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__label__wiki | 0.527338 | 0.527338 | Free car giveaway: 2014 Custom Mustang GT
Weekly Driver News Service | April 25, 2014 April 24, 2014 | Auto Shows, Featured
Modern Muscle Design (MMD) is offering the chance to drive away with its SEMA built, custom 2014 Mustang GT. AmericanMuscle and MMD collaborated on the custom design. It’s called Project MMD.
Featuring more than $30,000 in aftermarket parts and the sleek, modern design MMD is known for this one-of-a-kind versatile Mustang. It’s a perfect show car or a daily driver.
The winner will be selected on August 4, 20014 and will be handed the keys at the AmericanMuscle, the word’s largest all-Mustang show of August 16.
This custom-made Mustang will be given away.
Not only is this Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords (MM & FF) May 2014 Cover Car, it’s also the same build featured at Forgestar’s booth for the 2013 SEMA Auto Show.
This giveaway car began as a way to showcase some of MMD’ s most popular modifications. But once the opportunity to showcase a car at the 2013 SEMA Auto Show occurred, MMD went back to the drawing board. It commissioned AmericanMuscle to handle the performance aspects of the car while MMD gave it an appearance overhaul.
The result was a successful appearance at Forgestar’s SEMA booth and a several attention-attracting shows around the country.
The specialty takes inspiration from the late ’60s Mustangs, such as the GT350 style spoiler and hood scoop. It also employs more recent aesthetics such as a matte white vinyl wrap and an adjustable air ride suspension. It lets you drop the car to the ground when parked or at a show, all while still delivering the performance of coil overs.
For additional information and to sign-up for the giveaway, visit: Custom Mustang.
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__label__cc | 0.551754 | 0.448246 | The Social Network (David Fincher 2010)
Ten minutes into the film, I considered it a very likely outcome that I would just hate this movie. Following my rather negative attitude towards “Zodiac” and my drowning in the sea of bored when watching “Benjamin Button”, I considered it rather likely that David Fincher is just not making the movies I would be interested in anymore. I hated everybody I saw on screen: all characters are so full of themselves, so full of vacuousness, if that is a proper word, so busy filling their lives to the brim with nothing. It was like watching the opening dinner party of Cloverfield all over again, where the director went at great lengths to make you hate everybody so that you would feel kind of guilty when the monster kills them off later. I wished for a monster to get rid of these Harvard kids.
After half an hour, I was captivated, and still by the same thing: that there is this parallel universe of American universities that needs to create institution after institution, tradition after tradition to convey a form of customer satisfaction not to current students, but to graduates who the university needs to feel attached to those institutions and traditions as long as they live – and ideally into the grave, when the last will and testament kicks in and provides additional funding for the next “Finals Club” (I still don’t know what that is, really).
Contrary to what you would see in other movies, this is not about smart people caving in under the pressure of this kind of system, or rebelling against it, but about how smart people live in it and with it and use the system to create a laboratory of life, setting up companies and girl-rating websites and playing with codes of honour and a lot of money to practice their skills for their future life outside.
That life outside begins for main character Mark Zuckerberg when the company structures her established for his Facebook adventure get eaten away by outside investors and consultants. Fincher lines them all up: the college boy turned into CFO, the VC suits with an edge for New Economy, the self-declared internet market revolutionary douchebag living off past achievements, the decorative and hysterical girls interested mainly in the money, the dope and the playstation.
I will not engage in the discussion on whether this was a true representation on what happened around the founding of Facebook, because honestly I don’t care. But it is maybe worth mentioning that the characters populating The Social Network are all credible. Is this what makes me come back to being friends with Mr Fincher again? That he is able to tell this story (that could easily be overwhelmed by the audience’s reflections on accuracy, authenticity, legitimacy…) as a gripping tale of conflict between humans. Nerdy, creepy, annoying, vacuous, etc humans, but humans nonetheless.
UPDATE 05-2012: I always kept this film on my list of “need to watch again soon” movies, because the statccato dialogues, and the constant stream of information about Facebook company developments would allow for more insights upon coming back to it, I was thinking. Now I had two triggers: Facebook went public, maybe closing the story line that was told with this film to a certain extent. And I started watching Aaron Sorkin’s “The West Wing”, something that I have been planning for years.
Indeed, there is a slightly new perspective to this now: I believe even more than back when originally watching that all these people are despicable, albeit pretty good at what they are doing. Leading to the question whether these two aspects are somehow related, at least in the area of start-up entrepreneurship. I did not appreciate Justin Timberlake’s acting as much as I did back then, he appears to be a bit clumsy in trying to be Sean Parker cool, but still convincing as annoying and obnoxious pretty boy. Interesting how after rewatching Zodiac the other day and also liking it a bit more than when I originally saw it, David Fincher’s films do not necessarily lose over time. If anything, they get more interesting.
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__label__wiki | 0.970986 | 0.970986 | Peralta joins Chivas from Liga MX rivals America
Mexico veteran Oribe Peralta has left Club America to join archrivals Guadalajara, both clubs announced on Monday.
Club America said in a statement that Peralta left the Mexico City club to join Guadalajara due to "contractual issues."
Oribe Peralta will make the switch from one Liga MX giant to another. EPA/ULISES RUIZ BASURTO
Peralta, 35, played five years at Club America, where he won two league titles and one Copa MX with Las Aguilas.
Guadalajara said that Peralta's new deal will be for two-and-a-half years, with sources telling ESPN Mexico that he'll see a salary boost with Chivas.
Peralta is a longtime fixture in Liga MX, having played for Santos Laguna from 2006-2014 before joining Club America. He won an Olympic gold medal for Mexico in 2012, and was part the 2014 and 2018 World Cup squads with El Tri. | cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1422772 |
__label__wiki | 0.936031 | 0.936031 | Heathers Reboot Scrapped Entirely at Paramount Network
By Dave Nemetz / June 1 2018, 3:48 PM PDT
Courtesy of Paramount Network
Here’s a nasty rumor that’s actually true: After a delayed start, Paramount Network has decided not to air the upcoming Heathers TV reboot at all, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The network ultimately decided that the reboot’s satirical depiction of violence inside a high school “didn’t feel right,” Paramount Network president of development and production Keith Cox tells THR. The reboot was set to debut back in March, but was delayed in the wake of the deadly school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Last month, a new July 10 premiere date was announced, but now the project has been scrapped entirely.
Based on the iconic 1988 film starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, the new-look Heathers starred Grace Victoria Cox (Under the Dome) as teen Veronica Sawyer, who takes on her school’s mean-girl trio — aka “the Heathers” — with help from her unhinged new pal/lover J.D. (played by Quantico‘s James Scully). Original co-star Shannen Doherty was also onboard to make an appearance in the reboot.
The 10-episode first season, which was ordered a year and a half ago, has been finished and waiting on the shelf for some time now. In fact, TVLine even gave the reboot an “A-” review, based on advance press screeners.
TAGS: Heathers, Paramount Network
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__label__wiki | 0.96392 | 0.96392 | Game of Thrones Slays Viewership Record With Battle of Winterfell
By Matt Webb Mitovich / April 30 2019, 8:12 AM PDT
Courtesy of HBO
Game of Thrones positively killed it in the ratings with its highly anticipated (or dreaded, if you’re Dothraki) Battle of Winterfell.
Episode 3 of the HBO saga’s eighth and final season drew 12.02 million total viewers in just linear viewership on Sunday night, ranking an all-time second (trailing only the Season 7 finale, which had a linear audience of 12.07 million).
But across all platforms (including HBO Now and an overwhelmed HBO Go), “The Long Night” (which fittingly or by definition clocked in at a nail-biting 82 minutes) amassed 17.8 million viewers, up 12 percent week-to-week and breaking the series’ record set by the season opener.
Game of Thrones: Who's Still Alive?
Game of Thrones‘ final season premiere delivered 11.8 million linear viewers, an audience that swelled to a record 17.4 million with HBO Go and HBO Now factored in. Episode 2 had a linear audience of 10.3 million, which grew to 15.9 million with streaming views etc.
