when guys come back the big one is PTSD that's that's the the the hardest aspect it seems to to integrate back to a normal society with normal life normal jobs in normal just the things that we all just deal with on a regular basis for some folks it becomes almost unbearable what is the difference between people that integrates smoothly and people that have incredibly difficult time in front from that incredibly difficult time to smoothly are all scales you know and the biggest or that the factors are the degrees of coping mechanisms that something that an individual has I have a very strong family you like an amazing wife fantastic father and mother they're still married amazing brother and sister Greek like family unit very supportive I'm very fit a very healthy of well-educated house well trained these are all different mechanisms to deal with stress everybody stress differently but the the foundation of how you deal with stress you have to have these fundamental elements to be able to do with the more of them that you have the more stress you can deal with Ranger sniper Green Beret like killed lots of dudes can come back and sleep well at night you know a guy smoking a clove that maybe just a tit Indian restaurant so I'm having some sensory to like how he smells listening to you know music from that culture that I just spent six you know six months like I like this person like that instant reaction but that everything's okay it's weird yellow BMW you smoke in a clove I got this with of like Curry and everything was there like the music the look what he was wearing you know I just got back couple of days later later and I was like she'd this person in Fayetteville North Carolina. Is iron I don't know what you are an educated guy and you're intelligent introspective introspective guy for a guy who's not that's not a problem but it's like how much does that person have you have a national Guardsmen that isn't listed out of high school comes from a broken home he's poor you know then he goes he's a truck driver and then his truck is blowing up and they get in a firefight then he sees death he saw you know the guy that has Navigator just lost an arm did that guy is scarred for life you know he has no cap of coping mechanisms deal and then come home and he's broken and he's damaged you know how it is that person reintegrate into society without all the necessary coping mechanism that's hard when you hear about stories snap and go over the course of these two Wars and one of the big ones was decorated guy one of killing a bunch of civilians and it made a lot of the rounds in these talk shows are people trying to discuss like PTSD and and traumatic events and that this guy was he was having real problems and Reporting having real problems before all this happened they kept sending him back over there do you do relate to that and try to try to figure it out for yourself like when you see the stories in the news I, they hit you I wish I could be empathetic to be like I've had PTSD nightmares where I wake up in a sweat you know and like I put my my hands for the wall you know my wife's like are you okay you don't like first came back after you know some bad drug trips maybe some empathy to that but the Special Forces Unit by Design is very tight and you know like if you're having issues I can go to my team Sergeant or I can go to my senior and then bounce things off off of them I get really resentful over people making snap judgments about these guys are coming back and having issues you know like your veteran is it safe for my kids to be around you like hell yeah they like the one in a million have not won it went a very small percentage have serious issues but we have to have our eyes wide open about how to deal with post-traumatic stress and there's not one solution and it's a lot of hard work to get there is a solution there's not one standard set of experiences that each veteran experiences over there and brings back with them it's all it's very important thing that you said about the coping mechanisms that you have in place what's done to help veterans when they when they when they come back as far as like it helped them strengthen their coping mechanisms help them deal with situations what kind of support do they offer you for a long time we have a lot of things in place where you know FRG the family Readiness group is there for your family so when you're coming back your family has an understanding of what you've experienced or how to deal with you if you know like you're not paid Saturday you're going to be coaching kids softball Saturday night you know we have this we're going to Mom and Dad's for their not like overwhelming you with like American life which is know what everybody else unless you've been in a new plywood building for 12 months and now your backs running without thousands of people that you have no it's weird show the military is done a way better job of trying to reintegrate soldiers back into normal life but then you have a lot of great organizations that are that are veterans started and these guys really get it you know like Brian stann is great example hire Heroes you know he's involved with getting these guys back to work veterans Outdoors like a make Wish Foundation for wounded guys so I could have a serious physical ailments from you know battle with her internal or physical they'll give you these crazy things just like eight things are okay you're still surrounded by friends let's get you reconnected to a community that you're involved with and do something fun at the same time so there's a lot of different ways like the worst thing that was when they start throwing two pills at these guys with pharmaceutical approach where is like all right let's get put on anti-depressants and hope for the best of that right when you're over there do they try to offer it to you when you're actually in country not not like antidepressants you know they're there is pharmaceutical things like to keep you awake longer to make you alert longer even some great stuff for like over the counter things like I wish I had Alpha Brain when I was there like not not plug-in intentionally but like that stuff's fantastic you're focused you feel good you're ready to go you know that would have been a thousand times better than you like hey here's to hear something that. He just sent down for us to use you know it'll keep you awake for 3 days did they give you what you would have no idea what they were really but I know I was awake for 3 days and I have friends who went over there and said they just gave him steroids they just they gave him oral steroids do you want I've never done steroids like I swear by all that's only true there were they offering available yet you know but we have a special forces guy he's 38 years old this is you know 6-7 combat tour we're doing two three four hits tonight it's like missions Mission Fallout Mission Fallout Mission we're doing the helicopter landing we're doing a guy for we're on the ground assault force and I doubt this guy's broken he's hurt his physically can't keep up joint he needs it you know do I don't like do I want a thirty-eight-year-old do next to me that's on steroids or do I want the one that can barely walk and everything hurts so bad I want a 38 year old on steroids and that sort of brings up what we were talking about before it's the the discussion of trt when it comes to mixed martial arts training testosterone replacement therapy for folks who're yeah for folks who don't know this this debate or not mixed martial arts fans and there's probably a lot of people listening this that aren't for a long time over a year 2 years whatever it was you were allowed to get prescribed testosterone and Brendan Schaub said it best just got to get on the podcast he said that there is there's youth and with you if you have elevated hormone levels but you have a lack of experience you have a lack of knowledge and then as you get older you get wiser you get smarter yet more knowledge but the body just does not respond the way you stewing Eve Edwards was talking to him he was saying you know man you know he's like 37 now he's like I know so much now but my body just doesn't listen to doesn't doesn't do what it did when I was 20 and I didn't know it was much and that this is the native love you great guy but is that nature balance that is sort of stopped and it's placed with injections of testosterone and then you're introducing this weird element into one of the most dangerous sports competitions the world has ever known mixed martial arts one of the most there's more on the line is your emotions your physical body and they can train 17 hours of fucking day and it it gets real weird it gets real weird when that's for a while was accepted by athletic commissions youth is wasted on the young like that expression is like you have now I'm 34 I have been doing martial arts for forever I want the body of a 22 year old with what I know now right now but I can chemically do that testosterone which is what guys have been able to do for the past couple years and it's dangerous like if it was golf I would care you know if it's baseball McGuire era really care what we do not need the advantage of taking the years experience of doing martial arts for 20 years and then giving us bodies of twenty-year-olds the physicality the recovery the responsive this is it's it's it's horrible you know what guys have been doing it and now we're at this this this juncture where we're now seeing okay it's not okay like you can't have an athletic commission allow you to do it so does that mean you guys are going to do it on the side and into orally so they don't get tested or an hour scary it is it's weird because there were a few guys that were on it for several years and they were being very successful while they were on it and then all sudden it gets pulled away so what do they do do they try to bring their body up to Natural levels should have takes time takes a long time for like a hypothetical 37 year old that's been on for for 5 years and then he can have it anymore it's going to take that guy a long time if ever to be able to naturally produce testosterone I don't never have the levels that he had when he was out he's had what he was on about 25 year olds levels and the other thing is the things that you can take to bring your levels back up or also banned things like Clomid and all these different there estrogen producing door estrogen-suppressing devices these all these different chemicals that people do post-steroid cycle are also illegal so it becomes like that was what Dennis Siver got popped for got popped for one of these post-steroid cycle things and now he's on the shelf for 9 months because of this estrogen yeah you have to it otherwise you're going to grow breasts after you've been using anabolic steroids and testosterone is like to see there's there's testosterone replacement like if you went to a doctor and you said you know hey Doc I'm 60 years old I would like to get on some testosterone have better quality of life for the doctor will give you a slow dose of testosterone slowly wrap you up he's not going to jack you and turn you into a 20 year old but with a lot of Fighters are doing is they're taking what the fuck is going on in that grows tits literally your body starts producing massive amounts of estrogen to counteract a massive amounts of testosterone your body gets so confused as to these level hormones that are completely Supernatural in your body and under those conditions under those conditions you develop bitch tits and a lot of guys have had them and you'll see this weird like saying do you like UTC this jelly like growing around their nipples and I seen guys that they bounce up and down in the cage and there they have tits people don't understand like we're pugilistic sports like guys are trying to take every Advantage every shortcut they possibly can you like you and I can look at the dude and we like just from the texture of his skin can know like if he's on a cycle if he's off a cycle if he was on a cycle you like texture they're skinny legs it's possible that they have that naturally risible some guys it is a sign five years ago when he was 32 and now he's 37 and he looks tent ten thousand times better than he ever has in his whole entire life be talking about Victor Belfort yes I am just so we're not unclear about the offer scapegoat I think a little bit for trt because there's a bigger problem for the for the entire sport wear he in my opinion just personified a problem and then you know everybody like put a pin everything on him but there's a big problem throughout the whole entire Sports which is performance-enhancing drugs and is it right for a 37 year old do you like a doorbell for it to be on testosterone for 5 years look amazing and fantastic while he's on it and nothing like you did five years ago he was struggling you know like winning a fight losing a fight when it turned out now he's like knocking guys out with crazy fight of the night fight of the year like knockout of the night knockout of the year tax stuff you know you can't have that turn around and then like stop testosterone and 2 months later he's ready to go now that's chemical you like that doesn't work that way yeah how does a guy get off of it in that short of a time and then have the ability to compete again it would take like a year if ever there's no way around it I'm not a doctor you know but haven't been a professional athlete for 13 years I've never seen somebody that was so responsive Niota testosterone like he was and then come clean and try to be an athlete like he like they were when they're using for enhancing drugs afterwards and miraculously being as good as they were when they're on it never has never happened I can't I can't think of a single sport Sportsman in history where they they got popped their watch closely and then performed as well after that point you know ever yeah I completely agree with you that it's so different than baseball and all these other things what I don't like about the baseball steroid controversy is that a young kid who's coming off who wants to play baseball almost has to do it in order to compete so when there's a guy like Mark McGwire who's Juiced to the gills crossing the ball out of the stadium a young guy coming up that wants to be like Mark McGwire most likely unless you have incredible genetics you just a genetic specimen just a weird freak of nature some you know some some guy was just extreme mesomorph you probably knock it ever be able to do that yeah that. Toomey sucks that a young guy has to risk his endocrine system and put it in but you're such a big difference between that and a combat sport yeah I don't know what the solution is a testing testing testing random testing in fight Camp post-fight you like right now at 2 weeks ago I'm getting back into training to three times a day like this is when you this is when a guy custom is testim just show up High Throne offer you know my way to fight in 10 weeks he knows he's going to throw it off for my way before he throws the offer my way a guy from the athletic commission to the respective State them to be fighting then shows up and says AP in the cup that's how you're going to get a fair equal system you know not where you sit tell a guy in Brazil hey you need to come up here and take a drug test and he's like oh yeah I'll be there in like 4 days no dude like athletic commission guy shows up the and right there and when you catch someone and can't I think it should be more than 9 months and you know I think in this day and age you should let everybody know hey look we're going to cut you you're not going to fight for this organization anymore and let him know and then just say this is the rule this is what this is where we're at right now so everyone's been served notice everyone knows what the repercussions are of this illegal activity that puts people in Jeopardy my real concern is medical science is not going to stop Medical Science and the Innovative just cheat but just the things they're going to come up with to change the human body just restorative capabilities of new advancements and new techniques like you could say that like getting in that cryo chamber if you can do that cryo chamber another guy can't do that cryo chamber do you have an advantage is it an unfair Advantage you know where do you draw the line cuz should you be able to take creatine will creatine legal does not increase muscle power and it does increases your ability to work harder it's like where is the line can you take Tribulus can you take you know honesty plus we're having great results with that tea plus stuff we're guys are showing 50% increases in in in in rates of lifting and they're there are the rate of progress over people that are not taking in double blind Placebo like what when when do you when does it become legal and when it's become cheating when is it like a nice supplement and when is it a performance-enhancing drug I think one of the big things is what does it do to your body in the long run right now a supplement will just call them all supplements that will just eating remove performance-enhancing drugs from the discussion just a supplement that does in the short-term great benefits in a long-term big damage of WWE stars that are dying at 41 from heart attacks you know and lo and behold have been doing steroids for 12 years but not surprising lot of those guys it's pain pills those guys are folks who don't respect pro wrestlers either I know a lot of people think that all it's all fake silly those guys work hard that is an internet all the time if you wash those guys flying through the air and jumping on each other that's not a free ride they're getting hurt all the time and a huge problem in that world is guys that get hooked on pain pills made out of like you're you're on contract you're going to get paid like I can't move my hands right now like I can't use my fingers now everything doesn't hurt cuz that's what's important becomes like a thing where there's there's things that you can take that elevate your body's natural production of testosterone and they they can enhance your body's production but what they don't do is introduce synthetic versions of it that shut down your endocrine system what they don't do is give you these hyper human levels that are causing me to grow tits you know there's there's got to be like a comfortable medium between eating healthy having benefits like a cryo chamber and all these different things to do when hands recovery but don't put you in your body in danger don't burn you out in the short-term you don't eat to give you like the rest of your life do you fart do you know from 35 on your body is just devastated black and white you know you know that line needs to be able to be moved used to have emissions and medical professionals that can adjust and adapt to what's happening here with the growth of science you like there's a reason why we're breaking records every Olympics we're getting better with the human body how to make a perform better having people are smarter than me likes figure out where those lines are and move them you know who that you don't have to put that line has to be there you know it can be a mobile line that they they moved you know from year to year but that line has to be there in like I step across it has to be recovered repercussions concern is what's really going to happen in the future which happens with almost anything that involves human Innovation like if you look back at the cell phones of the 1990s where they have these fucking giant bricks and they hold them up their head and rap videos now you can go anywhere in the world in a third world country in impoverished neighborhoods in people have these really small incredibly complex cell phones that are just these magical devices that allow you to interface with the the entire knowledge base of the world and their they're everywhere I wonder what's going to happen when you have the kind of technology that they're working on right now genetic engineering at a cellular level with able to change people I mean I'm sure aware of the MileStat Inhibitors like these things that they use with will that leave these dogs just because of breeding just just a mistake and breeding they produced these Super Hyper muscular dogs that have double the muscle and cows as well be recinos images it's incredible right people being born just born with it in Germany was born just a genetic mistake or or a benefit to him will be able to figure that out with a pill with a shot and your fucking mailman's going to have at your mail is going to look like the Hulk and when that happens when it's everywhere what is what do we do with athletes the Germans were trying it with you genetics you know like we've done it. Oakley throughout history the Spartans did it yeah they did a Spartan still meet the requirements off a cliff got busy genetics at a very Primal level of it happens in nature all the time a mom will be like this Cub is not going to be able to walk I'm leaving it that you genetic survival of the fittest now we is super too smart for her own good sometimes humans can take you genetics and fix it with chemistry that's scary pop out like super I don't know if I'm ready for that I don't know anyone's ready for it but I can see what that means morally by aliens are blowing each other up with nukes it's, now they're they're not going to stop there's there's Eggheads there in Laboratories right now that are constantly working on new shitt and that's what they do and that's what humans do we push the boundaries of innovation we always have it's part of what makes us human it's why we're on a podcast right now talking to a microphone that neither you nor I could have ever figured out on the route it just a part of the program end going to figure out something man they're going to inject you with Nanobots or some sort of a new chemical that allows your body to work like Spider-Man and then you're going to fucking climb walls are going to you're going to have incredible balance they're going to figure out a way to stop traumatic brain injury by reengineering the human mind is going to be a lot of crazy shit it might not be in our lifetimes but are killed our children's children for sure a gun experience human beings that no one has ever experienced in the entire history of the of the world itself it's coming it's coming by human Innovation it's going to LeapFrog Evolution locations of that I'm sad that I'm going to miss it too or we might not miss it we might just Catch the Wave but I'm also I'm glad that I saw the world before lot of shit was there like my kids are going to grow up in a world that I have a 17 year old and she doesn't have any idea what life was like before the internet is the answer I was retarded when I was her age and I put it in her head every day I go let me tell you after you met me if I was 17 and you are the dumbest fucking god it's ever walk the face of the Earth and he thinks he's so smart I was an idiot I knew how to throw kicks and I I knew which Stephen King books I like that's it I knew it's the right combination words to say to get a girl to fuck me sometimes that's it that's all I knew I was a moron like with a seventeen-year-old nose today as opposed to what they knew when I was the future is going to be even crazier than that but at least I got a perspective I got to see what it was like to grow up where you didn't know if you called someone they weren't home they just weren't fucking home you know I remember when answer machines were invented with people like holyshit if you wanted to see a picture of something really quick click click click click click click click click yeah variations of those three oh yeah yeah I remember when internet searches first came about to when you would first fine I got a great story there was the name of the organization put a buddy of mine used to be co-owner of a small mixed martial arts organization and this was in the late 90s and they were just starting to promote Fighters through the internet and they were just started to do bios where they would research guide through the internet will they researched this guy and they find out that the guy with the exact same name one something called the hungriest butt contest so there are there Gladiator there heavyweight Adonis shredded man with Penthouse Pet girlfriend all these events also done gay porn and so they pull down the picture they lived it downloads and pictures and my friend described as like you should click click click click click click you know how those those pictures would slowly show up on a 56k modem it would like you to get the top of it and would slowly start to Panda and that's all my God and there's no idea that that was even possible to internet use the same name you know I just figured I was going to look that up at home and then they did yeah I need a lot of money and they day they gave him some money so he did it once turned it like a hundred films and I took it was a lot he did a lot how could it be the joke is you know if what is a lot of money mean to you a lot of money to me means I do Wonder bottles of Cristal on a yacht with a thousand models for ever that's we did a hundred florins you should have all the money on the planet by my calculations fucking is kind whatever it is ever lived has got that he's got money that guy would have all the money every country would be bankrupt in this guy's just like no one knew before that that an internet search was a possibility I think about how many people that have done things that just had no idea what you going to be able to find that out like how pee and now find it out on your phone just access the person that said content is about to connect so effortlessly to so many different people that doesn't like me you can just get on Twitter and like tell me that I'm a baby killer like just because you know or they could do anything anytime anywhere they can you can find out anything about anybody and then probably reach that person especially a fighter or someone is going to social media account or a present and there's a few folks that I know that just avoid it altogether but they don't have to do it if you're like and Mexicans Elise Munoz how many Mexicans but there's a lot of them aren't taking the census how often do you get fucked with on social media all the time, strength people have a problem with confidence people have a problem with with folks that I have strong opinions or controversial opinions and instead you should I think anybody who's paying attention to the world and sees all the contradictory information that we're receiving sees the chaos cease to seize how fucked our political system as our financial system if you don't have strong opinions if you don't have controversial opinion he's not paying attention to this is what in your eyes yeah you know I mean I can't tell you how many conversations I've had about gun control just about guns itself my goddamn guns aren't the problem it's people that use guns that are the problem you leave a guy you know that that old adage guns don't kill people people people and people will fucking argue that to the end of time God damn it's true every time you go to the gas station you got a store in that gas station that sells lighters you got fluid that comes out of a pump and anyone can chest light people on fire I mean it's anyone can do it hasn't happened that often but anyone can do it or just take your car and Turn 2 degrees to the right and run down the sidewalk. The option to kill is always there but it's always there the choice to what's a mechanism that serves no other purpose you know car can you get from point A to point B so why do they need a gun with the only thing it does is kill you like I could say the same thing about a tractor if I wanted to be like if I wanted to make a killer tractor the only thing that's designed for it to kill except what spikes on its Wheels and a Dozen excavate anything besides human Souls but no it's the choice to kill he know it's like Get over people killed and that is an issue but it's also why does a person have the ability to do that and how come so little effort in civil emphasis is on what causes a person to be able to disconnect you have so much hate and anger in their hearts if they can kill a bunch of school children that they can use a gun to shoot up a mall why isn't that the subject of discussion and why is it always the tool for madness it's not the madness itself it's the two of Madness but that seam tool could be used by anyone else to do a million other things it's like it's a bad analogy but it's always use with marijuana you can do with your life if you smoke pot will you could you could also take a hammer and hit yourself in the dick you know it should should we make hammers illegal cuz you can't cuz of hammers just a tool if you take marijuana and just enjoy it and you don't hurt anybody should that person be penalized because someone decided to just wake and bake every day and then fucking go into debt and wind up its humans are the problem in human weakness and a lack of character and all sorts of chemical imbalances or the culture and a structure around the person that led them to subsequently make this horrific decisions and actions unit they use whatever tool don't care what it is done knife everything up to that point is what we should the emphasis of trying to understand or prevent and acknowledge and research should be done. Take away you know whatever it was that was the end conclusion it's all the things up to that point that's that are important to pay attention to nobody cares about us about any sort of control gun control knife control bow and arrow control debate it's not that it's what constitutes what went what makes a human being capable of horrific things and I think you're uniquely qualified for a bunch of these is one because you have a family you know what it's like to raise a person and to you've seen the consequences of human beings when they're in this environment that is totally fucked from from the jump and you see these religious Fanatics Niecy fundamentalism EC chaos and land that's just just overrun with it it's it's humans it's the development of humans in are erroneous like the development of human the wrong way there's the right way there's about a billion right ways other than a couple wrong ways you know in a couple of wrong ways and up with bad products through through combat and threw you know it's especially true martial arts I think the deepest Bond of commitment that I've ever experienced is outside of my family is the friends that have trained people that have competed with that that that have just you see them you know who the fuck they are when you see a guy breaking training when you see a guy you know what's 30 seconds to go in the round put his hands down on his knees and take deep breaths and step away and then you see the coach go get back in there and you see him suck it up and you know this is guys who would suck it up and it's guys you don't and you see the difference you see who they are you see their soul you see and you learned about people that way in a way that a lot of folks don't ever get a chance to learn even about themselves every fire fire fire spires like this call saying he don't like a Refiner's Fire process and Counting out the impurities and folding again putting out the impurities impurities like the hotter the fire the more bad stuff gets cooked out that's the same with people you know you put them in a room that's hot primitive G that's hot around a whole bunch of other dudes that are like trying to choke each other out until you get glimpses of the depth and hardness of somebody's character in Soul and she's awesome snapshots and even kids like down deyoung's level will putting them into competitions of martial arts you see the exact same thing you see the development of this character and of somebody's Soul as they get tougher and deeper you know I'm human and you get to eat in Indy snapshots you get a clear glimpse of who that person is what's what's what's part of them be like it's true it's gorgeous from Gracie set up as he said you know I I I reserve judgment until I trained with you you seem like a nice guy but I reserve judgment Cog train with you which is such a great way to to put it in your life do something difficult it is not martial arts maybe it's mountain climbing maybe it's hiking maybe anything do something that's hard to do maybe to write a book find out what your fucking barriers are because the most reprehensible thing the thing that we all pretty much universally despised is a spoiled rich kid a spoiled Kid that never had to work for anything they were handed their whole life to parents never gave them values and what they do they grow up yelling at servants and then they become some rich ass hold its a sociopath mean that is the character in so many movies that's in so many books literature we all can relate to that person who didn't earn it who got that place without hard work and how gross they are supposed to do not supposed to be there it's not supposed to happen you don't supposed to win the lottery like that that fucks you up but the really remarkable ones that are the ones that could or have access to all that and then choose not to or on the total Flipside the guys that have access to none of that and challenge themselves and put themselves through hardships that the Aldo's you know that much they have nothing and just through hard work determination they become something you know that those are two complete Polar Opposites of a human that looks like I adore you know I can do in the military see these guys like it you're like this Ivy League Super Rich your enlisted why are you here you know you could have done anything but I cannot I wanted to be here like I love you if you're amazing. And then the flipside the Puerto Rican that his parents swam over here or on some portable boat and I are one generation removed and they have like they put themselves through college or maybe they join the military if they can go to college and they're thick shag this exact same point of their life as a Richie up a guy that are just there because they want to see how far they how far they can push themselves human beings are just we are all just a massive potential and it's awesome to see someone rise through adversity and reach a potential that elevates us all because when you see someone reach their potential or reach out very high level of anything it changes the way you look at what's possible when you see a guy who gets up at 6 in the morning the alarm clock goes off and he just fucking hits those Hills and starts running it does it every morning before work you go fuck I'm a bitch I'm just a weak bitch I don't do that fucking that changes your perspective you want to do that to you want to absorb a little bit of that guy's strengths that you get from being around that guy is empowering or you one of those guys that diminishes that tries to squash it because you're insecure and you want to you want to tweet Tim Kennedy you fucking bitch you fuck you and Ferb the military man fucks like that too I think that strength is the the best antidote for a lot of the weaknesses that we find in our society that we consider to be strength like bullies people say like what's the best solution to teach me how to fight teach him how to fight everyone I think that is a core problem with men men have a giant sphere hanging over their head all day long and that is being call me to buy other man is what led me to martial arts 100% was I was scared of dudes kicking my ass so I got into martial arts as a very young kid because of that and I think that the more kids if we had programs in school will be taught martial arts two kids in class you would have so few instances of bullying I think the dramatic decrease in bullying and the respect that people have for each other with change the respect that people have for themselves like a bully cannot respect themselves they just can't unless you're some sort of a complete sociopath you're not you're not going to be happy with yourself if you pick on someone smaller than you you doing it because you're insecure but if you weren't insecure or you were less insecure or you had some sort of sense of personal sovereignty because of training you have less of of of this disinclination to do something shity to someone like that would be cool to see martial arts program should be just like BP's mandatory for boys for especially martial art should be mandatory understanding of offense restraint I was born I was a crazy middle kid you know my dad's like at a very early age like you are going to be doing martial arts you know a bad word on the mat and having my Sensei come up with the streaming stick and hit me in the back of the head and I messed up and doing some things like I said a bad word when I messed up and then I didn't say that bad word again and but more importantly I was able to control myself which was the elements the necessary elements that I needed and it also this the great feeling of accomplishment do you get when you learn that you can control yourself when you feel self-improving if you character improving and you have a difficult situation and you navigated successfully and I'm a better person now than I was when I was whatever when I was young and stupid and that's just one of those things where everybody wants to be comfortable everybody wants to look towards their golden age and everybody wants to retire and sit on the couch and put your feet up that's horseshit that's not the only you only can experience that enjoy it if you earned it and no one wants to earn it the Irving it is the most important part of your life individual responsibility nobody has its you got to earn it you got to work for it you got to know that's why I think I was like you were important and I think you said a great example. I think you said a great example with your words I think you said a great example with your actions it's one of the reasons why I would want to talk to you on the podcast you're very inspirational guy in my opinion I think you would either way you talk about things and the way you express yourself it's it's admirable and I think it it helps people it it it sets a very high standard and I think setting a high standard is one of the key things that young men and young I'm sure young women as well need in life they need to see a high standard perfect you know like I make mistakes probably way too much more often than I'd like to admit but I'm always searching and seeking to get better you like and I think that's something that I was trying to project the only way to get there as it's like you've just said it's it's through hard work it through determination it's it's it's through the amazing and Nate part of the human being which is the ability to do you know and to not quit and have inner strength to try to achieve answer whatever it was before and there's Beauty in imperfection you know this idea that you're going to be this enlightened Kwai Chang Caine character like in the TV show you take a leak gigantic smart water is due to have bladders like mine who could just power through a 3 Hour podcast Tim Kennedy you know it's cool it's like you know we all learn we just we show we show that there's there's higher levels my fucking bladder bro it's like a duffel bag you can carry guns in 2 large and it's durable and it gets dirty and fill with liquid but don't worry about it I can hang in there what I was saying to Tim that's important is I think everybody has this idea that there's some guy out there that's like Jet Li that's like a perfect person that's some character the beauty really is in the imperfection the beauty is in knowing that we're all just these weird flawed creatures that are trying to figure out it's not even that were flawed it's just that we're we're dealing with an impossible amount of variables that we're constantly navigating and this idea that you should have gotten it right it's not what it is it's the idea is that you you learn from what you get wrong and then that thing you don't do the same way next time you say you know what I made a mistake the last time I was in a similar situation now I know that and so now I'm going to power through with the knowledge that I've accumulated in my life from my past mistakes that's that's a huge Factor about being a person a huge factor is that we're all learning from each other and I said a lot of cool shit when you were gone but yes that is but learning and learning from each other is the whole reason why it's great to have inspirational people to draw from and I think that now there's never been a time like this or you could just go on YouTube and you could be inspired for 24 hours a day 7 days a week you can watch videos of guys pushing through things guys are doing fucking hundred-mile of ultra marathons in. Just seeing people talk about their things and Inspire them and what pushes them there's never been a time like this we inspiration is available everywhere you look a whole bunch of different everybody's inspired the same way I think it's amazing to see a guy that has nothing do something remarkable to come you know not the underdog but that that has no resources that can all be like them there's this guy in Austin Texas is he runs a running group called The Gilbert gazelles and Hutu when they're the genocide was occurring he had these burns on his body because his family was murdered and he was piled into the pile of bodies and set on fire and once the militias left from the started running the NCAA and started running there they were the Olympics in Austin housekeeper run and he's one of us Rockville human beings and there's there's tons of people out there that are so amazing remarkable and you can if you just look you can find them and then I love latching onto people like that just trying to get into what's in there and try to steal it but I want some of that you don't steal it cuz they still have it. Now it's very important we we we surround ourselves with inspirational people and become inspired surround yourself with negative comments and your life is going to be a wreck and that's a lot of people don't realize that and they just try to work through these negative contener life you got to cut them off man you got to cut him off and keep moving cuz they will hold you back there are crabs in that bucket and then when you try to reach the top of that bucket they will latch a hold of your little crab legs and drag you down with them guys around you know you're going to be who you surround yourself with whatever that guy is so cool you know it's important because you you learn you know you learn from watching them fuck their lives up I've never done cocaine and one of the reasons why I never did cocaine because I grew up with a buddy of mine who's cousin was selling cocaine and I watched this guy fall apart you did him and his girlfriend were just do blow and they would hide out in their place and they would they they have this attic apartment and they would just fucking watch TV all day and they would shrink like they're fucking face was shrinking their body was shrinking the other do you know if they ate you know I watch this guy it was like a guy who got bit by a vampire and became like this disease thing and I want well keep the fuck away from Coke you know and I didn't have to do Coke and go to rehab and pull myself out you know it you know I live 40 plus years of my life with no desire to do Coke and so it's not always good you need the losers you know losers are there two for a reason it's at the whole world was filled with inspirational winters like how would you figure out where it where do we begin if everybody's a fucking winner and I got to see people who ring that Bell right you got to see people who Tapout quick got to see a guy Taps before the choke is even sunk in like what you doing text to Taps to strikes well you know sometimes you know GSP vs Matt Serra it's sometimes good at fight over you know the guy you dropping bombs and you're starting to see Sparks in the elevator doors closing do you think I don't know I don't know I don't see man should respect the guy that smarter than I am. I'm kind of like an oak I'm strong and I'm dumped what I do maybe I wish I was smart enough to tap to strikes I don't think I am I just don't I don't think I have it in me to be like okay I'm not going to get out of here I'm just going to quit I don't think there's any problem with tablet strikes but I respect your Viewpoint I know what you're saying and I think you probably have to have that sort of mentality to be an elite-level competitor in something like MMA where that's not even an option your head guys don't tap War Machine he just gets choked out as a lot of guys are just say I will never tap I will go out I'll get it I'm not tapping his arm is completely hyper-extended would let it go. Let it get completely pop backwards and then won the fight anyway before you go to Special Forces selection there's a stays at four guys out the street called soxy Special Operations preparation course the only thing that is this isn't a traitor they take like 400 dudes and they end up sending 80 80 of them to selection the other 320 at some point either got broke or quit I remember seeing the gong that you and hit as like so longingly looking at that thing be like that's the smart thing to do like you know you have blisters in your feet leave injected stuff into so that you can't feel like your skin like glues back to what portion it separate itself from you know like you've lost 20 lb in the course of 30 days and your look at that gong in like a smart person would go and hit that gong you know and I watch guys go up and do it and I was like that's that's a smart person probably didn't have it in me so maybe I'm dumb I think this might either like like to dumb there's a balance there I think we're kind of a green each other with each other from different perspectives you're being self-deprecating calling yourself dumb it's not a dumb thing but if you wanted to be smart about the amount yeah but if you wanted to build the highest level of character and durability and mental toughness possible then it would be. I hit that guy I don't know cuz the benefits of not hitting that gong is what you are today in a cup of coffee and a hot breakfast have the knowledge that you didn't hit that Gunk It's a good-looking gong for a hundred and eighty-five pounds like you're you're built in a very very muscular free weight classes do you what what do you walk around at before you start to cut if you had a fight that was four months from now you don't have to worry about your weight would you going to wake way to 2220 wow and did you fight light heavyweight at all light heavyweight middleweight and then I've stayed at middleweight for a while so when you if you're walking around in the 200s how do you navigate a weight cut to get down to 185 pounds is that was a big issue in MMA is that point of diminishing returns were some guys like Anthony Rumble Johnson's perfect example the kid was so fucking big in between I would see him walking around he was fighting it 175 Kevin Burns and I sound like two months later was 2:30 I go what the fuck are you how is he was bigger than fade or I mean it was just he was on inside MMA with fade or any was towering over them wider thicker what is going on and then finally he gets a shit together decides to come back as a light heavyweight in dominate this kid like was obviously past the point of diminishing returns he was he was diminishing his own ability performed by cutting so much weight what is that number to 15 to 20, Juggernaut I never have training related injuries you know like I'm running an extra 3 4% body fat I'm just like all around healthier my brains working right you like my libido is good y'all sleeping very soundly all eight hours you know like thinks everything's great room down to like that. 19519 3 precut type wait you know where like that 5% body fat my brains not firing on all cylinders you know like it's libido Shroff your training three four times a day like stinks suck everything hurts you get down to 5% body finally like 195 measuring it is water stuff the water tanks in and then the calipers that's a lot that's really low and then you're going to cut another 10 pounds on top of water 10 pounds of water my phone cuz usually like eight pounds of but my body doesn't I don't think it even recognizes you like I'll cut I thought Michael bisbing I was probably 205 my father 190 * 186 the day before you know and then 30 hours later and I've been eating and drinking and feeling fantastic do i v e r e kufa. How many bags do you use 1500 to 2000 like The Greener honestly don't know pretty much everybody literally weighs in at what he fights fat like pretty rare for the 203 for the longest time and then I weighed in at 2034 205 lb weight class I look how good he is at 185 better you know I'm 5-11 you know I have a 73 inch reach there is no way I can hang the 205 hours because I have a 86 inch reaches the other 6-foot for ya might be as strong as they are, I guess Brian stann called me like a squat a little hobbit angry Hobbit sometimes troll when he refers to me as these things I'm he's right and I just can't reach him you like Jon Jones can run around the cage you know and Jabs me to death and then why try to athletically explode in violates me with something painful do you ever think about going 170 is that possible definitely possible Robbie Lawler Hendricks got to fight Robbie cuz you beat Robbie in Strikeforce yet when you walk around 2:05 or 2:20 rather is it because you're lifting a lot of Wayne's is cuz you're doing a lot of yes I got treat the annual cycle of like fight Camp Post by camp pre-fight Camp fight can't fight and if you look at an NFL player know they have the preseason where they're they're trying to get your body strong and healthy so that when they go into the season they have everything that they need to to perform during that season feel like my pre-fight camp like right now or I'm lifting a lot of Weights doing a high volume of War crime working on my mice pouring stuff now is a lot more drill oriented on the burning tons of calories grappling or boxing or sparring kickboxing I'm lifting a lot of weights to my body's responsibly like getting healthy big and strong again and get my technique better when I'm moving that fight Camp I have this mode of clay that's totally healthy that can be shaped into what needs to be shaped to be executed for for particular fight so when you think about like to Chowan can garlic Rumble Johnson who used to be somewhere around that even he crazy if you were going to get down to 170 if I beat Johnny Hendrix how would you do that would you cut out the weight lifting and start doing like Marathon running like what would you do to get yourself leaner or would it be like less muscle a little bit of turbulence and how would you do that by not lifting or just change the type of I'm loving it and I was like I did shrugs yesterday just rocked your mouth like the straps that you never allowed to touch those I was like looking at those like how do you spell straps that looks good compared the barn and we're not doing curls I'll let you do shrugs but that's all you know so straps being you don't do straps because you don't want to live with your hands can hold up to use straps functionally though that I should be whatever you do volume lot more speed stay like I have to be faster to at 170 you like watching these guys there's just like all over the place when he dropped out of Edina fart Rick story and she like the difference in the just eat the amount of physical strength that he had over a guy who is used to fighting at 170 it's a big leap yeah I do to you I think. Like 185 to 205 Jesus fucking Christ that's 20 pounds there should be three champions in between those weight classes or at least two I'll go all the way down from like 1:55 to 2:05 you know you have to 57085 you for weight classes from 1:55 to 2:05 that's crazy yeah yeah I agree I think it's crazy and I think that you know a lot of people say the boxing is watered down by all the weight classes I think it's water down but all the titles but I don't think there's anything wrong with having a welterweight class in 147 and then a junior middleweight at 1:54 then a middleweight at 1:16 to 6 pounds but you 154 in 160 is fucking significant 6 pounds is significant 20 pounds is crazy and I just think that there's just a lot of fighter short wieners like Diego Sanchez hunting Diego should be fighting 165 you know I think when he gets to 155 I think he's to diminish he's scrawny when he fights at 170 little softer little small for some of those really big giant dudes I think I'm kind of between 185 and 170 I would love their to be like a 180 yeah I think Gary's really should be more of that in the you having those are the things that I would like to do UFC to change their the downward elbows and knees in the ground and more weight classes have a lot of problems can we go ahead and execute these things that Joe and I have conferred on from today's podcast that yes it's not even Dana athletic commission what's really crazy is it it's sanctioned by athletic commissions and you're really don't have that much influence over athletic commissions I mean yeah he's gone maybe have a little bit more but I don't know how much they listen I wish they would listen about a few things first certainly down with elbows and certainly at least consider revamping the scoring system and then adding weight classes one of the sea about weight cutting do you find that are an issue like there's obviously an issue with injuries and there's obviously a ninja in an issue with diminishing Health do you worry about the long-term repercussions of like there's an article recently Jim Miller was talking about weight cutting psych I know I've taken years off my life through a cutting do you worry about that I do the things that I am really conscious about my brain when I'm cutting weight I love reading I love writing you like even creative writing to like I I love bread blog do you keep a blog or anything for me you going to publish it someday maybe they're in there a couple of times where I wrote I wrote some blogs when I was deployed letters from a foreign land and like people love you like I'm going to okay Rider I'm I'm not like any why is everybody so I'm cutting like my brain doesn't work right like I feel it and and then we're getting hit in the head while you're cutting you know from guys like Jon Jones and Carlos Condit you know like like sucks your brain sucks so I'm like yeah I have my eyes are wide open that there's you physically going to be some repercussions to me fighting you know for me jumping out of airplanes from what point do I say I'm not going to do this because it hurts me the long-term you know like you're 34 do you have a cut-off do you have like an age where you like this is the age where I don't want to be doing this anymore. I definitely would but you have a number in your head where you would like a goal to reach ship that I love towards the end of their career I am not going to be fighting at 40 you know I'm going to be for finding my late 30s you know like you told me the number that it's only fire not much I'm going to five your window then wow yeah I know way I got too much I want to do what you want to do I want to change people's lives I want to be able to impart individual responsibility people mammals I want to see more I want to make some awesome TV shows and try to hook on TV shows show Duck Dynasty no I do not want to do. Dynasty at all and I don't even think I've ever seen a full episode but who knows maybe I've seen like 3/4 in episode but your redneck guys took values if they won Project and they figured out a condo to do it we might call them idiots in like that horrible accident and they do stupid things and but they had a set of morals that they try to convey and they found an Avenue to reached out millions of people feel like I want that platform cuz I have some good things to say you know and I think I want to have an opportunity to make a difference to a podcast start off with the podcast do a podcast now be like when the first MMA guys and Brendan Schaub does one with Bryan Callen but it's kind of a meathead let's be honest it's a great guy I love them but you're so intimidating and smart like how can I compete with Joe robach out of here at my ass sir I know what you doing I'm not that smart you are a smart as like I'm aware of these things well I definitely look dumber than I am for sure but that's not saying much cuz I look really fucking stupid I use that to my benefit as well, MMA fighter I'm dumb talk shit to me for sure yeah I'm definitely I smoked a lot of weed I've got plenty of brain damage absolutely but I'm not as dumb as I look I live way fucking Dumber I think you would be great on a podcast I think you in a pot the beautiful thing about a podcast is and I got a fucking swear to God everybody comes on my podcast that you should have a podcast I'm like trying to give I don't know I don't believe it's not that I don't believe in competitions I know and I have the exact opposite of a famine mentality I think there's this checking people out there everybody you everybody can support everybody and there's still plenty to go around I really believe that but obviously can't handle that limitation to in your defense you have a smart water and you drank a cup of Bulletproof Coffee there's a lot of liquids in there and it's also just like I thought I couldn't keep up with your strength and conditioning program and you can't keep up with my bladder program my bladder is like a fucking leather satchel back in the old days we can make them in a buffalo skins strong last a lifetime and it's on your grandchildren you could easily do a podcast dude in the beautiful thing about it is that no one be able to tell you what to do no one would tell you what to say what to talk about you wouldn't have to converse with producers enough people to eat because I want that the access to the audience you know to influence lives you know what would my words have enough meaning did you draw in enough people right now in the ocean with a whole bunch of sharks swim with them people are going to turn into that 60 million people Washington parachute out of this plane into a motorcycle up onto the beach have to do that you've already done enough that you're qualified you're you're qualified legit badass guy shooting the Sharks and he's got married to sit down and listen to what I say Joe Rogan just broke his microphone just before it was just hold on to it till we're done microphone is made from you easily dude could do a podcast easily without a doubt and I think that you do a lot of videos to with Ranger out right you should call them when we did the Black Swan thing could have danced what's the name of that and I'll try to fix this microphone while while that's happening the problem you're going to have it would do any television show is producers cuz they're going to look at you and I going to try to get you to go do a bunch of fake shit fake shit man they fake shit I had a problem with fake shit on my Syfy show they faked a bunch of shit and I didn't find out about until was aired the podcast now apologized and I didn't know and it was a huge problem and that's a show called Joe Rogan questions everything like I'm trying to find a truth about these things and their instincts still the fake shit and to put fake shit in the universe. Wow that you have a very unique vision and unique unique Visions qualified by unique life experiences Hollywood douchebag mold you could be more profitable for the network would also have to sleep at night in the be scared of what I could hire people to keep an eye out for you is this it here play that and I'll fix this thing hello and welcome to Masterpiece Theater is a scene from Black Swan performed by Special Forces operated Tim Kennedy I had the craziest dream last night about a boy who was turned into a swan but her Queen falls for the wrong guy and he kills himself watching this to do this the movie Black Swan obviously well Ali Foreman is beautiful she is beautiful and my mom used to make us take dancing lessons so there as you can see there's some skill here this isn't you just can't do this stuff whatever that is scary cooking classes with my mom cooking class with my dad got me a moto Musashi's book of five rings you know he believed that every bunch of every Warrior should also be well-versed in poetry in calligraphy and art yeah it was my choice and I was like yeah let's go to ballroom dancing and learn how to swing dance oh yeah she got them all moved out motivation was having fun if you can't tell him I don't enjoy and have fun in life and be able to laugh at yourself and put on like a tutu and dance around you know like like a beautiful fairy butterfly Swan about the black and white version if you don't understand at what does the transition the metamorphosis from the black to white swan is scary scary process more that you could do in the rest your life if I was that guy from what is that show Inside the Actors Studio is that analogous to your transition as a fighter I really really try to you know personify the Black Swan Black Swan I'm neither you know it's like the scary down the rabbit hole you like I took the blue pill and now I'm becoming the Black Swan and there's violence scary things on the way there and that's that's that's why I try to fight at is on the journey to the black shoes you come out to the rooster fight but the songs about Vietnam and South Vietnam Vets 101st they used to call the tail Gunner's or the machine Gunners the rooster on the team cilic pows Mia Vietnam Vets all of them that song that the song was written by the male singer about his father who is disenchanted the group heart and he kind of resented him for being in the war and then kind of had this Revelation that it was that he had to dinner choices drafted so he wrote that song to connect to reconnect with his father who is a Vietnam vet. Song has a lot of meaning to me and my community you know the veterans so everybody that song man there's not like I feel like there's nothing you could you could hit me the freight train and I wouldn't care if he liked. Portions of my body and try to keep fighting the great fucking song for you man there certain songs that just sort of you hear that song and you know that guys fighting like there's a Country Boy Can Survive when Matt Hughes fights you know there's just no getting around it Stranglehold benavidez fights Joseph benavidez fight comes out to Ted Nugent Stranglehold what is a grey Falcon song for him you know it's just a certain songs that just Persona 5 a fighter that's her that's a good one for you man I'll have it forever cuz my son do they give you any pressure about songs they like you have to prove it cuz I know Urijah Faber try he know he always comes out to California love but he want to do Going Back to Cali and they wouldn't let him do it the UFC's you I'm not sure it's them that cuz they have to get rights to use that music in the production and I don't have no idea how legally that that occurs so sometimes I have a list of what you're allowed to do you know there are there some type promotions for like you know he submit your your song that you want to walk out to two weeks before and we'll see if we can if it's approved or if we can get approval you know it's it's I've no idea how it works but thank God I can workout to Rooster cuz I'd be really sad if I couldn't it's perfect for you. I'm glad that you have an exit strategy because there are a lot of Fighters that don't end the saddest thing to me is a guy who looks at fighting as a everything like that is all they are capable of that is all there ever going to be don't know what to do next and they get out of it and they have this thing where they like you could say there is diminished if you believe in auras but whoever they are like seems less when you're around them then who they were when they were competing project the guy that blood and sweat For Your Entertainment at the end of his career you know he wasn't smart he didn't do things he should have and then at the end of this creates nothing you know a spot 20 fights he's broken physically and mentally and there's nothing left in him and he has no resources to continue his life you know like I have arranged her out to a company that it's really part of y'all ass great relationships with partners that are going to go outside of the cage when I'm done fighting they're going to be part of whatever TV's new series on a man but ice it breaks my heart seeing these guys that you know what the end of the careers they have nothing in your psyche breaks my heart to and I've seen it so many times that it just drives me nuts man it did it just drives me nuts I almost want to let grab them in the middle when they're peeking and go listen man this is beautiful but you got to have something else you got to have something that you have as much passion for as you do this maybe that's one area where you have an advantage in that you've been in so many life or death struggles firefights being deployed overseas life and death in your perspective as far broader than a person is just been an athlete just been an athlete that is just thought glory and believes that is the end-all-be-all maybe you know I I I definitely have this perspective that you know we have a we have a shelf life as an athlete and short it's just this window of opportunity that if you don't capitalize on it you know it's, it's gone and I'm most people understand that we have this window to to earn our earning potential small for an athlete you like I never had that this is something that I wanted to do I want to be Champion I want to be champion and that's what I'm trying to achieve in this window not not financial gain or like like it if I don't receive it in that window I can move on to the next thing to then achieve the next thing and I'm trying to do but these guys let's go in there they Mike Tyson's perfect sample of literally pissed it all away and then at the end of we know what happened to 230 million dollars that you had your bankrupt crazy 1010 for a long fucking time man to be a combat athlete in a lot of ways this idea that I'm Different I like your parachute in the Sharks you going to be fine I'll be fine you know I'm not like that poor fuck that was Triathlon training off the course of the off the coast of San Diego got bitten in half in front of his friends that happens bro happens anybody gets in its bad World oceans of fat girls I don't like it at all sharks are beautiful yeah they're beautiful when you have them full aid over a grill delicious as well 170 the last question do you think that you are best chance for a title would be at 170 no I think I'm close either you know next fight you know who Joe Silva gives me is you know if it's Peter Belfort's jacare's you that that puts me right there and I'm Number 6 and number 2 3 guy that's the title fight known for known you all before knowing UFC just beating in a tight Eliminator my last two fights have been 5 round or main events and how can you not say so am I actually won fight away and Mark Munoz Andrew Saucier fighting could I potentially be fighting the winner of that fight you know that's that's definitely the wrong to and if that's the case then maybe I am to fight away if I cut down a 170 I don't think they let me fight for the title you know like I'd rather be one flight away maybe too so no I don't think I'd be any closer would physically the physicality of like me being a bigger 170 than a lot of guys stronger than 170 yes to be benefits there but again diminishing returns like what am I giving up for that in exchange for do you look at the window that you have me Starbucks that you think you have a five-year window I know you don't want to give up the number but your year did you look at that and say well if I do get a title shot at 185 how much time would I have left work myself up to a title shot at 170 or would I regroup and try it again at 185 if I wasn't successful the first attempt at do you have those thoughts in your head or do you just think about next fight now I definitely have those socks my head I love having the five-metre target that's the super close thing that I'm looking at a time like this is the gold I'm trying to achieve I'm trying to get a perfect GroupMe right here and that's a potential next opponent you know that's that guy that's Rank 2 3 4 so I can get a title lemonade or type fight but then I see the the the long road or like okay I fight not fight I win I'm fighting for the title I lose the title can I come chill Stone in and talked my way into another title fight a different way class you know it is an interesting way to describe it was a master Wordsmith he really is you did a great job Chael Sonnen it with his Michael Bisping fight though as both of you did I mean it got interesting and I was very happy that you guys sort of sort it out inside the octagon and you both gave each other a lot of respect but goddamn there was a lot going back and forth between you two were never going to be friends you know but when you or like you hit I hit him so hard so it like I had the same performance that end in strikes landed in percentage that Jon Jones to text Sheridan as I did to Michael Bisping like that's I hit that guy that many times you blasted him with some hard shots he took them with way less and I'm wearing gloves a Michael Bisping was like hey I'm here for 25 minutes you're not going to put me away eyes like how can you not respect a guy for that also like you got to give it up for him for mental toughness just not even considering retiring the factories fucked his eye up and had to eye surgeries not even can you put it's just something into three fights Lucy Liu store fights that is the end of his career hits his eyes got the rest of his life you know how much brain damage does he had and how preparations for fight has he had now he's done and he's out of the Limelight and he's broken you know does he have what she's smart enough to prepare for that I think he was but you know he he is that example of finicky left everything in the cage time and time again at 24 minutes of the fifth round that dude was still trying to get up for me you know like when they when the 32nd call Westmore Corners he's like start coming right at me after I just dominated him for 24 and a half minutes. He wasn't enough problems he's got a real injury to his neck that's affecting you guys that accumulate injuries and then they get to a certain point I'm like what is left in outer there's a lot of guys that have done less far far less you know this less successful than him that their bodies are given out along the way it's a fucking hurt game so they're hurt game and they hurt game is along the way just did the amount of accumulation of damage that you get in training forget about that's what most casual fans have no idea she look Cutz little bit of blood a little bit of sweat in a fight that's nothing you know like leading up to my 25-minute fight with Michael Bisping like my spa Partners were like and then they moved on and then you don't have John Jones myself like this room full of dudes that are the best in the world and we're sparring two times a week for six seven eight weeks leading up to that fight you know I ain't like we're hitting each other just as hard there as we are in the cage she know cuz you have to push yourself as far as you can in training so that the best element of who use what you are occurs in the cage how do you feel about that like as far as like sparring hard do you think that you have to spar as hard as you fight or do you think that there's a way like Robbie Lawler famously said that he doesn't really Spar much a little ice bar weigh less than I used to not like I on very rare occasions do I really go all out but I think there are there are times in a fight Camp we're both your coaches need to see you and you need to see yourself when you're when you're trying to do it all you know when you're broken when you're hurt when you're tired you know it and sometimes the only way to get there is to push yourself to the limit in the only way to get there is Man by going after it so you have to feel what it's like to be inside that that that that position to be inside that that that position where you're just duking it out at 100% there's no holding back you do you know what it's like to be exhaust you know what it's like to be stung you know what it's like to be hurt you know what it's like to bounce back from being dominated in a in a training session like there's no substitution for that actual fight grappling do I ever am I in a position turn off the guy for me to work on Escape if an armbar you know there's a thousand ways I could have prevented if we're getting there but I still have to see what it's like to get out of it and the only way I'll ever see what it's like to get out of it is actually put in it so it's the same in fighting thought I really hurt my hand in it in the first round and I sit down you know and I come out second round I just take to know like pain adrenaline dumps against against against Mike you know I come back to court in the second round and they're like all right so you're going to lose this fight if you do that I was at the pit she like my hands hurt I wasn't sure if I could throw my right hand again but you threw it yeah what was wrong with it broken by the brace in the car that was supposed to be wearing I'm just embarrassed what's what's broken on it boxer they said 6 weeks in a cast and it's like I can't handle the cast of the game of the phrase just jump in the fucking ocean have a shark's take care of it you're crazy man but that's why you do what you do ya like we're out of time Tim Kennedy your bad motherfuker this is very fun podcast I'm going to do it again and please do please be awesome at it please thank you follow Tim online you can get ahold of him on Twitter but adds don't be a dick wad alright Tim Kennedy MMA on Twitter website Facebook Tim Kennedy MMA everything's Instagram Tim Kennedy MMA it's Tim Kennedy MMA MMA race of gentlemen thank you very much brother it was it was a great time flowers.com go to one 800 flowers.com and enter the code word JRE or call one eight hundred flowers and mention JRE to get yourself 24 beautiful multi-colored roses for just 2999 and that is regularly 4999 so you will save yourself $20 that offer is only good today it expires tomorrow which is Thursday May 8th so do that if box and thank you wanted hunter flowers thank you also to stamps.com go to stamps.com stamps.com and use the code word JRE to get a $110 bonus offer which includes a free digital scale and up to $55 of free postage save yourself the inconvenience of the Post Office Print US postage directly from your home computer folks thanks also to onnit.com go to Onnit use the code word Rogan and save 10% off any and all supplements or I will be back this weekend most likely Brendan are Brian Kelly and I are going to do a podcast simultaneously what UFC is on on Saturday night and if you have a podcast with Aubrey this weekend to a lot of good shape coming up lot of good people much love to everybody © 2019 PodScribe.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8421
__label__wiki	0.639096	0.639096	RenewLMU An Alliance to Strengthen LMU's Catholic Identity Renew Goals Threats to Catholic Identity Letter to Trustees Response to LMU’s Attempt to Justify Dean Appointment: A Response to President David Burcham and Fr. Robert Caro, S.J. As many of you know, recent letters from President David Burcham and Fr. Robert Caro, S.J. defend the choice of atheist Robbin Crabtree for Dean of the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts. These letters make several points that merit engagement. LMU’s claims are presented in italic type. Our response follows each. The LMU administration’s policy is consistent with and in the spirit of recent Jesuit General Congregations (GC 34, GC 35), which have promoted “formation for collaboration” between Jesuits and their lay colleagues, both Catholic and non-Catholic, in support of the apostolic works of the Society of Jesus. Nothing in the letter or spirit of these Jesuit General Congregations suggests it is a good idea to hire an atheist with years of service to the largest abortion provider in the country to serve as Dean for hiring faculty at Jesuit universities. If hiring an atheist for such mission critical positions is called for by the Jesuit General Congregations, then why not celebrate this fact at the time in the press release announcing the hire? RenewLMU “targets comments she made” about Dean Robbin Crabtree about her professed atheism in an unfair manner. RenewLMU first privately communicated our concerns to President Burcham, just as earlier we privately communicated our concerns about her service to Planned Parenthood, before going public with either report. Far from having “targeted comments she made,” RenewLMU did not publicize Dr. Crabtree’s professed atheism until after the decision was announced. It was Prof. Crabtree herself who freely related the fact to a large group on campus, and it was Pres. Burcham who confirmed her atheism in a letter to the LMU Board of Regents on April 16. By contrast, in a letter sent that very same day to many LMU alumni, Fr. Caro says only that “she does not share our Catholic faith”. It is LMU that has selectively withheld relevant information during and after the evaluation phase for the new BCLA Dean. Clearly LMU does not want all the facts known so a fair evaluation of this appointment can be made. The search committee had a Sister and a Jesuit among its 16 members and it was chaired by someone with experience in Catholic education, so it could not possibly have recommended someone who was not a good fit with LMU’s Catholic identity. The search committee was so composed, but this hardly guarantees an outcome that promotes LMU’s mission and identity. Fr. Caro and President Burcham do not relate whether, in the committee’s confidential votes, these two members and the chair stood up for Catholic principles or were outvoted. It appears the selection committee voted on Prof. Crabtree’s candidacy before it knew of her involvement with Planned Parenthood or Las Adelitas. Was there a formal re-consideration by the committee once this evidence came to light? If not, why not? Two Jesuits at Fairfield University think that Crabtree is a wonderful fit for a Catholic university. That two Jesuits think that an atheist who served Planned Parenthood is an ideal choice for Dean at a Catholic university says a lot about those two Jesuits, but not a lot about whether their judgments are correct. The loyalty of Jesuit priests to other Jesuit priests (and institutions) is generally a good thing, but misplaced loyalty can lead to supporting or covering up inappropriate decisions. As Boethius says, appeal to authority is the weakest form of argument. Crabtree did not ‘work’ for Planned Parenthood because she was never a full time employee of Planned Parenthood. No one has claimed that Crabtree was an employee of Planned Parenthood, the largest provider of abortion in the United States. Crabtree herself listed her connection to Planned Parenthood under ‘service.’ Serving an organization is a way of working for an organization. Whether or not she earned money or was a full time employee of Planned Parenthood is irrelevant. Indeed, the fact that she did work for Planned Parenthood and Las Adelitas without compensation serves only to confirm Crabtree’s devotion to the principles and goals of those groups. Crabtree’s service to Planned Parenthood was engaging underserved women in the community to increase their awareness of the clinic’s basic healthcare services. What’s wrong with that? According to Planned Parenthood, “basic healthcare services” include abortion. If someone were to voluntarily serve an organization that engaged in countless acts of injustice towards racial minorities, would the exact nature of the service to the organization matter? Crabtree’s service to “Las Adelitas” was to a budding political organization, whose primary purpose was to find and support women candidates to run for State office. The organization has grown substantially and changed significantly since she left New Mexico. The suggestion is that Las Adelitas started supporting pro-abortion political candidates only after Crabtree left the group. Pres. Burcham and Fr. Caro have read the historical timeline exactly backwards. Prof. Crabtree was a member of this group in 2000 – 2001. Las Adelitas’ adoption of its pro-choice agenda is not “subsequent” to her affiliation, but had been well established many years before, as is quite evident from the news story cited by the Cardinal Newman Society: The group’s pro-abortion goals were clear from the organization’s first days in the early 1990s: “Samantha L. Johnson, president of Las Adelitas Women in Politics, worries about the lack of pro-choice female legislators in New Mexico. When Adelitas began in 1993, Johnson says there were no pro-choice female legislators.” Crabtree’s service to Planned Parenthood and to the pro-abortion group “Las Adelitas” was brief. Crabtree’s service to Planned Parenthood and Las Adelitas happened so long ago, so it is irrelevant. Service over multiple years is not brief. Her work with each of these organizations ended when she accepted employment in another state. Neither Fr. Caro nor Pres. Burcham indicates she has disavowed these associations or the philosophies they embrace, or that she terminated her service to them because she no longer supported their goals. If these associations are so old as to be irrelevant, why are they listed by Crabtree herself on her CVs of 2007 and 2013? Indeed, Crabtree’s résumé lists many other items that are contemporaneous with her service to Planned Parenthood and Las Adelitas. Are they also irrelevant? “Archbishop Gomez understands our position.” This misleading assertion may leave some readers with the impression that Archbishop Gomez approves of the decision. If so, why doesn’t President Burcham just state this? We also understand President Burcham’s decision. But we don’t agree with it, and President Burcham has provided no reason to think that Archbishop Gomez agrees with it either. There is no litmus test for hiring at LMU other than agreeing with LMU’s mission. LMU’s mission includes the “promotion of justice” and the “service of faith.” If these statements are to be more than empty rhetoric, there must be substantive content to them both. In the words of Father Robert Caro, S.J. writing on abortion coverage: …this issue touches directly the Catholic identity of Loyola Marymount, which supports and counterbalances our commitment to diversity. The right to life is ‘the most basic and fundamental right and condition of all other personal rights’ (John Paul II). Direct abortion has been condemned as a particularly egregious evil from the earliest centuries of Christianity, a position underscored by Pope Francis in a speech in Rome as recently as last Friday. It should not be necessary to add that the Society of Jesus affirms this moral teaching of the Church. It did so explicitly in a 2003 statement, “Standing for the Unborn.” The statement quotes from the Order’s 34th General Congregation: “Human life, a gift from God, has to be respected from its beginning to its natural end.” The statement goes on to say, “The most fundamental building block of a just social order is respect for human life.” For Jesuits, opposition to abortion is a justice issue. For their part, the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary have as their byword, “That all may have life” (John 10:10). The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange share the concerns of the Jesuits and the Marymount Sisters and, in their hospital system, have steadfastly honored the right to life of the unborn.” If abortion is really a matter of justice and faith, and of our Jesuit and Marymount traditions, then appointing someone who has provided years of service to the largest abortion provider in the United States to oversee Bioethics, Theological Studies, and Philosophy is deeply problematic. President Burcham would never hire someone who had served an organization defending legal segregation and responsible for millions of acts of racial injustice, unless that person had radically and publicly repudiated this involvement. (Crabtree has not.) President Burcham would indeed apply a de facto “litmus test” in the case of racial injustice, and rightly so, but he refuses to do so in the case of prenatal injustice. LMU’s Administration seeks “to recruit dedicated Catholic scholars.” What evidence is there for this claim? On the contrary, LMU doesn’t even ask candidates about their religious identity, although legally it could, as do Notre Dame and Pepperdine. The search process was ‘exhaustive’. RenewLMU’s issue is not with how hard the hiring committee worked to hire a new BCLA Dean. If the University wishes to offer as alibi that “these were the best of all who applied” then it may well ask itself why that is the case. Or perhaps the standards applied by candidate selection committees do not bring the best candidates to the fore. The current process for attracting, qualifying, and vetting candidates for senior positions, as this appointment demonstrates, is inadequate to preserve the Catholic character of Loyola Marymount University for very much longer. To leave a comment click on the box at the bottom of this page. Be sure to mention if you are a LMU alum. 14 thoughts on “Response to LMU’s Attempt to Justify Dean Appointment:” Ralph Amendola \| April 28, 2014 at 10:10 pm LMU’s defense of the recent BCLA Dean appointment leaves the possibility that I have not clearly articulated my concerns. I will so try here. First, I wish to emphasize my tremendous respect for Fr. Caro. I have found myself aligned with his position on many issues. On the recent appointment of the BCLA Dean we are, however, on different sides of the aisle. I do not oppose the present appointment because the appointee does not share”our Catholic faith.” I know many agnostics and atheists who are committed to protecting innocent human life. I do not oppose the appointment because of the appointee’s academic accomplishments. I am in opposition to the appointment because there is no statement affirming the protection of innocent human life. Instead, there is a record of either opposing the protection of innocent human life or promoting the opposition to innocent human life. This is not acceptable for a leadership position at a Catholic institution. I am referring to the two pro abortion organizations that the appointee has referenced in CV(resume section). I am aware that it has been brought up that one organization was only “sponsored” by Planned Parenthood. What is that supposed to mean? Does that erase or validate that Planned Parenthood is our nation’s largest abortionist? Is it a way to rationalize, through health services, the astronomical number of innocent lives that are aborted each year? I am also having difficulty distinguishing between the concept of “working for” versus “doing work for.” Does it really matter? The work done was to increase the efficiency of the Planned Parenthood sponsored facility . . . including abortion services or abortion referrals? Why is there no statement of clarification, explanation or change of position from the appointee? The second affiliation is with a pro abortion political organization which is proud and committed to abortion legislation and funding. If this organization is different now from an earlier time, why is there no released statement offering a clarification, explanation, or change of position? Regarding the time factor, I don’t see the significance. While the participation may have occurred in the past, the appointee included this information in published material 7 years ago not 20. Should there not be clarification or retraction? Otherwise, since the appointee published the information, is it not reasonable to conclude it is accurate & representative of the appointee’s sensitivities or orientation? If not, the matter could be resolved with a statement of clarification, explanation, or change of position. But I have seen none. It seems as though LMU’s position is to agree to disagree over the issue of abortion . . . while life goes on . . . . except for the innocent human lives that are ended. Anonymous \| April 29, 2014 at 5:21 am This is very tragic indeed. I thank you so much for your efforts at dialogue, as well as your rational arguments above. I support your efforts. They are truly necessary. Jim Finerty \| April 30, 2014 at 6:23 pm I fully agree with you but I fail to see the need for extensive dialogue. it is simply a question of whether LMU remains a CATHOLIC university. This appointee certainly does not exhibit any adherence to, or even respect for, Catholic principles – an espoused atheist supporter of abortion is clearly unqualified to be dean of anything at a Catholic university. 1984 alum of Loyola Law School morriseyman \| April 29, 2014 at 5:35 am LMU is simply going the way of Notre Dame and Georgetown , both of whom continue to distance themselves from Catholic teaching . Jenkins at Notre Dame is a master of misrepresentation and the Georgetown alums have already petitioned Rome to have the ” Catholic ” designation removed from Georgetown . That petition will soon be duplicated at Notre Dame no matter how many buildings they build and how many students abandon their Catholic faith . It s a sad state of affairs that it is the priests themselves who have abandoned the church . Larry Carstens \| April 29, 2014 at 5:56 am Like the writer I above I also have great respect for Fr. Caro. I learned a lot in his class about Shakespeare and many other topics. I’m sad to say he is wrong on this issue, though. A history of working for the oppression and exploitation of women through the abortion giant, Planned Parenthood, deserves far more critical scrutiny than “What’s wrong with that?” This decision wreaks of what Pope Paul VI described as “the smoke of Satan within the Church” and I’m glad RenewLMU is drawing attention to the travesty of truth and justice which is being committed by the current leadership of my alma mater. Larry A. Carstens LMU Class of 1989 Elizabeth Kaczor \| April 29, 2014 at 6:47 pm My name is Elizabeth Kaczor and I am a senior at LMU. I was disappointed while reading the mass email sent out by the Provost announcing the appointment of Dr. Crabtree. As a young Catholic woman attending a Catholic University I was at first thrilled to see that the Provost had written that “She (Dr. Crabtree) is known for her strong commitment to Catholic and Jesuit education”. However I was much less thrilled that he felt it was appropriate to blatantly lie to the LMU faculty, staff, and students. Dr. Crabtree has herself admitted that she is not very familiar with Catholic doctrine and I wonder why this makes her even a candidate on the forefront for the Bellarmine Dean. I have attended LMU for four years, and in all four of those years I have never, not once, had an interaction with an LMU professor in class who has the same Catholic views as I do. I have felt excluded, belittled, and disappointed by the lack of Catholic education this university displays. LMU prides itself in representing a wide variety of races, religions, sexual preferences, political parties, etc, but one of the very pillars LMU was founded from has had no place at this school. This is disgusting and it goes against the very intentions of our Jesuit founders. Being a Catholic is one of the best parts of me, it demands that I accept and forgive all people, regardless of their actions. I of course am called to do the same in regard to Dr. Crabtree, but this does not mean that the best place for her beliefs and actions is as the BCLA Dean. Being a Catholic has given me discipline, strength, and humility. I hope some day LMU can offer these very things to the students of Loyola Marymount through a true and real Catholic education. Leila Miller \| April 30, 2014 at 4:12 pm “I have attended LMU for four years, and in all four of those years I have never, not once, had an interaction with an LMU professor in class who has the same Catholic views as I do. I have felt excluded, belittled, and disappointed by the lack of Catholic education this university displays.” What a tragedy. Thank you for your courage in speaking out. Would that the administration understood that what you have just written is the biggest problem they face, and the one they need to tackle with the most urgency. Somehow, I doubt they see it that way. Amen to both of you. You seem to represent the kind of people LMU should be producing. I congratulate you on getting through without any faculty or administration support. Anne Hoffman \| April 30, 2014 at 1:22 am I second every word above in the replies. I can thank God that my alum daughter is still in the church. I wonder what Pope Francis thinks of LMU and other so-called Catholic, Jesuit Universities. M Waghorn \| April 30, 2014 at 11:26 pm This should not come as a shock to knowledgeable believers. In 2 Timothy 4:3, St. Paul warned centuries ago, “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but having itching ears, they will accumulate for themselves teachers according to their own desires.” Many roam about boasting of their “Catholicity,” but again, St. Paul foresaw this when he cautioned that many “will practice the form of religion but deny the power of it.” Following suit, they, like their predecessors, are swayed by various impulses and can never arrive at the truth. Mark Kreyche \| May 1, 2014 at 7:07 am Should one reasonably expect a pro-choice, non-Catholic educator to effectively teach the official pro-life position of the Magisterium to students? How can anyone say they are for justice,and yet support the killing of the most vulnerable among us — innocent unborn human life. St. Joseph the worker — pray for us. Most sacred heart of Jesus — have mercy on us. G. Russell Morrissey III \| May 1, 2014 at 6:58 pm All of us who are faithful Catholics should be appalled by this development. Terminate any donations to LMU. Stay informed by this site and the Cardinal Newman Society. G. Russell Morrissey III Class of 1957 Cynthia Kellerman \| May 2, 2014 at 4:56 am I am not a graduate of LMU. However, I did receive my undergraduate degree from another Jesuit University in 1984. It was interesting to hear President Burcham’s most recent commencement speech. He cited three principles that define what it means to be a member of LMU. He stated,”We are not a parish, seminary or convent, but we are a Catholic University. We will not be shackled by a call of orthodoxy.” Since I can only guess he is relating this to the issue of abortion, I wonder how he can justify loosening these so-called shackles against the Commandment, “Thou Shall Not Kill.” It is a slippery slope when intellectualism tries to rationalize God’s words. The University has chosen to satisfy embracing diversity at the expense of upholding the sanctity of life. He went on to say later that students are prepared to graduate “intellectually minded and ethically accountable.” I think it is sad, unwise and irresponsible that those who hired Dr. Crabtree are the same role models young students refer to when being taught “ethical accountability”. In today’s world that screams and demands diversity and tolerance, we have lost sight of what it means to defend Catholic doctrine. No dean, president or administrator will go this route because it will cause some uproar they don’t want to defend. Hello! This is a private school. A Catholic, private school. I pray and look forward to the day when a Catholic University President remembers the fundamental reason of our Catholic faith is rooted in the Eucharist. Christ gave his life for us to live. To support the new Business Dean, who is pro-choice, denies Christ’s gift of the Eucharist to the innocent aborted children. It is a denial of Jesus’ gift. During this Easter season, I pray for leaders at LMU to receive wisdom and the grace to change their decision. Charlie \| May 9, 2014 at 6:23 pm Atheists believe that God is the creation of the Imagination of man..Jesuits teach the 7 proofs for the existence of God…Atheists believe that Prayer is talking to the air, and call it Voodoo…Jesuits teach about Prayers of Petition, Prayers of Adoration and Prayers of Thanksgiving.. Atheists teach that the words of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are a pack of lies. Their most recent qrtrly says”that Jesus rose from the dead after 3 days is a lie”. NOW, Pres. Burcham puts an Atheist in charge of Theology Dept, Catholic Studies, Etc. Is there a disconnect here? Or is this The Burcham Agenda for the future of LMU??? I think we need a strong, experienced, University leader who understands and believes, and follows Catholic teaching….The Board of Trustees need to start looking now. Fr. Bill Fulco, S.J., retires from LMU Censorship of Catholics at LMU: Double Standards in Play? Pro-Life Rosary at LMU Fr. Thomas Rausch S.J. and Fr. Robert Caro S.J. Retiring LMU President Snyder Cancels Summer Institute on Catholic Identity (Dearth of) Catholic Faculty BCLA Dean Appointment Bias and Prejudice Against Catholics Evidence of Renewal	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8425
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__label__wiki	0.765958	0.765958	Stalker av Verk Produksjoner 26. Oktober @ 20.00 -RISK (RIMI/IMIR SceneKunst) *Stalker by Verk Produksjoner * Tickets: 150kr/ 100Kr student Winner of the Norwegian Hedda Prize 2013: “Best Production of the Year”. As part of Verk's 20th anniversary, we present one of Verk Production´s most iconic performances, Stalker. The performance won the Hedda Award for Best Production in 2013. It is considered a cult classic, and has been performed at home and abroad since its premiere at Black Box teater. Verk's work has undergone several different phases over the years. Stalker can be said to be a turning point in the company’s history, where the gaze is increasingly turned to a space that one longs for and seeks out. In this performance, Verk Productions reconstructs parts of Tarkovsky's film Stalker. They contemplate the Zone, an area where the normal laws of physics no longer apply. Everyone has their own motive to enter the Zone, and it is said that if one reaches the center of the Zone, one's innermost desires will be fulfilled. But when one finally reaches the threshold of this room, doubts arise - do they really want to enter. For who knows one's innermost desires? Verk Produksjoner have produced and presented critically acclaimed performances nationally and internationally since 1999, receiving warm responses from both press and audiences. The company is known for its epic and vaudevillesque performance style with satirical and political undertones that alternate between storytelling, acting and improvisation. Their approach has always been to create a range of possibilities and mix different styles to establish a strong connection with their audience and an intense sensation of the ‘here and now.’ From the start, the company has created a number of performances for Black Box theater, from Ifigenia (2006) and The Eternal Smile (2010) and Stalker (2013), which won the Hedda Award for the Production of the year, to Manifest United (2018). Ide, konsept / Idea, concept : Verk Produksjoner. Med / With: Anders Mossling, Saila Hyttinen, Solveig Laland Mohn, Håkon Vassvik, Signe Becker. Regi / Direction: Fredrik Hannestad. Scenograf, kostymer / Scenographer, costumes: Signe Becker. Lyd / Sound: Per Platou. Lys / Light: Tilo Hahn. Manusutvikling/Screenwriter: Hannestad, Hyttinen, Laland Mohn, Mossling, Vassvik. Ideutvikling, performativ logistikk / Idea development, performative logistics: Anders Paulin. Dramaturg / Dramaturge: Jon Refsdal Moe. Produsent / Producer: Pernille Mogensen/Produsentbyrået. Regiassistent, oversetter / Director's assistant, translator: Vera Krohn Svaleng. Co-produksjon / Co-production: Black Box teater (Oslo), Teaterhuset Avant Garden (Trondheim), BIT Teatergarasjen (Bergen). Støttet av / Supported by: Norsk kulturråd. RIMI/IMIR SceneKunst RIMI/IMIR SceneKunst (RISK)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8443
