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C3 Innovation Labs’ Purpose Week
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s C3 Innovation Labs (C3IL), a hub of socially innovative and community-engaged experiential learning opportunities in the Faculty of Arts, is celebrating four years since the opening of its Purpose Lab. The lab, on the first floor of the Dr. Alvin Woods Building, was transformed from a traditional classroom after students, faculty and staff recognized the need for a collaborative innovation space.
This week, C3IL is celebrating the efforts of its former and current students and its gratitude for its partners, including the Wilfrid Laurier University Alumni Association, the Student Life Levy and the Arts’ Undergraduate Society, through Purpose Week, a series of social innovation-themed events and services.
The Purpose Lab's Anniversary
Monday, Jan. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Purpose Lab, DAWB 1-101B
In 2015, the first cohort of students in the Social Entrepreneurship Option, in collaboration with faculty and staff, recognized the need for a collaborative space for changemakers. What began as a seemingly implausible idea quickly turned into a reality. Join in to celebrate students' efforts and see them showcase their ventures.
The Good Cup: A Social Venture is Born
Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Concourse
C3IL student and social entrepreneur Jamal Khamis will debut his social venture, the Good Cup. The Good Cup aims to provide eco-friendly solutions to non-recyclable, non-biodegradable single-use cups. Chai tea will be sold in the Good Cup in the Concourse with all revenue going back into the social venture.
Life after Laurier: A Workshop and Panel
Wednesday, Jan. 30 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Purpose Lab, DAWB 1-101B
What comes next? What skills have I developed at Laurier? What makes me a competitive candidate? The Life after Laurier workshop and panel will address these questions and concerns in collaboration with the Career Centre. Career consultant Susie Malcolm will offer advice and insights to students on articulating their experience and seeking employment and/or further education. The workshop will be followed by a panel featuring experts in career consulting and financial literacy, along with recent Laurier graduates.
Social Venture Pitch 101: A Workshop
Thursday, Jan. 31 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the Purpose Lab, DAWB 1-101B
What sets a winning social venture pitch apart? Volume? Tone? Pace? Props? Discover the answer with Student Social Entrepreneur in Residence, Hillary Scanlon, CEO and founder of her own successful social venture and winner of the annual MEDA International Pitch Competition. Feel free to bring an existing pitch to polish or just an idea to cultivate.
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Fallpocalypse: A Post Apocalyptic Zombie Novel. With Fall Leaves and Shit.
Note: The following are three seasonal fragrances that are currently not available. They'll come back to us this Fall!
Chapter 1: Pumpkin Spice Pandemic
It all started with the goddamn pumpkin spice.
She sighed, remembering when it was simply a seasonal beverage that was simultaneously adored and mocked for its adulation, and not what it is today. She kicked her Ugg into a wet pile of leaves, and looked around at the vast expanse before her. A fire burned far off on the horizon; a sign that her camp and campmates were still alive, one of the few small comforts left in this wasteland. That, and her sheepskin boots, flannel shirt, and leggings combination, of course.
She trudged along, using her spear as a walking stick to help ease the burden of walking so many miles. It might be Uber that she misses the most, but who can really quantify something like that? Besides, there was so much to miss: the internet, being able to enjoy seasonally-flavored-and-scented food and home goods, plumbing, oversize sunglasses, electricity, not having to hunt for every meal, the mall; everything about how her life used to be.
But she was learning and adapting to this new way of life. For some reason, she was spared, and now has to survive in this post-apocalyptic landscape. It hasn’t been easy; far from it. Realizing she couldn’t post Instagram stories about how difficult this was was one of the first real blows she had endured; one of the first things that made her see that this was for real and not just a recurring nightmare from that bad Ayahuasca trip back in South America a few years ago.
She had set up that camp, after all, and welcomed fellow survivors with open arms. Together, her motley crew had survived this year with minimal sickness and death. It felt good to step up and become a leader, like using muscles she’d forgotten she had. Although, she was pretty ripped now, like all good apocalypse survivors. Turns out, you build up a lot of muscle when you can’t eat any pre-packaged food and every day you could potentially be eaten by flesh-crazed monsters and you have to completely fend for yourself at every moment of every day. Who knew?!
That’s what she was out doing now: hunting. Scavenging for any type of suitable meat, although she preferred rabbits and deer and generally passed up any other animal. That is, until recently. It’s gotten much harder to find food as the summer died and fall swooped in like a bat, covering everything with darkness.
What she wouldn’t give for a cookie. Or some toilet paper. Something soft, like the kind in those old commercials where the cartoon bears…
Nearby, there’s a rustling in the trees. She freezes, bear butts forgotten, suddenly alert. Is it an animal, or something far more treacherous? She turns her head, squints her eyes at the tree line. Fuck, it’s dusk and she hasn’t caught any animals nor started making her way back to camp. Shit, shit, shit fuck dammit. The rustling is noticeably closer now. There’s nothing she can do but prepare herself. She’s killed before; she’ll kill again if it means staying alive.
Spear poised at the ready, she’s about to lunge into the trees when her camp-mate, Danny, comes out.
“What the fuck?! Don’t stab me, dude!” he yells. “I went hunting, too. I caught two rabbits!” He holds them up triumphantly in his right hand. He smirks. “Guess it’s a good thing I went out hunting too, huh?” he says, while staring at the lack of fresh animal corpses proffered from her hand.
She rolls her eyes, already back to a standing position. “Oh my god, Danny, you scared the hell out of me! You asshole! And nobody told me you were hunting tonight, too!” She pauses and looks him in the eye. “Although, you’re right; it’s a good thing you did. Thanks for the food; we should definitely head back to camp. It’s getting dark.”
He nods and begins to walk back toward the camp with her, dead rabbits swinging from his right hand. His bloody machete is tucked safely in its holster on his belt, his left hand tucked into his pocket. They walk in silence for a while; mostly because she needs to recover from the adrenaline rush and subsequent crash after realizing it was just Danny in the woods.
They’d known each other before all of this, well enough to walk in silence but not so well as to know what the other was thinking about.
She was thinking about when they had worked together at the coffee shop. You know the one; the one responsible for this whole goddamn pandemic and apocalypse they now found themselves in. It was only because she worked there that she was spared, really. She’d needed some extra cash and started working there on weekends, thinking it would be fun, plus all the perks: free drinks on your shifts, a decent employee discount, health care benefits, her friends all thinking it was so cool and coming to visit her while she worked. She’d loved it, for a while. But she soon got bored of the seasonal brouhahas, and all of the blending, and the insane drink requests. By the time pumpkin spice season rolled around, she wasn’t even interested. Plain black coffee, or a simple Americano, thanks; none of this faux-artisanal stuff. It made her sad to think about, as it had once been one of her favorite things, the return of pumpkin spice in all of its autumnal glory.
But then the outbreak happened. It started small, on the other side of the country. People were coming down with what seemed like a massive flu, but they all craved pumpkin spice everything. Then suddenly, it spread like wildfire, and those people who were sick weren’t just feeling like they had the flu and the pumpkin spice wasn’t enough; they started eating human flesh. Her fellow Ugg-boot-wearing, pumpkin-spice-drinking brethren were the undead, and they had wiped out most of the country with them. Word had it that it had spread overseas, too. It’s possible everyone was gone minus small outlying camps of survivors. But there was no way to tell without traveling, and that was a treacherous task.
She pulled herself out of her thoughts and turned to Danny. He looked worried, but when he felt her looking, he turned and smiled a weak smile.
“Sorry I’m not very talkative now,” he said, “I was nearly killed not long ago.”
She rolled her eyes. “Danny, I was absolutely NOT going to stab you, I swear! Here, give me the rabbits; we’re almost to camp. I’ll go ahead and get them cleaned so we can all eat tonight.”
He handed her the rabbits. “Thanks, yeah, sorry, I’ll be fine,” he said meekly.
She smiled, noticing for the first time that he had kept his left hand in his pocket this whole time. Weird, but, whatever; guys are strange creatures. She went ahead; they weren’t far from camp now, and dinner had to be prepared. Think of how excited everyone will be! Two rabbits!
Danny trailed behind, looking more uneasy with every step. He hadn’t been talking about her almost-spear attack on him. He took his left hand out of his pocket. It was deeply scratched, perhaps even bitten, bleeding profusely, and turning a very noticeable shade of orange.
Scent notes: Pumpkin spice is the star of this sexy scent, in combination with some spicy chai tea. Burnt sugar, like marshmallows roasted on a campfire, and a bit of that campfire’s smoke, to boot. Because it’s the apocalypse and the world is burning, there’s a quick hit of tar when it’s first applied; but that fades into the delicately sexy, sweet, and spicy blend of pumpkin, chai, smoke, and burnt sugar. Everyone’s gonna want a bite out of you.
Chapter 2: Spiked Cider
Last week, we met our unnamed heroine, and her former coworker and fellow apocalypse survivor, dudebro Danny.
Danny keeps walking to the campsite, watching her walk away with dinner. He stuffs his pumpkin-colored hand deep into his pocket in shame. Goddamn, he could really go for a latte right now. He shuddered, knowing it might be too late, but he couldn’t admit what had happened. How was he supposed to tell her he hadn’t really been out hunting, that he had been following her because… well, because he loved her?
No, it’s not just an apocalyptic “we have to recreate the world” kind of love, not in his mind, at least. This was real. He’d fallen in love with her back when they worked at the coffee shop. He loved that she had convinced their manager that black Uggs were acceptable workplace shoes. He’d come in on his off days, listening to Dave Matthews and Deadmau5 on his phone while skimming through The Chive, just to watch her make him whatever weird blended drink was popular that month. He had a popular Reddit forum, r/baristasdrinkshit, where he taste tested unusual drinks and rated them and asked others to weigh in. Danny was always getting in fights with commenters, threatening to beat the shit out of anyone who disagreed with him, often throwing his snapback across the room in fury when something particularly enraged him.
She had never taken notice of his reddit fame, nor the weird drinks she blended for him, like when he asked for their limited-edition unicorn drink and added a brownie, protein powder, and several pumps of random syrups, just to see what would happen. “Hey, if you want to vomit, that’s on you, Danny,” she said as the blender whirred. It was pretty disgusting, she was right about that.
He’d slammed the drink, making a list of notes on his phone. “Vomit frappe, lolz. Protein: good addition. Maybe more? Somehow not sweet enough. Gonna make my after-gym bathroom session interesting.” He went to the gym every single day back then, posting selfies holding up his tank top in front of the mirrored free weights area. #swole #gainz #everydayislegdaybro
Funnily enough, most of his gym-built muscles had shrunk significantly since this whole apocalypse thing had started. Not her muscles, though; she was ripped now, and tougher than he had ever seen.
She’d also been right about what was happening. “These people are, like, zombies for this shit,” she had remarked in the early pumpkin spice pandemic days. She was brilliant, and beautiful, and obviously single, now, since there was almost no guys left on the planet. Maybe she’d know what to do about his hand; maybe he didn’t have to turn into one of them…
She was near the fire, helping prep the rabbits for dinner with fellow survivor and friend, Mallory. They both had cups of cider sitting near them. They hadn’t known each other before all of this, but Mallory was a nurse, and great to have on your side in the apocalypse. She’d also grown up in a bit of a Doomsday Preppers household, and had already had a stockpile of canned goods, water, flashlights, batteries, tents, and of course medical supplies, so she was incredibly important to have on your side in the apocalypse. Mallory had basically outfitted their little haven on the hill above the woods; lord knows Danny didn’t have a tent.
“Hey, great job catching these, Danny!” Mallory smiled at him. He suspected she had a crush on him, but he wasn’t interested in Mallory. He only had eyes for the girl sitting next to her. It was pretty obvious, really; most of the other survivors seemed to sense the love triangle between the three of them. Ugh, what a cliche. He reaches up and pulls his flat brimmed hat (one of the things he made sure to save when he fled his home) down, as if he was tipping his hat, but you know, in a much more bro-y fashion.
He walked across the grass to his tent, nodding at fellow survivors, hoping to have some alone time to figure out what to do. He crawls one-armed into the tent and zips it shut behind him. Gingerly taking out his bad left hand, he turns on his flashlight and decides to properly examine the damage.
The urge to vomit is the first thing he feels and has to immediately suppress. Thankfully, two years of r/baristasdrinkshit have trained his gag reflex, and he swallows the urge. His hand is fully orange now, and it’s starting to spread up his arm. What was once blood is coming out of the wound, but it’s clearly no longer blood. Instead, it’s a thick orange syrup with spices flecked throughout, oozing through the cuts and bite marks. Fuck, fuck, fuck. That latte is sounding SO GOOD now, especially if it’s made with a little bit of human flesh. Not a ton, maybe just a finger or something, you know? Protein, bro.
Danny nearly screams as this thought goes through his brain. “I have to tell her. She’ll know what to do. She’ll have to help me; she doesn’t want a zombie in camp, and she definitely wouldn’t let me live in the woods with… them.”
Slowly, resolutely, he unzips his tent, and walks solemnly over to where the ladies are sitting.
“Hey, so, uh…” Danny starts, and stops, and stalls, and stares blankly. Mallory looks up at him, clearly breaking whatever intense vibe was happening between the two of them. Oh, god, were they talking about me? Were they fighting over me? Dammit; he’d missed a fight between two women over him. It was what he always wanted, and now he can’t even appreciate it because of this damn latte/flesh craving.
“What’s up, Danny?” She stares at him point-blank; he’s terrified, and rightfully so.
“I… I wasn’t completely honest with you earlier. You didn’t almost kill me.”
“No shit, Sherlock, YOU scared ME and I was just--”
“I was attacked by them. In the woods.”
Her mouth hangs open. Mallory’s eyes go wide; her face is completely devoid of pigment.
“Are you okay? Did you kill them? Did they follow you?”
“I managed to kill them, but no, I’m not okay,” says Danny, and he holds up his left hand.
Both women scream, and the rest of the survivors run over. Mallory realizes that they’re down to just thirteen; what an unlucky number. How had she not realized that during the daily roll call? Thirteen. And now this.
Danny starts to cry, and pulls up the hem of his O.A.R. shirt to stop the tears from falling.
“Danny, okay, calm down, let me look at it, alright?” Mallory says as she runs to her tent to get gloves and a mask. She reappears moments later, properly outfitted, carrying both a lantern and a flashlight. She sets the lantern down on the table, turns on the flashlight, and makes Danny sit in front of her.
Mallory examines his hand, noting how deep the wounds and bites are, and how deeply orange his skin and blood are. Would you even call it blood at this point? Mallory shudders, then looks Danny in the eyes. “I have an idea, but you’re not gonna like it.”
“No, tell me, whatever it is, I want to know what we can do. I don’t want to be a zombie.”
“We’re gonna have to cut off your hand.”
Danny flinches, then goes strangely quiet. His eyes are glassy. Around him, everyone else erupts.
“That won’t work!”
“That COULD work!”
“What if he tries to eat us all?”
“I don’t want a zombie here! Get rid of him! Besides, he’s an asshole anyway.”
“Yeah, get rid of him; I’m tired of his shitty guitar playing.”
“He couldn’t play guitar with only one hand, though.”
“But he could still sing, and oh god, the singing…”
Everyone around him is yelling, and Danny is strangely calm. Yes, of course. Cut off his hand. Shit, chicks dig scars. He could get a hook! Who hasn’t always wanted a hook for a hand? Yeah, it’d suck to lose a hand, but if it means staying alive, if it means more time with her…
Danny stands up suddenly, and everyone else shuts up.
“Okay. Let’s do this.”
Mallory nods, and produces a bottle of bourbon from under the table. “Great. Drink all of this; you’re gonna need it.”
“Where the hell did that bourbon come from?” Danny asks.
Mallory smiles, and looks at the woman he loves with a mischievous grin. “Your friend here is an amazing barista and makes a perfect apple cider and bourbon cocktail we’ve been calling Spiked Cider. She can make you one! Or, like, fifteen; you’re really gonna need a lot of alcohol before I cut off a limb.”
Danny proceeds to get violently drunk on the surprisingly delicious cider, while everyone around him freaks the fuck out. Rabbits and dinner have long been forgotten; everyone is feasting on this horrific news.
Mallory has been off gathering supplies and attempting to disinfect and make as sterile of an environment as possible. A normal infection is nearly as bad as a zombie bite in the apocalypse, after all.
Two hours later, the job is done. Danny’s left hand and a little further up his arm are gone and bleeding, but it’s normal blood, and not pumpkin spice, so Mallory takes this as a good sign. Danny has long since passed out from bourbon and bleeding, and Mallory is doing what she can to clean him up. Almost everyone else has fled, either to vomit from the sight or to go gossip about what they just witnessed. Most people just disappear; they don’t come back having survived an attack and then lose a limb! She is with Mallory, though, helping however Mallory needs her to. The hand is lying on the ground in the dark, oozing pumpkin spice and beginning to rot. We’ll have to dispose of that properly in the morning, Mallory remarks to herself. But for now her focus is on Danny.
When he’s cleaned up and bandaged, she and Mallory work together to hoist Danny up and carry him to his tent so he can sleep and not deal with the horrifying pain he’ll be experiencing in a few short hours.
Nobody thinks to collect the hand now.
Nobody wonders if it’s safe to have a zombie hand in their campground.
Nobody is worried; (mostly) everyone is happy Danny will be okay.
And across the camp, on the ground, his left hand starts to move.
Scent Notes: Hot apple cider, mulling spices, Kentucky bourbon
Chapter Three: Smoke & Decay
Walking back to the campground, she spots Mallory. Mallory waves her over and beckons her to sit.
“Awesome; looks like you did well hunting!” Mallory says as she takes in the rabbits. “We’ll eat like queens tonight.”
“Well, actually, Danny is the one who got these. I wasn’t having any luck, and he scared me half to death as he came out of the woods. I didn’t even know he was hunting too!” She sighs, hands Mallory a rabbit, and they begin to prepare them for dinner.
“Yeah, I don’t think anyone here at camp knew he left, too. And it doesn’t look like he’s back yet,” Mallory says, glancing around.
“He was trailing behind and acting all weird; he’ll get here soon, I’m sure.” She glanced at Mallory. “You know what would be great right now?”
Mallory smirks at her. “Spiked cider?”
She grins back. “You read my mind, and not for the first time.” She winks at Mallory and walks to her tent.
Mallory continues to prep the rabbits, their blood soaking the ground at her feet.
Returning with spices, bourbon, and apple cider, she quickly prepares heavily spiked cider and hands a cup to Mallory. They cheers their cups together, a little giddy. Rabbits and bourbon? This night is fantastic.
They take a sip, smiling gleefully at each other. Shit, Mallory thinks, be cool; nobody can know. Get back to dinner prep; quit eye-fucking your girlfriend in front of other people. Mallory looks away, and sees Danny finally walking over to them.
“Hey great job catching these, Danny!” Mallory says, noticing that he is making googly-eyes at the woman sitting next to her. Not that she could blame him; this badass, gorgeous woman was nearly irresistible. He doffs an invisible cap at her, and walks over to his tent.
Mallory giggles and looks over at her. “Do you think he knows about us?”
“Danny? Oh holy mother of Jameson, no, absolutely not! He had a crush on me back when we worked together and I shut that shit down then. He knows better.”
Mallory smiles, appeased, and takes another sip of her cider. “Can I sleep in your tent again tonight?”
Smiling back at Mallory, she says, “Oh, your tent is gone. I burned it down. You’re sleeping with me from now on.”
Suddenly, Danny is there, and announces that he was attacked, and time stands still. Mallory springs into action mode, and time lurches forward, and the next thing she’s conscious of is lying in her tent, spooning a crying Mallory.
“I can’t believe he was attacked! You were right there; it could’ve been you!” Her shoulders shudder as she cries, and she does her best to console a distraught Mallory, who had also recently performed a rather gruesome amputation on Danny. The apocalypse was much tougher than expected; plus, now their bourbon supply was much lower, and that was the real shame in her opinion. Still, she pressed her face between Mallory’s shoulder blades and squeezed Mallory even tighter.
“But I wasn’t. And you, you were incredible. You amputated a hand! A disgusting zombie hand! You saved all of us! You even saved Danny, who maybe didn’t deserve it. You’re the real hero here, seriously.” Her words are muffled, since her face is still pressed into Mallory’s back, but Mallory gets the gist and starts to calm down a little. Soon enough, Mallory’’s relaxed enough to have traded her sniffles for snores, and she smiles, and starts to drift off herself.
Outside, on the ground, the hand is twitching. Nobody is awake to see it, but the hand starts crawling; slowly, at first, but then quicker as it understands how to function on its own, unattached to a body. It somehow understands that it is undead, and its thirst for blood is real. But, being just a hand, it needs some assistance. It knows where to go; knows where its brethren lies in wait, back down below the campground. First, though, it decides to have a little fun. Why not; it’s a disembodied zombie hand! It can do whatever it wants! Gleefully, it runs to a dirt patch on the side of the camp, and gets to work.
The next morning, she is startled awake by Mallory screaming, “What the fuck?!” She darts up, pulling a knife out from under her pillow, ready to attack. She sees the shape of Mallory outside the tent, and scrambles outside to see why Mallory is losing her mind.
“What? What’s the matter?”
“Well, the campground was vandalized, and also, THE HAND IS GONE.” Mallory is shaking in a combination of rage and terror. She’s pointing at the spot where the hand had been hours before, and it’s clearly gone. And, as she slowly takes in the scene of the rest of the campground, she lets out a very large sigh.
It appears that someone, using something that looks like a cross between syrup and blood, drew some rather crude drawings around the camp; phalluses abound, along with the word “Bro!” on the side of Danny’s tent. It looks like a middle school boy just went to town “decorating” the area. So. Many. Dicks. Everywhere. Every tent has a crude drawing somewhere on its side; in the dirt at the entrance to the camp, it reads,”WELCOME TO DICKTOWN.”
“What in the hell happened here?” she says, shaking her head. She turns back and looks at her own tent. “Oh, goddammit, no!”
On her own tent, the word “LEZBOS” has been sloppily written on the side. Did Danny do something stupid in the middle of the night while completely out of his head due to pain and bourbon? No, that can’t be; he just lost his dominant hand, there’s no way he was coordinated enough to do this in such a state. She walks to her tent and sniffs the words. Yup, that’s pumpkin spice blood; that’s what was pouring out of Danny last night as his hand was amputated.
“Just, fucking dicks, drawn in blood, as far as the eye can see, and the hand has disappeared. What is going on here?”
At that moment, Danny comes stumbling out of his tent. He’s clearly hungover and in a tremendous amount of pain; the gauze around his amputated arm is bloody and dripping.
“Danny, did you take your hand back? Did you do all this?!” She storms up to him, her voice on the edge of screaming.
“What? I’ve been passed out all night; I’m in so much pain. Is there any more bourbon? Can I have, like, all of it?”
She glances at his good hand; no spicy blood stains. She runs back to his tent and looks: no hand.
When she comes back out, Mallory is trying to talk to Danny, and is pointing out all the artwork that appeared overnight in the campground.
“Dude, I did not do any of that, seriously. Although, honestly, this is pretty fucking funny. Dicks are HILARIOUS; I don’t care how old you are. I’m sorry about whoever wrote ‘LEZBOS’ on her tent, though; that’s just rude. And super not true!”
She walks over to Mallory and Danny with a curious look on her face.
“Danny. Where’s your hand?”
“Which one?” he asks sarcastically.
“The one no longer attached to your body.”
“Uh, Mallory cut it off last night. I have no idea. I thought you all would, like, burn it while I was passed out.”
“Well, it’s gone; nobody can find it.”
“Dude, wait. You guys… you just left a zombie hand lying in the dirt? Did nobody read zombie novels or watch any zombie movies before this happened?! That’s what happened! My hand! My hand did all of this!”
She rolls her eyes. “Oh, fucking hell, I don’t believe that.”
Mallory looks at her. “No, it’s… it’s very possible. And it’s my fault; I got distracted last night. He’s right; we should’ve burned it.”
She looks at Mallory and sighs. “Fine. I’m gonna get the fire going again so we can all eat something this morning; everybody else should look around for Danny’s missing zombie hand. We need to find it and burn it, as soon as possible.”
An hour later, Danny, Mallory, and a few of the others return from their search. The hand is gone, and there’s nothing they can do about that.
In the meantime, she has gotten the fire going, and has been running scenarios in her head the whole time. Basically, she’s now convinced that the crazy theory is correct: the hand is undead, it made all those stupid penis drawings around their site, and now it’s on its way to the spicy undead to show them where the living are camping out.
“Right. Okay everyone, I think we need to move camp.” She relays her theory to everyone else who, while maybe slightly unbelieving, are also living in the goddamn apocalypse and aren’t willing to take any chances.
They start to pack up, as quickly as possible.
Mallory looks terrified. “Where are we gonna go? How will we survive?”
She’s a bit more stable, for some reason. Probably because she helped found and set up this camp in the first place. She’s been through a lot. Granted, she (thankfully) has all of her limbs, but setting up camp in a new spot is not as daunting to her as the thought of the zombies who are likely on their way to them even at this moment.
She turns and faces Mallory. “Don’t worry; I’m here. I’ll protect you.” They share a forced smile and a quick kiss before Mallory goes to pack up her medical supplies.
Danny is sitting at the table, finishing the bourbon. He looks over at her and yells, drunkenly, “Dude, I can’t go.”
She runs over to him.
“What do you mean? We have to go; they’re on their way!”
“Nah, my hand wouldn’t do that. It’s my hand; it’s chill, it wouldn’t turn on me!”
“Danny. Your hand is a zombie. I think it will absolutely turn on you. You already said it did all this… artwork, shall we say.”
“Well, but that’s the problem. I just lost my hand, I’m in so much pain, I can’t run away from zombies. This is some bullshit.”
“Well… at least it wasn’t your foot?” She smiles at him, trying to make him laugh in the face of his personal apocalypse within the, you know, actual zombie apocalypse.
He smirks, and looks her in the eyes. Screw it, he thinks, and leans in and tries to kiss her.
What he wasn’t expecting was for her to smack him, hard, across the face instead.
“What the fuck are you doing?!”
“Hey, it’s the apocalypse; I lost my hand; we’re about to get killed by zombies; why can’t we… you know… real fast?” He wiggles his eyebrows at her, and she smacks him again.
“Danny. I told you this before: I. Am. A. Lesbian. I’m. Not. Interested. At all. In no way. No universe. Not even in the middle of the goddamn apocalypse. Do you understand?”
“Well yeah, you told me that back when we worked together. But , you know, I was thinking, it’s the apocalypse, we have to repopulate the Earth and shit…”
Before she can smack him again, Mallory starts screaming.
She looks up from Danny’s stupid face and sees Mallory being attacked by a hand. Danny’s zombie hand.
“Oh fuck, look, now your hand is back, you complete idiot!” She sprints over to Mallory. The hand is attacking Mallory’s throat, trying to choke her. It’s crazy strong for just a hand; probably zombie strength or something weird like that.
She comes up and yanks the hand off of Mallory, and throws it directly into the fire. A horrible screeching noise fills the air, and it smells like burning flesh, pumpkin, and seasonal spices. If it wasn’t for the flesh note, it could actually smell quite nice.
“They’re coming, we don’t have time to keep packing; we have to go NOW!!”
She picks Mallory up off the ground and gives her a deep, passionate kiss in front of everyone. Danny makes an audible noise of disgust.
In that moment, Danny realizes that he’s lost it all: his hand, the woman he loved (whatever that means), his family, his friends… It’s the apocalypse, for real. And what’s the point of carrying on? He swigs the last of the bourbon back. He’s made his decision. He can do one last thing for her; one final act to prove his sincerity. Yeah, he’s a bit of a douchebag, but he can make his life have meaning. Even though it’s going to suck so badly. So, so badly.
Everyone else in the camp, except Danny, is ready to leave before it’s too late. Danny is still sitting at the table, looking drunk and resigned.
“Danny, come on, we have to go!”
Everyone is getting impatient.
“Let’s just leave him!”
“Yeah, fuck that guy and his stupid zombie hand.”
“We have to go!”
Mallory tugs her arm. “They’re right. We have to run. Now.”
She looks back at Danny, just as three of the undead crest the hill. Their skin has mostly fallen off; what’s left is gray. Pumpkin spice oozes over everything; you can smell it, clearly and pungently filing the air. Their clothing is minimal, but she spies a popped collar polo shirt amongst the three of them. They see Danny and move faster than she could have anticipated, as he just sits there waving at them, encouraging them to come to him.
“Danny, run! RUN!”
Everyone else except her and Mallory have fled; she is standing there, paralyzed, watching as Danny gets overtaken by the zombies. Now she gets it. He’s sacrificing himself. He’s giving them all time to get away as the monsters swarm on his screaming, fleshy body. Mallory finally drags her back, and they begin to run. Danny’s screams fill the air as they run away as fast as they can. The air still smells of burnt, rotting flesh mixed with sickly sweet spice. Beneath that, the crisp fall day and recent farm harvests bring back memories of perfect autumns before all of this.
But at least she still has Mallory. Sweet, gentle, smart Mallory. They’ll keep each other safe, and as happy as can be in these circumstances. She makes this promise to herself as her legs keep her moving forward, ever forward.
She can’t see the long, deep scratch on the other side of Mallory’s neck that Danny’s hand left while it was choking Mallory. Or that the wound is ever-so-slightly orange.
Scent notes: sweet buttercream, warm snickerdoodle cookies, campfire wood smoke, crisp red apple, Indian sandalwood, a freshly poured oatmeal stout, valencia orange, spicy chai tea.
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Caption Broadcasters on picket line during RTÉ strike (1992)
Personalities/Groups O'Reilly, Willie
Creedon, John
Ryan, Gerard (1956 - 2010)
Description Broadcasters on the picket line during an RTÉ strike, on the Stillorgan dual carriageway outside RTÉ in Donnybrook, Dublin, in January/February 1992. From left to right; RTÉ Radio producer Willie O'Reilly (face obscured) and broadcasters John Creedon and Gerry Ryan.
Around 1600 RTÉ staff members from three unions (SIPTU, NUJ and ETU) had gone on strike over staffing levels at the station. The dispute began on 21 January after two-person camera crews were introduced without the agreement of SIPTU; it ended on 17 February 1992 after four weeks of industrial action. The RTÉ staff magazine 'Access' published an extensive article on the dispute and its resolution in March 1992.
Collection RTÉ Guide
Photographer Cooney, John
Date of photograph 21/Jan/1992 - 17/Feb/1992
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Tag: deals
Europe will engage rather than confront China in trade, EU ambassador to China says
The European Union will take “a different approach” than the U.S. when it comes to managing the trade relationship with China, the EU ambassador to China told CNBC on Friday. Ambassador Nicolas Chapuis emphasized, however, that the EU is “in the same boat” as the U.S. despite the divergence. Nicolas Chapuis EU ambassador to ChinaEU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan said on Thursday that the EU will be closely monitoring the newly signed “phase one” trade deal between Washington and Beijing, to ensur
The European Union will take “a different approach” than the U.S. when it comes to managing the trade relationship with China, the EU ambassador to China told CNBC on Friday.
Ambassador Nicolas Chapuis emphasized, however, that the EU is “in the same boat” as the U.S. despite the divergence.
Nicolas Chapuis EU ambassador to ChinaEU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan said on Thursday that the EU will be closely monitoring the newly signed “phase one” trade deal between Washington and Beijing, to ensur
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The European Union will take “a different approach” than the U.S. when it comes to managing the trade relationship with China, the EU ambassador to China told CNBC on Friday. Ambassador Nicolas Chapuis emphasized, however, that the EU is “in the same boat” as the U.S. despite the divergence. “We think that policy of engagement, clarity, the possibility to strike smart deals, to take stock of China’s innovation policies and formidable economy of this country is of interest to us and engagement rather confrontation is the right path,” Chapuis told CNBC’s “Street Signs.” The ambassador said that the EU is working to deliver “a smart and sensible agreement” and that his staff will “take stock of the potential of economic, trade, political relationship between the EU and China.”
The fact that trade tensions may be reduced, thanks to the U.S.-China deal is good news. On the other hand, managed trade, quantitative targets, bilateral deals, this is not what a global world needs. Nicolas Chapuis EU ambassador to China
EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan said on Thursday that the EU will be closely monitoring the newly signed “phase one” trade deal between Washington and Beijing, to ensure it complies with WTO rules. “As my commissioner said… we do not like bilateral arrangements in globalization. Of course, the U.S. is entitled to any deal it wishes with China. But if it is not WTO compatible, then we have an issue,” the ambassador said. The EU will monitor progress on the U.S.-China deal “extremely closely to see if our concerns on managed trade, on quantitative targets are valid or not,” said Chapuis. He said that he received a call from Chinese officials after the deal was signed that assured the EU “will not be impacted by the U.S.-China trade deal.”
US-China trade deal’s global impact
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Eli Lilly targets quarterly deals of $1 billion to $5 billion in 2020, CFO says
Eli Lilly aims to announce roughly one $1 billion to $5 billion deal every quarter in 2020, its chief financial officer told Reuters, as the U.S. drugmaker looks to build up its pipeline of future products. A box of the drug trulicity, made by Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical, sits on a counter at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah, January 9, 2020. “We are looking at Dermira-like opportunities targeting assets in the $1 billion to $5 billion range,” Smiley said. In 2018 and 2019, it announced several deals for
Eli Lilly aims to announce roughly one $1 billion to $5 billion deal every quarter in 2020, its chief financial officer told Reuters, as the U.S. drugmaker looks to build up its pipeline of future products.
A box of the drug trulicity, made by Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical, sits on a counter at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah, January 9, 2020.
“We are looking at Dermira-like opportunities targeting assets in the $1 billion to $5 billion range,” Smiley said.
In 2018 and 2019, it announced several deals for
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It will focus largely on earlier stage opportunities across key therapeutic areas including oncology, pain, immunology, and neurology, CFO John Smiley told Reuters in an interview at the JP Morgan Healthcare conference in San Francisco earlier this week.
Eli Lilly has been on a deal-making spree in recent years in a bid to increase products and sales in core franchises as older blockbuster medicines, such as diabetes treatment Humalog, face generic competition and pressure to lower prices.
Last week, it announced a $1.1 billion deal to buy dermatology products maker Dermira Inc (DERM.O). With the purchase, Lilly will acquire Dermira’s experimental treatment for atopic dermatitis, a serious form of eczema, which is in late-stage testing, as well as an approved medicated cloth to treat excessive armpit sweating.
“We are looking at Dermira-like opportunities targeting assets in the $1 billion to $5 billion range,” Smiley said. “We’d like to be doing something in the range of one per quarter or so.”
In 2018 and 2019, it announced several deals for cancer companies, including an $8 billion acquisition of Loxo Oncology. U.S. regulators in 2018 approved Vitrakvi, Loxo’s first commercial medicine, which treats a wide variety of cancers triggered by a rare genetic mutation.
In a presentation to investors this week, Lilly Chief Executive David Ricks said most of its deals will be in the cancer space, but that other therapeutic areas remain of strong interest as well.
While the company is still looking at late-stage assets, Smiley said the most opportunity for shareholders is in drugs in earlier stages of development.
Deals could include licensing agreements, outright acquisitions, or other structures, he added.
In its most recent earnings call, Lilly forecast a higher-than-expected profit for 2020, citing growing demand for its newer medicines including diabetes drug Trulicity and Taltz for psoriasis and other related autoimmune diseases.
However, sales of Trulicity and other newer medicines have been crimped by high rebates and discounts drugmakers pay to middlemen, such as pharmacy benefit managers, in order to make sure patients have access to their products.
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MLB arbitration deadline roundup: Betts, Bryant, Lindor and more reportedly lock in new deals
There isn’t much variation among player salaries in the first several years. MLB players are no longer eligible for arbitration once they hit six years in the Major Leagues and become free agents. Betts and the Boston Red Sox reportedly agreed to a one-year, $27 million deal ahead of the deadline, according to a tweet from ESPN’s Jeff Passan. There were reports that Indians shortstop Lindor also reached a $17.5 million deal, according to MLB.com. If a settlement has not been reached by the deadl
There isn’t much variation among player salaries in the first several years.
MLB players are no longer eligible for arbitration once they hit six years in the Major Leagues and become free agents.
Betts and the Boston Red Sox reportedly agreed to a one-year, $27 million deal ahead of the deadline, according to a tweet from ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
There were reports that Indians shortstop Lindor also reached a $17.5 million deal, according to MLB.com.
If a settlement has not been reached by the deadl
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Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox pops out in the third inning during a MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on September 12, 2019 in Toronto, Canada.
Leading up to the Friday Major Leauge Baseball arbitration deadline, 155 eligible players and their current clubs negotiated salaries for the upcoming season. Since the deadline at noon, a number of deals were reported as teams and players avoided arbitration.
Some of the big names that reached deals Friday are Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer, Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant and Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor.
Players are typically salary arbitration-eligible once they have completed three years of MLB service. There isn’t much variation among player salaries in the first several years. Rookies who get called up are paid at the Major League minimum salary rate, which is between $500,000 and $600,000.
MLB players are no longer eligible for arbitration once they hit six years in the Major Leagues and become free agents. There are some exceptions to the arbitration-eligibility timeline.
Leading up to the January deadline, clubs and players negotiate salaries, “primarily based on comparable players who have signed contracts in recent seasons,” according to the MLB. Salaries can decrease, but a salary cannot be cut by more than 20%.
If both parties do not come to an agreement by the Friday deadline, then the club and player must exchange desired salary figures and a hearing is set for February. If a settlement is not reached by the February hearing, the case goes to a panel of arbitrators, who select one of the proposed salaries, according to the league.
This is slightly below the projected arbitration salary of $27.7 million speculated in MLB rumors.
If accurate, the deal would be a new record for an arbitration-eligible player, according to NBC Sports Boston. Until Betts’ deal is official, the record as of right now belongs to Nolan Arenado’s $26 million contract with the Colorado Rockies in 2019.
Betts will be considered a free agent following the 2020 season.
The Reds’ Bauer agreed to a $17.5 million contract, according to multiple reports including MLB.com executive reporter Mark Feinsand.
Bauer had an arbitration hearing each of the past two years, Feinsand said. His new salary is the second-highest ever for an arbitration-eligible pitcher.
There were reports that Indians shortstop Lindor also reached a $17.5 million deal, according to MLB.com. The club has yet to confirm it. The deal would mark the second-highest contract for a second-time arbitration-eligible player, MLB.com reported.
Third baseman Bryant reached a $18.6 million agreement with the Cubs, according to Passan. MLB Trade Rumors was looking for a number at around $18.5 million.
Noah Syndergaard and the New York Mets settled on a $9.7 million contract for 2020, according to MLB.com writer Anthony DiComo. MLB Trade Rumors was expecting $9.9 million.
The New York Yankees have nine arbitration-eligible players, including pitcher James Paxton, right fielder Aaron Judge and catcher Gary Sanchez. MLB Trade Rumors is anticipating Paxton will get $12.9 million, Judge will get $6.4 million and Sanchez will land $5.6 million. If a settlement has not been reached by the deadline, then each player and the Yankees will face arbitration hearings.
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5 of the best deals after Christmas that aren’t holiday decorations
Holiday decor is an obvious after-Christmas bargain, with stores like Home Depot offering significant discounts on artificial trees and lights. But there are other great year-end sales to look out for, too. Many of them actually start in the days before Christmas, says Julie Ramhold, consumer analyst with DealNews.com. Box set giftsBox set gifts are prepackaged items stores sell as ready-to-gift presents, like a makeup kit or a collection of skin care items. “These items usually get discounted f
Holiday decor is an obvious after-Christmas bargain, with stores like Home Depot offering significant discounts on artificial trees and lights.
But there are other great year-end sales to look out for, too.
Many of them actually start in the days before Christmas, says Julie Ramhold, consumer analyst with DealNews.com.
Box set giftsBox set gifts are prepackaged items stores sell as ready-to-gift presents, like a makeup kit or a collection of skin care items.
“These items usually get discounted f
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Holiday decor is an obvious after-Christmas bargain, with stores like Home Depot offering significant discounts on artificial trees and lights. But there are other great year-end sales to look out for, too. Many of them actually start in the days before Christmas, says Julie Ramhold, consumer analyst with DealNews.com. “As soon as they go live, they’re worth checking out,” Ramhold says. “While discounts will get better over time, the selection will also diminish.” Here are five items on which experts predict you can get a great deal between now and New Year’s Eve:
Two days after Christmas, according to data from Adobe, is a great time to buy small electronics and smart home devices. On December 27, its analysts expect that smart speakers like the Echo Dot and headphones will be at a peak discount of up to 27% off. Last year at Target, Beats Solo wireless headphones were discounted from $299.99 to $199.99.
Department store clearance sales
“Department stores, big-box stores, and home goods stores tend to throw these [sales] to capitalize on the foot traffic as people return gifts,” says Kristin McGrath, shopping expert from Offers.com. “In past years, we’ve seen Macy’s, Kohl’s, Home Depot, and others participate.” In 2018, one-third of after-Christmas sales were on clothing and accessories, according to DealNews.com. For example, last year Kohl’s was offering up to 70% off its clearance items from December 26 to 31, while Macy’s offered 20% off clearance items.
Box set gifts
Box set gifts are prepackaged items stores sell as ready-to-gift presents, like a makeup kit or a collection of skin care items. For example, right now at Kohl’s you can find celebrity fragrance sets for 25% off and at Target all “cosmetic, beauty and personal care” gift sets are 25% off. “These items are less popular after the holidays, and they’re often contained in sparkly holiday packaging that limits their shelf life to New Year’s Eve at the latest,” McGrath says. “Use them for your own self-care, or rewrap and regift them.”
These items are less popular after the holidays, and they’re often contained in sparkly holiday packaging that limits their shelf life to New Year’s Eve at the latest. Kristin McGrath Shopping expert at Offers.com
Retailers will be clearing out all unsold toys, which means it is a great time to shop for upcoming birthdays or other gift-giving holidays. At Target, a set of 14 L.O.L. Surprise! dolls are discounted from $129.99 to $99. And at Kmart, toys like drawing easels and bicycles will be up to 70% off. But don’t expect to find deals on gaming consoles or video games. “These items usually get discounted for the gift-giving season and then return to their regular prices outside the holidays,” McGrath says.
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This ‘deal’ could cost you 27.5 times more interest. Here’s what to avoid when shopping this season
As shoppers scramble to take advantage of seasonal deals, there’s one offer you probably don’t want to jump on. However, beware the fine print that can cost you more than you bargained for, according to recent research from personal finance website WalletHub. That’s because after the initial offer, those low introductory deals can become much more expensive — including retroactive interest on your initial balance. “That extends the timeline you had thought that you would be paid off by that much
As shoppers scramble to take advantage of seasonal deals, there’s one offer you probably don’t want to jump on.
However, beware the fine print that can cost you more than you bargained for, according to recent research from personal finance website WalletHub.
That’s because after the initial offer, those low introductory deals can become much more expensive — including retroactive interest on your initial balance.
“That extends the timeline you had thought that you would be paid off by that much
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Store credit card deals may sound like a steal. However, beware the fine print that can cost you more than you bargained for, according to recent research from personal finance website WalletHub.
Watch for terms like “0% interest” or “special financing.” That’s because after the initial offer, those low introductory deals can become much more expensive — including retroactive interest on your initial balance.
For example, if you buy an $800 TV and have a $20 balance when a six-month introductory offer runs out, you will be charged interest on the entire $800 purchase.
“That extends the timeline you had thought that you would be paid off by that much longer,” said Jill Gonzalez, senior analyst at personal finance website WalletHub.
WalletHub found that shoppers can spend as much as 27.5 times more on interest with deferred-interest deals compared with a 0% credit card.
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4 ways you can get last-minute deals and save money on the holidays
Here are four tips for scoring last-minute deals on holiday decorations or party supplies. To save time and streamline your shopping, use a site that collects coupons and discount codes all in one place. For example, if you’re looking for a holiday light display, you can use a site like Offers.com, Clark Deals, and Slick Deals (which Bodge is affiliated with) to track prices on that specific product. Though you’ll have less time to enjoy your tree, getting one last-minute can help offset the ove
Here are four tips for scoring last-minute deals on holiday decorations or party supplies.
To save time and streamline your shopping, use a site that collects coupons and discount codes all in one place.
For example, if you’re looking for a holiday light display, you can use a site like Offers.com, Clark Deals, and Slick Deals (which Bodge is affiliated with) to track prices on that specific product.
Though you’ll have less time to enjoy your tree, getting one last-minute can help offset the ove
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Even celebrities love getting a bargain. This holiday season, reality TV star and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner took to her YouTube channel to share her Christmas décor. While fans might expect Jenner to have nothing but luxe items, she revealed that she purchased most of her decorations from an ordinary big-box store: “I got most of my stuff from Target.” If you’re looking to save on holiday décor, the last minute may actually be the the best time to buy: “You can get lots of great deals right now simply because the retailers are trying to clear [holiday] merchandise out,” says Trae Bodge, smart shopping expert at True Trae. Here are four tips for scoring last-minute deals on holiday decorations or party supplies.
1. Use a deal-tracking site
During the week leading up to Christmas, retailers are trying to get rid of holiday items in time for the new year. That means you’ll find plenty of sales. To save time and streamline your shopping, use a site that collects coupons and discount codes all in one place. “So you’re not sitting looking through all the circulars that are in your mailbox and looking around online, use a coupon site that displays the strongest deals available,” says Bodge. For example, if you’re looking for a holiday light display, you can use a site like Offers.com, Clark Deals, and Slick Deals (which Bodge is affiliated with) to track prices on that specific product. “You can name that item in the deal alert and then you’ll be notified when that item goes on sale,” says Bodge. “That’s a good way to kind of get out in front of it without digging around looking for things.”
2. Buy your tree as close to Christmas as possible
Though it can be risky to wait until the last minute, prices on Christmas trees steadily fall the closer it gets to the holiday, Sara Vera, a data analyst at Square, a payment processing company, told Grow earlier this year. Though you’ll have less time to enjoy your tree, getting one last-minute can help offset the overall rise in price for Christmas trees. You can use Square’s calculator to estimate the best day to buy your tree, based on where you live, how much money you want to spend, and how long you’d like your tree to last. Even a week out from Christmas, it’s not too late.
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3. Buy appetizers and stocking stuffers in bulk
If you need to get small tokens or hostess gifts, or if you’re gearing up for a holiday party, take advantage of your warehouse club membership, if you have one. While warehouse stores offer year-round deals, they tend to have special bargains around the holidays, and you’ll save time by getting most, if not all, of your holiday shopping done in one place. “I can grab everything I need for my holiday meals, groceries for visitors, and large boxes of chocolates that I can use for stocking stuffers and hostess gifts,” says Andrea Woroch, a budgeting expert. Costco’s bakery and frozen sections, for example, can help you snag significant savings. “For flavorful, affordable, and easy-to-serve options, “try potato-filled samosas, mini-spanakopitas, and spinach and egg tartlets,” Kristin McGrath, a shopping expert at Offers.com told Grow earlier this year. If you’re purchasing for a party and serving guests, you can get frozen foods. A 35-ounce pack of Sukhi’s Mini Samosas is priced at just $17.79, or 51 cents per ounce.
4. Pay attention to extra costs and deadlines
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A survey of tech execs signals Warren Buffett is right about market being pricey
Getty ImagesThe merger market for technology firms slowed down in 2019 as buyers, heeding Warren Buffett’s warnings about high stock prices raising risks, backed off from many deals. Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO Warren Buffett is sitting on roughly $130 billion in cash specifically because he said the current stock market and bidding on acquisition targets has made deals too expensive. The biggest was the $35 billion deal between FIS and Worldpay, followed by the $27 billion deal by the L
Getty ImagesThe merger market for technology firms slowed down in 2019 as buyers, heeding Warren Buffett’s warnings about high stock prices raising risks, backed off from many deals.
Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO Warren Buffett is sitting on roughly $130 billion in cash specifically because he said the current stock market and bidding on acquisition targets has made deals too expensive.
The biggest was the $35 billion deal between FIS and Worldpay, followed by the $27 billion deal by the L
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Warren Buffett speaks at the “Detroit Homecoming” event, Sept. 18, 2014. Getty Images
The merger market for technology firms slowed down in 2019 as buyers, heeding Warren Buffett’s warnings about high stock prices raising risks, backed off from many deals. Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO Warren Buffett is sitting on roughly $130 billion in cash specifically because he said the current stock market and bidding on acquisition targets has made deals too expensive. Data from Union Square Advisors match up with the findings of CNBC’s Q4 Technology Executive Survey of 51 high-ranking technology executives, in which 46% of respondents said their own organizations had passed on a merger within the past year because the price was too high. Another 19% said that had happened at least once in the past five years. The CNBC Technology Executive Council survey released Tuesday was conducted from Dec. 2–11, 2019. It included a limited sampling of 51 of the 157 members of the council, who serve in senior technology positions at large companies, as well as at government and nonprofit organizations.
A better outlook for 2020
However, the same pessimism doesn’t appear to be driving the outlook for 2020. Only 10% of CNBC’s panel said their organizations would slow the pace of their merger-and-acquisition work, while 44% said it would be about the same and 26% said they expected their own companies to make more technology-driven acquisitions next year. “By almost any measure, the market is expensive, at least within tech,” said Ted Smith, co-founder and partner at Union Square, a boutique merger advisor based in San Francisco and New York. “It’s not surprising that people said things are down a bit. It’s going to restrict deal flow.” Through November, global technology merger volume was down 26% this year, from 2018 to $372 billion, according to Union Square’s data, with the biggest declines coming in the largest deals. In particular, the slowdown may have been related to the very high stock multiples attached to companies working in cloud-based computing, and applications software meant to be used in cloud-based systems, said Smith and Wayne Kawarabayashi, another Union Square partner. “No one wants to be the [buyer] that jumps the shark,” Kawarabayashi said. “But on the flip side, there is so much capital out there.”
The largest deals that did get done were in financial technology, where existing titans snapped up rivals in an effort to build scale. The biggest was the $35 billion deal between FIS and Worldpay, followed by the $27 billion deal by the London Stock Exchange to buy financial data analytics provider Refinitiv in July. Global Payments, which processes payments for 3.5 million mostly small businesses, bought rival TSYS for $21 billion, and Fiserv and First Data merged in a $22 billion deal. The four payments transactions accounted for almost 30% of global tech deal volume. Low interest rates are offsetting the high deal prices for many buyers and making private equity firms more competitive with strategic buyers, Smith and Kawarabayashi said. The cheap money is letting private equity, which doesn’t have to worry about diluting the price of an already public stock that has a lower price-to-earnings multiple than merger targets often command, offset the disadvantage of not being able to cut staff and functions at the target company that duplicate what the acquirer already has, they added.
Hot sector targets
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Tech M&A boomed the past five years — but executives need to update their playbook, Bain says
But they may need to toss out their old M&A playbooks as the landscape changes, according to a new report from Bain Wednesday. Heading into 2020, executives are faced with higher valuations, competition from corporate giants names like Intel and Salesforce, and the potential of a recession, according to Bain. “Trends are shifting and they’re shifting quickly,” Adam Haller, partner with Bain & Company’s global M&A technology practice says. In 2015, half of total tech deals were to increase outrig
But they may need to toss out their old M&A playbooks as the landscape changes, according to a new report from Bain Wednesday.
Heading into 2020, executives are faced with higher valuations, competition from corporate giants names like Intel and Salesforce, and the potential of a recession, according to Bain.
“Trends are shifting and they’re shifting quickly,” Adam Haller, partner with Bain & Company’s global M&A technology practice says.
In 2015, half of total tech deals were to increase outrig
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Tech dealmakers have been on a hot streak. But they may need to toss out their old M&A playbooks as the landscape changes, according to a new report from Bain Wednesday. Heading into 2020, executives are faced with higher valuations, competition from corporate giants names like Intel and Salesforce, and the potential of a recession, according to Bain. Those factors highlight a need for different types of diligence and ways to bring in start-ups that increasingly have different business models than their new parent companies. “Trends are shifting and they’re shifting quickly,” Adam Haller, partner with Bain & Company’s global M&A technology practice says. “For executives, strategies that made them successful in the past aren’t going to work in the future.” Tech M&A deal volume has grown 31% annually for the past five years, according to the report. Total deal volume has swelled to more than three times what it was five years ago. And for companies doing larger and more frequent deals, it’s paying off: they delivered returns roughly 3-10 percentage points higher than their less acquisitive counterparts, according to Bain.
From ‘scale’ to ‘scope’
The “old strategy” involved buying companies buying competitors to increase their own size in the market. In 2015, half of total tech deals were to increase outright scale. By the end of this year, that total fell to 10%. Ninety percent of companies shifted to “scope” deals in 2019, meaning they are going into entirely new businesses. Tech in particular has really been “widening the aperture,” Haller said. “They’re acquiring different types of companies than their own with different cultures, different ways of working and new customer segments — these are much riskier deals,” he said. Part of the rationale for expanding business lines is to gear up for new technologies such as 5G and cloud computing. The emerging technologies are creating demand for new products, better security and more automation, according to Bain. Haller pointed to deals like Intel’s $15.3 billion acquisition of Mobileye and Microsoft’s $26.2 billion purchase of LinkedIn that helped secure access to proprietary data. Competition from corporate giants is pushing up valuations, making it harder for standalone buyers to find reasonable deals in the first place. Companies like Sprint, which has partnered with SoftBank, or Broadcom which partnered with private equity firm Silver Lake Partners, can bring in a company as a strategic deal. That allows the buyer to factor in things like technology or expertise, or a massive customer base that the smaller company might benefit from. The average private equity buyer might have a hard time justifying the same price tag. “It puts huge pressure on premiums and prices because you’ve now got a new class of very aggressive competitors there that are in the hunt for for the same assets,” he said. “They’re getting access to synergies that allow them to pay more. So it’s leading to these higher premiums.”
The risk of an economic downturn varies based on who you ask. More than half of the super-rich around the world are already hunkering down for a recession, according to a recent UBS survey. But so-called “Bond King” Jeffrey Gundlach says recession is unlikely as some economic indicators improve. While an economic crisis amplifies the need for diligence to avoid taking excess risk, Haller said it could also be an opportunity for those with cash to spend.
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Jim Cramer: China often reneges on deals, but ‘this one feels different’
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday said the verbal agreement United States trade negotiators struck with China breathed new hope into Wall Street. “The trade deal mattered. I know the Chinese government has a history of reneging on all sorts of agreements, but somehow this one feels different,” the “Mad Money” host said. The two countries last week announced that they had reached a “phase one” trade deal in principle, about 18 months after the start of the trade war. “Unlike grains or soy, the United S
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday said the verbal agreement United States trade negotiators struck with China breathed new hope into Wall Street.
“The trade deal mattered.
I know the Chinese government has a history of reneging on all sorts of agreements, but somehow this one feels different,” the “Mad Money” host said.
The two countries last week announced that they had reached a “phase one” trade deal in principle, about 18 months after the start of the trade war.
“Unlike grains or soy, the United S
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“The trade deal mattered. I know the Chinese government has a history of reneging on all sorts of agreements, but somehow this one feels different,” the “Mad Money” host said.
Cramer likes the carrot-and-stick approach that the Trump administration is taking in the negotiations. The two countries last week announced that they had reached a “phase one” trade deal in principle, about 18 months after the start of the trade war. The U.S. agreed to roll back some tariffs, and China promised to make more agricultural purchases.
Cramer pointed out two factors that make the progress in trade talks feel different from deals that were often teased earlier this year: pork and the threat of higher tariffs.
As the country grapples with African Swine Fever, which has caused pork prices to skyrocket 110%, China last month dropped a ban it had in place on American hog imports. Cramer said, “For once we actually have something that the People’s Republic needs.”
Shares of Tyson Foods rallied more than 2% Monday after the U.S. greenlighted the food producer’s wish to export products to China.
“Pork is a staple of the Chinese diet, and the country is ill-prepared for this scourge,” he said. “Unlike grains or soy, the United States is the only country with enough pork production to actually meet China’s needs. We’ve got the upper hand, people.”
“Long story short: They have every reason to follow through this time with their proposed agriculture purchases. Not buying our pork would hurt them a lot more than it hurts us,” he added.
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‘Historic’ phase one deal with China will be very good for global growth, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin speaks to the news media after giving a television interview at the White House in Washington, December 3, 2018. The “historic” phase one trade agreement reached Friday between the U.S. and China will boost global growth, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. Speaking to CNBC’s Hadley Gamble at the Doha Forum on Saturday, Mnuchin said the partial deal would address a host of issues central to Washington’s trade agenda. Mnuchin also dismissed the n
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin speaks to the news media after giving a television interview at the White House in Washington, December 3, 2018.
The “historic” phase one trade agreement reached Friday between the U.S. and China will boost global growth, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
Speaking to CNBC’s Hadley Gamble at the Doha Forum on Saturday, Mnuchin said the partial deal would address a host of issues central to Washington’s trade agenda.
Mnuchin also dismissed the n
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“This deals with intellectual property, this deals with technology transfer, it deals with structural agricultural issues, financial services are opening up, currency understandings, as well as a commitment to purchase U.S. agriculture and U.S. goods,” he said.
Mnuchin also dismissed the notion that the U.S. was pushing back on the rules-based trading system, arguing that a level playing field with China would benefit the global economy.
“For a very long period of time the U.S. was open to China, China was not open to the U.S. There were very strong restrictions and for the first and second largest economy in the world, there should be more trading back and forth and that’s what we’ve been working on, and I think these agreements will not only be good for the U.S., but will be very good for global growth,” he added.
Global stocks surged Friday as Washington and Beijing announced that the partial accord had been reached, averting the next round of U.S. tariffs after a bruising 18-month trade war.
U.S. and Chinese negotiators will now work toward setting a timescale to sign the agreement, which is still subject to legal procedures, with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer telling reporters Friday that the two sides would aim to ink the deal in January in Washington.
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Vol. 59 (1973), No. 7
Tetsu-to-Hagané Vol. 59 (1973), No. 7
研究管理雑感
三本木 貢治
Decarburization of Molten High Chromium Steel under Reduced Pressure
Tomonori KUWANO, Shigeaki MARUHASHI, Yoshimasa AOYAMA
Decarburization of molten Fe-C-Cr steels by oxygen top blowing under reduced pressure has been studied in a 100kg capacity vacuum induction furnace. The results are summarized as follows:
(1) Decarburization process could be devided into three stages; the first stage in which decarburization reaction proceeds by the preferential oxidation of carbon, the second stage in which carbon and chromium in the bath are oxidized simultaneously, and the third stage in which the reaction proceeds by the preferential oxidation of chromium. The relationship between carbon and chromium in the last stage was approximated by the following equation.
log ([%Cr]/[%C])=-12500/T+9.04
(2) The oxygen efficiency for the decarburization reaction in the first stage was found between 74% and 78% for the Fe-C heats and between 37% and 64% for the Fe-C-Cr heats. The efficiency for the Fe-C heats was hardly effected by the bath temperature and blowing condition, but that for the Fe-C-Cr heats increased with increasing in bath temperature and in the size of oxygen lance diameter and with decreasing in oxygen flow rate.
(3) Experimental data concerning oxygen balance and activation energy suggested that the decarburization reaction resulted from the reduction of iron and chromium oxides which were formed by oxygen jet at the surface of molten metal cavity. It could be stated that the rate of decarburization was affected not only by the oxygen flow rate but also by physical and chemical properties of oxide and metal splashing behavior resulted from CO boiling.
Formation of CO and Macrosegregation during Uni-directional Solidification of Iron
Kazumi MORI, Teruhisa SHIMODA, Akimitsu KAMIMORI, Mikio DEGUCHI
Experimental studies have been made of the uni-directional solidification of iron with a view of studying the mechanism of solidification with the formation of CO. From the experiments at the solidification velocity of 5mm/min and [%C] L≈0.1, it is shown that oxygen contents of 0.003 to 0.006% correspond to the transitional concentrations for the formation of CO bubbles and macrosegregation. In this concentration range elongated blowholes are formed, resulting in lowering kc* and kp*. At oxygen contents higher than 0.006%, kp* is unaffected by the increase of oxygen concentration of the melt, whereas kc* tends to decrease at high oxygen contents.
An expression has been derived to predict the onset of constitutional supercooling for the case of solidification without the formation of CO. From the calculation, it is suggested that the solidification morphology at oxygen contents below 0.003% is dendritic structure.
The solute distribution at solid-liquid fronts growing with bubble formation is explained on the bases of the model that the enriched liquid is being pushed to the liquid ahead of the growth front. Due to the consumption of carbon in the reaction with oxygen kc* is lowered more than kp*.
It is shown that the present data give a satisfactory explanation to the phenomena occurring during solidification of a rimming steel.
Effect of Solidification Velocities on the Formation of CO Blowholes during Uni-directional Solidification of Iron
Kazumi MORI, Akimitsu KAMIMORI, Mikio DEGUCHI, Teruhisa SHIMODA
The present paper deals with the experimental study made of the uni-directional solidification of iron with blowhole formation at various solidification velocities ranging from 5 to 13.5mm/min and [%C]L≈0.1. It is found that the lower limit of the transitional oxygen concentration, [%0]t, 1, for the formation of elongated blowholes is 0.003-0.004% and almost independent of solidification velocity ƒ. On the other hand, the upper limit of the transitional concentration, [%O]t, u, increases with increasing ƒ until ƒ=10mm/min is reached, beyond which [%O]t, u tends to decrease.
On the bases of the equilibrium solidification model, an attempt has been made to calculate the lower limit of the transitional oxygen concentration. The calculation is in good agreement with the experimental findings.
The relationship found between the upper limit of the transitional concentration and solidification velocity is interpreted in terms of the relative rates of growth of the bubble and of advance of the interface.
A series of experiments has been made of solidification from the iron melt in equilibrium with CO-CO2 gas mixtures. It is shown that both kp* and kc* increase with the increase of solidification velocity.
On the Relation between the Shape of a Wire Drawing Die and Its Abrasion
Hideo NISIMOTO, Kenji HYODO
From the viewpoint that the shape of a wire drawing die has some influence on its abrasion, a research was made to examine the relation between drawing force and the die shape by using two kinds of tungsten carbide dies whose shapes are different and a diamond die. The factors that cause the difference in abrasion of the dies were investigated. The results obtained are as follows:
1) The mean value and the fluctuation of drawing force in the case of tungsten carbide die increase with increasing the length of bearing portion, and the abrasion of the die with longer bearing portion is much larger than that of shorter bearing. The abrasion of the die is represented by the increase in diameter of drawn wire.
2) The ratio of length of bearing portion to diameter of the tungsten carbide die is an index of magnitude of the drawing force, but this value can not be applied to the comparison of the drawing force for tungsten carbide die and that for the diamond die. It is considered that this is due to different surface conditions of both dies.
Effect of Nitrogen, Boron and Phosphorous on High Temperature Strength of 18Cr-10Ni and 18Cr-10Ni·Mo Austenitic Steels Bearing Small Amounts of Titanium and Niobium
Takashi MATSUO, Takayuki SHINODA, Ryohei TANAKA
It has been previously reported by one of the authors that with the combined addition of small amounts of Ti and Nb the creep rupture strength of 18Cr-8Ni austenitic steel is markedly increased. In this work, the effects of further addition of N, B, and P on the creep rupture properties of 18-10 and 18-10. Mo steels both bearing small amounts of Ti and Nb have been studied.
It has been found that the combined addition of 0.1%N and 0.02%B to these steels is effective for increasing the rupture strength, and the addition of 0.3%P to 18-10·Ti·Nb·Mo steel is more effective, giving a high 700°C-104hr rupture strength of 17kg/mm2. The cause of the strengthening effects of these elements have been discussed with relation to changes in distribution of carbide M23C6 precipitated within austenitic grains, and it has been attributed to a decrease in the misfit between matrix and the carbide M23C6, resulting in retardation of the carbide coalescence. Especially, electron microstructures of replicas extracted from 18-10 and 18-10·Mo steels bearing 0.3%P look like homogeneous precipitations of the carbide M23C6, and these fine carbide distributions have been considered to be the main cause of the strengthening action of P.
On the Pearlite Reaction in a Hadfield Steel
Toshio SAITO
The precipitation of proeutectoid carbide and the pearlitic transformation in a rehe ated high manganese steel were examined by the isothermal dilatation method, the isothermal magnetization method, and both the optical and the electron microscopic observations. The results obtained were as follows:
1) From the measured interlamellar spacing of pearlite in an isothermally heated steel, it is consideredth at the growth of pearlite in this steel is similar as that in other carbon or low alloy steels, though the trans-formation rate of this steel is extremely small, because of the high alloy content.
2) Pearlite in the isothermally heated steel grows with two time-dependent processes, initial rapid growthf ollowing steady slow growth in thermo-magnetic curves. The excellent correlations between the former and the growth of proeutectoid carbide are observed.
3) Activation energy for pearlitic transformation varies with isothermally heated te mperatures, and increases at temperatures lower than 500°C. Also, the time-dependence of activation energy which varies as the proceeding of growth, is observed.
4) The activation energy value for pearlitic growth in 500-600°C indicates that the initial growth of pearlite in this steel may be dependent upon either the self-diffusion of Fe atom in γ, or the interfacediffusion of Fe atom at the interface between γ and pearlite.
5) In the pearlite reaction of high manganese steel, the partitioning of manganese is considered to be an extremely important factor, and the whole transformation behavior is affected by this factor.
Effect of Boron, Oxygen, Sulphur, Nickel, Copper and Zirconium on Austenite Grain Size of Steels
Kiyohiko FUJITA, Toshisada MORI, Kenji TSUSHIMA, Yoshikazu HIRASAWA, Takashi FUKUI
Boron, oxygen, sulphur, nickel, copper or zirconium was added to high purity iron to study the effect of alloying elements on austenite grain size. The results are summarized as follows;
1) Boron showed a strong effect upon coarsening the austenite grain size within the range of the concentration from 0.0012 to 0.0127%.
2) Oxygen had a weak effect upon coarsening the austenite grain size when it was dissolved in austenite or precipitated as wiistite, but an inverse explanation could be made on the effect of wastite from the view point of dissolution of wastite. Further investigation is necessary to clarify the effect of dissolved oxygen and wastite. Alumina type oxygen had a tendency to inhibit the grain coarsening.
3) Austenite grain size was not affected by the addition of sulphur within the range from 0010 to 0.39%.
4) Nickel showed a strong effect upon refining the austenite grain size up to about 10%, while it had a effect upon coarsening the austenite grain when the content of nickel was higher than 10%.
5) Austenite grain size was not affected by the addition of copper within the range from 0.008 to 1.00% but was refined by the addition of 294% copper.
6) Austenite grain size was slightly refined by acid soluble zirconium within the range from 0.047 to 1.82% while the refining effect was not so obvious within the range where Fe2Zr was assumed to be precipitated.
Effect of Cold Working on Creep Properties of 316 Stainless Steel Used as a Fuel Cladding in Fast Breeder Reactors
Teruo FURUTA, Yutaka OGAWA, Ryukichi NAGASAKI
The effect of cold working on creep properties of 316 stainless steel used for a fuel cladding material in fast breeder reactor has been investigated. Specimens rolled by 0 to 30% were tested under various stresses, 4 to 15kg/mm2, at 650°C and 750°C.
It was observed that the 5% cold-rolled specimen showed the minimum creep rate under low stress at 650°C, however, the non-cold rolled specimen showed the lowest creep rate at 750°C. This could be explained by the creep strain which assisted the recovery of the previous strain due to cold working. The recovery observed by X-ray diffraction was a clear evidence of the above explanation, especially in the case of creep at 750°C.
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Cleavage Fracture of Iron Single Crystals
Tsuneaki SAKAKI, Tadahisa NAKAMURA
Iron single crystals with various orientations were tested at low temperatures.
1) At-196°C, the behaviour of the crystals depended on the orientations of their stress axis. When the angle between the specimen axis and [001] was less than 26°, the specimens fractured by cleavage with prior twinning. Most of the specimens were cleaved at ‹011› type intersection of two twins, but some of them were cleaved by a twin going through the specimen surface. The specimens with the angle between [001] and tensile axis greater than 36° showed slip deformation preceded by twinning. The specimen with tensile axis near [111] was fractured by cleavage after crack opening at twins due to plastic deformation.
2) The crystals tested at -130°C fractured in ductile manner with one exception.
Discrimination of Carbides Morphology by Optical Matched Filtering Method
Eiichi NAKATA
An application of optical matched filtering, which is one of the hologram techniques, to the recognition of patterns is described from the viewpoint of quantitative metallography.
The results obtained are summarized as follows:
1) The contour treatment of the input patterns is effective in the recognition of patterns.
2) The optical matched filtering method was applied successfully to determine the morphology of carbides in a high manganese cast steel.
Observation of a Phase with the β-Manganese Structure Precipitatcd in a 25%Cr-28%Ni-2%Mo-0.31%N Austenitic Steel by Electron Probe Microanalysis
Makoto KIKUCHI, Saburo WAKITA, Ryohei TANAKA, Koh HIRATA, Toyohiko OKUMURA
Two types of phases precipitated in a 25%Cr-28%Ni-2%Mo-0.31%N austenitic steel aged for 2000 hr at 850°C were examined by electron probe microanalysis. One of the phases was identified as a nitride with the β-manganese structure, while the other has been known to be a dichromium nitride, Cr2N. A clear distinction between the β-manganese type nitride and Cr2N could be made from the back scattered electron image.
On the Formes of Chromium Compounds in Rimmed Steel with Low Chromium Content
Kazuo KAWAMURA, Hideaki ITO, Takashi OTSUBO, Tomio TANABE
An investigation has been made of the forms of chromium compounds in hot-rolled rimmed steel sheets containing 0.02-0.1% Cr.
The results observed are summarized as follows:
(1) Besides chromium in solid solution, chromium was identified both in oxide, (FeMn) O·Cr2O3, which is coarse particle, and sulfide, FeS·Cr2S3, which is fine particle, and no chromium and carbide and nitride were found.
(2) The amount of (FeMn) O·Cr2O3 increases in proportion to the increase in total Cr content while the amount of FeS Cr2S3 is determined mainly by sulfur content regardless of chromium content.
Automation of Chemical Analysis of Iron and Steel
Ryutaro MATSUMOTO
Applications of Ultra-High Voltage Electron Microscopy to Science of Iron and Steel
Tadami TAOKA
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This article is about the fusion with Steven. You may be looking for the fusion with Rose Quartz, the soundtrack or Snowflake Obsidian.
Garnet: We need to be bigger.
Steven: Then let's fuse, all four of us! It's the only way we're gonna get up to her head!
Amethyst: I'm in!
Pearl: I'm in, too.
—Garnet, Steven, Amethyst and Pearl before forming Obsidian, "Change Your Mind"
90% Gem
10% Human
They/Them
Black and orange
"Obsidian"
Zach Callison (Steven's Quarter)
Estelle (Garnet's Quarter)
Michaela Dietz (Amethyst's Quarter)
Deedee Magno-Hall (Pearl's Quarter)
Obsidian is the fusion of Garnet (and by extension Ruby and Sapphire), Amethyst, Pearl, and Steven Universe. They formed for the very first time in their debut episode, "Change Your Mind".
They're huuuuge!
—Peridot, "Change Your Mind"
Obsidian is a massive fusion with eight arms, glowing orange eyes, gray skin, and slightly curly charcoal-black hair that reaches their knees. The skin and hair have bright orange markings, which appear to be lava. They have plump lips, and their knee caps are diamond-shaped. Steven's clothes can be seen on one of Obsidian's hands, a reference to where Steven's laundry is hanged in the Crystal Temple.
They also flaunt a mask (that features a nose similar to that of Pearl and plump lips similar to Garnet and Amethyst's), which opens up to a third mouth. The third mouth is filled with lava that Obsidian uses to forge their sword.
Their appearance greatly resembles that of the Crystal Temple's statue figure.
All the components' gemstones appear solid black.
Obsidian does not speak, only making vocalizations such as growls and roars. They have a ferocious side, as demonstrated when they roared into the eye of the Diamond Mech. However, they do retain their love of their friends as they protected Connie from falling.
In an effort to ascend the complete Diamond Mech, Steven suggests that the four core members of the Crystal Gems should fuse. The other Gems agree, and Garnet declares that it is time to form Obsidian. Garnet, Steven, Pearl, and Amethyst soon perform a fusion dance before coming together to form Obsidian. As Obsidian lets out a tumultuous roar and the other Crystal Gems express their awe in seeing Obsidian, the Diamond Mech soon returns. Obsidian begins to climb up the mech briskly while Connie, Bismuth, Peridot, and Lapis distract the upper part of the mech.
After ascending most of the mech, Obsidian begins to summon their weapon, a gigantic greatsword. Doing so leads to the attack of the Diamond Mech, managing to slice the wrist of the mech's right arm, and in half for the left arm. They then proceed to immediately thrust their sword into the mech's chest, and Obsidian then leaps onto the mech's face, roaring into its eye. Thrown off-balance, the Diamond Mech proceeds to tumble throughout the Homeworld city, ramming its face into a pillar and unfusing Obsidian.
Obsidian's sword.
Obsidian's sword's hilt.
Obsidian possesses standard Gem abilities and traits. As the fusion of all four (five, counting Ruby and Sapphire separately) core members of the Crystal Gems, Obsidian is presumably the strongest fusion so far in the series, possibly stronger than both Malachite and Alexandrite.
Obsidian summoning their greatsword.
Greatsword Proficiency: Obsidian forms the hilt of their sword by combining Pearl's spear, Steven's shield, Garnet's gauntlet and Amethyst's whip; Obsidian then smelts the blade of the sword by opening up a third mouth full of lava and sticking the hilt into their mouth. The red-hot sword that they pull out of their mouth is then capable of slicing through nearly anything, as it destroys Yellow Diamond and Blue Diamond's ships with seeming ease. The sword has a series of runes that run up the length of the blade, though the meaning of these runes is unknown.
Amalgam Physiology: Due to their nature as a Fusion, Obsidian possesses the potential to use all the summoned weapons and innate abilities of their component Gems and the smaller Fusions within them, however, these abilities may be blunted by the complexity of the other components, causing them to become functionally unusable, or taking an extreme amount of concentration to make use of. Alternatively, abilities can also be buffed by the gained components.
Future Vision: Obsidian possesses Sapphire's Future Vision, however, it is useless as the number of Gems make it sound like "a cacophony of noise" according to Rebecca Sugar.[1]
Pyrokinesis: When Obsidian was eventually formed, their eyes produced a fiery aura. This ability appears to be a buff of Ruby's thermal regulation and pyrokinetic touch.
Enhanced Grip: Obsidian can scale any surface, such as the Diamond Mech, easily using just their bare hands, and without the need for extra tools such as Sunstone's suction cups. Steven is shown using this ability on his own in Steven Universe: The Movie, although it appears greatly tasking, while Obsidian does so with ease.
Obsidian opening their third mouth.
Lava Generation: Obsidian's third mouth acts as a forge and is filled with lava, which they use to craft their greatsword. This ability seems to be exclusive to Obsidian, and not obtained from any of their smaller forms.
I'll let you take this one.
—Connie to Obsidian, "Change Your Mind"
Obsidian lending Connie their hand to save her from falling to her death.
Connie, along with the other Crystal Gems, was in awe when first witnessing Obsidian's appearance.
Just like their components, Obsidian cares about Connie's well-being. This is demonstrated when they save Connie from falling to her death. After being caught, Connie draws her sword in an attempt to take on the mech herself but decides to let Obsidian handle it after they summon their own sword.
2. "The Trial": Absent 16. "Letters to Lars": Absent
3. "Off Colors": Absent 17. "Can't Go Back": Absent
4. "Lars' Head": Absent 18. "A Single Pale Rose": Absent
10. "Kevin Party": Absent 25. "Legs From Here to Homeworld": Absent
11. "Lars of the Stars": Absent 26. "Familiar": Absent
12. "Jungle Moon": Absent 27. "Together Alone": Absent
13. "Your Mother and Mine": Absent 28. "Escapism": Absent
14. "The Big Show": Absent 29-32. "Change Your Mind": Debut
The fact that Obsidian has the ability to create/hold lava within their body may be a reference to the fact that, in real life, obsidian is a type of volcanic glass formed when felsic lava cools.
One of the uses of obsidian in human history is as material for cutting and piercing tools. This is referenced through Obsidian's weapon of choice in the form of a sword, its extreme sharpness mirroring the real-life obsidian's own.
Obsidian blades were the primary material components of Aztec weapons like the Macuahuitl.
The name of Obsidian was first seen in the Steven Universe: Art & Origins book, as the beta name for the Crystal Temple (being called the "Obsidian Temple").
Obsidian's sword strongly resembles both the Flameblade and the Great Flameblade from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The sword's fiery properties and color resemble the Flameblade and Great Flameblade while the sword blade's outline more resembles the Great Frostblade, and all three blades have geometric patterns on the blade surface.
Obsidian was formed before with Rose. Rose's Obsidian fusion is the basis of the statue that makes up the Crystal Temple and was the fusion that led William Dewey to the beach where he established Beach City.[2]
According to Joe Johnston's Tumblr, Obsidian uses both she/her and they/them pronouns.
Obsidian bears a resemblance to the Hindu war goddess Kali, who is commonly depicted as an ash-skinned or blue-skinned warrior woman with many arms and long black hair. However, this is unconfirmed to be the design inspiration of Obsidian.
Obsidian is the first 5 cross-gem fusion seen in the show.
Due to having all of the main Crystal Gems' weapons, Obsidian should also be able to summon Sugilite's flail, Opal's bow, Sardonyx's war hammer, Rainbow Quartz 2.0's parasol, Sunstone's suction cups, Smoky Quartz's yo-yo, and perhaps the utility of any other possible fusion by Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst, Pearl, and Steven.
They are one of the three cross-gem fusions seen so far to have a singular Gem counterpart, along Garnet with the Garnet Gem type, and Zebra Jasper with the singular gem of the same name. Theirs is Snowflake Obsidian, another Crystal Gem.
Obsidian's formation to combat White Diamond may be a reference to the fact that while diamonds are a crystalline mineral, obsidian is not an actual mineral (it is, instead, mineral-like glass) and lacks a crystal structure entirely, as the lava that forms it cools too quickly for crystals to form. This is ironic given that they are the fusion of all the core Crystal Gems.
Additionally, their coloration could be a reference to colors in terms of light versus pigmentation. In light, white is the presence of all colors and the absence of colors in pigmentation. Black is the absence of light, but the presence of multiple or all colors in pigmentation.
Obsidian is Garnet's only known fusion who doesn't wear some variation of her visor.
Despite the inclusion of Pearl and Steven, Obsidian has fewer eyes than Sugilite (four as opposed to Sugilite's five).
Pearl's gemstone on Obsidian. It is a smooth ellipsoidal cabochon in the shape of an oval.
All far-distance renders of the other gems displayed on Obsidian. They are all polyhedra, specifically truncated dipyramids. Though not seen, they are faceted.
Obsidian.
Steven Universe Battle of Heart and Mind Crystal Gems form Obsidian Cartoon Network
↑ "The Fantasy Of Steven Universe" on The Steven Universe Podcast at 30:06
↑ http://joethejohnston.tumblr.com/post/182249872203/is-obsidian-the-giant-fusion-from-the-tale-of#notes
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Start a Discussion Discussions about Obsidian
Out of Obsidian, Sugilite, Alexandrite, and Sardonyx who do you think is the ultimate fusion in Steven Universe?
DetectiveAquamarine
BlackChess wrote: Maybe raindow diamond, fuse of all 4 diamonds. That’s not a canon character, even if they were, that’s not their ca... 2019-10-04T13:10:58Z
My Blue Diamond
Obsidian 2019-10-04T14:39:05Z
How tall is Obsideon?
Someone5XG
Obsidian (Rose Quartz fusion) was about 50 feet tall so this Obsidian must be shorter. 2019-05-05T10:29:53Z
whould the hight of Obisdian be the hights of the fuser combined together, right? 2019-05-16T13:30:05Z
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47 Years Ago Today: The Fastest Manned Aircraft Flight Ever.
Posted on October 2, 2014 by tomdemerly in In History // 175 Comments
By Tom Demerly for ALERT 5.
Air Force test pilot William J. “Pete” Knight with X-15 aircraft number 56-6671. This photo was before Knight’s speed record flight when the X-15 received a white, heat-resistant coating. Photo Credit: NASA.
It flew at nearly Mach 7, seven times the speed of sound and twice the speed of a rifle bullet. The speed record it set 47 years ago today still stands today.
It flew so high its pilots earned Air Force astronaut wings: 280,500 feet or 53.1 miles above the earth.
It pioneered technologies that were used on the SR-71 Blackbird, the space shuttle and the reusable spacecraft in Richard Branson’s future Virgin Galactic passenger space program.
And it killed test pilots in an era before redundant flight control systems and modern safety protocols for hypersonic flight.
It was the North American X-15. Today is the 47th anniversary of its fastest ever manned, powered flight.
The X-15 could be the most ambitious and successful flight test program in aviation history. Apollo astronauts flew it. It challenged the paradigms of aerospace design well beyond the limits of any prior program, including Chuck Yeager’s sound barrier busting Bell X-1. The X-15 program sits alongside the Wright Flyer as an aviation milestone. So much progress was made so quickly in the face of such great risk with such rudimentary technology that no other development program, with the exception of the Apollo missions, has come close.
10:30 Hr.s Local, Tuesday, 3 October, 1967. Edwards Air Force Base, Mojave Desert, California.
After the awkward and tedious process of donning his pressure suit, Air Force test pilot William J. “Pete” Knight, clambers up a custom made ladder and lowers himself into the cramped cockpit of X-15A-2 aircraft number 56-6671. Half a dozen men helped Knight get ready for his flight this morning, testing life support equipment and helping him into his bulky pressure suit. His first astronaut type flight helmet attached to his pressure suit didn’t work with his aircraft communications system, so technicians have replaced it with a backup pressure suit helmet. Communication checks are normal now.
The X-15A-2 rocket plane is mounted between the number 5 engine and the fuselage under the right wing of “Balls 8”, a massive Boeing NB-52B mothership. Today it’s flown by Air Force Col. Joe Cotton and Lt. Colonel Bill Reschke Jr. The launch aircraft has a sprawling 185-foot wingspan and eight jet engines. It was originally a B-52 strategic bomber built for dropping hydrogen bombs on the Soviet Union if the Cold War ever got hot. The bizarre pairing of aircraft, the little X-15 nestled under the right wing of the giant silver and red B-52, is parked at the beginning of runway 04R/22L, a 3 mile long × 300 foot wide strip of reinforced concrete with an additional unpaved 2 miles for emergencies. Other than the sounds of vehicles coming and going it is quiet and still at Edwards Air Force Base in the wide expanse of the Mojave Desert.
The record setting X-15A-2, aircraft number 56-6671, with its unusual white heat resistant ablative coating and giant anhydrous ammonia tanks under its fuselage.
This X-15 is different than the only other two aircraft of the same type. The other two X-15’s are painted black and have a yellow NASA band on their vertical stabilizer with U.S. Air Force markings on the fuselage and wings.
The X-15 Pete Knight is strapping himself into is an “X-15A-2”. It has no exterior markings. It is covered with a milky white ablative coating to resist heat and carries a pair of giant anhydrous ammonia tanks under its fuselage. The rocket plane is made of a special, ultra strong alloy called “Inconel-X”. As Inconel-X heats up it actually becomes stronger. The X-15A-2 burns a volatile mixture of deadly ammonia and liquid oxygen as fuel. When ignited, its single XLR99 engine burns 7 tons of fuel in just over a minute and generates half a million horsepower, nearly 60,000 pounds of thrust. By comparison a modern day F-16 fighter generates about 30,000 pounds of thrust in full afterburner.
Today’s flight profile has one objective: speed. It is an attempt to set a maximum manned-flight speed record. The X-15 will be a piloted projectile blasting through a violent acceleration from 500 MPH to nearly 5,000 MPH in only 75 seconds. Six times the speed of sound. On the downside of this flight profile the X-15A-2 will decelerate so violently that a rearward-facing crash pad is installed in the canopy, in front of the pilot, so Pete Knight’s helmet can slam into something soft as the friction of the atmosphere slows the plane after its explosive fuel burns out.
An original graphic showing both the speed record profile with the flight beginning in Utah and the altitude record flights with their higher profiles.
Test pilot Pete Knight is hot inside the X-15A-2 cockpit. The desert sun in the Mojave is unrelenting. The cockpit is pressurized with nitrogen gas and Knight is breathing oxygen fed to him through his spacesuit. In an emergency Knight needs to get the X-15A-2 below mach 4 and 120,000 feet to use his rudimentary ejector seat to escape. His chances of surviving an ejection in that corner of the performance envelope are slim. Outside that envelope, where the X-15A-2 will fly today, they are zero.
A little over a month later, on November 15, 1967, USAF test pilot, Major Michael J. Adams will die when his X-15 enters a violent spin at mach 5 and disintegrates under crushing G-loads. Wreckage is strewn over 60 miles and two states. He is remembered as the first fatality of the U.S. space program.
Desert memorial to USAF test pilot, Major Michael J. Adams, killed in an X-15 accident on 15 November, 1967 just after Pete Knight’s speed record.
Knight communicates with ground control and the crew of his NB-52B mothership over his radio as he prepares for his record setting mission. Checklists are read and verified, engines on the NB-52B are started and the aircraft taxis heavily onto the long runway with a following group of crash, fire and support trucks trailing behind. Two chase planes, a “Century Series” F-104 Starfighter and an F-100 Super Saber, prepare to take off to follow and observe the mission until separation. A second set of chase aircraft will be in the air to receive the X-15A-2 as it decelerates back toward Edwards for landing at the end of the flight. Two sets of chase aircraft are needed, one pair at the start of the flight and one at the end. Nothing in the air can follow the X-15A-2 through its flight, not even a missile. Nothing is fast enough.
The sky is brilliantly clear, arcing dark blue up into a vaulting space that seems to dare the test pilot strapped into the milk white missile-plane. It is a deadly empty space where physics are a cruel arbiter. The “surly bonds of earth” are comfortable and safe by comparison. The vast test range where the mission is being flown covers three states, Utah, Nevada and California. Knight will hurtle across these states in a blur only seconds long covering well over a mile per second.
The take-off roll is long and oddly slow looking. The NB-52B wallows into the air with an unusual flight attitude, black smoke settling rearward from its screaming engines. Knight is a passenger inside the X-15A-2 for the moment, calmly reviewing procedures and checklists and re-checking his flight profile and navigational range card strapped to the right leg of his spacesuit. It is about 13:40 local time.
The climb to launch altitude takes time. Chase aircraft close in on the NB-52B/X-15A-2 pairing in preparation to conduct visual checks of flight control actuations prior to launch. A local NOTAM, or Notice to Airmen restricts all civilian air traffic from the area.
The white X-15A-2 is not as attractive as its black predecessors. It looks almost like a mock-up, not a real aircraft, since the paint appears blotchy and hastily applied. The giant ammonia tanks look like an afterthought strapped to the pasty missile-plane. Despite all the planning, training and preparation the X-15A-2 looks more like something preparing for a crash test than the threshold of a new aviation speed record.
Even with meticulous preparation, planning and checks the X-15 missions were often filled with unexpected incidents. On an earlier flight, test pilot Scott Crossfield’s X-15 cockpit filled with smoke while it was still mated to the NB-52A. Almost immediately after radioing the crew inside the NB-52A mother ship about the smoke in his cockpit, Crossfield’s radio in the X-15 went dead. The implication of a burning X-15 filled with highly explosive ammonia and liquid oxygen attached to the wing of a B-52 caused the crew to consider dropping the X-15, not knowing if Crossfield was still alive or already incinerated in a deadly cockpit fire that would touch off a massive explosion any second. Crossfield told the NB-52A crew earlier, if there was any question, “Drop me”, since “There is one of me, and four of you.” Oddly, the smoke in Crossfield’s cockpit cleared and the radio began functioning again. The mission proceeded as normal.
This rare photo taken through the canopy of one of the chase planes shows Pete Knight’s X-15A-2 before launch as it vents expanding gases from ascending to altitude. Notice the experimental scramjet housing mounted under the rear of the aircraft. This would burn and fall off the aircraft during the flight.
The central risk of the X-15 concept, especially when it was chasing altitude records, was that it crossed from atmospheric flight to non-atmospheric near space flight. Those two regimes are vastly different. One has air, the other doesn’t. In the atmosphere aircraft steer by using control surfaces over which air moves. Move part of the flight control surface as air is moving over it, and the plane moves. In near-space the rules change entirely. There is, effectively, no atmosphere or air moving over flight control surfaces. The aircraft uses miniature rockets mounted in the nose and tail to control its yaw, pitch and roll. In 1967, it was an imprecise science. In the atmosphere the stubby wings and small control surfaces of the X-15 had little purchase. In near space they had none.
Once at drop altitude of 45,000 feet final checklists and systems checks were completed. There was a countdown. The X-15 was released at precisely 14:31:50.9 local time. It dropped at a slight angle from under the wing of the NB-52A, quickly rolled level, dropped further then ignited its engine.
A brilliant white contrail lanced forward of the lumbering NB-52A and the supersonic chase planes struggled to try to keep pace with the X-15. They were quickly left behind. The white trail traced a curve upward, upward, vaulting away into the western sky. Blue sky gave way to black. And there was a concussive explosion.
The moment of launch for Pete Knight and X-15A-2 number 56-6671. Knight will free fall away from the launch aircraft before firing his rocket motor.
The sound barrier is broken when a succession of shockwaves accumulate on the nose of a projectile. Or aircraft. When they are compressed enough, the explosion happens. Like the crack of a bullet. There are often two sonic booms. In this case, there is no record. But over the next 75 seconds Pete Knight accelerates past the sound barrier- and keeps on accelerating. Mach 2…3…4… There is no secondary sonic boom as Mach speed accumulates. No dramatic acknowledgement of a new speed frontier being crossed.
Mach 5.
Five tons of anhydrous ammonia and liquid oxygen have burned in a barely controlled explosion 15 feet behind Knight’s ejector seat. Two tons remain.
Mach 5.5.
A by-product of speed in the atmosphere is friction, and a by-product of friction is heat. Pete Knight’s X-15A-2 begins to melt. The leading edge of the wings glow at over a thousand degrees. Even at high altitude the air molecules can’t get out of the way fast enough to dissipate heat. So chunks of Knight’s X-15 begin to burn and fall off. Big chunks. During flight, shock waves burn through the leading edge of the lower ventral fin igniting a series of small fires in the engine housing. Near the explosive nitrogen tanks.
Knight already has the throttle advanced to the forward stop. One of two things will happen; he will complete his fuel burn and set a new speed record by a massive margin…
He passes through Mach 6.5.
Or, he will disintegrate as the accumulation of heat causes a massive structural failure of his airframe that will result in an instantaneous explosion of any unburned fuel. It’s unlikely much wreckage will be found.
A big part of the X-15A-2’s ventral fin ignites and burns completely through. It flies off the aircraft, tracing a bright, burning arc to the desert floor.
Fuel burn complete. Flight profile nominal. Powered flight terminated, ballistic flight initiated. Knight is still alive and at the controls of the world’s fastest glider. The X-15A-2 had reached its maximum velocity, a new manned flight speed record by a huge margin. It arcs over the Nevada-California border, over a mile a second, leading edges still glowing from heat. Accumulated heat detonates the separation charges on the dummy scramjet carried for test purposes. It explodes away from the X-15A-2 over Edwards bombing range as Knight decelerates through Mach 1 and 32,000 feet, more charred junk toppling to earth. Knight continues to descend, burning fragments dropping off the aircraft as he flies. The relentless forces of physics reel in ambition once again. But only after history is made.
Somewhere east of Edwards Air Force Base the second set of recovery chase aircraft find Knight as he descends and decelerates to enter the landing profile. The X-15A-2 is charred. There are visible holes burned through the ventral tail. Would the landing gear still function? Had the single nose wheel tire melted from the heat? The rear landing gear on the X-15 was a pair of stubby, ski-like skids designed for one-time use.
A long telephoto shot of Pete Knight landing the charred X-15A-2 at the end of the record setting flight.
Knight extends his nose wheel, landing skids, speed brakes and sets flaps for landing. A chase pilot confirms that the landing gear appear intact. He touches down at 14:40:07 local time on Rogers Dry Lakebed runway 17/35. A billowing plume of dust erupts behind his two rear skids as the X-15A-2 slides to a stop on the 7.5-mile long runway. The flight lasted 8 minutes and 16 seconds and covered over 213 miles of the western United States. Knight’s rocket engine only burned for a fraction more than 2 minutes and 20 seconds of the flight.
William J. “Pete” Knight’s speed record remained unbroken by any winged craft until the space shuttle Columbia’s reentry from space on April 14, 1981. His speed record still remains intact for a non-orbital aircraft.
Pete Knight had become the fastest pilot to fly inside the atmosphere in powered, controlled flight. A record that officially remains today.
Fire crews extinguish the fire under the X-15A-2 after Knight’s landing.
The massive achievement of the X-15 program, both speed and altitude records, would pave the way to the moon and the space shuttle program. Its technology dividend is truly immeasurable, touching everything from the GPS constellation to cell phone communications and even the idea of civilian space travel.
Knight was awarded the Harmon International Aviator’s Trophy in 1969 for his record setting flight by then-President Lyndon Johnson. Following his test flight program in 1968 Bill Knight transferred to an active combat unit and flew 253 combat missions over Vietnam in the supersonic F-100 Super Sabre. For Knight, flying the Super Sabre after the X-15 must have felt like going from a dragster to a dump truck.
Pete Knight’s X-15A-2 the day after the record setting flight. The burned sections of the aircraft, missing scramjet housing and disintegrated lower stabilizer are visible.
Pete Knight left the Air Force and began a political career in 1984. He eventually became the first ever elected Mayor of Palmdale, California. Under Knight’s term Palmdale was the fastest growing city in the United States. He was later elected as a Republican Senator for the 17th District of California.
In an odd footnote Knight wrote legislation in California called “Proposition 22” that banned same-sex marriage. But one of Knight’s sons, David, was gay. David Knight defied his father and married his same-sex partner during a loophole period of the law in San Francisco. Proposition 22 was later repealed in California after being judged unconstitutional.
Air Force Test Pilot, speed record holder and decorated combat fighter pilot William J. Knight died in 2004 at the age of 74. His manned, atmospheric speed record still stands. That we know of.
The actual X-15A-2 flown by Knight was restored after the flight and returned to the original black paint scheme but never flown again. It is now an artifact in the Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio.
The X-15A-2 that remains the world’s fastest aircraft ever flown, restored with its original black paint scheme, on display at the Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio.
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Tom Demerly has written for "Outside", "Velo-News", "Bicycle Guide", "Bicycling", "Inside Triathlon", "Triathlete", "Triathlon Today!", "USA Triathlon Magazine" and many other publications. He has raced endurance events on all seven continents and climbed the highest mountain on three. Demerly is four-time Michigan USA Cycling Champion and has completed over 100 triathlons around the world, Including the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. In 1990 Demerly raced for the Nike/Velo-News/Gatorade Cycling Team in Belgium. His military experience includes being Honor Graduate from the U.S. Army Infantry School at Ft. Benning, Georgia and as a Scout Observer for Company "F", 425th INF (RANGER/AIRBORNE), Long Range Surveillance Unit.
10 Comments on 47 Years Ago Today: The Fastest Manned Aircraft Flight Ever.
Bob // May 21, 2016 at 02:24 // Reply
Not sure what Proposition 22 has to do with this article. It really takes away from the story.
Dave Stehbo // May 21, 2016 at 06:33 // Reply
Definitely has 2 nose wheels in the pictures.
Ricardo Martin // May 21, 2016 at 16:25 // Reply
“…sits along side the Wright Flyer as an aviation milestone”
This experiment was 47 years ago, and Chuck Yeager’s sound barrier flight was in 1947, yet they try to minimize it by comparing their experiment to the very first successful aeroplane flight that had NO deaths with the model that was used. Jealousy?
Ray // May 21, 2016 at 21:56 // Reply
Nitrogen is not explosive.
gunner44 // May 22, 2016 at 06:22 // Reply
Why bring up Prop 22? It has no bearing and adds nothing to this Hero’s service to our country!
ULISES // June 21, 2016 at 17:48 // Reply
THIS EVENT MARK ONE ICON IN MILITARY-AVIATION.
Jackie // July 18, 2016 at 02:49 // Reply
I got to know Senator Knight when I worked at the Capitol in Sacramento. The nicest, most humble man ever. I had heard about his flight record but I did not know about all those combat missions in Vietnam. A true hero and patriot.
Bret // August 29, 2016 at 19:11 // Reply
Right you are Ray, Nitrogen is NOT explosive, however, the tanks are pressurized, and if ruptured, can explode!
Robert Terbet // May 20, 2017 at 18:43 // Reply
George Welch was the first to exceed the speed of sound. Two weeks prior to Yeager’s flight Welch, a North American test pilot, exceeded the speed of sound in an F-86. Sonic booms were heard over Muroc that morning.
Patrickexife // April 28, 2019 at 17:21 // Reply
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Brooklyn, 1947: In the midst of a blizzard, in a two-family brownstone, two babies are born, minutes apart. The mothers are sisters by marriage: dutiful, quiet Rose, who wants nothing more than to please her difficult husband; and warm, generous Helen, the exhausted mother of four rambunctious boys who seem to need her less and less each day. Raising their families side by side, supporting one another, Rose and Helen share an impenetrable bond forged before and during that dramatic winter night.
When the storm passes, life seems to return to normal; but as the years progress, small cracks start to appear and the once deep friendship between the two women begins to unravel. No one knows why, and no one can stop it. One misguided choice; one moment of tragedy. Heartbreak wars with happiness and almost, but not quite, wins.
Doesn’t that sound amazing? Lynda stopped by to chat.
Talk about one book that made an impact on you.
When I was ten years old, my mother gave me her copy of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. There was a homemade pocket glued to the first page – like the kind in a library book – and my mother’s name was written on the card. I knew she must have cherished that book, because it was one of the few mementos she saved from her own Brooklyn childhood.
When I first read A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, I felt connected to the main character for the most obvious of reasons – Francie was a young girl who loved to read, and so was I. But there was so much more about the book to love. There was Brooklyn, in all its messy glory – a place made even more magical for me because I knew my mother had once lived there. There was the food – from Francie’s trips to the candy store, to the fried meatballs her mother makes out of a penny’s worth of meat and a loaf of stale bread. There was Francie’s father’s job description – freelance singing waiter – a position so intriguing to me that I hoped to become one. And there was Francie’s mother, who made sure to read her children a page of Shakespeare every night, even though she had no idea what the words meant. No other book I knew offered the same vivid characters or richness of setting. I must have read it fifty times.
All these years later, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn still calls to me. It is no small coincidence that my own novel is set in Brooklyn, though many years later, and with a Jewish family instead of an Irish one. Betty Smith’s beautiful novel will always have a place on my bookshelf. It is a story I will never outgrow.
Tell us a secret about a main character in your novel – something that’s not even in your book.
Judith is the oldest of Rose’s daughters, and the only child present on the snowy night the babies are born. It is from Judith’s twelve-year old viewpoint that we see that night evolve.
The secret about Judith is that her name was originally Ruth. She was Ruth right up until we were ready to send the manuscript out to editors. At that point, I realized it might be confusing for Ruth and Rose to have such similar, monosyllabic names, especially because they were mother and daughter. Ruth and Rose, Rose and Ruth – even I was starting to mix them up! As my agent so nicely put it, it would be a “kindness to the reader” to give Ruth a different name.
When I settled on Judith, I used the search and replace feature in Word to change the name wherever it appeared. The unintended result was that the word “truth” was replaced throughout the manuscript with the word “tJudith.” I still sometimes refer to Judith as tJudith, just for fun.
Talk about your book’s cover
I am so thrilled with my cover! This is my first book, so I had no idea how the cover process worked. One morning an email from my editor showed up in my inbox, and there it was. I was in shock because I hadn’t been expecting it, but it was love at first sight. I had been hoping the designers would choose a picture of a brownstone, and that is exactly what they did.
I’m not sure I can adequately describe the significance of that moment, but I know that seeing the cover for the first time made everything real for me in a way I had not felt previously. I’m a worrier, so even after my contract was signed and all of the pieces were falling into place, there was still a part of me that couldn’t believe my book was going to be published. Seeing the cover finally convinced me.
Talk about a fun/interesting reader interaction you’ve had.
Honestly, every interaction is fun. As a new author, I haven’t met many readers in person yet, but I am hoping that will happen in the next few weeks and months. Right now, most of my contact has been through social media, and everyone has been unbelievably kind and supportive. I still find it mind-boggling to think that people I have never met are reading the words I wrote.
Recently, I received two special emails – one from a woman in Tacoma, Washington, asking me for book club questions; and the other from a librarian near Syracuse, asking if I would do a Skype session with her book group. I love the idea that my book is travelling to places I haven’t yet visited myself.
Share an embarrassing publishing-related story.
The first time my agent called me, it was less than 48 hours after I sent her my manuscript. I emailed it to her at midnight (exhaustion gave me courage), and because she is so kind, she emailed me the next morning to let me know she had received it. The email said that she was in the middle of some things, but that she would get back to me as soon as possible. I was so thrilled to have received a response that I emailed her again to say thank you, and that I couldn’t wait to hear what she thought.
I wish I had a name for the agonizing feeling of self-doubt and dread that arrives right after you hit send on an email you wish you could take back. Immediately after I sent it, I started worrying. It was an innocent enough thank you email. But I convinced myself that when my agent saw my name in her inbox again, she would think I was being too pushy.
The next morning, my phone rang. My agent’s name appeared on my caller ID and I panicked. The first thought that popped into my head was that her assistant was calling to tell me to stop harassing her. I was convinced that the call would be the equivalent of a cease and desist order.
Turns out, it wasn’t a scolding call from an assistant – it was my agent, telling me she had finished the manuscript and that she wanted to represent me. I’m sure I sounded like a complete idiot for the entire phone call. I can’t remember half of it, but I mumbled and giggled a lot. It was like getting asked to the prom by the most popular guy in school.
I’m fairly certain that this little anecdote is representative of my publishing experience as a whole. I agonize and giggle like a goofy, overly excited teenager. I behave this way because I feel ridiculously lucky, and because I still can’t believe that at 47 years old, I’ve been given such an incredible opportunity.
Isn’t Lynda just delightful?
Lynda Cohen Loigman grew up in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. She received a B.A. in English and American Literature from Harvard College and a J.D. from Columbia Law School. She is now a student of the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College, and lives with her husband and two children in New York. She is a failure at enforcing reasonable bedtimes. THE TWO-FAMILY HOUSE is her first novel.
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Bharti Airtel Will Raise Funds to Prepare War Chest for Paying Off AGR Dues
Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea together have to pay more than Rs 90,000 crore under these dues. Airtel has decided to raise funds for the same
By Arpit Sharma November 29th, 2019 AT 7:45 PM
Bharti Airtel will decide more on the matter in its board meeting on December 4
The telco has provisioned for Rs 28,000 crore already
The total dues on the industry are more than Rs 1.4 lakh crore
The two of the worst-hit telecom operators in the industry right now are the Sunil Bharti Mittal led telecom operator Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea. These two companies have taken the beating from the AGR decision, which was announced by the Supreme Court on October 24. Due to this, both of these companies have posted massive losses in the quarter ending September, and the total dues on both of these companies surpass Rs 90,000 crore. Bharti Airtel alone is looking towards paying somewhere close to Rs 40,000 crore in the dues which are composed of spectrum fees, license fees, interests, penalties and interest on those penalties. Now, as per an ET Telecom report, the telecom operator is looking towards different avenues to provision for the payment of these dues and to go about this, Airtel might raise funds. In a new stock exchange filing by the telecom operator, it has noted that it will discuss various fundraising options in a board meeting which is to be held on December 4. If the telco raises funds, then it would be to build a war chest to tackle the dues which have come up as the result of the new AGR decision.
Bharti Airtel’s Board Meeting to Decide on Fund Raising
In its approach to raising funds, raising Bharti Airtel will look at all the options to raise funds which will include issuing equity shares, bonds or even rights issue and qualified institutional placements or even a combination of instruments. All of these would, of course, be subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. The company told the Bombay Stock Exchange, “We wish to inform you that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, December 04, 2019 to, inter-alia, consider and evaluate any and all proposals for raising of funds either by issuance of equity shares, and or bonds including foreign currency convertible bonds/ debentures/ non-convertible debt instruments.”
Bharti Airtel Provisions Rs 28,000 Crore
Now although Bharti Airtel has remarked about raising funds to account for the dues, it has not yet disclosed how much it plans to raise in the coming months. But as per the data reported by Bharti Airtel, it has already accounted for Rs 28,000 crore for the dues which it has to pay for the Spectrum Usage Charges (SUC) and the license fees combined with other dues.
Back in October, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the government in the matter of the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) which meant that the calculation of the AGR would also include the non-core activities of the telecom operators. This meant that the dues of the telecom operators skyrocketed and the industry came under the immense pressure of Rs 1.3 lakh crore. Out of all the telecom operators, the Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea duo were the worst hit. Even now, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is on the task of calculating the dues, which might be climbing higher as we speak.
No Futher Relief from the Government
However, the government also has provided some relief to the telecom operators by giving a two-year payment moratorium. The telcos had also expected that there would be some further relief in the form of reduction of license fees, or the SUC or some benefit in taxes, but that agenda has been crossed off the list and the committee of secretaries which was setup to decide the relief has also been disbanded.
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Avinav
Postpaid segment also expected to raise tariff ?
Jio lover.. i can afford 6 paisa per minute..
New realme x2 pro supports CA??
Any idea chakri or nikhil?
Kiran Fernandes | Goa
Yeah, but you will have to wait for it to arrive in India, so that it supports Jio(CA between 3, 5 and 40).
What do you mean by arrive in India?
Samrat
Kindly see the specifications of x2 pro. It does support CA BUT FULL POTENTIAL OF SNAPDRAGON 855+ CA IS NOT USED. It clearly shows the cost cutting of flagship killers
Snapdragon 855+ supports 5CA. But that won’t be achievable in India unless and until Jio buys everything available in band 28/3/40 in upcoming auction. Only Galaxy Note 10+ and One Plus 7/7Pro/7T. But ita effect can be seen in 2020 only. Speeds on Asus/One Plus 7T/7/6T are really good with Airtel. All support 4CA but with 3CA available in India speeds crossing 80Mbps-90Mbps easily.
Only 3CA is supported in India.
Once Airtel adds 10-20Mhz in band 40 and 10-15Mhz in band 1, 4CA is easily available and speeds will be between 100-120Mbps easily. Speeds on A70/One Plus 6T/One Plus 7 are 65-70Mbps with 3CA currently. One Plus 6T supports 4CA and One Plus 7 supports 5CA. Once Airtel adds spectrum, you will see these combinations on Airtel. I doubt on Jio though. Will be possible only on Samsung S series and Note series.
In comparison Asus 6Z is a steal right now with extra 4000 exchange and 1250 HDFC card discount and it support all bands CA
Only downside is No AMOLED screen
Yes at 27000 its steal now. Even after that exchange its great value for money only for stock android and battery life optimization. Redmi K20 Pro struggles to guve good battery life after MIUI 11 update. Redmi and Xiaomi has relased half baked early build of software on all devices.