Do you think GoT viewership peaked with the Battle of Winterfell? Or is the series’ largest audience ever still yet to come?
TAGS: Game Of Thrones, HBO
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__label__wiki | 0.835524 | 0.835524 | Effects of simvastatin withdrawal on serum matrix metalloproteinases in hypercholesterolaemic patients
C. Y. Huang, T. C. Wu, W. T. Lin, H. B. Leu, C. P. Lin, S. J. Lin, J. W. Chen
Background: Serum matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) levels have been related to clinical outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease. Though statin treatment might reduce serum MMPs the change of levels after statin withdrawal remains obscure. Materials and method: Sixty-one consecutive hypercholesterolaemic patients whose lipid profiles had been well controlled by regular simvastatin (20 mg day-1) treatment for more than 6 months were enrolled. Statin was discontinued after their lipid profiles reached the treatment goal of the ATP-III guideline. The lipid profiles, serum MMP-2, MMP-3 and MMP-9, tissue inhibitor of MMP and highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP) levels were measured on the day of simvastatin withdrawal and 120 days later. A further 50 hyperlipidaemia patients who had never received statin treatment (positive control group) and 28 healthy patients with normal lipid profiles (negative control group) were also studied as control groups. Results: While the lipid profiles had been normalized, the levels of serum inflammatory markers were still higher in hypercholesterolaemic patients than in the healthy subjects. Up to 120 days after statin withdrawal there was no coronary event, but the lipid profiles and serum hsCRP levels had significantly rebounded in study patients. However, serum MMP-2 and MMP-9 levels remained unchanged and the MMP-3 level was even further reduced after statin withdrawal (115.04 ± 84.54 vs. 92.71 ± 66.71 ng mL-1, P = 0.022). Moreover, the amplitudes of variation (%) of each parameter including MMPs, TIMP, hsCRP and lipid profiles after statin withdrawal were inversely correlated to their respective baseline levels before withdrawal (r = -0.702 to -0.284; P <0.005). Conclusions: The effects of short-term discontinuation of statin were different on serum hsCRP and MMPs levels in hypercholesterolaemic patients. While lipid profiles and serum hsCRP level had rebounded the serum MMPs levels were still unchanged, or even reduced, suggesting the prolonged effect of statin treatment, especially on serum MMP-3 level up to 120 days after simvastatin withdrawal. Further work is required to clarify the situation both in terms of these serum markers and clinical effects.
European Journal of Clinical Investigation
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Matrix Metalloproteinases
Matrix Metalloproteinase 3
Control Groups
Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases
Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitors
Hyperlipidemias
Highly sensitive C-reactive protein
Matrix metalloproteinase
Tissue inhibitor of MMP
Huang, C. Y., Wu, T. C., Lin, W. T., Leu, H. B., Lin, C. P., Lin, S. J., & Chen, J. W. (2006). Effects of simvastatin withdrawal on serum matrix metalloproteinases in hypercholesterolaemic patients. European Journal of Clinical Investigation, 36(2), 76-84. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2362.2006.01598.x
Effects of simvastatin withdrawal on serum matrix metalloproteinases in hypercholesterolaemic patients. / Huang, C. Y.; Wu, T. C.; Lin, W. T.; Leu, H. B.; Lin, C. P.; Lin, S. J.; Chen, J. W.
In: European Journal of Clinical Investigation, Vol. 36, No. 2, 02.2006, p. 76-84.
Huang, CY, Wu, TC, Lin, WT, Leu, HB, Lin, CP, Lin, SJ & Chen, JW 2006, 'Effects of simvastatin withdrawal on serum matrix metalloproteinases in hypercholesterolaemic patients', European Journal of Clinical Investigation, vol. 36, no. 2, pp. 76-84. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2362.2006.01598.x
Huang CY, Wu TC, Lin WT, Leu HB, Lin CP, Lin SJ et al. Effects of simvastatin withdrawal on serum matrix metalloproteinases in hypercholesterolaemic patients. European Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2006 Feb;36(2):76-84. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2362.2006.01598.x
Huang, C. Y. ; Wu, T. C. ; Lin, W. T. ; Leu, H. B. ; Lin, C. P. ; Lin, S. J. ; Chen, J. W. / Effects of simvastatin withdrawal on serum matrix metalloproteinases in hypercholesterolaemic patients. In: European Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2006 ; Vol. 36, No. 2. pp. 76-84.
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__label__wiki | 0.675864 | 0.675864 | Winter in America
by Richard Williams on January 9, 2017
Darcy James Argue introduces Secret Society during the 2017 Winter Jazzfest in New York
“Welcome to the resistance,” Darcy James Argue said on Friday night to the packed audience at Subculture, a basement club on Bleecker Street. Then the Canadian-born, New York-based composer and bandleader turned to his 18-piece ensemble, Secret Society, and, with deft flicks of his wrists, guided them into the opening of Real Enemies, his cycle of pieces based on the theme of state-sponsored paranoia. A few hours earlier, in another part of New York City, Donald Trump had been forced to listen to the representatives of the CIA and the FBI presenting evidence that Russia’s government and secret services had helped to get him elected as president of the United States.
“Social justice” was the theme of the event in which Argue was participating: the 2017 edition of Winter Jazzfest, the annual showcase featuring a two-day marathon of more than 150 groups at about a dozen venues centred on Greenwich Village. Different bandleaders expressed their attitude to the topic in different ways. The pianist and composer Samora Pinderhughes led his 11 musicians through an extended piece titled The Transformations Suite, a profoundly moving contemporary take on themes no less relevant than when they were explored half a century ago in Max Roach’s We Insist! Freedom Now Suite. The Indian-American singer and harmonium player Amirtha Kidambi performed a piece inspired by the death of Eric Garner at the hands of NYPD officers in 2014; she announced that all proceeds from that night’s sales of the new CD by her quartet, Elder Ones, would go to the fund supporting four members of the NAACP arrested earlier in the week for protesting against Trump’s nomination for attorney general of a man who has campaigned against voting rights. The trumpeter Peter Evans called for the recognition of musicians — he gave Matana Roberts as an example — who have a record of campaigning on these issues.
Others preferred to let the music speak for itself, but there was never any doubt of the continuing role that jazz musicians have to play in exposing issues, raising consciousness, and maintaining morale in difficult times. Their inherent independence of spirit, their understanding of the need to reconcile individual and collective action, their roots in an idiom that came from suffering and exploitation, and their acceptance of the need to fight against the commercial odds make them ideally suited to the task.
To get back to the music, Argue is a young man with an intriguing approach both to personal style (he looks as though he might relax at the weekend by putting on a cravat) and to finding new solutions to the problems inherent in playing jazz with a large ensemble. Throughout the performance of Real Enemies, he used a tablet to trigger sound bites from such people as Oliver North and Dick Cheney. With Ingrid Jensen among the trumpeters and Chris Speed among the reeds, the writing contained echoes of Elmer Bernstein, Bob Graettinger and Gil Evans: lots of drama, lots of complexity, lots of variety (particularly in the instrumental colours: a grouping of piccolo, flute, two clarinets and a bass clarinet, for instance, or a trumpet lead supported by four flugelhorns). It would be an important and pathfinding work at any time, never mind now.
From left: Vuyo Sotashe, Jules Latimer, Jeremie Harris, Elena Pinderhughes, Clovis Nicolas, Lucas Pino, Riley Mulherker, Braxton Cook and Tony Lustig perform The Transformations Suite
Pinderhughes’ The Transformations Suite did not enjoy the same degree of attention when the recorded version came out last year, but it made a deep impression in the New School’s Glass Box space late on Friday night. There was nothing ironic here: the wounds of 400 years of slavery and its aftermath were allowed to bleed openly in the poems and lyrics delivered by the actor Jeremie Harris (who wrote some of the words), the wonderfully soulful South African-born singer Vuyo Solashe, and most of all by Jules Latimer, a young Juilliard drama student who took the considerable risk of acting out grief and fear without restraint. “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” occasionally popped up as a leitmotif, and Pinderhughes’ lean but succulent writing for his five-piece horn section provided a platform for improvisations by his extravagantly talented 21-year-old sister Elena, who might just be on her way to becoming the finest flautist jazz has produced, the tenorist Lucas Pino, and Braxton Cook, who took the roof off the place with a roaring alto solo.