__label__wiki	0.747159	0.747159	Posts Tagged ‘Paul Brearey’ Vaughn Gittin’s 845 HP Monster Ford Mustang RTR Anyone who has driven a car on sheet ice knows the feeling. You hit the gas pedal, and the wheels spin faster and faster, but the rear of the car is sliding sideways and there is no forward progress at all. At that point, most motorists know they are in trouble. Unless, of course, sliding sideways is what you intend to do. At that point, it is called drifting and, if one is good at it, he can make a car go down a track sideways at more than 100 miles per hour, shoot straight through a curve and slide out the other side. And if one is really good at it, he or she can turn professional, guiding a roaring racing drifter nearly sideways down a track a couple of inches away from another side winding machine and wheel them around each other like very big spitting cats. Anyone who has ever seen the equivalent of the automotive ballet employed in televised ads with sleek new cars sliding in and out of each other like a choreographed ballet, or sat through any of the Fast and Furious movies, is familiar with drifting. It’s a street sport variation on drag racing which originated in Asia and in the last decade has caught on with the drag strip crowd. “The sport started in Japan where this was done as an exhibition of speed and car control,” said Richard Kulach of Nissan Motor Sports. “It blossomed over there and then took off in the US. “Nissan was associated with it early on, particularly the 240 SX model. It had a four-cylinder motor and was a rear wheel drive car, and that is the preferred drive train. The car could also be modified easily. The SX was available in a turbocharged version which produced double the horsepower than the cars originally came with.” The sport migrated to America as the Japanese auto industry gained more prominence on American roads. Japanese drifters began having demonstration competitions on west coast speedways – and that intrigued American drag racers and the makers of traditional American muscle cars. As a result, the ad hoc nature of these demonstrations morphed into formal Formula Drift competitions, with the American manufacturers playing an increasing role. For auto makers like Ford and Chevy, drifting was a progression from their heavy involvement in American NASCAR and other organized road races. The result of that intercontinental competition will be on display today and Saturday at the Wall Stadium Speedway, off the Garden State Parkway in Wall Township, New Jersey, which is hosting the Formula Drift Championships. “The Formula 1 Championship is essentially a title fight where the premier competitors have to earn a right to sign up,” explained Paul Brearey, who oversees marketing for Ford’s drift racing efforts. “You have to start somewhere else and participate in local geographic drift series and at least place to earn the right to move up. It is a different type of sport from traditional racing, especially if you are from the old school where someone clearly wins and loses. Paul Brearey “Drifting tends to be more like dancing with cars – at high speed – rather than a race. And it is somewhat subjective, with the judges looking at style and how they went across the track rather than actual objective numbers. There are, however, sensors on the walls on the curves and the closer you get to the wall without crashing the more points you’ll get.” It’s the mechanical dance which gripped Vaughn Gittin, Jr., the 2012 drift champ who is seeking a repeat to the podium Saturday in his Monster Ford Mustang RTR (Ready to Rock). “It’s not exactly a street car,” said Gittin of what came out of the Ford factory as a Mustang GT. “At 845 horsepower she wouldn’t get goo good gas mileage. She drinks over a gallon a lap, and a lap is three quarters of a mile.” Heavy engines in small cars are the norm for drifting competitions. Chris Forsberg, who drives a modified Nissan 370Z – which is usually a reliable roadster – discarded the Z’s standard engine and replaced it with one from a Nissan Titan pickup truck. “Drifting is fast,” explained Gittin. “The Mustang RTR can easily do 200 going straight, but we are going sideways and around curves at over 100 miles per hour. The car is sliding sideways but always going forward. You need a lot of horsepower so you can put a ton of grip in the road to go forwards and still drive it sideways. If you don’t have a ton of grip, the car is going to slide right off the track.” Gittin came to drifting slowly, and his acceptance of an American car was even slower. “Growing up,” he recalled, “I was not a big fan of Mustangs. It had a little to do with me being rebellious and not wanting what my parents had.” His father had been a used car salesman from Newark, “and I remember him squealing tires and I thought that was the coolest thing ever. “I had a go-kart as a kid and was an adrenaline junkie. I used to fool around in industrial parks, and then when I was 19, I saw a video of drifting and fell in love with the sport that let me express myself behind a wheel. It was like skateboarding in a car.” Gittin was a computer geek at the time, working as a network administrator for an Arlington, VA company but spending his spare time and money building and modifying cars to compete in drift races. “In 2004 I saw the new redesigned Mustang and thought it was cool-looking and thought it would be cool to bring a Mustang to an import-dominated sport. Once we built the car and drove it, I fell in love with it and that was all she wrote. “When drifting started it was kind of monkey-see, monkey-do. All the Americans were doing exactly what we saw the Japanese drivers doing. I was no different; my car was a Nissan 240 SX, a rear wheel drive sports car. Little did I know then that we had the best kept secret in our own back yard – the Ford Mustang.” In 2007, Gittin gave up the computer job and began working full time as a professional drift driver. Along the way he has won both the American and Chinese Formula Drift series. This weekend’s championship at Wall Speedway is something of a special return engagement for Gittin, whose parents were Jersey natives. “I have a ton of relatives here,” he said “and about 40 or 50 will come out to support us. It’s our homecoming, and it’s going to be really awesome.” Posted in Auto Racing, Ford Mustang RTR, Formula 1 Drift Championships, Nissan 370-Z, Wall Stadium Speedway \| Tagged Auto Racing, drifting, ford motor company, Ford Mustang, Formula 1 Drift Racing, Formula 1 Drifting, Monster Ford Mustang RTR, Nissan 370-Z, Paul Brearey, Vaughn Gittin, Wall Stadium Speedway \| Leave a Comment »	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8446
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__label__cc	0.506746	0.493254	saidiarecov Tag Archives: Morocco Deposit Return INTERPRETATION OF THE LAW (OUR CLAIM) August 29, 2019 UncategorizedDeposit Recovery, Failed, Interpretation, Investments, Law 57/68, Ley 57/68, Moroccan Property, Morocco, Morocco Deposit Return, Recovery, Spain, Spanish BanksJorge Larios Second – Receiving the sums advanced by purchasers through a Bank or Savings Bank, which must be deposited in a Special Account, with separation from any other funds belonging to the promoter, which may only contain funds deposited for the construction of dwellings. For the opening of these accounts or deposits the Banking institution or Savings bank, under its responsibility, will demand the guarantee to which the previous condition refers. (For the law to be applicable) Monies for off-plan house purchased MUST be credited to a Bank account (or Savings Bank). In Spain these are/were called “Cajas de Ahorros” This account MUST be separate from that used for the day to day of the developer. The funds deposited in the special account MUST be used to finance construction. (The interpretation we are pushing forward which is backed by the law): The Bank MUST insist that these funds are spent on construction and only construction) NOTES TO BACK UP OUR CASE: Did the developer’s Spanish bankers supervise the above? Was, the developer’s Spanish bankers aware that these funds were destined for Morocco where the only way you can register an investment from abroad is by channelling funds through their banking system. Why did the developer in, some cases instructed, Moroccan Real Estate investors to remit funds to a bank outside the country? Was the developer properly advised in Morocco about the nature of their investment laws? Why did Spanish lawyers (who should have known better) transfer their clients funds to the developer’s bank in… Spain. Did the developer know that in order that their buyers could repatriate funds in future the only way to do so is by individually declaring the investment in Morocco? Were any funds transferred by the developer done so in bulk or under individual names? If the former took place, the developer and the client’s lawyers were jeopardising any future prospect to repatriate funds. TECHNICAL POINT The case is against individual banks and NOT against the Spanish arm of the operation of the different developers involved. Under the clauses of the law, banks are obliged to reimburse ALL funds channelled through its books plus interest at 6% per annuum. August 24, 2019 UncategorizedAddoha, Alkudia Smir, Atlas, Exelia, Fadesa, Green Hills, Law 57/68, Marrakech, Moroccan Developers, Moroccan Property, Morocco Deposit Return, Morocco Developers, Morocco Property, Morocco Property Problems, Oasis, Oujda, Property Logic Maroc S.A.R.L, Saïdia, Spain, Spanish Banks, Spanish Developers, Spanish Law 57/68, Tangier, Tasa, Tetouan, ThroughJorge Larios For many years developers based in Spain, both homegrown and foreign, invested heavily in the Kingdom of Morocco as a result of this country’s drive to promote a second home market, all under the umbrella of Plan Azur 2010, an ambitious government sponsored infrastructures programme to facilitate this. At first, some of these developers financed themselves in the traditional way, that with construction and project finance from a bank back in Spain, even if the collateral for the loans were in a different country. The major developers had, in those boom years, no difficulties in obtaining funding, basically because they had other assets in Spain to back it up. However, the problem arose with the smaller and foreign developers operating from Spain. These had little or, no assets making the granting of loans difficult, especially for construction in a different land. To build in Morocco, these developers had to do it through a Moroccan subsidiary, an S.A.R.L, but in many cases, these companies were merely a vehicle for their day to day with the bulk of the activities were in Spain, and as we shall see later, most of their banking, which has become key in this Moroccan angle. The mechanics to receive client’s deposits for off plan property in Morocco was simple, most simply came to Spain. This, despite that Morocco’s exchange control regulations quite clearly says that all funds to invest in property in their country had to be channelled through it. If these procedures are not followed, in the eventual case of a future sale of the property, the vendor would find it impossible to repatriate funds to their countries of origin. Unfortunately, there is NO proof in most cases, and with most developers of this type, that funds were received in Morocco. In fact, in my opinion, the little funds that managed to get there was just enough to pay salaries, taxes and suppliers, and not necessarily to officially declare client’s investments. Another curious angle is how foreign buyers used their Spanish based lawyers to channel payments to the developer. This would have been fine if the lawyer had sent the transfer to Morocco, but somehow, these transfer almost all ended up in the developer’s account in… Spain. Here we have a doubled edged scenario of a well-intentioned lawyer following the developer’s disposal instructions of funds when they should have known that this was not the right procedure. Le Jardin de Fleur (Saïdia) III November 12, 2014 UncategorizedBreach of contract, Deposit Recovery, Diarmaid Condon, Enforcing Contracts in Morocco, Lawyer, Lawyers, Le jardin de fleur, Legal Action, Mediterrania-Saïdia, Moroccan Developers, Moroccan Property, Morocco, Morocco Deposit Return, Morocco Legal Action, Morocco Property, Morocco Property Problems, Problems, Property, Property Logic, Saïdia, Taking Moroccan Developers to Court, UnfinishedJorge Larios Recent article appeared in Diarmaid Condon’s celebrated site: http://www.diarmaidcondon.com Diarmaid Condon is Ireland’s foremost Independent Property Consultant and journalist. He has been in the industry since 1995 and, in that time, has been a strong advocate for improved legal protection in the sector. Property Logic – Moroccan Developer This piece of advice on the Moroccan market was very kindly written by Jorge Garcia Larios who is a property expert based in Melilla, a Spanish enclave in Morocco. It deals with the topic of developers that are experiencing financial difficulties but still maintain assets in the Kingdom of Morocco. The assets in question are usually in the form of land as most developers of unbuilt projects, at this stage, have little or no money. One such developer is/was Property Logic Maroc S.A.R.L a subsidiary of Property Logic (Spain) based near Marbella in the Costa del Sol. The company’s flagship development, called Le Jardin de Fleur, was to be composed of Tourist Apartments and Villas over various plots of land at the Macro Resort “Mediterrania-Saïdia” Property Logic stopped building some time ago and have ever since been seeking finance to continue the works. The result of this sequence of events has left scores of derelict shells of what were to be luxury apartments and villas full of rats and weeds. It appears to be totally beyond repair at this stage. To give Property Logic some credit, by comparison to other developers in the region they have been reasonable at keeping up communications with their clients. Unfortunately most of these communications refer to the possibility of raising further funding to complete the project. This funding has always been ‘just around the corner’ but it has never materialised. The willingness to communicate is, however, more than has been shown by other developers in difficulty in coastal Morocco. From 2004 to 2007, like many other areas, off plan purchases in tourist regions of Morocco experienced a huge boom. Many people came in contact with Property Logic’s high visibility marketing campaigns and it consequently attracted a lot of purchasers. The developer even persuaded some UK based Premier League footballers to invest in the resort. This obviously played very well in UK and Irish media outlets, succeeding in attracting even more buyers. Unfortunately nobody who bought has had deposits refunded, which amount to around 40% of the original property sales price. Property Logic Payment Structure Clients reserved their properties with a token deposit which was followed by around 20% of the total cost. Over what was to be the initial construction stage a further 20% was requested at which stage came the signing of a private contract loosely translated from French as “a promise to sell”. Under Moroccan Property Law all these contracts have now expired and, as they were written to favour the developer, they are not robust enough to offer their holders any protection in law. Essentially, the beneficiary names don’t appear officially anywhere in Morocco. There is no legal reference to them so the Moroccan authorities know nothing about them, despite their having parted with significant amounts of money and now having nothing to show for it. What can clients do? There are essentially two things you can do. Be passive or be active. The First Option – Do Nothing and hope Property Logic delivers The passive route is to wait and hope that Property Logic obtains long promised funding. This is highly unlikely but the building licence has now also expired so the developer would now need to re-apply for a new one. Property Logic also has a good deal of creditors with liens on the company assets who will need to be dealt with before any building is contemplated. To clear the creditor list Property Logic will require the ‘main levé’ from its creditors (literally translated as ‘hands up’ or ‘surrender’ from French. This is a legal document enabling the developer to clear the creditor list. It involves all creditors signing away their legal rights. No strong creditors will do this unless they are happy with the negotiated settlement. Those without rights will be left out in the shuffle, relying totally on Property Logic’s goodwill. Another matter of concern is that it has been mooted that the company is not held in high esteem by Moroccan Authorities. It is widely considered that the Moroccan government is anxious to see the back of the company and others like them. This makes the possibility of obtaining a new build licence very slim indeed. Second Option – Become a Creditor of Property Logic The second and more active option open to clients is that, if they are not already official creditors they should consider very seriously becoming one. Why should a client go to the bother of doing this? As stated previously, contracts with Property Logic are now pretty much worthless. It is almost inevitable that Property Logic will eventually drop out of the equation and whoever takes over will no choice but to deal with the creditor list. Those who are not officially listed as creditors will simply be forgotten about. It’s not an ideal scenario for many clients as it involves reliving the nightmare of the investment and it is obviously going to involve extra expense. We will deal with the process of becoming a creditor of Property Logic (or any other developer for that matter) in a later article. Jorge Larios can be contacted at saidia@gmx.es. Taking Moroccan Developers to Court Taking Moroccan Developers to Court – unfortunately, for most investors… Recovering Deposits From Le Jardin de Fleur Recovering Deposits From unfinished or non-started projects in Le Jardin… Recovering Deposits from Bulgaria Suffering long delays in completion or are there signs that… Recovering Deposits from Excelia’s Saidia Mediterrania, Morocco If you have put a deposit on a property in… Recovering Deposits from Morocco If you want to recover a deposit from a range… September 6, 2013 UncategorizedAfrica, Bankruptcy, Breach of contract, Buyer, Developed country, Moroccan people, Morocco, Morocco Deposit Return, Morocco Developers, Morocco Legal Action, Morocco Property ProblemsJorge Larios Foreign buyers in Morocco react very timidly when they face a problem with their developer and their lost dream and investment. It’s also interesting how the different nationalities react. By far the least aggressive are British and Irish buyers who trust goodwill and think that by appealing to fairness they are going to get joy. Nothing furthest from the truth I am afraid. How many cancellation letters have been issued? And how many refunds have been made? Experts say that one of the main components in explaining why rich countries are rich and poor ones poor is culture and I would agree. A famed Moroccan proverb says that “A Christian is a cow to be milked” and precisely this is one of the reasons why the country have been unable to consolidate their share on International Property Demand that promised considerably at first. To cut a long story short and in a nutshell the only way people are going to get their money back from these sometimes unscrupulous developers whether foreign or Moroccan is to get a judge to force them to do so. There are two types of potential cases against a developer: 1. If a developer has not yet gone bankrupt they can be sued for breach of contract and can be done due non delivery within a reasonable time or for poor finishing. 2. With bankrupted developers the only possibility is to place a lien (preventive embargo) on the assets of the company before they are unwound or confiscated. The private contracts are not robust enough to secure the owner protection if this is the case. These are the kind of developers that are eternally looking for finance to finish off building works but they may be sitting on a time bomb that threaten to destroy them and what’s worse, their clients. In my experience many buyers are very reluctant to take a developer to court and I would understand this. They have already spent a lot of money in return for nothing; they don’t trust lawyers who are in many cases accused of scaremongering for their own gains; or maybe that taking people to court in their own countries is a very drastic act and something you would do in the last resort. But the most relevant is that they still believe in the goodwill on the part of the developer. Forget it. August 30, 2013 UncategorizedBreach of contract, Buyer, Deposit Recovery, Diplomatic mission, Group Action, Law, Lawyer, Le jardin de fleur, Macro Complex, Macro-Development, Mar Chica Med, Martinsa-Fadesa, Mediterrania-Saïdia, Melilla, Moroccan Developers, Moroccan Property, Moroccan Tourism, Morocco, Morocco Deposit Return, Morocco Legal Action, Plan Azur, Playa Vista, Property Logic, Saïdia, Taking Moroccan Developers to Court, UnfinishedJorge Larios Leave a comment	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8449
__label__cc	0.540499	0.459501	Porthdinllaen RNLI Family Fun Run raises over £1800 Porthdinllaen RNLI Lifeboat Station held their first ever Family Fun Run on Saturday 10 August to raise much needed funds for the charity that saves lives at sea. RNLI/Dylan Thomas Porthdinllaen Fun Run 2019 With strong winds and rain forecasted, 117 people had registered their place in the event by Thursday evening, with a further 175 people registering on the day. Two options were available for those taking part, 2km and 5km, with both runs starting from outside the Nefyn and District Golf Club, making their way down Golf Road and along Lôn Bridin to Morfa Nefyn beach. The runners then made their way along the beach to Porthdinllaen, with the 2 km route finishing on the beach outside the Tŷ Coch Inn. The 5 km route continued from Porthdinllaen along the picturesque Nefyn Golf links back up to the Clubhouse, before following the same route once again along the beach and finishing at the Tŷ Coch Inn, Porthdinllaen. All those who took part were presented with a medal and an RNLI t-shirt in recognition of completing the course, at the Nefyn and District Golf Clubhouse Over £1854.16 of much needed funds was raised for the RNLI, which is enough to equip one crew member with their all-weather waterproof clothing and boots, and a life jacket. Dylan Thomas, Porthdinllaen Press Officer added, ‘Our thanks to the organising team who have worked hard over the past six months organising an event which was thoroughly enjoyed - in particular to Dave and Karen Hursthouse, Mali Parry-Jones, Owain Williams and Kenneth Fitzpatrick. Thanks also to the Nefyn and District Golf Club for all their support, the Porthdinllaen Coastguard rescue team, the National Trust Snowdonia and Llŷn, Stuart at the Tŷ Coch Inn and Elfed Roberts from Spar Nefyn who kindly donated all the water bottles for the event'. Dave Hursthouse, on behalf of the organising team added, 'As a family we’ve been supporters and fundraisers of the RNLI ever since I had a nasty sailing accident in 2007 and was rescued by the Abersoch RNLI crew, It’s a debt I’m not sure will ever feel properly repaid. I’ve done a number of sporting challenges as fundraisers over the years and over a meal with friends and crew members of Porthdinllaen RNLI earlier this year we hatched a plan for a family fun run with the aim of making it as inclusive as possible for all ages and running abilities. It was a fantastic team effort and I think we’re all a little overwhelmed at the support we got for the event! A huge ‘Thank You’ to everyone who supported the event and hopefully see you next year!' Lifeboat Press Officer, Porthdinllaen Lifeboat Station Porthdinllaen Lifeboat Station	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8453
__label__wiki	0.910281	0.910281	Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat assists diving group The volunteer crew of the Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat was requested to launch to a dive boat which had broken down off St John’s Point on Sunday afternoon (20th October 2019). Receiving the call from Malin Head Coast Guard shortly before 1pm, the lifeboat crew, who had just returned from exercise, set out for the scene at the Bullockmore west cardinal marker just west of St John’s Point. Arriving around 1:15pm, they found that the main dive boat had broken down and was unable to recover six divers who were in the water. To assist with the operation Killybegs Coast Guard boat was also tasked to the scene as was the Sligo based Rescue 118 helicopter from Strandhill. Four divers were recovered onto the Bundoran lifeboat with 2 recovered to the Killybegs Coast Guard boat with those two subsequently transferred to a passing fishing boat who had responded to the Coast Guard’s initial call for assistance in the area. In total 8 divers were accounted for and safely transported back to Killybegs. Commenting on the callout, his first as a qualified helmsman, Rory O’Connor said ‘we are delighted that there was a successful conclusion to this shout. Thankfully once the dive boat realised that there was a problem they contacted the Coast Guard immediately and got ourselves, Killybegs Coast Guard Delta and Rescue 118 launched. We would always encourage all boats to check in with the Coast Guard before setting out.’ Shane Smyth Lifeboat Press Officer, Bundoran Lifeboat Station Bundoran Lifeboat Station	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8454
__label__wiki	0.905635	0.905635	‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ and ‘Rocketman’: Mixing Reality and Fantasy with Iconic Rock Songs by Bill Desowitz Both “Rocketman” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” rely heavily on iconic rock music to convey time and place and to immerse us in the mindsets of their principal characters: rising superstar Elton John (Taron Egerton) in Dexter Fletcher’s musical fantasy, and has-been TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt), and rising actress Sharon Tate (Margot Robbie) in Quentin Tarantino’s love letter to Tinseltown. Both films will be strong contenders in the Sound Editing and Mixing categories, distinguished by their utilization of rock music as part of the soundscapes. “This was a musical fantasy rather than a straight-up musical, and it was an opportunity to go between the reality and fantasy worlds of Elton’s life, how to structure it, and how to make it feel like something an audience could run along with,” said re-recording mixer Mike Prestwood Smith. “From a sound point of view, See full article at Indiewire » Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to release a new wine together Why is the world so obsessed with the new pictures of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston? The Guardian - Film News Halsey reveals why its 'not good' to date other musicians 'Parasite', Joaquin Phoenix, Laura Dern Winners of 2020 SAG Awards ‘WWE 205 Live’ Review (Jan 17th 2020) Former couple Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston reunite at 2020 SAG Awards SAG Award Winner- "Once Upon A Time In...Hollywood" SneakPeek Sarah Hyland Talks Modern Family Ending & Who "Can't Stop Crying" Brad Pitt Reflecting on His "Great Friends" in Hollywood Will Make You Call Your Bff There Were Some Very Fun Reunions at the 2020 SAG Awards	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8458
__label__cc	0.608787	0.391213	Alzheimers Dement Bioinformatics strategy to advance the interpretation of Alzheimer's disease GWAS discoveries: The roads from association to causation.. 15:1048-1058. 2019 Accurate risk estimation of β-amyloid positivity to identify prodromal Alzheimer's disease: Cross-validation study of practical algorithms.. 15:194-204. 2019 Altered bile acid profile in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease: Relationship to neuroimaging and CSF biomarkers.. 15:232-244. 2019 A systems-based model of Alzheimer's disease.. 15:168-171. 2019 Altered bile acid profile associates with cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease-An emerging role for gut microbiome.. 15:76-92. 2019 Neuropathologic, genetic, and longitudinal cognitive profiles in primary age-related tauopathy (PART) and Alzheimer's disease.. 15:8-16. 2019 Understanding disease progression and improving Alzheimer's disease clinical trials: Recent highlights from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative.. 15:106-152. 2019 New thinking about thinking, part two. 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__label__wiki	0.5795	0.5795	Forest carbon densities and uncertainties from Lidar, QuickBird, and field measurements in California Patrick Gonzalez, University of California, Berkeley Gregory P. Asner, Carnegie InstitutionFollow John J. Battles, University of California, BerkeleyFollow Michael A. Lefsky, Colorado State University Kristen M. Waring, University of California, Berkeley Greenhouse gas inventories and emissions reduction programs require robust methods to quantify carbon sequestration in forests. We compare forest carbon estimates from Light Detection and Ranging (Lidar) data and QuickBird high-resolution satellite images, calibrated and validated by field measurements of individual trees. We conducted the tests at two sites in California: (1) 59 km2 of secondary and old-growth coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) forest (Garcia–Mailliard area) and (2) 58 km2 of old-growth Sierra Nevada forest (North Yuba area). Regression of aboveground live tree carbon density, calculated from field measurements, against Lidar height metrics and against QuickBird-derived tree crown diameter generated equations of carbon density as a function of the remote sensing parameters. Employing Monte Carlo methods, we quantified uncertainties of forest carbon estimates from uncertainties in field measurements, remote sensing accuracy, biomass regression equations, and spatial autocorrelation. Validation of QuickBird crown diameters against field measurements of the same trees showed significant correlation (r = 0.82, P < 0.05). Comparison of stand-level Lidar height metrics with field-derived Lorey's mean height showed significant correlation (Garcia–Mailliard r = 0.94, P < 0.0001; North Yuba R = 0.89, P < 0.0001). Field measurements of five aboveground carbon pools (live trees, dead trees, shrubs, coarse woody debris, and litter) yielded aboveground carbon densities (mean ± standard error without Monte Carlo) as high as 320 ± 35 Mg ha− 1 (old-growth coast redwood) and 510 ± 120 Mg ha− 1 (red fir [Abies magnifica] forest), as great or greater than tropical rainforest. Lidar and QuickBird detected aboveground carbon in live trees, 70–97% of the total. Large sample sizes in the Monte Carlo analyses of remote sensing data generated low estimates of uncertainty. Lidar showed lower uncertainty and higher accuracy than QuickBird, due to high correlation of biomass to height and undercounting of trees by the crown detection algorithm. Lidar achieved uncertainties of < 1%, providing estimates of aboveground live tree carbon density (mean ± 95% confidence interval with Monte Carlo) of 82 ± 0.7 Mg ha− 1 in Garcia–Mailliard and 140 ± 0.9 Mg ha− 1 in North Yuba. The method that we tested, combining field measurements, Lidar, and Monte Carlo, can produce robust wall-to-wall spatial data on forest carbon. Remote Sensing of Environment https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2010.02.011 Gonzalez, P., G.P. Asner, J.J. Battles, M.A. Lefsky, K.M. Waring, M. Palace (2010). Forest carbon densities and uncertainties from Lidar, QuickBird, and field inventories in California. Remote Sensing of Environment 114: 1561-1575. © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8462
__label__wiki	0.561657	0.561657	Liana Liberato & Wolfgang Novogratz Are Set To ‘Hush, Hush’ Posted August 28th, 2018 by Stuart Conover Production of the young adult smash hit ‘Hush, Hush’ is moving forward as the two leading actors have been cast for the film! Each installment of Becca Fitzpatrick’s four-book supernatural romance has been a smash hit and have debuted on the New York Times Bestseller list with the first installment staying for on for 50 weeks. Now, Liana Liberato (‘If I Stay,’ ‘Trust’) and Wolfgang Novogratz (‘Assassination Nation,”9 by Design’) have landed the two leading parts of Nora Grey and Patch Cipriano respectively. Kellie Cyrus is set to direct the movie based on an adaptation of the first novel which has been penned by Peter Hutchings. With over five million copies of the first novel already sold, the film potentially comes in with a decent sized built-in fanbase that could grow into a four-plus film cinematic outing. For those unfamiliar with the novel, there is the synopsis: Nora finds forbidden love with her fallen angel, in the first in the New York Times bestselling Hush, Hush saga. For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She’s never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her. Not until Patch came along. With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment. But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora’s not sure who to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends. She can’t decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is way more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel. For Nora is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen – and, when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost her life. Not quite the action helmer or dystopian future which has marked YA adaptations in recent years, but this supernatural romance could be what fans of the intended audience have been hoping for at the box office. Will you be checking out ‘Hush, Hush’ when it is released? Are there any other actors which you would have liked to see take on these parts? Share your thoughts below! Source: Deadline Hollywood Liana Liberato Nora Grey Patch Cipriano Peter Hutchings Wolfgang Novogratz Stuart Conover Stuart Conover is a father, husband, blogger, published author, geek, entrepreneur, editor of Horror Tree, horror fanatic, science fiction junkie, lives in a world of comics, and a casual gamer (all of this when his wife lets him of course.) He fell in love with science fiction and horror at the same time while watching the movie Alien at probably far too young of an age while still being extremely impressionable and has been happily obsessed with both since! Around the same time, he had also developed an unhealthy addiction to comic books that continues to this day!Want to talk about anything geeky? Reach out on Twitter - @StuartConover Tyler Hoechlin And Justin Chatwin Plan To Have ‘Another Life’ Dirty Santa: William Shatner Has A Star-Studded Christmas Album Coming Out New Synopsis For ‘Man Of Steel’ Contains Spoilers New Sci-fi Trilogy ‘2084’ Picked Up By Alloy Entertainment Andrew Form Confirms That John Krasinski Will Be Part Of ‘A Quiet Place 2’ 2016 Golden Globe Nominations For Films: ‘Mad Max’ And ‘The Martian’ Among Honorees	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8464
__label__cc	0.687017	0.312983	Families, Children & Youth Baptism & Dedication Tyler Dixon-Ross Tara Hollingsworth Rose Lee-Norman Aimee Lundberg Jeremy Scheller Edrin Williams Care, Prayer & Support Young Heroes Scholarship The Gathering Place Toward a Theology of Place In nearly 30 years of urban ministry, I have discovered—especially having twice been a church planter—that many urban people (especially those who grew up in the city) associate commitment to a neighborhood with physical property. We city dwellers have seen many organizations come and go. Sometimes there is cynicism over organizations and businesses that came into a neighborhood, talked a good game, and drummed up some excitement, then left. I’ve often heard the negative comments concerning churches moving out of the city. In a recent book, Slow Church: Cultivating Community in the Patient Way of Jesus, C. Christopher Smith and John Pattison address the issue of churches moving out of neighborhoods: Many churches have put down only shallow roots in their neighborhood, or no roots at all. We’ve all heard the question, ‘if our church suddenly moved to a new location fifteen miles away, would anyone in our neighborhood notice we were gone?’ But what if we asked ourselves this question: ‘If our church was magically lifted off the ground and moved a location fifteen miles away, would wenotice the difference?’ Western churches have become so disentangled from their own places that this question could be a cold, hard look in the mirror for many faith communities (p. 67). Other experts in urban ministry make similar points, including the long-respected Harvie Conn and Manny Ortiz. In Urban Ministry: The Kingdom, the City, and the People of God, these authors observe that an obstacle to urban outreach is that “Many churches do not identify with a community. They perceive no concrete points of contact that they might use as bridges to ministry” (p 454). Of course a physical building is not the only concrete point of contact that is needed! We need to be connected to people through relationships. The Sanctuary Covenant Church took a virtually abandoned lot and brought new life and energy to the Broadway corridor. We also renovated an abandoned office space adjacent to Merwin Liquor, which is at the corner of Lyndale and Broadway. Many who are concerned about North Minneapolis have pointed out that we are in the thick of the activity of North Minneapolis, as the Lyndale/Broadway intersection is busy with commuters and shoppers. Not all of the activity around the intersection is productive. Our buildings are not simply spaces for our church staff to work on a daily basis, or even for us to worship on a regular basis. Our building allows a place for segments of the North Minneapolis community to gather. We offer a safe space for children, for parents, for partner ministries, and even for organizations that may not be Christian but provide a positive service to the neighborhood. We have a great God who wants people to know him personally and we at SCC have much to offer in serving our reconciling God. We are a congregation of people who continually strive to know God in worship and service and that is the spirit in which we consider the purchase of property. Our building is not a monument to anyone or anything, but is partly a statement to our neighbors that says, “we’re here; we’re part of this community just as you are.” – Dr. Dennis Edwards e: hello@sanctuarycov.org 710 West Broadway Ave. Worship Location 2018 Aldrich Ave. N © 2020 The Sanctuary. Staff Area	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8471
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__label__wiki	0.930245	0.930245	nbcc amrapali NBCC (India) Limited SC appoints NBCC to construct stalled projects of Amrapali Group A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and U U Lalit also directed that the documents and details including bank accounts, balance sheets of all 46 companies including Jotindra Steel since 2008 should be given to the forensic auditorsPTI \| Updated: September 13, 2018, 07:57 IST The Supreme Court Wednesday appointed state-run NBCC to develop the stalled projects of the Amrapali Group and directed the Debts Recovery Tribunal to sell the unencumbered commercial properties of the real estate firm. The top court directed the opening of an escrow account in the apex court in which the amount received after the sale of properties would be deposited and later disbursed to the National Buildings Construction Corporation Ltd (NBCC) to start construction of the pending projects in Group A and B Categories. A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and U U Lalit also directed that the documents and details including bank accounts, balance sheets of all 46 companies including Jotindra Steel since 2008 should be given to the forensic auditors. "NBCC is appointed to develop the projects and preparation of Detail Projects Report (DPR). It can also find out the consortium of banks ready to finance the projects," the bench said and cautioned the NBCC, saying "once we put the projects in your basket, you can't shrug of the responsibility of completing them. We will bind you with it". It granted liberty to the Amrapali Group to hold talks with banks, HUDCO and other financial institutions for financing the construction of its stalled projects. The court noted that Rs 1,590 crore can be generated from the sale of unsold inventory and said "Dharmendra Singh Rathore, officer of the Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) is entrusted with the sale of properties mentioned in the list of commercial properties". It said there may be some encumbrances of Noida and Greater Noida on these properties which shall be paid at a later stage and Amrapali should provide all necessary details, including title deeds, dues and encumbrances to the DRT officer. The bench also questioned the Amrapali Group on why it had not filed Income Tax returns since 2015 and what were its in-house auditors doing on non-filing of returns. Advocate Gaurav Bhatia, appearing for Amrapali, said that due to the litigations the IT returns were not filed. "They have not filed income tax returns. We want to know each and every fact as to where the money has gone, what has been done with the money, but you (Amrapali) have kept everything in a fluid state", the bench said. It said an auditor is supposed to act as a watchdog of the company and say "if you don't give me the required papers, then I will put down my papers". The bench directed Rs 5 lakh to be transferred to DRT from the frozen bank account of Amrapali and said representatives of the real estate firm, Noida and Greater Noida should assist the DRT officer to sell the properties. It directed Amrapali Group CMD Anil Sharma to withdraw his affidavit filed giving details of assets and why the properties worth Rs 847.88 crore has come to Rs 67 crore in a span of four years. The court found that in the affidavit certain averments were made regarding lawyer M L Lahoti, appearing for homebuyers in the case, and said a fresh affidavit shall be filed within seven days. "We are working hard so that people who have invested their money get their homes, but we are not sure that you (Amrapali) will permit us to do so. Your conduct is very unfair," it said. The court initially said the homebuyers may be directed to pay their current dues to generate funds for NBCC to complete the stalled projects of Group A and B categories. Lahoti said the court has been saying in every hearing that the flat buyers will not be asked to pay any money at present. The bench said it understood that people have lost faith in the builder but the home buyers can be asked to deposit the money in the escrow account or directly in the court. "The flatbuyers are already under great pressure due to delay in the completion of projects and to pay the pending dues they will have to take the loan," the counsel for home buyers said and urged the court not to direct the same at least for now. Amrapali counsel said the group has proposed to the court that funds can be raised by selling commercial properties and unsold inventories and six unencumbered properties can also be kept as mortgage with the banks to secure short term loan. The apex court had on September 6 identified 16 properties of the Amrapali Group for auctioning, preferably by the NBCC, to give the PSU an initial corpus to start work on the stalled projects. It had also ordered a forensic audit of the firm and its promoters to gauge the extent of financial wrongdoings. The top court had also brought the Group CMD under its scanner for declaring his assets worth Rs 67 crore as against Rs 847 crore in his affidavit filed during the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, when he had unsuccessfully contested as a JD(U) candidate from Bihar's Jehanabad constituency. The NBCC had given a proposal for completion of 15 residential projects of Amrapali having 46,575 flats at an estimated cost of Rs 8,500 crore in 6-36 months. Top 10 richest realty tycoons in India Tags : Regulatory, SC, nbcc amrapali, NBCC (India) Limited, NBCC, lok sabha, amrapali	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8484
__label__wiki	0.523224	0.523224	Does America's Drug Czar Support Decriminalization? Jacob Sullum \| 10.27.2008 11:55 AM Mexican President Felipe Calderon thinks people caught with small amounts of illegal drugs should go to "treatment" instead of jail. Under his proposal, anyone possessing up to two grams of marijuana or opium, half a gram of cocaine, 50 milligrams of heroin, or 40 milligrams of methamphetamine would face no criminal penalties as long as he agreed to enter treatment. Otherwise, he could get up to three and a half years in prison. U.S. drug czar John Walters says he has no problem with Calderon's plan. "I don't think that's legalization," he told The New York Times last week. Neither do I. In fact, it's a stretch even to call Calderon's proposal "decriminalization," as the Marijuana Policy Project does in a press release tweaking Walters with the headline, "Hell Freezes Over: White House Drug Czar Backs Decriminalization." It is surely an improvement if illegal drug users don't go to prison, even if the alternative is a treatment program that may be inappropriate, ineffective, or both. Yet under Calderon's plan the threat of jail still hangs over anyone who violates the government's pharmacological taboos and is not prepared to undergo re-education, which entails identifying himself as an addict, even if he isn't, and playing the role of the drug dealer's helpless victim. Walters correctly sees that such compelled affirmation of drug war dogma, which he likens to the treatment-or-jail option offered in American "drug courts," poses little threat to current policy. Notably, a 2006 bill that Calderon's predecessor, Vicente Fox, supported before American complaints changed his mind would have lifted criminal penalties for possessing personal-use amounts of various drugs without requiring abasement at the altar of pharmacological correctness. Shortly before Fox refused to sign the bill, a U.S. embassy spokeswoman said the Mexican government should "ensure that all persons found in possession of any quantity of illegal drugs be prosecuted or be sent into mandatory drug treatment programs." The Calderon proposal satisfies that criterion and differs little from current practice in many American jurisdictions, so it's not surprising Walters is on board. NEXT: Eight Days of Stupid Jacob Sullum is a senior editor at Reason. Drug Policy Mexico Addiction Drugs October.27.2008 at 11:58 am Decrim is going to pass in Massachusetts next week. October.27.2008 at 12:02 pm The drug war is the most worthless investment ever. thank you for spending our money and doing nothing. Legalize it! BakedPenguin …a 2006 bill …would have lifted criminal penalties for possessing personal-use amounts of various drugs without requiring abasement at the altar of pharmacological correctness. One of the most disturbing things about the drug war is how the drug warriors demand obeisance to their worldview in exchange for lenience in sentencing. It’s hard to see that as anything other than a totalitarian mindset. Tsu Dho Nihm Hey, this is a great idea! Also, anyone who buys more than two Twinkies at one time must enter a weight-loss program. We won’t forcefully starve them unless they fail in the program. Anyone who checks out the hot babe walking down the street must enroll in a sexual harassment awareness class. Hey, that’s better than being on the sex offender list, right? In fact, it’s a stretch even to call Calderon’s proposal “decriminalization…” Yeah, I’m thinking a better word would be “extortion”. My guess is they charge you for the “treatment”. Since most people arrested are too poor to afford it, it basically forces people to raise money illegally and kick it up. No one will ever ask where it came from. Probation/parole works exactly like that in this country. This is why the WOD can never end; government = mafia Treatment for addicts of physically addicting substances I could understand (although even the best programs for people who go voluntarily only have about a 20% success rate); but how would you treat a marijuana or LSD user? Simple, Abdul – you get them to admit they were wrong wrong wrong to ever use drugs, because drugs are bad, and they were bad to use them. When they show an appropriate level of shame and remorse, they’re cured! Rationalitate Two grams of pot is less than the most common unit of sale – the eighth of an ounce (3.5 grams) – and half a gram of coke is less than the most common unit of sale – the gram. So basically, if you’ve already smoked/blown half your stash, you’re good. Otherwise, off to jail with ya! J sub D Does America’s Drug Czar Support Decriminalization? Not only no, but FUCK NO! Next question. TrickyVic October.27.2008 at 1:25 pm Madatory treatment or 3 years in prison is not really decriminalization. Depends on which side your on. The LEO types that receive the money thinks it’s a good investment. Of course! billhilly Why can’t the various drug cartel wise up enough politically to push a minarchist agenda via their bribed gov officials? Seems like they could play on anti-Yankee sentiment, economic investment, and reduced violence to sell it. phalkor The biggest problem with decriminalization is that it makes too much sense. It reduces a lot of the cost of the WoD and therefore many of its happily employed drug warriors. Forcing mandatory treatment is a handly way to psuedo-decriminalize while ensuring that the WoD is still worth the big bucks in the budget. the threat of jail still hangs over anyone who violates the government’s pharmacological taboos and is not prepared to undergo re-education, which entails identifying himself as an addict, even if he isn’t, and playing the role of the drug dealer’s helpless victim Not to mention being forced, publicly, to acknowledge the existence of a “higher being” in your daily entreaties for mercy and forgiveness. Wise up? If they pushed anything of the sort the major drug kingpins would be out of business is a second. Pot comes from a plant. A fucking weed man. It should be cheaper than aspirin. The war on drugs has created a lucrative business opportunity for every kind of criminal from the petty thief to the biggest, most sadistic asshole out there. The drug cartels should be, and are, bribing to keep the laws the way they are. After all its the drug mules paying the price. I was referring to Mexico. The US won’t lighten up and that’s their market. Kinda like Canada and other countries supplied the US during alcohol prohibition. 2 grams of weed or 0.5 grams of cocaine? These amounts are less than the smallest amount you can usually purchase at one time. so 99% of people will end up in jail anyways, unless they had the fortune of consuming half their bag. How many joints are in a lid? Two. I roll big joints.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8485
__label__cc	0.588633	0.411367	SSEASON 11 EEPISODE 12 Season 11 "Say No More" 11x12 Aired 37 years ago - Jan 24, 1983 A military strategist refuses to accept responsibility for the war games that have mortally wounded his own son. And Margaret develops laryngitis, as she is about to meet her hero, Dr. Chesler. to expand the nurses' duties in triage. - [Man] Whoo, whoo! - [Wolf Whistle] Well... [Coughing] Good morning, Major. If you don't mind my saying so, hubba-hubba. - [Grunting Continues] - Uh, Doctor, I believe you're being paged. - Is that a coincidence or does the theory of relativity apply? - He's my son. Curtis? All they told me was that you were wounded. - Anybody? - What you would've done, sir. - I think he's had enough excitement for now. - All right, Doctor. - has resulted in a rather nasty case of laryngitis. - [Hoarsely] No. - You? - Meeting Dr. Chesler after, personally. Never expected a reply. He wrote... Your starry-eyed admiration for the good doctor would have left you speechless anyway. Shut mouth. Use pencil. It's not uncommon. If the odds are one in a hundred, it means I'll have to stay right here. Colonel Broder's been put on alert at Headquarters, sir. - If there's anything you need... - No, no, my trailer has everything I need. - Please hurry. I can't tie up the phone long. - [Spits, Coughs] What do you want with me now? but who is unfortunately suffering from a rather severe case of laryngitis. Uh, she's "always felt that you are the"...uh... Dr. Chesler has had to change his plans suddenly. Uh-huh. Oh, thank you. Hold on a minute. How is he? Wonderful. That means I'll have lots of work to do. That'll be 10 days in the stockade for you... It's hard to get comfortable in this rig. However, if it matters that much to you, go. It's not gonna kill you. "Dr. Chesler, must cancel. Very sorry. Perhaps another time." Margaret, I don't believe you've met Dr. Chesler. Ah. Why are you here? You know, I don't know whether it's your dedication to your job... [Collins] Now, look, Broder. Other times he'd... he'd get all skinned up, but he kept tryin'. That night he came to me and he said, uh... But there are too many to really remember. They thought he was pretty special too. You may find this hard to believe, Pierce... And... that's what got him killed. Report problem with "MAS*H" episode 11x12	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8486
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__label__wiki	0.812877	0.812877	« I swear another wedding from this weekend Bitter, is he? » [ # ] Keanu and Winona acting together again June 26th, 2006 under Keanu Reeves, Robert Downey Jr., Winona Ryder Keanu Reeves reunites with his Dracula co-star Winona Ryder in the upcoming SF adaptation A Scanner Darkly, and both told SCI FI Wire that they have very different memories of their first collaboration, in Francis Ford Coppola’s movie version of Bram Stoker’s vampire novel. Reeves loved the 19th-century costumes the pair wore in the 1992 movie. "Are you kidding? Those costumes were fantastic," Reeves said in interviews to promote A Scanner Darkly. Ryder disagreed. "Noooo!" she chimed in. She and the other actresses in Dracula complained at the time about the constricting corsets of the period costumes. Reminded of this, Reeves apologized. "That’s right," he said. "You were bound and gagged in the corset hell." Ryder said: "I had that coat on my back with strings that pulled back and choked me the whole time." In Dracula, Ryder played Mina Murray opposite Reeves’ Jonathan Harker. In their latest collaboration, a movie version of Philip K. Dick’s story, the actors play characters set in the future. Their live-action performances are painted over with animation in a technique that mirrors director Richard Linklater’s previous film, Waking Life. Ryder said that she was thrilled to work with Reeves again and added that she was glad not to have the costumes they wore in Dracula. Reeves concurred. "Well, from my perspective, [the costumes] were fantastic," he said. "Winona suffered for her art in that. I didn’t have to suffer." A Scanner Darkly also stars Woody Harrelson, Robert Downey Jr. and Rory Cochrane and opens nationwide on July 7.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8496
__label__cc	0.665771	0.334229	College Marketing Brand Strategy & Identity College Themed Communities This is a community for dedicated individuals with a passion for game design and its development processes. Established at California Polytechnic University, Pomona, the founders wanted to bring together people with an interest to work in the video game industry and provide their community the resources, education, and support that would enable them to pursue their dream careers. The Game Design & Development Club sought to re-brand their club organization in order to unify this organization, acquire audience attention, and become recognizable in its future to come. This process starts with defining clear identity systems and brand strategy. Identity System (2) Poster - 8.5" x 11" Merchandise: T-shirts, Jackets, and Stickers Meeting Slides - compatible with PPT and Google Drive Logo Process Clear & Distinct Identity The Game Design & Development club focused on their multidisciplinary community to distinguish themselves from special interest clubs. The logo incorporates their 4 core foundations: art, programming, design, and games. The color palette stems from the origins of the computers green text on a dark screen and Cal Poly Pomona university brand colors. Ready to Roll Graphics In addition to a new logo and identity system, this project resulted in additional elements to unify the visuals in the Game Design & Development Club. These assets include presentation decks, merchandise, and additional printed and digital collateral.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8502
__label__cc	0.519565	0.480435	Why choose Sherford? Sherford Stories Moving to Sherford Skills Training Scheme Jobs and Tenders Creating Sherford Sherford Consortium Construction Milestones enquries@expressdiagnostics.co.uk Business.Development@expressdiagnostics.co.uk The vision for Sherford, ever since planning started over 20 years ago, was to create a sustainable town with a unique identity and atmosphere. Sherford draws from all that is good about traditional country living and architecture; combining quality homes and plentiful amenities, with abundant green space, within a walkable, safe and vibrant community. This vision remains at the heart of what Sherford is now and will continue to become. Hundreds of people have already made Sherford their home and in time, the town will be home to 12,000 people. The first primary school is now open and boasts high-quality facilities and state-of-the-art equipment. Sherford Vale is run by Westcountry Schools Trust, which has a proven track record for education excellence. Also open is the first part of the country park, which is free to use, explore and enjoy. On completion, the country park will span 500-acres and include abundant open green space, parks, play areas, woodland, allotments and wildlife habitats. You can take a look around Sherford here. Sherford is a modern town in a traditional setting, for those wanting to be part of an exciting new community. Sherford is already taking shape, and will be home to recreational facilities, public amenities, schools, places of worship, transport links and abundant open space; everything a community needs to thrive. Award-winning housebuilders, architects and craftsmen are creating high quality homes at Sherford, from apartments and mews, to town houses and detached properties. Classic architectural styles meet contemporary mod-cons in homes that suit a range of tastes and budgets. Local amenities and extensive green space are just a short walk or cycle away. Building Futures In creating schools, parks, nurseries, a youth centre and sports facilities at the heart of the Sherford community, there will be plenty to support the development and wellbeing of future generations. Sherford is also boosting skills development and the local labour market, including a skills scheme in a revolutionary on-site training centre. Sustainability is at the centre of everything at Sherford. There will be virtually as much green space as there are buildings, with woodland, parks, and community gardens throughout the town. A huge investment has been made in ecology, planting and creating wildlife habitats. Sherford will be a walkable community with cycle, pedestrian and public transport links. Regardless of pastime or passion, there will be something for everyone at Sherford. A 500-acre country park, footpaths and cycle routes make the most of the picturesque countryside, and a leisure centre, town hall, play areas, shops, cafes and restaurants will ensure Sherford is a bursting with excitement, culture and opportunities. Sherford will have its own sustainable economy, with an array of business supporting the 12,000 people that will live there. The community has been designed to enable residents to work, live and shop at Sherford, with thriving high streets. There are abundant commercial opportunities at Sherford, and for businesses looking to support its construction and development. Find us at: PL9 8AR Bovis Homes Sales Office: Opening Times: 10am – 5pm Linden Homes Sales Office: Taylor Wimpey Sales Office: Opening Times: 11am - 5.30pm Local residents with any urgent queries or concerns should contact the site team on: 0787 678 0466 Construction queries: info@sherford.org Skills Training enquiries: Media enquires: contact Formedia on Sherford@formedia.co.uk © Sherford 2020 \| Privacy and Cookies Site built by Formedia	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8503
__label__cc	0.706992	0.293008	April 30, 2017 April 30, 2017 alyeahtannis Achieving work-life balance: Tips for go-getters This quick (and way overdue) post is dedicated to the go-getters, the goal-diggers and young, hardworking professionals. I used to think that prioritizing work over my personal life was the only way to achieve my career goals. But recently, I concluded that I was wrong. October 10, 2013 October 11, 2014 Sueann Tannis Seven Things I Need to Survive A Day of Work I entered the world of work in 2006 and boy has it been an adventure. I’ve had to figure out where my personality, workplace culture and business etiquette intersect. And sure, I’m still figuring out what works and what doesn’t, when and where. But after seven years, I’ve discovered that there are key things I absolutely, positively need to survive from day to day. Here are seven of them. Wanna Be A Stylist? Win with Piperlime and Rachel Zoe! Have you ever checked out Piperlime.com and found yourself gawking at Rachel Zoe’s picks? Seems like that match made in heaven has gotten better, with the two teaming up to try and find the next big stylist. If you’re that much of a badass at putting looks together, put your skills to the test and enter the styling challenge on piperlime.com. You could win a huge once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. How huge, you ask? The winner gets to work with Rachel to style a celebrity on the new season of Bravo’s “The Rachel Zoe Project.” In addition, Piperlime will grant the lucky stylist a guest spot on the new Piperlime blog. Contest closes April 5. Inside Fashion: Getting Your Foot in The Door Fascinated by fashion? Want to make it big time in the industry? Don’t have a clue how to get your foot in the door? If you find yourself mentally nodding “yes” to each question, maybe the publicity director for Teen Vogue and Style.com can help. On Tuesday, April 13, Eleanor Banco is scheduled to offer key insider advice at the online seminar, “A Fashionable Foot in the Door: Breaking into the Biz Big-Time.” A new project started by the creators of Fashion Camp NYC, the webinar is open to interested teens and tweens worldwide, and will be conducted live from New York City Tuesday, April 13 6:00 – 7:30 pm (EST). “A Fashionable Foot in the Door: Breaking into the Biz Big-Time” is FREE, and tipped to be just the first of more fashion webinars scheduled for the spring. Register and get more deets here. Follow Fashion Camp NYC on Twitter. November 16, 2008 Sueann Tannis Have A Passion for Fashion? Thinking about a career in the fashion industry? Then entering The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition 2009 could help bring you one step closer to that goal.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8513
__label__wiki	0.767016	0.767016	Speculating Canada: Canadian Horror, Science Fiction, and Fantasy Challenging the barriers of the way we define reality Tag Archives: residential school system May 2, 2016 by dereknewmanstille Frozen Wooden With Steampunk Horror A review of Kate Heartfield’s “The Seven O’Clock Man” in Clockwork Canada: Steampunk Fiction, edited by Dominik Parisien (Exile Editions, 2016) By Derek Newman-Stille As much a horror tale as it is a steampunk story, Kate Heartfield’s “The Seven O’Clock Man” evokes the powerlessness of youth. Heartfield constructs a community where the late mayor had built a clock with a clockwork automaton in it who seeks out any children who are awake past 7 o’clock to turn them into wood. The mayor had viewed order and control to be central to his city, believing that the best means of exerting control was to create a persistent threat to the children of the community, punishing them for disobedience of community rules that are imposed on them. Like many communities that use fear as a means of securing power, the mayor made certain that any of the children who were turned to wood would become part of the clock, peaking through the clock’s doors when the clock struck the hour. The children held within the clock were frozen in horrified immobility, able to see the world, but controlled by the mechanisms of the clock, exhibiting the horror of absolute powerlessness. As much as “Seven O’Clock Man” is a discourse on the powerlessness of childhood it is also a narrative about systems of colonial power. The mayor of the city was particularly interested in controlling aboriginal children, viewing them as a threat to the order of the city. He constructed the clock in order to force his notion of decorum onto the population of aboriginal children, symbolically representing the horrors visited upon aboriginal children in the residential school system where children were similarly taken away, locked up, and subject to threats and violence all in the attempt to force children to conform to colonial cultures. Most of the children frozen in the clock were Mohawk and the man who the mayor forced to wind the clock was also a man who came from a Mohawk family – Jacques. Jacques is forced to continue to wind the clock because his son has clockwork gears installed in him that wind down if the clock is not wound. Heartfield brings attention to the depression and post-traumatic stress that comes from systemic colonial control and threats when Jacques’ wife Marie-Claire (a former slave) experiences regular depressive episodes, freezing in catatonia while her husband winds the clock. Her life of horrors shapes her ability to interact with her family and her frozen state mirrors the frozen state of the statues subject to the punishment of the figure in the clock. Heartfield creates a sense of creeping horror with “The Seven O’Clock Man”, evoking the fear of being made powerlessness, subject to someone else’s will, and the emptiness that flows from being denied expression. To find out more about Kate Heartfield’s work, visit her website at https://heartfieldfiction.com/ To find out more about Clockwork Canada, visit Exile’s website at http://www.exileeditions.com/singleorders2016/clockwork.html And Dominik Parisien’s website at https://dominikparisien.wordpress.com/clockwork-canada-anthology Posted in Fiction Book Reviews Tagged Aboriginal, childhood, colonialism, control, depression, fear, horror, indigenous peoples, Kate Heartfield, power, residential school system, reviews, SteamPunk January 3, 2015 by dereknewmanstille A Mosaic of Stories A review of Steve Vernon and Colleen Anderson’s Tesseracts Seventeen: Speculating Canada from Coast to Coast to Coast (Edge 2013) Cover photo for Tesseracts Seventeen courtesy of Edge It is very exciting to see one of the prestigious Tesseracts books sharing a name with this website. I was quite honoured to see that they had chosen a name that matched the name I created for my website. Tesseracts has been a Canadian SF institution since Judith Merril edited the first collection in 1985, recognising that there was a need for a Canadian collection of SF and that there was something distinct about Canadian spec fic that could only come out by bringing works of Canadian SF together in a collection instead of the random inclusions of Canadian SF in American and British anthologies. Tesseracts Seventeen: Speculating Canada from Coast to Coast to Coast is an exciting addition to this historic institution and rather than focusing on a single theme or idea, this collection sought to bring together Canadians from around Canada in order to capture some of the distinct flavours of Canadian SF from our diverse regions. Canada is a huge country and this collection was a huge endeavor. While reading this collection, I found myself flipping back to the author descriptions to constantly find out where authors were from to get a sense of that regional flavour, an idea of whether Canadian SF ‘tastes’ differently in different parts of our country. Tesseracts Seventeen provided a chance to travel across this country, but also into the minds of Canadians: their visions of the future, their travels across the universe, and their ventures into the unknown. Steve Vernon and Colleen Anderson were able to capture a tiny bit of Canadian diversity, a few wondrous tiles of the mosaic of thoughts and perspectives that creates the overall picture of Canada. The tales in this collection bring together ideas about family, memory, privacy, religious fanaticism, dreams, isolation, the history of residential schools, aging, stigma and identity, issues of conformity, poverty and the exploitation of workers, … namely, issues relevant to Canada today and our constant pondering of Northrop Frye’s question “where is here?”, speculating about what Canada is and how to define our identity. Despite most stories being set in the future, on other worlds, in other realities, Speculating Canada from Coast to Coast to Coast speaks very much to Canadian realities, questions of today, and issues relevant to this world. From a church devoted to Star Trek’s Spock to imaginary friends to ageing ghosts to sacred kitchen recipes to a galactic civilization that forces conformity to living graffeti … this is a book of Canadian magic, a passport to the Canadian beyond. You can read reviews of individual short stories on this site at: https://speculatingcanada.ca/2014/05/19/life-drained-by-residential-schools/ https://speculatingcanada.ca/2014/05/15/haunting-disability/ https://speculatingcanada.wordpress.com/2014/12/29/chilly-renewal/ https://speculatingcanada.wordpress.com/2015/01/01/cityscapes/ You can explore Tesseracts Seventeen: Speculating Canada from Coast to Coast to Coast at Edge’s website at http://www.edgewebsite.com/books/tess0/about-tesseracts.html Tagged aging, Canadian history, Canadian Identity, conformity, Edge, family, fantasy, ghosts, identity, isolation, memory, place and identity, poverty, privacy, privilege, questioning social conventions, regional, religious extremism, residential school system, reviews, Science Fiction, space travel, stigma, Tesseracts May 19, 2014 by dereknewmanstille Life Drained by Residential Schools A review of David Jon Fuller’s “Sin A Squay” in Tesseracts Seventeen: Speculating Canada from Coast to Coast (Edge, 2013) Cover Photo for Tesseracts Seventeen: Speculating Canada from Coast to Coast courtesy of http://www.edgewebsite.com/books/tess17/t17-catalog.html Residential schools were a real life horror for indigenous Canadians. Taken from their homes, punished for speaking their own language, forced to abandon their own culture and lifestyle, subject to abuse and starvation, Canadian aboriginals from the late 1800s to the mid 1900s endured victimization by very real monsters. David Jon Fuller’s short story “Sin A Squay” takes the very real horror of residential schools and overlays it with modern mythical monsters. Jenny and Marion were both subject to torture at a residential school – beaten, starved, cut off from their family and their heritage they had their lives drained from them… literally. While at the MacDonald Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan, the girls were subject to both psychological and physical draining by the vampiric Miss Harrow. Trained through violence to submit to others, Marion lost the empowerment that her werewolfism brought to her, her alpha status, and it is only through her confrontation with the person who subjected her to violence, Miss Harrow, that she is able to discover herself and her own power. David Jon Fuller brings attention to the historical issues around the treatment of aboriginal people in Canada, particularly aboriginal women. He highlights the violence of the residential school system by showing two women drained of their lifeforce by a vampiric other, here representing a system that sought to drain aboriginal people of their heritage (their blood). Using the figure of the werewolf, Fuller brings attention to the way that the residential school system claimed that its role was to “tame” aboriginal Canadians and force them to submit to a white domestic culture in which they were treated as pets. Marion’s werewolf side has suppressed its role as an alpha to others because of this depriving of independence and freedom of thought. He highlights the continued and very pressing concern about the disappearance of aboriginal women in Canadian history and its continuity today. When Miss Harrow is feeding on children and killing them, stashing them in the basement, they are ignored by the police who believe that any white woman working for the residential school system would be above reproach. You can explore David Jon Fuller’s work at http://www.davidjonfuller.com/ . Read more about the collection Tesseracts Seventeen: Speculating Canada from Coast to Coast on Edge’s website at http://www.edgewebsite.com/books/tess17/t17-catalog.html . Tagged abuse, David Jon Fuller, Edge, indigenous peoples, police, residential school system, reviews, trauma, vampire, werewolf December 18, 2013 by dereknewmanstille Interview with Michael Rowe An interview with Michael Rowe by Derek Newman-Stille Michael Rowe is an accomplished journalist and horror author whose work I have enjoyed for many years (ever since the publication of the two volumes of LGBTQ2 horror Queer Fear and Queer Fear 2, which Rowe edited. I was extremely pleased that he was willing to do an interview here on Speculating Canada so soon after the publication of his novel Wild Fell. I hope you enjoy the following interview and all of Mr. Rowe’s insights. He, like many great horror authors, has the power to bring attention to things ignored, cast light into the dark corners of society, and take his readers out onto uncommon ground. This is an interview that continues the power of his horror work to bring readers into unfamiliar territory. Spec Can: Prior to the publication of your first novel, Enter, Night in 2011, which was a finalist for both the Sunburst Award and the Aurora Award, you were known primarily as an award-winning essayist with several nonfiction books to his credit, and a journalist. You’ve now published your second novel with ChiZine Publications—Wild Fell, a ghost story set in Georgian Bay that has earned stellar praise from Clive Barker himself. How did the shift from non-fiction to fiction come about? Michael Rowe: The shift had been coming for a while. My essays were becoming more autobiographical in content and more impressionistic in style. I wrote a novella a few years back called “In October” that was published in collection with two other writers. The book was titled Triptych of Terror: Three Chilling Tales by the Masters of Gay Horror. Aside from the subtitle’s hyperbolic elevation of me to one of the “masters” of anything, it was my first long-form fiction, running about 50K words. When I set down to write Enter, Night, I started out with the fear that I wouldn’t have enough story to fill a novel, and ended with me wondering how I had reached 120K words without being at the end of the novel. Spec Can: Is there something distinctive about Canadian horror? How so? What distinguishes it? Michael Rowe: I’ve always been fascinated by that question. To me—and this is personal—it’s been about setting the story squarely and unapologetically in Canada, and having Canadian points of reference with the expectation that the reader will go along with the story based on its own merits. Spec Can: What can horror reveal about ‘otherness’ and the outsider experience? Michael Rowe: There’s a great deal written about the “otherness” and the “monster” within when it comes to horror, but I also think that’s germane to good literature everywhere. I think what horror and indeed most speculative fiction does is enable the writer to shift and bend the boundaries of the narrative to reveal more texture and subtext about otherness and the outsider experience. But in and of itself, much of horror is often about bad things happening to ordinary people, which, by definition, negates the notion of any intrinsic “otherness” unless the story is being told from the perspective of an entity that is extraordinary. Spec Can: Your novel Enter, Night explores a small town in Northern Ontario where difference is suppressed and vampires end up rising from the roots of the past and your newest novel Wild Fell explores a ghost story in a small Northern town. What evoked your interest in the small town environment, and why was this the perfect setting for your novels? Michael Rowe: With the exception of the two years my family lived in the tiny Swiss village of Céligny, outside of Geneva, I’ve always lived in large cities. In the late-80s, my husband and I bought an old Victorian house in the small town of Milton, Ontario—which has since become a large, sprawling suburb, with no increase to its charm. We spent six years there, and I consider them to be six of my most formative years as a writer. Everything happens in small towns. I was and am entranced at the way the currents and counter-currents that bind people in small towns can be both beautiful and horrifying. I suspect a lot of it has to do with the lack of anonymity in small towns. Anonymity is easily achieved in the city. It’s impossible in the country. In Milton, I would walk to the video store, about a mile from the house. By the time I got there, someone would have passed me in their car and waved. When I walk around in the city today, no one I know passes me in a car and notes what I’m doing. The anonymity is very liberating, but as a writer, I’ve always thrived on personal impact and collision, which is germane to the experience of living in a small town where you are in close proximity with people living their own lives, all the while aware of yours. Spec Can: Among other things, Enter, Night deals with Canada’s colonial past and the mistreatment of aboriginal peoples. I am pleased to see that you brought attention to issues that are often suppressed in Canadian history such as the horrors of residential schools. I was wondering if you could expand on this and discuss why a horror novel about vampires was a great place to explore Canada’s history of mistreating Indigenous people? Michael Rowe: I can’t speak for all vampire novels, but with regard to Enter, Night, the central theme was parasitical consumption, and vampire novels are occasionally a rich source of metaphor. The colonial settlers came to Canada and took native land. What they gave in return was brutality: genocide, disease, brutal laws, and toxic Christianity that later became the residential schools to which native children were consigned after being ripped away from their parents. The purpose of the schools was to “kill” the “Indian” in the child, drain the child of the child’s identity, and turn the child into a third-class Christian citizen of Canada, albeit an abused, battered one. Spec Can: How is cultural assimilation like a vampire draining its victim of his or her life and replacing that life with something else? Michael Rowe: The metaphors just write themselves. That’s what vampires do. They drain you of blood and turn you into something else. The primary vampire antagonist in Enter, Night is a resurrected 17th century Jesuit priest who devastated an entire settlement of natives before being stopped the first time. The vampire had his own ideas about how best to colonize the native population. There are other varieties of parasites in Enter, Night besides vampires—the Parr family who owned the town stripped and mined it for its natural resources; Adeline Parr, the matriarch, stripped her gay son Jeremy of his dignity and terrorized the family; the town itself demanded a terrible price of its poorest and most vulnerable citizens. But while I’m not big on collective guilt, the residential school system in Canada, run by churches, is a stain on our national identity that shames me, on a deep level, as a Canadian. The collusion between the churches and the Canadian government that yielded that system is the very definition of vampirism to me. Spec Can: The theme of repression was a prominent one in both Enter, Night and Wild Fell. What role can horror provide in bringing attention to social repressions? Cover photo of Enter, Night, courtesy of ChiZine Publications Michael Rowe: Repression and suppression do two things: they isolate, and they create monsters. The isolation weakens the victim and makes them vulnerable, and hides any number of horrors behind a façade of propriety. Repression also bottles up rage and God knows what else which, when unleashed, is often devastating. You could write reams about the parallels between the way society makes monsters, and the way it makes monsters out of those who are already vulnerable and marginalized Spec Can: What mythologies of the vampire do you bring into your work? Michael Rowe: Enter, Night was a deliberate, self-conscious, unapologetic, non-ironic mid-century vampire novel, with crucifixes, bats, wolves, no-reflection-in-mirrors red-eyed long-fanged vampires. That wasn’t an accident. Finn Miller, the young boy who is one of the heroes of the novel, learned most of what he knows about vampires from the Marvel Tomb of Dracula comic books, the same way I did when I was his age. Spec Can: Why does the vampire fascinate modern audiences so much? What questions does the vampire raise in the reader’s mind? Michael Rowe: I have no idea. The notion of the vampire as a gothic lover has never really resonated with me, and that appears to still be the dominant current image. I like my vampires terrifying, and only seductive in the service of their vampirism, like Christopher Lee at the top of the winding stone staircase in Horror of Dracula. That vision of the vampire endured for centuries, and it’s my personal favourite vision. I really loved 30 Days of Night, which is a much closer incarnation of what I think of when I think of vampires than anything else on the scene today, even if the brutality was a bit jarring to me. I’m not a fan of vampire romances, personally, though I would never begrudge anyone their own particular take on what has now become known as “the vampire genre.” As to questions vampires raise in the reader’s mind, I think the eternal question is, would you really want to live forever and watch everyone you love die, over and over again? That loneliness is a very valid them to be explored, and it has been, over and over again. And frankly, “vampire powers” would be pretty sweet. Spec Can: Is there a “Canadian vampire”, a particular style of vampire that speaks to a Canadian audience or from a Canadian perspective? Michael Rowe: I don’t think so, in my opinion. Vampires are more or less universal. Again, it gets back to setting. A Canadian vampire would be a vampire in Canada. Enter, Night featured Canadian vampires by default, and I flatter myself that they’d pass as vampires anywhere outside of Canada. Spec Can: When you edited the Queer Fear anthologies, there was very little gay horror available. Has that changed in the past 12 years? What has contributed to the change or why hasn’t it changed? Michael Rowe: Queer Fear was the first-ever gay horror anthology. We didn’t want it to be erotica, we wanted it to be horror stories where LGBTQ identity was a given, not something injected for shock value. The intention was to break ground more than to create an ongoing genre. LGBTQ readers have always read horror, they just haven’t seen themselves reflected in it. I have to once again point out Michael Marano’s brilliant, beautiful, heartbreaking horror novel Dawn Song, which features an openly gay protagonist. Is that “LGBTQ horror?” I’d say not. But the inclusion of a character whose sexual preference identity wasn’t trumpeted, but was rather an ensemble characteristic, is the best possible manifestation of “queer horror” in its ideal form. I think we’ll see a lot more of this as the reading public becomes more and more comfortable with, and accustomed to, seeing more openly LGBTQ people in their lives, and in the culture. In the past, it was often the sexual orientation identity, which, itself, was “the horror.” This resulted in a lot of homophobic horror fiction in the past, usually accompanied by very bad writing. I suspect that if LGBTQ readers had found themselves being included in horror narratives the entire time, and not just as “monsters” because they were LGBTQ, the phrase “LGBTQ horror” probably wouldn’t exist, nor would there ever have been a hunger for it. Spec Can: Is there something distinctive about queer or LGBTQ2 literature? Michael Rowe: Once again, I’d have to say that the only difference is that it features openly LGBTQ characters in situations where they interact with each other and with the world at large as openly LGBTQ characters. Also, perhaps, the fact that it’s written by openly LGBTQ writers, and informed with an artistic aesthetic that derives from having observed life and time from the perspective of an LGBTQ person. But when it comes to that, we may be once again talking about notion of “the outsider,” at which point we’re back to talking about writers in general—so many of us started life as observers and outsiders, not necessarily in the mainstream. I know that informs a lot of my own work. I wasn’t always offered the choice between being an outsider and being an insider. The memory of that lack of choice lingers. Spec Can: Where do you see LGBTQ2 horror and dark fantasy fiction going from here? Michael Rowe: There will always be people who seek out LGBTQ horror and dark fantasy primarily because it involves LGBTQ characters. If the writing is good, and can stand on its own merits without the identity politics, I say more power to it. But I think that as sexuality and gender identity become less and less hot-button topics, we’ll see more integrated characters in the wider thrust of genre horror and dark fantasy fiction. In Wild Fell, there is the strong suggestion that one of the characters is transgender. To my way of thinking, that’s as natural as the character having brown hair and eyes. I’m no literary bellwether, but to me, the character’s identity was an organic outgrowth of the story I was telling. I suspect we’ll see more of that. Spec Can: Horror and eroticism are often linked. What’s so sexy about horror? Michael Rowe: I don’t personally find horror sexy in and of itself. I draw a distinction between “thrilling” and “sexy,” while acknowledging the possibility of an overlap. I think the themes of vulnerability and surrender probably inform a lot of that aesthetic. There’s a lot to be said for surrendering to a force greater than yourself, to wit, a vampire’s embrace. Being bitten in the throat isn’t sexy to me, but it apparently melts a lot of people’s butter. To each their own. Spec Can: Many ghost stories open with disbelief on the part of the characters. Why is disbelief often a feature opening a ghost story? Why do we love to simultaneously believe and disbelieve them? Cover photo of Wild Fell courtesy of ChiZine Publications Michael Rowe: I think many people would like to believe the sprits of the dead could haunt them, but actually don’t believe it. Ghost stories are that marvellous space in between, where readers can enjoy the thrill of seeing in happen to someone else without paying the price themselves. That said, it’s sort of extraordinary to me that vast numbers of people talk about having a “personal relationship with Jesus,” as though God and Jesus are just some “dad and lad” who live down the street and could pop by any time to borrow a hammer and some nails—but they don’t believe in ghosts. Religion is a lot of things to a lot of people, but I suspect it’s only “logical” to those with very little inquisitiveness in their mental makeup. To my way of thinking, “faith” is belief in the absence of logic or proof. That’s what makes it faith. And in a religious mythology where an entity can raise the dead, or walk on water, or raise storms, the hostility to belief in ghosts is sort of mystifying. Spec Can: How have ghost stories shaped your own history? What ghost stories did you grow up with? Michael Rowe: One of my favourite childhood stories was Oscar Wilde’s “The Canterville Ghost,” but the 70s was the age of the paperback horror anthology. There were a lot of them around, many for kids. I remember a book called Ghosts, Ghosts, Ghosts, which was a ghost story anthology featuring a story called “The Water Ghost of Harrowby Hall” about a ghost that appeared every Christmas Eve and flooded an English mansion, until one year the owner found a way to freeze it. That story stayed with me for more than forty years. Later in life, of course, I read the contemporary greats—Shirley Jackson, Jonathan Aycliffe, Peter Straub, Stephen King, Douglas Clegg, Sarah Langan, to name a few. One of the most terrifying modern ghost stores, in my opinion, is Susie Moloney’s The Dwelling. Spec Can: What ghost stories informed your novel Wild Fell? Michael Rowe: The genesis of Wild Fell shares an important central theme with both Henry James’s The Turn of the Screw and Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House, which is the literal question of the protagonist’s sanity until well into the story. It’s the difference between a story where the ghost appears and shouts boo! and a story where the question of the ghost’s very existence is in question based on the mental health of the protagonist. Spec Can: What can horror literature ‘teach’ readers, how can it evoke new questions or ideas? Michael Rowe: The best horror fiction is excellent, enduring literature, and shares qualities with other excellent, enduring literature. What horror allows both the reader and the writer to do is to explore both darkness and redemption by staring both in the face and naming them for what they are. When the narrative boundaries are as flexible and permeable as they are in horror fiction, the ways to tell those stories, to examine the human condition, increases exponentially. When done right, it’s art. When it’s done badly, it’s as bad as any bad fiction, maybe even slightly worse. Spec Can: Why does horror literature show such a fascination with the body? What does the body interest us so much? Michael Rowe: The body is our first haunted house. We live in it. We haunt it. We are literally our own ghosts. Spec Can: As a horror author, you deal in the realm of fear in the fictional worlds you create, but what about yourself. What is your greatest fear? And how do your own fears influence your work? Michael Rowe: What terrifies me is the loss of the people I love. Forced loss informs a great deal of my fiction—loss of innocence, loss of sanity, loss of beloved friends and relatives, loss of lovers. In the film John Carpenter’s In the Mouth of Madness, which I covered for Fangoria magazine as a journalist, Julie Carmen’s character, a horror editor, asks her travelling companion to imagine the loss of everyone and everything he loves, literally “to be the last one left.” I think that would be terrifying. Spec Can: How does the landscape feature in your work? What is the importance of place and is there a gothic potential in the Northern landscape? Michael Rowe: I attended a very rugged, very macho boarding school in western Canada for four years, and it had a vigorous outdoor program. We canoed a few thousand miles through the Canadian bush during the four years I was there, and I recall, even as a teenager, being struck not only by the beauty of that wilderness, but also by its savagery and gothic isolation. We have our own Transylvanias—high mountain passes, vast lakes, stormy oceans, tundra, dark forests, and isolated small towns in the middle of nowhere. I would say that the seed of Enter, Night was planted in my mind from that experience when I was a teenager. I’ve lived all over the world, but Canada is my home. I consider myself a Canadian writer, and a Canadian horror writer—this country is currently the source of my material in a very natural way. That Northern landscape is my birthright. Spec Can: In Wild Fell you focus on the potential of small towns to create their own myths and legends. What is it about small towns that inspire legends, that feeds them? Michel Rowe: As I suggested before, I think it has to do with the sharing of the stories, based on the lack of anonymity. If a real estate agent and his wife kill each other with knives in front of their children in a city, it becomes a news item on CNN and disappears within 24 hours. If it happens in a small town, the impact is devastating, and the story could live for generations because it didn’t happen to “someone” in the news, it happened to someone to whom one is connected by flesh, blood, marriage, extended family, or maybe just civic interaction. But because it’s all contained in a small geographic landscape inhabited by people who know each other, and how to talk to and about each other, it’s written into the fabric of history. Spec Can: In Wild Fell you describe ghost stories as “bridges between the past and the present.” In what ways do ghost stories bring attention to the past, to things lost and things forgotten? Michael Rowe: The historical events that caused the haunting in Wild Fell happened in the mid-19th century, but the effect of those events reverberated across more than a century, and it’s up to the protagonist to try to figure out what happened, and to solve the problem before meeting a ghastly fate. To a ghost, there is no such thing as time, by definition. The events that laid the groundwork for its appearance may have happened 200 years ago, but to the ghost, those events are as real, as current and as present as what their victim had for breakfast on the very first morning of the haunting. I want to thank Michael Rowe for this wonderful interview and for his incredible insights. On a cold, winter night, there is nothing like an author who can bring our attention to the cold breath on the back of our necks and the cold touch of Northern horror. If you haven’t had a chance to explore Michael Rowe’s work yet, you can explore his website at http://www.michaelrowe.com/ . If you are interested in checking out some of Mr. Rowe’s work, you can explore a few reviews of his work at https://speculatingcanada.wordpress.com/2013/12/09/shattered-glass/ and https://speculatingcanada.wordpress.com/2012/12/23/postcolonial-vampirism-consuming-resources/ Tagged body, ChiZine, colonialism, geography, ghosts, horror, indigenous peoples, interviews, Landscape, LGBTQ2, Michael Rowe, North, otherness, outsider, queer, religion, repression, residential school system, rural small town, vampires Upcoming Interview with Michael Rowe on Wednesday, December 18th I have been a fan of Michael Rowe’s work for some time, and was really pleased that he was willing to take some time to do an interview with me so shortly after the publication of his recent novel Wild Fell. Rowe is an accomplished journalist and horror author. Check out our upcoming interview on Wednesday, December 18th In our upcoming interview, Michael Rowe discusses the switch from non-fiction to fiction writing, the power of horror, the use of ordinary people in horror, small town culture, the history of residential schools in Canada, the impact of social repression, the issue with the use of LGBTQ characters for shock value, homophobia in horror, LGBTQ2 literature, the tremendous appeal of ghost stories, changes in the figure of the vampire over time, horror and loss, and the gothic potential of the Northern landscape. Here are a few highlights from our interview: Michael Rowe: “I think what horror and indeed most speculative fiction does is enable the writer to shift and bend the boundaries of the narrative to reveal more texture and subtext about otherness and the outsider experience.” Michael Rowe: “Much of horror is often about bad things happening to ordinary people, which, by definition, negates the notion of any intrinsic “otherness” unless the story is being told from the perspective of an entity that is extraordinary.” Michael Rowe: “Everything happens in small towns. I was and am entranced at the way the currents and counter-currents that bind people in small towns can be both beautiful and horrifying.” Michael Rowe: “The metaphors just write themselves. That’s what vampires do. They drain you of blood and turn you into something else.” Michael Rowe: “The residential school system in Canada, run by churches, is a stain on our national identity that shames me, on a deep level, as a Canadian. The collusion between the churches and the Canadian government that yielded that system is the very definition of vampirism to me.” Michael Rowe: “Repression and suppression do two things: they isolate, and they create monsters. The isolation weakens the victim and makes them vulnerable, and hides any number of horrors behind a façade of propriety. Repression also bottles up rage and God knows what else which, when unleashed, is often devastating. You could write reams about the parallels between the way society makes monsters, and the way it makes monsters out of those who are already vulnerable and marginalized.” Michael Rowe: The notion of the vampire as a gothic lover has never really resonated with me, and that appears to still be the dominant current image. I like my vampires terrifying, and only seductive in the service of his vampirism, like Christopher Lee at the top of the winding stone staircase in Horror of Dracula. Michael Rowe: “Queer Fear was the first-ever gay horror anthology. We didn’t want it to be erotica, we wanted it to be horror stories where LGBTQ identity was a given, not something injected for shock value.” Michael Rowe: “So many of us started life as observers and outsiders, not necessarily in the mainstream. I know that informs a lot of my own work.” Michael Rowe: “I think many people would like to believe the sprits of the dead could haunt them, but actually don’t believe it. Ghost stories are that marvellous spaces in between, where readers can enjoy the thrill of seeing in happen to someone else without paying the price themselves.” Michael Rowe: “What horror allows both the reader and the writer to do is to explore both darkness and redemption by staring both in the face and naming them for what they are. When the narrative boundaries are as flexible and permeable as they are in horror fiction, the ways to tell those stories, to examine the human condition, increases exponentially.” Michael Rowe: “Forced loss informs a great deal of my fiction—loss of innocence, loss of sanity, loss of beloved friends and relatives, loss of lovers.” Tune in on Wednesday, December 18th to read out interview. If you haven’t yet had a chance to read Mr. Rowe’s work, you can check out his website at http://www.michaelrowe.com/ . If you have a chance, you can check out reviews of some of Mr. Rowe’s novels at https://speculatingcanada.wordpress.com/2013/12/09/shattered-glass/ and https://speculatingcanada.wordpress.com/2012/12/23/postcolonial-vampirism-consuming-resources/ Enjoy some delightful winter chills. 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__label__cc	0.624065	0.375935	Spotlight on Our Team: Malia Nogle, MPH In each issue of the Epigram, we are pleased to introduce you to a member of the Disease Prevention and Response team at SRHD. In this issue we feature Epidemiologist, Malia Nogle, MPH. Malia works in the Communicable Disease Epidemiology program where she focuses on notifiable condition investigation, influenza surveillance, special pathogen emergency preparedness and response, community education, and more recently, served as the Epidemiology staff lead working with Spokane County Jail and Geiger Corrections to provide hepatitis A vaccine. Malia has been with SRHD since 2014 and previously worked in the Food Safety program. Everyday Ethics: Dilemmas We Face When Parents Refuse Vaccines You are seeing a 6-month old boy in your primary care practice. He is completely unimmunized, and parents are staunchly against DTaP. There is currently a pertussis epidemic with 150 cases in your state and more than 2,000 cases nationally. After explaining the risk and consequences of getting pertussis and encouraging immunization, the parents still refuse. What would you do? Influenza: What to Expect When You Don’t Quite Know What You’re Expecting Influenza activity in Washington is currently low, but SRHD staff are busy preparing for the 2019-20 season. It’s no secret the Southern Hemisphere just experienced a particularly bad influenza season, but what does that mean for us? Only 35 percent of Pregnant Women Receive Both Influenza and Tdap Vaccines New data released from the CDC show not enough pregnant women are being vaccinated against influenza and pertussis during pregnancy. A survey of nearly 2,100 pregnant women ages 18 to 49 years taken during the 2018-19 influenza season found only 54 percent of pregnant women reported vaccination with influenza and only 55 percent reported vaccination with Tdap during pregnancy. Only 35 percent of women received both vaccines. Increase in Pertussis Cases Observed in 2019 A total of 70 confirmed and probable pertussis infections have been investigated by Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) staff so far this year. Most have been unrelated cases. While only slightly fewer cases were reported during 2018 (65), almost two thirds of last year’s total were related to a large outbreak at a residential boarding school. In 2017, only 32 cases were reported. This year, one adult and two infants have been hospitalized. Vaccination status has varied, though as expected, many cases have occurred in children and adults who have been unimmunized, partially immunized or whose immunization status was unknown.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8525
__label__wiki	0.588588	0.588588	Sprint Football Kraus Fitness Center Spartan Facts Spartan Sports Network Sports Information Info STAC Photography Prospective Recruit Questionnaire Form Spartan Esports Summer Camp Stac.Edu STAC Rolls to 7th Straight Win, 70-55, at Goldey-Beacom Goldey-Beacom St. Thomas Aquinas (7-0) 20 16 16 18 70 Goldey-Beacom (0-4) 13 14 15 13 55 Pts: Melissa Sadler - 21 Reb: Melissa Sadler - 11 Ast: Emily Preston - 6 Pts: Sarah Round - 19 Reb: Alexis Harrison - 5 Ast: Amanda McGrogan - 4 The St. Thomas Aquinas College women's basketball team extended its win streak to seven games with a 70-55 triumph at Goldey-Beacom College. STAC remains perfect at 7-0 on the season, with GBC sliding to 0-4. East Coast Conference Player of the Week Missy Sadler led all scorers with 21 points, Zaria Thomas added 18, and Ruth Adams came off the bench to chip in 17 points and a game-high 10 rebounds for the Spartans. Sarah Round set the pace for the hosts with 19 points while Amanda McGrogan recorded 12. After Sadler scored on the first possession to put STAC on top, Round hit back-to-back threes to give the Lightning a 6-2 advantage. The Spartan defense clamped down, holding GBC off the board for nearly five minutes with Thomas pouring in eight points as part of a 12-0 run to stake her squad to a 14-6 lead. St. Thomas Aquinas carried a 20-13 advantage through one quarter, and Sadler, Thomas and Adams accounted for all of one point in the second as the margin extended to 36-27 at intermission. Though Goldey-Beacom was unable to draw closer than seven points from there, the visitors were unable to land the knockout blow, carrying a 52-42 advantage into the final frame. Any hope of a comeback was thwarted, however, as the Spartans' tenacious defense held GBC to just four points over nearly the first six minutes of the fourth quarter, as the lead expanded to as many as 18 in the final minutes. The Spartans will now enjoy a Thanksgiving break before returning to action on Sunday, December 1, for a big regional showdown with Bentley College in a 1:00 pm start at Aquinas Hall. They then have an extended gap before starting ECC conference play against Roberts Wesleyan (Friday, December 13) and Daemen College (Sunday, December 15), both at Aquinas Hall. ST. THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE ATHLETICS	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8530
__label__cc	0.733565	0.266435	Music Diggin’ Friday: June 22nd Since we already have Music Monday courtesy to Drew at The Tattooed Book Geek, I hereby declare, that Music Diggin’ Friday is a thing from now on. This had been a long but interesting week. I started it off with an interview with Barry Kerch, Shinedown’s drummer, followed by Shinedown’s concert. I’m still under the spell, I kept listening to Shinedown the whole week. Until today, when I went through this week’s new releases. We have some interesting ones this week, and some surprises. Albums released Catacombs by Like A Storm Oddly enough, I have Like A Storm albums stored on my hard drive, but I always forget they are there. Every once in a while when I go through my contents I get a look at them, and then decide to keep them, although I never listen to them. Don’t ask why. No idea. Apparently they are still active and just released a new album titled Catacombs. I randomly picked The Devil Inside, since youtube gave me this as the first option, so here you go. Bad Witch EP by Nine Inch Nails I already stated in a previous Music Diggin’ Friday post that NIN is not up my alley, and so I won’t form an opinion. They released a new EP though so here it is. The Sea Within by The Sea Within I just found this band, and honestly, I don’t know where to put them. The first song I checked out was Goodbye, but that wasn’t really all that convincing, so I gave a listen to another song, which got my attention more. This was Ashes of Dawn. I’m not sure if I like this band or not, but thought I’ll show you so you might find them interesting. New singles/videos Summer Is A Curse by The Faim This week’s black horse. I heard Summer Is A Curse while listening to a spotify song list and I got hooked. Seems like these guys have been around for a while now, but so far there are only 3 songs released officially – or at least that’s how many their spotify and google play pages show anyway. I really do hope they’ll release a full length album soon. Like right now. Until then I have to settle with this one. Black Vultures by Halestorm 1 more month to go until Halestorm finally releases their new album Vicious. Until then we’ve got a second single titled Black Vultures. At first listen I can’t decide how to feel about it. It’s not bad, but not as heavy as Uncomfortable. Can’t see where this album is headed, but I’m still looking forward to it. Dead and Gone by The Dead Daisies The Dead Daisies released their 4th studio album Burn It Down back in April. A new single, Dead and Gone came out with an official vid, which can be seen below. Burn One Turn One by Stone Sour Stone Sour just announced that they’ll release a deluxe edition of their last album Hydrograd with B-side rarities, covers, acustics, live recordings this August. The first song is already came out, titled Burn One Turn One. Have a rockin’ friday and weekend ya’ll! 🙂 Halestorm, Like A Storm, Music Diggin' Friday, musicaddict, newrelases, news, Nine Inch Nails, rock and roll, Stone Sour, The Dead Daisies, The Faim, The Sea Within Author Spotlight: Waiting for the Sun to Go Down by Jesse Teller – Guest Post Wolf’s Head by Steven A. McKay One thought on “Music Diggin’ Friday: June 22nd” Pingback: Monthly Wrap Up: June 2018 – RockStarlit BookAsylum	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8531
__label__cc	0.674299	0.325701	CODIS MAYA September 28, 2018/ by Steven Giles Clothing/ in Brands/ Post Comment Codis Maya jewelry is designed for men and women who want to invest in beautifully made, timeless pieces. The collection is distinctly British, understated and elegant yet conveys a sense of style and fun with its use of vibrantly colored enamels. In an age of mass-production, Codis Maya is proud to support the historic traditions of jewelry making by hand. Each piece is individually crafted throughout workshops in England using techniques, often unique to British manufacturing, that involve specialist craftspeople from start to finish. For over 25 years, Codis Maya has been creating jewelry for fine menswear shops around the world, as well as designing and developing exclusive collections for luxury fashion houses. ABOUT CODIS MAYA Roshini Aluwihare grew up in London. She completed a foundation at Chelsea College of Arts and later received BA Honors in Jewelry & Business Studies at Sir John Cass School of Art and Design. A focus on ceramics during her time at the college led to an interest in working with enamel. As a jewelry designer, Roshini observed a distinct lack of choice available in men’s accessories at the time. She founded Codis Maya in 1987, principally creating pieces for men using vitreous enamel. A variety of other materials are also used such as precious stones, wood, horn, silver and gold. Each Codis Maya design is illustrated by hand. These go on to be developed in British factories and workshops using highly skilled and artisanal processes that the company strives to preserve in an age of mass manufacturing. The results are beautiful bespoke objects that have passed through the hands of up to ten different craftspeople and take around three months to create. Since its first collection of pins and badges for Liberty in the 80s, Codis Maya has grown to become a recognized name, predominantly behind the scenes of the menswear business, creating exclusive collections of jewelry and accessories for some of the world’s luxury fashion houses. HAND MADE IN ENGLAND Designers Roshini Aluwihare and Jet McQuiston illustrate each Codis Maya design by hand. These go on to be developed in British factories and workshops using highly skilled and artisanal processes that the company strives to preserve in an age of mass manufacturing. The results are beautiful bespoke objects that have passed through the hands of up to ten different crafts people and take around three months to create. Retrieved September 28, 2018, from Codis Maya: http://codismaya.com/ A New Suiting Staple: Caruso and Loro Piana’s Gobigold Collection September 17, 2018/ by Steven Giles Clothing/ in Stories/ Post Comment By Kareem Rashed on September 24, 2017 The two Italian heavyweights have teamed up to create an ultrafine new fabric that gives cashmere and vicuña a run for their money. As far as fabrics go, you know the existing hierarchy: Cotton is good, wool is better, cashmere’s the best. That’s been the status quo—give or take some mohair and vicuña—for almost as long as looms have been spinning. But leave it to two storied Italian houses, tailoring brand Caruso and textile titan Loro Piana, to develop a new fabric contending for the title of world’s most exquisite textile. Their proprietary invention, called Gobigold, is crafted from the most exclusive pure camel hair. Camel hair is by no means a new fabric. It’s been a choice material for topcoats since the early 20th century, prized for its softness and insulating properties. But there’s a reason why one doesn’t see camel suits. The fabric is particularly thick and heavy, which may be appealing in a coat but makes for a stiff, unbreathable suit. The master weavers at Loro Piana, however, have developed technology that allows them to craft a fabric from the finest camel-hair fibers sourced from camels in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. To give you a sense of this refining process, only 30 percent of camel hair is suitable for clothing, and Gobigold is made from the thinnest fibers of that 30 percent. This makes for an exceptionally soft, flexible, and lightweight fabric with a feel and drape akin to the very best cashmere or vicuña. The pure camel-hair Gobigold is ideal for fall and winter suits, as it is notably insulating. But even better, the fashion houses have blended it with Super 170’s merino wool for a more versatile option, and come spring, there’s even a unique mix of Gobigold and Irish linen. Available in a variety of suits, coats, and sportswear cut with Caruso’s signature style—dapper tailoring balanced with an easy elegance—the Gobigold collection has us thinking that camel may be the new cashmere. The Art Of Menswear Making By Caruso Written by: Gentlemen’s Diary November 29, 2015 Caruso is an Italian menswear manufacturer which emblematises the traditions and principles of quality, handmade tailoring. Originally established by Raffaele Caruso, upon his move from Naples to Soragna in 1958, the small, family run tailoring shop came to exist in several different incarnations across the decades, eventually growing to become one of Europe’s biggest and most advanced menswear producers by the early 2000s. Having come under the guidance of fashion world entrepreneur Umberto Angeloni, Caruso took the form it takes today, and has continued to go from strength to strength. It achieves this because of its unwavering commitment to fabrics and construction methods of the highest calibre: the principles which have garnered Caruso its fine reputation since the beginning. Crucially, Caruso takes the utmost pride in the fact that all of its garments are handmade in Italy, a narrative which they claim is one part romantic, one part technical. The idea that a piece is made in Italy undoubtedly conjures evocative imagery, and perhaps even makes something all the more covetable. But the technical part of the narrative ensures that this extra desirability is not for any shallow reasons, but rather because Caruso always produces superior garments. GDM team had the opportunity to visit Caruso headquarters in Soragna Italy and to see up-close the journey of making menswear for real gentlemen. It was a lifetime experience for us and we wanted to share it with you ladies & gentlemen. Take a look of the photos below and live the Caruso experience yourself. For more information visit the official Caruso website here or follow them in their official social media accounts. #CarusoMenswear #InMenswearDoAsTheItaliansDo Photos: GDM team En Croute September 5, 2018/ by Steven Giles Clothing/ in Reviews/ Post Comment Written by Greg Elwell Stylish Eats reviews are brought to you by Steven Giles Clothing, the menswear store for those with discerning taste. Style extends well beyond the confines of clothing, so Steven Giles is teaming up with I Ate Oklahoma to bring you reviews of eateries with a refined palate across the state. One of the first places I thought of when I started writing #StylishEats reviews was En Croûte, in part because I think the restaurant truly shares an ethos with Steven Giles. Both know that style is nothing without substance, but that substance is made better with style. If you’ve never been to En Croûte (or, heaven forfend, you’ve never heard of it), let me set the stage for you. It’s not a particularly large restaurant, but it never fails to accommodate large parties. When you walk in, you are immediately confronted with the cheese case and I wouldn’t blame you if that’s where you stopped. Le Loupe plate Cheesemonger and managing partner Crosby Dyke knows her stuff. Oklahoma is no longer the cheese backwater of the world, thanks in large part to her former employers at Forward Foods, but she’s going above and beyond with daily cheese plates and paired charcuterie. And if you want to buy a slice of fancy fromage to take home with you, she can help you find just the right semi-soft washed rind Alsatian sheep’s cheese for your next wine-tasting/Dungeons & Dragons party. If your group of half-elf thieves somehow makes it past the Lair of the Cheese Ogre, you’ll be faced with an epic decision: belly up to the bar or grab a table along the wall? I hope you brought your 20-sided die with you, because this is one choice I cannot make for you. That said, if you’re more interested in keeping your quest to find The Great Meal of +5 Charisma secret, the privacy of a table is ideal. But if you’d like help from the tavern keeper in choosing the Flagon of Drunken Invisibility, the bar is a great choice to get advice on the best wines of the night. That…that’s about all I know about role-playing games, so I’m just going to go back to the review now, if that’s cool with you. It’s not that En Croûte is outrageously expensive that I tell you to save your pennies before making a reservation, it’s that the menu is a top-to-bottom nightmare of difficult choices. If you’d like to see your heroes fall from grace, take them to En Croûte and tell them they have five minutes to order. You will see the kind of breakdown I’ve come to expect from my daughter when I explain that braiding skills are far inferior to her mother’s. Knowing this was coming, I did the only thing I know to do in impossible situations: Cheat. I brought a crew of seasoned foodies and we all ordered something different, knowing we’d be able to share and taste and pass plates around. Wagyu beef tartare Even then it was a struggle. You’ll see why in a minute. First up, you should get some cheese. That’s just common sense. If you’ve got the coin, I highly recommend Le Loup Plate ($35), with cheeses and meats chosen by the cheesemonger and a variety of condiments to smear and dollop and scoop up with house-made olive oil crackers. I don’t know much about magic, but I suspect sorcery was at play in selecting the meats and cheeses for the plate. How else can you explain how perfectly each flavor paired with another? Skill? Years of practice? An intense study of cheeses and meats? Psh, yeah, it was clearly the work of the dark arts. If you think you’re done with the appetizers after a cheese and meat plate, think again. There’s a gauntlet to run before you even think about main courses. The Wagyu beef tartare ($15) was lovely. Served in a little crock, you get a crazy tender pile of chopped and minced raw Wagyu beef, studded with pickled onions, a dollop of garlic aioli and toast rounds for dipping/scooping/shoveling the meat into your mouth. Mushrooms with truffle on toast I know not everybody is down with eating raw beef, but I certainly am. There’s something so decadent about gently stirring the chilled meat with the rich aioli and sharp, crunchy slivers of onion. It feels transgressive, in some way, as if you snuck in the kitchen and couldn’t wait for the meal to be cooked before you tucked in. Texturally, it’s a knockout. The chilled meat is creamy and soft because there’s no heat to coil up and stiffen the proteins, which gives the onions and micro greens on top the platform for their delicate crunch. If it’s your first time at En Croûte, you really need to try the mushrooms with truffle on toast ($16). Why? So you can keep getting it every single time you come back. (I apologize for the pictures. I’ll retake them and replace them, I promise.) The toast is soaking in a bath of tender mushrooms and melting cheese, which form an intoxicatingly rich gravy. On top, a perfectly fried egg, waiting to spill its yolk all over the dish. I could eat this for breakfast, lunch, dinner, an afternoon snack, brunch, fourth meal, you name it. It’s so good, I can’t see it ever leaving the menu. Lobster-stuffed fresno peppers The lobster-stuffed fresno peppers ($14) are beguiling. The lobster and lemon herb aioli draw you in, sweet and mild, before the slow build of the fresno pepper takes hold. Fresno peppers are very similar to jalapenos in size and heat (though they can be a little spicier), but their delicate walls hide a sweet, smoky flavor. Eat them, but carefully. Will you still be hungry after all those appetizers? It really depends on the size of your party, but my guess is still “yes,” because the entrees are even harder to sort through. No one will blame you for just getting the En Croûte cheeseburger ($15), except yourself, because as good as that cheeseburger is, you passed up some truly exceptional dishes you won’t find elsewhere. The prosciutto-wrapped chicken breast ($18), for instance, is the rare chicken breast I’ll order in a restaurant. Tender and juicy, each bite is snugly ensconced in a crispy piece of prosciutto, which adds a salty, fatty richness to the meat. The plate is covered with fried artichokes, mushrooms and olives in a sherry pan sauce, which makes sure none of the flavor of the seared meats is wasted. Prosciutto-wrapped chicken breast I wanted to love the braised short rib en croute ($20), but it just didn’t come together for me. The beef was ultra tender and flavorful, but the puff pastry wrapping didn’t add much in the way of texture. It needed a bit more moisture, which I’d had in an earlier iteration of the dish. That said, the pomme puree, roasted carrots and peppers were all lovely. It would have been nice to have some au jus to tie it all together. The cioppino with garlic bread ($26) was a surprise. Rather than going with a tomato-based broth, the liquid with this seafood stew was more golden and fragrant. I savored each bite of bay scallops and greedily pulled clams and mussels from their shells, dipping each in a spoonful of broth for maximum flavor. The bread is the last defense, so don’t eat it too early. You’ll want to soak up every last drop of that broth. Cioppino with garlic bread It feels like cheating to recommend steak frites (4 oz for $22 or 8 oz for $34), but we’ve already established that I cheat. En Croûte shares a kitchen and a staff with St. Mark’s Chop Room (another #StylishEats spotlight restaurants), so of course they know how to treat a steak. The tenderloin came out a gorgeously dark mahogany color, but cut through the center and you’ll find it just as pink and/or red as you ordered. It comes topped with maitre d’ butter (compound butter with lemon, parsley, salt and pepper), which melts generously over the meaty tower and soaks into the nearby french fries. Stuffed as we were at this point, nobody could stay away when a slice of pistachio and honey cheesecake ($9) made its way to the table. Steak frites Goat cheese + cream cheese + chopped pistachios + honey + balsamic berry compote + a pistachio crust = one of the most decadent and unforgettable desserts I’ve had. The form factor is so familiar that you’re a little shocked when the twang of goat cheese hits just a little harder than the usual sour note of cream cheese. It’s glorious and kind of an ideal end to a meal that started with fine cheeses. Stylish Eats are sponsored by Steven Giles Clothing, a high-end men’s fashion store in Classen Curve providing expertly tailored suits, timeless casual wear and everything in between. Visit them online at stevengilesclothing.com to schedule a fitting or stop in at 5850 N. Classen Blvd. to browse their selection in person. Read more of Greg’s reviews at http://iateoklahoma.com/reviews	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8539
__label__cc	0.719689	0.280311	The Hottest Executive Commodity in 2019.... (Cont.) December 20, 2019 Our last post described the surge in Chief Operating Officer (COO) roles and began to list the archetypes most commonly found in emerging tech firms. We described the profile of the ‘other half', the COO who is hired to balance or complement the strengths and needs of a given CEO. The Hottest Executive Commodity in 2019.... December 11, 2019 A number of well-known small and mid-sized Canadian tech firms have one. Investors encourage many of their founder/CEOs to hire one. There is no one prevalent path to becoming one and it is a role where success in one company does not necessary equip you for success in another. Underqualified or Overqualified – Why the former gets the hiring nod December 6, 2019 When hiring, companies often look for individuals who have undertaken and successfully completed similar mandates in the past. In fact, the more times they have been successful, the more impressive and reassuring the credentials. Want to be a great interviewer? Think like a hostage negotiator (Part II) November 21, 2019 In our last post we introduced FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss and the interviewing insights gleaned from his book Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if your Life Depended on It. Here are a few more... Want to be a great interviewer? Think like a hostage negotiator November 12, 2019 While a hostage negotiator and a job interviewer engage in markedly different endeavors, they share a fundamental need to learn as much as possible about the person on the other side of the table. How to minimize the risk of counteroffers November 4, 2019 While instances of counteroffers cannot be avoided altogether, as a rule, we have always believed that good search/hiring processes help mitigate their likelihood. Think Smaller Companies Are an Easier Environment? Think Again September 6, 2019 The reality is that most people underestimate the challenges of smaller, developing organizations. Specialists may rule but don’t rule out the generalists August 27, 2019 While coherent career narratives are discernible for many, for others, their decisions appear uneven, even haphazard at times. Candidates regularly ignore this simple advice – and pay a price every time June 3, 2019 Candidates have limited control in an interview. They cannot control the questions they will be asked nor can they control the manner by which employers will rank and weigh their responses. They cannot control interviewer bias. Hiring Executive Talent – The What and Gut Problem May 15, 2019 Despite such noble intentions, candidates are frequently rejected or hired for other criteria. Over the past several months, we have had candidates eliminated by clients not for failing to check off the exhaustive list of requisite experience, skills or competencies but rather... Read 190 More Articles CEO Dilemma A founder/CEO called me the other day to discuss a dilemma. The individual has done a fine job building an impressive venture-backed company which is really coming into its own. But as the firm grows, the CEO is finding it increasingly difficult to make certain tradeoff decisions. First, as is to be expected, growth places changing demands on management and some adapt better than others. For the group of founding executives this issue is particularly difficult because it’s personal. These are the original musketeers, one for all and all for one. As the business becomes more complex, some of these individuals cope while others lag. Some embrace the need for process and delegation while others long for the early garage days. If the CEO is lucky, those who lag voluntarily withdraw in favor of executives better equipped to deal with the demands of the business. But in many instances, life does not bear such gifts and very difficult decisions have to be made. Second, as the company grows and gains international attention, it has attracted the interest of prominent US-based investors with valuable financial, intellectual and relationship capital to offer. Discussions invariably turn to terms and valuations and it is not uncommon for these big name investors to insist on preferential status. While exciting, such considerations can be materially adverse to earlier round investors. This leads to some difficult decisions. Both of these dilemmas are not uncommon in the technology sector. But they become genuinely troubling when geography is factored into the equation. If the company and CEO in question are based in a small or mid-sized city, a fishbowl effect takes place. Angel and other early round investors are often local. They are also usually powerful, influential individuals, even neighbors in some instances. Similarly, founding team members are friends whose children go to school together. In a geographical fishbowl, there is no place to hide from decisions that affect stakeholders in an adverse way. There is also no shelter from their wrath. What to do?? Can the CEO reasonably find solutions which are at one and the same time good for the business without fracturing relationships he values? How much goodwill capital is he willing to risk in the interests of the business? The deliberations test his judgment while inflicting costs of focus, time and emotional angst. The CEO asked whether this might be the time to bring on board a new CEO, someone who could make these decisions without the burden of confounding considerations. The founder could then leave on a high, his reputation in tact, while remaining on the board. At the same time, part of him was angry that he was in this situation and that these issues were threatening his personal vision. What to do? The first problem is one of leadership that every founder/CEO has to deal with. It is a test no doubt, but one in which he clearly knows what has to be done. The business simply cannot be saddled with the wrong bodies in the wrong chairs for the wrong reasons, and the CEO has to act in the business’ best interests. The element of fear hampers efforts to rationally solve the second problem. Tales of ostracization and revenge against the disloyal have become folklore among institutional investors and powerful tech sector angels alike. They wreak decision-making havoc on the CEO in question, especially in a city dominated by a few major players. If the CEO has already tested the waters with his early investors, involved them in the problem-solving, and found their interests misaligned with those of the business, he will be forced to weigh the value he places of the relationships and the business. If he and his family choose the former, he owes it to the business to step down.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8544
__label__cc	0.675811	0.324189	Do companies sometimes sabotage their products before selling them? This might be the case for the iPhone. I'm skeptic that this is a general practice because on the surface, customers would just migrate to competing products... Maybe this practice is common for products that are in the lead/have a monopoly? From the Daily Mail: A new study is backing up long held suspicions that Apple slows down older models of its iPhones to encourage users to buy a new release. Jeff Lambert ripper234ripper234 Related: skeptics.stackexchange.com/q/1333/5337 – gerrit Oct 12 '17 at 14:17 macrumors.com/2017/10/06/… – GordonM Oct 12 '17 at 15:21 @GordonM 's link provides a decent piece of actual evidence that could provide the basis for an answer if someone is willing to write it up. A study looked at the actual performance of Apple phones over time. – BobTheAverage Oct 12 '17 at 20:19 For another reason to sabotage your own products there is something along these lines en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Eldest_Son – daniel Oct 12 '17 at 23:03 In answer to the stated, rather than the implied question, the thing you're talking about is known as Planned Obsolescence. There are all sorts of indications that it happens sometimes. Admittedly, wikipedia is a very weak source, but the fact that there's an in-depth page on the practice, with a significant number of references, breakdown of different subtypes, and some historical analysis seems like a fairly reliable indication that it exists as a thing and is done sometimes in some places. for a couple of more specific, reliable links: Consumer Reports talks about a HP making a $5M settlement WRT printers that consumed ink cartridges more quickly than they should have. https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2010/11/hp-inkjet-printer-lawsuit-reaches-5-million-settlement/index.htm The initial proposal (back in 1932) https://web.archive.org/web/20120819154515/http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/27/London_%281932%29_Ending_the_depression_through_planned_obsolescence.pdf IEEE talks about an early case, generated by collusion between major lightbulb manufacturers https://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/history/the-great-lightbulb-conspiracy/ Overall, it looks like in the current day, companies tend to avoid obvious cases of self-sabotage. Evidence suggests that it still happens (as in the case of HP), but is relatively rare, perhaps because they're punished (by the consumer and/or legal system) when caught. They're much more likely to degrade things in more subtle, defensible ways. In particular, a number of modern alterations offer some defensible advantage or other (slimmer, lighter, or whatever), while making repair and maintenance more difficult or impossible. Still making their product shorter-lived in order to reap the benefits of more frequent replacement, but in a manner much easier to explain away. Ben BardenBen Barden If you have no reliable information to answer the question, do not write an answer. – BobTheAverage Oct 12 '17 at 17:09 @BobTheAverage The actual question asked was whether or not Planned Obsolescence was a thing at all. It is indeed a thing, with a wealth of history behind it. I recognize that wikipedia is a weak source in general, but in this case, the fact that there's an in-depth page on the thing with a significant number of references and historical analysis seems like a fairly reliable indication that it exists as a thing. Do you feel that it's not adequate to demonstrate that there are some people who have done it some? – Ben Barden Oct 12 '17 at 18:14 @BobTheAverage if the question had been about the apple products rather than just referencing it when asking about the general case, I agree this would have been a terrible answer and I wouldn't have made it. – Ben Barden Oct 12 '17 at 18:17 @BobTheAverage on the other hand, i realize that that defense would actually improve the answer if tweaked and added directly, and I've modified my answer accordingly. – Ben Barden Oct 12 '17 at 18:22 The linked Wikipedia article has pretty low standards of evidence, including a fair number of unsourced claims. You might be able to improve your answer by sorting through the sources linked there and finding one or more with a high standard of evidence. – BobTheAverage Oct 12 '17 at 20:16 Snopes covers this study quite well, which points out it produces no actual evidence that Apple is doing anything of the sort. What the study has proven is that people may generally be a bit more sensitive to the perceived 'slowness' of current generation Apple devices whenever Apple announces a new release. The study (also featured in the NYTimes) looked at no source code nor did it study any technical feature. Rather it looked at Google Search trends related to specific keywords (e.g. "iPhone slow") and found a correlating increase in searches around Apple product launches. For the more general question, yes, planned obsolescence is a thing and not just because companies want to make money (though that can be a motivating factor). For some products, making a cheap, disposable model is more economically feasible than making a rugged one that would last a lifetime. The general example for this is a laser pen that etches writings into paper (which would be prohibitively expensive the first time you misplaced it) versus a stick of wood with a graphite core. Jeff LambertJeff Lambert if it's economically sensible for everyone including the consumer, it is IIRC called avoiding over-engineering rather than planned obsolescence. – cbeleites supports Monica Dec 1 '17 at 18:52 The question is about sabotage before sale, but the example given is Apple slowing phones down after they have been sold. For examples of products sabotaged before sale, see DRM systems. Many products include DRM to prevent unauthorized copying or cheating (e.g. in online games), but it also tends to make the product worse. Defects introduced by DRM include poorer performance in games and the inability to exercise your legal rights to make backup copies and format shift. Systems that require online authentication can cause the product to stop working completely when the service inevitably shuts down. Another example is adding dots or other defects to movies to help determine where pirate copies originate from. dont_shog_me_brodont_shog_me_bro This doesn't address the claim. DRM, and similar features that target audiences other than the end customer, may have a negative impact on the end-user, but it is not their goal to do so, and the impact will be reduced as much as feasible. – Oddthinking♦ Feb 14 '19 at 12:59 @Oddthinking it doesn't matter what he goal is, the outcome is the issue. The legitimate buyer gets a sabotaged, gimped product while the pirate gets one that works and performs much better. – dont_shog_me_bro Feb 14 '19 at 14:49 @Oddthinking Apple's stated goal in slowing things down is to avoid crashes. If the phone runs at full possible speed, it might overheat and shut down. Apple thinks this is more harmful than slowing the phone, and so at least intended to remove that behavior. I've seen no evidence that Apple's plan was to make the phone less usable. – David Thornley Feb 14 '19 at 21:27 How far do we take this? My car requires me to carry a special key, when a third can carry general tools. Has my car been sabotaged? Perhaps the question is too unclear? – Oddthinking♦ Feb 15 '19 at 3:28 @DavidThornley The iPhone has a design flaw, in that the battery is unable to provide enough current when it ages. Most manufacturers check that the battery is able to deliver enough current for its entire lifetime. The claim that they are trying to help you by papering over this defect is laughable. However, it's not deliberate sabotage and I don't see what it has to do with my answer. – dont_shog_me_bro Feb 15 '19 at 9:37 Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged economics . Do automobile manufacturers make parts wear out and break easily, just so they can make more money? Does the weather affect the selling of your house? Are Apple products sold at a premium price? Does Germany want their gold back? Do researchers receive no income from revenues arising from their published papers? Was there no tax before 1913 in the United States? Were nearly all founders of large companies existing in mid 20th century uneducated “rude mechanicals”? Were iron nails at one time so scarce that pioneers in America burned down their cottages to retrieve them? Do pharmaceutical companies contribute to anti-drug campaigns?	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8549
__label__cc	0.688009	0.311991	Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet Gen 2 review: Light and good performing hybrid with a few flaws Hardware Reviews / Home Theater Reviews / Reviews By Pete Hernandez The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet Gen 2 is a lightweight hybrid that packs the punch of a heavyweight when it comes to performance. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet Gen 2 is the updated version of last years X1 Gen 1 tablet. The Gen 1 was deservedly a Techaeris Top Pick for 2016, but there were a few issues that needed some attention. Has the ThinkPad X1 Tablet remedied those problems? Read on for the full review of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet Gen 2 review. Processor: Up to Intel Core i7-7Y75 (4MB cache, up to 3.60 GHz Operating System: Windows 10 Pro (64 bit) Graphics: Intel HD integrated graphics 615 Memory: Up to 16 GB LPDDR3 Storage: Up to 512 GB SSD OPAL2 PCIe-NVMe M.2 Display: 12″ FHD+ 2K (2160×1440) touchscreen Gorilla Glass 4 Battery Life: 10 hours tablet only, five additional hours with productivity modules Security: dTPM, vPro technology, Touch sensor fingerprint reader Dimensions: Tablet 11.47″x 8.25″x 0.33″, with keyboard 11.47″x 8.25″ x 0.51″ Weight: Tablet 1.69 lbs, with keyboard 2.35 lbs I/O Ports: USB C power delivery Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet Gen 2 ThinkPad Pen Power adapter and cable Safety, warranty, and setup guide The X1 means business. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet Gen 2 looks exactly like you would expect a Lenovo product to look, a black rectangle with some red highlights. Some will call the styling classic, others may think its a bit tired. Like the Ford Model T, you can have the X1 tablet in any color you want, as long as it’s black. It seems the Gen 2 isn’t available in the silver or red that were offered last year. The back of the screen is made of a hard plastic that feels very durable, and the back of the keyboard feels like soft touch rubber. There are two cameras, one forward and one rear facing with a flash. Along the left side of the screen, you will find volume up and down buttons, a 3.5 mm jack, speaker and a Kensington lock. Along the right side, there is a USB-C charging port, Mini DisplayPort, a USB 3.0, another speaker, and a fabric loop for holding the included stylus. On the back, behind the kickstand, is a well-concealed microSD slot. I would have easily overlooked this slot had I not read other reviews on the first gen X1. The keyboard is thin and lightweight, and you can place it in either an upper position or a lower position for typing. The light weight is great for a tablet on the go, but it does tend to bend a bit while typing with it in the upper position. This doesn’t really seem to be a problem, but if you press hard while typing, you will notice the keyboard bouncing a bit. There is a TrackPoint button and a trackpad, eliminating the need for a mouse. The ThinkPad is very light; the tablet portion weighs in at 1.69 lbs. Adding in the keyboard will bring that weight up to 2.35 lbs. These are the same numbers as the first gen X1, so no improvement from last year. But still, it is a very light tablet for its size. The 12 inch 2K FHD touchscreen of the ThinkPad X1 tablet is constructed of Corning’s Gorilla Glass 4. This is a good thing too because writing on the screen of an expensive tablet is a cringe-inducing exercise. At first, I was very gentle with the pen on the screen. After a day or two, I noticed that the screen still looked good as new, not a single scratch or scuff. After that, I started to use the pen more naturally, and after about two weeks with the X1, the screen still looks flawless. In ideal lighting conditions, the screen on the X1 tablet is amazing, watching movies in a dimly lit room was great. The colors are rich and vibrant, the blacks are deep, and edges are crisp. But if you happen to be outside, or in a bright room, you may have to adjust your position to get rid of glare. The Gorilla Glass 4 has a high gloss finish that looks wonderful, but glare on the screen can be frustrating. The keyboard in the upper position. Software/Ecosystem The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet Gen 2 that we received had Windows 10 Pro (64bit) installed. It works wonderfully on the X1; I enjoyed playing with Paint 3D. Using the templates to make figures, drawing freehand, and having the program convert the shapes I drew into 3D, applying textures to the shapes I had created. It was all good fun, sadly most of my freehand shapes resembled pillows. Yup, mooore pillows. There are, of course, a smattering of other programs pre-installed onto the X1, but you have to expect that on a PC. Use what you need and just ignore the rest. You can configure the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet Gen 2 on Lenovo’s website to your requirements. The unit we received for review had the following specifications. Intel Core i5-7Y57 CPU @ 1.20GHz Windows 10 Pro (64 bit) If you need more power, you can upgrade to an i7 Processor and up to 16 GB RAM. Windows 10 Home comes standard, but you can upgrade to the Pro edition. The X1 comes standard with 128 GB SSD, which can be upgraded up to a 512 GB SSD. I found that the ThinkPad X1 was more than capable of handling multiple programs running at once. I had PowerPoint, Paint 3D, Photos, Google Earth, Word, and View 3D all running while I was playing an online game. The X1 handled it all without a hiccup. I switched between programs, turned them randomly on and off and even opened a few extras. The X1 never complained about the load; it just kept going like a hot knife through butter. The ThinkPad Pen worked very well. I used it to navigate around the screen, writing and drawing. I found that drawing worked very well, it’s not quite the same as drawing with a pencil since it lacks the same tactile feel. I’m sure with practice (and talent) the pen would be very useful for artists on the X1. The X1 can also have its functionality expanded with the available modules. Modules connect to the screen in place of the keyboard, and the keyboard connects to the module. The Presenter module has a projector, and the Productivity module increases ports. Both modules will also increase the battery life of the X1 by up to five hours. We did not receive modules for testing. The Lenovo Presenter Module The Lenovo Productivity Module Speakers/Sound For such a small hybrid, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet Gen 2 certainly has loud speakers. They are great for video conferencing, watching presentations, or enjoying a bit of YouTube. The problem with the speakers is that there is no bass. If you plan on listening to music or movies, you’ll want some headphones or external speakers for the best listening experience. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet Gen 2 has a front facing 2 MP camera, and a rear facing 8 MP camera. They both take pictures. The cameras on the X1 are most useful for Skype, video conferencing, or times that you don’t have a smartphone or other camera on hand. But I think we all know that about laptop cameras. Carry on. I ran two battery tests on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet Gen 2. For the first test, I used the X1 as I would any computer over the course of three days. I surfed the web, watched videos, played some games, checked weather and so on. For the duration of the test I had the screen set to 75% brightness, the volume at 25%, and never shut the X1 down. The general use test gave me 9 hours and 16 minutes before the battery needed recharging. For the second test I played online videos nonstop for as long as possible. The brightness was set at 75%, volume at 25%. Finally, the battery gave out after 5 hours and 2 minutes. Lenovo advertises a 10-hour battery life for the X1 without a battery module. While I was never able to hit the full 10 hours, the results were a slight improvement over last years model. Your results may vary depending on use. The X1 is even up for a bit of light gaming. Price/Value The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet Gen 2 has a regular starting price of $1,449.00USD, but currently, it has instant savings on Lenovo’s website that brings that price down to $1,086.75. With all that the X1 can do and the ease with which it handles tasks, I would say that the X1 is truly worth the cost of entry with the instant savings Lenovo is currently offering. The full price of $1,449.00USD is probably a bit steep for most though. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet Gen 2 is a lightweight hybrid that packs the punch of a heavyweight when it comes to performance. The versatile X1 is right at home in the office, the classroom or the playroom. It’s this versatility that I think is the strong suit of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 tablet Gen 2. *We were sent a review unit of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet Gen 2 for the purposes of this review. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Great screen Needs work Screen glare Tedious styling Purchase from Lenovo Related Items:computers, featured, Hardware, Hybrid, Laptop, Reviews, tech [CES 2020] LG plans on turning a profit in the mobile division by 2021 [CES 2020] HP unveils the Elite Dragonfly G2 5G business notebook [CES 2020] HP introduces the sleek and premium Spectre 15 x360 2017 Alienware 17 review: A full-featured portable gaming powerhouse Samsung Q8C Curved QLED 4K TV review: Samsung can’t have this back	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8565
__label__cc	0.730871	0.269129	Mission and Guiding Principles Legal Authorization State Plan Become A Council Member Funding Available Grant Application Process Grants Review Panel Members 2019 Public Policy Priorities Policy Priority One-Pagers Aging with DD Guardianship and Supported Decision-Making Transition to Adult Life Public Policy Input 2019 Public Input Texas Legislative News TCDD Bill of the Week Legislative Advocacy Tips Public Testimony Tips What is a Developmental Disability? Understanding Employment Options and Supports Get Involved with TCDD Share Your Medicaid Story Guardianship Alternatives Side-By-Side Texas Materials Order Form Subscribe to TCDD eNews Public Testimony — Senate Health and Human Services Committee SB 602 Public Policy Input — 2017 You are here: Home › Public Policy › Public Policy Input › Public Input Provided in 2017 › Public Testimony — Senate Health and Human Services Committee SB 602 Public Testimony Thank you for the opportunity to provide public testimony in support of Senate Bill 602 relating to the establishment of a restructuring commission to evaluate each state supported living center. My name is Ruth Mason. I am a governor-appointed member of the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities from Houston and I’m William’s mom. My son, William, is 26 years old and uses the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) waiver. The Council is established by federal law and is governed by 27 board members, appointed by the Governor, 60% of whom are individuals with developmental disabilities or family members of individuals with disabilities. TCDD’s purpose in law is to encourage policy change so that people with disabilities have opportunities to be fully included in their communities and exercise control over their own lives. Last summer, I was diagnosed with motor neuron disease. When the neurologist gave me the diagnosis, I began to repeat, “How can I help people if I am dying?” Before I was diagnosed with ALS, I was an advocate monitoring in the SSLCs for abuse, neglect and exploitation. I gave the residents, staff and guardians my word that if I stopped coming to the SSLCs, I would continue to advocate for them at the Capitol. In the summer of 2014, the Sunset Advisory Commission Report included the following statement: “SSLCs have higher rates of confirmed abuse, neglect and exploitation than community group homes.” They recommended a Closure Commission to study the quality of services provided by the facilities and their ability to meet the minimum standards. The recommendation would have directed DADS/HHSC to improve the remaining seven SSLCs. Since the Commission filed the report in 2014, the SSLCs rate per year for each person has risen by over 26% to an annual cost of almost $300,000 per year. The Office of the Independent Ombudsman reports that during a 6 month period in 2015, there were 1,617 Unusual Incident Reports filed that include an “event or situation that seriously threatens the health, safety or life of individuals.” In a recent DOJ Report for one of the SSLCs, the monitors repeatedly noted concern that the nurses were not adhering to basic nursing protocols. In 2016, lead comparable to levels in Flint, Michigan was found in three of the SSLCs. The DOJ Settlement Agreement in 2009 is simply a requirement to follow basic standards of care. None of the 13 SSLCs in Texas are near the 70% compliance required by the DOJ Settlement Agreement. I know you’re also taking up a proposal to sell SSLC services to people in the community [SB 547]. Any SSLC service provided to HCBS waiver participants should prove substantial compliance under the DOJ agreement for the service made available. Implementation without meeting this stipulation could put SSLC residents at risk by stretching staff resources to provide these new services. Furthermore, the sections of the facility being used for community services should be required to meet accessibility standards under Americans with Disabilities Act, and clinics located at SSLCs should be required to meet the same clinical, regulatory and building standards required for any new community based facility. The restructuring commission proposed in SB 602 could provide recommendations regarding if and where the sale of services to community based waiver participants could be appropriate. It is troubling to hear proposals for the construction of new SSLCs during budget discussions, particularly from the Texas House of Representatives. Texas does not require 13 SSLCs for the 2,795 people expected to continue to choose to use them as anticipated in the in the 2018-2019 budget. Texas should plan for consolidation and closure, rather than the construction of new facilities that would reproduce the same quality of service and be subject to Department of Justice oversight. The Council continues to support a moratorium on admissions and other recommendations to reduce the SSLC infrastructure and rebalance the long-term services and supports system. Texas must act to modernize the IDD service system and reduce reliance on SSLCs. In conclusion, I support the establishment of a Restructuring Commission to evaluate each State Supported Living Center for closure, consolidation, or downsizing while building up the network of community supports and services. Thank you for the opportunity to provide input on behalf of the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities. Ruth Mason, Attachment — SSLCs: Consolidate state supported living centers and improve community services for Texans with IDD Fact Sheet (PDF, 2 pages, 373 KB) Senate Bill 7 Visit the Senate Bill 7 Tag Archives Page in News and Features to read all TCDD articles about Senate Bill 7. Resources – Public Policy Input Current districts and members of the Texas Senate, Texas House of Representatives, State Board of Education and Texas delegation to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Contacting Your Legislator (Texas Reference Library) How to find, contact and address your legislator. Contact TCDD 6201 E. 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__label__cc	0.510041	0.489959	Mixed Soviet supports I’ve been on a push to get my WW2 Soviets sorted lately, and this is a mixed bag of support options. Most of it will work equally well for my regular Fortified Region troops, or representing regular army attachments to a partisan unit. Command Bunker I built this one when I made the bunkers for the Maxims, and use a similar process. It’s basically a couple of layers of foamcore chopped into roughly the right shape, then covered with artists textured gel. The sandbags are just made from strips of milliput rolled out and squished a bit. Miniature for scale Rear entrance with cam net To differentiate it from the MG bunkers I added a roof propped up on matchsticks. It’s also got a rear entrance that makes more sense than the MG bunkers. I realised after doing them that I’d put the entrance pointing straight into the bunker. In reality you’d always have a 90 degree bend so that someone outside can’t just shoot in through the doorway! Oops, at least that’s fixed on this command post. The cam net is cheap medical gauze dyed green, and the radio antenna is a plastic bristle from a broom. Why a command bunker you ask? Well, it’s a support option I added to the Machine Gun platoon list which allows the Soviets to use the “command by radio” rules. Since it’s a prepared position they’re assumed to have landlines laid to their various pits back to the CP. This allows the sparse Soviet unit to spread out beyond the SL’s normal 9″ radius and occupy a much more dispersed position. Of course, it’ll also work perfectly well as terrain or an objective for other games. Sniper and Medic I got these two from Bad Squiddo Games interesting range of female Soviets. It’s no secret that plenty of Soviet women served in WW2, many of them in combat roles. Part of this was ideological (the Communists were at least in theory all about everybody sharing equally in the fate of the state, regardless of class, gender or race) but a lot of it was probably simple pragmatism. After all, it hard to argue against arming your womenfolk when you desperately need millions of troops. Many were conscripts, but there were also a lot of volunteers. A female sniper pair rocking one the oldest tricks in the book As I understand it while there were all-female infantry units they didn’t see combat, but individual Soviet women certainly did. Over 2000 served as snipers, and some as tank drivers and machine gunners, with the balance of the 800,000 women in uniform in medical, anti-aircraft, signals and other rear-echelon roles. While obviously a bit of a novelty I’m confident this sniper pair and medic don’t look like some kind of anachronism alongside their male comrades. It’s definitely a unique and defining feature of a Soviet force. The actual miniatures are decent, but not brilliant and aren’t really worth the premium price tag on them. The sniper pair is £6, which about double the going rate. The miniatures aren’t actually bad, just a bit meh. The detail on them is soft, the weapons in particularly are especially lacking. A better paint job than mine might be able to bring them to life a bit, but I found them somewhat bland. I still think they’re perfectly serviceable for filling in the odd figure here and there and adding something a bit different to your Soviets, but I think they’re overpriced for what they are. Flame thrower Keep smiling Ivan, you’re only carrying a big tank of fuel and a naked flame. What could go wrong? Another bit of must-have kit, the eastern front saw widespread use of flamethrowers in both attack and defence. The Soviet ROKS flamethrowers were interesting weapons, with the flame projector being designed to look like a rifle in an attempt to give the operator a bit of extra survivability. The miniature of the actual flamethrower is Warlord and comes in a blister with the 50mm mortar and a random guy with an SMG. He needs a couple of friends to make up a 3-man flamethrower team in Chain of Command, so I made up an extra plastic figure and slapped some paint on them. To be honest the flamethrower miniature has some issues. It’s all cast as one piece, which means there’s some chunky flash between the hose for the flamethrower and the body. I found it was going to be too difficult to cut away, so the best you can do is paint it in a way that it won’t be too obvious. I do wonder if this should really be cast as a multi-piece figure. They do seperate heads after all, and some seperate flamethrower arms with the hose attached would work better. The paint job on these guys was a bit of a rush-job if I’m honest, but they won’t be spending a lot of time on the table so it’ll do! 82mm Mortar Hailing from Black Tree Design, this mortar is a strange-looking beastie. Apparently it’s an 82-BM-43, which was an updated version of the 82-BM-41 (aka PM-41). That’s an 82mm weapon, and the funny wheels could either be detached or left on while firing as shown here. You only get two miniatures with it, so you’re likely to need to scrounge up some more bodies for the crew. Pretty standard stuff there, nobody ever sells heavy weapons with realistic crew sizes. You get one bloke kneeling by the gun with an opened ammo box, and one guy sitting on another ammo box seemingly taking it easy. The actual crew should be four men and an NCO (although this guy looks more like an officer and I’ve painted him as such). Like all the stuff from the BTD Soviet range these sculpts are very nice. They’ve got good detail and character without being outlandish, and are a size that mixes well with other ranges. Flash was non-existent, as were mould lines. The only advice I’d give is to watch Black Tree’s website and never pay full price. They discount things every week, you should have no trouble getting these at 40% off or more. It’s so easy to get them in a sale that I consider the discounted one to be the real price! Why do I even need an 82mm mortar when I mostly play skirmish games? Well, because one of the little quirks of the Soviet Machine Gun Artillery battalions was that they had 82mm mortars but no observers and sod all radios. So the 82mm tubes were largely used as direct fire weapons. I kept it on a small base, and I’ve actually already got a suitable mortar pit from my EWM field defences. As mentioned above, this comes in a blister with the Warlord flamethrower, so if you want a flamer then you’ll be getting one of these too. The Soviets never really stopped using anything simply because it was rubbish, so these dinky little mortars soldiered on right to the end of the war. It’s a nicely posed little two-man team, so I’ve based them as such. No idea how much I’ll use it, the 82mm above has a lot more bang for your buck, and both would be available to a platoon position in a Fortified Region MG Artillery Battalion. Category: Miniatures Painting Tag: 28mm bad-squiddo black-tree chain-of-command coc-supports mg-platoon partisans review soviets warlord ww2 The best and worst of Tiny Hordes in 2017 Ah, the new year, a time for navel-gazing and reflection. This is the last post I'll make in this vein before normal service resumes, I promise. While I'm not overly bothered about hit numbers on t... Scottish Corridor Game 7: Second Attack into Mouen Late June 1944, the 15th Scottish Division had punched a hole in the German defences near Caen, but now found itself attacked on both flanks of the resulting salient. After beating off a Scottish coun... 4 Responses to Mixed Soviet supports Milo Burgh says: The medic looks very warlike to use in CoC… Russian women, don’t mess with them. JOHN BOND wargaming stuff says: You have done a great job on painting the troops Andy and like the bunker too. cheers John . John Michael says: Very nice work as usual.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8599
__label__wiki	0.910241	0.910241	The Express Tribune > World Fresh protest urges defiant South Korea president to resign Tens of thousands of protesters rallied in Seoul on Saturday SEOUL: Tens of thousands of protesters rallied in Seoul on Saturday, for the fourth in a weekly series of mass protests urging President Park Geun-Hye to resign over a corruption scandal. The demonstrations — among the largest seen in South Korea since the pro-democracy protests of the 1980s — have provided a stark challenge to Park’s authority, but the president has defied calls to step down. South Korea Q3 growth slows on Samsung, Hyundai crises Organisers said the candle-lit rally in Seoul drew some 300,000 protestors who chanted “Park Geun-Hye resign” as they gathered in central Seoul. Police put the number at 70,000. So far the protests have been largely peaceful, with many families participating, but there was still a heavy police presence, with buses and trucks blocking access roads to the presidential Blue House. “We want to have a peaceful protest,” Nam Jeong-Su, spokesman for the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, told AFP. Nam said the ranks of protesters had been swelled by thousands of high-school students who finished their final exams earlier in the week. South Korea President apologises for document leaks And this being South Korea — with the world’s highest smartphone penetration rate — many had downloaded a special app showing a burning candle to hold aloft during the rally. “We’re here to show my children the site where history is being made”, said Kim Myung-Hee, 30, who came with her husband and two daughters. “Park simply doesn’t feel ashamed of the wrongs she and her friend did. She must go,” Kim said. The anti-Park rallies have continued despite two televised apologies from the president over a scandal linked to her friendship with long-time confidante Choi Soon-Sil, who has been arrested for fraud and abuse of power. Prosecutors have been investigating allegations that Choi, 60, leveraged their relationship to coerce donations from large companies like Samsung to non-profit foundations which she set up and used for personal gain. She is also accused of interfering in government affairs, despite holding no official position. Lurid reports of the unhealthy influence Choi wielded over Park have seen the president’s approval ratings plunge to five percent — a record low for a sitting president. Lee Won-Cheol, a 48-year-old IT expert, was carrying a banner and wearing a medical mask inscribed: “Park resign”. “She is a criminal. How can we have a criminal as our president? She must step down,” he said. Fresh from the crucial college entrance exam they spent their entire school lives preparing for, a large number of high-school seniors were at their first rally, having missed the previous three due to study commitments. “Making this country better is more important than entering a good college,” said Park Chai-Un, as he collected donations to buy candles and bottled water for protesters. “When things go this wrong with the country, it will become even more difficult for us to find jobs. That’s why I am here,” said one of his classmates Kim Mi-Sung. In an effort to soothe public anger, Park has agreed to relinquish some of her extensive presidential powers and submit to a probe by an independent special prosecutor to be appointed by parliament. But she has offered no sign of resigning and some members of her ruling Saenuri Party have started to push back at the popular protests of the past month. “Candles are candles. They will just go out with a gust of wind,” one Saenuri lawmaker said. The scandal has paralysed the Park administration and caused the president to pull out of a gathering of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders in Peru next week. But after a lengthy hiatus, Park has visibly returned to normal duties and announced she will attend an annual summit with China and Japan in Tokyo next month. The presidential Blue House said Park was receiving baskets of flowers from supporters, and some 5,000 people joined a small pro-Park rally held before the main protest. Read more: President , Protests , South Korea US to deploy missile system in South Korea: General South Korea in September announced a new location for deploying THAAD, after vocal protests from local residents South Korea's biggest firm accounting for 17 percent of GDP announced the recall of 2.5 million Note 7s She was forced into a public apology for the leak of documents to family associate involved in corruption scandal Pictures of the day: November 19, 2016	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8605
__label__cc	0.504582	0.495418	Aflac – Workforce Diversity (2016) Outcome: Successfully withdrawn following a commitment from the company to release comprehensive workforce diversity data. A McKinsey & Company report found companies with highly diverse executive teams had higher returns on equity and earnings performance than those with low diversity. Aflac states that “Our nation’s demographics are changing, and Aflac is reaching out to increasingly diverse accounts, customers and communities. After all, if we want these individuals and groups to do business with Aflac, we must also do business with them.” However, Aflac does not disclose workforce data, or disclose results of diversity initiatives. As a result, shareholders have insufficient information to determine if Aflac has a diverse workforce or has been successful in expanding diversity into senior roles. Leading insurance companies such as MetLife and Allstate Corporation provide details of diversity programs and policies, and disclose workforce statistics consistent with data provided to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Other financial services firms have begun acknowledging the lack of gender diversity in senior roles and in August, 2016 seven global asset managers including Blackrock, Capital Group, and Fidelity, shared diversity statistics which show, on average, that women represent nearly one-half of their workforce but represent just one-quarter of senior staff. Research from Mercer confirms that improving gender diversity will require greater attention to closing the gender pay gap. Owing to the widespread and general concern about gender and racial wage disparities the EEOC has recently finalized a new rule to stem wage discrimination by collecting pay data by gender, race and ethnicity in a dozen job categories. Expanding workforce diversity and closing the wage gap also requires policies and programs that attract and retain diversity in the workplace. A company’s family leave policies, for example, can play a role. McKinsey & Company reports that paid parental leave and the availability of on-site child care can significantly impact women’s ability to rise to higher productivity roles and therefore perpetuate a gender wage gap. The best performing companies on gender diversity have implemented gender neutral policies that improve the workplace for both men and women, according to McKinsey. Diversity benchmarks can help ensure companies hiring hundreds of financial professionals, such as Aflac, create competitive workforces. Companies that are publicly accountable to diversity goals are most likely to make rapid progress toward achieving their goals. RESOLVED: Shareholders request that Aflac prepare a diversity report, at a reasonable cost and omitting confidential information, available to investors including: 1. A chart identifying employees according to gender and race in major EEOC-defined job categories, listing numbers or percentages in each category; 2. A description of policies/programs focused on increasing gender and racial diversity in the workplace. Supporting Statement: A report adequate for investors to assess strategy and performance can include a review of appropriate time-bound benchmarks for judging current and future progress, and details of policies and practices designed to reduce unconscious bias in hiring and to build mentorship.