Girish Gowda | BengaLuru
Android 10 is the problem, not MiUI. A10 leeches battery like crazy even on Pixel phones.
Its there in india
It does some kind of CA. Nobody is yet unlocked bootloader of same.
dragonmonk
@jioLover Yes. It supports 4-band (!!) carrier aggregation.
It doesn’t support 4CA for sure. Speeds are between 30-90Mbps on Airtel. Speeds should go above 100Mbps on 4CA.
FYI. Not a joke. Feel free to check the tech specs.
China monk, we not talking about China here.
Rupendra Singh
I’m going to buy Samsung M40, is it support CA on airtel
All phones from Samsung released above 10000(last year and this year) support CA on both Airtel and Jio.
No nikhil none of phone by M series doesn’t support CA
Avoid lover
Yes my mom m30 does not support CA.
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Luisi, DSO segue smoothly from Beethoven to Strauss
Fri Mar 09, 2018 at 2:49 pm
By Wayne Lee Gay
Lise de la Salle performed Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 with Fabio Luisi and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Thursday night.
The program offered by conductor Fabio Luisi and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra touched on both ends of the 19th century Thursday night at Meyerson Symphony Center. The evening opened with middle-period Beethoven (the Piano Concerto No. 4 of 1807) and closed with Late Romantic Strauss (Ein Heldenleben, from 1899). While these two works represent very different approaches, the veteran Italian conductor convincingly and stylishly navigated both.
With no overture or curtain-raiser, the first notes of the evening belonged Lise de la Salle. The 29-year-old French pianist managed the quiet introductory solo phrase of the Beethoven deftly, throwing a slight mist with the damper pedal onto the quick ascending scale; Luisi and the orchestra responded with equal delicacy as the orchestra. Throughout the first movement, de la Salle drew momentum from the many mood changes, with occasional flourishes of drama (as in the glorious up-and-down arpeggios). Only in the cadenza (using Beethoven’s second version, with its intense Presto section) did she lapse from excitement into near-frenzy.
In that always amazing conversation between piano and orchestra that makes up the slow movement, de la Salle applied an almost hesitant rubato, creating an aura of suspense opposite the orchestra’s bold pronouncements; in the galloping Vivace finale, de la Salle produced a burnished, genteel entry, but again lapsed into something more akin to panic than excitement.
After intermission, with the orchestra expanded for Strauss’s demanding orchestration, conductor Luisi and the musicians surged into the expansive main theme. Luisi reveled in the grand resonance of the Meyerson hall, allowing the pauses to linger seductively. For this listener, Ein Heldenleben works best as an innovative fantasy on symphonic form—in other words, by ignoring the composer’s autobiographical subtitles. Concertmaster Alexander Kerr performed the lyrical violin obbligato with detailed sensitivity, though the orchestral replies were a little frayed at times.
However, orchestra and conductor achieved the precision necessary to portray the chaos of the ensuing, almost Ivesian complexity of the ensuing “Battle” segment; this flowed seamlessly into the final, serene closing moments.
The program will be repeated 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Meyerson Symphony Center. mydso.com; 214-692-0203.
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Home » American employees get paid for answering after hours emails; French employees can ignore them altogether
American employees get paid for answering after hours emails; French employees can ignore them altogether
By Fox Rothschild LLP on January 3, 2017
Posted in Business Litigation, General Business Law News and Updates, Labor and Employment
Over the weekend the Washington Post reported that France has enacted a new law that allows employees to ignore work emails outside typical working hours. According to the Washington Post, the purpose behind the new French law is to reduce the impact of the stress of work on people’s personal time. While the new French law received a lot of attention over the weekend, how to handle after hours emails is not a new issue.
In the United States employees are either exempt or nonexempt. Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime and minimum wage for all hours worked. The Wall Street Journal reported here back in 2015 that there have been several lawsuits across the United States over whether nonexempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act who are answering emails or texts after working hours are entitled to compensation under the FLSA, including overtime in the appropriate circumstances. Under the FLSA, compensable time is any time that the employee is “permitted” to work by the employer. This means that if a nonexempt employee is answering emails after hours and the employer does nothing to stop it, then the nonexempt employee is working and entitled to compensation. According to the Department of Labor, “time spent doing work not requested by the employer, but still allowed, is generally hours worked, since the employer knows or has reason to believe that the employees are continuing to work and the employer is benefiting from the work being done.”
The implications of allowing nonexempt employees to answer emails or texts after hours is that the employees have the right to expect to receive compensation for “all hours worked” at the applicable minimum wage, and to have the time spent answering emails or texts after hours included in the weekly total to determine whether the employees are entitled to overtime. The practical problems for the employer with allowing employees to answer emails or texts after hours is that the time spent by employees is difficult to document and monitor.
As for all the exempt employees under the FLSA, these employees still may have to answer after hours emails and texts, or face whatever consequences may arise from not answering after hours emails or texts. But even exempt employees may benefit from the DOL’s position on after hours emails when it comes to calculating compensation and deducting full days missed for personal reasons. As a general rule, if an exempt employee performs any work during the workweek, he or she must be paid the full weekly salary amount. Under the DOL’s position, an exempt employee answering emails could transform unpaid leave into paid leave.
France’s approach is to give the employees the right to ignore after hours emails. In the United States nonexempt employees might be able to demand payment for the time spent answering after hours emails, and exempt employees might be able to claim that they were working to avoid a full day deduction.
If employers do not want to get caught up into whether answering after hours emails and texts constitutes work, they should implement very clear rules prohibiting employees from answering after hours emails and texts, and then strictly enforce those rules to avoid “permitting” nonexempt employees to work after hours.
Tags: Administrative Exemption, Executive Exemption, Overtime, Salary, U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL)
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Child Health Disparities Denice Cora-Bramble, MD, MBA Professor of Pediatrics, George Washington University Executive Director Goldberg Center for Community.
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1 Child Health Disparities Denice Cora-Bramble, MD, MBA Professor of Pediatrics, George Washington University Executive Director Goldberg Center for Community Pediatric Health Children’s National Medical Center
2 Washington, D.C. Disparities in Healthcare: Definition “…Racial or ethnic differences in the quality of healthcare that are not due to access related factors or clinical needs, preferences and appropriateness of intervention.” IOM Report: Unequal Treatment: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Healthcare, 2003
3 Washington, D.C. Healthcare Disparities Access to health care services Health outcomes Quality of care
4 Washington, D.C. Findings “Evidence of racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare is, with few exceptions, remarkably consistent across a range of illnesses and healthcare services.” IOM Report: Unequal Treatment: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Healthcare, 2003
5 Washington, D.C. Healthcare Disparities and Socioeconomic Factors Disparities diminish when socioeconomic factors are controlled Most studies find persistence of racial and ethnic disparities after adjustment for socioeconomic differences
6 Washington, D.C. Pediatric Disparities Among Latino children, higher incidence of: –Overweight and obesity –Asthma –Injuries - hospitalizations & death –Tuberculosis - 13X –Type 2 Diabetes –Developmental problems –Dental decay
7 Washington, D.C. Childhood Obesity: 400% increase since 1970
8 Washington, D.C.
9 District of Columbia: Highest Rate of Overweight (10 – 17)
10 Washington, D.C. DC Partnership to Improve Children’s Healthcare Quality Overweight or obese: 33% of preschoolers 43% of 6-10 years old 47% of 11-21 years old
11 Washington, D.C. Health Outcomes Being overweight as a child is associated with multiple chronic diseases that typically manifest in adulthood, such as type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and certain cancers Must A et al.: “Long-Term Morbidity and Mortality of Overweight Adolescents”. New England Journal of Medicine;1992.327(19):1350-1355 Many adult complications, such as type-2 diabetes and hypertension are increasingly being seen in overweight adolescents
12 Washington, D.C. Psychosocial Outcomes Discrimination/ teasing Poor self-esteem Eating disorders Family problems Behavioral and learning problems Lower education/ socioeconomic status
13 Washington, D.C. Utilization of Health Services “Obese children tend to use more resources – hospital days, ER visits, outpatient visits and pharmaceuticals” “Obese children are more than twice as likely to be hospitalized as compared with non-obese children” Pediatric Obesity: Implications for Pediatric Healthcare Providers, Child Health Corporation of America Executive Institute Special Report, Dec 2007
14 Washington, D.C. Asthma African American and Latino children enrolled in Medicaid managed care had worse asthma status and were less likely to be using preventive asthma medications than White children. This disparity persisted after adjusting for socioeconomic status. Lieu T et al.: Ethnic Variation in Asthma Status and Management Practices Among Children in Managed Medicaid; Pediatrics 109(5); 857-865; 2002
15 Washington, D.C. Pediatric ED Visit Rates for Asthma 0-4y, inclusive (IMPACT DC Project, S.Teach) Healthy People 2010 Target: 80 per 10,000
16 Washington, D.C. ED Asthma Visits by Zip Code, 2002 IMPACT DC Project, S. Teach IMPACT DC Project, S. Teach Lowest Rate = 3.9/1000 Highest Rate = 45.2/1000 11.6-fold Difference in Rate
17 Washington, D.C. Understanding Health Disparities Contributing risk factors –Race –Income –Insurance status –Language & culture –Unknown factors?
18 Washington, D.C. Responses to the Health Disparities Challenge Access to health care services: accessible, affordable, culturally responsive Community as empowered consumer Partnerships between researchers, clinicians, advocates and communities Targeted clinical interventions
19 Washington, D.C. Contact Information Denice Cora-Bramble, MD, MBA Executive Director Goldberg Center for Community Pediatric Health Children’s National Medical Center (202) 476-5857 dcorabra@cnmc.org
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NPR Propaganda Misrepresents Islam
While I was composing another post, NPR’s Morning Edition was spewing the standard lies, denying the fatal facts of Islam and condemning FBI training materials which accurately describe Islamic doctrine & practice. The printed word can not reproduce the arrogant condescension dripping from the narrator’s lips as she condemned the training program without demonstrating fallacy or bias. Lets start with the transcript, when Steve Inskeep introduces the subject.
Material from FBI courses gives agents a particular view of Muslims in America. It suggests that even mainstream Muslim Americans could be suspect. Rather than being told that terrorists were the problem, some agents were apparently told that Muslims were the problem.
even mainstream Muslim Americans could be suspect
Define “mainstream Muslim” and enumerate the distinguishing characteristics by which distinguish them from potential suspects. Do they know and believe Allah’s word; his threat and promise? Do they obey Allah and emulate Moe or not? Can you tell by sight or smell?
terrorists were the problem
Were the Magnificent 19 Muslims? The confession of Khalid Sheikh Mohammad indicates that the plotters are Muslims and proud of what they did in Allah’s name. The confession indicates that they acted in conformity to religious obligation: Allah’s imperatives and Moe’s exemplary conduct.
Was Muhammad bin Abdullah a Muslim? His bragging about being a terrorist: victory through casting terror, is recorded in two hadith in the collection of Sahih Bukhari: 1.7.331 & 4.52.220. Is mainstream Islam anything other than what he preached and practiced as recorded in the Qur’an [3:151, 8:12, 57, 60; 33:26, 27; 59:2, 13 & hadith? Allah said that he would cast terror and that he did cast terror, resulting in the death of the men of a Jewish tribe and the enslavement of their widows and orphans. He said that the Jews were more afraid of Moe and his army than they were of him. He commanded Muslims to deal harshly with their victims to strike terror into “those behind them”. He commanded them to maximize their military strenth to “strike terror”. But the self-annointed experts of NPR instruct us that terrorism is not an element of mainstream Islam. If Islam’s canonical texts do not define Islam, what does?
Muslims were the problem
Without Muslims, Islam would be nothing more than musty books on library shelves. It is Muslims who are the foot soldiers of Islam. It is Muslims who, in obedience to Allah; in emulation of Moe, stage terror attacks all over the world.
And it came out recently in Wired magazine that a counterterrorism training session at the FBI training center in Quantico, Virginia was teaching agents that Islam was a violent religion and that basically if you are a Muslim and religious, you should be seen as suspect.
Islam was a violent religion
Where did the instructors get that idea? Could it be from the Qur’an? [2:216, 190, 8:39,67; 9:29, 111, 123, 47:4, 48:15-20] Could it be from the hadith? [Riyad-us-Saliheen Book 11, Chapter 234] Could it be Islamic law? [Reliance of the Traveller, Book O, Chapter 9, Hedaya, Volume II, Book IX, Chapter 1] Could it be from Moe’s biography? [The Sealed Nectar]
Muslim and religious: suspect
Exactly why should we suspect anyone who is not a Muslim of plotting an act of Islamic terrorism? Why should we not be suspicious of Muslims? Who is more likely than a Muslim to obey Allah and emulate Moe by attempting to cast terror into the hearts of disbelievers? When you hear hoof beats, do you look for horses or unicorns?
[…] these were classes on Islamic doctrine that talked about the relationship between Islam and terrorism.
relationship between Islam and terrorism
Apparently there is something wrong with teaching FBI agents about the relationship between Islam and terrorism. FBI agents must be kept ignorant of Allah’s sanctification, imperative & Moe’s example of casting terror into the hearts of disbelievers. Of course, they have no need to know about it.
And let’s be fair here, there are different interpretations of Islam, some of them certainly would seem to be violent interpretations of Islam, but most Muslims have argued that overwhelming majorities of Muslims are peaceful and that they have a peaceful religion. So did the training overstate what you can know about the different varieties of this religion?
different interpretations of Islam
What is the difference between Sunni, Shi’ia & Sufi concerning jihad & terrorism? Which mainstream school of Islamic law rejects offensive warfare against disbelievers and terrorism? Al-Shafi’i had something to say about the obligation to perform jihad.Compare what he said to Reliance O9.1.
How does that Shafi’ite fiqh differ from that of Al-Ghazali, a Sufi?
…one must go on jihad (i.e., warlike razzias or raids) at least once a year…
violent interpretations of Islam
Is anyone better qualified to interpret the Qur’an than the man who first recited it? How did he interpret it?
Allah said “fight them until” Moe said “I have been ordered to fight”. Exactly how can anyone dispute and disprove the obvious? Would you prefer a second opinion? [Sahih Bukhari 9.84.89, Sunan Abu Dawud 14.2635 ]
majorities of Muslims are peaceful
Have they not been called to fight yet [48:16, Sahih Bukhari 4.52.79] , or are they hypocrites [9:91…129]? How did the conquests of Syria, Yemen, Egypt, North Africa and India happen if most Muslims are peaceful?
they have a peaceful religion
If they do, it ain’t Islam! Jihad is defined in Islamic law as “to war against non-Muslims”. Islam is not a religion, it is a way of life: intra-species predation. Its religious component is jihad.
Sunan Abu Dawud Book 23, Number 3455:
Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar:
I heard the Apostle of Allah, (peace_be_upon_him) say: When you enter into the inah transaction, hold the tails of oxen, are pleased with agriculture, and give up conducting jihad (struggle in the way of Allah). Allah will make disgrace prevail over you, and will not withdraw it until you return to your original religion.
Jihad, commerce and agriculture are viewed as alternative economic systems; jihad is preferred over the other two. It becomes clear that jihad is their “original religion”.
The outline below has some quotes from the article in the outer node and the reality in inner nodes.
One email said that the Prophet Muhammad was being portrayed as a warring military leader.
Sahih Bukhari Volume 5, Book 59, Number 285:
Narrated Abu Ishaq:
Once, while I was sitting beside Zaid bin Al-Arqam, he was asked, “How many Ghazwat did the Prophet undertake?” Zaid replied, “Nineteen.” […]
This Wikepedia page contains a list of Moe’s ghazwat & sariyas, paralleling the table of contents of Guillaume’s The Life of Muhammad.
According to one calculation, Muhammad himself engaged in 78 battles, of which just one (the Battle of the Ditch) was defensive.
It also cited an instructor as saying that a “true Muslim” had to support or take part in the killing of non-Muslims.
3:140. If a wound (and killing) has touched you, be sure a similar wound (and killing) has touched the others. And so are the days (good and not so good), We give to men by turns, that Allâh may test those who believe, and that He may take martyrs from among you. And Allâh likes not the Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrongdoers).[Read the context through #186; testing the believers is one purpose of jihad.]
9:111. Verily, Allâh has purchased of the believers their lives and their properties; for the price that theirs shall be the Paradise. They fight in Allâh’s Cause, so they kill (others) and are killed. It is a promise in truth which is binding on Him in the Taurât (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel) and the Qur’ân. And who is truer to his covenant than Allâh? Then rejoice in the bargain which you have concluded. That is the supreme success .
Sunun Abu Dawud Book 14, Number 2497:
Narrated AbuUmamah:
The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: He who does not join the warlike expedition (jihad), or equip, or looks well after a warrior’s family when he is away, will be smitten by Allah with a sudden calamity. Yazid ibn Abdu Rabbihi said in his tradition: ‘before the Day of Resurrection”. [See 9:38-39.]
Reliance of the Traveller, Book O, Chapter 9.1 […]Jihad is a communal obligation (def: c3.2). When enough people perform it to successfully accomplish it, it is no longer obligatory upon others […] If none of those concerned perform jihad, and it does not happen at all, then everyone who is aware that it is obligatory is guilty of sin, if there was a possibility of having performed it. […] As for subsequent times, there are two possible states in respect to non-Muslims. The first is when they are in their own countries, in which case jihad (def: o9.8) is a communal obligation, and this is what our author is speaking of when he says, “Jihad is a communal obligation,” meaning upon the Muslims each year.[…]
The instructor also told the class, according to a handful of attendees, that Muhammad was an epileptic and the Quran didn’t come to him in a series of heavenly visions, but instead was actually part of an epileptic fit.
Sahih Muslim Book 007, Number 2654: […] ‘Umar lifted a corner of the cloth and I looked at him and he was emitting a sound of snorting. He (the narrator) said: I thought it was the sound of a camel. When he was relieved of this he said: Where is he who asked about Umra? […]
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 48, Number 829: […]By Allah, Allah’s Apostle had not got up and nobody had left the house before the Divine Inspiration came to Allah’s Apostle. So, there overtook him the same state which used to overtake him, (when he used to have, on being inspired divinely). He was sweating so much so that the drops of the sweat were dropping like pearls though it was a (cold) wintry day. When that state of Allah’s Apostle was over, he was smiling and the first word he said, ‘Aisha! Thank Allah, for Allah has declared your innocence.’ […]
Sahih Muslim Book 030, Number 5765: […] How does the the wahi (inspiration) come to you? He said: At times it comes to me like the ringing of a bell and that is most severe for me and when it is over I retain that (what I had received in the form of wahi), and at times an Angel in the form of a human being comes to me (and speaks) and I retain whatever he speaks.[…]
Sahih Bukhari Volume 5, Book 57, Number 119: […]the Prophet said, “O Um Salama! Don’t trouble me by harming ‘Aisha, for by Allah, the Divine Inspiration never came to me while I was under the blanket of any woman amongst you except her.”
September 30, 2011 Posted by dajjal | Islam, Political Correctness | FBI, Hadith, Islam, NPR, peaceful, Qur'an, Shariah, terrorist, violent | Leave a comment
Unholy Derision
I outgrew comic books more than forty years ago, but was drawn to a review of Frank Miller’s Holy Terror by a Google Alert “Defamation of Islam”. The review by Spencer Ackerman takes a mocking and dismissive tone towards critics of Islam.
One long sentence from the review exemplifies one tactic of al-Taqiyya.
That sentiment has made its way into the halls of the FBI. In January, one of its field offices entertained a lecture on Islamic law from Stephen Coughlin, a former Pentagon consultant on the subject. Coughlin’s typical spiel contends that there’s a “ten-year plan” to make “defamation of Islam a crime” around the world.
The reference to sentiment is passed forward from the preceding paragraph which labels Pamela Geller as “self-righteous” and rejected by the mainstream. which her ilk supposedly consider as proof of their “self-evident virtue”, “a reminder that the rest of the country just can’t handle the reality of the “Muslim threat.”
“ten-year plan”
It appears that Spencer Ackerman wants his readers to believe that the “ten-year plan” to criminalize criticism of Islam is a fiction invented by a Shari’ah expert. Unfortunately, it is no fiction, it is very real. While the remainder of the paragraph dismisses the plan, it links to another article in which Ackerman has embedded video of a lecture by Stephen Coughlin.
In reality, the OIC formulated a Ten Year Plan of Action in 2005. The sixth point of that plan bears directly on the issue at hand. [Bold font original, highlight added for emphasis.]
VI. Combating Islamophobia
1. Emphasize the responsibility of the international community, including all governments, to ensure respect for all religions and combat their defamation.
2. Affirm the need to counter Islamophobia, through establishing an observatory at the OIC General Secretariat to monitor all forms of Islamophobia, issue an annual report thereon, and ensure cooperation with international Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs) in the West in order to counter Islamophobia.
3. Endeavor to have the United Nations adopt an international resolution to counter Islamophobia, and call upon all States to enact laws to counter it, including deterrent punishments.
4. Initiate a structured and sustained dialogue with the parties concerned in order to project the true values of Islam and empower Muslim countries to help in the war against extremism and terrorism.
Examine the first and third items in that list. They posit international and national responsibility to ensure respect for Islam. They want the UN to call on all members to enact laws to criminalize “Islamophobia”. In that same year the U.N. Commission on Human Rights passed a resolution “Combating Defamation of Islam”. In later years, the CHR, its HRC successor and the General Assembly have passed similar annual resolutions. See this blog post for more detail about one typical resolution.
Those resolutions are non-binding; they have no enforcement mechanism. But international human rights covenants such as ICERD can be enforced against signatories. In 2007, the HRC formed an ad hoc committee to elaborate complementary standards to be inserted into ICERD through a binding protocol. On September 27, 2012, the committee presented the report on their third session in which they remained bogged down in procedural matters. For the dirty details, see these blog posts:
Ad Hoc Cmte: Non-Paper 08/04/09 The cmte. President’s outline of the program of censorship. This document is crucial to comprehending the related posts which follow in this list.
AdHoc Committee: African Submission 08/03/09 Detailed analysis of the Africa group’s proposal to censor critics of Islam.
AdHoc Cmte USA Submission 08/03/09 This nation is governed by irrational idiots & traitors. Read it and weep.
AdHoc Cmte: Pakistani Submission 08/03/09 Detailed analysis of the OIC’s proposal to censor critics of Islam.
Ad Hoc Committee: Iranian Submission 08/03/09 Detailed analysis of Iran’s proposal to censor critics of Islam.
Ad Hoc Committee on Complementary Standards 08/01/09 They aim to add a protocol to ICERD to criminalize these blog posts.
Ad Hoc Committee: New Resolutions 03/20/10 Competing Nigerian & American drafts in pursuit of a binding protocol to ICERD for the purpose of outlawing these blog posts.
Islamophobia Observatory
One result of the ten year plan was the creation of the OIC’s Islamophobia Observatory which issues monthly reports. By reading those reports you can discover the fact that their primary concern is centered on criticism of Islam, particularly Fitna & the Motoons.
basis in Shari’ah
Fitna juxtaposes Qur’an verses and ranting clerics with the terror attacks & riots they incite. The Motoons depict Muhammad as a terrorist, which he bragged about. He died before the invention of gunpowder, but he said that he was made victorious with terror; see Sahih Bukhari 1.7.331 & 4.52.220.
The prohibition on criticism of Islam comes from Shari’ah. Reliance of the Traveller, the handbook of Shafi’ite fiqh, specifies the death penalty for apostasy in Book O, Chapter 8, Sections 1 &2.
O8.1
When a person who has reached puberty and is sane voluntarily apostatizes from Islam, he deserves to be killed.
In such a case, it is obligatory for the caliph (A: or his representative) to ask him to repent and return to Islam. If he does, it is accepted from him, but if he refuses, he is immediately killed.
But we are discussing criticism of Islam; what’s the relevance of the penalty for apostasy? The relevance is in the definition of apostasy, which is given in O8.7, which includes a list of 20 “Acts that Entail Leaving Islam”. Several of those acts are directly related to our issue.
-4- to revile Allah or His messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace);
-5- to deny the existence of Allah, His beginingless eternality, His endless eternality, or to deny any of His attributes which the consensus of Muslims ascribes to Him (dis: v1);
-6- to be sarcastic about Allah’s name, His command, His interdiction, His promise, or His threat;
-7- to deny any verse of the Koran or anything which by scholarly consensus (def: b7) belongs to it, or to add a verse that does belong to it;
-16- to revile the religion of Islam;
-19- to be sarcastic about any ruling of the Sacred Law;
What is the relevance of those rulings; we are not Muslims so apostasy law does not apply to us? Jews & Christians conquered or intimidated by Muslims and not embracing Islam remain in the Islamic state under a treaty of protection from Islam, for which they pay jizya. Certain acts violate the treaty, subjecting the violator to a harsh penalty. Five items are listed; one is relevant.
O11.10
The agreement is also violated (A: with respect to the offender alone) if the state has stipulated that any of the following things break it, and one of the subjects does so anyway, though if the state has not stipulated that these break the agreement, then they do not; namely, if one of the subject people:
-5- or mentions something impermissible about Allah, the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), or Islam.
When a subject’s agreement with the state has been violated, the caliph chooses between the four alternatives mentioned above in connection with prisoners of war (o9.14).
O9.14
When an adult male is taken captive, the caliph (def: o25) considers the interests (O: of Islam and the Muslims) and decides between the prisoner’s death, slavery, release without paying anything, or ransoming himself in exchange for money or for a Muslim captive held by the enemy.
If the prisoner becomes a Muslim (O: before the caliph chooses any of the four alternatives) then he may not be killed, and one of the other three alternatives is chosen.
What would be impermissible to mention about Islam? The items listed in O8.7, of course. By trivializing the ten year action plan and sending us off to a half hour video which details the relevant part of the plan near the 25 minute mark, Ackerman tries to divert our attention from the fact that the OIC is pressing hard to criminalize truthful criticism of Islam.
The UN resolutions specifically condemn associating Islam with “terrorism and human rights violations”. When we cite the numerous ayat & ahadith which sanctify & exemplify terrorism or those which sanction the rape of captive women or the slaughter of men who had surrendered, we would be subject to persecution if those resolutions were binding or if ICERD is amended to include their provisions.
In his concluding paragraph, Ackerman once again engages in mockery as a an instrument of diversion.
But it wasn’t God who knocked down the Towers. It was fanatics who believed themselves to have deciphered His true message. Miller doesn’t realize that by portraying them as true disciples of Islam, he’s giving the murderers what they want most. That’s the real terror of Holy Terror, the real lie, and the real naïveté.
Who claims that Allah knocked down the WTC? Atta and his associates were not fanatics, they were believers as defined in 9:111 & 49:15. The terrorists do not want adulation, they want rivers of wine & honey and 72 virgins to sport with. They believe in Allah’s threat & promise.
The real lie is in Ackerman’s last paragraph. To fully comprehend it you need to read the statement of Khalid Sheik Mohammad and his four co-conspirators, which they submitted to a military tribunal in response to the nine accusations against them. Muslims do not decipher Allah’s message; it is not encrypted. His imperatives are contained in clear verses whose meaning is exemplified by Muhammad’s sunnah. It is confirmed by Islamic exegesis and codified in Islamic law. Jihad: genocidal conquest which terrorizes its victims is not extremism, neither is it a perversion of normative Islam. It is normative Islam. Islamic law defines jihad and details the religious obligation to perform it in every year. Open Reliance of the Traveller to Book O, Chapter 9 and read through 9.9. Of course, you will need confirmation, so open Hedaya to Volume II, Book IX, Chapter 1 and read it, too.
The useful idiots swear that terrorists are the problem, Islam and Muslims are not the problem. In reality, the doctrines of Islam, revealed in the Qur’an and exemplified by Muhammad’s sunnah are the problem. Of course, without believers, they would be no problem. As I write this, NPR’s Morning Edition is spewing the standard lies, denying the fatal facts of Islam and condemning FBI training materials which accurately describe Islamic doctrine & practice.
The Good News that Islam shall prevail
The Good News that Muslims will conquer the Known World, and ultimately the Entire World
The Good News that Muslims will Dominate the People of the Book
September 30, 2011 Posted by dajjal | Islam, Political Correctness | FBI, Islam, Islamophobia, Shariah, ten year plan, Terrorism, training | Leave a comment
Islamophobia in the Light of Hypocrisy
A Huffington Post article by Michael Shank triggered one of my Google Alerts. I have selected two excerpts for dissection.
The first excerpt follows a litany of “scares”, ending with Islamophobia.
There is purpose here. When entire races, religions or regions are dehumanized, it is easier to wage war, expel immigrants, and forge new, discriminatory (or oppressive) domestic and foreign policies to deal with these vilified populations.
Which of those things did we do? Did we wage war against Communism? Did we outlaw the Communist Party? Did we arbitrarily expel Communists? How about Catholics & Jews? We did go to war against Japan, seems like there was some valid reason for that action. I do not remember Pearl Harbor, but some of my readers might. The issue of internment is highly charged, but I have seen indications that the policy had some grounding in reality.
Next, we get down to the issue: Islamic violence.
We have few notions of Islam and nonviolence, in large part because our fear has focused on the extreme outliers and because our largely Christian nation has not yet fully embraced — in media, policy, education or law — religious diversity, no matter how nonviolent, peaceful and tolerant the religion’s majority. It is time we do so. There is much to embrace — if only we open our eyes to it.
Islam depicts Jews as those who “earned Allah’s anger”; Christians as those who “went astray“. It describes Jews as the “worst of living creatures“; “apes and swine“. It curses us and declares war on us.
notions of Islam and nonviolence
Are notions of nonviolent Islam grounded in reality? Here is a list of the Islamic episodes of violence in the table of contents of Guillaume’s The Life of Muhammad.
The first raid: on Waddan 281
Hamza’s raid to the coast 283
Raid on Buwat 285
Raid on al-‘Ushayra 285
Raid on al-Kharrar 286
Raid on Safawan 286
Fighting in the sacred month 286
The change of the Qibla 289
Raid on B. Sulaym 360
Raid called al-Sawiq 361
Raid on Dhu Amarr 362
Raid on al-Furu’ 362
Attack on B. Qaynuqa’ 363
Raid on al-Qarada 364
Killing of Ka’b b. al-Ashraf 364
Muhayyisa and Huwayyisa 369
Battle of Uhud 370
The Quran on UQud 391
The day of al-Raji’ 426
Treachery at Bi’r Ma’una 433
B. al-Nadir exiled 437
Raid of Dhatu’l-Riqa’ 445
Last expedition to Badr
Raid on Dumatu’l-Jandal 449
Battle of the Ditch 456
Attack on B. Qurayza 461
Killing of Sallam 482
Attack on B. Lihyan 485
Attack on Dhu Qarad 486
Attack on B. al-Mustaliq
Raid on Mu’ta 531
The occupation of Mecca 540
Khalid followed by ‘Ali go forth as missionaries 561
Khalid destroys al-‘Uzza 565
Battle of Hunayn 566
Capture of al-Ta’if 587
Division of the spoils of Hawazin
Raid on TabUk
Ghalib’s raid on B. al-Mulawwah 660
Zayd’s raid on Judham 662
Zayd’s raid on B. Fazara 664
‘Abdullah b. Rawaha’s raid to kill al- Yusayr 665
‘Abdullah b. Unays’s raid to kill Khalid b. Sufyan 666
‘Uyayna’s raid on B. al-‘ Anbar 667
Ghalib’s raid on B. Murra 667
‘Amr b. al-‘ As’s raid on Dhatu’l-Salasil 668
Ibn Abu Hadrad’s raid on Idam 669
His raid on al-Ghaba 671
‘Abdu’l-Rabznan’s raid on Dumatu’l-Jandal 672
Abu ‘Ubayda’s raid to the coast 673
Salim b. ‘Umayr’s raid to kill Abu’ Afak
‘Umayr b. ‘Adiy’s raid to kill’ Asma’ 675
Capture of Thumama b. Athal 676
‘Alqama’s raid 677
Kurz’s raid on the Bajilis 677
‘Ali’s raid on the Yaman 678
extreme outliers
Was the founder of Islam an extreme outlier? He said that he was “ordered to fight the people“. He said that he was “made victorious with terror“. No, Muhammad defined Islam, and set its standard with the exemplary conduct listed in the contents of his biography.
Is Allah, Islam’s deity, an extreme outlier? He ordained jihad for Muslims. He commanded Muslims to wage war against pagans until resistance ceases and only Allah is worshiped on a global scale. Allah commanded Muslims to wage war against Jews, Christians & Zoroastrians until they are subjugated and extorted.
Are Al-Qaeda, HAMAS & Hezbollah extreme outliers or are they Salafists, obedient to Allah and emulating Muhammad?
religious diversity
Muhammad said “I will expel the Jews and Christians from the Arabian Peninsula and will not leave any but Muslim.“.
nonviolent, peaceful
Are they believers? Or are they hypocrites? If they are believers, they are neither nonviolent nor peaceful.
If they are nonviolent and peaceful, then: [See 9:84…89 for the definition of hypocrites.]
4:88. Then what is the matter with you that you are divided into two parties about the hypocrites? Allâh has cast them back (to disbelief) because of what they have earned. Do you want to guide him whom Allâh has made to go astray? And he whom Allâh has made to go astray, you will never find for him any way (of guidance).
4:89. They wish that you reject Faith, as they have rejected (Faith), and thus that you all become equal (like one another). So take not Auliyâ’ (protectors or friends) from them, till they emigrate in the Way of Allâh (to Muhammad ). But if they turn back (from Islâm), take (hold) of them and kill them wherever you find them, and take neither Auliyâ’ (protectors or friends) nor helpers from them.
9:68. Allâh has promised the hypocrites; men and women, and the disbelievers, the Fire of Hell, therein shall they abide. It will suffice them. Allâh has cursed them and for them is the lasting torment.
Why are there no churches in Saudi Arabia? Why are Christians murdered, their churches & homes destroyed with impunity in Egypt, Indonesia, Kenya & Nigeria?
much to embrace
Does that include genocidal conquest & terrorism? Do you embrace child brides, who can be divorced before they reach menarche? Do you embrace a legal code in which a woman’s testimony is worth half that of her husband? Do you embrace the return of Jesus Christ as a genocidal warlord?
September 28, 2011 Posted by dajjal | Islam, Political Correctness | dehumaized, diversity, Extremist, Islam, peaceful, tolerance | 2 Comments
Spew of Feces: Mahmoud Abbas at the General Assembly
President of the Falestinian Authority, during an illegal extension of
his term, desecrated the City of New York with his evil presence and
spewed feces at the General Assembly of the United Nations.
As with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s address, I have
highlighted the most important parts and inserted superscripts linked
to my comments which follow the screed. Click the superscripts to read
my comments and press your Backspace key to return to your place in the
screed.
Update: publication of this post was delayed by
interruption of my internet connection. After the technical difficulty
was fixed, I discovered that Abbas has declared that he will not
negotiate until “settlement activity” is ended. It becomes ever more
obvious that Islam is interested in conquest, not in peace.
In a Reuters story on Yahoo News, Abbas is quoted as
will not accept (negotiations) until legitimacy is the foundation and
they cease settlement completely,”
H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Abbas United Nations General
Assembly Sixty-sixth Session
Mr. President of the General Assembly of the United Nations,
Mr. Secretary-General of the United Nations,
Excellencies,
At the outset, I extend my congratulations to H.E.
Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz AI-Nasser on his
assumption of the Presidency of the Assembly for this session, and wish
him all success.
I extend today my sincere congratulations, on behalf
of the Palestine Liberation
Organization and the Palestinian people, to the government and people
of South Sudan for its
deserved admission as a full member of the United Nations, wishing them
progress and
prosperity.
I also congratulate the Secretary-General, H.E. Mr.
Ban Ki-moon, on his election for a
new term at the helm of the United Nations. This renewal of confidence
reflects the world’s
appreciation for his efforts, which have strengthened the role of the
United Nations.
The Question Palestine is intricately linked with
the United Nations via the resolutions
adopted by its various organs and agencies and via the essential and
lauded role of the United
Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
– UNRWA – which
embodies the international
responsibility1 towards the
plight of Palestine refugees2, who are the
victims of Al-Nakba 3(Catastrophe)
that occurred in 1948. We aspire for and seek a greater and
more effective role for the United Nations in working to achieve a just
and comprehensive peace4
in our region that ensures the inalienable,
legitimate national rights5
of the Palestinian people6 as
defined by the resolutions of international legitimacy of the United
A year ago, at this same time, distinguished leaders
in this hall addressed the stalled
peace efforts in our region.
Everyone had high hopes for a
new round of final status negotiations,
which had begun in early September in Washington under the direct
auspices of President
Barack Obama and with participation of the Quartet, and with Egyptian
and Jordanian
participation, to reach a peace agreement within one year. We entered those negotiations with
open hearts and attentive ears
and sincere intentions, and we were ready with our documents,
papers and proposals. But the negotiations broke down7
just weeks after their launch.
After this, we did not give up and did not cease our
efforts for initiatives and contacts.
Over the past year we did not leave a door to be knocked or channel to
be tested or path to be
taken and we did not ignore any formal or informal party of influence
and stature to be
addressed. We positively considered the various ideas and proposals and
initiatives presented
from many countries and parties. But all of these sincere efforts and
endeavors undertaken by
international parties were repeatedly wrecked by the positions of the
Israeli government,8
quickly dashed the hopes raised by the launch of negotiations last
September.
issue here is that the Israeli government refuses to commit to terms of
for the negotiations that are
based on international law and United Nations resolutions, and
that it
frantically continues to
intensify building of settlements on the territory of the State of
Settlement activities embody
the core of the policy of colonial military occupation9
land of the Palestinian people
and all of the brutality of aggression10 and racial
against our people that this
policy entails. This policy, which constitutes a breach of
international humanitarian law and United Nations resolutions, is the
primary cause for the
failure of the peace process, the collapse of dozens of opportunities,
and the burial of the great
hopes that arose from the signing of the Declaration of Principles in
1993 between the Palestine
Liberation Organization and Israel to achieve a just peace that would
begin a new era for our
The reports of United Nations missions as well as by
several Israeli institutions and civil
societies convey a horrific picture about the size of the settlement
campaign, which the Israeli
government does not hesitate to boast about and which it continues to
execute through the
systematic confiscation of the
Palestinian lands11 and
the construction of thousands of new
settlement units in various areas of the West Bank, particularly in
East Jerusalem12,
accelerated construction of the annexation Wall13
that is eating up large tracts of our land, dividing
it into separate and isolated islands and cantons, destroying family
life and communities and the
livelihoods of tens of thousands of families. The occupying Power also
continues to refuse
permits for our people to build in Occupied East Jerusalem, at the same
time that it intensifies its
decades-long campaign of demolition and confiscation of homes,
displacing Palestinian owners
and residents under a multi-pronged policy of ethnic cleansing14
aimed at pushing them away from
their ancestral homeland.
In addition, orders have been issued to deport elected representatives
from the city of Jerusalem. The occupying Power also continues to
undertake excavations that
threaten our holy places15,
and its military checkpoints prevent our citizens from getting access to
their mosques and churches, and it continues to besiege the Holy City
with a ring of settlements
imposed to separate the Holy
City from the rest of the Palestinian cities16.
occupation is racing against time to redraw the borders on our land
according to what
it wants and to impose a fait
accompli on the ground that changes the realities and that is
undermining the realistic
potential for the existence of the State of Palestine.17
At the same time, the occupying Power continues to impose
its blockade on the Gaza
Strip and to target Palestinian
civilians by assassinations, air strikes and artillery shelling,
persisting with its war of
aggression of three years ago on Gaza, which resulted in massive
destruction of homes, schools,
hospitals, and mosques, and the thousands of martyrs18
wounded.
The occupying Power also continues its incursions in areas of
the Palestinian National
Authority through raids,
arrests and killings at the checkpoints.19
In recent years, the criminal
actions of armed settler militias, who enjoy the special protection of
the occupation army, has
intensified with the perpetration of frequent attacks against our
people, targeting their homes,
schools, universities, mosques, fields, crops and trees. Despite our
repeated warnings, the
occupying Power has not acted to curb these attacks and we hold them
fully responsible for the
crimes of the settlers.
These are just a few examples of the policy of the Israeli colonial settlement
occupation20,
and this policy is responsible
for the continued failure of the successive international attempts to
salvage the peace process.
This policy will destroy the chances of achieving a two-State
solution21 upon
which there is
an international consensus, and here I caution aloud: This settlement policy threatens to
undermine the structure of the
Palestinian National Authority and even end its existence.
In addition, we now face the imposition new conditions not
previously raised, conditions
that will transform the raging
conflict in our inflamed region into a religious conflict22
and a threat
to the future of a million and
a half Christian and Muslim Palestinians, citizens of Israel, a matter
which we reject and which is
impossible for us to accept being dragged into.
All of these actions taken by Israel in our country23
are unilateral actions and are not based
on any earlier agreements. Indeed, what we witness is a selective
application of the agreements
aimed at perpetuating the occupation. Israel reoccupied the cities of
the West Bank by a
unilateral action, and reestablished the civil and military occupation
by a unilateral action, and it
is the one that detennines whether or not a Palestinian citizen has the
right to reside in any part
of the Palestinian Territory. And it is confiscating our land and our
water and obstructing our
movement as well as the movement of goods. And it is the one
obstructing our whole destiny.
All of this is unilateral.
In 1974, our deceased leader Yasser Arafat came to
this hall and assured the Members of
the General Assembly of our affinnative
pursuit for peace24, urging the United Nations
to realize
the inalienable national
rights of the Palestinian people25,
stating: “Do not let the olive branch fall
from my hand”.
In 1988, President Arafat again addressed the
General Assembly, which convened in
Geneva to hear him, where he submitted the Palestinian peace program
adopted by the Palestine
National Council at its session held that year in Algeria.
When we adopted this program, we were taking a
painful and very difficult step for all of
us, especially those, including myself, who were forced to leave their homes
and their towns and
villages, carrying only some of
our belongings and our grief and our memories and the keys of
our homes to the camps of exile
and the Diaspora in the 1948 AI-Nakba26,
one of the worst
operations of uprooting, destruction and removal of a vibrant and
cohesive society that had been
contributing in a pioneering and leading way m the cultural,
educational and economic
renaissance of the Arab Middle East.
Yet, because
we believe in peace27 and because of
our conviction in international
legitimacy, and because we had the courage to make difficult decisions
for our people, and in the
absence of absolute justice, we decided to adopt the path of relative
justice – justice that is
possible and could correct
part of the grave historical injustice committed against our people.
Thus, we agreed to establish
the State of Palestine on only 22% of the territory of historical
Palestine – on all the
Palestinian Territory occupied by Israel in 1967.28
We, by taking that historic step, which was welcomed
by the States of the world, made a
major concession in order to achieve a historic compromise that would
allow peace to be made in
the land of peace.29
In the years that followed – from the Madrid
Conference and the Washington negotiations
leading to the Oslo agreement, which was signed 18 years ago in the
garden of the White House
and was linked with the letters of mutual recognition between the PLO
and Israel, we persevered
and dealt positively and responsibly with all efforts aimed at the
achievement of a lasting peace
agreement. Yet, as we said earlier, every initiative and every
conference and every new round
negotiations and every movement
was shattered on the rock of the Israeli settlement expansion
I confirm, on behalf of the Palestine Liberation
Organization, the sole legitimate
representative of the Palestinian people, which will remain so until
the end of the conflict in all
its aspects and until the resolution of all final status issues, the
I. The goal of the Palestinian people is the realization of their inalienable
national rights in their
independent State of Palestine,
with East Jerusalem as its capital, on all the land of the West
Bank, including East Jerusalem,
and the Gaza Strip, which Israel occupied in the June 1967 war,
in conformity with the resolutions of international legitimacy and with
the achievement of a just
and agreed upon solution to the
Palestine refugee issue in accordance with resolution 194, as
stipulated in the Arab Peace
Initiative which presented the consensus Arab vision to resolve the
core the Arab-Israeli conflict
and to achieve a just and comprehensive peace. To this we adhere
and this is what we are working to achieve. Achieving this desired peace also
requires the
release of political prisoners
and detainees in Israeli prisons without delay.
2. The PLO and the Palestinian
people adhere to the renouncement of violence30
and rejection and
condemning of terrorism31
in all its forms, especially State terrorism, and adhere to all
signed between the Palestine
Liberation Organization and Israel.
3. We adhere to the option of negotiating a lasting solution to the
conflict in accordance with
resolutions of international legitimacy. Here, I declare that the
is ready to return immediately to the negotiating table on the basis of
the adopted terms of
reference based on international legitimacy and a complete cessation of settlement
activities.32
4. Our people will continue their popular peaceful resistance to the
Israeli occupation33
and its
settlement and apartheid
policies34
and its construction of the racist
annexation Wall35, and they
receive support for their resistance, which is consistent with
international humanitarian law and
international conventions and has the support of peace activists from
Israel and around the world,
reflecting an impressive, inspiring and courageous example of the
strength of this defenseless
people, armed only with their
dreams, courage, hope and slogans in the face of bullets, tanks,
tear gas and bulldozers.
5. When we bring our plight and our case to this international podium,
it is a confirmation of our
reliance on the political and diplomatic option and is a confirmation
that we do not undertake
unilateral steps36. Our
efforts are not aimed at isolating Israel or de-legitimizing it; rather
we want
to gain legitimacy37
for the cause of the people of Palestine. We only aim to de-legitimize
settlement activities, the occupation and apartheid and the logic of
ruthless force, and we believe
that all the countries of the world stand with us in this regard.
I am here to say on behalf of the Palestinian people
and the Palestine Liberation
Organization: We extend our hands to the Israeli government and the
Israeli people for peacemaking.
I say to them: Let us urgently
build together a future for our children where they can
enjoy freedom38,
security and prosperity. Let us build the bridges of dialogue
checkpoints and walls of separation, and build cooperative relations
based on parity and equity
between two neighboring States – Palestine and Israel – instead of policies of occupation,
settlement, war and eliminating
the other39.
Despite the unquestionable
right of our people to self-determination and to the
independence of our State
as stipulated in international resolutions, we have accepted in the past
few years to engage in what appeared to be a test of our worthiness,
entitlement and eligibility.
During the last two years our national authority has implemented a
program to build our State
institutions. Despite the extraordinary situation and the Israeli
obstacles imposed, a serious
extensive project was launched that has included the implementation of
plans to enhance and
advance the judiciary and the apparatus for maintenance of order and
security, to develop the
administrative, financial, and oversight systems, to upgrade the
performance of institutions, and
to enhance self-reliance to reduce the need for foreign aid. With the
thankful support of Arab
countries and donors from friendly countries, a number of large
infrastructure projects have been
implemented, focused on various aspects of service, with special
attention to rural and
marginalized areas.
In the midst of this massive national project, we
have been strengthening what we
seeking to be the features of our State: from the preservation of
security for the citizen and public
order; to the promotion of judicial authority and rule of law; to
strengthening the role of women
via legislation, laws and participation; to ensuring the protection of
public freedoms and
strengthening the role of civil society institutions; to
institutionalizing rules and regulations for
ensuring accountability and transparency in the work of our Ministries
and departments; to
entrenching the pillars of democracy as the basis for the Palestinian
political life.
When division struck the unity of our homeland,
people and institutions, we were
determined to adopt dialogue for restoration of our unity. We succeeded
months ago in
achieving national reconciliation and we hope that its implementation
will be accelerated in the
coming weeks. The core pillar of this reconciliation was to turn to the
people through legislative
and presidential elections within a year, because the State we want
will be a State characterized
by the rule of law, democratic exercise and protection of the freedoms
and equality of all citizens
without any discrimination and the transfer of power through the ballot
box.
The reports issued recently by the United Nations,
the World Bank, the Ad Hoc Liaison
Committee (AHLC) and the International Monetary Fund confirm and laud
what has been
accomplished, considering it a remarkable and unprecedented model. The
consensus conclusion
by the AHLC a few days ago here described what has been accomplished as
a “remarkable
international success story” and confirmed the readiness of the
Palestinian people and their
institutions for the immediate independence of the State of Palestine.
It is no longer possible to redress the issue of the blockage of the horizon
of the peace
talks with the same
means and methods that have been repeatedly tried and proven
over the past years. The
crisis is far too deep to be neglected, and what is more dangerous are
attempts to simply circumvent
it or postpone its explosion.40
It is neither possible, nor practical, nor
acceptable to return to conducting business as
usual, as if everything is fine.
It is futile to go into negotiations without clear parameters41
the absence of credibility42
and a specific timetable. Negotiations will be meaningless as
long as
the occupation army on the
ground continues to entrench its occupation43,
instead of rolling it
back, and continues to change
the demography of our country44 in
order to create a new basis on
which to alter the borders.
It is a moment of truth and my people are waiting to
hear the answer of the world. Will it
allow Israel to continue its occupation, the only occupation in the
world? Will it allow Israel to
remain a State above the law
and accountability? Will it allow Israel to continue rejecting
resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly of the
United Nations and the
International Court of Justice and the positions of the overwhelming
majority of countries in the
world?
I come before you today from the Holy Land, the land of Palestine,
the land of divine
messages, ascension of the
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the birthplace of Jesus
Christ (peace be upon
him), to speak on behalf of the Palestinian people in the homeland and
the Diaspora, to say, after 63 years of suffering of an ongoing Nakba:
Enough. It is time for the
Palestinian people to gain
their freedom and independence.
has come to end the suffering and the plight of millions of Palestine
refugees in
the homeland and the Diaspora, to end their displacement and to realize
their rights, some of
them forced to take refuge more than once in different places of the
At a time when the Arab peoples affirm their quest for
– the Arab Spring – the
time is now for the Palestinian Spring, the time for independence.
has come for our men, women and children to live normal lives46,
for them to be
able to sleep without waiting for the worst that the next day will
bring; for mothers to be
that their children will return
home without fear of suffering killing, arrest or humiliation47;
students to be able to go to their schools and universities without
checkpoints obstructing them.
The time has come for sick
people to be able to reach hospitals normally48,
and for our farmers to
be able to take care of their good land without fear of the occupation
seizing the land and its
water, which the wall prevents
access to, or fear of
the settlers, for whom settlements are being
built on our land and who are
uprooting and burning the olive trees that have existed for
hundreds of years. The time has come for the thousands
of prisoners49
to be released from the
prisons to return to their
families and their children to become a part of building their homeland,
for the freedom of which they
have sacrificed.
My people desire to exercise their right to enjoy a normal life like
the rest of humanity.
They believe what the great poet Mahmoud Darwish said: Standing here, staying here,
permanent here, eternal here, and we
have one goal, one, one: to be.
We profoundly appreciate and value the positions of
all States that have supported
struggle and our rights
and recognized the State of Palestine following the Declaration of
Independence in 1988, as well as the countries that have recently
recognized the State of
Palestine and those that have upgraded the level of Palestine’s
representation in their capitals. I
also salute the Secretary-General, who said a few days ago that the
Palestinian State should have
been established years ago.
Be assured that this support for our people is more
valuable to them than you can
imagine, for it makes them
feel that someone is listening to their narrative50and
that their tragedy
and the horrors of Al-Nakba and the occupation, from which they have so
suffered, are not being
ignored. And, it reinforces their hope that stems from the belief that
justice is possible in this in
this world. The loss of hope
is the most ferocious enemy of peace and despair is the strongest
ally of extremism.
I say: The time has come for my courageous and proud
people, after decades of
displacement and colonial
occupation and ceaseless suffering, to live like other peoples of the
earth, free in a sovereign and
independent homeland.
I would like to inform you that, before delivering
this statement, I, in my capacity as
President of the State of Palestine and Chairman of the Executive
Committee of the Palestine
Liberation Organization, submitted to H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon,
Secretary-General of the United
Nations, an application for the admission of Palestine on the basis of
the 4 June 1967 borders,
with AI-Quds AI-Sharif as
its capital, as a full member of the United Nations.
I call upon Mr. Secretary-General to expedite
transmittal of our request to the Security
Council, and I call upon the distinguished members of the Security
Council to vote in favor of
our full membership. I also appeal to the States that have not yet
Palestine to do so.
The support of the countries of the world for our
endeavor is a victory for truth, freedom,
justice, law and international legitimacy, and it provides tremendous
support for the peace option
and enhances the chances of success of the negotiations.
Your support for the establishment of the State of Palestine and for
its admission to the
United Nations as a full member is the greatest contribution to
peacemaking in the Holy Land.
Responsibility for the
Falestinians lies entirely with the membership of the Arab League, who
staged a series of genocidal attack on Israel, beginning in
modern times, in 1948. Any broader responsibility is limited to Ummah
al-Islamiyya, to pay Zakat to their distressed brethren. Had the
Arabs lived up to their responsibility, there would be no refugee
problem for the Falestinians.
The geographic region
called Palestine was, prior to the Destruction of the Second Temple,
known as Israel. The Romans renamed the occupied territory after the
Philistines as an insult to the Jews whom they had thrown out of their
homeland. The Jewish diaspora are the real Palestinian refugees.
In 632, four years after Moe departed for
his richly deserved eternal damnation,{fire be upon him) caliph Umar
completed the conquest of the Roman Province of Syria, the indigenous
population of which was Christian & Jewish, neither Arab nor
Muslim.
In World War 1, the Ottoman Empire fought on
the losing side, losing the desert to Great Britain. Following the
Balfour Doctrine, the League of Nations gave Great Britain a mandate to
restore the Jews to their ancient homeland which had been stolen from
them. Great Britain reneged on the deal, forcing Israel to rise up
against the occupying force and restored her sovereignty in 1948. The
Arabs rejected the partition plan and Falestinian statehood,
preferring to launch a genocidal attack.
To learn more about the relevant history of the Levant, follow
the links in the left sidebar of http://www.palestinefacts.org/ .
Just, comprehensive and
lasting peace is a function of your apostasy or death.If
you abandon Islam or go to Hell, there will be peace in the
region. Until you follow one of those courses of action, there
can be no peace. If you wanted peace, you would have it. Instead,
you want conquest, because it is the commandment of the demon to whom
you are enslaved. You hope that we do not know about the Qur’an, but a
few of us know, and we are sharing our knowledge with others.
Comprehension of the true nature of Islam is propagating at an
accelerating pace.
We know about Noble Qur’an 2:216,
which ordains jihad for you. We know about 2:190
which commands you to drive out those who drove you out; a command to
reconquer lost territory, which motivates your reconquest of Israel. We
know about 8:57,
which commands you to deal harshly with those you defeat so as to
terrorize prospective victims behind them. We know about 8:60,
which commands you to build the strongest possible army with which to
terrify your intended victims. We know about 8:67,
which sets “great slaughter” as the price of admission to Allah’s
celestial bordello.
We know about how Allah terrified Jews
so that you killed them, enslaved their widows & orphans and seized
their real and personal property. We know how Moe committed
genocide, slaughtering 800 Jews who had surrendered; how he inspected their sons for pubic hair and slew those
who had developed it. And we know about Moe instructing his
companions to invade Syria first because “Allah has on my
account taken special charge of Syria and its people.” We
also read 7:167
so we know that Allah will “certainly keep on sending against them
(i.e. the Jews), till the Day of Resurrection, those who would afflict
them with a humiliating torment.” We even know that the gates of
Paradise will not swing open for you until you hunt down and kill the last Jew.
Nay more! We have read Islamic law, so we know
that jihad is “war against non-Muslims“.
We know that it must be performed in every year, and that, if it is
abandoned in a year without good cause, that all who knew of the
obligation are in sin. We know that “The caliph makes war against Jews, Christians and
Zoroastrians“.
We are not so stupid, ignorant and gullible as
you hope. We know that Allah
promised you victory. We know that Allah promised that you would take
over the land.
We also know by 13:41, that your conquest is irreversible. That
is how we know that Allah is an impotent idol: The Jews got part of
their land back and you tried to exterminate them and failed several
times. I know that you will never tolerate the existence of
Israel because she testifies to the fact that you worship an impotent
idol, and I am telling everyone who will read this blog post.
According to sacred and
secular history, Judea & Israel were ancient kingdoms in the region
now referred to as Palestine. We know that Jerusalem was the capitol,
where King Solomon erected the Temple, the Assyrians destroyed it,
Herod rebuilt it and the Romans destroyed it again. When did you
ever have a nation of Palestine? Who were its rulers? What was its unit
of currency? What was its capitol city? How and when did it cease to
exist as a sovereign nation?
One terrorist’s admission to a newspaper
spilled the beans. Falestinians are not a distinct people with a
national history. No people, no nationality, no historical basis for a
nation of their own on Israel’s territory. Your lies are exposed and
the game is up; sit down and shut up!
Way back on March 31, 1977, the Dutch newspaper Trouw
published an
interview with Palestine Liberation Organization executive committee
member Zahir Muhsein. Here’s what he said:
The Palestinian
people does not exist. The creation of a
state is only a means for continuing our struggle against the state of
Israel for our Arab unity. In
reality today there is no difference
between Jordanians, Palestinians, Syrians and Lebanese. Only for
political and tactical
reasons do we speak today about the existence of
a Palestinian people, since Arab national interests demand that
posit the existence of a distinct “Palestinian people” to oppose
Zionism.
For tactical reasons, Jordan, which is a sovereign state
defined borders, cannot raise claims to Haifa and Jaffa, while as a
Palestinian, I can undoubtedly demand Haifa, Jaffa, Beer-Sheva and
Jerusalem. However, the moment
we reclaim our right to all of
Palestine, we will not wait even a minute to unite Palestine and
Abbas demanded a
construction freeze as a precondition for negotiations. Netanyahu
stupidly imposed the freeze for ten months. Abbas delayed talks until
the last two weeks of the freeze, then he walked away. Muslims
only negotiate from a position of strength. When too weak to fight,
they only grant a ten year truce during which they rearm and regroup
for their next attack.
were no negotiations because you refuse to negotiate; you demand
surrender as a precondition for peace talks. Go to Hell.
Its Israel, stupid. It
ain’t Palestine, it is Israel, the Jewish homeland. Muslims are the
interlopers & illegal occupiers, since Umar’s conquest in 638.
The projection continues;
Muslims accuse their victims of their own offenses. You killed a
student and wounded a school bus driver with an expensive anti-tank
rocket yet you accuse Israel of brutal aggression. Muslims were the
aggressors in a series of four wars. Its time for the world to get a
clue.
It ain’t your
land; you stole it in 638. You stole it again in 1948. Israel
recovered it when you attacked again in 1967. Live by the sword, die by
the sword. Quit kvetching, losers.
Jerusalem is Israel’s capitol.
King Hussein illegally seized half of it and excluded Jews from it in
1948, in violation of international law and his oath. You have no right
or claim in Jerusalem. Drop the fantasy. Islam’s so called claim on
Jerusalem is founded in fabulism, a mirage.
There would be no wall if you were
not continually attempting to murder Jews. The wall is necessary
to slow down and deter genocidal attackers motivated by the damnable
doctrine of Islam. Everything you bitterly bitch about is a
consequence of your genocidal aggression.
AssWhole: you rival Barack Hussein
Obama in arrogance & al-Taqiyya! You demand that the Falestinian
state be Judenrein; that all
Jews be expelled from Judea & Samaria. You enforce a law
prescribing the death penalty for selling land to Jews. May Satan
take you soon in your hypocrisy!
There are no Jewish excavations
near Mecca. The excavations near the Temple Mount do not threaten
anything except your malignant narrative. Your removal and dumping of
rubble containing Jewish artifacts from the Temple Mount stands out as
a real threat to archeology.
Israel, stupid! Jerusalem was the capitol, ruled over by David
and Solomon, who were Jews, not Muslims. Jesus Christ worshiped in the
Temple at Jerusalem; he, too is a Jew. Jerusalem was never the
capitol of any Arab or Muslim nation. It was neglected by the
Ottoman Empire, falling into decay during their occupation.
Any fool with
eyes can see that there is not sufficient land there for one state;
Israel is far too small for long term survival. There is not enough
real estate there for two nations.
Yasser Arafat was fond of
chanting “A million martyrs marching to Jerusalem”. You worship
martyrs, naming schools and public places after those who die in the
act of murdering Jews. Martyrs are a great thing, they gain
instant admission to Alllah’s celestial bordello and take 70 close
relatives with them. Quit bitching about making martyrs.
If you would implement and
enforce your obligations under the Oslo Accords, there would be no need
for Israeli incursions. You will not enforce them because murder is
your way of life.
‘Umar sent the Muslims to the great countries to fight
the pagans. Islam, not Israel invaded, conquered and occupied the
Levant. It happened in 632. It is time to shut off the projector.
Two states are not a solution.
Statehood will not diminish your genocidal aggression, if anything, it
would exacerbate your aggression. There is absolutely no excuse
for giving you a staging area for further attacks. If Israel moves for
peace, she will usher you into Hell. Until she does, she will have no
Allah said: “Fight against those
who (1) believe not in Allâh, (2) nor in the Last Day, (3) nor forbid
that which has been forbidden by Allâh and His Messenger (4) and those
who acknowledge not the religion of truth (i.e. Islâm) among the people
of the Scripture (Jews and Christians), until they pay the Jizyah with
willing submission, and feel themselves subdued. “. Moe said: “I
have been ordered to fight the people till they say: ‘None has the
right to be worshipped but Allah.’ And if they say so, pray like our
prayers, face our Qibla and slaughter as we slaughter, then their blood
and property will be sacred to us and we will not interfere with them
except legally and their reckoning will be with Allah.” Israel’s
demand for recognition as the Jewish state turns the war into a
religious conflict. Yeah, right.
It ain’t your country, it
is Israel! You had a chance for a country in 1948; you rejected that
chance, preferring to drive the Jews into the sea. Your genocidal
attack was a failure, proving to all who will observe the truth that
Allah is an impotent idol.
You had a fine way of pursuing
peace in 1948, 1967 & 1973. Why did you repeatedly fail to capture
it? You do not want peace, you want genocidal conquest. Arafat is
lonely in Hell, be swift to join him.
ain’t a people, you ain’t a nation and you have no historical, legal or
moral right to Israel’s land nor to a nation. You could have had
a nation, but you did not want one.
Egyptian radio
broadcast orders to evacuate; clearing the way for their army to push
the Jews into the sea. You left to clear a path for genocide. You have
no right to return. Losing aggressors do not write the rules.
If you are a Muslim, you
believe in Allah, not in peace. Allah said that he purchased your
lives so that you fight in his cause, killing others and being killed.
His cause is to make Islam dominant; global conquest. “The Good News that Muslims will conquer the Known
World, and ultimately the Entire World“. Kiss my big, smelly,
deformed, ulcerated foot.
recovered that land, stolen from her in 638 & 1948, only because
you attacked her again with genocidal intent and lost. You bitch
bitterly about the consequences of your own genocidal aggression. Go to
What historic step did
you take? Did you make a good faith effort to stop terror
attacks? Did you end the inculcation of hatred in your schools,
public television and Mosques? Did you end incitement to violence
against Israel? Did you meet any of your obligations under the
Oslo Accords? Go to Hell.
In a pig’s anus you do! If
you renounce violence, you must abjure & denounce Allah’s damnable
words including, but not limited to 2:216,
& 9:123. By
renouncing those ayat, you would become apostates, subject to
execution. I disrespectfully direct doubters & dissenters to
Reliance of the Traveller O8.1 & O8.7 [on the next page of the pdf.].
you renounce terrorism, you must abjure & denounce Allah’s damnable
33:26, 33:27,
& 59:13,
subjecting yourselves, under the Islamic law cited above, to execution
as apostates.
apartments for Jews in Jerusalem is not settlement activity. Jerusalem
is their capitol city. It belongs to Israel, not to you.
rocks is not peaceful resistance. Launching mortar shells is not
peaceful resistance. Launching rockets is not peaceful resistance.
Blowing up buses is not peaceful resistance. Slaughtering families as
they sleep is not peaceful resistance. You are occupying Israel; end
the occupation immediately. Go to Hell!
You demand that your state be
Judenrein and accuse Israel of apartheid. Go to Hell, hypocrite!
You demand the exclusion of
Jews from Jerusalem and call Israel racist. Go to Hell, hypocrite!
Usurpation of
Israel’s sovereign territory and declaration of a state without due
process; in the absence of a functional government ain’t unilateral
action. Yeah, right.
Legitimacy? Either you have it or
you don’t. Israel has it, you don’t. Your cause is
illegitimate and can not be legitimatized.
Your children can not enjoy freedom
while enslaved to Allah. First, they must be emancipated from Allah,
then from your satrapy.
Allah’s Apostle said
that the gates of the celestial bordello will not swing open for you
until you kill the last Jew. The genocidal statement is recorded
in several ahadith including Sahih Bukhari 4.52.177 and Sahih Muslim 41.6985.
intransigence in demanding surrender prior to peace talks is building
pressure for your eradication. Justice will only be served
by the explosion.
Recognition of Israel as the
Jewish state, genuine denunciation of violence, complete &
permanent disarmament & demilitarization and Israel’s unquestioned
right and duty to usher you into Hell at the first violation of those
clear parameters; sounds like a plan.
You have no credibility and
can obtain none because you never implemented the Oslo Accords. Until
you quit inculcating hatred and inciting violence, you have no
credibility.
Yes, it certainly is
unreasonable to expect Israel to negotiate while you occupy her
sovereign territory. Go home!
Israel is not
your country, and you are breeding like rats in it, changing the
demography.
“One man, one vote, one time.” “It is not for a believer, man or woman,
when Allâh and His Messenger have decreed a matter that they should
have any option in their decision. “[33:36]
The quest is for domination, not democracy; its about who sits on the
throne.
let them denounce Islam, join the human race and abandon genocidal
conquest. You can quit making war any day of the week, any week of the
year but you will not because you are slaves of Allah. But I know
something you wish I did not know: “And the life of this world is
nothing but play and amusement. But far better is the house in the
Hereafter for those who are AlMuttaqûn (the pious – see V.2:2). Will
you not then understand?” [6:32]
Muslims do not want normal lives, they seek war and martyrdom as a
guarantee of admission to the celestial bordello.
They send their brats
off to murder Jews, telling them not to shame their mothers by
returning alive. Do you think we do not see the pictures of little boys
carrying rifles and wearing bomb vests? Do you think we do not
read about teenagers being caught carrying knives and bombs into Israel
or wearing bomb vests to the border?
If you built hospitals
instead of arsenals, buying medicine instead of explosives, that would
not be a problem.
Israel should execute one of
those prisoners every day until Shalit is freed alive and unharmed. Of
course, they will go directly to the celestial bordello, won’t they.
Their relatives will celebrate their wedding to 72 houris.
We have been listening
for 62 years and we know it is a false narrative.
September 25, 2011 Posted by dajjal | Islam, Israel, Political Correctness, United Nations | Falestine, genocidal conquest, Islam, Israel, Mahmoud Abbas, two state solution | Leave a comment
Netanyahu at the General Assembly: False Hope
Israel’s Prime Minister addressed the General Assembly
in ample form, clearly expressing what he felt a need to say.
Netanyahu’s address is lengthy; I intended to post excerpts with
commentary, but it is too target rich and interconnected. I
will therefore reproduce the entire transcript, highlighting the most
important paragraphs and inserting superscripts linked to my comments,
which follow the transcript in an enumerated list. Click the
superscripts to read the related comments, then press your Backspace
key to return to your place in the transcript.
and gentlemen, Israel has
extended its hand in peace from the moment it was established 63 years
ago. On behalf of Israel and the Jewish people, I extend that hand
again today. I extend it to the people of Egypt and Jordan, with
renewed friendship for neighbors with whom we have made peace. I extend
it to the people of Turkey, with respect and good will. I extend it to
the people of Libya and Tunisia, with admiration for those trying to
build a democratic future. I extend it to the other peoples of North
Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, with whom we want to forge a new
beginning. I extend it to the people of Syria, Lebanon and Iran, with
awe at the courage of those fighting brutal repression.
But most especially, I extend
my hand to the Palestinian
people1, with whom we seek a just
and lasting peace.
Ladies and gentlemen, in Israel our hope for peace never wanes. Our
scientists, doctors, innovator apply their genius to improve the world
of tomorrow. Our artists, our writers, enrich the heritage of humanity.
Now, I know that this is not exactly the image of Israel that is often
portrayed in this hall. After all, it was here in 1975 that the age-old
yearning of my people to restore our national life in our ancient
biblical homeland – it was then that this was branded shamefully, as
racism. And it was here in 1980, right here, that the historic peace
agreement between Israel and Egypt wasn’t praised; it was denounced!
And it’s here, year after year that Israel is unjustly singled out for
condemnation. It’s singled out for condemnation more often than all the
nations of the world combined. Twenty-one out of the 27 General
Assembly resolutions condemn Israel – the one true democracy in the
Well, this is an unfortunate part of the U.N. institution. It’s the
theater of the absurd. It doesn’t only cast Israel as the villain; it
often casts real villains in leading roles: Gadhafi’s Libya
chaired
the U.N. Commission on Human Rights; Saddam’s Iraq headed the U.N.
Committee on Disarmament. You might say: That’s the past. Well,
what’s happening now – right now, today, Hizbullah-controlled
now presides over the U.N. Security Council. This means, in effect,
that a terror organization presides over the body entrusted with
guaranteeing the world’s security.2
You couldn’t make this thing up.
So here in the U.N., automatic majorities can decide anything.3
They can
decide that the sun sets in the west or rises in the west. I think the
first has already been pre-ordained. But they can also decide – they
have decided – that the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Judaism’s holiest
place, is occupied Palestinian territory.
And yet even here in the General Assembly, the truth can sometimes
through. In 1984 when I was appointed Israel’s ambassador to the United
Nations, I visited the great rabbi of Lubavich. He said to me – and
ladies and gentlemen, I don’t want any of you to be offended because
from personal experience of serving here, I know there are many
honorable men and women, many capable and decent people, serving their
nations here. But here’s what the rebbe said to me. He said to me,
you’ll be serving in a house of many lies. And then he said, remember
that even in the darkest place, the light of a single candle can be
seen far and wide.
Today I hope that the light of truth will shine, if only for a few
minutes, in a hall that for too long has been a place of darkness for
my country. So as Israel’s prime minister, I didn’t come here to win
applause. I came here to speak the truth. The truth is that
wants peace. The truth is that I want peace. The truth is that in the
Middle East at all times, but especially during these turbulent days,
peace must be anchored in security4. The truth is that we cannot achieve
through U.N. resolutions, but only through direct negotiations
between the parties. The
truth is that so far the Palestinians have refused to negotiate. The
truth is that Israel wants peace with a Palestinian state, but the
Palestinians want a state without peace6. And
the truth is you shouldn’t
let that happen.
Ladies and gentlemen, when I first came here 27 years ago, the world
was divided between East and West. Since then the Cold War ended, great
civilizations have risen from centuries of slumber, hundreds of
millions have been lifted out of poverty, countless more are poised to
follow, and the remarkable thing is that so far this monumental
historic shift has largely occurred peacefully. Yet
a malignancy is now growing between East and West that threatens the
peace of all. It seeks not to liberate, but to enslave, not to build,
but to destroy.
That malignancy is militant
Islam7.
It cloaks itself in the mantle of a great faith8, yet
it murders
Jews, Christians and Muslims alike with unforgiving impartiality.
On September 11th it killed thousands of Americans, and it left the
twin towers in smoldering ruins. Last night I laid a wreath on the 9/11
memorial. It was deeply moving. But as I was going there, one thing
echoed in my mind: the outrageous words of the president of Iran on
this podium yesterday. He implied that 9/11 was an American conspiracy.
Some of you left this hall. All of you should have.
Since 9/11, militant Islamists9 slaughtered countless
other innocents –
in London and Madrid, in Baghdad and Mumbai, in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem,
in every part of Israel. I believe that the greatest danger facing our
world is that this fanaticism will arm itself with nuclear weapons. And
this is precisely what Iran is trying to do.
Can you imagine that man who ranted here yesterday – can you imagine
him armed with nuclear weapons? The international community must stop
Iran before it’s too late. If Iran is not stopped, we will all face the
specter of nuclear terrorism, and the Arab Spring could soon become an
Iranian winter.
That would be a tragedy.
Millions of Arabs have taken to the streets to replace tyranny with
liberty10, and no one
would benefit more than Israel if those committed
to freedom and peace would prevail.
This is my fervent hope. But as
the prime minister of Israel, I cannot risk the future of the Jewish
state on wishful thinking11. Leaders
must see reality as it is, not as it
ought to be. We must do our best to shape the future, but we cannot
wish away the dangers of the present.
And the world around Israelis
definitely becoming more dangerous. Militant Islam has already taken
over Lebanon and Gaza. It’s determined to tear apart the peace treaties
between Israel and Egypt and between Israel and Jordan. It’s poisoned
many Arab minds against Jews and Israel, against America and the West.
It opposes not the policies of Israel but the existence of Israel12.
Now, some argue that the spread
of militant Islam, especially in these turbulent times – if you want to
slow it down, they argue, Israel must hurry to make concessions, to
make territorial compromises. And this theory sounds simple. Basically
it goes like this: Leave the territory, and peace will be advanced. The
moderates will best rengthened, the radicals will be kept at bay. And
don’t worry about the pesky details of how Israel will actually defend
itself; international troops will do the job.13
These people say to me
constantly: Just make a sweeping offer, and everything will work out.
You know, there’s only one problem with that theory. We’ve tried it and
it hasn’t worked. In 2000 Israel made a sweeping peace offer that met
virtually all of the Palestinian demands. Arafat rejected it. The
Palestinians then launched a terror attack that claimed a thousand
Israeli lives.
Prime Minister Olmert
afterwards made an even more sweeping offer, in 2008. President Abbas
didn’t even respond to it.
But Israel did more than just
make sweeping offers. We actually left territory. We withdrew from
Lebanon in2000 and from every square inch of Gaza in 2005. That didn’t
calm the Islamic storm, the militant Islamic storm that threatens us.
It only brought the storm closer and made it stronger.
Hizbullah and Hamas fired
thousands of rockets against our cities from the very territories we
vacated. See, when Israel left Lebanon and Gaza, the moderates didn’t
defeat the radicals, the moderates were devoured by the radicals. And I
regret to say that international troops like UNIFIL in Lebanon and
EUBAM in Gaza didn’t stopthe radicals from attacking Israel.
We left Gaza hoping for peace.
We didn’t freeze the
settlements in Gaza, we uprooted them. We did exactly what the theory
says: Get out, go back to the 1967 borders, dismantle the settlements.
And I don’t think people
remember how far we went to achieve this. We uprooted thousands of
people from their homes. We pulled children out of their schools and
their kindergartens. We bulldozed synagogues. We even moved loved ones
from their graves. And then, having done all that, we gave the keys of
Gaza to President Abbas.
Now the theory says it should
all work out, and President Abbas and the Palestinian Authority now
could build a peaceful state in Gaza. You can remember that the entire
world applauded. They applauded our withdrawal as an act of great
statesmanship. It was a bold act of peace.
But ladies and gentlemen, we
didn’t get peace. We got war. We got Iran, which through its proxy
Hamas promptly kicked out the Palestinian Authority. The Palestinian
Authority collapsed in a day – in one day.
President Abbas just said on
this podium that the Palestinians are armed only with their hopes and
dreams. Yeah, hopes, dreams and 10,000 missiles and Grad rockets
supplied by Iran, not to mention the river of lethal weapons now
flowing into Gaza from the Sinai, from Libya, and from elsewhere.
Thousands of missiles have
already rained down on our cities. So you might understand that, given
all this, Israelis rightly ask: What’s to prevent this from happening
again in the West Bank? See, most of our major cities in the south of
the country are within a few dozen kilometers from Gaza. But in the
center of the country, opposite the West Bank, our cities are a few
hundred meters or at most a few kilometers away from the edge of the
West Bank.
So I want to ask you. Would any
of you bring danger so close to your cities, to your families? Would
you act so recklessly with the lives of your citizens? Israelis
prepared to have a Palestinian state in the West Bank, but we’re not
prepared to have another Gaza there. And that’s why we need to have
real security arrangements, which the Palestinians simply refuse to
negotiate with us.
Israelis remember the bitter
lessons of Gaza. Many of Israel’s critics ignore them. They14
irresponsibly advise Israel to go down this same perilous path again.
Your read what these people say and it’s as if nothing happened – just
repeating the same advice, the same formulas as though none of this
happened.
And these critics continue to
press Israel to make far-reaching concessions without first assuring
Israel’s security. They praise those who unwittingly feed the
insatiable crocodile of militant Islam as bold statesmen. They cast as
enemies of peace those of us who insist that we must first erect a
sturdy barrier to keep the crocodile out, or at the very least jam an
iron bar between its gaping jaws.
So in the face of the labels
and the libels, Israel must heed better advice. Better a bad press than
a good eulogy, and better still would be a fair press whose sense of
history extends beyond breakfast, and which recognizes Israel’s
legitimate security concerns.15
I believe that in serious peace
negotiations, these needs and concerns can be properly addressed16,
they will not be addressed without negotiations. And the needs are
many, because Israel is such a tiny country. Without Judea and Samaria,
the West Bank, Israel is all of 9 miles wide.
I want to put it for you in
perspective, because you’re all in the city. That’s about two-thirds
the length of Manhattan. It’s the distance between Battery Park and
Columbia University. And don’t forget that the people who live in
Brooklyn and New Jersey are considerably nicer than some of Israel’s
neighbors.
So how do you protect such a
tiny country, surrounded by people sworn to its destruction and armed
to the teeth by Iran? Obviously you can’t defend it from within that
narrow space alone. Israel needs greater strategic depth, and that’s
exactly why Security Council Resolution 242 didn’t require Israel to
leave all the territories it captured in the Six-Day War. It talked
about withdrawal from territories, to secure and defensible boundaries.
And to defend itself, Israel must therefore maintain a long-term
Israeli military presence in critical strategic areas in the West Bank.
I explained this to President
Abbas. He answered that if a Palestinian state was to be a sovereign
country, it could never accept such arrangements. Why not? America has
had troops in Japan, Germany and South Korea for more than a half a
century. Britain has had an an air base in Cyprus. France has forces in
three independent African nations. None of these states claim that
they’re not sovereign countries.
And there are many other vital
security issues that also must be addressed. Take the issue of
airspace. Again, Israel’s small dimensions create huge security
problems. America can be crossed by jet airplane in six hours. To fly
across Israel, it takes three minutes. So is Israel’s tiny airspace to
be chopped in half and given to a Palestinian state not at peace with
Israel?
Our major international airport
is a few kilometers away from the West Bank. Without peace, will our
planes become targets for antiaircraft missiles placed in the adjacent
Palestinian state? And how will we stop the smuggling into the West
Bank? It’s not merely the West Bank, it’s the West Bank mountains. It
just dominates the coastal plain where most of Israel’s population sits
below. How could we prevent the smuggling into these mountains of those
missiles that could be fired on our cities?17
I bring up these problems
because they’re not theoretical problems. They’re very real. And for
Israelis, they’re life-and-death matters. All these potential cracks in
Israel’s security have to be sealed in a peace agreement before a
Palestinian state is declared, not afterwards, because if you leave it
afterwards, they won’t be sealed. And these problems will explode in
our face and explode the peace.18
The Palestinians should first make peace with Israel and then get their
state. But I also want to tell you this. After such a peace agreement
is signed, Israel will not be the last country to welcome a Palestinian
state as a new member of the United Nations. We will be the first19.
And there’s one more thing.
Hamas has been violating international law20 by holding our
soldier Gilad
Shalit captive for five years.
They haven’t given even one Red
Cross visit. He’s held in a dungeon, in darkness, against all
international norms. Gilad Shalit is the son of Aviva and Noam Shalit.
He is the grandson of Zvi Shalit, who escaped the Holocaust by coming
in the 1930s as a boy to the land of Israel. Gilad Shalit is the son of
every Israeli family. Every nation represented here should demand his
immediate release. If you want to pass a resolution about the Middle
East today, that’s the resolution you should pass21.
Ladies and gentlemen, last year
in Israel in Bar-Ilan University, this year in the Knesset and in the
U.S. Congress, I laid out my vision for peace in which a demilitarized
Palestinian state recognizes the Jewish state. Yes, the Jewish state.
After all, this is the body that recognized the Jewish state 64 years
ago. Now, don’t you think it’s about time that Palestinians did the
same?22
The Jewish state of Israel will
always protect the rights of all its minorities, including the more
than onw million Arab citizens of Israel. I wish I could say the same
thing about a future Palestinian state, for as Palestinian officials
made clear the other day – in fact, I think they made it right here in
New York – they said the Palestinian state won’t allow any Jews in it.
They’ll be Jew-free – Judenrein. That’s ethnic cleansing. There are
laws today in Ramallah that make the selling of land to Jews punishable
by death. That’s racism. And you know which laws this evokes.23
Israel has no intention
whatsoever to change the democratic character of our state. We just
don’t want the Palestinians to try to change the Jewish character of
our state. We want to give up the fantasy of flooding Israel with
millions of Palestinians.
President Abbas just stood
here, and he said that the core of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is
the settlements. Well, that’s odd. Our conflict was raging for nearly
half a century before there was a single Israeli settlement in the West
Bank. So if what President Abbas is saying was true, then the – I guess
that the settlements he’s talking about are Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jaffa,
Be’er Sheva. Maybe24 that’s what he
meant the other day when he said that
Israel has been occupying Palestinian land for 63 years. He didn’t say
from 1967; he said from1948. I hope somebody will bother to ask him
this question because it illustrates a simple truth: The core of the
conflict is not the settlements. The settlements are a result of the
conflict.
The settlements have to be –
it’s an issue that has to be addressed and resolved in the course of
negotiations. But the core of the conflict25 has always been and
unfortunately remains the refusal of the Palestinians to recognize a
Jewish state in any border.
I think it’s time that the
Palestinian leadership recognizes what every serious international
leader has recognized, from Lord Balfour and Lloyd George in 1917, to
President Truman in1948, to President Obama26 just two days ago right
here: Israel is the Jewish state.
President Abbas, stop walking
around this issue. Recognize the Jewish state, and make peace with us.
In such a genuine peace, Israel is prepared to make painful
compromises. We believe that the Palestinians should be neither the
citizens of Israel nor its subjects. They should live in a free state
of their own27.
But they should be ready, like us, for compromise. And we
will know that they’re ready for compromise and for peace when they
start taking Israel’s security requirements seriously and when they
stop denying our historical connection to our ancient homeland.
I often hear them accuse Israel of Judaizing Jerusalem. That’s like
accusing America of Americanizing Washington, or the British of
Anglicizing London. You know why we’re called “Jews”? Because we come
from Judea.
In my office in Jerusalem, there’s an ancient seal. It’s a signet ring
of a Jewish official from the time of the Bible. The seal was found
right next to the Western Wall, and it dates back 2,700 years, to the
time of King Hezekiah. Now, there’s a name of the Jewish official
inscribed on the ring in Hebrew. His name was Netanyahu. That’s my last
name. My first name, Benjamin, dates back a thousand years earlier to
Benjamin – Binyamin – the son of Jacob, who was also known as Israel.
Jacob and his 12 sons roamed these same hills of Judea and Samaria
4,000 years ago, and there’s been a continuous Jewish presence in the
land ever since.
And for those Jews who were exiled from our land, they never stopped
dreaming of coming back: Jews in Spain, on the eve of their expulsion;
Jews in the Ukraine, fleeing the pogroms; Jews fighting the Warsaw
Ghetto, as the Nazis were circling around it. They never stopped
praying, they never stopped yearning. They whispered: Next year in
Jerusalem. Next year in the promised land.
As the prime minister of Israel, I speak for a hundred generations of
Jews who were dispersed throughout the lands, who suffered every evil
under the Sun, but who never gave up hope of restoring their national
life in the one and only Jewish state.
Ladies and gentlemen, I
continue to hope that President Abbas will be my partner in peace. I’ve
worked hard to advance that peace. The day I came into office, I called
for direct negotiations without preconditions. President Abbas didn’t
respond. I outlined a vision of peace of two states for two peoples. He
still didn’t respond. I removed hundreds of roadblocks and checkpoints,
to ease freedom of movement in the Palestinian areas; this facilitated
a fantastic growth in the Palestinian economy. But again – no response.
I took the unprecedented step of freezing new buildings in the
settlements for 10 months. No prime minister did that before, ever.
Once again – you applaud, but there was no response. No response.
In the last few weeks, American officials have put forward ideas to
restart peace talks. There were things in those ideas about borders
that I didn’t like. There were things thereabout the Jewish state that
I’m sure the Palestinians didn’t like.
But with all my reservations, I was willing to move forward on these
American ideas.
President Abbas, why don’t you join me? We have to stop negotiating
about the negotiations. Let’s just get on with it. Let’s negotiate
I spent years
defending Israel on the battlefield. I spent decades defending Israel
in the court of public opinion. President Abbas, you’ve dedicated your
life to advancing the Palestinian cause. Must this conflict continue
for generations, or will we be able our children and our grandchildren
to speak in years ahead of how we found a way to end it? That’s what we
should aim for, and that’s what I believe we can achieve.
In two and a half years, we met
in Jerusalem only once, even though my door has always been open to
you. If you wish, I’ll come to Ramallah. Actually, I have a better
suggestion. We’ve both just flown thousands of miles to New York. Now
we’re in the same city. We’re in the same building. So let’s meet here
today in the United Nations. Who’s there to stop us? What is there to
stop us? If we genuinely want peace28, what is there to stop
us from
meeting today and beginning peace negotiations?
And I suggest we talk openly and honestly. Let’s listen to one another.
Let’s do as we say in the Middle East: Let’s talk “doogri”. That means
straightforward. I’ll tell you my needs and concerns. You’ll tell me
yours. And with God’s help, we’ll find the common ground of peace29.
There’s an old Arab saying that you cannot applaud with one hand. Well,
the same is true of peace. I cannot make peace alone. I cannot make
peace without you30. President
Abbas, I extend my hand – the hand of
Israel – in peace. I hope that you will grasp that hand. We are both
the sons of Abraham. My people call him Avraham. Your people call him
Ibrahim. We share the same patriarch. We dwell in the same land. Our
destinies are intertwined.
Let us realize the vision of Isaiah:
“העם ההולכים בחושך ראו אור גדול”
“The people who walk in darkness will see a great light.”31
Let that light be the light of peace.
“The people who walk in
darkness will see a great light.”
I urge Netanyahu and his
allies to quit telling that lie. “Palestine” is Israel and the
“Palestinian people” are Jews. The blood thirsty rabble referred
to by the world as Palestinians
are no more than undifferentiated Arabs, asserting a false and
malignant narrative of lost civilization. Follow these links to
the facts: We
have all been had!
people do not exist The most vital quotes are
included with more background information in this blog post:
Peace:
in a Pig’s … They
will not grasp the proffered hand of friendship because their
hands are full of weapons, ready to attack you.
The cat presides over
a meeting of mice as they decide who will put a bell on the cat’s
Since Islam conquered vast
territories, the combination of Islamic satrapies and their allies
forms a majority in the General Assembly.
Security will be a mirage beckoning just
over the horizon so long as Israel is outnumbered and out gunned by
vast populations thirsting for Jewish blood. No treaties, no borders,
no institution, no forces; nothing can secure Israel while her
neighbors continue to be enslaved by a blood thirsty demon who demands
genocideas the price of
admission to his celestial bordello. Islamic eschatology says plainly
that Muslims must kill the last Jew before the gates of
Paradise will swing open.
You can not achieve peace so
long as there are Islamic believers living upon the surface of the
earth. Muslims are taught and believe that Jews: earned
Allah’s wrath, are the worst
of living creatures, are cursed
by Allah and are strongest
in enmity to Muslims. Muslims are commanded
to wage war against Jews. Allah has promised them that he
will constantly send someone to humiliate
& torment the Jews until the last day. Muslims are promised eternity in the celestial bordello if they wage jihad and threatened with eternal torment if they sit at home.
These facts must be fatal to the fabulistic maundery that peace is
possible. Only a damned fool believes it; only a liar says it. Both are
worthy of condemnation
They want
neither; their tactical objective is the genocidal destruction of Israel.
Their strategic objective is the restoration of the caliphate and
global conquest.
Netanyahu swerves so
close to yet far from the truth. The malignancy is Islam. Not “militant”, “radical” or
“extremist” Islam; its just plain Islam, as Moe preached and
exemplified it. You should read the entire Qur’an & at least one
hadith collection but most people won’t do that. At minimum, these two
ayat, one hadith which confirms them and the Islamic law that
codifies them should be sufficient to disabuse any sentient person of
the idiotic bigotry which declares peace possible. 8:39,
Sahih Bukhari 1.8.387 and Reliance of the Traveller, O9. Read them and
curse Islam if you have a soul.
Islam is not a great faith,
it is a great evil disguised as a faith; its “original religion” is jihad, whose legal
definition is “war against non-Muslims“.
The correct word is believers, defined as having sold
their lives to Allah so that they fight
in his cause, killing and being killed in return for guaranteed
admission to the celestial bordello.
They replaced one
tyrant with another, liberty has no part in “Arab spring”.
But that is
exactly what you do by pretending that peace is possible with Muslims.
Islam can never
tolerate the existence of Israel because the loss of conquered land
stands as evidence of the fact that Allah is an impotent idol. Allah promised
victory. He also commanded Muslims to drive
out those who drove them out. So long as Israel exists, faith
in Allah is at risk to rationality because of the evidence of his
impotence.
Netanyahu sets
up what appears to be a straw man; unfortunately, it is not a fallacy,
it is reality, as he demonstrates in the succeeding paragraphs.
They refers to Barack
Hussein Obama & the Quartet who sing the siren song of surrender.
Meditate on
this wisdom for it is true. Israel absolutely must reject the
disingenuous demands for surrender; she has no choice because any other
course of action is suicidal.
provisions of the Oslo Accords did Arafat implement and maintain?
Only a damn fool believes that Abbas and his successors will perform
any better than Arafat.
Prevent it by eradicating
Islam from the region. There is no other possibility. If you want
peace, get rid of Islam; make it extinct.
the understatement of the week. Get a clue, for Chrissakes.
On the 34th
day of the month of Never. It ain’t going to happen. Muslims make war,
they do not make peace; its what Islam is; what Muslims do.
The attack in which
Shalit was seized and others were murdered was sufficient violation of
international law. Holding him hostage is exacerbates the violation. A
self-respecting nation would make that act the last of its kind by
wiping the offenders from the face of the earth.
They should; they won’t
because the institution has been subverted by the predatory aggressor:
The resolution they are
about to pass will effectively revoke that recognition retroactively.
Muslims will never recognize Israel as the Jewish state, for reasons
explained in # 12.
ICERD,
ICCPR & CPPCG. But who gives a damn? Nobody will enforce them
against Islam.
Only damned fools doubt
it. “From the river to the sea!” should be your first clue to full
comprehension of the fatal fact.
The core of the conflict is
the existence of one unconverted Jew. Your answer is Muslim or dead;
that is the only answer you will ever get from them. Conversely, your
response must be secular or dead. You have no acceptable
alternative to the extinction of Islam. If Islam is not extinct,
Jews will be.
Mulims
are liars. Obama is a Muslim. Obama is not sincere when he
claims to recognize Israel as the Jewish state. If he was, he would not
disrespectfully demand that you commit national suicide.
They don’t want peace, they
want genocidal conquest. Get a clue already.
The cemetery.
Peace is only
possible without Islam; get a clue.
The last thing you will see: the
blinding flash of a nuclear detonation.
September 23, 2011 Posted by dajjal | Islam, Israel, Political Correctness, United Nations | http://www.bloggersbase.com/blogs/Dajjal/netanyahu-at-assembly-false-hope/ | Leave a comment
Obamination: Spewing Feces in the General Assembly
Barack Hussein Obama converted the General Assembly of the United
Nations into another re-election campaign atump with a spew of snake
excrement designed to appeal to his base of electoral support:
Communists, both national and international.
Due to the target rich nature of this spew, I will
place my comments in an enumerated list, linking them to superscripts
in the spew. Click a superscript to read the associated comment, then
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Remarks by President Obama in Address to the United
Nations General Assembly
A.M. EDT
OBAMA: Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, fellow delegates, ladies
and gentlemen: It is a great honor1 for me to be here today. I would like
to talk to you about a subject that is at the heart of the United
Nations — the pursuit of peace2
in an imperfect world.
and conflict have been with us since the beginning of civilizations.
But in the first part of the 20th century, the advance of modern
weaponry led to death on a staggering scale. It was this killing that
compelled the founders of this body to build an institution that was
focused not just on ending one war, but on averting others; a union of
sovereign states that would seek
to prevent conflict3, while also addressing its causes4.
American did more to pursue this objective than President Franklin
Roosevelt. He knew that a victory in war was not enough. As he said at
one of the very first meetings on the founding of the United Nations,
“We have got to make, not merely peace, but a peace that will last5.”
The men and women who built this institution understood that peace is more than just the absence
of war6.
A lasting peace — for nations and for individuals —
depends on a sense of justice
and opportunity, of dignity and freedom. It depends on struggle and sacrifice, on compromise,
and on a sense of common
humanity.
delegate to the San Francisco Conference that led to the creation of
the United Nations put it well: “Many people,” she said, “have talked
as if all that has to be done to get peace was to say loudly and
frequently that we loved peace and we hated war. Now we have learned
that no matter how much we love peace and hate war, we cannot avoid
having war brought upon us if there are convulsions in other parts of
The fact is peace is hard7.
But our people demand it8.
Over nearly seven decades, even as the United Nations helped avert a
third world war, we still live in a world scarred by conflict and plagued by poverty9.
Even as
we proclaim our love for peace and our hatred of war, there are still convulsions in our world that
endanger us all.
I took office at a time of two wars for the United States. Moreover,
the violent extremists who
drew us into war10in the first place — Osama bin Laden, and his al Qaeda
organization — remained at large. Today, we’ve set a new direction.
the end of this year, America’s military operation in Iraq will be
over. We will have a normal relationship with a sovereign nation that
is a member of the community of nations. That equal partnership11
will be strengthened by our support for Iraq — for its government and
for its security forces, for its people and for their aspirations.
we end the war in Iraq, the United States and our coalition partners
have begun a transition in Afghanistan. Between now and 2014, an increasingly capable Afghan
government12 and
security forces will step forward to take responsibility for the
future of their country. As they do, we are drawing down our own
forces, while building an enduring
partnership with the Afghan people.
let there be no doubt: The tide of war is receding. When I took office,
roughly 180,000 Americans were serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. By the
end of this year, that number will be cut in half, and it will continue
to decline. This is critical for the sovereignty of Iraq and
Afghanistan. It’s also critical to the strength of the United States as
we build our nation13
we are poised to end these
wars from a position of strength14.
Ten years ago, there was an open wound and twisted steel, a broken
heart in the center of this city. Today, as a new tower is rising at
Ground Zero, it symbolizes New York’s renewal, even as al Qaeda is under more pressure15
than ever before. Its leadership has been degraded. And Osama bin16
Laden, a man who
murdered thousands of people from dozens of countries, will never endanger the peace of the world
So, yes, this has been a difficult decade. But today, we stand at a
crossroads of history with the chance to move decisively in the direction of
peace17.
To do so, we must return to the wisdom of those who created this
institution. The United Nations’ Founding Charter calls upon us, “to
unite our strength to maintain
international peace and security.” And Article
1 of this General Assembly’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights
reminds us that, “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity
and in rights18.”
Those bedrock beliefs — in the responsibility of
states, and the rights of men and women — must be our guide19.
in that effort, we have reason to hope. This year has been a time of
extraordinary transformation. More nations have stepped forward to
maintain20
international peace and security. And more individuals are claiming their
universal right to live in freedom and dignity21.
about it: One year ago, when we met here in New York, the prospect of a
successful referendum in South Sudan was in doubt. But the
international community overcame old divisions to support the agreement
that had been negotiated to give South Sudan self-determination. And
last summer, as a new flag went up in Juba, former soldiers laid down
their arms, men and women wept with joy, and children finally knew the
promise of looking to a future that they will shape.
year ago, the people of Côte D’Ivoire approached a landmark election.
And when the incumbent lost, and refused to respect the results, the
world refused to look the other way. U.N. peacekeepers were harassed,
but they did not leave their posts. The Security Council, led by the
United States and Nigeria and France, came together to support the will
of the people. And Côte D’Ivoire is now governed by the man who was elected
to lead22.
year ago, the hopes of the people of Tunisia were suppressed. But they chose the dignity of peaceful
protest over the rule of an iron fist.
A vendor lit a spark that took his own life, but he ignited a movement.
In a face of a crackdown, students spelled out the word, “freedom.” The
balance of fear shifted from the ruler to those that he ruled. And now
the people of Tunisia are preparing for elections that will move them one step closer to the democracy
that they deserve23.
year ago, Egypt had known one President for nearly 30 years. But for 18
days, the eyes of the world were glued to Tahrir Square, where
Egyptians from all walks of life — men and women, young and old,
Muslim and Christian — demanded their universal
rights24. We
saw in those protesters the moral force of
non-violence that has lit the world from Delhi to Warsaw, from
Selma to South Africa — and we knew that change had come to Egypt
and to the Arab world.
year ago, the people of Libya were ruled by the world’s longest-serving
dictator. But faced with bullets and bombs and a dictator who
threatened to hunt them down like rats, they showed relentless bravery.
We will never forget the words of the Libyan who stood up in those
early days of the revolution and said, “Our words are free now.” It’s a
feeling you can’t explain. Day after day, in the face of bullets and
bombs, the Libyan
people refused to give back that freedom25.
And when they were threatened by the kind of mass atrocity that often
went unchallenged in the last century, the United Nations lived up to
its charter. The Security Council authorized all necessary measures to prevent a massacre.
The Arab League called for this effort; Arab nations joined a NATO-led coalition that
halted Qaddafi’s forces in their tracks.
the months that followed, the will of the coalition proved unbreakable,
and the will of the Libyan people could not be denied. Forty-two years
of tyranny was
ended in six months. From Tripoli to Misurata to Benghazi —
today, Libya is
Yesterday, the leaders of a new Libya took their rightful place beside
us, and this week, the United States is reopening our embassy in
Tripoli.
is how the international community is supposed to work — nations
standing together for the sake of peace and security,
and individuals claiming
their rights.
Now, all of us have a responsibility to support the new Libya — the
new Libyan government as they confront the challenge of turning this
moment of promise into a just and lasting peace
for all Libyans.
So this has been a remarkable year. The Qaddafi regime is over. Gbagbo,
Ben Ali, Mubarak are no longer
in power. Osama
bin Laden is gone, and the idea that change could only come through
violence has been buried with him. 26Something
is happening in
our world. The way things have been is not the way that they will be.
The humiliating grip of
corruption and tyranny is being pried open. Dictators are on
notice. Technology is putting power into the hands of the people. The
youth are delivering a powerful rebuke
to dictatorship, and rejecting the lie that some races,
some peoples, some religions, some ethnicities do not desire democracy27.
The promise written down on paper — “all human beings are born free
and equal in dignity and rights” — is closer at hand.
But let us remember: Peace is hard. Peace is hard. Progress can be reversed.
Prosperity comes slowly. Societies can split apart. The measure of our
success must be whether people
can live in sustained freedom, dignity, and security28.
And the United Nations and its member states must do their part to
support those basic aspirations. And we have more work to do.
Iran, we’ve seen a government that refuses to recognize the rights of
its own people29. As we meet
here today, men and women and children are
being tortured, detained and murdered by the Syrian regime. Thousands
have been killed, many during the holy time of Ramadan. Thousands more
have poured across Syria’s borders. The Syrian people have shown
dignity and courage in their pursuit of justice — protesting
peacefully, standing silently in the streets, dying for the same values
that this institution is supposed to stand for. And the question for us
is clear: Will we stand with
the Syrian people, or with their oppressors?
Already,
the United States has imposed strong sanctions on Syria’s leaders. We
supported a transfer of power that is responsive to the Syrian people.
And many of our allies have joined in this effort. But for the sake of
Syria — and the peace and security of the world — we must speak with
one voice. There’s no excuse
for inaction. Now is the time for the United Nations Security
Council to sanction the Syrian regime, and to stand with the Syrian people.
the region, we will have to respond to the calls for change. In Yemen,
men, women and children gather by the thousands in towns and city
squares every day with the hope that their determination and spilled
blood will prevail over a
corrupt system. America supports those aspirations. We must
work with Yemen’s neighbors and our partners around the world to seek a
path that allows for a peaceful
transition of power30 from President
Saleh, and a movement to free
and fair elections as soon as possible.
Bahrain, steps have been taken toward reform and accountability. We’re
pleased with that, but more is required. America is a close friend of
Bahrain, and we will continue to call on the government and the main
opposition bloc — the Wifaq — to pursue a meaningful dialogue that
brings peaceful change that is
responsive to the people.
We believe the patriotism that binds Bahrainis together must be more
powerful than the sectarian forces that would tear them apart. It will
be hard, but it is possible.
We believe that each nation must chart its own course to fulfill the aspirations of its people,
and America does not expect to agree with every party or person who
expresses themselves politically. But we will always stand up for the
universal rights that were embraced by this Assembly. Those rights
depend on elections that are
free and fair31; on governance
that is transparent and accountable; respect for the rights of women and minorities32;
justice that is equal and fair33.
That is what our people deserve. Those are the elements of peace34 that can
Moreover, the United States will continue to support those nations that
transition to democracy
— with greater trade and
investment — so that freedom
is followed by opportunity.
We will pursue a deeper engagement with governments, but also with
civil society — students and entrepreneurs, political parties and the
press. We have banned those who abuse human rights from traveling to
our country. And we’ve sanctioned those who trample on human rights
abroad. And we will always serve as a voice for those who’ve been
silenced.
I know, particularly this week, that for many in this hall, there’s one
issue that stands as a test for these principles and a test for
American foreign policy, and that is the conflict between the Israelis and
the Palestinians35.
year ago, I stood at this podium and I called for an independent Palestine36.
believed then, and I believe now, that the Palestinian people37
deserve a state
of their own. But what I also said is that a genuine peace
can only be realized between the Israelis and the Palestinians
themselves. One year later, despite extensive efforts by America and
others, the parties have not
bridged their differences38.
Faced with this stalemate, I put forward a new basis for negotiations
in May of this year. That basis is clear. It’s well known to all of us
here. Israelis must know that any agreement provides assurances for
their security. Palestinians deserve to know the territorial basis
of their state.
Now, I know that many are frustrated by the lack of progress. I assure
you, so am I. But the question isn’t the goal39 that we
seek — the question is how do we reach that goal40.
And I am convinced that there is no short cut to the end of a conflict
that has endured
for decades. Peace
is hard work.
Peace will not come through statements and resolutions at the United
Nations — if it were that easy, it would have been accomplished by
now. Ultimately, it is the Israelis and the Palestinians who must live side by
side. Ultimately, it is the Israelis and the Palestinians — not
us –- who must reach agreement on the issues that divide
them: on borders
and on security, on refugees and Jerusalem41.
Ultimately, peace
depends upon compromise42 among people who must live
together long after our speeches are over, long after our votes
have been tallied. That’s the lesson of Northern Ireland, where ancient
antagonists bridged their differences.
That’s the lesson of Sudan, where a negotiated settlement led to an
independent state. And that is and will be the path to a Palestinian
state — negotiations between the parties.
We seek a future where Palestinians live in a sovereign state of their
own, with no limit to what they can achieve43.
There’s no question
that the Palestinians have seen that vision delayed
for too long. It is precisely because we believe so strongly in
the aspirations44 of the
Palestinian people
that America has invested so much time and so much effort in the
building of a Palestinian state, and the negotiations that can deliver
a Palestinian state.
But understand this as well: America’s commitment to Israel’s
security is unshakeable. Our friendship with
Israel is deep and enduring. And so we believe that any lasting peace
must acknowledge the very real security concerns
that Israel faces every single day.
Let us be honest with
ourselves: Israel is surrounded by neighbors that have waged repeated wars
against it. Israel’s citizens have been killed by rockets fired at
their houses and suicide bombs on their buses. Israel’s children come
of age knowing that throughout the region, other children are taught to hate
them45.
Israel, a small country of less than eight million people,
look out at a world where leaders of much larger nations threaten to wipe it
off of the map. The Jewish people carry the burden of centuries
of exile and persecution, and fresh memories of knowing that six million people were
killed simply because of who they are. Those are facts. They
cannot be denied.
Jewish people have forged a successful state in their historic homeland.
Israel deserves recognition.
It deserves normal relations
with its neighbors. And friends
of the Palestinians do them no favors by ignoring this truth,
just as friends of Israel must recognize
the need to pursue a two-state solution46 with a secure Israel next to an independent
That is the truth — each side
has legitimate aspirations — and that’s part of what makes
peace so hard. And the deadlock will only be broken when each side learns to stand in the
other’s shoes;
each side can see the world through the other’s eyes. That’s what we
should be encouraging. That’s what we should be promoting.
body — founded, as it was, out of the ashes of war and genocide, dedicated, as it is, to the dignity
of every single person — must recognize the reality that is lived
by both the Palestinians and the Israelis. The measure of our
actions must always be whether they advance the right of Israeli and
Palestinian children to live lives of peace47 and security
and dignity
and opportunity. And we will only succeed in that effort if we
can encourage the parties to
sit down, to listen to each other, and to understand each other’s hopes
and each other’s fears. That is the project to which America is
committed. There are no shortcuts. And that is what the United Nations should be
focused on in the weeks and months to come.
even as we confront these challenges of conflict and revolution, we
must also recognize — we must also remind ourselves — that peace is not just the
absence of war.48 True peace depends on
creating the opportunity that makes life worth living. And to do
that, we must confront
the common enemies of humanity: nuclear weapons and poverty, ignorance
and disease. These
forces corrode the possibility of lasting peace and together we’re
called upon to confront them.
lift the specter of mass destruction, we must come together to pursue the peace and security of a
world without nuclear weapons.
Over the last two years, we’ve begun to walk down that path. Since our
Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, nearly 50 nations have taken
steps to secure nuclear materials from terrorists and smugglers. Next
March, a summit in Seoul will advance our efforts to lock down all of
them. The New START Treaty between the United States and Russia will
cut our deployed arsenals to the lowest level in half a century, and
our nations are pursuing talks on how to achieve even deeper
reductions. America will continue to work for a ban on the testing of
nuclear weapons and the production of fissile material needed to make
them.49
so we have begun to move in the right direction. And the United States
is committed to meeting our obligations. But even as we meet our
obligations, we’ve strengthened the treaties and institutions that help
stop the spread of these weapons. And to do so, we must continue
to hold accountable those
nations that flout them.
Iranian government cannot demonstrate that its program is peaceful. It
has not met its obligations and it rejects offers that would provide it
with peaceful nuclear power. North Korea has yet to take concrete steps
towards abandoning its weapons and continues belligerent action against
the South. There’s a future of
greater opportunity
for the people of these nations if their governments meet their
international obligations. But if they continue down a path that is
outside international law, they must be met with greater pressure and
isolation. That is what our commitment to peace and security demands.
To bring prosperity to our people,
we must promote the growth that creates opportunity.
In this effort, let us not forget that we’ve made enormous progress
over the last several decades. Closed societies gave way to open
markets. Innovation and entrepreneurship has transformed the way we
live and the things that we do. Emerging economies from Asia to the
Americas have lifted hundreds of millions of people from poverty. It’s
an extraordinary achievement. And yet, three years ago, we were
confronted with the worst financial crisis in eight decades. And that
crisis proved a fact that has become clearer with each passing year — our fates are interconnected.