MONK’estra with John Beasley at the piano, James Genus on bass and Greg Tardy on tenor
John Beasley’s MONK’estra performed their empathetic, swinging and sometimes hiphop-tinged revisions of Thelonious Monk tunes at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola in Lincoln Centre on Thursday night, in front of a window with a view of Trump Tower. Luckily the arrangements and the solos — notably by the always creative tenorist Greg Tardy, the trombonists Frank Lacy and Conrad Herwig, and a guest from France, the fine harmonica player Grégoire Maret — were more than enough to divert attention away from the new epicentre of American values. And, as Beasley reminded us, Monk himself had grown up literally only a stone’s throw away, on West 63rd Street.
Mary Halvorson (left) with Jonathan Finlayson, Jon Irabagon, Ingrid Laubrock and Jacob Garchik at the New School
As impressive as anything I heard during three crowded days was the octet led by the guitarist Mary Halvorson, which features not just a bunch of great players (including the trumpeter Jonathan Finlayson and the tenorist Ingrid Laubrock) but the leader’s extraordinary interplay with the pedal steel player Susan Alcom, which elevates the music to a whole different realm of texture and emotion. Halvorson’s compositions are fascinating enough in any case: sounding as though they are through-written, they have the impact of great short stories, full of surprising twists of plot and mood, never quite ending where you expect but always resolving brilliantly.
While the festival was taking place, the great jazz critic Nat Hentoff died in New York at the age of 91. Through his liner notes, his pieces for Down Beat, the Jazz Review and the Village Voice, and books such as Hear Me Talkin’ To You (co-authored with Nat Shapiro) and Jazz Is, he helped shaped the view of several generations of listeners. He was also a lifelong fighter for social justice. And in 1960, for his own short-lived label (which released classic albums by Charles Mingus and Booker Little), he produced Cecil Taylor’s sublime trio version of “This Nearly Was Mine”, which alone would earn him a place wherever the good ones go.
* All the music mentioned above is out now on CD. Darcy James Argue’s Real Enemies is on the New Amsterdam label. Samora Pinderhughes’ The Transformation Suite is on Gray Area. John Beasley’s MONK’estra Vol. 1 is on Mack Avenue. The Mary Halvorson Octet’s Away With You is on Firehouse 12. “This Nearly Was Mine” is on The World of Cecil Taylor, on the Candid label.
Tags: Darcy James Argue, John Beasley, Mary Halvorson, MONK'estra, Nat Hentoff, Samora Pinderhughes
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Paul Crowe #
Sounds like a marvellous weekend, if a little compressed.
buell neidlinger #
that was a beautiful evening at Nola’s Penthouse with Nat when
Den(n)is, Cecil, and i recorded This Nearly Was Mine. do i get a place with the good ones ?
see you soon, Nat ! RIP
Buell — I’ve always loved that album, and that track in particular. There’s something magical about it: the deliberate pace, the lyricism, the endless variations. Some might find it hard to imagine now, but Cecil had a wonderful way with standards. Anything more you’d like to say about it? It’s always great to hear your memories. — Richard.
we’d need a 1/2 hour phone call to cover my memories of each of the three
incredible takes we made of TNWM, Richard ! then there’s that bass, a
William Forster, once the property of your King George III. Handel loved that bass, which i purchased from Clarence Cooper, a London dealer, in 1955. wish i still had it. i only play the cello now. my two fave bows are a
John Dodd, formerly played by Sir John Barbirolli, and a bow by Arnold
Voigt, who once had a large and prestigious shop in Mayfair, and who wrote
the certificate for that Forster bass i purchased from Clarence ! small world…..looking forward to that call.
Victor #
Saw Real Enemies at BAM last winter. At this performance was there the accompanying images to go with the music as it was at BAM?
No — it was just the music and the voice samples.
Joe Glaysher #
You lucky bastard!!! (as my Sociology Dean described me when I went to check the results of my finals). I’ve spent the best part of 4 days playing at the Illawarra Folk Festival. On Saturday night I got home and tuned into Clayton Thomas’ 24 hr “World’s Longest Bass Solo”
Already into the eighteenth hour of his solo it was such a blessing to hear coherent intelligent music for the first time in days (ok – to be honest I hadn’t expected it to be quite so musical). I lasted until about 1.00 am and then blew out Sunday altogether.
Joe Glaysher | cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1422783 |
__label__cc | 0.542765 | 0.457235 | As we celebrate this special Indulgence year of 100th anniversary of Fatima apparitions, we wish to outline some initiatives for you in honour of Our Lady:
Please do everything you can to start and to promote Five First Saturday devotion in your parish. Our Lady promised to assist in the hour of death to all those who would take up this devotion (see leaflet attached)
This year we officially launched “The School of Mary” educational package for primary school teachers and parents. We are currently raising much needed funds to be able to send a package to each school in Ireland. We would like to encourage you to obtain a copy of 10 in 1 material (best price guaranteed) to give it to your teacher/ pastor. For more info visit https://thecalltofatima.com/Fatima-School-of-Mary-package-for-teachers-and-parents-10-in-1-p84438444
Please pray for our work as “The harvest indeed is great, but the labourers are few. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send labourers into his harvest.” [Lk 10:2]
100th Fatima Anniversary, catholic, Devotion to Five First Saturdays, Education, Gospel, Our Lady of Fatima, Uncategorized
5FirstSaturdays
For the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal, Pope Francis has decided to grant a plenary indulgence opportunity throughout the entire anniversary year, which began Nov. 27, 2016, and will end Nov. 26, 2017.
There are three ways of obtaining the indulgence. To obtain the plenary indulgence, the faithful must also fulfil the ordinary conditions : go to Confession and Communion, be interiorly detached from sin, and pray for the intentions of the Holy Father.
Make a pilgrimage to the shrine
The first way is for “the faithful to make a pilgrimage to the Fatima Shrine in Portugal and participate in a celebration or prayer dedicated to the Virgin.” In addition, the faithful must pray the Our Father, recite the Creed, and invoke the Mother of God.
Pray before any statue of Our Lady of Fatima
The second way applies to “the pious faithful who visit with devotion a statue of Our Lady of Fatima solemnly exposed for public veneration in any church, oratory or proper place during the days of the anniversary of the apparitions, the 13th of each month from May to October (2017), and there devoutly participate in some celebration or prayer in honour of the Virgin Mary.”
Regarding this second way, the rector of the Fatima Shrine stated that the visit to the statue of the Virgin, “does not necessarily have to be only at Fatima or exclusively in Portugal,” but can be done anywhere in the world.
Those seeking an indulgence must also pray an Our Father, recite the Creed and invoke Our Lady of Fatima pray for us.
The elderly and infirm
The third way to obtain a plenary indulgence applies to people who, because of age, illness or other serious cause, are unable to get around.
These individuals can pray in front of a statue of Our Lady of Fatima and must spiritually unite themselves to the jubilee celebrations on the days of the apparitions, the 13th of each month, between May and October 2017.
They also must “offer to merciful God with confidence, through Mary, their prayers and sufferings or the sacrifices they make in their own lives.”
Dates for the calendar for the Fatima indulgence
100th Fatima Anniversary, Devotion, Faith Matters, Fatima Shrine, Indulgence, Our Lady of Fatima, Uncategorized
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima: Pilgrim Statue visits Ireland
Schedule of Visit in Ireland 2017
Theme:”The Urgent Call for Prayer and Reparation: The Appeal of Our Lady of Fatima” Our Lady of Fatima 2017 schedule Ireland
Wed 1st March: Arrives Dublin airport from Rome. 13:35
Thur 2nd: Dublin City University – 13:05pm Holy Mass.