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8606
__label__cc	0.728824	0.271176	Caviar Présentoirs Table Accessoires Silver-Plated Sterling Silver, gold-plated Coloured hand-cased Stemware & Tumblers Vodka Sets Clear hand-cut Luxury Porcelain The World of Tsar Imperial The History of Trade Mark The history of the brand began in the early 20th century. Tsar Nicholas II, as well as his father and grandfather, living surrounded by his large family and numerous entourages in the heyday of art and architecture and being seriously fascinated by design, began to be absorbed in the work on the creation of objet d’art. After the acquaintance with Carl Fabergé, Nicholas II began to order the Easter eggs, the future gifts to his wife and mother at Easter, having discussed the idea and design of each egg with the jeweler in detail. While finishing the construction of the Trans - Siberian railway, he wished to create the egg reflecting that public event and edited the sketches together with the designer. The most important thing was to find the hands of the skillful master, the best manufactory, which could enthusiastically and high qualitatively fulfill the order. The French, Italian and German manufactories fought for the right to be suppliers of the Imperial Court. The Tsar's entourage, requiring beautiful objects for their ambience as well, did not want to lag behind the head of the empire. The desire to present gifts, the everyday necessity of any wealthy Russian family, reflecting the generous Russian soul, grew into an important tradition for the higher society. While surrounded by many domestic and foreign suppliers, Tsar Nicholas II initiated the creation of gifts for business partners, foreign guests, relatives and friends. Cutlery, stone figurines and interior objects were designed considering the taste and offers of jewelers and manufacturers, but with the invariable Russian or rather Petersburg magnificence. The tradition to find contemporary designers and manufacturers of a particular object is still typical of the brand today. The idea to present the beauty of the best styles of Petersburg and Moscow from the early 20th century - Russian Empire style, Art Deco and Art Nouveau, Constructivism with a modern interpretation - has still no time limits at present. Over the years, sourcing of the manufacturers has become more difficult. Hand work has been massively replaced by the machinery and manual labor becomes more expensive faster than precious metal price at the world market. To express the beauty of classical objects in modern production is becoming more and more challenging. Hand molds for the production of cutlery, exported to Sweden after the revolution, are getting older and cannot endure a manifold reproduction of the product. Enameling specialists, bronze masters are becoming single artists who are in great demand by companies of the luxury class. The more large companies are changing to the mass production, the more expensive the objects are becoming made by the most skillful hands of the world masters and artists. The quality of silverware, visible unique handling of details whether engraving or bronze, remains an unchanging attribute of luxury. Today these objects are becoming the true luxury that can only be found in refined homes, the things which are made in a limited edition. The legendary founders of fashion houses that have left a rich artistic heritage, drawings and sketches, ideas and alternatives of their implementation have created an outstanding foundation of classical drawings, giving modern designers themes for the inspiration and creation of modern collections inspired by the precisely classic images, continuing the life of the house. A modern interpretation of the classics is the endless topic for creative artists such as Philippe Starck and Arik Levy. Timeless designs created with eclectic elements, twisted classic items, reflecting the history and embodying the best periods of art development, following the old tradition and technology, are fashionable and current trend today more than ever. Sketches of products made for the Tsar Imperial Court , found in various European studios and private collections , represent the true value of the brand and allow the trade mark TSAR create unique things that are in demand by the high society of different countries today. Enamel Guilloché Tsar Hunting Collection Pâte-de-Verre Crystal and Bronze Hand Carved Gemstone TSAR IMPERIAL LIMITED E-Mail: info@tsar-imperial.com Copyright © 2015 TSAR IMPERIAL. All rights reserved. Home \| About Us \| Contact	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8611
__label__cc	0.65268	0.34732	Paul Langerhans Institute Dresden Publications Scientific Coordination DZG Symposium Aldh1b1 is important in Kras-induced pancreatic carcinogenesis Aldh1b1 expression marks adult pancreatic progenitor cells and is required for Kras-induced pancreatic cancer © SciArtWork Diabetes and pancreatic cancer are devastating diseases of the pancreas. Thus, the identification of organ-specific adult progenitor/ stem cells is important for understanding their origin and designing therapeutic interventions. Researchers of the Paul Langerhans Institute Dresden and the Helmholtz Zentrum München, together with colleagues from the Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy in Athens found that rare Aldh1b1 expressing cells are progenitor cells in the adult mouse pancreas and that Aldh1b1 is required for tumor development in a pancreatic cancer mouse model. These findings suggest that these cells play a key role in pancreas homeostasis and pancreatic cancer development and potentially constitute a therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer. The results of this international research project have now been published in the renowned journal “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS)” The identification of organ-specific adult progenitor/stem cells is important for understanding the origin of diseases and designing therapeutic interventions. Examples for this are diseases such as diabetes and pancreatic cancer, which are two devastating diseases of the pancreas. The adult pancreas can respond to injury or metabolic stimuli to repair damage and regulate cell numbers. However, there is an ongoing debate whether this is a result of the inherent plasticity of terminally differentiated cells or due to the presence of unidentified rare adult pancreatic stem/progenitor cells. A similar controversy concerns the cell of origin of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), which is one of the most lethal among malignancies. “In more than 90% of the cases, PDAC is initiated by an oncogenic mutation of the GTPase Kras”, explains Dr. Anthony Gavalas, research group leader at the Paul Langerhans Institute Dresden of the Helmholtz Zentrum München at the University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus at TU Dresden, who is the senior author of the study. “Recently we identified a small population of self-renewing progenitor cells in the adult mouse pancreas, that are characterized by the expression of a mitochondrial enzyme called Aldh1b1. Interestingly, these cells give rise to all three cell types, namely endocrine, ductal and acinar cells, in the organ during adult life”, Dr. Gavalas continues. “In the present study we used single cell gene expression analysis and found that these Aldh1b1-positive progenitor/stem cells preferentially express Kras, mutations of which account for more than 90% of the cases of pancreatic cancer” says Dr. Ekaterina Mameishvili, the first author of the study, and Dr Ioannis Serafimidis, a key author of the study adds: “Our investigations further revealed that Aldh1b1 function is required for pancreatic cancer development, suggesting that these cells play a key role in the disease. The mechanism by which Aldh1b1 activity enables Kras-mediated oncogenic transformation requires additional investigations, however it seems that we have identified a potential new therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer.” Aldh1b1 expression defines progenitor cells in the adult pancreas and is required for Kras-induced pancreatic cancer. Mameishvili E, Serafimidis I, Iwaszkiewicz S, Lesche M, Reinhardt S, Bölicke N, Büttner M, Stellas D, Papadimitropoulou A, Szabolcs M, Anastassiadis K, Dahl A, Theis F, Efstratiadis A, Gavalas A. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2019 Sep 23. pii: 201901075. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1901075116. [Epub ahead of print] Link: https://www.pnas.org/content/early/2019/09/17/1901075116.long Dr. Anthony Gavalas Paul Langerhans Institute Dresden at the Helmholtz Center Munich and the University Clinic Carl Gustav Carus and Medical Faculty of the TU Dresden Email: anthony.gavalas@tu-dresden.de Fax: +49 351 796 36698 Internet: https://tu-dresden.de/med/mf/plid/forschung/Gavalas Frank Möller	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8612
__label__wiki	0.792913	0.792913	by Glenn Erickson Feb 19, 2019 Olinka Berova is as sexy as Ursula Andress, but even with a new woman producer Hammer’s She sequel doesn’t give her new She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed much of a chance — the story just sits there and the kingdom of Kuma is woefully under-produced. Good photography and acting help, but one doesn’t earn high marks for the Boys from Bray. 1968 / Color / 1:66 widescreen / 101 min. / Street Date February 26, 2019 / 29.99 Starring: Olinka Berova (Olga Schoberová), John Richardson, Edward Judd, Colin Blakely, Jill Melford, George Sewell, André Morell, Noel Willman, Derek Godfrey, Danièle Noël, Gerald Lawson, Zohra Sehgal, Christine Pockett, Dervis Ward. Cinematography: Wolfgang Suschitzky Film Editor: Raymond Poulton Original Music: Mario Nascimbene Written by Peter O’Donnell based on characters created by H. Rider Haggard Produced by Aida Young Directed by Cliff Owen Aida Young took her first full producing credit for Hammer on 1968’s The Vengeance of She; she’d been around in various capacities since the 1950s and helped steer the company into the 1970s. Hammer was still producing remakes; before their re-imaginings of Universal’s horror and fantasy classics they began with feature versions of popular TV shows. Hammer’s 1966 remake One Million Years B.C. and 1965 remake She performed exceedingly well, boosting the careers of their female stars Raquel Welch and Ursula Andress. H. Rider Haggard’s 1887 book She: A History of Adventure has never fully faded from the public consciousness. Haggard’s supernatural myth connects our world to long-lost civilizations that possessed occult powers of magic: the immortal white queen Ayesha rules over a savage tribe and seeks the reincarnation of her lost love. Noted silent film versions of She were followed by RKO’s lavish 1935 version produced by Merian C. Cooper, starring Helen Gahagan. She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed. In Hammer’s remake Ursula Andress’s Queen Ayesha successfully compelled the ex-soldier Leo Vincey (John Richardson) to trek to her lost empire of Kuma. She-With-Perfect-Posture convinced Leo that his destiny was to take his place by her side, as the reincarnation of Kallikrates, who she had foolishly murdered a millennium ago. The magical content centers on a flame of immortality, that only periodically burns blue-cold instead of yellow-hot; passing through the flame makes one immortal. the first She ends with Ayesha destroyed and Vincey/Kallikrates, now immortal, doomed to spend eternity alone. Hammer boosted its budget for the Ursula Andress picture, constructing some large sets and shooting in Color and CinemaScope. Both Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing had featured roles, and James Bernard contributed an eerie, romantic music theme, one of his best. The Vengeance of She hoped that the imported actress Olga Schoberová would prove a major ‘discovery.’ Already the star of a number of Czech films, she can be seen at her best in the delightful Czech comedy Who Wants to Kill Jessie?, about a comic-book heroine who becomes flesh-and-blood real. Her role in Vengeance is much less demanding. To take the part, Schoberová adopted an unlikely stage name, Olinka Berova. A disoriented Scandinavian named Carol (Olinka Berova) drifts to the South of France, compelled by a psychic remote control that insists she is ‘Ayesha’ and compels her to continue Southward to Africa. A truck driver (Dervis Ward) is mysteriously killed when he tries to rape her. Carol hitches a ride on the yacht of millionaire George (Colin Blakeley), which gets her to Africa but at the cost of his life as well. George’s psychiatrist friend Philip (Edward Judd) falls in love with Carol; when she breaks free and heads alone into the desert, Philip and the yacht captain Harry (George Sewell) pursue her. North African wise man Kassim (André Morell) tries to free Carol from the spell that forces her onward, but the magic forces are too strong. In Kuma (which appears to be walkable from the Mediterranean), Kallikrates (John Richardson again) eagerly awaits Carol, who his head shaman Men-Hari (Derek Godfrey) says is the reincarnation of Ayesha. The stars will align again very soon, and Kallikrates is keen for both Carol and Men-Hari to pass through the flame of immorality. But the deposed shaman Za-Tor (Noel Willman) knows that Men-Hari is lying about Carol. He’s chosen her only for her physical resemblance; his real aim is to go through the flame because it will enable him to become ruler of the world. When the travelers arrive, Philip is imprisoned and Carol is further prepared for passage through the flame. The only thing that can stop Men-hari is a revolt, fomented by Za-Tor and aided by Sharna (Danièle Noël), a servant who wants Kallikrates for herself. A vintage fantasy like She needs special qualities to snare our imagination, which The Vengeance of She really doesn’t provide. By the beginning of the 20th century the last few ‘lost’ corners of the world had at least been visited, and mysteries can be extended only so long. The ‘unknown region in Central Asia’ in Lost Horizon’s is insultingly Eurocentric — how much of history is told through stories saying that already-populated places were ‘discovered’ only when white men arrived? Kuma wasn’t particularly convincing in Hammer’s first She and even less of an attempt is made to explain the city’s survival to the year 1967. This new Kuma just seems a collection of stone rooms without windows, with perhaps ten guards marching about in adapted Roman costumes. We need to be impressed by something for the story to work, but all we see are a couple of so-so matte shots of a green valley. Besides the spear-carriers, the city of Kuma has been reduced to a few handmaidens, a dancer, and a flock of silent priests. The only really relevant conflict is between Kuma’s holy men, who seem to have no clue about the outside world. Why does Men-hari want to conquer something he knows nothing about? What advantage could becoming immortal possibly give him? Although the dialogue is rather good at times, the story suffers from severe Hammer-itis. Within ten minutes we know that Carol IS being drawn to Kuma by magic, so most of what happens George’s yacht and in the desert is inconsequential padding. The time and concern expended on George, Harry, his wife Sheila (Jill Melford) and Kassim feels squandered. The movie is more than half over before Carol and Philip get to Kuma, and something important can happen. Until the concluding welter of action in the chamber with the flame of immortality, all we get is a lot of talk. In other words, the show is almost all preliminaries and no content. Cliff Owen’s direction is never more than adequate. The dream-vision montages that pull Carol forward like a tractor beam are not particularly impressive — we don’t get the idea that everyday reality has been invaded by the supernatural. The desert section immediately becomes risible: Harry and Philip race their jeep across the rough roads, guaranteeing a breakdown. They bring no food or water, not even hats. When his canteen is empty, Harry throws it away, fulfilling the oldest dumb desert cliché on the books. It seems absurd when Philip helps Carol discard her white go-go boots — she already has no protection from the sun and the rough rocks, and now she walks the rest of the way barefoot. I hope that the crew laid down a path of soft sand for Ms. Berova. The actors do very well in these distressed circumstances. The Hammer stalwarts Willman and Morell somehow retain their dignity, and even though Derek Godfrey exhibits a permanent glower as the villain, we never catch him chewing scenery. Colin Blakely and Edward Judd manage despite their wafer-thin characters. We are a little disheartened to see Judd looking so soft and puffy just a few seasons after The Day the Earth Caught Fire and First Men in the Moon — he was reportedly once a contender to play James Bond 007. When George Sewell’s hearty pal exits the proceedings we feel cheated — discarding characters for no good reason does not build up audience involvement. The gorgeous star Olinka Berova comes off well visually, even though she’s given precious little to do. Berova goes through the entire film as a coiffed and never-mussed starlet, despite being half-drowned, force-marched in the desert, and tossed this way and that. Ms. Berova appears to be dubbed, which further robs her of a personality — we understand that John Richardson has been re-voiced as well. Carol boards the boat by swimming in her underwear, which is not played in a particularly exploitative way; although the posters emphasize sexy costumes, the show was rated ‘G.’ Once Carol arrives in Kuma, the handmaidens dress her in a gown more sheer than a nightgown, with a plunging neckline more revealing than anything Ursula Andress wore. Since she’s has not yet become the imperious Ayesha, the killer-diller costume doesn’t seem appropriate (although Kallikrates seems suitably pleased). Remember the tableauxs vivants in the movie Circus of Horrors, with its reminder that theatrical nudity was permitted in England, if the models on display stood still, as in a painting? Berova’s plunging cleavage would be too much in a more naturalistic context, but as Ayesha she moves mostly like a piece of formal statuary. The effect is beautiful, but not particularly sensual. I think this ‘rule’ also applies to Pamela Franklin’s screen-filling nude shot in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie: Franklin is so still, she might be a painting. When I saw Jean Brodie in 1969, old ladies gasped, but then clucked in approval at the ‘tasteful’ display. I fear that in The Vengeance of She, we’re more likely to be staring at Berova to find out what jiggles and what doesn’t. If Carol had a real personality, she’d be saying, “Hey, I’m up HERE.” Berova’s stylized ‘Jessie’ in her Czech film had a delightful warmth and sense of humor, despite being a one-dimensional cartoon character. Carol/Ayesha remains in a fog throughout Vengeance, so we don’t really become attached to her. Edward Judd’s Philip at least has an emotional arc — his concern for the mysterious Carol motivates a rash chase into the desert, so we do care about his feelings a little. The under-developed Vengeance obediently replays a few scenes from the first picture without ever measuring up. We’re given a one-matte-painting tour of downtown Kuma, we see a dance, but nothing much happens. Olinka Berova’s non-assertive Carol gets none of the strong scenes that had been granted Ursula Andress. Her Ayesha was effective when cruel and a compelling dream vision when seducing Leo Vincey. The hero has no buddies, the priests are nowhere near as interesting, and the jealous ‘other woman’ character is less than a footnote. The ending with our lovers walking hand-in-hand is supposed to be happy, despite their being lost and helpless in a desert wilderness. I’m assured that this isn’t among Hammer’s worst movies, but it’s recommended only for completists and Hammer-glamour girl watchers. Scream Factory’s Blu-ray of The Vengeance of She is an attractive encoding of the handsomely shot picture. Everything else may be deficient but cinematographer Wolf Suschitzky always keeps Olinka Berova looking good. The shipboard scenes seem cold, as if filmed in bad weather; the locations in Spain’s Almeria are familiar from Italian westerns and especially The Valley of Gwangi. Mario Nascimbene’s okay music can’t touch James Bernard’s evocative original; I’m surprised that Hammer didn’t re-use the earlier score, or adapt it. Nascimbene is credited with ‘music and special musical effects.’ The first extra up is a fan-fun commentary by Matt Weinhold, Shawn Sheridan, Larry Strothe and James Gonis, hosts of the ‘Monster Party Podcast.’ If you’re a lonely horror fan in need of the camaraderie of wacked-out pals riffing and joking about a movie as it unspools, this might be the perfect accompaniment. Otherwise, the hosts spout off like the a.m. radio announcers in Groundhog Day — shouting and laughing. I listened to the first twenty minutes, and they’re definitely giving out some coherent information, but the track often resembles a low-grade MST3K session. Scream has found three Vengeance crew members willing to talk about the picture. In his four-minute piece assistant director Terence Clegg tells us who was and who wasn’t popular on the set. Art and effects artisan Joy Cuff talks about the items she sculpted and explains how some of the special effects were done. Clapper/loader Trevor Coop fills us in on what it was like to be an underpaid crewperson working for a director nobody liked! The creaky World of Hammer TV shows haven’t gotten any better over the years, and this Lands Before Time episode is yet another random collection of scenes with a lazy narration by Oliver Reed. The film’s original trailer looks good and tries hard to sell the show. The TV spots included don’t impress but Hammer and Fox’s poster artists really pushed the cheesecake angle with their trashy artwork renderings of the scantily clad Ayesha. I’ll soon be reviewing Scream’s new disc of an older Universal-International picture which is also about an ALUK (Ancient Lost Underground Kingdom). Dull and cheap as it is, The Mole People still shows more smarts than Hammer’s effort: it has an interesting fantasy premise, reasonably likable characters and fun monsters. Blu-ray rates: Movie: Fair + Supplements: Interviews with three crewpeople, World of Hammer episode, trailer, still and poster gallery. Reviewed: February 16, 2019 (5935she)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8618
__label__wiki	0.504945	0.504945	338 Coal St., Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 "Your Powersports Authority!" MAP & HOURS Parts Fiche 2020 KTM 250 SX-F New Motorcycles • MX 2020 KTM 250 SX-F • $9,099 F8175T5 DYNAMIC IN EVERY WAY The KTM 250 SX-F was primed for global domination and is set to continue its dominance for 2020. Not only is it the lightest bike in its class, but it also offers an unrivalled, confidence-inspiring power delivery, making it a great choice for both amateur and professional riders. Laying the power down effectively is the secret to fast lap times and this capable package has all the right credentials to get the most important job done - getting to the chequered flag first. Bodywork and Graphics BODYWORK & GRAPHICS: KTM's 4-stroke motocross machines set the industry benchmark when it comes to innovative technology and styling. 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FRONT SUSPENSION: All full-size KTM SX models are fitted with the super-lightweight WP XACT front fork with AER technology and feature updated settings for 2020. It is a 48 mm USD air-sprung fork with separate functions in each fork leg, with damping functions on the right side and the air spring on the left. The left leg features a two-chamber system with a capsuled air cartridge, helping prevent loss of air pressure. Essentially, this means that in the rare case of a leaking outer seal, the internal cartridge pressure keeps the bike in a normal position. The air spring is exceptionally easy to use and can be adjusted to any rider weight via a single air valve and the air pump that is supplied with the bike. The right fork leg integrates a damping cartridge to fit single damping leg requirements and can be adjusted to the track conditions and the rider’s preferences. Additionally, the fork top caps have a new design for improved, easy adjustment(compression from top, rebound from bottom, 30 clicks each). REAR SUSPENSION: All KTM SX models feature a WP XACT DDC (Dynamic Damping Control) monoshock, which has been developed to work as a complete unit with the entire frame and swingarm architecture, as well as the linkage system and the WP XACT fork. It features high-quality machined and anodized components, which add a touch of class and give it appeal beyond just a functional necessity. It is fully adjustable, including high and low speed compression, allowing you to set the shock up precisely to suit any track and rider’s preferences. TRIPLE CLAMP: All KTM SX models feature top quality, CNC-machined triple clamps which have become a KTM trademark. The triple clamp has a precisely calculated stiffness and offset (22 mm offset for all models) to match the flex characteristics of the frame and fork. The result is a front end that works in perfect harmony, contributing positively to the overall handling and stability. The rubber damped handlebar fixation reduces vibration and also allows for some adjustment with two different mounting positions. An hour meter is fitted as standard on the upper triple clamp on all SX models, keeping the rider informed of the number of hours spent tearing up the track and when the next service is due. BRAKES: High-tech BREMBO brakes have always been standard equipment on all KTM motocross bikes. Combined with lightweight wave discs, the renowned system provides the highest level of braking efficiency, enabling you to out-brake the competition. FUEL TANK: All models in the KTM SX range are fitted with lightweight polyethylene fuel tanks. The shape of the fuel tank allows for slim ergonomics without compromise to the 1.85 gallon fuel capacity. The filler cap has an inside thread that makes for easy and reliable closure. AIRBOX: The airbox on the KTM 250 SX-F ensures optimal flow dynamics, and together with its intake snorkels, leads to maximum power and quick throttle response. Despite the obvious performance advantages, the design also offers maximum protection against soiling of the air filter. The large Twin-Air air filter is mounted on a cleverly designed stiff cage that minimizes incorrect installation. As found on previous models, filter maintenance is quick and easy and does not require tools - a standard, original feature from KTM. Every SX-F comes with an additional PowerParts airbox cover (in the by-pack) featuring additional air intake holes for higher engine performance, meaning that the the airbox can be customized for different engine characteristics or to suit track conditions. Engine and Exhaust ENGINE & EXHAUST: 4-strokes have taken motocross to unthinkable new extremes in a playground where KTM is a dominant force. Lighter and more compact than ever thought possible, these well-balanced engineering masterpieces deliver class-leading power in the most dynamic way. Straight from the showroom floor, KTM 4-strokes offer READY TO RACE performance of the highest caliber. ENGINE: Renowned as the strongest engine in 250 competition, the 2020 version maintains its dominance. Its compact structure contributes to excellent mass centralization, which supports the easy rideability of the bike. The 2020 model features a new, stronger oil pump intermediate gear that, along with several other small, but important refinements, contributes to improved reliability. The low weight of only 57.1 lbs, in combination with the compact engine layout and unrivalled power, once again makes the KTM 250 SX-F a real force to be reckoned with, yet still easy to ride for both amateur and professional riders. CYLINDER HEAD: An integral part of the class-leading power delivery is the cutting-edge DOHC (double overhead camshaft) cylinder head. It features two overhead camshafts which activate the titanium valves (intake 32.5 mm, exhaust 26.5 mm) via the super-light, DLC coated finger followers. The camshafts have a friction-optimized super-fine surface and a timing that delivers incredibly refined power. CRANKSHAFT: The KTM 250 SX-F has a rigid crankshaft and a connecting rod that features a plain big end bearing with two force-fitted bearing shells running directly on the crank pin. This design was essential for the extremely high engine speeds and unrivalled maximum power of the 250 cc 4-stroke engine. The design also enhances the engine's durability, allowing long crankshaft service intervals, which is a huge benefit in terms of time, effort and cost. CRANKCASES AND ENGINE COVERS: The compact engine cases are manufactured using a high pressure die-cast production process that helps with weight reduction, while retaining strength and durability. The design allows for optimal shaft arrangements close to the center of gravity, resulting in ideal mass centralization and easier rideability. The engine covers feature a smart surface structure that reduces wear caused by the rider's boots, keeping them looking as fresh as the day you bought it. TRANSMISSION: The KTM 250 SX-F is fitted with a robust 5-speed transmission. The gear ratios were carried over from its predecessor and are perfectly suited for the MX track. Another highlight of the transmission is the 'no-dirt' gear shifter. Similar to the footpeg design, it prevents the build-up of dirt and ensures the next gear is always available, no matter what the conditions. ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: The state-of-the-art KEIHIN Engine Management System, with electronic fuel injection, features a 44 mm throttle body. The injector position guarantees optimal atomization of the fuel and air on the way to the combustion chamber, resulting in instant response and maximum performance when opening the throttle. There are also separate systems for cold starting and idle adjustment. The ECU features maps which have been developed to precisely match the exhaust and cylinder head, with options for regulating traction and launch control. It also provides different maps for each gear, according to the information received from the gear sensor, ensuring maximum power as you shift through the gears. CYLINDER AND PISTON: The 78 mm bore cylinder houses a lightweight, forged, bridged, box-type piston, made to the highest standards by CP. It has an extremely rigid structure and features a unique crown shape to suit the high-compression combustion chamber. The compression ratio is at 14:4:1 and thanks to the combination of low oscillating masses, the engine displays extremely lively characteristics. BALANCER SHAFT: In order to balance the mass forces the KTM 250 SX-F produces, the engine is fitted with a multifunctional counterbalance shaft. It effectively reduces vibration, while driving the water pump and timing chain. CLUTCH: The DS (diaphragm steel) clutch literally puts the control back in the hands of the rider. It features a durable, one-piece clutch basket and primary gear, made of high-strength billet steel, guaranteeing unbeatable reliability. It is fitted with extremely heat-resistant steel carrier friction discs, which are pre-tensioned by means of a diaphragm spring, ensuring the most effective disengagement of the clutch. This design substantially reduces the operating force required to pull the clutch and is made even easier with the BREMBO hydraulic system. E-STARTER: Time is crucial in the heat of the race and an electric starter gets you fired up and back in the battle as soon as possible. The electric starter is standard on the KTM 250 SX-F and features a strong starter motor made by MITSUBA. The proven starter drive guarantees efficient and reliable starting when you need it most. HANDLEBAR MAP SELECT SWITCH: Within easy reach of the left grip on all four-stroke models, is a multifunctional handlebar map switch, which features the innovative control functions; traction control; launch control and alternative power curves (standard <-> advanced). The TRACTION CONTROL is a unique feature that guarantees more efficient traction and better control when accelerating the bike, especially in challenging track conditions. It can be activated on the handlebar map switch while riding. With a simple push of the two buttons at idle speed, the rider can also activate LAUNCH CONTROL, ensuring the most effective launch out of the gate. The map switch also gives the rider the chance to select an alternative power map besides the standard configuration, providing him with options during the race. COOLING: Maintaining the optimal engine temperature is crucial to ensuring consistent horsepower throughout the ride. The KTM 250 SX-F features radiators which are positioned for a lower center of gravity. Their design matches the shrouds perfectly and offers a great slim feel to the ergonomics. By using CFD technology (computational fluid dynamics) together with a clever coolant circuit routing, the innovative system ensures the optimum engine temperature for the highest performance, no matter what the conditions. The radiators also feature special protectors that serve not only as protection from flying rocks and debris but also as a brace that disperses energy around the radiators in the event of an impact. EXHAUST: When it comes to power delivery and performance, the exhaust on all 4-stroke models plays a key role and packs a punch that is hard to beat. It features a model specific header pipe with an advanced resonator called FDH (Flow Design Header), which is a small chamber around the pipe. The design allows the exhaust to be disassembled without removing the shock absorber and also provides better access to the shock. The aluminum sleeve, end cap and internal design of the silencer allow for slimmer ergonomics, making the bike feel narrower, without compromise to regulatory noise limits. Ergonomics and Comfort ERGONOMICS & COMFORT: IIt is important for a rider to work in harmony with the motorcycle, maintaining momentum by moving together with the natural forces. The ergonomics on the 2020 range is optimal for high-level performance and provides a riding position that offers the best maneuverability and control. The handlebar position can also be adjusted to suit every rider size and ergonomic preference. A rider's main interaction with the motorcycle comes through the bodywork, seat, footpegs and handlebars, which all play a vital role in overall control. When it comes to ergonomics, absolutely no compromises were made and only the best quality products feature on the 2020 KTM SX models. SEAT: All KTM SX models feature a seat that perfectly matches the range’s dynamic performance-oriented ergonomics. The seat cover features silicone strips that provide better feel and grip for the rider. The seat is conveniently fixed to the bike using one long, lateral screw, making it secure and easy to handle. HANDLEBAR: All full-size KTM SX models are equipped with the same high-strength aluminum tapered handlebar, made by NEKEN. The handlebar is fixed in rubber damped mountings, which allow for two different positions. The handlebars come standard with an ODI vulcanized grip on the right side and a comfortable ODI lock-on grip, which does not require any wire or glue, on the left. FOOTPEGS: Sophisticated ´no-dirt´ footpegs prevent clogging of the footpeg pivot, even when digging in deep ruts. Looking for a higher riding position? Then just mount the footpegs of the MY2019 EXC models, which are 6 mm higher than the SX versions. Software and Electronics SOFTWARE & ELECTRONICS: 4-strokes have defined the modern era of motocross - a playground where the KTM SX-F range has pushed the boundaries of performance innovation. To stay ahead in the competitive 250 class, KTM equipped the 250 SX-F with a multifunctional handlebar map switch. The unit activates innovative features like traction control, launch control and even alternative power curves. By pushing performance to the absolute extreme, electronics have become a necessary addition for ensuring power is delivered in the most effective way. KTM SX-F models also feature other unique advantages, like the proven electric starter. Now, more than ever, READY TO RACE performance is only the push of a button away. BATTERY: All SX-F models feature a capable, super lightweight 2 Ah Lithium-Ion starter battery, ensuring quick and effective starting of the engine, especially in cold weather conditions. The voltage regulator and condenser, as well as all the electrical components are packaged in a common area below the seat, making the entire system compact and reliable. Front - 260 mm Disc Rear - 220 mm Disc 5/8 x 1/4 in. 1-Cylinder, 4-stroke Multi-plate clutch, Brembo hydraulics Keihin EMS Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm WP XACT Monoshock with linkage Two Jacks Cycle & Powersports 338 Coal St. Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 Map & Hours Contact Us	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8627
__label__wiki	0.776063	0.776063	TNSTC – Tirunelveli is the public transport bus operator mainly in the districts of Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari. TNSTC – Tirunelveli was formed with merger of erstwhile KTC Kattabomman Transport Corporation and NTC Nesamony Transport Corporation. Kattabomman Transport corporation ( KTC ) currently TNSTC Tirunelveli was incorporated on 01.01.1974 after taking over 106 buses operated in this districts from Pandian Roadways Corporation ( PRC ) came in to existence with Nagarcoil as its Head Quarters. Later in 1983 buses served in Kanyakumari district was taken and formed Nesamony Transport Corporation ( NTC ). After formation of NTC, KTC HQ was transferred from Nagercoil to Tirunelveli. In 1997 when Tamilnadu government decided to change the name of every corporation to TNSTC. KTC became TNSTC – Madurai Region II and NTC to TNSTC – Madurai Region III and new coding for buses started for KTC it started with R and next letter A, B denoted each depot, and for NTC it is same with S. slowly these codings were went off. To bring efficient administration and services TNSTC Tirunelveli was formed with HQ at Tirunelveli came into picture on October 23 2010, taking buses from operational area of Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari additionaly took Sencottah Depot from Virudhunagar Region with Regional offices at Tirunelveli and Nagercoil. on June 20 2013, a new regional office at Thoothukudi opened for better operations. Registration Nos: TN – 72, TN – 74. Presently TNSTC – Tirunelveli operates city buses in three important cities ( Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Nagercoil ) of Tamilnadu. It also operates long distance services from Kaliyakavilai, Mathandam, Kanyakumari, Nagercoil, Sencottah, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Thiruchendur, Thoothukudi to Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Salem, Trichy, Velankanni areas. It has the pride of operating a long run mofussil 3×2 seater from Kuzhithurai 1 Depot on Kaliykavilai – Velankanni 519 Kms within TamilNadu. Head Office : Tirunelveli. Tirunelveli region has its body building unit at Samathanpuram, Palayamkottai. Nagercoil region’s Body building unit is located at Ranithootam, Nagercoil. Tirunelveli : Tamarabarani, Bypass, K.T.C. Nagar, Valliyoor, Thisayanvilai, Papanasam, Tenkasi, Sencottah, Puliyankudi, Sankarankovil, Cheranmahadevi. Nagercoil: Ranithootam-1, Ranithootam-2, Ranithootam-3, Chettikulam, Kanyakumari, Vivekananthapuram, Thingal Nagar, Culachel, Tiruvattar, Marthandam, Kuzhithurai-1, Kuzhiturai-2. Thoothukudi: Thoothukudi City, Thoothukudi Mofussil, Thiruchendur, Srivaikundam, Kovilpatti, Vilathikulam. Moffussil: Normal, SFS Super Fast Service, TSS Time Saving Service, EEE END TO END Express, 1 to 1, BPR Bypass Rider, Hill Rider(9M Chasis). TNSTC – Tirunelveli operates hill riders to Manjolai, Kothayar, Kutharivetti. Kutharivetti has a special this bus is the one and only in asia to climb a height of 2200 feet from sea level. A public Transport bus taking passenger at a greater height, total 85 Kms takes 04:30 hrs to reah the place. TN-72N-0959 of Papanasam Depot Route 133 Tirunelveli – Kuthiravetti via Ambai, Kalidai, Manimutharu, Manjoli, Oothu. EEE END TO END Express EEE operated between Tirunelveli to Nagercoil and Tirunelveli to Thoothukudi in between they are NonStop. TN-74N-1611 of Ranithootam 1 Depot Route EEE Nagercoil – Tirunelveli. TN-72N-1796 of Tenkasi Depot Route 1 to 1 Non Stop Tenkasi – Tirunelveli. BPR Bypass Rider TN-72N-1897 BPR of Thiruchendur Depot Route Thiruchendur – Coimbatore. 368 thoughts on “TNSTC – Tirunelveli” Manoharan on November 3, 2014 at 4:14 PM said: I was looking for a setc or tnstc bus from Madurai to Sathankulam but did not get one bus operating from Madurai senthil on November 15, 2014 at 8:00 AM said: no straight buses from mdu. u hav to reach tvl from mdu and from there there are many buses operating to sathankulam jeyachandrakannan on November 29, 2014 at 4:15 PM said: hi., at what time tiruchendur bus start from bangalore? tn70b on December 24, 2014 at 8:00 PM said: Sivaraman on February 24, 2019 at 4:17 PM said: Timings of 1 to 1 buses from Tirunelveli to Madurai. Thanks. NAGARAJAN on December 7, 2014 at 10:16 PM said: IS THERE BUS FROM TIRUCHIRAPALLI to TIRUCHENDUR? Timings please. Arun on December 8, 2014 at 12:37 PM said: Mor 09:30, 10:00, Afternoon 03:15, Night 09:30 or you can board any SETC which is coming from Chennai – Thiruchendur after 11P.M. Reshma Ramakrishnan on December 18, 2014 at 12:38 PM said: I need a sect or tnsct bus from thirunelveli to nagercoil after 2pm.is there any bus? Arun on December 18, 2014 at 12:49 PM said: There are plenty of Buses from Tirunelveli you can board a END TO END Express EEE which plies NONStop between Destinations every 15 minutes there is a EEE. ponmani selvan on December 22, 2014 at 3:52 PM said: Hai, Can you please list the timings of hill riders from and to tirunelveli new bus stand? I would like to travel to Manjolai and Kuthiraivetti and return within a day. So, please ‘the complete list of timings’!! Thanks:-) Arunkumar on July 10, 2018 at 4:29 PM said: Is there is bus from tenkasi to Tirunelveli in morning 4 am njerald on December 23, 2014 at 3:43 PM said: refused to stop the bus & not paid the balance Today I travelled in route number 5B Nagercoil bus around 2.15 PM from Vellmodi to Ranithottam. In that particular bus I had taken ticket to Ranithottam by giving Rs.10/-. the conductor refused to give the balance Rs.3. the ticket number 075073. Then the bus was not stopped at Ranithottam without caring the shout of the passangers the driver stopped the bus at Mathias Nager(near Collectorate). please take necessary action The list of hill riders pls… Arun on December 25, 2014 at 8:38 AM said: TN-72N-0956,0957,0959 from Papanasam Depot are the three hill rider buses serving to Kuthiraivetti and Kothayar via Manimutharu, Manjolai. this buses will be in rotation. The first bus to Kuthiraivetti is 02:45A.M. from Tirunelveli. ponmani selvan on December 26, 2014 at 8:03 AM said: moorthy on December 27, 2014 at 8:38 PM said: is there any bus from ambasamudram to kuthiravetty after 8 am… / mathankumar on December 28, 2014 at 8:37 AM said: when will takeup to srivilliputhur bus from theni Thulasinathan on January 3, 2015 at 4:55 AM said: Hi, i am from vellore. I would like to visit Thirparappu Falls. I will reach Kuzhithurai Railway station at 1045hrs thru Kanyakumari express. Please kinly guide me to reach Thirparappu falls from Kuzhithurai Railway station. Thanks Arun on January 4, 2015 at 5:23 PM said: From Kuzhiturai Railway station you can reach Marthandam Busstand by 10 mins walk from Marthandam you can take 89 to Kulasekaram., from Kulasekaram junction you can get 13F bus or minivan to Thirparappu it is the easiest way or you have to wait for direct buses either to Kaliyal or Kadayloomoodu from Marthandam it will pass through falls. Thulasinathan on January 4, 2015 at 8:16 PM said: Thank you sir. I was thinking the same way. But i was not aware of the bus routes such as 89 and 13F. Thanks for the details given. kumar on January 6, 2015 at 5:06 PM said: Can anyone provide info related to bus timing from Tirunelveli to TIruchendur There are frequent buses to Thiruchendur every 10 minutes kumar on January 7, 2015 at 2:53 AM said: Thanks for the reply, do you know if the bus stops at Tirunelveli railway station. We arrive at Tirunelveli railway station at 5 am, and want to know if there will be a bus available during that time. Else, we have to rely on cabs Arun on January 7, 2015 at 10:45 AM said: From Tirunelveli Railway Station exit straight road you can reach Tirunelveli Junction City Busstand in 5mins walk from city Busstand you can get Bus no 1 & 2 to Tirunelveli New Busstand from there you can board a bus to Thiruchendur freq every 10 mins. Parameswaran K on February 10, 2015 at 11:19 AM said: Can you let me have bus services timings to & from Sundarapandiapuran to Tenkasi & tirunelveli ? Arun on February 10, 2015 at 10:13 PM said: Sorry we dont have correct timings as of now. Vinoth Peter on February 10, 2015 at 10:45 PM said: hi. i will come to madurai soon. i wanna go from madurai airport to nellai bus stand. so, please tell the bus routes and fares . please help this Arun on February 11, 2015 at 11:34 AM said: There is no proper bus from Airport, you can get a taxi from Airport to Ringroad Jn., Board a TNSTC Tirunelveli Bypass Rider Buses fare is RS 105/- Siva Kumar on August 12, 2016 at 6:10 PM said: Hello,The Bus charge of Tiruchendur to is ₹10. Also, to Sivanthi Aditanar College of engineering and to Tiruchendur old bus stand, it’s charge is also ₹10. Please note this, and make a lower charge. Yuvesh Kumar s on September 29, 2017 at 7:09 AM said: I want to know is the bus timings from Tiruchendur to Kanyakumari and Tiruchendur to Rameswaram. Direct buses r available are need to switch over pls. Reply. sekar on February 13, 2015 at 3:34 PM said: Can anyone please provide info related to bus timing from kanyakumari to Tiruchendur Arun on February 21, 2015 at 7:57 PM said: There are very few buses from Kanyakumari to Thiruchendur., from Kanyakumari you have to get bus to Anjugramam., from anjugramam you can get bus to Thiruchendur. pp on February 16, 2015 at 2:35 PM said: Is there any bus from kottarakara to tirunelveli or from kollam to tirunelveli. Please give the timings also. there are buses from Kottarakara to Tirunelveli which comes from Ernakulam and Kollam., Sivakumar on February 28, 2015 at 6:46 PM said: any buses from Tirunelveli to Tirupati Arun on March 1, 2015 at 8:52 AM said: From Nellai there is direct buses at 3 PM and 6:30 PM this buses take straight route. V Sreenivasa Perumal on March 13, 2015 at 3:09 PM said: Dear sir, when I visited in my native place at Thirunelveli dist near the village kodiyan kulam , the bus which I travelled horrible condition like seats torn off , broken roofs, noisy engine and total the bus was rattling contention and not fit for travel. i even tried to contact customer grievances phone no mentioned in the bus but it was of no use as no one responded to that call. I even checked with driver and conductor and was shocked to hear that this phone does not work and no one answers it. It is kept for name sake and they shared this information with utmost grief. Hence as a Citizen it is my duty to keep you informed about this anomoly and would request your immediate interention in this matter to set right the things in order so that passengers do not face this hardship in future. It is pathetic that if this situation continues it will severely impact senior citizens and pregnant ladies and even result in loss of their lives. It is shameful to have a telephone number which does not at all function and no one is seated to answer the calls. This is clear case of fooling the passengers and it a loss for our country and Hence, on behalf of passengers request you to set right things on war footing. VSPerumal. Mumbai. Arun on March 13, 2015 at 10:09 PM said: Mr.VS perumal this is not a compliant site of TNSTC., this is run by group of people who loves TNSTC., there are many silent watchers from Administration and they will read your compliants., we will also raise this issue to the concern authorities. Thulasinathan on March 13, 2015 at 10:31 PM said: Dear Perumal, you may mention the bus registration number in your blog, so that any relevant person sees this blog can easily identify that bus. Also mention the useless phone number also then others may also aware of it. Your blog seems most general. And nobody could identify it. But you can appreciate our TNSTC buses for the tickets fares are very cheaper than mumbai’s BEST buses. Isn’t it? Nowhere in India you can find so cheaper fare on a public transport!! We Love TNSTC. Chakaravarthy on March 13, 2015 at 10:54 PM said: Is thr any bus from Nagercoil to Tiruchendur?If yes please provide the timings There are frequent Buses in every 20 mins to Thiruchendur board Bus no 576 it will take Valliyoor, Thisayanvilai, Sathankulam route. How much tym it ll take to reach tiruchendur? 2.5Hrs to 3 Hrs vishnu on March 17, 2015 at 7:14 PM said: sir our route bus no;FP350 thriparappu aruvi-kanyakumari bus was not regular and not at time . V K Rajan on March 25, 2015 at 5:47 PM said: Kindly let me know the SFS or End to End bus timings from tirunelveli to rajapalayam. Also intimate the bus timings from tirunelveli to theni. thanq. Arun on March 25, 2015 at 7:52 PM said: There is no END to END in Rajapalyam Route there are frequent buses in Tirunelveli – Rajapalayam route in every 10m. Dont wait for Theni Bus at Nellai they are only at peak hours you can change over bus at Rajapalayam. Saravanan on March 27, 2015 at 12:42 PM said: Kindly let me know whether any bus available at morning 4.30 A.m from Tirunelveli to Tiruchendur. what is the frequency of bus services from Tirunelveli to Tiruchendur There are frequent buses in Thiruchendur Route for every ten minutes board a SFS it will go fast and skip some towns in between. p.paramasivam on April 2, 2015 at 5:10 PM said: sir/madem, poondhamalli to tirunelveli route and timings, bus number please Arun on April 2, 2015 at 9:29 PM said: SETC is there from CMBT – Tirunelveli Route No 180UD there are frequent buses other than that there are buses to Nagercoil, Marthandam, kanyakumari which passes through Tirunelveli. T. Mannaraja, Senior Inspector. on April 22, 2015 at 11:36 AM said: give me New MD name and address with qualification Sir this is not official website, this site is run by team of people who loves TNSTC, this is like a public service to the people by providings timings and other details on our observations. J W Diaz on April 27, 2015 at 3:13 PM said: sir, please give the bus timings from tirunelveli to kodaikanal Arun on May 5, 2015 at 12:28 PM said: Morning 07:30 Syed on April 28, 2015 at 9:04 PM said: I am planning to travel to tirunelveli from chennai. Are these ultra delux buses are good. I have red somewhere that there are bed bugs and we cannot sleep at all. (THose reviews were old though) How about the AC bus? Are they new and good for travel. I have never travelled in TNSTC. Please advice There are buses running in good conditions now A/C buses are very low in numbers and they will be full always. shakthi on May 2, 2015 at 4:40 PM said: is there any buses from tirunelveli to trivandrum ? There is no direct bus from Tirunelveli, you have to take the long run buses from Trichy and chennai are available, you can take a END to END bus from Tirunelveli to Nagercoil from there are plenty of buses to Trivandrum every 5 mins r. shankar on May 6, 2015 at 4:50 PM said: Reaching Tirunelveli Jn early morning 5 am. How to reach Alwarkurichi. From which bus stand to take bus Arun on May 7, 2015 at 9:00 AM said: from Tirunelveli Jn few mtrs walk you can reach Tirunelveli Jn Busstand from there you can take 129 Kadayam bus get down at Potal Pudhur it will take a 45mins to 1 hr journey after reaching potalpudhur, you can take any papanasam bus ask for alwarkurichi, Alwarkurichi is next stop to Potalpudhur. Prasanna R on May 11, 2015 at 5:52 PM said: Any buses from nagercoil to Theni and Theni to munnar? I need to travel Nagercoil to munnar. Arun on May 11, 2015 at 7:49 PM said: There are very few bus service from Nagercoil to Theni which starts at Mor and eve timings, better you can switch over from Nagercoil – Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli – Rajapalayam, Rajapalayam – Theni, Theni – Munnar. this is one route and other Nagercoil – Madurai (Arapalayam), Madurai (Arapalayam) – Theni, Theni – Munnar Raja on May 14, 2015 at 10:43 AM said: I will be reaching Tirunelveli JN at about 19:00 hrs on a Saturday. Are there any buses from Tirunelvel JN bus stand to Kallidaikurichi OR do I have to go to new bus stand. Please also let me know whether the buses will be crowded during that time. Nice blog. You have to reach new busstand to take kallidakurichi buses will be crowd only during that time but you got buses every 5 minutes 501 papanasam LSS will be there A.RAJESHKANNAN on May 16, 2015 at 12:13 PM said: There is no more buses for tuticorin in night time from tirunelveli, and upload tirunelveli to tuticorin bus timings also Arun on May 16, 2015 at 11:13 PM said: This site does not belongs to TNSTC. we are working on it soon it will be uploaded. Kuzhali on December 1, 2015 at 8:34 PM said: Between evening 7.00 pm – 7.30 pm timing there were 3 point to point (EEE) buses starts one after another from Tirunelveli new bus stand to Tuticorin. And by 7.30 pm route number 150 starts from Tirunelveli to Tuticorin. I am not sure of other timings. If someone knows the timing please share it. Thanks. MithraKarthik on May 20, 2015 at 7:43 PM said: Can I know the bus route from kovilpatti to kanyakumari. And also the timings. From kovilpatti new bus stand, there are good number of buses available to Nagercoil/Kanyakumari. If not, take a bus to Tirunelveli. And from there you can take a bus to Nagercoil or Kanyakumari. Shiva on May 26, 2015 at 6:45 PM said: Do buses ply from Tirunelveli to Madurai?, I am looking for an early morning bus. There are plenty of buses running 24X7 in this route. Take any Bye pass rider to reach Madurai from Tirunelveli. great.. thanks for the reply 🙂 vishnu on May 29, 2015 at 1:32 PM said: I need to go to tichendur temple from nagercoil.is buses are available from nagercoil to trichendur There are frequent buses from Nagercoil to Thiruchendur every 20 minutes once, you can take route no 576 to Thiruchendur via Valliyoor Soma on May 31, 2015 at 4:03 PM said: Is there direct bus from Tirunelveli to Sivaganga Arun on June 1, 2015 at 10:19 PM said: there is no direct bus to sivagangai from Tirunelveli you can change bus at Madurai. Tirunelveli – Madurai Madurai – Sivagangai. Priyanka on June 5, 2015 at 8:22 PM said: Is there any buses from thirunelveli to rettai tirupathi???? Can I know the bus timings in the morning from 7 to 12???? There is no direct bus to Rettai Thirupathi, the frequency of bus is very low. from Tirunelveli you have to get a bus to srivaikundam. from Srivaikundam another bus to eral. probably city bus will drop you a km before temple in main road. Prasana on June 6, 2015 at 10:30 PM said: May I know the direct bus timings from tirunelveli to kanya Kumari. Arun on June 7, 2015 at 3:31 PM said: If you want to see sunrise sunset there is no buses to reach at time netter you can take a EEE END to END Express to Nagercoil and then to Kanyakumari. sundar on June 11, 2015 at 11:58 AM said: Hi i want to go tisayanvilai vv engg college mrg 7 am what the first bus time at tirunelveli to tisayanvilai. vv engg college have stop present are tisayanvilai to come to the college Vinoth Peter on June 13, 2015 at 7:07 PM said: hi tnstc blog. Tirunelveli to thisayanvillai – last bus on night times. it will be helpul.. sundar on June 14, 2015 at 8:54 PM said: Please tell the bus timing at morning time Striker on June 17, 2015 at 11:01 AM said: What are the bus timings for buses between tirunelveli and trivandrum after 1700 hrs its will be helpful Tirunelveli to Trivandrum direct buses are less. Catch a End to End service from Tirunelveli to Nagercoil and from Nagercoil there are plenty buses running to Trivandrum. jayabaskar on June 24, 2015 at 10:04 AM said: i would like to know the bus timing from tirunelveli to dindigul in early morning jayabaskar on June 24, 2015 at 12:21 PM said: can anyone please reply to my earlier request regarding bus timing from tirunelveli to dindigul There are comparatively less direct services available in Dindigul-Tirunelveli route. Instead take a bus to Madurai from Dindigul. Generally Madurai to Dindigul buses stops at Arapalayam BS. From there catch the city bus 77B to reach Mattuthavani. From MIBT, you have plenty of buses running 24X7 to Tirunelveli. Take any BPR. karthick on June 28, 2015 at 6:57 PM said: What is timing of last bus from kovilpatti to tuticorin Arun on June 29, 2015 at 9:11 PM said: 09:45 PM is the last bus ramarathnam R on July 9, 2015 at 3:26 PM said: We got into the Bus AT TIRUNELLVELI NEW BUS STAND Tirunelveli to Teni TNST bus at 1400 hrs on 07/07/2015 and bought tickets to Srivilliputtur and Paid rs 195 (3*65 ) when the Bus nearing srivilliputtur the conductor asked our TICKETS FOR SOME SERIAL NO REFERENCE i gave all the three ( 3 ) tickets and when i asked the conductor to return my tickets he gave me Rs 7 tickets 3 I was continuously asking to return my original tickets of value Rs 195 he forcefully dropped us at the outskirts of srivilliputur he would have RESOLD THE TICKETS TO SOME OTHER PASSENGERS We saw the no of the Bus TN2201 and the conductor was having big Messi when the bus was plying with thin crowd such Acts of these types of conductor will end the Transport to Heavy Loss only Sreekanth on July 16, 2015 at 9:33 PM said: I need bus timings from tiruchendur to kanyakumari Arun on July 20, 2015 at 11:43 AM said: We have only limited no of buses from Thiruchendur to Kanyakumari better take route no 570 to Nagercoil via Uvari, Anjugramam. get down at Anjugramam and take a bus to Kanyakumari. dharma on July 21, 2015 at 11:45 AM said: is there any bus service from Kanyakumari to Rameswaram. If yes, timings and what are the days. Thank you Arun on July 21, 2015 at 6:03 PM said: Yes there are buses from Kanyakumari. Mor 04:00, 06:15 and 07:30 (Ultra Deluxe 2×2 Pushback) Night : 18:40, 19:00 (Ultra Deluxe 2×2 Pushback) Dharma Vya on July 27, 2015 at 12:09 PM said: Hi Thank you for your reply. May I know Ultra Deluxe 7.30am is Ac Bus? Number of seats, duration of the journey and is the compartment for luggage. The “pushback”, is it reclining seat? How shall I do the booking? Thank you once again There is no AC service in this route the seats are reclining only you can book through http://www.tnstc.in karthik on July 23, 2015 at 7:46 PM said: Could you tell me which place in tirunelveli should I board bypassrider to Madurai? Is there a bpr at 6AM yes there is BPR every 15 mins once, you can board at New Bus stand, Vannarpettai North Bus stop. Thanks Arun, we got the bus at 5:45 AM and reached Madurai Bus terminus at 8:45 amuthan on August 4, 2015 at 7:38 AM said: i am every day travel to tuticorin to TIRUNELLVELI ,how to apply reglur pass ple Arun on August 4, 2015 at 5:58 PM said: You can check with officials in Thoothukudi Old BS. close to exit there is time keeper office you can enquire about the pass. @amuthan If you have the Tirunelveli-Tuticorin & Tuticorin-Tirunelveli Route number 150 bus timings Please share it. & When is this last bus from Tirunelveli?. After evening these 150 buses seems to be rare to me in my occasional trips to Tirunelveli. Thanks nizar on August 6, 2015 at 11:50 AM said: Is there any direct bus from tirunveli to karaikudi Mor 05:30 AM Direct bus to Devakottai will take madurai Karaikudi route Anbu on August 6, 2015 at 4:29 PM said: Kindly provide me the details of All the Bus timings from Thirunelveli to Kuthiraivetti and Manjolai. Venkatesh K on August 16, 2015 at 10:10 PM said: I have to start from Kutralam / Thenkasi and I have to catch Guruvayur Express at Tirunelveli (Starting at 7.45 AM). What time should I start from Thenkasi? What is the travel time? What is the Frequency of buses? Please suggest route / BPR etc, I will be starting on Sunday Morning. Arun on August 17, 2015 at 9:57 AM said: You should start at 5 Am the running time will be 02:00 hrs from Kutralam to Tirunelveli Jn. from Junction Bus stand Railway station is 200m walkable distance. Thanks Arun! Buses are available at 5 AM? Arun on August 17, 2015 at 4:08 PM said: Yes buses are available Venkatesh on August 17, 2015 at 11:57 PM said: Thanks Arun! irfan on August 20, 2015 at 3:05 PM said: There was any bus between nagercoil -arupukottai Arun on August 20, 2015 at 10:00 PM said: yes there are buses from Nagercoil it is at specified time we don’t have it right now., if you want to reach faster take EEE Nagercoil – Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli – Kovilpatti SFS and Kovilpatti – Aruppukottai. Allwin T Xavier on August 21, 2015 at 1:28 AM said: I have an exam at psncet,melathediyoor near tirunelveli on 28th august.how i reach there……….. #Look at the above comment# I am coming from trivandrum……… you can take papanasam buses from Tirunelveli new busstand to PSN, you have to get down at Prancheri bus stop to reach college. from Bus stop you can take a auto to reach college. Thulasinathan on August 24, 2015 at 8:14 PM said: இந்த பஸ்சில் பயணித்து உயிர் பிழைத்த ஸ்ரீவைகுண்டத்தை சேர்ந்த பஸ் பயணி கோபாலகிருஷ்ணன் கூறியதாவது, அரசு பஸ்களில் பெரும்பாலான பஸ்கள் டப்பா பஸ்களாகவே இருக்கிறது. சரியான பராமரிப்பு இல்லாத ஓட்டை, உடைசல் பஸ்களை இயக்க டிரைவர், கண்டக்டர்கள் மறுத்தாலும் அதிகாரிகள் அவர்களை கட்டயாப்படுத்தி இயக்க செய்கின்றனர். Sir, Do you have old photo of TN 72 N1222 நேற்று நடந்த விபத்தில் அரசு பஸ்சை ஓட்டிய டிரைவர் கடந்த சில மாதங்களுக்கு முன்பு ஓட்டிச்சென்ற இதுமாதிரியான முறையான பராமரிப்பில்லாத அரசு பஸ்சின் ஆக்சில் திடீரென்று உடைந்து விபத்துக்குள்ளாகியுள்ளது. இந்த விபத்தில் மாணவர் ஒருவர் பரிதாபமாக பலியாகியுள்ளார் Is it true?? Why they blame the TNSTC unnecessary? Anbu on August 25, 2015 at 8:52 AM said: Please provide me the details of All the Bus timings from Thirunelveli to Kuthiraivetti and Manjolai. 4:00 , 1:30pm and 3:00pm timings may differ a little as the bus travels on ghat section and it has to return down. Radhakrishnan on September 11, 2015 at 10:16 AM said: ticket fare reduced from chennai to kovilpatti………… Ramesh on September 11, 2015 at 3:27 PM said: Can you help me for suggesting bus timings from Tiruchendur to Kanyakumari around 2.30 PM on 02nd Oct 2015. Also how much time take to go Kanyakumari from Tiruchendur. Arun on September 11, 2015 at 11:02 PM said: Tiruchendur – kanyakumari takes 3 hrs there are very less direct service you can board 570 Nagercoil Bus and a change over at Anjugramam will be easy., for anjugramam there are townies to Kanyakumari. Thanks for your reply, There is frequent buses for Nagercoil, Please update I am really appreciate to you for your reply to all needs about buses. Good job go ahead. gokul on September 23, 2015 at 4:28 PM said: any direct bus from coimbatore to tiruchendur coimbatore to tiruchendur bus timings SETC operates to UDs at 7:15 PM and 10:00 PM. Apart from there are ordinary buses available to Tiruchendur from Singanallur BS. You can also take a direct Tuticorin bus and from there you can catch a tiruchendur bus. SETC operates Coimbatore to Tuticorin at 9:30 PM and there are regular buses from Singanallur BS to Tuticorin. nameen shaik on September 25, 2015 at 11:08 AM said: Tirunelveli to madurai bus timings in night There are frequent buses in night between Tirunelveli and Madurai How to i reach madurai airport from tirunelveli? dinesh on October 6, 2015 at 12:46 PM said: if I catch SETC tuticorin to ernakulam bus at 7pm in tuticorin . when will I reach ernakulam in the nxt day morning. pls give me the appox arrival ernakulam time and total duration of this journey . Arun on October 6, 2015 at 10:23 PM said: Yes it will reach in mor close to 5 am as it runs on hill ghat section we cant predict right timings tarun on October 10, 2015 at 3:47 PM said: the worst website i had seen so far…. Arun on October 12, 2015 at 8:41 AM said: MR.Tarun could you say in what way the website is worst, we can improve our site as per. Ponmani Selvan on October 12, 2015 at 7:09 PM said: Just out of curiosity Mr.Arun, Do u work in tnstc?? U reply to each and every question posted and it is just unbelievable that someone would do that.. I could see some stupid questions up there and people criticizing you for no good reason.. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s great.. As I already said, just curious.. 🙂 Thanks for your appreciation Sir, No Iam not an TNSTC employee it just pure observation on buses specially TNSTC is a vast network, It attracted me a lot., so its going on and this credits goes to my team also. rangafella on October 16, 2015 at 1:55 PM said: First of all my appreciation to the whole team for this wonderful work. I am also a big fan of the TNSTC and use it regularly. I prefer it to the private agencies. My question is regarding the schedule of buses from Tirunelveli to Kanyakumari. How much time will it take? What is frequency after 6 pm? Arun on October 16, 2015 at 7:26 PM said: Thanks for your appreciation only one bus run in direct route to Kanyakumari via Anjugramam others takes Nagercoil route around 06:30 there is a straight bus. if you take nagercoil route it will take 2hrs15 min kannan on October 23, 2015 at 5:24 PM said: hello sir!! timings for nagercoil to Sivakasi Sorry for the inconvenience we don’t have updated timings with us as of now, if you are single Tirunelveli – Kovilpatti old Bs and Kovilpatti – Sivakasi switch over will make your journey easy. rajakumar on October 25, 2015 at 11:48 AM said: i want to go tirunleveli today 4pm can u let me know bus timimg destination and i want catch 6 30 pm tirunelveli bangalore bus kindly help me From where you want to reach Tirunelveli without knowing that how can we reply your query Anand on October 26, 2015 at 10:20 AM said: Sir i am leaving tirunelveli at 8 pm and i want to reach kanyamumari at 5 am in morning, Please suggest rangafella on October 26, 2015 at 10:22 AM said: Which is the best way to reach Tiruchendur from kovlipatti, train or bus? How much time will it take by each mode? Can you also please let me know abt the frequency and timings. Thanks! Arun on October 26, 2015 at 11:08 AM said: Trains are not at right time but we have enough buses Kovilpatti to Thiruchendur via Thoothukudi is shortest. Kovilpatti – Thoothukudi 1hr 30mins Thoothukudi – Tiruchendur 1.15 hrs from Thoothukudi old busstand you can board bus to Thiruchendur. there are frequent buses every 5mins once a bus. Sir i am leaving tirunelveli at 8 pm and i have to reach kanyakumari at 5 am in morning. Please suggest You can easily reach Kanyakumari from Tirunelveli it is 2.5 hrs travel Tirunelveli – Nagercoil 1.5 hrs and Nagercoil – Kanyakumari 1 hr. Anand on October 26, 2015 at 1:42 PM said: Sir Are buses available at night after 9 pm from tirunelveli to kanyakumari There is no direct bus to Kanyakumari. you have Nagercoil buses round the clock from Tirunelveli. you can go to kanyakumari easily from Nagercoil. or wait in Tirunelveli you will get SETC to Kanyakumari which comes from Chennai. Thank you very much sir,the information was of great help Sathesh S on October 27, 2015 at 4:47 PM said: Hi, I’m planning to visit Thirpparapu Falls, Mathur Bridge,Padmanabhapuram Palace and Muttom Beach. Pls guide me to reach all these places by BUS(Bus No and Stop name). I will reach Kulithurai Railway Station by 11AM. Thansk in Advance. Rajasekar on October 27, 2015 at 8:54 PM said: Please send tirunelveli outstation route bus timings and coimbatore bus stand bus timings outstation city Her is the timings of Tirunelveli https://tnstc.wordpress.com/2015/10/22/tnstc-express-timings-from-tirunelveli-new-busstand/ For Coimbatore Timings have been Changed it will be updated soon. Sathesh S on November 2, 2015 at 1:17 PM said: rangafella on November 2, 2015 at 2:07 PM said: Take an auto to Marthandam bus stand from Kulithurai station (~2km). From there you ll get buses to thiruparapu falls. Mathur bridge is close to this falls. To go to Padmanabapuram palace, you ll have to take a bus to Thuckalay from Marthandam. From Thuckalay the palace is around 1.5 km. You can either walk or take a local bus. Sathesh on November 5, 2015 at 11:29 PM said: Thanks rangafella… RATHINAKUMAR on December 1, 2015 at 4:27 PM said: I REQUEST YOU TO KNOW ABOUT TIMINGS OF KOVILPATTI TO RAMESHWARAM BUS kathirvelu on December 5, 2015 at 5:36 AM said: I want to know the bus timing from karur to tirunelveli at 4AM and after 9.PM… Muniaraj on December 7, 2015 at 6:21 AM said: Last bus timings of nagercoil to kaniyakumari. In this bus full nit available Arun on December 7, 2015 at 3:00 PM said: Buses are available ful night in night buses will be available every half an hour once and buses from madurai will also passes nagercoil to Kanyakumari. RAJAVEL on December 20, 2015 at 12:28 PM said: TNSTC Tirunelveli buses complaint mobile nos. mentioned in the buses. But based on my experience the mobile no. are totally waste, Pl. don’t use the complaint number. Prem Joshua on December 26, 2015 at 11:24 PM said: Prem on 26 Dec Hats off to drivers who take just 1 hour and 10 minuites from NGL to Tnvely and the patient conductors with smiling face to give changes.Keep it up Thanks to the conductors and drivers who take us sae to detination with smiling face in the midst of difficulties.(Ene to End-NGL – TNVLY) Ramesh Natarajan on January 2, 2016 at 4:20 PM said: I will reach to nagercoil by 11th jan 2016 at 8:30 pm and I want to go to thiruchendur from nagergoil.how many buses available from nagergoil to thiruchendur after 8:30 pm. After 08:30 P.M. there is no bus to Thiruchendur. You can switch over at Tirunelveli. take an EEE END to END Express from Nagercoil to Tirunelveli it will reach in 1 hr 15 minutes to Tirunelveli from Tirunelveli you have buses to Thiruchendur every half an hr once till 12:30 night and 1 hr once till 4 A.M. Valsaraj on January 2, 2016 at 7:31 PM said: What is the starting bus 🚌 time for madurai from tirunelveli. I need to go by 4am.. you have buses round the clock from Tirunelveli you can get frequent buses at 4 A.M. journey time 3 Hrs board TNSTC Tirunelveli Bypass Rider bus it will reach Mattuthavani. N J Krishnan on January 3, 2016 at 9:59 AM said: I am looking for buses to Papanasam Tirunelveli dt from Tirnelveli. what are the timings please? N J Krishnan on January 3, 2016 at 10:01 AM said: Looking for buses to papanasam from Tirunelveli in the morning. Wha are the bus timings please? Arun on January 3, 2016 at 12:20 PM said: You have frequent buses in morning time take 501 LSS Tirunelveli – Papanasam which will have less stoppings and direct route it will take 1hr 30 mins to reach. C.K.Rajasingh on January 4, 2016 at 5:35 PM said: Is there a direct bus from Tirunelveli to Cuddalore? If yes at what time? There are two buses from SETC 1. 531 UD Nagercoil – Cuddalore 06:30 P.M. 2. 686 UD Trivandrum – Pondicherry 06;45 P.M. Bala on January 14, 2016 at 7:22 AM said: Is there a bus at 1am from tirunelveli to tenkasi in 16.01.16 Sam on January 14, 2016 at 3:00 PM said: is there any bus from nagercoil to upper kothayar! If yes plz provide bus time, jrny hrs, fare, etc. gyanbhat on February 10, 2016 at 9:40 PM said: Are there any Volvo or comfortable buses from Madurai to Nagercoil during day time ? No Volvo from Madurai to Nagercoil Bhuvana Shankar N on February 16, 2016 at 6:14 AM said: Please give me the thiruchendur to velankanni bus timings. In both ECR via & Madurai via… Please give me the bus timings from thiruchendur to velankanni… In both ECR & Byepass operations Thiruchendur : ECR : 04:30, 06:15, 17:30, 18:30. Bypass Madurai : 07:15, 18:15 Sarath kumar on February 25, 2016 at 1:34 PM said: thoothukudi to eral routed bus M52 when bus will come to athimarapatti again p.Kumar on February 29, 2016 at 12:52 PM said: Tnstc Tirunelvelli, When will you introduce Electronic ticket machine subramanian on March 5, 2016 at 5:50 AM said: will be thankful if anybody tell me bus timings from kanyakumari to tiruchendur and fare. Arun on March 5, 2016 at 11:08 AM said: There are very frequent direct bus to Kanyakumari instead of waiting for that you can board 570 to Nagercoil via Uvari, Kudankulam and get down at anjugramam and from there you can reach kanyakumari in 20 minutes. Fare we dont have the right one with us now sorry for your inconvenience. Is there any direct bus between Thoothukudi and Nagercoil after 2PM? Can you please give me the frequency and timings? 2 P.M., 05:30 P.M., 07:00 P.M., 09:30 P.M. all are via Nagercoil if you plan with family make sure you are advance in 15 minutes timings may vary 10 – 15 mins departure on crowd. Praveen on March 15, 2016 at 9:39 AM said: Sir,Whether Thoothukudi to Nagercoil busses start from Thoothukudi New bus stand (or) Thoothukudi Old bus stand and what will be the approximate travelling time between Thoothukudi and Nagercoil?. As I will be visiting Thoothukudi and new to that place I am asking this. End to end travelling time will be 3 hrs bus will depart from Thoothukudi old busstand only in Tirunelveli Bay, there is buses to nagercoil via thiruchendur also don’t board it it will take 4 hrs travel Durai on March 21, 2016 at 6:55 PM said: Sir, I am planning to go to Thevaram from tirunelveli tomorrow please guide me the respective bus roue. From Tirunelveli there are direct buses to Theni. From Theni you can go to Thevaram. If you miss direct bus in Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli – Thirumangalam / Thirumangalam – Usilampatti/ Usilampatti – Theni/ Theni – Thevaram is the route. mariappan on April 11, 2016 at 3:01 PM said: execuse me sir, please consider our route there is no straight buses from chennai and madurai,kovai and tiruchendur,tirunelveli(via nanguneri).around 50,000peoples lived in kalakad town panchayat.some route buses are allotted our peoples used well and enjoy. maria lane on April 18, 2016 at 12:43 PM said: Dear Sir, Can u please give me some old photos of Tuticorinto tirunelveli point to point bus.(Mudalvan exp., Mother Exp., Fighter, Ritam, Garuda. and satiya.) Arun on April 18, 2016 at 10:17 PM said: We are also searching for old photos once we got it we will share in Our blog. Brenda on April 22, 2016 at 6:48 AM said: Bus timing from Tirunelveli to Guruvayur please? ?? prasanth on May 2, 2016 at 12:47 PM said: please ell me about the buses from nagercoil o madurai and its duration There are Frequent buses in Nagercoil Madurai round the clock timings will be 4;30 – 5:00 Hrs running depends on traffic CNP on May 4, 2016 at 2:13 PM said: Hi sir / madam, Have a good day!!! Is there any buses are going to Nagerkovil from Tirunelveli in the midnight?. If it is available, what are all the timing? It may very helpful for those going to Trivandrum airport, in order to catch the early morning flights. there is no bus between Tirunelveli – Nagercoil on night you have to wait for buses that arrives from Madurai it will enter tirunelveli new busstand. I am from kavalkinaru, I want to know it there are any buses from kavalkinaru junction to Madurai there are frequent buses to Madurai from Kavalkinaru jn. THIAGARAJAN on May 7, 2016 at 3:59 PM said: Sir, would you please send the bus timings from thiruchendur to sivaksi? sir, would you please give the bus timings for tiruchendur to sivakasi? Sivakasi : 07:15, 07:55, 17:00, 18:10. Srivilliputtur : 12:25, 20:00 arun on June 17, 2016 at 10:05 PM said: Is there any bus to.manjolai from papanasam? next week we planed a trip. If u know those.details. pls help us venkita moorthy k on May 7, 2016 at 9:41 PM said: sir can you tell me whether buses to manchaoli starts from thirunelvely alone..? or is there any bus starting from ambai or kaliida kurichy.to kuthiravetty/oothu/mancholai..if yes bus timings? Arun on May 8, 2016 at 9:53 PM said: from Kallidaikurichi there is bus service from mor 5;00 and 02:30 P.M. bus have to come from Nellai only the bus will be parked after kallidai RS for lunch break in Noon Shahul Hameed J on May 18, 2016 at 4:17 PM said: As We Request, We Need & Want Directly operate Buses from Tenkasi to Erode , Mettupalayam & Karur. We hope & Consider to operate this route. Pls will start this route ASAP. Beniston on May 20, 2016 at 1:03 PM said: From what time buses to tutucorin is available from Tirunelveli bus stand? How long is the journey? for mor 03:45 A.M. buses are available to Tuticorin Journey time 1 hr 15 mins syed on May 20, 2016 at 4:18 PM said: i m syed.how is going chennai international airport to tirunelveli bus stand in nighttime.i need bus route Vaithi on May 27, 2016 at 9:35 AM said: Is there any bus to kodiakanal from Tirunelveli, if so, plz provide me the timings, thankyou Can anyone please provide info related to bus timing from kanyakumari to Tiruchendur ? Arun on May 31, 2016 at 12:23 AM said: From Kanyakumari there is only limited buses Better you can take bus to Anjugramam from there you can get Thiruchendur, Thoothukudi Buses. rangaram devarajan on May 31, 2016 at 9:12 AM said: Or you can take a bus to Nagercoil. From Nagercoil there are a lot of buses to Tiruchendur Mohanraj on June 3, 2016 at 9:47 AM said: Dear Sir, I want to know that bus timings from kanyakumari to tirunelveli (or) anjugramam to tirunelveli ? Except (via) nagercoil? Between morning 8 am to 10 am Plz? Ravi on June 4, 2016 at 9:17 PM said: Sir please tell me do we Have buses from katpadi To arunachalam temple in The night after 9pm and journey time Thulasinathan on June 12, 2016 at 6:38 PM said: Hi Ravi, Buses to Arunachalam temple (Thiruvannamalai) is available from Vellore City Bus stand which is 2-3km from Katpadi. Katpadi and Vellore is linked by hundreds of buses and plenty of shared autorickshaws. (Available every 30secs). From vellore to Thiruvannamalai takes about 2:30hr. Usually every 1/2hr can get buses to Thiruvannamalai but after 9pm the frequency will be lesser. However there are bus services between vellore and Thiruvannamalai whole night. Some Buses come from Tirupati travelling thru Katpadi to vellore to Thiruvannamalai at rugular interval. So you dont have to worry about buses from Katpadi to Thiruvannamali there are plenty of buses available. And at festival time like full moon day you will get hundreds of special buses whole night for Girivalam purpose Reagan on June 6, 2016 at 2:33 PM said: How to travel to Thekkady from Tirunelveli?How long does the journey takes? There are frequent buses to Theni from Tirunelveli. from Theni you can go to Thekkady. Reagan on June 6, 2016 at 10:21 PM said: Thanks for the reply Arun.Google says there are buses to kumily too.Hope that will also be a good option.Do you have any idea how long does the Journey takes?We are a NRI family planning for our vacation trip this July. There are only few services to Kumily. Tirunelveli – theni will take 5 hrs from there another 2.5 hrs Just came across this site during a Google search.Really appreciate your dedication and hard work to put up with a lots of info and replies that are real cool.Hats off for your good work.Do continue with the same.will definitely refer to my friends and family this site link. Thanks for your appreciation and support on behalf of Team TNSTC Blog kandhan on June 9, 2016 at 2:12 AM said: here i want to know the nagercoil city bus advertisement authority officer name and contact number This is not an official site of TNSTC it is maintained by group of people. PAVANASAM.N on June 11, 2016 at 8:04 AM said: Please provide the Bus Timings from Kovilpatti to A.Subramaniapuram (Near Sivagnanapurm) Sorry for your inconvenience, This is not a official site of TNSTC and we are collecting timings for kovilpatti soon it will be updated. Wesly titus on June 11, 2016 at 1:10 PM said: Hey guyzz when are the buses from Nagercoil to tenkasi There are buses every half an hr once to Tenkasi from Nagercoil From papanasam how can i reach manimutharu dam and agasthiyar falls. Please give me the bus number and timing. Thank you From papanasam how to reach manimutharu dam and agasthiyar falls. If u know bus number and timing please help me. Thank you How long will it take to reach tiruchendur from tirunelveli bus stand? Type of bus service? There are frequent 123 service with limited stoppages it will take 1hrs 15mins from New Busstand to thiruchendur. sethuraman ram on June 28, 2016 at 9:12 PM said: Is there any direct bus from thiruvanathapuram to courtallam operated by TNSTC/SETC No direct services you have to do split up journey 1. Thiruvanathapuram – Punalur – Sencottah – Coutralam or 2. Thiruvanthapuram – Nagercoil – Tenkasi – Coutralam. K Kumaresan on June 28, 2016 at 10:13 PM said: Is there any direct buses from tiruchendur to kaniyakumari, if so timing, if not what is the best option to travel. There are only few buses to Kanyakumari on night at 12:30A.M., 06:30A.M., 01:00P.M., better you can take abus to Anjugramam, route no 570 will go to anjugramam from there you can take city buses to Kanyakumari. Suriya on July 1, 2016 at 1:48 PM said: Is there direct buses from thiruchendur to rajapalayam.if so please let me know the timings and bus number. Arun on July 1, 2016 at 5:54 PM said: There are few direct buses only on time to reach easily make a change over at Tirunelveli. Thiruchendur – Tirunelveli 123 Express and from Tirunelveli board any Theni bus it will go fast and you can reach quick. porchelvan on July 2, 2016 at 10:47 AM said: Hi! Can u pls give me the timings of buses to Kochi and do they go to vytilla mobility hub? From Tirunelveli.. Tirunelveli to Kochi bus timings There are buses to Ernakulam from Tirunelveli at Mor 08:00, 09:00 Eve 08:00 P.M., 09:00P.M. ashok es on July 4, 2016 at 4:47 PM said: hi i am looking for the buses from tiruchendur to madurai timings and the fare. There are frequent buses to Madurai from Thiruchendur fare must be around 120 + or – 5 . R.Kannan on July 7, 2016 at 6:47 PM said: Hi can you please provide me the bus timing from Tirunelveli to Kodayar / Manjolai, Fred on July 8, 2016 at 7:19 PM said: To goto Dr.Sivanthi aadhithanar engineering college, from nagercoil – tirunelveli – tiruchendur or nagercoil – valliyoor – tiruchendur. Which is better? Arun on July 11, 2016 at 10:57 PM said: Nagercoil – Tirunelveli – Thiruchendur is best option jai on July 14, 2016 at 10:25 AM said: Tirunelveli to trivandrum bus timing, full schedule and duration to plan for airport Amar on July 15, 2016 at 11:07 PM said: Night for Madurai is there any bus’s. After 12.00 night Kindly operate the new buses from ambasamuthiram to maruthamalai (to be reached earlier 5.30 a.m., 8.00 p.m.), Tirunelveli to Mettupalayam (to be reached at 5.30 a.m., 8.00 a.m. and 7.45 p.m. 9.00 p.m.). And also operate the route from Papanasam to Vellingiri -Poondi (Via: Pollachi, Ukkadam, Perur), Papanasam to Mettupalayam (Palladam, Coimbatore Gandhipuram). kavipriya k on July 28, 2016 at 11:38 AM said: Is there any local bus for tiruchendur to kanyakumari. There are very few buses on time only better yoou can take 570 FP from Thiruchendur get down at anjugramam. from Anjugramam there are frequent buses to Kanyakumari. kavipriya k on July 28, 2016 at 2:35 PM said: kindly tell the timing i am from coimbatore . I went to tiruchendur with my family at the same time we would like to visit Kanyakumari kindly tell the bus roots. TIRUCHENDUR TO KANYAKUMARI TWO ROUTS 1.VIA.SATHANKULAM,VALLIOOR 2.VIA. UVARI,KOODANKULAM Abdul khadir on July 30, 2016 at 1:56 PM said: Please tell bus timings from tirunelveli to udankudi. I am not able find the bus timings anywhere. Sorry for your inconvenience we dont have right timings with us. Prasad on August 3, 2016 at 2:28 PM said: I want to travel from Nagercoil to Tiruchendur by bus. Whether Valliyoor, Sathankulam route is good for travel? What about the condition of road? Or I opt Tirunelveli-Tiruchendur route? please give me your opinion. Nagercoil – Tirunelveli EEE / Tirunelveli – Thiruchendur 123 is best Raja on August 5, 2016 at 9:44 AM said: How to reach tirunelveli from Virdhunagar? There are plenty of Buses which passes in Bypass you can board at Virudhunagar New Busstand, Virudhunagar collectrate Alagunambi on August 8, 2016 at 2:52 PM said: Does anybody knows what are the bus timing from Tirunelveli to nazareth Shankar on August 8, 2016 at 6:43 PM said: Is there bus from kizha Ambur to mela pavoor Iyan on August 16, 2016 at 3:53 PM said: Anybody pls tell me… is there any straught buses to trivandrum?pls suggest me… Arun on August 23, 2016 at 12:42 AM said: There is no straight bus to trivandrum you have to change over at Nagercoil during day times. Gopi on August 18, 2016 at 5:19 PM said: can u tell the morning bus timing from chennai to nagerkoil vinayagamoorthy on August 21, 2016 at 1:47 PM said: please send to sivagangai district in no more direct bus in the district……… Rajan on August 28, 2016 at 10:57 AM said: Dear sir please arrange to provide a full time service in 9M (Nagercoil – Thengapattanam) Route. This is the long time expectation of the public concerned Kumar on August 28, 2016 at 11:02 PM said: Travelling from Tirunelveli to Neyaar dam, which is the best option. Going through Trivandrum or is there any buses from Marthandam There is no buses available from Marthandam. Best option is Trivandrum only. Vijay Chandar on September 3, 2016 at 12:49 PM said: Is there any bus from Tiruchi to Rameswaram? If there is no direct bus, are there connecting buses? Arun on September 5, 2016 at 11:53 AM said: There are frequent buses between Trichy Rameswaram Sankar on September 8, 2016 at 4:16 PM said: Sir.. What’s travel time for buses from Tirunelveli to Tiruchendur.?? Arun on September 16, 2016 at 3:15 PM said: Narayanan Sankar on September 8, 2016 at 5:18 PM said: Travel time from Tirunelveli to Tiruchendur…? mage on September 10, 2016 at 10:54 AM said: Is there direct bus service from Tuticorin to Irukendi Mor 06:30 A.M. direct bus to irukankudi by TNSTC sekar on September 10, 2016 at 5:09 PM said: Sir shencottah to coimbatore tnstc tirunelveli division bus opperative morning and evening times for daily services Is any chance there for TNSTC-TNV to get new UD in house built and AC buses that can run on mtm/kki/NGL/tnv/shn/tuti/ to chennai/cbe/blr? UDAYABHANU on September 20, 2016 at 12:05 PM said: I would like to know whether any bus service is there from Nagarcoil to Papanasm in the morning. Kavi on October 4, 2016 at 3:13 AM said: How to reach ervadi from Tirunelveli and let me know the timing also Arun on October 4, 2016 at 8:38 AM said: which ervadi are you asking the one between Valliyoor and Nanguneri there are frequent buses every 20 mins once from Tirunelveli crews willl shout a lot for Ervadi via bus Not that one. i am asking about Ervadi in Ramanathapuram district ( between Kadaladi and Ramanathapuram ) Arun on October 7, 2016 at 4:06 PM said: you can go via Thoothukudi, ECR this is the shortest and timings 03:30, 05:30, 06:30, 08:00, 09:00, 11:00, 15:00, 16:00, 19:00 (Velankanni) this buses will depart from Thoothukudi Counter in Tirunelveli New Busstand. Abu on October 17, 2016 at 11:13 PM said: Kindly ask you I like to go madurai airport from tirunelveli by bus. Please advise which stop I have tell to bus condector? Arun on October 17, 2016 at 11:19 PM said: Madurai Ringroad Airport Stop. From there you can take an auto to Airport. Ajitha on October 23, 2016 at 12:04 PM said: How to reach VV engineering college from Tirunelveli Can u pls tell the bus route to VV engineering college from Tirunelveli Jana on November 2, 2016 at 6:15 PM said: I would like to know bus service timing is there from Nagarcoil to tiruchendur I would like to know bus timing is there from Nagarcoil to tiruchendur Selva Punitha on January 4, 2017 at 10:50 PM said: I am looking for a bus from Bengaluru to Tirunelveli or Tenkasi after 7 pm on 13th jan. Is there any special buses? Can you provide the details. viju k s on January 7, 2017 at 4:34 PM said: i would like to know bus time of thirunelveli to ramanathapuram and rameswaram i would like to know bus time from thenkasi or thirunelveli to rameswaram thiyagy on January 28, 2017 at 4:16 PM said: Is there any Buses to Tirunelveli to Rameswaram in the after noon say after 200 PM Sir ,I need Tnstc bus timings from kottarakara to tenkasi..plz provide the information’s me…. A.SESHAGIRI on March 29, 2017 at 11:51 AM said: Dear Sir, I need e-mail id of General Manager(comml.) (or) Manager(Comml) or Dy.Manager (comml.) TNSTC – TIRUNELVELI. For the public cause I have to write e-mail to them.I will be greatful if you please furnish the same. RAJU on March 30, 2017 at 4:07 PM said: பேருந்து வசதி இவ்வழித்தடங்களில் புதிதாக செய்து தருமாறு கேட்டுக்கொள்கிறோம் காரைக்குடி – திருச்செந்தூர் ( இவ்வழித்தடத்தில் ஒரு நாளைக்கு ஒரு பேருந்து வசதியும் )  காரைக்குடி – தேவக்கோட்டை – R.S.மங்கலம் – திருவாடானை – இராமநாதபுரம் – கீழக்கரை – ஏர்வாடிதர்ஹா – சாயல்குடி – தூத்துக்குடி – திருச்செந்தூர் Ganesh Kumar on April 4, 2017 at 3:48 PM said: I need bus timings from Nagercoil to Papanasam during morning times. I hope there is direct bus available via Kalakadu and what will be the approx time to reach to destination Mahesh on April 22, 2017 at 10:57 PM said: Where do I get timings of buses from Monday Market (Kanyakumari Dist) to Tiruchendur? Rajesh Dhar on April 24, 2017 at 11:36 AM said: I want bus service from Trivandrum to Kulasekarapattinam. Is there any direct bus? How do i travel? Please help… Thanks R.Pramoth Arjun on May 8, 2017 at 9:04 AM said: Is there any direct buses from madurai to kanyakumari if means please mention the timing at Madurai RAM on April 24, 2017 at 4:23 PM said: Venkat Raman on April 28, 2017 at 8:31 PM said: sir i need bus timing tirunelveli to munnar Night 12:30 P.M. Direct Bus or you can get frequent bus to Theni from there you can go to Munnar. vasundra15 on May 4, 2017 at 7:21 PM said: I need a bus time schedule from tirunelveli to pudukkottai in the evening around 6 PM and also travel time sasibalan on May 8, 2017 at 5:33 AM said: Sir is there any bus service from sengotach to erode? If not kindly arrange a new service. Saran chandra bose karaikudi on May 12, 2017 at 11:15 PM said: Dear friends i am reaching midnight thirunelveli. From there any buses for thiruchendur temple? what time first bus for thiruchendur from thirunelveli? Any midnight train available to thiruchendur? Kindly answer me friends. This summer i want visit thiruchendur murugan with my family. Thank u.s Maniappan on May 17, 2017 at 11:39 PM said: Hello, pl. inform the bus timing from Thenkasi to Puliangudi, between 10 am to 1 pm, and return bus timing after 7 pm from Puliangudi toThenkasi. Also requested to mention the approximate time taken for the journey. Prasath on May 19, 2017 at 11:09 PM said: I want to know about the buses from rajapalayam to sattur or tirunelveli and vice versa. Give me the details about all buses running along this route SUNIL SUKUMARAN on May 21, 2017 at 4:56 PM said: My son has to attend AIIMS entrance examination at PSN College of Engineering and Technology, PSN Nagar, Melathediyoor Post, Tharuvai via, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu PIN CODE:627152. Please advise as to how we can reach the destination from Thirunelveli by BUS. please let us know the bus schedule from Thirunelveli to the college from morning 8 AM to 10 AM. As also for return journey please furnish bus availability from PSN college to Thirunelveli in the evening so as to catch a train at 7.20 PM RAVIKUMAR LD on May 22, 2017 at 6:33 PM said: Sir there is any direct bus from Krishnagiri to Tutcorin jayam on May 23, 2017 at 11:55 AM said: sir need ramanathapuram to velankanni bus time asai kumar on May 29, 2017 at 5:29 PM said: hI , Any body can tell last bus timing from tirunelveli new bus stand to moolkarapati or muncipatti Rajesh on May 31, 2017 at 1:13 PM said: Tirunelveli to manjolai bus timings….?? Subramani on June 6, 2017 at 10:02 PM said: Hi, At what time the first Bus from Tirunelveli to tiruchendur starts? and what is the frequency of operation? Arun on June 9, 2017 at 2:01 AM said: from 4 A.M. after 5:30 there are frequent buses every 5 minutes 123 Express will go fast in that routes. V. J. Bernard on June 12, 2017 at 4:03 PM said: Trivandrum to tiruchendur Bus timings  காரைக்குடி – தேவக்கோட்டை – R.S.