In a global economy, nations will rise, or fall, together.
today, we confront the challenges that have followed on the heels of
that crisis. Around the world recovery is still fragile. Markets remain
volatile. Too many people are out of work. Too many others are
struggling just to get by. We acted together to avert a depression in
2009. We must take urgent and coordinated action once more. Here in the
United States, I’ve announced a plan to put Americans
back to work and jumpstart our economy, at the same time as I’m
committed to substantially reducing our deficits over time.
stand with our European allies as they reshape their institutions and
address their own fiscal challenges. For other countries, leaders face
a different challenge as they shift their economy
towards more self-reliance, boosting domestic demand
while slowing inflation. So we will work with emerging economies
that have rebounded strongly, so that rising standards of
living create new markets that promote global growth. That’s
commitment to prosperity demands.
combat the poverty
that punishes our children, we must act on the belief that freedom from want is a
basic human right.50 The United States has
made it a focus of our engagement abroad to help people to feed
And today, as drought and conflict have brought famine to the Horn of
Africa, our conscience calls on us to act. Together, we must continue
to provide assistance, and support organizations that can reach those
in need. And together, we must insist on unrestricted humanitarian
access so that we can save the lives of thousands of men and women and
children. Our
common humanity is at stake. Let us show that the life of a child in
Somalia is as precious as any other. That is what our commitment to our
fellow human beings demand.
stop disease that spreads across borders, we must strengthen our system
of public health. We will continue the fight against HIV/AIDS,
tuberculosis and malaria. We will focus on the health of
mothers and of children.
And we must come together to prevent, and detect, and fight every kind
of biological danger — whether it’s a pandemic like H1N1, or a
terrorist threat, or a treatable disease.
week, America signed an agreement with the World Health Organization to
affirm our commitment to meet this challenge. And today, I urge all
nations to join us in meeting the HWO’s [sic] goal of making sure all
nations have core capacities
to address public health emergencies in place by 2012. That is
what our commitment to the health of our people demands.
preserve our planet, we must not put off action that climate
change demands51.
We have to tap the power of science to save those resources that are
scarce. And together, we must continue our work to build on the
progress made in Copenhagen and Cancun, so that all the major economies here
today follow through on the commitments that were made.
Together, we must work to transform the energy
that powers our economies, and support others as they move down
that path. That is what our commitment to the next generation demands.
to make sure our societies reach their potential, we must allow our
citizens to reach theirs. No country can afford
the corruption that plagues the world like a cancer.
Together, we must harness the power of open societies and open
economies. That’s why we’ve partnered with countries from across the
globe to launch a new partnership on open government that helps ensure
accountability and helps to empower citizens. No country should deny
people their rights to freedom of speech and freedom of religion,52
but also no
country should deny people their rights because of who they love53,
which is why we must stand up for the rights of gays and
lesbians everywhere.
no country can
realize its potential if half its population cannot reach theirs54.
This week, the United States signed a new Declaration on Women’s
Participation. Next year, we should each announce the steps we are
taking to break down the economic and political barriers that
stand in the way of women and girls. This is what our commitment to human
progress demands.
know there’s no straight line to that progress, no single path to
success. We come from different cultures, and carry with us different
histories. But let us never forget that even as we gather here as heads
of different governments, we
represent citizens who share the same basic aspirations — to live with
dignity and freedom; to get
an education and pursue opportunity; to love our families, and love and
worship our God; to live
in the kind of peace that makes life worth living.
is the nature of our imperfect world that we are forced to learn these lessons over and over
again. Conflict and
repression will endure so long as some people refuse to do unto others
as we would have them do unto us. Yet
that is precisely why we have built institutions like this — to bind
our fates together, to help us recognize ourselves in each other —
because those who came before us believed that peace is preferable to war,
and freedom is preferable to
suppression, and prosperity
is preferable to poverty. That’s the message that comes not from
capitals, but from citizens, from our people.
when the cornerstone of this very building was put in place, President
Truman came here to New York and said, “The United Nations is
essentially an expression of the moral nature of man’s aspirations.”
The moral nature of man’s aspirations. As we live in a world that is changing at a
breathtaking pace, that’s a lesson that we must never forget.
Peace is hard, but we know that it
is possible. So, together, let us be resolved to see that it is defined by our hopes and not by our
fears. Together, let us make peace, but a peace, most
importantly, that will last.
you very much. (Applause.)
A statesman worthy of the honor of addressing
the General Assembly would direct his words to them, not to the
Communists and greedy grabbers who make up his electoral support base.
If truly worthy of that honor, he would restrict his remarks to the
subject at hand instead of wandering through the pages of the catalog
of Communist talking points.
War is not a function of poverty,
deprivation, ignorance, disease or starvation. All too frequently,
those evils are consequences of war. War is a function of the
intersection of greed, lust for power and opportunity. War is a
function of predators. Predators seek opportunity in the form of
weakness. When a predator senses weakness or lack of will
to resist in potential prey, it attacks. If you don’t want
to be preyed upon, eliminate the predators. If you can’t
eliminate them, demonstrate possession of the will and ability to
effectively defend yourself when attacked. Peace is an abstract
concept, not something to be pursued. If you seek peace, pursue
predators; hunt them to extinction and convince potential predators
that you are able and willing to end their existence if they attack. .
“Thou shalt not covet they
Neighbor’s…” If that commandment was obeyed, conflicts would not lead
to war. If two men want the same land or the same woman, there is
conflict and a potential for violence. If there is a strong police
presence, clearly perceived by both parties, there will be no violence
if both parties are sane and sober. Internationally, the UN ideal
was to serve as the policeman.
Poverty, ignorance and disease
are not the causes of the ongoing war between Islam and Israel.
Islam’s war against Jews, which began in the 7th century
with Moe’s raids on the Jewish settlements around Medina, resulted from
hatred and envy. Moe wove bits of Jewish scripture into his new cult in
hopes of winning the Jews over to it. Instead, most saw through his
deception and rejected Islam. Moe wanted their land and wealth,
so he fabricated pretexts, demonised the Jews, roused the Islamic
rabble to fight and launched his attacks.For proof of Moe’s mercenary
motivation, refer to my blog post: Islam’s Mercenary Mission.
Moe went out to the Jews, told them that
he owned the earth and desired to expel them, demanding that they
embrace Islam in return for safety. This is related in Sahih Bukhari 4.53.392. Asked about his
priorities for conquest, Moe expressed a preference for the Roman
Province of Syria, based on Allah’s having “on my account taken special
charge of Syria and its people”. That is recorded in Sunan Abu Dawud 14.2477.
Caliph Umar “sent the Muslims to the great
countries to fight the pagans.”, as recorded in Sahih
Bukhari 4.53.386. Umar completed the conquest of Syria in 638. That
is the root of the current war. Islam regards all land conquered
by Muslims to be Waqf, in irrevocable sacred trust; it must not be
relinquished. For the details, refer to the Charter of HAMAS, Part III, Article 11.
Allah promised victory, see 8:65
& 13:41.
When Kuffar reconquer land conquered by Islam,
an intolerable condition is created: Allah is exposed as an impotent
idol because he had promised victory. Muslims could not tolerate
the demonstration of impotence consequent on the Crusades and
reconquered the Levant. Then they fought on the wrong side of WW1
and lost again. Britain, with the Balfour Declaration and the
League of Nations, restored part of Israel’s patrimony which had been
stolen by Muslims in 638. Muslims can’t let that stand, so they went to
war in 1948. If they wanted a state of their own, along side
Israel, they would have accepted the partition plan. But they are
not interested in a state, they are interested in a restored caliphate
on all waqf land, and expanding on a global scale so they made war
instead of peace.
Allah’s jihad imperative against Jews is clear
and unambiguous, translated with great clarity by J.M.
Rodwell. Moe confirmed it, Tafsir Ibn Kathir explains it and
Reliance of the Traveller codifies it into Islamic law. Exactly
what part of this does President Barack Hussein Obama, as a Muslim, not
comprehend?
. Make war upon such of those to whom the Scriptures have been
given as believe not in God, or in the last day, and who forbid not
that which God and His Apostle have forbidden, and who profess not the
profession of the truth, until they pay tribute out of hand, and they
be humbled. [The Order to fight People of the Scriptures until They
give the Jizyah] [“I have been
ordered to fight the people till they say: ‘None has the right to be
worshipped but Allah.’] [The caliph (o25) makes war upon Jews, Christians, and
Zoroastrians ]
Allah said that “He would certainly keep on
sending against them (i.e. the Jews), till the Day of Resurrection,
those who would afflict them with a humiliating torment. “. That
promise is contained in 7:167.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir tells us that Jesus will return
to lead the Muslims in the final genocide against the Jews. A
hadith, recorded by Bukhari & Muslim, informs us that the gates of Paradise will
not swing open for Muslims until they hunt down and kill the last
Jew.
[In the future, the Jews will
support the Dajjal (False Messiah); and the Muslims, along with `Isa,
son of Mary, will kill the Jews. This will occur just before the end of
this world.] [“The Hour will not be established until you fight
with the Jews, and the stone behind which a Jew will be hiding will
say. “O Muslim! There is a Jew hiding behind me, so kill him.”]
Poverty, ignorance & disease are not the causes of this war; it is
caused by the damnable doctrines of Islam and no other cause.
Peace will only be obtained by removing Islam from the region and the
world. If Muslims do not quit believing
or quit living, they will not quit waging war against Jews.
In Islam, peace is the
condition appertaining when Dar Ul-Harb is completely conquered and
engulfed by Dar Ul-Islam; it is the fruit of conquest. Islam does
not make peace.
So be not weak and ask not for peace (from the enemies of Islâm), while
you are having the upper hand. Allâh is with you, and will never
decrease the reward of your good deeds.
That ayeh is quoted by Reliance of the Traveller O9.16, which informs us
that truces can only last ten years
and are important matters best reserved for the caliph because ” it is
a matter of the gravest consequence because it entails the
nonperformance of jihad, whether globally or in a given locality, and
our interests must be looked after therein, which is why it is best
left to the caliph under any circumstances,”.
has nothing to do with dignity, prosperity, social justice or any other
item in the Communist litany. Peace is the absence of war and threat of
war. If either war or the threat thereof are present, peace is
not. The condition precedent for peace is the total defeat of the
aggressor. In the case of Islam, that requires the destruction of Islamic faith. While
Muslims continue to believe,
Islam is not defeated and there will be no peace.
Peace is not hard, it is impossible.
While human nature remains what it is, there will always be greedy or
narcissistic megalomaniacs who assert a divine commission to conquer
and rule the world. The proximate solution to this insoluble
problem is to bring about the death of those megalomaniacs and the
defeat of their armies so that they permanently lose the will to wage
war. Maintaining the fragile peace is only possible by
manifesting such military strength and resolute will that
warmongers are deterred from mounting attacks for fear of
You have the power, but not
the will to deliver peace. Harry Truman showed the way in August of
maundering anal orifice is deliberately conflating cause and effect.
Wars cause poverty, poverty does not cause wars. Islamic aggression has
a is driven by Islamic doctrine which has a mercenary motivation. Muslims are threatened with eternity in the fire if they sit
at home and promised eternity in gardens flowing with rivers of wine if they wage jihad. While Muslims
believe those threats and promises, peace is impossible.
Islam has a standard, set by
Moe’s recitation & sunnah. When one reads the Qur’an & hadith, one discovers the fatal fact that
normative Islam is genocidally
violent by design. Usama bin Ladin was a
believer, not an extremist. He acted in obedience to Allah; in
emulation of Moe.
Allah expressly forbids
partnership with Kuffar in several ayat including: 3:28,
3:118,
Capable of what? Are they
capable of preventing the creation and maintenance of terrorist
training camps? Are they willing to prevent the creation and
maintenance of terrorist training camps? Can they protect secular
Muslims from the Taliban? Are they willing to protect the secular
Muslims? I see no evidence of either capacity or will.
We can not restore what you have
destroyed unless we first get rid of you and your willing associates in
Congress. That process will not be rebuilding, it will be tearing down
the counterproductive policies and regulations you have
enacted.
What strength? Our inventories
of cruise missiles and smart bombs have been depleted. Our forces are
over extended. Our troops are exhausted from excessively long combat
rotations and many are losing life and limb as a result of your
suicidal rules of engagement. In the best case, strength is
weakness if not accompanied by resolve; the will to completely destroy
the enemy. While Islam exists, we have no victory, we have a
defeat.
Al-Qaeda is not the
enemy, it is one of many brigades. Islam is the enemy, no matter what
name it operates under. HAMAS, Hezbollah, PLO and Al-Qaeda are one;
they are Islam.
One down, one billion to go.
Killing one General does not end the war. Leaders can be replaced, like
shark’s teath, when one falls, another steps forward to take his place.
Winning the war and establishing peace requires killing the
shark.
Peace is a compound condition,
not a direction. Peace is the absence of war & threat of war. Peace
can not be obtained while Islam exists. Progress toward peace is only
made by inducing the apostasy or death of Muslims.
The UN may
declare that everyone is born free & dignified, but Islam denies
it. Moe’s denial is clear on the face of Sahih Bukhari 1.8.387, which confirms the jihad
imperatives. When disbelievers recite Shehade and follow Islam’s rules
& rituals, then “their
blood and property will be sacred to us“. Our blood and
property are not sacred to Muslims until we become Muslims. “”Whoever says, ‘None has the
right to be worshipped but Allah’, faces our Qibla during the prayers,
prays like us and eats our slaughtered animal, then he is a Muslim, and
has got the same rights and obligations as other Muslims have.“”.
We have no rights or dignity until we become Muslims! Exactly
what part of that does Barack Hussein Obama, a Muslim, not
about the right of citizens of Israel to live in peace on their own
land, free from assault, attack and abduction, without a constant rain
of rockets & mortar shells? It is not possible for Jews to
enjoy those rights in Israel while there are Muslims within rocket
range. Israel will have no peace until their enemy is eliminated
from the region. Falestinians do not have any rights that Jews do
not have. No matter what ‘rights’, privileges or prosperity you provide
to them, they need to exterminate the Jews. That fatal fact will
not change until they quit believing in Allah or quit living. Nothing
can alter this objective factual reality. Malignant maundery does not
cut the mustard.
not maintain what does not exist. Peace and security can not be
maintained because they do not exist. Peace and security do not exist
because Islam exists.
They can only claim
their rights and dignity by breaking Allah’s yoke of slavery and
rejoining the human race. While they are Muslims, they are Allah’s
slaves, with no rights or dignity, they fight in Allah’s cause, killing
others and being killed. The “Arab spring” is not about rights and
dignity, it is about exchanging one tyrant for another.
Exchanging one tyrant for another is change without improvement.
years ago, we stupidly elected you. We are worse off for it. I
wrote in Alan Keyes.
Democracy is mob
rule. How is mob rule superior to any tyrant? Tyranny of
the majority is still tyranny. Tunisia is still misruled by Muslims and
will remain so for the foreseeable future. Improvement can only
come with secular, limited government.
A few demanded
universal rights, those with guns demanded Shari’ah. Guess who
prevailed. Exchanging one tyrant for another is not an
improvement. The Arab spring is a flood of blood.
They have no
freedom, they are Allah’s slaves. They have toppled one tyrant to
enthrone another, gaining nothing. The only improvement is a small
reduction in the number of Muslims in the world.
is an Obama campaign slogan. Change is not synonymous with
improvement. The change they want is global conquest. Who gives a
damn how they accomplish that objective? Ballot or bullet, its a
bad outcome! Electing Obama changed things for the worse. Islamic
attacks and conquest change things for the worse. We need to roll back
both of them.
It is not for a believer, man or woman, when Allâh and His Messenger have
decreed a matter that they should have any option in their
decision. And whoever disobeys Allâh and His Messenger, he has indeed
strayed in a plain error. Moe ruled by decree, and he
is the exemplar for Muslims to emulate. 33:21.
Indeed in the Messenger of Allâh (Muhammad ) you have a good example to
follow for him who hopes in (the Meeting with) Allâh and the Last Day
and remembers Allâh much Islamic law is what Moe said and did; so
much for democracy in Islam.
can not live in freedom when they are Allah’s slaves. They need
to throw off Allah’s yoke and rejoin the human race. Until they
do, everyone else is in danger from them, with neither peace nor
What did you do
about it when the green revolt began? You allowed it to be
suppressed. What will you do when their next protest is
launched? You will sit idly by and watch the suppression, just as
you did last time.
Peaceful transition to
what? From one tyrant to another. Replacing one loaded diaper
with another is change without improvement.
Free & fair,
such as where ballot boxes were stuffed in Alaska and New Black
Panthers swung batons at the entrance to a polling place? Or “one
man, one vote, one time”?
Such as the rights
of women in Saudi Arabia? And the rights of Christians in Egypt,
Nigeria, Pakistan and Indonesia?
Free & fair, such as requiring two female
witnesses to match that of one male? Such as barring Christians from
giving testimony?
Elections, justice and rights are
not elements of peace. War is a function of greed, avarice, the lust
for power & Islamic doctrine. Peace is a function of the absence of
those evils. At he height of its Empire building, Rome had an
elected senate, did that stop their conquest? Hitler was elected,
is the genocidal intention of Islam toward Jews. The gates of
Paradise won’t swing open until they kill the last Jew. Get a clue from
Sahih Bukhari 4.52.177.
How much money have we given
them? How much did they get from the UN & EU? How much
did Arafat & his cronies bank? You want them to be
independent? Then quit enabling their dependency. Cut off the flow of
Two World Net Daily articles
contain vital information which is necessary to understand this crucial
* We have all been had!
* Palestinian people do not exist
Here is a vital excerpt from the second article.
Way back on March 31, 1977, the Dutch newspaper
Trouw published an interview with Palestine Liberation Organization
executive committee member Zahir Muhsein. Here’s what he said:
The Palestinian people
does not exist. The creation of a Palestinian state is only a
means for continuing our struggle against the state of Israel for our
Arab unity. In reality today there is no difference
political and
tactical reasons do we speak today about the existence of a
Palestinian people, since Arab national interests demand that we
posit the existence
of a distinct “Palestinian people” to oppose Zionism.
For tactical reasons,
Jordan, which is a sovereign state with defined borders, cannot raise
claims to Haifa and Jaffa, while as a Palestinian, I can undoubtedly
demand Haifa, Jaffa, Beer-Sheva and Jerusalem. However, the moment we
reclaim our right to all of Palestine, we will not wait even a minute
to unite Palestine and Jordan.
Islam demands
genocide & politicide; Israel demands the right to live in peace in
their own homeland. How do you hope to bridge that difference?
Islam demands total surrender from the start. No negotiation is
possible. Israel can not obtain peace without pushing the Muslims back
beyond rocket range. The land belongs to Israel, was stolen in
638 & 1948. Israel won it back when the Muslims attacked again in
1967. There is no excuse for demanding that Israel yield that land.
The goal is just peace: Israel alone,
secure in her own homeland without attack and the threat thereof.
The goal can be reached
by removing Muslims from the region, inducing mass apostasy or ushering
them into Hell. There are no alternatives.
Would you give half of Washington D.C. to
the Confederacy? Who would get the Capitol? Who would get the
White House? Exactly why in Hell should Israel give their enemies
one blessed centimeter of their homeland? In 1948 King Hussein
seized half of Jerusalem, promising to all ow access. What really
happened? How did Jewish tomb stones wind up in latrines?
Why were Jews completely excluded from the Temple Mount? Exactly
why should Jerusalem revert to those conditions? Exactly why
should Muslims be firing rockets and artillery from the Golan Heights
and the peaks of the Jordan Rift Valley? The Muslims left the
land they were squatting on with assurances that Jews would be driven
into the sea so that the Muslims could hold the entire area. Their
genocide failed. Why in Hell should Israel let them return with
their brood, to try again?
“Long live Israel.”
|| “From the river to the sea.” How do you compromise with
genocide. God bless you, I want to know: exactly how in
Hell do you compromise with genocide. Answer this question in a
comment, please. “Ok, just kill 4 million of us.” Great idea,
They want to
achieve three things, reconquer Israel, merge the region into a
caliphate and conquer the rest of the world. No limits! What a great
idea.
Damned fools
and traitors assert that Falestinians have ‘legitimate aspirations’,
operating on the assumption that the hierarchy of needs we all learned
about in Psychology 101 applies to Muslims. Unfortunately, it
does not. Lets get real. Islam is not about live long and
prosper, it is about die fighting and get into the celestial
bordello. Islam values Allah’s celestial bordello over this
worldly life.
9:111.
Verily, Allâh has
purchased of the believers their lives and their properties; for
the price that theirs shall be the Paradise. They fight in Allâh’s
Cause, so they kill (others) and are killed. It is a promise in
truth which is binding on Him in the Taurât (Torah) and the Injeel
(Gospel) and the Qur’ân. And who is truer to his covenant than Allâh?
Then rejoice in the bargain which you have concluded. That is the
supreme success .
O you who believe! What is the matter with you, that when you are asked
to march forth in the Cause of Allâh (i.e. Jihâd) you cling heavily to
the earth? Are you
pleased with the life of this world rather than the Hereafter? But
little is the enjoyment of the life of this world as compared with the
The life of
this world is but play and pastime, but if you believe (in the
Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism), and fear Allâh, and avoid evil,
He will grant you your wages, and will not ask you your wealth.
And know that your
possessions and your children are but a trial and that surely
with Allâh is a mighty reward.
And it is not your
wealth, nor your children that bring you nearer to Us (i.e.
pleases Allâh), but only he (will please Us) who believes (in the
Islâmic Monotheism), and does righteous
deeds; as for such, there will be twofold reward for what they did, and
they will reside in the high dwellings (Paradise) in peace and
63:9. O you who believe! Let not your properties
or your children divert you from the remembrance of Allâh. And
whosoever does that, then they are the losers.
The Oslo Accords
contain a provision requiring the cessation of inculcating hatred &
inciting violence. Arafat never implemented that provision. No
Muslim ever will. Like Lucy snatching the ball away from Charlie
Brown, the Muslims will never negotiate in good faith.
Two states: Israel & Trans
Jordan. What happened in 1948? What happened in 1967? Can
you get a clue?
Ever heard of the
Maillot Massacre? How about the murder of the Fogel family?
Then there was an anti-tank rocket fired at a school bus, killing one
boy and injuring the driver. Israeli children will only live
peacefully and securely when the world is an Islam free zone.
That kind of
blather induces incontinence. Barack Hussein Obama is merging his
Socialist agenda into the peace issue. When there is war or the threat
of war there is no peace. When there are Muslims, there is no
peace. Peace and Islam are polar opposites. Peace is not a
function of prosperity, wealth, social justice, etc. Peace is a
function of the extinction of predators, extraneous issues should not
be conflated with peace.
Pandora’s box is
open, the lid is lost and the demons are loose.
Proliferation happened and it can not be reversed. Anyone who trusts
Communists or Muslims who have nukes is a suicidal idiot.
again, the specter of International Socialism, aka. Communism raises
its ugly head and bares its fangs. Obama is not satisfied with
wrecking the American economy, he wants to wreck the whole world and
make us pay for it.
Anthropomorphic climate change is a
proven fraud. That spew of malarkey from President Obama is a great
embarrassment to the nation who stupidly elected him three years
ago. There is nothing more deleterious to our economy than his
cap and tax plan. The need for economic growth militates against that
malicious policy.
of speech, such as Pakistan’s blasphemy law, which they are trying to
impose through the UN? . Freedom of religion such as Egyptian Copts are
experiences with assaults, murders and arson with impunity?
Shari’ah prescribes the death penalty
for homosexuality. Iran hangs Queers.
In Islam. women are chattel;
men own them. Exactly how do you hope to change that?
September 22, 2011 Posted by dajjal | Islam, Political Correctness, United Nations | Barack Hussein Obama, Falestine, General Assembly, two state solution, U.N. | Leave a comment
Obamination: Class Warfare; No growth, No Jobs, No Debt Reduction
Obamination: Class Warfare; No growth, No Jobs, No Debt
President Obama continues to joust straw men and play class
warfare tactics with the economy, deficit, debt, jobs and taxes. His
mocking denials are transparent; the jig is up; it is time for
him to exit stage left. I have said it before and I will repeat it Resign!
Resign!! Resign!!!
A few of the most egregious lies in the screed are
annotated with superscripts linked to my comments which appear in an
enumerated list below the screed. Click the superscripts to read the
related commentary and use your Backspace key to return to your place
in the screed.
Remarks by the President on Economic Growth and
Deficit Reduction
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Please have a seat.
A week ago today, I sent
Congress the American Jobs Act. It’s a plan that will lead1 to new
jobs2 for
teachers, for construction workers, for veterans,
and for the unemployed3.
It will cut taxes4
for every small
business owner and virtually every5 working man and woman in
America. And the proposals in this jobs bill are the kinds that
have been supported by Democrats and Republicans in the past. So
there shouldn’t be any reason for Congress to drag its feet. They
should pass it right away6.
I’m ready to sign a bill. I’ve
got the pens all ready.
Now, as I said before,
Congress should pass this bill knowing that every proposal is fully
paid for7.
The American Jobs Act will not add to our nation’s
debt. And today, I’m releasing a plan that details how to pay for
the jobs bill while also paying down our debt8
And this is important,
because the health of our economy depends in part on what we do right
now to create the conditions where businesses can hire9
and middle-class
families can feel a basic measure of economic security10.
the long run, our prosperity also depends on our ability to pay down
the massive debt we’ve accumulated over the past decade in a way that
allows us to meet our responsibilities to each other and to the future.
During this past decade,
profligate spending in Washington11, tax cuts
for multi-millionaires and
billionaires12,
the cost of two wars13, and the recession turned a
surplus into a yawning deficit, and that left us with a big pile of
IOUs14.
If we don’t act, that burden will ultimately fall on our
children’s shoulders. If we don’t act, the growing debt will
eventually crowd out everything else, preventing us from investing in
things like education, or sustaining programs like Medicare.
So Washington has to live
within its means15.
The government has to do what families across
this country have been doing for years. We have to cut what we
can’t afford to pay for what really matters. We need to invest16
what will promote hiring and economic growth now while still providing
the confidence that will come with a plan that reduces our deficits
over the long-term.
These principles were at the
heart of the deficit framework that I put forward in April. It
was an approach to shrink the deficit as a share of the economy, but
not to do so so abruptly with spending cuts that would hamper growth or
prevent us from helping small businesses and middle-class families get
back on their feet.
It was an approach that said
we need to go through the budget line-by-line looking for waste,
without shortchanging education17 and basic scientific research and
construction18,
because those things are essential to our future.
And it was an approach that said we shouldn’t balance the budget on the
backs of the poor and the middle class19;
that for us to solve this
problem, everybody, including the wealthiest Americans and biggest
corporations20,
have to pay their fair share. 21
Now, during the debt ceiling
debate, I had hoped to negotiate a compromise with the Speaker of the
House that fulfilled these principles and achieved the $4 trillion in
deficit reduction that leaders in both parties have agreed we need — a
grand bargain that would have strengthened our economy, instead of
weakened it. Unfortunately, the Speaker walked away from a
balanced package. What we agreed to instead wasn’t all that
grand. But it was a start — roughly $1 trillion in cuts to
domestic spending and defense spending.
Everyone knows we have to do
more, and a special joint committee of Congress is assigned to find
more deficit reduction. So, today, I’m laying out a set of specific
proposals to finish what we started this summer — proposals that live
up to the principles I’ve talked about from the beginning. It’s a
plan that reduces our debt by more than $4 trillion, and achieves these
savings in a way that is fair — by asking everybody to do their part
so that no one has to bear too much of the burden on their own.
All told, this plan cuts $2
in spending for every dollar in new revenues. In addition to the
$1 trillion in spending that we’ve already cut from the budget, our
plan makes additional spending cuts that need to happen if we’re to
solve this problem. We reform agricultural subsidies — subsidies that
a lot of times pay large farms for crops that they don’t grow. We
make modest adjustments to federal retirement programs22.
We reduce
by tens of billions of dollars the tax money that goes to Fannie Mae
and Freddie Mac. We also ask the largest financial firms —
companies saved by tax dollars during the financial crisis — to repay
the American people for every dime that we spent. And we save an
additional $1 trillion as we end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan23.
These savings are not only
counted as part of our plan, but as part of the budget plan24 that
every Republican on the House voted for.
Finally, this plan includes
structural reforms to reduce the cost of health care25
in programs like
Medicare and Medicaid. Keep in mind we’ve already included a
number of reforms in the health care law, which will go a long way
towards controlling these costs. But we’re going to have to do a
little more. This plan reduces wasteful subsidies and erroneous
payments while changing some incentives that often lead to excessive
health care costs. It makes prescriptions more affordable through
faster approval of generic drugs. We’ll work with governors to
make Medicaid more efficient and more accountable. And we’ll
change the way we pay for health care. Instead of just paying for
procedures, providers will be paid more when they improve results —
and such steps will save money and improve care.
These changes are phased in
slowly to strengthen Medicare and Medicaid over time. Because
while we do need to reduce health care costs, I’m not going to allow
that to be an excuse for turning Medicare into a voucher program that
leaves seniors at the mercy of the insurance industry. And I’m
not going to stand for balancing the budget by denying or reducing
health care for poor children or those with disabilities. So we
will reform Medicare and Medicaid, but we will not abandon the
fundamental commitment that this country has kept for generations.
And by the way, that includes
our commitment to Social Security. I’ve said before, Social
Security is not the primary cause of our deficits, but it does face
long-term challenges as our country grows older. And both parties
are going to need to work together on a separate track to strengthen
Social Security for our children and our grandchildren26.
So this is how we can reduce
spending: by scouring the budget for every dime of waste and
inefficiency, by reforming government spending, and by making modest
adjustments to Medicare and Medicaid. But all these reductions in
spending, by themselves, will not solve our fiscal problems. We
can’t just cut our way out of this hole. It’s going to take a
balanced approach. If we’re going to make spending cuts — many
of which we wouldn’t make if we weren’t facing such large budget
deficits — then it’s only right that we ask everyone to pay their fair
You know, last week, Speaker
of the House John Boehner gave a speech about the economy. And to
his credit, he made the point that we can’t afford the kind of politics
that says it’s “my way or the highway.” I was encouraged by
that. Here’s the problem: In that same speech, he also came out
against any plan to cut the deficit that includes any additional
revenues whatsoever. He said — I’m quoting him — there is “only
one option.” And that option and only option relies entirely on
cuts. That means slashing education, surrendering the research
necessary to keep America’s technological edge in the 21st century, and
allowing our critical public assets like highways and bridges and
airports to get worse. It would cripple our competiveness and our
ability to win the jobs of the future. And it would also mean
asking sacrifice of seniors and the middle class and the poor, while
asking nothing of the wealthiest Americans and biggest corporations.
So the Speaker says we can’t
have it “my way or the highway,” and then basically says, my way — or
the highway. (Laughter.) That’s not smart. It’s not
right. If we’re going to meet our responsibilities, we have to do
it together.
Now, I’m proposing real,
serious cuts in spending. When you include the $1 trillion in
cuts I’ve already signed into law, these would be among the biggest
cuts in spending in our history. But they’ve got to be part of a larger
plan that’s balanced –- a plan that asks the most fortunate among us to
pay their fair share21, just like everybody
And that’s why this plan
eliminates tax loopholes that primarily go to the wealthiest taxpayers
and biggest corporations –- tax breaks that small businesses and
middle-class families don’t get27. And if tax
reform doesn’t get
done, this plan asks the wealthiest Americans to go back to paying the
same rates that they paid during the 1990s, before the Bush tax cuts.
I promise it’s not because
anybody looks forward to the prospects of raising taxes or paying more
taxes. I don’t. In fact, I’ve cut taxes for the middle
class and for small businesses, and through the American Jobs Act, we’d
cut taxes again to promote hiring and put more money into the pockets
of people. But we can’t afford these special lower rates for the
wealthy -– rates, by the way, that were meant to be temporary.
Back when these first — these tax cuts, back in 2001, 2003, were being
talked about, they were talked about temporary measures. We can’t
afford them when we’re running these big deficits.28
Now, I am also ready to work
with Democrats and Republicans to reform our entire tax code29,
to get
rid of the decades of accumulated loopholes, special interest
carve-outs, and other tax expenditures that stack the deck against
small business owners and ordinary families who can’t afford Washington
lobbyists or fancy accountants. Our tax code is more than 10,000
pages long. If you stack up all the volumes, they’re almost five feet
tall. That means that how much you pay often depends less on what
you make and more on how well you can game the system, and that’s
especially true of the corporate tax code30.
We’ve got one of the highest
corporate tax rates in the world, but it’s riddled with exceptions and
special interest loopholes. So some companies get out paying a
lot of taxes, while the rest of them end up having to foot the
bill. And this makes our entire economy less competitive and our
country a less desirable place to do business.
That has to change. Our
tax code shouldn’t give an advantage to companies with the
best-connected lobbyists31. It should
give an advantage to
companies that invest in the United States of America and create jobs
in the United States of America. And we can lower the corporate
rate if we get rid of all these special deals.
So I am ready, I am eager, to
work with Democrats and Republicans to reform the tax code to make it
simpler, make it fairer, and make America more competitive. But
any reform plan will have to raise revenue32 to help close our
deficit. That has to be part of the formula. And any reform
should follow another simple principle: Middle-class families
shouldn’t pay higher taxes than millionaires and billionaires33.
That’s pretty straightforward. It’s hard to argue against
that. Warren Buffett’s secretary shouldn’t pay a higher tax rate
than Warren Buffett. There is no justification for it.
It is wrong that in the
United States of America, a teacher or a nurse or a construction worker
who earns $50,000 should pay higher tax rates than somebody pulling in
$50 million. Anybody who says we can’t change the tax code to
correct that, anyone who has signed some pledge to protect every single
tax loophole so long as they live, they should be called out.
They should have to defend that unfairness — explain why somebody
who’s making $50 million a year in the financial markets should
be paying 15 percent on their taxes, when a teacher making $50,000 a
year is paying more than that — paying a higher rate. They ought
to have to answer for it. And if they’re pledged to keep that
kind of unfairness in place, they should remember, the last time I
checked the only pledge that really matters is the pledge we take to
uphold the Constitution34.
Now, we’re already hearing
the usual defenders of these kinds of loopholes saying this is just
“class warfare.” I reject the idea that asking a hedge fund
manager to pay the same tax rate as a plumber35
or a teacher is class
warfare. I think it’s just the right the thing to do. I
believe the American middle class, who’ve been pressured relentlessly
for decades, believe it’s time that they were fought for as hard36
as the
lobbyists and some lawmakers have fought to protect special treatment
for billionaires and big corporations.
Nobody wants to punish
success in America. What’s great about this country is our belief
that anyone can make it and everybody should be able to try -– the idea
that any one of us can open a business or have an idea and make us
millionaires or billionaires. This is the land of
opportunity. That’s great. All I’m saying is that those who
have done well, including me, should pay our fair share in taxes to
contribute to the nation that made our success possible. We
shouldn’t get a better deal than ordinary families get. And I
think most wealthy Americans would agree if they knew this would help
us grow the economy and deal with the debt that threatens our future.
It comes down to this:
We have to prioritize. Both parties agree that we need to reduce
the deficit by the same amount — by $4 trillion. So what choices
are we going to make to reach that goal? Either we ask the
wealthiest Americans to pay their fair share in taxes, or we’re going
to have to ask seniors to pay more for Medicare. We can’t afford
to do both.
Either we gut education and
medical research, or we’ve got to reform the tax code so that the most
profitable corporations have to give up tax loopholes that other
companies don’t get. We can’t afford to do both.
This is not class
warfare. It’s math. (Laughter.) The money is going to
have to come from someplace. And if we’re not willing to ask
those who’ve done extraordinarily well to help America close the
deficit and we are trying to reach that same target of $4 trillion,
then the logic, the math says everybody else has to do a whole lot
more: We’ve got to put the entire burden on the middle class and
the poor. We’ve got to scale back on the investments that have
always helped our economy grow. We’ve got to settle for
second-rate roads and second-rate bridges and second-rate airports, and
schools that are crumbling.
That’s unacceptable to
me. That’s unacceptable to the American people. And it will
not happen on my watch. I will not support — I will not support
— any plan that puts all the burden for closing our deficit on
ordinary Americans. And I will veto any bill that changes
benefits for those who rely on Medicare but does not raise serious
revenues by asking the wealthiest Americans or biggest corporations to
pay their fair share. We are not going to have a one-sided deal
that hurts the folks who are most vulnerable.
None of the changes I’m
proposing are easy or politically convenient. It’s always more
popular to promise the moon and leave the bill for after the next
election or the election after that. That’s been true since our
founding. George Washington grappled with this problem. He
said, “Towards the payment of debts, there must be revenue; that to
have revenue there must be taxes; [and] no taxes can be devised which
are not more or less inconvenient and unpleasant.” He understood
that dealing with the debt is — these are his words — “always a
choice of difficulties.” But he also knew that public servants
weren’t elected to do what was easy; they weren’t elected to do what
was politically advantageous. It’s our responsibility to put
country before party. It’s our responsibility to do what’s right
for the future.
And that’s what this debate
is about. It’s not about numbers on a ledger; it’s not about
figures on a spreadsheet. It’s about the economic future of this
country, and it’s about whether we will do what it takes to create jobs
and growth and opportunity while facing up to the legacy of debt that
threatens everything we’ve built over generations.
And it’s also about
fairness. It’s about whether we are, in fact, in this together,
and we’re looking out for one another. We know what’s
right. It’s time to do what’s right. 38
(Applause.)
If the act will “lead to” new jobs, who
will follow? Where is the demand for the goods and services to be
produced by those new hires? Where is the money to pay their recruiting
costs, wages, benefits & payroll taxes while waiting for
markets to develop? How many jobs will this act lead to, and how
much will each of them cost the taxpayers?
Have you considered restoring the old jobs
that were lost? Millions would be happy to have their old jobs
New Jobs: for unionized labor only; so
that their dues will flow into your campaign war chest. When you
list beneficiaries, you are selecting winners– the favored few who
vote for you– and losers; that is not the proper role of
How will you “pay for” those tax cuts? How
large will they be: will they be enough to pay for one re-hire for each
small business?
Extraordinary claims call for extraordinary
proof. Prove that every small business will have its taxes
significantly cut. Prove that “virtually every working” man and woman
will have their taxes significantly cut. Show us the money!
It could wait for months, then
for weeks until after your luxury vacation to Martha’s Vineyard but now
it seems to be an item of the utmost urgency. We are not so stupid; we
remember how you rushed through Obama
Don’t Care with such great urgency that they had to “pass it to
find out what’s in it”. We want the House of Representatives to
deliberate carefully before killing this bill.
A proposal is only “fully
paid for” if you have ready cash in your checking account; cash not
needed for operating expenses or already allocated to something else.
Taxes are dynamic, not static. There is no assurance that your tax
proposals will raise the anticipated revenue.
you want to reduce the debt,. first quit borrowing, then start making
periodic payments on the principle instead of rolling over the
debt. Quit wasting borrowed money!
in new hires requires surplus funds over and above anticipated
operating costs & inventory. You can’t cut business taxes
enough to finance hiring. Businesses require profits. They
need increased sales and increased profit margins. Increased demand
must proceed hiring. Time bombs such as increased
costs and taxes associated with Obama
and new energy related regulations and taxes militate against
hiring. If you want to create jobs, remove those artificial
impediments immediately.
threat of unemployment is a major factor in economic insecurity and
lack of confidence but it is not the only factor. Energy costs,
particularly motor fuel and heating oil are at the top of the list of
factors detrimental to consumer confidence because they raise the price
of everything. When you can’t afford to fill your fuel tank, your
ability to get to and from work is jeopardized. The remedy is
obvious: remove all federally imposed artificial barriers to domestic
petroleum exploration, production, transportation and
refining.Increasing the supply and reducing the price of fuel is a
vital component without which no economic recovery plan can succeed.
Democrat Party bears most of the blame for profligate spending; the
RINOs in Congress share that blame. When Republican Presidents
succumbed to the blandishments of spending cuts in return for tax
increases, the spending cuts never materialized., they are always a
fond dream, just over the horizon.
cuts for multi-millionaires and
billionaires” waves the red flag of class warfare; the politics of
envy. Besides being a threat and promise to strangle the golden
goose, these class warfare attacks are part of an escalating rabble
rousing campaign designed to foment riots and race war. We
recognize what you are doing, and we find it beneath contempt.
Those with surplus funds, over and above their ordinary living
expenses, are the ones who invest, making hiring, innovation and new
products possible. When their disposable income is reduced
through tax increases, investment will be the first casualty.
Consumption of luxury goods and services will be the second casualty,
resulting in decreased income and job loss for those involved in their
production and distribution.
Mr. President, you are sowing envy, hatred & division when we need
unity more than ever. You are threatening reduced economic growth when
we need growth most. Your policies are counter productive,
reducing instead of increasing hiring. The time has come for you
to resign.
FDR’s Socialist agenda did not
pull us out of the Great Depression, do you have a clue what did?
The real estate bubble was the major factor in this depression. What
party was behind that artificial expansion? What role did Barney
Frank & Chris Dodd play in it? Who refused to reform Fannie
Mae & Freddy Mac? How much cheaper would the counter attack
on Afghanistan have been if we had nuked that den of demon spawn?
How many American lives would have been saved? How many
terrorists and tyrants would be having second thoughts about attacking
us?
When revenues declined, you
escalated spending. What did TARP, Stimulus & Porkulus
accomplish? Where did that money go except to your cronies &
contributors?
No, damn
you!! Washington must live within our means!!! Everything Washington
gets comes out of our pockets! You are taxing us to death and ruining
us with artificially inflated energy prices.
Investment comes from
surplus. When there is no surplus, there can be no investment!
Education is a state and local function,
not federal.
Have you ever heard about the
Highway Trust Fund? Its purpose is federal highway construction
and maintenance.
you go again, rabble rousing with class envy. Nobody is
suggesting “balancing the budget on the backs of the poor” except
class warfare attacks must come to an end, preferably prior to January
20, 2012.
Define “fair share”; quantify
it. How much is fair? Justify your answer without appeal to emotion.
Start with the benefit
packages received by the President & Congress.
Those wars are
not won. The lid will come off of Iraq when we leave, and Iran
will take over, with terrible consequences for the long term. The
war in Afghanistan is lost so long as the population & government
remain Islamic. Until there is no Islam there is no victory,
there is a loss and a total waste, your refusal to identify the enemy
and your suicidal rules of engagement are wasting American blood &
treasure. When our troops come home, you will find an alternative way
to waste that money.
Where is your 2011 budget? Where
is your 1010 budget? When will you submit your 2012 budget?
Really? Or are you
screwing care providers and calling it cost reduction?
Translation: import more
Mexicans & Muslims in hopes that they will breed workers to pay
taxes to support us geezers. In reality, they will add to the welfare
burden, not the tax coffers.
Corporations do not pay taxes,
they pass them on to consumers. The middle class and poor will get
stuck with the knives you throw at the “biggest corporations”.
You are using us as human shields in your class warfare.
What we can’t afford is your
spendthrift ways. Shrub’s tax rate cuts brought in revenue, they
did not reduce it. Everyone knows that you are playing class warfare;
divide & conquer and we won’t accept it.
How about the
Alternative Minimum Tax, which was designed to snag the rich and now
eviscerates the middle class? Your party refuses to fix that problem,
asserting that “we can’t afford it”. The telephone tax was
supposed to be temporary. The income tax was supposed to be limited to
the millionaires. We all know how those promises turned out.
Who wrote that complex code? Which party
ran Congress for 50 years, and held the chairmanship of the House Ways
and Means Committee?
Do you mean General
Electric?
Retarded members of your party
understand neither economics nor mathematics. Multiplication problems
have two inputs, not one. Revenues can be increased by broadening the
base more easily than by increasing the rate. Economic growth will
broaden the tax base. Raising rates reduces growth and narrows the tax
should anyone pay higher taxes? Please answer that question
rationally, without appeal to emotion, particularly envy. Is Buffet
paying more in net taxes or less than his secretary? Why should
any income be taxed twice?
when do you give a damn about the Constitution? When you rammed through
your unconstitutional medical insurance mandate? Kiss off,
hypocrite!
The capital gains rate
is lower because that money has already been taxed twice, once to a
corporation and once to the dividend earner. If you want
corporations to be able to sell stock so that they can grow and hire
more workers, then you need to have a free flowing stock market.
Capital gains rates and rules dry up that flow, creating artificial
dams. Your class warfare policy is counterproductive.
Fighting against the “wealthy”
is not fighting for the middle class, it is killing their jobs and
employment prospects. Your class warfare tactics must be exposed
and rejected.
Do what is right, Mr.
President: resign. Take your Vice President, Secretary of State &
President of the Senate with you and elevate the Speaker of the House
to the office you are unqualified for and unworthy to hold.
September 20, 2011 Posted by dajjal | Politics | class warfare, economic growth, envy, fair, investment, jobs, surplus | Leave a comment
The OIC Remembers the Victims of 9/11 on its 10th Anniversary
The OIC did not condemn the Accursed Abomination, it celebrated it,
smirking & snickering at your gullibility. Read between the
lines and between the words, scratch the surface and delve into Islam’s
canon to discover the unpleasant objective factual reality.
The OIC’s malignant pretense is reproduced below with
superscripts linked to my revelatory evidence and comments. Click any
superscript to read the comment, then use your Backspace key to return
to your place in the septic spew.
The OIC Remembers the Victims of 9/11on its 10th
Date: 11/09/2011 –
the 10th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Organization of the
Islamic Cooperation (OIC) joins the international community in
remembering the horrendous and cowardly act of terrorism
and the tragic
loss of thousands of innocent human lives. The OIC was among the first
in expressing shock and horror at the dastardly terrorist attack and in
condemning it in
the strongest terms1.
The OIC seizes this
opportunity to reiterate its firm position of condemning terrorism
all its forms and manifestations and to underscore that terrorism is a
repugnant malady that seeks to destroy the fundamental ethos of
humanity. This principled position of the OIC against terrorism and
extremism is clearly stated in the OIC Ten Year Programme
of Action
adopted by the Heads of State and Government in 2005.2The perpetrators of terror
have no respect
for human life or dignity3
and pursue an agenda of hate4
and destruction5.
They have no character, follow no faith6
and live by a
dogma of violence7. The OIC that is
guided by principles
of peace
tolerance and moderation and modernization, is a major partner
international, community in combating terrorism. In doing so, the OIC
Member States have themselves become the targets of terrorists and have
paid a heavy price in terms of human life and damage to property. The
OIC endeavors to combat
terrorism at its roots8 whatever its
underpinnings, whether political, economic, social or technological.
This stand has been evidenced over the past decades through the
Organization’s endeavors to mobilize energies and efforts to fight
against terrorism. The OIC’s efforts were further strengthened with the
establishment of the Convention on Combating
Terrorism in July 1999.
Perhaps, it is the only available Convention which defines terrorism9,
In its firm belief that
combating terrorism requires a multi dimensional approach and not only
the use of military means to guarantee sustainable peace, the OIC
attaches enormous importance to identifying and addressing the root
causes of conflicts and disputes10.
Dealing with
conflict through
comprehensive approach obviously carries huge potential benefits.
In this regard, the OIC has
been vocal in calling for historical
reconciliation among
religions, cultures, and civilizations11, which would be seen as
to debunk the myth of “clash of civilizations”12
elevated by the tragic
events of 9/11, which have, also, helped, unfortunately, the
Islamophobes to pursue with their discriminatory agenda towards Islam
and Muslims. It is worth mentioning that the OIC has always emphasized
that the international
community should act in the spirit of moderation
and dialogue to eliminate
all forms of hatred, intolerance and
discrimination.13 The OIC
believes that the limits of
discrimination and
racism have already been defined by existing international human rights
instruments, including the consensually adopted HRC Resolution 16/18.
It is equally important to recall the need to observe the UNGA
Resolution 62/272 of September 5, 2008, which
negates the association
of Islam to terrorism.14 The OIC,
in this regard, calls
adherence15
to these and other similar resolutions and
While commending the
initiatives of the international community on combating terrorism, the
OIC reiterates its readiness to cooperate with any
credible initiative in addressing the root causes and
consequences of
terrorism with a view to having a safer world free from the evil
of terrorism for our future generations.
This is all I could find: “After
the terrorist attacks on the 11th of September 2001, the OIC issued a
statement condemning the « brutal and criminal » acts, stating that
they are in contradiction wth the teachings of Islam. The
statementunderlined the need to distinguish the terrorism practised by
groups and individuals from the national resistance of peoples for
liberation from occupation and colonialism.” Strongest possible
terms? “Allah” & “damn” are missing. That condemnation falls
far short.
VI. Combating terrorism
1. Emphasize the
condemnation of
terrorism in all its forms, and reject any
justification or rationalization for it, consider it as a global
phenomenon that is not
connected with any religion, race, color, or
country, and distinguish
it from the legitimate resistance to foreign
occupation, which does not sanction the killing of innocent civilians.
2. Introduce
comprehensive qualitative changes to national laws and legislations in
order to criminalize all terrorist practices as well as all practices
to support, finance, or instigate terrorism.
3. Affirm commitment to
the OIC Convention on Combating Terrorism, participate
actively in international counter-terrorism efforts, and endeavor to
implement the recommendations of the International Conference on
Combating Terrorism, held in Riyadh in February 2005, including the
establishment of an International Center for Combating Terrorism, as
well as the recommendations of the Special Meeting of OIC Foreign
Ministers on Terrorism, held in Kuala Lumpur in April 2002.
efforts to develop an International Code of Conduct to Combat Terrorism
and to convene an international conference or a special session of the
UN General Assembly to reiterate the international consensus on
establishing a comprehensive strategy to combat this dangerous
phenomenon.
[…]“I have been ordered
to fight the people till they say: ‘None has the right to be worshipped
but Allah.’ And if they say so,
pray like our prayers, face our Qibla and slaughter as we slaughter, then their blood and property will
be sacred to us[…][Sahih Bukhari 1.8.387] Islam does not hold our
lives & property sacred until we become Muslims at sword point. It
is Islam that disrespects life &
1:6. Guide us to the Straight Way
1:7. The Way of those on whom You have bestowed Your Grace, not (the way) of those who earned
Your Anger (such as the Jews), nor of those who went astray
(such as the Christians).
2:161. Verily, those who disbelieve, and die
while they are disbelievers, it is they on whom is the Curse of Allâh and of
the angels and of mankind, combined.
2:162. They will abide therein
(under the curse in Hell), their punishment will neither be
lightened, nor will they be reprieved.
98:6.
Verily, those who disbelieve
(in the religion of Islâm, the Qur’ân and Prophet Muhammad ()) from among the people of the
Scripture (Jews and Christians) and Al-Mushrikûn will abide in the Fire of Hell. They
are the worst of creatures.
3:110. You
[true believers in Islâmic Monotheism, and real followers of Prophet
Muhammad and his Sunnah (legal ways, etc.)] are the best of peoples ever raised up for mankind; you
enjoin Al-Ma’rûf (i.e. Islâmic Monotheism and all that Islâm has
ordained) and forbid Al-Munkar (polytheism, disbelief and all that
Islâm has forbidden), and you believe in Allâh. And had the people of
the Scripture (Jews and Christians) believed, it would have been better
for them; among them are some who have faith, but most of them are
Al-Fâsiqûn (disobedient to Allâh – and rebellious against Allâh’s
Command).
3:111. They will do you no harm, barring a trifling annoyance; and if
they fight against you, they will show you their backs, and they will
not be helped.
3:112. Indignity is put over
them wherever they may be, except when under a covenant (of
protection) from Allâh, and from men; they have drawn on themselves the
Wrath of Allâh, and destruction
is put over them. This is because they disbelieved in
the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.)
of Allâh and killed the Prophets without right. This is because they
disobeyed (Allâh) and used to transgress beyond bounds (in Allâh’s
disobedience, crimes and sins).
59:2. He it is Who drove out the disbelievers
among the people of the Scripture (i.e. the Jews of the tribe of Banî
An-Nadîr) from their homes at the first gathering. You did not think
that they would get out. And they thought that their fortresses would
defend them from Allâh! But Allâh’s (Torment) reached them from a place
whereof they expected it not, and He cast terror into their hearts, so that they destroyed their own
dwellings with their own hands and the hands of the believers. Then
take admonition, O you with eyes (to see).
What did they say when they slit the
throats of the flight crews? “Allahhu Akbar”; “follow no faith”? What
sort of Muslim follows no faith?
Ch 61 # 2756: …It is mentioned from Ibn ‘Umar from the Prophet, may
Allah bless him and grant him peace, “My provision has been placed
under the shadow of my spear, and abasement and humility have been
placed on the one who disobeys my command.
2:216. Jihâd
(holy fighting in Allâh’s Cause) is ordained for you (Muslims)
though you dislike it, and it may be that you dislike a thing which is
good for you and that you like a thing which is bad for you. Allâh
knows but you do not know.
8:39. And fight
them until there is no more Fitnah (disbelief and polytheism:
i.e. worshipping others besides Allâh) and the religion (worship) will all be for
Allâh Alone [in the whole of the world ]. But if they cease
(worshipping others besides Allâh), then certainly, Allâh is All-Seer
of what they do.
9:29. Fight
against those who (1) believe not in Allâh, (2) nor in the Last
Day, (3) nor forbid that which has been forbidden by Allâh and His
Messenger (4) and those who acknowledge not the religion of truth (i.e.
Islâm) among the people of the
Scripture (Jews and Christians), until they pay the Jizyah with
willing submission, and feel themselves subdued.
Terrorism is rooted in the Qur’an &
sunnah. To combat terrorism, it is necessary to abjure &
curse the following ayat & ahadith without any hesitation, evasion
or mental reservation whatsoever. No Muslim will abjure & curse
these verses because by so doing, he would sign his own death warrant.
I refer doubters & dissenters to Reliance of the Traveller, O8.1 & O8.7-7.
3:151. We
shall cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve,
because they joined others in worship with Allâh, for which He had sent
no authority; their abode will be the Fire and how evil is the abode of
the Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrongdoers).
(Remember) when your Lord inspired the angels, “Verily, I am with you,
so keep firm those who have believed. I will cast terror into the
hearts of those who have disbelieved, so strike them over the necks, and
smite over all their fingers and toes.”
So if you gain the mastery
over them in war, punish them severely in order to disperse those who
are behind them, so that they may learn a lesson.
And make ready against them all you can of power, including steeds of
war (tanks, planes, missiles, artillery, etc.) to threaten the enemy of Allâh
and your enemy, and others besides whom, you may not know but whom
Allâh does know. And whatever you shall spend in the Cause of Allâh
shall be repaid unto you, and you shall not be treated unjustly.
It was not becoming of the people of Al-Madinah and the bedouins of the
neighbourhood to remain behind Allâh’s Messenger (Muhammad when
fighting in Allâh’s Cause) and (it was not becoming of them) to prefer
their own lives to his life. That is because they suffer neither thirst
nor fatigue, nor hunger in the Cause of Allâh, nor they take any step to raise the
anger of disbelievers nor inflict any injury upon an enemy but is
written to their credit as a deed of righteousness. Surely,
Allâh wastes not the reward of the Muhsinûn
33:26. And those of the people of the Scripture
who backed them (the disbelievers) Allâh brought them down from their
forts and cast terror
into their hearts, (so that) a
group (of them) you killed, and a group (of them) you made captives.
33:27. And He caused you to inherit their lands, and their houses, and
their riches, and a land which you had not trodden (before). And Allâh
is Able to do all things.
He it is Who drove out the disbelievers among the people of the
Scripture (i.e. the Jews of the tribe of Banî An-Nadîr) from their
homes at the first gathering. You did not think that they would get
out. And they thought that their fortresses would defend them from
Allâh! But Allâh’s (Torment) reached them from a place whereof they
expected it not, and He cast
terror into their hearts, so that they destroyed their own
dwellings with their own hands and the hands of the believers.
Then take admonition, O you
with eyes (to see).
59:13. Verily, you
(believers in the Oneness of Allâh – Islâmic
Monotheism) are more awful as
a fear in their (Jews of Banî An-Nadîr) breasts than Allâh.
That is because they are a people who comprehend
not (the Majesty and Power of Allâh).
Narrated Jabir bin ‘Abdullah:
The Prophet said, “I have been given five things which were not given
to any one else before me.
1. Allah made me victorious by
awe, (by His frightening my enemies) for a distance of one
month’s journey.
2. The earth has been made for me (and for my followers) a place for
praying and a thing to perform Tayammum, therefore anyone of my
followers can pray wherever the time of a prayer is due.
3. The booty has been made Halal (lawful) for me yet it was not lawful
for anyone else before me.
4. I have been given the right of intercession (on the Day of
Resurrection).
5. Every Prophet used to be sent to his nation only but I have been
sent to all mankind.
Allah’s Apostle said, “I have been sent with the
shortest expressions bearing the widest meanings, and I have been made victorious with
terror (cast in the hearts of the enemy), and while I was
sleeping, the keys of the treasures of the world were brought to me and
put in my hand.” Abu Huraira added: Allah’s Apostle has left the world
and now you, people, are bringing out those treasures (i.e. the Prophet
did not benefit by them).
Indeed in the Messenger of
Allâh (Muhammad ) you have a good example to follow for
him who hopes in (the Meeting with) Allâh and the Last Day and
remembers Allâh much.
Moe is the Muslim role model; what did he do? How was he made
victorious? There is the tap root of terrorism.
OIC Convention on
Combating Terrorism
“Terrorism” means any act of violence
or threat thereof notwithstanding its motives or intentions
perpetrated
to carry out
an individual or collective criminal plan with the aim of terrorizing
people or threatening to harm them or imperiling their lives,
freedoms, security or rights or exposing the environment or any
facility or public or private property to hazards or occupying or
seizing them, or endangering a national resource, or international
facilities, or threatening the stability, territorial integrity,
political unity or sovereignty of independent States
paragraph from the convention’s preamble shows us exactly why the U.N.
is not able to define terrorism: The OIC refuses to admit the
fact that the PLO, HAMAS & Hezbollah are terrorists.
Confirming the legitimacy of the right
of peoples to struggle against foreign occupation and colonialist and
racist regimes by
all means, including armed struggle to liberate their territories and
attain their rights to self-determination and independence in
compliance with the purposes and principles of the Charter and
resolutions of the United Nations
The real cause
is Allah’s damnable jihad imperatives enshrined in Surah Al-Anfal &
Surah At-Taubah.
How is reconciliation possible
between Islam and Judaism? “Worst of living creatures”, “those
who earned Allah’s wrath”, “fight those who”, “He would certainly keep
on sending against them (i.e. the Jews), till the Day of Resurrection,
those who would afflict them with a humiliating torment.”[7:167],
“The Hour will not be established until you fight with the Jews, and
the stone behind which a Jew will be hiding will say. “O Muslim! There
is a Jew hiding behind me, so kill him.””[Sahih Bukhari 4.52.177].
The clash is between
civilization and barbarism represented by Islam.
Start by eliminating
Islam, if you have any common sense.
Resolution 62/272 does not mention Islam
or its association
with terrorism. Other resolutions do, on the insistence of
the OIC.
6 Expresses deep
concern in this respect that Islam is
frequently and wrongly
associated with human
rights violations and terrorism and, in this
regard, regrets the laws or
administrative measures specifically designed to control and monitor
Muslim minorities, thereby
stigmatizing them and legitimizing the discrimination they experience;
7 Reaffirms the commitment of all States to the
implementation, in an integrated
manner, of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy,
adopted without a vote by the
General Assembly in its resolution
60/288 of 8 September 2006 and
reaffirmed by the Assembly
in its resolution 62/272 of 5 September 2008, in which it clearly
reaffirms, inter alia, that
terrorism cannot and
should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization
group, as well
the need to reinforce the commitment of the international community to
promote, among other things, a culture of peace and respect for all
religions, beliefs and cultures
and to prevent the defamation of religions;
A/C.3/62/L.35
expresses its deep concern
that Islam is frequently and wrongly
rights violations and terrorism;
Islam demands that it be shielded
from exposure; that we be prevented from lifting the lid of the septic
tank so that the world can see and smell Islam as it really is. I
intend, whenever I see that demonic demand reiterated, to use it as an
occasion for lifting that lid. Terrorism is an intrinsic
sacrament of Islam. This fatal fact is established by the numerous ayat
and two hadith which sanctify & exemplify terrorism.
Yes, the OIC remembers the accursed abomination,
with swelling pride & satisfaction at the havoc wrought by the
magnificent 19, who earned Brownie Points towards better seats in
Allah’s Celestial Bordello by steps taken to injure & enrage
disbelievers ten years ago. No, they do not condemn terrorism
because to do so would make them apostates, subject to execution.
Islam is a package deal: all or
nothing. It is not possible to renounce terrorism without
renouncing Islam, which is why they won’t do it. From this day
forward, you can ask any Muslim: “how did Allah make Muhammad
victorious?”. When he lies to you, you can cite Sahih Bukhari, 1.7.331:
“Allah made me victorious by
month’s journey. ” and 4.52.220: “I have been made victorious with
terror (cast in the hearts of the enemy),”
From this day forward, when any Muslim asserts
falsely that terrorism is harram, you can cite the numerous ayat which
sanctify it, the best of which, although indirect, is 9:120, which
promises rewards for any step taken to injure or enrage
disbelievers. 8:27 & 59: 2 fit together hand in glove,
forming a congruent pattern which can not be denied.
punish them severely in
order to disperse those who
are behind them, so that they may learn a lesson
Then take admonition, O
September 17, 2011 Posted by dajjal | Islam, Political Correctness, Terrorists | Accursed Abomination 9-11, Islam, OIC, Terrorism | 1 Comment
Obamination: Accursed Abomination 9-11 Dissembled
The name of the occasion connects it with Obamination’s “hope and change” election campaign theme: Remarks by the President at “A Concert for Hope”. It seems that he never opens his mouth to speak without re-election being the foremost consideration. Because of the extreme importance of this subject I will reproduce and respond only to the most infuriating clauses.
And the hopeful future for those girls is the ultimate rebuke to the hateful killers who took the life of their father.
ultimate rebuke to the hateful killers
If our elected leaders had the courage they blather about, we would have issued the ultimate rebuke: the total eradication of the damnable institution whose execrable doctrines mandated and motivated the Abomination. We needed to say “You will meet God, who will send you to Hell; we will arrange the meeting.”
These past 10 years have shown America’s resolve to defend its citizens, and our way of life.
resolve to defend
If our elected leaders had the resolve to defend America, Afghanistan & Pakistan would be smoking craters and the surviving Islamic dominated nations would be on probation. When stung by a wasp, you destroy the nest so that you will not be stung again. Islam is the nest.
Two million Americans have gone to war since 9/11. They have demonstrated that those who do us harm cannot hide from the reach of justice, anywhere in the world.
cannot hide from justice
It took a decade to get bin ladin, if we really got him. We could have finished him off at Tora Bora. We should have. But killing the General does not win the war. We must destroy the enemy’s will and capacity to wage war. Because our enemy is threatened with eternal damnation if they do not wage war and promised admission to Paradise if they do, they can not be defeated without destroying either their faith or their bodies.
There were two Barbary wars because we did not use enough force in the first. Take a clue from history. There will be no more attacks when there are no more Muslims. Until that happy day, there will be more attacks.
Too many will never come home.
never come home
Most of them will come home in boxes or on stretchers because of the suicidal rules of engagement imposed by Obamination. All will return dead or disabled because Shrub sent men where he should have sent nukes.
But our strength is not measured in our ability to stay in these places; it comes from our commitment to leave those lands to free people and sovereign states, and our desire to move from a decade of war to a future of peace.
commitment to leave those lands to free people
Muslims are not free people, they are Allah’s slaves. Allah’s slaves fight in his cause, global domination, killing others and being killed. They can only be free if you remove Allah’s yoke from their necks. While the populations of Afghanistan & Iraq remain Muslim, our blood and treasure are wasted. So long as their constitutions are founded on the Qur’an, we have not won, we have lost because they will return to status quo ante as sopn as we pull out.
future of peace
There can be no future of peace while Islam exists with sufficient numbers and wealth to wage war. When you are told that you go to war and Paradise or sit at home and go to Hell, you go to war, if you are a believer.
Examine the jihad imperatives in 8:39 & 9:29. Those are outcome oriented fight… until loops. Until resistance ceases and only Allah is worshiped on a global scale; until Jews, Christians & Zoroastrians are subjugated, humiliated & extorted. Exactly what part of “jihad will be performed continuously since the day Allah sent me as a prophet until the day the last member of my community will fight with the Dajjal (Antichrist)” do you not comprehend?
Imam A;-Shafi’i has a clue for you: “The least that the imam must do is that he allow no year to pass without having organised a military expedition by himself, or by his raiding parties, according to the Muslims’ interest, so that the jihad will only be stopped in a year for a (reasonable) excuse.”
These 10 years have shown that we hold fast to our freedoms.
hold fast to our freedoms
`When Rev. Terry Jones proposed to burn a Qur’an, how did you respond? How did your top General and Secretaries of Defense and State respond? If you hold fast to our freedoms, why is your Department of State cooperating with the UN and the OIC to implement HRC Resolution 16/18, the purpose of which is to criminalize the publication of this blog post?
Yes, we’re more vigilant against those who threaten us, and there are inconveniences that come with our common defense.
vigilant against those who threaten us
While Muslims will use any disguise, any ruse to evade detection in their attacks, little old ladies who really are Christian citizens in wheel chairs are not threats, we do not need to be vigilant against them. Likewise little six year old girls, Christians and citizens like their parents, are not threats. Muslims are threats. Why do we let them fly? Why do we allow them to enter and remain in this country?
Meanwhile, our open markets still provide innovators the chance to create and succeed, our citizens are still free to speak their minds, and our souls are enriched in churches and temples, our synagogues and our mosques.
souls are enriched in mosques
You falsely imply that Islam is a spiritual religion, the functional equivalent of Christianity. It is not. Islam is universal malevolence. Islam was contrived for the personal emolument of its founder through plunder, extortion & taxation. Islamic benevolence & charity are strictly for Muslims. The Qur’an has a clue for you.
9:23. O you who believe! Take not for Auliyâ’ (supporters and helpers) your fathers and your brothers if they prefer disbelief to Belief. And whoever of you does so, then he is one of the Zâlimûn (wrong-doers, etc.).
We have not succumbed to suspicion, nor have we succumbed to mistrust.
not succumbed to suspicion, mistrust
Shrub consulted in the White House with Muslims who have since been convicted and sentenced for terrorism related offenses. One of them established the Muslim Chaplaincy program in our armed forces.
The Times Square Bomber, when asked by a Judge about his oath of citizenship, replied “I lied.”. The concept of al-Taqiyya makes trusting Muslims impossible. “Al-Bukhari recorded that Abu Ad-Darda’ said, “We smile in the face of some people although our hearts curse them.” Al-Bukhari said that Al-Hasan said, “The Tuqyah is allowed until the Day of Resurrection.” “[Tafsir Ibn Kathir]
The United States will never wage war against Islam or any other religion.
war against Islam or any other religion
Islam is not a religion, it is a Deen: way of life. In object oriented programming terminology, it is an object with properties and methods. Its religious property serves as a troop motivator by means of a carrot and stick. The carrot is admission to Paradise, flowing with rivers of wine and populated with houris who grow new hymens after they are used by the Muslims. The stick is eternal damnation.
Islam’s economic method is jihad, which brings in revenue through plunder and extortion. Jihad is defined as “war against non-Muslims.” Jihad is undertaken on Islamic initiative, it is offensive, not defensive. I have another clue for you, lest any doubt remain. Jihad is the original religion of Islam.
Jihad, agriculture & trade are alternative economic models. If Muslims abandon jihad, Allah will curse them. When the Barbary Pirates sacked our shipping, Thomas Jefferson and John Q. Adams inquired by what right they attacked us. The answer holds a clue for you.
The ambassador answered us that [the right] was founded on the Laws of the Prophet (Mohammed), that it was written in their Koran, that all nations who should not have answered their authority were sinners, that it was their right and duty to make war upon them wherever they could be found, and to make slaves of all they could take as prisoners, and that every Mussulman (or Muslim) who should be slain in battle was sure to go to heaven.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Barbary_War]
Islam declared and is prosecuting war against us. Our leaders are too stupid to reciprocate.
And they will know that nothing can break the will of a truly United States of America. They will remember that we’ve overcome slavery and Civil War; we’ve overcome bread lines and fascism and recession and riots, and communism and, yes, terrorism. They will be reminded that we are not perfect, but our democracy is durable, and that democracy –- reflecting, as it does, the imperfections of man -– also give us the opportunity to perfect our union. That is what we honor on days of national commemoration –- those aspects of the American experience that are enduring, and the determination to move forward as one people.
nothing can break the will
What will? Ho Chi Minh wore us down in a decade, serving as an example for Islam. We are leaving Iraq with a Muslim population and Islamic law. Every life, limb and dollar spent there has been wasted.
overcome terrorism
Yeah, right. Rumor has it that three terrorists are planning to attack us with truck bombs this weekend. We have not overcome.
our democracy is durable
Democracies are prone to mob rule, to converting government to an agent of plunder. Our wise founders gave us a republic, with a strict constitution to prevent those evils to which democracies succumb.
perfect our union
If ever there was an occasion for refraining from campaigning for re-election, this was it. But Obama could not restrain himself, he is obsessive in his promotion of the Socialist agenda.
With a just God as our guide, let us honor those who have been lost, let us rededicate ourselves to the ideals that define our nation, and let us look to the future with hearts full of hope.
the ideals that define our nation
The ideals defining our nation are the rights of man, dignity, equality & self-government constrained by the constitution. Socialism, Fascism, Crony Capitalism, multiculturalism and tolerance of evil are not our national ideals.
September 12, 2011 Posted by dajjal | GWOT, Islam, Political Correctness, Terrorists | ideals, Islam, Jihad, Obama, resolve, terrrorism | Leave a comment
Comment on forgetting 9-11
An anonymous comment on my post dissecting 22 damned lies in Obamination’s weekend address about the anniversary of the Accursed Abomination exposes several significant fallacious memes which must be refuted. I will refute them one by one, out of sequence for maximal clarity.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post “Obamination: Forgetting the Abomination-9-11“:
If the American know about the suffering of the Palestinian refugees in their daily life , which all originates from their exodus since 1948 and replacing the Jewish settlers instead.When we revise the US successful administrations’ attitudes to the side of Israel one can easily detect the reasons of Palestinians’ anguish which will reasonably lead to some wrong judgements towards America among masses , but educated people know very well that this is wrong ,we know that those who helped every nation when a natural disaster happens wouldn’t accept this enormous burden of oppression upon our people .We know very well too, that Israel and Zionism could benefit cunningly from the aftermath of the 9/11 disaster .So while their powerful media ignore those muslims who died in that tragic incident, they insist to refer to any criminal all over the world with “A MUSLIM” if his religion was Islam and forge in the American mind that Islam, it’s God it’s prophet and it’s holy book all call for violence, thus the image of 1.5 billion Muslims becomes a criminal prototype one.Isn’t it more than enough ,when the death toll is more than 2 million Iraqis, around one million Afghans ,about 8 thousand US troops and the triple of wounded and dis tarted. ,THE MAIN CAUSES OF THESE WARS COME FROM THE ISRAELI OCCUPATION OF PALESTINE , Just once let the US govt try to give the rights to Palestinians, to stop the vito in the security council .See how the response is different,the Libyan example is still fresh!!!
Falestine
When indigenous Israelis rose up in legitimate rebellion against illegal occupation by Rome, Rome suppressed the rebellion and imposed a new name on the province, naming it after the Philistines as an insult to the Jews. A linguistic corruption of that name stuck and was adopted by historians.
When Moe created his war cult, he did not create it out of the whole cloth, instead he wove in bits and pieces of Jewish & Christian scripture and apocrypha in hopes of deceiving the local Jews & Christians so as to convert them to his war cult by fraud. Many Jews recognized the dirty trick and laughed Moe to scorn. Angry at being recognized as a fraud and rejected, Moe turned his wrath on the Jews.
Moe raided the local Jewish settlements in and around Yathrib and set his sights on a regional and global scale. Examine the evidence.
While we were in the Mosque, the Prophet came out and said, “Let us go to the Jews” We went out till we reached Bait-ul-Midras. He said to them, “If you embrace Islam, you will be safe.You should know that the earth belongs to Allah and His Apostle, and I want to expel you from this land. So, if anyone amongst you owns some property, he is permitted to sell it, otherwise you should know that the Earth belongs to Allah and His Apostle.”
Sunan Abu Dawud 14.2477
Narrated Ibn Hawalah:
The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: It will turn out that you will be armed troops, one is Syria, one in the Yemen and one in Iraq. Ibn Hawalah said: Choose for me, Apostle of Allah, if I reach that time. He replied: Go to Syria, for it is Allah’s chosen land, to which his best servants will be gathered but if you are unwilling, go to your Yemen, and draw water from your tanks, for Allah has on my account taken special charge of Syria and its people.
The Prophet said, “I have been given five things which were not given to any one else before me.
1. Allah made me victorious by awe, (by His frightening my enemies) for a distance of one month’s journey.
2. The earth has been made for me (and for my followers) a place for praying and a thing to perform Tayammum, therefore anyone of my followers can pray wherever the time of a prayer is due.
3. The booty has been made Halal (lawful) for me yet it was not lawful for anyone else before me.
4. I have been given the right of intercession (on the Day of Resurrection).
5. Every Prophet used to be sent to his nation only but I have been sent to all mankind.
Narrated Jubair bin Haiya:
‘Umar sent the Muslims to the great countries to fight the pagans.[…] Our Prophet, the Messenger of our Lord, has ordered us to fight you till you worship Allah Alone or give Jizya (i.e. tribute); and our Prophet has informed us that our Lord says:– “Whoever amongst us is killed (i.e. martyred), shall go to Paradise to lead such a luxurious life as he has never seen, and whoever amongst us remain alive, shall become your master.”[…]
In Bukhari 4.53.392, we learn that Moe invited the Jews to Islam, and declared his intention to expel them if they rejected it. Note his declaration that he owns the earth. His arrogant narcissism is confirmed in Bukhari 1.7.331-2 & 5. The scope of his conquest is global. Note the confirmation of this fact in the Qur’an translations of Abdullah Yusuf Ali and Hilali & Khan. [8:39]
And fight them on until there is no more tumult or oppression, and there prevail justice and faith in God altogether and everywhere; but if they cease, verily God doth see all that they do.
And fight them until there is no more Fitnah (disbelief and polytheism: i.e. worshipping others besides Allah) and the religion (worship) will all be for Allah Alone [in the whole of the world]. But if they cease (worshipping others besides Allah), then certainly, Allah is All-Seer of what they do.
Surah Al-Anfal 8:39, cited above, tells Muslims to wage war against pagans until resistance ceases and only Allah is worshiped on a global scale. Another ayeh is more directly related to the present cases, examine it closely.
J.M. Rodwell’s translation of this ayeh is crystal clear and bears a striking resemblance to its codification in Reliance of the Traveller.
9:29. Make war upon such of those to whom the Scriptures have been given as believe not in God, or in the last day, and who forbid not that which God and His Apostle have forbidden, and who profess not the profession of the truth, until they pay tribute out of hand, and they be humbled.
O9.8: The Objectives of Jihad
The caliph (o25) makes war upon Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians (N: provided he has first invited them to enter Islam in faith and practice, and if they will not, then invited them to enter the social order of Islam by paying the non-Muslim poll tax (jizya, def: o11.4) -which is the significance of their paying it, not the money itself-while remaining in their ancestral religions) (O: and the war continues) until they become Muslim or else pay the non-Muslim poll tax (O: in accordance with the word of Allah Most High,[…]
Abu Dawud 14.77 informed us that Allah took special charge of the Levant on Moe’s account and Moe set its conquest as priority number one. In Bulhari 4.53.386, we learned that caliph Umar sent the Muslims to the great countries to fight. We also saw confirmation of the Jihad imperative. One of the areas Umar conquered was the Roman Province of Syria, in 638.
Jews & Christians are indigenous to the Levant, Arabs are not. They invaded, conquered and illegally occupied the Levant in 638 because of Moe’s passionate hatred of the Jews. Muslim Arabs are the invaders, interlopers & illegal occupiers of Eretz Yisroel and oppressors of indigenous Jews & Christians.
The Ottoman Empire fought on the losing side of WW1 and lost the Levant. Great Britain was given a League of Nations Mandate to create a national home for the Jews in the territory which has been stolen from them in 638 by caliph Umar. The Brits reneged on the promise of the Balfour Doctrine, giving most of the Levant to Trans-Jordan and suppressing the return of the Jews. After WW2, Israel overthrew the last of her conquerors and restored their national identity.
In 1948, the Arab League invaded Israel, with undisguised genocidal intent. They told the local interlopers & occupiers to leave, clearing the way for genocidal conquest. But Allah, being an impotent idol, failed to give them the promised victory. The Muslims who left Israel were not accepted by their Arab brethren, who preferred to keep them stateless and homeless, as a festering sore, political token and cannon fodder.
In 1967, they tried again. Allah, still an impotent idol, again failed to give them the victory they had been promised and they lost Judea & Samaria which they had seized illegally in 1948.
The Muslim narrative tells us that Falestinians are indigenous to the Levant. It tells us that they have a right to a state of their own. Unlike Israel, they never had a state of their own on that land. If you claim otherwise, reply in a comment to each of the following questions.
What was the name of the Falestinian state?
When was it established?
When and by whom was it abolished?
What was its language?
What was its culture?
What was its currency?
Who was its last Falestinian ruler?
Where was its capitol?
Nobody can give truthful answers to those questions because the Falestinian narrative is malignant malarkey, a complete fabrication of falsehood.
Falestinians
Palestinian people do not exist
July 11, ’02, Joseph Farah published under that title, in World Net Daily, a revelation of truth difficult for many to accept. He lifted the wool, exposing the fraud perpetrated by the propagandists. One quote in that article stands out above the rest for the clarity of its revelation.
The Palestinian people does not exist. The creation of a Palestinian state is only a means for continuing our struggle against the state of Israel for our Arab unity. In reality today there is no difference between Jordanians, Palestinians, Syrians and Lebanese. Only for political and tactical reasons do we speak today about the existence of a Palestinian people, since Arab national interests demand that we posit the existence of a distinct “Palestinian people” to oppose Zionism. …[Zahir Muhsein, P.L.O. Executive Cmte.]
Moral men can not, apprised of this fatal fact, remain silent. We must expose it to the eyes and ears of the world. There is a foundation under the big lie, seldom exposed to view.
Such suffering as the Falestinians endure is either self-imposed or imposed by their Muslim brethren for political gain. If they were not constantly attacking Israel, there would be no security measures. You could have had a state of your own in ’48, but you opted for genocide instead. You lost, suffer the consequences in silence. Shut up already, we’ve endured enough of your caterwauling.
Israel and Zionism could benefit
Blood libel! “Jews perpetrated 9-11” in order to put the onus on Islam. Unfortunately for you, we know the truth. Usama bin Ladin threatened us twice, in writing. After the attack, he bragged about it on video tape. Mohammad Atta left behind a copy of his final instructions to the attackers.
In response to a nine count bill of indictment, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four companions uttered and published a damning confession, which I quote. May the Almighty Creator bring down upon them immediate death and eternal damnation!
[…]With regards to these nine accusations that you are putting us on trial for; to us, they are not
accusations. To us they are badges of honor, which we carry with pride. Many thanks to God, for his
kind gesture, and choosing us to perform the act of Jihad for his cause and to defend Islam and Muslims.
Therefore, killing you and fighting you, destroying you and terrorizing you, responding back to your
attacks, are all considered to be great legitimate duty in our religion. These actions are our offerings to
God. In addition, it is the imposed reality on Muslims in Palestine, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Iraq, in the
land of the two holy sites [Mecca and Medina, Saudi Arabia], and in the rest ofthe world, where
Muslims are suffering from your brutality, terrorism, killing ofthe innocent, and occupying their lands
and their holy sites. Nevertheless, it would have been the greatest religious duty to fight you over your
infidelity. However, today, we fight you over defending Muslims, their land, their holy sites,and their
religion as a whole.[…]
K.S.M & co. did it, and they are proud of their work. They consider waging war against infidelity to be a religious obligation, as stated in Reliance of the Traveller, Book O, Chapter 9.1.
Muslim = criminal
Do you emulate Muhammad, as you are commanded to do?
3:132. And obey Allâh and the Messenger (Muhammad ) that you may obtain mercy.
33:21. Indeed in the Messenger of Allâh (Muhammad ) you have a good example to follow for him who hopes in (the Meeting with) Allâh and the Last Day and remembers Allâh much.
How did Muhammad gain his income?
Bukhari Ch 61 # 2756: …It is mentioned from Ibn ‘Umar from the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, “My provision has been placed under the shadow of my spear, and abasement and humility have been placed on the one who disobeys my command.
Don’t try to tell me that Muhammad got his living by hunting wild game because the next clause is entirely unrelated to hunting, it refers to men who don’t do what Muhammad told them to do. Lets see exactly how Moe got his income; was it or was it not through organized crime?
8:1. They ask you (O Muhammad ) about the spoils of war. Say: “The spoils are for Allâh and the Messenger.” So fear Allâh and adjust all matters of difference among you, and obey Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad ), if you are believers.
8:41. And know that whatever of war-booty that you may gain, verily one-fifth (1/5th) of it is assigned to Allâh, and to the Messenger, and to the near relatives [of the Messenger (Muhammad )], (and also) the orphans, Al-Masâkin (the poor) and the wayfarer, if you have believed in Allâh and in that which We sent down to Our slave (Muhammad ) on the Day of criterion (between right and wrong), the Day when the two forces met (the battle of Badr) – And Allâh is Able to do all things.
33:26. And those of the people of the Scripture who backed them (the disbelievers) Allâh brought them down from their forts and cast terror into their hearts, (so that) a group (of them) you killed, and a group (of them) you made captives.
33:27. And He caused you to inherit their lands, and their houses, and their riches, and a land which you had not trodden (before). And Allâh is Able to do all things.
8:67. It is not for a Prophet that he should have prisoners of war (and free them with ransom) until he had made a great slaughter (among his enemies) in the land. You desire the good of this world (i.e. the money of ransom for freeing the captives), but Allâh desires (for you) the Hereafter. And Allâh is All-Mighty, All-Wise.
The spoils of war were not made lawful for any people before us, This is because Allah saw our weakness and humility and made them lawful for us.
Moe dictated and dispatched extortion letters. Here is a relevant sample, there are more where this came from.
LETTER TO THE CHIEFS OF AQABA
In the name of ALLAH the compassionate, the Merciful
From Muhammad, Prophet of Allah
To the People of Aqaba
May peace be on you. I praise Allah who is one and except whom there is nobody else to be worshipped.
I do not intend to wage war against you till you receive my written reason for it. It is better for you, either to accept Islam or agree to pay Jiziya and consent to remain obedient to Allah, His prophet and his messengers. My messengers deserve honour. Treat them with respect. Whatever pleases my messengers, will also please me.
These people have been informed of the orders about Jiziya. If you desire that there should be peace and security in the world, obey Allah and His Prophet. Thereafter none in Arabia and Ajam (Iran) shall dare cast an evil eye on you. But the rights of Allah and His Prophet can at no time be waived.
If you do not accept these terms and set them aside, I do not need your presents and gifts. In that case, I shall have to wage war (to establish peace and security). Its result would be that the big ones shall be killed in war and the commoners shall be taken prisoners.
I assure you that I am a true Prophet of Allah. I believe in Allah, and His Books, and His Prophets and am of the faith that Maseeh (Messiah) son of Mariam (Mary), is a Prophet of Allah and His word.
Hurmala (Raziallah AnhoA.) who brought to me 3 wasaq (about 6 quintals) of barley, recommended your case. Had it not been in compliance of the command of Allah and the good opinion of Hurmala for you, it would not have been necessary for me to correspond with you and instead of it, there would have been a war. If you will obey my messengers, you shall immediately have my support and the help and support of everyone who is attached to me.
My messengers are Shuraih-beel, Obaiy, Hurmala and Hurais (Raziallah AnhoA.) and whatever decision they take in respect of you, shall be acceptable to me.
Your people are under the protection and responsibility of Allah and His Prophet.
Supply provisions to the Jews of Maqna, for their journey to their country.
If you accept obedience, may peace be on you.’
Seal: Allah’s Prophet Muhammad .
Islam, it’s God it’s prophet and it’s holy book all call for violence,
Whatever gave anyone that impression? I showed you the two main jihad imperatives. I showed you ahadith which confirm them. I showed you one provision of Islamic law that codifies one of them.
The estimated death toll of Islam in the last 1389 years is 270*106 ; that is more than sufficient.
MAIN CAUSES
What did Allah say? What did Moe do? Between 1779 and 1815, the Barbary Pirates sacked our shipping, stealing vessels and cargo, killing and enslaving the crews. Which Arab land were we occupying? Israel was not more than a gleam in a Zionist’s eye. What excuse do you have? Thomas Jefferson & J.Q. Adams asked, and the answer they received is most revealing. Compare it to the quote in Bukhari 4.53.386 cited above.
give the rights to Palestinians
44:28. Thus (it was)! And We made other people inherit them (i.e. We made the Children of Israel to inherit the kingdom of Egypt).
Why should we give to barbarian plunderers, Hellbent on genocide, that which belongs to Israel? The entire Falestinian narrative is a lie, told by liars, there is no basis in scripture, history, law or morality for acting on it.
Libyan example
The traitor in the White House intervened in a factional dispute between our enemies, benefiting no one. His treason will not stop jihad. Another traitor, Slick Willy, aided the Muslim conquerors of Bosnea, his treachery has not stopped Bosnian Muslims from commiting terror attacks against us.
Islam violates human rights
The founders of this great nation declared, seized and maintained rights, given by the Almighty Creator.
If we are to preserve and maintain those rights, we absolutely must eliminate Islam from the face of the earth because Islam is perpetual war.
[…]And if they say so, pray like our prayers, face our Qibla and slaughter as we slaughter, then their blood and property will be sacred to us and […]
[…]”Whoever says, ‘None has the right to be worshipped but Allah’, faces our Qibla during the prayers, prays like us and eats our slaughtered animal, then he is a Muslim, and has got the same rights and obligations as other Muslims have.”
Our lives and property are not sacred to Muslims and we have no rights until we become like them. 8:39 & 9:29 are fight…until loops; outcome oriented imperatives. Sunan Abu Dawud Book 14, Number 2526 informs us that “jihad will be performed continuously since the day Allah sent me as a prophet until the day the last member of my community will fight with the Dajjal (Antichrist).”.
Jihad is “ordained for” Muslims. It is waging war against non-Muslims, and a communal obligation,” meaning upon the Muslims each year.[Reliance 09.0, 9.1) Jihad is their “original religion”. Agriculture & trade are undesirable alternatives to jihad as a means of subsistence, incurring Allah’s curse.
If any Kufar can know these fatal facts and still respect or tolerate Islam, please write a comment explaining how that is possible. If you are a Muslim, believing Moe to be al-Insān al-Kāmil, the perfect role model for you to emulate, how can you live with this knowledge? How can you worship a man who commited genocide? How can you worship a man who raided Jewish settlements, took women captive, raped them and allowed his army to rape them? How can you accept as divine the ‘revelations’ of a man who received them while suffering epileptic seizures and doing nikah with his child bride? How can you accept as divine, situational scripture revealed to give sanction to Moe’s carnal urges? If you can know these fatal facts and remain a Muslim, please write a comment and explain how it is possible.
September 11, 2011 Posted by dajjal | GWOT, Islam, Political Correctness | 9-11, Falestine, Genocide, human rights, Jihad, Palestine, perpetual war, rape | Leave a comment
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Sling Opens Up Its Hulu Competitor To The Public
Jason Kincaid @jasonkincaid / 11 years
Sling Media, the company behind the popular Slingbox TV-streaming hardware devices, has opened the gates to its video portal Sling.com. The site pits Sling directly against Joost and Hulu (though Hulu is a Sling partner), allowing users to stream a variety of television shows and movies for free through an intuitive Flash player.
Sling’s selection of media is pretty comprehensive, offering content from most of the major networks and studios including Warner, Sony, and MGM (Sling is licensing some of its content from Hulu). The site also offers movies from a number of smaller sources, like College Humor’s shorts. But there are a few notable exceptions: Comedy Central is nowhere to be found, which means The Daily Show and Colbert Report aren’t available (Hulu began offering both shows in June).
Sling.com’s biggest advantage over its competitors is its ability to stream content directly from any Sling boxes you own, giving access to both Live TV and premium content saved on your DVR. The service works very well, automatically detecting the contents of any Slingbox connected to your user account, and definitely makes me want a Slingbox of my own even more. That said, live content streaming from Sling.com won’t be a gamechanger yet, as it still comes with too many caveats.
First, live streaming is only available for Windows machines at launch – an acceptable sin but one that is irritating nonetheless (a Mac version is on the way, and the rest of the site works fine on all platforms). But what really hinders the live playback is the fact that it requires a browser plugin. Ideally, Sling.com would allow users to watch their content from any computer that supports Flash, even if they didn’t have the administrative rights required to download and install the native Sling application. Unfortunately this isn’t the case. And while the browser plugin may be only a fraction of the size of the native install, it will still likely be restricted on most public computers, which makes it far less useful. Fortunately the plugin is only required for live playback, as the rest of the site uses a standard Flash player.
Sling is off to a good start – its interface compares well to Hulu and Joost, and its selection of content is impressive if not unique. Once it nails down its live streaming (hopefully with full Mac support and no plugin needed), it could turn into my site of choice for consuming video. But until then, most people will probably stick with what they know.
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MailChimp bans Alex Jones for hateful conduct
Natasha Lomas @riptari / 1 year
Another tech platform has closed the door on Infowars’ Alex Jones . Mail messaging platform MailChimp first confirmed the move in a statement to U.S. media watchdog Media Matters which said the accounts had been closed for “hateful conduct.” A MailChimp spokeswoman also confirmed it to TechCrunch via email.
In a statement MailChimp said it had terminated Infowars’ and Jones’ accounts for ToS violations — adding that while it doesn’t usually comment on individual account closures it was making an exception in this case.
“We don’t allow people to use our platform to disseminate hateful content,” it wrote, adding: “We take our responsibility to our customers and employees seriously. The decision to terminate this account was thoughtfully considered and is in line with our company’s values.”
There has been something of a domino effect among tech companies in recent weeks over what to do about Jones/Infowars, with Facebook, Apple and Google pulling content or shuttering Jones’ channels over ToS violations. Spotify, YouPorn and even Pinterest have also pulled his content for the same reasons. Although Twitter has not — saying Jones has not violated its rules.
Jones, a notorious conspiracy theorist, has peddled anti-truths on his own website for nearly two decades, but has raised his profile and gained greater exposure by using the reach of mainstream tech platforms and tools — enabling him to rabble rouse beyond a niche audience.
As well as spreading toxic disinformation on mainstream social networks, including targeting the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting by falsely claiming the massacre was an elaborate hoax, Media Matters notes that Jones has regularly encouraged violence — expounding an impending second U.S. civil war narrative in which he discusses killing minorities.
Jones is spinning the recent tech platform bans as a ‘censorship war’ on him, even as hosting companies continue to provide a platform on the internet for his website — where he continues to peddle his BS for anyone who wants to listen.
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Cybersecurity startup Dover Microsystems raises $6 million in seed funding to expand engineering and product development efforts
TechStartups Team Posted On February 21, 2018
Massachusetts-based cybersecurity startup Dover Microsystems, today announced it has raised $6 million in seed funding to expand engineering and product development efforts, as well as support key hires across marketing and sales. The latest funding round was led The financing, led by Hyperplane Venture Capital, a firm specializing in investments in full-stack machine intelligence companies, with participation from Draper, Qualcomm Ventures and the Hub Angels Investment Group. Additional funding was provided by Draper, Qualcomm Ventures, the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated, and the Hub Angels Investment Group, a series of angel funds focused on seed stage investments in new technology sectors with a geographical preference for the Northeast.
In today’s hyperconnected world, processors are at the core of every device and every system, from cars and cameras to pacemakers and power grids. Industry research suggests there will be more than 21 billion connected devices by 2020, yet the processors inside these devices aren’t designed to protect against the many vulnerabilities found in the software they run. Traditional cybersecurity software can in fact only further exacerbate the problem, as more code simply creates more vulnerabilities for attackers to exploit.
Dover Microsystems is a spin off of Dover, a non-profit laboratory founded in 1938 with focus on applied research, engineering development, education, and technology transfer. Drape provides engineering services directly to governments, industries, and academies with special focus on national security. Drape spun off Dover Microsystems with the goal of providing commercial sector with access to novel hardware-based, defense-grade cyber security solutions. Launched in 2017, Dove extends Draper’s leadership in hardware-based cyber security honed on projects for the U.S. government. The launch provides both companies access to the fast-growing cyber security market with a powerful, flexible and cyber resilient embedded processor chip developed at Draper called the Inherently Secure Processor (ISP). Dover is the first company to bring real security to silicon.
Dover’s patented CoreGuard solution delivers protection against cyberattacks, and integrates with market-leading RISC processors to eliminate software vulnerability risk from endpoint devices. Using a proprietary approach, CoreGuard enables hardware to enforce updatable security policies to defend processors and embedded systems against all network-based attacks. “Without a doubt, Dover will revolutionize cybersecurity,” said Vivjan Myrto, Managing Partner of Hyperplane Venture Capital. “As attackers become more sophisticated, defensibility of processors will become a fundamental requirement for every system.”
Dover’s CoreGuard solution is a unique hardware-based approach to cybersecurity. Geared towards the embedded device and industrial IoT industries, the seed investment will enable Dover to amplify engineering and product development plans while providing marketing and sales support for critical vertical industries such as the semiconductor, automotive, medical, energy, point of sale, and connected home industries.
“We recognize the need for robust and scalable security in IoT nodes and are confident that the solutions enabled by Dover will be compelling in their ability to solve many common security issues in embedded processors,” said Quinn Li, VP and Global Head of Qualcomm Ventures.
“Today’s cybersecurity solutions have left companies and individuals even more exposed. By rethinking cybersecurity and leveraging a hardware-based approach, we can eliminate network-based attacks and safeguard embedded devices from attacks that target software vulnerabilities,” said Jothy Rosenberg, Dover Microsystems Co-Founder and CEO. “With the recent infusion from our investors, our mission will be to further evangelize true cybersecurity and continue to deliver trusted solutions that bring security, safety, and privacy to the IoT industry.”
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The Best Cyber Monday Tech and Gadget Deals 2019
By Melissa Locker and Patrick Lucas Austin
Updated: December 1, 2019 10:31 PM ET | Originally published: November 25, 2019
Yes, It’s been a long weekend of stuffing and Black Friday sale stocking stuffers. But push through the moment of doubt just like you do when you fill that third plate at the Thanksgiving dinner table, because the bargains aren’t done and neither should you be. It’s Cyber Monday! And, because there are just over three short weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, even those who are traditionally tardy in putting their holiday gift wish lists together will have likely come up with a few ideas in time for the retail — and e-tail — extravaganza.
To help shoppers maximize out their purchasing power without, well, maxing out their credit cards, many big box retailers rolled out their Cyber Monday deals early alongside Black Friday promotions. So if you’re hoping to load up on iPads, Air Pods, Pixel 4s, and Fitbits: now is the time, as long as supply is keeping up with demand.
Here are some of the best deals from Target, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and more, set to tempt tech-savvy customers with discounts on everything from gaming systems to smart home gadgets to new laptops, smartwatches, and tablets.
Amazon Echo (second generation) for $59.99 (Save $40)
Amazon Echo Dot (third generation) for $22 (Save $27.99)
Amazon Echo Show 5 for $49.99 (Save $40)
If you want to nab something better than your average smart speaker, the Amazon Echo Show 5 might well fit the bill. The mini smart display can show you anything from live TV and song lyrics to the view from your front door’s smart camera.
Amazon Fire 7 Tablet for $29.99 (Save $20)
Amazon Fire 8 Kids Edition Tablet for $79.99 (Save $50)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa voice remote for $24.99 (Save $25)
Apple AirPods Pro for $234.99 (Save $15)
Improving on AirPods is no easy feat, but Apple’s done it with the new in-ear, noise-cancelling AirPods Pro. The truly wireless earbuds — wireless charging case included — still fit in your pocket easily, and new features like transparency mode keep you aware of your environment by mixing the noise around you with whatever you’re listening to.
Bose Home Speaker 500 for $299 (Save $100)
Epson Workforce ES-50 portable document scanner for $79.99 (Save $40)
Kindle Paperwhite e-reader for $84.99 (Save $45)
Netgear Nighthawk cable modem (2000Mbps) for $179.99 (Save $50)
Razer Seiren Elite USB streaming microphone for $169.99 (Save $30)
Sony VPL-HW45ES home theater projector for $1,798 (Save $201.98)
Sony WH-XB900N wireless noise-canceling headphones for $148 (Save $100)
Lenovo Legion Y540 gaming laptop
Adobe Photoshop Elements & Premiere Elements 2020 for $89.99 (Save $60)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Body with accessory kit for $2,499 (Save $606)
Lenovo Legion Y540 gaming laptop for $1,229 (Save $370)
Panasonic Lumix GH5 body with accessory kit for $1,297.99 (Save $700)
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ for $999.99 (Save $200)
Samsung’s stellar Galaxy Note 10+ is a workhorse of a smartphone with an impressive camera to match. An upgraded S-Pen with gesture controls means you can use that stylus for more than just note-taking or snapping a picture, too.
Apple Airpods with wireless charging case for $164.99 (Save $35)
Canon EOS Rebel T7i DSLR with two lenses for $699 (Save $500)
Beats by Dr. Dre Powerbeats³ wireless headphones for $89.99 (Save $110)
Apple MacBook Air 13.3-inch Laptop for $899.99 (Save $200)
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 for $849 (Save $350)
Samsung 7.1.4-Channel 512W Soundbar System with 8″ Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos for $1399.98 (Save $300)
Samsung Q900 65″ 8K TV for $2,999.99 (save $500)
Sony X800G 55-In. LED Smart 4K TV with HDR for $499.99 (Save $300)
13.3-inch Apple MacBook Air
13.3-inch Apple MacBook Air for $999.99 (Save $200)
Bose noise-cancelling headphones for $269.99 (Save $30)
Fitbit Charge 3 bundle for $89.99 (Save $50)
Google Nest Video Doorbell with six-month subscription for $169.99 (Save $59)
Microsoft Surface Go bundle with Type Cover for $399.99 (Save $100)
Nikon D3500 DSLR camera 2-lens bundle for $399.99 (Save $100)
Ring Video Doorbell 2 with 1 year of Protect Plus for $129.99 (Save $60)
Sonos Beam soundbar for $299.99 (Save $70)
If you’re relying on your TV’s terrible speakers, it’s time to make a change. Sonos’ Beam is a soundbar with some built-in smarts, and supports voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and smart speaker standards like AirPlay 2.
70-inch Vizio Class V Series 4K UHD LED LCD TV for $599.99 (Save $100)
(Note that some of these deals are online only and may only be available to Costco members.)
PlayStation 4 with 3-Game Bundle for $199 (Save $100, Includes God of War, Horizon: Zero Dawn, The Last of Us Remastered)
Sony PlayStation 4 Pro for $299 (Save $100, includes $25 Gift Coupon)
Xbox One S 1TB Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Console Bundle for $199 (Save $100)
Xbox One Wireless Controller for $59 (Save $10)
Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones
Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones for $179.99 (Save $50)
Fossil Sport Smartwatch for $165 (Save $110)
Google Home, for $79 (Save $20)
HP 11.6-inch Chromebook for $99.99 (Save $100)
JBL Free X True Wireless Earbuds for $74.99 (Save $75)
Nikon D3500 Camera bundle with bag for $399.99 (Save $450)
Razer DeathAdder Elite PC Gaming Mouse for $48.99 (Save $21)
Roku Streaming Stick + for $29.99 (Save $20)
Want to add some smarts to your dumb TV? Roku’s Streaming Stick+ puts the Roku experience at your fingertips without adding another eyesore to your living room. Stream live TV, use apps like Netflix and Disney+, and put that 4K TV to good use.
TCL 65-inch Roku 4K TV for $479.99 (Save $270)
Ultimate Ears WonderBoom Wireless Speaker for $39.99 (Save $37)
Arcade1UP Asteroids Arcade Machine
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Google Home Mini for $25 (Save $24.99)
Google Nest Hub for $99 (Save $50)
Google’s Nest Hub smart display puts your digital life on its 7-inch screen, and lets you chat with Google Assistant to control the lights, watch some YouTube videos, or call your mom.
Oculus Go Virtual Reality 32GB Headset for $149 (Save $50)
Vizio 50-Inch 4K UHD Smart LED TV for $248 (Save $180)
And it’s not just stores and sites leading the charge — tech brands are also waving their own dollar-saving flags. At HP, pick up the HP Laptop 15T for $449.99 (save $850), or the HP EliteBook 850 G5 Notebook PC for $737.80 (save $1370.20).
Google is marking down products including its Nest Learning Thermostat for $179 (save $70), Pixel 3a/3a XL (unlocked) for $299 (save $100), Pixel 4/4XL (unlocked) for $599 (save $200) and the Stadia Premiere Edition and Nest Wifi for $398 (save $80).
With the eCoupon code “THINKSGIVING,” get Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Extreme for $1638.45 (save $1340.55), the ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) for $1786.95 (save $1462.05), or the ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) for $2155.45 (save $1,763.55).
Deals at Samsung include the 82” Class Q70R QLED Smart 4K UHD TV for $2499.99 (save $2000), the Notebook 9 Pro (512 GB) for $1099.99 (save $200), and the Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 for $449.99 (save $150).
Apple is also offering gift cards of various value and free Apple TV+ subscriptions across tech products in its annual “shopping event.”
This post will be updated as further deals become available. Prices may change depending on retailers’ availability.
Write to Patrick Lucas Austin at patrick.austin@time.com.
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With its tales of underground palaces and a diet of vipers’ blood for breakfast, it was one of the great literary hoaxes of the 18th century – now a work of travel fantasy which fooled high society.
The History of Formosa gives a fantastical account of life on the island now known as Taiwan.
Supposedly written by a native, its accounts of criminals being killed and eaten and priests sacrificing thousands of children to bloodthirsty horned gods captivated London society.
There was only one catch: it was completely made up and author George Psalmanazar was actually a white, blond-haired Frenchman who had never left Europe and whose real name is still unknown.
St John’s College in Cambridge has put its first edition of the 1704 book on display for the first time, in a rare opportunity for the public to assess the work of the Enlightenment-era Walty Mitty for themselves.
Mark Nicholls, the college’s librarian, said: “His tales, imaginative as they are, fit into a wider genre alongside travellers’ accounts and maps featuring grotesque creatures, sea monsters and alien, exotic peoples, images that enthralled audiences who had never left their home country.”
The book was phenomenally successful with the first edition selling out rapidly and French and German editions achieving similar success.
In a posthumously-published autobiography, Psalmanazar describes himself as a child genius with a gift for languages.
He set about creating false identities and crafting fantastic tales – even eating raw meat and speaking a language of his own creation in a bid to convince others of his authenticity.
Psalmanazar explained away his pale skin by telling doubters he had lived underground with Formosa’s upper classes and never saw the sun.
It was not until British explorers began to travel to Formosa – sometimes equipped with a copy of his made-up dictionary of Formosan language in a bid to communicate with confused locals – that the con was uncovered.
Psalmanazar eventually grew tired of his forged life and spent his later years living a quiet existence as a clerk in London and writing theological pamphlets.
His will included instructions for a confession to be published after his death in 1763. Nicholls added: “Psalmanazar’s fraudulent description of Formosa was so successful because it first appeared at a time when interest in exploration and strange new lands was at its height across European society.”
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Supposedly unemployed British builder used in UKIP poster is an Irish actor
Posted by Tom Pride in pettiness
elections, immigration, UKIP, unemployment
(not satire – it’s the UKIP!)
Turns out the supposedly unemployed British builder used in one of UKIP’s election posters isn’t British at all:
And he’s not unemployed either. Or even a builder.
In fact he’s an EU immigrant – an Irish actor called Dave O’Rourke. Here he is in a film called ‘Mordere‘:
If you think about it, this means UKIP have used a migrant worker instead of a British worker to play a British worker whose job has been taken by migrant workers in a poster attacking migrant workers for taking British jobs.
Which is why when it comes to satire – I’m a BIG fan of UKIP.
60 thoughts on “Supposedly unemployed British builder used in UKIP poster is an Irish actor”
chunkyfunkymunky said:
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don't call me mark said:
Once again, Farage and his sad band of racist inadequates are caught lying. The head turd of Toad Hall may smirk, but BNP entryists had infiltrated his party and, like a fish, the rot sets in at the head.
I wonder how much he was paid, presuming it was a ‘professional’ shoot
“To design an advertising campaign with the power to shock, the UK Independence party turned to Family, a small creative agency in Edinburgh that has worked for both the Conservatives and the Scottish National party.”
“The imagery and wording on the posters was heavily influenced by Paul Sykes, a Yorkshire businessman who invested £1.5m of his own money to fund the Ukip advertising campaign. Nigel Farage, the party’s leader, also played an important role in the creative process, said Patrick O’Flynn, Ukip communications chief.”
From Robert Cookson at the FT
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/9f46bbf8-ca15-11e3-8a31-00144feabdc0.html#axzz2zupEXOEv
Eijnar said:
With almost 2.5 million people out of work, even according to the governments own lying under stated figures, surely they didn’t need to actually employ an ACTOR to pretend to be an unemployed builder?
Furthermore, just look at the shadowy bodies endorsing Toad of Toad Hall’s vile propaganda- MigrantWatch (closet racist bean counters) and the Tax Payers Alliance, who are totally silent about real tax avoiders, but have a Murdoch-like hatred of public services.
laurapalmer98 said:
I can see this somehow being the EU’s fault. Just you wait and see… 😉
are so there employing irish acters instead of British ones hypocrisy or what.
Michael Igoe said:
Couldn’t a group like UKIP find an unemployed British actor to spread lies? And if there’s cheap labour, why isn’t the minimum wage being enforced?
Farage doesn’t care about the British people, he has been boasting about how he’s pocketed £2 million in expenses. He has stated if ukip don’t win “substantial” seats at the general election he will resign. So much for digging in and fighting for the British people. wonder where the £287,000 went from the ukip call centre ??
It amuses me from the comments on here that one should believe that all the other political parties are squeaky clean. Are you all blind?
Bluecat said:
Yes, Gareth, I AM blind, and am reading this in braille.
And the argument “They’re all doing that bad thing so it’s OK for me to do that bad thing which I have specifically complained about them doing and said I would never do,” actually doesn’t work once you’re out of infant school. (It doesn’t work in infant school either, but people are kinder about it when you’re seven).
couldent they find a reall unemployed builder i mean its not like there arnt any.