Afternoon /Evening Dominican Priory, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Fri 3rd – Sun 12th: Northern Ireland.
Sun 12th March: Pro-Cathedral, Dublin.
Evening Holy Mass celebrated by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.
Mon 13th March: Morning – Naas, Co. Kildare,
The Church of Our lady and St. David . 10am Holy Mass.
Evening – Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow. 7.30pm Holy Mass,
celebrated by Bishop Denis Nulty
Tues 14th March: Morning – Enniscorty, Co. Wexford.
10am Holy Mass – St. Senan’s followed by procession to St. Aidan’s
Cathedral for 18:10pm Holy Mass.
Wed 15th March: Morning – Killester, Dublin–St. Brigid’s Church
10am Holy Mass, celebrated by Fr. Liam O’Cuiv
Malahide – Church of the Sacred Heart, Yellow Walls. Holy Mass 7.30pm
Thurs 16th March: Morning – 11am – John’s Lane, Dublin. Fr. John Daly.
Evening & overnight: Convent of Sisters of Missionaries of Charity, South
Circular Rd – (Private visit).
Friday 17th : Morning – Balgaddy Rd, Lucan. Divine Mercy Church –
9:15am Holy Mass.
Afternoon / Evening : Hill of Slane, Co. Meath. Outdoor venue –
weather permitting – Reception of Our Lady by Bishop Michael Smith.
Sat 18th March: Morning, Rathcoole, Co Dublin. – Church of the Holy
Family. 10:30am Holy Mass . Afternoon – 1pm Pilgrim statue departs for
travel to Sligo to arrive 4pm.
Sat 18th March – Sligo, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 6pm.
Sun 19th March – Morning: Sligo, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Holy Masses,
Evening: Leitrim, Ballinaglera Parish 6pm
Mon 20th March – Mayo, Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar – procession 6pm
Tue 21st March – Ss Peter & Pauls Church Athlone,6pm
Wed 22nd March – Galway, Emmanuel House, Clonfert – procession 11am.
Thur 23rd March – Galway, Emmanuel House, Clonfert
Fri 24th March: Clare / Limerick
Ennis Cathedral for 10am Mass
Sat 25th March: Kerry
Sun 26th – 27th March: Cork
Tues 28th March: Waterford
Wed 29th March: Tipperary
Our Lady of Fatima 2017 schedule Ireland.pdf
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China’s media censorship. Life insurance companies face a daunting future. S&P earnings not quite so. Commercial real estate values in limbo.
Some weeks I wonder if there will be enough quality material to post and then there are weeks like this one when there is a deluge. I am going to focus on four themes, three that apply to everyone and one that is specific to commercial real estate. 1) The New York Times provided some great coverage this week highlighting Beijing’s increased censorship of the media, first in Edward Wong’s “Xi Jinping’s News Alert: Chinese Media Must Serve the Party” and second in Edward Wong and Neil Gough’s “As China’s Economic Picture Turns Uglier, Beijing Applies Airbrush”, 2) was an article in The Economist “The fallout from low interest rates (2): The lowdown” that highlights the effect low and negative interest rates are having on life insurance companies, 3) is a must read by Justin Lahart “S&P Earnings: Far Worse Than Advertised” in The Wall Street Journal, and 4) for the commercial real estate professionals is Tracy Alloway’s Morgan Stanley Says U.S. Commercial Real Estate Price Growth Will Be Flat in Bloomberg.
Other items that are worth a mention (there is quite a bit this week):
The Seas Are Rising at Fastest Rate in Last 28 Centuries, that’s right – CENTURIES, not years.
“Sovereign wealth funds may withdraw $404.3 billion from global stock markets this year if crude prices stay between $30 to $40 per barrel as oil-rich nations seek to shore up their finances, according to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute.” Even Norway with the world’s largest SWF ($780bn) is facing a withdrawal from its government, the first since the fund first started receiving capital in 1996.
World trade records biggest reversal since crisis in 2008. “The value of goods that crossed international borders last year fell 13.8% in dollar terms – the first contraction since 2009 – according to the Netherlands Bureau of Economic Policy Analysis’ World Trade Monitor. Much of the slump was due to a slowdown in China and other emerging economies.”
Jamil Anderlini of the Financial Times wrote a great article around the theme of recessions following development of ‘the world’s tallest tower’ in The Chinese chronicle of a crash foretold.
“Today, some analysts describe the Chinese real estate market as the single most important sector in the global economy – and the biggest risk factor. This is less fantastic than it sounds when you consider that in two years – 2011 and 2012 – China produced more cement than the US did in the entire 20th century.“
“The building boom of recent years has led to enormous excess inventory but the true scale is impossible to estimate because developers and local governments are offered incentive to under-report the problem.”
“An outright decline in real estate investment, which is surely coming, will also have profound implications for the rickety, debt-laden Chinese financial system. Analysts estimate that more than 60% of Chinese bank loans are directly or indirectly tied to real estate.”
“According to officials in several Chinese cities, their solution is to break ground on entirely new districts and to offer land to “better quality” property developers at marked down prices. The hope is that developers will abandon the existing empty blocks, and build higher quality apartments that can be sold to consumers for big discounts because of the lower land costs.”
Never mind the write offs and losses that would have to take place on the unused buildings. Question: are they completely uninhabitable or is really a matter of demand?
The Buttonwood column in The Economist does a good job of pointing out one of the larger problems of the weak markets.
“Since the crisis commercial banks seem to have retreated from their market-making role. The impact of this shift has been disguised by the huge amounts of liquidity injected by central banks. But as central banks scale back their support, the underlying investors (pension funds, insurers, hedge funds and the like) will have to rely on each other to act as willing buyers and sellers. That seems highly likely to result in more volatile markets than in the past, especially when the outlook for the economy is unclear. Buckle up.”
A good but somewhat sad read in the NYT, Reporting on Life, Death and Corruption in Southeast Asia.
If you want to scare yourself… China’s Ticking Time Bomb: A Runaway Banking System Bloated With Hidden Bad Loans and Singapore Lawyers Warn of 1998-Like Pain as Debt Defaults Spread
Lastly, all commercial real estate professionals, especially those on the retail side of the business should read Weak Holidays Force Retailers to Shrink, Rethink Web
Interesting graphics:
From The Economist, all is not well in Hedge Fund land.
*Note: bold emphasis is mine, italic sections are from the articles.
Xi Jinping’s News Alert: Chinese Media Must Serve the Party. Edward Wong. The New York Times. 22 Feb. 2016.
As China’s economy downshifts to a ‘new normal,’ the party heads in Beijing are finding the media to be a thorn in their side particularly when it relates to information that isn’t positive. Thus…
“All news media run by the party must work to speak for the party’s will and its propositions, and protect the party’s authority and unity” – Xi Jinping, according to Xinhua, the state news agency.
“Mr. Xi also wants to curb the presence of foreign media companies. Last week, government agencies announced a regulation that would prevent foreign companies from publishing and distributing content online in China. That could affect Microsoft, Apple and Amazon, among others.”
Hardly seems sporting.
“An essay in China Daily, the official English-language newspaper, offered an explanation on Monday about why Mr. Xi was unveiling his policy now.
“It is necessary for the media to restore people’s trust in the party, especially as the economy has entered a new normal and suggestions that it is declining and dragging down the global economy have emerged,” the essay said.
“Some political analysts note that Mr. Xi’s attempts to impose total control over the media say as much about his personal insecurities as they do about any Marxist-Leninist ideological vision that he holds.
“The most important thing is for him to announce his absolute authority,” said Zhang Lifan, a historian. “He doesn’t feel effective and confident in dealing with problems, and he lacks a sense of security.”
Mr. Zhang added, “He worries the Chinese Communist Party will lose political power, and he also worries that his peers will shove him from his position.”
A subsequent and related article:
As China’s Economic Picture Turns Uglier, Beijing Applies Airbrush. Edward Wong and Neil Gough. The New York Times. 25 Feb. 2016.