மங்கலம் – திருவாடானை – இராமநாதபுரம் – கீழக்கரை – ஏர்வாடிதர்ஹா – சாயல்குடி – தூத்துக்குடி – திருச்செந்தூர் Hariharan on June 20, 2017 at 9:03 PM said: Chennai to Tenkasi in Pothigai Bus(A184) How many Hrs Jounrey Is there a bus between pattukottai and tenkasi via Pudukkottai, madurai or Karaikudi, madurai. If not leave a direct bus between those towns, it will give economical strength to tnstc Thamothara kannan on July 7, 2017 at 10:32 AM said: Which bus stop I shall go from tirunelveli to alwarkurii Mohiadeen on July 8, 2017 at 12:25 AM said: What time tiruchendur bus start from tirunelveli? Arvinesh on July 20, 2017 at 8:31 PM said: Your website providing useful information. Congratulations. I. I want to go to sorimuthu ayyanar temple. Can you give the bus timings from tirunelveli to karayar. Advance thanks premkumar on July 30, 2017 at 10:18 PM said: All the buses were boarded with express pp sfs TSS eee 1-1 1-3….unlimited imagination can u mention these with journey time. I often travel by bus but most of the time I saw only argument between the passenger and conductor for slow running of buses…conductor will fedup and tell the word better go by car…please mention travel timings…sorry non stop and bypass rider too…rate wise difference persists… Subramanian on July 31, 2017 at 7:50 PM said: How to take bus pass from Tirunelveli to tuticorin point to point (EEE) bus, and where can i get it from? What is the charge for that? Note: normal charges from Tirunelveli to tuticorin in point to point bus is Rs. 31. you can enquire in the Thoothukudi Old Busstand Depot Office. Muthukrishnan L on August 5, 2017 at 7:45 PM said: Sir, I read somewhere in the portal that there are buses from Nagercoil to Truchendur Route 576 every 20 minutes. From where the buses start from Nagercoil – Is it from Vadasseri? Is it possible to board the buses from Nagercoil Jn. Rly. station? I will reach Nagercoil around 5.45 am. from Guruvayur. Instead of taking a bus from Tirunelveli to Tiruchendur after reaching Tirunelveli, I think of taking a direct bus from Nagercoil to Tiruchendur. Thank you. Abraham on August 8, 2017 at 7:35 PM said: Sawyerpuram st.marys girls hr sec school over at 6.15 pm that time no government busis available .one private bus in that time take a over tickets .kindly change any bus timr to that ti Sawyerpuram st.marys girls hr sec school over at 6.15 pm that time no government busis available .one private bus in that time take a over tickets .kindly change any bus time to that time priya on August 10, 2017 at 7:48 PM said: Hi, I have to travel from chennai to tirunelveli by tomorrow. I cant able to book the ticket in my account it shows that no onward services available on this date. could u please tell me the reason. vinod k on August 11, 2017 at 10:19 AM said: may you please let me know how to reach Kanyakumari from nagercoil junction. Please provide the Bus number and bus stand name as well Thenmozhi on August 22, 2017 at 11:00 AM said: May I know buses from tirunelveli to tiruchendur during mid night. My Train will reach tirunelveli at 3:15 am. So when will the first bus to tiruchendur. Suresh Wagh on September 7, 2017 at 3:33 PM said: I want to travel from Tirunelveli to Thoothukudi on 11 th September. I will reach Tirunelvelli Rly. station in the morning. Where from I need to take a bus for Thoothukudi and what are the timings of the buses from 6.00 A.M. onwards till 8.30 A.M. Available mode for reaching bus stand from Rly station? mathew on September 7, 2017 at 7:55 PM said: Kindly let me know the fare between Trichy and tirunelveli…… saidi on September 16, 2017 at 12:26 PM said: Hi, Can you please list the timings of hill riders from and to tirunelveli new bus stand to papanasanam I would like to travel on this route and return within a day. So, please ‘the complete list of timings’!! Thanks Suresh V on September 19, 2017 at 12:16 PM said: Hi Goodmorning to all, Is there any buses from Ernakulam Depot to Tirunelveli, please advice and give bus timings. Thank you Gopalakrishnan on September 22, 2017 at 8:17 AM said: Is there any bus from Tiruchedur to Nagerkoil. If so what timing and how long it take. Jayaprakash r on September 25, 2017 at 6:56 AM said: Tomorrow morning 6.30am I have to reach thoothukudi railway station.next I have to immediately plan Thiruchundru temple any bus available. Pls M MUTHUKUMAR on September 26, 2017 at 7:47 PM said: Sir, please tell direct buses timing from Nagercoil to Rajapalayam. My old aunt along with luggage has to travel, so he can’t switch over bus in Tirunelveli. Samy on October 16, 2017 at 7:37 AM said: Any buses between tirunelveli to kodaikanal. Baskar on October 21, 2017 at 5:32 PM said: Please provide info kanyakumari to tiruchendur bus timing for morning 6 to 8am. setc new service start tiruchedur to pala kerala new Night service via manappaDu kudankulam kanyakumary nagercovil tvm adur kottayam.thousands off people daily travel this route but no direct bus Thanya on November 7, 2017 at 5:08 PM said: I ve an exam @ Sree Sowdambika College of Engineering, Aruppukottai. So i want to know the bus timings between 3 to 5 early in the morning from Tiruchendur? Pls tell me the travel time too. Thanks in advance. S perumal on November 8, 2017 at 3:43 PM said: What is the bus timing tirunelveli to kollan. PLS tell us from kollam to tirunelveli also Murali Govindraj on November 15, 2017 at 3:04 PM said: is there direct buses from Tiruchandur to Kanyakumari? if yes, what are the frequencies if no, what is the route to be taken from Tiruchandur to reach Kanyakumari soundar rajan on November 17, 2017 at 4:45 PM said: i have to travel from tiruchendur to nagarcoil through TSTC bus. Can i know at what time the first bus statrts cyril joseph on November 22, 2017 at 10:18 AM said: tnstc provide new interstate deluxe service kanyakumary to pala via nagercovil tvm adur kottayam pala night service kany dep time 18.30 pala dep time 20.30 urgently reqiured this service famous st alphosamma church near pala .daily hundreds of people arriving southern tamilnadu but no direct bus this route Sumit somra on December 1, 2017 at 9:32 PM said: Please provide bus timing from nanguneri to Nagercoil sunil on December 13, 2017 at 9:09 AM said: how to reach tirunelveli from madurai airport? please tell me clearly whether to get auto/ taxi/ bus from airport to maatuthavani? somebody has written that to get bypass rider from ring road. so how to reach that ring road junction from airport? which town bus number? please tell clearly. town bus service frequently available? thanks. Gunasekaran on December 24, 2017 at 8:21 PM said: Hai sir. I was feeling bad experience about your staff 24.05.2017.. cbe to tenkasi bus ..Conductor was instructed us to leave palani because he said bus didn’t go madurai….It was proplem people facing… Not me same proplem happens to the other passengers also.pleade make Sethu on December 25, 2017 at 11:45 PM said: Tirunelveli to Thiruvananthapuram EEE or Others type Fast busses peoples must want Saravanaselvan on December 28, 2017 at 11:07 PM said: Colud you please tell me the vallior to kalakad first bus in morning time. Benny on February 6, 2018 at 12:37 PM said: Tirunelveli to Madura bye pass rider tiaftet 4 o clock and fare pl sir kumar on February 9, 2018 at 6:40 PM said: What is the bus timings from Tirunelveli to Manjolai via manimuthar falls and from manimuhar falls to tirunelveli. Fathahul Rabbani on February 9, 2018 at 8:05 PM said: Please provide bus timings from tirunelveli to rameswaram ECR road Aruna on February 11, 2018 at 10:03 PM said: Can u please tell me the early morning bus timings from papanasam to tirunelveli via ambasamudram Rajan.D on February 18, 2018 at 12:06 PM said: Dear sir …. The service on route 309c from Nagercoil to Thengapattanam via;thingal nagar/karungal/pootteti/kalladai/Kannathankuzhi/vizhunthaayambalam/Keezhkulam was stopped on07.09.2016. we are continuously requesting to reoperate the service for the economic developemnt and benefits of the the villages and the people concerned. When this will be consided sir……………. SOURIRAJAN on May 27, 2018 at 12:41 PM said: Tomorrow Monday 28 may 2018 night travel to Chennai from Tirunelveli or from.kannyakumari 7 seats request aneeded ? Sethu on June 7, 2018 at 9:49 AM said: Hi, Is it possible to know the bus timings between Tenkasi to Tirunelveli after 6 pm? Birundha on June 28, 2018 at 6:08 PM said: I search for tirunelveli to papasam at night time. Any bus are at evening or night? kumar on September 19, 2018 at 3:56 PM said: I am looking for a setc or tnstc bus from Madurai to vilathikulam bus timings Mariappan on March 22, 2019 at 3:49 PM said: Kalakad to MaduraiTNSTC bus allocate sir.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8629
__label__wiki	0.599233	0.599233	Raiderlink Admissions, Costs & Aid Majors & Colleges About TTU Raiderwire After 75 Years, Victory Bells Still Ring Out Across Campus By: Allison Matherly The bells, dedicated by the senior class of 1936, have remained a tradition for more than seven decades. Demanding attention from their home high above campus, the Victory Bells rang out Monday for a different kind of triumph – their own. Seventy-five years since the first ringing of the Victory Bells following an athletics win, the Saddle Tramps commemorated the event by climbing to the tower and tolling them for several minutes. The Victory Bells, donated by the senior class of 1936, first rang during that year’s graduation ceremony. But the first time they rang following a victory came on Sept. 19, 1936, when the Texas Tech football team defeated Texas Wesleyan 26-7. A tradition was born that day and has remained strong for more than seven decades. Arch Lamb, the founder of the Saddle Tramps, was in charge of the ringing the Victory Bells back in 1936. And today, only members of the Saddle Tramps and High Riders are allowed to ring the bells for NCAA victories and special occasions. The Victory Bells, one large and one small, weigh a combined 1,200 pounds and hang in the east tower of the Administration Building. The Saddle Tramps was organized in the Fall of 1936 by Head Cheerleader Arch Lamb. The group was conceived to help channel the student body's sometimes overly exuberant and unruly nature into more positive and productive activities. Saddle Tramps attend all mens home football, basketball and baseball games. The primary focus remains to further the spirit and uphold the traditions of Texas Tech University. Some of the traditions that maintain are: Raider Red, wrapping of Will Rogers and Midnight Raiders, Homecoming Bonfire and Parade, bell circles, Victory Bells, shotguns, UT/A&M Watch, Carol of Lights, Bangin Bertha and many more. Masked Rider No. 50 Finds True Calling at Texas Tech Raider Red is Over the Hill Alumna Gives First-Hand Account of Opening Years 2500 Broadway Lubbock, Texas 79409 806-742-2011 From here, it's possible TTUHSC at El Paso Jobs at TTU © 2020 Texas Tech University Updated: Aug 17, 2017 2:04 PM	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8630
__label__wiki	0.6348	0.6348	2019 Record Book Support UMBC Lacrosse Women’s Lacrosse Travels to UMass Lowell for Friday #AEWLAX Matchup UMBC (9-3, 1-1) 4 5 9 UMass Lowell (3-7, 0-2) 4 3 7 Photo by Gail Burton Sv: BARRETT, Courtney - 10 GB: 4 Players (#13, #21, #27, #39) - 2 G: Sara Moeller - 3 A: Catherine Sims - 1 Sv: Kelsey Major - 5 BALTIMORE – After finishing the non-conference schedule with a 13-3 win over Siena on Wednesday, the UMBC women's lacrosse team will head to Massachusetts on Friday as they resume America East play against the UMass Lowell River Hawks. The opening draw is set for 4 p.m. SCOUTING THE RETRIEVERS (8-3, 0-1 America East) The Retrievers closed out their non-conference schedule with a 13-3 victory over Siena on Wednesday. The three goals allowed by the Retrievers ties a season-low and is the seventh game this year that the defense has allowed 10 goals or less. UMBC scored 55 seconds into the first half with a goal from junior Lauren McDonald off an assist from classmate Sara Moeller and went on to score four straight, including two from junior Catherine Sims to take a 5-0 lead. After Siena scored its first goal with 11:41 remaining in the first half, but UMBC used another four-goal spurt to take a 9-1 lead into halftime. The Retrievers scored three straight out of halftime to take a 12-1 lead. Siena added two more goals in the second half around a second goal from McDonald to round out the second half. On the day, UMBC outshot Siena, 35-19, with a 26-14 advantage on goal. The Retrievers controlled 12 draws, compared to the Saints' six. UMBC also caused 12 turnovers and scooped up 28 ground balls. The Retrievers rank fourth in the country and first in the America East in caused turnovers per game (11.91). The team is also 24th in the country and second in the conference in scoring defense, allowing only 10.00 goals per game. Moeller currently ranks in the top ten in total assists (fourth, 25), assists per game (sixth, 2.50), total points (second, 61), and points per game (fourth, 6.10). She also ranks in the top 15 in goals, coming in 12th overall with 36. SCOUTING THE RIVER HAWKS (3-6, 0-1 America East) UMass Lowell opened America East play on March 24, falling 20-7 to #1 Stony Brook. The River Hawks followed that loss up with an 11-6 victory over Central Connecticut State on Wednesday. Against the Blue Devils, the River Hawks held a 7-1 advantage heading into halftime, holding CCSU scoreless for almost the entire first half of the game. The Blue Devils worked on a comeback bid, cutting into the River Hawks' lead to make the score 9-4 with 14:50 remaining in the game. On the day, Cameron McKelvin led the team with four goals. Kendyl Finelli had six points (2g,4a) and broke the school's single-season scoring record with 35 points on the year. Finelli leads the River Hawks with 35 points off 11 goals and 24 assists. As of March 28, Finelli ranks 14th in the country and third in the conference in total assists. Taylor Sokol leads the team with 22 goals. In the net, Courtney Barrett has started six of the River Hawks' nine games this season, making 45 saves. Renee Gonzalez picked up her first win in the net against CCSU after making eight saves; on the season, she has 32 total stops. INSIDE THE SERIES This will be just the fourth overall meeting between the two teams, with UMBC holding a 3-0 advantage. Last season, the Retrievers shut down the River Hawks defense that ranked eighth in the country in goals allowed, giving up only 8.00 goals per contest, and ranked second in caused turnovers per game with 13.71. UMBC would go on to win the game, 18-7 behind seven-point performances from Carolyn Jamison and Sam Nolan. July 23, 2018 Crocetti, McDonald Named to IWLCA Academic Honor Roll; Team Earns Academic Squad Honors July 11, 2018 Slade, Stephens to Participate in Inaugural WPLL Playoffs June 7, 2018 Taylor Oliver, John Tornabene Named to AE Helping Hands Team May 25, 2018 Jamison Selected to Play in IWLCA North-South All-Star Game May 11, 2018 Jamison Named to IWLCA All-Region Second Team May 3, 2018 Trio Named to #AEWALX All-Conference Teams April 30, 2018 Walchuck Earns #AEWLAX Rookie of the Week Honors April 28, 2018 Women’s Lacrosse Routs Hartford, 24-3, on Senior Day April 27, 2018 Women's Lacrosse Set to Host Hartford on Senior Day April 21, 2018 Women’s Lacrosse Falls to #1 Stony Brook, 22-7, in Final Road Game April 20, 2018 Women’s Lacrosse Faces #1 Stony Brook in Final Road Test of the Season April 14, 2018 Second Half Rally Leads Women’s Lacrosse Past Vermont, 16-14 April 13, 2018 Women's Lacrosse Hosts Vermont in Saturday #AEWLAX Contest April 7, 2018 Women’s Lacrosse Falls to Albany, 11-7, on Saturday April 6, 2018 Women's Lacrosse Set to Face Albany in Saturday Morning #AEWLAX Battle April 5, 2018 Women's Lacrosse vs. Albany Moved to 10 a.m. on Saturday April 4, 2018 Women’s Lacrosse Falls to Binghamton, 11-5 April 3, 2018 Women’s Lacrosse Faces Binghamton in #AEWLAX Midweek Matchup March 30, 2018 Women’s Lacrosse Battles to 9-7 #AEWLAX Victory over UMass Lowell March 29, 2018 Women’s Lacrosse Travels to UMass Lowell for Friday #AEWLAX Matchup March 28, 2018 Women’s Lacrosse Routs Siena, 13-3, in Non-Conference Finale March 27, 2018 Women's Lacrosse Closes Non-Conference Play Against Siena on Wednesday March 24, 2018 Women’s Lacrosse Falls in #AEWLAX Conference Opener to UNH, 11-9 March 23, 2018 Women's Lacrosse Opens #AEWLAX Conference Play Against New Hampshire March 17, 2018 Women's Lacrosse Survives Longwood, 13-10 March 16, 2018 Women’s Lacrosse Faces Longwood in Saturday Battle March 14, 2018 Women’s Lacrosse Falls to Johns Hopkins, 13-9 March 13, 2018 Women's Lacrosse Looks to Pick Up Fourth Straight Win; Welcomes Crosstown Rivals #24 Johns Hopkins Wednesday March 12, 2018 Jamison Tabbed #AEWLAX Offensive Player of the Week March 10, 2018 Women’s Lacrosse Rolls to Third Straight Win in 16-10 Victory over Duquesne March 9, 2018 Women’s Lacrosse Looks for Third Straight Win at Duquesne on Saturday March 7, 2018 Women’s Lacrosse Edges Coastal Carolina, 13-10 March 6, 2018 Women's Lacrosse Welcomes Coastal Carolina in Midweek Matchup March 5, 2018 Moeller Tabbed #AEWLAX Offensive Player of the Week for Second Straight Week March 3, 2018 Strong Second Half Pushes Women’s Lacrosse over American, 14-12 March 2, 2018 Women’s Lacrosse Returns Home to Face American on Saturday Afternoon February 28, 2018 Women's Lacrosse Falls to #4/2 Maryland, 21-12 February 27, 2018 Women’s Lacrosse Treks to #4/2 Maryland for Wednesday Contest February 26, 2018 Moeller and Renehan Earn America East Weekly Awards February 24, 2018 Women's Lacrosse Surges in Second Half; Defeats VCU, 21-9 February 23, 2018 Women's Lacrosse Plays Host to VCU on Saturday Afternoon February 21, 2018 Moeller’s Game-Winner Lifts Women's Lacrosse Over The Mount, 9-8 February 20, 2018 Women’s Lacrosse Heads to The Mount for a Midweek Contest February 17, 2018 Women’s Lacrosse Routs LIU Brooklyn, 16-3, to Open 2018 Season February 16, 2018 Women's Lacrosse Opens 2018 Season at Home Against LIU Brooklyn on Saturday February 7, 2018 Women's Lacrosse Set to Take On 2018 Season February 1, 2018 Women's Lacrosse Picked Third in America East Preseason Poll December 8, 2017 Women’s Lacrosse Selects Trio for 2018 Captains December 5, 2017 Slade Announces 2018 Women's Lacrosse Schedule	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8638
__label__cc	0.696802	0.303198	Home Reviews Cryptocurrency Exchange Reviews Bitfinex Review 2019, 2020 – Beginners Guide Cryptocurrency Exchange Reviews Bitfinex Review 2019, 2020 – Beginners Guide Bitfinex Review 2019 2020 Beginner’s Guide to Bitfinex: Complete Review. Bitfinex consistently ranks among the top exchanges in terms of daily trading volumes and is one of the most well-known cryptocurrency trading platforms in operation today. The exchange caters to more intermediate and advanced traders as well as institutions and offers a wide selection of coins, trading pairings and trading options. Bitfinex aims to be the premier destination for seasoned cryptocurrency traders across the globe. Bitfinex is a Hong Kong-based trading platform that was founded in 2012 by Raphael Nicolle. The exchange is both owned and operated by iFinex, Inc. and has managed to work its way to the top of the charts in terms of trading volumes and user activity on the platform. Bitfinex is one of the largest cryptocurrency trading platforms and is generally popular with traders across the globe, however, the team behind the exchange recently decided to discontinue providing their services to U.S. customers and focus on their users based in other parts of the world. The exchange currently handles approximately $2B worth of trades a day and records 24-hour trading volumes worth around $600m for its BTC/USD pair, and this represents around 6.27% of the total market. These high trading volumes are a result of the team behind the exchange focusing on providing a high level of service for traders by utilizing a wide coin selection, low fees, and a comprehensive interface. The exchange also allows fiat deposits and houses a variety of cryptocurrencies with approximately 72 market pairs active on the platform. Bitfinex also attracts institutional investors and operates an OTC desk for high value over the counter trades. Despite its success, Bitfinex has also attracted a fair amount of controversy as a result of suffering a number of hacks and being closely linked to the Tether stablecoin. Bitfinex Key Features Review Functionality – Bitfinex operates a robust, comprehensive, and highly customizable platform interface that is both modern and well designed but generally suited to more experienced users. The main dashboard presents users with a number of tabs and different options whilst a selection of advanced charting tools are also made available. The platform also incorporates Trading View charts and provides a mobile app that is available to both Android and iOS users. Security – Due to its past experience with hacks, Bitfinex place a priority on security and employs many of the security techniques employed by today’s leading exchanges. The vast majority of funds are placed in cold storage with approximately only 0.5% of crypto assets being accessible in hot wallets. The site also utilises database encryption and duplication in addition to DDoS protection to ensure that trading cannot be halted by an external influence. Customer accounts are also reinforced via the use of 2FA, PGP encryption and a host of advanced verification tools designed to monitor changes in account activity. Customer Support – Users are currently served by a support team that is available via email 24/7. The team aims to answer queries within 12 hours, but responses can take much longer. In addition to this, there’s a knowledge base section that covers the most pressing issues alongside other question and answers pages available on the site. Trading Options – A host of trading options are available on the platform including margin trading as Bitfinex allows its users to trade with a leverage of up to 3.3x by using their peer to peer margin funding facility. On top of this, traders have access to a number of different order types such as limit, market, and stop orders. Whilst trailing stop, fill or kill, iceberg, OCO, and post only orders are also available. High Liquidity – Bitfinex continues to rank at the top of BTC/USD trading markets and it currently accounts for approximately 6% of all daily trades with 24-hour trading volumes worth around $600m. Combined trading activity on the platform amounts to approximately $2B worth of trades a day and this high level of liquidity helps its users to trade with confidence in the price stability of coins on the platform. Bitfinex Supported Currencies Approximately 72 market pairs linked to the four base currencies of USD, EUR, BTC, and ETH are currently available on the site. In addition to allowing fiat purchases of the two major cryptocurrencies, a number of other currencies are also available to be traded and these include Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Ethereum Classic (ETC), Dash (DASH), Ripple (XRP), Monero (XMR), EOS (EOS), OmiseGO (OMG), NEO (NEO), Zcash (ZEC), and 0x (ZRX). USDT Tether is also available on the platform, while Bitfinex is one of a few exchanges that allow their users to purchase IOTA (MIOTA). The Bitfinex team are constantly looking to increase the number of coins available on the site and new additions often make their way onto the platform. As a result, an overview of each coin that’s available on the exchange is readily available and it’s a good idea to regularly check the site to see what has been added. Bitfinex Signup and Login Guide Before you create an account, the team behind Bitfinex like to remind new users that their service is aimed at more professional traders and comes with certain specifications. As a result, it’s necessary to read the pop-up box that appears and agree to the terms and conditions. These currently include temporary minimum account equity of 10,000 USD and new accounts are not able to trade or perform any platform function until they reach this amount. Also, in order to gain access to fiat deposits and withdrawals, users must agree to undergo a verification process that may take up to 6-8 weeks to complete. Bitfinex Login and Signup Guide Once you have ticked all the necessary boxes, you can move onto creating an account. Bitfinex Guide – Creating Your Account You can open an account by following the signup process and entering your username, email address, and password. It’s also necessary to enter your time zone and a unique captcha text. Bitfinex Guide Creating Your Account Bitfinex Guide – Making a Deposit Once this is done, you can begin to fund your account by firstly locating the “Deposit” button in the upper right-hand corner. Clicking this button takes you to the deposit page and here you can choose Us Dollar, Tether or from a list of cryptocurrencies in order to deposit. Bitfinex Guide Making a Deposit Bitfinex Trade Review Once your account has been funded, it’s possible to click on the ‘Trading’ button and select the pairing that you prefer. From here you can determine the quantity, price and type of order that you would like to execute. Bitfinex Security Review As one of the older exchanges in operation today, Bitfinex has experienced a number of hacks with the first major hack taking place in May 2015. On this occasion a hacker was able to obtain 1500 Bitcoin from a hot wallet controlled by the exchange, the lost funds were quickly reimbursed by the exchange. However, a later attack proved to be more problematic as a hacker was able to circumvent security on the platform and access up to 119,756 Bitcoin, which were worth an approximate $72m at the time. The hacker was able to exploit a vulnerability in the multi-signature system Bitfinex employed alongside Bitcoin wallet provider Bitgo and in response to the theft, the exchange chose to issue BFX tokens which were to be redeemed by its customers at a later date. Each BFX token was worth $1 and was awarded in the same amount lost by each investor. Since issuing the tokens, Bitfinex has purchased them all back and completed their purchases in April 2017. As a result of these hacks, Bitfinex has stepped up its security and currently, 99.5% of client funds are stored offline in a cold storage system that employs a multisignature function that is geographically distributed across multiple secure locations. Client accounts are secured by using 2FA and U2F, in addition to PGP email encryption. Accounts are also monitored and strengthened by using a number of advanced verification tools that cover account activity. These include: The analysis of saved login data to root out the unusual activity. The use of an intelligent system that detects IP address changes and prevents session hijacking. Email notifications that report logins and include a link to instantly freeze your account if you suspect malicious activity. Limiting access to your account based on the IP address. Bitfinex also chooses to closely monitor withdrawals in order to help stave off attacks; the platform’s security system currently monitors withdrawals by IP address and other behavioural patterns that trigger manual inspection on withdrawals that appear to be unusual. Customers can also whitelist an address to ensure that withdrawals can only be sent to that particular location. Bitfinex also claims that it uses a withdrawal confirmation step that is immune to malicious browser malware. Tether Cryptocurrency Bitfinex utilizes the Tether (USDT) stablecoin and verified users on the site have the “Tether” funding option, in addition to “Crypto-Currencies” and “Wire Transfer” on the Deposit and Withdraw pages. Tether is a cryptocurrency asset issued on the Bitcoin blockchain and each USDT unit is backed by a U.S Dollar held in the reserves of the Tether Limited. Each token represents one dollar and can be held in any Tether-enabled Bitcoin wallet (Omni Wallet or Tether.to). Tether tokens can be deposited and traded for other tokens on Bitfinex and any other exchange that supports Tether. Funds held in Tether can also be transferred and held in any Bitcoin wallet where you control the private key. Most importantly, USDT is linked or “tethered” to the price of the US Dollar and acts as a stable digital currency that allows traders to jump to a more stable cryptocurrency during times of extreme volatility. While Tether has proved to be beneficial to traders everywhere since its introduction, the stablecoin is also beginning to attract an increasing amount of attention. Each Tether is supposedly backed 1-to-1 by a US Dollar and there is currently around $1.65B worth of USDT in circulation. Doubts concerning the validity of this large amount have caused people to scrutinize the relationship between Bitfinex and Tether as they share certain key members of staff. Bitfinex employs Phil Potter as its chief strategy officer and he also acts as a director at Tether, while Giancarlo Devasini is employed as a director by both companies. Bitfinex has promised to undergo an external audit to prove that its accounts are fully in order and to help clear up the controversy but this has yet to take place. Bitfinex Fees Review Fees on Bitfinex are outlined by their fee schedule and are determined by trading volume over the last 30 days as well as the maker or taker status. Maker fees are paid when you add liquidity to the order book by placing a limit order below the ticker price when buying and above the ticker price for sales. Taker fees are paid when customers do the opposite and remove liquidity from the order book by filling an order that’s already in the order book. Maker fees range from 0.1% to 0.0% while the taker fees range from 0.2% to 0.1%. The higher rates cover trading volumes of up to $500k a month whilst customers will have to accumulate trades worth more than $30m a month in order to qualify for the lowest fee rates. All cryptocurrency deposits are free, however, withdrawals are not and there are a variety of different charges depending on the particular cryptocurrency you would like to withdraw. Deposits made via bank wire are charged a 0.1% fee. Bitfinex Trading Options Review The trading platform suits both intermediate and advanced users and offers a variety of trading options. In addition to leveraged margin trading, Bitfinex also offers the following types of orders: Fill or kill One cancels other (OCO) Post-only limit order Hidden order As the exchange attracts a high volume of trades and has a high level of liquidity, bid/ask and order count is resolved in real-time, which gives members more flexibility with regards to choosing the best time to place an order. Advanced Cryptocurrency Chart Tool Bitfinex Review Conclusion Bitfinex is one of the most established exchanges in operation today and provides a service tailored to experienced traders and institutional investors. As a result of this, the exchange enjoys high USD liquidity, while offering extensive orders and trading options, and is the largest BTC exchange by volumes traded. However, Bitfinex has courted controversy on a number of occasions and isn’t a very transparent company, after learning of its history some potential users may be put off by any security concerns they might have even though the exchange paid back all the losses from its 2016 hack. The team behind Bitfinex also need to clear up the relationship they have with Tether in order to ease the current customer concerns regarding the situation. With this in mind, we would recommend that anyone using Bitfinex to only keep a small balance on the exchange at any time, making sure to withdraw your currencies to your own wallet and make sure to use all the security features available to you on the site. 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__label__cc	0.578785	0.421215	The Best Leisurely Walking Routes to Take in Berlin An autumn stroll in a Berlin park \| © Pixabay Need a breath of fresh air and a break from the city grind? You don’t need to leave the city completely – from lakeside trails to garden wonderlands and vibrant inner-city strolls, you can get the body moving and the mind eased with one of these relaxing walks in and around the German capital. What more could you ask from a scenic walk than to come into contact with monuments of history, large stretches of peaceful green grass, patches of thick forests and even a lake with plenty of wildlife? The best part about Treptower Park is that it’s located just off the centre of Berlin, so you can briefly pass through or spend a whole afternoon taking in the beautiful sights and sounds on your walk. Treptower Park © Scott/ Flickr Not only are walkers able to explore the magnificent glass and steel greenhouses that hold plant species from Asia to South Africa, the beautiful Botanical Gardens are set on an immense stretch of land waiting to be traversed. Roam through the network of walking paths that take you through forests, grasslands and even a specially crafted ‘sensual garden’, packed with smells and textures to immerse all of your senses. Botanical Gardens in Berlin © Megan King Located in the centre of the city, Tiergarten is one of Berlin’s largest public parks, providing plenty of lush ground to take a midday or midnight stroll. It’s a beautiful and shady place, equipped with an assortment of magical trees, wetlands with birdlife and many statues paying tribute to historic Berlin. It’s also a great spot for people watching, and is an inviting option no matter what the season. Tiergarten as a winter wonderland © Pixabay Havelhöhenweg Those looking to fill their lungs with fresh air while sightseeing can head for the walking trail along the Havel river. The 13km route begins on Heerstraße and ends at Strandbad Wannsee. There’s lots of information boards on the walk so you don’t have to worry about getting lost, allowing you focus on the surrounding beauty and the 15 epic viewing points of the region. Stop for a rest along one of the benches along the way, and if you decide to do the whole route, it should take about three hours in total. Sunset on the Havel river © Pixabay Liepnitzsee With its crystal turquoise waters and forested island, Liepitzsee has long been regarding one of the most beautiful lakes around Berlin. Those looking to get their body moving can take a 9km trail walk around the lake, through beautiful forests and wild beaches. Don’t forget to take your swimming gear for a dip in the waters after your walk. To get there, take a train to Wandlitz or Bernau, then bike or bus the rest of the way to the lake. Walk around these beautiful waters before jumping in © ands78 Volkspark Friedrichshain Another urban oasis this time in the north, the Volkspark Friedrichshain is the perfect place to to take a leisurely wander. The park’s tiered structure and crisscrossed paths are perfect for walking and jogging. It also boasts great water features, historic monuments and even a giant peace bell – a gift to Germany from Japan. With 52 hectares in which to walk, relax and play, Volkspark is a consistently popular spot for family outings. Finding serenity in the city © Robert Agthe/ Flickr Landwehr Canal You don’t always have to go to a park or the outskirts of town to find lovely walking routes in Berlin. The gorgeous Landwehr Canal is a 10km long canal that runs parallel to its main source, the Spree River in Berlin. It was built between 1845 and 1850 and today the vibrant Kreuzberg neighbourhood resides on its banks. Enjoy a lively, colourful saunter along the canal, while soaking up the best and hippest of Berlin life. The canal hosts some of the best leisure spots in the city, including beer gardens, markets and picnic spots sheltered by weeping willows. A few sunny hours strolling and discovering Berlin along the embankments is a fantastic way to spend an afternoon. Landwehr Canal © Oh-Berlin.com/ Flickr	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8644
__label__wiki	0.732522	0.732522	Book You Never Read > 365 Awful Ways To #Occupy Your Sweet 16th Year "How high would you have to kick a football (soccer ball) to block out the Moon and Sun? And would you call that a football eclipse?" ~ Yasha Harari HBO GO lands on the PlayStation 3, Sony ‘working diligently’ on PlayStation 4 version by Sindy Cator on March 4, 2014 at 3:55 pm Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Product Launches Despite selling over 6 million PlayStation 4 consoles worldwide, Sony is still supporting the PlayStation 3 with new software and video games. Today, owners of the ageing console in the US will be able to download a new HBO GO app to stream shows such as True Detective, Boardwalk Empire and Game of Thrones. It’s been a long time coming – HBO GO launched on the Xbox 360 in March 2012 – but a welcome addition nonetheless. Many use the PlayStation 3 as an entertainment hub for streaming services such as Netflix, so the addition of HBO GO will only add to its usefulness in the living room. If you’re one of the 6 million that’s invested in a PlayStation 4, you’ll have to wait a little longer. Sony said it’s “working diligently” with HBO to launch a HBO GO app on the next-gen system, but stopped short of giving any firm release dates. If it’s any consolation, the Xbox One doesn’t have a HBO GO app either. ➤ PlayStation Blog (Via Polygon) Image Credit: Alex Grimm/Getty Images └ Tags: media, syndicated Microsoft aims for the Minecraft market as Project Spark global beta arrives on the Xbox One Posted In: Around the Web, Product Updates Microsoft is offering Xbox One owners the chance to enroll in a beta program for Project Spark, a free-to-play title that lets players create their own worlds and personalized gameplay scenarios. Developer Team Dakota launched an initial beta program for Windows 8.1 in December last year, quickly receiving over 250,000 registrations. The final game will be cross-platform though, allowing players to start a creation on their PC and then add the finishing touches on their Xbox One. To that end, Team Dakota is broadening the beta today so that it can receive more feedback and tweak the final build, which is expected to go on sale this year. The game takes inspiration from LittleBigPlanet, Minecraft and Disney Infinity, with pre-generated content that users can unlock or tweak for their own levels. The visual style lies somewhere between Lord of the Rings and the Fable franchise from Lionhead Studios, which should give it a broad appeal. You can sign up for the Project Spark beta here. Microsoft says Windows 8.1 testers should receive access to the Xbox One version automatically. Read Next: Xbox One review: A multimedia extravaganza that also plays games ➤ Xbox News └ Tags: microsoft, syndicated Tesla plans to build new Supercharger stations, stores and service centers across Europe Posted In: Around the Web Tesla plans to support its customers in Europe with a larger network of charging stations and over 30 new service centers and retail stores. The electric car manufacturer said it would rapidly expand the number of Superchargers available across the continent, allowing more Model S owners to quickly refuel their vehicle for free. There are currently just 14 Supercharger stations in Europe – compared with 78 in North America – so wider coverage could be a deciding factor for the region. “By the end of this year, we expect you will be able to travel almost anywhere in Europe using only Superchargers,” Tesla co-founder and chief executive Elon Musk said. Tesla has high hopes for its future sales outside of North America. Today, the company said it expected sales in Europe and Asia to be “twice as high” as North America by the end of 2014. ➤ Press Release Image Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images └ Tags: europe, news, syndicated Open source data grows up: Choosing MySQL, NoSQL, or both Posted In: Analysis and Opinion, Around the Web, Design & Dev John Engates is the CTO of Rackspace Hosting and an evangelist for the open cloud. Open source data has a split personality. There’s the NoSQL zealot who likes to fire off tirades against the restrictive world of relational databases, then there’s the MySQL devotee who’s a staunch defender of everything structured – with all that data living neatly in a table somewhere. For all the rhetoric, you would think these two sides never have to get along. In fact, thousands of companies are making relational and schema-less databases play nice together every single day. It’s been that way for years. But new technology trends tend to be polarizing. When NoSQL took off, it started to sound like a rallying call for the end of relational databases. That’s not likely to happen any time soon—and for good reason. Enter Craigslist Craigslist is a great example of a company seamlessly integrating structured and unstructured data retrieval. Historically, the company has used MySQL to handle the hourly onslaught of job and classified ads. Despite the heavy workload, MySQL is easily up to that task. The need for a NoSQL approach surfaced only when archived data began to reach epic proportions. Because of regulatory requirements, Craigslist has to archive all of its historic data—even that five-year-old ad for the dingy, overpriced apartment in Austin during SXSW. If a relational database were the only logic in play, then a schema change on the front end would have to be perpetuated to the archive. This is a risky and time-consuming prospect and it could mean downtime. Imagine updating a MySQL cluster of servers with a billion records! Craigslist found itself with a real need for handling two different kinds of data—current vs. historical—in discrete ways. Craigslist might have turned to MongoDB to help tame the sprawl of its data, but it’s never had a problem running NoSQL right alongside MySQL. It’s simply about the right tool for the job. Open source allies More and more, app developers and hosting providers are realizing that NoSQL and MySQL are open source allies, not sworn enemies on different sides of the database wall. At the end of the day, data is data and it should serve the app and the user, not the technical restrictions of the backend database. A growing number of Rackspace customers find themselves in situations like Craigslist. They built their data structures when relational databases covered all their bases and now they find themselves deep in the Age of Apps. The time to hit a million customers has decreased from years to weeks and social sharing and real-time queries make new demands on data—and the infrastructure supporting that data. Suddenly, they’re surfacing a billion pieces of data every month. They’re not necessarily about to rip out their MySQL database, but they are looking to augment the data engine. MongoDB, Cassandra, or Redis (and others) are sometimes integrated into the data mix for their speed and flexibility at massive scale. But these open source datastores are unlikely to be used for confidential user information or for financial records that must remain consistent at all times. These days, it’s not uncommon for a technology company to employ both traditional, relational DBAs as well as a team of developers who use NoSQL in the apps they build. Sometimes, the same app communicates with the relational database world and the unstructured datastore world at the Web tier. he old school DBAs and the new-generation developers who grew up coding under NoSQL have to collaborate on making decisions about deployment and architecture. (Who knows, DBAs and developers might even become friends.) It’s also possible for these same companies to not even have a DBA and outsource the whole application and data tier to a hosting provider, in which case they’re hoping for deep expertise and teamwork across the SQL/NoSQL divide. Which to choose? Or do you even have to choose? Whether an application should go with a relational database or a NoSQL alternative (or both) depends, of course, on the nature of the data being generated and retrieved. And like most things in the technology world, there’s a set of tradeoffs involved in making that decision. If scale and performance are more important than round-the-clock data consistency, then the NoSQL world is full of promising options (NoSQL relies on the BASE model—Basically Available, Soft state, Eventual consistency). But if “always consistent” is part of the mandate, especially for confidential and financial information, then MySQL is likely to be the top pick. (MySQL relies on the ACID model—Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability). As open source data continues to mature on both sides of the structured database wall, we’re seeing a new breed of apps that play to the relative strengths of both the ACID and the BASE models. Call it a hybrid approach. Sometimes those apps are designed with that balance in mind and sometimes they evolve as historical accidents, a set of adaptations to changing data demands. After all, who could have predicted the massive cascade of social sharing data even five years ago? As usual, developers are at the bleeding edge of this kind of innovation. They push hosting providers to combine the best of both data worlds. They also, where necessary, make corrections to the trajectory of Open Source data technologies. MariaDB, for example, is an attempt to reclaim the open source roots of MySQL after Oracle took possession of it. The developer community demands full transparency from its open source tools, including the freedom to run bug fixes against test cases. As this hybrid approach continues into 2014 and beyond, hosting companies will only get better at supporting it. Like the media, we’ll stop pretending that the data world is an “either/or” binary equation. It’s not too different from what’s happening in the hybrid cloud world in general. Blending the performance of dedicated hardware with the scalability of the public cloud can lead to enhanced flexibility and a best-fit solution. It’s all about the right tool for the job. The goal of gathering and interpreting data, after all, is to capture a slice of the world as it moves swiftly by. Data, wherever it comes from, is just a window. What matters is the view on the other side. Image credit: Shutterstock/agsandrew └ Tags: syndicated Microsoft brings more than 92,000 music videos to Xbox Music on Xbox One Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Gadgets Microsoft today launched music videos on the Xbox One. The company is starting off by introducing more than 92,000 music videos to Xbox Music, but didn’t say anything about them being supported outside of its latest console. Whether you’re listening to a playlist, Radio stream, or a random track, if the song has a music video, the Xbox One will play it automatically on your TV. Microsoft says the feature is available now: just log on to Xbox Music on the Xbox One now and start watching music videos. See also – Xbox One review: A multimedia extravaganza that also plays games and Overview: Here’s how Skype will work on the Xbox One Page 13,810 of 14,084	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8647
__label__cc	0.639944	0.360056	Tag Archives: crown of thorns Concert Review – Rotting Christ (L’Astral, Montreal, QC, 09/08/2016) Posted on September 11, 2016 by Gustavo Scuderi No Marduk? No problem at all, as Montreal still got an incredible night of extreme music spearheaded by the best Greek band of all time, the one and only Rotting Christ. OPENING ACTS: Necronomicon and Carach Angren Finally back from a lengthy trip to Montreal and Quebec City, it’s time to get the ball rolling again at The Headbanging Moose, and let’s begin with an outstanding night of Extreme Metal this Thursday in Montreal. First and foremost, in my opinion it was a huge lack of respect to all fans who had bought their tickets to see Marduk, Rotting Christ, Carach Angren and Necronomicon Thursday night at L’Astral in Montreal (by the way, what an amazing venue) to inform that Marduk had not received their Canadian working visas on time and, therefore, could not perform together with the other three bands of the night, only a couple of hours before the doors actually opened. I don’t believe the organizers were expecting the decision to not provide the visas to Marduk reversed the same day of the show, and I’m pretty sure most of you will agree with me it looks a lot more like an attempt to avoid a significant loss of money due to tickets being returned and refunded. Anyway, Necronomicon, Carach Angren and Rotting Christ didn’t disappoint at all and put up a sensational show from start to finish, minimizing the pain we all had to endure due to the absence of the main band of the night. The first band to hit the stage was Canadian Symphonic Black/Death Metal horde NECRONOMICON, who after over a month on the road were finally back to their hometown to once again spread darkness over their beloved city at a packed L’Astral. Promoting their latest (and kick-ass) album Advent of The Human God, the band led by the talented (and also really cool guy) Rob “The Witch” Tremblay played a well-balanced mix of old songs with new demolishing tunes such as I (Bringer of Light) and Crown of Thorns, letting every single fan at the venue with a darkened heart and a huge smile on their faces. After their performance, Rob stayed at the band’s merch booth taking pictures with fans and selling high-quality T-shirts (really good stuff for only $25 each) and CD’s, which by the way are being re-printed already due to the high demand by fans worldwide. It’s so good to see bands like Necronomicon succeeding like that in an era where very few people buy physical music, and even better to see that when they play live they can transfer all the obscurity and potency of their music to the stage. Rob “The Witch” Tremblay – vocals, guitar Mars – bass Rick – drums After a short break, it was time for Dutch Horror Metal act CARACH ANGREN to haunt L’Astral with their theatrical and blackened performance. In case you know nothing about this excellent band from the city of Limburg, in the Netherlands, I highly recommend you go after their material because it’s not only very professional, but also unique and exciting. Furthermore, things get even better live, as all band members make sure they offer their fans a true depiction of their diabolical music. While Namtar kept smashing his drums and Ardek built a Mercyful Fate-inspired atmosphere through his keyboard notes, it were frontman Seregor and guest guitarist Jack Owen (let me say the presence of the famous ex-Cannibal Corpse guitarist was a huge and awesome surprise for me) who stole the show with their precise performances. I believe everyone at the venue loved the concert by Carach Angren, with songs such as When Crows Tick on Windows and Killed and Served by the Devil proving once again the fusion of theatre and extreme music, like what Cradle of Filth and Dimmu Borgir do, always has a very positive impact on any live audience. There was even a wall of death close to the end of their show, which always translates into greatness for fans of demolishing music like myself. Seregor – vocals Ardek – keyboards, orchestrations Namtar – drums Guest musician Jack Owen – guitars As aforementioned, we did not get Marduk, but who said the night wasn’t superb even with that unforeseen letdown? Well, that was only possible thanks to the flawless performance by Greek Black/Dark Metal titans ROTTING CHRIST, a concert that I personally recommend to anyone who loves violence and groove blended with history in heavy music. Call it tribal, ritualistic or warlike music, what Mr. Sakis Tolis and his army delivered to the fans in Montreal was beyond magnificent, with Sakis inciting every metalhed at the venue to “fight” in the circle pit. It was a neck-breaking, mind-blowing metal extravaganza that only a distinguished band like Rotting Christ is capable of delivering, leaving every single person in the crowd absolutely thrilled during their entire show. I simply loved their precise mix of old classics, like the infernal The Sign of Evil Existence and Non Serviam, more contemporary tunes like the bestial 666, and brand new songs from the excellent Rituals, such as the hypnotizing chant Ze Nigmar, the delivish and rhythmic Apage Satana and my favorite song of the new album, the aggressive and energetic Elthe Kyrie (even with the stunning female vocals by Danai Katsameni not being live for obvious reasons). Nobody seemed to care about the fact that very few parts of the songs were sung in English, with most of their setlist being sung in Greek and other languages. The ritualistic and demonic aura of each song, played to perfection by all band members (in special by guitarist George Emmanuel, who was on fire during the whole concert as if he was possessed by an evil entity), was all that Rotting Christ needed to dominate the hearts, minds and souls of every fan at L’Astral. I already nurture a lot of respect for Rotting Christ, but after what I saw in Montreal that respect grew even bigger than before. When you see a gorgeous girl that unfortunately has to be on a wheelchair (probably for the rest of her life) due to reasons beyond our control having an absolute blast the entire concert, getting totally mesmerized by the band’s powerful and primeval music, you know the band has something special in them. There are things only heavy music is capable of doing, especially bringing together all types of people it doesn’t matter how the person looks, the gender, religion, race or anything else. Unfortunately as I was still in Montreal until yesterday I couldn’t see them in Toronto Friday night, but I’m sure their Torontonians fans got exactly what they paid for: a stupendous concert of extreme music, perfectly fired by the most important and influential Greek band of all times. Put differently, next time Rotting Christ visit your city, don’t even think about missing the chance of seeing them live. Period. Ze Nigmar Kata ton Demona Eautou Athanati Este Elthe Kyrie Apage Satana Grandis Spiritus Diavolos Konx om Pax The Sign of Evil Existence Noctis Era Sakis Tolis – vocals, guitars George Emmanuel – guitars Van Ace – bass Themis Tolis – drums Posted in Rest of Canada \| Tagged 666, advent of the human god, apage satana, ardek, black metal, canada, carach angren, crown of thorns, dark metal, elthe kyrie, extreme metal, george emmanuel, greece, horror metal, i (bringer of light), jack owen, killed and served by the devil, l’astral, marduk, mars, montreal, namtar, necronomicon, netherlands, non serviam, québec, rick, rituals, rob “the witch” tremblay, rotting christ, sakis tolis, seregor, symphonic black metal, symphonic death metal, the sign of evil existence, themis tolis, van ace, when crows tick on windows, ze nigmar \| 1 Reply Album Review – Necronomicon / Advent of The Human God (2016) Posted on May 18, 2016 by Gustavo Scuderi Behold the descent of the human god upon humanity to the symphonic and scorching Black Metal delivered by the most prominent Canadian horde of all time. If the original meaning of “Necronomicon” is a fictional grimoire (or textbook of magic), appearing in the stories by horror writer H. P. Lovecraft, I believe we should refer to what Canadian Symphonic Black/Death Metal veterans Necronomicon offer us in their brand new opus entitled Advent of The Human God as a sonic compilation of evil spells. Discharging a lethal dose of symphonic and scorching Blackened Death Metal through their music, this power trio from the city of Montreal, Quebec takes no prisoners in their battle against religion, and nothing better than their artistic view of the descent of a human god upon humanity to showcase the always negative outcomes caused by our blind faith. Fans of controversial bands like Behemoth, Cradle of Filth and Dimmu Borgir will connect instantly with the lyrics and themes explored by Necronomicon in their new album, which are in line with what was presented in their previous releases such as Rise of The Elder Ones (2013), Return of The Witch (2010) and Pharaoh of Gods (1999). Featuring a beautiful and ungodly artwork by Canadian artist and musician Filip Ivanović and having bassist Mars debuting on the low-keys, Advent of The Human God is another step further in the solid career of this precious gem made in Canada, which obviously translates into pure awesomeness for fans of extreme music. The symphonic and epic intro The Descent grows until the tile-track Advent of The Human God comes smashing us all with its blasting beats and dark melody, with the iconic lead singer and guitarist Rob “The Witch” Tremblay firing his deep vociferations in this work-of-art the likes of Dimmu Borgir and Behemoth. And this is just the beginning, because The Golden Gods starts right where the previous track ended, with drummer Rick blasting his heavy artillery of darkness until all instruments join him and all hell breaks loose. In addition to that, Rob provides some wicked solos that only enhance the song’s quality, making the overall result very progressive and obviously thrilling. Sounding like if it was extracted from a futuristic horror movie, the symphonic instrumental tune Okkultis Trinity will captivate you and drag you to the underworld, where the ferocious Unification of The Four Pillars will crush your spine and distort your mind, showcasing yet another flawless performance by Rick on drums while Rob leads the musicality with his solid riffs and growls, all nicely complemented by the symphonic elements and choir in the background. And in Crown of Thorns, its “opening of an evil ceremony” morphs into brutal and merciless Black Metal (with huge doses of harmony to give more balance to it), and this sonic earthquake keeps kicking ass throughout the entire song for our absolute delectation. Leaning towards the musicality by Behemoth, The Fjord is slightly slower but as demonic and aggressive as usual, displaying a great synchronicity between Rob and Rick, which ends up creating an imposing atmosphere perfect for nonstop circle pits and brutal headbanging; whereas the sinister and atmospheric Gaia, another movie-like instrumental bridge, slowly sets the stage for the puissant I (Bringer Of Light), which needs only two seconds to hit you like a lightning bolt. This precise fusion of Symphonic Black Metal and Blackened Death Metal presents a completely infuriated and possessed Rob, who helps increase the song’s effectiveness in special during its powerful chorus. Innocence And Wrath, a cover version for the intro from Celtic Frost’s 1985 cult album To Mega Therion, doesn’t do much for the album as it’s just a short instrumental track, and Alchemy Of The Avatar, a symphonic and melodic onslaught of Black Metal, concludes the album with Rick firing unstoppable beats and fills while Rob switches his voice to a more satanic level and back to his regular deep growls, with all these elements helping the music flow into a climatic ending. In case you’re from another planet and haven’t heard anything about Necronomicon yet, I suggest you go check their Facebook page, YouTube channel and ReverbNation profile, and in order to get your copy of Advent of The Human God you should visit their BandCamp page or Season of Mist’s official webstore. As aforementioned, the advent of a human god upon humanity couldn’t have a better soundtrack than the unique Blackened Death Metal by this skillful Canadian horde. Best moments of the album: Advent of The Human God, Unification of The Four Pillars and I (Bringer Of Light). Worst moments of the album: Innocence And Wrath. Released in 2016 Season of Mist 2. Advent of The Human God 5:27 3. The Golden Gods 4:13 4. Okkultis Trinity 2:27 5. Unification of The Four Pillars 3:27 6. Crown of Thorns 4:30 7. The Fjord 4:39 8. Gaia 2:43 9. I (Bringer Of Light) 4:04 10. Innocence And Wrath (Celtic Frost Cover) 1:08 11. Alchemy Of The Avatar 5:14 Posted in 2016 New Releases \| Tagged black metal, blackened death metal, canada, celtic frost, crown of thorns, filip ivanović, i (bringer of light), innocence and wrath, mars, montreal, necronomicon, québec, rick, rob “the witch” tremblay, season of mist, symphonic black death metal, symphonic black metal, to mega therion, unification of the four pillars \| 3 Replies Album Review – Motograter / Desolation (2017)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8658
__label__wiki	0.519662	0.519662	Without a Summer Glamourist Histories (Volume 3) READ AN EXCERPT → Tor/Forge Fantasist Mary Robinette Kowal enchanted fans with her novels Shades of Milk and Honey and Glamour in Glass, which introduced Regency glamourists Jane and David Vincent. In Without a Summer, Jane and Vincent take a break from their international travels. But in a world where magic is real, nothing—even the domestic sphere—is quite what it seems. After a dramatic trip to Belgium, Jane and Vincent go to Long Parkmeade to spend time with Jane's family, but quickly turn restless. The spring is unseasonably cold, and no one wants to be outside. Mr. Ellsworth is concerned by the harvest, since a poor one may imperil Melody's dowry. And Melody has concerns of her own, given an inadequate selection of eligible bachelors locally. When Jane and Vincent receive a commission from a prominent London family, they take it, and bring Melody with them. They hope the change of scenery will do her good and her marriage prospects—and mood—will be brighter in London. Talk here frequently turns to increased unemployment of coldmongers and riots in nearby villages by Luddites concerned that their way of life is becoming untenable. With each passing day, it's more difficult to avoid getting embroiled in the intrigue, which does not really help Melody's chances for romance. It doesn't take long for Jane to Vincent realize that in addition to arranging a wedding, they must take on one small task: solving a crisis of national proportions. Romantic Times Book Award Author Web Site Birds and Snow Jane, Lady Vincent could never be considered a beauty, but possessed of a loving husband and admirable talent, had lived thirty years in the world with only a few events to cause her any true distress... READ THE FULL EXCERPT → Without a Summer by Mary Robinette Kowal Check out the book trailer for Without a Summer, a new novel of the Regency glamourists Jane and David Vincent! xClose Share This content Praise for Without a Summer “The setting and the intricate techniques of glamour manipulation continue to intrigue, and the thoughtful portrayal of the difficulties of Jane and Vincent's affectionately nontraditional partnership is thoroughly engaging.” —Publishers Weekly on Glamour in Glass “Kowal does a startlingly good job of presenting a mindset that is very alien to me.... The language was delightfully in keeping with the time period, while not being needlessly cumbersome and opaque. The story and characterization were lovely, and I enjoyed the world-building, too.” —Patrick Rothfuss, bestselling author of The Wise Man's Fear, on Glamour in Glass MARY ROBINETTE KOWAL was the 2008 recipient of the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer and a Hugo winner for her story "For Want of a Nail." Her short fiction has appeared in Strange Horizons, Asimov's, and several Year's Best anthologies. She also writes the Glamourist History series, which began with Shades of Milk and Honey. A professional puppeteer and voice actor, she spent five years touring nationally with puppet theaters. She lives in Chicago with her husband Rob and many manual typewriters. MORE BLOG POSTS → Tweetsby @tordotcom Tweetsby @torbooks {{/if}} {{#if imprint}} {{imprint}} {{/if}} {{#if publisher}} {{/if}} {{#if isbn13}} ISBN: {{isbn13}} {{pages}} Pages {{#if ages}}, Ages {{ages}}{{/if}} {{/if}} {{#if audio_run_time}} Audio Run Time: {{audio_run_time}} {{/if}} {{#if retailers}} {{#each retailers}}	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8659
__label__cc	0.539116	0.460884	Bottas reprimanded for Vandoorne incident Valtteri Bottas has escaped with a reprimand after he inadvertently put Stoffel Vandoorne off the road in final practice for the Belgian Grand Prix. Vandoorne came across Bottas at the top of the hill after Eau Rouge, and opted to pass on the left just as the Mercedes driver moved in that direction. The Belgian put all four wheels on the grass before spinning over to the right, where he just clipped the barrier. Bottas had just been passed by Vandoorne's teammate Fernando Alonso, and the two McLaren drivers were practising slipstreaming each other prior to qualifying. The Finn was duly called by the stewards to answer a charge that he had "driven in a manner that was potentially dangerous to the driver of Car 2 between turns 4 and 5". In their decision, the stewards noted that "the driver of car 77 conceded the incident was his fault and that he had not seen car 2 approaching, despite checking his mirrors and having heard a warning message from his team. "He believed that car 2 was further behind than it actually was. The stewards determined the incident was not intentional or reckless and for this reason imposed the penalty referred to above." The reprimand is the first of the season for Bottas, who is already starting at the back of the grid due to engine change penalties. New fuel worth "over 20 percent" of Ferrari engine gains F1 reclaims Spa record from Porsche's LMP1 car Drivers Valtteri Bottas Shop Now Teams Mercedes Shop Now Author Adam Cooper	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8660
__label__wiki	0.513788	0.513788	The Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation \| VIEW FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \| Coordinated Framework Documents Coordinated Framework I (1986) Coordinated Framework II (1992) 2017 Update to the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology National Strategy for Modernizing the Regulatory System for Biotechnology Products (2016) Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity The Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity was formed in April 2017 “to ensure the informed exercise of regulatory authority that impacts agriculture and rural communities.” The Task Force issued its report in January 2018 identifying several recommendations and calls for action, including harnessing technological innovation in agricultural production. EPA, FDA and USDA APHIS worked closely with other federal agencies to provide input to the Task Force on ongoing biotechnology activities and to help identify concrete future actions. The three agencies look forward to continuing to work with our federal partners to implement the biotechnology-related recommendations identified in this report. We expect implementation of these activities will help enhance the existing federal regulatory processes by increasing transparency and predictability while providing a framework for assessing advancing innovation. \| VIEW THE REPORT TO THE PRESIDENT \| USDA's Website on Biotechnology USDA's website on biotechnology provides information about the uses and regulation of biotechnology in the United States and in trade. It also provides useful Frequently Asked Questions. USDA's Economic Research Service USDA's ERS examines trends and emerging issues in agriculture, food, the environment, and rural America to conduct economic research that informs and enhances public and private decision-making. Their website provides information on biotechnology farming trends in the United States. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service Bioengineered Labeling The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law, passed by Congress in July of 2016, directed USDA to establish this national mandatory standard for disclosing human foods that are or may be bioengineered. FDA’s Veterinary Innovation Program This website describes FDA’s pilot program aimed at facilitating advancements in development of innovative animal biotechnology products. FDA Regulation of Plant and Animal Biotechnology Products This website provides an overview of FDA’s regulation of plant and animal biotechnology products. Regulation of Mosquito-Related Products FDA issued guidance to provide information on FDA and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) jurisdiction over the regulation of mosquito-related products, including those produced through the use of biotechnology. Agricultural Biotechnology Education and Outreach Initiative Under this Initiative, FDA is working with USDA and EPA to provide education and outreach to the public on agricultural biotechnology and food and animal feed ingredients derived from biotechnology. FDA Commissioner Blog on Advancing Biotechnology Innovation FDA Blog on Plant Biotechnology Consultation Program FDA: Foods Derived From Plants Produced Using Genome Editing FDA: Animals with Intentional Genomic Alterations USDA Statement on Plant Breeding Innovations Preparing for Future Products of Biotechnology (2017, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine) The NASEM report provides analysis and recommendations for future products of biotechnology, the challenges that the regulatory agencies might face, and the opportunities for enhancing the regulatory system to be prepared for what might be coming. Laws, Regulations, and Guidance Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Toxic Substances Control Act EPA Biotechnology Regulation Information and Guidance Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Public Health Service Act Animals with Intentional Genomic Alterations FDA 1992 Statement of Policy – Foods from New Plant Varieties FDA Consultation Procedures Plant Protection Act Agriculture Risk Protection Act of 2000 USDA Code of Federal Regulations 7 CFR part 340 USDA APHIS Biotechnology Guidance Virus-Serum-Toxin Act Animal Health Protection Act Visit the EPA website Visit the FDA website Visit the USDA website	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8664
__label__wiki	0.531334	0.531334	Administrative and Institutional Provisions – USMCA Chapter 30 ADMINISTRATIVE AND INSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS Article 30.1: Establishment of the Free Trade Commission The Parties hereby establish a Free Trade Commission, composed of government representatives of each Party at the level of Ministers or their designees. Article 30.2: Functions of the Commission The Commission shall: (a) consider matters relating to the implementation or operation of this Agreement; (b) consider proposals to amend or modify this Agreement; (c) supervise the work of committees, working groups, and other subsidiary bodies established under this Agreement; (d) consider ways to further enhance trade and investment between the Parties; (e) adopt and update the Rules of Procedure and Code of conduct ; and (f) review the roster established under Article 31.8 (Roster and Qualifications of Panelists) every three years and, when appropriate, constitute a new roster. The Commission may: (a) establish, refer matters to, or consider matters raised by, an ad hoc or standing committee, working group, or other subsidiary body; (b) merge or dissolve a committee, working group, or other subsidiary body established under this Agreement in order to improve the functioning of this Agreement; (c) consider and adopt subject to completion of any necessary legal procedures by each Party, a modification to this Agreement of: (i) the Schedules to Annex 2-B (Tariff Commitments), by accelerating tariff elimination or improving market access conditions; (ii) the adjustments to the Tariff Preferential Levels established in Chapter 6 (Textile and Apparel Goods); (iii) the rules of origin established in Annex 4-B (Product-Specific Rules of Origin); (iv) the minimum data requirements for the certification of origin; (v) any provision as may be required to conform with any change to the Harmonized System; or (vi) the lists of entities, covered goods and services, and thresholds contained in Annex 13-A and 13-B (Government Procurement); (d) develop arrangements for implementing this Agreement; (e) seek to resolve differences or disputes that may arise regarding the interpretation or application of this Agreement; (f) issue interpretations of the provisions of this Agreement;1 (g) seek the advice of non-governmental persons or groups; (h) adopt and modify any Uniform Regulations agreed jointly by the Parties under Article 5.17 (Uniform Regulations); and (i) take any other action as the Parties may agree. Article 30.3: Decision-Making The Commission and subsidiary bodies established under this Agreement shall take decisions by consensus, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, or as otherwise decided by the Parties. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Commission or a subsidiary body shall be deemed to have taken a decision by consensus if all Parties are present at a meeting when a decision is taken and no Party present at the meeting when a decision is taken objects to the proposed decision. Article 30.4: Rules of Procedure of the Commission and Subsidiary Bodies 1 For greater certainty, interpretations issued by the Commission shall be binding for tribunals and panels established under Chapter 14 (Investment) and Chapter 31 (Dispute Settlement). The Commission shall meet within one year of the date of entry into force of this Agreement and thereafter as the Parties may decide, including as necessary to fulfil its functions under Article 30.2 (Functions of the Commission). Meetings of the Commission shall be chaired successively by each Party. The Party chairing a meeting of the Commission shall provide any necessary administrative support for the meeting. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Commission and a subsidiary body established under this Agreement shall carry out its work through whatever means are appropriate, which may include electronic mail or videoconferencing. The Commission and a subsidiary body established under this Agreement may establish rules of procedures for the conduct of its work. Article 30.5: Agreement Coordinator and Contact Points Each Party shall designate an Agreement Coordinator to facilitate communications between the Parties on any matter covered by this Agreement, as well as other contact points as required by this Agreement. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, each Party shall notify the other Parties in writing of its Agreement Coordinator and any other contact point provided for in this Agreement no later than 60 days after the date of entry into force of this Agreement. Each Party shall promptly notify the other Parties, in writing, of any changes to its Agreement Coordinator or any other contact point. On the request of another Party, the Agreement Coordinator shall identify the office or official responsible for a matter and assist, as necessary, in facilitating communication with the requesting Party. Article 30.6: The Secretariat The Commission shall establish and oversee a Secretariat comprising national Sections. Each Party shall: (a) establish and maintain a permanent office of its Section and be responsible for its operation and costs; (b) designate an individual to serve as Secretary for its Section, who shall be responsible for its administration and management; and (c) notify the other Parties Commission of the contact information for its Section’s office. The Secretariat shall: (a) provide assistance to the Commission; (b) provide administrative assistance to panels established under Chapter 31 (Dispute Settlement); (c) be responsible for the payment of remuneration to and expenses of panelists, assistants, and experts involved in dispute settlement proceedings under Chapter 31; and (d) as the Commission may direct: (i) support the work of other committees and groups established under this Agreement, and (ii) otherwise facilitate the operation of this Agreement.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8665
__label__cc	0.723824	0.276176	10 Fastest Growing Security Companies 2018 Improving the Malware Analytics, Data Breach Protection, and Response Capabilities, Lastline Delivers a Dynamic Blueprint of a Breach As It Unfolds Across a Network Lastline is revolutionizing the way companies improve network breach protection with malware detection tools that uncover malware- and browser-based attacks and malicious network activity before suffering a costly data breach. And Lastline enables to do this with fewer resources and at a lower cost than existing malware detection tools. In 2011, Drs. Engin Kirda, Christopher Kruegel, and Giovanni Vigna, three of the world’s most influential academic researchers in cybersecurity, founded Lastline. The company’s vision is informed by the founders’ world-renowned research on malware analysis and evasion techniques, academically-rooted rigor, innovative approaches to network breach protection, and a passion to improve enterprise cybersecurity. Lastline’s unmatched level of visibility, accuracy, and effectiveness, and its focus on IT managers’ ever-increasing pressure to secure company networks and assets has resulted in the company providing specific, actionable, context-rich threat intelligence and decreased data loss to many of the largest and most successful companies around the world. The Lastline Mission Words from the Chief: “Our mission is to enable our customers to defend their organizations against advanced, evasive malware that cause costly data breaches. Lastline is dedicated to continuous innovation to provide the best defense against and the most complete visibility into the behavior of advanced malware. Our solution rapidly detects advanced malware that other security solutions miss, eliminating data breaches, therefore saving money and time for our customers while protecting their valuable data and brand reputation.” Lastline Solutions How Lastline Achieves Specific Breach Protection Goals Lastline’s advanced malware detection and breach protection solutions provide the visibility, context, and integration one needs to protect the network from malware-based attacks, for a wide range of use cases. Organizations choose Lastline to: Respond to Network Breaches Defeat Malicious Emails Protect Against Malicious Websites Analyze Network Traffic Detect Malware on Endpoints Block Malicious Objects Breach Protection Platform Lastline has created the industry’s most complete Breach Protection Platform to deliver the visibility, context, and integration one needs to defend the network from breaches. It is built on Lastline’s expertise gained from over 10 years of research focused on detecting advanced malware and its behavior once inside a network. The Lastline Breach Protection Platform provide with a dynamic blueprint of a breach as it unfolds in the network. This blueprint provides with complete breach visibility and context, displaying movement of the attack across the network and the global context of all indicators of compromise (IOCs) related to the attack. Understanding Advanced Malware Evasive malware can easily escape detection by “advanced” security technologies like sandboxes, firewalls, and intrusion prevention systems. Evasive malware avoids being detected by sandboxes or other security controls by altering its behavior and adopting one or more evasion tactics. Lastline detection technology is designed to remain hidden while interacting with advanced malware. The company’s Deep Content Inspection™ environment engages with the malware to catalog every malicious action the malware can take and provide actionable malware analytics. It provides with complete visibility of the full range of malicious behavior engineered within the malware. The Lastline Behavioral Intelligence Program The Lastline Behavioral Intelligence™ Program is a behavior-based approach to threat intelligence that improves security effectiveness, speed to remediation, and completeness of remediation. Lastline security experts investigate cyber attacks and make unique actionable information about malware and threats publicly available to improve security teams’ ability to detect and block attacks. Existing systems are ineffective: Enterprise incident response processes are broken – Due to the homogenous description of detected malware, correctly remediating infected devices is poor and increases the risk to organizations External threat intelligence feeds are fundamentally flawed – They lack the granularity to be truly helpful and are overly focused on external data, not internal activity Intrusion defenses are ineffective – They lack the ability to connect north/south alerts to east/west traffic, precluding the ability to understand the full scope of an attack Lastline’s unique approach, built on its core strength and differentiator – its insight into malicious behaviors and connecting them to intrusions and breaches – will provide otherwise unavailable analysis and information to inform security teams’ efforts to secure email, web, cloud, and networks. Meet the Chief Christopher Kruegel Ph.D., Co-founder & CEO: Christopher’s research interests focus on computer and communications security, with an emphasis on malware analysis and detection, web security, and intrusion detection. Christopher is a Professor of Computer Science at UC Santa Barbara. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed papers in top computer security conferences and has been the recipient of the NSF CAREER Award, MIT Technology Review TR35 Award for young innovators, IBM Faculty Award, and several best paper awards. Christopher regularly serves on program committees of leading computer security conferences including Program Committee Chair of the Usenix Workshop on Large-Scale Exploits and Emergent Threats (LEET, 2011); the International Symposium on Recent Advances in Intrusion Detection (RAID, 2007); the ACM Workshop on Recurring Malcode (WORM, 2007), and the ACM Conference on Computer and Communications Security (CCS 2016). He was also the head of a working group that advised the European Commission (EC) on defenses to mitigate future threats against the Internet and Europe’s cyber-infrastructure. “In security, it’s not always easy for customers to understand and evaluate the pros and cons of different solutions. We believe in substance, and we put the security of our customers first.”	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8672
__label__cc	0.555572	0.444428	27 Febuary, 2019 CloudSEK, the AI based cybersecurity startup, has raised $2.5 million in pre-series A funding to evolve its flagship product, Xvigil. Founded by Rahul Sasi, a cybersecurity expert, CloudSEK will utilise the funds to boost its business expansion across India and South East Asia. Some of its major investors include StartupXseed Ventures, ME Meeran trust,Exfinity Ventures, and V. Balakrishnan, the former board member of Infosys. Since its inception in 2015, the firm has successfully made its mark in the financial, transportation and e-commerce sector, and now, it is looking forward to establish itself as the preferred solution among the petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and retail industry. CloudSEK works with the aim to help organisations build a risk-free cybersecurity ecosystem with timely, specific and actionable intelligence. Its clientele includes major players in the e-commerce and technology sector like Bank Bazaar, HDFC Bank, Federal Bank, Go-Jek, Grab Taxi, etc. Jatin Desai, General Partner of IDFC-Parampara Fund, pointed out that CloudSEK’ssolutions could now make it easier to scan and monitor the dark web, deep web and surface web threats with their AI and ML based deep technology infrastructure.The cybersecurity tools provided by CloudSEK are capable of bringing about a new phase of digital revolution for India. There has been an increasing urgency in the demand of cybersecurity solutions that has doubled the firm’s revenues in the past four months.SourabhIssar, CloudSEK CEO, added, “This vote of confidence from IDFC Parampara is a welcome validation of this momentum and acceleration that we have been witnessing.”	