UKIP use a Scottish ad agency
http://www.familycomms.com/
Whose clients include the SNP and Scottish Conservative Party
And are part of an international network of ad agencies Tribe Global
http://www.tribeglobal.net/agencies/Member-list
, with ‘associates’ in
France, http://www.tribeglobal.net/agencies/Member-list/Agence-Dagre
Belguim, http://www.tribeglobal.net/agencies/Member-list/comma-merkenmarketeers
Luxembourg, http://www.tribeglobal.net/agencies/Member-list/Interact-s.a
Italy, http://www.tribeglobal.net/agencies/Member-list/Attitude
Holland, http://www.tribeglobal.net/agencies/Member-list/Steam-Advertising
Germany http://www.tribeglobal.net/agencies/Member-list/defacto.X-GmbH
http://www.tribeglobal.net/agencies/Member-list/Punktzwei-Markenagentur
Romania http://www.tribeglobal.net/agencies/Member-list/Brici-Entertainment
Spain http://www.tribeglobal.net/agencies/Member-list/Paradigma-Barcelona
And claim;
“. Multi-culti is in our hearts and we benefit from our diversity as do our clients. We are agile, nimble and energetic; we don’t believe in barriers to doing business”
http://www.tribeglobal.net/who-we-are/Culture
To launch an attack on the UK’s membership of the European Union
Truly it is (not satire – it’s the UKIP!)
Hello Bluecat,
I’m not really quite sure what you are getting at, with all due respect? Please fill me in.
I was going to do something about this, but there really isn’t a lot to say, is there?
You could mention that the ad agency also handled part of the anti-smoking campaign in Scotland
http://www.familycomms.com/portfolio/cancer-research-smoke-free-scotland/
Winning awards for their work.
So I am not sure they are a perfect match for Nigel’s fag n’beer image
tiddk said:
Without putting words in Bluecat’s mouth, I imagine the gist of the message is : Yes, all political parties get up to no good, but UKIP are the champions at it, even more so than the BNP (at least we know where we are with THEM.) So, your comment could be seen as a defence of UKIP. But then, you could be a UKIP employee blogger as far as we know…
Valerie Arnold said:
Please give some indication of why you are accusing Nigel and UKIP supporters of racism and HOW they have bee lying. Yes there are a few “members” that have lied to jin the party, but Nigel acts very quickly to deal with them , unlike Cameron or Milliband when any of their members are caught out,. google “list of MPs convicted of sex offenses” if you want to know what the real dangers are. I WILL BE VOTING UKIP
Eijnar, What member of the public would want their picture plastered all over bill boards, of course they had to hire an actor, he represents thousands of builders, and that is the intention, Ireland is part of the UK and Irish builders have been coming here for decades to work.
Make up your mind, if it had been an English actor, you would say it was racist, Ireland is part of the UK and have been coming here to work for decades, or is that only ok if they are building roads.
I suppose you think the Lab/Cons “care” about the British people, that is why patients are dying on trollies or whilst waiting for an ambulance, why we have 2mill + out of work, food banks (modern day soup kitchens), If Nigel was in it for the money, do yu think he would have spent 10 years with UKIP, he surely would have joined the Lab or Cons and like them would now be very very rich, instead he is trying to get out of Europe and by doing so will lose what you class as a very well paid job. He never stated that if he doesn’t get substantial seats he will resign, he actually said if they didn’t get any seats he would, this was said tongue in cheek, so if you are going to repeat something, get it right.
There have been a number of incidents like this in the past, when politicians promoting a policy have been caught doing the exact opposite. For example, in one election it turned out that the manifesto the Tories issued in Scotland, claiming that they would protect jobs north of the Border, was found to have been actually printed in England. This is more of the same, from UKIP, who are largely the product of the Europhobic Tory Right.
The actual poster itself, however, shows how far back politics has gone in this country, and how far back to the Victorian or Edwardian era UKIP will take us. One of the books I had when studying history at College contained a Tory election poster from the first decade or so of the 20th century. It showed how the Tories were trying to play on working-class fears about emigration. It depicted an employer opening his doors to a compatriot, just arrived in Britain from the Continent, saying something like ‘Welcome, Mein Freund’, while a British workers is thrown out the back. He has been sacked to provide a job for his foreign employer’s fellow countryman. And so the racial fears that marred the first half of the twentieth century have returned in the 21st.
Gareth, unfortunately there are still a lot that are blind to what is happening, they are waking up fast though, the rest obviously want to be part of the new “super State” or as G. Orwell put it “1984”
tiddk: Before you accuse UKIP of being “champions at it” Google this “list of MPs convicted of sex offences”
why are ukip so defensive about this.
and stop puting words into my mouth.
maybe you should acting like the thought police then.
so pretending an Irish actor is an English builder isn’t lying then.
Valerie , after 10 years you still can’t see the truth. here’s an example, UKIP’s Roger Knapman used Polish workers renovating his mansion when asked about employing British workers . Knapman replied “because they are cheaper” . Double standards and betrayal. And where is Roger now Valerie ?
If ukip are for the British interest, why did ukips Roger Knapman employ Poles to renovate his mansion? . When asked he replied “because they are cheaper”. And where is Roger Knapman now? double standards from ukip .
Barry Davies said:
The use of actors in advertising is a normal action, in fact a huge amount of actors earn their livings by being in adverts. It isn’t lying its an advert, just like every other party uses actors. I think you’ll find in the acting industry to pretend to be something you are not is an every day occurrence. P.S. your dad pretended to be father christmas so never speak to the liar again.
Nothing to defend they employed and actor to act which is what his profession is, it’s an advert nothing more nothing less.
They most likely didn’t care who the actor was, after all he would have been supplied by a british agency, and as UKIP is not racist they wouldn’t have even considered asking for a British actor, the man lives, and works here he wasn’t imported for the job. Seems to me you are a racist.
Travis said:
Seeing as UKIP have no MPs, I would say they compare favourably on the sex offences front. However, search for “Bongo Bongo Land” or “Floods caused by gays marriage”, and UKIP might not look so appealing.
You mean the ex tory ex UKIP Roger Knapman by any chance Carl?
Why when there are professional actors who pay their dues and train to do the job, what next get an unemployed sailor to be admiral of the fleet perhaps?
Well UKIP never claimed to be racist, UKIP never said all immigration should stop, only that it should be controlled, and that anyone who brings skills to the nation should be welcomed with open arms, not allowing everybody and anybody into the country is not racist, it’s common sense.
Well ad agencies do what they are paid to do, they don’t have to believe in the product at all.
You mean the ex tory ukip Roger Knapman, how far behind are you with the news, btw we aren’t fighting in korea anymore.
I know more than you think Barry! so you don’t deny his actions then , eh Barry. About 2 years time we’ll see what happens to ukip, you’ve been warned. Knapman just about sums up ukrap.
I never quite understood this United Kippers in Pouches group – are they just very bad performance artists?
Reblogged this on Ned Hamson Second Line View of the News.
If you removed farage and replaced him with a stuffed toy, gave ukip unlimited media coverage, people would still vote ukip and the stuffed toy. Murdoch is pro Europe and for free movement of people across Europe. So why is he promoting ukip?. Are ukipers too thick to work it out ?, they obviously are.
its normal to tell people if your using an actor.
ukip dident.
mopsy said:
Ireland isn’t part of the UK.
micant1812 said:
Adam Pain said:
Another wonderful example of how a party with no policies, only exceptions, manages to consistently score own goals. Idiots.
Being a musician, I would like to spend a couple of weeks in Bongo Bongo land….does anyone know how you get there??
Northern Ireland is! — Southern Ireland or Eire is part of the EU.
Nigel Farrago queried to journalists whether he should have used muppets or talking meerkats instead?
When all you are required to do is sit on the sidewalk with a begging bowl looking glum…do you really call that ‘acting’….?? Maybe posing, or modelling, perhaps?
Whatever Rupert Murdoch is up to, he is a man not to be trusted.
Thanks for the backup. I can’t believe there are so many people with their heads thoroughly entrenched in the deep sands of time. Then again it only takes a quite short memory to realise how the present incumbents (and the previous idiots) have brought this country to it’s knees. And yes ‘tiddk’ I defend UKIP but I am not employed by them,
but believe they are the only way to get this Country back into the hands of the people.
You’ve gotta admit the current lot are an elected Dictatorship, I mean to pluck one useless Dinosaur they are getting all excited about, the new HS2 rail route ….. eh? This is the 21st Century, we have the Internet you Dummies. Absolutely pathetic.
Exactly – well said
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Strangely Sane said:
I half remember a quote supposedly of something Einstein said along the lines of the definition of insanity being doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different outcome. Well, we’ve all voted Tory / Labour / LibDem over and over again and they’ve all disappointed us over and over again. I say give UKIP a chance – can’t be any worse than what we’ve been doing.
If the one thing they manage is to get us out of the corrupt, undemocratic, and hugely expensive club that is the EU that’ll do me. Think of the things we can spend all those saved billions on every year for the greater good.
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robinmcburnie said:
I think tou’ll find there were a lot of politcal protests, several battles and a small war, at the end of which Ireland emerged as an independent Republic. Northern Ireland is still part of the UK. As the actor in question was from Dublin, he was born in the Republic. Just a bit of basic political geography…
You could try voting for the Green Party instead – but then I suppose they are too keen on actually trying to be decent!
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'Captain Marvel' review: Brie Larson mostly soars
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RATING: *** (OUT OF FOUR)
Directors: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
Cast: Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Jude Law, Ben Mendelsohn
Screenplay: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, Geneva Robertson-Dworet
A Marvel movie is never just a Marvel movie.
Each new release in its interconnected series of superhero films — which began in 2008 with Iron Man— comes with a suitcase full of expectations. This has probably never been more true than it is for Captain Marvel— the 21st entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the first Marvel film to feature a woman front and centre.
And when it comes with the tagline, “Higher, further, faster,” you’re led to believe this will be an MCU hero like none other. Ant-Man this isn’t.
Does it work? The short answer is: yes. There’s enough to keep both diehard Marvel fans and newcomers engaged.
Captain Marvel is expected to play a big role in next month’s Avengers: Endgame (she was summoned by Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury in the film’s post-credits scene), so it’s a good jumping off point for newbies. Her introduction also ushers in new cosmic storytelling possibilities and, with its ‘90s setting, it allows Marvel to build an origin tale unencumbered by the 20 other movies that have preceded it. It’s definitely wedded to Thanos’ Infinity Stones and future Avengers films, but the ties are loose.
Our titular hero won’t know the importance of those associations until much later on.
Oscar winner Brie Larson plays Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers/Vers in a part that manages to feel both familiar and fresh. But at times, the actress seems stiff and a little unsure she wants to be there, almost forcing the sly charm that has come effortlessly to other actors in the MCU.
She’s best when acting opposite Marvel stalwart Jackson, who gets an expanded role playing a digitally de-aged Fury, and Lashana Lynch, as Carol’s earthbound pal Maria Rambeau.
Working from a story with five credited names (usually never a good thing), indie directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (Half Nelson, Mississippi Grind) plunk audiences right in the middle of the action. It’s their first work on a large scale, but they expertly handle big space battles and close-combat scenes with ease.
On the planet of Hala, Carol, who goes by the name Vers when the movie opens, is training to be a Kree soldier under the tutelage of Yon-Rogg (Jude Law). But the upstart warrior, full of spunk and … amnesia, keeps having flashbacks featuring a character played by Annette Bening that hint at a past life somewhere else.
During her training, Carol is repeatedly told to “control her emotions,” and before she knows it, she’s thrust into a rescue mission that finds her at odds with the shape-shifting Skrulls (led by Ben Mendelsohn’s Talos), an alien race who are at war with the Krees.
When the op goes wrong, Carol finds herself crash-landing on Planet C-53 — a.k.a. Earth — through the roof of a Blockbuster Video store, no less. There, she encounters a young Fury, who is very quickly convinced that he’s dealing with otherworldly forces. It’s also while she’s on Earth that Carol starts to piece together those memories that keep popping back into her mind.
Then there’s those pesky Skrulls hot on her tail, who can deceptively turn into regular-looking humans on a dime.
The plot starts to spin its wheels a little as she digs deeper into her past and the mysterious character Bening plays (there’s a major twist you may see coming), and the film relegates secondary actors Gemma Chan (Minn-Erva), Djimon Hounsou (Korath) and Lee Pace (Ronan the Accuser) into glorified extras.
Still, the repartee between Carol and Fury is immensely fun to watch. A scene-stealing cat named Goose shows up, and even if you aren’t into felines you will be by the end. Add to that ‘90s nods, which include painfully slow dial-up Internet and a soundtrack featuring TLC, No Doubt, Garbage and Elastica, and you have a delightful nostalgia trip (if you’re old enough to remember any of it).
As Carol starts to peel back the layers to who she really is, the film works as a parable for young women to seek out and defy conventions when they exit the theatre.
How Carol got the powers that transform her into Captain Marvel will surprise and the fallout from that revelation will allow Marvel to venture down different avenues in its future films.
Of course, what this means going forward will become clearer once Endgame hits theatres next month.
But one thing is certain: Thanos, you have a problem.
Brie Larson in a scene from Marvel's Captain Marvel. (Marvel Studios)
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Brie Larson shows off her powers in a scene from Marvel's Captain Marvel. (Marvel Studios)
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Brie Larson as Captain Marvel. (Chuck Zlotnick/Marvel Studios)
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‘What do Bob Dylan, Kate Tempest, the Mayan calendar and GE19 all have in common?’ by Maddy Ridgley
December 11, 2019 ~ lovelifeandpeace ~ Leave a comment
To this tumultuous planet that humanity currently calls home, the sun and the moon have stayed remarkably loyal. Bright spheres of stability give at least some order to our world, reliably illuminating our repeated mistakes
2000 BC – 1500 AD
Locating coherence between the cosmic order and earth-bound activity was the beating heart of ancient Maya cosmovision. They understood that we humans, while consciously floating through perceived time and space, are part of a much wider flow of interconnected entities that move within an integrated universe.
Birth, growth, decay and death; this life cycle repeats itself in every crevice of our world. From bacteria to corn cobs, humans to fireflies, we are all subject to this predetermined fate of existence. The ancient Maya celebrated this shared transience and within it they saw a common cosmic essence.
They associated these earth-bound cycles to the circular celestial movements that their astronomers would trace across the skies. Moons, planets and stars looping around the universe reflected, in their eyes, patterns of cosmic growth and decay that simultaneously pushed and pulled all interconnected universal beings into certain motions.
Maya cosmovision predicts that the beginnings and ends of cosmic cycles trigger instability, transition and dramatic upheaval down on earth. In 2012, an infamous 5,000 year calendar cycle came to an end and a new count began. Every 52 years, the Mayan calendar also forecasts a smaller cosmic shift and the possibility of renewal on planet earth.
I am personally skeptical as to how far my Aquarius moon shapes my selfhood or whether Jupiter’s regression guides my behaviour.
I do know, however, that my menstrual cycle is synchronised with the moon’s cycle, and lunar forces also push and pull on the earth’s tides. I also know, indisputably, that circular rhythms are beating all around us; days and nights, seasons, harvests and rainfall. Breath, photosynthesis, digestion, sleep. Politics?
In early 60s, the tides in the United States of America had turned. The order was fading, the battle was raging and the times they were a-changing, or so sang a young Bob Dylan. His anthemic protest song captured not only a zeitgeist, but a shift in societal consciousness. He elevated a new generation of hopeful rebels with the melodic promise that the first will be last and the last will be first, and as the crowd sang along they believed it was possible.
The same year, the same promise from a different pen was published in English for the first time. Franz Fanon’s The Wretched of the Earth was a radical exploration into the consciousness of people subjected to centuries of colonial violence. The book guided liberation struggles around the world, encouraging the oppressed to move together and cultivate a common consciousness that served their humanity.
Also in 1963, Martin Luther King had a dream and it illuminated the world. Students began to mobilise against the Vietnam War. Betty Friedan published The Feminine Mystique and the seeds of second-wave feminism started to sprout.
Consciousness was expanding. People were coming together en masse, charged by love and anger, and together they questioned, prodded, fought, marched and sang, and with communal strength they began to shake the rigid foundations of capitalism, white supremacy and patriarchy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmHgQT9zP_c
Under the summer sun in a Glastonbury field, Kate Tempest could feel things changing once again [see above link]. Strangers wept and held each other as she stood on stage and constructed an alternative world for the crowd, a world defined by love and empathy, a world creeping closer and closer towards our open arms.
A few weeks before, a socialist Labour Party had shaken the British establishment by winning the largest increase in vote share since 1945. Their strong stance against privatisation, austerity and inequality had resonated profoundly with people crushed by decades of neoliberalism. People, it seemed, were hungry for change… again.
The revolutionaries of the 1960s had been defeated and a new form of old power began to tear through humanity, trampling on hopes for an emancipated world. Neoliberalism reinvigorated the capitalist class, legitimising the continued exploitation of people and land for private profit, as well as sprinkling new forms of suffering upon humanity – anxieties, depression, isolation and detachment.
Politicians declared that there was no alternative to this callous social order, so the hippies put on suits and cut their hair and embraced the bland joys of the material world.
Now, fifty years on, as a Maya calendar round completes full circle, this social order is in flux once again. Neoliberalism has failed us. We are frustrated and tired, our souls have been beaten.
Kate Tempest diagnosed this pain on that summer’s day, but also, more importantly, just as Bob Dylan had done 54 years before, she spoke with a renewed sense of hope that reflected a growing belief in the possibility of change. None of this bullshit was written in stone, she told us. A new world is ours to make.
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Chile, the testing ground for neoliberalism, and many other Latin American countries, have exploded over the past month, with disaffected citizens putting their bodies in front of police rifles to demand a complete upheaval to a broken system.
For better or worse, British radical politics have been scraped off the streets and spat into the arena of party politics. Corbynism is a rare force, an unforeseen phenomenon with the potential to rupture the smug domination of the 1%.
We are actually very lucky. On Thursday, we will be handed a piece of paper, ink, and a stark choice; penning an X for a regenerative government, a government that will help our society learn to love again, or penning an X for the old, vicious political order with a populist facelift.
We are writing the future now. Together, we can close this rotten cycle with poetic justice, with the hubris of the ruling class provoking their downfall. We may not be offered such opportunity for another 52 years, and by then our crumbling earth may be too ravaged to save.
Assange (updated)
April 5, 2019 ~ lovelifeandpeace ~ Leave a comment
In the light of events now taking place around the Ecuadorean embassy in London concerning Julian Assange, I am republishing this post. It concerns the manner in which the public has for years sleepwalked into a situation whereby one man has to shoulder all the responsibility for exposing the lying, war-mongering, planet-destroying elites around the world.
I had discussions with workmates – your normal white, middle-class liberals – about Julian Assange being illegally detained and what it meant for an open-truth society, and all they could do was attack the guy by saying his organisation’s leaks had put lives at risk. Where had they got their information? From the BBC and Guardian newspaper. In other words, they are just the sort of careless dupes who have allowed the current situation to arise.
I implore my ex-workmates and anybody else around to make recompense for these wasted years and get up there to defend Assange and the right to reveal TRUTH to the world.
Back in 1982 I began working on a novel about a young man who blows up an exclusive club in London to demonstrate his hatred of the neo-liberal agenda and attendant neo-con policies: the contrived ever-lasting wars, austerity measures, pro-elite/anti-social laws, and so on.
The novel was supposed to be a wake-up call about what was happening in capitalist societies – a warning of what would inevitably occur if monetarism and right-wing ideology was followed through.
My only surprise concerning actual events since then is that such an act of individual violence has not taken place. This suggests that people on the whole are very generous with regards to the intentions of their leaders, or that the public’s passivity knows no bounds. Perhaps it illustrates people’s innate goodness, I don’t know.
The only acts of individual violence regularly witnessed are committed by those who have been deranged by social, military or religious pressure.
Mainly, as ever, the violence continues to be carried out by authorities on behalf of the state, either on its own citizens or in foreign countries.
This situation cannot be allowed to continue.
The whole world is under existential threat as a result of the violent policies being pursued in capitalist societies. Either war or environmental catastrophe have the very real potential to destroy the planet upon which we depend for survival.
Thankfully, more and more people are waking up to this prospect and recognising from where the real threat to their well-being emanates.
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November 29, 2018 ~ lovelifeandpeace ~ Leave a comment
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Be yerself – if you can, too
November 16, 2018 November 16, 2018 ~ lovelifeandpeace ~ Leave a comment
This time last year I was diagnosed with a potentially fatal illness: haemochromotosis.
After doing my research, rather than go down the route of constant tests and check-ups at the hospital – let alone blood-letting, I bought a bottle of turmeric capsules, made kim chi, cut out alcohol, had a course of acupuncture and booked a stay in Gran Canaria.
I also changed my job.
Later, I gave up work completely to concentrate on my writing.
That resulted in the publication of SOUL JOURNEY earlier in the year – an artistic representation of the mess we all find ourselves currently living in.
Now I have just completed another full-length work.
What I was reminded of while writing the two inter-connected pieces was what I disliked about growing up in my beloved country, despite actually having an idyllic childhood (paradoxical though that might sound): the authority-figures wanting you to conform to some unstructured and ill-considered narrative idea running inside their skulls about how life ought to be conducted.
Not that many of them conformed to the ideas they expressed themselves.
In other words, it soon became obvious even to a child they were utter hypocrites demanding one thing from others while expecting absolutely nothing of the sort from themselves.
Now – following the social gains of the 60s and 70s – that same old, mean, exploitative, hypocritical and out-dated set of so-called values seems to be closing in again – perhaps for good this time – on that little island setting itself further adrift in the Atlantic Ocean.
Thank you Margaret Thatcher, thank you John Major, thank you Tony Blair, thank you Gordon Brown, thank you David Cameron, thank you Theresa May and all your benighted cohorts…
Thank you for screwing up what was set on course to be a truly liberal, respectful and caring society.
Thank you for absolutely nothing
A plague on all your Houses of Parliament & Lords
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Be yerself – if you can
And so down here in Portugal watching the whole UK Govt/Brexit fiasco unravel you get to recall and consider why you embarked on a ‘let’s see Europe one more time while we can’ journey in a tiny little red van you can’t stand up in – and then of course your original decision makes perfect sense.
You don’t want to be – were never part of – a collapsing identity.
You want to be yourself.
Standing back, seeing just the way people take irresolute positions and try to force others into believing their own absolutely unsubstantiated take on affairs they know nothing about…
Makes you realise why you never believed them in the first place.
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Ramsay MacDonald: Pacifist
Ramsay MacDonald, the pacifist first Labour Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, was the father of Ishbel MacDonald, who married my great-uncle Norman precisely eighty years ago. Ramsay MacDonald has been condemned by many, but I wonder where British society would be now without such a trailblazing personality. For my part, I am glad to know that such an intelligent and far-sighted individual added something so positive to our family. I intend to add to the legacy. A few videos are attached:
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What a (long, strange) trip it’s been
August 13, 2018 ~ lovelifeandpeace ~ Leave a comment
Corn ripening in the sunny Burgundy fields brings about a sense of well-being that can only come through travelling in a landscape of harvested grain and burgeoning orchard fruits. It’s John Keats come early.
When this trip starting in the Balkans began I kind of had the feeling it might lead to some new sense of purposefulness and maybe a place to promote and facilitate that brand new calling. Whereas, it has further strengthened just exactly what I have felt all along regarding the role of the human being in the universe and how society might be made to fit that most important of all aspects. The places we have been to, the experiences we have had, and the people we have met, obviously, have led to this conclusion. Which is the whole point. What is travel for except to have new experiences and develop understanding?
Now I know what I have to do.
Some people may recognise the title of this blog as being borrowed from a celebrated biography of the Grateful Dead (and a line from their song ‘Truckin’). Anne and I are not part of any hippy movement fanning out from Golden Gate Park – although we went to the place on a trip (not an acid one) to southern California a couple of years ago (see my novel Answer) – but I, for one, would dearly love to see some of the thoughts expressed during that period be evoked again in our present time. On this occasion, brought to fruition. The musicians of the sixties and seventies did a great job of expanding people’s consciousness but the artists, writers and thoughtless intellectuals sadly let them down. So here we are living through times of enforced austerity brought about by the connivance of the enervating conservative powers, when we could all be living in prosperity and having unbridled dreams for an even better future.
This is what I have re-learned through our trip to the likes of Albania and Calabria where I discovered that just like with ourselves the old regime has reasserted its previous stranglehold on the present and future well-being of the population.
The eighties and beyond were like being told to expect sunshine only to have a great big rain shower come along and spoil the day.
All that ‘drip down’ economic wealth nonsense, what an insult!
And the outcome of such untruths were plainly laid out in one particular novel – Question. At least the hero of this work had the sense to see what was happening. We are the agents of our own misfortune.
Modern economic movements are making it clearer and clearer where money comes from and how it can be produced and manipulated for the benefit of society as a whole, and in so doing are giving a lie to the politicians and 1% who would have society believe otherwise.
For sure, the Establishment wants people to live in fear of the present and future in order that they can continue to govern and remain in positions of power. They don’t care that people suffer. That is not their remit. Their one and only aim is to somehow sit on the top of the pile – no matter what a heap of shit they maintain and so long as the flies continue buzzing around them.
It can sometimes be very difficult to see the present and future as being different from what they are as a result of events that happened in the past, but it is possible. The political and economic past can be seen for what it was and overcome.
So, hey, here we are sitting in a very comfortable municipal campsite in rural France and can have no complaints of a personal nature. Soon we will be back in Blighty. And the work of my blog and my novels continue.
Posted from Louhans, Borgogne
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Balkans weblog #2
June 16, 2018 ~ lovelifeandpeace ~ Leave a comment
We arrived in Dubrovnik yesterday, having driven the length of Bosnia-Herzegovina north to south…
After surviving the worst electrical storm in living memory inside our camper van amongst the north Croatian hills, we settled down to living in the woods alongside Ingrid’s working homestead. This included making the half-hour drive into Karlovac where we saw yet more remaining evidence of the nineties’ Balkans conflict. Communist countries of the late twentieth century had a penchant for erecting bow-shaped walls twelve-feet high and covering them with murals depicting workers in all their industrious glory accompanied by state slogans of the ‘onward to a better future’ kind. Croatia was no exception. Today the Karlovac wall is pock-marked with bullet holes and whitewashed all over, while bearing the inscription ‘Britney bitch’ in black spray. With such precise emblems has the early twenty-first century zeitgeist supplanted the intended socialist ideal.
Having learned previously how with satellite technology a straightforward forty-five minute drive could become a six-hour odyssey of near-despair along country roads, we used our atlas map to take us out to the border at Dvor. Departing Croatia was easy enough, entering Bosnia predictably awkward. “Green card,” asks the officious border guard. “Don’t need one.” “Huh? Documents!” Yes, documents, always bloody documents in these little tinpot bureau-states. He takes our passports to the guard-hut, shows them to another official, scratches his head, walks back, hands them over, tells us to be on our way. What a palaver! There is confusion about where we can park in the border town without paying so while I stand guard Anne goes off to spend any leftover kuna on food and drink. Now we are hopeful the Prijedo-Banja Luka road will offer up plenty of camping opportunities. Ur, no. Soviet-hangovers and sinister conflict associations are about all we see. Thankfully, someone at a petrol station points us in the direction of the gorge at Krupa na Vrbasu so we follow the river south and fetch up on a disused camping ground there. In that odd manner some out-of-the-way communities have of quickly exchanging information, within ten minutes a car pulls up, the washhouse is partly-opened, and our passports are requested; money changes hands, and we are permitted to stay overnight. Best of all, we have access to a small supermarket and the Cric Cric bar – where my last post concluded…
At that point, we were headed easterly for Sarajevo, but now refreshed and learning from our mistakes about which roads to take, we make the decision to drop more directly south on the gorge road towards Mostar. With the help of an internet connection we have pinpointed a little campsite not far from the famed Islamic town. That afternoon, we pull into the site alongside the fast-flowing river Buna, say hello to the half-dozen Hungarian bikers relaxing in the shade from the hot sun, and set up in the furthest corner snugly beside the river.
Bosnia-Herzegovina does not fill with me joy. Everywhere are reminders of the most recent conflict and tensions existing between the various communities, most notably the Islamic and Christian. How I would love to see the end of all established religions. They breed so much hatred. In Mostar we see the replacement for the old bridge so infamously destroyed by the Croatians in full view of the TV cameras, then head to the war museum where a series of displays, artifacts and photographs aid us in re-living the terrible torments meted out and undergone under the guise of achieving freedom and independence, but which in actuality had the sole purpose of gaining perceived lost territories and the settling of old scores. Names of places cropped up: Prijedor, Banja Luka, Visegrad… The book I brought with me, Ivo Andric’s 1945 novel ‘The Bridge over the Drina’, tells of the bridge built by an Ottoman vezir – himself a kidnapped blood sacrifice as a ten year old from a Christian Serbian village – and the years of pain and toil it cost to erect over the Drina…and now in the Mostar museum five centuries later I am reading on the walls how Christians and Muslims have continued to torture and murder one another on that same bridge , before throwing the dead and mutilated bodies into the flowing Drina below. Heraclitus says you cannot stand in the same river twice – well, these guys seem able to stand in the self-same place thousands and thousands of times over. So who is telling it like it is, who is enacting out reality: the Hellenic philosopher or the brutal murderers..? You can judge. That is why this country does not fill me with joy, but anguish and dismay. Travelling is troublesome, as much as anything.
Coupled with the above, is the seemingly obsessively remaining sense of state control. Driving through country roads you are prepared around every corner to be pulled over by some hillbilly, dolled-up police officer, who waves you down with his little fluorescent paddle and asks to see your documents, always with that dour expression and the threat of some unpleasant outcome should he feel so inclined.
No, I have had enough of over-zealous guardians of authority pulling me over and demanding to know who I am, what do I have upon my person, where am I going and where have I been. In future, maybe I can refer them to this weblog. This familiar scenario – and I mean familiar even from teenage years in the UK (see in particular DEATH AND THE DEAD – is theatrically enacted four times over during the final two hours of our drive out from BIH: by the policjia, Republika Srpska cross-country patrol and then again at the southern border back into Croatia.
“Green card.”
“We don’t need one.”
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Speaking aloud allowed
May 29, 2018 May 29, 2018 ~ lovelifeandpeace ~ Leave a comment
Speaking to a Ukrainian student today, I was told that in the Balkans everybody will be perfectly happy to speak with us in Russian. No surprise, really. Just nice to hear – living as I do in the UK 2018. At the same time I was informed by a group of German students they are undergoing the same anti-Russia media propaganda programme as that being foisted upon us here. What is going on? It seemed so certain just a few years ago that the current generation would be in the vanguard of creating a harmonious globalised world – only to have it undermined and snatched away from them and us by a bunch of old-time conservative dotards stuck in their warlike way, intent on destroying the fragile integrity of a new collective spirit. Quite obviously, these war-mongers who want to destroy the planet have deep-seated psychological problems and need to be called out. What’s more, this is happening. Information is still being spread, despite the conservatives’ efforts at censorship – whether this be the attempted muzzling of information channels such as Wikileaks or further governmental legislation to make their own unlawful acts publicly known. Starting locally and spreading universally, people all over are communicating with one another, listening to one another, supporting one another. The fightback is happening. People are choosing knowledge over ignorance, so that no matter what language is being spoken a common humanity is being realised.
GLYN F RIDGLEY
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To the Balkans..!
May 23, 2018 ~ lovelifeandpeace ~ Leave a comment
And, so – to unfinished business…
Back in 1991, we were heading for the Russian-Polish border as news came through that the USSR was finally being wound up. Not wanting to return immediately to a wintry UK, we made the decision to head on south. Except the Balkans War was raging and that meant we were prevented from going down through the old Yugoslavia. Instead we braved the snow and ice of the eastern European states until we finally arrived in northern Greece by way of Bulgaria. (I have written about this trip in my anti-capitalist novel QUESTION, where the main protagonists must flee Russia after being involved in a murderous mafia shoot-out.)
Now, at last, nearly thirty years later, we are in a position to make that drive down through the Balkans – and maybe beyond…
We had thought to take the more circuitous route across northern Europe and drive down through the Baltic states, but the rotten spring weather has left us desiring an immediate dose of southern warmth. So straight to the Balkans it will be. For reading matter, I have chosen Ivo Andric’s ‘The Bridge on the Drina’ – a novelistic account of the region’s history which brought the author the Nobel Prize, and recommended to me by a recent Slovenian student. Along with Bulwer-Lytton’s ‘Zanoni’, as audio. I’ll also be taking some books to re-acquaint myself with the Russian language.
I really can’t wait to make a break with all this anti-Russian propaganda swirling about on the media. As though the Russians were responsible for the horrible, social, warring mess were are currently experiencing. Whereas it is our own government and our own selves who are responsible for all the unease. To think we could be living in unbridled wealth and happiness if only divisions weren’t being deliberately sown within our communities and hatred being stirred up by those with invested economic and political interests! It’s very painful to consider.
How this will come through in my blog, I do not know. That is why I write novels (even if the MSM agents and publishers act as unwanted censors by refusing to make them available).
My only disappointment is that the trip means that I won’t be able to attend the annual big family get together. This year we were hoping to extend the event to include more overnight camping and music. That still remains an objective. There are strong connections with the area which we wish to celebrate and share. As I do in my writing.
NOVELS BY GLYN F RIDGLEY available from Amazon
South Bucks, and proud!
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by Alice Taylor December 4, 2019 December 4, 2019 0873
The Albanian government banned access to JOQ Albania portal over the weekend, via an order to the Electoral and Postal Communications Authority (AKEP).
As of now, it is not possible to access the site from within Albania after the police commenced investigations into two site executives Erland Dalliu and Gentian Çengeli for spreading fake news about the Albanian earthquake, causing panic amongst citizens.
The AKEP website is also out of action, following a supposed cyber attack claimed by a Facebook account under the name “Anonymous Albania“.
The site, joqalbania.com is not available to regular users unless they use a TOR browser, or are using a VPN which ‘piggybacks’ onto an IPN in a foreign jurisdiction to disguise the original location of the user. Such methods are regularly employed in countries with autocratic regimes such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkey, China, and Russia.
The blocking of the site and investigation of its two executives sparked outrage, including a harsh statement from the Albanian Media Council who accused Prime Minister Edi Rama of illegally shutting down the media portal. They said that he was exploiting the so-called ‘state of emergency’ that was enforced after the earthquake last week, by censoring the media.
“The government should not use this situation as a reason to exert censorship on the media” the AMC stated, adding that the media should also refrain from spreading fake news.
“The media have a duty, especially in this situation, to guard against the publication of unverified news that may spread panic,” they said.
Also over the weekend, 25-year-old Xhuliana Aliaj was arrested for “spreading panic” after she shared information published by an Italian newspaper related to the aftermath of the earthquake.
Last morning, the Durres court found her arrest legal and ordered her to appear before the court twice a months. She is being tried for “the dissemination of false information or notices, whether verbally, in writing, or in another way, in order to create a state of insecurity and panic in people, shall be punishable by a fine or up to five years imprisonment.”
Aliaj had written on Facebook that she was scared of the risk of fuel deposits in Porto Romano exploding after a series of earthquakes that shook the country.
Also yesterday, the prime minister escalated his threats against the Albanian media critical of earthquake relief management. He wrote on Twitter: “Don’t make us do what even your imagination could not fathom!”
Concerns have been raised over the similarity of the situation in Albania now and in Turkey following the 2016 failed coup d’etat attempt. President Recept Tayyip Erdogan enacted a state of emergency that he used to imprison thousands of journalists and activists under allegations of “terrorism” and spreading terrorist propaganda. Although no state of emergency that allows for media censorship has been enacted in Albania, PM Rama has repeatedly threatened that he would close media outlets down based on such state of emergency.
This events are also an indicator of what could happen, should the proposed “anti-defamation package” be enacted into law.
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Alice Taylor
Alice is a freelance writer, journalist, and blogger. She was born in England and after graduating in law, moved to Malta, and then Cyprus, before settling in Albania. She writes on topics such as European law, technology and finance, but after moving to Albania she felt inspired to start writing about Balkans travel and culture.
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NO 147 Brooklyn
2oz rye
½oz dry vermouth
¼oz amer picon or china-china amer
¼oz maraschino liqueur
Combine all ingredients with ice and stir until well chilled
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass
This pre-Prohibition classic is one of four cocktails named for the boroughs of New York City, along with the Bronx, the Manhattan, and the Queens. It first appeared in Jack Grohusko’s 1908 Jack’s Manual with sweet vermouth, which was replaced with French vermouth when reprinted in Jacques Straub’s 1914 Manual of Mixed Drinks. This vermouth choice was adopted by the canonical Savoy Cocktail Book of 1930 and Ted Haigh’s 2004 Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails. Subsequently, it is the mix most often encountered on the modern day bar menu.
The Brooklyn’s mix of rye, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and orange-forward amaro result in a Manhattan-style drink that’s a bit sweeter and fruitier than the preeminent classic. Maraschino liqueur adds a rich sweetness, which nicely balances the dry vermouth. In his Bartender’s Manual, Jim Meehan suggests that blanc vermouth may be superior in drinks of this era, asserting that this popular option of the day pairs better with fruity modifiers. We've tried it both ways and do prefer the blanc, though it will depend on the other ingredients.
The original Brooklyn cocktail uses a bittersweet French aperitif called Amer Picon. Amer Picon is difficult to acquire in the United States, and even if you smuggle a bottle from France, it has been reformulated. Fortunately there are a few creative substitutions available. Using an orange-heavy Italian amaro such as Ciociaro could work well, or a less-orangey amaro such as amaro Montenegro plus a dash of orange bitters. We prefer to use the similarly French amer Bigallet China-China, which has a comparable bitterness with orange and cherry notes. If you want to try this drink the way it first appeared in Jack’s Manual, use Cocchi Vermouth di Torino. Try an orange twist as a garnish if you are using a less orange-forward mixture.
rye maraschino vermouth
rye vermouth amer picon
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rye bourbon campari
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Spain 14 Day Tour: Nov. 13-27, 2016 = $2024**
Spain 14 Day Tour
14 Day Tour from Madrid to Madrid
Nov. 13 – 27, 2016
**$2024. MRTA Member Price is $2024.*
*Based on double occupancy (two to a room). Seats are limited. Air fare is not included in price but is available for purchase.
Please call 314.223.1224 to complete your reservation.
Vacation Overview
This vacation is perfect for those who wish to experience all the excitement and energy of Spain. You’ll visit Spain’s most popular cities, including Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Vitoria, Pamplona, and Seville.
You’ll have time to relax on the Costa del Sol, where you can sample traditional Spanish cuisine, walk on the sandy beaches, and browse the trendy boutiques. You’ll also visit the Rock of Gibraltar, in British hands since 1704.
On this Spain tour, history fans will enjoy visiting the Alcazar in Seville, founded in the 11th century as a Moorish fortress; the 8th-century Mosque of Caliphs in Cordoba, a very well-preserved mosque that was converted into a cathedral in the 13th century; and the Alhambra Complex in Granada. The Alhambra was a palace, citadel, and fortress for the Nasrid sultans and their servants, elite soldiers, and high officials from the 13th to 14th centuries.
Fans of art and architecture will delight in seeing the Prado Museum in Madrid, one of the world’s finest art museums; the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, an amazing feat of construction without any flat surfaces; and the Sagrada Familia Basilica, Gaudi’s masterpiece in Barcelona.
We have also arranged special experiences for you on this Spain tour. For example, enjoy wine tasting accompanied by tapas in Ribera del Duero. A special treat is a walk along the street where the famous “running of the bulls” takes place, followed by a Rioja wine tasting and dinner at a local restaurant in Pamplona.
History, art, architecture, beaches, Spanish food, and more—what more could you ask for in a vacation to Spain?
Day 1Arriva in Madrid, Spain
Welcome to Madrid! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner with wine at your hotel.
Day 2Madrid
The capital since 1561, Madrid today is a strikingly modern city, the showcase of a country resolutely turned towards the future. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide takes you to the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, elegant Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. Then, the highlight: a visit to the palatial PRADO MUSEUM with its priceless art treasures. In the afternoon, an optional excursion to Toledo can be arranged.
Day 3Madrid–Segovia–Ribera Del Duero–Burgos–Vitoria
Head into beautiful Castile, the “Province of the Castles.” Cross the rugged Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range on the way to Segovia, famous for the 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct. Next, head to Ribera del Duero for a wine tasting accompanied by tapas at Bodega Portia, designed by the world-famous architect Norman Foster. In Burgos, see the magnificent limestone Cathedral of Santa Maria, where legendary El Cid is buried. Afternoon arrival in Vitoria with time for a stroll through this ancient Basque city’s delightful historic center.
Day 4Vitoria–Bilbao–San Sebastian–Pamplona
In Bilbao, the great port city of the Basque region, enjoy a special highlight: a guided visit to the GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, an amazing feat of construction created by architect Frank O. Gehry. Next is lovely San Sebastian, the “Pearl of the Cantabrian Coast,” before arriving in Pamplona at the foot of the Pyrenees. Here, a special treat awaits you: enjoy a walk along the Calle Estafeta, where the famous “running of the bulls” takes place, followed by a Rioja WINE TASTING and dinner at Basaburua restaurant.
Day 5Pamplona–Saragossa–Barcelona
In Saragossa, visit PLAZA DEL PILAR, one of Spain’s grandest squares. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, where, according to legends, the Virgin Mary appeared to St. James. Arrive in Barcelona, Spain’s second-largest city and the host of the Olympic Games in 1992.
Day 6Barcelona
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Columbus Monument, Plaza de Cataluna, and Paseo de Gràcia. Highlight is a visit to spectacular SAGRADA FAMILIA BASILICA, Gaudi’s masterpiece. Also enjoy a panoramic view of the city and harbor from Montjuïc Hill. To enhance your stay, choose from our optional excursions to Montserrat and to a Catalonian restaurant to try out local dishes.
Day 7Barcelona–Valencia
Along the coast to Valencia, once a royal capital. Valencia’s Roman, Moorish, and Spanish history comes alive during your guided orientation drive including the Town Hall, La Lonja (the 15-century Silk Exchange), the bull ring, the massive gateway towers of Serranos and Quart, and the new Arts & Science Complex, designed by the famous Valencian architect Calatrava. End your tour in the center at La Seo Cathedral and then, enter one of Valencia’s oldest Horchaterias, where you will be served a traditional Horchata drink.
Day 8Valencia–Granada
A scenic drive towards the mountains past troglodyte cave dwellings, hollowed out of the soft tufa stone, near Guadix and Purullena. Cross Mora Pass and arrive in Granada, where a special dinner with wine awaits you at one of Granada’s fine restaurants, the perfect introduction to this magnificent city.
Day 9Granada–Costa Del Sol
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features Granada’s main attraction, the ALHAMBRA COMPLEX, a fantasy of “lace in stone” surrounded by arabesque gardens and fountains. Also amble through the exotic WATER GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE. Then, a short drive down to your hotel at the Costa del Sol. Later, you may wish to join an optional excursion to the charming Pueblo Blanco village of Mijas.
Day 10Costa Del Sol. Excursion to Malaga
Morning excursion to beautiful Malaga. Join your Local Guide on a walking tour through the OLD CITY. Enjoy free time for shopping and maybe a visit to the Picasso Museum.
Day 11Costa Del Sol–Gibraltar–Seville
Drive to the ROCK OF GIBRALTAR, in British hands since 1704. Hear about its turbulent history from your Local Guide, see the Moorish Castle, and visit ST. MICHAEL’S CAVES and the colony of Barbary apes. Then, on through the sunny sherry wine region on the Costa de la Luz to vibrant, festive Seville, where an exclusive visit has been included to the famous Real Meastranza de Caballería de Sevilla, the royal BULL RING.
Day 12Seville
During your sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, hear about the city’s role in Roman times, its conquest by the Moors in 712 AD, and its contribution to the discovery of the New World. Admire Maria Luisa Park, the Golden Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that used to be the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Also visit the ALCAZAR, founded in the 11th century as a Moorish fortress, with its Palacio de Don Pedro. Then, stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER. For those interested, an optional extended guided visit to the cathedral is available. Tonight, for a truly Andalusian night out, reserve a seat at our optional Flamenco show.
Day 13Seville–Cordoba–Madrid
Through the arid landscapes of Don Quixote’s La Mancha to Cordoba.During your guided walking tour of Cordoba, see the Alcazar, the Roman Bridge, and the medieval Jewish quarter. Tour the magnificent 8th-century MOSQUE OF THE CALIPHS, famous for its 850 pillars of porphyry, marble, and jasper. Return to Madrid. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with wine at your hotel.
Day 14Madrid
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Vacation Highlights
Welcome and farewell dinners; guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum
Take pictures of the Roman Aqueduct
[LF] Wine tasting with tapas at Bodega Portia
Take pictures of the Cathedral of Santa Maria
Guided visit of the Guggenheim Museum
Visit the “Pearl of the Cantabrian Coast”
[LF] Walk through the Calle Estafeta, followed by a Rioja wine tasting and dinner at Basaburua restaurant
Visit Plaza del Pilar
Guided sightseeing, visit Sagrada Familia Basilica, panoramic view from Montjuïc Hill
Guided sightseeing; [LF] enjoy a traditional Horchata drink
Special dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife
Excursion to Malaga
ROCK OF GIBRALTAR
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Michael’s Caves
[LF] Visit Real Maestranza bull ring; guided sightseeing, visit the Alcazar, and walk through the Santa Cruz quarter
Guided walking tour, visit the Mosque of the Caliphs
Headsets throughout the tour
Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler. For Gibraltar, a special visa is required; a UK or Schengen visa will not gain entrance.
July 4 & July 11 Departures – San Fermin Feria in Pamplona.
Full buffet breakfast daily; 7 three-course dinners with wine, including welcome and farewell dinners in Madrid, and special dinners in Pamplona and Granada
Catalonia Atocha
Catalonia Atocha Hotel is located in the center of Madrid, near Paseo del Prado and Atocha Railway Station, and only a short distance from the main museums and tourist attractions of the capital. The hotel was inaugurated in 2011 and has a fantastic solarium and terrace with heated seasonal Jacuzzi and wonderful views of the city.
NH Canciller Ayala
Modern hotel with meeting rooms, bar-cafeteria and restaurant; in a park and garden setting, overlooking the Cathedral.
Nh Iruna Park
High-rise Hotel situated in city center, within walking distance from Historic Center & university campus.
Catalonia Barcelona Plaza
A large modern 338 room property, located within easy access to many of the city’s major sights and attractions. Facilities include a choice of two restaurants a gym and a seasonal rooftop swimming pool and sun terrace with panoramic city views.
NH Center
The stylishly decorated NH Center hotel offers 192 spacious, modern rooms, including rooms specially designed with handicapped accessibility.
M.A.Nazaries
MA Nazaríes, with impressive modern architecture, is a contemporary hotel.
Superior First-Class
Contemporary Hotel comprising twin 9-story buildings set on El Bajondillo Beach.
Ayre Hotel Sevilla
This is a special, unique city and Ayre Hotel Sevilla welcomes you. Not only is the hotel near the center of Seville, it is also the closest hotel to the AVE Station, one of the nearest to the Conference Centre and to San Pablo International Airport, not to mention just moments from the business and shopping district of Nervión.
NH Principe De Vergara
Smart Business-oriented Hotel of modern construction, near American Embassy in Barrio de Salamanca.
The following list of optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These optional excursions might or might not be offered. Whether it’s a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.
Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency; to get an estimated price, use a currency converter for exchange rate information (pricing may vary at the time of booking).
Once you have booked your vacation, Globus provides the ability to pre-purchase excursions, register for your vacations and provide emergency contact information online.
CITY: Madrid
Excursion to Toledo Admire Castilian landscapes on your way to the beautiful imperial city of Toledo. It is one of the oldest towns in Europe and its genuine Spanish buildings are a showcase of almost all periods of history (Arab, Gothic, Mudejar, Renaissance, and Baroque styles). Visit the 13th-century gothic cathedral, Church of Santo Tomé with its masterpiece by El Greco, the synagogue, and a Damascene steel workshop, a technique that inlays precious metals into steel.
Approximate value: €49 EUR per person
CITY: Barcelona
Beautiful Barcelona Together with your local expert explore the Ciutat Vella district (old city); the Barceloneta, an 18th-century traditional district of sailors and fisherman; the Olympic Village, constructed for the 1992 Olympic Games, with the Olympic Port and beaches and magnificent views of the harbor and the neo-Moorish-style Arc de Triomphe. Don’t miss out the experience of walking down the famous La Rambla to visit the Boqueria Market the oldest food-market in Spain, where the best “chefs” buy for their Michelin Restaurants and where you will enjoy one of the popular fresh fruit juices (included in the tour).
Excursion to Montserrat Drive through picturesque villages to 4,320-foot Montserrat with its impressive Benedictine monastery perched halfway up the mountain. Visit the Royal Basilica, one of Spain’s most important pilgrimage sites for hundreds of years due to its famous 12th-century Romanesque carving of the Virgin Morenita (Black Virgin).
CITY: Granada
Glimpses of Granada With your Local Guide, discover the cathedral of Granada, considered to be one of Spain’s most important renaissance buildings. Visit the richly decorated Royal Chapel, built between 1505 and 1521 and which houses the mortal remains of the couple who unified Spain under one monarchy Queen Isabella of Castile and King Ferdinand of Aragon. Then, visit the Carthusian Monastery, an outstanding example of baroque architecture with its intricate white stucco works. Construction began in 1516 and continued for the next 300 years, but the project was never completed. The monastery was home to a community of monks and laymen who lived under a vow of silence. Finally, enjoy a beautiful view over the Alhambra and the city from the famous El Albaicín old Moorish quarter.
CITY: Costa del Sol
Mijas & Dinner On The Carihuela Drive to the enchanting village of Mijas, nestled in the mountainside at 1,404 feet (428 meters) above sea level. Enjoy a walking tour, then free time for shopping or admiring its cobblestoned, narrow winding streets, dazzling whitewashed walls, and breathtaking views. Later, enjoy a 4-course dinner, with drinks, at one of the celebrated restaurants in La Carihuela, the original fisherman’s district in Torremolinos, famous for the best seafood in the region.
CITY: Seville
Andalusian Dinner & Flamenco While savoring a 3-course Andalusian dinner with drinks, enjoy an exciting flamenco show. The flamenco dance, with its roots in Indian, Arabic, and Spanish cultures, is a highly-expressive, passionate dance form that no visitor to Spain should miss.
Cathedral and Columbus Tomb Standing on the site of a grand mosque, Seville’s 15th-century gothic cathedral was built to demonstrate the city’s power and wealth after the Reconquista, when the city was captured from the Moors. It is the third-largest church in Europe and boasts 80 chapels, the largest altarpiece in the world, and the breathtaking La Giralda, one of the three remaining Almohad minarets in the world (the others are in Marrakesh and Rabat, Morocco). This beautiful structure became the bell tower of the cathedral, and dominates the city’s skyline. The cathedral also houses the remains of explorer Christopher Columbus. Although originally buried in Havana’s cathedral in Cuba, his first discovery in 1492, his remains were moved to Seville during the upheavals surrounding the Cuban Revolution in 1902.
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return travel from some countries, international travelers are required to pay entry and/or exit fees at the airport. These fees will be collected by the local government and are payable by the traveler at time of travel. Your confirmation booking information will contain information about these fees.
[LF] – The tour company has created special experiences that will bring you behind the scenes, spotlight the unique stories of your journey, and bring to life the local flavor of your destination. Just look for the “[LF]” to see what we’ve included for you.
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Applying Propensity Score Methods in Medical Research: Pitfalls and Prospects, by Zhehui Luo, Joseph C. Gardiner, and Cathy J. Bradley.
The authors review experimental and nonexperimental causal inference methods, focusing on assumptions for the validity of instrumental variables and propensity score (PS) methods. They provide guidance in four areas for the analysis and reporting of PS methods in medical research and selectively evaluate mainstream medical journal articles from 2000 to 2005 in the four areas, namely, examination of balance, overlapping support description, use of estimated PS for evaluation of treatment effect, and sensitivity analyses. In spite of the many pitfalls, when appropriately evaluated and applied, PS methods can be powerful tools in assessing average treatment effects in observational studies. Appropriate PS applications can create experimental conditions using observational data when randomized controlled trials are not feasible and, thus, lead researchers to an efficient estimator of the average treatment effect.
Screening for prostate cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials, by Mia Djulbegovic, Rebecca J Beyth, Molly M Neuberger, Taryn L Stoffs, Johannes Vieweg, Benjamin Djulbegovic, Philipp Dahm. See also the recent Boston Globe story.
Objective. To examine the evidence on the benefits and harms of screening for prostate cancer.
Design. Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
Data sources. Electronic databases including Medline, Embase, CENTRAL, abstract proceedings, and reference lists up to July 2010.
Review methods. Included studies were randomised controlled trials comparing screening by prostate specific antigen with or without digital rectal examination versus no screening. Data abstraction and assessment of methodological quality with the GRADE approach was assessed by two independent reviewers and verified by the primary investigator. Mantel-Haenszel and inverse variance estimates were calculated and pooled under a random effects model expressing data as relative risks and 95% confidence intervals.
Results. Six randomised controlled trials with a total of 387 286 participants that met inclusion criteria were analysed. Screening was associated with an increased probability of receiving a diagnosis of prostate cancer (relative risk 1.46, 95% confidence interval 1.21 to 1.77; P<0.001) and stage I prostate cancer (1.95, 1.22 to 3.13; P=0.005). There was no significant effect of screening on death from prostate cancer (0.88, 0.71 to 1.09; P=0.25) or overall mortality (0.99, 0.97 to 1.01; P=0.44). All trials had one or more substantial methodological limitations. None provided data on the effects of screening on participants’ quality of life. Little information was provided about potential harms associated with screening.
Conclusions. The existing evidence from randomised controlled trials does not support the routine use of screening for prostate cancer with prostate specific antigen with or without digital rectal examination.
Are Health Insurance Markets Competitive? by Leemore Dafny. If this looks familiar, it is because it came out as an NBER working paper quite a while ago.
To gauge the competitiveness of the group health insurance industry, I investigate whether health insurers charge higher premiums, ceteris paribus, to more profitable firms. Such “direct price discrimination” is feasible only in imperfectly competitive settings. Using a proprietary national database of health plans offered by a sample of large, multisite firms from 1998-2005, I find firms with positive profit shocks subsequently face higher premium growth, even for the same health plans. Moreover, within a given firm, those sites located in concentrated insurance markets experience the greatest premium increases. The findings suggest health care insurers are exercising market power in an increasing number of geographic markets.
Economics, Health Policy
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TMV Podcast
This app is one of the easiest ways to learn Quranic vocabulary!
TMV Team
With Ramadan finished, many of us can easily fall back into a pre-Ramadan routine, with less Quran, less prayer, and even less remembrance of God. One way to keep all three of these things in check is to keep engaging with the Holy Quran.
Quran Progress offers an easily accessible and user-friendly way of both learning and practising how to engage with the language of the Quran, helping us stay motivated and proactive in our faith. It hopes to help simplify Quranic vocabulary and Arabic for people of all levels.
The app aims to help non-Arabic speakers and beginners to understand the Holy Quran and truly connect with the holy book. Understanding the words can also help with memorising the Holy Quran, as well as to help improve more advanced students in understanding the explicit meaning of Quranic verses.
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And indeed, we have made the Quran easy for meditation. Be there anyone that will reflect? (Holy Quran 54:22)
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We made the Quran easy to understand, to serve as a reminder, and then, is there anyone that will meditate this reminder? (Holy Quran 54:3)
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Happy Birthday Sammy Lee!
Frank Gorman and Sammy Lee at the 1964 Olympic Trials
“I was 10 years old when Sammy won his first and second Olympic medals at the 1948 Games,” Frank Gorman of diving legend, Sammy Lee. “We were not able to view his triumphs on television in those days but the newspapers were full of good coverage and I thought that he was the greatest competitor in London.”
Gorman, who won silver in the 3-meter diving competition in Tokyo, would often go as a younger, less known diver to competitions without the support of a coach. If Sammy Lee was there, he always lent a hand. “I finally got to meet Sammy at the USA National Diving Championships in the early 1950s at Yale University. I might have been the youngest competitor and was there without a coach. During the workout I met Sammy and before long he was helping me with some of my dives. I was thrilled to have the World Champ watching me. Sammy was low-key, patient and explained clearly what I should do to improve my efforts. In future years I frequently showed up at meets without a coach and Sammy was always there for me.”
Søren Svejstrup also competed as a diver at the Tokyo Games, had a very similar interaction with Lee. “I went to a meet in Los Angeles in 1960,” wrote Svjestrup. “I was all alone, and still not experienced in diving meets. And I did not know how to do a good twisting dive from the 10 meter platform. The dive I executed was a handstand, fall over where I end up diving feet first after a half salto. I’m sure no one had seen such a dive in the US because everybody laughed, but not Sammy. He told everybody that it was a classic European dive and he would give it a high mark. And if anybody wanted to try the same dive, he would like to see it. Nobody did. At the meet, Sammy scored me a ten. I was grateful, and of course I lost my heart to Sammy forever.”
Sammy Lee and Soren Svejstrup
Dr. Sammy Lee, a medical MD who served with the US Army Medical Corps in Korea, winner of the James E Sullivan Award as the most outstanding athlete in the United States in 1953, and a repeat champion in the 10 meter platform dive, winning gold in London in 1948, and Helsinki in 1952. In addition to countless stories of helping divers all over the world, he coached Olympic divers Pat McCormick, Bob Webster, and Greg Louganis. August 1 is Dr. Sammy Lee’s birthday! And on this day in 1952, he won his gold medal in the 10 meter platform in Helsinki. Today he is 95. Happy birthday Sammy Lee!
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Dr. Samuel (“Sammy”) Lee won the gold medals in 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics for 10m Platform Diving and a Bronze in 1948 Summer Olympics for 3m Springboard Diving
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“WE assume our senses see reality as it is – but that could be just an evolved illusion,” the July 31, 2019 issue of NewScientist declared.
“What is the relationship between the world out there and my internal experience of it – between objective and subjective reality?
“If I’m sober, and don’t suspect a prank, I’m inclined to believe that when I see a cherry, there is a real cherry whose shape and color match my experience, and which continues to exist when I look away.
“This assumption is central to how we think about ourselves and the world. But is it valid? Experiments my collaborators and I have performed to test the form of sensory perception that evolution has given us suggest a startling conclusion: it isn’t.”
The author of The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes, pioneering cognitive scientist Donald D Hoffman, believes that evolution designed our perceptions “to keep us alive.” Our perceptions, he says, are “interfaces constructed by natural selection,” in a word randomly.
Real Cherries?
There are no random forces in Theosophy. The reality illusion is wholly subjective and beholden to our faculties of perception, and states of consciousness unique to our complex sevenfold human construction, according to Theosophy. But agreeably with Professor Hoffman, the world is nothing like what we see through our eyes. But for much different reasons than the conjectures of modern science.
“Every one of us possesses the faculty, the interior sense, that is known by the name of intuition,” H. P. Blavatsky wrote in her article The Beacon-Light of the Unknown, “but how rare are those who know how to develop it!
It is, however, only by the aid of this faculty that men can ever see things in their true colors.
“It is an instinct of the soul, which grows in us in proportion to the employment we give it, and which helps us to perceive and understand the realities of things with far more certainty than can the simple use of our senses and exercise of our reason.”
“What are called good sense and logic enable us to see only the appearances of things, that which is evident to every one. The instinct of which I speak, being a projection of our perceptive consciousness,
a projection which acts from the subjective to the objective, and not vice versa, awakens in us spiritual senses and power to act.
These senses assimilate to themselves the essence of the object or of the action under examination, and represent it to us as it really is, not as it appears to our physical senses and to our cold reason.”
H. P. Blavatsky, Le Phare De L’Inconnu
Disappearing into an illusion.
The Hindu poem, a dialogue between Master Krishna and his disciple Arjuna, in the Bhagavad-Gita, is set metaphorically on a ‘battlefield.’ This chosen venue symbolizes “the war within,” which each of us continually faces, and must eventually wage. (BlavatskyTheosophy.com)
In Chapter 11, Krishna challenges Arjuna to exercise his spiritual sight in a specially induced vision of “the Divine Form as including all forms.” To enforce the lesson, and in answer to Arjuna’s request, Krishna temporarily awakens his “Divine Eye.” The rest is history!
The Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 11,
The Vision of the Divine Form as Including All Forms
Krishna and Arjuna on the battlefield.
Temporary Illusions
“Gautama, the Buddha, only remained in solitude long enough to enable him to arrive at the truth, which he devoted himself from that time on to promulgate, begging his bread, and living for humanity.”
If, in the words of the dying Buddha, ‘all compounds are perishable,’ then all collections of atoms must be considered but temporary ‘illusions.’
They are such, according to The Secret Doctrine (1:329), because they are the very personal creations “of the perceiving Ego.” But this must not be considered a solipsistic argument. If we only knew how to get past our five senses we might very well contact the underlying ‘reality’ of physical things.
The term “Ego” here must ultimately refer to a personal state, and as such must always relate to specific ‘states’ of consciousness. But this is only from our plane of perception. According to The Secret Doctrine (1:330), once we have gotten past that plane, and scaled the “peak of Omniscience,” the “knowledge of things-in-themselves” is immediately available to us.
Real motion or the illusion of motion?
One of the best ways to describe what Theosophy is, arts reporter Ali Snow remarked on a Utah Public Radio show, “is to think of it as a kind of fusion of religion and science.”
A desire to prove or to explore some of the mystical forces that made religion work and make the spiritual world work.
A striking example of this kind of fusion is H. P. Blavatsky’s description of how “the sense of sound is the first thing that manifests itself in the universe … in correspondence with colors or sight.”
Colors and Sound
About this sensory synesthetic power Blavatsky wrote:
If you could only see clairvoyantly a person playing a piano, you would see the sound as plainly as you hear it.
“You can even put cotton in your ears—you will see the sound and every little note and modulation that you could not do otherwise.”
Making reference to this sensory merging (known today as “synesthesia”) she explained: “One would merge into the other. You can taste sound, if you like, too. There sounds which are exceedingly acid, and there are sounds which are exceedingly sweet, and bitter, and all the scale of taste, in fact.”
There is no nonsense, I say it seriously, and you will find it so if you want to know about the super-physical senses.
(The Secret Doctrine Dialogues p. 86)
Alexander Scriabin, a Russian pianist and composer who was deeply influenced by Theosophy, visualized a grand magnum opus which he titled Mysterium.
Click the link here or the link below to listen to Nora Eccles, Harrison Museum of Art as three curators describe the exhibit, Painting Music: Enchanted Modernities, and who give us a personalized tour of the Theosophy promoted powers (click below the photo):
Synesthete Elisabeth Sulser
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This interesting phenomenon is demonstrated practically by the multiple senses of a unique synesthete from Zurich, Switzerland named Elizabeth Sulser. A psi investigator writes:
Her particular combination of senses is so unique that she is the only person in the world documented to have it.
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Posted on June 28, 2019 by Theosophy Watch | 5 comments
EVER arguing for the existence of an invisible conscious world within the visible physical one, the writer of The Secret Doctrine, H. P. Blavatsky, was consistent and insistent.
She continually challenged the scientific materialistic beliefs of her day. For her monumental work, The Secret Doctrine, she wrote an introduction which included the following challenging declaration:
“The aim of this work may be thus stated: to show that Nature is not ‘a fortuitous concurrence of atoms,’ and to assign to man his rightful place in the scheme of the Universe —
“To rescue from degradation the archaic truths which are the basis of all religions and to uncover, to some extent, the fundamental unity from which they all spring.
Finally, to show that the occult side of Nature has never been approached by the Science of modern civilization.”
(The Secret Doctrine 1: vii Preface)
Underlying nature is a universal and intelligent medium, a matrix supporting the visible physical world. This “invisible physical” was critical to understanding The Secret Doctrine and the Occult Sciences it presented.
Recently a New Scientist article titled “We’ve Seen a Thought: The Secret Seven-Dimensional Life of Your Mind” proposed that “consciousness may itself be a shadow of a higher-dimensional structure” — i.e. the Theosophical principle of Universal Mind.
Mirroring Kosmic Mind
More intriguing in a recent post by journalist Kari Robinson in Hackspirit.net titled “Scientists Discover Biophotons In The Brain That Could Hint Our Consciousness is Directly Linked to Light!” she writes that “one of the most exciting implications the discovery that
our brains can produce light gives, is that maybe our consciousness and spirit are not contained within our bodies. This implication is completely overlooked by scientists.”
The Double Slit Mystery
“Quantum entanglement says that 2 entangled photons react if one of the photons is affected no matter where the other photon is in The Universe without any delay. This can explain the phenomenon of why the state of a photon is affected simply by consciously observing it, as it is proven in many quantum experiments.
“Maybe our observation communicates something through our biophotons with the photon that is being observed, in a similar fashion as quantum entanglement, like light is just one unified substance that is scattered throughout our Universe and affected through each light particle.”
Ancient Thought in Modern Dress
(H. P. Blavatsky, The Secret Doctrine 1:579)
“Light is the first begotten, and the first emanation of the Supreme, and Light is Life,” Blavatsky wrote in The Secret Doctrine 1:579, a critical teaching. “Both are electricity — the life principle, the anima mundi [The world soul] pervading the universe, the electric vivifier of all things.
“Light is the great Protean magician . . . and its multifarious, omnipotent waves gave birth to every form as well as to every living being. From its swelling electric bosom, spring matter and spirit.
Entangled Photons
“Within its beams lie the beginnings of all physical and chemical action, and of all cosmic and spiritual phenomena; it vitalizes and disorganizes; it gives life and produces death, and from its primordial point gradually emerged into existence the myriads of worlds, visible and invisible celestial bodies.
“It was at the ray of this First mother, one in three, that ‘God,’ according to Plato, lighted a fire which we now call the sun,” and which is not the cause of either light or heat, but merely the focus, or, as we might say, the lens, by which the rays of the primordial light become materialized, are concentrate upon our Solar System, and produce all the correlations of forces.”
A structure of stars and light.
Establishing this occult doctrine in her seminal work, Mme. Blavatsky asserted that: “The whole issue of the quarrel between the profane and the esoteric sciences
depends upon the belief in, and demonstration of, the existence of an astral body within the physical, the former independent of the latter.”
(The Secret Doctrine Vol 2, p. 149)
“The astral body is itself an aspect of the real inner body,” wrote Robert Crosbie, the Founder of the United Lodge of Theosophists, “which has lasted through the vast period of the past and must continue through the far distant future.”
“This astral body is the prototype, or design, around which the physical body is built, and which, considered from the point of view of the powers, is the real physical body. Without it the physical body would be nothing but a mass of matter — an aggregation of smaller lives.”
Everything in Nature
is Conscious
“We men must remember that because we do not perceive any signs — which we can recognize — of consciousness, say, in stones, we have no right to say that no consciousness exists there.
“There is no such thing as either ‘dead’ or ‘blind’ matter, as there is no ‘Blind’ or ‘Unconscious’ Law. These find no place among the conceptions of Occult philosophy. The latter never stops at surface appearances, and for it the noumenal essences have more reality than their objective counterparts.
“The Universe is worked and guided from within outwards. As above so it is below, as in heaven so on earth; and man — the microcosm and miniature copy of the macrocosm — is the living witness to this Universal Law, and to the mode of its action.”
The Secret Doctrine 1:274
Is The Sun Conscious?
“It was not possible to formulate the laws of quantum mechanics in a fully consistent way without reference to consciousness.”
– Eugene Wigner, theoretical physicist and mathematician. He received a share of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1963.
“Everything in the Universe, throughout all its kingdoms, is conscious: i.e., endowed with a consciousness of its own kind and on its own plane of perception.”
– H. P. Blavatsky, The Secret Doctrine 1:274
The Non-Physical is Real
Scientists have been urging the mainstream scientific community, which today is littered with scientific fraud and industry influence as well as invention secrecy, to open up to a broader view regarding the true nature of our reality.
“The day science begins to study non-physical phenomena, it will make more progress in one decade that in all of the previous centuries of its existence.”
Physicists Say Consciousness Should be Considered a State of Matter: The “Non Physical” is Real.
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The Astral Matrix
Our Real Senses
“It is the astral body which contains the organs, or centers, from which the organs have been evolved in accord with the needs of the thinker within,” he continued. “The real senses of man are not in the physical but in the astral body. The astral body lasts a little over one lifetime. It does not die when the physical body dies, but is used as a body in the immediate after-death states.”
-Robert Crosbie, (Universal Theosophy)
After The Secret Doctrine was published it would not take long before modern frontier scientists would begin to take up Mme. Blavatsky’s assertions in earnest using established scientific methods of inquiry. Seven important experiments suggesting the existence of an invisible astral matrix were initiated during the initial decades of the 20th and 21st century.
Even Mme. Blavatsky admitted in the 19th century: “It is gratifying to see how scientific imagination approaches every year more closely to the borderland of our occult teachings.” (The Secret Doctrine 2:137 fn)
Hence the subtitle of this blog Theosophy Watch, i.e. “Ancient Thought in Modern Dress,” is the same title used by Mme. Blavatsky in the presentation found in Volume 1, page 572 of The Secret Doctrine.
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Posted on May 18, 2019 by Theosophy Watch | Leave a comment
ALWAYS ready to argue for the existence of an invisible physical world, within visible matter, the writer of The Secret Doctrine, Helena Blavatsky, was ever adamant.
She continually challenged the scientific materialistic beliefs of her day. In her monumental work, The Secret Doctrine, she wrote an introduction which included the following declaration:
“The aim of this work may be thus stated: to show that Nature is not ‘a fortuitous concurrence of atoms,’ and to assign to man his rightful place in the scheme of the Universe — to rescue from degradation the archaic truths which are the basis of all religions and to uncover, to some extent, the fundamental unity from which they all spring.
(The Secret Doctrine: Vol. 1:vii Preface)
Madam Blavatsky frequently took up the cause of a universal, invisible and intelligent medium supporting the visible physical universe. This “invisible physical” she maintained, is critical to understanding Occult Science detailed in The Secret Doctrine.
Universal Matrix
Establishing this occult science in her seminal work, Mme. Blavatsky asserted that: “The whole issue of the quarrel between the profane and the esoteric sciences
“The astral body is itself an aspect of the real inner body,” Robert Crosbie, the Co-Founder of the United Lodge of Theosophists wrote:
“… which has lasted through the vast period of the past and must continue through the far distant future. This astral body is the prototype, or design, around which the physical body is built, and which, considered from the point of view of the powers, is the real physical body. Without it the physical body would be nothing but a mass of matter — an aggregation of smaller lives.”
Astral Medium
Robert Crosbie, (Universal Theosophy)
After The Secret Doctrine was published it would not be long before modern frontier scientists would begin to take up Mme. Blavatsky’s assertions in earnest using established scientific methods of inquiry. Seven important experiments suggesting the existence of an invisible astral matrix were initiated during the initial decades of the 20th and 21st century.
Even Mme. Blavatsky admitted:
It is gratifying to see how scientific imagination approaches every year more closely to the borderland of our occult teachings.
(The Secret Doctrine 2:137 fn)
Thus the subtitle of this blog, i.e. “Ancient Thought in Modern Dress,” is taken from a phrase used by Mme. Blavatsky in her Volume 1, page 572 of The Secret Doctrine.
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Posted on March 13, 2019 by Theosophy Watch | Leave a comment
Illusion or Reality?
WHAT we usually call ‘reality’ may actually be completely subjective, as it is filtered through our ordinary physical senses, according to Theosophy.
Yet, “every one of us possesses the faculty, the interior sense, that is known by the name of intuition,” H. P. Blavatsky wrote in her article The Beacon-Light of the Unknown, “but how rare are those who know how to develop it!
It is only by the aid of this faculty that men can ever see things in their true colors.
“What are called good sense and logic enable us to see only the appearances of things, that which is evident to everyone.
Awakening.
“The instinct of which I speak, being a projection of our perceptive consciousness, a projection
which acts from the subjective to the objective, and not vice versa, awakens in us spiritual senses and power to act.
Plato’s Cave
In a related article “The Subjective and the Objective,” William Q. Judge refers to the Plato’s Cave metaphor:
Socrates: “Imagine the enlightenment and ignorance of our nature in a figure: Behold! human beings living in a sort of underground den, which has a mouth opening towards the light, and reaching all across the den;
they have been here from their childhood, and have their legs and necks chained so that they cannot move, and can only see before them;
“for the chains are arranged in such a manner as to prevent them from turning their heads. At a distance above and behind them the light of a fire is blazing, . . . There can be no question, that the truth would be to them just nothing but the shadows of the images.”
W. Q. Judge: “Theosophy recognizes a continuous gradation of powers, faculties, states, principles — call them what you will — from the highest or most spiritual to the lowest or most material. In this whole gamut of states or conditions, no chasm is found; there is nothing to bridge; consciousness is the necessary substratum and presupposition of the most material, and consciousness is the noumenon or essential reality of the most spiritual.”
We know of nothing more material or external than the physical, material, visible body–the world of matter, so-called …. of the cave which Socrates describes in Plato’s dialogue — the wall upon which fall the shadows supposed by the prisoners to be the only realities.
THE SUBJECTIVE AND THE OBJECTIVE A LESSON FROM THE CAVE OF PLATO’S REPUBLIC, BOOK VII – William Q. Judge
The Bhagavad-Gita
The Hindu poem, a dialogue between Master Krishna and his disciple Arjuna, in the Bhagavad-Gita, is set metaphorically on a ‘battlefield.’ This chosen venue symbolizes “the war within,” which each of us continually faces, an inner struggle we must eventually wage.
(The Theosophy of the Bhagavad Gita)
In Chapter 11, Krishna challenges Arjuna to exercise his spiritual sight in a specially induced vision of “the Divine Form as including all forms.” To enforce the lesson, and in answer to Arjuna’s request, Krishna temporarily awakens his “Divine Eye.” The rest is the drama of the awakening soul.
Read Chapter 11 online:
“Gautama, the Buddha, only remained in solitude long enough to achieve self-awareness, and enable him to arrive at the truth, to which he devoted himself from that time on to promulgate, begging his bread, and living for humanity.”
They are such, according to The Secret Doctrine (1:329), because they are the very personal creations “of the perceiving Ego.” But this must not be considered a solipsistic argument. If we only knew how to get past our five material senses would be able to contact the underlying ‘reality’ of physical things. But never in an isolated ‘Me’ universe.
The Me Universe
Progressive Awakenings
“Whatever reality things possess must be looked for in them before or after they have passed like a flash through the material world; but we cannot cognise any such existence directly, so long as we have sense-instruments which bring only material existence into the field of our consciousness. Whatever plane our consciousness may be acting in, both we and the things belonging to that plane are, for the time being, our only realities.
“As we rise in the scale of development we perceive that during the stages through which we have passed we mistook shadows for realities, and the upward progress of the Ego is a series of progressive awakenings, each advance bringing with it the idea that now, at last, we have reached “reality;” but only when we shall have reached the absolute Consciousness, and blended our own with it, shall we be free from the delusions produced by Maya.”
THE SECRET DOCTRINE Vol. 1, Page 40
A Musical Thought Image
“You can even put cotton in your ears—you will see the sound and every little note and modulation that you could not do otherwise. You cannot hear at a distance, but you can see at a distance.”
“You can taste sound, if you like, too. There sounds which are exceedingly acid, and there are sounds which are exceedingly sweet, and bitter, and all the scale of taste, in fact. There is no nonsense, I say it seriously, and you will find it so if you want to know about the super-physical senses.”
Alexander Scriabin, a Russian pianist, and composer who was deeply influenced by Theosophy visualized a grand magnum opus which he titled “Mysterium.”
Click the link here or the link below to listen to Nora Eccles, Harrison Museum of Art as three curators describe the exhibit, Painting Music: Enchanted Modernities, and who gives us a personalized tour of the Theosophy promoted power (click below the photo):
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Posted on October 24, 2018 by Theosophy Watch | 2 comments
A musical thought image.
ALL of what we call ‘reality’ may actually be wholly subjective, and beholden to our powers of perception, according to Theosophy.
The Hindu poem, a dialogue between Master Krishna and his disciple Arjuna, in the Bhagavad-Gita, is set metaphorically on a ‘battlefield.’ This chosen venue symbolizes “the war within,” which each of us continually faces, and must eventually wage. (Blavatsky Theosophy)
Posted on April 24, 2018 by Theosophy Watch | Leave a comment
Musical Thought Form
ALL of what we call ‘reality’ may actually be subjective, and beholden to our powers of perception, according to Theosophy.
“Every one of us possesses the faculty, the interior sense, that is known by the name of intuition,” H. P. Blavatsky wrote (The Beacon-Light of the Unknown), “but how rare are those who know how to develop it!
“It is, however, only by the aid of this faculty that men can ever see things in their true colours.”
“What are called good sense and logic enable us to see only the appearances of things, that which is evident to every one.
“The instinct of which I speak, being a projection of our perceptive consciousness, a projection which acts from the subjective to the objective, and not vice versa, awakens in us spiritual senses and power to act; these senses assimilate to themselves the essence of the object or of the action under examination, and represent it to us as it really is, not as it appears to our physical senses and to our cold reason.”
(The Beacon-Light of the Unknown)
Disappearing into the illusion.
The Hindu poem, a dialogue between the Master Krishna and his disciple Arjuna, the Bhagavad-Gita, is set metaphorically on a ‘battlefield.’ This venue symbolizes “the war within,” which each of us continually face, and must eventually wage. (Blavatsky Theosophy)
The appearance of Motion, real or illusion?
A striking example of this kind of fusion is H. P. Blavatsky’s description how “the sense of sound is the first thing that manifests itself in the universe … in correspondence with colors or sight.”
Posted on April 20, 2018 by Theosophy Watch | 6 comments
Psychic and Spiritual Visions
FUTURE time, according to Theosophy, is included in both past and present time. With this assertion The Secret Doctrine anticipated modern quantum theories and even what might come — modern Theosophy is still way ‘ahead of the curve.’
An article in New Scientist this month is titled “Why now doesn’t exist, and other strange facts about time” takes us closer to Mme. Blavatsky’s assertions.
Quoting the American Theoretical Physicist John Wheeler’s statement ‘Time is what prevents everything happening at once,’ “… is as fair a summary of what time does as any other – especially given that our hunt for the most basic ingredients of reality (see “Essence of reality: Hunting the universe’s most basic ingredient”) has left us a trifle muddled about its status.”
“One culprit was Einstein, whose theory of general relativity merged time with space. But even before him, out understanding of the laws of physics worked the same regardless of whether you travel forwards or backwards in time. That just doesn’t tally with our experience. So what is time really?”
“Einstein’s relativity tells us that time results from gravity warping the fabric of reality – resulting in a picture that is weirdly at odds with our experience.”
With her usual stunning clarity H. P. Blavatsky asserted (The Secret Doctrine 1:37) that “Time is only an illusion,” and even endowing atoms with consciousness. Yet she insisted that Time as we know it is only “produced by the succession of our states of consciousness as we travel through eternal duration —
and it does not exist where no consciousness exists in which the illusion can be produced.”
“The real person or thing,” she maintained, “does not consist solely of what is seen at any particular moment, but is composed of the sum of all its various and changing conditions from its appearance in the material form to its disappearance from the earth.
“It is these ‘sum-totals’ that exist from eternity in the ‘future’, and pass by degrees through matter, to exist for eternity in the ‘past’.”
Seeing the Past, Present and Future
One of Mme. Blavatsky’s occult teachers, one of the two adept co-authors of The Secret Doctrine declared: “I feel even irritated at having to use these three clumsy words — past, present and future! Miserable concepts of the objective phases of the Subjective Whole, they are about as ill adapted for the purpose as an axe for fine carving.”
(Letter 8, The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett)
Electric and magnetic affinities are generated, occult teachers say, whenever there is physical touch, the sound of a voice, or even seeing or looking. Every action we take carries information about us and the life around us, a kind of psychic body language. We also call them ‘vibes’ – and clearly they can be ‘good’ or ‘bad.’
The invisible transfer of information between persons, animals, trees, bacteria and brain neurons, is still largely a mystery. Even birds and bees do it. The general term today is “psi,” coined from parapsychology, and usually refers to telepathy or other forms of extrasensory perception currently unexplained. It is important to point out that
Mme. Blavatsky with her Adept Teachers authorized Three Objects of the Theosophical Society, of which the Third included study of this mysterious phenomena.
Most importantly, The First Object of the Theosophical Society was “to form the nucleus of a Universal Brotherhood of Humanity.” This first fundamental idea was further explored in The Key to Theosophy as including universal “Sisterhood:”
“… it is only by all men becoming brothers and all women sisters, and by all practising in their daily lives true brotherhood and true sisterhood, that the real human solidarity, which lies at the root of the elevation of the race, can ever be attained.
“It is this action and interaction, this true brotherhood and sisterhood, in which each shall live for all and all for each, which is one of the fundamental Theosophical principles that every Theosophist should be bound, not only to teach, but to carry out in his or her individual life.”
The Second Object is stated as “the study of Aryan and other Scriptures, of the World’s religion and sciences etc.” These two have been preserved intact by almost all Theosophical groups.
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The original Third Object was clearly stated by H. P. Blavatsky in The Key to Theosophy, Section 3, published in 1889, and reads:
“To investigate the hidden mysteries of Nature under every aspect possible, and the psychic and spiritual powers latent in man especially.”
Despite the Founder’s unambiguous wording, some theosophical revisionists have chosen to unilaterally remove both the words ‘psychic” and “spiritual” from this Third Object. As a result of this unauthorized tinkering only a timid, and watered-down version of the original Third Object is all the public sees today. How could this happen with a subject that pervades every major textbook the Teachers wrote, and hundreds of original articles?
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Legends of Tomorrow's Jonah Hex Shows His Face in New Trailer
By Kimberly Roots / March 27 2016, 3:12 PM PDT
Listen to Ray and stand back. No, like way back — because this new Legends of Tomorrow trailer may blow your mind a little.
The new promo, released Sunday at WonderCon in Los Angeles, was packed with plenty for fans of the CW series to talk about. Once you’ve recovered, here are a few discussion points:
* We finally see Ra’s other daughter, Talia al Ghul.
* Arrow‘s Felicity (in a wheelchair) makes a cameo as she tells Ray, “I don’t think going after Vandal Savage is a vacation.”
* We get a glimpse of an episode that showcases pre-Gambit Sara and her dad, Lance (with hair!), when the Time Masters send someone to kill younger versions of the Legends team.
* There’s a first look at the Jonah Hex episode and also at Firefly‘s Jewel Staite, who plays someone connected to Ray.
Press PLAY on the video above to get a sneak peek of the action ahead!
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‘Escape at Dannemora’ Hits DVD Next Week
Escape at Dannemora Hits DVD Next Week
Based on 2015's stranger-than-fiction prison break, the critically acclaimed, award-winning Escape at Dannemora arrives on DVD April 16 from Showtime Networks, CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Media Distribution. Garnering both Golden Globe Award, Critics Choice Award** and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award wins for her spellbinding performance, Patricia Arquette (Boyhood, Medium) joins Academy Award® and Golden Globe winner Benicio Del Toro (Traffic) and Paul Dano (Love & Mercy) in the "riveting and superbly acted" (TV Guide) limited series directed by Ben Stiller (The Secret Life of Walter Mitty). The three-disc collection features all seven episodes alongside special features that dive into the incredible true story behind the series, which also earned a Golden Globe nomination for "Best Television Limited Series."
"One of the best series of the year" (Newsday) and also starring Eric Lange (Narcos), David Morse (John Adams, House M.D.) and Bonnie Hunt (Life With Bonnie), Escape at Dannemora follows the true story of two convicted murderers, Richard Matt (Del Toro) and David Sweat (Dano), who escaped Clinton Correctional Facility with the help of Joyce "Tilly" Mitchell (Arquette), a female prison employee. Tilly, a working class wife and mother who supervises the prison tailor shop and becomes sexually involved with the two prisoners, ultimately assisting them in their escape.
Produced by Showtime®, Escape at Dannemora is directed and executive produced by Emmy® winner Ben Stiller. The series is written and executive produced by Brett Johnson (Mad Men) and Oscar® nominee Michael Tolkin (The Player), who met while working as writers on Ray Donovan. In addition to Stiller, Johnson and Tolkin, three-time Academy Award nominee Michael De Luca (The Social Network, Fifty Shades of Grey) via Michael De Luca Productions, Bryan Zuriff (Steve Jobs, Ray Donovan), Nicky Weinstock for Red Hour Productions and Bill Carraro (Blade Runner 2049, Terminator Genisys) serve as executive producers.
The Escape at Dannemora DVD is presented in full frame format with English 5.1 Surround.
Escape at Dannemora Special Features:
• "Part 1" Commentary by: Ben Stiller, Brett Johnson and Michael Tolkin
• "Part 2" Commentary by: Ben Stiller and Patricia Arquette
• "Part 3" Commentary by: Ben Stiller and Mark Ricker
• "Part 4" Commentary by: Ben Stiller and Malcolm Jamieson
• "Part 5" Commentary by: Ben Stiller and Geoff Richman
• "Part 6" Commentary by: Ben Stiller, Brett Johnson and Jessica Lee Gagné
• "Part 7" Commentary by: Ben Stiller, Geoff Richman, Malcolm Jamieson, Jessica Lee Gagné and Chuck Guess
• Primary Sources: A featurette that looks at the real life circumstances of the 2015 prison break from which Escape at Dannemora was based.
• Making of "Sweat's Run": Episode five of Escape at Dannemora opens with a visceral 9-minute scene nicknamed by the crew, "Sweat's Run." What appears to be a single camera shot is, in reality, 17 different scenes across four different locations edited together. Director Ben Stiller, Production Designer Mark Ricker, Director of Photography Jessica Lee Gangé, and the Phosphene Visual Effects team speak to how they seamlessly stitched together those 17 shots to emulate David Sweat's real rehearsal escape through the bowels of the prison.
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The Comics Collection draws from the University of Florida's strengths in graphic texts, including comics from the Suzy Covey Comic Book Collection in Special & Area Studies Collections, as well as serials like Punch and Fun from other collections in Special & Area Studies Collections. These materials are part of the overall strengths in illustrated texts or imagetexts at UF, including materials available online from the Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature Digital Collection with its vast holdings of picture books and illustrated books. The Comics Collection supports research and teaching in Comics Studies at the University of Florida.
Particular areas in development include the digitization of comics: Will Eisner's P*S The Preventive Maintenance Monthly, Fun, Punch, broadsheets of the Imagerie d'Epinal, The Comic Almanack, and the online materials for the Comics Exhibits. Areas for upcoming development include the digitization of photographs of comic creators along with audio and video interviews with comic creators. Other projects include the creation of visually annotated bibliographies for comics in military newspapers from the Florida Digital Newspaper Project, including Droopy the Drew Field Mosquito by Harry Lampert and comics from the Caribbean Newspaper Digital Collection including Antonio Prohías' (creator of Spy V. Spy) political cartoons in the pages of Avance Criollo.
Many museums and libraries hold small to vast comics and imagetext collections. The University of Florida Comics Studies Program maintains a list of museums and libraries for comics. Collections listed are those with the more extensive collections within the United States, including UF and:
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Beyond Trevor Noah and Mandela’s rainbow: Towards a politics of empathy
9 January 2017 Suntosh Pillay
I’ve been thinking about Trevor Noah’s op-ed in the New York Times, and its angry critiques, since the Day of Reconciliation in South Africa on December 16. Reconciliation is a thorny topic in our moody democracy, a reminder that the road to postcolonial hell is paved with good intentions. If you missed it, Noah argued…
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Thirteen of us wrote an open letter to President Jacob Zuma last week asking him to resign. It was first published on The Daily Vox, and then republished just about everywhere. Did he read it? I doubt it. Do we care? Not really. I’m being glib, but I was asked by print and radio journalists…
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As troops of psychologists flocked into Joburg last month, Emperors Palace morphed into a marketplace of ideas. My everyday work context is a busy public hospital setting, so as I prepared for this annual congress, mental health was on my mind. And it still is, because October is mental health month, and Saturday was World…
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The magical abracadabra promises of “houses, jobs, beer for all” are not unlike a magic show where you know it’s staged but you suspend logic for the entertainment. But, deep inside you is that secret desire that maybe, just maybe, there is truth to this magic, and somehow it is real, more than a sleight…
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Suntosh Pillay works as a clinical psychologist in a public hospital in Durban. He is a PhD researcher at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and has written extensively on a range of topics in various media. He is grappling with social dilemmas and paradoxes that we are faced with every day & hopes to trigger debate, controversy, reflection and connection via his writings. He is past chair of the Board of Directors of the Mandela Rhodes Community and is part of various national committees of the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA). Suntosh Pillay on ResearchGate To chat, network, or collaborate, email [email protected] Twitter: @suntoshpillay
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‘Au Coeur du Rocket’ goes behind scenes in Laval
by AHL PR
Photo: François Lacasse / Rocket de Laval
AHL On The Beat
Au Coeur du Rocket is a new documentary web series that will take sports fans on a journey through the life of the Montreal Canadiens’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Laval Rocket. Through interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, the Rocket will bring you where all sports fans have dreamed of going.
Hockey is more than a sport; it’s a community that goes beyond the game on the ice and brings people together. For the second episode of Au Coeur du Rocket, fans will go behind the scenes of the Rocket’s six-game win streak and listen to players talk about their drive and passion for the game and their community.
This episode will take viewers on an emotional journey as they will watch the Rocket prepare for their annual Hockey Fights Cancer™ game. Captain Xavier Ouellet, Jake Evans, Josh Brook, Joe Cox and Maxim Lamarche get their heads shaved for a great cause. The audience will watch forward Alexandre Alain read to first- and second-graders during the team’s first school visit of the year for their Read for Fun with the Rocket program. Finally, viewers will also witness a heartfelt and never-before-seen moment between head coach Joel Bouchard and the players.
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My Bloody Valentine update, Parasite, Quiet Place 4K Steelbook, new BD reviews, and more on CES & physical media
All right, we’ve got some news and more perspective on CES and the state of physical media here at the start of 2020. But first, we have more new Blu-ray reviews for you...
First of all, Dennis provides another perspective on Todd Phillips’ Joker on BD from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. He seems to have liked it a little more than I did. Do check out his thoughts.
Dennis has also turned in a look at Aaron Schimberg’s Chained for Life on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber.
And Tim has a review of Richard Franklin’s Road Games (1981), now available in a new Collector’s Edition Blu-ray from Scream Factory.
Speaking of Scream, the company has just announced that their forthcoming Blu-ray Collector’s Edition of My Bloody Valentine is going to include new 4K scans of both the original theatrical edition and also the Uncut version mastered from the original camera negative. [Read on here...]
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As you may have heard, the 2020 Academy Award nominations have been made, and they’re causing a bit of a stir as usual both for who was nominated and who wasn’t.
But before we get to that, we’ve got a new review for you: I’ve taken a look at Todd Philips’ Joker on 4K Ultra HD from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. It’s a reference quality disc and a very good and well-made film that deserves its Best Picture nomination. I also think its star, Joaquin Phoenix, is likely to win a Best Actor Oscar for his performance in the film. But Joker is not... I think... a masterpiece. You’ll have to read the review, in which I elaborate further. The disc definitely gets high marks for its A/V quality though—you 4K really don’t want to miss it.
Now then, we’ve got a couple of topics to cover today. First, as I mentioned, the Oscar nominations were announced this morning. [Read on here...]
The UHD Alliance unveils the Filmmaker Mode initiative to ensure 4K TVs display movies properly at home
So I spent a couple hours up in Hollywood yesterday afternoon to cover something pretty interesting…
At a press event at the Screen Actors Guild, members of the UHD Alliance, three major consumer electronics manufacturers, and leading Hollywood filmmakers officially announced a new partnership effort to implement Filmmaker Mode as an extension of the 4K Ultra HD spec.
The idea is to ensure that when you watch a movie at home in 4K on your new Ultra HD display, whether from a disc, stream, or cable/satellite broadcast, it will look exactly as it should. UHD Alliance research suggests that as many as 80% of people who buy 4K TVs never change the settings out of the box. This means irritating features like motion smoothing and unnecessary processing are being applied to the image by default – processing that actually takes the picture away from the filmmakers’ intent.
What the Filmmaker Mode will do is to allow the user – either with one push of a button on the remote, or with a very easy and obvious menu setting – to set the TV’s display parameters to most accurately display the 4K content. This would be a baseline setting for the image – any added adjustments signaled by HDR10, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision metadata would happen on top of that setting. [Read on here...]
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Sydney Blu continues to establish herself as one of the top female electronic producers and Dj’s in the world. Her passion for success, hit singles on the Beatport charts, extensive globally touring and musical creativity has Sydney at the top of the electronic music scene.
Originally from Canada and currently based in Miami, Sydney Blu’s success has been built-upon numerous hit singles and relentless world touring. Following the success of her releases (including the chart-topping ‘Give It Up For Me’ on Mau5trap Recordings being one of Beatport’s highest selling songs and making Sydney the only female electronic producer to ever have a top 10 hit on the website) Sydney Blu developed and founded her own record label Blu Music, which has produced several, chart-topping singles over the years. Steady support from global heavyweights such as Tiesto, Paul Van Dyk, Deadmau5 & Funkagenda has propelled Sydney Blu and Blu Music to the forefront of the dance music scene, as well as the top of the charts.
After moving to Miami in Spring of 2010, Sydney Blu quickly set-up her residency with Opium Group and Mansion Miami, the hottest club in South Beach. Quickly thereafter, relentless worldwide touring followed with North American highlights including massive headlining shows at Pacha NYC and Beta Denver, as well as playing in front of 10,000+ people at Winterfresh in Los Angeles. On the global stage, Sydney Blu has rocked crowds with performances in Europe, Brazil, Colombia, Philippines, Mexico, Tunisia as well as a headlining slot in front of 5000 people in Egypt over the Easter holiday. She’s headlined some of the biggest clubs in the world including Space (Ibiza), Republiq (Manila) El Pacha (Tunisia, Africa), Eazy Club (Sao Paulo, Brazil), BPM Festival (Playa Del Carmen, Mexico), Space (Miami) Avalon (Los Angeles), The End (Colombia) and Guvernment Nightclub (Toronto) all having fans urning for more from the talented artist.
Sydney Blu and Blu Music consistently hit the Beatport charts over the past year, with her remixes of the True Blood theme ‘Bad Blood’ and a re-edit of Jefferson Airplane titled ‘Want Somebody’ topping the charts for weeks. All of Sydney’s releases received consistent support from global heavyweights such as Roger Sanchez, Robbie Rivera, Paul Oakenfold, Chuckie, and Oscar G.
2011 is already proving to be busy with original tracks and remixes set for release on Spinnin Records, Vicious Records and Juicy Records, all leading up to a full length live album on Nervous Records, ‘Sydney Blu: Live at Mansion’.
With a new album on the way and an explosive touring schedule that is set to push her even further to success across 5 continents, 2011 is looking bright for the super fresh and accomplished SYDNEY BLU.
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Review: Goong [Princess Hours]
August 13, 2015 by kfangurl 91 Comments
A live-manhwa-meets-contract-marriage-meets-sageuk-meets-fusion-fantasy sort of mashup, Goong is something of a modern classic in dramaland.
Despite its multiple elements, Show is cute and adorable a lot of the time, and manages to serve up some very lovely, melty OTP moments through its run. On the downside, with its mostly raw and inexperienced cast, plus some starkly melodramatic tendencies, the watch can feel uneven at times.
Even so, it’s quite a lovely watch, given the right lens.
Goong OST – Perhaps Love
http://dl.dropbox.com/s/u6lsfoyeco3jli0/01%20Perhaps%20Love.mp3
This was the drama that started it all, for me.
Because my sister came home one day in early 2007 with the DVD box set and announced that we were watching this show, I ended up falling in love with not only this show, but with kdramas in general. Which means that I will always, always have a soft spot for it, in spite of its flaws.
In my early drama-watching days, I rewatched this show something like 5 or 6 times coz I just loved it that much. Despite my soft spot for this show, though, since I started expanding the boundaries of the types of kdramas I watched, and also, since I started blogging about them, I hadn’t actually gone back to this show.
So why the rewatch now, when there are so many other shows that I want to check out? Here are my top 3 reasons for this particular rewatch:
1. Not too long ago, my friend Jo watched this show for the first time, and her squees brought back lots ‘n lots of fond memories. ❤
2. I became curious to see how the sageuk miles I’d clocked would add to/affect my appreciation of the show’s fantasy royal context.
3. There are 2 sets of subs available for Goong, one set by fansubbers and the other by MBC, neither of which are perfect (yes, I’ve watched the show with both sets of subs). I was curious to see how my now-much-better (I’m far from fluent, but hey, it’s all relative, isn’t it?) understanding of the Korean language would add to the richness of the show, since lots of stuff tends to get lost in translation.
I figured these 3 angles would be a pretty great way to tackle this review.
FOND DRAMA MEMORIES
Ahh.. I have so, so many fond memories of this drama.
I remember staying up wayy past any reasonable bedtime as I watched this show with my sister, both of us alternately squeeing and crying in unison, as we gasped at the end of each episode, and then promptly threw any remaining caution or reason out the window as we clicked on the next episode.
1. Tone, music, the entire Goong experience
If you think about it, Goong is pretty daring in the elements that it aims to mesh together. Joseon era flavored palace intrigue, with a live manhwa sensibility in the “normal” world. You wouldn’t think it’d mix well, but Show manages it very decently for the most part. If you have sageuk exposure, that sageuk lens comes in handy too, in appreciating the royal context of the show (more on that later).
I like the concept, that this entire drama world is the construct of the hyperactive mind of an over-imaginative schoolgirl. The manhwa touches, with voiceover and sound effects, add cuteness.
The music is great, and so evocative. Whether it’s slow and mellow, or richly melodious, or bright and tinkly, it always adds to the atmosphere of this world, and deserves a good chunk of credit for making this world as immersive as it is.
One might not consciously think that the music in this show is masterfully conceived and applied, since Show has a tone that’s largely fluffy and light, but really, the music is masterful. It’s always put to perfect use, consistently helping to create the scene’s exact mood and atmosphere, to help immerse us in Show’s drama world.
The Emotional Resonance
This is quite possibly the key to why this show sticks with me so much. It’s that, in spite of its regular bits of campy, there’s a lot of emotional resonance in Show’s characters and their narrative arcs. It’s the emotional resonance that gives weight to the characters, and creates that emotionally sticky effect that Show has on viewers. There’s a hefty amount of heart in our characters, and it’s what causes us to care, and it’s also what creates the cracky quality of the show.
A great minor example, is in the characterization of the family of our female lead Chae Kyung (Kang Nam Gil plays Dad, Im Ye Jin plays Mom, and Yoon Eun Hye plays Chae Kyung).
There’s a distinctly campy bent to how Mom and Dad are portrayed, and we often see them in cartoony situations where they bring the Funny.
Yet, the beat when they are on the brink of sending their daughter to the palace, is extremely poignant. That moment, as they both wonder, with tears glinting in their eyes, whether they’re doing the right thing for their daughter, gives their characters – and the narrative – much-needed weight. These were the moments that made me care.
The bottom line is, Show made me care, as a general rule. It’s why, even though I’d seen this show at least 6 times before this latest rewatch, this time, at the end of the first episode, I still felt like I wanted to keep going. Show had drawn me in, all over again. And that’s a quality that’s not to be sniffed at.
2. Development of the OTP
Treatment of the OTP
You know that saying, good things are worth waiting for? Well, it totally applies in the case of this OTP.
While some dramas quickly develop the OTP’s feelings for each other in order to get us to certain points in the story, it is often served up in hasty head-scratching romantic shorthand that causes us to ask questions like, “Did I miss something? Why does he love her again? When did that happen?”
Goong, on the other hand, takes its time to actually tease out and develop the OTP’s relationship in a way that feels organic and believable. Yes, it’s true that sometimes Show feels slow because of it, but our patience is eventually rewarded with an OTP whose feelings for each other feel true and believable.
Show takes its time to show us the feelings developing on both sides, along with the discomfort and awkwardness that each person feels, as they each deal with the unfamiliar feelings burgeoning. By the time romance blooms properly, it feels real and well worked-through.
From the time the OTP first crosses paths, Shin (Joo Ji Hoon) is regularly portrayed as being cold and brusque to Chae Kyung. Eventually, later in the show, we see that he’s warmed up to her considerably. And here’s the thing: that warming-up process happens in such slight degrees over Show’s episodes, that we barely register the changes. It’s only when we compare Later Shin with Past Shin that we realize with a bit of a start, that his behavior really has mellowed a lot.
That’s just testament to how organically the OTP’s development is treated. Kudos to the writers for managing such a natural and believable development arc.
The entire inch-forward-slip-backwards sort of dance that the OTP engages in, in their journey to truly becoming close, feels real and true-to-life as well.
Treatment of the characters
I really appreciated that even as the OTP takes slow steps towards each other, Show lets us get to know Shin and Chae Kyung better, as characters in their own right.
In the nuances, and in the private moments, we see the layers peel away, and in degrees, we get to understand the person underneath the persona. This had the added effect of making the eventual union of our OTP feel extra gratifying to witness, since by then, we’d come to know them so much better, as individuals.
Joo Ji Hoon was still a pretty inexperienced actor when he played Shin, and I think he did a solid job of the role. More than that, I feel like PD-nim did a great job directing Joo Ji Hoon in the role, because we get to see a good number of nuances in the portrayal of Shin.
Yoon Eun Hye does a fine job fleshing out Chae Kyung as a character, and it’s particularly impressive given that she was also pretty new to acting when she played Chae Kyung. While a little rough around the edges, I feel that Yoon Eun Hye very credibly portrayed the various facets of Chae Kyung’s character. Kudos for her crying scenes too, which felt natural and very believable.
Between Chae Kyung and Shin, Shin is the one that’s more reserved and less of an open book, but we get regular glimpses beneath the detached manner that he adopts, and slowly but surely, these fragmented insights solidify into an understanding for Shin the person, versus Shin the Crown Prince.
Here’re a handful of those moments:
1. As early as episode 1, we get glimpses of vulnerability in the midst of Shin’s aloofness. For one thing, the first thing we see him do, is to order his guards to stay outside the school instead of follow him around inside it. Right away, we see that he does desire normalcy in his life.
2. Also in episode 1, there’s the way that Shin proposes to Hyo Rin (Song Ji Hyo). We can hear the uncertainty in his voice as he says the words, like he’s actually quite terrified of being turned down.
3. There’s a poignant moment in episode 4, when Shin silently listens to the squeals from Chae Kyung’s water fight with Yul (Kim Jung Hoon) and her friends. There’s a quiet longing about Shin even as he listens, which hints at his inner desire to connect with others.
4. Also in episode 4, there’s a small beat when Hyo Rin sits down next to him and tries to put the earbud of the mp3 player into his ear. Shin doesn’t say anything, but it’s in his minor responses that we see his discomfort with her proximity. When she first sits down, Shin shifts uncomfortably in his seat, and when she tries to put the earbud in his ear, he flinches. These little things tell us more about what’s really going on with Shin, despite his silence.
5. One of the times that my heart really went out to Shin, is in episode 8, when Shin misses the normalcy of Chae Kyung’s family. There’s a moment when he tries to recreate it in his room by himself, which is played for laughs, but which really, is also a little sad. And there’s the moment that he musters up the courage to address the Queen (Yoon Yoo Sun) as Mom, only to be swiftly berated and shushed. That really made my heart ache for Shin, coz it showed just how lonely he is, on the inside.
In general, I also really love, as we progress deeper into the episodes, how Shin starts to leak smiles around Chae Kyung, in spite of himself. ❤
Chae Kyung
In comparison to Shin, Chae Kyung is much more of an open book. Her bubbly nature makes her likable and relatable, while her compassion makes her endearing.
It’s quite lovely to see her infect the people in the palace with her cheer. At the same time, it’s sweet to observe her compassion and empathy at work, especially when it’s directed at Shin. Despite being peeved by his cold behavior towards her, we regularly see her observing the different sides to Shin, and actively wondering what he’s thinking, and what kind of person he is. Considering the fact that Shin is quite prickly and doesn’t come across as the lovable sort, it’s extra moving to see her demonstrate such strong empathy anyway.
While Chae Kyung is a general bright ray of sunshine at the palace, she also has her shades of sadness, and it’s poignant to see her feel so alone and lost without her family. When she misses them and cries, it’s a stark reminder that she’s just a baby at 19 years old, and yet, she’s doing such an adult thing by putting her life on the line to save her family, through this arranged marriage.
All these facets come together to make Chae Kyung a very appealing character that I easily felt for and rooted for.
Goong OST – 두 가지 말
http://dl.dropbox.com/s/5t5p2akqrcu877i/03%20%EB%91%90%20%EA%B0%80%EC%A7%80%20%EB%A7%90.mp3
3. Squee-worthy scenes [SPOILERS]
Because of how organic the OTP development feels, the squee-worthy moments are truly, well, squee-worthy. With solid build-up and robust contexts for each couply moment, each little step that brings our OTP closer together feels precious and well-earned.
There are actual subbed video snippets at the end of the review of some of these (remember to check those out later!), but first, here’s the quick spotlight on some of my favorite scenes of this OTP.
1. Visit to Chae Kyung’s family home
One of my favorite parts of the show, is in episode 7, when Shin asks for permission from his parents, for he and Chae Kyung to stay at Chae Kyung’s parents’ home for a few days, because he knows that Chae Kyung is homesick. I love how Shin’s so gruff about it, when really, he’s thinking of a workaround to enable Chae Kyung to be around her family for a while, even though the Queen had earlier forbade it. The entire arc is lots of fun to watch, with lots of warmth, cute and squee packed into it.
I love the bickering fuss that Shin and Chae Kyung get into, over who gets to sleep on the very small, very single bed, and how they end up sharing it. Even better, once they’re sharing, Chae Kyung finds herself obsessed with how sexy Shin’s back is, and can’t stop staring, while wondering at her back fetish. Hee.
That doesn’t stop her from falling asleep eventually, and unglamorously drooling all over Shin’s back, which she’d snuggled up to while unconscious. HAHA.
Shin wakes up to a wet back, and is suitably grossed out, but he’s soon smiling to himself at the absurdity of the situation. I especially love that as he looks at Chae Kyung who’s fast asleep, that his gaze softens. Melt.
I also love the fact that after Shin goes back to bed after exploring the bathroom a bit, that very quickly, Chae Kyung’s got herself all wrapped around him.
Giggle. Girl’s subconscious mind sure knows what it wants. 😉
Another unforgettably cute moment, is when, the next day, Chae Kyung gives in to her over-active imagination and in an almost trance-like state, cleaves to Shin’s back in an unconscious backhug.
Haha! Shin’s stunned reaction face is priceless.
At the same time, through all the cute and funny, I found the most heartwarming and heartbreaking thing of all, was Shin observing the warmth of regular family life, with an understated sense of wonder and wistfulness.
2. The Not-A-Wedding-Night
Another of my favorite OTP milestones is the Not-A-Wedding-Night that our OTP gets duped into by the Royal Elders, in the hopes of the conception of a royal baby.
The entire section is full of cute and funny, sprinkled with a bit of pathos here, and a little sexy there. You can check out most of the section among the Favorite Scenes videos at the end of the review. In the meantime, here are my top highlights.
I love the amusing beat where Chae Kyung needs Shin’s help to remove her elaborate headgear, and as Shin gets to work, so does her imagination. She imagines that Shin passionately puts the moves on her, and her moans of protest, “No, no, no..” eventually turn into dreamy smiles of, “Yes, yes, yes..” HAHA. Too funny. XD
Chae Kyung isn’t the only one battling her instincts, though, as Shin’s been served some vitality tonic prior, and his growing feelings for Chae Kyung, combined with his dialed-up-to-raging hormones practically drive him crazy.