“‘Data disappears when it becomes negative,’ – Anne Stevenson-Yang, co-founder of J Capital Research, which analyzes the Chinese economy”
“In January data released last week, the Chinese central bank omitted or hid one key number and altered the parameters of another that gave insight into what the central and commercial banks were doing to prop up the country’s currency.”
“When you go around and meet state-owned industry people, everybody laughs at the national statistics, so I don’t know why foreigners believe them,” – Ms. Stevenson-Yang.
Unfortunately, political control of the media is not unique to China (think Russia, Venezuela, etc.), the issue is how important to the global economy China has become and yet the country’s data is questionable at best making it difficult for other policy makers to ascertain appropriate steps to help the global economy along.
The fallout from low interest rates (2): The lowdown. The Economist. 20 Feb. 2016.
Subtitle: Insurers regret their guarantees
This article articulates the challenges that life insurers are facing (let alone banks, pensions, etc.) in the low-to-negative interest rate environment.
“Insurers tend to be prudent investors who like steady returns, which is why around 80% of their assets are in fixed-income securities. This served them well during the financial crisis, but today – with bond yields at historic lows, and even in negative territory-it hurts their investment income. This is particularly true for life insurers, which own over $21 trillion of the industry’s $28 trillion (of) assets, and rely heavily on this investment income to pay policy holders.”
“European insurers are especially exposed. Over two-thirds of life-insurance policies in force in the EU today offers some sort of guarantee.”
“Moody’s, a rating agency, reckons those most at risk tend to be in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Taiwan, where average duration gaps are especially large (14 years in Norway) or guaranteed rates are eye-wateringly high (4-5% in Taiwan).”
“The average returns promised to German policyholders are far higher than the yields on government bonds that insurers can now buy. Corporate bonds offer returns that are barely higher, which leaves two options: invest in riskier assets such as equities (which will require the insurer to put more capital aside), or face the fact that annual payouts to policyholders will outstrip income, a recipe for losses.”
“Faced with this prospect, life businesses are doing what they can to push risk back to the customer. In some countries, such as France, the promises made to existing policyholders have the built-in flexibility to be scaled back. But mostly the burden falls on new policyholders, who are no longer sold products with guarantees.
Ironically this de-risking creates a different danger: that the industry becomes irrelevant. By removing the key selling point of an insurer over a mutual fund – the assurance that a policy will pay out no matter what – the industry risks negating its business proposition to investors looking for security.”
“The classic model thrives on short-term interest rates of between 2-6%, government bonds yielding at least 4% and no worries about defaults.”
S&P Earnings: Far Worse Than Advertised. Justin Lahart. The Wall Street Journal. 24 Feb. 2016.
This article is an eye opener.
“With most calendar-year results now in, FactSet estimates companies in the S&P 500 earned 0.4% more per share in 2015 than the year before. That marks the weakest growth since 2009. But this is based on so-called pro forma figures, results provided by companies that exclude certain items such as restructuring charges or stock-based compensation.
Look to results reported under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and S&P earnings per share fell by 12.7%, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices. That is the sharpest decline since the financial crisis year of 2008. Plus, the reported earnings were 25% lower that pro forma figures – the widest difference since 2008 when companies took a record amount of charges.
The implication: Even after a brutal start to 2016, stocks may still be more expensive than they seem. Even worse, investors may be paying for earnings and growth that aren’t anywhere near what they think.”
“Companies ostensibly provide pro forma figures to better reflect the underlying tenor of their operations… But companies have had a history of treating the ordinary as extraordinary when business conditions worsen.
Indeed, outside of 2008, the only other times the GAAP gap was as wide as last year was in 2001 and 2002. That was back when companies wrote off billions of dollars worth of dot-com bubble-era investments.”
“Companies sometimes will also look past charges that result from big swings in the value of their assets. Chesapeake Energy, for example, on Wednesday reported a full-year 2015 loss of $14.9 billion under GAAP.
But the company said that after adjusting for items “typically excluded by securities analysts in their earnings estimates,” it lost just $329 million. The major item Chesapeake and many other energy companies left out of their 2015 pro forma results were charges related to the steep decline in energy prices.”
About our oil reserves being worth tens of billions less, hey look at that squirrel over there…
“This is why skeptics tend to call pro forma figures EBBS, or earnings before bad stuff.”
“Energy companies registered some of the biggest differences between GAAP and pro forma earnings. In total, S&P 500 energy companies had an estimated GAAP loss of $48 billion. That stands in stark contrast to the $45 billion of income they reported on a pro forma basis.“
Come again… that’s a $93 billion swing.
“Materials companies reported $13 billion in GAAP earnings compared with $30 billion in pro forma earnings. And health-care companies earned $104 billion under GAAP versus $157 billion pro forma.”
“And then there was tech: Under GAAP, S&P 500 tech companies earned an estimated $176 billion in 2015, $42 billion less than their pro forma earnings of $218 billion”
“Overall S&P 500 earnings under GAAP came to $787 billion last year, S&P Dow Jones Indices estimates. That is $256 billion less than the pro forma estimate of $1.04 trillion.”
Morgan Stanley Says U.S. Commercial Real Estate Price Growth Will Be Flat. Tracy Alloway. Bloomberg. 23 Feb. 2016.
“Morgan Stanley analysts last week predicted U.S. commercial real estate prices would grow by a big fat zero percent in 2016, replacing a previous forecast of 5% growth over the course of the year.”
“We recognize the very important role that the lending markets have played in the recovery in CRE prices,” the analysts write. “Indeed, our analysis shows that a 10 percentage point decline in the loan-to-value ratio (from 70% to 60%) requires 2.25 percentage annual net operating income growth to offset the lower leverage.”
“Throw in higher financing costs-U.S. financial conditions have already tightened following the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates back in December – and required income needs to increase even more.”
This article ties well into the one above along with Weak Holidays Force Retailers to Shrink, Rethink Web. If the tenants, users of space, are experiencing margin squeeze, how likely is it that they’ll be able to absorb meaningful rent growth? At this point commercial real estate appreciation (on the whole) is reliant on the cost of financing equity and debt [described in the chart as Weighted Average Coupon (WAC)]. Fortunately, as a result of low-to-negative interest rates, life insurers and SWFs are looking for yield. However, only for the best stuff as highlighted by the growing yields in BBB CMBS offerings due to declining demand.
Other Interesting Articles
Abenomics? How About Kurodanomics?
The South China Sea: Sunnylands and cloudy waters
War in Syria: The peril of inaction
Banyan: Core values – A rotten new flavor of Chinese propoganda
Manufacturing: A hard pounding
Buttonwood: Liquid leak
The fallout from low interest rates (1): Nope to NIRP
Hedge funds: Not dead, just resting
Bloomberg – The U.S. States Where Recession Is Already a Reality 2/21
Bloomberg – China’s Debt Seen Rising Through 2019, Peaking at 283% of GDP 2/21
Bloomberg – Sovereign Wealth Funds May Sell $404 Billion of Equities 2/22
Bloomberg – Singapore Lawyers Warn of 1998-Like Pain as Debt Defaults Spread 2/22
Bloomberg – Can Things Get Any Worse for Russia? You’re About to Find Out 2/23
Contra Corner (Business Insider) – China’s Ticking Time Bomb: A Runaway Banking System Bloated With Hidden Bad Loans 2/19
CoStar – Four Major Property Sectors Showing Weaker CMBS Loan Underwriting 2/22
FT – China central bank moves to strengthen control of money supply 2/18
FT – Uber losing more than $1bn a year in China 2/18
FT – San Francisco: bubble fears fail to curb rush to build new condos 2/19
FT – Smart beta ‘could go horribly wrong’ 2/22
FT – Helicopter drops might not be far away 2/23
FT – South Korea household debt pile mounts 2/23
FT – Venture capital starts to tune out of on-demand services 2/24
FT – The Chinese chronicle of a crash foretold 2/24
FT – Exports from China to Brazil collapse as recession deepens 2/25
FT – World trade records biggest reversal since crisis 2/25
FT – Oil industry tormented by latest price slump 2/25
Investment News – FBI raids offices of Texas REIT (UDF) 2/18
NYT – In Zika Epidemic, a Warning on Climate Change 2/20
NYT – Reporting on Life, Death and Corruption in Southeast Asia 2/21
NYT – Indian Caste Protests in Haryana Choke Delhi’s Roads and Water Supply 2/22
NYT – Seas Are Rising at Fastest Rate in Last 28 Centuries 2/22
NYT – Once a Coup, Energy Transfer Deal Becomes a Nightmare 2/25
WSJ – IPO Market Dries Up as Investors Retreat 2/18
WSJ – U.S. New-Home Sales Fell Sharply in January 2/24
WSJ – Bank-Stock Bloodbath: The Cycle Financials Can’t Escape 2/24
WSJ – Weak Holidays Force Retailers to Shrink, Rethink Web 2/25
Filed under: China, Corporate Profits, Insurance, Interest Rates, Real Estate, Sovereign Wealth Funds
Chinese seasonal lending binge. CMBS risk premiums are jumping. More shipping woes.