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8673
__label__wiki	0.596873	0.596873	North American Publisher / ISBN: Image Comics/Skybound - 978-1-53430-649-3 Does this pass the Bechdel test?: yes Positive minority portrayal?: no Categories: Fantasy, Science-Fiction Extremity Volume Two: Warrior Daniel Warren Johnson An amazing amount of world building impressed over Artist, the opening volume of Daniel Warren Johnson’s Extremity, as he introduced two warring tribes caught in a cycle of enmity that’s lasted for generations. As we learn in the opening pages of Warrior, there’s a certain amount of sadistic enjoyment involved in the actions of the current generation, and it provides a disturbing moment when this is nakedly revealed. Whatever qualms we may have previously harboured, it turns our sympathies definitively to Thea, Rollo and the Roto people. Johnson’s mind continues to be a fertile source of expressive ideas, transmitted beautifully onto the page via imaginative layouts and impressively detailed spreads. How many artists would put as much effort into supplying the wonder as Johnson does on the sample page? The density of the story matches the art, with Johnson maintaining a fast pace as he continues to explore the world he’s devised, switching from one person to another’s activities and always maintaining interest, and frequently introducing new wonders. Important to Extemity is Thea and Rollo’s discovery of a society that doesn’t want to be involved with the constant skirmishes causing death and injury, and important to that is a restorative ceremony where those who cause death and injury are confronted with the consequences to others. It’s indicative of the humane undercurrent to Extremity, which may seem to be about war, but actually isn’t. By the end there’s quite the spiritual conundrum to be solved, and it’s not just Rollo and Thea’s attitudes that are considered, but that of Shiloh, the battery powered being. Who he is and his possible redemption becomes a big issue by the end. In fact the longer Extremity continues, the more biblical influences can be spotted, but they’re never intrusive. The one downside of Extremity is, sadly, the climax. Johnson’s going for the big cinematic finale, and it’s all spectacularly well drawn, but for the first time the pace changes. Instead of the previous density it’s like watching a movie on fast forward, cutting between scenes providing the chaos of war without the coherence of a story. The aftermath returns to the thoughtful optimism that’s prevailed over the rest of the series, and that works nicely. Extremity certainly doesn’t disappoint overall, but it’s a shame the final two chapters don’t match the remainder. Birthright Volume One: Homecoming Birthright Volume Two: Call to Adventure Birthright Volume Three: Allies and Enemies Birthright Volume Four: Family History	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8674
__label__wiki	0.692329	0.692329	North American Publisher / ISBN: Abrams Comic Arts - 978-0-810-97227-8 Format: Black and white Awards: Harvey Award Categories: Adaptation, Biography, History Kyle Baker Review by Frank Plowright In his preface Kyle Baker relates how whenever he came across the name of Nat Turner it was just a brief mention of how he’d led a slave rebellion in 1831, with little further information. He cites Turner as an inspirational figure for inspirational figures, and that he originally chose to self-publish his adaptation of what was presented as Turner’s confession indicates a heartfelt commitment. The confession was dictated by Turner when jailed for his insurrection, and from just around the midway point Baker begins to include blocks of directly quoted text to accompany the otherwise wordless strip content. From beginning to end, Nat Turner is no easy read, but the lack of much information beyond the rebellion makes this a frustrating graphic novel. We want to know more, but it isn’t there, although that’s not down to Baker. Much as we now might admire a man who led a slave rebellion, in 1831 preserving the biography of any slave would have been considered ludicrous, let alone a record of a man considered a criminal. The only source for any information about Turner is that confession before being hanged, as published by Thomas R. Gray. If we can believe the words to be an honest confession, which opens a discussion, this is a brutal and unforgiving story emotionally told. Turner is a remarkable man. He taught himself to read, escaped his plantation, yet returned due to a vision that he was to unite slaves and overthrow their masters. Beyond that we learn little of him prior to the rebellion. Baker prefaces this with an emotive depiction of how slaves were captured and shipped from Africa, and a horrific story Turner learned from his mother. Technically, Baker’s drawing is wonderful, veering from loose cartooning to the occasional etching in the style of Gustave Doré, famed for his biblical illustrations, along with some great scenes as silhouettes. The posed exaggeration and biblical references are ideal for a powerful story, although at times the validity of his choosing to illustrate everything so explicitly is questionable. Do we really need a full page illustration of a child’s decapitation? Atrocities were committed, the concept of one group of people deeming themselves fit to dominate another being the starting point. Hanging is inhumane and diminishes a civilised society, and rendering it a public spectacle is disgusting. The gathering of slaves and treatment of them before and after being sold is beyond contempt. However, Turner was no leader of a merciful rebellion. Following his visions, his only realistic means of escape was to slaughter his captors and their families, sparing no-one. Baker ensures we can understand why any desire for revenge was paramount, but among Turner and his followers there was no concept of innocence, and two wrongs equalled right. Beyond the graphic violence, Baker’s presentation is true to the source, clearly laid out, and designed to be uncomfortable reading. It’s frustrating that so little information is available, and that the source could well be less truthful than claimed. It certainly reads as if sensationalised for the audience of 1831. Leaving aside all issues of violence, Turner’s story deserves to be more widely known for achieving, however briefly, what hardly anyone else managed during America’s days of shameful slavery. Baker’s dedication in following through his initial curiosity eventually resulted in awards. Louis Riel – A Comic-Strip Biography Best of Enemies: A History of US and Middle East Relations – 1783-1953 A People’s History of American Empire March: Book One	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8675
__label__wiki	0.571684	0.571684	Daily Archive: 01/12/2014 Anti-Capitalist Meetup: Fagor Goes Bankrupt – Trouble in Camelot by Geminijen by Anti-Capitalist Meetup No one should be surprised these days when yet another company goes belly-up in these difficult financial times, especially in devastated economies such as Spain. Yet the bankruptcy of Fagor, the flagship cooperative in the Mondragon Cooperative Corporation (MCC) has shaken many anti-capitalists around the world as akin to witnessing the ending of Camelot. The fact that at least two of the other largest cooperatives in the Mondragon network, Caja Laboral (the bank and financial center of the corporation) and Eroski (a chain of retail stores throughout Europe) are in dire financial straits has only added to the ominous threat. Fagor, with its 5,600 workers, is a relatively small part of the whole. Even so, Trevino (Fagor’s CEO) warns that its fall “will have an uncontrollable domino effect on the rest of the group with major social implications.” He believes Fagor’s liquidation would create a €480m hole at Mondragon, including inter-group loans and payments the group’s insurance arm would have to make on Fagor workers’ unemployment policies. Mondragon has promised to find new jobs or offer early-retirement terms for as many as it can of Fagor’s Spanish workers, but this is a tall order in a country with 27% unemployment. Besides their jobs, workers stand to lose the money they had invested in the co-op if it is liquidated. Demystifying the Mondragon Myth For the last 50 some years, the growth of what is now the Mondragon Cooperative Corporation has given many anarchists, socialists and other progressives in the cooperative movement the hope that yes, Virginia, there really is a viable alternative to Capitalism or, at the very least, an economic system that could provide a transition to socialism. Moreover, although many socialists won’t easily admit it, there is often the underlying hope that somehow this transition could occur “peacefully”, without a real class struggle ending in state ownership; that somehow, within the belly of the beast of capitalism, the cooperative model could “out compete” the capitalist multinationals at their own game and become the dominant economic paradigm. Yet, as one blogger commented in Alternatives to Capitalism, “There is no escaping the need to challenge Wall Street and the other big financial centers across the world for political and economic power which requires a well-organized and intense class struggle […] something the promoters of these cooperative schemes try to evade as they try to convince workers there are ways around bringing mines, mills and factories under public ownership which is going to require the nationalization of entire industries.” Tags: anti-capitalism, Anti-Capitalist MeetUp, Bankruptcy, Basque region, capitalism, Class Struggle, cooperative networks, Eroski, Fagor, Gar Alperovitz, International, labor, Mondragon, spain, Spanish State, worker cooperatives Rant of the Week: Jon Stewart: Email Chains, Lanes and Automobiles Email Chains, Lanes and Automobiles – Chris Christie Bridge Scandal The Chris Christie administration allegedly closes a lane on the George Washington Bridge as a means of political retribution. Did probable Republican presidential favorite Chris Christie personally order a controversial traffic hit on Fort Lee, New Jersey? Tags: Chris Christie, Jon Stewart, Open Thread, Rant of the Week, TMC Meta 2014 Throwball Conference Playoffs: Chargers @ Broncos On paper the Ponies should have no problem, after all they have the Payton Manning who is the most over rated Quarterback in the NFL. That said, I just can’t see the Chargers winning this one. The Broncos have a great program. On the other hand the Chargers have already won at Mile High, and played them close in San Diego. Tags: ek Holiday 2014 Throwball Conference Playoffs: ‘9ers @ Panthers This may be quite the upset. The Panthers won the in-season clash, but by a mere 10 – 9 margin in a defensive struggle. The ‘9ers are healthier than they were back then whereas the Panthers may have lost wide-out Steve Smith. I suppose I hate the ‘9ers more in this one for abandoning Candlestick Park. The Panthers on the other hand own their own stadium, something few NFL teams can boast. On This Day In History January 12 January 12 is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 353 days remaining until the end of the year (354 in leap years). On this day in 1932, Hattie Ophelia Wyatt Caraway (February 1, 1878 – December 21, 1950), a Democrat from Arkansas, becomes the first woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate. Hattie Wyat was born near Bakerville, Tennessee, in Humphreys County, the daughter of William Carroll Wyatt, a farmer and shopkeeper, and Lucy Mildred Burch. At the age of four she moved with her family to Hustburg, Tennessee. After briefly attending Ebenezer College in Hustburg, she transferred to Dickson (Tenn.) Normal College, where she received her B.A. degree in 1896. She taught school for a time before marrying in 1902 Thaddeus Horatius Caraway, whom she had met in college; they had three children, Paul, Forrest, and Robert. The couple moved to Jonesboro, Arkansas where she cared for their children and home and her husband practiced law and started a political career. The Caraways settled in Jonesboro where he established a legal practice while she cared for the children, tended the household and kitchen garden, and helped to oversee the family’s cotton farm. The family eventually established a second home Riversdale at Riverdale Park, Maryland. Her husband, Thaddeus Caraway, was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1912, and he served in that office until 1921 when he was elected to the United States Senate where he served until he died in office in 1931. Following the precedent of appointing widows to temporarily take their husbands’ places, Arkansas governor Harvey Parnell appointed Hattie Caraway to the vacant seat, and she was sworn into office on December 9. With the Arkansas Democratic party’s backing, she easily won a special election in January 1932 for the remaining months of the term, becoming the first woman elected to the Senate. Although she took an interest in her husband’s political career, Hattie Caraway avoided the capital’s social and political life as well as the campaign for woman suffrage. She recalled that “after equal suffrage I just added voting to cooking and sewing and other household duties.” n May 1932 Caraway surprised Arkansas politicians by announcing that she would run for a full term in the upcoming election, joining a field already crowded with prominent candidates who had assumed she would step aside. She told reporters, “The time has passed when a woman should be placed in a position and kept there only while someone else is being groomed for the job.” When she was invited by Vice President Charles Curtis to preside over the Senate she took advantage of the situation to announce that she would run for reelection. Populist Louisiana politician Huey Long travelled to Arkansas on a 9-day campaign swing to campaign for her. She was the first female Senator to preside over this body as well as the first to chair a Committee (Senate Committee on Enrolled Bills). Lacking any significant political backing, Caraway accepted the offer of help from Long, whose efforts to limit incomes and increase aid to the poor she had supported. Long was also motivated by sympathy for the widow as well as by his ambition to extend his influence into the home state of his rival, Senator Joseph Robinson. Bringing his colorful and flamboyant campaign style to Arkansas, Long stumped the state with Caraway for a week just before the Democratic primary, helping her amass nearly twice as many votes as her closest opponent. She went on to win the general election in November. Tags: History, News, On This Day in History, Open Thread Punting the Pundits: Sunday Preview Edition “Punting the Pundits” is an Open Thread. It is a selection of editorials and opinions from around the news medium and the internet blogs. The intent is to provide a forum for your reactions and opinions, not just to the opinions presented, but to what ever you find important. Thanks to ek hornbeck, click on the link and you can access all the past “Punting the Pundits”. The Sunday Talking Heads: This Week with George Stephanopolis: Guest this Sunday are New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani; and crisis management expert Judy Smith. The roundtable guests are Democratic strategist and ABC News contributor Donna Brazile; ABC News political analyst Matthew Dowd; Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill.; and former Obama White House senior adviser and ABC News contributor David Plouffe. Guests for a special panel on women in the workplace are former Hewlett-Packard Chair and CEO Carly Fiorina; U.S. Air Force Col. Jeannie Leavitt, the first female fighter pilot and first female active duty fighter wing commander; Atlantic contributor and New America Foundation program director Liza Mundy; and Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani. Face the Nation with Bob Schieffer: Mr, Schieffer’s guests are Sen.Marco Rubio (R-FL); Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD); and Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. Joining him at the roundtable are Rana Foroohar of Time, Michael Gerson of The Washington Post, John Harris of Politico, and Gerald Seib of The Wall Street Journal. Meet the Press with David Gregory: MTP guests are Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus and Maria Shriver. Guests at the roundtable are Democratic Mayor of Baltimore Stephanie Rawlings-Blake; Wall Street Journal Columnist Kim Strassel; former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs; NBC News Chief White House Correspondent and Political Director, Chuck Todd; and TIME Magazine’s Mark Halperin. State of the Union with Candy Crowley: Ms. Crowley’s guests are Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley and Sen. John McCain (R-AZ). Joining her on her panel are RNC Communications Director Sean Spicer, DNC Communications Director Mo Elleithee, and Karen Tumulty, National Political Reporter for the Washington Post. Tags: Open Thread, Opinion, Politics, Punting the Pundits, Punting the Pundits: Sunday Preview Edition, TMC Politics Six In The Morning Ariel Sharon: Peacemaker, hero… and butcher He was respected in his eight years of near-death, with no sacrilegious cartoons to damage his reputation; and he will, be assured, receive the funeral of a hero and a peacemaker. Thus do we remake history ROBERT FISK Sunday 12 January 2014 Any other Middle Eastern leader who survived eight years in a coma would have been the butt of every cartoonist in the world. Hafez el-Assad would have appeared in his death bed, ordering his son to commit massacres; Khomeini would have been pictured demanding more executions as his life was endlessly prolonged. But of Sharon – the butcher of Sabra and Shatila for almost every Palestinian – there has been an almost sacred silence. Cursed in life as a killer by quite a few Israeli soldiers as well as by the Arab world – which has proved pretty efficient at slaughtering its own people these past few years – Sharon was respected in his eight years of near-death, no sacrilegious cartoons to damage his reputation; and he will, be assured, receive the funeral of a hero and a peacemaker. Sunday’s Headlines: Al-Qaida’s brutal effort to build a caliphate prompts growing fury After 12 years, £390bn, and countless dead, we leave poverty, fraud – and the Taliban in Afghanistan Out of the Abyss: Looking for Lessons in Iceland’s Recovery Black rhino hunt permit auctioned in US Deja vu in Nicaragua? President Ortega and first lady wield ‘dynastic’ power Tags: Six In The Morning What We Learned This Week Steve Kornacki’s guests share the news tidbits that they learned this week. Share with us what you have learned this week. Tags: News, Open Thread, Politics, Steve Kornacki, TMC News, TMC Politics, Up 2014 Throwball Conference Playoffs: Bolts @ Patsies This is the hard one. Despite my deep and abiding hatred of the Patsies for the way Bob Kraft treated Hartford I have to say what Irsay did to Baltimore was worse. I can root against the Patsies next round. Not that the outcome is in doubt. The Wildcard Bolts just don’t have Tom Brady and that’s it. Besides, if you want to see another Manning/Brady matchup you have to hope the Bolts and the Chargers go down. Throwball Playoffs NFC Championship: Packers at @ ‘9ers 01/19/2020 Throwball Playoffs AFC Championship: Titans @ Chiefs 01/19/2020 Oh, That Space Force 01/19/2020 The Breakfast Club (What’s for dinner) 01/19/2020 Pondering the Pundits: Sunday Preview Edition 01/19/2020 About That Women’s March 01/18/2020 Cartnoon 01/18/2020 The Breakfast Club (Paved Highways) 01/18/2020 Pondering the Pundits 01/17/2020 Happy New Beard! 01/17/2020 From Minsk to Pinsk 01/17/2020 The Breakfast Club (Freedom Of Thought) 01/17/2020 Impeachment: Yes, Trump Broke Federal Law 01/16/2020 Ladies and Gentlemen- Jimmy Smits 01/16/2020 The Giant Impeach 01/16/2020 A Can Of Worms 01/16/2020 The Breakfast Club (Preservation Of The Future) 01/16/2020 All The Fuss 01/15/2020 Minneapolis (or Providence) 01/15/2020 The Breakfast Club (Songs o Freedom) 01/15/2020 Grow Up 01/14/2020 I have a pair, and three of these. 01/14/2020 Matt Bai Is (a terrible human being)* 01/14/2020 The Breakfast Club (Theatricals) 01/14/2020 Waffle House Rules! 01/13/2020 A Thin Hand 01/13/2020 The Breakfast Club (Apple) 01/13/2020 Throwball Playoff Division Championship Day 2 Evening: Seahawks @ Packers 01/12/2020 Throwball Playoff Division Championship Day 2 Afternoon: Texans @ Chiefs 01/12/2020 The Breakfast Club (Smokin’ Hot) 01/12/2020 Throwball Playoff Division Championship Day 1 Evening: Titans @ Ravens 01/11/2020 Throwball Playoff Division Championship Day 1 Afternoon: Psychs @ 9ers 01/11/2020 The Breakfast Club (Stand With Your Man) 01/11/2020 Corrupt all the way down. 01/10/2020 We should be more outraged. 01/10/2020 The Breakfast Club (Excuses) 01/10/2020 Got Golden Fingers 01/09/2020 Banjos Barack Obama Beer blogs Cartnoon Coffee Economy ek Holiday ek Politics Evening Edition Fitness Formula One Health Health and Fitness News Health Care History Law Learning Meta News Nutrition On This Day in History Open Thread Opinion Politics Pondering the Pundits Port Writers Alliance Prime Time Prozac Punting the Pundits Random Japan Rant of the Week sausage grinder of snark Six In The Morning Teaching That Group The Breakfast Club TMC Meta TMC News TMC Opinion TMC Politics Translator Tunes TV What's Cooking © 2020 The Stars Hollow Gazette.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8676
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__label__cc	0.533815	0.466185	The Wired Fish Network The Mom and Pop of Gaming Sites Captains’ Logs ▼ Steven “DPX” T. ▼ Night-Time Listenings Retro Weekends SuikoInfinity ▼ Review In Progress Videogame Music w/ the James Prota ▼ Hachi76 ▼ Anime Theater Gamer Review Kung Fu Theater Daikuma Streams ▼ Suikoinfinity Streams Lslick Streams Daikuma Streams The Wired Fish The Captains Disclaimer And Ethics Policy Tag Archives: xbox 360 New Dragon Ball Z Game “Battle of Z” Trailer Released, Hachi Caresses His Balls Gently…Slowly… Well, time to get my golden wig out… Source: Kanzenshuu A new Dragon Ball Z brawler has finally been announced, sans release date, but what’s been seen is quite exciting. Let me preface this by saying that I am a huge DBZ fan. Huge. Absolutely massive. I’ve been watching the show since I was five, and even as an older male, when it should be a ripe target for my practiced snark and cynicism, I can’t help but love it. And I love video games. And video games about Dragon Ball Z are a particular delicacy, especially since they tend to be halfway-decent. A fan boy will endure a lot to play his favorite show, but Dragon Ball Z: Budokai, waaaaay back on the early PS2, is considered one of the first reasonably fun anime games to come here. And its “threequel”, Budokai 3, is actually considered to be a really good game. So was its successor trilogy, the Tenkaichi series, with Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 being my favorite DBZ game of all time, and a personal fave for its great music, fun combat and ungodly amounts of content. Continue reading → This entry was posted in First Impressions, Gaming News and tagged amazing hair, Anime, balls, battle of z, dbz, dragon ball z, gohan, goku, kamehameha, new game, oozaru, PS3, seriously look at it, xbox 360 on June 21, 2013 by Hachi76. Have Crappy/No Internet Connection? “Get A 360” In an interview with GTTV’s Geoff Keighly, Microsoft’s Don Mattrick was asked about how exactly they’ll court people into getting an Xbox One should they have no stable internet connection (or any for that matter). He replied with, “Fortunately we have a product for people who aren’t able to get some form of content. It’s called Xbox 360.” In other words, if you’re not ready to sign in every day at the parole offices of Xbox One, well then you’re not ready for Xbox One. Stay on the Xbox 360. Mattrick probably won’t get any flak for this from his staff, but this is just a boneheaded thing to say. Right now, while Microsoft is still poised to sell Xbox 360 consoles, they’re primary focus is to sell as many Xbox One consoles as possible at launch. His comments also smack of his whole “Backwards” comment he made. I mean, it’s okay to tell your consumers to get an older console if they’re more comfortable getting that one, like Nintendo and Sony have done. But the delivery of his message is just arrogant. They say that for each console manufacturer, the third consoles are the ones that see the company falter due to an overabundance of arrogance. It happened with the Gamecube (though it’s not the third). It happened with Sony and the early life of the PS3. And now it’s happening to Microsoft. I guess companies never learn. Thanks to David for the heads-up. This entry was posted in E3 2013, Gaming News and tagged 360, Always Online, backwards, Don Mattrick, E3, E3 2013, internet, Microsoft, Xbox, xbox 360, Xbox One on June 12, 2013 by Steven T.. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance “Jack The Ripper” Trailer New cutscene and gameplay footage has been released for Platinum Games’s hack n’ slash title Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. The trailer showcases protagonist Raiden under control of his “Jack The Ripper” persona during a corporate raid in Colorado. This persona has been hinted at in previous Metal Gear Solid titles as Jack was a child soldier made to fight during the Liberian Civil War under the wing of Solidus Snake. The former was injected with nanomachines by the Patriots but repressed his memories of his horrific childhood. Once Raiden remembers he starts to suffer with self pity but finds redemption in his wife and child during Guns of The Patriots. His “other self,” lying dormant, surfaces during Rising and is a critical factor of his actions and mindset later in the game. This entry was posted in Gaming News, General Articles, Previews and tagged Gameplay, jack the ripper, konami productions, metal gear rising revengeance, platinum games, PS3, raiden, trailer, xbox 360 on January 18, 2013 by Lucius Markov. SEGA Heritage Collection Announced, Contains Jet Set Radio, NiGHTS Into Dreams, and Sonic Adventure 2 Looks like Jet Set Radio ain’t dead after all! SEGA has announced a new collection of games under the SEGA Heritage moniker. Think SEGA Vintage, but for more recent games. The first wave of this collection will include Jet Set Radio HD and will be available to on September 18th and 19th on PS3 and Xbox 360 respectively. PS Plus subscribers will get JSR one week early. Sega Saturn classic NiGHTS Into Dreams then makes loops and link in October. No specific date for that yet, but at least we know it’ll be within that month. Same goes for Sonic Adventure 2, the game some considered to be the last great 3D Sonic game before its decline (and somewhat revival with Sonic Generations). All three games will cost you $9.99 each. No word if they’re will be some sort of bundle price once SA2 is released, but there ya go. SEGA Heritage Collection Trailer [Youtube] This entry was posted in Gaming News and tagged Beat still has an extra finger, jet grind radio, jet set radio, NiGHTS Into Dreams, PS3, sega, SEGA Heritage Collection, sonic adventure 2, xbox 360 on September 4, 2012 by Steven T.. Injustice: Gods Among Us Early Gameplay Preview Normally I don’t pay interest to fighting games but a new title caught my eye, most notably due to my hype for the upcoming Batman film. Recent footage has been revealed of Injustice: Gods Among Us, a new fighting game announced in May 2012. Developed and published by NetherRealm Studios and WB Games, the former which developed Mortal Kombat 9. The game takes place in the DC comic universe involving both heroes and villains such as Superman and Solomon Grundy respectively. The developer’s walkthroughs (included below) I will be referencing showcases fights between Superman Vs The Flash and Batman Vs. Solomon Grundy. This entry was posted in General Articles, Previews and tagged Batman, ed boon, fighter, injustice, injustice: Gods Among Us, netherrealm studios, PS3, solomon grundy, superman, the flash, wb games, wii u, xbox 360 on July 16, 2012 by Lucius Markov. Silent Hill HD Collection Releases March 2012 The Silent Hill HD Collection collects two titles in the Silent Hill Franchise: Silent Hill II: Restless Dreams and Silent Hill III. These titles are both remastered in HD quality (720p) and also feature redone voice acting and musical score enhancement. Fans of the series are on both sides regarding the new voice acting for Restless Dreams. These changes were the reason the release date was delayed although it seems that the developers actually paid attention to their fans. Restless Dreams now has the option for the old and new voice acting while Silent Hill III only has the redone voice work. I am happy to hear that there is a HD Collection title from a great survival horror franchise but the collection itself seems incomplete. Normally collections comprise of three games such as Konami’s recent Metal Gear Solid HD Collection but there are only two titles. A HD port of Silent Hill I is probably a more difficult project than an upscaled PS2 title but it would’ve been nice if Konami included another game like Team Silent’s Silent Hill IV: The Room. Including a copy of the PSOne version of Silent Hill I is also a possibility but defeats the purpose of a “HD” collection. The HD Collection is slated for released on March 6, 2012, a week before the release of Silent Hill Downpour, for both the PS3 and Xbox 360. Below is the official trailer for the collection: Note: The retail price is $39.99 but GameStop’s website has it for $49.99 with no bonus. Your best bet is Amazon or any other retailer with the retail price. This entry was posted in Gaming News and tagged 3, Collection, hd, PS3, Restless Dreams, silent hill, xbox 360 on January 27, 2012 by Lucius Markov. Leaked Screenshots of Nova & Phoenix Every now and then, a company leaks out information pertaining to a game that has not been released. In this case, Microsoft under the Xbox Live marketplace has unveiled screenshots of two characters that Capcom has not shown any information about in their new game Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3. Both Phoenix Wright and Nova’s in-game images have been leaked out. Looks like Nova is learning a thing or two from "Iron Man"???? Look at that smile from Phoenix Wright From the looks of everything, Nova is shaping to be an interesting character especially in the versus games. Although, I cannot say too much on Phoenix Wright considering he only appears in the team order right above the health bar, Phoenix Wright still has his million dollar smile. More information will be introduced in upcoming weeks around the time of New York Comic Con. Stay tuned. This entry was posted in Gaming News and tagged 3, competition, Competitive, fighting games, Ghost Rider, hulk, III, Information, Leaked Info, Nova, Phoenix Wright, PS3, Storm, Thor, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, UMVC, Vergil, xbox 360 on September 16, 2011 by lslick. Review in Progress #10 : L.A. Noire – PS3(playing)/Xbox360 Progress : 21/21 Story Cases Complete, 80.6% overall progress, 22h 41m 17s – logged game time. Part 1 : Early Impressions My relationship with Rockstar Games is a strange one. I am not a GTA fan at all, but that’s not to say I don’t enjoy my sandbox game every now and then (Impatiently waiting for Infamous 2). Red Dead Redemption, turned out to be one of my favorite games of last year surprisingly enough. Not knowing what to expect, L.A. Noire for the past few months has been not much more than a growing curiosity. Would it be like GTA? Would it be like RDR? The anticipation lasted until the copy landed on my doorstep three days ago. Nothing screams catchy logo like classic yellow neon lights. Nothing. The tutorial investigation was admittedly a pain in the ass. It took me a while to get the controls down in RDR and it took me probably longer this time around. Roaming around the alleyway, figuring out the run button from the search button, looking around for something to climb while my partner refuses to shut the fuck up… it was a nightmare. The control gets more comfortable over time with a single exception : the climbing. You have to be spot-on if you want to climb a pipe or ladder, otherwise you’ll be running into wall for a few seconds while trying to realign yourself. Usually this happens when in pursuit of a fleeing suspect making things harder than they should be. Because there is no jump or climb button, any action that involves leverage happens automatically by running into the proper obstacle. By doing this, you climb the ladder, hop the fence, jump across the rooftop, etc… This entry was posted in Progressive Review and tagged L.A. Noire, PS3, Review in Progress, Rockstar, Sandwich, xbox 360 on May 19, 2011 by TheAmazingBaha. Review in Progress #9 : Mortal Kombat : Xbox360, PS3 (Played) Status : One playthrough of Arcade mode, one 2 player team ladder playthrough, story mode finished and challenge tower complete. “I’m not interested in Mortal Kombat, I’ll wait for a price drop and get Portal 2 in the meantime”. That was my input on one of the biggest release days of this year. Half of my planned Portal 2 review is still in progress or might even be co-reviewed, half of my Portal 2 review is waiting until Sony and these hackers stop their shit and get service running smooth again. Mortal Kombat also had a pretty quick price drop which was when I decided to snag the game. 360 players need not feel bad about the fancy exclusive label on the box. Kratos is garbage and has no challenges in the tower or place in story mode. For me, Mortal Kombat was a fad I jumped into along with many other kids my age, just like pogs and Yu-Gi-Oh. Never had serious interest in them, but it was what all the cool kids played, so of course I tagged along. I bought most of the early series, played so I could look at the fatalities, feel really trendy by playing a game that dares to go against spelling “Combat” with a K and then move on to a fighting game that wasn’t so stiff. It was more about the spectacle than kompetition… see what I did there? Having played Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe last month with ol’ Prota, I can honestly say I was hardly expecting a fighter worth my time, but gave it a chance anyway. So, how does this game measure up with other recent fighters? This entry was posted in Progressive Review and tagged MK9, Mortal Kombat, Playstation 3, Review in Progress, Sandwich, xbox 360 on May 10, 2011 by TheAmazingBaha. Catherine’s title character voiced by Laura Bailey My turn for some Catherine news! Our title character is voiced by a certain Laura Bailey, who has voiced a number of my favorite characters. Hewpoe from Klonoa and Kaine from Nier are the first to come to mind… but I’m weird. Oh and she was Oboro from Basilisk, one of the few well dubbed anime I’ve encountered. I was not extremely hyped for Catherine at first, but now I’m really starting to look forward to it! This entry was posted in Gaming News and tagged Atlus, catherine, laura bailey, PS3, Sandwich, xbox 360 on March 10, 2011 by TheAmazingBaha. Do I Like The IDOLM@STER? So, why is The King of Cosmos up there as my article image? Well, like any (loosely) sane minded individual, most of us have heard of Katamari Damacy. Some of us even played the game. So what does this have to do with The IDOLM@STER? Some of you probably already know where this is going. But I’ll continue on in hopes of humoring the public. Hit the jump to see the realization This entry was posted in Random Musings and tagged katamari, katamari damacy, namco, the idolmaster, xbox 360 on March 1, 2011 by Steven T.. Current Livestreams Captains and Crewmates Lastest Ramblings Learning To Design With Baha : Let’s Talk About Tiles (Part1) The Outrun Test : An Exercise In Self-Evaluation Hachi’s Games of 2016 (For Both Measures of that Phrase) Berserk 2016: To Love in a Time of CG E3 2016: New Berserk Dynasty Warriors Game Announced, Hachi Runs out of Synonyms for Disbelief The Wired Fish on Twitter The Wired Fish on Facebook The Wired Fish on Tumblr (>^w^)>Subscribe No account? No problem! You can still get notifications by email! Become A Fellow Fish! 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__label__cc	0.655223	0.344777	Posts Tagged ‘Fat Emo Kid’ Offerings (1989) Posted: 01/11/2016 in Trash movies Tags: Alice Cooper, Christopher Reynolds, Fat Emo Kid, Freddy Krueger, Halloween, John Carpenter, Loretta Leigh Bowman, The Ring, Tobby Sexton After the surprise success of John Carpenter’s Halloween ( made with a meager budget of $300,000) in 1978 many people tried to copy the same formula with the same desired effect. Some actually succeeded even spawning their own franchises (ala Friday The 13th ) but for every successful Slasher you’d have a dozen of stinkers. and Offerings (1989)– well, Offerings has the distinct pleasure of being the bottom of the barrel even among these. Yes, it’s just that bad. Now, being honest the original concept showed some promise. Johnny is a kid that lives with his horrible and abusive mother (I’m guessing the dad ran away as fast and far as he could a long time ago). Not only is she a horrible person, but her sense for interior decoration leaves a lot to be desired too. He is shy and not really popular among the other kids (quite the contrary) but at least he gets to hang out with a cute blonde girl from his neighborhood called Gretchen. Unfortunately she couldn’t save him from the horrible prank that involved kids forcing him to walk down the age of the well- and ultimately falling down. Now, these kids are A- grade assholes and it’s a miracle he didn’t die right then and there. He only ended up brain damaged and later comatosed for a prolonged period of time. snimak The story picks up full 10 years later and you’d guess it- Johhny is back from the coma (and a nervous breakdown we’re lead to believe) and he’s ready for revenge. A special kind of revenge that consists of killing teenagers that wronged him and then sending their body parts to the Grechen, the blond kid he had a crush on before the prank (or lets call it what it really is- the murder attempt). Now, that kind of animalistic behavior in leaving trophies like a cat does to his owner might have actually worked and made this movie into something special but the director decides to “play it safe” and just keep copying Halloween to a T. I just don’t think Gretchen appreciated all of his hard work… As you guessed it, that doesn’t really work out for the best. The characters are either clunky or unintentionally hilarious (master of overacting, the Sheriff’s deputy who deserved way more time) and kills lack both the atmosphere and the goriness, and if there’s one thing you don’t want from a Slasher film that’s for it to be tame. The only truly disgusting thing is the fact that Johnny managed to serve the gang (including his loved one Gretchen) a Pizza with let’s say a sausage of human origin!!! Sheriff suspected something but even after confirming it with a DNA analysis he just didn’t mention it to anyone and we never got to see the reactions to the accidental cannibalism. “Somebody’s here to kill us…” The fat, incompetent Sheriff did manage to do one thing and that’s he eventually managed to find all the missing aka dead people crammed into the well but on the other hand- while he was exhuming the bodies Johnny was busy hunting the girls (yeah and killing the goofy deputy sheriff who’s the only cool character in the whole movie). After dispatching the annoying girlfriend he chases down Gretchen (I guess to present her some other body part) who menages to get ahold of the deputie’s gun and empties the whole clip on Johnny. Now in true slasher style Johhny just gets up and starts walking slowly towards her but the fat Sheriff finally appears and defeats Johnny with- a BIGGER gun! Yes, they had absolutely zero ideas at this point. Johnny lifts up his head one more time, uttering the word “Loooove” and then finally drops dead. I’ve never seen a movie villain do something so pathetic in my whole life. This is so stupid it almost makes it all worthwhile Verdict: So, this movie is basically just like Halloween but without any of the creepy atmosphere, innovative kills and with it’s Michael Myers being replaced by a fat, retarded emo kid. I would say without the same legendary music but that wouldn’t necessarily be true because they changed one tone and used a freakin’ Halloween theme by Carpenter in the whole damn movie! Goofs: There’s also a little thing of crazy inconsistency when we find out that Johnny wasn’t in the coma this whole time but after being brain damaged he crawled out of the well (The Ring’s Sadako style) and killed his mother even thou he is just a kid, and that’s when the white coats finally got him. Now, the acting on the other hand is a sight to behold. Teenagers sound like a bizarre mix of California Stoners, Valley Girls and Southern Hillbillies which I didn’t even think it was possible till’ I saw this movie. And truth be told Offerings ended up being so goddamn terrible movie that I find this ridiculous Eastern European dance video way superior Halloween rip- off than this movie! Trivia: Tobby Sexton, who played Jake in the movie went on to play a teenage version of Freddy Krueger (you know the scene where Alice Cooper plays his father) in Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare and unfortunately not much else.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8687
__label__wiki	0.550164	0.550164	The Think Bee! Story [Background] Born in Japan in 1976. At age 18, he moved to Great Britain to attend the Chelsea College of Arts in London. He visited many exhibitions all over Europe to seek and develop the finest materials while studying arts. After returning to Japan, he joined Hachiya corporation. In 2006, he was named Chief designer of Hachiya. In 2008, he was named executive director of Hachiya. His new line, Just Heart, was launched and widely greeted with enthusiastic feedback by the market. He has collected information on textiles and materials from all over the world and developed activities for Think Bee! original items for more than 20 years. He has created the world view of Think Bee! with story-like design, as if painting a picture. Every day he travels the world with curiosity and powerful creative ability. 2001: Graduated from the Arts department of Osaka University of Arts 2003: Completed the Europe art laboratory of Osaka Prefecture University Graduate School 2004: Studied design under Mr. Goro Kawai, designer, in the design room of Think Bee! 2010: Married and moved to France She has an atelier near Luxemburg Park and supports the .Think Bee! design room. Her embroidered designs with sparkling beads and sequins are elegant and the striking color schemes are outstanding. Recently, her designs are reflected in a wide variety of new articles, such as textiles, print fabrics and decorations.Articles born from her classical sense education in Western European art are loved by many Think Bee! fans. Both of her grandfathers and parents were designer at TEXNOVA, so she was naturally interested in designing while playing around the office and factory. In 1996, she started her career in textile design after graduating from art school in Monza, Italy. In 2010, she started working at TEXNOVA to develop new articles. Since then, she has also supported artwork for Think Bee!. She is now working for premium brands in Europe to design their apparel, wall textiles. Her textile designs spring forth from her bountiful imagination and are extremely delicate and beautiful. She is also now trying to recreate traditional designs with her limitless curiosity and energy. She dares to design colorful motif such as flower and fruit in simple, reduced color palettes, which explores a new field of Gobelin tapestry. She frequently appeared on the Shop Channel TV show to introduce "the Strawberry of Francesca" series. Continuing for more than 3 decades, over 2 generations, the relationship between Think Bee! and TEXNOVA succeeds and is sustained by her. We continue to exchange ideas for new developments with enthusiastic energy. Mr. Goro Kawai is the chief designer in the design room, leading the core team of Mrs. Hiroko Cremer and Ms. Francesca Leoni, with many other designers playing active roles.Think Bee! works perfected at their hands. Textile designers who creates original textile, Pattern designers who designs shapes and imprints them as paper patterns, Decorative designers who spread color with their decorations… We are proud to be professionals in each field and are pursue our chosen fields daily.Sometimes we use customers' purchases and opinions as hints for creation of new items.Some works are completed at a stroke, but many others see repeated changes over several years. We reflect the opinions of the designers and make improvements until we are totally satisfied. Our challenge to raise the degree of perfection continues. Copyright Hachiya Corporation	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8689
__label__wiki	0.569523	0.569523	The Embassy of India is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of India Consulate General of India are the smaller version of the embassy. Consulates in a sense can be called junior embassies. Caribbean Islands : Trinidad and Tobago, Cuba, Barbados, Haiti, Netherlands Antilles + Guyana, Suriname Indian High Commission, Port of Spain #6, Victoria Avenue, Port of Spain Phone: 001-868-2254340 Website Embassy of India, Havana Calle 21, No.202 Esquina a K, Vedado, Plaza Havana, Cuba website Honorary Consul of India 1st Floor, Sandy Crest Medical Centre, Sunset Crest, Holetown, St. James, BB 24015, Barbados. Contact Information Honorary Consul of India, Curacao c/o Boolchands Free Zone, Lood Dl-1 Curacao, Netherlands Antilles. Contact Information Honorary Consulate of India, Port-au-Prince 199, Rue du Magasin de I Etat, PO Box No.633, Port-au-Prince, Republic of Haiti, W.I. Under Embassy of India, Havana(Cuba) Contact Information The High Commission of India, Georgetown 307, Church & Peter Rose Streets Queenstown, Georgetown Website Embassy of India, Paramaribo Chancery: Dr. Sophie Redmondstraat No. 239, Paramaribo, Suriname Website Indo-Caribbeans are Caribbean people with roots in India and the culture consists of a synthesis of Indian, Creole, Afro Caribbean influences from historical colonizing powers. Consular Services Include : Tourist Visa services (eTourist Visa), Passport services, Surrender / Renunciation certificates, Power of Attorney Attestation POA, OCI Card Services, Attestation of Documents, Life Certificate to Pensioners, Registration for Indian citizenship, Registration of birth of a minor child, Certificate of Date of Birth, MADAD - 'MEA' in Aid of Diaspora in Distress, Registration of Indian Nationals, Tracing the Roots and more. Can I get a visa on arrival to enter India? Lost or Stolen Indian Passport Can I still travel on my Indian passport on acquiring another country Citizenship? Surrender Indian passports Emergency Visa Types Of Indian Visa Visiting Restricted Areas Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Nagaland Consular Timings are different from the working hours of the Consulate. For security reasons, personal belongings such as backpacks, briefcases, laptops, cell phones, ladies handbags, baby strollers, plastic carry bags, food or drink etc., are not allowed inside the Consulate premises. All foreign nationals entering India are required to possess a valid international travel document in the form of a national passport with a valid visa obtained from an Indian Mission or Post abroad. Most India Embassies & Consulates don’t accept applications directly, except for Emergency Visa, Emergency Passport (Tatkaal), and Attestations. Consulate’s EMERGENCY contact number (only for genuine emergency after office hours and weekends). As a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, Indian diplomatic missions in the capitals of other Commonwealth members are known as High Commissions. Today India has more then 124 embassies/high commissions, 48 consulates, 5 permanent missions and 4 other representations. Latest Contact Information : Contact Details give you the Address, telephone number, fax, email address, emergency consular help number, as well as other related information to Embassy of India. eVisa Application You can obtain Electronic Tourist Visa on Arrival valid for 30 days for citizen of specific countries like USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Europe. Check all country list First, File a Police Complaint Police report is important as it will serve as proof of loss/theft of your passport. If a Indian citizen has lost her/his passport overseas, she or he can apply for a new passport through the nearby indian consulates. 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No cash or payment by debit/credit card is accepted for Emergency services at the Consulate. Employment visa Student visa Transfer of visa Volunteer visa Entry visa Foreigner registration is compulsory for all foreigners arriving in India on a visa for a period exceeding 6 months, except the exempted categories. Foreigners travelling to India no longer need to physically visit the office of the Foreigner’s Registration Office or Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRO/FRRO) for visa-related services including registration and visa extension, which will now be offered online through the e-FRRO platform. I wish to visit certain areas in India like Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Nagaland etc. Can I obtain a visa to visit these areas? A tourist visa is not sufficient to visit these areas because all of these regions in India are restricted/protected areas for which it is necessary to obtain a Restricted/Protected Area Permit (RAP/PAP). 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__label__cc	0.534648	0.465352	Contributor Log In/Sign Up Work-Life Integration How Small Businesses Thrive Mindful Screening Human Revolution Microsteps Thrive Podcasts Shabbat: A Day of Rest Stroke of Genius Overcoming Lawyer Burnout The Thrive Questionnaire Meditative Story Wellbeing and Social Change Community// March 17, 2019 How Eddie Otero Has Become a Force to Reckon With in an Unfamiliar Territory Eddie has gone against this notion by showcasing how men can also be fashion influencers. Ellen Saquiba, CEO of Reckon Solutions and Journalist Follow Thrive Global on Facebook Follow Thrive Global on Twitter Share this article on WhatsApp Follow Thrive Global on LinkedIn Eddie Otero,Film Maker And Influencer The fashion influencer world is considered one of the best careers that you can venture in. This industry seems to attract the attention of women from all around the world. Many women have made it in the industry by showcasing their fashion on social media platforms and other digital media. Despite this, Eddie Otero, a male fashion influencer, has overcome all odds to make it in an industry that is precisely dominated by women. Eddie Otero is considered a thorn in the flesh of many women who have made it big in the fashion world. All this just because he commands a huge following when it comes to fashion influencing. Not many men will venture in the fashion world without facing hurdles. This is because women seem to capture the attention of many people with their unique fashion lines. Eddie has gone against this notion by showcasing how men can also be fashion influencers. However, to Eddie, the sky seems to be the limit, and fashion influencing is a path that he will never run away from. Eddie Otero Biography Eddie is a graduate with a Major in Advertising and Film making. His love for fashion has made him a thorn in the flesh of many influencers. Not many men will do this effectively considering how women seem to capture the attention of most people thanks to their top-notch fashion lines. The success of Eddie has come as a surprise to many people who know him from his childhood life. This is because he never showed any sign of becoming a big name in the industry as is the case with most fashion influencers. To be precise, his early life was centered on eating and staying indoors. As the old saying goes “Never judge a book by its cover,” Eddie eventually decided to try fashion. This is after meeting one Stephanie Cosmopolitan, a friend, who introduced him to the fashion world. Eddie’s Style Just like most fashion influencers, Eddie joined the industry by posting his photos on social media. Before he could know it, he was attracting followers from different countries around the world. As more and more followers joined his social media platforms, Eddie’s zeal for fashion took a considerable turn around. Eddie Otero started posting photos with the intention of capturing the attention of followers while at the same time showcasing his unique outfit. However, not every outfit will capture the attention of other people. You must be ready to put on a unique outfit which showcases your love for fashion. This is highly evident in the photos that Eddie posts on his social media platforms. Social Media and Fashion influencing Fashion influencing and social media have a close relationship. It has proven beneficial to many fashion influencers since it has made them who they are today. For this reason, fashion lovers are never afraid of expressing their feelings by posting photos which speak a lot about their lifestyle and love for fashion. A look into Eddie’s Instagram account with 176k followers shows how social media impacts fashion. The account has a more personal look into his early life and how he became a force to reckon with in fashion influencing. The love that Eddie has for social media goes beyond Instagram alone. He also commands a huge following on Twitter and Facebook from where he interacts with his followers. Eddie is a star that will continue shinning for many more years to come. His unique style and style has opened the way for other men who want to venture in the fashion industry. — Published on March 17, 2019 fashion influencer, Inspiration, Motivation, Ellen Re Saquiba, is a busy working woman with 2 kids, a health specialist, contributing journalist, and Founder and CEO at Reckon Solutions. Ellen has a passion for professional writing and has been a contributing journalist across Asia in many national publications. She has a special interest in writing content with the purpose of providing unique, impactful and interesting content for readers. The Thrive Global Community welcomes voices from many spheres. 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__label__cc	0.556429	0.443571	Military Awards for Valor - Top 3 U.S. Department of Defense Military Awards for Valor - Top 3 Search Military Awards for Valor - Top 3: Search Description of Awards Defense Personnel Records Information Retrieval Defense.gov Note to users: To search this list for a specific name, hit both "Ctrl" and "F" on your keyboard. This will bring up your browser's "Find" function, where you can enter the last name of an individual and skip to them on the list. Additionally, you can jump to the letter of the alphabet that their last name starts with on the blue alphabet found below. Current as of: August 22, 2018 Bennett Steven L Captain Vietnam War, 1956-1973 Chapman John A Technical Sergeant Operation Enduring Freedom Davis Jr. George A Major Korean War, 1950-1953 Day George E Colonel Vietnam War, 1956-1973 Dethlefsen Merlyn H Major Vietnam War, 1956-1973 Etchberger Richard L Chief Master Sergeant Vietnam War, 1956-1973 Fisher Bernard F Major Vietnam War, 1956-1973 Fleming James P First Lieutenant Vietnam War, 1956-1973 Jackson Joe M Lieutenant Colonel Vietnam War, 1956-1973 Jones William A Colonel Vietnam War, 1956-1973 Levitow John L Airman First Class Vietnam War, 1956-1973 Loring Jr. Charles J Major Korean War, 1950-1953 Pitsenbarger William H Airman First Class Vietnam War, 1956-1973 Sebille Louis J Major Korean War, 1950-1953 Sijan Lance P Captain Vietnam War, 1956-1973 Thorsness Leo K Lieutenant Colonel Vietnam War, 1956-1973 Walmsley Jr. John S Captain Korean War, 1950-1953 Wilbanks Hilliard A Captain Vietnam War, 1956-1973 Young Gerald O Captain Vietnam War, 1956-1973 NOTICE: Security, privacy, and administrative reasons preclude a complete list of awards recipients. Agencies with a requirement to verify valor award recipients should contact the appropriate military service. If you believe this list to be in error or if you would like your name removed from this list, please use the Military Service contact information provided under " Contact Us " to submit your concern to the appropriate Military Service. The sole purpose of the information provided on this website is to publicly recognize those U.S. military members who are recipients of a Medal of Honor, Service Cross, or Silver Star. This information is based on awards reporting made available to the Military Departments. In making this information public, DoD does not represent that all those members who are entitled to wear the subject awards are identified. The public should not rely on the information on this website as a definitive identification of all those members who are recipients of the subject awards. Specifically, the information made available on this website should not be used to confirm whether or not an individual was awarded the subject awards for any purpose. DoD disclaims any liability arising from reliance on the information on this website. Army Air Corps/Army Air Forces/U.S. Air Force members recognized for actions prior to 1 July 1948 are listed as Army members; on/after 1 July 1948 they are listed as Air Force members. Members listed multiple times were recognized for valor the number of times listed. For example, a Soldier whose name is listed twice on the Army’s Distinguished Service Cross list was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for two separate acts. Listed names are the names of the members reflected in official military records. Members are listed by their respective military Service, not by the military Service that awarded the medal. For example, a Marine awarded a Distinguished Service Cross by the Army would be listed by the U.S. Marine Corps.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8694
__label__wiki	0.618914	0.618914	Propaganda Busting Confirms Anti-vaccine Sites Photoshop Images Spend a few minutes going through our list of anti-vaccine PRATTs, and you will quickly realize that they just push misinformation and propaganda. How easy is it to refute their claims? Consider this “article” about measles outbreaks… It shows an infant with chicken pox. While that could be a simple mistake, it is actually a Photoshopped stock image of an infant with chicken pox that adds a big scary needle and syringe, that I guess is supposed to represent a vaccine. Where’s the syringe and needle? The thing is, neither the chicken pox nor MMR vaccine look like that and neither would be given with such a long needle! In fact, that needle is about twice the size as any needle that would be used on an infant or toddler, which is why they had to Photoshop a separate photo of a big syringe and needle onto the infant with chicken pox. It’s just a stock image of a big syringe and needle… Now that you know that the photo is make-believe, you shouldn’t be surprised that their “article” is too. This erroneous thinking has led the public, media and government alike to attribute the origin of measles outbreaks, such as the one reported at Disney in 2015 (and which lead to the passing of SB277 that year, stripping vaccine exemptions for all but medical reasons in California), to the non-vaccinated, even though 18% of the measles cases occurred in those who had been vaccinated against it — hardly the vaccine’s two-dose claimed “97% effectiveness.” Government Research Confirms Measles Outbreaks Are Transmitted By The Vaccinated By itself, the number of cases in an outbreak doesn’t exactly tell you a vaccine’s effectiveness. You also have to know something about how many people were vaccinated and unvaccinated and the attack rate, etc. “Among the 110 California patients, 49 (45%) were unvaccinated; five (5%) had 1 dose of measles-containing vaccine, seven (6%) had 2 doses, one (1%) had 3 doses, 47 (43%) had unknown or undocumented vaccination status, and one (1%) had immunoglobulin G seropositivity documented, which indicates prior vaccination or measles infection at an undetermined time.” Measles Outbreak — California, December 2014–February 2015 Anyway, in the Disneyland outbreak, if you do the math correctly, you can see that only 8 of 110 were fully vaccinated, or about 7%. What does that tell you about vaccine effectiveness? Not much! Again, we don’t know how many vaccinated vs unvaccinated folks were exposed and didn’t get measles. We can guess though… Most folks are vaccinated, even in California. So the fact that only 7% of the people that got measles in the outbreak were fully vaccinated actually says quite a lot about how effective the MMR vaccine really is. What about the idea that vaccinated people are starting outbreaks and spreading measles? While the vast majority of measles outbreaks are in fact traced to someone who is unvaccinated, there was one outbreak in 2011 that was “started” by someone who was vaccinated. “She had documentation of receipt of MMR vaccination at 3 years and 4 years of age. There was no travel during the incubation period and no known sick contacts. However, the index patient worked at a theater frequented by tourists.” Outbreak of Measles Among Persons With Prior Evidence of Immunity, New York City, 2011 Since even the MMR vaccine isn’t 100% effective, is it really so surprising that occasionally, someone who received two doses of the vaccine could get measles and pass it to others, especially considering that around 220 people got measles in the United States that year? “During 2011, a provisional total of 222 measles cases were reported from 31 states… Most patients were unvaccinated (65%) or had unknown vaccination status (21%). Of the 222, a total of 196 were U.S. residents. Of those U.S. residents who had measles, 166 were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status, 141 (85%) were eligible for MMR vaccination, 18 (11%) were too young for vaccination, six (4%) were born before 1957 and presumed immune, and one (1%) had previous laboratory evidence of presumptive immunity to measles.” Measles — United States, 2011 Is the MMR vaccine a failure because there were some still some outbreaks in the 1980s, before we started to give kids a second dose? The attack rate in many of these school outbreaks, in which many kids had one dose of MMR, was still only about 2 to 3%. It is safe to blame a failure to vaccinate and intentionally unvaccinated kids for most of the recent measles outbreaks. Is the MMR vaccine a failure because we still have outbreaks among intentionally unvaccinated kids and every once in a while, in someone who is fully vaccinated who gets caught up in an outbreak? Of course not! It is easy to do a little research, consider what disease rates looked like in the pre-vaccine era, and know that vaccines work and that they are necessary. More on Propaganda Busting Confirms Anti-vaccine Sites Photoshop Images VAXOPEDIA – Which Vaccines can be Given SQ? VAXOPEDIA – Which Vaccines Can Be Given IM? VAXOPEDIA – How Contagious Is Measles? VAXOPEDIA – How Many People Get Measles Each Year? VAXOPEDIA – Who Dies with Measles? VAXOPEDIA – Measles Propaganda from The Physicians for Informed Consent VAXOPEDIA – Did an Islamic Council in Indonesia Issue a Fatwa Against the Measles Vaccine? VAXOPEDIA – About Those Measles Outbreaks in China VAXOPEDIA – The Myth That Measles Isn’t Deadly VAXOPEDIA – Measles Vaccines vs Measles Strains VAXOPEDIA – Myths About Warnings and Adverse Reactions in the MMR Package Inserts VAXOPEDIA – Brady Bunch Measles Episode CDC – Vaccine effectiveness calculations AAP – Vaccine Administration ACIP – General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization: Best Practices Guidance of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices How to Administer IM (Intramuscular) and SQ Injections Injectable Vaccines by Route Anatomic Sites for Immunization Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size Ask the Experts about Administering Vaccines CDC – Immunization: You Call the Shots-Module Eighteen- Vaccine Administration CDC – Measles Outbreak — California, December 2014–February 2015 Study – Outbreak of Measles Among Persons With Prior Evidence of Immunity, New York City, 2011 MMWR – Measles — United States, 2011 Study – Measles outbreak in a fully immunized secondary-school population. Study – A persistent outbreak of measles despite appropriate prevention and control measures. Study – A measles outbreak at a college with a prematriculation immunization requirement. Study – [Major measles epidemic in the region of Quebec despite a 99% vaccine coverage]. Study – Clinical and epidemiological findings during a measles outbreak occurring in a population with a high vaccination coverage. anti-vaccine math attack rate measles myths measles outbreaks pre-vaccine era unvaccinated vaccine effectiveness vaccine failure I’m Not Anti-Vaccine, I Just Don’t Believe in the HPV Vaccine Do Vaccines Cause Mastocytosis? One thought on “Propaganda Busting Confirms Anti-vaccine Sites Photoshop Images” GotoHell says: The only ones using propaganda are the big pharma, boot licking vaxers. Your bullshit ran out when you tried to sell your measles propaganda…	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8696
__label__wiki	0.715743	0.715743	Barcelona, in Essence Primate studies suggest antibodies could be used to treat HIV infection By Andreas von Bubnoff Researchers have in the past few years found many new broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) that are often much more potent and broadly effective against HIV than the few that were available before 2009. One goal now, of course, is to develop a vaccine that can elicit these bNAbs. But researchers are also interested in using them to treat HIV infection. Last year, they reported for the first time that a cocktail of several bNAbs could for some time suppress HIV replication in mice that carry human immune cells. Now researchers report even more impressive effects of this approach in rhesus macaques chronically infected with SHIV, a monkey variant of HIV that carries the HIV envelope protein on its surface, suggesting that bNAb treatment might even work in HIV-infected humans. In two studies, researchers showed that injecting a cocktail of two or three bNAbs could lower viral loads to undetectable levels within a week. The effect lasted several weeks to several months and was dependent on the continued presence of the infused antibodies in the body. In one study, led by Dan Barouch of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the Ra gon Institute, administration of just one bNAb called PGT121 kept the virus at undetectable levels for about two months, an effect that was more dramatic than what had been seen in the mouse study last year. “After we did our first experiments, the results were so dramatic that we simply had to do the experiment again a second time to make sure that we all believed the results,” Barouch says. “Even the PGT121 antibody [alone] worked in these monkeys, so it was surprisingly effective,” observes Louis Picker, who was not connected to the studies but wrote a commentary about them in the same issue of Nature, the scientific journal where both studies appeared. Barouch and colleagues also found that, as expected, the virus resurged once the bNAbs disappeared from the blood of the monkeys. But it reappeared at lower levels. What’s more, the three PGT121-treated animals with the lowest initial virus levels suppressed the virus even after antibody levels had become undetectable. This suggests that the bNAb treatment had improved immune function, and indeed, Barouch and colleagues found that the function of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells was improved in the treated animals. That’s not to say that there were no limitations of the treatment: PGT121 didn’t fully suppress virus in the animals with the highest initial viral loads. And in the other study, led by Malcolm Martin of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, some animals became resistant to one of the bNAbs used in the experiments. This suggests that researchers may have to combine several bNAbs to make sure resistance is less likely. The monkey results suggest that the treatment may also work in humans, and Barouch says his group and others are now interested in exploring a number of those antibodies in clinical trials. Still, Picker says, the question is whether bNAb treatment will add anything to current antiretroviral therapy regimens for routine treatment of HIV infection, given that current antiretroviral drugs can keep virus levels undetectable by just taking a pill a day and can enter the CNS; in contrast, generating the bNAbs of the high quality needed for human use isn’t cheap, and the antibodies have to be injected and potentially can’t enter the CNS. But Martin says that bNAbs might be useful in certain situations where one can’t use drugs, such as in people resistant to all drugs, or in newborns. What’s more, some of the effects of bNAbs go beyond those of antiretrovirals (ARVs). In the monkey studies, bNAbs seemed to suppress virus to undetectable levels faster than do ARVs. That’s probably because unlike ARVs, bNAbs can eliminate free HIV from blood. Also unlike ARVs, bNAbs can mediate the killing of infected cells by other parts of the immune system once they bind to HIV proteins some infected cells display on their surface. One indication that this might be happening is that Barouch and colleagues found that the antibody treatment reduced the number of cells with integrated HIV DNA in blood, lymph nodes and gut lining of the monkeys. Because bNAbs can kill HIV-infected cells, Picker says they might also be able to lower the residual virus burden in people on highly active antiretroviral therapy, which could help reduce the chronic virus-related inflammation that is thought to contribute to long term complications such as premature aging and accelerated cardiovascular disease. bNAbs might even help with strategies researchers are developing to cure HIV infection, where the challenge is to get the virus out of its hiding place in latently infected, resting memory CD4+ T cells. These cells harbor integrated HIV DNA in their genome, and one strategy to eradicate this “HIV reservoir” is to activate the latently infected cells so that they produce virus again. These reactivated cells can then be targeted for elimination, and the new studies suggest that bNAbs might be a good way to kill them. “I believe that these antibodies have a definite role in the next generation of strategies that will be evaluated to try to reduce and hopefully eventually eliminate the viral reservoir,” Barouch says.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8697
__label__cc	0.692888	0.307112	Formlabs aims to let dentists 3D-print dentures, crowns, and bridges Dean Takahashi@deantak November 12, 2019 6:00 AM Your dentist office may look like this soon. Image Credit: Formlabs Formlabs has launched a new dental business division to enable dentists to 3D-print their own dental prosthetics, such as crowns, bridges, and dentures. Formlabs Dental wants to strengthen ties between dentists and the labs that create these prosthetics to encourage dentists to embrace the world of digital dentistry through 3D printing technology. Somerville, Massachusetts-based Formlabs said its 3D printers are already the most-installed 3D printers at dental labs, according to a survey by Key Group. The company also said its new division has a team of dental professionals dedicated to providing the best 3D printing solutions. The new Form 3B printer and platform will offer the next generation of dental materials, a dedicated service team, and software to help streamline workflows. I asked if you would be able to get your dentures in the same day, while you wait in the office. A spokesperson replied, “It wouldn’t be a same-day print situation, but it is exponentially faster than current denture production processes, enabling patients to get their new teeth faster than ever before.” Above: Formlabs Form 3B printer can print molds or your teeth or even crowns. “Since [the launch of] the Form 2, 3D printing adoption within the dental industry has increased significantly,” said Jay Burton, an orthodonist at SmileMaker Orthodontics, in a statement. “By bringing down the cost for entry, Formlabs revolutionized the dental market. Today’s announcement of the Form 3B will continue to grow the technology’s adoption and help to provide dental products you’d be proud to deliver. The incredibly accurate Form 3B produces crisp and consistent dental parts, and Dental ServicePlan provides the confidence to go digital.” Formlabs has over 50 materials scientists and print process engineers to back its dental products. Seven dental materials are available to be used on the Form 3B printer, including in-house developed biocompatible SurgicalGuide Resin. Formlabs is also now offering four new shades in the dentures material library. The company continues to improve and launch new print settings for its legacy Dental SG and Dental LT materials. This one printer allows for a growing list of more than 10-plus dental applications, and users can switch seamlessly between a library of resins with a cartridge system. Above: Formlabs can print your teeth molds much more quickly and cheaply. Each application is validated and tested by a team of dental experts to ensure quality and accuracy. The 3D printers can make crowns and bridges, aligners and retainers, diagnostic models, surgical guides, occlusal splints, patterns for casting and pressing, dentures, and other objects. The division also has a team of people to help dentists develop self-serve solutions and specialized trainings. “When patients visit the dentist, they want a fast, customized solution for their teeth,” said Formlabs cofounder and CEO Max Lobovsky in a statement. “Our new Form 3B printer is uniquely tailored to seamlessly digitize, streamline, and expedite workflow so dentists and technicians can focus on providing patients with the outcomes they expect and deserve. We have already touched the lives of over hundreds of thousands of patients, having printed 13 million dental parts on the Form 2 and, with the launch of Form 3B, aim to expand that reach even further to ensure all dental care providers can bring an exceptional level of attention to their patients.” In addition to dentists, Formlabs targets engineers, designers, and manufacturers.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8699
__label__wiki	0.844682	0.844682	A day in the life of a university student essay Insulin infusion scale My life so far essay help Home art homework help Bbc world business report twitter phishing Bbc world business report twitter phishing Among other things, our experts cited users sharing too much information and posting revealing photos as dangerous behaviors that could potentially invite attackers to profile their accounts. To address this type of exploit, we recommended that users limit the amount of information they post on social media. Not all attacks on social networking sites are that personal, however. Anyone can, therefore, fall victim to a social media scam if they are not careful. Beware This Scam Targeting Netflix Users Email asks users to restart membership by clicking link Newser - Pay extra attention to Netflix emails arriving in your inbox, because one may hide a scam. Police around the country are warning of a phishing scam included in an official-looking email asking Netflix users to restart their memberships, per ABC The email claims Netflix "could not validate the MacEwan University in Edmonton discovered the fraud on Aug. But the school had The unsuspecting chief executives, along with Citigroup consumer-banking chief Stephen Bird, Watch Out for Strange Google Docs Links There's a major phishing scam going on Newser - Beware any offer to share a Google Docs file, even if that offer appears to have been sent by someone you know. The Los Angeles Times reports thousands of people were targeted by a phishing scam Wednesday. The scam starts with an email with a link to a Google Docs In a massive report on the scale and method of Russian hacking from to the election, the New York Times reveals exactly how 10 years' worth of emails from Hillary Clinton's campaign chief were used against him CNN reports a new batch of emails belonging to Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman released Friday includes one from March with the subject line "Someone has your password. Reporting in the journal IEEEthey say it's possible to operate the voice-activated command tools to do things Then you may have fallen victim to a phishing scam that swiped your login information at the very least, CBS News reports. The Better Business Bureau says the phony emails, sent out by con artists, have been linking customers to a login page Google, Yahoo, 13 Others Declare War on Phishing New set of standards could make email more trustworthy Newser - A new anti-phishing effort, backed by the big email service providers as well as banks, PayPal, social networks, and other companies, could dramatically reduce the number of scam emails you get in your inbox. Phishing Attack Grabs Thousands of Tumblr Logins Users asked to enter details to see adult content Newser - Hackers have grabbed thousands of Tumblr users' logins in a massive phishing attack. The typically simple but effective assault on the microblogging site presented users with a screen asking them to "revalidate their credentials" in order to view adult content, reports GFILabs. Compromised accounts were used to spread the Blaming Us for Google Hack 'Unacceptable' Beijing rejects notion it was involved in phishing campaign Newser - China has rejected the notion that it was involved in a phishing campaign that hacked into the Gmail accounts of US government officials and Chinese activists, the BBC and the Telegraph report today. Google yesterday claimed the campaign originated in Jinanalthough it did not directly blame the Chinese government Newser - When a scammer hacked a friend of columnist Steve Alexander, he or she probably wasn't expecting to get scammed right back. The phishing scheme tells the sad tale of Not if you're tech savvy Newser - If you're sitting at a computer reading this story, chances are you've received an email—or two or three—from the likes of Citibank or Best Buy or Walgreens apologizing for the Epsilon email breach. But just how worried or angry should you actually be about the incident? 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Among those who fell victim were the Press Complaints Commission and the BBC correspondent Nick Higham – and the Guardian’s head of audio Matt Wells. The report also found companies could take straight-forward steps to defend themselves against well-crafted phishing emails designed to . Get the latest BBC World News: international news, features and analysis from Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, South Asia, and the United States and Canada. Most people associate phishing with e-mail messages that spoof, or mimic, banks, credit card companies or other business like Amazon and heartoftexashop.com messages look authentic and attempt to get victims to reveal their personal information. 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__label__cc	0.508467	0.491533	Khalid Debuts Projection Mapped VR Music Video at SXSW Sony unleashes VR music video with projection mapping technology at SXSW. If you’re unfamiliar with the annual South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, it’s basically a celebration of, well, everything. Film, television, video games, art, music, comedy, technology, politics, every influential aspect of our lives all colliding together for nine days of pure cultural ecstasy. 2018’s festivities were no exception, hosting a massive number of brands, influential speakers and great minds. However, it was Sony that managed to catch the attention of many tech-centric festival-goers with its veritable playground of futuristic gadgets, from their popular AI driven robodog, Aido, to the virtual pucks of their glowing A(i)r Hockey table. As cool as these toys were, Sony’s “Lost in Music” event is where things really got interesting, with the company debuting the first VR music video to incorporate projection mapping technology into its production. Teaming up with modern R&B heartthrob Khalid, Sony transformed the official video to the superstar’s smash hit “Young Dumb & Broke” (currently sitting at 300 million views on YouTube) into a virtual journey guaranteed to make you say, “Duh fuh?” After entering Sony’s “dreamscape” room and snuggling into a Playstation VR headset, festival-goers were thrust into the seat of Khalid’s dream car. They were then treated to a brief introduction before kicking off their immersive musical journey, which included clips from the video, flying jellyfish and whales. “I am so excited to be featured in Sony’s Lost in Music campaign for 2018,” said Khalid. “It’s going to be so awesome to connect with my fans through an experience unlike anything I’ve done before. Plus, I get to show them an awesome new VR music video. The highlight however was the use of projection mapping to bring a hip-swinging, planet-hopping 3D model of Khalid himself into the experience, the first for a VR music video. Simply put, this 360° technology allows for a higher quality stereoscopic image while in VR, greatly increasing the quality of animated 3D models and other real-life objects. “This idea of using projection mapping inside a virtual world was something that was created through an original Sony interactive entertainment engine,” stated Miki Anan, senior manager of entertainment partnerships at Sony in an interview with Adweek. “We wanted to bring together a completely new type of immersive experience to music lovers.” All Playstation VR owners will eventually get the chance to check out the immersive musical experience themselves when it becomes available for download this Spring. Image Credit: Sony Dumb and Broke" Khalid Music Projection Mapping PSVR Sony Interactive Sony Lost In Music Sony VR SXSW Exploring Virtual Reality in Dubai 4 Tips for Brands to Master Mixed and Augmented Reality	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8702
__label__wiki	0.523766	0.523766	Drag isn’t exclusive to men REESE GREEN Lilly Sharp “RuPaul’s Drag Race” showcases a number of drag queens competing to win the title of America’s Drag Superstar. It is hosted and created by “the mother of drag,” Rupaul Charles. For years “RuPaul’s Drag Race” has stood as an icon of gay culture and progressive attitudes, but things started to shift after Rupaul’s now infamous quote, “You can take performance enhancing drugs and still be an athlete, just not in the Olympics.” RuPaul was referring to transitioning transgender women not being allowed to compete as drag queens on his show. The pushback from the transgender community highlighted how important drag can be for a variety of people who want to explore their own gender identity. Even though I am a cisgender woman, drag has been close to my heart since I was 10 years old, and the conversation really got me thinking about the future of drag and gender as we see it. Understanding drag’s roots in gay culture and now gay visibility in pop culture is extremely important, but its current perceived exclusivity to cisgender men, stemming from “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” seems counterintuitive to the beautiful art that is drag. Drag has always defied gender boundaries by both pushing the limits of gender expression as well as showcasing the limitlessness of gender. At its core, drag is simply playing with and exaggerating gender. The way we traditionally see that is through a man dressing as a woman or a woman dressing as a man. While these traditional roles are still and will always be valid in the drag community, other forms of drag need to be accepted as well such as transgender queens and bio queens. With increasing recognition that gender is a social construct, why should cisgender women or transgender people be left out of the drag conversation? As a cisgender woman, all of the good and bad parts of femininity are assigned to me by strangers every day. Through drag, I can take control of the message and explore the very idea that I have lived under my whole life. For a transgender woman, drag offers a way to explore the concept of femininity. Excluding women, cis- or transgender, from drag is in its own unique way patriarchal. It’s hard to understand how or why a show like “RuPaul’s Drag Race” would draw lines around who can participate when the message always seemed like inclusion. Drag can be empowering to any body, male, female or somewhere in between. The future of drag is allowing each person to explore gender through their own inner character and finding the ways in which we can all connect through that. Drag offers important critiques of gender. As it’s an art form centered around performance, it showcases how gender itself is a performance. However, pop culture drag seems to lack that message and focus on the flashy glitz and glamour side of things, as well as looking only from the male perspective on how and what femininity is. While pop culture drag, like “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” is fun to watch, it really misses the underlying importance of drag itself. Keeping mainstream drag so exclusive to cisgender men harms the progress the art form can make and the impact it can have on how we as a society view gender. Setting boundaries? Try holding off on holding hands Smut lets your imagination run wild How UVM’s values align with divestment Democratic state success doesn’t mean national wins Understand bias behind “Perspectives” BPD officers must strive for de-escalation Activists should abide by truth Students, speak up to hold expectations of professors Girls know good music when they hear it	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8704
__label__cc	0.679252	0.320748	Edgar Wright Is Getting Over His ‘Ant-Man’ Breakup With A Movie About Giant Horny Insects by: Nathan BirchTwitter August 1, 2014 Bugs are only interested in two things. Edgar Wright may have just had a nasty split with Marvel, but just because he and Ant-Man are no longer an item doesn’t mean he isn’t still interested in making buggy movies, in fact one of his upcoming movies is going to be called Grasshopper Jungle. Grasshopper Jungle will be based on the YA novel of the same name — here’s the book’s official description… “In the small town of Ealing, Iowa, Austin and his best friend, Robby, have accidentally unleashed an unstoppable army. An army of horny, hungry, six-foot-tall praying mantises that only want to do two things. Funny, intense, complex, and brave, Grasshopper Jungle brilliantly weaves together everything from testicle-dissolving genetically modified corn to the struggles of recession-era, small-town America in this groundbreaking coming-of-age stunner.” Horny, six-foot-tall praying mantises. YA novels became Amazon Kindle monsterotica so gradually I barely even noticed. Grasshopper Jungle is being written by Scott Rosenberg (Con Air and some other, lesser masterpieces) and will be Wright’s next movie after the mysterious Baby Driver. So, who’s looking forward to an Edgar Wright coming of age story where everyone’s, apparently, f*cked to death by giant grasshoppers? I’m on board. via The Mary Sue Topics: #Ant-ManTags: Ant Man, EDGAR WRIGHT, Grasshopper Jungle, Movies	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8719
__label__wiki	0.680994	0.680994	Apartment proposal draws mixed reactions Update: January, 30/2016 - 10:10 Photo taken of The Manor apartment complex in the west of Ha Noi. A recently-released draft circular will put apartment buildings into three classifications. — VNS Photo Doan Tung HA NOI (VNS)— The construction ministry is drafting a circular about the classification of apartment buildings, which is drawing mixed opinions from both experts and developers. According to the draft circular, apartment buildings that were put into use from the beginning of July 2015 would be classified into A, B and C. The ministry's housing and real estate market management department said the classification would be based on four criteria. These four criteria are planning and architecture (which includes connectivity to school, hospital, public transport and park, besides surrounding landscape and area); technical and social infrastructure (which include fire prevention system, water supply, elevator capacity and parking space, besides lighting system); apartment quality (which includes quality of construction and equipment); and management service quality (which includes security, facilities and operational quality). Class A will include starred apartment buildings that score 90 to 100 points; Class B will have apartments with scores from 80 to below 90 points; and Class C will have apartments that score below 80 points but are complying with the existing standards. The draft circular said the classification would be implemented by provincial and municipal departments of construction. The "stars" would be reviewed every five years, the draft said. The draft is attracting mixed reactions. Tran Duc Phuong, director of the Nam Tien Real Estate Company, said the classification of apartment buildings was necessary, as it would help prevent investors from exaggerating the quality of their projects. Similarly, Nguyen Xuan Quang, chairman of the Nam Long Real Estate Company, said the criteria for apartment classification were in line with international practices and would contribute to cleaning up the property market, in which project quality was a vague factor. "However, it is important to have measures to prevent shady behaviour during the classification of apartment buildings," Quang said, adding that an independent organisation should be founded to verify the set of criteria and classification. Le Hoang Chau, president of the HCM City Real Estate Association, said the draft must clarify standards for high-end apartment buildings. Currently, many investors classify their projects as high-end units to push up prices, even though the classification is not justified. Chau said the draft proposal still had unclear and impractical regulations, such as specifying the minimum area of high-end apartments as 60sq.m, which needed to be revised. Nguyen Dang Son, deputy director of the Institute of Urban Research and Infrastructure Development, said the classification of apartment buildings should be done only for evaluation of quality that follows common standards as recommendations to home buyers. Son said the prices should be decided by the market's supply and demand law, while service quality should be negotiated between the operators and the clients. The classification regulations must be strict to prevent investors from lobbying to get higher classifications for their projects to push up prices to an unreasonable level. Nguyen Trong Ninh, director of the Housing and Real Estate Market Management Department, said the draft proposal was expected to be issued at the beginning of the second quarter of this year. The draft proposals were incomplete and needed to be improved, Ninh said. He said the classification of apartment buildings could be optional, adding that if developers needed to get a star classification for their projects, they could register for classification. — VNS	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8722
__label__wiki	0.680201	0.680201	Stephen Niedzwiecki & Ruth Bernstein Photo \| Mark Seliger Co-Founders of Yard NYC Our conversation with Founders of Yard, Stephen Niedzwiecki \| Chief Creative Officer & Ruth Bernstein \| Chief Strategy Officer Kenneth Richard: Stephen and Ruth, thanks for sitting down with us to chat about Yard NYC. How did you two meet? Ruth Bernstein: It was almost like we were leading parallel career paths. We were in San Francisco at the same time I was working on the strategic side at a groundbreaking firm called Tattoo. Stephen Niedzwiecki: I was at Gap, after spending time at Origins and Nautica. At the time, it was only an in-house creative team. There were three of us and it was fun to do the original stuff that put Gap on the map in the mid to late 90s, all the dancing, singing and celebrity spots. Kenneth Richard: Iconic. Stephen Niedzwiecki: Yes, it was iconic and it also changed the way fashion retail brands were doing advertising at the time. Ruth Bernstein:We joined forces on YARD’S rebranding assignment for GapKids; they really needed the strategic as well as the creative help. We say it’s a combination of brains and beauty, and the more you get to know us, the more you have to guess who’s the brains and who’s the beauty. Stephen Niedzwiecki: You can guess who is the beauty. Kenneth Richard: Yes, you are an attractive man. Ruth Bernstein: (Laughs) Kenneth Richard: How did you come up with the name Yard NYC? Stephen Niedzwiecki: In the 90s I spent a lot of time in LA, and I noticed all these houses in Orange County that looked the same from the front, but in the back everyone had something different going on. YARD is really paying homage to that idea. Everyone can be given the same turf, the same acre to play with, but it’s what you do with it that makes all the difference. We don’t believe in yardifying brands – it’s really about bringing out the best of what’s only true for them. Ruth Bernstein: Even though we founded YARD, it’s much more than the two of us. Our teams are built on the belief that brains and beauty can come together in a very significant way and in doing so, can make a long term impact on brands and businesses. When we started YARD, we were certainly ahead of the current trend of bringing the precision of brand strategy to beauty and lifestyle categories. Kenneth Richard: Are those brains and beauty brought together up front? How does a project unfold for you traditionally? Ruth Bernstein: We have a fully integrated five-step process that our clients have named “brand therapy” because they say that’s how it feels for them. It’s a carefully honed process that combines just the right balance of strategy and creative. In our digital world, brands need clear, differentiated lanes that go way beyond their image. Our process first and foremost defines their voice and sets up the brands for long term success, not just by season. Kenneth Richard: Love the John Varvatos work; it’s definitely carved out a lane. Stephen Niedzwiecki: I remember the first time I met John, I realized we shared a love for music, but the depth of his knowledge was mind-blowing. If there was a Jeopardy show all about music, he could win. Ruth Bernstein: I think that’s critical to it working. “The Rock ‘N Roll Gentleman” is a reflection of John Varvatos. It’s important that it reflects the designer himself, and it reflects his sensibility. Kenneth Richard: Great product always helps. He’s my go-to. Stephen Niedzwiecki: Absolutely, his product is fantastic and has been a big inspiration.Once we had that clear path, it became about how to find an expression of the brand that is really authentic. So we made the creative decision to shoot with rock documentarian Danny Clinch instead of a fashion photographer, to start. Over the past 11 years, the decisions we made at the beginning have attracted an amazing variety and level of talent to become the faces of the campaign. Ruth Bernstein: We were able to create a muse that really feels like it’s absolutely coming from the brand truths, and do it in a way that reflects the aspiration of the audience. That’s when you’re spot on. For Tumi we did the same thing with the “Global Citizen” platform. The brand was living in the business space and was really about being a road-warrior. We knew we had to find a way to lean into women and Millennials, by defining a different perspective on travel. The Global Citizen platform has informed Tumi’s expression of brand values, as well as their content strategy. It doesn’t start and stop with an image campaign; it’s an entire brand world. Kenneth Richard: The Perry Ellis work has a good wink to it. It’s hard to put witticism and humor into fashion and have it still come off as being very sophisticated. Ruth Bernstein: It’s a great example of our brand therapy process in action. It was about going back to the heart of who Perry Ellis was, and bringing the soul back in a contemporary way. Stephen Niedzwiecki: Perry Ellis was a really fun one to do because it brought me back to that NY scene from the 80s. When he was alive they had such a brilliant plan but after his death, the brand became more about having a product instead of a perspective. When we started working on it, my favorite part was digging into their archives. There was one tape we found where Perry was being interviewed, and he held up a woman’s sweater, and the journalist said, “Now that’s Very Perry,” and she started saying it in all the videos. That’s how “Very Perry Ellis” became our moniker for the campaign. Ruth Bernstein: It is about not taking fashion too seriously, the way Perry did. It’s been a real partnership. Kenneth Richard: Once you take those brands through brand therapy, you must have clients who come back to the couch on a regular basis… Ruth Bernstein: It’s an iterative process, and that’s what’s been fascinating. As we work on long-term brand building for clients, the emergence of data allows us to make sure we are course correcting and learning as we go. You have to define the lane for the conversation and then continuously build on it to keep it exciting. Kenneth Richard: Quick question about brands because after all, they are the client: Do they come to you now with ongoing requests? Or is there a brief just done early on? How are they evolving in their requests? Ruth Bernstein:We create a content strategy with the client and as we start to map out the year through the lens of the platform, it’s an ongoing planning process. Together we develop overarching brand themes and the question becomes, what’s the pace? How do we build on what’s working? The big challenge right now is that brands have an increasing need for content and how do you balance that with pushing a product? Kenneth Richard: Is that answer in the hands of the customers? Ruth Bernstein: It’s a fine line. The customers’ appetite and interest is key, but so is the brand’s ability to truly deliver something unique and meaningful – that’s something that brands are also figuring out. Kenneth Richard: Should brands be considering allocating their budgets in different ways? Ruth Bernstein: Yes. There used to be a very sharp divide between e-commerce and retail and obviously with an omnichannel strategy, things are merging. Everything has to be more consolidated and invested in the big idea. Then you can find the ways to invest in that idea as opposed to investing in a discipline. A brand can’t just think about channels; they have to think about the overarching conversation. Kenneth Richard: Excited about all the year has to offer. Thanks for taking the time to chat. Stephen Niedzwiecki: Our pleasure. Ruth Bernstein: Anytime. 