I nearly bust a gut when he starts exercising right then and there, to work it all off, only to have Chae Kyung join in the exercise, and send his imagination right back into overdrive. Snerk.
I also found it quite amusing that Shin and Chae Kyung decide to spend the time playing games, only to have her squeals of protest and pain from Shin’s punishment wrist smacks, be, uh, completely misinterpreted by the court ladies in waiting outside. Hehe.
Sprinkled through the scenes, are some heartfelt gems of quiet conversation between Chae Kyung and Shin, and my favorite bit, is when Chae Kyung asks if Shin hates her because she’s so different from him. I love Shin’s gentle tone when he asks her instead, why she thinks he hates her. Swoon.
Of course, I love even more, that Shin then grabs her for a kiss. YES.
Afterwards, I find it equally funny and squee-worthy, that Shin holds Chae Kyung while she sleeps. It’s so swoony that he’s holding her so close, and it’s so amusing that through it all, he’s still battling those raging hormones. HA.
And how much do I love, that when morning finally comes, we see them sleeping soundly in a sweet mutual embrace.
I find it so telling, that when all the self-consciousness and ego is out of the picture, that these two cleave together so naturally. Love. ❤
3. The backhug-turned-hug
After things come to a head after the photos of Shin and Hyo Rin in Thailand are leaked to the press, and after Shin’s confrontation with Yul for basically hiding Chae Kyung, Shin takes Chae Kyung on a drive, and they end up in the middle of a quiet wooded area.
Unfortunately, the attempt at talking things out doesn’t go very well, and Shin’s and Chae Kyung’s wires keep getting crossed about getting a divorce. The whole upside to this, of course, is that Shin, growing desperate to get through to Chae Kyung and not knowing what to say, is galvanized into giving her a backhug.
I love how the moment is played out; Shin wrapping his arms around her, Chae Kyung allowing herself to be turned around into his embrace; Chae Kyung relaxing into his arms; Shin, feeling her cleave to him, kissing her hair. So sweet!! Eee! ❤
4. Visit to the Summer Palace
Another of my favorite parts of the show, is in episode 16, when Shin takes Chae Kyung to the summer palace, so that they can watch the sun rise.
I love how cute they are, playing on the beach. It’s the most playful and relaxed they’ve ever been together, and I love the fact that Shin is taking photos of Chae Kyung, through it all. Considering that in the past, Hyo Rin had been the subject of Shin’s photos, I find this little detail a Pretty Big Deal.
Another moment I love, is when it rains, and Shin and Chae Kyung simply chill in the car, all sprawled out in the backseat.
While they talk, I LOVE that Shin reaches out and takes Chae Kyung’s hand, in the most relaxed, natural manner. Eee!
Throughout this little trip to the summer palace, I just love all the little throwaway moments when Shin reaches out to touch Chae Kyung.
Like when he’s about to sit down with her at the window of the summer palace, for instance. He reaches out to touch her on the shoulder as he sits down. He doesn’t have to, but he just does. Which is really nice.
Afterwards, at the supermarket, they are super cute together, buying groceries like a regular couple, while Shin’s let’s-buy-everything antics add nice spots of funny.
I loved watching them cook together and eat together, which are typical regular-people things that they never quite get to do, as a royal couple.
Of course, I melted when Shin asked Chae Kyung if she would be willing to live with him for a hundred years. Eee!
Afterwards, I love the quiet beat when Shin wakes up in the middle of the night. He sits up to contemplate Chae Kyung next to him, then lies back down and draws her into the most swoony, tender, close embrace.
Spazz. This moment is quite possibly my favorite in the entire series. So sweetly romantic, and yet so quietly understated. Love.
Goong OST – 닿지 못한 마음
http://dl.dropbox.com/s/p4cz5wonmqacpzx/14%20%EB%8B%BF%EC%A7%80%20%EB%AA%BB%ED%95%9C%20%EB%A7%88%EC%9D%8C.mp3
DRAMA DOWNSIDES
As much as I love the great parts of Goong, I hafta admit that Show isn’t without its flaws.
The 3 biggest problems that Show has, is clingy second leads, a manipulative Big Bad, and a draggy final stretch. Combined, these really did work to dampen an otherwise really enjoyable watch.
1. Clingy second leads
It’s unsurprising that second leads are brought in to complete the typical kdrama love square. All series long, Hyo Rin angles to get Shin back, while Yul covets Chae Kyung’s affections.
While Yul remains a relatively more reasonable character for longer, both Hyo Rin and Yul behave in unreasonable and rather illogical ways. It did get annoying after a while, and in the last stretch of the show, I was particularly aggravated by Yul.
Hyo Rin
The thing that I found most exasperating about Hyo Rin as a character, is that she had her own legit chance to be Crown Princess when Shin proposes to her in the beginning of the drama. It’s just so mystifying that she then decides drop the ballet chance of a lifetime – that she’s been working for almost her whole life, mind you – at the mere sight of Shin’s and Chae Kyung’s royal marriage procession.
When Hyo Rin had turned down Shin’s proposal, she’d been shown to do so in a very level-headed manner. She turned down Shin’s proposal very much aware of why. Yes, she wavered a bit when Shin’s engagement was announced, but she went ahead anyway, to pursue her ballet dreams. And now, at the sight of the procession, she throws away the chance of a lifetime? It’s far-fetched, and makes Hyo Rin come across as a rather unreasonable character.
I mean, Hyo Rin later even goes so far as to verbalize to Shin that she’s not happy that Chae Kyung is by his side, and that Chae Kyung doesn’t deserve to be by Shin’s side, because that’s her place. This, when Hyo Rin had turned Shin down flatly. How entitled, and how annoying. Gruh.
Yul
While Yul is introduced as a very nice character – in particular, nicer to Chae Kyung that Shin – he quickly starts to display questionable behavior.
I hated that in trying to dampen Chae Kyung’s growing feelings for Shin, that Yul would say things that hurt Chae Kyung. Like in episode 6, when Yul tells Chae Kyung that it would’ve been better if Hyo Rin were the one to look in on an upset Shin. Ugh. Low blow. Then in episode 8, he does it again. I hate that he tells Chae Kyung that Shin will be nice to her occasionally, but really likes Hyo Rin. I mean, who says that to someone they like? And who says that to a friend about her husband?
I hate that Yul basically treats Chae Kyung as an object to be possessed, rather than as a person with her own feelings and her own personal agency. Multiple times, Yul talks about taking back the crown from Shin, so that he can take Chae Kyung away from him. Every time Yul said something like, “She was mine,” “I’ll take her,” and “Give her back,” it showed me that he only thought of Chae Kyung as an inanimate object. Which, argh.
As the show progresses, Yul’s behavior towards Chae Kyung becomes more and more inappropriate, with forced hugs coming into the picture too. Preying on her feelings and manipulating them, treating Chae Kyung like an object, and forced skinship, all added up to make Yul a very unsavory second lead indeed.
2. Manipulative Queen Mother Wannabe
To amplify the amount of damage that our second leads could do, we also have Yul’s mom (Shim Hye Jin) being Show’s Big Bad.
With her warped ideas of revenge and her cruel methods of manipulation, this Queen Mother Wannabe certainly added dimension to the court politics. Unfortunately, the writers allowed her too much screen time and narrative influence, and the dramatic tension she was likely meant to create, turned into narrative drag.
3. Draggy final stretch
There’s some drag around episode 18, with accumulated miscommunication and misunderstandings between our OTP. This section of drag actually makes sense, though. Given their young age and the amount of pressure they are under, I understood that Shin and Chae Kyung needed to wade through difficult times in order to build a stronger relationship.
The drag around episode 20, though, is really a drag. The story cycles in place with slow and repetitive arcs, and I honestly think the show’s extension didn’t do our story any favors. I’m quite sure that we wouldn’t have had to circle so long, if the writers hadn’t been trying to fill up extra hours of screen time.
SAGEUK LENS INSIGHTS
Rewatching this show, after accumulating a fair number of sageuk miles under my drama belt, felt like a whole new experience, honestly. Many things which had seemed boring or unnecessary in the past, now made much more sense to me.
For example, I used to find the dark opening in episode 1 really slow and boring. This time, though, I actually liked it. I found the troubled, secretive concern of the king’s health very true to sageuk norms, and found the entire arc around the king’s failing health a legitimate premise for turning the royal family’s attention to thoughts of Shin’s marriage.
Plus, the palace language is also true to Joseon era palace language, as far as I can tell, and I like that too.
I also found it genuinely fascinating to see Joseon style hanboks and other touches, mixed with the modern clothes and finishings. The TV in the palace living room, which I’d not thought of twice before, now looks oddly out of place to my eyes, after having seen a good number of sageuks.
That also applies to the royal procession. In a sageuk, this procession would be greeted by commoners standing on dusty sageuk streets, but here, the streets are modern, as are the commoners. It’s an interesting and intriguing contrast. And I think this is a good part of why this show captured Korea’s imagination as well. That what-if, if there was still a royal family in modern Korea.
Interestingly, I also found that I didn’t find the plotting scenes as tiresome as before. Now, with a better understanding of sageuk norms, the palace politics, about who people believe to be the rightful heir to the throne, and the collusion to restore that perceived rightful heir to his throne, actually felt more organic to the story to me than before.
In defense of Show’s slow stretches, the developments therein actually feel quite sageuk-esque. Instead of dismissing Show as slow and melodramatic, it’s actually quite possible to reason that this is part of its sageuk nature.
On a mild tangent, a rather big Aha! moment for me in episode 22, is all the talk around Chae Kyung’s exile. In previous watches, I hadn’t realized that Chae Kyung’s exile was meant to be permanent. But this time, I understood that the dialogue is really about deposing her as Crown Princess, after which she would never again be allowed to enter the palace.
It’s true that later on in the show, this changes to become a “temporary” sort of thing, where Chae Kyung is to leave for a season. While this does take away the sting of permanence, Chae Kyung’s season away could well go on for years. After all, Yul and his mother had spent 14 years away, before finally coming back to Korea. This does give some perspective to all the sobbing and crying that accompanied Chae Kyung’s departure.
Goong OST – 앵무새
http://dl.dropbox.com/s/ct3o3q1tixbsqn1/33%20%EC%95%B5%EB%AC%B4%EC%83%88.mp3
LOST – AND FOUND – IN TRANSLATION
Another advantage to rewatching Goong at this point in time, is that I now understand a lot more Korean, compared to when I first watched the show. I discovered that certain scenes hadn’t been translated very accurately, and my new understanding of the dialogue actually brought on brand new squees. Eee! How fun!
Here are the key scenes where I found new things to squee about. 🙂
[SPOILERS THROUGH THE END OF THE REVIEW]
1. Shin’s return from Thailand
In episode 10, Shin comes back from Thailand and Chae Kyung protests and cries that he shouldn’t come near her or she’ll kill him, and that he’s a selfish and a revolting person.
Shin then pulls her in for a hug, and the subs translates what he says as, “I see. I think next time we have to go together.”
What Shin REALLY said was, “This won’t do. Next time it’d be better for us to go together.” Squee! “This won’t do” = It won’t do to have Chae Kyung so upset, which is SO different from “I see,” and which says so much about what Shin feels. Eee!
2. Shin searching for Chae Kyung
In episode 14, Shin seeks out Hyo Rin to ask her if she’s seen Chae Kyung, who’s missing.
Hyo Rin gets upset that Shin looks so worried over Chae Kyung, and asks if he’s really that worried about her. Shin replies, “I am worried.” And then Hyo Rin has the gall to then say, “Do you have to make a face that looks like you would die worrying about that girl? And in front of me too?”
The subs translate Shin’s response as “She is the Crown Princess, my wife as well.”
What Shin REALLY said was, “BEFORE she is the Crown Princess, she is my wife.” Eee!! What a big difference! I mean, Shin actually articulates that Chae Kyung is important to him primarily because she is his wife; the fact that she’s the Crown Princess is secondary. It’s also the reason that he’s worried. Ahh!! ❤
3. Screensaver love
This one’s a minor-ish thing, but it made me squee anyway.
In the beginning of episode 19, when both Chae Kyung and Shin are brooding after their quarrel at Yul’s birthday party, there’s a quick shot of Shin’s laptop next to him as he broods. I never knew it before, but his screensaver reads “Shin Chae Kyung.” Eee!
THIS is why I like revisiting older dramas, now that I understand more Korean. So much can be lost in translation, literally. Subs really are so important, aren’t they?
All these little things that were lost in translation really made this feel like a new drama to me, almost. I mean, new squees from an old drama that I’d seen multiple times – who’d have thunk it? 😀
The ending of Goong is a funny thing, in that my responses to it has evolved over time.
The first time I watched the ending, I’d felt underwhelmed. I’d wanted more romantic intensity in Shin’s and Chae Kyung’s reunion in Macau; the same kind of emotional heft that we’d seen when they’d hugged each other goodbye (that scene made me cry, seriously). On subsequent watches, I’d felt like the ending made more sense, in that because Shin and Chae Kyung had been apart for a while, the awkwardness and tentativeness around each other made sense. This time, though, while I still feel like the awkwardness made sense, I also felt like it was overdone, and I also felt that the episode was too drawn-out, and Macau felt like PPL, for the first time.
Still, I really appreciate the central message, which is that Shin and Chae Kyung choose each other, all over again.
Hyo Rin’s earlier belief, that Shin wouldn’t be married or want to be married to Chae Kyung if he’s not the Crown Prince, is proved wrong at the end of the drama. He isn’t succeeding the throne anymore, but he still chooses Chae Kyung. Which is perhaps even better than if he’d remained as Crown Prince and chosen her. It shows us that even with the obligation of the Crown taken out of the picture, Shin still chooses Chae Kyung. How pure is that, right?
At the same time, we’ve seen that the ability to live freely is very close to Chae Kyung’s heart. In episode 14, when she’d taken her runaway afternoon, it was less about her reaction to the photos of Shin with Hyo Rin, and more about revisiting and reconsidering the world in which she used to live freely, before she became Crown Princess.
This is ultimately an important lens through which to view the finale, because now, Chae Kyung has been given the freedom that she’d craved, and yet, she still chooses Shin, all over again.
In that sense, even though I found the execution rather clunky, I genuinely love the message of the finale. That Shin and Chae Kyung choose each other all over again, this time without pressure of a royal promise between their grandfathers, but powered by their love for each other. They choose each other, simply as a man and a woman who want to spend the rest of their lives together, and I dig that, very, very much indeed. ❤
Cute and full of heart, despite its melodramatic streaks.
FINAL GRADE: B+
QUICK TASTE:
I couldn’t find a trailer that I liked, but this does the trick really nicely. Here’s the first 2 minutes of the drama, which sets up the context quickly, and in a manner that gives you a taste of Show’s cute, manhwa-esque flavor. Click CC for the subs:
For a more extended taste, here’s a 15-minute cut of the same episode, which sets up what it’s like having teenage royalty at high school. Again, click CC for the subs:
FAVORITE SCENES:
Here’re just a few favorite scenes, for those of you who’d like to relive the Goong magic. Just click CC for the subs.
Episode 7, trance-like backhug:
Episode 13, forced-to-share-a-room, Not-Quite-A-Royal-Consummation scene:
Episode 16, beach scene:
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I always wondered if Shin actually cared for her.feelings in the beginning. That part where he mentions his future bride seeing him propose to his ex really made me wonder later on.
I personally think Shin cared more than we’re initially led to believe.. and that’s why we’re given peeks into his true feelings later on, like with his computer screensaver. At least, that’s what I’d like to think! 😉
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Thank you so much for the deep review! 🙂
I really enjoy your deep review about Goong, especially about Shin :’)
I have watched Goong since 2007. And I have rewatched it for several times 🙂
Even I have just rewatched it again in this 2018 😀 (although I watch it on youtube and skip many part that not showing Shin and Chae Kyung on the screen :D)
That’s why I just found your blog and your review about Goong now since I have just finished rewatched Goong last night, and I’m so curious about the ending…Is that Chae Kyung pregnant? But wondering when they “do” that? Am I missing some part? 😥
Anyhow eventhough this drama already aired in a long time ago (11 years ago?), I still love to see Joo Ji Hoon and Yoon Eun Hye together…also still hoping that they will become real couple in life just like song song couple 🙂
Last but not least, Goong will always be my favorite korean drama. And I will rewatched it again over and over next time ^-^
Hi there Snowflake! I’m glad you found me – and that you enjoyed this review! 😀 Especially the parts about Shin 😉
Hi5, that we both first watched Goong in 2007, and have rewatched it a good number of times since! As for the ending, after clocking many more kdrama miles, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s just one of those things that dramas like to do – throw some tidbit in there to tantalize and tease viewers, but there’s really no logic nor explanation for it. So I wouldn’t try too hard to analyze that one 😉
Drama Addict
Hello, you don’t have to read this, I just need to rant about this show a bit. I will say that I have been reading your reviews for some time now, and your recommendations never fail! I always check your rating before watching a show.
I haven’t finished watching this show yet, but I’m really close to finishing (episode 21), and I must say, that this show has some of the worst second leads I’ve ever seen. I absolutely hate Hyo Rin and hate Yul even more. I’m glad that Hyo Rin is pretty much out of the picture at this point, but I found her annoying to watch. I think it was unnecessary for her to stick around all the way to episode 18 (or was it 19?). Her only function in the plot was to cling on to Shin and strain his relationship with Chae Kyung. I thought it was really stupid of her to turn down the ballet scholarship and basically give up on her dreams because she saw Shin getting married to someone else. YOU SAID NO TO HIM WHEN HE ASKED BECAUSE YOU WANTED TO BECOME A BALLERINA AND NOW YOU’RE GIVING THAT UP? Then the show just had to add in that she’s actually poor to gain sympathy for her character and honestly by that point, I was beyond caring about her character, I just wanted her out of the picture. I also found it ridiculous that everyone tried to blame Shin for her attempted suicide. Shin is a problematic in that he ran to her rather frequently and led her on a few times (Thailand) and never explicitly tells her to move on, but I don’t think that her attempted suicide was solely his fault. She did a lot of that to herself.
I dislike Yul more than I dislike her though. Yul is just…ew. He started out ok and then as the show went his true colors started to show. He isn’t nice, he’s manipulative and deeply twisted inside. I hated how he would tell Chae Kyung lies about how Shin doesn’t actually love her, blah, blah, blah. And how he keeps forcing his affections on her when it’s clear she doesn’t like him back that way. I also didn’t like how he treated Chae Kyung like an object and would be like, “She was meant for me” or “I will have her” stuff like that. I just don’t like him at all and I want him out of the picture too.
These second leads are just pathetic and they don’t seem know what boundaries are and have zero respect for the institute of marriage. I was/am very annoyed with Yul and Hyo Rin and I just want Shin and Chae Kyung to have a happy ending together already. They’re so cute together! But they fight so much, so their cute scenes are pretty spaced out throughout the show.
I don’t want to to see any more scenes with Yul. It’s gotten to the point where I would just fast forward any scene he’s in because I already know how it’s gonna end XD.
Any ways, that’s the end of my rant. I’ll read the rest of your review once I’ve finished!
Aw, I feel your rant, DA! Goong’s writers really went to town with the clingy 2nd leads and their possessive tendencies. E21 is definitely squarely in the draggy section of the show, so if it’s getting you down too much, you might want to fast forward through the 2nd leads and the political stuff. The upside is, we do get a happy ending for our OTP. I hope you end up enjoying the show overall anyway, and I hope you enjoy the review when you do get to it! ❤
I’m so upset about the ending of the manwha tho. Talk about disappointing.
Thanks for your review. This is also THE korean drama that made me a fan! I will rewatch this drama every year as one of my holiday plan. Today after rewatching the series.. I decided to search for a review and found yours! Your review provided me with a new understanding to this drama. To add to your squee worthy scenes.. In episode 21, during the interview when shin shared how he grew to love chae yong after she said she wanted a divorce..i iterally melted when i heard his sharing.. The ending of episode 23, when shin kissed chaeyong on the street when she asked how much he loved her… I loved how he showed his love through actions!
I can literally find a scene i enjoyed in each episode.. Even those angsty ones…
I’m glad you found me, Anna! Super glad you enjoyed this review, and, hi5, that this was your gateway drama as well! 😀 How sweet, that you revisit this drama every year! What a nice little tradition for yourself! ❤ Ahh, yes, those scenes that you mentioned bring back all the memories.. very squee-worthy indeed. 😍
Hello! Just wanted to drop by and comment after stumbling across your review of Goong – a lovely read 🙂
I’ve also just completed my nth time watching this drama and needed to read a review to cure my drama hangover!
Wow – it’s June 2017 and 11 years since Goong came out, and yet I still find myself enjoying the series over and over again.
The music for the drama is so nostalgic and brings back so many feels.
The tears and the heartwarming emotions I experience when watching Goong never falter, even after 11 years.
Thank you for posting such a lovely review – I especially enjoyed reading the ‘lost and found in translation’ section. It’s wonderful to see that Shin’s words meant so much more than what the subs had shown. Squee! 🙂 ❤
I forgot to mention that Goong was also the very first drama that I watched (I was very young then, and watched it with my parents during times when we’d gather as a family and watch drama together haha!) so it certainly holds a dear place in my heart, and forever will. ❤
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I rewatch this drama over and over again 😀 and i still love it the same 💜
I’m glad you enjoyed this review, Mita!! I love Goong, and I will probably rewatch it again sometime. It just never gets old for me, somehow. ❤
I stumbled upon this blog when i googled “KIM Soo Hyin Shirtless”😂
Anyway, Goong will forever be one of my absolute favourite dramas.
I am so thankful for this review because the Goong I watched (and rewatched over and over and over) had beyond terrible subs which were sometimes quite impossible to understand. Because of this, I could never fully understand:
1. Why Chae Kyung was hell bent on getting divorce (that talk show thing).
2. The whole Shin’s exile situation (I know abt the fire).
3. The relocation to Macau and the exact nature of their statuses.
If you could enlighten me, I’d be so grateful.
Also, I love the beach scene to death! I love every scene you mentioned and in addition, I adore when Chae Kyung said that she would love Shin even after thousands of years…*swoon*
This show makes Yoon Eun Hye “BAE” for me!
Thank you for your witty and well-thought out review.
Hi Viola! Lol, I can definitely see how you’d land on this blog, if you searched for “Kim Soo Hyun shirtless”!! 😂😂
Let me try to answer your questions as best as I can..
1. Chae Kyung was baited into asking for the divorce. It worked to Yul’s advantage since he wanted Chae Kyung separated from Shin, and it worked to his mother’s advantage since a scandal for Shin meant a tainted reputation for him, and more opportunity for Yul to make his mark in the monarchy. So they baited Chae Kyung into it, knowing that she felt suffocated living in the palace, and alienated from the world she once lived in. They told her that the only way out would be to get a divorce, and the best time to ask for it would be on national TV, so that her request couldn’t be ignored. The interview was therefore the “best time” to do it.
2 & 3. Shin wasn’t exiled. He was investigated for his alleged involvement in the fire, based on false evidence, and that’s why he had to be dragged in for questioning. The exile was Chae Kyung’s. To my understanding, it’s according to historical norms, that a royal could be exiled as punishment for certain offenses. So Chae Kyung was exiled to Macau for bringing shame to the royal family – and to satisfy the court of public opinion. While in Macau, she is not divorced from Shin, but the nature of the exile also implies that she is cut off from the people in the palace.
I hope that helps! 🙂
Ah…thank you so much.
I never streamed korean dramas before but have started last weekend (Descendants of the sun). Now, I feel i have to watch the beautiful Goong again. Oh, btw, i googled sooo many times to find out who the set decorator was because I freaking loved everything about the set.
And, just fyi, now I’m convinced I’m cheating on Kim Soo Hyun with Song Joong-ki…what a girl to do? And throw in Yoo Ah In in the mix and there can never be enough oxygen.
Damn! Am I glad to find your blog or what!😘
Aw! I’m glad you found the blog too, Viola! 😀
Oh yes, Goong is definitely worth the rewatch!! (Says the fangirl who watched this a good 6 times!) It’s just so immersive, and despite that overly slow final stretch, I felt so invested in these characters. I hope you’ll enjoy your rewatch as much as I did mine – all 5 of ’em! 😂
PS: My belief is that a fangirl can have as many k-loves as her heart can hold. So in my estimation, you’re not cheating.. You’re just a big-hearted fangirl 😉
CatoCat
Hey Kfangurl I just watched the Episode 24 a few hours ago. GOONG actually is one beautiful journey.
I felt uneasy and upset and sometimes went through Heartache. Several times my eyes were full of tears.
I smiled I laughed I was excited. My heart beat increased and my stomach gave a different feeling.
After Reading you review i came to know new things and I truly love this show and Shin Chae Kyung and Lee Shin.
I saw People were making comment about Pregnancy Even i was surprised to see this at last minute.
I have 2 things to say 1. In 1st few episodes They show a Picture of Lee Shin and Shin Chae Kyung together with a baby son.
2. After the Morning Sickness scene they start to show Pictures AND there they show Lee Shin and Shin Chae Kyung with a baby son.
Yeah We all thought and many like are are still thinking when did they make out. But whatever, FRUIT of their Hard Earned Love is Shown to us all fans and I am truly happy for that.
I wanted to see much more. I wanted to see Lee Shin and Shin Chae Kyung being happy together and being happy after becoming parents and showering love on the new born son. I wanted to see whole Palace in Joy mode because of new born baby.
I also wanted to see Choi Sang getting married . She looked really cute and beautiful in new clothes.
I also wanted to see what happened with Hyorin and Yul.
What about Friends of Lee Shin and Friends of Shin Chae Kyung.
What about parents and brother of Shin Chae Kyung.
There were many things I as a viewer wanted to see and even i felt most of the time was spent showing Shin Chae Kyung suffering and crying and there were very few moments of them happy together.
BIGGEST HAPPINESS for me was watching Elder Sister taking the Crown and she looked really Beautiful.
Elder Sister the most wise and sensible human deserved the Crown and I wanted to see more Scenes of her. She needed lot more screentime and she would have really helped Shin Chae Kyung and Lee Shin and Yul Goon.
I want to write more and more and more but for now It is enough
Hi there CatoCat! 🙂 I’m so glad that you enjoyed Goong, coz it’s one of my favorites, for nostalgic reasons. It truly does take you on an emotional journey, and I totally know what you mean, about the show taking you through joy and heartache and everything in-between.
I’d love to see a continuation of the story, like what you’ve described. That would make an awesome sequel or drama special, and I’d totally tune in to see our characters again! Although it’s sad that there is no follow-up sequel that allows us to see all of that unfold on our screens, the upside is, we always have our active fangirl imaginations to take us there! 😉
Hi! Thanks for another great review. I just saw this review and you really did a good job. I especially love the slow development of our OTP (made me appreciate every squee-worthy thing they do because of the pacing) and my greatest love – the OST. (Highlighting “Perhaps Love”). I’ve got this little theory about Shin and Chae Kyung “bed scene” – maybe after quickly returning from his bathroom tour he overheard his in-laws coming to check over them and he got a little mischievous thus ending in their “sweet pose” meant to cause discomfort towards mom & dad! Hahaha. Recalling all those fave scenes from Goong brings back so many nostalgic moments and I must admit, this korean drama indeed satisfied my childhood “princess-cinderella” dream! Hahaha 😉
I hope you can write a review for “Pinocchio” and “Kill Me, Heal Me”. Still eager to hear more about your fantastic reviews!
Hi there Samantha! I’m so pleased that you enjoyed this review! 🙂 Goong will always have a special soft spot in my fangirl heart, and watching it again, and writing this review, was a wonderfully nostalgic experience indeed. ❤ As for your theory about the "bed scene"… I dunno, that doesn't work for me, so much. In E13, which happens much later, it's clear that Shin and Chae Kyung have not been intimate prior, which is why they have the heated conversation about first times. To be honest, I don't think there's an actual answer to when the Royal Conception takes place, that Show hints at in the finale. I believe it's just one of those things that the writers threw in, purely to gratify and tease fans. 🙂
I do plan to review Pinocchio and Kill Me, Heal Me.. Both shows are part of my official backlog, and I hope to get to them sooner than later. I'm more likely to write them Flash Reviews, though, which are quicker 😛
msyoong
i’m re-watching this (at episode 11 now, and slowly savoring it) and im SO SO SO happy to find your review and can fill in the puzzles i have since the first time i watched Goong! thank you so much for the wonderful write-up!!
Hi there msyoong! Welcome to the blog! 😀 I’m so glad that you’re enjoying your Goong rewatch, AND that you find this review useful!! Rewatching this after accumulating many more kdrama miles under my belt made a big difference in terms of how much I could appreciate the show – I hope you have the same experience!! 🙂
i love how chae kyung’s teacher called her “phee gong ma ma” in exasperation! heehee
Lol. Yes, they sure had a cool teacher, she was so chill about having the Crown Princess in her class! 🙂
fiza
I am a relatively new fangirl with only about 10 kdramas under my belt. i just finished Goong and never have I been more sad to finish a show! I just loved it! But one thing I did not understand is that how did the implied pregnancy in the end fit into the timeline if Shin and Chae Kyung hadn’t seen each other in a while?
Hi there fiza! Welcome to the wonderful world of kdramas – AND to the blog! 😀
I’m so pleased you enjoyed Goong; I will always, always have a soft spot for this show. ❤ As for your question about the implied pregnancy, it took me many kdrama miles before I understood it, really. Kdrama writers like to throw stuff like that in there, particularly in light rom-coms, tease the audience, as well as gratify fans. Lack of logic doesn't stop them, and doesn't seem to bother fans either. In this case, I believe that's exactly what the writers did. They didn't have any logical timeline to back them up, and probably just felt like it would be a fun thing to throw in at the last moment, to surprise and tease fans. My advice would be, just enjoy it and don't try to find the logic in it, coz you'll never find it. 😉 I hope that helps!
I just finished watching the show for for the i-dont-know-what-number*th time (and yes im still crying like a b*tch rn and im still typing). After the ending i immediately search for the reviews about Goong because i was not satisfied at the ending. So i need someone to enlighten me and you sir did it best!
I was cleaning my room and i saw my collections of it and was planning throw it away But i decided that before throwing it away i must rewatch it(but now i wont, want to keep forever).
The first time i watched Goong was year 2007. I was really really really. . . obsessed with it that time, that i collected almost everything that is related to goong (Hahaha). while watching it i realize i forgot almost eveything about goong(except for the part that she is marrying the prince)
Your reviews and comments about the show was really accurate and worth to read. I was really enlighten by it *chaaar*
I was hoping that they will have a happy ending at the palace and im crying because i want the wedding to be beautiful and not cheaply done and together with thier family.
Ps. Sorry for the wrong grammar im not.
Aw! I’m glad you found this review helpful, Jp! 🙂 And I’m so glad you decided not to throw away your copy of Goong, it’s pretty special and deserves a special place in your collection, I think. I’ve still got my DVD box set – and my set of postcards that came with it! – stored away, even though I mostly just watch from the mp4 files I’ve got saved. 🙂
PS: Don’t worry about wrong grammar and stuff.. your grammar’s fine, I understand what you’re saying perfectly well! 🙂
aseguradojaicel
where you tell the difference****
I just finished watching this again for the 7th time. And yes, your review is amazing!!! I agree on it 100%!!
What I really like about this drama is that it is TIMELESS. It has been 10 yrs and yet it never failed to make me feel like the first time I’ve watched it. Shin will always be our Crown Prince to us and Chae Kyung will always be our Crown Princess. Amazing acting especially for JJH because he really fit into the role! BIGTIME!!! ❤️
High five, Jaicel! I wrote this review of Goong after my 7th watch! XD Thank you for enjoying this review!!
I totally agree that this show is timeless. It doesn’t even look very dated, despite the show being a decade old as I type this! I loved both JJH and YEH in this show too. I believe a lot of credit goes to PD-nim for detailed directing; I feel like he was the one who took JJH’s tendency for stiffness (understandable, considering he was a newbie at the time) and made it work for the role. I definitely foresee myself watching this one again at some point – watch #8! Wow, I have not watched ANY other show that many times, for sure!
I just finished watching this drama (AGAIN!!!) 2 days ago!! But I have this urge to repeat it again. It is amazing in so many aspects. Come on!! Let’s watch this again together!! 🙂 i really enjoyed ur review especially the part where you tell is the difference of the dialogues in the sub. It made my heart melt ❤️❤️❤️❤️
WOW. You just rewatched this one in the couple of days that it took me to reply your first comment? That’s insanely fast!! :O Hehe.. I am convinced that I’d be unable to keep up with you. I’m a much slower watcher now than I used to be, tbh. I generally watch an episode a day of any given show, and only occasionally do I watch 2-3 episodes of the same show in a single day. That’d have to be a VERY cracky show, heh. I’m also not ready for Watch #8 of Goong.. So I’ll have to take a raincheck on your invitation, Jaicel. Another time, maybe? 🙂
YAY! I’m SO PLEASED that you enjoyed my translation of the dialogue! It had been so long since my Watch #6, that my Korean had improved significantly by the time I did Watch #7. I was blown away by the actual dialogue, and just HAD to share it in the review. With so many fans depending on subs, I realize all over again what an important role subbers play, in terms of how we enjoy our dramas. There are other nuances that were lost in translation too, but I made sure to clarify the most important ones, ie, the ones that brought on squee. Coz squee is SO VERY important, with this show! 😉 ❤
Wow!!!! I love that you actually reply very fast and really take time to write comments!! 🙂 im so happy stumble upon ur blog!! It’s amazing. Hold on, i should check for ur twitter so next time I’ll just tweet u with anything!!! Sounds good? 🙂
Haha! I’m not ALWAYS this fast with replies, as you can probably tell from the few days it took me to reply to your first comment! 😉 I just happened to be going through comments when YOUR fast reply came in! But I DO make it a point to reply to comments, so even if Real Life gets in the way, I do eventually get to pretty much every comment. ^^ And yes, you can totally find me on Twitter too – my Twitter feed’s on the sidebar 🙂
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Jaime the Drama Noona
I finished my re-watch just a few moments ago! I spent a few moments basking in the love for this drama that I reaffirmed with this watch. This was 8th drama that I watched. In the very early days I was consuming dramas at such a fast rate that I know that I didn’t absorb all the pertinent details. I was packing so many hours of drama watching into my already full life that I was semi sleep deprived! I think I watched this originally in less than a week, actually I’m pretty sure it took me about 4 days. And that’s with working full time and the hubs and kiddo time too! Whew! It makes me exhausted just thinking about it. With the show fresh on my mind I ran right over here to read your review! I agree wholeheartedly with all of it! But what I love the most is your translation of those few key scenes! WOW! Really! Holy Cow! That changes the entire meaning and adds so much more squeeeeee! So good!
Wow, you really did marathon Goong in a big hurry when you first watched it! I feel ya.. I’ve done that too, with other dramas, and then lived to feel sorry that it was already over so soon! XD I think a rewatch is just the thing – it gives you a chance to relive the awesome all over again, and hopefully savor it a little more the second time around too. Even better if enough time has passed to make everything feel fresh again. And EVEN BETTER, when your grasp of Korean has improved enough to pick up new nuances that lead to more squee! XD Isn’t it FAB, now that you know what was lost in translation in those scenes??? It made me squee out loud, it felt like I was watching a whole new drama, almost! ^^
That is exactly how I felt when it was done the first time. I was like lost and felt a little empty. It took me a few weeks to start another drama, I had a serious drama hangover and I wasn’t sure what to do with myself. I am really very happy that I decided to re-watch this one, and that I took my time with it this time. Let it linger and savor it.
Now that I know what he was actually saying in those scenes!?! Uhm wow! That made those scenes so crazily squee worthy! So good!
A few weeks! Ok, that’s a pretty serious drama hangover! XD But yes, I totally know the feeling. It’s that lingering, I-can’t-let-go sort of feeling, where you just can’t seem to let the characters go, right? It’s a special drama that does that indeed.
Yay that you took the time to savor Goong this time around.. I found it very rewarding to rewatch it, after giving it a good long wait. It made everything feel fresh and new, yet wonderfully familiar at the same time, which I loved.
Yes, aren’t the more accurate translations so much more squee-worthy? Makes one wonder why the subbers didn’t translate it more accurately, eh? But I know that very often, subbers could be translating from Chinese subs, so if the Chinese subs don’t reflect the original meaning closely enough, everything gets messed up from there. Anyway, THIS is why learning/picking up Korean is so useful – it makes us much less reliant on what could be inaccurate subs! 😉
It was my very first drama hangover actually hehe, well my first serious one at least. I am happy I watched it again and let it linger a little. I can’t believe how such a small change in wording can really make a scene so much more amazing! My Korean is slowly getting better, mostly I can recognize words here and there. But I am hopeful that as I keep going I too will be able to point out those moments where subs weren’t on point and correct them to add to the collective squee!
Aw, it takes a pretty special drama to induce a serious drama hangover, and I completely empathize, since it was hard for me to move on after Goong as well. Congrats on making progress with your Korean! It takes time, but is so rewarding when you start to be able to pick up nuances in the dialogue. Keep on keeping on, and I believe you’ll be depending on subs a lot less in time to come! ^^
I have all the single Hangul characters down now and am starting to learn more complex combinations. It is pretty cool as I can start to understand simple sentences in shows when I’m watching. And I’m teaching words here and there to my hubs and son. It has been really rewarding. Thanks for the encouragement! Hopefully this time next year I’ll be where you are with Korean!
That’s really cool, that you’re making good progress with Hangul! 🙂 Considering that you’re making systematic effort towards learning Korean and all I’ve been doing all these years is watch a lot of drama, I wouldn’t be surprised if you ARE where I am, by next year! XD
Andy Mejias
Where did you get the set to learn the basics one from? I wanted to learn them but do not know where to get them?
I actually made my own flashcards! I’ve got the book Korean From Zero 1 and have just been going through the chapters and with each basic Hangul lesson I make a flashcard!
Thanks, I will have to check that one out and see if I find it.
georgianasabina
Soo! Just finished my third episode and I am having so much fun :)))))! She is just the best :)))) ! She keeps on attacking him, though I do get the feeling that she is sad and she’s feeling trapped. I was glad when he showed up where she had the training and brought her sweets. It doesn’t even matter it wasn’t his idea 😛 .
So far, so good! Thank you for the recommendation 😀 ! i’ll come back after I finish it or along the way for more comments 😀 !
*Side note: The first reporter that was saying that the Crown Prince is getting married was speaking romanian. So funny :)))) Even so, I don’t remember the news coming up on TV :)))) Just kiddin’ 😛
I’m glad you are liking it, I have it on my list to watch after Princess’s Man and Three Musketeers.
I’ve so many on my watch list already! I have to make more time for them all :))))
Ok, so! I’m 15 episodes in (already :))) ) and I really like it! Though I can feel the actors’ lack of experience, it can also be interpreted as a lack of life experience which makes them so naïve and trusting.
So far my only complaint is that I would have liked the characters a bit more developed (I’ll use this word for now, explain later what I mean). For instance, Shin left me with the impression of only cold. When Chae Kyung went missing, I was expecting him to show more worry, especially since we already know he is perfectly aware of his own feelings for her. I understand that his character is portrayed as a level headed, well educated, non emotional prince, but I think these moments/scenes are the areas where you can see the lack of experience of the cast. More nuance to the facial expressions, the tone of voice and so on would have helped in delivering a real character.
Chae Kyung too. She had a whole bunch of wise words, yet the way she actually spoke them seems childish. These were the times to take on a more serious face and drop the “baby talk”, so to speak. Also, I would’ve wanted to see more of her interactions with the palace because Shin says at some point that the palace is changing with her and I wanted to see more of that. More of her being natural, trusting, joyful and happy with the people in the palace, despite the hardships she was going through. Though I have to admit that the hula-hoop with her maids was an awesome touch :))))
As a character though, I have to acknowledge her strength. I mean, by episode 12-13 I think, she had two mother-in-laws and one grandmother-in-law, all from the Royal Family! To put up with that… That’s determination and courage. Though I had to ask myself… when did she stop doing all that for her parents and started doing that for herself and her husband?And she has no emotional support from her husband. I mean, she forgives him waaaay to fast! That I don’t like. She should have been a lot more mad about his secret encounter with Hyorin. She thought it was a coincidence, only to find out that Hyorin WANTED to see Shin, which is why she went there and Shin saw her despite that. And Chae Kyung still forgives Shin so fast despite all that.
Love the Great Queen! LOVE the Great Queen! At the beginning of the show I was sure she was going to be the Big Bad Wolf. Turns out she’s the sweetest character in the story ❤ !
I even like Shin's mother because at first, I misunderstood her. She didn't approve of Chae Kyung (for fair reasons, I might add), yet she did her best for her just to protect her son. I think everything she did (making Chae Kyung study so much, cutting off her connections to her parents and so on) were done first of all to save face (what I mean is that they ARE the Royal Family and they need to set the example) and to help Chae Kyung understand the world she's living in and the responsibilities that come with it.
Except for the name, I like nothing about Hyorin. I don't understand her way of thinking. She played the final card and she lost (when she was expecting Shin to wait for her to become whatever she wanted to become). It just shows how little she understands the laws the Royal Family has to abide. I mean, it wasn't up to him to make the decision to wait or get married. And I don't understand her decision of turning down the scholarship, especially since we later find out the she is not the rich ojousama (let me use japanese for this one 😛 )we thought she was. She is literally destroying her own life because she regrets not saying yes. And she's even up to becoming the bad character just to have a couple of seconds with Shin. I mean, if she loved him so much, she should have said yes from the very beginning! A prince proposed to you, for crying out loud! I was impressed with her determination to pursue her dream, only to be disappointed by all her other decisions regarding that matter. But I guess, this is a classical case of not knowing what you have until you lose it, huh?
Yul is, again, someone I don't understand, After being stripped of what's rightfully yours, chased away from your own country, after having seen your mother trying to commit suicide because of the pain of having lost everything, you throw that all away for your cousin's wife. Cousin who is now to be the King instead of you. No matter how big the love, he shouldn't behave like that. On the other hand, I can think of the whole battle as being his mother's wish, ambition, and not his. But then, he says "Mom, make me King" and then proceeds to sabotaging himself. Tough, tough…
Love Chae Kyung's friends, hate Shin's :)))) .
Chae Kyung's friend stuck with her even after finding out that she became the Crown Princess, They were only upset that she didn't trust them enough to tell them the secret. Love the best friend's hair (I have such a weakness for long, beautiful, long, shiny, long hair :)))) )!
Speaking of! All actors/actresses in this drama have flawless skin (though I think that's a general "truth" when it comes to korean actors/actresses) and lovely, shiny hair! One scene stuck with me, the one when the red colored glass was shining off of Chae Kyung's hair when she was talking to Shin on the bench inside the palace (forgot the episode 😛 )! Awesome! Just Awesome!
What I really like about this show is that no character is bad because they want to. I mean, they have solid reasons for carrying out more unorthodox plans, let's say. Even Yul's mother. Though, I think the whole kicking out of the palace was her fault, as we find out in episode 15.
I'm still not done with the show and the OTP is only just starting to show off their love. So I'll be back with more thoughts on the matter : D !
Wow, Sabina, you really work fast!!! I was busy over the weekend, and I come back to realize that you’ve already burned your way through most of the series!!
First of all, YAY that you’re enjoying the show! 😀 Not everyone manages to enjoy a retro watch, and as I mentioned before, there’ve been people who found Goong slow compared to dramaland’s more recent offerings.
Your observation is spot on, in terms of the cast’s inexperience. Both Joo Ji Hoon and Yoon Eun Hye were extremely inexperienced when they did Goong. I definitely credit PD-nim for directing Joo Ji Hoon well, since Joo Ji Hoon was pretty wooden as an actor at the time. Of course, it helps that Shin is supposed to be a stiff sort of character who mostly bottles up everything inside. It would’ve definitely been nice to see more depth in both his and Yoon Eun Hye’s delivery, but I am generally satisfied with what we got, given the circumstances 🙂
I can understand your reaction to Chae Kyung’s forgiving attitude towards the whole Thailand thing. I was mad, too. But after rewatching it so many times and putting in way more thought than most people would warrant necessary over a kdrama (lol), I feel that it’s in line with her character and what she understood of the situation between her and Shin. To her understanding, despite any signs to the contrary, her marriage with Shin was purely contractual and they were headed towards divorce no matter what. Plus, they had agreed that they would not interfere with each other’s “privacy” which means that she had no “right” to demand his fidelity, in a sense. Additionally, she always felt sort of bad for Shin, that he had to marry her instead of the girl that she believed he’d loved. He had also given her that impression, telling her in his brusque way that he would never want to allow the girl he loved to be cooped up in the palace. Which is why, even though Chae Kyung’s reaction to the Shin’s Thailand time with Hyo Rin feels frustrating to watch, it’s actually understandable.
Ditto all of your thoughts on Hyo Rin and Yul! I was also impressed at first, with how coolly Hyo Rin turned down Shin’s proposal, and thought she was a focused, modern sort of girl who felt her career and dancing dreams were more important than life as the Crown Princess. Well, she proved me wrong real quick, with the frivolous way she threw away her dance scholarship and came back to be an emotional, clingy second lead. Yul is also aggravating, especially in the later episodes. He’s presented as a really nice guy at first, which is why so many viewers at the time were in Camp Yul. But, I could never get behind him, especially when he began showing possessive and delusional streaks. I was mad at Shin in the beginning for being such a cold jerk, but quite quickly, I came around and was firmly in Camp Shin for the rest of the show.
And you’re right, even the most aggravating characters in the show have their own motivations and logic as to why they behave a certain way. This is where the sageuk lens can come in really handy, coz all that scheming for the crown can feel tiring when viewed through a rom-com lens. In a sageuk world, though, people behaving in cruel ways, all in the name of putting the person whom they feel is the “rightful” king on the throne, is par for the course. I think this is why the show still works for me now, in spite of its slower pace.
Also, I do think at E15 (when you left your comment, anyway. You could have finished the show by now, and I wouldn’t be surprised! XD ) and thereafter, is where we get some of the most iconic OTP scenes in Goong. I can’t wait to hear how you liked those! ^^
Yup! Finished it two days ago, but I had to take a break from my laptop because my eyes were starting to hurt :)))). Unfortunately, my job requires working with a computer 8 and a half hours per day and sometimes I take my work home, so my eyes and even my brain started to get tired 😛 .
Well, I do enjoy a good romance, no matter how slow it might be, but I have to admit that more OTP moments, even in their teasing and fighting mode would have been awesome. The whole focus of the show, in my opinion, is the two of them falling in love and staying in love in those circumstances. Given the lack of experience of the cast, I think that more OTP moments would have made the show better. This could be my judgement or my fangirl feelings, still don’t know :))))).
When I watch a drama, I unconsciously put myself in the shoes of the main characters. Would I have done that? Of course, unless you actually live the whole thing, you have no idea how you would have reacted, but while thinking like that, I started to become frustrated at Chae Kyung’s forgiving attitude. I understand her thoughts, but for someone so much in love as her, I think any kind of reasoning would have flown out the window when seeing the Thailand thing. But then again, I can let it go by saying that she had enough time to chew on that information before Shin came home. And she did run away from home when she found the other set of pictures.
As for the second leads, I told you. i couldn’t bring myself to hate them cause I had no reason to do so (though I had this attempt when Yul was feeding Chae Kyung crap, saying that Shin doesn’t think of her in any way, though it was clear that even he noticed that Shin started to fall for Chae Kyung, but then again it was Chae Kyung’s fault as well for not checking the veridicity of those words), but I just couldn’t understand them all that well. I liked the fact that Hyo Rin finally grew some back bone and stopped getting herself manipulated by Yul’s mom and Yul also did everything he could to protect Chae Kyung.
And you’ve mentioned the fight over the Crown, I’ve seen worse. I don’t know if you’ve seen the miniseries about King Henry the VIIIth, but he had a lot more serious conflicts with his wives. I don’t even want to think of the political fights going on in that castle :))))) So, their fight was justified 😉 .
And you were right about the OTP moments! So cute! I especially liked the moment when they finally (and I mean, FINALLY! ) confessed to each other. Her sitting on top of him was seriously cute ❤ . What I didn't like was the whole confession on TV thing. If I were her, I would have gotten a divorce then and there, because the only feelings he's ever showed her were the size of bread crumbs. And then he expects her to trust him and just accept that uttered "I love her." on TV, considering the fact that the whole press was saying that they are going through a rough patch and those words could have just been a publicity stunt to shut the press up. And after that, she's the one getting scolded. So unfair! But then again, we can take this as her fault for just believing that everything that flies can be eaten (romanian saying – it means one believes everything one is told without giving it a second thought).
And the ending was so surprising! When she felt sick and the possibility of her being pregnant came up, I was like "They got to do something that has as result a baby?!" Anyway, their reaction was so funny :))))). I felt the ending was suited, considering the fact that they are no longer the successors to the crown (btw, best decision EVER to let Shin's sister take the throne because I found her the most suited for the job), but I had to ask myself "Where is the priest?! Who officiates the ceremony?".
Overall, I liked it since I'm into mangas and manhwas. I was actually thinking of reading the manhwa as well and see if there are any similarities between the two 😛 . I'll definitely come back to it again 😛 .
Thank you for the recommendation and I'm looking forward to the next recommendations as well 😀 ! For now, on with City Hunter and The Healer 😀 . And after that, begin with the ones on your faves list :))))). So many, so many 😀 ! Good thing I have a whole bunch of 'em to choose from :))))) Bad thing i don't have all the time I want to watch them one after the other 😛
Oh my. Your eyes actually hurt? :O That kinda sounds like you’ve been pushing too hard – both at work AND at dramas! I hope that by the time you read this, that you’ve rested and are bright-eyed and drama-hungry all over again! 😉
Yes, I do think that many viewers wanted more couple moments between our OTP. I did think that the balance could’ve afforded to tip a little more in favor of melty OTP moments, and a little less on the melodrama. Yet, I can’t help but also think that because what we got was on the low side, that it made what we did get, all the more precious. Those OTP moments, especially that getaway to the summer palace (squee!) remain so vivid and melty in my memory. ❤
Oh yes, I did squee at the fact that post-confession, Chae Kyung was shown lying on top of Shin as they talked. I mean, that's actually really cozy, but it's treated with a bashful sweetness that I found very endearing. Also, now that I've watched a lot more kdramas, I realize that this couple dynamic, of one lying on top of the other, while they interact, is very rare. Off the top of my head, I can't actually think of another drama couple that was portrayed similarly.
Haha! Yes, the ending – with her showing signs of morning sickness – was a hot topic of discussion between me and my friends who'd watched the show. We conjectured and hypothesized about when they might've been able to conceive etc. Now, though, I realize that the scriptwriters don't always have a plan or reason for everything. There are times when they'll just throw something out there, just coz it fits with that moment or mood. In this case, I think that's what the writers were doing, just throwing that morning sickness bit in there for fun, with no actual answers for when she might've conceived.
YAY that you enjoyed Goong overall, Sabina! 😀 Because I have a huge soft spot for this show, it makes me happy when other people like it too 🙂 I'm so pleased that you're enjoying the recommendations I've given you so far! I'm very confident you'll enjoy both City Hunter and Healer. I do think you ought to watch something a little different between City Hunter and Healer, to maximize your enjoyment of both shows 🙂
Thanks for the suggestion 😀 ! I’ll watch School 2013 in between. I think it’s enough space between Goong and School 2013 and also between City Hunter and Healer 😛
Yup! Ready to go at it again 😀 ! I can’t stay away from my laptop for too long anyway :)))) And my eyes have rested enough (hopefully) :))
On the spur of the moment, I began watching Bride of the Century, also known as Puppy Show 😛 I’ve skipped through most of it right to the OTP moments 😀 so I think I should be able to finish it tomorrow at most :))) And OMG! Puppy is so damn cute ❤ ! I swear, this Jeremy fellow makes me think I could go to jail for corruption of minors :))))) I've no lens on whatsoever, no logic either, so I'm enjoying it so far (the part I've been watching at least, anyway :))) )
Back to Dramaland 😀 !
Yay that you like the suggestion, Sabina! I’ve found that having longer gaps between similar-themed shows helps a lot. Not long ago, dramaland was awash with shows that featured cops, and while trying to check most of ’em out, I found myself with a fairly serious case of drama fatigue. A rewatch of Healer fixed that right up, but my point is, watching similarly themes shows too close together can really take away from your enjoyment of the shows. So if you decide to insert other dramas in between these shows, that would work as well 😉
Paul Granieri
Chaegyeong’s family also isn’t sure how to act with their new royal family member. The Crown Prince and Princess return from their visit with the in-laws.
Indeed. It was all pretty funny, the way they tiptoed around him!
Having taken your advice on a couple of dramas; does this one have a good ending or a WTH type of ending like you said of surplus princess?
Hi there Andy! Goong doesn’t have a WTH ending. In fact, the ending is a happy one. It’s a little more muted than most viewers would enjoy, but it’s happy enough, and it didn’t diminish my love for the show. I hope that helps 🙂
Good, I have added it; though I believe I will start with your suggestion previously of Princess Man and then either Goong or Sung… scandal which you had also suggested. Thanks again.
Goong can feel slow-moving at times, and that’s usually largely to do with the royal setting and the requisite scheming for the throne. If you think of those parts as sageuk stuff in modern clothing, it helps. 🙂 I hope you like the show; I’ve got a huge soft spot for it ❤
missienelly
Kfangurl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don’t have to say anything, you described my feelings perfectly! Thanks for the post. My favorite episode is episode 16 as you know why… *giggles*. You’re right, 2015 is not over yet and I still have 4 months to go through…. I shall watch my favorite episode now *squeeeeeeeee*
Aw, YAY that you enjoyed this review, Nelly! It’s always such fun to relive the Goong feelz, eh? And ooh, episode 16! Definitely one of the highlight episodes of the show! 😉 Yep, you still have lots of time left, if you wanna revisit Goong before the year ends. What a fun goal to work towards, I say! 😉
Thanks so much! This is a great review. Goong was also the first kdrama I ever watched and after that I must have re-watched it and choice bits of it 6-10 times. Those were the days when I watched without thinking too much like a reviewer and just took what I was given. Now that I’ve changed in that aspect LOL, and after reading your review, I feel this urge to make the journey into Goong again. I’m sure I will appreciate it even more now, flaws and all. It’s amazing also that I missed so much about the acting of Yoon Eun Hye and Joo Ji Hoon. Those early days, they were just kids to me, but now their abilities and talent makes me want to watch again, how they started (more or less). Like you, I’ll always have a soft spot for Goong. 🙂
Awww! High five, drama sista! 😀 Goong is SUCH a lovely gateway drama, isn’t it?? Its drama world completely captured my imagination, and the OTP stole my heart good and proper. I remember crying during some of their scenes, this show impacted me so much.
I used to watch without thinking too much as well, and then somehow along the way I started this blog, and never thought to look back on Goong until now. I’m so pleasantly surprised to find new things to appreciate now, even though I’d seen the show about 5-6 times before. Hopefully you’ll have a similar experience revisiting Goong – there’s just something so cool, about watching a beloved show with new eyes, and finding new things to appreciate about it. I’d love to hear your rewatch goes! 🙂
I have seen a lot of kdramas, but I still haven’t seen Goong! I’ve been nervous to start it since it seems like more people enjoy it who watch it early in their drama viewing verses people who see it later seem to really feel the dragginess. A lot of the older kdramas are like that though. I guess I just need to dive in and see!
It’s true that most of us who watched Goong early in our drama journeys tend to love it more, but honestly, I do think that with the right lens, Goong makes for quite a lovely watch, even now. Hopefully this review has helped with that part, about finding the right drama lens 🙂
Additionally, I must say that Goong doesn’t look or feel very dated, given that it’s almost 10 years old. I recently started on Goong S, out of curiosity (I couldn’t handle it before, I loved Goong too much), and I’m surprised to find that Goong S looks and feels more dated than Goong, even though Goong S came out a year later. Hopefully that helps you give Goong a chance! 🙂
Dear kfangurl!
As a newbie who has just started down the kdramas ‘rabbit hole’, I can empathize with the feelings you express for Goong (our intro was BOF-so much fun!). By chance I ran across a review for kdramas on one of my book sites and the rest is history. Netflix and Hulu plus make it so easy to find them!!
I love your blog/reviews. It is sometimes difficult for me to catch a lot of the underlying cultural meaning, and you always do a fantastic job of clarifying what it all means.
I an afraid to admit to the number of kdramas I’ve watched so far! My faves are Queen In Hyuns Man and MLFTS, and the hardest was Winter Sonata.
Thank you! Thank you! I am so glad to find this community.
Hey there, Mary! Welcome to the blog, AND to the wonderful world of kdrama!! 😀
I don’t know if I do a very consistent job with explaining underlying cultural meaning, so if you’ve got a question, just shoot 🙂 I’ll do my best to help shed some light wherever possible.
LOVE Queen In-hyun’s Man, AND My Love From The Stars too! I also really liked Winter Sonata – high five, drama sista! Seems like we like similar dramas, so far! And, don’t worry about watching “too many” dramas.. Around here, there’s no such thing as “too many,” just so you know! We’re always happy to talk drama, so the more you’ve seen, the more to chat about! 😉 What are you watching these days?
latteholic
What a lovely review!
I think I’ve rewatched this 2-3 times (with a lot of fast forwarding in the second and third viewing), and even though this is not the drama that started it all for me, it’s certainly one that turned me into a crazy shipper, back when I still didn’t know what shipping is.
Loved the premise, loved the soundtracks, triple loved the OTP, but hot damn the story drags like a Monday morning.
Okay lemme listen to Perhaps Love again ( and it will be played on loop today)
Aw thanks latteholic! SO PLEASED you enjoyed this review! Coming from a fellow Goong fan, it makes me extra happy ^^
Haha YES, the soundtrack is da bomb. Every time I hear a song from the soundtrack, it makes all the Goong feels come alive all over again, and the urge to revisit the drama strikes. Lol. The story is on the slow side, but I liked it.. Somehow I feel like the palace politics were treated with more seriousness than in Goong S, for example, and that helped to lend weight to our story. I’m just 2 eps into that right now (curiosity got the better of me), and while it’s lighter, it’s also less emotionally sticky so far. Ok, I’m probably also biased; Goong is my first drama love after all 😉
Gra-ke (@Grake)
Ooops, typo: *my top 2 (moments) ‘were’
Though I’ve seen a few korean dramas before, this one also what started it all for me. It was my top 1 until I saw Reply 1997.
I still go to MBC youtube channel and relive my favorite moments whenever I’m feeling nostalgic. So many favorite scenes, but I think my top 2 was the vacation house date – from the beach to the sleepover, and the arcade date and in the middle of the crowd kiss aaawwww ♥♥♥
Oh yes, that middle-of-the-crowd kiss! Squee! I LOVED that scene too! But it was tinged with sadness too, since it was their goodbye date. *sob* *squee* *tear* XD
Those MBC snippets are great, aren’t they? Just watching a snippet or two, always brings on the feels, AND the urge to rewatch this show! XD
j.d.e.
Ahhhh. And just like that, I missed it all over again! Time to watch it for the nth time! hahahahahah LOVE!
Hahaha! Glad you enjoyed the review, dear Jo! You know I only rewatched this coz your squees over this show were too tantalizing! 😉
Goong was my second drama that I watched. I liked it a lot but I have to say it was really slow (and I don’t mean that in sense of plot development — I’m all for gradual development of romance and love — it was the pace which was veryyyy slow) and boring in between. I fast forwarded scenes of the second leads and some supporting characters most of the time. The OTP was what kept me glued…the production quality was brilliant and it shows that the producers have put lots of money and attention to this show. And I love that song “Perhaps Love” sooooooo much! Especially when it’s played during that beach scene….so, co beautiful.
Aw, yay for shared Goong memories!! 😀 Yes, isn’t the production quality great?? It totally doesn’t look or feel dated, even though it’s almost 10 years old! I’m checking out Goong S, which was made a year later, and it definitely looks cheaper and more dated than Goong, which is a year older. How about that?
Ah, the pace can feel slow.. but honestly, with the sageuk lens on, it doesn’t feel too bad. The serious tone of the palace politics is probably what added to the slow feel. Comparing it to Goong S (I’m just 2 eps into, at the moment), which is all-around a lot lighter, Goong feels like it’s got more substance and that probably contributes to the greater emotional weight that I feel Goong carries. Goong S is a lot lighter and fluffier all-around, and while that makes it easier to watch, it’s not really sticking much emotionally for me, at the moment. So maybe there’s an upside to that slow pace after all..? 😛
YES, Perhaps Love is so full of feelz! Gotta love Goong’s OST.. so brilliant ❤
Oh wow…you are on a Goong spree! I haven’t seen Goong S..only read poor reviews…but I’m looking forward to reading your thoughts on it 🙂
Heh, the mood to check out Goong S came from rewatching Goong and reviewing it, really. For now, I’m just dipping my toes in. Let’s see if I manage to hold on until the end! 😛
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The Flawed Guru / 30/01/2015
Before going into see Taken 3, I had something on my mind, which was a very brief review of the film I had seen on Facebook. It said, ‘Taken 3, makes Taken 2, look like Taken’. I thought it was a pretty funny and clever thing to say at the very least, but having seen Taken 2, and knowing full well it was nowhere near as good as Taken, meant that didn’t really bode well for this latest instalment in the franchise, and hopefully the last!
My first impressions of the film was how the action was shot, which was just plain horribly! To be fair, some of that could come down to the editing, but then again maybe the editor only had shit to work with. Either way, a franchise that is famous for its action elements, meant that having lacklustre action just made the film kind of pointless. The fight scenes, chases, gun fights, and anything that involved action was just so poorly constructed, filmed, and even performed, that Liam Nesson just looked like an old dude, instead of a kickass old spy.
The story itself was as good as you could expect for the third film in a franchise, where they have now gone completely away from the idea of being taken. Also the acting was, ok, but then again you don’t come to this film for that. But my main feeling I got from watching the film was just of boredom, and when it finally ended I was damn glad of it, though they kind of set up the idea of a 4th. God no, please don’t do a 4th film!
5.5 out of 10 from me!!!
30/01/2015 in 5.5 Out Of 10, Movies. Tags: Film, Movie, Review, Taken 3, The Flawed Guru
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FilmMunch says:
Apparently Liam only agreed to do Taken 3, if no one was actually taken! Haha
The Flawed Guru says:
I shudder to think what his terms will be for the 4th. 🙂
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Balchik, a resort with Romanian royal connections on the shore of the Black Sea
Today most of the Romanian Black Sea shore is, with the exception of the Danube Delta area, a mostly uninteresting flat plain, dotted with large industrial facilities and grey communist era hotel and residential developments. However, the country had between 1913 – 1916 and 1918 – 1940 a southern rocky seaboard with spectacular vistas, which is now part of Bulgaria. In the inter-war period Queen Marie of Romania built there, in the port city of Balchik (the ancient Greek colony of Dionysopolis, founded in c7th BCE), her most remarkable holiday palace, endowed with a magnificent garden and a multitude of guest houses, over a period stretching a decade, from 1927 to 1936. Some of the best Romanian architects of the time contributed with their creations, such as Emil Gunes or Henriette Delavrancea Gibory. Taking the queen’s example, many well to do Romanians also erected summer residences of a superb architectural quality that are still in large part in place and well looked after. The coast around Balchik faces the south and is protected behind by a series of rocky hills and cliffs from the cold winds and winter weather that come over the open Pontic steppe from as far as Siberia and menaces most of the rest of the country.
The inter-war period has thus been a glorious time for Balchik, which saw the wealthy spending summers in the luxury of their seashore villas, and the emergence of a remarkable painters’ and writers’ colony that took advantage of the glorious southern sunlight, appealing coastal landscape and enjoying the picturesque and welcome of the local community that was in important part Turkish, Tatar and Bulgarian.
Balchik – villa Tenha Yuvah (Turkish for “Quiet Nest”) within the Royal Palace grounds – Diana Mandache collection
Queen Marie and her family spent many a great summer holiday at her palace and gardens in Balchik, taking pleasure fast boat rides along the shore. Everything exuded the happiness and well-being peculiar of that period of history, much the same as other European aristocrats, wealthy individuals or famous artists enjoyed places in the Mediterranean or the Gulf of Mexico.
Romanian Royals enjoying a boat ride, Balchik – Diana Mandache collection
Remarkable for Balchik and the times when Marie put it on the holiday map as an idyllic place, was the worlds apart contrast of life and aspirations with the Soviet Union’s Black Sea shore communities, over the not far away border. Balchik’s flourishing years as a royal resort overlap with Stalin’s party purges, the killing and sending to prison of countless wretched souls. Romania in less than a decade after Marie built her seaside palace became one of its first victims.
This post was initially published on Diana Mandache’s weblog under our joint authorship.
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Little Paris pediment through wires & door
Little Paris pediment through wires, the former American Library, 1890s building in the Little Paris style, Bucharest (©Valentin Mandache)
The two images in this article are from the building, which was, in the 1980s, at the height of Ceausescu’s communist totalitarianism, the American Library, the United States’ embassy’s cultural arm. I was a student at the University of Bucharest then and became a member of this library that constituted a true and proper oasis or refuge from the distorted reality and terror of the daily life in Romania under that primitive dictatorship. The building which was then rented by the embassy from the state, was given in the last decade or so, back to its former owners, the Gerota family, who have it now on the market to let out as office spaces.
The US embassy obviously took excellent care of this landmark edifice of La Belle Époque period Bucharest, which is one of the amplest and now best preserved Little Paris style houses of Romania’s capital. I had recently the opportunity to revisit the building and take a series of photographs. I hope that this visual sample presented here would convey something from its magnificence and sense of Bucharest’s character as the Little Paris of the Balkans.
Interior door, the former American Library, 1890s building in the Little Paris style, Bucharest (©Valentin Mandache)
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Ahead of the Game
Movember and Harlequins Foundation partner up on new program to support good mental health and resilience in young athletes
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Today on World Mental Health Day, we're delighted to announce the second year of our partnership with Harlequins Foundation and a new program to support good mental health and resilience in young athletes in the UK: Ahead of the Game.
Ahead of the Game (AotG) aims to improve youth mental health through community organised sport and targets adolescent male mental health by engaging with the whole community around the local sports club. It involves a series of different programs which have been designed with input from young male athletes, coaches, and parents for those very same groups.
Through November-December 2019, The Harlequins Foundation and Movember are running an in-depth pilot for Ahead of the Game in the UK. The programme aimed towards athletes, coaches and parents – provides tools on how young men can talk about their mental health, get help when needed and overcome life’s challenges. When athletes feel mentally well they can play better too.
Ahead of the Game is a multi-layered programme and includes educational workshops and materials for athletes, coaches and parents.
"Ahead of the Game is a multi-layered programme and includes educational workshops and materials for athletes, coaches and parents."
CHRIS ROBSHAW SURPRISES YOUNG ATHLETES AT TRAINING SESSION
Participating clubs sign up for the program which is delivered throughout the season. Programmes are available for adolescent males aged 12-17 years, their coaches and parents of the players to participate. Ahead of the Game project is structured so that the project team can work closely with each sport in order to tailor the most effective way to deliver the program and engage young men for the greatest outcome.
The programs are supported by an Ahead of the Game awareness campaign rolled out through participating clubs. The campaign focuses on improving mental health knowledge, decreasing stigma and promoting helpseeking.
The program is delivered with the following elements:
Mental Health Literacy Training
Resilience Training Your Path to Success in Sport
Motivating Young Men in Sport
Harlequin FC Flanker has met some of the young athletes who’ll be benefiting from Ahead of the Game. Chris said ‘I am proud to be the face of The Harlequins Foundation and Movember’s Ahead of the Game programme. Improving the mental health of young men in our community is a hugely positive goal. I am sure it will have a long term and lasting impact on men’s health’.
Support your community/clubs today by signing up to take part in Movember, and join the Harlequin F.C. challenge
The Harlequins Foundation changes lives through sport via a focus on activities that:
Improve life opportunities, e.g. developing key life skills in primary school children through the Skills Builder programme.
Champion inclusive societies, e.g. targeting traditionally under-represented groups in playing and/or watching rugby, (BAME, LSEG, Disability), as part of Project Rugby.
Promote wellbeing, e.g. delivering a mental health programme to and for adolescent young men, parents and coaches in partnership with Movember.
This is achieved through a mixed approach to delivery, including:
Direct delivery in the Harlequin heartlands (the four Boroughs in and around our home The Stoop, as well as our International Rugby Leaders Programme in numerous countries across the world);
Supporting campaigns that are relevant to our delivery focus of skills, wellbeing and inclusion; harnessing the assets unique to Harlequin (such as players), to increase engagement and reach;
Identifying strategic partnerships that share our values and champion our focus areas;
The development of free-to-use resources, such as toolkits, that support the scaling up and sustainability of our programmes.
For further information about The Harlequins Foundation and the Pilot programme: Ahead of the Game - please contact wellbeing@quins.co.uk
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Parents warned about dangers of button batteries this Christmas, following child's death
Yahoo Style UK 7 December 2018
Button batteries will be found in many toys this Christmas and experts are concerned [Photo: Getty]
Parents are being warned about the dangers of button batteries this Christmas following an investigation into the death of a child who swallowed one.
The small round batteries, which are often found in toys and remote controls, can cause chemical burns if they come into contact with the mouth or nose.
The new warning, issued by the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) comes after an investigation into the death of a child earlier this year. Though the inquiry is ongoing, investigators said the evidence about the dangers was compelling enough for them to send out the safety message.
The advice not only informs parents of the risks but advises families to store and dispose of the batteries safely.
“These batteries pose a very real risk to small children and babies, and the consequences of swallowing a button battery can be truly devastating,” said Dr Kevin Stewart, Medical Director for the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB).
“This is why we are calling on families this festive period to be extra vigilant and to put in place some basic precautions around their house.
“It’s important that everybody knows that these batteries can be found everywhere, from toys to gadgets such as remote controls, digital scales and car fobs,” he continued.
“The best way to protect children is to place everything securely out of reach and double check that all toys have screws to secure any batteries.”
Button Batteries can be dangerous or even fatal if they are swallowed by children [Photo: Getty]
Experts warned the batteries can become dangerous as soon as they touch wet flesh such as in the oesophagus (food pipe), nose or the ear.
If a battery is swallowed or inserted into the body it can begin a chemical reaction cause internal burns within hours and lead to problems with swallowing and breathing.
The damage can be so significant it can lead to death, the warning claims.
And fatal injuries can occur even if the batteries are too dead to power something warns Dr Rachel Rowlands, of Leicester Royal Infirmary, so parents should be advised to dispose of them properly.
So what should parents do if their child does swallow or insert a batter?
“Parents or carers should bring their child to the nearest emergency department immediately if they think a child has swallowed or inserted a button battery,” Dr Rowlands says.
And with many Christmas items being powered by the batteries the warnings are even more important around the festive season.
Katrina Phillips, chief executive of the Child Accident Prevention Trust, said: “Festive tea lights, singing Santas and flashing Christmas wands are all powered by lithium coin cell batteries, many of them easily accessible to curious little fingers.
“We’re concerned that small children put everything in their mouths, with potentially lethal consequences.
“We’re encouraging families to keep potentially dangerous products out of reach of babies, toddlers and small children, and to be equally careful about where they store spare and used batteries.”
HSIB’s tips for protecting children this Christmas
Batteries are everywhere: check household gadgets such as remote controls (TV, audio) and digital scales are safely out of reach of children and consider other items that might also have batteries (greeting cards, flameless candles, key fobs) which may not have the back secured with a screw
Where a toy has batteries check that they are secured with a screw
Think about where you store spare batteries and keep them in a high, lockable cupboard
Teach children that button batteries are dangerous
Remember that even used batteries can be dangerous, never leave them on the side, put them out of children’s reach straight away and recycle them safely
Check for discarded or old remote controls or fobs around the house which may contain old batteries
New toys often come with batteries included in the packaging – don’t lose them in the chaos of present unwrapping.
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4/1/16, friday, from all my experience * – “they” that i came to call this “show,” follow under me and devestate kill from under wherever i go and it’s as though i’m supposed to feel responsible for the murder. — now the insane monster is all over near me, as it’s snack — stop disturbing my life, i say as it now goes from wheeling 1 of the lady’s (sic) to in front of where i am and loud-mouths pointed right at my skull about strutting singsong-nothing so i move and it starts singing the anti-american or american-murdering singsong about how it’s a free country (to steal) by these artificially-bred monsters.) – then i’d moved to the other side of the murderer’s room it has been given the run of everything — and it came over here and turned on a music dvd and distributed bags of potato chips and some cookies where except that the sisters were given these utz chips-bags, otherwise it’s always looks like the food comes from its hands instead of tt iot’s just a chose to distribute the snack. Now it’s telling me i’d better pay for a hotel — and i have no idea what else “the Jew/Armageddon-making “stupid animals all over my skull” have planned for this underground travelling hospital-circus for the Jew’s purposes, it’s so disgusting.
4/1/16 2:15 p.m., friday, * I was trying to say that i know from experience that all my letters are only twisted to the evil, and i guess the torture “gripped” my brain and twisted it to the negativity as i was trying to try to think what i could do besides just writing to this guy again.
(back 12?)
death-like silence that this trap really only is, prison-like silence. i call the fraud-parent, trying always to figure this from God’s perspective think this to myself about the “realistic” view of all this “down here” — look at all this paper-waste because this insane-girl monster is pursuing this – putsch – to drive me insane for the court-business. i hope she’ll go disappear to upstairs like usual so that i can “breathe easier,” but i’m trying to get mentioned that the sound of that voice sickens and scares me and it knows that and struts around like a jabbering monster that i’m imprisoned with, going (illeg) around “her,” not kathy-me, first thing this morning jangling this bell that seems connected to the decaptiation-industry, “ting,” word. so i’m subjected to this act.
2 p.m., it’s just 1 prison-horror “scene” after another, now 2 kids outside the bathroom then joined by an adult all walking toward the window-direction like as to ask a phony-question, some script curse-ritual to do with this horror-person all over my skull. All directed by “The Jew” Armageddon Show — 1 disgusting – discuss ting – talk about beheading, all day long every day since that nicholas berg nightmare news-story in 2004, right after the connected to this-Armageddon Abu Grahib scandal.
(back 7)
4/3/16, Sunday noon and the animals are molesting my private parts and i’d rather be dead. that’s how these bums “inherited” all the big buildings as they molest-chased everybody to jumping off of cliffs, the cliffs of europe and wherever else. get off of me show-off bums. they’re just super-disgusting today and i’ve done everything i can to cope but it’s too important to show power over my prisoner-self. the day was designed to drive me insane with the breakfast and whirlinjg-dervish but then additionally the Divine Mercy extravaganza andthen on and on and i’d escapted into that “new room” and they sent a Co-Worker to do a “magic” ritual by pretending to be looking through drawers for anything….
(back 10)
4/3/16 Sunday, s.o.s. now the animal “show” is molesting me as shitshow usual and i wish they’d all die for this because i know it’s about NOTHING, it’s always the s.o.s.-feces-garbage wall all all over me from 5 or 6 o’clock and now it’s noon and i’d coped until about 11 it was an overload — i want to look through my papers for an illustration and for something else and they started, continued to move their remote-control vermin to do this “magic” ritual for molesting me and tt knee-jerk psychology-reaction little bby little always causes me to become hysterical for this to cease and it’s always this “show” for decades now and they should just die for being show-offs. they always do this but now i’m locked-up in this shithole-prison with the real-life bowel movement Jews-party off of having show-offs off of this imprisonment with monsters and drone-strangers only and it’s always this way except worse imprisonment and forced “chapel”
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By Andrew J. Brust
Treating Small Partners Right
For companies that are Microsoft partners, there has been change in the wind for some time. Ever since last year's Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) in New Orleans, Microsoft has made it clear it thinks that it has too many partners and that those partners are too small.
Since WPC '09, the Enterprise and Partner Group (EPG) has focused strongly on Global Systems Integrators (SIs) like HP and CapGemini, and much less on smaller or regional SIs. From WPC '09 onwards, Microsoft said smaller partners would need to be credentialed in specific competencies, with much more stringent requirements than before.
The days of scraping together certifications and customer references, for projects which largely fell under specific technology areas, in order to earn a generic Gold Partner designation, are just about gone.
In theory this will focus Microsoft's Partner Account Managers (PAMs) more efficiently. They'll be spending more time with fewer partners, and Microsoft will get more out of those partners. Global SIs tend to sell software licenses with their deals; and now even smaller partners will need to sell, or influence the sales of, licenses in order to earn or maintain their credentialed competencies.
This will, of course, make it harder for specialist application development consultancies to work closely with Microsoft. Their customers tend to have the licensed products in place already; that's why they call these shops in to develop apps for them. In fact, many smaller shops do dev work for business units within large enterprise customers. These clients tend to buy their Microsoft software through Enterprise Agreements (EAs) and the business unit customers tend to be downstream from the procurement process in any case. And smaller partners who do great things for these customers will fall off Microsoft's radar.
Honestly, dev shops that serve such customers will feel more like lonely fans than well-regarded partners. More of them will have "tele-PAMs" with whom they'll work over the phone and email. Many of them won't even have that. The Microsoft Partner Network (MPN), which replaced the Microsoft Partner Program last year, will change the ecosystem for good.
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Whether partners like these changes or not, they shouldn't be surprised by them. Microsoft's COO, Kevin Turner, came from Wal-Mart. Given the raw efficiency with which that company is run, changes at Microsoft to improve license sales, and the ROI of working with partners, were bound to come. Turner views it as his job to make such changes, and Microsoft clearly wanted these changes or they would not have hired him.
Microsoft is a big business; no one should be shocked that Turner's trying to run it as other big businesses are run. Protesting these changes as unfair will get partners nowhere, fast. Making a business case for the small partners, and why their inclusion in the MPN is crucial, seems like a better bet. Can such a case be made?
Microsoft is a big business, but it is also a technology business. Leadership in tech is often determined by influencers in the tech community. Influencers tend to be entrepreneurial and run their own small firms. And those firms are just the type to find the MPN changes disadvantageous to them. While managing a herd of these partner companies is understandably difficult, working closely with a group of them, and encouraging others to rise to their level, would be a smart thing for Microsoft to do.
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Microsoft needs to create a special partner category for influencers' shops. Rather than measuring them by licenses sold or influenced, it should monitor the Microsoft partner satisfaction they engender, and the utilization of EA-licensed products they help drive.
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The Muslim Terrorist Who Hated Christmas
The Muslim Terrorist Who Hated Christmas, FrontPage Magazine, Daniel Greenfield, December 15, 2017
(Please see also, NYPD: Fighting Terrorism on Three Sides. – DM)
Ullah came to this country in 2011. Three years later, he had already been ‘radicalized’. The Bangladeshi terrorist had come here on a chain migration link that began with a diversity lottery visa. But Ullah didn’t actually like diversity. He didn’t want to share a city or country with Christians.
And so he set out to kill them.
We’ve been told often enough that a common sense travel ban would violate religious freedom. But the greatest violation of religious freedom isn’t a selective immigration policy, it’s being murdered for your religion. That’s not just the reality in Bangladesh. It’s now the reality in America and Europe.
Mayor Bill de Blasio, the lefty pol who dismantled the NYPD’s counterterrorism programs at the behest of Islamist pressure groups, insisted at the post-attack press conference that, “We actually show that society of many faiths and many backgrounds can work.”
A society of many faiths can work. As long as all of them practice mutual tolerance.
The diversity visa lottery has brought us the wrong kind of diversity. Our cities have become a diverse assortment of immigrants who will and won’t kill you over your religion. There isn’t much religious diversity in Bangladesh, Pakistan or Afghanistan. If we want to preserve our own religious diversity from going the same way, we have to exclude those immigrants who would kill anyone who is different.
And we need to hurry because the Ullahs of tomorrow are applying for their visas today.
Akayed Ullah, a Bangladeshi Muslim living in Brooklyn, really hated Christmas. He hated Christmas so much that he used Christmas tree lights (along with a battery and some wire) as a trigger for a pipe bomb. He filled the pipe bomb with screws so that when it went off, metal shrapnel would tear bloody holes through morning commuters in Manhattan.
Wearing a hooded jacket and a backpack to cover the pipe bomb strapped to his body, Ullah got on the F Train at the 18th Avenue elevated subway station off Little Bangladesh. Like the Duke Ellington song says, he switched over to the A Train at Jay Street. It was early morning, but there were plenty of people riding the train. Jay Street is a major transit hub. But Ullah was waiting to blow up somewhere else.
He got off in the crush at the 42nd-St. Port Authority station. Here a whole lot of people can be found rushing up and down crowded staircases and shoving their way through cramped corridors.
Ullah took the long underground corridor that runs between the Port Authority station and Times Square. He strode past movie and beauty ads. He walked under the discouraging poem, “Overslept, So tired, If late, Get fired, Why bother? Why the pain? Just go home. Do it again.” But he wasn’t going home. And there would be no opportunities to do it again. The Muslim terrorist was right on time.
Rush hour was just getting started in the city that never sleeps. The Muslim terrorist probably passed hundreds of people: not to mention a saxophonist or drummer trying out his act on tired commuters.
But he was waiting for something else. Finally he saw it. A Christmas poster.
That’s when he detonated the pipe bomb using a Christmas tree light near a Christmas poster. Because if there was one thing that Akayed Ullah, like his ISIS masters truly hated, it was Christmas.
Last month, ISIS supporters had circulated a poorly photoshopped poster of Santa next to a box of dynamite overlooking Times Square. “We meet at Christmas in New York… soon,” it read.
As he walked toward Times Square, Ullah appeared determined to carry out the ISIS threat. Using a Christmas tree light in his bomb and detonating near a Christmas poster was a clear statement.
In Ullah’s native Bangladesh, Christian churches have shut down midnight mass before due to threats of violence.
“This is the first time in my life that I find Christians celebrating Christmas with such panic and fear,” the Bangladesh Christian Association secretary general had said.
But with the diversity visa lottery, you don’t have to be a Christian living in Bangladesh to be terrorized by Bangladeshi Muslim violence.
And maybe that’s a diversity we could do without.
That same year, Bangladeshi authorities stopped a Christmas Day plot that involves a suicide bomb vest. But this year, America had its very own Bangladeshi suicide bomber. Christians are readying to celebrate Christmas in Bangladeshi churches this year with metal detectors and thousands of security personnel.
But these days that’s not just Christmas in Bangladesh. It’s Christmas in Europe.
Muslim Christmas violence spread terror across Europe last year. These ranged from the ‘Kindergarten bomber’, a 12-year-old Iraqi who planted a nail bomb in a German Christmas market to the Tunisian refugee who rammed a truck into another German Christmas market killing 12 people and wounding 68. These days, German Christmas markets come with car barriers that are gift wrapped with bows.
An estimated 29 ‘lone wolves’ were arrested last year in Christmas terror plots in the UK, France, Brussels and Australia. A number of these plots targeted Christmas markets, carnivals and cathedrals.
The year before, a Pakistani married couple had opened fire at a Christmas party at the Department of Public Health in San Bernardino. The worst half of the couple had groused about the Christmas decorations. Previous attack plots had included the Christmas Day bomber (the Nigerian terrorist also known as the underwear bomber) and Portland’s Somali Christmas tree lighting bomb plot.
This is what a religious war looks like.
Muslim violence spikes around Ramadan, and around Christian and Jewish holidays, because Islamic violence is inherently religious in nature. Islamic Supremacist terrorists like Ullah are lashing out at non-Islamic religions in order to clear the way for the imposition of Islamic rule.
When a society includes Akayed Ullah, Sayfullo Saipov, the Uzbeki Muslim who ran over tourists on a Manhattan bike path in October, Ahmad Khan Rahimi, the Afghan who set off bombs in New York and New Jersey last year, Faisal Shahzad, the Pakistani who tried to detonate a car bomb in Times Square, Talha Haroon, another Pakistani who wanted to massacre New Yorkers in Times Square, Quazi Mohammad, another Bangladeshi who wanted to bomb the Federal Reserve and Raees Qazi, another Pakistani who scouted Times Square for an attack, that society can’t and won’t work.
You can’t coexist with people who refuse to coexist with you. They’re just ticking time bombs. Like Ullah riding the F Train and then the A Train while the passengers around him unthinkingly played games or clicked through Trump headlines not knowing that he could have detonated the bomb at any moment.
There are plenty of Ullahs all around us. Sometimes they wait years before blowing up. Other times hours and minutes. If we’re unlucky, it’s seconds. But the bombs, real and metaphorical, are there.
This is life in a society that has opened its borders to migrants from Islamic states where terrorism isn’t a horrifying aberration, but an ancient religious tradition to which the penitent sinner may turn to when his life no longer seems to have purpose or meaning. This is how we live now. And it will get worse.
Our politicians tout diversity after every attack. They tell us how much it enriches and improves us.
Akayed Ullah was a livery cab driver. His predecessor, Sayfullo Saipov, was an Uber driver. Do we really need two cab drivers so badly that we have to accept eight deaths and sixteen injuries in exchange?
Could we get our cab drivers from somewhere beyond Bangladesh and Uzbekistan?
We don’t have to live like this. We’re only living like this because we’ve been told that it would be mean and unfair of us to actually have a common sense immigration policy that keeps Islamic terrorists out.
The question is would we rather be mean to the Uber drivers of tomorrow or sit next to a ticking time bomb waiting to detonate at the first sight of a Christmas poster?
Categories: Chain migration, Diversity Visa Lottery, Islamists and Christians, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, New York City terror attack
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NYPD: Fighting Terrorism on Three Sides
NYPD: Fighting Terrorism on Three Sides, Investigative Project on Terrorism, Patrick Dunleavy, December 14, 2017
Immediately following the truck rampage by Saipov, who admitted to police that he was a member of ISIS, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio agreed with the statement Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism John Miller made to the press that this attack “isn’t about Islam” or about “what mosque he attends.” This is the same mayor who gutted a major part of the city’s counter terrorism surveillance initiative created by the NYPD’s Intelligence Division in 2006, and its report titled, “Radicalization in the West: The Homegrown Threat.” The report was an eye opening tutorial on how and where Islamic radicalization takes place. The mayor called that program “broken.”
If that were not enough, the New York City Council is considering a bill that would force the police department to disclose in public reports the specific tactics and resources it uses when investigating terrorism. The bill would also limit when the police could enter a suspect’s residence or stop and question a person.
Facing the terrorist threat head-on in New York City is not something that the NYPD shrinks back from. On the contrary, the men and women whose remarkable service has kept us safe welcome the fight. But it sure would be a lot easier if they didn’t have to constantly look over their shoulders to defend against attacks by politically correct politicians and the activist groups who never get the facts straight.
As if the New York Police Department’s task in keeping the city safe from ISIS-inspired terrorists wasn’t arduous enough, it now is faced with other adversarial forces that often hinder effective counter terrorism measures.
In recent weeks two terror attacks targeted the city that were committed by self-acknowledged soldiers of ISIS, the radical Islamic group which recently saw the decimation of its caliphate in Iraq and Syria. The first attack occurred when Sayfullo Saipov, an Uzbek national, drove a rented truck into a crowd of pedestrians near Ground Zero on Halloween. Eight people were killed, another 12 wounded, making it the deadliest attack on the city since 9/11. The second terrorist attack came at the height of the rush hour Monday morning, when Bangladeshi immigrant Akayed Ullahdetonated a pipe bomb strapped to his chest in a crowded subway tunnel underneath the Port Authority.
The response by the NYPD, the FDNY, and the Port Authority Police was nothing short of outstanding. They quickly took control of both areas under attack and apprehended the terrorists. Saipov was shot by an NYPD officer as he yelled “Allah Akbar,” brandishing what appeared to be two firearms. And Ullah, instead of waking up to 72 virgins, found himself handcuffed by Port Authority police officers after his bomb malfunctioned and he lay on the ground with burns and injuries to his torso.
Political correctness handicaps the police, as they are frequently forced to battle against the syndrome caused by politicians who should know better. Americans by and large are not happy when PC replaces common sense, particularly when it comes to preventing terrorist attacks. The New York Post editorial board went so far as to say that the people would no longer tolerate such hindrances on law enforcement: “New Yorkers don’t want a police department that merely arrives at the scene of a tragedy to pick up the pieces. They want attacks like Monday’s prevented.”
The third front challenging law enforcement agencies like the NYPD when fighting terrorism is the negative attacks from activist groups like the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR).
Immediately following Monday’s explosion, NYPD detectives and members of the Joint Terrorism Task Force rushed to several apartments in Brooklyn where the suspected bomb maker Akayed Ullah lived. As a normal police procedure, they evacuated the building and began a search, not only for evidence, but also for the possibility of additional improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that Ullah may have constructed.
That evening, while the investigation was still ongoing, CAIR-NY legal director Albert Fox Cahn issued a statement on behalf of the Ullah family complaining about the police department’s action. I guess CAIR thought the police should have left young children in the building where a bomb may have been. This is the same organization that accused the NYPD of spying on Muslims. This is not its first go round (battle) with those who are charged with protecting the United States from terrorists. In fact, in recent years CAIR officials have actually encouraged members of the Muslim community to refuse to cooperate with law enforcement agencies investigating terrorism. They portrayed cops in sinister garbsneaking through the neighborhood as villains not to be trusted.
IPT Senior Fellow Patrick Dunleavy is the former Deputy Inspector General for New York State Department of Corrections and author of The Fertile Soil of Jihad. He currently teaches a class on terrorism for the United States Military Special Operations School
Categories: CAIR, Islamists in America, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, New York City terror attack, New York Police Dept.
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I react to the latest attack in NYC near Times Square this morning 12.11.2017
I react to the latest attack in NYC near Times Square this morning 12.11.2017, Islamic Forum For Democracy via YouTube
Categories: Islamic radicalization, Islamist infiltration, Islamist infiltration in America, Islamist objectives, Islamist terror groups, Islamists in the West, New York City terror attack, Zuhdi Jasser
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There’s been so much going on in Washington this last week that it was easy to forget that one of the city’s perennial spectacles was being held: that Christian Right outpost in sinful Babylon, the Value Voters Summit, sponsored by Tony Perkins’ Family Research Council (and cosponsored this year by Jim DeMint’s Heritage Foundation).
Naturally enough, the star speaker this year was that big brawling dreadnought of wingnuttery, Ted Cruz, who happened to address the VVC yesterday, when it looked like House GOP leaders were moving right back to his appropriations-centered fiscal hostage-taking strategy. So he was standing tall and speaking loudly, as reported by The Hill’s Cameron Joseph:
Cruz fired back against any compromise, to the crowd’s delight.
“None of us know what’s going to happen on this ObamaCare fight right now. In my view the House of Representatives needs to keep doing what it’s been doing, which is standing strong,” Cruz said to cheers.
That assessment might have been a little premature, per Politico‘s report on the current positioning of House GOP negotiators:
Right now, [House] Republicans want to fund the government through Dec. 15, and lift the debt ceiling through Nov. 20. That would open two tracks for negotiations. Appropriators will develop 2014 spending levels. And then broader fiscal talks — spearheaded by Budget Chairman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp of Michigan and GOP leadership — would proceed alongside the debt ceiling timeline. These talks could include reforms to the tax and entitlement systems.
See anything in there about Obamacare? I didn’t, either. Indeed, right now the best prospects for any action on Obamacare may be emerging from Cruz’s most immediate enemies, the RINO squishes of the Senate GOP leadership, who are pushing a repeal of the Affordable Care Act’s medical device tax as part of a deal that would release both the appropriations and debt limit hostages.
But the good thing about being a Values Voter is that whenever you don’t seem to be exercising actual power you get to exult in the horror you inspire in others. Cruz really seems to have the hang of that particular appeal:
The speech was interrupted more than a half-dozen times by protestors, which Cruz dismissed as worried Obama backers.
“It seems President Obama’s paid political operatives are out in force today,” he said as one was escorted from the room. “And you know why? Because the men and women of this room scare the living daylights out of them.”
Yeah, but not quite in the way Cruz imagines.
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A Masterful Duality of Horror and Action: ‘Resident Evil 3: Nemesis’ Turns 20
As we near the end of 2019, the Resident Evil 2 remake still stands as one of the year’s finest releases. Not only does the game look incredible with its revamped visuals, but it is also a remarkable experience in survival horror. Taking the old-school gameplay and adding a modern spin has not only impressed the minds of fans, but has since got them asking for more; and what would be more exciting for the Resident Evil series than a remake of its third entry?
Having released twenty years ago on the PlayStation, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis marks a pivotal moment in Resident Evil history.
The events of RE3 take place at the same time as the events in Resident Evil 2; players took on the role of Jill Valentine (returning from the first Resident Evil), guiding her throughout Raccoon City and attempting to survive the hordes of undead. While players would find themselves in a variety of enclosed locations, RE3 involved a more open setting, with players running around the streets and alleys of the city. As Jill, you would have to navigate around broken-down cars and fires, scurrying past debris while combating or evading zombies. The open setting of Raccoon City, allowed for a more chaotic atmosphere; where there’s more of an ominous ambience walking down a shadowy hall in a mansion, the streets of Raccoon City were alive with rampant terror.
Like the previous entries before it, players would have access to different weapons and items throughout their journey. With Jill traveling to different locations, enemies would be able to follow her; to allow for a chance at survival, RE3 added faster means for players to move, such as the ability to dodge and to perform a 180-degree turn. But a lot of zombies are the least of your troubles, for if there is one aspect of RE3 that is most fondly remembered, it is that of its titular villain:
Nemesis.
The hulking monstrosity that is Nemesis is by far the most nerve-wracking threat throughout RE3. As a recurring boss, the player could decide to either try and fight Nemesis, or make an attempt to flee from him. What made Nemesis more intense was the fact that he could appear randomly; at certain points in the story, the player would be provided some choices to make, and depending on what they picked, an appearance from Nemesis may trigger. The unknown of when Nemesis would strike left a feeling of anxiety in the air as the player ran to each objective, never knowing when he may chase them down.
These choices would also appear in other parts of the game, with certain options impacting how the story would play out and leading to different endings. Some of these choice sequences would also involve consequences that harmed the player depending on what they chose.
As an additional bonus to the game, the player could partake in a minigame called “The Mercenaries: Operation Mad Jackal”. Taking on the role of one of three characters, the player would have to get from one end of the city to the next in a set amount of time; this time could be extended if the player performed certain actions like killing zombies or saving civilians.
When you take all these elements together, RE3 makes for a thrilling game; these elements also make RE3 the series’ first shift into more action-oriented gameplay. Even though there’s still a great deal of survival horror at work, the setting, along with the frenzy of zombies and lingering threat of Nemesis, make for a more hostile atmosphere. It’s interesting to look back on this game and think of later action-driven entries like RE4 – 6; one can see how the unique theatrical and technical aspects of RE3 made their way into these later entries. What also stands out though is how the later entries of RE5 and RE6 present tension compared to RE3, and why the latter makes for a more effective experience.
When we look at those more recent entries, there’s a great sense of theatricality at work, stripping away tension to make way for more action; those games feel more like action movies with monsters added to them. With RE3, however, the action is used to feed into the game’s horror and make the player aware of their surroundings; they are not a character with loads of heavy weaponry and endless ammo on their side, but a single person in the midst of a city gone to hell. The player feels small when compared to the frantic energy of everything going on around them. In the case of RE3, the title remains an incredible example of how action and horror can work together to amplify story, gameplay, and atmosphere.
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis was, and continues to be, a stellar addition to the Resident Evil family. Where as the games before it created a sense of dread and suspense through isolation, RE3 spun things around and established hysteria through action-driven tension. It is fair to say that RE3 is one of Resident Evil’s more impactful games, having pushed the series towards more action; that said, it is important to note just how masterfully RE3 used action alongside its horror. With it having been twenty years, along with seeing the release of the Resident Evil 2 remake, here’s hoping we see a remake of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.
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Boeing invests in Aerion to bring supersonic business jet to market
Boeing has announced a partnership with Aerion, to develop Aerion’s supersonic business aircraft.
As part of the agreement, Boeing has made a “significant” investment in Aerion to accelerate technology development and aircraft design, and unlock supersonic air travel for new markets. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Boeing will provide engineering, manufacturing and flight test resources to help bring Aerion's AS2 supersonic business jet to market.
Taking off in 2023
The AS2 is designed to fly at speeds up to Mach 1.4 or approximately 1,000 miles per hour. With the ability to fly up to 70% faster than today's business jets, the AS2 could save up to three hours on a transatlantic flight. Aerion says it will also meet environmental performance requirements.
The aircraft is slated for first flight in 2023.
Steve Nordlund, vice president and general manager of Boeing NeXt, said: "Boeing is leading a mobility transformation that will safely and efficiently connect the world faster than ever before. This is a strategic and disciplined leading-edge investment in further maturing supersonic technology.
“Through this partnership that combines Aerion's supersonic expertise with Boeing's global industrial scale and commercial aviation experience, we have the right team to build the future of sustainable supersonic flight."
Future flight
Tom Vice, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Aerion, commented: "The AS2 is the launch point for the future of regulatory-compliant and efficient supersonic flight. Together with Boeing, we're creating a faster, more connected future with tremendous possibilities for enhancing humanity's productivity and potential."
Aerion was founded in 2003 and introduced its AS2 12-passenger business jet design in 2014. The company unveiled the AS2's GE Affinity engine design in 2018.
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Alpha 606, (born Armando Martinez on November 15, 1974 in Hialeah, Florida, U.S.), is an acoustic/electronic artist based out of Miami. The group was founded by Armando Martinez and Rey Rubio in 1998. Martinez is a programmer/composer and Rubio is a performing sound engineer. "Rubio and Martinez ensure that the drums don't 'sit on top' of the track, instead processing the rhythms so that they're subsumed into the rest of it, forming an elastic foundation." The group was joined by two percussionists in 2003, Marino Hernandez and Danny Chirino.
"The music itself... is a futuristic homage to Cuban culture, fusing warm machine tones and crisp bass notes with Afro-Cuban drums."
Their debut ep, Computer Controlled, was released on Dopamine Records in 2004. [Here] "US duo reveals there in three cuts its immoderate taste for a dancefloor minimal electro of a high quality, at once percussive, futuristic, heading and fresh." The group played a few live shows as four, but shortly thereafter parted ways.
Armando has continued touring and performing as Alpha 606 since 2004 with his solo laptop sets. Alpha 606 live shows have been recorded in Barcelona, London, Brussels, Helsinki, Bournemouth, Birmingham and Miami.
Alpha 606 has since then been released on Interdimensional Transmissions and Touchin' Bass.
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Drue Heinz Literature Prize
Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize
The Donald Hall Prize for Poetry
Cave Canem Poetry Prize
Read Smarter: A Reading Challenge
For Booksellers and Librarians
Elizabeth Garcia is currently teaching courses in the Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Program at Wesleyan University . She has also taught courses in Latino/a Studies with a focus on history, cultural studies, and literature.
Healing Memories
Puerto Rican Women’s Literature in the United States
By Elizabeth Garcia
Using an interdisciplinary approach, Healing Memories analyzes the ways that Puerto Rican women authors use their literary works to challenge historical methodologies that have silenced the historical experiences of Puerto Rican women in the United States. Following Aurora Levins Morales’s alternative historical methodology she calls “curandera history,” this work analyzes the literary work of authors, including Aurora Levins Morales, Nicholasa Mohr, Esmeralda Santiago, and Judith Ortiz Cofer, and the ways they create medicinal histories that not only document the experiences of migrant women but also heal the trauma of their erasure from mainstream national history. Each analytical chapter focuses on the various methods used by each author including using the literary space as an archive, reclaiming memory, and (re)writing cultural history, all through a feminist lens that centers the voices and experiences of Puerto Rican women.
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CBS Sports Coverage Of Super Bowl LIII Will Include AR Enhancements
CBS Sports technology make-over includes 115 cameras and AR.
CBS Sports have announced plans to use AR during their coverage of Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, promising to enhance your football experience like never before.
The NFL and CBS are both being a tad coy with what you and all of your armchair quarterback buddies can expect from the AR infused Super Bowl coverage, but they have confirmed 4 cameras dedicated specifically for AR, including the use of the stadiums SkyCam for those cool bird’s eye views during the big game.
The team behind CBS Sports Super Bowl coverage promises to deliver an AR rich broadcast that will be used during commentary and even on the field in real-time; an endeavor that could push live sports broadcasting in new directions for years to come, and even change how you experience all future NFL games at home.
You can bet good money that CBS’s will be using AR to deliver information on player stats and even help fans understand specific plays; similar to the way Mexican multimedia company Televisa did with Super Bowl LI back in 2017. However, AR technology has grown substantially since then, and the possibilities of what you can do with AR today goes beyond adding team banners and digital team huddles in front of game commentators.
In a conversation with VRScout, Naomi Assaraf, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of cloudHQ and fan of both the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams, talks about what her vision of AR and sports broadcasting could look like, saying, “It would be amazingly cool if during replays, instead of just reviewing the play, you could use AR to digitally change the replay footage to see how the team could have yielded better results – either leading to a touchdown or playing better defense.”
Assaraf has also played with the idea of using AR to look at an NFL player’s college stats during the broadcast. “You could use AR to see the player wearing a digital version of their college uniform in real-time as he is on the field.”
Of course, these are very forward-thinking ideas that may not be on every football fans sports broadcasting wish-list just yet. Will something like that happen during Super Bowl LIII? Maybe not this time, but as AR technology evolves, Assaraf’s ideas could easily turn into reality for sports broadcasting and football fans, which could be gold for TV ratings.
Some would argue that an AR experience through a live television broadcast is no different than any other television graphic that you would see during a regular season game. In an article titled: ‘Augmented Reality – the hottest trend in broadcast graphics’, Miguel Churruca, Marking and Communication Director for Brainstorm, sees it differentl, telling DigitalStudioMe.com “Augmented Reality allows for displaying data-driven graphics along with real images, where real footage or live videos are mixed with virtual backgrounds or scenes.”
For Churruca, AR experiences includes chroma keyed effects and data-driven 3D graphics which can interact with – in this case – players on the field; in the process creating a fun AR layer of information for you and your friends during the Super Bowl.
AR would bring a virtual layer to sports broadcasting, “where visually engaging representations of the data can be better explained by the presenters, making complex data easier to understand while enhancing the storytelling,” said Churruca.
Image Credit: CBS Sports
To really help round out the fan experience for Super Bowl LIII, CBS plans on using 115 cameras to broadcast the game, including 16 4K cameras, 9 Sony HDC-4800 camera systems, wireless handheld cameras on the field, multiple cameras built into the pylons that run along the side of the field, three super slow-motion cameras on the goal posts, and over 25 cameras placed around the end zones.
Every angle of the field will have high tech coverage, with AR playing a key role in how viewers at home experience the game. Of course, if you happen to have a ticket to the Super Bowl, you can watch the AR effects on Mercedes-Benz Stadiums Halo Display, a giant LED 360-degree video display that was engineered by Daktronics.
As for the average NFL football fan who just wants a “wow factor” while watching the game from their homes?
One NFL fan told VRScout, “I love the game, and I love fantasy football. Player stats are very important to me. If AR can deliver better stats, I’m all for it. As for the Super Bowl, if AR graphics can make the game more fun to watch, sign me up!”
AR might not guarantee you first place in your fantasy football league, but there is no doubt that AR technology – along with VR – is changing how you experience professional sports broadcasting all together.
Since AR and VR’s rapid growth over the last few years, the NBA, MLB, and NASCAR have all used AR or VR technology to give their fans more than just a game.
Super Bowl LIII will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, home of the Atlanta Falcons. This will be the first Super Bowl hosted at the stadium since it opened in 2017. Pre-game festivities start Sunday, February 3rd at 1pm with kickoff at 6:30 EST, all on CBS Sports. You can also stream the game over at CBSSports.com.
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A brand to match Virginia Tech’s momentum /
Undergraduate research is a petri dish for budding scientists
Olivier Coutier-Delgosha appointed associate professor in Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering
Graduate Student Assembly shares 2017-18 goals
First home football game at Virginia Tech to feature two military flyovers
Brett Netto, Seyi Olusina begin term as Board of Visitors student representatives
Student raises money to improve isolated Ecuadorean community's access to education
Brothers and Corps of Cadets alumni named West Virginia game Hokie Heroes
Steve McMullin named president of American Fisheries Society
Susan Day honored with top arboriculture research award
Cadet chosen to highlight the colors at the West Virginia game
Tango Buenos Aires' captivating dancing opens Moss Arts Center’s season
Kathy Fullhart enhances the Virginia Tech experience for cadets and their families
Junior Faculty Awards fund research partnerships across campus
Virginia Tech Board of Visitors to meet Sept. 10-11
Corps of Cadets alumnus Lt. Christopher Sturgill named Delaware game Hokie Hero
Corps of Cadets alumnus U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Mike Krieger named East Carolina game Hokie Hero
Corps of Cadets alumnus U.S. Army 1st Lt. Timothy Teh named Old Dominion game Hokie Hero
Virginia Tech Hyperloop team ventures to SpaceX for global competition
Virginia Tech’s first-year cadets to visit the National D-Day Memorial
Virginia Tech institute launches effort to help government embrace big data
VT Alerts test scheduled for Sept. 12 at all six Virginia Tech regions, locations
Virginia Tech Police Department to hold Community Day
Mathematics' Julianne Chung to use NSF CAREER grant to help scientists obtain real-time solutions
Theoretical physicist Nigel Goldenfeld is fourth speaker in J. Mark Sowers Distinguished Lecture Series
Center for Autism Research to host symposium on technology, education, and clinical care for autism
Title IX units recently reorganized
Summer research opens doors for veterinary students
The future of public health: Recent master of public health graduates take on new roles at Carilion
Cadets chosen to highlight the colors at the Delaware game
Virginia Tech expert suggests potential solutions still exist in North Korean crisis
Fred Lee honored with emeritus status
Rosemary Blieszner named dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
$15 million gift from A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation to benefit engineering and construction students
Schiffert legacy impacts students pursuing medical professions
Army research grant could employ physics theory to control epidemics, understand brain
School of Performing Arts announces 2017-18 season
Virginia Tech collaboration with colleges and universities allows Virginia Cyber Range to thrive
Annual Sustainability Week celebration highlights green programs in town and on campus
“DACA recipients are being used as political fodder for a troubled political party,” says Virginia Tech expert
Self-driving cars will ensure safety and optimize future transportation infrastructure, says Virginia Tech expert
Virginia Tech and University of Virginia students team up for sustainability
New York Times bestselling author Cheryl Strayed recounts her solo hike on the Pacific Crest Trail in ‘A WILD Life’
Michael Erskine named Jean Ellen Shehan Professor and Director
Researchers take a TEAM approach to Haiti’s development challenges
Tanushree Mitra appointed assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science
Virginia Tech Women’s Alliance kicks off a new year
Veterinary college's Jennifer Barrett honored with 2017 Zoetis Award for Research Excellence
Crime Alert: Sexual assault reported
Storm evacuations cause ripple effects that stall transportation and communications infrastructure, says Virginia Tech expert
Virginia Tech’s Qiang Li works to improve battery life in small electronic devices
Veterinary students to offer Community Dog Wash on Oct. 1
More than 4,000 in National Capital Region inspired to invent at the Qualcomm Thinkabit Lab
Board of Visitors honors Ezra A. ‘Bud’ Brown of mathematics with emeritus status
Matthew Holt named head of Virginia Tech Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics
Virginia Tech moves ahead in annual U.S. News & World Report rankings
Ed Dorsa honored with emeritus status
Board of Visitors action paves way for new research and teaching facility in Roanoke
Cadet chosen to highlight the colors at the East Carolina game
Virginia Tech's first-year cadets to make the fall Caldwell March
Top-ranked College of Natural Resources and Environment marks 25 years
Virginia Tech biochemists dip into the health benefits of olives and olive oil
Researchers discover compounds that could decrease fungal infection in lungs
Translational biology, medicine, and health doctoral student elected microscopy student council president
Medical student explores alternative approaches to opioid addiction treatment during public health emergency abroad
Virginia Tech Best Architecture and Design School Ranking
New library publishing program launched to support faculty scholarship
F-22 Raptors to fly over Lane Stadium during Saturday’s football game
Distracted poses questions surrounding attention deficit disorder
Gilliand Joins Mining and Minerals Engineering
Record-breaking Engineering Expo fueled by alumni, spurs charitable giving to the college
Virginia Tech Alumni Association Chapter Officers Forum brings dedicated ambassadors to campus
Grammy-winning ensemble Third Coast Percussion offers a contemporary take on classical sounds
Flint water continues to heal, meets EPA standards
Annual VT Engage trip to Dominican Republic builds long-lasting relationships
Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute scientists decode breast cancer protein
Steven Blank honored with emeritus status
Scott Douglas named director of the Virginia Tech Hahn Horticulture Garden
Kimberly Dunsmore joins Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine as chair of pediatrics
Transportation institute director to speak at TEDxWilmington Salon
Dan Taylor honored with emeritus status
Understanding disaster relief and tapping your 401(k)
Cadets chosen to highlight the colors at the Old Dominion football game
Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets dedicates the Peter Caldwell Snyder Flagpole Plaza
See what all the noise is about when STOMP comes to the Moss Arts Center
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine forms a new Dean’s Council on Advancement
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Landmark study suggests risks vary widely in drone-human impacts
Neuroscientist is fifth speaker in J. Mark Sowers Distinguished Lecture Series for College of Science
Hires mark new growth for InclusiveVT
Ex Lapide Society hosts professional development opportunities for students
Campus master plan reimagines Virginia Tech
Scientists funded by NSF develop model to explore scenarios for land, watershed restoration
Newman Library adds new spaces for study, creative learning
Scientists identify potential key to therapeutic treatments for autoimmune diseases
New center for health behaviors research to officially open on Roanoke campus
A statement from President Tim Sands on staff participation in governance
Cybersecurity expert says company executives must commit to reducing data breach risks
Deborah Cook honored with emerita status
Dance, comedy, improvisation, and cultural commentary are served up in ‘SuperStrip’
In memoriam: Robert Lee Pyle, professor emeritus of cardiology
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands will deliver State of the University Address next week
Beethoven, Brahms, and a special guest pianist featured in Roanoke Symphony Orchestra’s masterworks concert
New library collection highlights courtship during war
Current page: A brand to match Virginia Tech’s momentum
Alumni shaping Virginia Tech's campus
Stefan Duma named a Fellow of the Biomedical Engineering Society
Cadets chosen to highlight the colors at the Clemson game
Addison Caldwell: Boy on a mission?