Three key articles that stand out this week are 1) a posting by Bloomberg News “China’s New Credit Surges to Record on Seasonal Lending Binge”, 2) Serena Ng’s “Warning Light Flashes for the Commercial Property Boom” in The Wall Street Journal, and 3) Bruce Einhorn’s “The Shipping Industry Is Suffering From China’s Trade Slowdown” in Bloomberg Businessweek.
Other items that are worth a mention:
It’s good work if you can get it, check out this entertaining and information full article in Bloomberg Businessweek about American Pharoah’s upcoming gig as a $200k-a-Night Stud.
A really good read on the big picture is this interview with Neil Howe that was presented through Mauldin Economics. A long read, but worth it.
Walmart had its first negative growth in annual sales since 1980. Paradigms shift and it’s hard to generate growth in perpetuity.
Thanks to declining oil prices Young Saudis are finding their career prospects to be not as bright and comfortable as their parents.
For the ‘football’ (aka ‘soccer’) fans, the taxman cometh, even if you are Neymar.
A bit of good news about consumer spending (albeit lukewarm).
For more on Prime Minister Razak and 1MDB, here is a good report from the FT.
Then a general comment, lots of news this week on commercial real estate, see the Other Interesting Articles below.
Interesting graphics (none inserted this week):
China’s New Credit Surges to Record on Seasonal Lending Binge. Bloomberg News. Bloomberg. 15 Feb. 2016.
What is China doing now that its economy is slowing? Issuing more debt.
“China’s broadest measure of new credit surged to a record as a seasonal lending binge coincided with a recovery in property prices.
Aggregate financing rose to 3.42 trillion yuan ($525 billion) in January, according to a report from the People’s Bank of China on Tuesday, compared with the median forecast of 2.2 trillion yuan in a Bloomberg survey. New yuan loans jumped to 2.51 trillion yuan, also a record and beating the median estimate of 1.9 trillion yuan.”
“Chinese banks expanded their balance sheet aggressively in the first month of this year, which implies an implicit support from the government to counter the economic slowdown. In addition, Chinese corporates should have turned to onshore for funding, while offloading some external borrowing.” – Zhou Hao, senior economist at Commerzbank AG in Singapore
“Corporations issued 454.7 billion yuan of notes in January, 2.5 times the amount sold a year earlier, as the yield on top-rated 10-year corporate notes dropped to a decade low in January.“
It makes sense that yields would drop as the outstanding amount of debt increases… oh wait, shouldn’t it be the other way around? But China is not unique in this, recall the run up in US real estate debt prior to 2007-2008.
Granted part of this debt is seasonally related.
“While the jump in new loans is mostly attributable to banks front loading their full-year lending targets and the central bank’s efforts to keep liquidity ample ahead of the week-long Lunar New Year holiday, it also shows increasing financial support to the real economy, according to Chen Ji, a Bank of Communications Co. analyst in Shanghai.”
Understandably, this stimulus is an easier measure than adjusting rates again.
“The central bank has turned to cash injections this year instead of cutting benchmark interest rates, as additional reductions could further exacerbate capital outflows. Net injections since mid-January have been the equivalent to about the same as a 1 percentage point cut to banks’ required reserve ratios.”
And for the property market:
“The PBOC also stepped up support for the property market this month, saying Feb. 2 it would allow banks to cut the minimum required mortgage down payment to 20% for first-home purchases, the lowest level ever, from 25%.”
Warning Light Flashes for the Commercial Property Boom. Serena Ng. The Wall Street Journal. 16 Feb. 2016.
Speaking of the US commercial property market.
“Bonds backed by commercial real-estate loans have weakened significantly since the start of the year amid concerns of an economic slowdown. Risk premiums on some slices of commercial-mortgage-backed securities have jumped 2.75 percentage points since Jan. 1, a move that translates into a roughly 18% drop in prices for Triple-B-rated bonds, according to data from Deutsche Bank.”
“Property owners and developers are now facing the prospect of higher rates on loans, tougher refinancings and diminished property values as debt issuance slows and financing becomes more expensive.”
“It’s not a good dynamic. The cost of financing will increase for borrowers with loans coming due.” – Lea Overby, head of CMBS research at Nomura Securities.
“Billionaire investor George Soros’s family office has been a large seller, according to people familiar with the matter.”
“CMBS with BBB credit ratings now yield more than seven percentage points above benchmark rates – a similar risk premium to U.S. junk bonds, according to data from Morgan Stanley. The bank says CMBS risk premiums are at their highest levels since late 2011.”
Note that the Public REITs are indicating that they will be net sellers this year. It will be interesting to see how values hold up this year – granted I just received an offering for a Zero Cash Flow deal. ZIRP (Zero Interest Rate Policy)! NIRP (Negative Interest Rate Policy))!
The Shipping Industry Is Suffering From China’s Trade Slowdown. Bruce Einhorn. Bloomberg. 11 Feb. 2016.
More on the impact of the oversupply of container ships, declining commodity demand, and falling shipping prices (except for a few select places…Hawaii).
“Shipbuilders, container lines, and port operators feasted on China’s rise and the global resources boom. Now they’re among the biggest victims of the country’s slowdown and the worldwide decline in demand for oil rigs and other gear amid the oil price plunge. China’s exports fell 1.8% in 2015, while its imports tumbled 13.2%. The Baltic Dry Index, which measures the cost of shipping coal, iron ore, grain, and other non-oil commodities, has fallen 76% since August and is now at a record low.“
“In Singapore, the world’s second-largest port, container traffic fell 8.7% in 2015, the first decline in six years. Volumes at the port of Hong Kong, the fourth-busiest, slid 9.5% last year.”
There is so much oversupply that now is a good time to be in the ship demolition business.
“Globally, orders for new vessels dropped 40% in 2015, to $69 billion, according to London-based consulting firm Clarksons Research. The demolition rate for unwanted vessels jumped 15%.”
Global trade is slowing down.
“The yuan has dropped 6% since last August. While that should help exports, Hutchinson Port Holdings Trust, a company controlled by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing that runs some of China’s top container terminals, has yet to see an uptick in outbound business.”