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__label__cc	0.678938	0.321062	Week 16 NFL Picks Posted on December 25, 2009 by benweinrib The Season is winding down, and the Wild Card slots are slowly but surely being decided. Powerhouses like the Giants and Steelers are on the outside of the playoffs looking in while the Ravens, Broncos, Cowboys, and Packers are playing the best they can to hold on to their playoff spot. Home teams in CAPS. Chargers (+2.5) over TITANS Philip Rivers is 17-0 career in December. I wonder who I'm picking to win? Whoever made up this line is crazy. Aside from the Colts, the Bolts are the hottest team in the NFL and many have argued that they could beat Indy. The Titans are a team who capitalized on poor teams underestimating Vince Young and Chris Johnson. Give me the team with the taller receivers, better leader, and more ferocious defense. This is the Lock of the Week. FALCONS (-8.5) over Bills With Matt Ryan and possibly Michael Turner back, the Bills will stand no chance in the ATL. With Briam Brohm at the helm, who was recently cut by Green Bay, you can’t expect much out of former play-makers Lee Evans and Terrell Owens. BENGALS (-13.5) over Chiefs The Chiefs proved again last week how bad of a team they are when they lost to the lowly Browns and gave up 286 rushing yards to little known running back Jerome Harrison and two long return touchdowns to Joshua Cribbs. The Bengals, although they didn’t win, put up a great fight in San Diego after mourning the loss of fallen teammate Chris Henry. Gimme the boys with the stripes. BROWNS (-3.5) over Raiders Like I just said, the Browns actually showed up to play, perhaps to show off for new president Mike Holmgren. The Raiders showed us that they are the best of the fail-tastic NFL teams. They can beat the good teams (Denver, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh), but not the bad ones (Redskins, Chiefs, and now the Browns.) Seahawks (+13.5) over PACKERS Sure, the Packers are in line to make the playoffs, but that doesn’t make this team good, at all. They own a 9-5 record that includes wins over only the Bears, Rams, Lions, Browns, Cowboys, Niners, and the Bears and Lions again. Not so good now, eh? The Seahawks are too proud of a team to lose by two touchdowns. Ravens (+2.5) over STEELERS A 3-4 Defense needs two key components to succeed: A good pass rush and strong safety. Without Troy Polamalu and Aaron Smith, the Steelers don’t have that, and their defense has become incredibly porous. The Ravens have a great run game centered around Ray Rice who will slice through the aging Steelers’ D. Texans (+3.5) over DOLPHINS The Dolphins are a nice sleeper pick, but the Texans have the most up-side along, yes higher then the Steelers, with their high flying offense, not that potential Defensive Rookie of the Year Brian Cushing hasn’t been great. As long as they keep feeding the ball to freakishly athletic Andre Johnson, they will be fine. PATRIOTS (-7.5) over Jaguars The Pats are the least talented on defense then they’ve had over the past decade with no more Tedy Bruschi, Mike Vrabel, Roosevelt Colvin, Richard Seymour, or Rodney Harrison. The veteran free agents they’ve brought in, such as Adalius Thomas, Derrick Burgess, and Shawn Springs, haven’t been so goo either. That being said, the are far more talented on offense, whether or not Randy Moss is giving it his all. I’ll take New England here big. SAINTS (-14.5) over Buccaneers Just like the ’07 Pats, the Saints started out the year winning big and slowly but surely, the margin of victory dropped and dropped. The Patriots never got to play the Bucs at the the end of the season, though, so I’ll take an exception to the rule here. PANTHERS (+6.5) over Giants The Giants are an over-hyped okay team. The Panthers are an under-hyped not-so-good team. The Panthers are playing to save their coach’s job, to their fans’ dismay. The Giants are playing to salvage any shot at making the playoffs. Sounds to me like a dogfight. One that won’t be decided by more then a field goal. CARDINALS (-13.5) over Rams As if it wasn’t bad enough already for the Rams, but a case of Swine Flu, or rather H1N1 virus has hit their team. Steven Jackson may miss the game. The Cardinals will have to try hard not to win by more then two touchdowns. 49ERS (-11.5) over Lions I think that the Lions are trying to prove to the world that they are not that much better then last year. Two wins, maybe, but they are still dysfunctional with or without Matt Millen. Broncos (+7.5) over EAGLES I am probably one of the few people who still believes in the Broncos, and they really need a win here. There are six teams one game in the standings behind them, so a road win over a quality team would be huge. I expect this to be another dog fight and like the Giants/Panthers game, but with much larger implications, the game to stay very close. Jets (+5.5) over COLTS Jim Caldwell hasn’t been clear about how long he is going to play his starters, but it is pretty clear that going 16-0 doesn’t mean much to his team. Assuming Peyton won’t play the whole game, Rex Ryan will blitz the living daylight out of the Colts to get any shot he can on Peyton. Cowboys (-6.5) over REDSKINS The Cowboys can still win the division, and the Redskins can still rid themselves of Jim Zorn, so I’ll take the Cowboys here. Vikings (-7.5) over BEARS Even after a prime time collapse and an angry conversation between Head Coach and Quarterback, the Vikings are still clearly better then the Bears by more then a touch down. Expect Adrian Peterson to rush for over 100 yards, for only the fourth time this year. 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__label__cc	0.636352	0.363648	Posted on 29/10/2009 by manofroma · 28 Comments The Roman Jews (1). Are They the Most Ancient Romans Surviving? An image of the Roman Ghetto. The famous Giggetto restaurant on the left with Augustus’ Porticus Octaviae in the background “Who’s more Roman than the Roman Jews? Some of us date back from the times of Emperor Titus [39-81 AD]” – Davide Limentani told me in the early 80s. Limentani was (and perhaps still is) at the head of a big wholesale and retail glass and silver company in Rome. I had phoned him three days earlier for an interview that had to be published on the Roman daily La Repubblica. I remember a lovely spring day in the old alleys of the Roman Ghetto, with swallows crying over a glorious blue sky. He was sitting at his desk in the aisle of an impressively ramified, catacomb-like store in via Portico d’Ottavia 47 (look at its stripped-down sign above,) crammed with an immense variety of crystal, pottery, silver, china, pewter, anything one can think of – his swift and bright eyes looking in every direction. The firm had / has among its clients popes, cardinals, celebrities and governments, including the White House. Davide is descendant of Leone, who in 1820 started the most ancient wholesale glassware store in Rome which still bears his name: Leone Limentani – 1820 Roma. “Leone er cocciaro” [coccio = fragment]: that’s how they called him” Davide said smiling. “He had in fact started with glass junk and had accumulated a big credit with the S. Paolo Glass-works, whose effigy was on every glass – the old Roman bibitari [sellers of drinks] remember it well. The S. Paolo Glass-works were having difficulties because of some faulty articles, and, since a 1514 papal edict allowed the Jews to trade only in commodities “of secondary importance” Leone exclaimed: “The edict doesn’t forbid me!” so he bought out the second rate articles from the S. Paolo thus laying the foundation of his new activity.” “The Roman Jews are almost 20,000” Davide continued “and only at the Portico of Octavia they live in a community. A love-hate relationship with the ghetto, they have” he confessed handing some pictures of his family to me. When the Piedmontese [who unified Italy 150 years ago] opened the Ghetto’s doors in 1870 many Jews left with the desire of forgetting all they had suffered here. But they soon came back because the rione Sant’Angelo represents all their roots. In the summer evenings the elderly sit in the open air and speak a vernacular almost dantesco, dantesque, in its character: ‘Guarda che vituperio!’ [ = ‘watch all this vituperation!’.]” The Arch of Titus, with the panel depicting the spoils from the temple of Jerusalem. Click for credits and larger pict They Never Passed Under the Arch of Titus Titus Flavius Vespasianus, Emperor of Rome. Traditionally the Roman Jews never passed under the arch of Titus. There’s a reason. This ‘delight of the human kind’, as the historian Suetonius called him, didn’t turn such a delight to the Jews, who saw Jerusalem sacked and its temple destroyed by Titus’ armies in 70 AD. Domitian, Titus’ younger brother, built the arch to commemorate the victory and on one side panel of it [see the image above,] carved in Pentelic marble, we see the spoils of the temple during the triumphal procession in Rome. The first Jewish-Roman war (66-73 AD), this is how historians call it, saw many Jews die (Josephus claims 1,100,000 during the siege) which greatly intensified the Jewish diaspora all over the Mediterranean. From that war we know that a group of Jews ended their lives as gladiators in the circus at Caesarea, the Roman stronghold in Palestine. Others died in the Sardinian or Spanish mines. A large number though were brought to Rome. Now it turns the Romans needed labour to build the Colosseum. So the stones of the most famous Roman monument were wetted by the sweat of many slaves among which were the Jews captured by Titus. This group had been though greeted by an already flourishing Jewish community – merchants, freedmen and slaves – who had come to Rome 130 years earlier together with Pompey the Great at the end of his wars in the East. Today’s Roman Jews seem to be the descendants of these two Jewish settlements in Rome – and of others arriving I don’t know when and where from. Therefore what Davide Limentani said is probably true: the Roman Jews are the most ancient Romans surviving. The origin of their roman-ness appears to be prior to the Flavian era. Actually “Jews have lived in Rome for over 2,000 years, longer than any other European city” (!) [Jewish Encyclopedia.] Triumph of Titus by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1885), a Dutch painter active in Victorian Britain. Wikimedia. Click for a larger picture Not the place here to discuss the reasons of the clash between the Romans and the Jews, which gave birth to many wars and ended up with the Jews leaving Palestine. As for the Roman Jews, we know that they had been treated benevolently by Julius Caesar who had also exonerated them from any tax during their sabbatical year. From Suetonius we know that at Caesar’s death the Jews in Rome flocked to his funeral with big lamentations, and it is even possible that some of them identified Caesar with the Messiah” (read livius.org on this, note 6.) During the Middle Ages the life of the Roman Hebrews had its ups and downs but basically was not too bad. When though in 1517 Luther nailed the 95 theses that will split Western Christianity into Protestants and Catholics, a dark epoch of religious wars and fanaticism began. On the 14th of July 1555 Pope Paul IV promulgated a Bull where all the rights of the Jewish community were cancelled and the Jewish Ghetto was walled and provided with gates. See part 2: The Roman Jews (2). ‘Segregated In The Ghetto Because Of Their Own Guilt’ A Discussion on Romanness Past and Present (1) The Roman Jews A Discussion on Romanness Past and Present (2). Is a Roman ‘Race’ Surviving? Berlusconi is commander and lawgiver in Italy. My wife is commander and lawgiver at home. I am commander and lawgiver at my blog. I like the gentle touch of many Indian thinkers. I also like their profundity. We need both nowadays and we need more than ever different paths to love. Jiddu Krishnamurti, Indian philosopher and writer (1895–1986) “It is easy to hate, and hate brings people together after a fashion; it creates all kinds of fantasies, it brings about various types of co-operation, as in war. But love is much more difficult. You cannot learn how to love, but what you can do is to observe hate and put it gently aside. Don’t battle against hate, don’t say how terrible it is to hate people, but see hate for what it is and let it drop away; brush it aside, it is not important. What is important is not to let hate take root in your mind. Do you understand? Your mind is like rich soil, and if given sufficient time any problem that comes along takes root like a weed, and then you have the trouble of pulling it out; but if you do not give the problem sufficient time to take root, then it has no place to grow and it will wither away. If you encourage hate, give it time to take root, to grow, to mature, it becomes an enormous problem. But if each time hate arises you let it go by, then you will find that your mind becomes very sensitive without being sentimental; therefore it will know love.” [I met J. Krishnamurti at Café Philos, a good Internet café where Paul Sunstone – living “along the Front Range of the Rockies, near Cheyenne Mountain” – stirs discussions on philosophy and other thought-provoking stuff] As a digression, I wonder why media today pander so much to the basest emotions of the public, thus favouring them to ‘take root’. Panem et circenses? An intrinsic flaw of capitalism? – the list could be long. A cui bono serious analysis here would be needed, though it could lead nowhere, societies being complex. For a discussion around this see the links below. Keep Violence in the Mind Western Values, Again (1) I also found a very interesting [Australian] post on the subject of how we accustom our children to virtual murder and crime via media and computer games: Crime: Who’s to Blame? The Mafia and the Italian Mind (1) Al Pacino as Mike Corleone in Godfather part II. Click for credits The theme of the Mafia has come out in many discussions. While reading up on it I was surprised how well the Mafia seems to fit into the topics of this blog. Here just a few notes freely based 1) on the book Padrini, by Roberto Olla, Mondadori 2003, Milano [translated into English with the title Godfathers], and 2) on the novel The Godfather by Mario Puzo. Men of Respect, Intelligent and Cynical The word “Don” is used in Italian when referring to a priest or to an aristocrat. A godfather is in fact a man of respect. He is an aristocrat of crime, a prince of evil, no matter his appearance or his clothes – this may be one reason why Hollywood movie-goers have found the Mafiosi so attractive. One common mistake – argues Roberto Olla – is in fact that of considering the Mafiosi as simple gunmen to defeat. Don Vito Cascio Ferro had no guns. He was one of the first godfathers who operated both in Sicily and in the United States. His force lay in his cynicism and intelligence and in the network he was able to create thanks to well ingrained traditions. He distributed favori, favours, to everybody, but something was asked in return. In short, mafia had/has history. How a Mafia network was / is built is well expressed by Mario Puzo in The Godfather: “Don Vito Corleone [Puzo’s fictitious character] was a man to whom everybody came for help, and never were they disappointed. He made no empty promise (…) Only one thing was required. That you, you yourself, proclaim your friendship. And then, no matter how poor or powerless the supplicant, Don Corleone would take that man’s troubles to his heart (…) His reward? Friendship, the respectful title of “Don” (…) some humble gift – a gallon of home-made wine etc. It was understood, it was mere good manners, to proclaim that you were in his debt and that he had the right to call upon you at any time to redeem your debt by some small service.” This network implied protection, various forms of exchange but also ruthless exploitation (for example the pizzo or protection money one could not escape). Sicily, a photograph from the Nasa Multimedia Gallery Long centuries of oppression or absence of the state had favoured in Sicily a kind of anti-state or alternative organization. The American police officers and the ‘nordic’ Italian state found themselves unprepared – Olla continues. Focusing on America, “the US policemen were searching in the underworld. But it was in the upper world that they should have searched. They should have searched among the ‘similar’ and not the ‘unlike’, since those men came from an ancient culture.” How to Face Aliens From an Ancient World? Let us try to better understand. America at that time – Olla observes – distinguished between the good guys and the bad guys, and reacted severely to the latter. When though meeting the ‘men of respect’ the US found themselves facing unheard-of souls. They were unprepared when fighting these mafiosi who were too similar to the people from the upper world. It was not a matter of jacket and tie or of wearing a social mask. “It was a blend of morality and immorality which produced people able to commit the most ferocious crimes and, at the same time, to show respect for religion. People capable to plan a massacre while in everyday life they defended the good principles and healthy traditions.” An unheard-of humanity? Well, my readers know well what I mean: we are dealing here in my opinion with alien moral codes stemming from pre-Christian, Greco-Roman antiquity, something more or less unknown to [more truly Christian] northern Europe where the American culture mostly came from. The mafioso had to be seen – as Giovanni Falcone, a famous Sicilian magistrate killed by the mafia in 1992, once said – like the old sage who administered justice sitting under the big oak tree in the name of a non-existent state. The Irish had no Chance “Morality and immorality, respect and abuse, honour and violence.” When the Italian and the Irish organized crime faced each other in the American ports [Olla, again], the latter didn’t have any chance, regardless of the many advantages the Irish had had – they had migrated earlier, they spoke the language, and some of them were perfectly integrated: Irish crime had to face a more ancient and mysterious culture. Surprise attacks, great speed and extreme determination in their raids – behind the big godfathers I remember Mario Puzo flashing the shadow of the Roman emperors [imperatores], with their ruthlessness and organization. It is exaggerated, but certainly the Mafia the Americans had to fight had already in its genes some formidable military qualities, among the rest. Different from the Irish is the case of the Jewish criminals, some of which (like Meyer Lansky associated with Lucky Luciano) well integrated themselves into the Italian Mafia (due to their common Mediterranean origins? It is tempting to think so.) Joseph Petrosino, a New York City police officer, pioneer in the fight against the Mafia (1860 – 1909) It is not by chance that the first serious blows to the Mafia were given by Italians, like the police officer Joe Petrosino and many others, who were able to understand the intricacies of the Italian mind. Related posts and blog themes: A Cultural Battle The Mafia and the Italian Mind. Was Julius Caesar a Godfather? (3) Is The Human Mind Like a Museum? “Italians are Cynical, Amoral, Religiously Superficial” Traces of Paganism in Italians October 3. Demonstration Held in Rome to Defend Media Freedom Tomorrow “October 3rd a demonstration will be held in Rome [3:30 pm, piazza del Popolo] to defend media freedom—not in a remote dictatorship, but in Italy itself. Journalists who have called the protest have good reason to worry. In Freedom House’s 2009 survey of media independence, Italy was downgraded to ‘partly free’ and placed 73rd in a list of 195 countries (only just above Bulgaria.) In this respect, at least, Silvio Berlusconi’s Italy is distancing itself from western Europe and becoming more like weaker democracies farther east.” [The Economist, Muzzling the messengers, Oct 1st 2009, Rome] The British weekly paper thus concludes: “Not since Mussolini’s time has an Italian government’s interference with the media been more blatant or alarming. Journalists, and other Italians, have every reason to protest.” An article on this demonstration written by Roberto Saviano, author of Gomorrah, is published concurrently by The (London) Times, Die Zeit, El Pais and Le Figaro. Here some basic information about Berlusconi’s power over the Italian media, plus a recent collection of international articles regarding Silvio Berlusconi. You can also read from our blog: Is Berlusconi’s Power About to Decline? Silvestri, Berlusconi and the Emperor Tiberius	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8738
__label__wiki	0.618451	0.618451	About Us Investors Newsroom Corporate Social Responsibility Careers Information Security Contact Science With a Twist First FDA-Approved Cell Therapy for Leukemia Utilizes Thermo Fisher Scientific's CTS Dynabeads Technology Kymriah™ (tisagenlecleucel, formerly CTL019), the first FDA-approved CAR-T cell therapy, uses CTS Dynabeads CD3/CD28 spherical beads to isolate, activate and expand T cells WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new cell therapy for the treatment of patients up to 25 years of age with B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that is refractory or in second or later relapse. The Novartis chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T) cell therapy, Kymriah™ (tisagenlecleucel, formerly CTL019), is the first FDA-approved CAR-T immunotherapy, and uses specifically developed Cell Therapy Systems (CTS™) Dynabeads™ technology, part of Thermo Fisher's Cell Therapy Systems (CTS) portfolio. The magnetic beads isolate, activate and expand T cells that have been genetically engineered to recognize and fight cancer cells in each individual patient. Thermo Fisher's longstanding partnership with Novartis is an example of its commitment to accelerate precision medicine. The company's collaboration with Novartis was originally announced on July 31, 2013 and has since evolved from exclusive to non-exclusive providing the opportunity for other CAR-T cell therapy developers to adopt Thermo Fisher's "ready for commercial drug manufacturing" T cell isolation, activation and expansion platform. Thermo Fisher's proprietary magnetic bead platform is already enabling research, development and commercial manufacturing of other cancer-treating CAR-T cell therapies globally. In cell therapy manufacturing, CTS Dynabeads CD3/CD28 beads deliver a scalable platform that streamlines production while ensuring high reproducibility. "Kymriah is an example of the rigor required to deliver viable cell therapies to physicians and their patients," said Alan Sachs, chief scientific officer at Thermo Fisher Scientific. "We established a dedicated facility and a validated aseptic manufacturing process to ensure that our technology met the strict quality standards set by Novartis." The process for manufacturing Kymriah requires removing blood cells from the patient, isolating and reprogramming the T cells to recognize and attack cancer cells before infusing them back into the patient. CAR-T treatment embodies precision medicine because each patient's therapy is manufactured expressly for them using their own cells. Dynabeads products are for research use only or for the manufacturing of cell-, gene- or tissue-based products. Kymriah is a trademark of Novartis. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of more than $20 billion and approximately 65,000 employees globally. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, deliver medicines to market and increase laboratory productivity. Through our premier brands – Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific and Unity Lab Services – we offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and comprehensive services. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com. Ron O'Brien E-mail: ron.obrien@thermofisher.com Website: www.thermofisher.com SOURCE Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of more than $24 billion and approximately 70,000 employees globally. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, deliver medicines to market and increase laboratory productivity. Through our premier brands – Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific and Unity Lab Services – we offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and comprehensive services. The world leader in serving science © Copyright 2016 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Statement \| Terms and Conditions	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8744
__label__cc	0.519934	0.480066	« Thin Ice Thaws Out This June ‘The Dictator’ Seizes Comedy, Whether You Like It Or Not » ‘The Dictator’ Commands Few Laughs May 17th, 2012 by Gregg Senko Most people I know are only familiar with Sacha Baron Cohen’s work on the Borat and Bruno level. My first exposure to him was 11 years ago in a boring Biloxi, Mississippi apartment with time to kill. There it was. The Ali G Show. Cohen displayed comedic brilliance in the role of the suburban Brit gangsta-wannabe, which of course also included Kazakhi tourist Borat and gay Austrian fashion journalist, Bruno. Fast forward those 11 years and here we are with Cohen’s latest incarnation as Admiral General Aladeen. My, how the mighty have fallen. A great deal of the public’s first exposure to The Dictator came about at this year’s Oscars when Cohen, in character as his dictator character, navigated his interview in character with Ryan Seacrest while holding an urn with the fake ashes of the late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il. Cohen purposefully spilled the ‘ashes’ (which turned out to be pancake mix) on Seacrest’s tux, creating a moment of discomfort for Seacrest and viewers alike. Bad start. Here were are today with the movie’s release, and as a fan of Cohen’s, but very turned off with his Bruno movie, I held caution going into this. That caution turned out to be extremely warranted as the film was an awful mess of forced humor. As previously mentioned, Cohen plays fictional middle east leader Admiral General Aladeen. The United Nations has threatened military action against his country for its creation of weapons-grade plutonium. In order to temper the situation while attempting to maintain his own agenda, Aladeen heads to a UN summit in New York City. His plans get derailed when an attempt on his life leaves him without his trademark beard. In lieu of this, Aladeen is forced to blend with NYC’s populace while trying to regain access to the UN. The premise is certainly do-able for a comedy, but it just comes together has one big forced mess. I have no problem with vulgar humor and taking something to the limit in order to achieve a laugh. However, I can’t reiterate enough just how forced the material is here; vulgar, mild and anything in between. Yes I got a few laughs out of it (more so than that horrible Dark Shadows I experienced last week), but if I can count those laughs on one hand, then the movie failed and the $8.50 I paid for a matinee was a hosing. I liken Cohen’s future in film to M. Night Shyamalan. Shyamalan wowed audiences with his ability to tote them along on a path of intended misguidance, only to offer sizeable shock value at the end. Unfortunately, audiences grew tired of this after a while because they pretty much knew what to expect. Cohen is taking a similar road in the sense that his style is a one-trick pony. You get vulgar, no longer surprising comments, then it’s on to the next scene. In Borat, he tells a manner-proper woman to wipe his behind after he finishes his business in the bathroom. That’s humorous because it was unexpected, though in context and still had a least a little shock value to it. Then in Bruno he’s flashing his penis and pushing the sexuality envelope to new horizons. Ehhh, not my thing. It’s got shock value yet it’s not funny. It worked for some, not others. Now we’ve got The Dictator and it feels like an extension of the Borat character with elements of the crude, once shocking material he could surprise audiences with. The Dictator is anything but shocking and certainly isn’t an engaging comedy. Throwing crude lines or actions out there without a factor of cleverness or proper placement renders a scene unfunny, not to mention useless. There are some funny (though far from hilarious) moments in this movie, but the bottom line is, if you’ve seen the trailer, you’ve seen the movie. Not even the great Ben Kingsley, nor the cameos of a few well known actors, could resuscitate any lingering breath into this film. Gregg Senko Tags: Ben Kingsley, John C. Reilly, Larry Charles, Sacha Baron Cohen, The Dictator. This entry is filed under Movie Reviews . You can follow any responses to this entry through RSS 2.0 . Both comments and pings are currently closed.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8754
__label__wiki	0.771257	0.771257	WICKERGIRL Welcome to my World of Horror Interview with my friend Dr Psycho February 4, 2015 by spinechillers Dr Psycho is a filmmaker and a good friend of mine. He’s also a collector and when he’s not masquerading inside his dungeon plotting his next Dr Psycho movie, he’ll be in his video library reading a comic or even watching some movies. His home in the Midlands is filled with horror comics, books, posters, videos and DVDs and I relish the moments I spend in his marvelous vault of terror. The video library has had a revamp. DVDs are carefully slotted into custom made shelving. There’s even old style video shelving bought from a local store that closed down. Dr Psycho’s library is better than any video store I’ve been to, there’s posters and memorabilia all over the room. Even the arrangements of toys are eye catching and I take my time appreciating the work it’s taken to breathe life into this space. Spellbound by the never-ending DVD encasing, I ask Dr Psycho how he started what seems like a lifetime worth of horror. “It’s accidental, it just started out as having one or two films as a kid, like Tron which was the first video I ever had. I managed to con my nan into getting me films from the video store like Nightmare on Elm Street, The Fly, Hellraiser and it just grew from there.” Dr Psycho says. “The whole intention was to make a heavy-duty library, not just a collection of films but a feature with the old video store set up and the limited edition boxes. So I converted it from a bedroom into a proper library.” Dr Psycho’s intention for the video library experience has worked. There are boxes and sleeves from old video rental libraries, and memorabilia such as old Scotch carrier bags dotted around the room. Above the door is a video sign from the retro Cellar Rentals V/H/S event we once attended in London. It brings back memories of an era in which every high street had a video store. “It’s like the malt shops of the 50s or the Victorian Edwardian era of the Barbers, where people used to meet for friendly chats. The video stores were like that in the 80s.” Dr Psycho walks towards the custom made video shelf and shows me his collection of pre-certs and explains how the Video Recordings Act changed the film industry. “Pre-certs are anything from before early 1985, everybody will tell you a different point as to when the actual law changed,” he continues, “Certified is when the system we have now with the 18, 15 and U came in, but before that there wasn’t a specification on the law. This caused problems, as you couldn’t tell whether some films were for kids or adults.” “Effectively all the films for rental became banned. You could own them, but you couldn’t rent them,” Dr Psycho says. “Rather than trashing them, a lot of the video rental stores were selling them off at £30 a piece to collectors.” “The 80s was a really exciting time, with technology such as the V2000 machine in its element. Nowadays technology is constantly changing and improving, but back then there were video games and home videos, there wasn’t anything else. You can’t ever recapture that time.” I marvel at Dr Psycho’s poster collection and he tells me how it began, “I started collecting posters in the late 80s early 90s from the video store. But today real poster art has given way to Photoshop.” “I like Graham Humphries who did a lot of work for Palace films, his art work is just beautiful. I’d love to have Evil Dead I/II and Return of the Living Dead posters but that won’t happen unless I win the lottery and have a mansion!” We talk about the most popular sub horror genre Dr Psycho has in his collection, “I have mainly zombie films, although I’d like to have more ghost films as that’s what I’m interested in the most. There are fewer ghost films in horror,” he says “There’s vampires, zombies and miscellaneous monsters and of course slasher films, but a lot of people consider them to be thrillers.” It’s comic book time and we make our way upstairs to the reading room where lie box upon box laden with comics: DC, Tales from the Crypt, Vault of Horror, Haunted Fear, are just a few of Dr Psycho ’s favourites which revolutionised the comic book industry and created modern comic book horror. “Some comics changed the way comic books were viewed, as they started having twists in the tale and displayed lurid gory artwork. It was violent but it had comedy. If you read DC, you knew you were reading good stuff,” he says. “DC still has a line of mature readers comics under the name Vertigo which they started in the late 80s giving way to titles like Hellblazer and Swamp Thing,” “Throughout the 90s and early 2000s Vertigo comics were outstanding. But they’re not so good now because they’ve turned into a line of creator owned comics and they’ve put their characters back into the DC universe. Nowadays Swamp Thing and Constantine hang out with superheroes.” Dr Psycho touches on Avatar Press, the company behind the Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday 13th comics “After some years, the licence changed over to Wild Storm who did really good Friday 13th comics but some rubbish Nightmare on Elm Street.” I wonder lies behind Dr Psycho’s deep-rooted obsession for horror. We all have a time or a place in our life that defines us as fanatics of the genre. “It stems from my interest in ghosts when I was a kid and it was also the generation I was in. When I was growing up in the 80s there was Scream comic which only lasted 15 issues because of that evil woman Mary Whitehouse. I watched kids’ shows on television such as The Box of Delights which wasn’t horror but it was supernatural.” “There was also Robin of Sherwood also known as Robin Hood which had Celtic folklore, mysticism, deities and people who came back from the dead all weaved into the storyline. Then came Scooby-Doo and He-Man and the Masters of the Universe TV series.” Having made numerous horror films and with a documentary about making horror movies on a zero budget in postproduction, Dr Psycho has also interviewed notable people such as Ashley Laurence, Robert Englund, Doug Bradley and Axelle Carolyn. “Axelle’s dog appeared in Constantine, a nice Dog called Anubis,” he laughs continuing, “Axelle was on one of the posters advertising the TV series Constantine. Her husband Neil Marshall directs some of the episodes. We interviewed her for the horror documentary in London.” Dr Psycho has even introduced me to people in the past, including Barbie Wilde. You can read the interview here. It just goes to show that gaining access to people in the horror industry isn’t too difficult. “Horror actress Marysia Kay once said, you meet the nicest people in horror, they’re the people who go to the conventions and say hello to their fans. They’re not like the Hollywood actors who treat you like dirt if you meet them. There’s genuine people in the horror industry.” Dr Psycho finishes on an interesting note, a perception I quite admire and can associate with. “People who like horror tend to like it very seriously but it comes with a lot of prejudice from others. There are a lot of people who tend to think you’re a serial killer or waiting to be and so it strengthens you because you know better.” It’s been a brilliant day. I’ve been emotionally involved in Dr Psycho’s passion and life surrounding horror. Thank you Dr Psycho, to a friend who continues to educate, support and celebrate horror with me. We finish by going into his dungeon and he tells me his plans for the next Dr Psycho film. I may even have a role! 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__label__cc	0.74208	0.25792	AusRobotics (Talk \| contribs) (→‎Belt Anchors) ==Belt Anchors== The PDF instructions do not document the belt anchoring. I've seen it done a few different ways, but I guess it's not critical that it's perfect. Use the insertion nuts and belt anchor parts to mount the belt to your X-axis. You'll have to cut the supplied 940mm belt from Inventables in half and save the rest for the Y-axis! {{#ev:youtube\|9hwMMsXHwpY}} [[File:belts_5.JPG\|400px]] ==Full Gantry Assembly== 2 Notes about tapping Notes about tapping Tapping means to cut threads on the inside of a hole. There is an entire industry based around this process, and some people take it very seriously. If you look around the internet you can find 1,000s of site with "drill and tap" charts. These charts tell a person how big of a hole is required to be tapped to a certain thread size. There is a great write-up over at Wikipedia describing Tap and Die. For instance, if you want to have a finished, threaded hole that will accept a standard M5 bolt (.8 pitch), you'll actually need to start with a hole that is only 4mm. This is because as you're cutting the threads into the hole, you'll obviously need material to remove. Always try to start as straight as you can in respect to the hole, or part, respectively. Some people use a t-handle (which is my preference) something like this from amazon works well. You would also need a tap like this. Other people just put the tap into a hand drill and set the torque to a low setting (something like 10 on a scale 1-21, where 21 is "drill"). Because Makerslide is made from aluminium, which is a "soft" metal, it's fairly easy to tap. But, you'll need a cutting fluid to make it easier - any kind of lubricant, e.g. WD-40, should work well. And others just grab onto the end of the tap with a pair of vice grips or other pliers. This is obviously not the recommended way, but can get you by in a pinch. When tapping, it's important to not just torque down and twist as hard as you can. Remember, as you're cutting the threads into the hole, the tap is removing material. That material has to go someplace. Ideally, the tap will be trying push the material out of the way either by bringing it back up the hole, or pushing it out the bottom. (If you're doing a through hole you can watch the material start coming out the back of the hole.) But if you encounter resistance, it's probably due to chip buildup along the tap. Slowly reverse the tap until it's out of the hole, clear the chips from the tap, and start again. Depending on how deep the hole is you're tapping, it may take several times of cutting/removing to accomplish your depth. PRO TIP! - Set eccentric wheels on SM-XZA1 to their widest position before attempting to slide onto makerslide. Mount Belt (cut the full size belt in half)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8757
__label__wiki	0.758705	0.758705	Sherman IC "Trzyniec" Revision as of 11:48, 27 November 2019 by bangerland (talk \| contribs) Sherman IC "Trzyniec" of 2nd (Warsaw) Armoured Division BritainIII Rank 50 / 38 / 38Hull 76 mm QF 17-pounder cannonMain weapon -5° / 25°Vertical guidance 12.7 mm M2HB machine gunMachinegun 750 roundsAmmunition 200 roundsBelt capacity 7.62 mm L3A1 machine gunCoaxial weapon 2 900/3 430/2 980Repair 10 000 Crew training 270 000 Experts 150 × 2 % 140 × 2 % 100 × 2 % 3.1.1 Ammunition 3.1.2 Ammo racks 3.1.3 Optics 5.1 Concept 5.2.1 A kick-start 5.2.2 Professional’s touch 5.2.3 Conversions 5.3 Combat usage 5.3.1 Fighting at the theaters 7 Obtainable events The Sherman IC "Trzyniec" of 2nd (Warsaw) Armoured Division (of the 1st Squadron, 4th Armored Regiment «Scorpion», 2nd Armored Brigade, 2nd «Warsaw» Armored Division of the Polish armed forces in the British army) is a gift Rank III British medium tank with a battle rating of 4.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.53 "Firestorm" and is one of the first British tanks introduced in the game. Using the Sherman as the basis, the British added their famed 17-pounder anti-tank gun to the turret, making the tank a very potent weapon against heavily armoured tanks of its battle rating. This variant of the Firefly represents a version utilized by Polish armed forces operating within the British army. The Firefly Scorpion was removed from the War Thunder Store as of the Summer 2018 Sale, and was since made available in-game in exchange for Golden Eagles as of November 2018. The Sherman Firefly is easily distinguishable by its very long gun, even compared to the Shermans with the American 76 mm guns. The muzzle brake on the cannon is also in a spherical shape rather than a horizontal rectangular shape so that is a distinction between the 76 mm cannon and the 17-pounder. This tank should be the supporting line in both offensive and defensive actions, providing flanking fire, long-range fire, or fast and accurate fire to the target while the heavy tanks take up the brunt of the defence. The tank is as mobile as the M4 Sherman, so picking up speed to get around the enemy is not hard. Those familiar with an M4 Sherman control will pick up on this tank very easily; however unlike most Sherman variants, the Firefly does not equip any kind of stabilisation. While this tank is also capable of being the frontal attack unit for an assault, it is strongly advised not to due to the thin armour of the tank, necessitating the users to always get the first shot off in an encounter, otherwise the enemy will be able to destroy the Firefly easily. Armour type: Rolled homogeneous armour (Hull) Cast homogeneous armour (Transmission area, Turret) Hull 50.8 mm (55°) Front glacis 50.8 + 25.4 mm (35°) Driver's port 50.8 mm (12-56°) Transmission area 38.1 mm 38.1 mm (10°) Top 38.1 mm (10°) Bottom 19.5 mm 12.7 mm Engine deck Turret 76.2 mm (8-44°) Turret roof 50.8 + 88.9 mm (1-54°) Gun mantlet 50.8 mm (2-38°) 50.8 mm (2-67°) Turret rear 50.8 mm Radio box 25.4 mm Cupola 50.8 mm 25.4 mm Suspension wheels are 15 mm thick, bogies are 10 mm thick, and tracks are 20 mm thick. Access to the Add-on Armour modification will give the tank substantial coverings on the side hull, each track being 17 mm thick. Belly armour is 12.7 mm thick. The right side of the turret has extra armour that is 88.9 mm thick. The bow machine gun area has been welded shut with armour, but is only 25.4 mm thick so may present a viable weakness to weaker enemies. Unlike the armour on the American Rank III Shermans which saw itself upped from 50.8 mm to 63.5 mm, the British Firefly in Rank III retains the old 50.8 mm base armour thickness on the front hull, as well as the protruding driver and co-driver hatches in front. This makes the Firefly a much more vulnerable Sherman tank than even the American versions, a trade-off for its more powerful armament. Mobility characteristic Weight (tons) Add-on Armour Max speed (km/h) 30.6 0.9 42 (AB) 38 (RB/SB) Engine power (horsepower) Arcade 620 763 Realistic/Simulator 354 400 Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton) Arcade 20.26 24.93 Realistic/Simulator 11.57 13.07 Main article: Ordnance QF 17-pounder (76 mm) 76 mm OQF 17-pounder 77 -5°/+25° ±180° N/A Turret rotation speed (°/s) Prior + Full crew Prior + Expert qualif. Prior + Ace qualif. Arcade 22.85 31.62 __.__ __.__ 45.18 Realistic 14.28 16.80 20.4 22.60 24.00 Reloading rate (seconds) 7.67 _.__ _.__ 5.90 Penetration statistics Penetration in mm @ 0° Angle of Attack Shot Mk.6 AP 171 168 155 139 126 113 Shell Mk.1 HE 9 9 9 9 9 9 Shot Mk.4 APC 171 168 155 139 126 113 Shot Mk.8 APCBC 190 187 172 155 140 126 Shell details in m/s Mass in kg Fuse delay in m: Fuse sensitivity in mm: Explosive Mass in g (TNT equivalent): Normalization At 30° from horizontal: Ricochet: Shot Mk.6 AP 883 7.71 N/A N/A N/A -1° 47° 60° 65° Shell Mk.1 HE 883 6.98 0.4 0.5 580 +0° 79° 80° 81° Shot Mk.4 APC 883 7.71 N/A N/A N/A -1° 48° 63° 71° Shot Mk.8 APCBC 883 7.71 N/A N/A N/A +4° 48° 63° 71° Smoke characteristic Screen radius in m Screen hold time in s: 17pdr Shell SS Mk.1 754 8.44 13 5 20 50 Ammo racks Ammo rack of the Firefly rack empty 77 70 (+7) 62 (+15) 54 (+23) 46 (+31) 38 (+39) 30 (+47) 22 (+55) 15 (+62) 8 (+69) 1 (+76) Yes Left/front empty: 46 (+31) Sherman IC "Trzyniec" Optics Which ones Default magnification Maximum magnification Main Gun optics x3 x6 Comparable optics Identical to Sherman Firefly, which is the first tank in its tech line to have X6 scope. It will not get any better than this until rank VI, so get used to it - it will be the same across entire tech tree for a while with SPAA being the only exception. As of rank III, this scope is slightly or moderately superior to most medium and heavy tanks, but do not expect to outsnipe German SPG as they have same optics or even better. Main articles: Browning M2HB (12.7 mm), L3A1 (7.62 mm) 12.7 mm M2HB Pintle mount Capacity (Belt capacity) Fire rate (shots/minute) 750 (200) 577 -10°/+15° ±180° 7.62 mm L3A1 Coaxial mount 5,000 (250) 500 N/A N/A The Sherman Firefly can dish out the punishment necessary for heavy tanks, but can’t take it. Don’t expose the tank towards enemy fire too long due to the thin armour on the Firefly in comparison to other tanks such as the Russian T-34-85s and the Germans Panthers. Take a shot, preferably from a flanking location, then retreat into cover regardless of the shot's effect on a target, because if the target could swing its gun towards the Firefly, or have friends that could hit it, consider writing off the Firefly very soon. This varies between different enemies, as going against something like the KV-2 would be different than going against a Tiger I. Shoot and scoot. Unless the enemy's tank gunner has been knocked out (black only), cannon breech has been disabled (red/black), or cannon barrel is disabled (red/black) that inhibits the enemy's ability to fire back, don’t expose the tank after firing. Always try to retreat back into cover to reload. Once reloaded, preferably pop out of an area different from the last firing position and take another shot. Make sure to eliminate the enemy's ability to fire back by destroying their cannon breech and traverse gears, or knock out their driver and gunner again if they were replaced. During this whole process, watch out for other enemy tanks and avoid being swarmed. With situational awareness combined with the correct usage of the map, the Firefly becomes a decent tank capable of effectively fighting every medium and heavy tank it faces. Very fast turret traverse speed The 17-Pounder gun Fast reload even with an untrained crew 77 rounds maximum Unlike the normal Firefly, it can fire 6 smoke shells separately Faster and more mobile due to less weight compared to normal firefly M4 Sherman game style Access to additional armour that covers most of the front and sides Has .50 cal AA machine gun that's unique among other vehicles as it can rotate for 360° Armour of a M4 Sherman, very thin for a Rank III vehicle Large profile 4 crew members, easier to knock out Bad gun depression of only -5 degrees Gun post-penetration damage is not good Smart enemies will shoot the spot where the radio operator gunner usually sat, as in the Firefly, that spot is replaced by ammo (unless carrying 54 ammo) Additional armour doesn't really help Like all vehicles armed with an early version of the 17-pounder gun, it will struggle before it has the Shot Mk.8 Gun bounces a lot when performing a sudden stop Around 1943 in World War II, the M4 Sherman was one of the best tanks in use by the Allies. It superseded the German standard Panzer IIIs and Panzer IVs at the time. However, it was during the middle of 1943 that the Sherman design was beginning to wane in superiority with the reveal of newer German tanks in the front lines, namely the Tiger I and the Panther tanks.[1] These tanks are able to not only take out the Sherman at a longer range than the Sherman can compete in, but could also withstand the 75 mm rounds fired from the Sherman with their frontal armour. In order to improve the Sherman’s firepower against these better German tanks, the Americans decided to upgun their tanks with the better 76 mm gun. The British, however, decide to up the ante with one of the Allies’ most powerful anti-tank gun at the time, the 17-pounder. The Ordnance QF 17-pounder was a 76.2 mm anti-tank gun developed by the United Kingdom around 1942, but was considered as far back as 21 November 1940.[2] The British predicted that the Germans would be increasing their tank armour gradually to make current anti-tank weapons ineffective in North Africa, a lesson learned when their issued 2-pounder, 6-pounder, and 75 mm guns were meeting heavier armoured tanks, and even tanks with superior firepower like the 75 mm KwK 40 on the Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. F2.[2] The first prototype batch was completed in Spring 1942 and the design was finalized in 1943 and accepted into service that same year, where it would see great effect in the Italian Campaign as one of the best Allied anti-tank guns.[3] One of the reasons why the 17-pounder was so effective was the use of the APDS shot (Armour-Piercing Discarding-Sabot), which could penetrate up to 256 mm of armour at 500 meters distance; this is due to the smaller, but much faster projectile used that contains more kinetic energy than a full-sized shot. However, drawbacks with this ammunition was the lack of tracer to be able to adjust shots, the inaccuracy beyond 500 yards, and the less damage it could cause to the enemy tank.[4] A kick-start The 17-pounder effectiveness against the new German tanks and the lacklustre anti-armour firepower on British tanks brought upon the concept of mounting the 17-pounder onto tanks. The first mention of mounting the powerful gun onto a tank carriage was as early as 09 December 1941 by Tank Board, which prompted the design specification A29, a 45-ton 17-pounder armed tank that was eventually cancelled for another design. The next design took the Cromwell tank as its basis, with development proceeding in 1942 as the A30 (later known as the Challenger). While A30 was in development, the prolonged development time had Tank Board set up for two more 17-pounder projects, the A34 (Comet) for a short term project and A41 (Centurion) for a long term one, in the summer of 1943.[2] However, in the same year, a side project for a 17-pounder tank was conducted by two officers. Royal Tank Regiment major George Brighty, based at the Royal Armoured Corps Gunnery School at Lulworth in Dorset, had the belief that the M4 Sherman was a better tank mount for the 17-pounder than the A30, which was being tested in Lulworth. He experimented around an acquired Sherman, though came to a conclusion that the turret size was too small for the 17-pounder’s breech and recoil. Still, he persisted in his efforts and in a rather absurd solution, fitted the 17-pounder into the turret by locking the gun into the mounts and removing the lengthy recoil system, forcing the tank’s mass and suspension to absorb the entirety of the 17-pounder recoil. Though this proved to have worked, the modification was far from ideal for any practical usage.[5] During his trials, Brighty joined up with another major of the RTR by the name of George Witheridge. Witheridge was also convinced of the Sherman’s virtues from his time at Fort Knox when advising on tank gunnery techniques. While he appreciated the dual-purpose usage the 75 mm gun on the Sherman provided, he was concerned on improving the armour-piercing properties while retaining the same high-explosive charge. Witheridge arrived at Lulworth to Brighty’s design, which he found unsuitable. In a statement on how confident such a design looked from the outside, Witheridge test-fired Brighty’s 17-pounder Sherman from the outside three times before trying it out inside. Priority soon shifted to develop a recoil system for the Sherman-mounted 17-pounder. However, sometime after Witheridge’s arrival, the Department of Tank Design (DTD) sent a directive to the two lads to cease their development on the up-gunning of the Sherman, possibly to protect their A30 project. Witheridge, still keen to the idea of using the Sherman, tried to get this directive reversed by appealing to his connections, namely a man going by Major General Raymond Briggs. Briggs, Witheridge’s commanding officer in North Africa and also enthusiastic about improving British tank firepower, put the word to Claude Gibb, Director General of Weapon and Instrument Production at Ministry of Supply, to which Gibb approved and the 17-pounder Sherman was back up. However, with the Ministry of Supply now involved with the project, the design was shifted from two enthusiastic officers to the engineers.[5] Professional’s touch One person deemed responsible for completing the project was W.G.K. Kilbourn, a professional engineer at Vickers who was stationed at Chertsey when he was assigned the 17-pounder Sherman by the DTD.[6] He managed to fit the 17-pounder gun into the Sherman turret by extensively modifying the gun. He replaced the recoil cylinders with shorter ones mounted on the sides, opposite to each other top and bottom, on a special cradle, modified the gun barrel to fit onto the cradle for better support, and placed the gun breech to open horizontally (contrary to the statement that the gun was simply rotated 90 degrees sideways as the operators of the gun has not been rotated along with the breech).[7] The redesigned 17-pounder, named Mk IV was built on 11 November 1943 at the Royal Ordnance Factory and could fit into the Sherman turret,[6] but now the concern was on the crew inside. The large breech of the modified 17-pounder ate up a lot of internal space and isolated the loader on the left side of the gun and turret; the solution was to cut a hole on top of the loader’s position and add a hatch. The radio, usually mounted on the rear of the turret, was deemed too close to the recoiling breech for comfort so an armoured box was welded to the turret rear for the radio and a hole cut into the turret rear for operating the radio away from the recoiling gun. The armoured box also had the benefit of acting as a counter-weight for the longer and heavier gun for the turret.[8] Finally, there was an issue of ammo stowage for the larger and heavier 17-pdr rounds, 6 inches longer than the 75 mm shells. The stowage on the tank was in bins in the turret for ready access, but a bulk of it was placed under the turret floor that could only be accessed when the turret was aligned a certain position for each bin, making them more for replenishing the ready racks during breaks in combat. To increase the stowage for more 17-pounder rounds, the bow machine gunner was removed along with his machine gun (the port welded over by a prominent wedge-shaped armour) and a rack holding 15 rounds placed in his location, however the position for the rack was also impossible to reach during combat and one location on the rack was so hard to get to that it wasn’t used, making the total stowage 14 rounds instead.[6] Kilbourn efforts and those of assisting engineers managed to finally fit the large 17-pounder gun into the constrained space of the Sherman turret intended to mount the 75 mm gun, as well as perform the necessary modifications to accommodate combat usage of the vehicle. It then moved onto the next stage of being approved for service. Inspection of the completed Sherman with the 17-pdr started on 06 January 1944, and the War Office wrote a requirement for up to 2,100 of the tanks to be up-gunned. Not every Sherman could follow the conversion, whether by technical or logistics limitations, and only petrol-engined, M34A1 gun mounted, and have a hydraulic turret traverse system. This meant that the Shermans converted were the Sherman I (M4),Sherman I Hybrid (M4 "Composite"), and Sherman V (M4A4). Technically the Sherman II (M4A1) and Sherman III (M4A3) were also eligible for conversion with those standards, but information on the Sherman II are scarce and photographic evidence of cast hull converted Shermans usually turn out to be Sherman I Hybrids; Sherman III are all allocated to the U.S. Army as their mainstay tank so no M4A3 were even available in British service to convert.[8] Tanks armed with the 17-pounder were designated by a "C" in the name at the end of their mark number, leading to names such as the "Sherman VC" to denote an M4A4 with the 17-pounder conversion. Troops with the up-gunned Sherman, as early as March 1944, were describing tank as a Firefly, regardless of the type.[9] How it got the name is debatable, but it is most likely due to the very prominent muzzle flash that the 17-pounder produces when firing.[10] Still, as D-Day approached for the Allied forces and the A30 Challenger was continually delayed, the eagerness of the troops to acquire the Firefly rose substantially. Four factories were prioritized for the conversion, two at London, one at Manchester and another at Nottingham. From the conversion period of 1944 to 1945, up to and between 2,100 to 2,200 Fireflies were converted, making it the most-produced tank with the 17-pounder of the war. Allocation of the Fireflies was one troop per three Sherman troop (troop was an equivalent of a platoon and consisted of 4 tanks), but even regiments that were equipped with Cromwells were supplemented with Fireflies until the A30 Challenger was fit for service. The Fireflies were also allocated to Canadian and Polish regiments.[8] Due to the relative newness of the Firefly, most of the training done on the utilization and deployment of the Fireflies were done on the combat field by each regiment.[6] Combat usage Fighting at the theaters The Firefly’s first combat action on D-Day was not actually on the land of Normandy but on the sea. The Firefly’s were assigned an unusual role to, while on the LCT that would carry them to the beaches, would fire over the berm towards concrete fortifications and blast them with the 17-pdr. Six Fireflies were allotted, separated into pairs, to DD tank regiments of the British 13th/18th Hussars at Sword Beach, and the Canadians 1st Hussars and Fort Garry Horse at Juno. Though 13th/18th Hussars were reported to not have fired their Fireflies on the way in, 1st Hussars seemed to have good experiences with it in the rough weather. Once the LCT reached the shore, the Fireflies were ordered to disembark and head inland, finishing off obstacles and join their original tank regiments.[11] The first non-DD tank regiment with Fireflies to land was the Staffordshire Yeomanry, which had at least 12 Sherman VC with 48 Sherman IIIs, however, little information exists on how it performed on the opening days of the Normandy campaign. Other regiments were originally DD tanks with Fireflies but were employed as regular tank regiments once inland.[11] One of such regiments was the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry. It was they who, a few days after the landings, deduced that the Germans seemed to be targeting their Fireflies specifically for their long guns. Though this deduction was not supported by evidence (19% of total Fireflies were lost, but 29% of regular tanks were lost as well), the concern of Firefly loss was great because of the supply issue. As illustrated that though 22 Fireflies were lost, by June 23 only six replacements had arrived. Experience from the ground and the density of heavy German tanks changed some initial organization of one Firefly troop per three Sherman troop into one Firefly per tank troop. Fireflies were in such high demand that some commanders have expressed thought of obtaining the 17-pdr armed M10 as supplement.[12] Still, the units acquiring the Fireflies appreciated what they had as it was the only tank in Normandy in the Summer of 1944 that had a reasonable chance of defeating a Panther or Tiger at combat ranges in the front.[13] In fact, the Firefly is most likely the responsible tank that destroyed the Tiger tank containing the Tiger Ace Michael Wittmann on 08 August 1944.[14] Once Firefly supply to the Normandy campaign was satisfied in October 1944, Fireflies were allocated to the Italian theatre, shared out to the Polish, Canadian, New Zealand, British, and South African regiments stationed there. With that, supply issue arose in that theatre for the Firefly, causing the units that received the Fireflies to treasure them greatly. Heeding the comments on how Fireflies were singled out for their long guns, there were attempts to hide the prominent gun barrels, ranging from deceptive paint schemes, camouflage, and even dummy barrels on the back of the Firefly turret that would be pointed forward to mimic the short 75 mm gun.[12] Still, the Firefly served in the British Armies in the European Theater of Operations up to and until May 1945, when they were retired along with the end of the war for the replacement of better designs like the Comet cruiser tank and the Centurion tank. The Firefly’s performance was very favourable for the troops that had to use them against the heavy German tanks. Though a good portion of Germany’s armour in the Normandy front were Panthers, a good majority were still Panzer IVs and self-propelled guns,[14] all of which were manageable even with the 75 mm guns. Field reports by a Colonel W.E.H. Grylls in 1945[12] helped highlight the troop’s sentiments on the Firefly in combat, and especially their deficiencies. The muzzle brake sometimes came loose from an inadequate locking design, the traverse gear also failed at times due to the extra turret weight from the gun, rain leaked into the radio box on some tanks, internal space for the Firefly turret crew was comparatively cramped to the Sherman’s, the muzzle flash at the gun’s muzzle brake can obscure the target enough that it is difficult to ensure the firing round hit it, and muzzle flash on the breech end of the gun inside the turret has a tendency to cause a fair share of discomfort and uneasiness for the crew. Grylls also highlighted the crew praise on how the Firefly tended to not catch fire as quickly as Shermans, though this is deduced to by the placement of the majority of ammunition on the bottom of the hull, like the “wet stowage” arrangement on the newer Sherman models. Some of the deficiencies were fixed, such as the flashback at the breech end by implementing a delayed action breech on the 17-pounder Mk.VII model, but all these faults never diminished the popularity of the Firefly, highlighted by the statements of Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery that he wished to have Fireflies replace all types of Shermans in British service.[12] On the onset, the Americans were not enthusiastic about the Firefly because they believed they had a comparable design in the 76 mm armed Shermans. It was not until Normandy when they were proven wrong and learned the 76 mm were unable to contend against Panthers from the front. Though they soon developed the HVAP ammunition, General Omar Bradley’s 12th US Army Group on 13 August 1944 requested for Fireflies to be made until better American armament like the 90 mm could be fielded.[15] Due to supply constraints, they never received any during that time period. Not that the American’s own industries were making the situation easier for the British as when they discontinued their M4A4 Sherman and 75 mm gun production, there was a quick drop in Firefly conversions in the latter part of 1944 until they could supplement the production with enough Sherman I models.[16] In the American’s own program, it was advised that they try mounting the 17-pounder in the T23 turret made for the 76 mm gun, but also mounted on the T26 chassis.[15] This advice did not make much progress. It wasn’t until February 1945 when the British finally made time for conversions for the Americans. The first trials were converting two M4A3 Shermans to fit American specifications like fitting their larger radios, adding stowage brackets for the M2 machine gun, and attachment of a M9 elevating quadrant on the gun cradle.[15][17] A request of 160 Fireflies were specified on 11 March 1945 for completion on April 30, with the Americans shipping suitable tanks from France back to England for conversion. On April 7th, the initial order was halved to 80 due to the incoming end of the war and its demand ending with the lack of encountered German armour after the Ardennes Offensive.[18] On the war’s end, there were 100 tanks sitting in depots ready for conversion, with 86 converted tanks.[15] The excess Shermans were given away and the leaders were left on what to do with these Fireflies they no longer needed. It was decided on May 26[15] that these American Fireflies were to be retained in Europe for equipping the occupational force.[17] No evidence exist on what happened to these Fireflies past that point. The Firefly’s reputation during and after the war is a product of hindsight. The British understood the trend that was happening in German armoured forces and acted accordingly with the 17-pounder. It should be noted that the 17-pounder’s super round, the APDS, did not appear in Firefly stowage until August 1944,[4] and in combat was really inaccurate past 500 yards and the round fouled the barrel that it affected follow-up shots with APCBC rounds. As such, APCBC round would still be standard usage and though the 17-pounder was still slightly more powerful than the 76 mm, it traded crew comfort and design quality in the Firefly in comparison to the 76 mm gun in the larger T23 turret. What solidified the Firefly’s place in history in comparison to the 76 mm Shermans was that on the very first day that the Allies invaded Normandy, the British actually brought the Fireflies while the Americans left their 76 mm guns in English depots.[19] Thus, the British can claim with great confidence that on the opening days of Operation Overlord, they had a tank that could kill the German cats. War Thunder Sherman Firefly Spotlight by Minoxen Obtainable events The Sherman IC Firefly was removed from War Thunder stores after the 2018 Summer Sale event. The Sherman IC Firefly was made available again in the 2018 War Thunder anniversary, purchasable via Golden Eagles in the game rather than from the store. ↑ Zaloga 2008, Chapter 3: The Panzer Nemesis: The Panther Threat ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Fletcher 2008, The 17-pounder ↑ Hunnicutt 1978, pg. 303 ↑ 4.0 4.1 Fletcher 2008, Ammunition ↑ 5.0 5.1 Fletcher 2008, Developments At Lulworth ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Fletcher 2008, Designing The Firefly ↑ Morans 2017, Time (3:00) ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Fletcher 2008, The Conversion Programme ↑ Fletcher 2008, What’s in a Name? ↑ Zaloga 2008, Chapter 4: The Future Sherman: Improve or Replace?: The British Approach ↑ 11.0 11.1 Fletcher 2008, Concrete Busters ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 Fletcher 2008, The Firefly in Action ↑ Zaloga 2008, Chapter 6: To Paris and Beyond!: American Firefly Deferred ↑ 14.0 14.1 Zaloga 2015, Chapter 8: The 1944 Tank Contest ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 Fletcher 2008, The American Angle ↑ Fletcher 2008, Supply and Demand ↑ 17.0 17.1 Zaloga 2003, Upgunning the M4 Tank ↑ Zaloga 2008, Chapter 9: On to the Rhine!: Firepower Improvements ↑ Zaloga 2003, Initial Deployment Problems Fletcher, David. Sherman Firefly Great Britain: Osprey Publishing Ltd., 2008. Kindle Edition Hunnicutt, R.P. Sherman: A History of the American Medium Tank U.S.A.: Feist Publications, 1978 Morans, Nicholas. Inside the Chieftain's Hatch: Sherman VC "Firefly" part 2 YouTube, 20 Mar. 2017. Web. 29 Mar. 2017.[1] Zaloga, Steven. M4 (76mm) Sherman Medium Tank 1943-65 Great Britain: Osprey Publishing Ltd., 2003. Kindle Edition Zaloga, Steven. Armored Thunderbolt: The U.S. Army Sherman in World War II U.S.A: Stackpole Books, 2008. Kindle Edition Zaloga, Steven. Armored Champion: The Top Tanks of World War II U.S.A: Stackpole Books, 2015. 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__label__wiki	0.621985	0.621985	Write my paper reviews Noli Me Tangere Essay During the gloomy winter of Berlin -Rizal was famished, sick, and despondent. -Notwithstanding his empty stomach, his painful coughing, and his despairing spirit, he continued writing his first novel. -He finished the novel on February 21, 1887 It was the Noli Me Tangere. His first novel. Idea of Writing A Novel on Philippines Ã¢â‚¬â€œ His reading Harriet Beecher StoweÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s uncle TomÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Cabin. which portrays the brutalities of American slave-owners and the pathetic conditions of the unfortunate negro, slaves, inspired Dr. Rizal to prepare a novel on the Philippines. -He was then a student in the Central University of Madrid. -In a reunion of Filipinos in the house of the paternos in Madrid on January 2, 1884. -Among whom were the paternos (Pedro, Maximino, and Antonio), Graciano Lopez Jaena, Evaristo Aguirre, Eduardo do de lete, Julio Llorante, and Valentin Ventura. The Writing of the Ã¢â‚¬ Noli.Ã¢â‚¬ -Toward the 1884, Rizal began writing the novel in Madrid and finished about one Ã¢â‚¬â€œhaft of it. -He went to Paris in 1885, after completing his studies in the Universidad Central de Madrid. -He wrote the last fourth of the novel in Germany. -During the dark days of December, 1886. -He wrote to his friend, Fernando Canon; Ã¢â‚¬Å"I did not believe that the Noli Me Tangere would ever be published when I was in Berlin, heart-broken weakened, and discouraged from hunger and deprivation. -In mid-December, a telegram Barcelona arrived. -It was sent by Dr.Maximo Viola. The Man who Saved the Ã¢â‚¬Å"Noli.Ã¢â‚¬ -The first edition of the Noli was printed in Berlin in 1887. -The cost of printing was 300 pesos (advance by Vioa) for 2,000 copies. Ã¢â‚¬â€œ A dedicatory autograph as follows: Ã¢â‚¬Å"To my dear Friend, Maximo Viola , the first to read and appreciate my work Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Jose Rizal, March 29, 1887, Berlin.Ã¢â‚¬ -This Date- March 29, 1887, is a significant date for it was when the Noli Me Tangere came off the press. The Title of the Novel. -The title Noli Me Tangere, isa a latin phrase which means Ã¢â‚¬Å"Touch me Not.Ã¢â‚¬ -Rizal, writing to Felix R. Hidalgo in French in March 1887. -It should be the Gospel of st. John (chapter 20, Verses 13 to 17). The authorÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Dedication. -Rizal dedicated the Noli Me Tangere to the Philippines Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Ã¢â‚¬Å"To My Country.Ã¢â‚¬ Synopsis of the Ã¢â‚¬Å"NoliÃ¢â‚¬ -The Novel Noli Me Tangere contains 63 chapters and an epilogue. -It Begins with a reception given by Capitan Tiago (Santiago de los Santos) -at his house in Calle Analoague ( now Juan Luna Street) on the last day of October. -This Reception or dinner was given in honor of Crisostomo Ibarra. -Among the guests during the reception were Padre Damaso, a Franciscan friar who had been parish priest of San Diego (Calamba). -Padre Sibyla, a young Dominican parish Priest of binondo. -Senior Guevara, an elderly and kind lieutenant of the Guardian Civi. -Don Tiburcio de Espadania, a bogus spanish Physician , lame, and henpecked husband of Donia Victorina; and several ladies. -During the dinner the conversation on IbarraÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s studies and travels abroad. -Padre damaso was in bad mood because he got a bony neck and hard wing of the chicken tinola. -Ibarra left capitan tiagoÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s house to return to his hotel. -Don RafaelÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s father was a rich and brave man. -He visited Maria Clara, his childhood sweetheart. -Ibarra was angered by the grave-diggerÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s story. -IbarraÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s left the cemetery . on the way, he met padre salvi, Franciscan parish priest of san Diego. -In his town, Ibarra met several interesting people , such as the wise old man Tasio the sage. Ã¢â‚¬Å"Tasio the Lunatic.Ã¢â‚¬ -Governadoroillo, who catered to wishes of the Spanish parish priest; Don Filipo Lino, teniente mayor and leader. -Don Melchor, the captain of the cuadrilleros (town Police). -Capitan tiago, Maria Clara and aunt Isabel who took care of Maria Clara, after motherÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s death arrive in san diego. -Ibarra and his friends gave a picnic in the lake. -Among those present in the picnic, were Maria Clara and her four girl friends, Ã¢â‚¬Å"the merry sinang, the grave Victoria, the beautiful Iday, and the thoughtful Neneng.Ã¢â‚¬ Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Posted by doloresevans1994 at 4:26 AM No comments: Academy of Art University Admissions-Acceptance Rate... Posted by doloresevans1994 at 12:49 AM No comments: Notes On Plato s The Rhodes, And Agesander Of Rhodes Athenodoros of Rhodes, Polydoros of Rhodes, and Agesander of Rhodes. Louvre Museum in Paris. De facto : from the fact -distinguishing what s supposed to be from what is reality Mala fide:in bad faith -said of an act done with knowledge of its illegality, or with intention to defraud or mislead someone; opposite of bona fide Per se: through itself sumerian. Atlas Shrugged. http://www.stoa.org/diotima/anthology/wlgr/wlgr-privatelife233.shtml Plato and Socrates were students of each other. Socrates did not write anything down, af far as we know. Plato was a student of Socrates. ItÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s only from Plato s writing that we know about Socrates. Most people say Plato wrote about Socrates and his doings, but in PlatoÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s later years he started to write his own philosophy as if Socrates had said it. Socrates was born before Plato. Egyptians used cursive hieroglyphs for religious literature on papyrus and wood. Hieroglyphics were a formal system of writing used by the ancient Egyptians that combined alphabetic and logographic elements. Hieroglyphs are also related to two other Egyptian scripts such as hieratic and demotic. The Rosetta Stone was found in a village in the Delta called Rosetta. ItÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s called Rosetta Stone because it was discovered in a town called Rosetta. It is an old text written by a group of priests in Egypt to honour the Egyptian pharaoh. The torah is a scroll that shows the revelation to Moses is considered by most to be the revelatory event. This occurred in Posted by doloresevans1994 at 9:14 PM No comments: Essay on Ahmedabad Satyagraha - 1206 Words Ahmedabad Satyagraha DEFINITIONS Ahimsa Usually translated as non-violence. Ã¢â‚¬ËœAction based on the refusal to do harm.Ã¢â‚¬â„¢ Himsa means to wish to kill. A in front of himsa negates the word, therefore making it the renunciation of the will to kill or damage. Tapasya Self-suffering. Suffering injury in oneÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s own person. Satya Truth which implies love and firmness. Combined with Agraha is the title of the Indian movement Satyagraha, a force that is born of Truth and Love or non-violence. Sarvodaya Uplift of all. The ideal society in which Gandhi worked towards. This was the primary objective of the satyagraha and the Gandhian movement. *** The above-defined concepts were evident in the Ahmedabad Satyagraha. TheÃ¢â‚¬ ¦show more contentÃ¢â‚¬ ¦The reply is that they will get nothing but the workersÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ discontent. The employers will always look with suspicion on the suppressed workers. In order for the satyagraha to remain non-violent, it was important to keep the ten thousand millworkers busy. If they remained idle, they might have got into mischief. The workers were not allowed to gamble, sleep during the day, talk about the employers and the lockout, frequent teashops, or go to the mills during the lockout. They could not go to teashops because it was feared that they would spend their time gossiping and eating unnecessarily. This was not the image that the workers needed to portray to the millowners. Arbitrators for the workers, Mahatma Gandhi, Shri Shankerlal Banker and Shri Vallabhbhai Patel stated to the workers what they must do during satyagraha. If work needed to be done on their dwellings, they must do it. Those who are literate should spend their time reading books and expanding their knowledge. Those who have a different skill should find work, and those who do not have another skill should learn one. These recommendations were made to the wor kers for the sake of keeping the movement non-violent. The workers also had to agree to theShow MoreRelatedBritan Did Not Live Up to Their Promises to India Essay536 Words Ã‚ \|Ã‚ 3 Pagesfor their freedom. Gandhi Ã¢â‚¬Å"founded the Sabarmati Ashram at Ahmedabad to practice the ideas of truth and non-violence.Ã¢â‚¬ (google.com) He went around the county in order to understand the people and to learn what their problems are. 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An analysis of the writers treatment of the story with heroism as its theme is given. A categorical explanation of the themes found in these literary works is provided for better understanding on how courage and heroism can vary between different literary works. There are many literary works that focuses on heroism as its central theme. Examples of these works are Beowulf, Don Quixote by Miguel Cervantes, Paradise Lost by John Milton, and The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli. All of these works focuses on heroism, but each writer treats heroism in various ways. Not all of the stories focuses on physical ability to fight bad, opposing forces. We will write a custom essay sample on Courage and Heroism in Literature or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page Beowulf is an epic that has bravery as its central theme, and the bravery that the writer talks about is based on the protagonists physical strength. Don Quixote, meanwhile, focuses on chivalry and internal strength as its theme, Don Quixote is portrayed as a middle-aged man who fantasizes about fighting bad individuals, and even supernatural elements such as giants. The Prince is a work written by Niccolo Machiavelli that focuses on intelligence or mental strength as the primary tool for achieving success and triumph in a battle, while Paradise Lost by John Milton is a struggle between the Good and the Evil. Own Writing Essays - , Term Papers, Research Papers Own Writing I remember that cold day in October three years ago as I walked down the endless rows of new and used cars. I was oblivious to the sounds of the congested afternoon traffic around me. All that was on my mind was anticipation, a little hope, and a checkbook in my pocket that seemed to weigh so heavy despite the lack of funds it represented. It was only a matter of time before one of the salesmen would notice me wandering aimlessly through the car lot and eagerly approach me. In the meantime I continued to inspect each car carefully. I felt like a child in a toy store who wanted the most expensive toy but only had a handful of change. I was lost in the moment when I heard, "Can I help you with something?" I had been waiting to hear those words for what seemed like an eternity and now I could finally get down to business. As we shook hands the salesman introduced himself as David Burke. He was a stocky guy with a firm handshake. There was no sign of desperation in his eyes which was a relief. Remembering what my dad told me I substituted his face with a vision of someone I hated most, but his smile that went from ear to ear seemed to swallow and overpower that vision. He asked me what I was interested in and I immediately led him in a beeline across the lot to the car that I desired. 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Battle of Churubusco - Mexican-American War - Winfield Scott Battle of Churubusco - Mexican-American War - Winfield Scott Battle of Churubusco - Conflict Date: The Battle of Churubusco was fought August 20, 1847, during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). Armies Commanders United States Major General Winfield ScottMajor General William J. Worth8,497 Mexico General Manuel RinconGeneral Pedro Anaya3,800 Battle of Churubusco - Background: With the beginning of the Mexican-American War in May 1946, Brigadier General Zachary Taylor won quick victories in Texas at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma. Pausing to reinforce, he later invaded northern Mexico and captured the city of Monterrey. Though pleased with Taylors success, President James K. Polk was increasingly concerned about the generals political aspirations. As a result of this, and reports that an advance on Mexico City from Monterrey would be difficult, he began stripping Taylors army of men to form a new command for Major General Winfield Scott. This new army was tasked with capturing the port of Veracruz before moving inland against the Mexican capital. Polks approach nearly brought disaster when a badly outnumbered Taylor was attacked at Buena Vista in February 1847. In desperate fighting, he was able to hold off the Mexicans. Landing at Veracruz in March 1847, Scott captured the city after a twenty-day siege. Concerned about yellow fever along the coast, he quickly began marching inland and was soon confronted by a Mexican army led by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. Attacking the Mexicans at Cerro Gordo on April 18, he routed the enemy before advancing to capture Puebla. Resuming the campaign in early August, Scott elected to approach Mexico City from the south rather than force the enemy defenses at El PeÃƒ ±Ãƒ ³n. Rounding Lakes Chalco and Xochimilco his men arrived at San Augustin on August 18. Having anticipated an American advance from the east, Santa Anna began redeploying his army to the south and assumed a line along the Churubusco River (Map). Battle of Churubusco - Situation Before Contreras: To defend the southern approaches to the city, Santa Anna deployed troops under General Francisco Perez at Coyoacan with forces led by General Nicholas Bravo to the east at Churubusco. In the west, the Mexican right was held General Gabriel Valencias Army of the North at San Angel. Having established his new position, Santa Anna was separated from the Americans by a vast lava field known as the Pedregal. On August 18 Scott directed Major General William J. Worth to take his division along the direct road to Mexico City. Marching along the east edge of the Pedregal, the division and accompanying dragoons came under heavy fire at San Antonio, just south of Churubusco. Unable to flank the enemy due to the Pedregal to the west and water to the east, Worth elected to halt. In the west, Valencia, a political rival of Santa Anna, elected to advance his men five miles south to a position near the villages of Contreras and Padierna. Seeking to break the deadlock, Scott sent one of his engineers, Major Robert E. Lee, to find a path through the Pedregal to the west. Successful, Lee began leading American troops from Major Generals David Twiggs and Gideon Pillows divisions across the rough terrain on August 19. In the course of this movement, an artillery duel commenced with Valencia. As this continued, American troops moved unnoticed to the north and west and took positions around San Geronimo before nightfall. Battle of Churubusco - The Mexican Withdrawal: Attacking around dawn, American forces shattered Valencias command at the Battle of Contreras. Realizing that the triumph had unhinged the Mexican defenses in the area, Scott issued a series of orders following Valencias defeat. Among these were orders which countermanded earlier directives for Worths and Major General John Quitmans divisions to move west. Instead, these were ordered north towards San Antonio. Sending troops west into the Pedregal, Worth quickly outflanked the Mexican position and sent them reeling north. With his position south of the Churubusco River collapsing, Santa Anna made the decision to begin pulling back towards Mexico City. To do so, it was critical that his forces hold the bridge at Churubusco. Command of the Mexican forces at Churubusco fell to General Manuel Rincon who directed his troops to occupy fortifications near the bridge as well as the San Mateo Convent to the southwest. Among the defenders were members of the San Patricio Battalion which consisted of Irish deserters from the American army. With the two wings of his army converging on Churubusco, Scott immediately ordered Worth and Pillow to attack the bridge while Twiggs division assaulted the convent. In an uncharacteristic move, Scott had not scouted either of these positions and was unaware of their strength. While these attacks moved forward, the brigades of Brigadier Generals James Shields and Franklin Pierce were to move north over the bridge at Coyoacan before turning east for Portales. Had Scott reconnoitered Churubusco, he most likely would have sent the bulk of his men along Shields route. Battle of Churubusco - A Bloody Victory: Moving forward, the initial assaults against the bridge failed as Mexican forces held. They were aided by the timely arrival of militia reinforcements. Renewing the assault, the brigades of Brigadier Generals Newman S. Clarke and George Cadwalader finally carried the position after a determined attack. To the north, Shields successfully crossed the river before meeting a superior Mexican force at Portales. Under pressure, he was reinforced by the Mounted Rifles and a company of dragoons which were stripped from Twiggs division. With the bridge taken, American forces were able to reduce the convent. Charging forward, Captain Edmund B. Alexander led the 3rd Infantry in storming its walls. The convent quickly fell and many of the surviving San Patricios were captured. At Portales, Shields began to gain the upper hand and the enemy began to retreat as Worths division was seen advancing from bridge to the south. Battle of Churubusco - Aftermath: Uniting, the Americans mounted an ineffective pursuit of the Mexicans as they fled towards Mexico city. Their efforts were hampered by the narrow causeways which traversed swampy terrain. The fighting at Churubusco cost Scott 139 killed, 865 wounded, and 40 missing. Mexican losses numbered 263 killed, 460 wounded, 1,261 captured, and 20 missing. A disastrous day for Santa Anna, August 20 saw his forces defeated at Contreras and Churubusco and his entire defensive line south of the city shattered. In an effort to buy time to reorganize, Santa Anna requested short truce which Scott granted. It was Scotts hope that peace could be negotiated without his army having to storm the city. This truce quickly failed and Scott resumed operations in early September. These saw him win a costly victory at Molino del Rey before successfully taking Mexico City on September 13 after the Battle of Chapultepec. Selected Sources PBS: Battle of ChurubuscoSon of the South: Battle of Churubusco Aztec Club: Battle of Churubusco - Map doloresevans1994 Academy of Art University Admissions-Acceptance Ra...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8766
__label__wiki	0.627514	0.627514	Mouvement mondial pour les forêts tropicales Communautés et forêts Plantations d’arbres à grande échelle Marchandisation – REDD et autres fausses solutions Processus et acteurs internationaux Résistance locale et mondiale Open Letter to the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) from the Campaign to STOP Genetically Engineered Trees Publié le 7 Sep, 2014 Disponible uniquement en anglais. The Campaign to STOP Genetically Engineered Trees (CSGET) Urges FSC to Disassociate from Suzano/FuturaGene In the next few days, Brazil’s biosafety commission will be considering petitions from forestry company Suzano, owner of biotechnology corporation FuturaGene, developers of genetically engineered (GE) eucalyptus trees, to allow widespread commercialization of GE (a.k.a. genetically modified organism/GMO) tree plantations, throughout the country. In light of the serious consequences, if this request is granted, the members of the international Campaign to STOP GE Trees (CSGET), are formally requesting, with this open letter, that the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) disassociate from their member, Suzano, based on FSC Principles and Criteria. Clearly, if the Brazilian National Technical Biosafety Commission (CTNBio) approves the pending request for commercialization of GE eucalyptus trees, Suzano will be in violation of FSC’s requirements for certification. The FSC Principles & Criteria includes references to GMOs: C6.8 Use of biological control agents shall be documented, minimized, monitored and strictly controlled in accordance with national laws and internationally accepted scientific protocols. Use of genetically modified organisms shall be prohibited. Intent: FSC-POL-30-602 Genetically Modified Organisms provides a definition and guidance on the interpretation of Criterion 6.8. Genetically improved organisms (e.g., Mendelian crossed) are not considered to be genetically modified organisms (GMOs) (i.e., results of genetic engineering), and may be used. The prohibition of genetically modified organisms applies to all organisms including trees. [1] CSGET’s request coincides with letters [2, 3] signed by hundreds of organizations, from a multitude of countries, and delivered to the CTNBio calling on them to deny a pending request by Suzano/FuturaGene to commercially plant GE eucalyptus trees in Brazil. FSC’s rules and the interpretation of such allows for the research of GE trees, as long as that member company doesn’t incorporate GE trees into its commercial forestry operations; however Suzano, as owner of FuturaGene, is now poised and waiting approval to do so. Therefore, the request for widespread commercialization of GE eucalyptus trees in Brazil from FuturaGene will clearly violate their FSC certification. The CSGET further points out that independent risk assessment for the measurement and reporting of current and future disruption of environmental and human health, climate justice, social equality, and economic risks associated with the widespread proliferation of GE eucalyptus tree plantations has been virtually nonexistent. Moreover, initial first person accounts from frontline communities have reported land grabs and clashes between local communities and timber corporations including those with Suzano [4]. Therefore, CSGET along with other groups from around the world have joined the effort to stop commercialization of GE trees due to the potential serious and negative long-term effects on human rights and biodiversity. The CSGET respectfully reminds FSC that any corporation that relies on reputation greenwashing by using the Forest Stewardship Council’s certification should have their membership and certification denied by FSC to ensure continued credibility. The future of viable and sustainable commercial forest operations depends on many factors but one very important element is the adherence to a clear commitment to the future health of our planet and people. The Campaign to STOP GE Trees is an international alliance of organizations [5], that includes Indigenous Peoples, scientists, anti-GM food activists, forest protection advocates and social justice organizers from across North and South America, Europe and Australasia–all of which are home to companies and universities developing GE trees. Anne Petermann, Campaign Coordinator, The Campaign to STOP GE Trees 266 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 307, Buffalo, NY 14222 USA phone: +1.716.931.5833 mobile: +1.716.364.1188 globalecology@gmavt.net stopgetrees.org FSC-POL-30-602 (2000) FSC INTERPRETATION ON GMOS (GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS): https://ic.fsc.org/policies.338.htm?lightbox[width]=720#file-details-499 Campaign to STOP GE Trees – Sign on to Support the call by Brazilian and Latin American groups to reject GE eucalyptus trees: http://wrm.org.uy/highlighted_post/campaign-to-stop-ge-trees-sign-on-to-support-the-call-by-brazilian-and-latin-american-groups-to-reject-g-e-eucalyptus-trees/ Open letter to CTNBio to reject GE trees in Brazil: http://stopgetrees.org/open-letter-ctnbio-reject-ge-trees-brazil/ Press release by World Rainforest Movement and Biofuelwatch—Maranhão Brazil: Traditional communities’ livelihoods and Cerrado biodiversity under threat in from Europe’s bioenergy boom: http://www.biofuelwatch.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Suzano-report-joint-PR.pdf Organizations involved in the Campaign to STOP GE Trees include: Biofuelwatch (US-UK): http://www.biofuelwatch.org.uk Canadian Biotechnology Action Network: http://www.cban.ca/ EcoNexus (EUR): http://www.econexus.info Global Justice Ecology Project (North America) : http://globaljusticeecology.org/ Friends of the Earth Melbourne (AUS) Indigenous Environmental Network (North America): http://www.ienearth.org/ World Rainforest Movement (Uruguay): http://wrm.org.uy La campagne STOP GE TREES exhorte le FSC à exclure les arbres GM \| WRM en français - […] Le WRM dénonce depuis longtemps le fait que le Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certifie, à tort, des millions d’hectares… LE WRM A propos du WRM Soutenez WRM Bulletins du WRM Le bulletin actuel Bulletins antérieurs À propos du Bulletin Pour recevoir le bulletin du WRM, les alertes d'action et d'autres materiaux Livres et rapports	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8768
__label__wiki	0.795587	0.795587	Home » The Website Blog » Stories Set To Classical Music Stories Set To Classical Music The Website Blog January 12, 2020 admin 0 Comments Pixar’s “Onward,” TV’s “Little Fires Everywhere,” a Frida Kahlo exhibit, Miranda Lambert are among reasons why we’re excited. 15 Dec 2017. This year has been a big one for Limelight, with a brand new website and more online readers than ever before. Here are the top ten classical music stories that had people clicking in 2017. The Afro-Cuban All Stars is a unique big band devoted to promoting the story of Cuba’s rich musical. was created in 1946. It’s the end of an era in Pittsburgh’s South Side Flats neighborhood. For decades, Dave’s Music Mine has been providing music. New Bedford Gotta Dance Recital How To Watch Videos In Opera Mini Cotton Club Karaoke Dance Club along with his chum Frenchy Demange (Fred Gwynne), runs the Cotton Club. Backstage, the performers dance through a parallel plot. 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__label__wiki	0.937207	0.937207	Search 1st Marine Division: Search Unit Home Command Philosophy HQTRS BN 1ST MARINE REGT 2nd Battalion 3rd Battalion 1st Battalion 4th Marines 7TH MARINE REGT 3rd Battalion 4th Marines 11TH MARINE REGT 5th Battalion 2nd Battalion 4th Marines 1ST TANK BN 3D AA BN 1ST CEB 3D CEB 1ST RECON BN 1ST LAR BN 3D LAR BN 1ST DIV BAND Deployed Mailing Resources Courts Martials Division Orders Staff Sections Communication Strategy & Operations Equal Opportunity Advisor Information Resolution EOPolicy Current Observances Informal Resolution Command Inspector General Assistance & Investigations Readiness & Inspections Division Safety & Environmental Compliance EBHPC Unit Leaders Gunnery Sergeant Justin Lienemann Instrument Repair Technician, 1st Marine Division Band Download Hi-Res Photo Gunnery Sergeant Lienemann, a native of Fraser, MI, enlisted in the Marine Corps in September 2002. Upon graduation of recruit training and Marine Combat Training, he received orders to the Naval School of Music where he was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal. After graduating the School of Music in July 2003, he reported to the Second Marine Aircraft Wing Band at MCAS Cherry Point North Carolina where he served as a Trumpet Instrumentalist, Fire Team Leader, Supply / FiscalClerk and was promoted to the rank of Corporal in October of 2003, and Sergeant in March of 2006. In February 2005, he deployed to Al Anbar Province, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom where he served as a watch stander for the Tactical Air Control Center aboard Al Asad Airbase. In August 2006, then Sergeant Lienemann was transferred to the Second Marine Division Band, where he served as a Fire Team Leader, Squad Leader, Platoon Guide, Supply / Fiscal Chief, Trumpet Section Leader, and the band’s interim Instrument Repair Technician. In February 2007, he again deployed to Al Anbar Province, Iraq were he served as a Squad Leader and Corporal of the Guard as part of the ECP / Security Platoon, Headquarters Battery, 2 / 10 at Camp Fallujah. Upon his return from Iraq, he continued to serve as the Instrument Repair Technician while the band’s billeted IRT was himself deployed. In March 2009 he was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant. In June of 2010 Staff Sergeant Lienemann reported to the Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band at MCAS Miramar, California where he served again as the Trumpet Section Leader and Supply / Fiscal Chief, Platoon Sergeant, and twice served as the band’s interim Instrument Repair Technician. In December 2013, he was a Distinguished Graduate from the SNCOA Career Course, and in February 2014 was selected for the MOS 5523, Instrument Repair Technician. From August 2014 thru May 2015, Staff Sergeant Lienemann was a student of band instrument repair at Minnesota State College Southeast Technical in Red Wing Minnesota where he graduated with High Honors. While at Red Wing, Staff Sergeant Lienemann also completed National Defense University’s Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Program. In June 2015, Staff Sergeant Lienemann reported to the First Marine Division Band in Camp Pendleton California where he currently serves as the band’s Instrument Repair Technician. He was promoted to his current rank of Gunnery Sergeant on 1 August, 2015. Gunnery Sergeant Lienemann’s awards and decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Marine Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal (3rd award), National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2nd award). Unit HomeLeaders1st Marine Division Leaders News\| Photos\| Units\| Leaders\| Marines\| Family\| Community Relations\| PRIVACY\| Accessibility\| FOIA\| No Fear Act \| USA.gov\| Crisis Line\| DSTRESS	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8772
__label__wiki	0.729262	0.729262	Marit Guiness Aschan (British, 1919-2004). Persian Melody, 1971. Enamel on copper plate Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shields, 74.39. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 74.39_bw.jpg) Persian Melody Marit Guiness Aschan ARTIST Marit Guiness Aschan, British, 1919-2004 MEDIUM Enamel on copper plate SIGNATURE Unsigned COLLECTIONS Contemporary Art CREDIT LINE Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shields RIGHTS STATEMENT © artist or artist's estate Copyright for this work may be controlled by the artist, the artist's estate, or other rights holders. A more detailed analysis of its rights history may, however, place it in the public domain. The Museum does not warrant that the use of this work will not infringe on the rights of third parties. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy copyright or other use restrictions before copying, transmitting, or making other use of protected items beyond that allowed by "fair use," as such term is understood under the United States Copyright Act. For further information about copyright, we recommend resources at the United States Library of Congress, Cornell University, Copyright and Cultural Institutions: Guidelines for U.S. Libraries, Archives, and Museums, and Copyright Watch. For more information about the Museum's rights project, including how rights types are assigned, please see our blog posts on copyright. If you have any information regarding this work and rights to it, please contact copyright@brooklynmuseum.org. CAPTION Marit Guiness Aschan (British, 1919-2004). Persian Melody, 1971. Enamel on copper plate Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shields, 74.39. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 74.39_bw.jpg) IMAGE overall, 74.39_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8777
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__label__wiki	0.731812	0.731812	Congressman Roger Williams Representing the 25th District of Texas Meet Roger Invite Roger to an Event Meet with the Congressman Congressional Commendations Economy and Jobs American Energy Defense and National Security Roger Williams Signs Pledge to Oppose Planned Parenthood Funding WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) today signed a letter to House leadership stating that he will not support a government funding bill that contains funding for Planned Parenthood. The letter, authored by Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-S.C.), was sent to Speaker of the House John Boehner, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Majority Whip Steve Scalise. “The recent allegations against Planned Parenthood are morally reprehensible,” said Williams. “There is no justification for the American people to finance an organization that has such disregard for human life.” Last month, Williams called for the defunding of Planned Parenthood while visiting the Austin Pregnancy Resource Center. “The Austin Pregnancy Resource Center respects and protects the sanctity of life – plain and simple,” said Williams. “Organizations like this one are what we should be rooting for.” 1708 Longworth HOB 1005 Congress Avenue, Suite 925 Cleburne District 115 South Main Street, Suite 206 Cleburne, TX 76033	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8787