Class ring namesake and sponsor named
A bold mission requires a mark to match
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This is our moment
Student targets hunger and malnutrition in Mozambique
President Tim Sands delivers the 2017 State of the University address on Friday
Relaxing the Jones Act would provide economic relief for recovery efforts in Puerto Rico, says expert
In memoriam: John Browder, professor of urban affairs and planning at Virginia Tech and former associate dean of the College of Architecture and Urban Studies
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President Sands shares aspirations for Virginia Tech to become a global land-grant university
A brand to match Virginia Tech’s momentum
A new brand represents a moment when Hokies of the past, present, and future can stake their collective claim as a positive force in the world. In the picture is Monica Fikes of Alexandria, Virginia, a senior majoring in agricultural, leadership, and community education in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Virginia Tech starts a new chapter of its story by unveiling a dramatic new platform from which to share it.
Building on a 145-year-old tradition of education, service, and outreach, the university strives to transcend the boundaries of traditional education, redefine research through transdisciplinary problem-solving, and embrace its role as a global land-grant university. It is a moment when Hokies of the past, present, and future can stake their collective claim as a positive force in the world.
Such a moment requires a fresh, unified, and vibrant approach in storytelling to ensure it is fully illuminated. And such a mission requires an equally bold brand to match.
Virginia Tech has begun the process of embracing a new brand platform and the accompanying new logo, which will encompass the full scope of the Hokie community.
“I think everyone with a connection to the university understands that Virginia Tech is a special place,” said President Tim Sands. “To me, this brand represents all the good things in our community, from our foundational commitment to service to our aspirations of solving the world’s most challenging problems and making a difference for future generations. I’m proud to be part of this chapter in Virginia Tech’s history.
Inspired by university tradition
Rooted in Virginia Tech’s legacy and focused on the future, the brand is more than just a logo, tagline, or campaign. Rather, the brand is a total experience for the university community, unbound by time or location.
“Behind the scenes, we have worked in earnest to understand the university’s essence in a way that captures the energy and momentum of Virginia Tech,” said Tracy Vosburgh, senior associate vice president for university relations. “In our words, design, and imagery, you’ll notice a cohesive and vibrant expression of what differentiates Virginia Tech from others and aligns us to position us to get above the chaotic noise with our platform of the role we claim in the world.”
Although the actual brand expression is new, it was mined out of the university’s tradition of academic success, research and innovation, and personal commitment.
Cadets take part in the Caldwell March, an annual tradition that traces the steps that Addison Caldwell took to enroll as the first student at what is now Virginia Tech.
It was a 26-mile hike in the fall of 1872 that earned 16-year-old Addison Caldwell the opportunity to claim his role as the first student of the university that would become Virginia Tech. Members of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets honor that tradition by tracing the steps Caldwell took every academic year.
During the next 145 years, countless Hokies set out with the same tenacious spirit, eager to pursue an education that would allow them to make an impact on their world. Together, their accounts tell the university’s evolving story.
The new brand marks the culmination of more than a year’s worth of qualitative and quantitative research and discovery that included feedback from Virginia Tech current and prospective students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and donors. The brand was finalized and presented to the Board of Visitors at its September 2017 meeting, where it was enthusiastically endorsed.
“After graduating from Virginia Tech, I experienced firsthand the dynamic and exciting journey toward my career and personal goals" said Dennis Treacy, rector of the Board of Visitors who received his bachelor’s degree in forestry and wildlife with a concentration in fisheries science in 1978. “I studied math and science primarily but quickly realized that classes incorporating humanities and management principles are really the factors that shaped my life and career.
“We are now in a new time and I am energized and encouraged by the university's emphasis on integrated learning and the Hokie spirit to accept new approaches that I have seen at all levels of the university,” Treacy said. “The new look that we announce today captures the essence of that spirit.”
The new Virginia Tech mark
The new logo encapsulates the spirit of the university’s educational experience and highlights Virginia Tech’s identity as an inclusive community that thrives at the intersection of academic disciplines.
"Virginia Tech is a strong brand, and it is important that we build on all strengths as we move forward," said Melanie Schramm, director of marketing in university relations. "Continuity inside our logos is timely and important to our efforts to move the brand forward. The new university logo bridges academic and athletic identities, while maintaining specific uniqueness."
Mirroring the shape of the “flying VT” proudly displayed by Hokie student-athletes — which remains as the distinctive mark for Virginia Tech’s athletics program — the new university logo offers a visual expression that unifies the passions for academics and athletics.
Meanwhile, brand expressions, such as the Chicago maroon and burnt orange, the HokieBird, the university seal, and Hokie Stone, will remain staples of Virginia Tech as the university's footprint expands throughout the commonwealth and beyond.
The former logo, a shield depicting the words "Virginia Tech," which has served the university since 1991, will be retired and added to the collection of vintage marks in the marketing vault. The tagline, "Invent the Future," which was added in 2006, will also be retired. A tagline will no longer be part of the university mark.
What will also remain unchanged are the key players. For more than a century, Virginia Tech's story has hinged on the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends who have answered the call to become a force of good in the world. As those efforts increase, the new brand will provide the voice to match.
Marissa Milliron, a senior from Toledo, Ohio in the College of Science, shows the new logo.
'What are you going to do to make a difference?'
“Across each of our colleges and academic and research programs and throughout our campus community, Virginia Tech is creating global impacts through transformative research, education, and engagement to become a premier 21st-century global land-grant institution,” said Executive Vice President and Provost Thanassis Rikakis.
“This new brand represents our progress and continued commitment to collaboration and innovation and a celebration of our collective efforts to grow Beyond Boundaries,” Rikakis said. “It allows not only for the opportunity to share our vision and ongoing work, but provides us a highly visible platform from which to showcase our progress as we continue to challenge ourselves and our students to solve the next generation of global issues in the spirit of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).”
Hadley Carter is one of those students. She was also one of the voices on the president’s review team who guided the design process and review for the new logo and university mark.
A senior marketing major from Richmond, Carter said she had always felt the university's culture asked that she step up, but the new brand elevated that calling to a new level.
“This brand represents our call to move forward and operate as a community that believes we can make a difference by being a part of something bigger than ourselves,” Carter said. "It's like it's asking all Hokies, whether you are here now or attended 50 years ago, ‘What are you going to do to make a difference?’”
That question has been a longstanding pillar of the university and is one which Theresa Mayer, vice president for research and innovation, believes the new brand revives the call to answer, especially in the research arena.
"With strong institutional and community support to create transdisciplinary research programs and build mutually beneficial partnerships and networks, Virginia Tech is well-positioned to lead breakthrough change,” Mayer said. "The new brand lays the foundation to accurately communicate that vision and empowers us to make it a reality."
The brand also shares stories of generations of passionate alumni whose lives and experiences have shaped Virginia Tech’s history. They hold a lifelong affinity for the university as it marches into the future.
“Virginia Tech’s community and traditions create distinctive bonds between past and future generations of Hokies,” said Matt Winston, senior associate vice president for alumni relations. “Our alumni connect with one another sharing a passion for our alma mater, and we show our pride displaying our recognizable and evolving brand wherever we go.”
As Virginia Tech presses forward, its story, the stories of those who join the call, and the stories of those whose lives were changed by coming to this university will shape the institution’s trajectory. And now Virginia Tech has a powerful narrative that links the past, present, and future.
Written by Travis Williams
Tracy Vosburgh
How did we get here? We’ll share the in-depth and intentional process that led us to today. And we’ll call on you to tell that story in a way that only Hokies can.
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Fortress Launches Collaboration to Help Protect the Power Grid from Cyber Threats
Fortress Information Security launches the Asset to Vendor Network (A2V), a new platform where electric energy companies can collectively help reduce the costs of protecting the U.S. power grid from cyber threats.
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortress Information Security
(Fortress) today announced the launch of the Asset to Vendor Network for Power
Utilities (A2V), a joint venture with American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP). A2V
is designed to address concerns about protecting the U.S. power grid from cyber
threats by promoting collaboration among electric companies. A2V will help
reduce the costs associated with cybersecurity regulatory compliance in an
effort to cope with budgetary limitations.
"Building the A2V Network is consistent with Fortress' mission to secure
critical infrastructure," according to Alex Santos, the CEO of Fortress. "Our
team is looking forward to working with AEP and other electric energy companies
in taking this next step to secure the North American grid."
Power utilities share many of the same supply chain vendors for equipment,
software and services for their Bulk Electric Systems (BES), an industry trait
that has been identified by malicious actors and is resulting in an increasing
number of attacks on the power grid.
To address emerging supply chain risks to the power grid, the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued new rules that require utilities to
develop a plan for managing cyber risk related to their supply chain. The plan
includes procedures for prioritizing vendors based on risk and requirements for
completing standardized risk assessments on each vendor, as well as verifying
the authenticity of software manufacturers and the integrity of software
The deadline for completion of the plan is currently June 2020. Utilities that
fail to meet this deadline can face various levels of penalties, ranging as high
as $1,000,000 per day.
The volume of supply chain vendors providing equipment, software, and services
to power utilities makes the completion of this goal challenging and costly for
individual companies, and ultimately their customers, as well as potentially
burdensome for the vendors.
Fortress is launching A2V to share technology and information to support
security efforts for these vendors. The technology and data basis for A2V were
developed in collaboration with AEP and include a substantial library of
completed vendor risk assessments that comply with the new regulations.
Fortress, an experienced partner with a proven track record in cybersecurity,
will operate the A2V platform.
Power companies who join A2V will be able to purchase vendor assessments for
much less than it would cost for them to conduct the assessment themselves.
Participating utilities also will be able to contribute their own completed
assessments for purchase by the network and receive a portion of the proceeds.
This will help them recover some of their investments in vendor assessments and
help reduce overall operating and maintenance (O&M) costs associated with cyber
security compliance.
Stephen Swick, Director of Cybersecurity Intelligence and Defense for AEP, said,
"Power utilities need to work together to accomplish our shared goal of a secure
power grid. A2V offers the opportunity for companies to collaborate and help
mitigate the significant costs of protecting the grid."
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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Night Vision Devices}} ==Introduction== [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]] added Night Vision Devices (NVDs) to a number of high tier tanks and helicopters. These devices provide a significant advantage in the now more common night battles. Two types of night vision devices were added, image intensifiers and thermal imaging systems. In addition infrared (IR) searchlights were added to tanks which historically had them. Night vision devices are usually unlocked as tier 3 - 4 modifications, however, some tanks or helicopters have them access to them at tier 1 - 2. In addition, some tanks have the option to upgrade their image intensifier to a thermal imager, by unlocking a second modification (on some tanks the thermal imager is included with the original modification). Tanks and helicopters can have different night vision devices for different crew members, for example, the gunners' sight may have a thermal imager, while the commander's (or in the case of helicopters the pilot's) view may have image intensifiers, and the driver's view a less powerful image intensifier. The commander's night vision system can be used in binoculars or third person. ===Controls=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" ! colspan="3" | Night Vision Controls |- ! Control name ! Default Keybind<br />(PC keyboard & mouse) ! Description |- | Night Vision Mode || ??? || Toggles between standard view and image intensifier / thermal view |- | IR Spotlight || ??? || Toggles the IR searchlight on and off |- | Changing the colour scheme of the thermal sight || ??? || Toggles the thermal sight between White Hot and Black Hot modes |- |} {{Notice|Images in this article were created at night with the weather set to "Blind" so represent the operation of Night Vision devices under worst-case conditions (or close to it).}} ==Image Intensifiers== The most basic type of night vision device is an image intensifier. These devices work by amplifying the light which enters the sensor, as well as converting some light from the infrared spectrum into visible light. When image intensifiers are activated the screen picks up a green hue and you are generally able to see much further. Image intensifiers suffer from noise interference; this appears as a form of TV static over the screen; it is quite noticeable on early image intensifiers however more advanced systems (generally found on newer tanks) are less susceptible and the effect is much less noticeable, leading to them proving much clearer images. {{Notice|Image intensifiers can only be used a night.|!}} ==Factors affecting performance== There are a number of characteristics which affect the performance of image intensifiers, these are the resolution, the light multiplication factor, and the susceptibility to noise. While individually some of these elements may have only a small impact on image quality, newer image intensifiers will have improvements to most or all of them, providing much better image quality. ===Resolution=== Different image intensifiers are capable of producing images at different resolutions. The higher the resolution that an image intensifier is capable of outputting, the clearer the final image will be. The image intensifiers on tanks in-game typically have a resolution of 800 x 600 or 1600 x 1200, the difference between these resolutions is minimal and is often only noticeable when looking at long-range targets. Below is an example of looking at a T-80U, located approximately 1.25 km away from the player, using an 800 x 600 intensifier and a 1600 x 1200 intensifier (all other stats are equal). Notice how the distant tank is slightly clearer and the barrel is visible with the higher resolution image intensifier. {{Notice|Click on an image to open it in full screen and get a better view}} <gallery mode="packed" heights=200> File:NightVision Low Res.jpg|A [[T-80U]] seen through an 800 x 600 image intensifier. File:NightVision High Res.jpg|A [[T-80U]] seen through an 800 x 600 image intensifier. </gallery> ===Light Multiplier=== The light multiplier of an image intensifier determines by how much it will amplify the available light. Image intensifiers with a higher multiplier will produce a brighter image with more details visible. At present there is not a massive difference between the most and least powerful image intensifiers on tanks, however, it is noticeable, more so when an IR searchlight is in use. The images below show the view of a target from a [[T-80U]] through the main gunsight (light multiplier of 9.0) and the driver's periscope (light multiplier 5.0), the target is being illuminated with an IR searchlight. Notice how the image through the gunsight is generally brighter and details like the grass and bushes are much more visible (there is obviously a zoom difference, but you can see that more is visible regardless). {{Notice|Click on an image to open it in full screen and get a better view}} <gallery mode="packed" heights=200> File:NightVision 5.0 Mult.jpg|A [[Maus]] seen through an image intensifier with a 5.0 multiplier. File:NightVision 9.0 Mult.jpg|A [[Maus]] seen through an image intensifier with a 9.0 multiplier. </gallery> ===Noise=== In-game image intensifiers are subject to noise. This presents itself as something resembling TV static covering the screen. Due to a difference in optics, sensors and associated circuitry, more advanced image intensifiers suffer much less from this issue and provide a much clearer image, whereas older and more rudimentary electronics are more susceptible to injecting noise on the final image. The images below show the same view when using an image intensifier with a high noise level and a low noise level (all other stats are equal). Notice how the high noise level sight looks slightly fuzzy and has a sort of static effect over the image, while the low noise one is relatively clear. {{Notice|Click on an image to open it in full screen and get a better view}} <gallery mode="packed" heights=200> File:NightVision high noise.jpg|A [[Maus]] seen through an image intensifier with a high amount of noise. File:NightVision low noise.jpg|A [[Maus]] seen through an image intensifier with a low amount of noise. </gallery> ==Infrared Spotlights== [[File:IR Searchlight OnOff Compare.jpg|thumb|500px|right|The effect of turning on an IR searchlight on visibility]] In addition to image intensifiers, some tanks are fitted with Infrared searchlights. Infrared (IR) searchlights are like regular searchlights, but they emit light on the infrared spectrum instead of the visible light spectrum; this means that the light they produce cannot normally be seen. However, as image intensifiers use light from the infrared spectrum and convert it to visible light, so IR searchlights can be seen through image intensifiers. When activated an IR search not be visible unless you are looking through an image intensifier. If you are looking through an image intensifier then the area where the light is pointing will be brightly illuminated. The effect of an IR searchlight can be seen in the image to the right. While IR searchlights obviously make seeing targets a lot easier in poor conditions their use does have a major drawback: any other players using image intensifiers can also see the light from your searchlight. As seen in the images below, by activating your IR searchlight you will immediately give your position away to any enemy players who are using an image intensifier. Other players on the ground will see the area where your light is pointing lit up, and the light itself will appear as a bright spot on the screen. Likewise, a helicopter will see the area lit up, and even though they may not be in a position to see the light itself, due the spread of the beam the lit-up area will form a sort of triangle with the tip pointing towards the source. <gallery mode="packed" heights=200> File:Tank with IR light off.jpg|A tank is hiding in the bushes, without it's light on it can not be seen. File:Tank with IR light on.jpg|The same tank has now turned it's IR searchlight on, it's position is now fairly obvious. File:Tank with IR ligh on from air.jpg|The same tank viewed from the air (as if by a helicopter), again it's position is obvious. </gallery> ===Factors affecting performance=== The main differentiating characteristics between different IR searchlights is their maximum range, and how wide the beam is. The maximum range is the furthest distance at which the IR searchlight can still illuminate objects. The beamwidth is measured in degrees and determines how wide the beam is, it can be seen in the image below. Some IR searchlights are also slightly more or less powerful (brighter) than others, but at present, the difference between those currently in-game is so small it is not worth talking about. [[File:IR Searchlight Beam.jpg|thumb|800px|left|A top-down view of a tank with its IR searchlight on, showing the beam width.]]{{Break}} ==Thermal Imagers== Coming Soon
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Bulls trip Pistons to snap 6-game losing streak
Zach LaVine had 25 points and six assists and the visiting Chicago Bulls snapped a six-game losing streak by defeating the Detroit Pistons 108-99 on Saturday.
Chicago completed a sweep of the four-game season series for the first time since the 2011-12 season.
Detroit center Andre Drummond was ejected with 10:42 remaining in the third quarter. Chicago rookie Daniel Gafford scored an inside basket and was whistled for a technical after saying something to Drummond, who retaliated by throwing the ball off the back of Gafford’s head.
Bulls center Luke Kornet had a season-high 15 points. Gafford supplied 14 points and seven rebounds before fouling out in the fourth quarter. Lauri Markkanen also scored 14 points for the Bulls while Tomas Satoransky added 10.
Derrick Rose led the Pistons with 20 points and seven assists. Christian Wood had 17 points and 14 rebounds, rookie Sekou Doumbouya tossed in 12 points and Thon Maker and Svi Mykhailiuk chipped in 10 apiece.
Chicago shot 50.6 percent from the field while Detroit made 46.2 percent of its shots. The Bulls scored 60 points in the paint, compared to the Pistons’ 48. Detroit also committed 19 turnovers, leading to 18 Chicago points.
The Bulls received an unexpected boost from Kornet, who scored 12 first-quarter points as they raced to a 35-20 lead. That total was half of Kornet’s career high for a game.
Chicago also got a dozen first-half points from its top offensive player, LaVine, as it grabbed a 61-49 halftime lead. The visitors scored 40 of those points in the paint.
The Pistons scored eight unanswered points after Drummond’s ejection to cut the Bulls’ lead to 63-60. Chicago maintained the advantage, and a LaVine 3-pointer late in the quarter restored a double-digit lead at 81-71.
Detroit chipped away once the fourth quarter began. Doumbouya’s three-point play with 6:47 remaining cut Chicago’s lead to 89-87. The Bulls then went on a 7-1 spurt, including a Markkanen 3-pointer.
Gafford’s putback with 2:51 left made it 100-90 and the Pistons couldn’t recover.
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Campbell has second thoughts about his evidence
ALASTAIR Campbell has had second thoughts about some of the evidence that he gave to the Chilcot inquiry last week when he said that he stood by every word of the September intelligence dossier.
In the course of his questioning at the inquiry, it was established that while the members of the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) had told the inquiry that the intelligence on Iraq was ‘sporadic, limited and patchy’, the prime minister, Tony Blair, in the foreword to the September 2002 dossier had written that the evidence had established ‘beyond doubt’ that Iraq had wmds that could be used against targets as far away as Cyprus, at 45 minutes notice, and that Iraq could have a nuclear weapon in a year.
Blair then addressed parliament making these claims to get the support of the House of Commons for the war.
At the inquiry, Campbell was asked by the ex-ambassador to Russia, Sir Roderic Lyne, ‘So if the JIC assessments. . . were not to correspond to the phrase “beyond doubt”, and if members of the JIC. . .
were to say that “beyond doubt” was not a phrase that was justifiable, would you at that stage say that Parliament had been misled by the prime minister saying “beyond doubt”?’
He replied: ‘No, I wouldn’t.’
After the session, Campbell grasped that he had opened up the situation, and that the inquiry would have to decide whether his estimation that Blair had not deceived parliament was correct or not, and what to do about their conclusion.
The next day, Campbell wrote to the inquiry attempting to throw up a smokescreen. He wrote: ‘Reading the transcript, it would appear that I am saying it would not matter if it transpired that JIC members had made clear at the time of the assessments, and in preparation of his presentation of the September dossier to parliament, that the prime minister was not entitled to make a judgement that the claims being made on WMD, in the relevant sentence from the foreword Sir Roderic Lyne read to me, were “beyond doubt’’.
‘That is clearly not correct. Indeed, I say elsewhere in my evidence that if Sir John Scarlett had said to the prime minister that he could not make the claims he did about WMD, the prime minister would have accepted that without question.
‘I thought I was being asked whether, if it was not stated in the JIC assessments that the case as put by the prime minister was “beyond doubt’’, would that mean he had misled parliament.
‘The reason I said “No, it wouldn’t’’ is because, as I stated elsewhere in evidence, the PM would be entitled to make the judgement he did based on the assessments that he saw and had had explained to him, and those words did not have to be in the assessments for him to make that statement.
‘Reading the bald words on the page gives the wrong impression of what I was saying in response to what I thought I was being asked in a question which contained a number of points in parentheses, and I would be grateful of the opportunity to make that clear to the committee.’
However, the damage has been done. The latest YouGov poll for the Sunday Times on the issue shows that the majority of the people, 52 per cent, do believe that Blair was deceiving parliament and that 23 per cent of those polled believe that he should stand trial for war crimes.
It has also emerged that Foreign Secretary Straw warned Blair in a private letter dated 25 March 2002 that there were serious political risks in his relationship with the US president over Iraq. ‘The rewards from your visit to Crawford will be few. The risks are high, both for you and for the Government. . . I judge that there is at present no majority inside the Parliamentary Labour Party for any military action against Iraq.’
Straw, advised Blair about the ‘potential elephant traps’ over the legality of any military action, saying that toppling Saddam would not, in itself, justify any invasion, and that only a clear new UN Security Council Resolution could justify the war in international law.
The noose is now beginning to tighten around the necks of the cabal of war criminals whose illegal war killed and made refugees of millions of people.
They should be packed off to the Hague!
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Kerry Packer not the only Packer to revolutionise cricket.
By Justin RouillonThursday 24 Jan 2019
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When the first ball thunders down the pitch this afternoon in the day-night Test between Australia and Sri Lanka, the pink cricket ball will literally be in the spotlight.
The allowance of day-night test matches by the International Cricket Council in 2012 has been the biggest shake up to the test format since the move from timeless tests to the current five day format. But there was one hindrance to staging day-night test matches – the ball. The traditional red ball is unsuitable for use under floodlights as it becomes difficult to see. Likewise the white ball used in one-day games was unsuitable because of the white clothing worn in test matches.
Graham & Lindsay Packer of Packer Leather.
Enter the pink ball and Packer Leather, a Brisbane family business established in 1891. For almost 130 years the Packers have been producing premium leather, and for the past 30 years have been specializing in high performance leathers for sporting and military applications. Got a nice pair of footy boots from any of the big brands? There’s a good chance the leather in your boots came from the Packer’s factory at Narangba.
Around 10 years ago the business began working with the iconic Australian brand Kookaburra, providing red and white leather for the brands cricket balls, used across all levels of Aussie cricket. They then worked with Kookaburra to develop the pink ball, enabling the beginning of the day-night test format.
Andrew Luke is Packer Leather’s Technical Director and says the process of developing the pink ball with Kookaburra was relatively simple from their end:
“We take instruction from Kookaburra, but the nature of cricket in Australia is that there are many different stakeholders, who each have a different opinion on the colour and how the ball should perform. Basically Kookaburra would filter through all that noise and instruct us how to proceed.”
Andrew Luke with a batch of red cricket ball leather.
In the early days there was much testing around what the optimum colour of the ball would be. Andrew explains – “Red and white balls do have some subtle differences, so we started down both tracks – do we produce a pink ball more similar to a red ball, or should it be identical to a white ball with the only difference being colour? So with each of the trial rounds we did, we focused on those options and what was going to best for the game.”
The production process for cricket ball leather is actually a lengthy process, taking three times as long as other leathers the factory produces.
“Once we’ve sourced the suitable rawhides (a closely guarded secret), we process the leather into what we call a pickle, then we grade and tan the material ahead of dispatch.”
“It is a lengthy process in that the work we do on the leather is fairly traditional compared to some of the more modern leathers we make for other global sports brands.”
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So when you see the pink ball in action in the day-night test, think about the family business on Brisbane’s northside, who’ve helped to re-invent the game.
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Lindt Cafe siege: Families question psychiatrist's influence on police command
Updated May 22, 2017 16:39:47
Photo: Katrina Dawson and her mother Jane Dawson. (Supplied)
Related Story: Families of Lindt Cafe victims hit out at police handling of deadly siege
The families of Tori Johnson and Katrina Dawson, who died in the Sydney siege, believe police commanders relied too heavily on the expertise of a psychiatrist brought in to advise the negotiators.
Katrina's father Sandy Dawson told Four Corners the psychiatrist was too influential in police decision-making.
"He was supposed to be just an adviser to the negotiators. In fact, it seems that he was a lot more than that," he said.
The families are critical that police did not call on specialised counter-terrorism expertise with up-to-date knowledge of Islamic State.
During the inquest, the psychiatrist admitted he was not aware of the call by IS in September 2014 for lone-wolf attacks to be carried out in their name, described by experts as a game-changer.
Despite this, the psychiatrist advised that siege gunman Man Haron Monis was not a genuine terrorist and that he was "grandstanding".
Assistant Commissioner Mark Murdoch told the inquest he took that to mean that Monis was bluffing.
"I truly believed Monis didn't have it in him to hurt anyone," he said.
"When the psychiatrist declared that Monis wasn't a terrorist, it just seemed like we were in the twilight zone," said Katrina's brother Angus Dawson.
"We had the Counter Terrorism Unit in charge and yet we had the psychiatrist declaring that the perpetrator wasn't a terrorist.
"I mean, what was going on?"
Despite Monis's history of violent crime and extremist views, police in charge of the siege expressed confidence in a peaceful outcome.
The controversial 'trigger' decision
Photo: Tori Johnson (right) and his partner Thomas Zinn. (Supplied)
During the siege, the hostages in the Lindt Cafe and their families expected police to storm the cafe in a pre-emptive rescue mission that never happened.
Late at night the mood in the cafe deteriorated and Monis was becoming more agitated.
Police had decided to go in only in response to an emergency; the "trigger" for an armed entry was the death or serious injury of a hostage.
"The idea that we had to wait for somebody to be killed or seriously injured before the police would act was staggering," Angus Dawson said.
During the hearings, it was revealed that siege commanders, Assistant Commissioners Murdoch and Mark Jenkins, had refused to approve a plan, drawn up by tactical police, to storm the cafe at a time of their choosing — referred to as a "deliberate action".
During the inquest, police argued that an imminent threat of death or injury to a hostage was also part of the "trigger".
However, there was no reference to this secondary "trigger" by commanders on the day of the siege.
"It's outrageous — these are people that they should be protecting," Katrina's mother Jane Dawson said.
"They shouldn't wait for them to be impacted on in any way. They should be saving them from death or serious injury.
Tori's partner Thomas Zinn said: "I couldn't believe that the police were in a position, or allowed to be in a position, to suggest that a civilian has to die before they step in and act.
"That is something that I didn't think was possible in a country like Australia."
Watch The Siege: Part 1, a Four Corners special investigation, tonight at 8:30pm on ABCTV and ABC iview.
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Social media reacts to Dale Earnhardt Jr., wife, child being involved in plane crash
"Everyone is safe and has been taken to the hospital for further evaluation," tweeted Kelley Earnhardt, Jr.'s sister.
Author: Mitzi Morris
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. — Social media reacted quickly Thursday after hearing the news that former NASCAR driver and current commentator Dale Earnhardt, Jr., his wife and daughter were involved in a plane crash in Elizabethton, Tennessee.
"I can confirm Dale, Amy & Isla along with his two pilots were involved in a crash in Bristol TN this afternoon. Everyone is safe and has been taken to the hospital for further evaluation. We have no further information at this time. Thank you for your understanding," tweeted Kelley Earnhardt, Jr.'s sister.
Her tweet received more than 12,000 like and 3,000 retweets as of 5:30 p.m.
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Fans tweeted in disbelief with prayers that the Earnhardt family was okay.
"Friend in TN called to tell me, everybody knows I'm an Earnhardt fan. But my stomach is in knots. Thx for the info Kelley," tweeted Jules M.
"Thank the Lord above everyone is alright. Prayers for the Earnhardt family and the two pilots," tweeted Casey Smith.
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Stewart-Haas Racing driver Clint Bowyer also retweeted Jr.'s sister, saying, "Thank god our friends are ok."
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Judith Rogerson has a civil practice with a particular focus on cases involving healthcare professionals. She is recognised as a leading junior in clinical negligence.
She has extensive experience of acting on behalf of patients, NHSR and individual medical practitioners in a wide range of cases arising out of allegations of clinical negligence.
She also has a good knowledge of professional disciplinary tribunals having been involved in cases in a number of healthcare tribunals including the MPTS, GDC, NMC and HCPC as well as internal PCT disciplinary proceedings and fitness to practise proceedings involving medical students.
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Museum of Childhood Half Term Exhibitions
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Until 14 April 2013
A major new exhibition at the Museum exploring how childhood has transformed in Britain during the period between the London Olympic Games of 1948 and 2012.
The exhibition explores issues surrounding education, health, family, entertainment, fashion and play. Clothing, toys, books and childcare items will be shown alongside TV and film footage and photography.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR PUNCH
Until 9 December 2012
A group of displays throughout the Museum in celebration of Mr Punch’s 350th birthday, including Punch Professors in England, a series of photographs by Tom Hunter, and That’s the way to do it, which illustrates the history of Punch and Judy through puppets, posters and prints.
LAST CHANCE TO SEEMASCOTS OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES and PLAYING IN OR OUT?
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RETRO KIDS
Journey back in time to the 1950s with our vintage half term week.
Have-a-Go with Retro Toys10.15-11.00; 11.30-12.15; 13.00-13.45; 14.30-15.15; 15.30-16.15
Play with construction toys, Scalextric, board games and more.
Sign up at the Information Desk (limited spaces)
The Little Horse Bus by Graham Greene (storytelling)
10.30-11.00; 11.15-11.45; 12.00-12.30
Decorate a Scalextric Mural
Make your mark on our giant mural of a Scalextric racing track.
Art Smarts - Fuzzy Felts
Create your own picture that you can take home using fuzzy felts.
Retro Kids Trail
Answer the clues and search for toys from the 1950s for a chance to win a goody bag. Hand in your trails at the Information Desk by 16.00 to enter the daily draw.
Free / Drop-in / All ages
© Maurice Sendak
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE / HIGGLETY PIGGLETY POP!
3 November 2012, 14.00; 19.00
Enter the weird and wonderful world of Maurice Sendak's much-loved books for children and see his iconic drawings brought to life in these wildly imaginative family operas by Oliver Knussen. Live digital projections by Netia Jones see rolling-eyed monsters and talking cats and dogs interact with signers and orchestra to create an unforgettable spectacle.
Barbican Hall
London EC2Y 8DS
+ Tickets
AND IN SOUTH KENSINGTON
FAMILY ART FUN Saturday 27 October-Sunday 4 November
Design a character for the Hollywood screen, transform yourself into a film star using digital collage, explore the world of 'goodies' and 'baddies', travel through Hollywood Costume history and enjoy full length classic children's films.
Free / Drop-in
Posted by All About London at 3:48:00 pm
Labels: London Museums whats on, Museum of Childhood
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Pizza Bath Bombs Are Maybe Too Realistic
Depends on your taste buds.
bathesda_boutique/Instagram
As popularized by beauty retailers such as Lush and Ulta, bath bombs have become all the rage as a beauty enhancer in recent years, where you simply drop a "bomb" in your bathtub and have it ooze a ton of hydrating oils and natural fragrances to enhance your bathing experience. Although some bath bombs are on the simpler side with a muted palette and texture — think cocoa butter or lavender scents in a standard spherical shape — the race to become more creative with the bombs has quickly heated up, with, say, a bath bomb specially made for a holiday or even a beloved teen movie. Nothing, it seems, is off-limits in the tub.
The newest bath bomb to find its way on the market is dedicated to none other than everyone's favorite food: pizza. Yup, you're not hallucinating here. Pizza. But before you go running for a shower in fear you'll be covered in grease and burnt crust, this particular bomb is sold by the popular Etsy beauty shop Bathesda Boutique, which prides itself on selling "high quality, strong smelling, fizzy bath bombs" that combine natural ingredients and daring shapes. (Other bombs are shaped in styles of unicorns, seashells, Minions, and Pokemon.) "Just trying to spread the joy of bath bomb surprises!" the store's description says.
Check out the realistic — and dare we say a little gross? — bath bomb.
Unsurprisingly, the hand-painted bomb has sold out on the website, and because of it, we're unable to disclose what is in the product, because the page can't be accessed. But in an Instagram video Bathesda Boutique shared a few days ago, when the bath bomb is submerged in water, it immediately oozes out blue, yellow, and orange coloring, and takes quite a bit of time before it evaporates.
Here's hoping for a restock — STAT.
Why You Should Rub Dryer Sheets All Over Your Body:
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5808 2009-01-01 00:00:00 21.5 ABMag R-PTF P48_CFH12k 60 iPTF [Last non detection]
2318 2016-05-17 08:29:10 David Young K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 19:59:39.965 +75:16:17.43 2016-04-27 14:40:36 18.62 z-Sloan 1 PSN PS16cej Pan-STARRS1
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2746 2016-06-19 13:45:50 iPTF_Bot1 L. Hangard, I. Manulis, on behalf of iPTF iPTF iPTF 12:24:38.860 +07:54:48.40 2016-05-11 04:33:36 19.43 g-PTF 2 PSN iPTF16arh iPTF
2499 2016-05-23 00:19:45 David Young K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 12:24:38.857 +07:54:47.84 2016-05-21 08:43:22 18.83 i-Sloan 1 PSN PS16cmw Pan-STARRS1
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259 2016-06-19 14:35:08 iPTF_Bot1 L. Hangard, I. Manulis, on behalf of iPTF iPTF SN Ia 0.074 1 iPTF
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12425 AT 2016cnu 2 21:06:24.827 +21:12:13.34 Pan-STARRS1, iPTF Pan-STARRS1, iPTF iPTF, Pan-STARRS1 PS16coi PS1 - GPC1, P48 - CFH12k Y Y 19.88 i-Sloan 2016-05-23 13:23:55 Young
4005 2016-08-03 18:15:16 iPTF_Bot1 M. Kasliwal, Y. Cao (Caltech), on behalf of iPTF iPTF iPTF 21:06:24.848 +21:12:13.59 2016-08-03 08:58:33 20.4491 R-PTF 2 PSN iPTF16cnu iPTF 2018-08-03
2529 2016-05-25 00:21:23 David Young K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 21:06:24.827 +21:12:13.34 2016-05-23 13:23:55 19.88 i-Sloan 1 PSN PS16coi Pan-STARRS1
12511 SN 2016cra 2 1 16:56:17.186 +41:23:18.61 SN Ia 0.119 Pan-STARRS1, iPTF Pan-STARRS1, iPTF iPTF iPTF, Pan-STARRS1 PS16cqh PS1 - GPC1, P48 - CFH12k P200 - DBSP Y Y 1 19.96 r-Sloan 2016-05-27 09:00:28 Young
2750 2016-06-19 13:45:50 iPTF_Bot1 L. Hangard, I. Manulis, on behalf of iPTF iPTF iPTF 16:56:17.190 +41:23:18.71 2016-05-12 10:36:14 20.31 R-PTF 2 PSN iPTF16awn iPTF
3133 2016-05-12 10:36:14 20.31 ABMag R-PTF P48_CFH12k 60
3132 2016-05-04 11:25:26 21.35 ABMag R-PTF P48_CFH12k 60 [Last non detection]
2617 2016-06-08 00:28:30 David Young K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 16:56:17.186 +41:23:18.61 2016-05-27 09:00:28 19.96 r-Sloan 1 PSN PS16cqh Pan-STARRS1
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4592 2016-08-25 11:02:56 iPTF_Bot1 M. Kasliwal, Y. Cao (Caltech), on behalf of iPTF iPTF iPTF 23:10:11.339 +30:34:47.61 2016-08-25 10:00:28 19.269 R-PTF 2 PSN iPTF16dho iPTF 2018-08-25
6133 2016-08-25 10:00:28 19.269 ABMag R-PTF P48_CFH12k 60 iPTF
3060 2016-07-22 10:10:21 David Young K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 23:10:11.335 +30:34:47.63 2016-07-18 12:03:35 19.25 i-Sloan 1 PSN PS16def Pan-STARRS1
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5745 2016-10-05 11:06:17 iPTF_Bot1 M. Kasliwal, Y. Cao (Caltech), on behalf of iPTF iPTF iPTF 23:43:11.011 +26:09:47.25 2016-10-05 08:21:07 19.71 g-PTF 2 PSN iPTF16dkk iPTF 2018-10-05
8056 2016-10-05 08:21:07 19.71 ABMag g-PTF P48_CFH12k 60 iPTF
3134 2016-07-22 10:14:19 David Young K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 23:43:11.027 +26:09:47.19 2016-07-18 12:18:33 18.15 i-Sloan 1 PSN PS16dhb Pan-STARRS1
13048 AT 2016dlr 2 22:35:43.402 -00:42:35.37 Pan-STARRS1, iPTF Pan-STARRS1, iPTF iPTF, Pan-STARRS1 PS16dii PS1 - GPC1, P48 - CFH12k Y Y 20.16 w-PS1 2016-07-11 12:18:09 Young
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5127 2016-09-08 10:52:45 iPTF_Bot1 M. Kasliwal, Y. Cao (Caltech), on behalf of iPTF iPTF iPTF 00:25:44.801 -02:57:54.92 2016-09-08 10:30:43 20.712 g-PTF 2 PSN iPTF16eui iPTF 2018-09-08
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4169 2016-08-09 12:24:09 PS1_Bot1 K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 00:25:44.764 -02:57:54.91 2016-08-05 14:48:28 19.18 z-Sloan 1 PSN PS16drm Pan-STARRS1
5459 2016-08-05 14:48:28 19.18 0.16 20.4 ABMag z-Sloan PS1_GPC1 30 Robot
337 2016-08-09 19:20:01 PESSTO_Bot1 T. Reynolds, M. Fraser, O. Yaron, on behalf of PESSTO PESSTO SN Ia 0.07 1 PESSTO
345 2016-08-09 07:41:28 ESO-NTT_EFOSC2-NTT 900 Reynolds Fraser PESSTO tns_2016eui_2016-08-09_07-41-28_ESO-NTT_EFOSC2-NTT.asci tns_2016eui_2016-08-09_07-41-28_ESO-NTT_EFOSC2-NTT.fits Object PESSTO
345 2016-08-09 07:41:28 ESO-NTT / EFOSC2-NTT 900 Reynolds Fraser PESSTO tns_2016eui_2016-08-09_07-41-28_ESO-NTT_EFOSC2-NTT.asci tns_2016eui_2016-08-09_07-41-28_ESO-NTT_EFOSC2-NTT.fits Object PESSTO
13986 AT 2016evr 2 01:55:09.726 +42:59:05.09 Pan-STARRS1, iPTF Pan-STARRS1, iPTF iPTF, Pan-STARRS1 PS16eay P48 - CFH12k, PS1 - GPC1 Y Y 20.05 i-Sloan 2016-08-18 11:25:26 PS1_Bot1
4762 2016-08-30 14:45:33 PS1_Bot1 K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 01:55:09.726 +42:59:05.09 2016-08-18 11:25:26 20.05 i-Sloan 1 PSN PS16eay Pan-STARRS1 This transient was discovered during the citizen science project Supernova Hunters run by the Zooniverse. The candidate was identified by volunteers including 'SolOmniaRegit', 'CedaZ' and 'BLGoodwin'.
6410 2016-08-18 11:25:26 20.05 0.07 20.7 ABMag i-Sloan PS1_GPC1 45 Robot
4208 2016-08-10 14:17:03 iPTF_Bot1 M. Kasliwal, Y. Cao (Caltech), on behalf of iPTF iPTF iPTF 01:55:09.696 +42:59:05.01 2016-08-10 11:55:40 20.208 R-PTF 2 PSN iPTF16evr iPTF 2018-08-10
13992 AT 2016evx 2 17:56:27.069 +10:25:49.82 Pan-STARRS1, iPTF Pan-STARRS1, iPTF iPTF, Pan-STARRS1 PS16efk P48 - CFH12k, PS1 - GPC1 Y Y 19.55 i-Sloan 2016-08-19 07:37:55 PS1_Bot1
5019 2016-09-06 17:42:42 PS1_Bot1 K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 17:56:27.069 +10:25:49.82 2016-08-19 07:37:55 19.55 i-Sloan 1 PSN PS16efk Pan-STARRS1
4214 2016-08-11 07:24:10 iPTF_Bot1 M. Kasliwal, Y. Cao (Caltech), on behalf of iPTF iPTF iPTF 17:56:27.081 +10:25:49.75 2016-08-11 04:35:02 19.2969 R-PTF 2 PSN iPTF16evx iPTF 2018-08-11
13994 AT 2016evz 2 18:14:32.390 +28:00:46.95 Pan-STARRS1, iPTF Pan-STARRS1, iPTF iPTF, Pan-STARRS1 PS16egh P48 - CFH12k, PS1 - GPC1 Y Y 19.37 i-Sloan 2016-08-15 08:19:40 PS1_Bot1
5018 2016-09-06 17:42:42 PS1_Bot1 K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 18:14:32.390 +28:00:46.95 2016-08-15 08:19:40 19.37 i-Sloan 1 PSN PS16egh Pan-STARRS1
4216 2016-08-11 07:24:35 iPTF_Bot1 M. Kasliwal, Y. Cao (Caltech), on behalf of iPTF iPTF iPTF 18:14:32.381 +28:00:47.19 2016-08-11 04:22:04 18.762 R-PTF 2 PSN iPTF16evz iPTF 2018-08-11
14001 AT 2016ewg 2 00:41:47.414 +45:29:47.18 Pan-STARRS1, iPTF Pan-STARRS1, iPTF iPTF, Pan-STARRS1 PS16egs P48 - CFH12k, PS1 - GPC1 Y Y 19.92 i-Sloan 2016-08-19 12:41:45 PS1_Bot1
4988 2016-09-06 17:42:42 PS1_Bot1 K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 00:41:47.414 +45:29:47.18 2016-08-19 12:41:45 19.92 i-Sloan 1 PSN PS16egs Pan-STARRS1
4223 2016-08-11 16:11:20 iPTF_Bot1 M. Kasliwal, Y. Cao (Caltech), on behalf of iPTF iPTF iPTF 00:41:47.416 +45:29:47.26 2016-08-11 10:17:45 19.764 R-PTF 2 PSN iPTF16ewg iPTF 2018-08-11
14015 AT 2016ewu 2 19:51:54.434 +60:55:46.70 Pan-STARRS1, iPTF Pan-STARRS1, iPTF iPTF, Pan-STARRS1 PS16egq P48 - CFH12k, PS1 - GPC1 Y Y 19.47 i-Sloan 2016-08-18 08:49:55 PS1_Bot1
4989 2016-09-06 17:42:42 PS1_Bot1 K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 19:51:54.434 +60:55:46.70 2016-08-18 08:49:55 19.47 i-Sloan 1 PSN PS16egq Pan-STARRS1
4240 2016-08-12 09:04:15 iPTF_Bot1 M. Kasliwal, Y. Cao (Caltech), on behalf of iPTF iPTF iPTF 19:51:54.466 +60:55:46.67 2016-08-12 04:42:14 19.5335 R-PTF 2 PSN iPTF16ewu iPTF 2018-08-12
14062 AT 2016eyp 2 22:09:21.478 +32:19:28.88 Pan-STARRS1, iPTF Pan-STARRS1, iPTF iPTF, Pan-STARRS1 PS16dsl PS1 - GPC1, P48 - CFH12k Y Y 19.64 r-Sloan 2016-08-10 09:02:52 PS1_Bot1
5088 2016-09-07 10:59:25 iPTF_Bot1 M. Kasliwal, Y. Cao (Caltech), on behalf of iPTF iPTF iPTF 22:09:21.465 +32:19:29.25 2016-09-07 08:23:59 20.8184 g-PTF 2 PSN iPTF16eyp iPTF 2018-09-07
4292 2016-08-13 23:10:04 PS1_Bot1 K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 22:09:21.478 +32:19:28.88 2016-08-10 09:02:52 19.64 r-Sloan 1 PSN PS16dsl Pan-STARRS1
5684 2016-08-10 09:02:52 19.64 0.04 20.6 ABMag r-Sloan PS1_GPC1 45 Robot
14080 SN 2016ezh 2 1 01:58:04.739 -00:52:21.74 SN II 0.08 Pan-STARRS1, iPTF Pan-STARRS1, iPTF Padova-Asiago iPTF, Pan-STARRS1 PS16dtm PS1 - GPC1, P48 - CFH12k Ekar - AFOSC Y Y 1 17.12 w-PS1 2016-08-12 13:46:33 PS1_Bot1
6054 2016-10-20 15:31:27 iPTF_Bot1 M. Kasliwal, Y. Cao (Caltech), on behalf of iPTF iPTF iPTF 01:58:04.749 -00:52:21.73 2016-10-20 11:45:36 16.122 g-PTF 2 PSN iPTF16ezh iPTF 2018-10-20
4311 2016-08-14 23:10:10 PS1_Bot1 K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 01:58:04.739 -00:52:21.74 2016-08-12 13:46:33 17.12 w-PS1 1 PSN PS16dtm Pan-STARRS1
350 2016-08-27 08:16:16 linatoma Lina Tomasella Padova-Asiago SN II 0.08 1 Padova-Asiago The spectrum looks similar to those of SN 1996al (Benetti et al 2016, MNRAS 456, 3296) with phases close to one month after maximum light, although several differences are also visible. The redshift has been measured from a narrow emission superimposed to the broad Halpha.
358 2016-08-26 02:20:39 Ekar_AFOSC 2400 terreran terreran, benetti Padova-Asiago tns_2016ezh_2457626.597678_Ekar_AFOSC_Padova-Asiago.txt tns_2016ezh_2457626.597678_Ekar_AFOSC_Padova-Asiago.fits Object Padova-Asiago
358 2016-08-26 02:20:39 Ekar / AFOSC 2400 terreran terreran, benetti Padova-Asiago tns_2016ezh_2457626.597678_Ekar_AFOSC_Padova-Asiago.txt tns_2016ezh_2457626.597678_Ekar_AFOSC_Padova-Asiago.fits Object Padova-Asiago
14084 AT 2016ezl 2 22:46:10.172 +30:32:56.13 Pan-STARRS1, iPTF Pan-STARRS1, iPTF iPTF, Pan-STARRS1 PS16dti PS1 - GPC1, P48 - CFH12k Y Y 19.69 r-Sloan 2016-08-10 09:11:31 PS1_Bot1
4725 2016-08-29 11:38:58 iPTF_Bot1 M. Kasliwal, Y. Cao (Caltech), on behalf of iPTF iPTF iPTF 22:46:10.133 +30:32:55.85 2016-08-26 09:17:16 20.4433 g-PTF 2 PSN iPTF16ezl iPTF 2018-08-29
4315 2016-08-14 23:10:10 PS1_Bot1 K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 22:46:10.172 +30:32:56.13 2016-08-10 09:11:31 19.69 r-Sloan 1 PSN PS16dti Pan-STARRS1
14089 AT 2016ezq 2 00:45:00.462 -00:47:22.74 Pan-STARRS1, iPTF Pan-STARRS1, iPTF iPTF, Pan-STARRS1 PS16dsp PS1 - GPC1, P48 - CFH12k Y Y 20 w-PS1 2016-08-03 13:16:19 PS1_Bot1
4899 2016-09-05 12:11:29 iPTF_Bot1 M. Kasliwal, Y. Cao (Caltech), on behalf of iPTF iPTF iPTF 00:45:00.444 -00:47:22.78 2016-09-05 10:48:00 19.703 R-PTF 2 PSN iPTF16ezq iPTF 2018-09-05
4321 2016-08-14 23:10:10 PS1_Bot1 K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 00:45:00.462 -00:47:22.74 2016-08-03 13:16:19 20 w-PS1 1 PSN PS16dsp Pan-STARRS1
5731 2016-08-03 13:16:19 20 0.05 22 ABMag w-PS1 PS1_GPC1 45 Robot
14112 AT 2016fan 2 23:16:07.109 +37:23:49.04 Pan-STARRS1, iPTF Pan-STARRS1, iPTF iPTF, Pan-STARRS1 PS16eik P48 - CFH12k, PS1 - GPC1 Y Y 19.71 r-Sloan 2016-09-12 08:58:33 PS1_Bot1
5263 2016-09-13 17:42:17 PS1_Bot1 K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 23:16:07.109 +37:23:49.04 2016-09-12 08:58:33 19.71 r-Sloan 1 PSN PS16eik Pan-STARRS1
4346 2016-08-15 11:37:54 iPTF_Bot1 M. Kasliwal, Y. Cao (Caltech), on behalf of iPTF iPTF iPTF 23:16:07.133 +37:23:49.14 2016-08-15 07:26:24 19.585 R-PTF 2 PSN iPTF16fan iPTF 2018-08-15
14118 AT 2016fat 2 02:32:15.382 +42:18:53.02 Pan-STARRS1, iPTF Pan-STARRS1, iPTF iPTF, Pan-STARRS1 PS16ebw P48 - CFH12k, PS1 - GPC1 Y Y 18.93 i-Sloan 2016-08-17 12:43:12 PS1_Bot1
4933 2016-09-05 17:42:08 PS1_Bot1 K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 02:32:15.382 +42:18:53.02 2016-08-17 12:43:12 18.93 i-Sloan 1 PSN PS16ebw Pan-STARRS1
4358 2016-08-15 16:58:38 iPTF_Bot1 M. Kasliwal, Y. Cao (Caltech), on behalf of iPTF iPTF iPTF 02:32:15.390 +42:18:52.77 2016-08-15 11:54:14 19.219 R-PTF 2 PSN iPTF16fat iPTF 2018-08-15
14119 AT 2016fau 2 02:38:23.840 +42:30:56.88 Pan-STARRS1, iPTF Pan-STARRS1, iPTF iPTF, Pan-STARRS1 PS16dvq P48 - CFH12k, PS1 - GPC1 Y Y 19.85 i-Sloan 2016-08-17 12:46:04 PS1_Bot1
4418 2016-08-19 17:42:16 PS1_Bot1 K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 02:38:23.840 +42:30:56.88 2016-08-17 12:46:04 19.85 i-Sloan 1 PSN PS16dvq Pan-STARRS1
5886 2016-08-17 12:46:04 19.85 0.1 20.7 ABMag i-Sloan PS1_GPC1 45 Robot
4359 2016-08-15 17:01:29 iPTF_Bot1 M. Kasliwal, Y. Cao (Caltech), on behalf of iPTF iPTF iPTF 02:38:23.838 +42:30:56.74 2016-08-15 11:54:14 19.862 R-PTF 2 PSN iPTF16fau iPTF 2016-09-06
14137 SN 2016fbl 2 1 21:05:23.944 +14:10:20.36 SN Ia 0.06 Pan-STARRS1, iPTF Pan-STARRS1, iPTF iPTF iPTF, Pan-STARRS1 PS16dzy P48 - CFH12k, PS1 - GPC1 P60 - SEDM Y Y 1 18.57 r-Sloan 2016-08-09 08:48:28 PS1_Bot1
4678 2016-08-26 17:42:09 PS1_Bot1 K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 21:05:23.944 +14:10:20.36 2016-08-09 08:48:28 18.57 r-Sloan 1 PSN PS16dzy Pan-STARRS1
4379 2016-08-16 18:06:28 iPTF_Bot1 M. Kasliwal, Y. Cao (Caltech), on behalf of iPTF iPTF iPTF 21:05:23.953 +14:10:20.21 2016-08-14 05:49:55 18.926 R-PTF 2 PSN iPTF16fbl iPTF 2016-09-02
371 2016-09-02 08:04:30 rferr Raphael Ferretti iPTF SN Ia 0.06 1 iPTF
379 2016-08-17 08:38:40 P60_SEDM SEDM robot iPTF tns_2016fbl_2016-08-17_08-38-40_P60_SED-Machine_iPTF.ascii Object iPTF
379 2016-08-17 08:38:40 P60 / SEDM SEDM robot iPTF tns_2016fbl_2016-08-17_08-38-40_P60_SED-Machine_iPTF.ascii Object iPTF
14160 AT 2016fcg 2 02:19:02.004 +36:53:51.28 Pan-STARRS1, iPTF Pan-STARRS1, iPTF iPTF, Pan-STARRS1 PS16dvm PS1 - GPC1, P48 - CFH12k Y Y 18.65 i-Sloan 2016-08-17 12:41:45 PS1_Bot1
4806 2016-09-01 15:17:05 iPTF_Bot1 M. Kasliwal, Y. Cao (Caltech), on behalf of iPTF iPTF iPTF 02:19:01.992 +36:53:50.99 2016-09-01 12:23:02 19.699 g-PTF 2 PSN iPTF16fcg iPTF 2016-09-06
4405 2016-08-19 17:42:16 PS1_Bot1 K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 02:19:02.004 +36:53:51.28 2016-08-17 12:41:45 18.65 i-Sloan 1 PSN PS16dvm Pan-STARRS1
14227 SN 2016fev 2 1 00:46:29.268 +08:25:58.85 SN Ia 0.04 Pan-STARRS1, iPTF Pan-STARRS1, iPTF Padova-Asiago iPTF, Pan-STARRS1 PS16dwl PS1 - GPC1, P48 - CFH12k Ekar - AFOSC Y Y 1 18.44 w-PS1 2016-08-14 13:45:07 PS1_Bot1
5147 2016-09-08 12:47:20 iPTF_Bot1 M. Kasliwal, Y. Cao (Caltech), on behalf of iPTF iPTF iPTF 00:46:29.276 +08:25:58.92 2016-09-08 11:58:33 19.75 R-PTF 2 PSN iPTF16fev iPTF 2018-09-08
4488 2016-08-22 14:43:10 PS1_Bot1 K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 00:46:29.268 +08:25:58.85 2016-08-14 13:45:07 18.44 w-PS1 1 PSN PS16dwl Pan-STARRS1 This transient was discovered during the citizen science project Supernova Hunters run by the Zooniverse. The candidate was identified by volunteers including 'Sui_Sui', 'voyager1682002' and 'MerylPG'.
355 2016-08-27 22:27:54 linatoma Lina Tomasella Padova-Asiago SN Ia 0.04 1 Padova-Asiago The best match is with the Type Ia SN 1989B at +25d. The redshift is retrieved from NED.
363 2016-08-26 23:40:25 Ekar_AFOSC 3600 Terreran Terreran Padova-Asiago tns_2016fev_2457627.486414_Ekar_AFOSC_Padova-Asiago. tns_2016fev_2457627.486414_Ekar_AFOSC_Padova-Asiago.fits Object Padova-Asiago
363 2016-08-26 23:40:25 Ekar / AFOSC 3600 Terreran Terreran Padova-Asiago tns_2016fev_2457627.486414_Ekar_AFOSC_Padova-Asiago. tns_2016fev_2457627.486414_Ekar_AFOSC_Padova-Asiago.fits Object Padova-Asiago
14406 SN 2016flq 2 1 00:28:36.514 -01:33:03.12 SN Ic 0.06 Pan-STARRS1, iPTF Pan-STARRS1, iPTF PESSTO iPTF, Pan-STARRS1 PS16elf P48 - CFH12k, PS1 - GPC1 ESO-NTT - EFOSC2-NTT Y Y 1 19.71 w-PS1 2016-09-26 09:37:26 PS1_Bot1
5574 2016-09-29 00:22:06 PS1_Bot1 K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 00:28:36.514 -01:33:03.12 2016-09-26 09:37:26 19.71 w-PS1 1 PSN PS16elf Pan-STARRS1
4689 2016-08-27 11:54:13 iPTF_Bot1 M. Kasliwal, Y. Cao (Caltech), on behalf of iPTF iPTF iPTF 00:28:36.535 -01:33:03.29 2016-08-27 11:02:24 19.364 R-PTF 2 PSN iPTF16flq iPTF 2018-08-27
457 2016-09-30 15:01:14 PESSTO_Bot1 L. Short, S. Prentice, P. James, O. Yaron, on behalf of PESSTO PESSTO SN Ic 0.06 1 PESSTO
465 2016-09-30 02:10:37 ESO-NTT_EFOSC2-NTT 900 Short Prentice/James PESSTO tns_2016flq_2016-09-30_02-10-37_ESO-NTT_EFOSC2-NTT.asci tns_2016flq_2016-09-30_02-10-37_ESO-NTT_EFOSC2-NTT.fits Object PESSTO
465 2016-09-30 02:10:37 ESO-NTT / EFOSC2-NTT 900 Short Prentice/James PESSTO tns_2016flq_2016-09-30_02-10-37_ESO-NTT_EFOSC2-NTT.asci tns_2016flq_2016-09-30_02-10-37_ESO-NTT_EFOSC2-NTT.fits Object PESSTO
14455 AT 2016fnm 2 01:12:38.302 +38:30:08.95 Pan-STARRS1, iPTF Pan-STARRS1, iPTF iPTF, Pan-STARRS1 PS16eti P48 - CFH12k, PS1 - GPC1 Y Y 20.85 i-Sloan 2016-10-10 08:44:09 PS1_Bot1
6288 2016-10-29 01:06:10 PS1_Bot1 K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 01:12:38.302 +38:30:08.95 2016-10-10 08:44:09 20.85 i-Sloan 1 PSN PS16eti Pan-STARRS1
4739 2016-08-29 16:00:15 iPTF_Bot1 M. Kasliwal, Y. Cao (Caltech), on behalf of iPTF iPTF iPTF 01:12:38.319 +38:30:08.78 2016-08-26 11:13:55 20.1025 R-PTF 2 PSN iPTF16fnm iPTF 2018-08-29
14485 AT 2016fop 2 00:19:25.004 +10:04:17.61 Pan-STARRS1, iPTF Pan-STARRS1, iPTF iPTF, Pan-STARRS1 PS16ein P48 - CFH12k, PS1 - GPC1 Y Y 19.37 w-PS1 2016-09-12 12:25:55 PS1_Bot1
5312 2016-09-16 23:10:05 PS1_Bot1 K. C. Chambers, M. E. Huber, H. Flewelling, E. A. Magnier, N. Primak, A. Schultz, (IfA, University of Hawaii), S. J. Smartt, K. W. Smith, (Queen's University Belfast), J. Tonry, C. Waters, (IfA, University of Hawaii) D. E. Wright, D. R. Young (Queen's University Belfast) Pan-STARRS1 Pan-STARRS1 00:19:25.004 +10:04:17.61 2016-09-12 12:25:55 19.37 w-PS1 1 PSN PS16ein Pan-STARRS1
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Building Trust? Institutions and interactions of multi-level governance in the UK Germany and France
This project will utilise a mixed-methods design incorporating interviews, focus groups, a scoping analysis of secondary quantitative data and a cross-national survey to explore the role of trust and transparency within the context of multi-level governance. The core research question focuses on the extent to which a pan-European convergence in norms of trust has emerged and its relationship to transparency. The research will examine the interplay of trust and transparency within and between three EU states: the UK, France and Germany. Within each state the project will focus on one strong identity and one ‘instrumental’ region to explore the impact of factors such as varying identities, institutional configurations and resource profiles on trust and transparency.
A mixed methods research design will allow associations between multi-level governance and trust to be mapped comparatively
1). National Trust Profiles: quantitative scoping analysis - The RA will undertake secondary quantitative scoping analysis of the three EU member-states, with a view to compiling a cross-national ‘trust’ profile, designed to elicit variation in attitudes towards political institutions and policy arenas.
2). Regional Trust Profiles - The project will add value by undertaking a cross-national representative survey, with a target of 1000 individuals in each of our six regions, to be carried out as an online survey.
3). Qualitative data analysis: comparing policy communities and focus groups
The project will conduct semi-structured interviews with 72 actors in the UK, France and Germany. Interviews will occur with comparable members of the policy community in six regions on the basis of a semi-structured interview schedule that links trust and transparency to scalar preferences, institutional configurations, identity mixes, and perceptions of social and cultural capital and output legitimacy. Around 60 semi-structured interviews will take place across the six regions (10 per region), along with 4 interviews to capture the national and supranational levels in each country) (total 72 interviews). Interviewees in Wales, Saxony, Brittany, South-West England, Ile-de-France and Hesse will be drawn from functionally equivalent panels, determined via purposive sampling. Focus groups will allow for visual and oral comparisons of observable interactions in similar conditions in our regions. We propose to convene two groups in each region, to be held in short succession of each other, hence 12 groups in total.
Is there a pan-European convergence in norms of trust?
Are certain types of democratic polity/national systems of multi-level governance better equipped to retain trust than others?
Are trusting relationships related to national systems of multi-level governance, and the emphasis they place on the scale of governance or the proximity of decision-making?
Does Europeanisation engender more distant relationships across the policy spectrum? Or are these sentiments played out differentially according to the field of policy intervention?
Alistair Cole
Professor of Politics
Ian Stafford
Co-Investigator
Dominic Heinz
Stuart Fox
Lecturer in British Politics
Trust-transparency paradoxes: proceedings of an international conference
This short publication presents the main proceedings of an international conference held at Sciences Po Lyon, France, on 4 May 2018. The symposium pulled together several research initiatives around the central theme of trust–transparency paradoxes. Trust (and its corollary...
Civil Society, Inequalities | Building Trust? Institutions and interactions of multi-level governance in the UK Germany and France | September 2018
Political trust in France’s multi-level government
Article in the Journal of Trust Research.
Civil Society | Building Trust? Institutions and interactions of multi-level governance in the UK Germany and France | April 2018
Réforme régionale et gouvernance multi-niveaux: la défiance des français
Montée des populismes, abstention récurrente, rejet des structures partisanes, profonde défiance vis-à-vis des élites politiques en général… La crise démocratique qui touche la France (comme d’autres pays comparables) n’est pas chose nouvelle1. Les derniers résultats d’une...
Civil Society | Building Trust? Institutions and interactions of multi-level governance in the UK Germany and France | January 2017
Trust and Transparency in multi-level governance: new findings from the French regions
The issues of Trust and transparency lay at the heart of contemporary debates regarding governance and democracy. Measures of trust and transparency (in the national leadership, in the conduct of professional politicians, in diffuse affect for the political regime) have been...
Civil Society, Localities | Building Trust? Institutions and interactions of multi-level governance in the UK Germany and France | January 2017
New WISERD Working Paper: Trust-transparency paradoxes: proceedings of an international conference
8th November 2018 | Alistair Cole, Romain Pasquier, Ian Stafford, Dominic Heinz, Paul Chaney, Christala Sophocleous, Stuart Fox, Sally Power, Chris Taylor, Daniel Frandji, Philippe Vitale
WISERD’s latest working paper outlines the main proceedings of an international conference held at Sciences Po Lyon, France, on 4 May 2018. The symposium and subsequent working paper was led by Professor Alistair Cole (Professeur de Science Politique...
Civil Society | Building Trust? Institutions and interactions of multi-level governance in the UK Germany and France
WISERD in Paris: Bringing lessons to bear from the UK’s experience for the French constitutional reform
21st June 2018 | Alistair Cole
Last Thursday I was invited to the French Senate, the second chamber, to contribute my thoughts on introducing territorial diversity into the French constitution, with a focus on drawing lessons from comparable European experiences. The specific...
Education | Building Trust? Institutions and interactions of multi-level governance in the UK Germany and France
Transparency – a commitment to greater accountability or an overpriced pint?
2nd February 2018 | Ian Stafford
Dr Ian Stafford asks what we really mean by transparency in government, and whether it actually restores trust
Trust-Transparency Paradoxes
4th May 2018 |
This free one day conference explores the overarching theme of trust-transparency paradoxes. The conference panels are organised on:- 1. The relationship between trust and transparency in a context of multi-level governance: 2. The links between...
Measuring trust and transparency: Exploring a mixed methods approach
The perceived decline in trust in democracy and government has become a cliché of our times. Furthermore, transparency has frequently been identified as a potential remedy to this phenomena. However, both the concepts of ‘trust’ and ‘transparency’...
Themes: Civil Society
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The President of the United States of America (POTUS) is the elected head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces.
The President of the United States is considered one of the world's most powerful people, leading the world's only contemporary superpower. The role includes being the commander-in-chief of the world's most expensive military with the largest nuclear arsenal and leading the largest economy by real and nominal GDP. The office of the president holds significant hard and soft power both in the United States and abroad.
Article II of the U.S. Constitution vests the executive power of the United States in the president. The power includes execution of federal law, alongside the responsibility of appointing federal executive, diplomatic, regulatory and judicial officers, and concluding treaties with foreign powers with the advice and consent of the Senate. The president is further empowered to grant federal pardons and reprieves, and to convene and adjourn either or both houses of Congress under extraordinary circumstances. The president is largely responsible for dictating the legislative agenda of the party to which the president is enrolled. The president also directs the foreign and domestic policy of the United States. Since the founding of the United States, the power of the president and the federal government has grown substantially.
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The United States presidential election of 2012 was the 57th quadrennial presidential election. It was held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. The Democratic nominee, incumbent President Barack Obama, and his running mate, Vice President Joe Biden, were elected to a second term, defeating the Republican nominee, former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney, and his running mate, Representative Paul Ryan of Wisconsin.
As the incumbent president, Obama secured the Democratic nomination with no serious opposition. The Republican Party was more fractured; Mitt Romney was consistently competitive in the polls, but faced challenges from a number of more conservative contenders whose popularity each fluctuated, often besting Romney's. Romney effectively secured the nomination by early May as the economy improved, albeit at a persistently laggard rate. The campaign was marked by a sharp rise in fundraising, including from new nominally independent Super PACs. The campaigns focused heavily on domestic issues: debate centered largely around sound responses to the Great Recession in terms of economic recovery and job creation. Other issues included long-term federal budget issues, the future of social insurance programs, and the Affordable Care Act. Foreign policy was also discussed including the phase-out of the Iraq War, the size of and spending on the military, preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, and appropriate counteractions to terrorism.
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'Us President' is featured as a movie character in the following productions:
Thrillseekers the Indosheen (2013)
Actors: Ronnie Gene Blevins (actor), Gary Casey (actor), Tony Collucci (actor), Conrad Angel Corral (actor), Eric Dean (actor), Travis Dixon (actor), Justin Guy (actor), Kenny Hardy (actor), Jack Huang (actor), Spiral Jackson (actor), Brandon Jiles (actor), Christopher Clay Jones (actor), Jonathan Legg (actor), Tom McCafferty (actor), Luke Barnett (actor),
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi,
Taglines: The Power of the Universe belongs to those who dare seek it!
Apocalypse 2012 (2012)
Actors: Henry Almann (actor), George Anton (actor), Michael Bole (actor), Charles T. Clark III (actor), Nicholas Costello (actor), Charles Creager (actor), Jonathan Eldell (actor), Chad Hendricks (actor), Jacob T. Henry (actor), Joe Jurisic (actor), Cale McConnell (actor), Stephen McCorvey (actor), Tann R. Noh (actor), Cados Resirepu (actor), Chris Addison (actor),
Taglines: 2012 The end of the World is here.
8th Wonderland (2008)
Actors: Vladimir Antsiferov (actor), Angelo Aybar (actor), Alain Azerot (actor), Hervé Babadi (actor), Quetzal Barrera (actor), Arnaud Beunaiche (actor), George Birt (actor), Robert William Bradford (actor), Cédric Burgle (actor), Nicholas Calderbank (actor), Paolo Capisano (actor), Julien Cazarre (actor), Joseph Chanet (actor), Leslie Clack (actor), Nikos Aliagas (actor),
Taglines: How to fight a country that doesn't exist?
Visioneers (2008)
Actors: Pat Cashman (actor), Mycol Comolli (actor), Chris Coppola (actor), Juba T. Drake (actor), Anthony L. Fuller Jr. (actor), Zach Galifianakis (actor), Ben Garding (actor), Matthew Glave (actor), John Keister (actor), James Le Gros (actor), Toan Le (actor), Damon LeGarde (actor), John LoPresti (actor), Ryan McCann (actor), Dale Bowers (actor),
Plot: The Jeffers Corporation is a world success, endorsed by the U.S. President, pitching productivity and happy talk. George is a third level employee, supervising three or four others. Around the world, people are exploding as the stress of denying feelings takes its toll. The Jeffers' response: mind control. George and his wife are miserable: he's impotent with occasional fits of infantile pique. She's reading a book on happiness, trying everything. His brother, released from prison, starts of freedom-of-expression movement in George's backyard. Plus there's Charisma, a woman from Level Four who sends him paperwork - with smiley faces. Can George connect?
Keywords: brother-brother-relationship, corporate, golf, happiness, husband-wife-relationship, office-work, office-worker, one-word-title, satire
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi,
Michelle: She put the shotgun in her mouth, said goodbye, and pulled the trigger. So I put my shotgun in my mouth, said goodbye, and pulled the trigger, but nothing happened. Shells weren't in the book.
Charisma: You didn't know if you should bother me? You've been spying on me! I should be so mad at you.
Julieen: They don't even know there doing the same thing as everyone else just using a different name entertaining themselves missing it. Lying. None of them care about pole vaulting or dreams.
Todd: My doctor says I have to pull the trigger on my gun once an hour or I'll explode.
Sara: 'Happiness is: being happy.'... What the fuck am I supposed to do with that?
Automated announcement: [ding] There are 1,200 minutes of productivity remaining until the weekend. [ding]::Automated announcement: [one minute later] [ding] There are 1,199 minutes of productivity remaining until the weekend. [ding]
[first lines]::Maddie: Jeffers morning, George. [gives him the finger]::George: Jeffers morning. [returns the finger]
George: [knocking on his son Howard's door] Howard... have you been reading books about wolves?
George: ...and I thought, if I touched her hand it would be just like stepping into a pool of deep water.
George: [reading note left by his son] We wish, of course, that our women would die like biting rats in the cellars, our men like wolves on the mountain.
Hamosad Hasagur (2007)
Actors: Maytal Ben Hamo (actor), Larry Buchins (actor), Ilan Dar (actor), Yoel Evyatar (actor), Omer Frenkel (actor), Omer Frenkel (actor), Dov Friedman (actor), Anat Gidron (actor), Anat Gidron (actor), Eli Gorenstein (actor), Alon Gur Arye (actor), Evyatar Halimi (actor), Sigal Levi (actor), Gil Manor (actor), Yaniv Adani (actor),
Plot: Rami Haruvi, a daring Mossad Agent, is sent to rescue the abducted US ambassador held at the state of Sugyra. If Rami fails his mission, the annual mossad vacation at "Olga Resort" will be canceled. Due to the importance of the mission, Hayim, the Head of the Mossad decides to assign Rami a new agent to his mission - the daughter of a mythological Mossad agent named Shuki, a ladies' man and Rami's role model. The two are getting into trouble both in their mission and relationship. Are the Americans good? Are the terrorist bad? Yet none of it compares to the real important question: will Hayim get his longed annual vacation at the Olga Resort?
Keywords: agent, ambassador, army, basel, carrot, cult, flag, hebrew, intelligence, israel
Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Romance, Sci-Fi, Short,
Hayim - Head of Mossad: Do you have a sister your age?
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004)
Actors: Keith Allen (actor), Anthony Anderson (actor), Chris Bodell (actor), Joshua Brody (actor), Harry Burton (actor), Lewis Chase (actor), Keith David (actor), Paul Davis (actor), Ray Donn (actor), Sam Douglas (actor), James Dreyfus (actor), Martyn Ellis (actor), James Faulkner (actor), Julian Firth (actor), Alfie Allen (actor),
Plot: One year later, agent Cody Banks is back for another awesome adventure but this time he must track down a former instructor who's gone rogue with a mind-control microchip. Banks masquerades as a musical prodigy to get close to a snobby, egocentric scientist in London who's the only person who can make the microchip work. Along the way Banks hooks up with a demoted agent and a cute-as-a-bug Scotland Yard operative. When Agent Cody Banks heads to England to catch an evil scientist who's stolen a mind-control device for his plot to rule the world and turning the world leaders into zombies!
Keywords: ambush, axe, beating, blonde, boarding-school, brawl, british, british-intelligence, british-secret-service, brother-brother-relationship
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Romance, Sci-Fi,
Taglines: Adventure is an attitude.
Derek: No wonder all the malls are empty. They got all you kids working undercover.
Emily: You know what I hate about dentists? They always say something's not gonna hurt and it does. Me, I'm honest. Now this is gonna hurt.
Helicopter Pilot: I just love the smell of summer camp in the evening.
Cody Banks: [talking about entrance to CIA storage facility underneath summer camp] What? That's impossible! Kids have been snooping around this place for years! Someone would've found the entrance by now!::C.I.A. Director: That's why we put it... where no-one wants to spend too much time. [goes into bathroom, which at summer camps, usually are of low-quality and smell like something died in there]
Cody Banks: How come I get a retainer and a clarinet and James Bond gets a Aston Martin?::Kumar: All in good time double "O" junior.
Cody Banks: [after he got beaten up by a beanie baby] What happened to you?::C.I.A. Director: I don't want to talk about it.
C.I.A. Director: You'll be attending a summer music academy.::Cody Banks: More school, just once in my life I'd like a mission that doesn't involve homework [pause] wait, did you say music?::C.I.A. Director: Yeah it's a good thing you play the clarinet.::Cody Banks: Yeah... wait, I don't play the clarinet.::C.I.A. Director: Your father says you were in a school marching band for three years.::Cody Banks: I faked playing the clarinet to meet girls.::C.I.A. Director: You joined a marching band to meet girls?::Cody Banks: Yeah.::C.I.A. Director: Well you faked it for three years you can handle it for a couple of weeks. You'll be part of an international youth orchestra.::Cody Banks: An international youth orchestra, where?
Derek: Here's my ride, designed it myself, Gucci interior, plasma flat screen, DVD, surround sound, GPS navigation system, and riding shotgun, my right hand man Kumar.::Kumar: What up Mr. Banks, it is a bit young.::Derek: And to top it off... whooo, I got the fastest system in all of London::[he begins playing music but Cody shuts it off]::Cody Banks: Of course, everytime you turn that on you risk blowing your cover and putting yourself and all your men in danger.::Derek: Nany, nany, Nah. You know what your problem is Banks, your too darn old, act like a kid, that's why they recruited you::[he plays the music agian]
Boy 1: Hey Cody, can I get you anything, debriefing, recon mission, juice box?::Cody Banks: No thanks.::Boy 2: Okay well we're here if you need any thing.::Boy 3: You know us, USA first, Cody Banks second, Then mom and apple pie tie for third.::Cody Banks: Thanks.
Cody Banks: Go and write that on your lunch box.
Fatherland (1994)
Actors: Jan Bidlas (actor), Stuart Bunce (actor), Charles De'Ath (actor), Rupert Degas (actor), Neil Dudgeon (actor), Rudolph Fleischer (actor), Garrick Hagon (actor), David Hatton (actor), Rutger Hauer (actor), Rory Jennings (actor), Michael Kitchen (actor), Jan Kohout (actor), Bob Mason (actor), David McAlister (actor), Pavel Andel (actor),
Plot: Fictional historical account of what might have happened if Adolf Hitler had won the Second World War. Germany has corralled all European countries into a single state called Germania, and continues fighting against the Soviet Union. It is now 1964 and Germany's war crimes against the Jews have so far been kept a secret. Germany believes that an alliance with the United States would finally beat the Soviet war machine. As his 75th birthday approaches, Hitler wants to talk peace with President Joseph Kennedy. An SS homicide detective and an American journalist stumble into a plot to destroy all evidence of the genocide; evidence that could destroy the peace process with America and evidence that Nazi and SS leaders will stop at nothing to keep hidden.
Keywords: 1960s, actress, alternative-history, anti-semitism, archive-footage, art-collection, based-on-novel, berlin-germany, betrayal, bus-ride
Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller,
Taglines: It's 1964. What if Hitler had won the war?
Xavier March: How do I tell my son that I've served murderers all my life? That this was not a glorious war for national survival, just extermination?
Charlie Maguire: They killed all the Jews.::Xavier March: No, we didn't. We resettled them. We gave them their own piece of land.::Charlie Maguire: [shows some pictures] Xavi, look at these.::Xavier March: These are forgeries.::Charlie Maguire: Forgeries?::Xavier March: They must be?::Charlie Maguire: So, Luther, Stuckart and Buhler... they were killed for forgeries?::Xavier March: Do you *want* this to be true? Do you think it's a good *story*?::Charlie Maguire: It is true.
Artur Nebe: What do you want, Globus?::Odilo 'Globus' Globocnik: I want to... broaden your horizons.
Xavier March: Let me tell you a story about a clockmaker. He was over a hundred years old. Wrinkled face, his hair was white as snow. He'd worked all his life, hunched over clocks like this. So, he was a hunchback. People thought he was ugly, people of the village, and they used to call him names. So, he lived on top of the mountain with all his clocks. And he worked day and night. While he was working all the time, he didnt notice that the hunch on his back started to grow. Bigger and bigger. And one day, when he went out for a walk, his nose almost touched the ground. Thats how big it was. And that same night he was working, working away with little clocks, and they suddenly stopped ticking and he looked up. And he saw, in the mirror, two little feathers coming out of his coat and he started growing. And he looked in the mirror and he saw that he had these two big wings. And all the clocks starting singing. And he opened the window, looked at the stars, and flew up in the sky.::Pili March: Then what happened to him?::Xavier March: He became an Angel.::Pili March: Will that happen to him?::Xavier March: Well. We can't kill angels can we?
Artur Nebe: You're a good promotion prospect, Xavi, leave this alone and you could go far. You can't afford to make an enemy of Globus... or of me.
SS-Untersturmführer Max Jäger: [Ordering coffee in SS Headquarters as a male and female prisoner are led away] Another busy day in the Sexual Crimes Unit. Who are the lovebirds?::Sex Crimes Cop: Pure Aryan woman and a Polock. Caught right in the act. Coffee, please. Resettlement day for her, ten years hard labor for him. I just don't understand these people.::SS-Untersturmführer Max Jäger: Every time somebody makes love, somebody else writes a report.::Sex Crimes Cop: Yeah, that's right.
Charlie Maguire: We'll send a car for you in a couple of hours.::Anna Von Hagen: [gives files] America! Franz says you still have them in America. You didn't do anything about them? All that may change of course, now you have a president who thinks like the Fuhrer does. It was a real problem for me, making a career in Hollywood.::Charlie Maguire: Why?::Anna Von Hagen: Jews. They controlled all the studios, you know - they even tried to keep me out of Broadway. The public wanted me, you see... and then "they" started the war. Ah, Berlin was beautiful before the war. The only thing that spoiled it was the Jews. I have no career left, but I would like to go to America just to upset the Jews. So what do you think, you think you can finally do something with your Jews just like what we did with ours?::Charlie Maguire: What did you do?::Anna Von Hagen: We put them in cattle cars and shipped them east. Always east.::Charlie Maguire: To the Ukraine, you mean? To the resettlement camps?::Anna Von Hagen: Ja, we resettle them. In the air
Charlie Maguire: [recalling a Gestapo agent at Stuckart's apartment] That wasn't the man who let me in this morning.::Xavier March: You didn't mention "a man" in your statement!
Narrator: [opening narration] It has been 20 years since the Second World War ended with the failure of the Allied invasion of Normandy. A triumphant Hitler declared victory over Europe and the British Empire. The United States withdrew from the conflict, listening to those like Charles Lindbergh, who had argued against a war with Germany. In the East, only the Russians fought on in a bitter guerrilla war. American efforts turned to retribution for Pearl Harbor. That came in the summer of 1945, with victory over Japan. By then, American general Eisenhower returned from Europe to the United States and a humiliating retirement. In 1947, King Edward and Queen Wallis assumed the British throne. Winston Churchill, who had barely escaped with his life after Normandy, died in exile in May 1953. In the years after the war, country after country of the old Europe had become part of the vast Nazi empire of Germania. The Fuhrer's architect, Albert Speer, built a monument to the Thousand-Year-Reich. Germania's capital, Berlin, became a Nazi showplace. The SS became a peacetime police force, patrolling clean, orderly streets. As the '50s came to a close, Hitler was able to put a more civilized face on the Greater Reich, but news continued to be tightly controlled. The '60s began with the war with the Soviet Union still dragging on. Hitler desperately needed to conclude a formal peace with the United States and forge an alliance against the Russians, still led by the 85-year-old Joseph Stalin. Hitler saw signs of hope in late 1960 with the election of a new President of the United States. The Fuhrer believed with President Joseph Kennedy Sr. in office, at last there would be someone with whom a deal can be struck. Now in 1964, for the first time in 20 years, Germania's borders are being opened to the Americans. The world press is being invited to cover the Fuhrer's birthday celebration on April 20th. There are rumors that President Kennedy will attend a Germanian-American summit conference. An alliance with America would ensure Germania's invulnerability... but there are more persistent rumors that could threaten Hitler's plans. There are stories that something terrible happened in Germany during the war. That the official Nazi story that Jews and other minorities were relocated to the East, wasn't true. There are also rumors that in the Greater Reich, terrible things are still happening. Television, radio, and newspapers are controlled by the powerful Ministry of Information. Nobody, in a new Berlin, dares to ask awkward questions.
Narrator: [closing narration, about Xavier March and Charlie Maguire] I used to wonder why she never got out while she had the chance. But she and my father were the first to see those images of horror. The first to know, and that somehow linked them forever with each other and the victims. So she sat until the Gestapo came for her. Everything had changed. Without the American alliance, Hitler's Reich collapsed. Of course, there are some who say it never happened. Those who look and do not see. The years since have been difficult ones, but my father would be proud to know that no longer are we all living in the house of the blind.
Threads (1984)
Actors: Patrick Allen (actor), Phil Askham (actor), Ashley Barker (actor), Harry Beety (actor), Joe Belcher (actor), Ted Beyer (actor), Ed Bishop (actor), David Brierly (actor), Lee Cambell (actor), Anthony Collin (actor), Nigel Collins (actor), Dennis Conlon (actor), Lee Daley (actor), Reece Dinsdale (actor), Richard Albrecht (actor),
Plot: Documentary style account of a nuclear holocaust and its effect on the working class city of Sheffield, England; and the eventual long running effects of nuclear war on civilization.
Keywords: aeroplane, air-raid-siren, answering-the-telephone, apocalypse, armageddon, atomic-bomb, baby, baby-born, barn, bed-wetting
Genres: Drama, War,
Taglines: The end of the world as we know it. The closest you'll ever want to come to nuclear war.
Narrator: In an urban society, everything connects. Each person's needs are fed by the skills of many others. Our lives are woven together in a fabric. But the connections that make society strong also make it vulnerable.
Peace Speaker: This time they are playing with at best the destruction of life as we know it and at worst total annihlation. You cannot win a nuclear war! Now just suppose the Russians did win this war... What exactly would they be winning? Well, I'll tell you! All major centers of population and industry would have been destroyed. The soil would have been irradiated. Farmstock would be dead, diseased or dying. The Russians would have conquered a corpse of a country.
Michael Kemp: Jimmy's getting married!::Alison Kemp: Are you? Well it's a bit sudden! You're not even engaged!::Jimmy Kemp: How do you know? Anyway, it's nowt to do wi' you, so keep your nose out.::Alison Kemp: Are you getting married in a church or in a registry office?::Michael Kemp: Alison, what's an abortion?::Mrs. Kemp: Michael! I've told you once...::Alison Kemp: Oh! So *that's* it!
Public Information Film Announcer: The time has now come to make everything ready for you and your family in case an air attack happens. This does not mean that war is about to come, but there is a risk of it, and we must all be prepared.
Public Information Film Announcer: If you leave your home, your local authority may take it over for homeless families. And, if you move, the authorities in the new place will not help you with food, accommodation, or other essentials. You are better off in your own home. Stay there.
Public Information Film Announcer: If anyone dies while you are kept in your fallout room, move the body to another room in the house. Label the body with name and address, and cover it as tightly as possible in polythene, paper, sheets or blankets. If, however, you've had a body in the house for more than five days *and* if it is safe to go outside, then you should bury the body for the time being in a trench or cover it with earth, and mark the spot of the burial.
[as a mushroom cloud rises in the distance]::Bob: Jesus Christ! They've done it... They've done it!
Air Raid Warning Center: [alarm blaring on loudspeaker] Attack Warning! Red! Attack Warning! Red!::Food Officer: Attack warning! Is it for real?::Accomodation Officer: Attack warning's for bloody real!::Clive Sutton: Right, get to your stations!
Narrator: It is 8:30 a.m. 3:30 in the morning in Washington. Over the past few days, neither the President nor his senior staff will have had more than a few hours rest. This is when they may be asleep. This is when Western response will be slowest.
Jimmy Kemp: Gonna get married and 'av baby.
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6 DAYS IN CAMPANIA, SOUTH ITALY – Days 1-3: Sorrento, Amalfi Coast
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Naples, Pompeii, The Amalfi Coast, Campania has it all: breathtaking beauty, rich history, a strong character and delicious food! With its southern warmth – both humanly and climatically speaking – Campania is certainly a must-see when visiting Italy.
When to go: Arguably spring is a great to time to see Campania: blissful sunny days, colorful wild flowers, the smell of lemon blossoms in the air… As idyllic as you picure it! Furthermore, you will avoid the crowds and the heat of the summer time. In any case, Campania is a very touristic destination, so even during spring expect to meet a lot of people visiting the area.
Where to stay: I believe Sorrento is the best spot for exploring the region’s highlights: Naples, Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii to the north, the magnificent Amalfi Coast southeast, and a few minutes aways from the iconic island of Capri.
Campania’s food: Needless to say, pizza is on its own enough reason to visit Campania. No matter how many times you have eaten pizza before, it is certain that here you will have the most delicious pizza of your lifetime! The secret: undoubtedly the simplicity of the flavors and the genuine ingredients…
Of course Campania’s cuisine is much more than just pizza. The typical cucina di Campagna is renowned across the globe for its seafood and fish specialities, but it also includes traditional mountain dishes. This sun-kissed region also has the undisputed merit of having contributed to the birth and spread of the celebrated Mediterranean diet, with the use of essential products like tomatoes, olive oil, vegetables and of course pasta!
But most likely the worldwide recognition of Campania’s regional cuisine is the result of the cleverness and artistry of the people of this area, who masterfully have made noble, even gourmet, the local ingredients once considered “food for the poor”.
In this post I propose you a guide to explore the region of Campania on a 6-day stay, so you can get to see the most of this magnificent area…
Day 1: SORRENTO
Located over straddling imposing cliffs overlooking the impressive Naples Bay, Sorrento is a great starting point to explore the area. A busy touristic destination during the summer, with a more pleasant and relaxed atmosphere during spring time.
Wander along the narrow streets of the charming old town, visit its beautiful Cathedral and lively Piazza Tasso and grab a bite at one of the numerous cafés. Finally, to get a different view of Sorrento, walk down to visit Marina Grande and Marina Piccola. And to finish your day at the seaside, eat some authentic wood-fired pizza at the ristorante Acqu’et sale.
Day 2: AMALFI COAST – POSITANO
Deservedly declared by UNESCO “World Heritage Site”, la Costiera Amalfitana is without any doubt one of the most beautiful places of Italy and one of the most breathtaking scenic drives of Europe. Nestled between the mountain and the sea cliffs, following the natural course of the coastline, every turn of the road surprises you with a spectacular s hot.
There are 13 towns spreading across the Amalfi Coast, all with their unique beauty and charm. Visit them all if you have the time! But the undisputed “star” of the Coast is definitely picture-perfect Positano, a former fishing village that has become a first-class tourist destination.
You don’t get enough when walking along the picturesque roads. Therefore, Positano certainly deserves a whole day to discover.
Visit the Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta, admire the numerous art galleries, and if the weather allows it, get suntanned at the picturesque Spiaggia Grande… And after a day of strolling -and most likely shopping- head to Ristorante Da Constantino for the most amazing panoramic view of the village, while you indulge yourself with some delicious scialatielli ai frutti di mare (pasta with shellfish), or any other of the many typical Campanian dishes the friendly staff of the restaurant will propose you.
Day 3: AMALFI COAST – AMALFI, RAVELLO
Amalfi, the town that gives its name to the coast, is another must-see in the Amalfi Coast. The beautiful Duomo di Sant’Andrea Apostolo (Cathedral of St. Andrew) with its impressive staircase, and the cute white houses clinging to the rock give a particular charm to this beautiful village. Besides the numerous cafés and ristorante, a stop at Pasticceria Savoia for a genuine italian gelatto is a must! After your visit to Amalfi, make a stop at picturesque Atrani and drive up -or even better, hike up!- the hills above Amalfi to reach elegant Ravello, a beautiful town known for its charming medieval streets, ravishing garden villas and majestic views. Ravello’s Italian refinement has managed, for centuries, to captivate famous musicians, actors and writers; so it comes to no surprise that it’s home not only to the renowned Ravello Festival, but also to a vibrant cultural scene.
Stroll along the narrow streets, visit Villa Rufolo, Villa Cimbrone and the Duomo, and to finish your visit with a touch of style, head to Ristorante Villa Maria for fine dining and a stunning view. Many of the delicious dishes you will savour at the restaurant -part of the eponymous boutique hotel– are made using biological products coming from the terraced gardens you can admire while you eat. And as a bonus, be sure to check the photos of the many celebrities that have stayed and dined here…
Coming up next: 6 days in Campania, South Italy – Days 4-6: Pompeii & Herculaneum, Mount Vesuvius & Napoli, Island of Capri
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10 ΑΥΤΟΒΙΟΓΡΑΦΙΚΕΣ ΤΑΙΝΙΕΣ ΞΕΧΩΡΙΣΤΩΝ ΓΥΝΑΙΚΩΝ
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Η Ημέρα της Γυναίκας πέρασε, αλλά κάθε μέρα είναι μια καλή ευκαιρία να γιορτάσουμε ότι είμαστε γυναίκες! Και τι θα μπορούσε να είναι καλύτερο από το να δούμε μερικές καλές ταινίες;
Για αυτό το post επέλεξα 10 ταινίες βασισμένες σε αληθινά γεγονότα, οι οποίες μιλάνε για γυναίκες που κατάφεραν να κάνουν κάτι ξεχωριστό… Είναι όλες τους πηγή έμπνευσης και μας υπενθυμίζουν ότι, για μια γυναίκα, τίποτα δεν είναι αδύνατο!
1) HIDDEN FIGURES (ΑΦΑΝΕΙΣ ΗΡΩΙΔΕΣ), 2016
Το να είσαι γυναίκα ποτέ δεν ήταν εύκολο. Φανταστείτε όμως να είσαι μια έγχρωμη γυναίκα εργαζόμενη στη NASA το 1961! Η ταινία Αφανείς Ηρωίδες αφηγείται την ιστορία τριών Αφροαμερικανίδων, των Κάθριν Τζόνσον, Ντόροθι Βον και Μαίρη Τζάκσον, ευφυέστατες επιστήμονες που κατάφεραν να ξεπεράσουν όλα τα εμπόδια και τις προκαταλήψεις εκείνης της εποχής και συνέβαλαν, με τα λαμπρά τους μυαλά, στην επιτυχία του διαστημικού προγράμματος των ΗΠΑ.
Το φιλμ είναι ένα εξαιρετικό αφιέρωμα σε τρεις “ανθρώπινους υπολογιστές”, όπως τους αποκαλούσαν τότε, με πολύ καλές ερμηνείες των Ταράτζι Π. Χένσον, Οκτάβια Σπένσερ και Τζανέλ Μόνα.
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2) WOMAN IN GOLD (ΓΥΝΑΙΚΑ ΑΠΟ ΧΡΥΣΟ), 2015
Η ταινία αφηγείται την ιστορία της Μαρίας Άλτμαν, Εβραίας από την Βιέννη που εκπατρίστηκε στις ΗΠΑ τον Β’ Παγκόσμιο Πόλεμο, η οποία είχε το θάρρος να κάνει κάτι που φαινόταν αδύνατο: διεκδίκησε από την αυστριακή κυβέρνηση έναν πίνακα ζωγραφικής, πορτραίτο της θείας της, που είχε κλαπεί από τους Ναζί. Ο πίνακας όμως δεν ήταν κάποιο ασήμαντο έργο τέχνης: ήταν το Πορτραίτο της Αντέλε Μπλοχ-Μπάουερ Ι, του περίφημου ζωγράφου Γκούσταφ Κλιμτ, που εθεωρείτο “Η Μονα Λίζα της Αυστρίας”.
Μου άρεσε πολύ η Γυναίκα από χρυσό επειδή είναι διασκεδαστική αλλά και ταυτόχρονα έντονα συναισθηματική. Η Helen Mirren είναι εξαιρετική στο ρόλο της Μαρίας Άλτμαν, και ο Ryan Reynolds είναι πολύ καλός ως ο νεαρός δικηγόρος της, Randy Schoenberg.
3) JACKIE, 2016
Με το άψογο στυλ και την κομψότητα της, η Ζακλίν Κένεντι Ωνάση είναι αναμφισβήτητα μια από της πιο δημοφιλείς Πρώτες Κυρίες που έχουν περάσει από το Λευκό Οίκο της Αμερικής. Αλλά θα ήταν άδικο να την θυμόμαστε μόνο ως ένα fashion icon: η συμβολή της Jackie στις τέχνες και στη διατήρηση της ιστορικής αμερικάνικης αρχιτεκτονικής, η παρουσία της κατά τη διάρκεια της πολιτικής ζωής -και του θανάτου- του John F. Kennedy έπαιξαν καθοριστικό ρόλο στη δημιουργία ενός μύθου που εξακολουθεί να υφίσταται ακόμη και σήμερα.
Η ταινία του Pablo Larrain επικεντρώνεται στις μέρες που ακολούθησαν τη δολοφονία του JFK και παρουσιάζει ένα ενδιαφέρον ψυχολογικό πορτρέτο της Jackie, η οποία, όσο θρηνεί, οργανώνει την μεγαλοπρεπή κηδεία του συζύγου της. Η Natalie Portman είναι καταπληκτική στο ρόλο της Jackie Kennedy.
4) ERIN BROCKOVICH (ΕΡΙΝ ΜΠΡΟΚΟΒΙΤΣ), 2000
Η Έριν Μπρόκοβιτς ήταν μία άνεργη, ανύπαντρη μητέρα η οποία βρίσκει επιτέλους δουλειά σαν υπάλληλο σε ένα δικηγορικό γραφείο. Η Erin αρχίζει να διερευνά την ύποπτη περίπτωση μιας ενεργειακής εταιρείας, της Pacific Gas and Electric Company, η οποία κατηγορείται ότι δηλητηριάζει την ύδρευση μιας πόλης και προκαλεί προβλήματα υγείας στους κατοίκους της. Μετά από πολύ ψάξιμο, αποφασίζει να φέρει την υπόθεση στα δικαστήρια, η οποία θα γίνει μία από τις μεγαλύτερες δίκες στην αμερικανική ιστορία ενάντια σε μια πολυ-δισεκατομμυρίων δολαρίων εταιρεία.
Ο Στίβεν Σόντερμπεργκ σκηνοθέτησε την ταινία με πρωταγωνίστρια την Τζούλια Ρόμπερτς ως Erin Brockovich. Το φιλμ έλαβε διθυραμβικές κριτικές και κέρδισε πολλά βραβεία.
5) THE BLIND SIDE (ΜΙΑ ΣΧΕΣΗ ΣΤΟΡΓΗΣ), 2009
Η ταινία βασίζεται στην αληθινή ιστορία της Λι Αν Τουόχι, μια συμπονετική γυναίκα που αναλαμβάνει τη φροντίδα ενός αστέγου εφήβου, του Μάικλ Όχερ. Η Λι Αν όχι μόνο θα τον κάνει μέλος της οικογένειάς της, αλλά, όταν αυτός εκφράζει το ενδιαφέρον του για το ποδόσφαιρο, θα κάνει ότι περνάει από το χέρι της να τον βοηθήσει να πετύχει. Και τα καταφέρνει! Ο Michael Oher γίνεται ένας διάσημος ποδοσφαιριστής, ο οποίος έχει παίξει για αρκετές ομάδες της Εθνικής Ομοσπονδίας Αμερικανικού Ποδοσφαίρου (NFL) των Ηνωμένων Πολιτειών.
Στην ταινία παίζει η Σάντρα Μπούλοκ, η οποία κέρδισε ένα Όσκαρ για την ερμηνεία της ως Λι Αν Τουόχι.
6) THE IRON LADY (Η ΣΙΔΗΡΑ ΚΥΡΙΑ), 2011
Η Μάργκαρετ Θάτσερ ήταν η πρώτη γυναίκα που έγινε πρωθυπουργός της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας. “Η Σιδηρά Κυρία” όπως την αποκαλούσαν λόγω της αδιάλλακτης πολιτικής της και του ισχυρού της χαρακτήρα, κατάφερε να γίνει ο μακροβιότερος Βρετανός πρωθυπουργός του 20ού αιώνα. Και παρότι αμφιλεγόμενη, θεωρείται σήμερα ένας από τους μεγαλύτερους πολιτικούς στην ιστορία του Ηνωμένου βασιλείου.
Η ταινία, αν και ενδιαφέρουσα, δεν κατάφερε να εντυπωσιάσει ούτε τους κριτικούς, ούτε το ευρύ κοινό. Αντιθέτως, η ερμηνεία της Μέριλ Στριπ στο ρόλο της Θάτσερ είναι εντυπωσιακή, ίσως μια από τις καλύτερες της καριέρας της.
7) GORILLAS IN THE MIST (ΓΟΡΙΛΕΣ ΣΤΗΝ ΟΜΙΧΛΗ), 1988
Η ταινία αυτή βασίζεται στην ιστορία της Ντάιαν Φόσεϊ, μιας Αμερικανίδας ζωολόγου η οποία αφιέρωσε τη ζωή της στη μελέτη των γοριλών. Αφού εγκαταστάθηκε στην Αφρική, η Φόσεϊ αφοσιώθηκε στην μελέτη του ορεινό γορίλα, ένα είδος που βρισκόταν υπό εξαφάνιση, και αφού κέρδισε την εμπιστοσύνη των γοριλών, ανέπτυξε ακόμα και μέσο επικοινωνίας μαζί τους. Επιπλέον, η Φόσεϊ πάλεψε ενεργά ενάντια στη λαθροθηρία, βοήθησε στη διατήρηση του φυσικού περιβάλλοντος των γοριλών και συνέβαλε στη διάσωση τους από την εξαφάνιση.
Η “Γορίλες στην Ομίχλη” βραβεύτηκε με 5 Όσκαρ, μεταξύ των οποίων και για την ενσάρκωση της Ντάιαν Φόσεϊ από τη εξαιρετική Σιγκούρνεϊ Γουίβερ.
8) LA MÔME (ΖΩΗ ΣΑΝ ΤΡΙΑΝΤΑΦΥΛΛΟ), 2007
Η Εντίτ Πιάφ, με τις διαχρονικές της μελωδίες και τη μοναδική της φωνή, θεωρείται όχι μόνο η εθνική τραγουδίστρια της Γαλλίας, αλλά και ένας από τους μεγαλύτερους καλλιτέχνες του 20ού αιώνα (διαβάστε περισσότερα εδώ).
Σε αυτή την αυτοβιογραφική ταινία (La Môme σημαίνει Το σπουργίτακι) ξεδιπλώνεται η ζωή της θρυλικής Πιάφ, μια ζωή γεμάτη δόξα, επιτυχία, αλλά και πόνο και ερωτική απογοήτευση. Η Μαριόν Κοτιγιάρ είναι μαγευτική ως Piaf, ρόλο για τον οποίο κέρδισε ένα Όσκαρ.
9) EVITA, 1996
Αναμφισβήτητα η πιο λατρεμένη – αλλά και η πιο μισητή -γυναίκα στην ιστορία της Αργεντινής, η Eva Duarte de Perón (γνωστή και ως “Εβίτα”) έχει γίνει ένας θρύλος που ξεπέρασε τα σύνορα της πατρίδας της. Παρότι προερχόμενη από ένα χαμηλό κοινωνικό περιβάλλον, η Εβίτα παντρεύεται τον Χουάν Ντομίνγκο Περόν και γίνεται η Πρώτη Κυρία της Αργεντινής μέχρι το θάνατό της από καρκίνο σε ηλικία 33 ετών. Η τεράστια πολιτική της επιρροή της και το συνεχές φιλανθρωπικό της έργο καταπλήσσουν την εργατική τάξη, αλλά εξαγριώνουν τις στρατιωτικές και ανώτερες τάξεις. Παρότι άκρως αμφιλεγόμενη, η Εβίτα ήταν, αναμφίβολα, ένθερμη υποστηρίκτρια των δικαιωμάτων των γυναικών: ξεκίνησε εκστρατεία για το δικαίωμα ψήφου των γυναικών της Αργεντινής και ίδρυσε το πρώτο γυναικείο πολιτικό κόμμα.
Αυτή η ταινία είναι η μεταφορά στην μεγάλη οθόνη του επιτυχημένου μιούζικαλ του Andrew Lloyd Weber και Tim Rice “Evita”. Πρωταγωνιστεί η Μαντόνα ως Εβίτα Περόν και περιλαμβάνει το εμβληματικό τραγούδι “Don’t cry for me, Argentina”.
10) COCO BEFORE CHANEL (COCO AVANT CHANEL), 2009
Η Γαλλίδα couturière Κοκό Σανέλ θεωρείται ένας από τους πιο καινοτόμους σχεδιαστές μόδας και ένας από τους πιο σημαντικούς ανθρώπους του 20ου αιώνα. Η ιδέες της ήταν επαναστατικές, καθώς απελευθέρωσε τις γυναίκες από τα πολύπλοκα φορέματα με κορσέ που υπαγόρευε η μόδα εκείνης της εποχής και έκανε δημοφιλές ένα πιο σπορ, casual στυλ. Οι διαχρονικές της δημιουργίες παραμένουν επίκαιρες ακόμα και σήμερα: τα εμβληματικά της ταγέρ, το μικρό μαύρο φόρεμα, η καπιτονέ τσάντα, και το εικονική άρωμα Chanel Νο. 5 την έχουν καθιερώσει ως “σύμβολο της γαλλικής κομψότητας”.
Η ταινία εστιάζει στη ζωή της Coco Chanel πριν γίνει διάσημη ως σχεδιάστρια μόδας. Ο ρόλος της Chanel ερμηνεύει θαυμάσια η Γαλλίδα ηθοποιός Audrey Tautou.
Ποια είναι η αγαπημένη σας ταινία; Θα προσθέσατε κάποια άλλη ταινία σε αυτή τη λίστα;
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10 GREAT BIOPIC FILMS ABOUT INSPIRING WOMEN
The International Women’s Day is over, but every day is a good opportunity to celebrate being a woman! And what could be better than watching a few inspiring movies?
For this post I chose 10 true story films about extraordinary women who were able to make a difference… They are all a source of inspiration and remind us that, for a woman, nothing is impossible!
1) HIDDEN FIGURES, 2016
Being a woman has never been easy. Imagine being a colored woman working at NASA in 1961! Hidden Figures tells the story of three bold African-American women, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, outstanding mathematicians who surpassed race, gender and professional barriers and helped, with their bright minds, to achieve what has never been accomplished before by the human race, during the early years of USA’s space program.
This is powerful, awe-inspiring tribute to three “human computers”, as they were called at that time, played beautifully by Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe.