So Many Boats, So Little Cargo
Deutsche Bank Investors Get a Scare
American Pharoah’s Second Life as a $200k-a-Night Stud
European banks: Borrowed time
The Mekong river: Damned if you do
Bloomberg – NYC Tenants Battered by Rising Rents Finally Get a Break 2/11
Bloomberg – The Intriguing Math That Turns Manhattan Properties Into Shekels 2/15
Bloomberg – Goldman Sachs: More and More People Who Use Airbnb Don’t Want to Go Back to Hotels 2/16
Bloomberg – Wall Street Girds for Real Estate Debt It Must Invest In 2/17
Bloomberg – Manhattan Skyscraper New Coup for No. 4 U.S. Office Buyer Korea 2/17
Bloomberg – As Hedge Funds Struggle, REIT Shares Become Their Victims 2/18
CoStar – REITs Projecting to be Big Net Sellers This Year 2/10
FT – Rolls-Royce: first divi cut in 24 years 2/11
FT – Many suspects behind murderous markets 2/11
FT – FX world unmoved by negative interest rates 2/15
FT – Jacob Zuma vows action to prevent South Africa rating downgrade 2/16
FT – Judge orders Neymar assets seized in tax case 2/16
FT – Rising interest rates are bad for stocks 2/16
FT – Don’t forget the upside of ‘lower for longer’ oil 2/16
FT – Walmart suffers worst sales performance in 35 years 2/18
FT – ‘Helicopter money’ on the horizon, says Ray Dalio 2/18
NYT – Swedish Bank Move Creates a Global Shudder 2/11
NYT – Chinese Start to Lose Confidence in Their Currency 2/13
NYT – Dividends, Wall Street’s Battered Status Symbol 2/13
NYT – Young Saudis See Cushy Jobs Vanish Along With Nation’s Oil Wealth 2/16
NYT – China’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Dwindling Rapidly 2/18
South Florida Business Journal – Related Group launches sales of new condo in Miami at discounted pricing 2/12
WSJ – A Tesla Innovation Investors Can Do Without 2/11
WSJ – Consumers Power Past Headwinds 2/12
WSJ – Chinese Banks May Need All the Help They Can Get 2/15
WSJ – Why China’s Credit Boom Might Not Pack a Punch 2/16
WSJ – The Real Crisis is for Bank Bonds, Not Banks 2/17
FT – Malaysia: The 1MDB money trail 2/15
Mauldin Economics – The Big Picture (Neil Howe) 2/12
NYT – Negative 0.5% Interest Rate: Why People Are Paying to Save 2/12
Filed under: China, Real Estate, Shipping
February 5 – February 11, 2016
Negative yielding government bonds. Lending to Emerging Markets hits the brakes. Japanese 10-year bond crosses the zero bound.
Three key articles that stand out this week are 1) Elaine Moore, Robin Wigglesworth, and Leo Lewis’ “Government bond yields send recession signal” in the Financial Times, 2) Jonathan Wheatley’s “Lending to emerging markets comes to halt” in the Financial Times, and 3) Richard Barley’s “Japan and the Strange Case of the Negative Bond Yields” in The Wall Street Journal.
Blackstone is considering entering the public nontraded REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) market. No surprise considering the increased volatility in the world, lack of yield in traditional investment products, that Blackstone is probably one of the best (if not the best) suited Alternative Asset Managers with the best pedigree, and that the largest player in the market (ARC) has been brought down by an accounting scandal (only the tip of the iceberg). Watch how quickly this product category grows for Blackstone.
Bank profit margins are hurting from the declining spread between 10-year and two-year U.S. Treasuries.
From a post that Nouriel Roubini did for Project Syndicate: “…financial markets haven’t reacted very much, at least so far, to growing geopolitical risks, including those stemming from the Middle East, Europe’s identity crisis, rising tensions in Asia, and the lingering risks of a more aggressive Russia. How long can this state of affairs – in which markets not only ignore the real economy, but also discount political risk – be sustained?”
On the plus side, Voluntary Job-Quitting is up. People are feeling more confident to leave their jobs.
From The Wall Street Journal, the Baltic Dry Index continues to fall (side note for the Hawaii readers, Matson just had its earnings call and indicated that while they’re having difficulties in its other markets – understandably considering the dramatic fall in shipping prices – things are going just swell for them in Hawaii. Thank you Jones Act.)
Government bond yields send recession signal. Elaine Moore, Robin Wigglesworth, and Leo Lewis. Financial Times. 5 Feb. 2016.
“In Germany, the average yield on all government debt is now negative, while Japan is on course to become the first major bond market with a 10 year bond that yields nothing. In Europe and Japan, government bonds worth nearly $6tn now trade at such highs that buyers will make a loss if they hold the paper to maturity.”
So shortly thereafter, the Japanese 10 year bond did cross the zero threshold.
“At these levels the bond market is forecasting recession.” – Marcus Brookes, a fund manager at Schroders
“The Janet and John way to explain it is that for the next 10 years you have to think inflation will be much, much lower than 2% to want to buy these bonds. Otherwise you’d be locking in a loss.” – Brookes
“Investors face the difficult prospect of assessing whether low inflation has become ingrained thanks to the collapse in commodity prices. A greater concern: has central bank interference in the financial markets made pricing so opaque that investors are risking the sort of losses incurred last April, when a European Central Bank driven rally in bond markets suddenly expired?”
“The lifespan of the rally in government bonds will depend on how long investors keep faith in central banks, says Tad Rivelle, chief investment officer for fixed income at TCW, a Los Angeles based asset manager. Every economic cycle has a grand narrative that eventually unravels, he says. In the late 1990s it was the information revolution, in the 2000s it was housing prices.
‘This cycle the narrative has been that central banks have got the ball, know what they’re doing and can keep the game going as long as they want,’ he says. ‘But humans have not found a way to abolish cycles.'”
Lending to emerging markets comes to halt. Jonathan Wheatley. Financial Times. 5 Feb. 2016.
More good news.
“The surge in lending to emerging markets that helped fuel their own – and much of the world’s – growth over the past 15 years has come to a halt, and may now give way to a “vicious circle” of deleveraging, financial market turmoil and a global economic downturn, the Bank for International Settlements has warned.”
“That reversal has already taken place, according to BIS data released on Friday.
The total stock of dollar-denominated credit in bonds and bank loans to emerging markets – including that to governments, companies and households but excluding that to banks – was $3.33tn at the end of September 2015, down from $3.36tn at the end of June.
It marks the first decline in such lending since the first quarter of 2009, during the global financial crisis, according to the BIS.“
“The Institute of International Finance, an industry body, said last month that emerging markets has seen net capital outflows of an estimated $735bn during 2015, the first year of net outflows since 1988.“
Hyun Song Shin, head of research at the BIS, noted that “while some advanced economies had reduced leverage after the crisis, debt had continued to build up in many emerging economies. ‘Recent events are manifestations of maturing financial cycles in some emerging economies.'”
Shin “noted that the indebtedness of companies in emerging markets as a percentage of GDP had overtaken that of those in developed markets in 2013, just as the profitability of EM companies had fallen below that of DM ones for the first time.”
“Now that the dollar is strengthening, we have turned into a deleveraging cycle in Ems. So there is a sudden surge in measurable risk; all the weaknesses are suddenly being uncovered.“
Japan and the Strange Case of the Negative Bond Yields. Richard Barley. The Wall Street Journal. 9 Feb. 2016.
“Japanese 10-year government bond yields turned negative for the first time ever Tuesday, and now stand at minus 0.03%. The feat has already been recorded elsewhere – the Swiss 10-year bond yields minus 0.4% – but this is the first time a member of the Group of Seven economies has seen such a development.”
“The JGB (Japanese Government Bond) market has for many over the years looked like an accident waiting to happen. The country’s debt stands at a staggering 2.4 times gross domestic product, a level far above its peers, and still rising. The International Monetary Fund thinks the ratio could reach 2.9 times by 2030. Japan lost its triple-A rating from Moody’s as long ago as 1998; it currently stands at A1.”
“Across global fixed-income markets, there are now $8.7 trillion of bonds sporting a negative yield, or 21.1% of the total outstanding, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch data.”
And yet the Yen keeps getting stronger…. To help understand Why the Yen Just Keeps Getting Stronger, see Alex Frangos’ article in The Wall Street Journal.