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__label__cc	0.593296	0.406704	F WE WANT to approach such a creation as the sublime Bhagavad Gita with full understanding it is necessary for us to attune our souls to it, so to say; bring them into that manner of thought and feeling that really lies at the basis of such a work. This is especially true for people who, through their situation and circumstances, are as far removed from this great poem as are the people of the West. It is natural for us to make a contemporary work our own without much difficulty. It is also natural that those who belong to a certain nation should always have an immediate feeling for a work that has sprung directly out of the substance of that nation, even though it might belong to a previous age. The population of the West (not those of southern Asia), however, is altogether remote in sentiment and feeling from the Bhagavad Gita. If we would approach it then with understanding we must prepare ourselves for the very different mood of soul, the different spirit that pervades it. Such appalling misunderstandings can arise when people imagine they can approach this poem without first working on their own souls. A creation coming over to us from a strange race, from the ninth or tenth century before the foundation of Christianity, cannot be understood as directly by the people of the West as, say, the Kalevala by the Finnish people, or the Homeric poems by the Greeks. If we would enter into the matter further we must once more bring together different materials that can show us the way to enter into the spirit of this wonderful poem. Here I would above all draw attention to one thing. The summits of spiritual life have at all times been concealed from the wide plain of human intelligence. So it has remained, in a certain sense, right up to our present age. It is true that one of the characteristics of our age, which is only now dawning and which we have somewhat described, will be that certain things hitherto kept secret and really known to but very few will be spread abroad into large circles. That is the reason why you are present here, because our movement is the beginning of this spreading abroad of facts that until now have remained secret from the masses. Perhaps some subconscious reason that brought you to the anthroposophical view of the world and into this spiritual movement came precisely from the feeling that certain secrets must today be poured out into all people. Until our time, however, these facts remained secret not because they were deliberately kept so, but because it lay in the natural course of man's development that they had to remain secret. It is said that the secrets of the old Mysteries were protected from the profane by certain definite, strictly observed rules. Far more than by rule, these secrets were protected by a fundamental characteristic of mankind in olden times, namely, that they simply could not have understood these secrets. This fact was a much more powerful protection than any external rule could be. This has been, for certain facts, especially the case during the materialistic age. What I am about to say is extreme heresy from the point of view of our time. For example, there is nothing better protected in the regions of Central Europe than Fichte's philosophy. Not that it is kept secret, for his teachings are printed and are read. But they are not understood. They remain secrets. In this way much that will have to enter the general development of mankind will remain occult knowledge though it is published and revealed in the light of day. Not only in this sense but in a rather different one too, there is a peculiarity of human evolution that is important concerning those ideas we must have in order to understand the Bhagavad Gita. Everything we may call the mood, the mode of feeling, the mental habit of ancient India from which the Gita sprang, was also in its full spirituality accessible to the understanding of only a few. What one age has produced by the activity of a few, remains secret in regard to its real depth, even afterward when it passes over and becomes the property of a whole people. Again, this is a peculiar trait in the evolution of man, which is full of wisdom though it may at first seem paradoxical. Even for the contemporaries of the Bhagavad Gita and for their followers, for the whole race to which this summit of spiritual achievement belongs, and for its posterity, its teaching remained a secret. The people who came later did not know the real depth of this spiritual current. It is true that in the centuries following there grew up a certain religious belief in its teachings, combined with great fervor of feeling, but with this there was no deepening of perception. Neither the contemporaries nor those who followed developed a really penetrating understanding of this poem. In the time between then and now there were only a few who really understood it. Thus it comes about that in the judgment of posterity what was once present as a strong and special spiritual movement is greatly distorted and falsified. As a rule we cannot find the way to come near to an understanding of some reality by studying the judgments of the descendants of the race that produced it. So, in the deep sentiments and feelings of the people of India today we will not find real understanding for the spiritual tendency that in the deepest sense permeates the Bhagavad Gita. We will find enthusiasm, strong feeling and fervent belief in abundance, but not a deep perception of its meaning. This is especially true of the age just passed, from the fourteenth and fifteenth to the nineteenth century. As a matter of fact, it is most especially true for the people who confess that religion. There is one anecdote that like many others reveals a deep truth — how a great European thinker said on his deathbed, “Only one person understood me, and he misunderstood me.” It can also be said of this age that has just run its course, that it contained some spiritual substance that represents a great height of achievement but in the widest circles has remained unknown as to its real nature, even to its contemporaries. Here is something to which I would like to draw your attention. Without doubt, among the present people of the East, and of India, some exceptionally clever people can be found. By the whole configuration of their mind and soul, however, they are already far from understanding those feelings poured out in the Bhagavad Gita. Consider how these people receive from Western civilization a way of thought that does not reach to the depths but is merely superficial understanding. This has a twofold result. For one, it is easy for the Eastern peoples, particularly for the descendants of the Bhagavad Gita people, to develop something that may easily make them feel how far behind a superficial Western culture is in relation to what has already been given by their great poem. In effect they still have more ways of approach to the meaning of that poem than to the deeper contents of Western spiritual and intellectual life. Then there are others in India who would gladly be ready to receive such spiritual substance as is contained, let us say, in the works of Solovieff, Hegel and Fichte, to mention a few of many spiritualized thinkers. Many Indian thinkers would like to make these ideas their own. I once experienced something of this kind. At the beginning of our founding of the German Section in our movement an Indian thinker sent me a dissertation. He sent it to many other Europeans besides. In this he tried to combine what Indian philosophy can give, with important European concepts, such as might be gained in real truth — so he implied — if one entered deeply into Hegel and Fichte. In spite of the person's honest effort the whole essay was of no use whatever. I do not mean to say anything against it, rather I would praise his effort, but the fact is, what this man produced could only appear utter dilettantism to anyone who had access to the real concepts of Fichte and Hegel. There was nothing to be done with the whole thing. Here we have a person who honestly endeavors to penetrate a later spiritual stream altogether different from his own point of view, but he cannot get through the hindrances that time and evolution put in his way. Nevertheless, when he attempts to penetrate them, untrue and impossible stuff is the result. Later I heard a lecture by another person, who does not know what European spiritual evolution really is, and what its depths contain. He lectured in support of the same Indian thinker. He was a European who had learned the arguments of the Indian thinker and was bringing them forward as spiritual wisdom before his followers. They too of course were ignorant of the fact that they were listening to something which rested on a wrong kind of intellectual basis. For one who could look keenly into what the European gave out, it was simply terrible. If you will forgive the expression, it was enough to give one the creeps. It was one misunderstanding grafted onto another misunderstanding. So difficult is it to comprehend all that the human soul can produce. We must make it our ideal to truly understand all the masterpieces of the human spirit. If we feel this ideal through and through and consider what has just been said, we shall gain a ray of light to show us how difficult of access the Bhagavad Gita really is. Also, we shall realize how untold misunderstandings are possible, and how harmful they can be. We in the West can well understand how the people of the East can look up to the old creative spirits of earlier times, whose activity flows through the Vedantic philosophy and permeates the Sankhya philosophy with its deep meaning. We can understand how the Eastern man looks up with reverence to that climax of spiritual achievement that appears in Shankaracharya seven or eight centuries after the foundation of Christianity. All this we can realize, but we must think of it in another way also if we want to attain a really deep understanding. To do so we must set up something as a kind of hypothesis, for it has not yet been realized in evolution. Let us imagine that those who were the creators of that sublime spirituality that permeates the Vedas, the Vedantic literature, and the philosophy of Shankaracharya, were to appear again in our time with the same spiritual faculty, the same keenness of perception they had when they were in the world in that ancient epoch. They would have come in touch with spiritual creations like those of Solovieff, Hegel, and Fichte. What would they have said? We are supposing it does not concern us what the adherents of those ancient philosophies say, but what those spirits themselves would say. I am aware that I am going to say something paradoxical, but we must think of what Schopenhauer once said. “There is no getting away from it, it is the sad fate of truth that it must always become paradoxical in the world. Truth is not able to sit on the throne of error, therefore it sits on the throne of time, and appeals to the guardian angel of time. So great, however, is the spread of that angel's mighty wings that the individual dies within a single beat.” So we must not shrink from the fact that truth must needs appear paradoxical. The following does also, but it is true. If the poets of the Vedas, the founders of Sankhya philosophy, even Shankaracharya himself, had come again in the nineteenth century and had seen the creations of Solovieff, Hegel and Fichte, all those great men would have said, “What we were striving for back in that era, what we hoped our gift of spiritual vision would reveal to us, these three men have achieved by the very quality and tenor of their minds. We thought we must rise into heights of clairvoyant vision, then on these heights there would appear before us what permeates the souls of these nineteenth century men quite naturally, almost as a matter of course!” This sounds paradoxical to those Western people who in childlike unconsciousness look to the people of the East, comparing themselves with them, and all the while quite misunderstanding what the West actually contains. A peculiarly grotesque picture. We imagine those founders of Indian philosophy looking up fervently to Fichte and other Western thinkers; and along with them we see a number of people today who do not value the spiritual substance of Europe but grovel in the dust before Shankaracharya and those before him while they themselves are not concerned with the achievements of such as Hegel, Fichte and Solovieff. Why is this so? Only by such an hypothesis can we understand all the facts history presents to us. We shall understand this if we look up into those times from which the spiritual substance of the Bhagavad Gita flowed. Let us imagine the man of that period somewhat as follows. What appears to a person today in varied ways in his dream-consciousness — the pictorial imagination of dream-life — was in that ancient time the normal content of man's soul, his everyday consciousness. His was a dreamlike, picture consciousness, by no means the same as it was in the Old Moon epoch but much more evolved. This was the condition out of which men's souls were passing on in the descending line of evolution. Still earlier was what we call sleep-consciousness, a state wholly closed to us today, from which a kind of inspiration, dream-like, came to men. It was the state closed to us today during our sleep. As dream-consciousness is for us, so was this sleep-consciousness for those ancient men. It found its way into their normal picture-consciousness much as dream-consciousness does for us, but more rarely. In another respect also it was somewhat different in those times. Our dream-consciousness today generally brings up recollections of our ordinary life. Then, when sleep-consciousness could still penetrate the higher worlds, it gave men recollections of those spiritual worlds. Then gradually this consciousness descended lower and lower. Anyone who at that time was striving as we do today in our occult education, aimed for something quite different. When we today go through our occult development we are aware that we have gone downhill to our everyday consciousness and are now striving upward. Those seekers were also striving upward, from their everyday dream-consciousness. What was it then that they attained? With all their pains it was something altogether different from what we are trying to attain. If someone had offered those men my book Knowledge of the Higher Worlds they would have had no use for it at all. What it contains would have been foolishness for that ancient time; it has sense only for mankind today. Then, everything those men did with their Yoga and the Sankhya was a striving toward a height that we have reached in the most profound works of our time, in those of the three European thinkers I have mentioned. They were striving to grasp the world in ideas and concepts. Therefore, one who really penetrates the matter finds no difference — apart from differences of time, mood, form, and quality of feeling — between our three thinkers and the Vedantic philosophy. At that time the Vedantic philosophy was that to which men were striving upward; today it has come down and is accessible to everyday consciousness. If we would describe the condition of our souls in this connection we may say to begin with that we have a sleep-consciousness that for us is closed but for the ancient people of India was still permeated by the light of spiritual vision. What we are now striving for lay hidden in the depths of the future for them. I mean what we call Imaginative Knowledge, fully conscious picture-consciousness, permeated by the sense of the ego; fully conscious Imagination as it is described in Knowledge of the Higher Worlds. So much for the technical point that should be inserted here. In these abstract technicalities lies something far more important, that if the man of today will only vigorously make use of the forces present in his soul, what the men of the Bhagavad Gita era strove for with all their might lies right at his hand. It really does, even if only for a Solovieff, a Fichte or a Hegel. There is something more. What today can be found right at hand was in those ancient times attained by application of all the keenness of vision of Sankhya, and the deep penetration of Yoga. It was attained by effort and pain, by sublime effort to lift the mind. Now imagine how different the situation is for a man who, for example, lives at the top of a mountain, has his house there and is continually enjoying the magnificent view, from that of a man who has never once seen the view but has to toil upward with trouble and pain from the valley. If you have the view every day you get accustomed to it. It is not in the concepts, in their content, that the achievements of Shankaracharya, of the Vedic poets, and of their successors are different from those of Hegel and Fichte. The difference lies in the fact that Shankaracharya's predecessors were striving upward from the valley to the summit; that it was their keenness of mind in Sankhya philosophy, their deepening of soul in Yoga, that led them there. It was in this work, this overcoming of the soul, that the experience lay. It is the experience, not the content of thought that is important here. This is the immensely significant thing, something from which we may in a certain sense derive comfort because the European does not value what we can find right at hand. Europeans prefer the form in which it meets them in Vedantic and Sankhya philosophies, because there, without knowing it, they value the great efforts that achieved it. That is the personal side of the matter. It makes a difference whether you find a certain content of thought here or there, or whether you attain it by the severest effort of the soul. It is the soul's work that gives a thing its life. This we must take into account. What was once attained alone by Shankaracharya and by the deep training of Yoga can be found today right at hand, even if only by men like those we have named. This is not a matter for abstract commentaries. We only need the power to transplant ourselves into the living feelings of that time. Then we begin to understand that the external expressions themselves, the outer forms of the ideas, were experienced quite differently by the men of that era from the way we can experience them. We must study those forms of expression that belong to the feeling, the mood, the mental habit of a human soul in the time of the Gita, who might live through what that great poem contains. We must study it not in an external philological sense, not in order to give academic commentaries, but to show how different is the whole configuration of feeling and idea in that poem from what we have now. Although the conceptual explanation of the world — which today, to use a graphic term, lies below and then lay above — though the content of thought is the same, the form of expression is different. Whoever would stop with the abstract contents of these thoughts may find them easy to understand, but whoever would work his way through to the real, living experience will not find it easy. It will cost him some pains to go this way again and feel with the ancient man of India because it was by this way that such concepts first arose as those that flowed out into the words sattwa, rajas, tamas. I do not attach importance to the ideal concepts these words imply in the Bhagavad Gita, but indeed we today are inclined to take them much too easily, thinking we understand them. What is it that actually lies in these words? Without a living sympathy with what was felt in them we cannot follow a single line of the poem with the right quality of feeling, particularly in its later sections. At a higher stage, our inability to feel our way into these concepts is something like trying to read a book in a language that is not understood. For such a person there would be no question of seeking out the meaning of concepts in commentaries. He would just set to work to learn the language. So here it is not a matter of interpreting and commenting on the words sattwa, rajas, tamas in an academic way. In them lies the feeling of the whole period of the Gita, something of immense significance because it led men to an understanding of the world and its phenomena. If we would describe the way they were led, we must first free ourselves from many things that are not to be found in such men as Solovieff, Hegel, and Fichte, yet lie in the widespread, fossilized thinking of the West. By sattwa, rajas, tamas is meant a certain kind of living one's way into the different conditions of universal life, in its most varied kingdoms. It would be abstract and wrong to interpret these words simply on the basis of the ancient Indian quality of thought and feeling. It is easier to take them in the true sense of the life of that time but to interpret them as much as possible through our own life. It is better to choose the external contour and coloring of these conceptions freely out of our own experience. Let us consider the way man experiences nature when he enters intelligently into the three kingdoms that surround him. His mode and quality of knowledge is different in the case of each. I am not trying to make you understand sattwa, rajas and tamas exhaustively. I only want to help you to come a little nearer to an idea of their meaning. When man today approaches the mineral kingdom he feels he can penetrate it and its laws with his thinking, can in a certain sense live together with it. This kind of understanding at the time of the Gita would have been called a sattwa understanding of the mineral kingdom. In the plant kingdom we always encounter an obstacle, namely, that with our present intelligence we cannot penetrate life. The ideal now is to investigate and analyze nature from a physical-chemical standpoint, and to comprehend it in this manner. In fact, some scientists spin their threads of thought so far as to imagine they have come nearer to the idea of life by producing external forms that imitate as closely as possible the appearance of the generative process. This is idle fantasy. In his pursuit of knowledge man does not penetrate the plant kingdom as far as he does the mineral. All he can do is to observe plant life. Now what one can only observe, not enter with intellectual understanding, is rajas-understanding. When we come to the animal kingdom, its form of consciousness escapes our everyday intelligence far more than does the life of a plant. We do not perceive what the animal actually lives and experiences. What man with his science today can understand about the animal kingdom is a tamas-understanding. We may add something further. We shall never reach an understanding beyond the limits of abstract concepts if we consider only the concepts of science regarding the activity of living beings. Sleep, for example, is not the same for man and animal. Simply to define sleep would be like defining a knife as the same thing whether used for shaving or cutting meat. If we would keep an open mind and approach the concepts of tamas, rajas and sattwa once more from a different aspect we can add something else taken from our present-day life. Man today nourishes himself with various substances, animal, plant, and mineral. These foods of course have different effects on his constitution. When he eats plants he permeates himself with sattwa conditions. When he tries to understand them they are for him a rajas condition. Nourishment from the assimilation of mineral substance — salts and the like — represents a condition of rajas; that brought about by eating meat represents tamas. Notice that we cannot keep the same order of sequence as if we were starting from an abstract definition. We have to keep our concepts mobile. I have not told you this to inspire horror in those who feel bound to eating meat. In a moment I shall mention another matter where the connection is again different. Let us imagine that a man is trying to assimilate the outer world, not through ordinary science but by that kind of clairvoyance that is legitimate for our age. Suppose that he now brings the facts and phenomena of the surrounding world into his clairvoyant consciousness. All this will call forth a certain condition in him, just as for ordinary understanding the three kingdoms of nature call forth conditions of sattwa, rajas and tamas. In effect what can enter the purest form of clairvoyant perception corresponding to purified clairvoyance, calls forth the condition of tamas. (I use the word “purified” not in the moral sense.) A man who would truly see spiritual facts objectively, with that clairvoyance that we can attain today, must by this activity bring about in himself the condition of tamas. Then when he returns into the ordinary world where he immediately forgets his clairvoyant knowledge, he feels that with his ordinary mode of knowledge he enters a new condition, a new relation to knowledge, namely, the sattwa condition. Thus, in our present age everyday knowledge is the sattwa condition. In the intermediate stage of belief, of faith that builds on authority, we are in the rajas condition. Knowledge in the higher worlds brings about the condition of tamas in the souls of men. Knowledge in our everyday environment is the condition of sattwa; while faith, religious belief resting on authority, brings about the condition of rajas. So you see, those whose constitution compels them to eat meat need not be horrified because meat puts them in a condition of tamas because the same condition is brought about by purified clairvoyance. It is that condition of an external thing when by some natural process it is most detached from the spiritual. If we call the spirit “light” then the tamas condition is devoid of light. It is “darkness.” So long as our organism is permeated by the spirit in the normal way we are in the sattwa condition, that of our ordinary perception of the external world. When we are asleep we are in tamas. We have to bring about this condition in sleep in order that our spirit may leave our body and enter the higher spirituality around us. If we would reach the higher worlds — and the Evangelist already tells us what man's darkness is — our human nature must be in the condition of tamas. Since man is in the condition of sattwa, not of tamas, which is darkness, the words of the Evangelist, “The light shineth in darkness and the darkness comprehendeth it not,” can be rendered somewhat as follows, “The higher light penetrated as far as man, but he was filled by a natural sattwa that he would not give up.” Thus the higher light could not find entrance because it can only shine in darkness. If we are seeking knowledge of such living concepts as sattwa, rajas, and tamas, we must get accustomed to not taking them in an absolute sense. They are always, so to say, turning this way and that. For a right concept of the world there is no absolute higher or lower, only in a relative sense. A European professor took objection to this. He translated sattwa as “goodness” and objected to another man who translated it as “light,” though he translated tamas as “darkness.” Such things truly express the source of all misunderstanding. When man is in the condition of tamas — whether by sleep or clairvoyant perception, to take only these two cases — then in effect he is in darkness as far as external man is concerned. So ancient Indian thought was right, yet it could not use a word like “light” in place of the word sattwa. Tamas may always be translated “darkness” but for the external world the sattwa condition could not always be simply interpreted as “light.” Suppose we are describing light. It is entirely correct to call the light colors — red, orange, yellow — in the sense of Sankhya philosophy the sattwa colors. In this sense too green must be called a rajas color; blue, indigo, violet, tamas colors. One may say effects of light and of clairvoyance in general fall under the concept of sattwa. Under the same concept we must also place, for example, goodness, kindness, loving behavior by man. It is true that light falls under the concept of sattwa, but this concept is broader; light is not really identical with it. Therefore it is wrong to translate sattwa as “light” though it is quite possible to translate tamas as “darkness.” Nor is it correct to say that “light” does not convey the idea of sattwa. The criticism that the professor made of a man who may have been well aware of this is also not quite justified, for the simple reason that if someone said, “Here is a lion,” nobody would attempt to correct him by saying, “No, here is a beast of prey.” Both are correct. This comparison hits the nail right on the head. As regards external appearance it is correct to associate sattwa with what is full of light, but it is wrong to say sattwa is only of light. It is a more general concept than light, just as beast of prey is more general than lion. A similar thing is not true of darkness for the reason that in tamas things that in rajas and sattwa are different and specific merge into something more general. After all, a lamb and a lion are two very different creatures. If I would describe them as to their sattwa characters — the form that the natural element of life and force and spirit takes in lambs and lions — I would describe them very differently. But if I would describe them in the condition of tamas the differences do not come into consideration because we have the tamas condition when the lamb or lion is simply lying lazily on the ground. In the sattwa condition lambs and lions are very different, but for cosmic understanding the indolence of both is after all one and the same. Our power of truly looking into such concepts must therefore adapt to much differentiation. As a matter of fact, these three concepts with the qualities of feeling in them are among the most illuminating things in the whole of Sankhya. In all that Krishna puts before Arjuna, when he presents himself as the founder of the age of self-consciousness, he has to speak in words altogether permeated by those shades of feeling derived from the concepts sattwa, rajas, and tamas. About these three concepts, and what at length leads to a climax in the Bhagavad Gita, we shall speak more fully in the last lecture of this course.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8792
__label__wiki	0.674195	0.674195	WNBAlien Women's Pro Basketball coverage that's out of this world WNBA Today, 08/02/2013: Sun comeback papers over cracks in Connecticut, while Storm make Mercury melt Aug2 by richardbcohen Last night saw four more WNBA teams resume action after the All-Star break, although the shine was taken off the opening game before it began. Indiana travelled to Connecticut without star forward Tamika Catchings due to personal reasons – she’s fine, and expected to play in their next game, but “family cicumstances prohibited travel for this game”, whatever that means. Guard Erin Phillips also stayed home due to continuing issues with the knee that was operated on in the preseason. Wing Jeanette Pohlen is reportedly nearing a return, but she and Katie Douglas are still out for now as well, so the Fever were back down to eight bodies. With Kara Lawson still out for the Sun due to her bruised knee, Connecticut weren’t at full strength either. This was an awful, ugly game for most of the evening. If the WNBA had a D-League, this is what it might look like (and a few of these players might be there sooner rather than later as well). The positive in the early minutes for Connecticut was that Tina Charles was inside, getting putbacks and finish attempts near the rim. That’s where you want to see her, not firing endless fadeaway jumpers. But the rest of the Sun still couldn’t make a shot to save their lives, which inevitably leads to Charles forcing up more and more difficult shots as games wear on. She’s trying to carry the team, and taking some bad shots in an effort to score before double and triple-teams force her to move the ball. She’s not playing well – 40% from the field for a center, along with minimal trips to the free throw line, is horrible – but it’s a difficult situation for anybody. Elsewhere in the frontcourt, Jessica Breland and Kelsey Griffin were making each other look good. Griffin’s a hustle backup pushed into a starting role that she isn’t good enough for, but she’ll at least grab a rebound or two and offer some energy. Breland isn’t remotely close to Catchings as a defender – an unfair comparison for anyone, but Breland in particular loses concentration or gets exposed on the defensive end too frequently. However, on the offensive end, Breland was perfectly capable of feasting on the weak collection of power forwards Connecticut have to offer this season. Neither team led by more than five points in the first half until the final couple of minutes, when a Shavonte Zellous pullup jumper was followed by Karima Christmas driving right past a statuesque Renee Montgomery for a layup (Charles was weak and late on the help defense as well). Then Briann January hit a three, and Zellous pulled up to hit a triple of her own just before the halftime buzzer. From nowhere, the understrength Fever had pushed out to a 34-25 lead at the break. Most of the third quarter was just as bad for Connecticut. Frankly, if you can’t beat a Fever team without Catchings, Douglas, Phillips and others, it might be time to consider a new profession. But Indiana extended their lead to 16 late in the third quarter on consecutive breakaway layups from Christmas and Zellous – both in situations where the Fever players simply seemed to put more effort in to get to the ball first and push it to the other end. It looked like the game was going to tail off into another embarrassing loss for the Sun in a season full of them. However, Sun coach Anne Donovan finally ran into a lineup that clicked. Starters Charles and Allison Hightower were joined on the floor by Tan White, Kelly Faris (who didn’t play a single second during the opening 28 minutes of the game) and Mistie Bass. They closed out the third quarter with Bass running the floor hard for a transition layup, and White nailing a three from the corner. Then opened the fourth with Bass dropping in a short hook, Hightower driving past January for a layup, White hitting a pullup, Faris driving past Breland with ease for her own layup, and Charles closing off Breland for an easy finish inside. That drew the second Fever timeout in quick succession, as a 15-0 Connecticut run had pulled them within a point. There were several key elements to the Sun push. Undoubtedly Indiana fatigue played a role, with their short bench and tight rotation inevitably wearing them down. But there was more to it than that. Bass gives a bigger option than Griffin alongside Charles, and she’s much more aggressive offensively in looking to score herself. Bass is also big enough to defend opposing centers – or at least give it a try (she’s far from the greatest defender the world has ever seen) – which in this case allowed Charles to shift over and defend Breland. Instantly, you forgot Breland was even on the floor, as her offensive impact completely disappeared. White’s a hit-or-miss scorer, but she’ll have nights like this occasionally, and her enthusiastic perimeter defense helped as well. Between her, Faris and Hightower they actually had a perimeter with some mobility and work ethic on the floor. Finally, it’s not a coincidence that there was only one mention of Charles in that recap of their streak, and it came right at the end. When the Sun aren’t completely focussed around her, but they’re working in transition, finding points from other sources, they’re a vastly better team. Obviously you want to make heavy use of your reigning MVP, but she can’t be your entire offense. The Fever didn’t just go away, although the small Connecticut crowd was now firmly back in the game. Breland broke the run of Sun points with a backdoor finish on an inbounds play, and Zellous stepped up with a couple of jumpers. It wasn’t until another little Bass hook dropped in with under a minute to play that Connecticut took their first lead since the second quarter. But with Catchings, Douglas and Phillips at home, Indiana’s tiring offense found it increasingly difficult to put cohesive offense together. A high-low pass from Erlana Larkins was off-target and became a turnover, ultimately resulting in two Hightower free throws when she was fouled after grabbing the loose ball. Then January blew a straightforward layup – not a surprise, seeing as she’s an atrocious 16-47 from inside 5ft this season – and it was virtually all over. More fouls and free throws followed, but the Sun held on for a 70-64 win. Indiana will be disappointed to let a 16-point lead with less than 12 minutes remaining slip away, but when you show up that undermanned a defeat can’t be a big surprise. Most of the information gleaned from the game was the same as much of their season – Breland looked like she might have some promise, Zellous and Christmas stepped up to provide some necessary offense, while January and Larkins were disappointing yet again. They’ll look to kick-start again when Catchings returns. For Connecticut, obviously the comeback to win the game was a nice fillip, but it’s a thin gloss over continuing cracks. Against what amounts to half of the Fever team at best, they never should’ve been trailing by 16 in the first place. Charles’s quotes after the game pushed all the blame onto her teammates for failing to replicate practice performance in games, rather than accepting collective responsibility. Donovan’s clearly not done much of a job making this group more than the sum of its parts (or even equal to the sum). A win’s a win, and they’ll take them any way they come, but there’s still a very long way to go if the Sun are going to salvage anything from this season. Moving to the West… The late game was in Seattle, where the injury news was positive rather than negative. Brittney Griner was back in the starting lineup for Phoenix, returning from the knee sprain that’s been causing her problems for most of the season to varying degrees. Penny Taylor is going to miss most of the remainder of the regular season, but at least they had their prized rookie back. Diana Taurasi also returned after serving her one-game suspension for accumulated technical fouls in their last game before the break. The Storm were down to nine, after backup center Nakia Sanford bizarrely signed her second seven-day contract and then went home to Atlanta anyway. Clearly, her time with Seattle is done, and they’ll sign someone else to fill that spot. It’s no great loss. One intriguing aspect coming into this game was how Phoenix would handle their defense with Griner returning. After continuing their yearly tradition of being abominable defensively for most of the year – whether Griner was on the floor or not – the Mercury had troubled both Los Angeles and Minnesota with their 1-2-2 ‘X’ zone. But that structure requires rotation and movement, and even the base two players near the rim have to be able to stretch out to the perimeter when necessary. In other words, it’s not a perfect fit for Griner, who you want patrolling the paint. So would they revert to man-to-man, or try to fit Griner into the new system? As it turned out, they stuck with the zone on the majority of possessions, putting Griner at the base where you’d expect her. She looked lost a couple of times, but her humongous size and raw athleticism allowed her to recover and clog the paint anyway. She did well enough, although there was some scrambling involved. The Mercury’s offense kept them afloat and in front for much of the first half. Even without Griner or Taurasi making much of an impact, they were finding points in quick offense against a Storm team that were a little lax in transition, with some smooth finishing from Candice Dupree and Charde Houston’s midrange jumper dropping in. Seattle came into the game in the closing minutes of the first half. After Phoenix left Tina Thompson open for a trail three, Taurasi was called for a flagrant foul on a spin move for an elbow towards the head of Alysha Clark. It was downgraded to an ordinary personal foul on review, but it helped wake the crowd up, and Tianna Hawkins punished the Mercury with a three on the ensuing possession anyway. Hawkins had a strong first half in general, showing both her willingness to run the floor for finishes and the range on her jump shot. As a team, Seattle were starting to pull the Mercury zone apart, and had a Phoenix lead that had been as high as 13 points down to three at 44-41 at halftime. The third quarter was all Seattle, as Brian Agler and the Storm continued to illustrate how to rip the Mercury zone to bits. Constant movement and cutting was confusing the defenders, pulling them out of position and leaving shooters wide open for Seattle. For example, one cut they ran repeatedly all night, was from the high extended elbow (beyond the three-point line) diagonally down to the opposite low block. That simple cut pulled two defenders across, because they’re not sure who they’re supposed to follow or when they should pass the player on to the next defender in the zone – leaving a shooter alone in the opposite corner. Combined with quick ball movement, moving it from one side to the other, they shifted the zone out of balance far better than LA or Minnesota had in previous games against it. The Storm actually making some threes helped as well – if they’d had another of their cold nights from outside the story might’ve been different – but Seattle took control in the third quarter. Phoenix went back to man-to-man for much of the fourth quarter because their zone had been so comprehensively torn to shreds. The game became a little testy in the third quarter, with Taurasi going down on her haunches after being caught in the stomach by Camille Little and – according to Storm reporter Jayda Evans on Twitter – saying “I’m going to f— them up” while she gingerly walked to the sidelines. Then Griner and Tanisha Wright got a little angry with each other, Wright taking exception to some hacking from Griner and throwing a little elbow in the Mercury center’s direction. In the fourth quarter, with the Mercury still well within range of making a comeback, Taurasi’s frustration got the better of her. A couple of solid (and arguably slightly illegal) screens from Little upset her again, and Taurasi responded with two ridiculously unnecessary fouls. There was a wild smack down onto Little from behind after a rebound, and then a shoulder barge/hip check as Little went past her to finish in the lane. Taurasi had essentially stopped playing basketball. She was just trying to get her hits in (and even that wasn’t working). She picked up another foul – her sixth – moments later on a soft call for a small push on Wright, but she could hardly complain after the dumb plays that had preceded that. Those three fouls came in the space of 35 seconds of game time, with only three minutes remaining in a six-point game. Often, Taurasi uses her emotions and frustration to fuel her into attacking and leading from the front. On this occasion, she let it take her out of the game, and hurt her team. Griner came out and sat next to Taurasi on the bench for the final three minutes of the game. Presumably she’d hit her minutes limit while recovering from her injury, but if so that was poor management from Mercury head coach Corey Gaines. You want her available for the closing stages. Phoenix still had chances to make it interesting – a Briana Gilbreath three could’ve made it a one-possession game with 90 seconds left, only to bounce out – but when a Little offensive rebound was followed by a Wright jumper in the lane, the Storm had the game won. 88-79 was the final result, as Seattle beat Phoenix for the second time in two tries this season, and moved within half a game of the Mercury for third place in the Western Conference. Phoenix are still going to be fine, in terms of making the playoffs and being a threat to beat nearly anyone on any given night. Even in this game, with Griner playing less than 18 minutes and Taurasi having an off night, they had scoring production from the likes of Dupree, Houston and DeWanna Bonner. Their schedule also gets significantly easier in the second half of the year. But there’s still so much work to be done. Seattle just showed everyone how to cut through their zone and pull defenders wildly out of position, which every other team will now watch on tape. So the one way they’d found of papering over their cracks on defense may well be cracking itself. They’ve added the single most dominant defensive force to come out of the NCAAs in eons, and they’re still horrible on the defensive end. As Griner gets healthier and plays more minutes, the defense should improve a little just by virtue of having her on the floor. But we saw in the first half of the season that the flaws were still distinctly apparent even when she was playing. This was a really impressive, enjoyable performance from the Storm, once they got going. It took a while, but eventually they gave everyone a lesson in how to break down the Mercury zone with ball movement and cutting, and stepping up to make some damn shots. It was a team effort, with seven different players scoring at least nine points, but Wright (14 points, 7 assists), Temeka Johnson (16 points, 7 assists) and Tina Thompson (16 points, 7 rebounds) led the way. It was also especially pleasing for Storm fans to see rookie forward Hawkins explode for 13 points and 6 boards on 6-7 from the field. This season was meant to be about developing youth for Seattle as much as anything, and whether winning or losing, seeing Hawkins earn more minutes over the second half of the year would be a significant positive. As mentioned above, Nakia Sanford is gone in Seattle, so they’ll need to fill that spot with someone else. To this point, no announcement has been made of a replacement. LA’s Candace Parker and Chicago’s Sylvia Fowles were named Players of the Month in their respective conferences. Parker’s performances tailed off towards the end of the month but she piled up enough stats beforehand to take the West award, while Fowles missed a couple of games due to injury but was dominant enough when she did play to take it in the East. Friday August 2nd (today): Los Angeles @ Tulsa, 8pm ET. The Shock are getting 9 points on their own floor, and that’s enough for me to take them. LA weren’t impressive at all heading into the break, and we’ll see whether strong All-Star performances from Toliver and Parker translate into improved play when the games matter. San Antonio @ Minnesota, 8pm ET. Lynx -14 is a heck of a lot of points. It’s another of those lines that the underdog might cover simply because the favourite relaxes into a comfortable win below the spread. So I’ll take San Antonio to keep it closer than 14 and cover. But with trepidation. Washington @ Chicago, 8.30pm ET. Sky -7.5 is the line, and I’ll take Chicago, even without knowing for sure whether Elena Delle Donne is going to play after her concussion. Washington will look to bounce back from the mauling they took in the paint against New York, but facing Sylvia Fowles isn’t an easy way to recover. Saturday August 3rd (tomorrow): Connecticut @ New York, 6pm ET Chicago @ Indiana, 7pm ET Atlanta @ Phoenix, 10pm ET This entry was posted in WNBA Today and tagged Connecticut Sun, Indiana Fever, Phoenix Mercury, Seattle Storm, wnba, WNBA Today. ← WNBA Today, 08/01/2013: Liberty pound Mystics in the paint as WNBA’s second half begins WNBA Today, 08/03/2013: Fowles and Cambage carry teams to victory in the paint; Lynx coast past Silver Stars again → One comment on “WNBA Today, 08/02/2013: Sun comeback papers over cracks in Connecticut, while Storm make Mercury melt” Shalisha says: I didn’t understand Corey’s decision to put Krystal Thomas in at the beginning of the third. He should have played Griner the opening two and then let her play 6 minutes in the fourth. Also, Diana should have been taken out when she picked up her 4th foul out of frustration. Why did Griner take only 7 shots? I can’t. She was shooting 71%. The minutes she played, should have been her offensive time. 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__label__cc	0.7499	0.2501	Home How Do I ...? Motorcycle Chains: 101 Chains are not only cheap and reliable, they’re the most efficient form of final drive for a motorcycle. When you boil it down, chains come in two varieties: standard (or unsealed), and O-ring (or sealed). Motorcycle Chains: 101 Ari Henning Take a look around most dealership floors, bike night parking lots or a race paddock, and the vast majority of motorcycles will be wearing a chain and sprockets for their final drive. Belts and driveshafts have their perks, but chains are the dominant drivetrain thanks to their low production cost, efficient power transmission and easy gearing changes and component replacement. Chains basically come in two categories: unsealed or standard roller chain, and sealed or O-ring chain. Unsealed chains are commonly found on vintage bikes, small-displacement economy rides and off-road motorcycles. They’re what you see on bicycles and conveyor belts, and even the treads on a bulldozer are a type of unsealed chain. Standard chain is just a series of plain bearings made of metal links and nothing else. That means it’s up to you to apply lubricant to keep the parts from grinding themselves into dust, and you have to do it every few hundred miles. Even then, reducing friction between high-wear components like the link pins and bushings is difficult, and as a result unsealed chains wear quickly, necessitating frequent slack adjustments and replacement. Sealed chains, as the name suggests, have rubber seals sandwiched between the side plates and inner links, sealing in grease that’s sucked in around the pins via vacuum when the chain is manufactured. The O-rings seal the grease in and keep dirt and water out, ensuring the pins and bushings are bathed in lube, which greatly reduces wear and extends the life of the chain. This arrangement also means less frequent and lighter applications of chain lube, since all you’re doing with that can of aerosol is keeping the O-rings moist and pliable and preventing the metal links from corroding. Having trouble visualizing the layout of a sealed chain? This oughta clear things up. By retaining grease right where it’s needed, a sealed chain’s most vulnerable components are always properly lubricated. Graphic courtesy RK Excel. Sealed chains were introduced in the late 1970s and revolutionized chain maintenance by greatly reducing the need for lubrication while simultaneously increasing the life of the chain by up to tens of thousands of miles. More recently, other seal styles have been developed, most notably the X-ring. Here’s the idea: When that chubby little O-ring gets squeezed between the plates, it creates a fair amount of surface area that results in a small amount of drag every time the chain link pivots. That drag saps power getting to the rear wheel. With an X-ring chain, the sealing ring’s profile resembles an “X.” The X-ring is more readily compressed between the plates, and its shape provides four sealing surfaces around each link pin (instead of two), but with less total surface area, resulting in less drag. Not sure if your bike is running a sealed chain? Odds are it is, but if in doubt just take a close look. If you see some rubber bulging out between the plates, you’re riding with permanently lubricated links. Photo by Ari Henning. If evaluating the drag on your chain seems like the kind of obsessive minutia only a racer would think about, you’re right. X-ring technology was developed for the track and adapted for the street, where the better sealing of the X-ring helped increase chain life even more. As a track-bred product, X-ring chains are typically made from harder, stronger metals and may have weight-reducing features like hollow link pins and thinner side plates. With all those virtues, however, comes a higher price. Generally speaking, the better sealing (and thus service life) a chain offers, the more expensive it’s going to be. That being said you may be tempted to slap a standard unsealed chain on your bike because it’s cheap, but the upfront savings simply isn’t worth the cost of increased maintenance and more frequent replacement. Unsealed chains still make sense on smaller, less powerful machines that will log fewer miles, but for regular road use a sealed chain–whether it’s an O-ring type or some other variety–is definitely the way to go. Previous articleTourmaster Synergy 7.4V Heated Vest and Gloves – Review Next article2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 – Road Test Review I Want to Ride a Dirt Bike, But I’m Not Sure How… Hot Tips For Staying Cool On Your Bike Ari Henning - January 8, 2020 Ari Henning - December 17, 2019 Ari Henning - November 19, 2019 Ari Henning - August 13, 2019 Ari Henning - July 16, 2019 Ari Henning - June 24, 2019	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8794
__label__wiki	0.579895	0.579895	Woodside Bridge Replacement Appeal for Lyn Community Development Trust £1010.00 + £222.50 Gift Aid = £1232.50 Donated to Woodside Bridge Replacement Appeal’s £65000.00 Goal Donate now Tweet Share LCDT is leading an appeal to replace the iconic Woodside Bridge which collapsed in late 2017. Woodside Bridge crossed the beautiful East Lyn River at the entrance to the stunning Watersmeet Valley near Lynmouth in Devon. There has been a bridge there for over 150 years, but as it was not a designated Right of Way, and was not owned by any Statutory Authority, no public designated funds are available to replace it. In collaboration with Exmoor National Park Authority, who are also supporting the fund financially through their "Caremoor for Exmoor" scheme, LCDT are seeking to raise the £65000 needed to replace it. Once replaced, the National Park has agreed to maintain it, so this is a "one-off" appeal. Many tens of thousands of people enjoyed the short walk from Lynmouth past Middleham Memorial Gardens, across Woodside Bridge and on to Watersmeet and if they gave just £1 each, the appeal will be funded. Please add your donation, however small, as it will be welcomed. If you are a taxpayer, please consider Gift Aiding your donation - it makes such a difference. Thank you. All funds raised will be passed to Lyn Community Development Trust irrespective of whether our appeal target is reached, not reached or exceeded. If funds are being raised for a specific purpose and, for whatever reason, this purpose is no longer valid, the funds will be transferred to the charity for general use. Lyn Community Development Trust is a long standing charity aimed at supporting community projects in the Lynton and Lynmouth area. It is involved in a number of current projects including raising funds together with the Exmoor National Park Authority to replace Woodside Bridge in the scenic Watersmeet Valley and in a project to find and fund affordable housing in the locality. For more information, visit our website http://www.lyncommunitydevelopmenttrust.co.uk/ Registered charity (no. 1095324). Find out more about Lyn Community Development Trust Robert Vellacott £25 + £6.25 Gift Aid = £31.25 £20 + £5 Gift Aid = £25.00 Anne kearle £100 + £25 Gift Aid = £125.00 Peter kearle Deb Short £10 + £2.5 Gift Aid = £12.50 Julian Tippett It's the most #wonderful feeling in the world, knowing you are loved and wanted. – Jayne Mansfield Donate to Lyn Community Development Trust Let's take a couple of details before payment. If you'd like to make your donation anonymously, please don't forget to tick the checkbox. A name is required to continue Make my donation anonymous £1 £5 £10 £25 £50 Please enter a valid donation amount Wonderful Terms Terms acceptance is required. Next: Contact Preferences Back to 'Your Details' Next: Gift Aid Back to 'Contact Preferences' I'm a UK Tax Payer and want to add Gift Aid to my donation Gift Aid contribution Our fees & charges Lyn Community Development Trust will receive a total of Next: Payment Details Your donation to Lyn Community Development Trust has been completed. Change cover image We recommend images to be a minimum of 1920x1080 pixels. Appeal donations	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8796
__label__wiki	0.63039	0.63039	Federal Services Cybersecurity Jobs About Accenture in the U.S. North America Leadership Current Country: United States US Workforce Demographics Chemicals Blog: Insights and opinions on the latest trends in the chemical industry. Petrochemicals: Changes in ownership bring greater risks By: Paul Bjacek In the petrochemical market, traditional patterns of company ownership are changing. We are seeing the rise of state-owned enterprises (SOEs), especially in emerging markets, and in the ownership in the downstream petrochemicals segment. Accenture’s analysis of ICIS Supply and Demand Data shows that this shift is bringing a flood of new producers to the industry—and with it, greater levels of competition and risk, and less control over capacity for publicly listed/private companies—that is, the non-SOEs. As a result, we may well see more M&A activity. Listen to Paul's ICIS webinar about petrochemical ownership changes. The good news is that the industry is still far from the “decline” life cycle1 stage. In fact, it is somewhere between the growth and maturity stages, and growth for petrochemicals has been about 1.33 times GDP in recent years.2 The industry is evolving, and with the growing prominence of SOEs, petrochemical companies will have to carefully select products, locations, strategies and tactics if they are to grow economic value. The rush to petrochemicals Click to enlarge Figure 1 From 2007 to 2017, 212 new petrochemical producers entered the industry, an increase of 20 percent.3 In the next five years, that number will increase by at least another 51 companies, based on capacity announcements. The number of producers across most segments is expected to keep rising (Figure 1). Usually, an increasing number of players is a sign of market maturity. But the petrochemical business is not really a single market, although it is sometimes referred to that way. Instead, it encompasses hundreds of downstream derivatives, each with its own life cycle. The numbers presented here represent an aggregate, and actual maturation across those products may still be decades away. Nevertheless, the rising number of players does signify greater competition and greater customer choice. It could also point to increased consolidation-driven M&A activity going forward. Petrochemicals: Change at the top As new players enter the market, the list of top players is changing as well. Figure 2 shows more and more new players from emerging markets (shaded in red) placing among the top 25 petrochemical producers, as measured by total capacity owned. Only four emerging-market producers were on the list in 1997. Today, there are 12, and by 2022, there are likely to be 14—a majority. This reflects increases in capacity in emerging regions to gain market access, as with China, or because of the availability of feedstocks, as in the Middle East. Also, governments4 will significantly increase their ownership role in the next few years, rising from three companies on the list in 2017 to five by 2022. Despite the shift of raw material markets to emerging economies, many advanced-economy producers are still in the top 25. That’s because they still have some key advantages, including strong technology positions, efficient operations, flexible organizations, deep knowledge of customer markets and global supply chains. Emerging players tend to license technology and operate locally. A warning to producers that are not actively investing in such advantages: Only 10 of the top players in 1997 were in the top 25 in 2017, and only nine are expected to be there by 2022. Some fell from the list due to M&A, while others dropped due to slow growth compared to emerging-market players. Even with all the new entrants, the top 20 producers will still control 58 percent of all capacity by 2022. But this is a drop from the 63 percent they held in 2002, as shown in Figure 3. The market concentration of top players has been dropping for major categories of petrochemicals, with the notable exception of base aromatics. Aromatics are typically co-located with refineries that often are linked with oil companies, which in turn have heavy government participation in emerging markets. Olefins seem to be safer because a lot of the new capacity is related to gas-based cracking investments in the North America region. However, even there, about 20 percent of new-capacity investment is ultimately owned by SOEs, most of which are headquartered outside of North America. Looking beyond 2022, SOE participation in North America may increase even further. Rise of SOEs Already, about a quarter of world light olefins capacity and a third of world aromatics capacity is government-owned. This is driven by the rise of emerging markets, which tend to have petrochemical SOEs. Aggregate SOE ownership of capacity ownership is expected to rise from 23 percent to 25 percent in just the next five years (Figure 4). Meanwhile, the top eight public oil companies,5 even though they are expanding, will lose share in petrochemicals by 2022. Back integration into raw materials is therefore not necessarily critical to participation. Market share may increase after 2022, however, as low oil prices prompt the companies to position capital into more profitable areas of their portfolios—such as gas-based chemicals in North America or other regions (see past blog). SOEs are also investing in downstream operations, harnessing the added value in those products. Thus, their ownership shares are expected to rise one to two points for intermediates and polymers over the next five years. As SOEs expand their downstream control, producers should cautiously assess how markets in intermediates and polymers may be affected in the next few years. For example, products such as PVC can often be subject to non-demand-based decisions that result in oversupply in the market, thereby reducing future margins. Overall, SOE ownership of assets may mean an uneven playing field for other producers because the SOEs can pick the best locations for their assets, bar others from participating in their regions, obtain preferential lending terms, receive better feedstock supply terms, enjoy easier permitting and recruit better local talent, among things. The impact of SOEs Click to enlarge Figures 5 & 6 The regions that are likely to see the greatest petrochemicals capacity growth correspond to the areas where SOE ownership is common, such as the Middle East, central and eastern Europe, and India (Figure 5). China’s share of SOE ownership, although very large, is projected to decline. Interestingly, Africa has both high growth and a declining share of SOE ownership, although volume is still relatively low. This area may represent good prospects for future growth as demand rises. SOEs often build capacity for reasons other than marketplace supply and demand, such as increased self-sufficiency, hydrocarbon exploitation, employment or tax revenues. Thus, there tend to be poor industry operating-rate outlooks for products that have greater SOE involvement (Figure 6). Operating rates correlate strongly with margins. It’s also important to think about where capacity is being built. A lot of capacity is being created in regions with very poor “doing business” scores, as defined by the World Bank’s6 ranking of economies. By 2022, 52 percent of capacity will be in the lower third ranking of countries producing chemicals, up from 49 percent today (Figure 7). The list includes many emerging countries in the Middle East, Asia and Latin America. This, combined with the power of SOEs in those countries, will make it critical for non-SOE companies to be as locally connected, lean and innovative as possible to have an advantage in the global market. The financial picture: SOE vs. non-SOE Figure 8 shows financial metrics for SOEs versus non-SOEs. Return on sales (ROS) improved 2 points more for non-SOEs than for SOEs between 2010 and 2016. SOE revenue growth has been stronger, but that has been mainly from volume growth as capacity for SOEs increased by 30 percent between 2010 and 2016, versus only 7 percent for non-SOEs. While capital spending rose more for non-SOEs, that is probably due to a combination of asset maintenance, modernization and expansion, versus SOE spending, which has been mainly for expansion. Asset turnover figures support that view, as they are lower for SOEs, indicating poor asset management. Lack of spending on existing assets can undermine a company’s ability to operate effectively in the longer term. The SOE focus on capacity expansion contributes to oversupply, brings down margins and causes shutdowns of non-SOEs in the process. The benefit to producers, but not customers⁄citizens, may be that the high-cost capacity could keep prices high during up cycles⁄periods of recovery. Avoiding the “frog in the pan” scenario As the overall market subtly matures and becomes saturated, it will be more difficult for companies to maintain or improve profits, especially with an uneven playing field in growth markets. Changing ownership and rising competition in petrochemicals bring greater risks for non-SOEs, especially when competing in SOE markets or in markets where SOEs may add unneeded capacity. To avoid being overcome by these subtle but nevertheless real changes, most companies—SOEs and non-SOEs alike—will need to: Carefully assess business plans for risks of capacity overexpansion, identifying which plants⁄competitors will be at risk for shutdown. Align with affected customers and identify supply schemes early. Constantly innovate in plant and supply chain efficiencies to stay on the low end of the cost curve—perhaps even radical new approaches. For instance, the huge new export volumes from North America may be an opportunity for innovation, taking lessons from established dry bulk commodities. Tap into the advancing digital technologies, including the Internet of Things, to increase reliability, flexibility and selling propositions. Innovate across the board in processes and products. Selectively partner with well-managed SOEs intending to expand in and out of their regions, as they will need expertise and technology from experienced global players. Prowl for acquisition targets that can be strengthened by the company’s assets, technologies, alliances, supply chains, site⁄near-site integration, etc. Search for locations (i.e., countries or special economic zones) that have lower risk and⁄or better “doing business” environments, while still being near demand or feedstock centers. With increasing competition on the way, petrochemical companies that cannot innovate and improve around any of the strategic considerations listed above are likely to struggle—and, perhaps, find themselves assessing a divestment or merger as a way out. Product life cycle theory holds that product markets move through the stages of introductory, growth, maturity and decline. Based on the econometric analysis of historic world ethylene, propylene, benzene, toluene and xylenes demand, from the ICIS Supply and Demand Data Service, and world GDP growth. Based on top level financial owners; Accenture Research analysis of ICIS Supply and Demand Data Service. Based on total share of capacity owned. For instance, there could by several SOEs under one government. Our top eight includes ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, Total, Valero Energy, Chevron, Marathon and JXTG. The World Bank, “Doing Business: Economy Rankings,” June 2016, http://www.doingbusiness.org/rankings (accessed August 1, 2017). {"GetBlogPosts-return":{"author-list": [{"Name":"Paul Bjacek","Short_Description":"Principal Director, Resources Research Lead, Accenture","Long_Description":"Paul Bjacek is a principal director at Accenture and leads strategic research for the Resources operating group, which includes chemicals, energy, natural resources and utilities. He has more than 25 years of experience in the process industries, including project activities in manufacturing, marketing and distribution. Paul regularly writes and presents on topics impacting the chemical industry. 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__label__cc	0.608913	0.391087	Espace cliente Renewable energy infrastructure Acofi Gestion has chosen to integrate into its analysis process an approach committed to ESG (Environment, Social, Governance), in line with the investment philosophy that has underpinned Acofi’s management style from the very start. Based on the conviction that non-financial analysis, particularly from an ESG perspective, is integral to determining the value of a company and measuring the sustainability of its revenues, this approach enriches the selection process and contributes to the robustness of the asset management process. Acofi Gestion bases its investment process on convictions centred around reliable, objective and measurable criteria in order to concentrate its portfolios on companies and assets whose activity and governance appear clear, useful and sustainable, and whose price is reasonable. However, ESG criteria alone cannot rule out a company’s eligibility for a project to provide financing or capital support. As a signatory of the PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment) of the United Nations (UNPRI), Acofi Gestion affirms its commitment to integrate ESG non-financial criteria into its management and to develop its businesses in accordance with the standards expected by our French and European partners. Acofi is thus committed to implementing a continuous-improvement approach to ensure that ESG is taken into account throughout the life cycle of operations. CSR approach Acofi Gestion is committed to adopting a sustainable development approach by integrating Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG criteria into its investment strategy. The asset management company does not systematically and simultaneously integrate criteria related to the quality of Environmental, Social and Governance factors into its investment choices. However, it is attentive to these topics in its analyses where information is available and relevant. Annual ESG Report 2018 - Acofi Gestion UNPRI Transparency Report – Acofi Gestion The France Invest ESG Capital Investors Charter The AFG's Recommendations on Corporate Governance The AFG Transparency Code for SRI funds (document in french) The AFG Rules of Professional Conduct vous êtes un investisseur : non professionnel Les informations commerciales présentées sur notre site web sont à l'attention exclusive des investisseurs professionnels au sens de la Directive MIFID et visés aux articles L 533-16 du Code Monétaire et Financier et 423-27 du Réglement de l'Autorité des Marchés Financiers 58 bis, rue La Boétie Email : contact@acofi.com Acofi is an asset manager affiliated with the La Française Group (Crédit Mutuel Nord Europe) copyright ACOFI 2018 – AMF-approved portfolio management company no. GP 97118 By browsing this site, you agree to the use of cookies for statistical purposes, to provide you with a better user experience.Ok	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8799
__label__wiki	0.692684	0.692684	What Would Ash Ketchum Say About Pokemon Go? On Saturday, I took the family to the Summer Festival of the Arts at Youngstown State University. We made crafts, listened to JD Eicher & the Goodnights, and tried (successfully) to keep our 3 year-old from destroying low-lying art. This was great, but most of my time on campus was spent looking for Pokemon, playing the augmented reality, mobile game app, Pokemon Go. Pokemon are mythical, animal-like creatures. Launched as a video game, Pokemon spawned a popular animated TV franchise and other merchandise. You can’t walk through our local Target without passing the Pokemon card display. The point of the game is to use your Pokeball to “catch” and nurture Pokemon so they can battle other Pokemon. What surprised me about playing Pokemon Go on campus were the number of adults playing the game. Like me, they were looking at their phones, swiping at imaginary Pokemon balls (at least I had kids with me). This made me wonder what Pokemon trainer, Ash Ketchum, the franchise’s protagonist, would think of the new game. Assuming he was in his teens when Pokemon was launched in 1995, Ketchum would be in his mid-30s by now. Just for fun, I wrote a satirical feature for my column. I hope you enjoy: KANTO REGION, OHIO At 35, famed trainer Ash Ketchum reflects on a life of catching and training Pokemon. Now married with four children, Ketchum said, “Had I known I was going to be bald at 23, I would’ve taken my hat off more often. I had great hair.” Ketchum no longer resembles the thin, animated character who appeared in video games, on TV and film. “I’ve put on a little weight,” Ketchum said, patting his large belly. “Had a few too many Pallet Town Tepig dogs over the years.” Now a retired gym leader in Mineral Ridge, he lives in a shack just outside the Johto region. “Every kid my age thought we’d catch ‘em all,” Ketchum said, referring to the signature slogan from the series. “That’s the big lie promulgated by the man.” When asked about the new Pokemon Go app, Ketchum just shrugged. “No one will every ‘catch ’em all,’” he added with air quotes for emphasis. “They keep making more. It’s impossible.” Ketchum now spends his days guiding his children through the Pokemon world. “No one ever tells you how much care and attention these little monsters need,” Ketchum said, being careful to refer to the Pokemon creatures and not his children. “Charmander is the worst,” Ketchum added. “Little guy is impossible to house train, little flaming poops everywhere. It’s awful to clean up.” Pokemon Go is available for free for iOS and Android devices.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8801
__label__wiki	0.638799	0.638799	Home » EDITOR'S MEMO: How to Use the Buyers‘ Guide EDITOR'S MEMO: How to Use the Buyers‘ Guide Susan Sutton This issue marks the publication of ASI’s 17th annual Buyers’ Guide, a purchasing and applications resource for raw materials, equipment and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and adhesives and sealants products such as tapes and labels. Even though the guide has been established as a valuable tool to the industry, updating and expanding it is an ambitious, year-round undertaking. We make every effort to provide you with a comprehensive, user-friendly product. How the Guide Is Organized The Buyers’ Guide is divided into five main sections: Associations, Product Index, Product Listings, and Suppliers and Distributors. The Product Listings are divided into eight major categories: Additives and Chemical Specialties; Oils and Fatty Acids; Resins and Base Polymers; Pigments and Dyes, Dry/Dispersions; Solvents; Containers, Packaging and Material Handling; Equipment; and Services. Looking Up a Manufacturer, Product or Service If you know the name of the manufacturer(s), go directly to the Supplier Listings to find out more about the company. The Supplier Listings provide addresses, key personnel, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail, and website addresses, as well as a brief description of the supplier companies. If you do not know the names of the manufacturers who supply the products of interest, simply refer to the Product Index. Products are listed alphabetically under each of the major categories. Find the appropriate page and go to the Product Listings section where an alphabetical listing of manufacturers/suppliers appears under each product heading. Advertising companies are listed in boldface type, and the page numbers of those ads are referenced. Find the companies of interest and proceed to the ad and the Supplier Listings. How to Use the Online Buyers' Guide You can also find the Buyers’ Guide in a fully searchable format online at www.adhesivesmag.com/buyersguide. The online Buyers’ Guide includes extras such as hotlinks, spec sheets and videos for select suppliers. Your suggestions for making this guide more useful are always welcome. If you want to request new categories, or if you are a supplier to the industry and would like to receive information on purchasing listings for the online guide or next year’s print edition, please contact Peg Van Winkle, inside sales, at vanwinklep@bnpmedia.com, or call (614) 760-4222. Recent Articles by Susan Sutton 3M Divestment Leads the News Our 2020 Vision for the Adhesive and Sealant Industry: Top-Quality Content and Dynamic Design Readers Most Interested in Sika Acquisition Sika Swiss Technology Award is Top News Dow R&D 100 Awards Garner Most Reader Interest Susan Sutton is Editor-in-Chief, Integrated Media of Ceramic Industry and Adhesives & Sealants Industry magazines. She can be reached at suttons@bnpmedia.com or (248) 786-1704. Editor's Memo: How to Use the Buyers' Guide Adhesives & Sealants Industry Buyers' Guide ASI December 2019 Buyers' Guide Issue ASI Comprehensive Buyers' Guide and Resource	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8805
__label__cc	0.713882	0.286118	Our dentist and staff strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. Please use our dental library to learn more about dental problems and treatments available. If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, contact us. For decades, fluoride has been held in high regard by the dental community as an important mineral that is absorbed into and strengthens tooth enamel, thereby helping to prevent decay of tooth structures. In nearly every U.S. community, public drinking supplies are supplemented with sodium fluoride because the practice is acknowledged as safe and effective in fighting cavities. Some private wells may contain naturally fluoridated water. What Is Fluoride? Fluoride is a compound of the element fluorine, which can found throughout nature in water, soil, air and food. By adding fluoride into our drinking water, it can be absorbed easily into tooth enamel, especially in children’s growing teeth, which helps to reduce tooth decay. Why Is Fluoride Important To Teeth? Fluoride is absorbed into structures, such as bones and teeth, making them stronger and more resistant to fractures and decay. A process in your body called "remineralization" uses fluoride to repair damage caused by decay. How Do I Get Fluoride? Just drinking public water will provide a certain measure of fluoride protection. But for years, health professionals have endorsed the practice of supplementing our intake with certain dietary products, and topical fluorides in many toothpastes and some kinds of rinses. Certain beverages such as tea and soda may also contain fluoride. Certain kinds of dental varnishes and gels may also be applied directly to teeth to boost fluoride intake. Fluoride Safety It is generally NOT safe to swallow toothpastes, rinses, or other products containing topical fluoride. In rare cases, some people may be overexposed to high concentrations of fluoride, resulting in a relatively harmless condition called fluorosis, which leaves dark enamel stains on teeth. Naperville, IL Dentist Advance Family Dental Care 1567 N Aurora Road, Ste 143 Why Invisalign Today Why a cosmetic dentist? Dental Implants Benefits The Best Dentists Prevent Diseases Naperville, IL Dentist Advance Family Dental Care 1567 N Aurora Road, Ste 143 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 357-2332 Call For Pricing	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line8811

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