2) WOMAN IN GOLD, 2015
This film tells the story of Maria Altmann, a courageous Jewish woman living in the USA, who had the strength to do what seemed impossible: she took to court the government of Austria, reclaiming a painting that had been stolen from her family by the Nazis. But this was not “any” painting: it was Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I, considered at the time “the Mona Lisa of Austria”.
I loved Woman in Gold, it’s entertaining without never losing its emotional weight. Helen Mirren delivers an exceptional performance as Maria Altmann, Ryan Reynolds is also great as her young lawyer, Randy Schoenberg.
Remembered for her impeccable style and elegance, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is arguably one of America’s most popular First Ladies. But it would be unfair to think of her just as a fashion icon: Jackie’s contribution to the arts and preservation of historic architecture, her presence during John F. Kennedy’s political life -and death- were instrumental in creating a myth that persists nowadays.
Pablo Larrain’s film focuses on the days right after JFK’s assassination and presents a careful psychological portrait of Jackie, following her while she grieves, comforts her children and organizes her husband’s grandiose funeral. Natalie Portman is amazing in the role of Jackie Kennedy.
4) ERIN BROCKOVICH, 2000
She was an unemployed, single mother who finally takes a job as a legal assistant. But when Erin Brockovich starts investigating the suspicious case of energy corporation Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), accused of polluting a city’s water supply, she would involve her law firm in one of the biggest class action lawsuits in American history against a multi-billion dollar corporation.
Steven Soderbergh directed the film starring Julia Roberts as Erin Brockovich; the film was critically acclaimed and received numerous awards.
5) THE BLIND SIDE, 2009
The film is based on the true story of Leigh Anne Tuohy, a caring woman who takes in a homeless teenage African-American, Michael Oher. Leigh Anne not only treats him like another member of her family but, when he expresses his interest in football, she does everything in her power to help him succeed. And she makes it: Michael Oher becomes a renowned football player, who has been playing for several teams of the US National Football League.
The movie features Sandra Bullock, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Tuohy.
6) THE IRON LADY, 2011
Margaret Thatcher was the first woman to become Prime Minister of Great Britain. Dubbed The Iron Lady due to her uncompromising politics and strong character, she managed to become the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century. In spite of being a highly controversial personality, she has been retrospectively described as one of the greatest politicians in British history.
The film, although interesting, did not impress the critics; nevertheless, Meryl Streep performance as Margaret Thatcher is outstanding, maybe one of her career’s finest.
7) GORILLAS IN THE MIST, 1988
This movie is based on the story of Dian Fossey, a naturalist who devoted her life to the study of primates. Travelling into deepest Africa, she becomes fascinated with rare mountain gorillas of the Rwandan jungle, and through close study, she developed a means of communicating with them. Moreover, she fought fiercely against poaching, helped preserve the gorilla’s natural habitat and was instrumental in saving them from extinction.
Gorillas in the mist was critically acclaimed, as well as Sigourney Weaver’s impersonation of Dian Fossey.
8) LA VIE EN ROSE (LA MÔME), 2007
Édith Piaf is widely regarded not only as France’s national chanteuse, but also as one of the greatest performers of the 20th century. Her timeless music and unique voice are, till today, continuously celebrated (read more here).
This autobiographical film (in French La môme -The little sparrow) depicts wonderfully her great success as well as her tormented personal life. Marion Cotillard is magnificent as Piaf, a role that granted her international fame.
Arguably the most worshiped -and most hated- woman in Argentina’s history, Eva Duarte de Perón (affectionally named “Evita”) has certainly become a legend that transcended the country’s borders. Although rising from a low social environment, she marries Juan Domingo Perón and becomes the First Lady of Argentina until her death from cancer at 33 years old. Her huge political influence and constant charity works dazzled the working class but infuriated the military and upper classes. In spite of the controversy surrounding her, Evita was, undoubtedly, a fervent advocate of women’s rights: she campaigned for Argentine women’s right to vote and founded the first female political party.
This movie is a version of the successful musical by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice “Evita”; it features Madonna as Evita Perón and includes the iconic song “Don’t cry for me, Argentina”.
French couturière Coco Chanel is regarded as one of the most innovative fashion designers and one of the most influential people of the 20th century. Her ideas were revolutionary, as she liberated women from the corset dresses that fashion dictated at that time and made popular a more sporty, casual style. Her timeless creations remain popular still today: the trademark suits and little black dress, her beloved leather bags and the iconic parfum Chanel No. 5 transformed her in “a symbol of French elegance”.
This film focuses on Coco Chanel’s life before becoming famous as a fashion designer. The role of Chanel is played wonderfully by French actress Audrey Tautou.
What is your favorite film? Would you add any other to this list?
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12 ΑΝΤΙΣΥΜΒΑΤΙΚΕΣ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥΓΕΝΝΙΑΤΙΚΕΣ ΤΑΙΝΙΕΣ ΠΟΥ ΠΡΕΠΕΙ ΝΑ ΔΕΙΣ ΑΥΤΕΣ ΤΙΣ ΓΙΟΡΤΕΣ
Οι γιορτές είναι η τέλεια εποχή να μαζευτούμε δίπλα στο τζάκι, και με φόντο το φωτισμένο χριστουγεννιάτικο δένδρο… να πάρουμε μια γερή δόση Χριστουγεννιάτικων ταινιών! Εάν όμως έχεις βαρεθεί να δεις Μόνος στο σπίτι και The Polar Express ξανά και ξανά, διάβασε αυτή τη λίστα με 12 πιο “εναλλακτικές” επιλογές για να απολαύσεις αυτές τις μέρες … και όχι μόνο!
1) IN BRUGES (Αποστολή στη Μπριζ, 2008)
Δύο Ιρλανδοί εκτελεστές (ο Colin Farrell και ο Brendan Gleeson), λαμβάνουν εντολές να παραμείνουν στη παραμυθένια πόλη Μπριζ (στο Βέλγιο) κατά την διάρκεια των Χριστουγέννων μετά από μια δουλειά που πήγε στραβά. Σε αναμονή για την επόμενη τους αποστολή, εμπλέκονται στα πιο σουρεαλιστικά γεγονότα, και όταν τελικά αποκαλύπτεται η δουλειά, ακολουθεί ένας αγώνας ζωής και θανάτου, ο οποίος προκαλεί ταυτόχρονα μελοδραματικές και ξεκαρδιστικές καταστάσεις … Ευφυέστατη, σκοτεινή, υπαρξιακή και προκλητική ταινία, που πραγματικά αξίσει να δεις οποιαδήποτε εποχή του χρόνου.
2) LE PÈRE NOËL EST UNE ORDURE (Ο Άγιος Βασίλης είναι σκέτη λέρα, 1982)
Αν σου αρέσουν οι γαλλικές κωμωδίες (δες τη λίστα μου εδώ), θα λατρέψεις αυτήν την ταινία. Ο Pierre και η Thérèse, οι οποίοι εργάζονται για μια τηλεφωνική γραμμή ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης την παραμονή των Χριστουγέννων, εμπλέκονται στις πιο απίστευτες και τρελές καταστάσεις που μπορεί να φανταστεί κανείς. Ασεβής και ξεκαρδιστική, με το πάντα “πολιτικά μη-ορθό” γαλλικό χιούμορ. Ένα all time classic στη Γαλλία, ένα must κατά τη διάρκεια των εορτών.
3) THE FAMILY MAN (Ονειρεμένη ζωή, 2000)
Ο Jack Campbell (Nicolas Cage), επιτυχημένο στέλεχος της Wall Street και απόλυτα ευχαριστημένος με την εργένικη του ζωή, ξυπνάει το πρωί των Χριστουγέννων, και ανακαλύπτει πως είναι παντρεμένος με την πρώην του φίλη και έχουν 2 παιδιά! Μέσα στις εβδομάδες που ακολουθούν, θα πάρει μια γεύση για το πως θα ήταν η ζωή του εάν θα είχε παντρευτεί. Γλυκιά και συγκινητική ταινία που μας δείχνει πώς ορισμένες αποφάσεις που παίρνουμε μπορεί να μας αλλάξουν εντελώς, και μας κάνει να σκεφτούμε ποιες είναι οι προτεραιότητές μας στη ζωή…
4) LIFE OF BRIAN (Ένας προφήτης… μα τι προφήτης!, 1979)
Η ιστορία της αρχής των Χριστουγέννων, όπως την φαντάστηκαν οι ασύγκριτοι Monty Python. Ο Brian του Ναζαρέτ γεννιέται σε ένα στάβλο τα Χριστούγεννα, ακριβώς δίπλα στον Ιησού. Ακολουθούμε τις παράλληλες ζωές τους, και πώς, μέσα από τις πιο απίστευτες καταστάσεις, ο Brian γίνεται ο Μεσσίας. Η διάσημη σκηνή με το τραγούδι “Always look on the bright side of life” έχει παραμείνει ως ένα all time classic του σινεμά. Σατιρική, με γρήγορο ρυθμό, έξυπνη και αστεία, μία από αυτές τις ταινίες που κάθε σινεφίλ πρέπει να δει τουλάχιστον μία φορά…
5) KISS KISS BANG BANG (Φιλιά και σφαίρες, 2005)
Τα Χριστούγεννα στο Λος Άντζελες είναι το φόντο για αυτή την πνευματώδης μαύρη κωμωδία, όπου ένας κλέφτης (Robert Downey Jr) που γίνεται ηθοποιός και μετά ντετέκτιβ ενώνει τις δυνάμεις του με ένα ιδιωτικό ντετέκτιβ (Val Kilmer) και μια επίδοξη ηθοποιός (Michelle Monaghan) για να λύσουν το μυστήριο ενός φόνου. Η καλές ερμηνείες, σε συνδυασμό με την έξυπνη ιστορία και τη σκηνοθεσία του Shane Black κάνουν αυτή η ταινία μια πολύ καλή επιλογή για λίγη Χριστουγεννιάτικη διασκέδαση.
6) RARE EXPORTS: A CHRISTMAS TALE (2010)
Καλύτερα να προσέξετε … Ο Άγιος Βασίλης έρχεται στην πόλη! Την παραμονή των Χριστουγέννων στη Φινλανδία, πραγματοποιείται μία από τις μεγαλύτερες ανακαλύψεις της ανθρωπότητας: σε μια αρχαιολογική ανασκαφή, ο πραγματικός Άγιος Βασίλης ξαναζωντανεύει! Μόνο που δεν είναι ο καλός άνθρωπος που κάθε παιδί έχει στο μυαλό του… Τρόμος, φαντασία, περιπέτεια και λίγο φινλανδικό μαύρο χιούμορ.
7) LE TOUT NOUVEAU TESTAMENT (Η ολοκαίνουργια…Καινή Διαθήκη, 2015)
Τελικά αποδεικνύεται ότι ο Θεός υπάρχει, και ζει στο Βέλγιο! Το πρόβλημα είναι πως έχει βαρεθεί την ζωή του, και η μοναδική του χαρά είναι να καταστρέψει τις ζωές των ανθρώπων. Αλλά η κόρη του Εα αποφασίζει να πάρει την κατάσταση στα χέρια της για να σώσει τον κόσμο από τον τρελό της μπαμπά. Πρωτότυπο σενάριο, καλές ερμηνείες, η ταινία αυτή έλαβε θριαμβευτικές κριτικές και πήρε πολλά βραβεία.
8) SERENDIPITY (‘Ερωτας μετ’Εμποδίων, 2001)
Serendipity σημαίνει “τυχερό γεγονός” ή “ευχάριστη έκπληξη”, και αυτό ακριβός είναι το θέμα της ταινίας… Ο Jonathan συναντά την Sara κατά τύχη τα Χριστούγεννα στη Νέα Υόρκη, και επειδή νιώθουν μια αμοιβαία έλξη, πάνε μαζί στο εστιατόριο Serendipity 3. Εκεί, η Sara εκφράζει την άποψή της ότι η μοίρα καθορίζει τις περισσότερες αποφάσεις στη ζωή. Έτσι, γράφει το τηλέφωνο της σε ένα βιβλίο που θα πουλήσει την επόμενη μέρα, και ο Jonathan σε ένα χαρτονόμισμα, δηλώνοντας πως, αν η μοίρα τους θέλει μαζί, θα ξανασυναντηθούν. Είναι μια ανάλαφρη αλλά απολαυστική ρομαντική κωμωδία που θα σε κάνει να σκεφτείς για τη μοίρα, τις αδελφές ψυχές και την αληθινή αγάπη …
9) BRAZIL (1985)
Και άλλο must-see για τους σινεφίλ από τον Terry Gilliam, πρώην μέλος των Monty Python. Σε αυτήν την δυστοπική ταινία επιστημονικής φαντασίας, ένας δημόσιος υπάλληλος που εργάζεται σε ένα Οργουελιανό, γραφειοκρατικό κράτος, ψάχνει να βρει μια γυναίκα που εμφανίζεται στα όνειρά του. Αλλά προσπαθώντας να διορθώσει ένα διοικητικό λάθος, γίνεται απρόσμενα εχθρός του κράτους, και τα πράγματα γίνονται ακόμα πιο περίπλοκα όταν βρίσκει κάποια που μοιάζει με την γυναίκα των ονείρων του… Η ταινία είναι οπτικά εντυπωσιακή, εξαιρετικά έξυπνη, προκλητική και απολαυστική.
10) EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, (Ο Ψαλιδοχέρης, 1990)
Είναι σίγουρο πως αν σκέφτεσαι “αντισυμβατικό σινεμά”, ο σκηνοθέτης Τιμ Μπάρτον έρχεται αμέσως στο μυαλό σου. Η ιστορία του Edward ο Ψαλιδοχέρης, ένας άνθρωπος που έχει ψαλίδια αντί για χέρια, είναι μια από τις πιο όμορφες και συγκινητικές Χριστουγεννιάτικες ιστορίες στο σινεμά. Διάβασε περισσότερα για αυτή την ταινία εδώ.
11) ANNIE HALL (Νευρικός εραστής, 1977)
Αν σου αρέσει ο Γούντι Άλεν, τα Χριστούγεννα θα είναι η τέλεια δικαιολογία για να (ξανα) δεις αυτή την καταπληκτική ταινία, η οποία είναι για τους περισσότερους φαν -και εγώ μαζί τους- μία από τις καλύτερες του ταινίες, η οποία συχνά συγκαταλέγεται ανάμεσα στις καλύτερες κινηματογραφικές κωμωδίες όλων των εποχών. Στην ταινία αυτή, ο Νεοϋορκέζος, νευρωτικός κωμικός Alvy ερωτεύεται την επίδοξη (και λίγο χαζή) τραγουδίστρια Annie Hall. Τα στερεότυπα των φύλων, η ψυχανάλυση και η εβραϊκή ταυτότητα είναι τα θέματα που ο Γούντι αναλύει με τρόπο μοναδικό, ξεκαρδιστικό αλλά και μερικές φορές δραματικό.
12) LAST HOLIDAY (2006)
Η Γεωργία, μια ντροπαλή ιδιωτικός υπάλληλος, μαθαίνει πως είναι πολύ άρρωστη και της μένουν μόνο λίγες εβδομάδες να ζήσει. Αποφασίζει λοιπόν να ξοδέψει όλα τα λεφτά που έχει στις διακοπές των ονείρων της στο πολυτελές ξενοδοχείο Grandhotel Pupp στο Κάρλοβι Βάρι της Τσεχίας. Αφού δεν έχει τίποτα να χάσει, ζει τη ζωή της στο έπακρο, το οποίο έχει απρόβλεπτες συνέπειες για την ίδια και τους ανθρώπους που συναντά… Feel-good και ευχάριστη, με ένα απλό αλλά σημαντικό ηθικό δίδαγμα: ας απολαύσουμε τη ζωή μας, γιατί ποτέ δεν ξέρεις τι σε περιμένει στη γωνία! Η υπέροχη Queen Latifah και ο πάντα ανατρεπτικός Gerard Depardieu προσθέτουν τη δικιά τους γοητεία σε αυτή την χαριτωμένη ρομαντική κωμωδία.
Ελπίζω να απολαύσετε αυτή τη λίστα!
Εύχομαι σε όλους Καλά Χριστούγεννα και Ευτυχισμένο το Νέο Έτος 🙂
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12 UNCONVENTIONAL CHRISTMAS FILMS YOU SHOULD WATCH THESE HOLIDAYS
Christmas is the perfect time to sit by the fireplace, contemplate the snow falling outside… and get an overdose of Christmas movies! If you are tired though of watching Home Alone or The Polar Express over and over again, check out this list with 12 more alternative movies to indulge yourself these holidays… and not only!
1) IN BRUGES, 2008
Two Irish hit-men (Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson) are sent by their boss (Ralph Fiennes) to the medieval Belgium city of Bruges in Christmas after a job gone wrong in a London church. While waiting for their next assignment, the most surreal events take place, and when the job is finally revealed, a life and death struggle ensues, which ends up having both melodramatic and hilarious consequences… This is a brillant, dark, existentialist, though-provoking film, actually a must-see no matter the time of the year.
2) LE PÈRE NOËL EST UNE ORDURE (SANTA CLAUS IS A BASTARD), 1982
If you like French comedy films (check my list here), you will love this one. Pierre and Thérèse, working for a suicide hotline on the night of Christmas Eve, get involved in the most unbelievable and crazy situations one can imagine. Irreverent and hysterically funny, with the always politically incorrect French humor. An all-time classic in France, a not-to-be-missed during the holidays.
3) THE FAMILY MAN, 2000
Wall Street successful executive Jack Campbell (Nicolas Cage), happily living his single life, wakes up on Christmas morning, and finds himself being married to his ex-girlfriend and having 2 children! Over the next few weeks, he gets a glimpse of what his life would have been like if he’d married her. This is a sweet, heart-warming movie that shows how the decisions we take can change us completely, and make us reflect on what are our priorities in life…
4) LIFE OF BRIAN, 1979
The origin of Christmas, told by the incomparable Monty Python. Brian of Nazareth is born in a stable on Christmas, right next to Jesus. We follow their parallel lives, and how, through the most incredible situations, Brian is mistakenly taken as the Messiah. The famous scene “Always look on the bright side of life” has remained as a cinematic all-time classic. Satirical, fast-paced, clever and funny, one of those films every cinephile should see at least once…
5) KISS KISS BANG BANG, 2005
Snowless Christmas in Los Angeles is the background for this witty and dark comedy, where a thief (Robert Downey Jr) turned-actor-turned-detective teams up with a private detective (Val Kilmer) and a struggling actress (Michelle Monaghan) to solve a murder. The great acting, combined with Shane Black’s sharp writing and direction make this film a great choice for some Christmas fun.
6) RARE EXPORTS: A CHRISTMAS TALE, 2010
You better watch out… Santa Claus is coming to town! On Christmas Eve in Finland, one of the greatest discoveries of mankind takes place: Santa Claus is unearthed in an archaeological dig. Only that Santa is not the good guy we have in mind… Horror, fantasy, adventure and a hint of Finnish black humor.
7) LE TOUT NOUVEAU TESTAMENT (THE BRAND NEW TESTAMENT), 2015
Technically speaking not a Christmas film, but it has something about it… It turns out that God exists, and lives Belgium! The problem is that he is bored and vicious, and his only pleasure is to ruin people’s lives. But his only daughter Ea decides to take the situation in her hands to save the world from her insane dad. Original script, great acting, this film was critically acclaimed and received many awards.
8) SERENDIPITY, 2001
“Fortunate happenstance” or “pleasant surprise”: this is what Serendipity means and what the movie is about… Jonathan meets Sara by chance at Christmas in New York, and since they feel a mutual attraction, they go together to the restaurant Serendipity 3. In there, Sara reveals her opinion that fate determines most decisions in life. Thus, she writes her telephone in a book that will be sold the following day, and Jonathan on a five dollars bill, stating that, if destiny wants them together, they will meet each other again. This is a light-hearted, delightful romantic comedy that makes you think about fate, soul mates and true love…
9) BRAZIL, 1985
Another cinephile gem directed by one of the Monty Python troupe members, Terry Gilliam. In this dystopian science fiction film, a civil servant working in an Orwellian, bureaucratic state, tries to find a woman who appears in his dreams. But while trying to correct an administrative error, he becomes an enemy of the state; things get even more complicated when he seems to find someone who looks like his dream woman…The movie is visually stunning, extremely clever, mind-bending and thoroughly enjoyable.
10) EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, 1990
If we think “unconventional filming”, director Tim Burton comes right away to our minds. The story of Edward Scissorhands, a man who has scissors instead of hands, is one of the most beautiful and meaningful cinematic Christmas tales. Read more on this movie here.
11) ANNIE HALL, 1977
If you like Woody Allen, Christmas will be the excuse to watch (again) this fantastic film, which is for most fans -including myself- one of Woody Allen’s best movies, often listed among the greatest film comedies of all time. In this film, neurotic New York comedian Alvy Singer falls in love with ditzy, aspiring nightclub singer Annie Hall. Gender stereotypes, psychoanalysis and the Jewish identity are careful dissected with Allen’s unique, hilarious but at times dramatic style.
12) LAST HOLIDAY, 2006
Georgia, a shy store assistant, is told that she has a terminal disease and only a few weeks to live. She decides to spend her last funds and sets off on a dream vacation at the deluxe Grandhotel Pupp in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic). Having nothing to lose, she lives her life to the full, which has unexpected consequences for her and the people she meets… Feel-good and enjoyable, the film delivers a simple but effective message: let’s enjoy our lives, as we don’t know what is just around the corner… Lovely Queen Latifah and always great Gerard Depardieu add their own charm to this romantic comedy.
I hope you enjoy this list!
I wish you all Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🙂
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12 UNCONVENTIONAL LOVE STORIES IN THE MOVIES
Maybe because of Valentine’s day, maybe inspired by a post on romantic films I just read, I started thinking about love and relationships.
Love is complicated -and bizarre sometimes. It has always been. We tend to say that romance is more difficult, and relationships more challenging nowadays than in the past, but that’s not really true! Just think about Greek mythology, ancient history and literature: Psyche and Cupid, Cleopatra and Mark Antony, Romeo and Juliet…These stories are anything but ordinary, or simple!
True love, devotion, acceptance, cruelty, selfishness, jealousy, betrayal. When it comes to relationships, it’s not just pure and simple love. Ultimately, it’s all part of our complex human nature…
Motion pictures, from their very beginning, have captured all these feelings in countless love stories, ranging from light-hearted romantic comedies to profoundly dramatic true stories.
For this post I chose 12 films with unusual love stories. They all have something in common: they are original, provocative and thought-inspiring, the kind of films that you keep thinking about for a long time after seeing them…
1) HER, 2013
The plot: Theodore, a recently divorced lonely man decides to purchase OS1, the world’s first artificially intelligent operating system. He quickly finds himself attracted to Samantha, the voice behind his OS1, and as they spend time together, he eventually falls in love with her.
The film’s essence: Is technology leading us to more isolation, rather than connection?
Go see it, because…: I loved everything about Her: the flawless cinematography, the great acting (Joaquin Phoenix is amazing, as usual), the futuristic -polluted- Los Angeles as a background (actually filmed in Shanghai), but most of all the thought-provoking story, which makes as wonder whether smart phones, computers and social media are really “social”.
If you liked this movie, you may also see: Lars and the real girl, Bladerunner, Ex Machina
2) 500 DAYS OF SUMMER, 2009
The plot: This is a witty romantic story about Summer, a woman who doesn’t believe in true love, and Tom, the guy who falls for her. The story is presented in a non-linear format, each scene being introduced by which of the 500 days it is.
The film’s essence: What if you believe you found your soul mate, but the other person is not into you?
Go see it, because…: As one of the first lines of the movie states: “(…) you should know upfront, this is not a love story”. True, (500) Days of Summer is not the usual romantic comedy, but that’s precisely its strong point: it manages to be very romantic, while being caustic, original and stylish, with added values the great music, the wonderful cinematography and the superb acting…
If you liked this movie, you may also see: The perks of being a goldflower, High fidelity, Punch-Drunk Love
3) RUBY SPARKS, 2012
The plot: Calvin, a novelist with writer’s block sees in his dreams “the perfect girl”. When he begins writing about Ruby, his dream girl, she becomes a real person and they start a beautiful relationship together. But when the relationship doesn’t go as he wants, Calvin is able to change her by typing and changing the story.
The film’s essence: Do we accept others as they are, or we try to change them to our convenience?
Go see it, because…: This is a very clever, Pinocchio-like tale about finding our perfect match, our acceptance of the other person in our relationship -or how we try to control and manipulate them. Zoe Kazan and Paul Dano are great as Ruby and Calvin; Kazan also wrote the script.
If you liked this movie, you may also see: Weird Science, Simone
4) ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, 2004
The plot: Joel and his girlfriend Clementine undergo an experiment to have the memories of their tumultuous relationship erased. But through the process of loss, they actually discover what they had to begin with.
The film’s essence: We can get someone out of our mind, can we get them out of our heart?
Go see it, because…: A quirky but remarkable story which, in a very original manner, deals with love at first sight, soul mates, and destiny. The fascinating way the memory-erasing procedure is showed serves as background for more existential issues: Do memories make us what we are? Would you erase bad memories from the past? Most importantly, the film reminds us that many times we don’t value what we have, until we lose it.
If you liked this movie, you may also see: Lost in translation, Mr Nobody, Synecdoche, New York
5) BREAKING THE WAVES, 1996
The plot: In a deeply religious Scottish town, Bess, a naive woman, falls in love and marries to oil rig worker Jan. When Jan leaves home to work at the rig, Bess prays to God that he returns for good; Jan does return, but paralyzed due to a work accident. Unable to perform sexually, Jan convinces Bess to have sex with other men, which she comes to believe is God’s work to help Jan get better.
The film’s essence: How far would you go for love?
Go see it, because…: This compelling, disturbing story may break your heart, but it is undeniably the upmost love story, of pure and unconditional love, told by -always unconventional- Lars Von Triers. The acting of Emily Watson and Stellan Skarsgard is just incredible.
If you liked this movie, you may also see: The Lobster, Harold and Maude
6) THE PURPLE ROSE OF CAIRO, 1985
The plot: Cecilia is a waitress in New Jersey’s Depression years who, searching for an escape from her dreary life, goes often to the movies. One day after losing her job, she goes to see the film “The Purple Rose of Cairo”. To her surprise, Tom Baxter, a young archaeologist in the film walks off the screen, stating that he has fallen in love with her.
The film’s essence: When reality is too harsh, can we live in a world of dreams?
Go see it, because…: This is one of Woody Allen’s most original and inventive movies, hilarious and touching at the same time, blurring the limits between imagination and reality. While it can just be seen as a romantic, fantastic story, I believe this film is much more than that: a reflexion on the nature of existence, when pure love contends cruel reality, and escapism takes the place of reality acceptance.
If you liked this movie, you may also see: Midnight in Paris, Alice
7) AMELIE (LE FABULEUX DESTIN D’ AMELIE POULAIN), 2001
The plot: Amelie, a daydreamer waitress living in Paris, decides to anonymously help people being happy. By doing so, she discovers love and happiness herself.
The film’s essence: Can a stranger change your life forever?
Go see it, because… This enchanting French film is original, romantic, heart-warming, showing that there is love and magic everywhere, even in simple things of life… The outstanding cinematography, Audrey Tautou’s superb performance and the magnificent music by Yann Tiersen add up to make this movie a timeless gem… I already wrote about this movie here.
If you liked this movie, you may also see: Like water for chocolate, The House of the Spirits
8) SIDEWALLS (MEDIANERAS), 2011
The plot: Martin, an agoraphobic website designer and Mariana, an underemployed architect, live on the same street in Buenos Aires. They both feel depressed and lonely. They seem to be the perfect couple, but what are the odds of meeting each other?
The film’s essence: What if your soul mate is just nextdoor, but you didn’t have the chance to meet each other?
Go see it because…This Argentinean film is very original, as it tells the story of a couple before they meet each other. It describes perfectly the feelings of loneliness and alienation people experience in big cities; it’s touching and cinematically beautiful. I already wrote about this movie here.
If you liked this movie, you may also see: Serendipity, In the city of Sylvia
9) WINGS OF DESIRE (DER HIMMEL ÜBER BERLIN), 1987
The plot: Two angels have been wandering around West Berlin, giving help and comfort to all the lonely and depressed souls they meet. After many centuries, Damiel, one of the angels, falls in love with Marion, a beautiful, lonely circus acrobat and wishes to become human in order to experience human love and the joys of everyday life.
The film’s essence: Have you ever been touched by an angel?
Go see it because…Wim Wender’s Wings of Desire is regarded as one of the best non-american movies of all times. It’s deeply phylosophical, visually mesmerizing and truly inspirational. Many interesting ideas and perspectives are implied, but the film basically make us think about the beauty of simple things in everyday life, even the most mundane, and the richness of our feelings and sensations; it also reminds us that we should give up our ethereal existence as observers, to actually live and enjoy our life.
If you liked this movie, you may also see: Faraway, so Close! (the second part of Wings of Desire), City of Angels (the American remake, much lighter and blander)
The plot: Edward is an extremely gentle and good-hearted man, but with a scary appearance: he has scissors instead of hands. One day Avon lady Peg finds him hidden in his Gothic mansion, and she decides to take him to the town to live with her family. But fitting in the conservative town is not that simple. Only Kim, Peg’s daughter eventually realises what a remarkable person Edward is, and as they become enamoured, she is the one who helps him when the entire town turns against him.
The film’s essence: How easily do we accept people who are different?
Go see it because… This is Tim Burton’s most personal and insightful film, a modern fairy tale, a poignant reminder on how we, as a society, tend to disdain people that are different, whether this means disabilities, sexual preferences, people who think out of the box, or whoever doesn’t fit into the rigid patterns our society imposes.
If you liked this movie, you may also see: Corpse bride, The Phantom of the Opera
11) MELODY (a.k.a S.W.A.L.K.), 1971
The plot: Two 12 years-old youngsters, Daniel and Melody, declare to their parents that they want to get married, not in the future but right now. The film follows the complications caused by their firm determination: mockery from their classmates, rebellion against teachers, parents’ concern. The story is told from the children’s perspective.
The film’s essence: What can be purest than childhood love?
Go see it because…I first saw this movie when I was about 13, and since then it has stayed etched in my memory -and my heart… Seeing it now from a more critical, adult’s point of view, Melody still remains a beautiful and touching film; but I also see it now as an interesting study on the meaning of love as experienced by a child. It raises some interesting thoughts: Is it really possible to feel true love during childhood? Or real love comes when our body gets ready through adolescence and adulthood? Melody also transpires a nostalgia, on how our feelings change when growing-up, from genuine and idealistic into more “mature”, less emotional or pure. The film soundtrack is also wonderful: Bee Gees’s Melody fair and First of May, and Crosby, Still, Nash & Young Teach your Children, among others.
If you liked this movie, you may also see: Moonrise Kingdom, Submarine
12) ENOUGH SAID, 2013
The plot: Divorced Eva is a masseuse leaving in Los Angeles. One nigh at a party, she meets and befriends Marianne, a sophisticated poet who always criticises her ex-husband; and Albert, a divorced man with whom -although initially not physically attracted- she becomes involved. With their relationship on firm ground, Eva learns that Albert is Marianne’s ex-husband, and starts doubting whether she should stay with Albert or believe his judgemental ex-wife.
The film’s essence: When it comes to love, do you listen to your heart or you get influenced by other person’s opinion?
Go see it because… what makes this movie so unique is, paradoxally, that is such a common and realistic story. It’s honest and touching, bittersweet and smart. It may be best appreciated by people in their 40s-50s, struggling with divorce, teenager children, and getting again involved in a serious relationship. With great acting by Julia Louis-Dreyfus and James Gandolfini (this was his last film), it depicts perfectly how many times we get swayed by others instead of trusting our feelings.
If you liked this movie, you may also see: The “Before” trilogy, Two lovers
Which one is your favourite unconventional love story? Would you add any other film to this list?
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A GOURMET TOUR TO ALSACE, FRANCE
La Petite Venise district in Colmar
“The pursuit and enjoyment of unique and memorable food and drink experiences, both far and near”… This is what food tourism means, according to the World Food Travel Association, and this is exactly how I feel about gastronomic journeys…
For me, trying local tastes is not only one the greatest pleasures of traveling, but more important, is a great way to deepen into a country’s culture and history… That’s why gourmet tours are part of my wish list…
Needless to say, France is a dream destination for most foodies in the world! In particular Alsace, with its true amalgam of french and german flavors, is one of France’s most interesting areas, with so many traditional dishes… not to mention wines, beers and eau de vie!
Picture-perfect Colmar old town
Other than its food and impressive natural beauty, Alsace boasts fairy-tale cities such as Strasbourg and Colmar, some of The most beautiful villages of France, and many areas of particular historic interest…
This region, located on France eastern border, is also a great family destination, with many attractions for kids and close proximity to Europe’s best theme park.
I could spend hours writing about Alsace! I fell in love with this area and its people, its douceur de vivre, its compelling history -Alsace switched between French and German control five times since 1681- and of course with its cuisine!!
In this post we will take a tour to discover Alsace’s traditional gastronomy… Get prepared for a mouth-watering ride!
The Alsatian Cuisine: Tradition meets Haute Gastronomie
The region of Alsace, with its strong Germanic influence, managed to keep intact its culinary tradition. You will find plenty of winstub –Alsace’s cozy wine taverns-, charming brasseries and bistros with the typical checked tablecloths, serving local dishes mainly based on pork -prepared in thousands of different ways- cabbage, cheese and potatoes.
But Alsace can also pride itself on having top-notch restaurants and many Michelin-starred chefs, who were inspired by traditional Alsatian tastes…
Eguisheim, one of the most beautiful villages of France
In here, about 40% of people still speak Alsatian, the local dialect; this means that reading a menu in Alsace may be somewhat complicated! Even if you speak French, most dishes names are written in Alsatian. Moreover, certain bistros don’t have English menus…So keep in mind the following dishes, that you must definitely try!
These delicious twisty knotted-breads sparkled with salt, are easily found on the streets of most Alsatian cities and villages. When in Colmar, you will be most likely driven by the irresistible smell of bretzels being baked, particularly when passing by the Marché couvert de Colmar (Colmar’s Market). Try them also with munster cheese and bacon, or with fromage de chèvre (goat cheese) and tomato…
Flammeküche (tarte flambée, or flamed tart)
It’s something like the pizza of Alsace. The classical recipe includes a thin, crusty dough, topped with cream, onions and lardons (or chopped bacon), which is then baked in a wood-fire oven. There are many variations to this “Nature” recipe, the most common being “Munster” (with munster cheese), and “Forestière” (with mushrooms).
Sauerkraut (choucroute garnie)
The quintessential Alsatian dish. It’s white cabbage grated and fermented, which is then cooked in white wine with potatoes, and served with ham, smoked pork shoulder, bacon and sausages… Try it at one of Strasbourg’s atmospheric winstub, paired with Riesling wine or a local beer (see below).
Baeckeoffe
A dish consisting of baked sliced potatoes layers, onions, and different meats cut into pieces (pork loin, lamb shoulder, beef brisket), previously marinated in Riesling wine, all cooked slowly in a traditional ceramic casserole. Baeckeofe is usually served with a green salad and a dry white wine such as Pinot Gris.
Carpe frite (fried carp)
The equivalent of English fish and chips. Dish of the southern part of Alsace, the Sundgau area, where you can follow “La Route de la Carpe Frite” (The fried carp route) with around 30 restaurants offering this traditional dish. The fried carpe route has been awarded the title of “Remarkable Gourmet Site” by the French National Council of Culinary Arts.
Other must-try delicacies
The magnificent gothic Cathedral of Strasbourg
Munster cheese
Almost each French region has its own cheese; Alsace’s is this delicious, strong tasting, soft cheese made from cow’s milk (not to be confused with American Muenster cheese).
This -somewhat controversial- gourmet treat is made of liver of a duck or goose that has been specially fattened. During the 17th century, Alsace becomes the center of foie gras production in France, a tradition that still continues until nowadays.
Asperges (asparagus)
If you love asparagus, you should come to Alsace between April and June to taste this nutritious, delicious white variety, plenty of vitamins and antioxidants. To enhance their flavor, try them with a glass of Muscat wine…
You will be tempted to try the great variety of sausages, most of them hand-prepared following ancestral recipes. Some examples include:
Knacks: also called Strasbourg sausages, made from pork and beef,
Laewwerwurscht: liver sausage pork,
Metwurscht: pork sausage spread,
Serwela, or cervelas (see picture),
Zungewurscht: tongue sausage,
Fleischwurscht: meat sausage,
Brotwurscht, also called crépinettes,
Presskopf: pork brawn in jelly.
The fortified village of Bergheim
Kugelhupf (or kouglof)
A cake with a distinctive grooved, high-ring shape. It consists of a soft yeast dough with raisins, almonds and cherry brandy. It can also be savory, with bacon and walnuts. This specialty has long been a celebratory cake, prepared for special occasions: Christmas, weddings, births, village festivals, etc. Nowadays it is mostly served with breakfast.
Käsküeche (or Kaeskueche, or white cheese pie)
The french version of a cheesecake. A light, not-too-sweet tart made with fromage blanc, eggs and lemon. This recipe is prepared with a pie crust (instead of cookie crumb used for cheesecake).
Berawecka
It is a cake traditionally made around Christmas, which contains figs, prunes, dates, almonds, apples and candied fruit.
Other delicious sweet treats…
Nougat, pain d’épices (gingerbread), confiture d’églantines (wild rose jam) are other must-try delicacies in Alsace.
Most likely, you have already tried macarons, those little colorful, meringue-based confections, so trendy the latest years. In fact, macarons are not Alsatian, they come from the neighbour region of Lorraine. Nevertheless, it would be a shame to leave Alsace without tasting those of Patisserie Gilg...they are just sublime!
Drinking around Alsace: The Wine Route, the Beer’s heritage
Alsace is not only a foodie’s delight: wine and beer lovers won’t leave disappointed… Alsace has an important wine production, and it is France’s main beer-producing region.
Schnapps (or eau-de-vie) is also traditionally made here, although its production is declining due to the reduced consumption of traditional, strong alcoholic beverages.
Picturesque Ribeauvillé with its imposing castle
Following Alsace Wine Route is a great way to explore this beautiful area, with its vineyards hanging from the foothills of the Vosges, its picturesque villages -five of which have been selected as The most beautiful villages of France– the imposing castles, the cozy Winstubs, -and you’ve got the perfect excuse to degustate, in the meantime, the exquisite Alsatian wines…
A degustation at Domaine Wehrle, my favourite Alsace wines (yes, I tried them all…)
These are Alsace’s most recognised wine varieties, with Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC, controlled designation of origin); all of them are white, with the exception of Pinot Noir:
Sylvaner: light and delicate, it pairs perfectly with shellfish (oysters, scallops, clams), fish and charcuterie; you can also drink it as aperitif.
Pinot Blanc: ideal to accompany starters or main courses. It pairs well with fish, white meats, poultry, egg-based dishes such as omelettes or quiches, and soft cheeses.
Riesling: considered one of the best white grape varieties in the world. The best choice to accompany traditional Alsatian dishes such as Choucroute and pork-based dishes; it’s also great with fish, shellfish, poultry, white meats and goat cheese.
Muscat: less sweet and dryer that the Muscats of the south of France, often served as an aperitif. Alsace Muscat is an excellent pairing for asparagus.
Pinot Gris (formerly known as Tokay Pinot Gris): Alsace’s white wine that best accompanies dishes intended for red wines: game, veal, pork and poultry, particularly when served with rich sauces. It is the perfect match to Baeckeoffe, delicious as well with sweet and sour flavor combinations.
Gewurtzraminer: rich, aromatic, golden yellow, this superb wine pairs beautifully with foie gras, strong cheeses such as Munster, and spicy dishes.
Pinot Noir: the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Rosé Pinot Noir is ideal for rustic buffets or picnics featuring charcuterie, grilled meats and salads; Red Pinot Noir, more complex and balanced, pairs red meats, game, and certain cheeses. An excellent match for desserts based on red fruits or berries, or not-so-sweet chocolate desserts.
Another must-try is Crémant d’Alsace: this AOC sparking wine -a lighter version of Champagne- is delicate, refined and fresh, and you can pair it with… just anything!
For more detailed information on Alsace wines, read here.
A stop at a brasserie for a glass of beer and a tarte flambée is a must…
Alsace has been producing beer since the Middle Age; this long-dating heritage is still evident in many Alsatian villages. During the ninth century, monks became expert brewers and started trading their production; monastic breweries were then progressively replaced by independent companies. By 1803 there were about 250 breweries operating in Strasbourg, but over the years many small companies merged, and nowadays Alsace counts with only five major breweries: Licorne (Karlsbräu), Kronenbourg, l’Espérance (Heineken International, which also owns Fischer), Meteor and Schutzenberger.
There are several micro-breweries in the area which produce small amounts of beer in a more artisanal way.
The beers of Alsace are traditionally blonde, however, the recent years there has been increased production of amber (Fischer reserve Amber), flavored beers (Desperados or K by Kronenbourg), white (White Meteor and 1664 White) and brown (Black Unicorn).
Every August a major beer festival is organized in Schiltigheim, the city of brewers. Since 2014, the Union of Brewers in Alsace also organizes a cultural event around beer, “Au Gré des Bières” in Strasbourg.
Want to learn more about Alsace? Read here:
tourism-Alsace.com: the official website for Tourism in Alsace
Lonely planet: things to do in Alsace
Francethis way: detailed information to discover Alsace
All the photos belong to woman2womenblog.com, except the following:
Flammekuche: tourisme-guebwiller.fr; sauerkraut: Vinicius Pinheiro, Flickr.com; baeckeoffe: francois schnell, Flickr.com; carpe frite: tourisme-alsace.com; munster cheese: autoeurope.com; foie gras: Kate Hopkins, Flickr.com; asperges: asperges.alsace; sausages: recettessimples.fr; kupelhupf: flauntyourfrenchness.ca; kaskueche: amourdecuisine.fr; beraweka: lesmarchesduterroir.fr; macarons: patisserie-gilg.com; logo biere L’Alsacienne: bar-a-biere-Lyon.fr
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Racism, Circumcision, Suicide Bombing: The most viewed posts in 2017
by lorenz on Jan 6, 2018 in anthropology (general), internal notes • Leave a comment »
Unfortunately no new content was published here last year. Nevertheless, this blog received lots of visitors. Looking at last year's statistics about the most viewed posts and pages, I find three clear winners.
The three most viewed posts are:
1. The Five Major Challenges for Anthropology (4806 visits)
This post from 2006 is about the book Plausible Prejudice by Marianne Gullestad.To understand the problems of the world today, we need to "decolonize anthropological knowledge", she writes.
2. Yes to female circumcision? (4254 visits)
This is also the most commented post on antropologi.info. It is about Sierra Leonean-American anthropologist Fuambai Ahmadu who attacks Western feminists, media and anti-Female Genital Mutilation campaigns and accuses them for presenting a one-sided, ethnocentric picture of female circumcision.
3. Free Open Access Anthropology Journals (3880 visits)
This is a regularily updated overview over Open Access journals in anthropology in several languages
The following posts and pages have significantly lower page views
4. Anthropologists condemn the use of terms of "stone age" and "primitive" (1508 visits)
A post about a statement by the ASA (Association of Social Anthropologists of the UK and Commonwealth) in 2007
5. The Anthropology Newspaper (1128 visits)
This pages provides an overview over the recent blog posts by anthropologists in English, German, and Scandinavian languages around the world.
6. Selected quotes from "On Suicide Bombing" (942 visits)
A post about a book by Talal Asad where he asks questions as: What actually is terrorism? What kind violence is labelled as “legitimate” and why? Is there really a big difference between soldiers at war and suicide bombers?
7. Lookism: Why we don't want to be perceived as "ugly" or "different" (933 visits)
A review by Tereza Kuldova of "The Power of Looks. Social Stratification of Physical Appearance" by Bonnie Berry
8. Why anthropologists should become journalists (912 visits)
A post about an article by Brian McKenna in Counterpunch where he writes: "We need courses and programs in “Anthropology & Journalism” to help create the critical public intellectuals of the 21st century."
9. Why we need more disaster anthropology (833 visits)
A post about Uy Ngoc Bui's master’s thesis about the role of NGOs, the state and the people themselves’ in the period after typhoon Durian hit Bến Tre province in Southern Vietnam.
10. On African Island: Only women are allowed to propose marriage 759 (visits)
A post about an article in USA Today about negative consequences of Christian missionaries on an island who try to convince the islanders that it is men, not women, who should make the first move and propose.
11. The Anthropology of Suicide (722 visits)
A post after the death of a close friend. Suicide is best approached by getting out of the confines of biomedical sciences and into the domains of anthropology and sociology. A suicide is not primarily a sign of “that there was something wrong with a person", but also that something might be wrong with society as a whole.
12. How racist is American Anthropology? (704 visits)
A post about the book Reversed Gaze by Kenyan anthropologist Mwenda Ntarangwi who conducted an anthropological study of American anthropology. Whereas Western anthropologists often study non-Western cultures, he studies “the Western culture of anthropology".
13. The "illegal" anthropologist: Shahram Khosravi's Auto-Ethnography of Borders (644 visits)
A post about Shahram Khosravi's journey from Iran to Europe as “illegal” refugee whose life was saved by a human smuggler.
14.Thesis: Hijab empowers women (541 visits)
A post about Siham Ouazzif's thesis “Veiled Muslim Women in Australian Public Space.
15. Lila Abu-Lughod: It's time to give up the Western obsession with veiled Muslim women (515 visits)
A post about an article by Lila Abu-Lughod who critizes the images of Muslim women that are constructed in the "West" especially after 9/11.
A New Layout For The New Year
by lorenz on Dec 23, 2017 in internal notes • Leave a comment »
After 12 years it was time to update the layout of antropologi.info. I tried to keep some of the old elements while adjusting the look to our new times. The design still needs some tweaking, I will work on it during the holidays. If you encounter any errors, let me know!
Maybe one or two new posts might show up as well, one never knows. Since my last post in April this year, I was finally able to leave Egypt with my wife and move to Germany where I found a job as German teacher. This is a quite demanding job, so I will have to reserve a few hours during the weekends for blogging!
Anyway, this was just a short post to say hi, this blog is still alive! Enjoy the holidays if you have some, and all the best for the next year. See you soon!
antropologi.info finally mobile friendly (and secure)
by lorenz on Apr 5, 2017 in internal notes • Leave a comment »
Today I have finally upgraded the antropologi.info's blogging software (b2evolution, not Wordpress!) and made its templates mobile friendly.
So, now, finally, antropologi.info no longer looks so weird when you visit it with your mobile phone. In my tests it looks ok now, let me know if it works for you.
The upgrade isn't finished yet, there are still some things that have to be put in place, like search and new cover images. And here and there, things might not work as expected. On some pages, the sidebar does not show up for some strage reason. I'll fix these things tomorrow, I hope. Feel free to report any issues you might face. Thanks!
Another thing: You may now access antropologi.info with https, partly at least. When the page includes elements from non-secure sites then most browsers will display a warning. This is the case with most pages on antropologi.info as images are referred to with their http://antropologi.info/media URL instead of the secure https://antropologi.info/media I will try to fix that as well. And maybe, soon there will be some new content as well...
Terror in France and ISIS' Revolution: Anthropologists try to see the whole picture
by lorenz on Nov 21, 2015 in politics, religion cosmology, Us and Them, Europe, Middle East • 1 comment »
(draft, post in progress) More surveillance, more bombs, more border controls, less democracy, less freedom: Europe is reacting hysterically after the deadly terror attacks in Paris one week ago. How to make sense of what is happening?
The deadly terror attack in France has brought, as anthropologist Jeremy Trombley at Struggle forever writes, "the violence that people around the world experience on a daily basis back into our own sheltered and secured lives. They remind us not only that the world is a violent place, but that, perhaps, our lives are peaceful because there is violence elsewhere."
People in Europe have during the recent days got the chance to get an inside view into the struggles of people in less priviledged countries that are regularily bombed by the West.
In theory there is a slight possibility for some kind of solidarity or cosmpolitanism to develop out of this, and a critique of Western policies.
The common discourse in mainstream media is - unsurprisingly - a totally different one.
Heather E. Young-Leslie was right when she two days after the attack wrote:
Sadly, l'horreur of Paris 13 Nov. 2015 will, probably, lead to greater political support for the hawks: the anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant, anti-refugee, pro-militaristic, pro-fascist and neo-Nazi elements in France and other parts of the EU. We will hear that it is necessary to relinquish freedoms in order to protect liberté, and solidarité will be purchased with rhetorics of anti-immigration and victim-blaming.
Double standards. Photo: ugocuesta, flickr
This natio-chauvinist "we" against "them" rethoric tends to silence cautious attempts to discuss the wider context of the terrorist attack, including the role of the West in creating terrorism, and the possibility that the operations by Western powers can be viewed as terrorism as well.
"Them", in the official discourse, not only refers to the Daesh/ISIS attackers but increasingly to all muslims and "non-western" refugees (like those who are escaping the madness i Syria) and immigrants and those who speak Arabic.
Anthropologists react
Several anthropologists, in their immmidiate reactions to the terror attack, insisted to focus on the wider global context of the terror attacks where the Western powers do bear some responsibilities.
Keith Hart, is writing from Paris, in his open letter to his daughter, first published on Facebook:
The fact is that the French killed 1 mn people in the Algerian war of independence, the second genocide they got away with (the other being Vichy). They have now made themselves the US' closest ally in bombing North Africa and the Middle East, invading Mali, Central African Republic etc. In radio discussions here no-one ever questions their right to do this.
Thomas Hylland Eriksen is reacting in a similar way. "The Syrian conflict, the rise of IS/Daesh, the flows of people out of the country and the reactions with which they are being met in Europe, the feeling of disenfranchisement and marginalisation prevalent among youths of North African origin in France, and the Western countries' active destabilisation of Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya cannot be seen independently of each other", he stresses:
[T]he value of human lives varies depending on where you live and who you are. This may be stating the obvious, but there is rarely if ever a major outrage in the rich countries when a drone attack or a missile targeting a terrorist leader instead ends up killing dozens of innocents, including children. Yet this happens routinely and frequently. Not everybody agrees that it is acceptable that the rich countries murder civilians in poor countries, and the Paris terrorist attack can thus be understood as an act of retribution.
Viewed from an subversive anthropological perspective, the distinction between good and bad guys, between terrorists and victims is not as clear as mainstream politicians suggest.
Terrorists or revolutionaries?
Maybe the term terrorist is not a very helpful one at all. Maybe we can get a better understanding of IS/Daesh when we call them - as anthropologist and terror researcher Scott Atram does - for revolutionaries.
In the Guardian he writes that treating Isis as a form of "terrorism" or "violent extremism" would mask the menace. Instead, he describes Isis as being part of a "dynamic, revolutionary countercultural movement of world historic proportions, with the largest and most diverse volunteer fighting force since the second world war".
In a fascinating interview om Russia Today, he explains the revolutionary aspects and even draws lines back to Hitler.
Sophie Shevardnadze, the interviewer,wonders how it can be possible that ISIS's horror brings them even more supporters. "Basically", she says, "what I am asking, is ISIS appealing to sick and disturbed people more than normal people?". The anthropologists answers:
No, it appeals to people in span of normal distribution. I mean, it's like any revolutionary movement, that's why I think even calling it terrorism or just extremism is beyond the pale. (..) It's very much like the French revolution, or even the Bolshevik revolution or even the National Socialist revolution... I mean, look at the French revolution, they were eating one another just like Al-Nusra and ISIS and other groups are eating one another like bloodied sharks, and they were invaded by a coalition of the Great Powers, and yet not only they survived, but they endured, and they introduced the notion of terror itself, as an "extreme measure" as they called it, "for the preservation of democracy", and every revolution since then, every real revolution has done pretty much the same thing, pretty much successfully, so ISIS is no exception.
(...) In any kind of truly revolutionary movement there's a feeling of invincibility once you've fused with your comrades in your cause. The idea is their history is on their side. So, even if they take battlefield losses, they're not going to consider that a loss at all.
ISIS sings the same tune Hitler did, promising Utopia in the end, the anthropologist says:
Look, George Orwell in his review of Adolf Hitler's "Mein Kampf" back in 1939 have described the essence of the problem. He said: "Mr. Hitler has discovered that human beings don't only want peace and security and comfort and free from want. They want adventure, glory and self-sacrifice, and Mr. Hitler's appealed to that - and while the Oxford student union at that time vowed to never fight again, Mr. Hitler has 80 million people fall down to his feet, in one of the most advanced countries in the world." How did that happen? Again, ISIS is appealing to the same sort of sentiments, that have been appealed to throughout human history... and no, I don't think we've learned much from history about that.
ISIS consists of young poeple, people in transition. ISIS, the interviewer suggests, might be seen as a form of teen rebellion then? The anthropologist agrees. It is - as most revolutionary movements, driven by young - and educated people, he says. But, the interviewer wonders, we're used to think that young people want freedom, but ISIS is forbidding this?
The anthropologist answers:
I got a call from head of Medical School telling me that her best students have just left to set up field hospital for ISIS in Syria, and she was asking me why would they do this; and I said, "because it's a glorious and adventurous mission, where they are creating a Brand New World, and they do it under constraints." I mean, people want to be creative under constraints. A lot of young people just don't want the kind of absolute freedom you're talking about. The choices are too great, there's too much ambiguity and ambivalence. There are too many degrees of freedom and so one can't chart a life path that's at all meaningful, and so these young people are in search of significance, and ISIS is trying to show them a way towards significance.
Again, we have to take it very seriously, that's why I think it's the most dynamic counter-cultural movement since WWII, and it's something I don't think people are taking seriously, just dismissing them as psychopaths and criminals and... this, of course, is something that we have to destroy. I think, we're on the wrong path in terms of the way we're going to destroy it.
So what is they way out of this? The first step is in Atran's view to understand this movement. Current counter-radicalisation approaches lack in his view the mainly positive, empowering appeal and sweep of Isis's story of the world, and the personalised and intimate approach to individuals across the world. What inspires the ISIS-fighters is not so much the Qur'an but "a thrilling cause that promises glory and esteem".
There are not many anthropologists who are conducting fieldwork among extremists like ISIS/Daesh. It's not just because it's dangerous, Atran says in an interview with Scientific American:
It's because human subjects reviews at universities and especially the [US] defence department won't let this work be done. It's not because it puts the researcher in danger, but because human subjects [research ethics] criteria have been set up to defend middle class university students. What are you going do with these kind of protocols when you talk to jihadis? Get them to sign it saying, "I appreciate that the Defense Department has funded this work," and by the way if you have any complaints, call the human subjects secretary? This sounds ridiculous and nothing gets done, literally.
Then you have crazy things [required by US funding bodies] like host country authorization. Suppose you want to do work in Israel and Palestine. So you go to the Israelis, say, "We want to do studies, just like we do in American universities" and say, "We need host country authorization from some government." They say, "Are you crazy?" And in many countries that are in chaos, who's going to give you permission?
PS: Maybe it might be fruiful to take a look at "On Suicide Bombing" by Talal Asad where he - among others - writes:
It seems to me that there is no moral difference between the horror inflicted by state armies (especially if those armies belong to powerful states that are unaccountable to international law) and the horror inflicted by its insurgents. In the case of powerful states, the cruelty is not random but part of an attempt to discipline unruly populations. Today, cruelty is an indispensable technique for maintaining a particular kind of international order, an order in which the lives of some peoples are less valuable than the lives of others and therefore their deaths less disturbing.
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Egypt: Open access to online scientific journals, ebooks and encyclopedias for everybody in the whole country
by lorenz on Nov 21, 2015 in Open Access Anthropology and Knowledge Sharing, Middle East • Leave a comment »
It does not happen often that there a good news from Egypt where I am still living. This news here, although nearly too good to be true, is at least interesting. In January, Egypt is going to launch the Egyptian Knowledge Bank. Anybody with an Egyptian IP-address will be able to get free access to academic journals, ebooks and other publications that normally only would be available to a small circle of individuals that are affiliated with well-funded universities.
Agreements with 26 international publishing houses have already been signed. According to an official statement by the president's media office the Egyptian Knowledge Bank project would be "the largest digital library in the world".
"Our goal is to provide all Egyptians with access to world-class publications, like Nature and Encyclopedia Britannica. By providing these materials free of charge, the knowledge bank ensures that all Egyptians, no matter what their economic circumstances, will have the tools they need to excel in their education and research", Tarek Shawki, chair of the Presidential Specialized Council for Education and Scientific Research, says.
Gaining access to research materials from private journals and other for-profit online publications has long been difficult in Egyptian academic circles, according to the news site Mada Masr. While the American University in Cairo is able to pay for online journals and databases, public universities like the University of Cairo aren't able to do the same.
The agreement with publisher Elsevier, for example, "provides access to ScienceDirect, Elsevier's full-text platform for research literature and abstract and citation database Scopus. They also include Elsevier's clinical search engine ClinicalKey, and engineering reference platforms Knoveland Engineering Village. The partnership also gives Egypt's policymakers access to SciVal, meaning they will be able assess the impact of these tools, and make informed decisions on how and where to invest in research", according Elsevier.
This state-funded initiative is an interesting variation of the open access debate. So far, the efforts have been focused on making the journals itself free to access - a nearly impossible task so far, at least regarding the more prestigious journals. The growth in open access journals, at least within anthropology - is, it seems, rather caused by the establishment of new journals like HAU, Altérités or Vibrant than established ones becoming open for anybody.
Read more about the Knowledge Bank:
Egyptian Knowledge Bank to give free access to online journals, but will it fulfill its promise? (Mada Masr, 16.11.15)
Egypt signs national agreement to expand access to scientific information (Elsevier, 17.11.15)
Dean Shawki: Egyptian Knowledge Bank to Widen Research, Education Opportunities (American University in Cairo, AUC, 11.11.15)
Al-Sisi orders establishment of ?Bank of Knowledge? (Daily News Egypt, 15.11.15)
The new antropologi.info Anthropology Newspaper and News Ticker
by lorenz on Jun 26, 2015 in notes, Open Access Anthropology and Knowledge Sharing, anthropology (general), websites, internal notes • Leave a comment »
Would you like to get an overview over the most recent anthropology blog posts? The old newsticker did no longer work reliably, so I've created a new one. It is still work in progress, but so far it seems to work well. I tried to make it look more attractive, with a newspaper look, images and short excerpts with responsive design that also looks good on mobile devices. It also provides a tagcloud from all the categories that the blog authors assigned to their posts, a probably useful tool for exploring previous posts.
The feeds are updated every two hours. Have a look at the new Anthropology Newspaper here http://www.antropologi.info/feeds/
So far, 100 70 blogs are included, so far only English and German ones. I might add more languages later. Please let me know if there are other blogs that I should add or if things are not working as expected, either here in the comment field or via the contact page.
As mentioned, I'm still working on it, there is a lot more that can be done with the current set up. It was not easy to find a good solution. I was about to go for a commercial solution but then I was so happy to find the free and opensource feed aggregator FeedWordPress by "web developer, student of Philosophy, and sometime political activist" Charles Johnson. The more I more I've used the more fascinated I became by this plugin. I am also very thankful for the smart template Ocomedrev that web developer Antonio Sánchez created. I only modified it slightly.
Anthropologists on deported migrants, unusual bureaucrats, and the thriving solidarity economy in Greece
by lorenz on Apr 12, 2015 in development empowerment, globalisation, anthropology (general) • Leave a comment »
While I am trying to get back into the blogging business, here three selected pieces that I've written recently for the University of Oslo.
Two of them are accounts on somehow positive change that is happening.
Many anthropologists have contributed to the understanding of the economic crisis in many parts of the world during the recent years, see among others the earlier posts "Use Anthropology to Build A Human Economy" or "Similar to the Third World debt crisis" - David Graeber on 'Occupy Wall Street'. But few studies deal with the ways people tried to create alternatives to the currently dominating economic models.
I found it therefore particularily interesting to talk to Theodoros Rakopoulos who is currently studying the thriving solidarity economy in Greece: an economy based on mutual aid, cooperation, bartering and collective welfare.
Time banks, volunteer-run health clinics and pharmacies, alternative currencies, food distribution without middlemen: People “mostly from humble economic backgrounds” are experimenting successfully with alternatives to austerity policies that have been dictated by the EU Commission, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
Theodoros Rakopoulos has been on fieldwork among the anti-middlemen movement, one of the most successful solidarity economy initiatives that popped up in Greece since 2010.
Strangely enough, I haven't heard about these developments before. I suppose it's because media was more interested in reporting about the rising xenophobia in Greece. But the researcher explains that the new solidarity economy has "arguably a wider impact on peoples’ daily life than the much talked about rise in far-right parties like Golden Dawn”.
>> read the interview with Theodoros Rakopoulos: From economic crisis to solidarity economy
Anthropologist Knut Christian Myhre is currently writing a book about unusual bureaucrats. Instead of reviewing laws and policies in their offices, they tour the country, hold public meetings and communicate with citizens via social media. This initiative, Myhre thinks, can serve as example for other countries wishing to revive local democracy and expand their political and legal repertoire.
His main focus was the so-called Shivji Commission that in 1991 was appointed by President Ali Hassam Mwinyi to inquire into the state of land conflicts in Tanzania. For one year this commission toured around the country, held 277 public meetings in 145 villages and 132 urban centres in all of mainland Tanzania’s 20 administrative regions. Around 83,000 members of the public took part in the process. Local researchers and experts prepared six major studies, while the commission made visits to Kenya, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Korea to learn from their experiences.
>> read the interview with Knut Christian Myhre: "A model also for other countries"
We are living in times characterized by increasing mobility and transnational connections — or so it seems, at least, for some people in the richer parts of the world. Anthropologist Heike Drotbohm has been on fieldwork among people for whom the opposite is true.
My story about her research begins like this:
"When Jacky was deported from the USA to Cape Verde, his life came to a sudden standstill. Within a short time his face grew deep wrinkles; it looked resigned, exhausted, and drained. Merely at his age of 45, Jacky looked like an old man.
Anthropologist Heike Drotbohm is looking at a recent picture of Jacky and is puzzled. She met him six years ago and now she can hardly recognize him. While peering at more pictures of deported migrants she met between 2006 and 2008 on Cape Verde during her fieldwork, she is compelled to make the same conclusion. All of these people seemed to have aged disproportionally fast.
Their faces, it seems, tell us uncomfortable stories about the transition from a mobile and independent life to the forced immobility on Cape Verde: an arrow-shaped archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean that the men left many years ago."
>> read the whole story: The wretched face of forced immobility
Two new anthropology blogs from Norway: Thomas Hylland Eriksen and Sindre Bangstad
by lorenz on Nov 11, 2014 in Open Access Anthropology and Knowledge Sharing, anthropology (general), websites • Leave a comment »
Lots of new anthropology blogs have been started up recently, most of them have made it into the overviews here at antropologi.info: the anthropology blog newspaper http://www.antropologi.info/blog/ and the - I think - more reader-friendly anthropology blog news ticker http://www.antropologi.info/feeds/anthropology/ (if not, let me know!)
Now, I'd like to mention especially two blogs. The first one is Thomas Hylland Eriksen's blog at http://thomashyllanderiksen.net He is one of the most visible anthropologists in the public, he set up his first website already back in prehistoric 1996 (recently rebuilt and moved to http://hyllanderiksen.net). So finally, we will get more frequent updates about his work and thoughts on his blog.
Some of the recent posts include Fossil addiction: Is there a road to recovery?, Whatever happened to prog? and About Progress, where he dares to criticize the ruling rightwing-populist Progress Party in Norway. Within few hours his post stirred up a bit of controversy in the media.
The other new blog is by Sindre Bangstad at http://www.sindrebangstad.com/ I am glad he finally set up his first website. I've been following him on facebook for a while where I enjoyed his daily comments about the state of the world and the numerous interesting links he posted. His main focus is islamophobia and racism.
So, some of his recent posts include Islamophobia - What's In A Name?, Racism 2.0, and Right-Wing Populists In Power: The Case Of Norway
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Xiaomi's MIUI 9 OS announcement was actually a prank for April 1st, also known as April Fools' day. Xiaomi actually released a teaser for the MIUI 9 OS announcement, stating that it will be announced on April 1st, and that it is not a prank for April Fools' day. Now, considering that the company explicitly said that it is not a prank, consumers were overjoyed, of course, but… Xiaomi was, unfortunately, only joking, read on.
Xiaomi basically unveiled MIUI 9 OS with a number of rather odd, obviously fake, camera features. First of which was the 'Truth Mode', which actually makes you uglier after you activate it on a specific selfie you took. The second camera feature Xiaomi 'unveiled' was the 'Eccentric Beauty Mode', and this feature is targeted towards group selfies. This mode was supposed to detect the face of the owner in a group picture, and improve / beautify its face, in order to make it more beautiful than the rest of the people in that specific photo. The 'Couple Match Mode' is a feature which was supposed to allow you to upload your selfie to MIUI servers, and then the company was expected to find a perfect match, someone that is as beautiful as you are. Now, on top of said camera features, Xiaomi also announced the 'Positive Energy Mode', which was supposed to make your phone pay you compliments when you look sad in a selfie. Now, on top of all that, the company also shared some info on the 'Beauty Map Mode', this mode basically provided information on average attractiveness for people who live in different places.
Now, all of those features are obviously fake, and Xiaomi really managed to fool a lot of people. It's bad enough when you do announce something on April 1st and it turns out not to be true, but when you specifically say that something is true even though it was announced on April 1st, and it turns out it isn't… well, you get the point. MIUI 9 probably won't arrive anytime soon, if Xiaomi intends to stick to their release cycle, we won't be seeing it until Q2 or Q3 this year (available in Q3 or Q4), but who knows, maybe the company manages to surprise us.
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Honor 20 Pro vs Huawei P30: can Honor challenge its parent?
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Authored by: Daniel Calvo 7 months ago
We already know how the flagship of Honor is for this 2019. After his presentation event in London, we can say that Honor has put all the meat on the grill. Will the Honor 20 Pro be able to compete with its older brother, the Huawei P30? Let's compare all their characteristics to determine who wins in this face-to-face.
Honor is known to be the sub-brand of Huawei, with devices that are usually cheaper than those of Huawei, although this is not always the case. The recently introduced Honor 20 Pro is a top of the range, which can be at the level of the best flagships of 2019. Although comparing it with the Huawei P30 Pro seemed a bit risky, we decided to face the standard P30 and see which of the two is better. Both devices only have one model for sale, which simplifies the comparison.
Honor 20 Pro hands-on review
The last flagship of Honor. / © AndroidPIT
Design: glass and metal
Accustomed more and more to giant smartphones, we could say that we are in front of two compact devices. Both adapt well to the hand, although the Honor 20 is a little larger and also heavier (182g vs 165g).
Although the P30 is available in three elegant colors (mother-of-pearl, Aurora and black), the Honor goes a step further with its phantom black and phantom blue versions. The black version, which we have tested, changes to purple tones depending on how the light is reflected, an effect that undoubtedly attracts much attention.
The Honor 20 Pro, in an attractive color. / © AndroidPIT
The main difference in the front is in the location of the selfies camera. If Huawei's device bets on a drop-shaped notch in the middle, Honor follows the path that already started with the View20 and its hole in the screen. The latter option allows you to win more screen-to-body ratio, which is 91% versus 86% for the P30.
In addition, the two smartphones are opting for fashionable construction in the 2019 high-end range: glass back and metal frames. Although the Honor 20 Pro has a little surprise: it doesn't have a fingerprint reader under the screen like Huawei's, but is located on the side. Point in favor for lovers of this more classic unlocking method which, to be honest, usually works better.
Screen: LCD vs OLED
Without a doubt, the P30's OLED screen is one of its strong points. If we compare it with the Honor OLED panel, Huawei's device is a clear winner. The colors are brighter, the blacks more intense and the angle of vision is wider. That said, the screen quality of the Honor 20 Pro is generally satisfactory, but does not stand up to comparison with its rival.
In terms of size, the Honor 20 Pro is slightly larger, with 6.29" by 6.1" of the P30. It also has a slightly higher resolution of 2340 x 1080, which gives it a density of 412 ppi. A difference, which on the other hand, you won't notice, since both smartphones have a Full HD+ screen.
Huawei P30: compact and with a large camera
The OLED screen of the P30, one of the best on the market / © AndroidPIT
Camera: Is 4 better?
I want to make one thing clear: the two smartphones are beasts. Huawei has worked hard to make the P30 Pro the best camera of the year, and the standard P30 is not far behind. Perhaps what we didn't expect was that Honor would do so well in the photographic section of the Honor 20 Pro. But let's see what makes them different...
If we turn the two smartphones around, we see how the Huawei P30 has a triple camera placed in an upright position, while the Honor raises its bet to 4 lenses.
Honor 20 adds a fourth sensor for macro photography / © AndroidPIT
For their primary lenses, both manufacturers rely on sensors from Sony. The Honor device repeats its bet on a 48MP IMX586 lens that we already know from OnePlus 7 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 9 or View20 itself. Its f/1.4 opening, one of the largest on the market, allows more light to pass through the lens, optimizing overall camera operation in low-light environments. The Huawei P30, on the other hand, has an IMX650 lens, in this case 40MP, and a smaller aperture, f/1.6.
Both devices complement this main lens with a wide-angle 16 MP and f/2.2 sensor, and an 8 MP and f/2.4 telephoto lens that features the amazing 3x optical zoom and a 5x hybrid. If up to here both cameras have similar characteristics, the Honor raises the bet with the inclusion of a fourth lens of 2MP and f/2.4, dedicated to the macro photography and with which you will be able to approach up to 4 cm from the object that you want to capture.
P30: with three cameras, enough / © AndroidPIT
Does this mean the four Honor cameras will do better than the P30? We'll have to wait for our first analysis to find out. If so, and taking into account the excellent results of the Huawei device, it would become one of the best smartphones of the year in this section.
Performance: extras make the difference
If we analyze the hardware, the two devices have similar characteristics. Both have the house's star processor, the HiSilicon Kirin 980 manufactured in 7 nm and accompanied by a Mali-G76 GPU. As for RAM, they share 8 GB, a figure only the height of the largest. They differ, of course, in the internal storage. While the 128GB of the Huawei P30 is not bad, the Honor doubles that figure to reach a huge 256GB but not expandable. On the other hand, the Huawei device can extend its capacity by means of an NM card (no microSD), in addition to having a mini-jack connection, a couple of extra functions that give it more value.
Mini jack available on the P30 / © AndroidPIT
As for the software, both work with Android 9 Pie as could not be otherwise, although each with its own layer of customization. Huawei continues to bet on EMUI in its version 9.1. Honor, on the other hand, counts with Magic UI 2.1, that although it is an independent interface, maintains many in common with EMUI.
Autonomy should not be a problem
In my analysis of the P30, I was surprised by its battery, able to reach a day and a half of autonomy practically without disheveling, thanks to its 3650 mAh. Under the paper, the Honor 20 Pro should make it even better, as it reaches 4000 mAh, although it also has to deal with a bigger screen, and it sure consumes more battery. We'll have to wait for our full analysis to see the results.
Both devices feature a fast charge system powered by a 22.5W SuperCharge charger, capable of reaching 50% battery capacity in just half an hour. If you're looking for wireless charging, don't count on either.
The Honor device must reach the day and a half of autonomy. / © AndroidPIT
Honor 20 Pro vs. Huawei P30: technical specifications
Dimensions 73.97 x 154.6 x 8.44 71.36 x 149.1 x 7.57
Weight 182 gr 165 gr
Screen size LCD, 6.29 inch, 2340 x 1080 AMOLED, 6.1 inch, 2240 x 1080 pixels
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 HiSilicon Kirin 980
Memory 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage (not expandable) 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage (expandable with NM Card)
- Front: 32 MP, f/2.0
- Quadruple rear camera:
- Sony IMX586 48 MP (f/1.4),-
- Wide-angle 16 MP (f/2.2),
- 8 MP (f/2.4) 5x hybrid zoom telephoto lens
- Macro 2 MP
- Triple rear camera
- Sony IMX650 40 MP (f/1.6)
- Wide-angle 16 MP (f/2.2)
A little brother who's learned all the tricks
Although I loved the Huawei P30 during the days I tried it, I have to say that Honor has done its job very well, and even more so if we look at a key feature: its price. The Honor 20 Pro comes at a selling price of €599, exactly €150 less than the P30. Although today it is possible to find the Huawei terminal at a slightly lower price, its technical specifications do not seem to me to be much better than those of Honor. While it has a better display, a more compact size, headphone jack output and memory expansion via NM card, Honor can claim that its battery has more mAh, has an extra camera (tests will tell us if it's really necessary) and double the storage. Although logic tells us that Huawei's flagship has to be better than the high end of Honor, I have my doubts...
And you, which one would you prefer to buy?
Honor 20 Pro Hardware Huawei
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Netflix Hooks ‘Jacob and the Sea Beast’ from Oscar Winner Chris Williams
Aardman Animates Heartbreaking Ocean Crisis PSA for Greenpeace
It’s the End of the World and She’s Just Fine!: ‘Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts’
Netflix will be producing a new CG animated feature film titled Jacob and the Sea Beast, written and directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Chris Williams (Moana, Big Hero 6). The epic ocean-voyage tale is an original script by Williams and marks his solo directorial debut. It centers on a charming seafarer who sails into uncharted waters and discovers an unlikely ally in a sea monster.
“Jacob and the Sea Beast is the kind of story I’ve always wanted to take on. It’s a tale of high adventure where our hero leaves the known world and ventures out into uncharted waters. As it turns out, I’m doing the same thing. I’m grateful for the opportunities provided by my former creative home and am excited to leap into a new environment. I feel a great energy at Netflix, as amazingly talented artists from a wide variety of backgrounds are coming together to build something new,” said Williams.
“Chris is one of the most talented filmmakers working in animation today and his distinct voice comes through in this touching tale of ancient hunters who struggle to capture a beautiful, mythical sea creature on the high seas. His is precisely the kind of grand, adventure-filled story with smart and nuanced characters that we look for in family animated projects at Netflix,” said Melissa Cobb, VP of Kids & Family at Netflix.
Netflix expects Jacob and the Sea Beast to be released in 2022.
Williams also wrote the screenplay for an directed Bolt, and has story credits on Prep & Landing, The Emperor’s New Groove and Mulan among the high profile titles he has worked on.
Related Topics:Academy Award, Big Hero 6, Bolt, Chris Williams, featured, Jacob and the Sea Beast, Melissa Cobb, Moana, Mulan, Netflix, Prep & Landing, The Emperor's New Groove
Geographic Region:Worldwide
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Thai PM thanks everyone involved in cave rescue mission
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Bangkok [Thailand], July 11 (ANI): In the wake of the successful extraction of the youth football team trapped in a vast network of caves, Thailand Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday expressed his gratitude to everyone involved in the rescue operation.
Trump congratulates Thai Navy SEALs for 'successful' rescue op
Washington DC [United States], July 10 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday congratulated the Thai Navy SEALs for the "successful" rescue of the 12 boys and their coach from a flooded cave in northern Thailand's Chiang Rai.
Don't worry about us, say boys stranded in Thai cave
Chiang Rai [Thailand], July 7 (ANI): Heart rending notes scribbled by some of the stranded boys and their football coach from inside a flooded cave complex in northern Thailand were posted on Thai Navy SEAL Facebook page on Saturday morning.
Thai cave rescue stalled due to rain forecast
Chiang Rai [Thailand], July 07 (ANI): All attempts to rescue the 12 members of a youth football team and their coach from the Tham Luang Nang Non cave system have been put on hold for the moment due to a rain forecast.
Football team stranded in Thailand cave rescued
Chiang Rai [Thailand], July 03 (ANI): Rescue teams have found the 12 boys and their football coach, who had been trapped in a flooded cave here for nine days.
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Sign the Petition: Drop All Charges Against Jeremy Marks
Jeremy Marks
The ANSWER Coalition urges you to sign the petition, demanding “Drop all charges against Jeremy Marks.” Click here to sign. Below is background on the case.
Background on the case:
Jeremy Marks, an 18-year-old African American high school student, was arrested in May 2010 and charged with felony “attempted lynching” by Los Angeles District Attorney Steve Cooley. What did Jeremy allegedly do?
Jeremy witnessed and videotaped an incident involving a Los Angeles United School District Police officer and a 15-year-old African American student near Verdugo Hills High School. The police officer beat the student; pepper sprayed him and brutally smashed his head through a bus window.
Jeremy quietly videotaped the incident. The L.A. District Attorney’s office claims Jeremy yelled something and that amounted to trying to “incite a riot during an attempt to free a suspect from police custody.” This charge is baseless, as other bystander videos of the incident show.
For taping the incident, Jeremy was thrown into adult jail and kept there to rot for nearly nine months. His bail was set at $155,000. Jeremy was only able to get out of jail in late December after his parents and supporters fought tooth-and-nail to get the word out and won support for the case.
Now, Jeremy is facing over seven years in prison—all for catching the police beating a student on camera.
It is an outrage that Jeremy is facing criminal charges whatsoever. The case has prolonged Jeremy’s education and had a tremendous impact on his family. Jeremy did nothing wrong. He is guilty of nothing. In fact, Jeremy was absolutely right for trying to guarantee accountability by recording the police.
Jeremy’s case is evidence of the institutional racism that infects the U.S. criminal “justice” system. It is trying to claim another young, African American victim. We cannot let this happen. Black and Latino youth are faced daily with police harassment, racial profiling and criminalization.
Prosecutors and police are also trying to "set an example" so that people will stop videotaping police brutality. But it is our constitutional right to hold police accountable for their actions.
The ANSWER Coalition fully supports Jeremy and demands that all charges be dropped immediately. We urge all organizations and individuals to sign the petition below to support Jeremy Marks. Pre-trial hearings in Jeremy's case began in February. More court dates are scheduled.
Your support will help pressure the D.A. to drop all charges Jeremy is facing. Take a stand for justice and against racism. Sign the petition below or click here to sign it.
Articles and video:
Jeremy's mother, Rochelle Pittman, speaking at a Los Angeles Forum Videos of the incident Articles about the case
(1) Jeremy Marks "Attempted Lynching" case (LA Weekly)
(2) Jeremy Marks bailed out (LA Weekly)
Click here or on the photo above to watch. Click here or on the photo above to watch.
For more information and to get involved with the case, contact ANSWER: 213-251-1025 or answerla@answerla.org.
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By Joanna Hartley
Mon 13 Apr 2009 08:12 AM
DEWA makes $1.5bn profit for 2008 due to rise in revenues
Revenues increased by 52.5%, cost of generation, distribution fell by 32% last year.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) made a profit of AED4.24bn ($1.5bn) last year, compared with a loss ofAED744m the previous year, as a result of higher revenues and lower generation and distribution costs, it was reported on Monday.
The figures for the emirate's sole utility provider come just a week after it announced a successfull refinancing deal of a $2.2bn loan, which had been due to complete later this month.
Other figures show that DEWA’s revenue during 2008 increased by 52.5 percent to AED9.29bn, while the cost of generation and distribution fell by about 32 percent to AED4.34bn.
Finance costs rose by 46 percent to AED489m in 2008 as the utility's borrowings increased, according to a statement posted on the Nasdaq Dubai website, reported in UAE daily Gulf News.
DEWA's refinancing deal saw it receiving $2.2bn from a syndicate of 18 banks, to cover an AED8bn one-year Islamic lease it had arranged in April 2008.
Meanwhile, electricity consumption increased by 13 percent in January this year and by 17 percent in February compared with the previous year, according to Saeed Mohammad Al Tayer, managing director and CEO of the utility operator.
However, a more "realistic forecast" of future demand, which is expected to fall off in line with a slowdown in construction activity, would be available in May to June, he added.
Revenue for electricity hit AED6.7bn last year compared with AED4.2bn in 2007, while water revenue reached AED2.55bn compared with AED1.9bn in 2007.
It saw a 22.7 percent drop in the cost of power generation and desalination expenditure, but the company has pledge to invest AED70bn in power generation and water desalination projects in the next five years.
Dewa has more than 480,000 customers and its power generation capacity is 5,448 megawatts (MW).
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Joanna Hartley
Michael 10 years ago
No, really?? A profit from a monopoly? It is the one service that can engineer it's own profit exactly to the dirham at any given year.
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By Andy Sambidge
Tue 11 Sep 2012 05:23 PM
Italian fashion brand eyes Gulf expansion
Galvanni says it is planning to open seven shops across GCC region by end of 2014
Italian fashion brand Galvanni said on Tuesday it has plans to open seven shops across the Gulf region by the end of 2014.
The retailer has made its Gulf debut by opening its first shop in Dubai Marina Mall following a franchisee agreement with Dubai-based H2 Fashion.
Galvanni is an Italian fashion brand with polo heritage established since 1973. The company manufactures apparel, shoes and accessories for men and women.
Galvanni and H2 Fashion jointly aim to open more stores in major shopping malls in the Gulf, without naming specific locations in the region.
Hany Abu Omar, managing director, H2 Fashion, said: “We are delighted to represent this world class fashion brand in the UAE, Qatar and Jordan.
"This is the first shop we have opened in Dubai and have plans to open an additional six more stores in the Gulf before end of 2014.”
Simona Graniero, international sales manager, Galvanni added: “We wanted to establish presence in Dubai for a long time and we were waiting to find the right partner who would understand our brand value and positioning.
"We have chosen Dubai Marina Mall as the first store for Galvanni in the Gulf as the demographics of the mall visitors meet our customer profile aptly.”
Omar said: “Galvanni will trigger a huge demand by customers in the UAE due to the fact that Dubai represents an equestrian hub for the region will generate more demand to the polo fashion brand.”
For all the latest retail news from the UAE and Gulf countries, follow us on Twitter and Linkedin, like us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube page, which is updated daily.
Andy Sambidge
US pizza chain to open 100 outlets across GCC
Defendants in Qatar mall fire fail to appear in court
Choithrams inks deal for RAK supermarkets
Retail giants target Gulf for 'easy expansion'
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WW1 Military Cross group of (4) to 14th (Montreal) Battalion, CEF,
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impressed: LIEUT: W.M. PEARCE. 14/CAN: INF:, War and Victory
Medals, impressed: MAJOR. W.M. PEARCE.,
swing mounted on pin bar as worn, GVF Condition.
William Melanethelon Pearce was born in 1891 in Seaforth, Ontario. He joined the CEF on 21st September 1914. He was wounded on 23.5.15, slightly wounded 5.10.15. Promoted Captain 29.1.16. Transferred to 3rd Brigade Machine Gun Company. MID 2.1.17 Haig's Dispatches. Again MID 1.6.17. MC- L.G. 06/03/1918. Seconded to the Royal Air Force for Duty as an Observer 1st June 1918.
“Capt. (A./Maj.) M.G. Cps. Awarded on the occasion of His Majesty’s Birthday. No citation.” Full service file is digitized. A picture appears on ancestry with the following info, amongst more details : When William Melanetholon PEARCE was born on September 24, 1891, in Seaforth, Ontario, his father, William, was 43 and his mother, Margaret, was 38. He married Gwendoline Alice SMALLPEICE on March 22, 1932, in Toronto, Ontario. They had two children during their marriage. He died on April 23, 1990, in Toronto, Ontario, at the age of 98, and was buried in Calgary, Alberta.
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Mochlos III: The Late Hellenistic Settlement. The Beam-Press Complex
By Natalia Vogeikoff-Brogan, edited by Jeffrey S. Soles and Costis Davaras (Prehistory Monographs 48). Pp. xx + 143, figs. 45, b&w pls. 14, color pls. 4, tables 7. INSTAP Academic Press, Philadelphia 2014. $80. ISBN 978-1-931534-78-9 (cloth).
Heather Jackson
This volume contains a final report on the first of several Late Hellenistic buildings excavated on the small island of Mochlos in northeast Crete by a Greek-American team in 1989–1994, 2005–2006, 2009–2010, and 2012. The Hellenistic settlement on Mochlos, lasting less than a century, was short-lived in comparison with nearly 1,800 years of Bronze Age occupation; nevertheless, the Hellenistic remains are extensive and denote a flourishing settlement within the circuit wall. The Beam-Press Complex, excavated in 1991–1992 outside the circuit wall on the southern slopes of the island, was chosen for publication because of its relatively good preservation and its interesting installations, suggesting industrial activity that incidentally informs the geopolitical status of this little island.
The volume is a collaborative effort between Vogeikoff-Brogan and various experts, making this a strong, in-depth publication of one small site. In this respect, it differs from earlier Mochlos volumes in concentrating on one building in its entirety. Excavation of the site was complicated by the structures excavated being located directly above the much earlier Minoan remains, which were sometimes reused by the Hellenistic settlers. Much Minoan pottery was found in fill. Moreover, the earliest excavations in 1909 had “swept away” (1) Graeco-Roman walls without recording their locations. The volume is organized into five chapters, the first dealing with the architecture and stratigraphy, followed by three chapters devoted to the artifacts found: pottery (ch. 2); stone implements (ch. 3); and objects made of ceramic, glass, metal, and shell (ch. 4). Finally, chapter 5 summarizes the relationship of the complex to the Late Hellenistic settlement at Mochlos and the settlement’s political relationship with Hierapytna.
One of the strongest chapters is the first, which pulls together all of the architectural, stratigraphical, and artifactual evidence for the eight rooms of the Beam-Press Complex, and presents, where possible, analysis of room function (which Vogeikoff-Brogan calls “household analysis” (5), although she makes it clear that the site is nonresidential). This chapter is thorough and clear: the finds are listed for all contexts, without privileging the floor deposits, and the analysis is perceptive and sensible. A very minor omission is discussion of the door widths, though they are meticulously recorded; Room 6, containing the beam press, has a relatively narrow doorway (0.80 m) for an entry not only to the whole three-room complex but to a room into which large bags of olives must be carried.
Chapter 2 deals with the pottery. The study is based on only 128 vessels but confirms the important identification of Eastern Crete Cream Ware (ECCW), used also at Myrtos Pyrgos in the south of Crete and probably made near ancient Hieropytna. Few eating and drinking vessels are documented, the majority of vessels being transport amphoras, of which 11 were ECCW, 12 were Koan, and only 2 were Rhodian. Cooking ware was also well represented, with three types of chytrai, several lopades, and some lids. Vogeikoff-Brogan notes the large size of most of these (25–30 cm rim diam.) and rightly associates it with the “industrial character” (43) of the Beam-Press Complex.
In chapter 3, Carter deals with the stone implements found in the complex. This is a welcome chapter, as it covers not only the known Hellenistic hopper mills but also the nonspecialized stone hand tools, rarely given attention in Hellenistic scholarship but here thoroughly documented. This chapter is a methodological benchmark and will be useful to all who study stone tools. Carter himself finds it problematic that much of the material is residual and may not reflect activity in the complex. Whereas Vogeikoff-Brogan in chapter 1 had assumed that some of the stone tools were reused Minoan, Carter is more cautious, saying that reuse was “not inconceivable” (49). He also investigates the raw resources available—local, nonlocal, and for the Hellenistic period off-island, that is, andesite from either the Saronic Gulf or the Dodecanese.
Chapter 4 is short, for the simple reason that it deals with the few finds other than pottery and stone. However, nothing is neglected: roof tiles, a water pipe, loomweights (few and scattered), two figurines, and a small number of glass fragments and metal items. The “figurines” comprise a genuine figurine that is “probably a child” (65) but is reminiscent of an Egyptian Pataikos figure, and a plastic vase featuring a satyr. An interesting observation is that some of the loomweights were Bronze Age, reused in the Late Hellenistic period.
The last chapter considers the important issue, in light of the evidence provided by the Beam-Press Complex and its contents, of the geopolitical and economic situation of Mochlos in the Late Hellenistic period. Crucial to this issue is the dominant use of ECCW, the clay source for which petrographic analysis suggests was not far from Hieropytna on the south coast, a powerful city expanding its influence at this time. Hieropytna was likely to be the ECCW production center, and thus Mochlos was probably under its sovereignty and influence; historically, there was no other candidate on the north coast. Vogeikoff-Brogan convincingly suggests Mochlos acted as harborage and coastal station for Hieropytna, collecting harbor fees and levies to increase Hieropytna’s income.
This chapter also tackles the topic of olive cultivation and pressing at Mochlos, entailing a clever reconstruction, based on extensive research, of the way the beam press was used in Room 6. The reconstruction is persuasive even if it involved blocking the doorway to Room 5. The chapter concludes with a discussion of wine production at Hierapytna in this period, based on the premise that the ECCW transport amphoras found at Mochlos originally carried wine from there (and indeed they had wine traces in the residue, as an appendix describes). This is an important contribution to the debate concerning the possibility of Cretan wine production before the Roman conquest in 67 B.C.E.
Six appendices enrich and confirm the information already provided in the chapters. Appendix A is the fullest, where Boileau and Whitbread provide details of the petrographic analysis of transport amphoras from three sites: Knossos, Mochlos, and Myrtos Pyrgos. Of the 81 samples, four were identified as Cretan and seven as imported. All samples from Mochlos except one were identified as ECCW, as were nearly all from Myrtos Pyrgos. There is valuable information here for anyone studying Cretan pottery. Likewise, the information given by Nodarou in appendix B on the petrographic analysis of the cookware from Mochlos is valuable for comparison with other sites. Surprisingly, the three different shape types of chytrai, as well as the lopas and lids, were all of the same homogeneous fabric, differing only in matrix color and porosity, due to manufacturing technique rather than fabric source. The fabric (a “recipe” of rock and minerals [105]) was consistent with the geology of Gournia/Kalo Choria, on the north coast to the west of Mochlos, thus not local to Mochlos. This chapter contains a useful summary of the characteristics of an ideal cooking vessel. Appendix C, by Koh, discusses the archaeochemical analysis of the residues extracted from sherds of two amphoras and one cooking pot from the Beam-Press Complex, using gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. Traces of tartaric acid, indicative of wine, were found in the amphoras (both ECCW, confirming local wine production) and traces of cholesterol in the cooking pot. Three shorter appendices deal efficiently with the animal bones (Mylona), the marine invertebrates and land snails (Reese), and the olive remains (Margaritis).
This volume reports on a small and short-lived site with such thoroughness that it will not only be of great interest specifically to the study of Cretan archaeology but also can serve as a model for a site report anywhere. Apart from the in-depth analyses contained in the main chapters, which incidentally cover often-neglected objects such as stone and shell, Vogeikoff-Brogan has taken the opportunity to use scientific approaches to confirm her conclusions, most importantly to establish the existence of a new class of pottery.
Centre for Classics and Archaeology
School of Historical and Philosophical Studies
heatherj@unimelb.edu.au
Book Review of Mochlos III: The Late Hellenistic Settlement. The Beam-Press Complex, by Natalia Vogeikoff-Brogan, edited by Jeffrey S. Soles and Costis Davaras
Reviewed by Heather Jackson
American Journal of Archaeology Vol. 120, No. 2 (April 2016)
Published online at www.ajaonline.org/book-review/2619
DOI: 10.3764/ajaonline1202.Jackson
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The things you hear in Alabama locker room, sideline on A-Day
In Alabama locker room, sidelines for 2019 A-Day game
By Michael Casagrande | mcasagrande@al.com
Stepping into Alabama’s locker room Saturday afternoon, it didn’t feel like a practice. A few of the strongly conveyed messages inside left no doubt.
A-Day is a tease to the fans and a test for everyone else.
And for one afternoon, the lockdown program opens its doors to a few local media members for an insider’s view of the Crimson Tide gameday machine from a coaching perspective. It’s a fly-on-the-wall experience inside the locker rooms and the sideline for the only taste of college football between January and August.
From this unique perspective comes the kind of observations even ESPN’s mega-contract don’t permit. So, as the 31-17 White team win marinates, these are a few things legible from a notebook full of chicken scratch notes.
Everyone steps off the bus in full pads. It’s not the traditional walk of champions with the regular two-hour routine condensed into about half that time. The home locker room for the Crimson team is cut in half with stools set up for the offense on the right and the defense to the left.
“The quarterbacks sit over here,” Tua Tagovailoa said to younger brother Taulia, who made his public debut in that stadium Saturday.
A pregame prayer in the Bryant-Denny Stadium locker room before the 2019 A-Day game.Michael Casagrande | mcasagrande@al.com
After warming up, Nick Saban in the Crimson locker room had what one would call a heated message for the second-team defense that had drawn criticism throughout the spring. He drew a few formations on an overhead projector like the one from high school algebra class then did some high-volume motivating.
New defensive backs coach Charles Kelly stepped in immediately after to reinforce the schemes. When he was done, defensive back Daniel Wright stepped up for a passionate peer-to-peer chat. The wall clock ticked down to kickoff and not a second was wasted.
A whistle blows from a strength coach and everyone heads to the door. On the way out, everyone touches the Bear Bryant plaque on the wall. That includes the new quarterback, No. 15 Paul Tyson -- Bryant’s great grandson.
Alabama freshman QB Paul Tyson touches the face of his great grandfather Bear Bryant leaving the locker room on A-Day. pic.twitter.com/VGC6VZVeKO
— Michael Casagrande (@ByCasagrande) April 13, 2019
‘I thought you were going to score’
Highlights were few for the Crimson team after falling down 31-10. Before that, however, its one trick play lit up the sideline.
It was the second play of the second quarter following a 13-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa. “Silver 18,” shouted offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, then echoed by every staffer in sight. Poker faces contained the excitement that boiled over moments later. Tagovailoa took the snap and threw a lateral to receiver Slade Bolden (No. 18). The former high school quarterback then heaved it downfield to tight end Cameron Latu for a 31-yard pass.
“I thought you were going to score,” excited tight end Major Tennison told Latu after jogging off.
You might have recognized the play. One of the players said it was the exact call from the 2017 national title game loss to Clemson in which ArDarius Stewart threw a 24-yard pass to O.J. Howard on the go-ahead scoring drive before Hunter Renfrow’s big catch.
Making adjustments
There wasn’t much cooking for the first-team offense that returned a Heisman runner up and a few All-American caliber receivers. Tagovailoa jogged straight to Sarkisian after the first few possessions ended with punts. A student would follow the offensive coordinator with a dry erase board and marker in case there was a need for a quick diagram.
After the second drive, Tagovailoa went to receiver DeVonta Smith to talk about a specific coverage they were seeing from the defense. It was all business when the passer talked to his targets. There wasn’t much idle chatter when they took their seats on the bench and he later explained some of the issues the offense faces in this scrimmage dynamic.
Tua Tagovailoa watches the action with an expanded nameplate on the back of his jersey.Michael Casagrande | mcasagrande@al.com
“It’s a lot harder because the defense understands our concepts and what we like to run,” Tagovailoa said.
A possession after Tagovailoa and Smith traded notes on coverages, the junior receiver caught a short pass that had the sideline buzzing.
Personal foul?
It was a quick little three-yard pass from the two heroes of the 2018 national championship that ended in a flag. The Crimson sideline cracked up when first-team defensive back Josh Jobe picked up, then tossed Smith WrestleMania style.
“Personal foul,” one former player on the sideline said, “unnecessary suplex.”
It evoked memories of LaMichael Fanning’s wrestling move from a 2012 win at Missouri that made headlines. He wasn’t at the game Saturday, but it seemed like every other former Alabama player was.
Practically every star from the 2018 team was there from Josh Jacobs to Quinnen Williams. Dre Kirkpatrick and Courtney Upshaw represented from Saban’s first championship team with reunions taking place all over the sideline. Staffers like head trainer Jeff Allen and nutritionist Amy Bragg were popular with the older guys.
Halftime locker room
It was spitting rain when the Crimson team got back inside for a brief halftime. Waiting on their stools were a Rice Krispie Treat and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Saban had brief comments about converting third downs and executing better on offense as the players quietly scarfed down their snacks.
“Trust your training,” was the theme of his speech.
Bragg carries spare Rice Krispie Treats in her sideline bag to help with players burning calories faster than they can replace.
Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian works with Tua Tagovailoa, Paul Tyson and Braxton Barker at halftime of the 2019 A-Day game.Michael Casagrande | mcasagrande@al.com
After Sarkisian’s chat with the whole offense, he huddled quietly with the quarterbacks.
“He just told us our openers,” Tua Tagovailoa explained later, “what we’re going to have again and some of the things he’s seeing and the guys in the box seeing as well. Just went from there.”
Mr. Harris …
One young fan near the tunnel to the locker room was in mid-season form. Spotting former running back Damien Harris walking by, he called down for “Mr. Harris” to sign his ball. The etiquette worked and the autograph was secured.
After the game, a kid who looked like the same guy, had a sign. “We are celebrating our birthday. Gloves please?” It worked again.
From the sideline, it was fascinating to see how many fans shouted out for active players to come over for autographs during the game. It forced awkward moments where they had to ignore the requests for obvious reasons.
Dixieland singalong
It’s intense but A-Day isn’t on the same dial as a playoff game. There’s time for a few more laughs here and there and the end of the third quarter provided a brief release.
Though rain chased away most of the announced crowd of 62,219, the players were there for the traditional singing of Dixieland Delight. A few players sang along quietly and followed AD Greg Byrne’s rules.
Tua Tagovailoa says hello on a Facetime call with staffer and former running backs coach Burton Burns on the sideline of the 2019 A-Day game.Michael Casagrande | mcasagrande@al.com
A little later, Tua Tagovailoa was mouthing along to the words of Sweet Home Alabama.
A comeback?
Things weren’t going so well on the Crimson sideline. The White squad’s first-team defense and second-team defense took a 31-10 lead late in the third quarter when Jaylen Moody intercepted Tyson’s fifth pass and returned it for a touchdown. Saban later said the rookie passer from Hewitt-Trussville was a little anxious out there. There wasn’t much to say when he walked back to the sideline as Tua Tagovailoa gave him a knowing helmet tap on the way by.
This high-powered offense’s only touchdown to that point came on a short 30-yard field after Shane Lee’s interception of Mac Jones in the first quarter. The longest drives for the first-team offense was a 59-yarder ending in a field goal and a 51-yarder that ended in a miss.
One Crimson media coach didn’t give up even after falling behind by three touchdowns and late life from the offense. Five plays were all Tua Tagovailoa and Co., needed to drive 80 yards for Part I of the comeback. They looked like the 2018 edition with a 54-yard touchdown pass to Jerry Jeudy. And since both teams were required to go hurry-up in the final four minutes of each half, a two-score hole with 2:10 left wasn’t impossible until Trevon Diggs intercepted Tagovailoa 11 seconds into the next drive.
White 31, Crimson 17.
Saban stood at the front of the locker room, not far from the Bryant wall plaque, addressing the reunited Crimson and White teams. The message was a lot like the one delivered at the media room podium moments later in content more than delivery.
Consistency in execution isn’t an option and the leadership needs to buy into the bigger-picture goals of the program. Looking around, this is a locker room dotted with former head coaches from analysts Major Applewhite and Butch Jones to new offensive line coach Kyle Flood and Sarkisian. Everyone listens in silence until Saban wants a response.
Nick Saban speaks in the locker room after the 2019 A-Day game.Michael Casagrande | mcasagrande@al.com
They have a chance to be “a really good team,” Saban tells the locker room but there are still too many players who aren’t doing all the little things necessary for success.
Team meeting Monday afternoon. Attendance isn’t optional.
After that, dinner where the White team can celebrate their victory with steak while Crimson gets beans for a loss that certainly can’t be blamed on the media coaches.
Michael Casagrande is an Alabama beat writer for the Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @ByCasagrande or on Facebook
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PhD Defence by Anders Emanuelsen
Anders Emanuelsen will defend his PhD thesis "On rate enhancement during the human voluntary rhythmic movement of finger tapping"
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Voluntary rhythmic movements are fundamental during everyday human life. Examples of such movements include walking and other cyclic tasks, such as finger tapping. It has been shown that motor function of voluntary rhythmic movement can be altered through e.g. priming, which can be described as a change in behaviour generated by a preceding stimulus. However, many details of the control and regulation of voluntary rhythmic movements involved in e.g. priming remain largely undisclosed. Thus, an improved understanding of the nervous system’s function in general but also for potential medical use and development of e.g. exoskeletons or robotic assistance is useful.
A behavioural priming phenomenon, termed ‘repeated bout rate enhancement’, has been revealed previously. The phenomenon comprises that the freely chosen tapping rate during voluntary index finger tapping was increased following submaximal muscle activation, in form of finger tapping. It has previously been proposed that finger tapping could be a central pattern generator-mediated rhythmic movement and further that the observed rate enhancement could be the result of a net excitation of the supraspinal centres, the spinal central pattern generator, or a combination of both. The overall aim of this thesis was to increase our understanding of voluntary stereotyped rhythmic movements. More specifically, the main purpose was to investigate and further elucidate the phenomenon of repeated bout rate enhancement during the task of finger tapping. For this purpose, three studies were performed.
In study I, various forms of finger tapping were investigated. It was shown that repeated bout rate enhancement could be elicited following passive tapping, which does not require descending drive. In study II, various durations of the first tapping bout were applied. Here it was revealed that rate enhancement was elicited following tapping durations ranging from 20 s to 180 s in the first bout. The results showed that there was no dose-response relationship between the duration of priming and the magnitude of rate enhancement. In study III, linear and non-linear metrics applied to kinetic and kinematic time series were calculated in an attempt to investigate possible differences in motor variability between responders and non-responders (i.e., individuals showing and not showing repeated bout rate enhancement, respectively). Of note is that a responder was defined as an individual who showed a minimum increase of 3% of the freely chosen tapping rate from the first to the second tapping bout. Here it was revealed that responders and non-responders demonstrated different characteristics of motor variability, primarily related to the complexity in the structure of motor variability.
The present findings are interpreted to suggest that rate enhancement during finger tapping could be the result of an increased excitability of the nervous system, which to a certain extent could be caused by sensory feedback. Furthermore, that a duration of as little as 20 s of priming seems to be sufficient to elicit rate enhancement. Finally, that individuals who show repeated bout rate enhancement could exhibit a greater adaptability in the dynamics of motor control compared with individuals who do not show repeated bout rate enhancement.
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Tag: Axel Witsel
Napoli to steal two Chelsea transfer targets
July 9, 2016 Vincent Van Genechten
With Antonio Conte about to take over the reigns at Chelsea, the Blues were primed to target and lure in a couple of Serie A stars. However, according to the latest reports, Italian giants Napoli are about to steal two Chelsea targets. Antonio Candreva’s agent Federico Pastorello has confirmed that Lazio Roma and Napoli have an agreement, that the winger likes the destination and that they will request personal terms, according to Mediaset Premium (via Football-Italia). The Partenopei are ready to pay £23.9 million, including bonuses, for the 29-year-old Italy international, who impressed…
Chelsea, Everton, NewsNow, Premier League, Serie AAntonio Candreva, Axel Witsel, Chelsea, Inter, Lazio, Napoli, Zenit
Everton on the brink of signing Euro 2016 star and selling top defender for record fee
July 2, 2016 July 2, 2016 Vincent Van Genechten
With a new coach in Ronald Koeman and a reported £100 million transfer kit at their disposal, Everton are primed to have a big transfer summer. On Friday, the Toffees completed their first signing as Dutch goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg joined the club on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee, according to a report by the BBC. The 33-year-old left Koeman’s Ajax for AS Roma in 2011, before moving to Fulham in 2013. Stekelenburg spent the 2014/2015 campaign on loan at Monaco and last season linked up with Koeman again at…
Everton, Featured Column, Manchester City, NewsNow, Premier League, Serie A, SouthamptonAxel Witsel, Everton, John Stones, Maarten Stekelenburg, Manchester City, Napoli, Southampton, Zenit
Chelsea to rival Everton for Euro 2016 star, Toffees want Premier League scorer
Chelsea are set to battle Everton for Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel, with the Blues seeing him as an alternative to Belgium team-mate Radja Nainggolan. According to a report by The Daily Mail, the Blues had a bid of £33 million for the AS Roma star rejected by the Serie A giants, which mean they have now been turned down three times in their chase of Nainggolan. Chelsea’s attention could now turn to Witsel, who is another impressive member of Belgium’s Euro 2016 squad and who has been linked…
Chelsea, Everton, Juventus, NewsNow, Premier League, Serie A, SouthamptonAxel Witsel, Chelsea, Everton, Graziano Pelle, Leo Lacroix, Ronald Koeman, Southampton
New Everton boss sets sights on a duo of new players
New Everton manager Ronald Koeman wants to make Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul his first signing at Goodison Park while he is also weighing up a move for Zenit midfielder Axel Witsel. Koeman was confirmed as the Toffees new manager on Tuesday after signing a three-year contract worth £6 million a year to succeed Roberto Martinez at Goodison Park, with the club paying £5 million to Southampton. According to various English reports, as one from The Guardian, the Dutch manager wants to move quickly on the summer transfer market in order to…
Everton, Newcastle United, NewsNow, Premier LeagueAxel Witsel, Everton, Newcastle, Tim Krul, Zenit
Good and bad at Tottenham: Belgian target wants move, striker bid rejected
January 19, 2016 Vincent Van Genechten
Axel Witsel has been on Tottenham’s radar for quite some time and the Belgian star has now opened the door to a potential summer move from Zenit, according to Standard Sport. As reported by Standard Sport in September, the Spurs were willing to pay £17 million for the midfielder during the last summer transfer window, to reunite him with Belgian team-mates Jan Vertonghen, Mousa Dembele, Nacer Chadli and Toby Alderweireld. Zenit are currently in Qatar, holding a winter training camp. Witsel ruled out of move this month, but opened the…
Atletico Madrid, NewsNow, Tottenham HotspurAtletico, Axel Witsel, Jackson Martinez, Tottenham, Zenit
Zenit star Axel Witsel admits he wants Man United move
Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel has admitted that he is keen to make the move to the Premier League, but has resigned himself to staying in Russia, the Daily Express reports. Both United and Chelsea have been linked with the Belgian international’s signature this summer, though he was most recently tipped to join Italian giants AC Milan instead. United had been keeping tabs on the 26-year-old, but were told it would cost them £70m to prize him away from the Russian champions. Witsel has made no secret of his…
Chelsea, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie AAC Milan, Axel Witsel, Zenit St Petersburg
Chelsea news: £88m Pogba bid planned as Juventus sign replacement
September 1, 2015 Jordan Harris
Here is deadline day’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: The Blues are planning to make a stunning £88m bid for Juventus talisman Paul Pogba, according to the Daily Express. The Old Lady are unlikely to be able to turn down such a bid which may mean that the 22-year-old could be on his way to Stamford Bridge. The Serie A side may be more willing to let the Frenchman move on after BBC Sport reported that they have secured a potential replacement. Juve have signed Inter Milan midfielder Hernanes in…
Chelsea, Europe, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, West HamAxel Witsel, Hernanes, Kostas Manolas, Paul Pogba, Victor Moses
Man United and Chelsea given deadline day boost in Axel Witsel chase
Premier League giants Manchester United and Chelsea have been given a deadline day boost in their hunt to sign Belgian international midfielder Axel Witsel after AC Milan dropped out of the race for his signature, according to the Daily Express. The 26-year-old has been linked with a departure from Russian champions Zenit St Petersburg all summer, with a number of top European sides all linked with a move for him. Zenit have stated the former Benfica man will not be sold unless his £70m (€100m) release clause is paid. Serie…
Chelsea, Europe, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie AAC Milan, Axel Witsel, Zenit St Petersburg
Tottenham make £13.1m move for reported Chelsea target
Tottenham are hoping to surprise both Manchester United and Chelsea by sealing a £13.1m move for Zenit midfielder Axel Witsel, according to Sky Sports. Sky Sports report that the Belgian’s current side need to sell some of their foreign players due to a quota system implemented by the Russian FA. The maximum amount of non-domestic players a team is allowed is six, which means that despite already letting Salomon Rondon join West Brom, Andre Villas-Boas’ side still need to let three members of their squad leave. And while the Blues and the…
Chelsea, Europe, Premier League, Serie A, Tottenham HotspurAxel Witsel
Chelsea gossip: Blues told to pay £45m for Stones, but remain confident of landing Pogba
Here is Thursday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: Everton have told Chelsea that if they want to sign defender John Stones, they will need to pay £45m, according to The Sun. The Blues have had three bids rejected for the 21-year-old, and are thought to only be willing to pay £35m. Jose Mourinho is reportedly very confident that he will be able to bring Juventus star Paul Pogba to Stamford Bridge this summer, according to the Independent. The Old Lady are willing to let the Frenchman leave but only if…
Barcelona, Chelsea, Europe, Everton, Juventus, La Liga, Premier League, Serie AAxel Witsel, John Obi Mikel, John Stones, Neymar, Paul Pogba
Chelsea news: Talks held over Pogba move and Stones hands in transfer request
Here is Wednesday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: The Blues have reportedly begun talks with Juventus over a move for midfielder Paul Pogba, according to the Metro. The Frenchman is valued at £70m, but the Premier League champions are confident that a deal can be done before the window shuts. John Stones has given a huge indication that he wishes to move to Stamford Bridge, after the Daily Express reported that the 21-year-old has handed in a transfer request at Everton. Chelsea have had three bids rejected for the defender,…
Chelsea, Europe, Everton, Juventus, Premier League, Serie AAxel Witsel, Ezequiel Garay, John Stones, Juan Cuadrado, Paul Pogba
Chelsea rumours: Everton defender interested in move, while talks held over Axel Witsel
July 21, 2015 Jordan Harris
Here is Tuesday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: John Stones wants to join Chelsea this summer, after the Premier League champions had a £20m bid turned down by the Toffees, the Independent report. The 21-year-old believes he will further his career at Stamford Bridge. The former agent of Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel has revealed that the player is in talks over a move to join Jose Mourinho’s side, the Metro report. The Metro suggest that should the Blues put in a bid worth £22.9m, the player will be…
Bundesliga, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Europe, Everton, Premier League, Serie AAbdul Baba Rahman, Axel Witsel, John Stones, Patrick Bamford, Wallace
Chelsea gossip: Mourinho RULES OUT moves for world class duo
July 20, 2015 July 20, 2015 Steve Green
Monday’s biggest Chelsea news and transfer rumours. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has ruled out a move for 22-year-old Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba and compared the France international to the Eiffel Tower, the Daily Telegraph reports. The Frenchman has been linked with several top European sides already this summer, but it looks as though Chelsea will now be crossed off the list. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has revealed he will look to strengthen his squad with one further addition this summer, but the Portuguese ruled the reigning Premier League champions out…
Barcelona, Chelsea, Featured Column, La Liga, Premier League, Serie AAxel Witsel, Juan Cuadrado, Paul Pogba, Pedro, Radamel Falcao
Analysing Chelsea’s five BIGGEST summer transfer targets:
Chelsea are usually big movers in the transfer window, and this summer will be no different. Having already brought in three new faces this summer, it won’t be long before the Blues move for more. With that in mind, we’re analysing the five player’s they’re most prominently linked with to decide whether they’re likely to go ahead and if they’d be good moves. Charles Aranguiz Currently plying his trade in Brazil with Internacional, the Chilean midfielder has seen his name linked with a move to Premier League duo Chelsea and…
Barcelona, Bundesliga, Chelsea, Europe, Featured Column, La Liga, Premier LeagueAbdul Baba Rahman, Axel Witsel, Charles Aranguiz, Nicolas Otamendi, Pedro
Chelsea gossip: Owner steps handle Axel Witsel move, but Pedro deal hangs in the balance
July 16, 2015 July 16, 2015 Jordan Harris
Here is Thursday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: Blues owner Roman Abramovich has reportedly flown to Russia to personally seal the deal for Axel Witsel, according to the Metro. AC Milan are also interested in the Zenit St Petersburg midfielder. Chelsea’s hopes of completing a move for Pedro are in the balance, after the Daily Express reported that Barcelona have suspended any transfer activity until the conclusion of their presidential elections. The result of the vote will be announced on Saturday. They could also miss out on Stuttgart defender Antonio…
Chelsea, Featured Column, Premier LeagueAlexandre Lacazette, Antonio Rudiger, Axel Witsel, Mohamed Salah, Pedro
Chelsea chief Roman Abramovic travels to Russia to negotiate Axel Witsel deal
July 15, 2015 Steve Green
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovic is reported to be en route to his native Russia to negotiate a deal with Zenit St Petersburg for the signature of midfielder Axel Witsel, according to Belgian media outlet RTBF. Earlier this week, it had been reported that Serie A champions Juventus had agreed a deal to sign the 26-year-old, but they will apparently only sanction the deal should they lose either Paul Pogba or Arturo Vidal. However, The Express has also claimed that he is in line to join AC Milan after verbally agreeing…
Chelsea, Europe, Featured Column, NewsNow, Premier LeagueAxel Witsel, Zenit St Petersburg
Chelsea gossip: Playmaker to be offered up in £70m Pogba deal and Ramires offered new contract
Thursday’s biggest Chelsea news and transfer rumours. Chelsea have opened talks with midfielder Ramires, 28, about extending the Brazil international’s contract at the club, the Daily Telegraph reports. The Brazilian had been linked with a move away from the club earlier in the summer, but could now find himself the recipient of an improved contract. Chelsea are considering a move for Augsburg left-back Baba Rahman, 20, as a replacement for 29-year-old Filipe Luis but face competition from Arsenal and Manchester City for the Ghana international, according to the London Evening…
Chelsea, Featured Column, Premier LeagueAsmir Begovic, Axel Witsel, Baba Rahman, Oscar, Paul Pogba, Ramires
Man United gossip: Schweinsteiger deal ON and Real Madrid issued with ultimatum
June 24, 2015 June 24, 2015 Jordan Harris
Here is Wednesday’s new and rumours concerning Manchester United: READ MORE: Manchester United News and Goals Ten unstoppable players Manchester United almost signed Man United will be lucky to land target, says former Real Madrid chief Manchester United have missed out on Brazilian star Roberto Firmino, after the Hoffenheim man decided to join Liverpool, the Daily Express report. The Express report that he will earn £100,000 a week at Anfield. And the news does not appear to be getting much better for Louis van Gaal’s side, as they look set to…
Featured Column, Manchester United, Premier LeagueAxel Witsel, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Nicolas Otamendi, Roberto Firmino, Sergio Ramos
Chelsea news and gossip: Blues considering bids for Tottenham man and England youngster
June 21, 2015 Jordan Harris
Here is Sunday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: READ MORE: Eight huge transfers set to go ahead this summer Odds slashed on Chelsea signing £15m rated striker Chelsea have the LEAST passionate fans, according to study Jose Mourinho is considering the possibility of making a surprise bid for Tottenham midfielder Moussa Dembele, according to The Sun. The Belgian has fallen out of favour with Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino, so The Sun suggest that he may be available for around £12m. And he could be joined at Stamford Bridge by Everton…
Chelsea, Premier LeagueAxel Witsel, Gary Cahill, John Stones, Moussa Dembele, Pepe
Chelsea gossip: Mourinho targets two World Class internationals
Friday’s biggest Chelsea news and transfer rumours. Petr Cech is homing in on a £10million move to Arsenal – in defiance of his Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, the Daily Mirror reports. Arsene Wenger has promised the 33-year-old that he will be Arsenal’s first choice goalkeeper, and the two clubs are said to be close to agreeing a fee. Blues starlet Patrick Bamford has turned down the chance to link back up with Steve McClaren at Newcastle next season, The Times reports. Bamford instead wants to try and compete for a…
Chelsea, Featured Column, Premier LeagueAxel Witsel, Baba Rahman, Petr Cech
Chelsea transfer gossip: Blues want Belgian star and Cech draws closer to exit
June 16, 2015 June 16, 2015 Steve Green
Tuesday’s biggest Chelsea news and transfer rumour gossip. Chelsea and Manchester United are set to face off against each other for the signature of Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel, according to the Daily Mirror. The 26-year-old is said to want a new challenge, sparking interest from the Premier League giants as well as Italian side Juventus. Chelsea may have to leave Stamford Bridge for three years while they undergo work on a 60,000 redevelopment, The Guardian reports. Both Wembley and Twickenham have been mooted as possible destinations while the…
Chelsea, Featured Column, Premier LeagueAxel Witsel, Mohamed Salah, Petr Cech
Chelsea and Man United to battle for Belgian international midfielder
Chelsea and Manchester United are both said to be interested in signing Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel after learning that he want out of the club, according to the Daily Mirror. READ MORE: Manchester United News and Gossip Saints legend explains where Morgan Schneiderlin should go this summer Robin van Persie issues response to rumours of Manchester United exit The Belgian international has spent three years with the Russian champions since completing a £29m move from Benfica in 2012, but now wants to move on for a new challenge.…
Chelsea, Europe, Featured Column, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie AAxel Witsel, Zenit St Petersburg
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d) sell, buy, or trade user accounts.
This includes all circumventions, similar actions, or actions that produce an effect that matches the aforementioned bans.
4.4 Users are also prohibited from running the online game (including all individual web pages) with programs other than the internet browser or the client program that has been provided. This refers in particular to so-called bots and other tools meant to replace or supplement the web interface. Also prohibited are scripts and completely or partially automated programs that provide users with an advantage over other users. This includes auto-refresh functions and other integrated browser mechanisms if they concern automated procedures.
4.5 It is prohibited to apply measures that hide advertisements. It is of no significance whether advertising is deliberately hidden or can not be displayed in general e.g. by so-called pop-up blockers, text-based browsers, or similar.
4.6 The automated creation of user accounts, regardless of whether the home page is displayed or not, is not permitted.
4.7 Goodgame Studios or contractors authorized by Goodgame Studios hold all and exclusive rights to items used and virtual items provided in online or mobile games. Users will only receive a non-exclusive right of use to the virtual items for the duration of the user agreement.
4.8 Chip transfers
a) Giving chips as gifts
You may give chips to your buddies using the "send chips" tool. This tool is found by clicking on a picture of a buddy at the table or by viewing their profile page. However, you are not allowed to send these gifts in exchange for money or an equivalent to money. Doing so could result in your accounts being blocked or a chip penalty being stipulated at the reasonable discretion of Goodgame Studios.
b) Chip transfers
The only permissible method for transferring chips between accounts is the "send chips" tool (see Point a). Losing chips on purpose (e.g. purposefully losing a poker hand at the table) in order to send chips to a buddy (or to yourself at another account) represents a breach of the general terms and conditions. Doing so could result in your account being blocked and a chip penalty being stipulated at the reasonable discretion of Goodgame Studios.
c) Chip farming / scripting
The misuse of scripts or manual processes in order to create chips is not permitted. Doing so could result in Goodgame Studios blocking the respective user account or stipulating a chip penalty.
5 Specific conditions for the use of communication facilities (particularly discussion forums, chats, comments)
5.1 Goodgame Studios may provide users with different communication facilities for self-created entries and posts on Goodgame Studios' websites, in the game, and on social networks (particularly discussion forums, chats, blogs, guest books, etc. as well as the utilization of their comment functions, altogether known as the "communication facilities"), which the user may use when available. In this regard, Goodgame Studios only provides users with the technical environment for an exchange of information. However, users do not have the right to claim communication features.
5.2 Users take full responsibility for the content and entries they post. Users agree to release Goodgame Studios from any legitimate claims from third parties arising from a culpable violation of the users' obligations. Goodgame Studios explicitly does not claim content entered by users as its own. However, users shall grant Goodgame Studios the permanent, irrevocable, non-exclusive right to use the content and contributions posted by the users.
5.3 Within the context of these communication facilities, users are prohibited from publishing or distributing content on Goodgame Studios' websites that:
a) violates an applicable law, goes against common decency, or breaches the general terms and conditions or the rules of the respective game;
b) violates trademarks, patents, utility or design patterns, copyrights, trade secrets, or other rights of third parties;
c) is obscene, racist, violent, pornographic, of adult content, or otherwise threatening to the development of children and adolescents, or of a detrimental nature;
d) is of an abusive, harassing, or defamatory nature;
e) includes chain letters or pyramid schemes;
f) falsely suggests that it is provided or supported by Goodgame Studios;
g) contains personal data of third parties without their explicit consent;
h) is commercial, in particular promotional, in nature.
5.4 The inclusion of websites or names of companies and products is only permitted if this is not primarily for advertising purposes.
5.5 All users of these communication facilities are required to use acceptable words. Abusive criticism or derogatory attacks shall be avoided.
5.6 Notwithstanding any other rights under these general terms and conditions, Goodgame Studios has the right to fully or partially remove content and entries that violate the rules of these general terms and conditions. Goodgame Studios also has the right to exclude users who violate these rules, in whole or temporarily, from further use of Goodgame Studios' online and mobile games, websites, and other services.
6 Consequences of a Breach of Duty
6.1 Goodgame Studios is not liable for damages resulting from a user's breach of duty.
6.2 Regardless of any additional legal or contractual rights, it is at the reasonable discretion of Googame Studios to take the following actions against any user who culpably breaches statutory law, third party rights, these general terms and conditions, or any respective additional regulations and game rules:
a) remove content,
b) issue a warning to the user,
c) temporarily or permanently block a user from specific or all online and mobile games and content of Goodgame Studios' websites,
d) suspend a user, also from certain game functions (e.g. chat)
e) issue a temporary or permanent virtual ban from the game in cases of a violation of item 6 of these general terms and conditions, or
f) immediately terminate the contract.
6.3 If users have been blocked or excluded, they may not log in again to a service provided by Goodgame Studios without the prior consent of Goodgame Studios.
7 Usage fees
7.1 Users can play the online and mobile games offered essentially free of charge. However, the user can pay money to purchase virtual currency (e.g. rubies, gold, jewels, the "premium currency"), certain virtual features, and other services (together with the "purchasable features") within the context of the online games and mobile games. The price for the desired virtual currency appears in euros, US dollars, or in another currency applicable to the user's region. The user can purchase advantages or virtual items in the online or mobile game with the premium currency purchased.
7.2 Users will receive specific information on the features available for purchase, particularly the function of the feature in question, how long the feature for purchase will be available (if applicable), the respective purchasing price, and the payment method available in the online or mobile game.
7.3 Users can submit their offers to purchase the available features by selecting the desired item and desired payment method offered in the respective online game or mobile game, clicking on the Buy Now button, and thus concluding the order process.
7.4 The payment options vary according to the online or mobile game, the participant's country, and the technically feasible payment options available in the market. Goodgame Studios reserves the right to amend their payment options.
7.5 The money is collected via the service provider commissioned by the user for the respective payment process or via a transfer made by the user. For mobile games, money is collected via the respective app store. In individual cases, the general terms and conditions included by the authorized service provider may be applicable in addition to the general terms and conditions of Goodgame Studios.
7.6 After completion of the payment process or, in the case of a transfer, after the receipt of the money in Goodgame Studios' account, Goodgame Studios shall credit the purchased features to the user's account. The credit simultaneously represents that the user has accepted a contract from Goodgame Studios regarding the purchase of available features.
7.7 In mobile games on the portals of individual business partners and in online and mobile games that have been integrated into social networks, the conclusion of the contract may deviate from the procedure described here. In these cases, users will be informed on the specific procedure for concluding a contract.
7.8 The user acknowledges and agrees that all information provided as part of a payment transaction (in particular bank account, credit card number, etc.) is complete and correct.
7.9 Goodgame Studios retains the right to revise the fees for features available for purchase. This includes Goodgame Studios' right to increase or decrease the fees for all individual features in all future cases of purchases of purchasable features.
7.10 Statutory interest shall accrue in instances of default. Goodgame Studios is also entitled to block the user account, recover further damages, and terminate services.
7.11 Should Goodgame Studios incur back charges or cancellation fees at the fault of the user (including an inadequate account balance), the user shall bear the costs incurred from this.
8 Limitation of liability
8.1 Users are held personally liable for any violation of a third party's rights. Users agree to reimburse Goodgame Studios for all damages resulting from the culpable non-observance of the obligations of these terms and conditions. Users release Goodgame Studios from all eligible claims that other users or third parties may file against Goodgame Studios due to a violation of their rights by content posted by the user or due to a violation of other obligations. Users shall assume the costs of Goodgame Studios' legal defense, including all court and legal fees. This condition does not apply if the user is not responsible for the infringement.
8.2 The liability of Goodgame Studios, on whatever legal grounds, whether due to contractual misconduct or a breach of duty, is ultimately determined in accordance with the following rules:
8.2.1 If Goodgame Studios provides the respective liability-causing service free of charge, Goodgame Studios is liable only for malice and gross negligence.
8.2.2 In the case of non-gratuitous services, Goodgame Studios' liability is limited to cases of malice and gross negligence, but unlimited in cases of personal injury. In cases of slight negligence, however, Goodgame Studios will only be liable for a breach of essential contractual obligations such as delay or unavailability which Goodgame Studios is held responsible for. In the case of a breach of an essential contractual obligation, liability is limited to the typical contractual damages that Goodgame Studios had to calculate upon conclusion of the contract due to the circumstances prevailing at this time.
"Essential contractual obligations", as previously stated, are the obligations that may be relied upon by the user and that ensure that the contract runs in accordance with its regulations and achieves the contractual aim.
8.2.3 Goodgame Studios assumes no liability for interruptions within the network that are not the fault of Goodgame Studios.
8.2.4 Goodgame Studios is liable for a loss of data in accordance with the foregoing paragraphs only if such a loss could not have been avoided by adequate backup measures taken by the user.
8.2.5 The aforementioned liability limitations do not apply in cases of explicit guarantees made by Goodgame Studios, in cases of malice, and for damages due to the loss of life, limb, or health. Liability shall remain unaffected under the Product Liability Act.
9 Contract Duration; Deletion of User Accounts
9.1 Unless expressly stated otherwise for the respective online game, mobile game, or other service, the contract for the use of the Goodgame Studios' website, online games, mobile games, and other services runs for an indefinite period. The contract begins upon accreditation or activation of an account by Goodgame Studios.
9.2 The contract may be terminated by either party at any time with immediate effect, provided that a temporary contract period has not been agreed.
9.3 Either party has the right to terminate the contract for good cause without giving a period of notice. "Good cause" constitutes, in particular, if
a) a user has defaulted on payment of the fees, and does not pay despite reminders,
b) a behavior significantly affecting the game experience of other players is being displayed,
c) cheats, mods, and/or "hacks" as well as any other form of software, tools, or scripts that alter the gaming experience or the game mechanism of online or mobile games are being used,
d) third parties make use of a user's account, unless the rules of the game allow for specific exceptions,
e) a user makes use of a third party user account or uses more than one user account per online game, unless the rules of the game allow for specific exceptions,
f) a user uses virtual items being used in online or mobile games outside of the online or mobile games, attempts to buy or sell these virtual items for "real" money, or tries to trade them,
g) a user has sold, bought, or traded a user account, or
h) the user culpably violates laws that serve to protect other players or Goodgame Studios
i) the user deliberately violates these general terms and conditions, additional governing provisions, and/or the rules of the game.
9.4 Termination must always be made in writing. Terminations sent via email are considered to have been made in writing.
9.5 In the case of extended inactivity, Goodgame Studios is entitled to delete the inactive user account after giving prior notice of this and only after at least 3 months of inactivity. Moreover, Goodgame Studios is entitled to delete a user account at the end of the contract at its own discretion.
10 Online Dispute Resolution
10.1 The European Commission provides a platform for alternative dispute resolution between consumers and online traders (ODR platform). You can access the ODR platform using this link: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.
10.2 We can be reached via the ODR platform. However, we do not intend to and are not obliged to participate in a dispute resolution procedure in front of a consumer arbitration board. Should you contact us, we will usually get in touch with you directly.
11 Governing law
The laws of the Federal Republic of Germany shall apply; the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) shall be excluded. The mandatory provisions of the country in which the user resides shall remain unaffected by this legal decision.
12 Amendments to these general terms and conditions; Miscellaneous
12.1 Goodgame Studios retains the right to modify these terms and conditions (a) in the event of any amendments made due to legal changes, (b) in the event of any amendments made due to decisions by the Supreme Court, (c) because of technical necessity, (d) in order to maintain company operations, (e) in the event of a change in market conditions, (f) for the benefit of the user. No amendment will take place if such amendment would substantially disrupt the contractual balance between the parties. Users will be informed of any amendments to the general terms and conditions via the Goodgame Studios' website and via the respective online or mobile game at least four weeks before the amendment is scheduled to take effect. Alternatively, Goodgame Studios may send its users the amended general terms and conditions via email or inform them that the amended general terms and conditions can be accessed via the Goodgame Studios' websites. The user is entitled to object to any amendment within four weeks. The terms and conditions are deemed to have been accepted if the user remains silent for the four-week period or if the user opens the game again after receiving notification of the amended terms and conditions. Goodgame Studios will specifically inform its users about the four-week period, the right of withdrawal, and the legal significance of remaining silent.
12.2 Goodgame Studios can transfer its rights and obligations from this contract to associated companies in accordance with Para. 15 of the Stock Corporation Act (AktG).
12.3 Users are only entitled to an offset if their counterclaim has been legally established or has been recognized by Goodgame Studios and is uncontested or has resulted from this synallagmatic legal relationship. Users can only exercise a right of retention provided that it pertains to claims arising from this contract.
12.4 Goodgame Studios generally communicates with the user via email - unless indicated otherwise by these terms and conditions. Users need to ensure that they regularly check the email account specified at registration for messages from Goodgame Studios. When contacting Goodgame Studios, users must indicate which online or mobile game and which user account the message concerns.
12.5 Should any provision of these terms and conditions be or become invalid and/or oppose statutory provisions, the validity of the remaining provisions of the terms and conditions shall remain unaffected.
13 Licenses
The game design of Goodgame Gangster is licensed by Playa Games GmbH.
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Astronomers have used ALMA to capture a strikingly beautiful view of a delicate bubble of expelled material around the exotic red star U Antliae. These observations will help astronomers to better understand how stars evolve during the later stages of their life-cycles.
In the faint southern constellation of Antlia (The Air Pump) the careful observer with binoculars will spot a very red star, which varies slightly in brightness from week to week. This very unusual star is called U Antliae and new observations with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) are revealing a remarkably thin spherical shell around it.
U Antliae is a carbon star, an evolved, cool and luminous star of the asymptotic giant branch type. Around 2700 years ago, U Antliae went through a short period of rapid mass loss. During this period of only a few hundred years, the material making up the shell seen in the new ALMA data was ejected at high speed. Examination of this shell in further detail also shows some evidence of thin, wispy gas clouds known as filamentary substructures.
This spectacular view was only made possible by the unique ability to create sharp images at multiple wavelengths that is provided by the ALMA radio telescope, located on the Chajnantor Plateau in Chile’s Atacama Desert. ALMA can see much finer structure in the U Antliae shell than has previously been possible.
The new ALMA data are not just a single image; ALMA produces a three-dimensional dataset (a data cube) with each slice being observed at a slightly different wavelength. Because of the Doppler Effect, this means that different slices of the data cube show images of gas moving at different speeds towards or away from the observer. This shell is also remarkable as it is very symmetrically round and also remarkably thin. By displaying the different velocities we can cut this cosmic bubble into virtual slices just as we do in computer tomography of a human body.
Understanding the chemical composition of the shells and atmospheres of these stars, and how these shells form by mass loss, is important to properly understand how stars evolve in the early Universe and also how galaxies evolved. Shells such as the one around U Antliae show a rich variety of chemical compounds based on carbon and other elements. They also help to recycle matter, and contribute up to 70% of the dust between stars.
Credit: ESO
Tags: ALMA, astronomer, Chile, observatory, star, telescope
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Epic & Boogie Wipes @FHEInsiders @BoogieMom #sponsored
Disclosure: I received Epic-themed Boogie Wipes items as a Fox Home Entertainment Insider. No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.
The Leafmen in EPIC continue to fight to save their world from the Boggans. While in our world, It's Back-to-School time and that means moms are preparing to battle our version of the Boggans, coughs, colds, and boogies that our kids bring home.
A great weapon of choice during school season is Boogie Wipes powered by the Leafmen from Blue Sky Studio's 3D animated film, EPIC.
EPIC's Leafmen now appear on new, limited-edition packs of Boogie Wipes saline nose wipes, and bottles of Boogie Mist saline nasal spray. This specially designed packaging commemorates M.K and the Leafman's heroic efforts to save the forest while celebrating the release of EPIC on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD.
We love Boogie Wipes at our house! They are gentle saline wipes that clean up those snotty noses without being harsh or irritating {there's nothing worse than a sore, raw nose from constant wiping}. I keep a pack on hand in my diaper bag and purse at all times. They are not only for the little ones, but handy for grown ups too.
Boogie Bucks:
I recently joined their reward program called Boogie Bucks. On specially marked packs, you will find a code to input on their site and can earn great rewards like more Boogie Wipes, the mascot Boogs, T-shirts and more!
Mail-in Rebate Offer:
While you're stocking up on your EPIC-themed Boogie Wipes or Boogie Mist, you can go online to BoogieWipes.com for a mail-in-rebate offer for $3 off the purchase of EPIC on Blu-ray and DVD. {Be sure to save your receipt}
Epic Contest:
You could win a trip to Blue Sky Studios! The prize package includes travel for a family of 4 to NY, a 2-night stay in a four-star hotel, a behind-the-scenes tour of Blue Sky Studios, and an EPIC-themed workshop complete with a signed piece of artwork to take home.
Entries must be received by Oct. 31, 2013 {see official rules}. Head on over to http://www.boogiewipes.com/epic/ to enter.
Have you seen EPIC on DVD yet? What are some tips you use to help combat germs as your kids start back to school?
The Prodigal Pig DVD #sponsored
Disclosure: I received a copy of the DVD for review purposes as as a Tommy Nelson Mommy. No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.
Have you heard about the "On the Farm with Farmer Bob" Series? We were recently introduced to it in this month's Tommy resource The Prodigal Pig DVD. This hour long video introduces kids to the story of the Prodigal Son in a funny and memorable way.
Porkchop, a pig with dreams to make it big in the music business, is given money from Farmer Bob to go to the big city and become a famous musician. The friends that Porkchop makes in the big city don't turn out to be as nice as he thought. When Jenny the sheepdog and some other animals save the day, Farmer Bob welcomes Porkchop home with open arms.
This fun story features the voice talents of some of my favorite artists: Amy Grant, Vince Gill and Randy Travis. We love the great bonus features including a music video, cartoon based on the letter P, a read-along digital story book, and an option to view the DVD with Pop Up P's for literacy reinforcement and letter recognition.
My two year old loved the bluegrass music! Although this is a little above The Attic Baby's age level for her to grasp the concepts, I'm sure this will become a great learning tool as she grows. It has great themes about friendship, forgiveness, and God's unconditional love.
The Prodigal Pig is available at the Faith Gateway site for $7.99.
Thanks to Tommy Nelson, one reader will win a copy of The Prodigal Pig on DVD
Just use the Rafflecopter form below. You must be a US resident 18 or older to enter. You must complete each task entirely or your entries will not count.
This giveaway is not in any way associated with or endorsed by Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. Giveaway Ends 9/13/13 at 12:01 AM EST. US Residents **18 and older** only may enter. One entry per household and IP address. Winner will be drawn using random.org and will have **48 hrs** to respond to email or another winner will be chosen. Entries are verified. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. The Attic Girl is not responsible/liable for prize delivery.
Disclosure: I received a copy of the DVD for review purposes as as a Tommy Nelson Mommy. No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own. Tommy Nelson is providing the giveaway prize. For more info. see my Disclosure Policy.
Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Bitty Mysteries Coming to DVD @FHEInsiders #sponsored
Disclosure: I am a Fox Home Entertainment Insider. I will be receiving a copy of the movie. No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.
I remember playing with Strawberry shortcake dolls and watching the cartoon when I was a kid. I love that they have updated the animation and can't wait to share the same fun with my little girl!
Strawberry Shortcake Berry Bitty Mysteries is coming to DVD and Digital HD Sept. 24, 2013.
Get ready for mischief, mystery and marvelous good times! You’ll follow the clues to fun and adventure as Strawberry and her pals learn to face their fears, become real-life heroines and find some missing VIP’s (Very Important Pets). It’s glimmery girl power to the rescue in these stories of friendship!
The DVD special features include printable coloring pages for your Strawberry Shortcake fans to enjoy.
Street Date: September 24, 2013
Prebook Date: August 28, 2013
Screen Format: Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English: 5.1 DD
Spanish: 2.0 Surround DD
Subtitles: English/Spanish
U.S. Rating: NR
Total Run Time: 66 minutes
Closed Captioned: Yes
Stay tuned for a giveaway of the DVD!
Heart of the Country Movie Night #sponsored
Disclosure: I received a DVD for review purposes. No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.
Available on DVD and Bluray August 20th, Heart of the Country is a love story starring country music singer Jana Kramer, Randy Wayne, and Gerald McRaney. It is based on the novel by Rene Gutteridge and John Ward.
Faith (Kramer) and Luke (Wayne) have it all. Faith is a beautiful singer and Luke is an up-and- coming businessman. When their life together is shattered and she is forced to return home to the family she turned her back on years ago she must find the strength to love again.
Country’s hottest solo female singer, Jana Kramer, released her self-titled debut album last year to much critical praise, earning her the title of ACM’s New Female Vocalist of the Year for 2013, and has sold almost 1.5 million tracks to date. Kramer is country radio’s No.1 most-played debut artist of 2012 and just released her current single “I Hope It Rains,” to radio, along with her new video.
For more information, please visit www.JanaKramer.com /
If you're looking to indulge in a good "chick flick", Heart of the Country is a good choice. This PG film deals with multiple family dynamics: marriage, father-daughter relationships and siblings. It mirrors the story of the Prodigal son but kind of flips it. Faith is a small town girl with dreams who goes off to the big apple and marries a businessman who gets himself into some trouble and winds up in jail. She ends up returning home to North Carolina while her husband sorts out his legal trouble. Both she and her husband have bridges to mend so you could say that they are both "prodigals" returning home to repair family relationships.
The father-daughter dynamic is very touching and may even cause you to tear up a bit. Gerald McRaney is perfect in his role as the dad. I hadn't heard of Jana Kramer until I saw this movie. Her acting debut is very good as well, but I was really impressed with her beautiful singing voice (several of her songs are on the film's soundtrack).
The sequencing of the film contained a few too many flashbacks; I'm not sure if that is because it's a novel translating into a movie or because the book was written that way (I haven't read the novel). Like a lot of shorter movies, the resolution was not as detailed or as satisfying as I would have liked it to be. I don't want to give away any plot spoilers, but there were a lot of marriage issues that were too glossed over for my liking.
That being said, this movie is filled with good messages about forgiveness, honesty, love, dealing with grief, and repairing hurt relationships. It got me interested in reading the novel as well as checking out more of Jana Kramer's music. You can see an exclusive first look at the music video "The First and Last Time" as a special feature on the DVD.
If you want to treat yourself to your own "chick flick" movie night or a date-night-in, don't forget to enter the Heart of the Country DVD & Novel Giveaway! (ends Sept. 4th)
Welcome to Tuesday's Giveaway Link Up with your hosts Karen @ Tots and Me and Emily @ Emily Reviews
So glad you could join us as we share our giveaways on Tuesday's Giveaway Link Up.
Our co-hosts this week are Sue from My Photopage and Shelly from The Attic Girl.
4 Year Blogiversary Giveaway- 4 Winners will win 1 of 4 Educational Insights Preschool Products Open to US only Ends 9/7
Stock It Over-the-Door Organizer Ends 8/31
DIZM Eco-Friendly Sunglasses Ends 8/30
30 Day Membership to School of Dragons Online Game US only Ends 9/7
Heart of the Country DVD & Novel US only Ends 9/4
Thank you for linking up with Karen @ Tots and Me & Emily @ Emily Reviews along with Sue from My Photopage and Shelly from The Attic Girl.
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Showing results by author "C. S. Harris"
When Gods Die
Sebastian St. Cyr, Book 2
Written by: C. S. Harris
Narrated by: Davina Porter
The young wife of an aging marquis is found murdered in the arms of the Prince Regent. Around her neck lies a necklace said to have been worn by Druid priestesses - that is, until it was lost at sea with its last owner, Sebastian St. Cyr's mother. Now Sebastian is lured into a dangerous investigation of the marchioness's death - and his mother's uncertain fate.
Fantastic series!
By Karen Lowe Gillespie on 2018-07-15
Series: Sebastian St. Cyr, Book 2
Where Serpents Sleep
London, 1812. The brutal slaughter of eight young prostitutes in a house of refuge near Covent Garden leaves only one survivor - and one witness: Hero Jarvis, reform-minded daughter of the prince regent's cousin, Lord Jarvis. When the Machiavellian power broker quashes any official inquiry that might reveal his daughter's unorthodox presence, Hero launches an investigation of her own and turns to Sebastian St. Cyr, viscount Devlin, for help.
Historically wonderful
When Maidens Mourn
A Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery, Book 7
Best-selling author C.S. Harris has received numerous awards for her historical fiction. Set in Regency England, this seventh series installment finds aristocratic investigator St. Cyr and his reluctant bride, Hero Jarvis, entangled in a dangerous mystery involving the myth of King Arthur and Camelot.
Who Speaks for the Damned
Sebastian St. Cyr Mysteries, Book 15
It's June 1814, and the royal families of Austria, Russia, and the German states have gathered in London at the Prince Regent's invitation to celebrate the defeat of Napoleon and the restoration of monarchical control throughout Europe. But the festive atmosphere is marred one warm summer evening by the brutal murder of a disgraced British nobleman long thought dead.
Series: Sebastian St. Cyr, Book 15
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Who Slays the Wicked
The death of a fiendish nobleman strikes close to home as Sebastian St. Cyr is tasked with finding the killer to save his young cousin from persecution.
What Angels Fear
It's 1811, and the threat of revolution haunts the upper classes of King George III's England. Then a beautiful young woman is found savagely murdered on the altar steps of an ancient church near Westminster Abbey. A dueling pistol found at the scene and the damning testimony of a witness both point to one man - Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, a brilliant young nobleman shattered by his experience in the Napoleonic Wars.
What Angels Fear by C.S.Harris
By Eveline Howells on 2019-09-22
What Darkness Brings
C.S. Harris’ best-selling Sebastian St. Cyr mysteries transport listeners back to the elegance and courtly drama of Regency England. When a wealthy diamond merchant turns up dead, Sebastian sets out to prove the innocence of the man accused - his former lover Kat’s husband. A missing gem seems to be the key, but as Sebastian traces its origins, he discovers unsettling ties to black magic.
Love this series
Why Kill the Innocent
London, 1814. As a cruel winter holds the city in its icy grip, the bloody body of a beautiful young musician is found half-buried in a snowdrift. Jane Ambrose's ties to Princess Charlotte, the only child of the Prince Regent and heir presumptive to the throne, panic the palace, which moves quickly to shut down any investigation into the death of the talented pianist. But Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, and his wife Hero refuse to allow Jane's murderer to escape justice.
Why Mermaids Sing
Murder has jarred London's elite. The sons of prominent families have been found at dawn in public places, partially butchered, with strange objects stuffed in their mouths. Once again the local magistrate turns to Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, for help. Moving from the gritty world of London's docks to the drawing rooms of Mayfair, Sebastian confronts his most puzzling - and disturbing - case yet.
Wonderful historical mysteries
What Remains of Heaven
From the start, St. Cyr's mission is sensitive: finding out who killed the bishop of London, a leading candidate for archbishop of Canterbury, in the crypt of the same country church where the mummified body of another murder victim was discovered only hours earlier. It becomes downright dangerous once the charismatic viscount unearths the surprising connection between the men as well as the many powerful enemies with motives for their murder - including his own father.
Where Shadows Dance
Drawing upon her background in ancient history and her experiences on archaeological digs, author C.S. Harris crafts authentic, compelling novels that appear regularly on best-seller lists and have won numerous awards. In 1812, surgeon Paul Gibson discovers a stiletto wound in the base of a corpse’s skull and immediately contacts Sebastian St. Cyr. And when another body turns up with the same injury, the lives of St. Cyr’s family are threatened if he doesn’t back off. Now, the pressure’s on to find the culprit before anyone else gets killed.
Where the Dead Lie
In the latest mystery from the national best-selling author of When Falcons Fall, the gruesome murder of a young boy takes Sebastian St. Cyr from the gritty streets of London to the glittering pleasure haunts of the aristocracy....
Hard subject but handled well
By Jacqueline Ciancone on 2018-09-16
Who Buries the Dead
Sebastian St. Cyr, Book 10
The vicious decapitation of Stanley Preston, a wealthy, socially ambitious plantation owner, at Bloody Bridge draws Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, into a macabre and increasingly perilous investigation. The discovery near the body of an aged lead coffin strap bearing the inscription King Charles, 1648 suggests a link between this killing and the beheading of the deposed seventeenth-century Stuart monarch.
Why Kings Confess
A Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery
The gruesome murder of a young French physician draws aristocratic investigator Sebastian St. Cyr and his pregnant wife, Hero, into a dangerous, decades-old mystery as a wrenching piece of Sebastian' s past puts him to the ultimate test. Regency England, January 1813: When a badly injured Frenchwoman is found beside the mutilated body of Dr. Damion Pelletan in one of London' s worst slums, Sebastian finds himself caught in a high-stakes tangle of murder and revenge.
When Falcons Fall
Ayleswick-on-Teme, 1813. Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, has come to this seemingly peaceful Shropshire village to honor a slain friend and on a quest to learn more about his own ancestry. But when the body of a lovely widow is found on the banks of the River Teme, a bottle of laudanum at her side, the village's inexperienced new magistrate turns to St. Cyr for help.
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Good Time Coming
Narrated by: Pilar Witherspoon
Eleven-year-old Amrie St. Pierre is catching tadpoles with her friend Finn O'Reilly when the Federal fleet first steams up the Mississippi River in the spring of 1862. With the surrender of New Orleans, Amrie's sleepy little village of St. Francisville - strategically located between the last river outposts of Vicksburg and Port Hudson - is now frighteningly vulnerable. As the roar of canons inches ever closer and food, shoes, and life-giving medicines become increasingly scarce, Amrie is forced to grow up fast.
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Mafia Queens
Personal destinies brought these women to the top of the powerful mafia clans and they changed the camorra forever.
We have access to some of the most exclusive stories ever - stories from the heart of the Italian Mafia. The women of former mafia bosses cooperate with the authorities and report in front of the camera about their former lives at the core of the mafia clans. The series provides unprecedented insights into the fates of women, who have made them key figures in the mafia, and highlights the seemingly insignificant roles played by women in organized crime. These gripping stories are marked by love, loyality, power, crime and death.
Whether they were born into ‘the family’ or fell in love with the wrong man, they rose quickly to the top - managing drugs, extortion, waste disposal, public contracts and subcontracts, making life and death decisions, ordering homicides and sometimes killing personally for the clan. Scintillating details leaves you awestruck. Their exclusive accounts are brought to life by raw, fast-paced re-enactments shot on location. We have been granted access to some of the most exclusive stories ever- stories baring the inner workings of the mafia. This documentary depicts their intimate and dramatic stories that swing between shocking events and moments of great pathos.
Episodes Season 1:
1. Antonella Madonna
2. Cristina Pinto
3. Anna Carrino
4. Maria Durracio
1. Patrizia Franzese
2. Rosa Amato
3. Anna Russo
4. Giulia G.
5. Enrica C.
6. Laura Longobardi
Title: La Camorriste
Additional Genres: HISTORY, PEOPLE
Release: 2016 (S1), 2018 (S2)
Language: English, German, Italian
Format: S1: 4 x 50', S2: 6 x 50' (ENG, GER, ITA)
Produced by: DocLab/Media Mediterranea, A&E Networks, Leonardo Film, Autentic
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Unity Day at Hackler
2019-10-24 | Author: Lt. Bird
Students at Hackler Intermediate School celebrated "Unity Day" on Wednesday October 23rd. In 2011 Unity day was organized and is normally held on the 2nd or 3rd Wednesday of October during National Bullying Prevention Month. Students wear orange to visibly show that young people should be safe from bullying.
Students hold up "Be Kind" during Unity Day Rally
NORFORK D.A.R.E. GRADUATION
Norfork 5th grade students were joined by friends and family last night to celebrate their D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) graduation.
School Resource officer Deputy Billy Cox lead commencement and introduced Essay winners; Emma Richard and Arrine Woody. One very special young lady Harmony Buck was recognized as the best student of the year.
Sheriff John Montgomery spoke to the graduating class about how making good choices can affect the rest of their lives.
Arkansas Week at Nelson Wilks Herron
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary School Students had the chance to visit with the Baxter County Sheriff's Office today. Students toured 5 stations that gave them a chance to see the equipment and hear about what the Sheriff's Office does.
Sheriff John Montgomery meets the students.
Students toured the 5 stations while deputies explained how the equipment was used.
Lieutenant Brad Lewis talked to students about boating, water safety and water patrol.
PC (Patrol Car) spoke about being safe at home and in the car.
Deputy Mike Holland informed students about the Sheriff's Office Dive Team.
Deputy/Pilot Benny Magness talked about what to do if you are lost and the importance of the Helicopter in law enforcement.
Lieutenant Rick Lucy explained the use of the Sheriff's Office underwater camera.
COTTER D.A.R.E. GRADUATION
Students from the Cotter 5th grade participated in their (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) D.A.R.E. graduation yesterday afternoon. Family and friends were in attendance to help them celebrate.
School Resource Officer, Deputy Matthew Guthrie introduced guests at the graduation, Instructional Facilitator Misty Haynes, Superintendent Vanessa Jones Thomas, Librarian Chris Jaeger, and Sheriff John Montgomery.
Several students were recognized for their individual achievements during the year: River Harris, Abigail Kasinger, Sebastian Knight, Joey Harber and McKenna Collins.
Guest Speaker Sheriff John Montgomery spoke to the graduating class about respect and congratulated them on their accomplishments this year.
Mountain Home D.A.R.E. Graduation
Over 300 Mountain Home 5th Grade students crossed the stage last night at Dunbar Auditorium to celebrate their graduating the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. Numerous family and friends were present to support the class of 2019.
Students were presented with awards for their achievement in the program along with recognizing the teachers for their support.
Guest speakers were Hackler Intermediate School Principal Allyson Dewey, Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, Prior Sheriff and current Deputy/Pilot for the Sheriff's Office Benny Magness. Deputy Magness was presented with a plaque for being a founder and strong supporter of the D.A.R.E. program in Baxter County.
Students at Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary School enjoyed getting to visit with the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office Deputies as they explained the equipment on display. Students rotated through five stations and got to see the Sheriff's Office, Helicopter, Patrol Boat, Underwater Camera system, Scuba Dive Team and PC (Patrol Car)
Helicopter and what to do if your lost is explained by Deputy/Pilot Benny Magness
Water Patrol and boating safety are explained by Lt. Brad Lewis
Underwater Sonar and Camera are explained by Lt. Rick Lucy
Water Safety and Dive Team are explained by Sgt. Lee Sanders
PC and McGruff talk to students about being safe
NORFORK STUDENTS GRADUATE DARE
Norfork School District celebrated their 6th Grade Students graduation from DARE last night. Deputy Billy Cox lead the commencement for the students that he has worked with all year. DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), and GREAT (Gang Resistance Education and Training) were provided by Deputy Cox this year. Friends and family were in attendance to help celebrate the event. The Norfork SADD students (Students Against Destructive Decisions) provided a cook out after the graduation for all that attended.
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery addressed the graduating class on how choices they make now can have an effect on the rest of their lives.
Individual students received awards for their achievement during the year!
Mountain Home Students graduate DARE
Mountain Home School District graduated over 275 5th grade students from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office Drug Prevention Program last night. Dunbar Auditorium was almost full as family and friends participated in honoring the students. DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) is the primary program but students learn much more during the year from their School Resource Officer.
Commencement began with Mrs. Jackson (5th Grade Music Teacher) and her daughter Cate singing the National Anthem.
Individual students were presented with awards for their achievement along with hearing some words of encouragement from the guest speakers which included, Hackler Principal Sondra Monger, Assistant Principal Steve Morris, Assistant Principal Kevin Roach and Sheriff John Montgomery.
Deputy Danielle Campfield presents Principal Monger a Plaque from the Baxter County Sheriff's Office for her years of support and participation with the DARE Program. After 34 years, 8 as a Principle, Sondra will be retiring at the conclusion of this school year. Thank you for all you have done for the youth of our community!
Cotter Students Graduate DARE
Over 60, 5th grade students from the Cotter School District graduated from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office Drug Prevention Program yesterday afternoon. DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) is the primary focus for the program, but students learn a number of different skills while participating in the classes. Deputy Matthew Guthrie conducted the graduation and introduced the guest speakers, Superintendent Vanessa Thomas Jones, Principal Airl Cheek, and Sheriff John Montgomery.
Students walked across the stage and met the guest speakers
Cotter School Resource Officer, Deputy Matthew Guthrie presented his Essay winners for the 2018 graduation from left to right, Makayla Ligon, Morley Cranfill, and Konnor Winclif, the overall winner was Taylee Harvey.
Arkansas Sheriff's Association awards Red Ribbon Grant to Norfork School
The Baxter County Sheriff's Office applied for and was awarded a grant for the Norfork School District from the Arkansas Sheriff's Association for "Red Ribbon Week". Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. The campaign is to help our children make a personal commitment to live drug free lives.
Red Ribbon week started in 1985 when DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, died at the hands of drug traffickers while undercover in Mexico fighting the battle against illegal drugs.
Baxter County Sheriff's Office School Resource Officer Billy Cox applied for the grant and is shown here presenting the check for $1,793.25 to Norfork School Counselor Ms. Carla Dollard. Red Ribbon week will be October 23rd through the 31st, we encourage everyone to support the youth of our community in their choice to live a drug free life.
Sheriff's Vehicles Sale at Walkers Auction
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office will have Seven Vehicles for Auction.
Date: September 5th 2017
Location: Walkers Auction Service 1209 S. Main, Mountain Home
(2 blocks north of the fairgrounds)
Vehicles to be sold
2004 Black Ford Explorer
2002 Silver Ford Explorer
2009 Silver Ford Crown Victoria
20 Years of D.A.R.E. packs Dunbar for Graduation
Dunbar Auditorium was packed Tuesday night with Parents family and friends of the 5th grade DARE graduating class. Students from Hackler Intermediate School joined almost 10,000 students that have graduated through the DARE program in Baxter County since 1997. Students throughout the county this year are wearing their DARE graduation T-Shirt with the big 20 on the back, which marks 20 years of DARE in our area schools.
Tuesday night Dunbar Auditorium was packed for the 2017 DARE Graduation
Lieutenant Ralph Bird presents John Browning of the Mountain Home Elks Lodge with a plaque thanking them for 20 years of support
Sheriff John Montgomery presents Mountain Home School Superintendent Dr. Jacob Long with a plaque thanking them for supporting our school resource officer and DARE program for 20 years
Students cross the stage and are congratulated on their graduation
Final words of support are provided by Sheriff John Montgomery, Hackler Principal Sondra Monger, and Mountain Home School Resource officer Deputy Daniel Campfield
2017 Cotter D.A.R.E. Graduation
The 2016-2017 Cotter School D.A.R.E. graduation started off with an amazing performance of the Pledge of Allegiance by Cotter 8th grade student Aimee Tardif, guest speakers were, Elementary Principal Airl Cheek, Local Business owner Nathan Buck and Sheriff John Montgomery. Mr. Buck spoke about making good choices and gave the students some insight as to how D.A.R.E. had helped him. Mr. Buck was in the class from 1997 when D.A.R.E. was first offered in Baxter County.
Graduating D.A.R.E. Class
Principal Cheek, Mr. Buck and Sheriff Montgomery speak to students
Top student, Jillian Wilkinson, Best Essay, Brooks Cheek, 2nd Place Essay, Ryenn Lawing
Community Quilts Starts off the year with new quilts
The Chairman of Community Quilts Jo Ann Moore met with Captain Jeff Lewis and Lieutenant Ralph Bird at the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office to provide a new supply of quilts for Sheriff’s Deputies. Community Quilts has provided comfort quilts to the Sheriff’s Office for a number of years. Deputies give them out to individuals that they are assisting when coping with a stressful situation.
The Sheriff’s Staff and Deputies would like to thank all the ladies that devote their time and talent to providing these quilts to our office. You can see the difference they make when you look into the eyes of a young person that receives one.
Sheriff and Deputies take oath of office
Sheriff John Montgomery is sworn in as the Sheriff for Baxter County by District Court Judge Jason Duffy. Judge Duffy also administered the oath of office to Sheriff’s Office Deputies and other public officials at the Baxter County court house.
Local Elks Lodge Makes Donation
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer Program is very grateful to the Mountain Home Elks Lodge #1714 for their generous donation of $900.00. This money will help support the programs offered in all three School Districts in Baxter County.
Pictured above from left to right; Deputy Jeremy Melton, Cotter, Deputy Danielle Campfield, Mountain Home, Cathy Schweer, President, Elks Lodge #1714, Deputy Billy Cox, Norfork and Lieutenant Ralph Bird, SRO supervisor.
Norfork's 1st Grade Students Back Blue!
Norfork School District’s first grade class visited the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office for a tour of the facility with Sheriff Montgomery. The Students brought a Banner stating “Norfork 1st Graders Back Blue”, they also provided a cake for the officers. Everyone here at the Sheriff's Office wants to thank the students and staff at Norfork for their support!
Deputy Cox added to Congressional Record
Field Representative Stetson Painter for Senator John Boozman's office presents Deputy Billy Cox with a certificate and Congressional Record for the Proceedings and Debates of the 114th Congress, Second Session.
Deputy Cox was recognized during the 114th Congressional Session by Senator John Boozman. Senator Boozman stated during the second session,
"I rise today to pay tribute to the Baxter County Sheriff's Deputy Billy Cox, the American Legion Department of Arkansas Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award recipient.
Deputy Cox has dedicated 13 years to Law Enforcement and currently serves as the Norfork School Resource Officer.He provides a law enforcement presence, but also uses his skills and experiences to help students learn and grow in a safe environment through D.A.R.E. and other youth safety programs. Having worked as a Paramedic for two decades, he also teaches CPR to high school students.
Known as "Officer Billy" to the students and educators around the Norfork School District, Deputy Cox is a positive role model for the students. Students rely on him to listen to their problems and he is always patient and willing to listen. Norfork High School Principal Bobby Hulse says Deputy Cox means a lot to the students and staff.
His dedication to Law Enforcement has earned Deputy Cox certifications in drug abuse education and gang resistance education. He is a state-certified Drug Recognition Expert.
The American Legion Department of Arkansas Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award recognizes Law Enforcement Officers who exceed their responsibilities in uniform and show a commitment to community service. Deputy Cox was nominated for this award by his supervisor, Lt. Ralph Bird because of the huge impact he's had on students and the citizens in the county.
Deputy Cox is well-deserving of this recognition. His dedication, devotion and commitment to Baxter County and Norfork School District are apparent every day.
I offer my congratulations to Deputy Cox for receiving this honor and wish him continued success in his law enforcement career".
The Baxter County Sheriff's Office is proud of Deputy Cox and appreciative to Senator John Boozman for recognizing him during the 114th Congressional second session.
Cotter Graduates DARE Class
School Resource Officer Deputy Edward Elliott graduated 45, 5th grade D.A.R.E. students at Cotter Elementary May 6th. Deputy Elliott, Principal Airl Cheek, Superintendent Don Sharp and Sheriff John Montgomery spoke to students about what they had learned in D.A.R.E. and how those lessons would help in the future.
Baxter County Deputy Elliott Congratulates the Graduating Class
on their accomplishments during the year.
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Chapter President Whitney
Barkes Spoke to students about how D.A.R.E.
can help prepare them for life.
Lieutenant Bird, Sheriff Montgomery, Superintendent Sharpe
and Principal Cheek shake hands with students as they cross the stage to
receive their D.A.R.E. diploma.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE HOSTS FIELD TRAINING OFFICER CLASS
The Sheriff's Office hosted training this week for the Field Officer Training (FTO) Course. This is a 32 hour class that certifies officers to be FTOs for newly hired officers after they have graduated from the basic academy class or have been hired after having worked for other agencies.
Field Training focuses on evaluation and documentation of the performance of new officers, as well as getting new officers accustomed to the operational procedures and policies of the law enforcement agency they will be working for. Field Training gives the agency an opportunity to identify strong points in the officer's performance and character as well as to identify and correct deficiencies or weaknesses. Officers are required to satisfactorily complete field training before being released for solo patrol duties.
Those officers graduating are pictured with Sheriff Montgomery. They are Corporal William Altazan, CID Sergeant Brad Hurst, MHPD Corporal Jonathan Griffin, Corporal Sheri Lewis, Deputy Tracy Munson, Investigator Scott Thrasher, and MHPD Sergeant Robert McCoy.
Sheriff Montgomery Reads to Students
Cotter School District Head Start Students got a visit Friday from Sheriff John Montgomery. Sheriff Montgomery read “The Biggest Snowman Every” a story about accomplishing anything you put your mind to. About 15 Head Start Students enjoyed the story and the chance to spend some time with the Sheriff.
Mountain Home Elks make donation to Cotter SADD Chapter
Mountain Home Elks Lodge 1714 made a generous donation to the Cotter High School SADD chapter. Cotter SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) hosts the “After Prom Lock In”. This donation will help provide more for the graduating High School Students that participate.
Photographed from left to right: Elks Lodge President Stewart Friend, SADD President Whitney Barkes, SADD Secretary Shawna Martin, SADD Treasurer Samantha Hodges, SADD Vice President Alex Hyde, Baxter County Cotter SRO, Deputy Edward Elliott and Elks Lodge Drug Awareness Chairman John Browning.
Baxter County Sheriff's Office Swears In
Sheriff John Montgomery along with all Deputies and Jailers, started the New Year with the swearing in ceremony. All employees’ present that were required to take the oath raised their right hand as Circuit Court Judge Shawn Womack administered the oath of office.
"UNITY" Students stand against Bullying
For the second year in a row Students from Cotter and Mountain Home School Districts showed their support for the National "Unity Day" by spelling out letters in the word Unity and wearing Orange. October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Baxter County Sheriff's Office School Resource Officers helped coordinate some of the events that help the schools remind students that bullying will not be tolerated. We encourage parents continue with what the schools have started and talk to students about bullying. With their help we can make our schools a happier and safer educational environment!
UNITY!
City of Gassville Celebrates 12th Annual Gassville in the Park
The weather held off during the Parade and most of the morning during the “12th Annual Gassville in the Park”. Numerous Vendors, Civic Organizations, and Businesses were on hand to help celebrate. An Antique/Classic Car show and a 5k Run were just some of the events that were provided during the day. The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office provided their D.A.R.E. trailer and Reserve Deputies to fingerprint youth and provide handouts.
Mountain Home Elks make donation to Sheriff's Office SRO's
Mountain Home Elks Lodge #1714 made a donation of $600.00 to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer Section. This donation will help all three School Resource Officers in providing programs to students in Mountain Home, Cotter and Norfork.
Pictured from left to right: Stu Friend, Mountain Home Elks President, Sheriff John Montgomery, Lieutenant Ralph Bird Division Commander, Deputy Billy Cox, Norfork School Resource Officer, Deputy Mandee Love, Mountain Home, School Resource Officer, Deputy Eddie Elliott, Cotter School Resource Officer
Local Youth Wins National Elks Essay Contest
Americanism, what does it mean to you? When asking local Pinkston Middle School student James Swartz it means a lot. James along with over 200 other local students entered the Elks Lodge Americanism Essay contest and explained what it means to them. James wrote an essay entitled “What Veterans Day Means to Me”. His along with 3 others were submitted to the state wide competition where James essay won. It was then sent on to the National competition where his words about Americanism won again. We are very proud of his accomplishment and would also like to commend all the students that volunteered to submit an essay! Thanks go to the Mountain Home Elks Lodge and all they do for the youth of our community.
Pictured from left to right: Dick Day, Elks Americanism Chairman, James Swartz, essay winner, and Stu Friend, Mountain Home Elks President.
Norfork 6th grade students graduate from the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program. Deputy Billy Cox, Norfork’s School Resource Officer provided several educational programs to students in the Norfork School District this year. Norfork students join the over 500 students that completed the program in Baxter County this year.
Norfork Graduating D.A.R.E. students
Deputy Billy Cox speaks to parents and teachers during the opening ceremony. SADD students and distinguished guests are (from left to right) Scott Bradshaw, Taylor Due, Sheriff John Montgomery and Elementary Principal Stacey Bradbury.
Sheriff John Montgomery hands Ethan Chapman his certificate.
Deputy Billy Cox and SADD student Taylor Due present Andrew Ruegsegger, the overall top class graduate with Darren the D.A.R.E. mascot along with the first place medal.
Sheriff's Office at Nelson-Wilks-Herron
Students at Nelson-Wilks-Herron Elementary School were able to attend a presentation by the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office on May 20th. Sheriff’s Deputies talked to students about some of the equipment they use and were reminded about safety this summer.
McGruff gets a hug from a student as other students meet PC and learn about vehicle safety
Lieutenant Ralph Bird and Lieutenant Rick Lucy spoke to students about water patrol and how the Sheriff's Office uses underwater cameras
Sergeant Lee Sanders talked to students about the Sheriff's Office Dive Team and water safety, while Deputy/Pilot Benny Magness informed students about the Sheriff's Office Helicopter and flight operations
Chamber Leadership Class spends the day with Deputies
The Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class spent the day with the Baxter County Sheriff’s Deputies. During the day members were able to gain some insight on the day to day operations of the Sheriff’s Office. Members were given tours of the Sheriff’s Office Detention Center, Aviation section, Underwater Operations/Dive Team, and received some hands on training with the Criminal Investigations Division in processing a mock crime scene. After lunch the group went to the firing range and had the chance to fire department weapons under the supervision of Sheriff’s Office range instructors. Upon returning to the Sheriff’s Office the class had the opportunity to negotiate the golf cart through a driving course while wearing drunk goggles.
Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class
Investigator Brad Lewis and Investigator Eric Neal go over crime scene protocol
Class members learn how to collect evidence
Lieutenant Danielle Campfield and Corporal Rocky Morrell provide the tour of the Detention Center Tower
Lieutenant Ralph Bird, Sergeant Lee Sanders and Corporal Scott Thrasher give a safety briefing to class while at the range
Mountain Home Graduates over 300 D.A.R.E. students
It was mixed emotions at Dunbar Auditorium during the Mountain Home School District’s 5th grade D.A.R.E. graduation. Family and friends attended as over 300 students from Hackler Intermediate School crossed the stage and were recognized. Along with the graduation came the announcement that Deputy Mandee Love, the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office Mountain Home School Resource Officer, for the past 9 years would be leaving Baxter County. Cheers from the graduating students soon turned to tears as past and present students came to the stage to hug Deputy Love and wish her well. Deputy Love will be moving with her family to relocate to the Quitman area due to her husband’s relocation with the Corps of Engineers.
Sheriff John Montgomery spoke to the graduates
Students and Teachers were recognized during Graduation
Students are congratulated as they crossed the stage
Sheriff Montgomery presents Deputy Love with a plaque and gifts from the teachers. Students lined up to hug Deputy Love and wish her well
Cotter School District Graduates D.A.R.E. class
The Cotter School District recognized their fifth grade students during the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) graduation ceremony. Parents, teachers, staff, and guest speakers were in attendance to show support and talk to students about making good choices in their future. Deputy Eddie Elliott of the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has instructed the students on the 10 key topics of the program which covers numerous areas from bullying to illegal drug use.
2014 Cotter 5th grade D.A.R.E. graduating class
Sheriff John Montgomery, Lieutenant Ralph Bird, Superintendent Don Sharp, Elementary Principal Airl Cheek and SADD Chapter President Kaitlyn Dewey congratulate graduating students.
Baxter County Deputy Eddie Elliott Cotter's School Resource Officer and the top five graduation students. (Top left to lower right) Over all top student, Anna Haynes, Over all top essay, Kally Benedict, Essay Class winners, Cailyann Froyck, Skyy Voss, Lane Cox.
Cotter SADD Students interview Sheriff Montgomery
Cotter High School SADD students recently interviewed Sheriff Montgomery. The interview was based on a video that the SADD students are doing on underage drinking. Sheriff Montgomery was able to address questions from the students, and help provide them with information about state laws concerning underage drinking and drug abuse. The video will be presented to the Cotter High School students prior to the High School prom.
Baxter County Government Day
It was a beautiful evening for everyone that attended the Baxter County Government day at the Courthouse on the square. Thursday April 17 between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm citizens of Baxter County had the chance to enjoy a live band, free hotdogs, popcorn and meet with County Officials. Booths were set up from area businesses and county employees were available to give tours of the Courthouse, and other government offices.
Local Moose Lodge #1953 Donates Tommy the Moose
Moose Lodge Governor-Elect, Dennis Paterson, returned to resupply the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office Deputies with Tommy the Moose. Last year local Moose Lodge #1953 became involved with the Sheriff’s Office by providing Tommy the Moose. The National program has been providing the stuffed Moose for 11 years. They go out to Law Enforcement, Fire and other Emergency workers to provide to children during traumatic situations that help overcome fears and anxiety during times of stress.
Sheriff John Montgomery and Moose Lodge #1953 Governor-Elect Dennis Paterson
Tommy the Moose
Unity Day 2013 Celebrated in Local Schools
2013-10-09 | Author: Lt Bird
Students from Cotter and Mountain Home School Districts showed their support for the National "Unity Day" by spelling out the words Unity Day and wearing Orange. October is National Bullying Prevention Month and October 9th is when everyone shows their united support by wearing orange. Baxter County Sheriff's Office School Resource Officers helped coordinate some of the events that help the schools remind students that bullying will not be tolerated. We encourage parents continue with what the schools have started and talk to students about bullying. With their help we can make our schools a happier and safer educational environment.
Students at Hackler Intermediate School spell out the words "Unity Day" dressed in Orange
Students at Cotter showed their support for the National Bullying Prevention Month
Students at Pinkston Middle School gather at the front of their School surrounding the Marquee that reminds people that October is Bullying Prevention Month
New SADD Chapter at Cotter High School
Deputy Eddie Elliott was assigned to the Cotter School District at the beginning of this school year and has started the year in high gear. Deputy Elliott has started the DARE program (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) of instruction again and has a new SADD chapter to help with his programs. SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) a national program that was started over 30 years ago to us peer to peer youth education to help students avoid alcohol and other drugs.
The New SADD chapter officers are from left to right: Alex Hyde (Vice President), Shawna Martin (Secretary), Samantha Hodges (Treasurer), and Kaitlyn Dewey (President).
Maryanne Edge Retires on Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th has an ominous meaning for some but came as a well-deserved day for Ms. Maryanne Edge as she retires today from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office. Maryanne has been with the Sheriff’s Office for 9 years and seen numerous changes in records management and administrative requirements during her time with the administrative division. Maryanne has helped foster one of the best Sex Offender registration and tracking programs in Arkansas. Due to her diligence with this program the Sheriff’s Office has received state wide recognition. Maryanne has been a valued member of the Sheriff’s staff and will be missed. But from the Staff and Deputies we all wish Maryanne as happy retirement and good luck in all of her future endeavors.
Maryanne's Retirement Cake
Maryanne receives a plaque in recognition for her years of service to the Sheriff's Office and the Citizens of Baxter County.
Sergeant Tim Phillips Bids Farewell
Sergeant Tim Phillips retired from the Baxter County Sheriff's Office on Friday, July 26, 2013. Sergeant Phillips had been in Law Enforcement for 25 years. Sgt. Phillips served as the Chief of Court Security and Senior Bailiff for the Sheriff's Office. Tim is credited with being the driving force behind numerous advancements in security for the Court Complex. Tim was not only a bailiff, he also performed duty as the Assistant Supervisor of the Support Services Division of the Sheriff's Office. This involved public presentations on Neighborhood Watch and helping maintain and train other agencies on Project Lifesaver. Also, as a Law Enforcement Instructor, Tim has trained and helped mentor numerous other officers.
Sergeant Phillips retired due to the effects of a debilitating stroke that he suffered earlier this year. We here at the Sheriff's Office and for those that know and love Tim understand that Baxter County is a better place for his selfless service to our community. We wish him well and hope that he enjoys a well deserved retirement.
Tim and Joy Phillips at his retirement.
Capt. Lewis presents Tim with a plaque honoring his service to Baxter County.
Sheriff Montgomery congratulates Tim on his retirement.
Captain Jeff Lewis receives Certificate
Baxter County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Captain Jeff Lewis was presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the Arkansas Gravestones Project for the work that he has done on our local cemetries. For the last several years Captain Lewis has worked diligently on locating and cleaning up sites that have been neglected over the years.
Lynn Baker (above left) of the Arkansas Gravestones Project presents Capt. Jeff Lewis with a Certificate of Appreciation.
Polar Bear Plunge at Norfork Lake
Sheriff’s Deputies are part of the 41 participants that braved the cold water at Lake Norfork this year during the “Polar Bear Plunge”. This year’s participants helped raise approximately $5500.00 dollars to help with Special Olympics.
Lt. Ralph Bird getting ready for the participants to plunge
Everyone dive in!
41 Participants braved the 41 degree water.
It did not take long for everyone to get out.
From left to right: Sgt. Mike Holland, Sgt. Sheri Lewis, Deputy Julie Tilley, Capt. Jeff Lewis, Reserve Deputy David Foster, and Reserve Deputy James Morgan.
Tommy the Moose donated to Baxter County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff John Montgomery is pictured with just a few of the stuffed Moose presented to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office by Dennis Paterson Junior Governor of the Mountain Home Moose Lodge #1953.
A National program started in 2003 and sponsored by Moose International to help aid children in overcoming fears and anxiety during times of stress. They are donated to Law Enforcement, Fire and other Emergency workers to provide to youth during traumatic situations.
Baxter County Deputies Sworn In
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery led his Officers in the swearing-in ceremony at the Baxter County Court House January 2nd. Circuit Court Judge Shawn Womack swore in Sheriff Montgomery first, then the remaining Deputies, Jailers, Reserves and staff.
While at the Court House, Lt. Ralph Bird received a plaque from Sheriff Montgomery honoring his 13 years of service to the Sheriff’s Dive Team.
Inmates continue to perform community service at area cemeteries
2012-07-10 | Author: Jeff Lewis
New sign at Cooper Cemetery
Inmates place new sign
at Cooper Cemetery
The small, overgrown
Beuhler Spring Cemetery
Inmates clearing brush and
debris from Beuhler Spring Cem.
Clean-up nearing
New sign placed for
Overview of Beuhler Spring
Cemetery after clean-up
Baxter County Inmates continue to perform community service work projects at area cemeteries. On Monday, July 9th, inmates cleaned-up the small Beuhler Spring Cemetery on Baxter CR 123 and placed a sign there to mark its location. Later in the afternoon, inmates erected a new sign at the Cooper Cemetery, which is located at the end of Kinsdale Lane in the Midway area. The signs are made by an inmate using donated materials.
Jail Inmates under the supervision of Sheriff's personnel continue to routinely mow, weed-eat, and maintain the following cemeteries in Baxter County, most of which would otherwise receive little or no care and upkeep: Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Williams Cemetery, Hart Cemetery, Talburt Cemetery, Nelson Cemetery, Horn Cemetery, Reed's Grove Cemetery, Buzzard Roost-Tracy Cemetery, Old Sales Cemetery, Hutcheson Cemetery, Casteel Cemetery, Lone Rock Cemetery, Curtiss-Acklin Cemetery, Ward Family Cemetery, and Cooper Cemetery. All inmate work is strictly on a voluntary basis.
D&T Bargain Donation to Arkansas Youth Ranch
Mr. Tim McKeough, Owner of D&T Bargain Center, made contact with the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office and wanted to see what he had to do to make a donation to the Arkansas Youth Ranch. The Sheriff’s Office made contact and coordinated the donation of athletic uniforms and equipment from D&T. Mr. David Ferguson was the representative that accepted the uniforms for the Arkansas Youth Ranch. The estimated value of the donation was $10,000.00.
Mr. David Ferguson (left) thanks Mr. Tim McKeough, Owner of D&T Bargain Center, for his sizeable donation.
Over 60 boxes of new athletic uniforms and equipment were loaded into the Youth Ranch trailer.
Chamber of Commerce Leadership Day
The annual Chamber of Commerce Leadership Day was recently held at the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office. Community leaders were given the opportunity to spend the day with different divisions in the Sheriff’s Office. They were able to see the Detention Center, Aviation Section, and Administrative offices. Attendees got some hands-on experience at the pistol range, worked a crime scene, saw firsthand the effects of driving while intoxicated and ate jail inmate food for lunch.
Participants recieve a safety briefing at the Pistol Range.
Lt. Bird and Lt. Johnson gave some quick instruction on safety and how Deputies qualify.
Lt. Hopman gave a tour of the Detention Center.
Deputy/Pilot Magness and Lt. Lucy explained the mission of the Aviation Section.
The Criminal Investigations Division gave a class on how to obtain latent fingerprints.
Participants were able to work a mock crime scene.
Deputy Julie Tilley utilized the drunk goggles and the Sheriff's Office golf cart to show the effects of impairment.
Mountain Home DARE Graduation
Hackler Intermediate School recently held their first 5th grade DARE graduation at Dunbar Auditorium. These students joined a long list of 5th grade students that had until this year graduated from Pinkston and Guy Berry schools in the Mountain Home School District. Most of the auditorium was filled with parents and friends of the students.
Sheriff John Montgomery got down off the stage to talk to students about making a positive difference.
Hackler Principal Sondra Monger and Assitant Principal Casey Fowler spoke to the 5th grade class.
Sheriff Montgomery presented a student with a Bronze Medal.
Hackler 5th grade students cross the stage as they graduate.
Students jumped to their feet when their graduating class was announced.
Guest speakers congratulate this year's class.
Mountain Home Student is Sheriff for the Day
Mountain Home students voted for the Sheriff of Baxter County in their annual Kiwanis Club sponsered mock election at Pinkston Middle School. Daylen Johnson, a 6th grade student, won and was able to spend the day with Sheriff John Montgomery and see what it’s like.
Sheriff Montgomery explains how the
Prescription Drug Drop Box works.
Sheriff Montgomery and Investigator
Edings explain the CID section.
Sergeant Sanders talks to Daylen about Range safety and pistol qualification.
Lieutenant Hopman talks to Daylen about how the Sheriff's Dispatch and tower run.
Daylen gets to see the Sheriff's Helicopter.
Sheriff's Deputies Display Equipment at Nelson Wilks Herron
1st grade students meet Sheriff’s Deputies and get to check out some of the equipment they use. For over 20 years Deputies have been coming to Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary School in the Mountain Home School District to display equipment and explain how it is used. Sheriff’s Deputies set up 5 separate stations that students with their teachers were able to rotate through and ask questions.
Deputy Walters and Sergeant Hurst explained the Boat and water safety
Every student had a question
PC and Lieutenant Hopman talked to students about being safe
Captain Lewis and Pilot Deputy Magness explained the Helicopter's role in the Sheriff's Office
Sergeant Sanders talked to students about scuba diving and the Sheriff's Dive Team
All Students anticipated the Helicopter's arrival
Lieutenant Lucy showed the students how Sheriff's Office utilized the underwater camera and sonar systems
Norfork Student is Sheriff for the Day
Norfork students in 9th grade participate in a mock election and are selected by their classmates for different elected offices that they run for. Riley Rhymer was elected Sheriff and was able to spend the afternoon with Sheriff Montgomery and find out what being the Sheriff of Baxter County is all about.
Riley Rhymer with Sheriff Montgomery
Riley at the Range with Sergeant Grayham
Riley going into CID
Deputy/Pilot Magness shows Riley the Helicopter
Riley with Sergeant Weaver in the Jail Tower
Cotter DARE Graduation
Cotter graduated 52 5th grade students through the DARE program that is offered by the Baxter County Sheriff's Office. These students learned about how to say no to drugs, avoid violence and deal with peer pressure and bullying.
5th grade guest speaker Mrs. Grigg spoke to students about achieving their goals
Deputy Tilley and Sheriff Montgomery present diplomas to the graduating students
The Cotter 2012 graduating DARE Class
Norfork DARE Graduation
Norfork's 4th grade DARE students, 5th grade GREAT students, and 6th grade Stop Bullying classes graduated from their programs that were sponsored by the Baxter County Sheriff's Office. These students join the over 5000 students county wide that have participated in the Sheriff's Office school programs.
Deputy Billy Cox addresses graduates
Sheriff Montgomery speaks to students
Sheriff Montgomery congratulates student
Local Attorney Donates Ballistic Armor to Deputies
2012-04-02 | Author: Sheriff John Montgomery
Ballistic Vests Donated by Local Attorney
Local Attorney and businessman, Rick Spencer recently donated funds to purchase five ballistic vests. Mr. Spencer donated the money to the Baxter County Sheriff's Foundation who in turn purchased the bullet proof vests for Deputies with the Baxter County Sheriff's Office.
Attorney Rick Spencer (left) speaks to the Deputies. Sheriff John
Montgomery (center) and Foundation President, TC Carter (right)
Baxter County Sheriff's Deputies receive new ballistic vests
Attorney Rick Spencer hands a check to Baxter County Sheriff's
Foundation President TC Carter. The Foundation purchased the
Ballistic Vests for the Deputies.
Sergeant Kevin Boucher holds up his old vest manufactured in 1999
From left to right: Deputy Brian Davis, Sgt. Kevin Boucher, Rick Spencer
TC CarterDeputy Kris Savino, Deputy Scott Thrasher, Deputy William Altazan
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Dot the i’s and cross the t’s: Are you prepared for a no-deal Brexit?
February 12, 2019 | Subscribe to Investor Services
With less than 45 days until the UK leaves the EU, the likelihood of a no-deal Brexit has increased, following the failure to secure political approval for the Withdrawal Agreement. With ongoing political divergence and time running out, asset managers grappling with the ongoing uncertainty should now look to implement their no-deal contingency plans.
After years of debate, the key remaining Brexit sticking point is known as the Irish backstop. The backstop plan is essentially an insurance policy of last resort to ensure an open border remains in place on the island of Ireland. Northern Ireland is part of the UK, while the Republic of Ireland is part of the EU. If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, thus leaving the customs union and EU single market, it could create a hard border.
The UK parliament is currently seeking “alternative arrangements” to avoid that. While other options remain viable, the prospect of a no-deal Brexit is becoming increasingly likely, meaning policymakers need to agree to an alternative Irish backstop as soon as possible.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is due to report back to the UK House of Commons on 13 February 2019 on the latest negotiations, followed by another round of voting on 14 February on the way forward. As such, most regulators and asset managers have begun to make firmer practical preparations should no-deal be reached by 29 March 2019.
With 29 March coming sharply into view, and the probability of a no-deal Brexit seemingly increasing by the day, EU regulators have set about executing their no-deal contingency plans.
Recently certain Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were agreed between UK & EU regulators which mitigate the most adverse market consequences of a no-deal scenario. The MoUs serve to ensure that the EU and UK regulations will be deemed equivalent, retain information sharing and supervisory cooperation and thus retain reciprocal market access for regulated entities even in the case of a no-deal Brexit.
The FCA also requested special legislative powers to implement the required regulations needed for a no-deal Brexit, without the need for government approval. These steps aim to curb some of the worst impacts of a no-deal Brexit scenario.
Ten Considerations for Asset Managers in a No-Deal Scenario
There are certain steps and assessments which asset managers ought to consider in advance of a no-deal Brexit scenario in order to ensure they have considered all risks and impacts to the continuity of service to their clients. We lay out some of these here:
1. For UCITS funds
Assess impacts to your UK domiciled UCITS funds
To ensure continuity of existing product distribution strategy into the UK after 29 March, consider applying to the FCA’s temporary permissions regime for UCITS or AIFMD funds sold into the UK
March 29Assess the impact of UCITS funds on delegation arrangements with UK providers
2. For funds in scope of AIFMD
Conduct impact assessment if you are a UK AIFM managing EU and/or non-EU AIFM funds
Assess the impact of AIFMD on delegation arrangements with UK providers
Assess AIFMD impacts once the UK becomes a third country for AIFMD including consideration of application for temporary passporting regime with the FCA
3. Fund distribution impacts
Check that your UCITS or AIFMD funds have applied to the FCA for Temporary Permissions Regime for those funds currently marketed in the UK
Engage with UK (or other) clients on possible impacts of a no-deal Brexit on their fund holdings
Assess impact to your client onboarding, know your customer, and anti-money laundering procedures for UK clients into EU funds given the UK will become a third country in need of equivalence
4. Delegated services for regulated funds
Review the recently signed MMoU between national EU/EEA regulators ESMA and the FCA for impacts to your business model
Assess your fund manager delegation model for portfolio/investment management to the UK
Assess the status of UK Board Members and appointed fund delegates, designated persons and approved controlled functions located in the UK for Irish and Luxembourg funds
5. MiFID firms
Assess the effect a no-deal Brexit will have on current use of MiFID passporting from the UK
Verify areas of MiFID which have regulatory equivalence considered and those that do not
Check all contractual arrangements and Investment Management Agreements for your segregated mandate and other institutional business for no-deal Brexit impacts
6. Investor engagement plan
Take stock of your client expectations on Brexit regarding enquiries or informational requests around March 29
Conduct a scenario analysis projecting subscription redemption activity considering a no-deal Brexit
Produce an investor FAQ document for your client service representatives on Brexit impacts to assist with probable enquiries from your investor base
7. Contractual review
Review all fund literature and legal agreements for any changes or impacts (e.g. governing law, intellectual property rights, etc.)
Confirm which country law will govern cross border contracts when UK exits the EU in a no-deal scenario
Establish whether or not a no-deal Brexit scenario may be legally deemed a material adverse change or force majeure event within existing contracts
8. Taxation
Assess the possible consequences to continued access to treaty benefits for UCITS and AIFMD funds
Assess the value added tax (VAT) implications on UK derived services in the case of a no-deal Brexit scenario
Assess impact of transfer pricing for service providers located in the UK
9. Data protection / data transfers
Take stock of the impacts when the UK becomes a third country under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and will not receive an “adequacy” decision by March 29, which may have a direct impact on your data transfers between your firm and UK service providers post-Brexit
Review your contracts and agreements for GDPR standard clauses to deal with data flow from EU/EEA to/from UK; do you require alternative data transfer mechanisms in the case of a no-deal Brexit scenario?
Be conscious of the expectations of the UK Information Commissioners Office as outlined in their transition guidelines. Work to implement “appropriate safeguards” for post Brexit data transfers between UK and EEA
10. Market Infrastructure
Verify with your UK-based trading counterparties there are no additional no requirements or amendments to your existing trading relationships in a no-deal Brexit scenario
Familiarize yourself with recently agreed memorandum of understanding between ESMA and the FCA and its impact on credit rating agencies and trade repositories
Note that the recently agreed MMoU, allows for the continued use of the existing UK Central Securities Depositary, CREST, for Irish securities, and Irish ETFs will continue for the foreseeable future
Some Key Brexit Regulatory Terms
Third Country refers to any country that is not a member of the EU. In some cases, legislation provides for a “third country regime” which allows the non-EU firm provide services in the EU if their home country regulatory regime is deemed “equivalent” to EU standards.
Passporting allows EU regulated entities from one-member state to conduct activities across all EU member states without requiring local regulatory approval in each member state. Applies to banks, asset managers, insurers, and certain funds.
Equivalence is a reciprocal regulatory arrangement where the EU declares that the regulatory standards of a third country in a defined area are sufficiently close to its own. Equivalence is normally agreed upon for the mutual benefit of both the EU and the third country and very broadly considers the rules and standards of the third country’s firms as compliant with the EU regulatory framework.
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Better forecast for better disaster risk management in Cox’s Bazar
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has partnered with Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) and Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) to improve weather forecasting in Cox’s Bazar.
As part of the initiative, UNDP organized an inception workshop on December 30, 2019 for developing a weather-forecasting application for Disaster Risk Management.
Rainhanul Haque Khan, Country Programme Lead of RIMES, said, “This inception workshop provided an opportunity for all potential partners and participants to establish a common understanding on the weather forecasts project activities to be undertaken”.
He also noted that “this workshop will also accumulate the recommendations for improving the project”.
Mir Ali Asgar, programme coordinator of UNDP Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazaar Sub-Office, emphasised that the collaboration “will help contribute to improve the early warning system in Cox’s Bazar which will ultimately help to improve the overall disaster risk management system in the district”.
He also noted that “The early warning system should be both ‘end-to-end’ and ‘people-centered’, that can significantly reduce the disaster risks available in the context of Cox’s Bazar”.
Yoganath Adikari, International Disaster Risk Specialist of UNDP Bangladesh, highlighted that “there is limited publicly available short-range forecast product in upazila level for Cox’s Bazar district. This partnership will help stakeholders accessing to localized forecasts information and products to better serve vulnerable communities”.
BMD Director Samsuddin Ahmed said, “The major priority of Bangladesh Meteorological Department is strengthening the localized short-range forecasting systems as well as to ensure proper dissemination of the existing early warning and forecasting information to the community level so that the people can act timely to save lives and to reduce property damage in the extreme weathers and hazardous events”.
Dr. Md. Mahamud-Ul-Hoque, Additional Secretary from Ministry of Defence highlighted, “the collaboration with international communities and technical stakeholders like RIMES and UNDP is crucial for Bangladesh Meteorological Department to implement innovative ideas to better early warning and forecasting systems”.
The local communities are exposed to multiple natural hazards and experience recurring extreme weather events including cyclones, torrential rains, landslides, flash floods, storm surges, and extreme temperatures due to the location, climate and topography of Cox’s Bazar.
In addition, the influx of the Rohingya refugees since 2017 has increased the size of the population at risk of disaster and extreme weather impacts as well as added pressures on environment which undermine resilience.
Therefore, to take early action and effectively respond to these extreme weathers and hazardous events, it is key that the government and other stakeholders have access to improved forecasting information and seasonal forecasts products to support planning and decision-making related to disaster risk management.
While the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has a series of forecast products, the warning information is not readily available at high resolution, and not always updated on the online platform.
In light of this, UNDP, through its “Disaster Risk Management in Cox’s Bazar” programme, supported by ECHO and funded by SDC, will support Bangladesh Meteorological Department to issue localized short-range weather forecasts and seasonal forecasts for Cox’s Bazar district.
Representatives from BMD presented the overview of BMD’s services and activities as well as the project overview to be undertaken through this collaboration.
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Despite season-low six-point quarter, Mike Brown more disappointed in Cavaliers’ effort on defense
INDEPENDENCE: Despite managing just six points in the third quarter and a season-low 29 points in the second half Sunday, Cavaliers coach Mike Brown was more upset with the defensive effort given during the second half of a crushing 99-90 loss in a game the Cavs once led by 20.
The Phoenix Suns shot just 39 percent in the third quarter, but made five 3-pointers in less than four minutes to flip the Cavs� 18-point halftime lead into a one-point deficit going to the fourth quarter.
�We let our offense affect our defense,� Brown said Monday. �Until you get to a certain level as a team, you have to rely on your defense no matter what, especially when your offense isn�t working. I thought when they hit those 3s, our awareness wasn�t where it should�ve been.�
The Cavs reviewed the entire third quarter as a team during the film session on Tuesday. It wasn�t pretty. They missed their first nine shots and ended the quarter 2-for-22 to produce the lowest scoring quarter in the NBA this season, according to Elias Sports Bureau.
But offensively inept quarters aren�t so rare in the NBA. Four times last season an NBA team scored six points or less, according to Elias. The most recent was the Dallas Mavericks� five-point effort in the third quarter at the Memphis Grizzlies on Feb. 27, 2013.
After watching the film, Brown said he liked the looks the Cavs had early in the third quarter. Anderson Varejao had an open shot from the elbow and missed, then Luol Deng grabbed the offensive rebound and had a short jumper rattle out.
�It was like every miss offensively we had, we tightened up a little bit more,� Brown said. �The ball�s not going in the hole sometimes, you don�t have control over that. Then you have to step up your pressure defensively and our awareness defensively. We just didn�t do that.�
The bigger picture, of course, is this unsuccessful homestand and the Cavs� inability to fight through adversity. They blew three leads of 20 points or more last season and lost them all � including a 26-point collapse early last season to those same Suns. At the time, it was the largest blown lead in franchise history that resulted in a loss, but the Cavs did it one better late last season when they blew a 27-point lead to the Miami Heat and lost.
All of that was supposed to change with Brown�s return. Instead, the Cavs narrowly missed blowing a 23-point lead at home early this season against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kevin Love, struggling through an off shooting night, missed a wide open 3-pointer at the buzzer that would�ve given the Wolves the win.
�We�ve got to figure this out, and we�ve got to figure it out quick,� Tristan Thompson said. �We can�t have games like that, especially at home. It�s embarrassing to us, to the fans and the organization to come out like that. We have to take it personal. If we don�t, we�ll have more situations like this.�
Dribbles
Anderson Varejao did not practice on Monday and an MRI confirmed the original diagnosis of a left knee contusion. Varejao injured his knee during the game Sunday, but managed to stay in the game. � Luol Deng missed practice Monday to rest his bothersome Achilles. � No players were available to speak to the media Monday because of a mandatory players union meeting immediately after practice. � Carrick Felix injured his left knee and is scheduled to have an MRI on it.
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Reds vs. Angels MLB Betting Preview-August, 29th
Posted by: Mike Davis Posted on: Mon, August 29th, 2016 12:55 PM
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are the MLB betting favorites as they start a three-game interleague series versus the Cincinnati Reds tonight at 10:05 PM (ET) at the Angel Stadium. Here are the odds for fans who bet on baseball:
Reds +1½ (-160) 8 (-120) +138
Angels -1½ (+140) 8 (EV) -148
The Halos won their second consecutive series versus a team in the playoff race when they beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 yesterday. Infielder Jefry Marte broke a scoreless tie with a two-run home run in the fifth inning, while two sacrifice flies in the sixth allowed Mike Trout and Albert Pujols to score. Nick Buss wrapped up the inning – and the final score – with a RBI double. Angels starter Tyler Skaggs threw six scoreless innings. This is the second time this season that Marte homers off his former teammate Anibal Sanchez. The Halos are 9-16 in August and are last in the American League West division with a 56-74 (.431%) record, 20.5 games behind the Texas Rangers.
The Reds, on the other hand, took an 11-2 beating from the Arizona Diamondbacks yesterday. Cincinnati starter Homer Bailey did not get past the first inning, in which he allowed four runs – three earned – on five hits to pick up his third loss of the 2016 season. Yasmany Thomas rounded up the score with a pinch-hit, three-run homer in the sixth. Brandon Phillips and Scott Schebler gave Reds MLB betting fans a bit of hope with a home run each, the ninth of the season for Phillips and the seventh for Schebler. It was the fifth time the Reds hit back-to-back homers in 2016. Alas, it was to no avail. The Reds are 13-12 in August and find themselves at the bottom of the National League Central Division with a 55-74 (.426%) record, 27 games behind the Chicago Cubs.
The Angels will start Matt Shoemaker (8-13, 3.98 ERA) tonight, and the right-hander will attempt to win a season-high third consecutive start. Shoemaker threw six scoreless innings on August 24th and kept the Toronto Blue Jays to three hits and a walk. Cincinnati MLB betting fans should not fret just yet, though, because Shoemaker has nothing on tonight’s Reds starter Dan Straily (10-6, 3.57 ERA). The righty has pitched nine quality starts in his last 10 turns on the mound – most recently pitching six scoreless innings versus the Texas Rangers on August 23rd –, and is 6-0 in his eight starts since the mid-season break with a 1.98 ERA. The Reds have won all of those eight games. Straily has a 6.69 ERA in seven career starts versus the Angels. MLB betting fans might also like to know that this will be the Cincinnati outfit’s first visit to the Angel Stadium of Anaheim since 2002, a game which the Halos won 7-4. Moreover, this will be the first time these teams will meet since the first-ever Opening Day Interleague game in 2013. The Reds won the series 2-1 on that occasion.
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LG Google Nexus 5X 16GB Smartphone (Unlocked, Black)
BH #LGN5XP16GBBK • MFR #LGH790.AUSABK
GSM + CDMA / 4G LTE Capable
Compatible with All Major US Carriers
North American Variant
Rear 12.3MP Camera + 5MP Front
Enjoy dynamic handheld performance and a "pure" Android experience with the black Google Nexus 5X 16GB Smartphone from LG. This smartphone features a hexa-core 1.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor and 2 GB of RAM. It also comes equipped with 16GB of storage. The integrated USB Type-C interface allows you to connect the device for mass-storage purposes, data transfer, and also serves as a fast-charging port.
This device is unlocked and should work fully with carriers listed below with green bars. Yellow bars denote partial network coverage. A SIM card and service plan must be purchased separately. Network compatibility listed here is for reference only and does not guarantee phone compatibility or activation on CDMA Carriers.
LG LGH790 Overview
1Description
2GSM + CDMA / 4G LTE Wireless Connectivity
3North American Variant / US Compatible LTE
4Android 6.0 Marshmallow
5Powerful Dual Cameras
6Nexus Imprint
7USB Type-C
Google Nexus 5X Smartphone Announced
The Nexus 5X houses a 5.2" IPS LCD display, which is designed to deliver robust imagery and color depth. Its 1920 x 1080 native screen resolution lets you watch Full HD content without pixel loss. Additionally, the Nexus 5X features a powerful dual-camera array: a 12.3MP rear camera with a pixel capture size of 1.55 µm and f/2.0 aperture and a 5MP front-facing lens. The rear camera's larger pixel size is designed to absorb more light, producing sharp photos even in low-light conditions.
The Nexus 5X is also well-equipped for wireless communication. It features Bluetooth v4.2 technology for pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices and 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi for high-speed Internet connectivity. NFC technology is built-in and enables you to connect to compatible devices for wireless content sharing. GPS with GLONASS is also on-board for using Google Location and Maps services. The Nexus 5X is equipped with a 2700mAh battery, which can deliver up to 4 hours of use from only 10 minutes of charging.
Note: The LGH790 is the North American Variant of the Nexus 5X. It will run on any GSM network that uses cell frequencies supported by the device, including AT&T and T-Mobile. It will also work with certain CDMA carriers, such as Verizon and Sprint. Current Verizon SIM cards can be transferred to the new device, though the carrier may limit the purchase of new SIM cards for unlocked phones. Since this device is unlocked, functionality for certain carrier-specific features cannot be guaranteed. Please confirm with your carrier that it supports the Nexus 5X before purchasing.
GSM + CDMA / 4G LTE Wireless Connectivity
This phone is designed to work on select GSM and CDMA networks and is 4G LTE capable. LTE is an advanced cellular network data protocol capable of data speeds so fast that they compete with wired broadband internet providers. With an LTE connection, this phone should have no problem streaming HD video, downloading apps, uploading photos, or anything else that requires a high-speed data connection. The phone is also backwards compatible with 3G and 2G data for instances when you can't get LTE. In addition to cellular wireless, this phone also features Bluetooth, NFC, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Note: Not compatible with all cellular networks. Please make sure your provider uses a frequency or band that this phone supports, and that they will allow you to used carrier unlocked phones. You can check which bands this phone works within the Specifications.
North American Variant / US Compatible LTE
The LGH790 is a US variant of the Nexus 5X. The LGH790's LTE radio is tuned to frequencies that are most often used in the United States and North America. It can also be used in other parts of the world, however LTE access may be limited or unsupported, depending on the network. To ensure this phone will work with your carrier please check to make sure the frequency your carrier uses is supported by this phone. The full list of compatible carrier frequencies can be found here, the frequencies this phone supports can be found in the product specs.
The Android operating system integrates heavily with Google's services. Using the card-based Google Now, Android quickly surfaces information for you whenever you need it, powered by the same Knowledge Engine that runs Google's web search. It's a personalized and customizable OS, allowing you to add your favorite apps or widgets to your homescreen. You can even download new themes using the Google Play Store, which offers access to more than one million apps, games, books, music, movies, and more. Android 6.0 Marshmallow overhauls permissions, allowing you to have finer control over what your applications have access to. It also marks the debut of Now on Tap, a context-sensitive update to Google Now that checks your current screen for keywords and then searches for them automatically. Other performance and security enhancements are included as well.
Powerful Dual Cameras
The Nexus 5X's enhanced camera array excels in low-light conditions. The rear lens's larger 1.55μm pixels capture more light in all conditions to produce vivid details and sharp images.
Nexus Imprint
Built into the back of your device to accommodate the way you hold it, the Nexus Imprint fingerprint reader will turn on your screen with one touch, unlock your apps quickly, and let you breeze through checkout lines with Android Pay support.
The USB Type-C charger is reversible, which means no more guessing which way is up. It also enables fast charging—you get almost four hours of use after only ten minutes of charging.
USB Type-C Cable
Wall Adapter
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LG LGH790 Specs
Operating System Android 6.0 Marshmallow
CPU 1.82 GHz ARM Cortex A57 Quad-Core
1.44 GHz ARM Cortex A53 Dual-Core
Storage 16 GB
Size 5.2"
Display Technology IPS-Type LCD
Screen Coating Gorilla Glass 3
Ports 1 x USB 2.0 - Type C
Audio 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone
SIM Card Size Card 1: Nano
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Sensors Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer (Altimeter), Gyroscope, Proximity
Keyboard Virtual
Battery Internal Lithium-Ion (2700.0 mAh)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 5.8 x 2.9 x 0.3" / 147.0 x 72.6 x 7.9 mm
Weight 4.80 oz / 136 g
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By Backpacker Job Board December 12, 2019 in General
16 Best Travel Vloggers to follow in 2020
Changes to the second year working visa! What you need to know.Road Trip from Melbourne to AdelaideRoad Trip from Perth to Broome
Vlogging has become a super popular way for nomads to package up their adventures and share them with the world. On the viewer side, they condense a whole mess of information down into a tight little package, as well as giving a real and tangible sense of what a place might be like, helping you judge whether it’s worth a visit or not.
But not all vloggers are created equal. To help you sort the wheat from the chaff, we’ve pulled together a list of the 16 best and most influential travel vloggers that you should be following in 2020, particularly if this is the year that you’re going to explore the land down under!
1. Max & Lee …Occy
Max & Lee are an Australian/ Canadian couple and along with their adorable Australian Shepherd dog Occy, they have great fun recording their vlog travel adventures for their huge 1.5m+ audience. If you’re a fan of Van Life, then this video blog is for you. You can pick up some awesome tips to help you get your own adventure on the road.
Follow Max & Lee on YouTube
2. The Expert Vagabond
It might seem a little cocky to call yourself The Expert Vagabond, but this is a title that Matthew Karsten has well and truly earned. He’s been on the road for over eight years, and is showing no sign of slowing down, despite the fact that he’s now a father. He’s racked up over 50,000 subscribers on YouTube, over 150,000 followers on Instagram, and runs a successful and popular blog. He’s explored Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the polar regions, to name just a few destinations. You’ll notice a distinct lack of Australia on that list, but he can’t be too far off – right Matt?
Follow The Expert Vagabond on YouTube
3. Overlander TV
A YouTube veteran of 13 years and counting, in recent years Overlander TV has taken its vlog to the next level, with a professional camera crew capturing stunning, cinema-level footage. A couple of years ago Overlander created an 87 minute feature-length film called Australian Motorcycle Adventure, which followed Mark Shea on an epic two-wheeled tour along Australia’s West Coast. With over 23 million channel views and screenings of Shea’s film worldwide, Overlander is showing a simple YouTube channel can turn into so much more!
Follow Overlander TV on YouTube
4. Vagabrothers
Careening towards one million subscribers, Marko and Alex Ayling are award-winning travel videographers that let their pictures do (most of) the talking. The brothers create stunning vlogs that are designed to fuel followers’ wanderlust, which they do with aplomb. They’ve covered most of the globe, including Australia, so if you’re looking for a bit of Oz travel inspo – particularly the spots that make for the best shots – head to their channel and join the movement!
Follow Vagabrothers on YouTube
5. Fearless & Far
Looking for inspiration that is a little more offbeat and adrenaline fuelled? Fearless & Far is run by Mike Corey, who delights in experiencing (and filming) action-packed hijinks around the world. Don’t expect any run of the mill scenery shots here; Corey is only interested in activities that disgust, amuse and/or excite, as his 300K+ YouTube followers will attest.
Follow Fearless & Far on YouTube
6. Kristen & Siya
Kirsten and Siya are a funny, charming, adventure-loving couple – now with a baby in tow – that seem to attract followers for their personalities as much as the destinations they showcase. A channel started by Kirsten almost a decade ago, her relatable and almost disarming personality showed that anyone and everyone can travel, provided they put their mind to it. The pair have amassed almost 300,000 subscribers, and travelled to Australia in 2017, producing videos along the way.
Follow Hopscotch the Globe on YouTube
7. Mr. Ben Brown
With over 700,000 YouTube subscribers, British backpacker Ben Brown has made a career out of feeding his travel addiction by building up an army of eager followers. Ben has travelled everywhere from the Arctic to Australia and Africa, filming in a personal, POV style so that you feel like you’re right there in amongst the action – and in the case of his most popular upload, in a car crash!
Follow Mr. Ben Brown on YouTube
8. Hey Nadine
Hey, Nadine! This travel blogger is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to travel tips, tricks and hacks, offering up a veritable encyclopaedia of helpful content. Fresh videos are offered up twice a week, and while her last load of Australian content is from 2013, she is nonetheless worth a follow – almost 500,000 followers can’t be wrong!
Follow Hey Nadine on YouTube
9. Mark Wiens
Mark Wiens – the YouTuber formerly known as Migrationology – loves two things: food and travel. Combining these passions into a YouTube channel seemed the obvious course of action, but even he’d probably admit that he didn’t expect it to blow up quite like it has. Mark, with his 5+ million followers in tow, travels the world searching for the most local, unique and delectable feasts he can find. And boy has he found some! Perhaps cover your computer in plastic before you dive into his archives – I hear saliva isn’t great for the keyboard!
Follow Migrationology on YouTube
10. Sam & Audrey TV
Staying on the food and travel theme, Samuel and Audrey have been scouring the world searching for street food since a fortuitous meeting while travelling in Seoul. They soon got married, and deciding that they didn’t want to become the boring married couple, swapped nappies and nights in for adventure and travel. Almost 300,000 subscribers join them on their adventures, with Asia being a particular focus.
Follow Sam & Audrey on YouTube
11. Brooke Saward
The Tasmanian travel blogger behind the World of Wanderlust blog, Brooke Saward started an accompanying YouTube channel over a decade ago, and hasn’t looked back. 70,000 subscribers enjoy her adventures, which focus on solo female travel – specifically how to do it safely and with the maximum amount of fun! Brooke has even written a book about her travels, so it seems this Aussie is on the way to creating a media empire!
Follow Brooke Saward on YouTube
12. y Travel
Not many backpackers travel Australia with kids in tow, but the family travel content of Y Travel doesn’t make it any less useful to young and single travellers. Originally from Australia, Caz, Craig and kids are now officially citizens of the world, sharing kid-friendly travels from anywhere and everywhere. They have a treasure trove of Australian content, particularly around exploring the outback under your own steam, which is super helpful for anyone looking to do the same.
Follow y Travel on YouTube
13. FunForLouis
Life is indeed fun for Louis, who gets to share his worldly adventures with no less than 2 million subscribers. A dreaded Englishman who has a talent for camerawork, he is another who puts the viewer right in the middle of the action. An action there is, as Luis has flown himself around the world in a light aircraft, taken on the challenge of riding from London to Africa, and generally found the most exciting/least convenient way to do things! Crazy and constantly upbeat, his Australia content will have you shaking with travel envy (at least until you get to do it yourself!)
Follow FunForLouis on YouTube
14. Flying the Nest
According to Australian couple Steve and Jess, the duo behind Flying the Nest, they are the country’s most subscribed YouTube travel vloggers. A quick glance at their videos tells you why – bubbly personalities, gorgeous imagery and exciting adventures are offered up in every clip, along with a wealth of travel info, much of which is Australia-centric. These guys focus on city guides, couple travel and a sprinkling of street food.
Follow Flying the Nest on YouTube
15. Sailing La Vagabonde
Riley & Elayna run a vlog like no other. This Aussie couple like to sail. A lot. Having started their journey in 2014, they’ve racked up no less than 60,000nm of sailing apiece, and a new addition to the family already has quite a few under its belt too. Dropping new videos twice a week, expect crystal blue oceans, stunning sunsets, and a few less enticing movies about the realities of boat life. 1.2 million subscribers currently get inspired by these guys, so maybe it’s time you do too!
Follow Sailing La Vagabonde on YouTube
16. Jason Billam
Jason is a young British traveller that creates informative travel vlogs with cinematic vibes.
Follow Jason Billam on YouTube
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Newsroom2017 half year results
Announcement of 2017 half year results
Aug 2 2017 2017-08-02T09:00:00+02:00
Charles Woodburn, BAE Systems' Chief Executive, said:
"BAE Systems’ performance in the first half was consistent with our expectations and guidance for the year. We have a sound platform for medium-term growth underpinned by a clear and consistent strategy. Strong programme execution, technology and enhanced competitive positions will be key in driving the business forward, and we will continue to focus on efficiency and meeting our customers’ affordability challenges. With the expected improvement in the defence budget outlook in a number of our markets, the Group is well placed to continue to generate good returns for shareholders.”
Results in brief
£9,565m
£19,020m
Underlying EBITA
Underlying earnings per share
Operating business cash flow
£(20)m
Net debt
£(1,741)m
Order intake
Order backlog
£42.3bn
Group’s share of the net pension deficit
£(5.9)bn
Dividend per share
8.8p4
Financial performance measures as defined by the Group1
Sales increased to £9.6bn, up 4% on a constant currency basis5.
Underlying EBITA increased by 11% to £945m, or 5% on a constant currency basis5.
Underlying earnings per share increased by 14% to 19.8p.
Operating business cash flow of £277m.
Net debt of £1.7bn.
Order intake increased by £3.6bn to £10.7bn and includes award of a production contract for the initial batch of three Type 26 frigates.
Order backlog increased to £42.3bn after adverse exchange translation of £0.4bn.
Financial performance measures defined in IFRS2
Revenue increased to £9.0bn, up 3% on a constant currency basis5.
Operating profit increased by 11% to £865m, or 5% on a constant currency basis5.
Basic earnings per share increased by 36% to 17.5p.
Net cash flow from operating activities of £341m.
Other financial highlights
Group’s share of the pre-tax accounting net pension deficit reduced to £5.9bn (31 December 2016 £6.1bn).
Interim dividend increased by 2% to 8.8p per share.
We monitor the underlying financial performance of the Group using alternative performance measures. These measures are not defined in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and, therefore, are considered to be non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) measures. Accordingly, the relevant IFRS measures are also presented where appropriate. For alternative performance measure definitions see glossary below.
International Financial Reporting Standards.
Re-presented to reclassify interest paid from operating to financing activities.
Interim dividend declared (see note 6).
Current period compared with prior period translated at current period exchange rates.
Operational and strategic highlights
The full £3.7bn production contract for the initial batch of three Type 26 frigates was signed in June, with order intake of £2.8bn in the period.
Received the full £1.4bn contract for the sixth Astute Class submarine from the Royal Navy in March and, in April, the fourth Astute boat, Audacious, was launched.
Secured a $542m (£417m) contract in January to provide 145 M777 ultra-lightweight howitzers to India.
The first two Typhoon aircraft for Oman arrived in the Sultanate of Oman in June.
Final four aircraft delivered on the Salam Typhoon programme.
Typhoon support contracts in Saudi Arabia meeting contractual requirements.
Secured further awards for APKWS™ laser-guided rockets worth $240m (£185m).
Following operational certification in February, the new San Diego dry dock accepted its first docking. The US ship repair business received orders of $511m (£393m) in the first half of 2017.
In February, the acquisition of IAP Research, Inc. was completed. This technology insertion enhances our position in advanced weapon systems, such as the electromagnetic railgun.
In June, selected as the preferred tenderer for the Jindalee Operational Radar Network upgrade programme in Australia.
In July, the UK High Court ruled that the UK government has been acting lawfully in granting defence export licences to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Guidance for 2017
In aggregate, we expect the Group’s underlying earnings per share for 2017 to be 5% to 10% higher than full-year underlying earnings per share in 2016 of 40.3p.
This outlook remains unchanged despite moving the US$ planning rate for the year from $1.25 to $1.28.
Whilst there is no change to the Group-level earnings guidance, some softening in the top line of, and an anticipated second-half restructuring charge in, Cyber & Intelligence (comprising the US Intelligence & Security sector and Applied Intelligence) are expected to be offset across the rest of the business. We expect the Applied Intelligence business to be close to an underlying break-even position by the year end excluding the anticipated restructuring charge.
In 2017, we continue to expect a small reduction in net debt compared with 31 December 2016.
This guidance is based on the measures used to monitor the underlying financial performance of the Group.
View more information on our investors site
Martin Cooper,
Investor Relations Director
Email: investors@baesystems.com
Rowan Pearman,
Director, Media Relations
Email: rowan.pearman@baesystems.com
Media hotline: + 44 (0) 7801 717739
@BAESystemsplc
Martin Cooper Investor Relations Director Head Office
Rowan Pearman External & Strategic Comms Director
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Baker High School Drama Club
donald.violette@bakersd.org
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Next Showing May 25th 7:00 p.m. Baker High School Auditorium, Baker City, Or
Admission is FREE!!!!
BHS Drama Clubs Touring Anti-Bulling Show
Losers Club
A group of outcast high school students in a small Texas town have formed “The Losers’ Club.” On homecoming evening, these 12 students kidnap the star football player, Joe Taylor, and homecoming queen nominee, Tawny Harris, who have ignored, bullied, and ridiculed members of the club for years. Lead by Trenton, a 17-year-old Goth, the club members put the condescending Joe and Tawny on trial for “crimes committed against their fellow students.” Each member of the “jury” details how he or she has been harassed by Joe, Tawny, and their friends, and how their lives have been affected by the abuse. What is revealed in the testimonies and the result of the trial is a surprise to all.
This play is to serve as a catalyst for realistic discussions about bullying in schools across America.
The Loser’s Club is the BHS Drama Clubs’ answer to school violence.
This show is a TOURING SHOW this summer and the 2017/18 school year.
There is a Q&A with the audience after every show.
Some drama student in the show have been bullied for the actual differences their characters portray in the show.
Click here to book the show in your community or school today!
The Loser's Club Cast
Cynthia:
Savannah Brown
Drama Club President
Jordan Remien
The BHS Drama Club's production of "The Losers Club" is our response to the worlds given state of tragedy. We use this production to raise our voices towards the heartbreak and hurt our fellow students in Santa Fe have endured,and every other painful memory this year has brought. Please support BHS and their Drama Club in their fight against bullying and every tragedy this world may face.
No Signs of Intelligent Life
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Photos from the Show
Next Show!
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