The Bakken Bust Hits North Dakota Hard
China’s Biggest Ponzi Scheme Shows Rot in Internet Financing
Bello: The endgame in Venezuela
Bloomberg – More Wall Street Strategists Are Cutting Their S&P 500 Estimates 2/6
Business Journals – Small businesses have the blues this winter 2/9
Forbes – China: Land of the Setting Sun (Gary Shilling) 2/8
FT – Why it would be wise to prepare for the next recession 2/4
FT – Hedge funds target a weaker renminbi 2/8
FT – Google passes significant barrier in its plan for driverless cars 2/9
FT – Outflows from China top $110bn in January 2/9
FT – Riksbank cuts rates deeper into negative territory 2/11
FT – BNP Paribas to curb lending to US energy sector 2/11
Investment News – Blackstone considering getting into nontraded REIT market 2/4
NYT – If There Is a Recession in 2016, This Is How It Will Happen 2/4
NYT – Stung by Low Oil Prices, Companies Face a Reckoning on Debts 2/9
Project Syndicate – The Global Economy’s New Abnormal (Nouriel Roubini) 2/4
WSJ – Corporate Credit: Less Than Angelic 2/8
WSJ – Tech Stocks: Why the Selloff Could Get Worse 2/8
WSJ – Bank-Stock Carnage: This Number Is Killing Them 2/8
WSJ – Global Recession? What This Key Indicator Says About It 2/9
WSJ – Voluntary Job-Quitting Hits Highest Level in Nine Years 2/9
WSJ – This Chinese City’s (Shenzhen) Property Market Is Out of Control 2/10
WSJ – As Economy Suffers, Economic Theory Flourishes 2/10
WSJ – Why the Yen Just Keeps Getting Stronger 2/11
NYT – Traveling Through Venezuela, a Country Teetering on the Brink 2/9
Filed under: Bonds, Emerging Markets, Interest Rates, Japan, Real Estate
Stagnant wages. Debt stress. Oh Venezuela.
Three key articles that stand out this week are 1) Patrick Gillespie’s “Wages fell in 80 of 100 biggest U.S. cities during recovery” in CNN Money, 2) Sally Bakewell’s “The $29 Trillion Corporate Debt Hangover That Could Spark a Recession” in Bloomberg, which goes hand-in-hand with Peter Eavis’ “Toxic Loans Around the World Weigh on Global Growth” in The New York Times, and 3) Ricardo Hausmann’s “It could be too late to avoid catastrophe in Venezuela” in the Financial Times.
Evergrande Real Estate is asking its bond holders to relax its borrowing limits despite the reality that it is paying out increasing dividends to its shareholders all the while having “reported negative operating cash flows over the past five years.”
ChemChina is acquiring Syngenta for $34bn should the authorities agree; it will be largest outbound acquisition by a Chinese company, but more importantly it appears to me that this will become a key method for wealthy Chinese to get around tightening capital controls for getting money out of China.
The liquid natural gas market should brace itself for a price war now that U.S. producers are sending their first shipments of LNG to Europe, Russia will be damn sure to make it unprofitable for U.S. companies like the Saudi’s have been doing to the Shale gas providers. Not so good for Cheniere…
Because I forgot to mention this last week, in case you were wondering, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was cleared by the newly appointed Attorney General (the last one was sacked) for the $680 million that was found deposited into his personal bank accounts. All a big misunderstanding. The money was a personal donation by the Saudi royal family and all but $61 million has been returned. Well the Swiss authorities are calling BS and have “found ‘serious indications’ that about $4bn was misappropriated” from Malaysia through the 1MDB investment fund.
From Bloomberg Graphics, passive investment managers winning at the expense of active managers.
From the Financial Times, US junk debt yields rated triple C and lower have jumped.
Wages fell in 80 of 100 biggest U.S. cities during recovery. Patrick Gillespie. CNN Money. 28 Jan. 2016.
This article really speaks to why for most people in the U.S. it does not feel that the economy is on firmer footing or is growing for that matter. Bottom line, wages in most cities have not recovered in most cities and especially for minorities.
“American cities powered the U.S. economy out of the recession and into its recovery. Out of America’s 100 largest metro areas, almost each one improved on some measure of economic growth, employment, productivity or average wealth per person. The one red flag: wages.”
“Median wages declined in 80 of those cities between 2009 and 2014, according to a new study released Thursday by the Brookings Institution. The wage declines were more pronounced among minorities than whites. Also, the wage gapes widened between races in cities with economies that ranked high overall.”
“Only eight cities out of the largest 100 saw median wages and employment rates rise while its poverty rate fell.”
“Denver, San Jose, Calif., Provo, Utah and Charleston, S.C. are among those few metro areas that saw economic inequality decrease overall… However, the median wages of white workers in Provo rose about 2% between 2009 and 2014. And the paychecks of black workers declined by nearly 20% in that time period.”
“Wage growth has been largely absent during the U.S. economic recovery, and it’s a big reason why many middle class Americans feel they haven’t benefited. Only in recent months has wage growth started to move in the right direction nationally.”
The $29 Trillion Corporate Debt Hangover That Could Spark a Recession. Sally Bakewell. Bloomberg. 28 Jan. 2016.
“There’s been endless speculation in recent weeks about whether the U.S., and the whole world for that matter, are about to sink into recession. Underpinning much of the angst is an unprecedented $29 trillion corporate bond binge that has left many companies more indebted than ever.”
“Credit-rating downgrades account for the biggest chunk of ratings actions since 2009; corporate leverage is at a 12-year high; and perhaps most worrisome, growing numbers of companies – one third globally – are failing to generate high enough returns on investments to cover their cost of funding.“
“While not as pronounced as the rout in global equity markets, losses are beginning to pile up in the bond market too… Investors lost 0.2% on global corporate bonds in 2015, snapping a string of annual gains that averaged 7.9% over the previous six years.”
“Worsening debt profiles contributed to S&P downgrading 863 corporate issuers last year, the most since 2009.”
“Much of the cheap credit accumulated by companies was spent on a $3.8 trillion M&A binge, and to fund share buybacks and dividend payments. While that tends to push up share prices in the short term, bond investors would rather see that money spent on strengthening the business in the long term.”
But… “S&P’s global credit market outlook is stable and analysts estimate earnings will recover this year. Investment-grade firms have accumulated record amounts of cash, which will insulate them from market turbulence, according to a report from Citigroup Inc. this month.”
“At about 3%, overall borrowing costs for companies around the world remain below the average of 4.5% in the preceding two decades even as spreads have widened.”
“As of the second quarter, high-grade companies tracked by JPMorgan Chase & Co. incurred $119 billion in interest expenses over the last year, the most for data going back to 2000, according to the bank’s analysis.”
A somewhat more pessimistic outlook on this…
Toxic Loans Around the World Weigh on Global Growth. Peter Eavis. The New York Times. 3 Feb. 2016.
“Beneath the surface of the global financial system lurks a multitrillion-dollar problem that could sap the strength of large economies for years to come.”
“Some analysts estimate that China’s troubled credit could exceed $5 trillion, a staggering number that is equivalent to half the size of the country’s annual economic output.”
“In Europe, analysts say bad loans total more than $1 trillion.”
Bad loans are on the rise in the energy and commodities sectors, in Brazil and elsewhere…
“If you have a boom and then a bust, you create economic losses. You can hope the losses one day turn into profits, but if they don’t, they are a drag on the economy.” – Alberto Gallo, head of global macro credit research at the Royal Bank of Scotland.
“China’s financial sector will have loans and other financial assets of $30 trillion at the end of this year, up from $9 trillion seven years ago, said Charlene Chu, an analyst in Hong Kong for Autonomous Research.”
According to Chu, “the world has never seen credit growth of this magnitude over such a short time. We believe it has directly or indirectly impacted nearly every asset price in the world, which is why the market is so jittery about the idea that credit problems in China could unravel.”
“Headline figures for bad loans in China most likely do not capture the size of the problem, analysts say. In her analysis, Ms. Chu estimates that at the end of 2016, as much as 22% of the Chinese financial system’s loans and assets will be ‘nonperforming.’ In dollar terms, that works out to $6.6 trillion of troubled loans and assets.”
Ms. Chu “estimates that the bad loans could lead to $4.4 trillion of actual losses.”
It could be too late to avoid catastrophe in Venezuela. Ricardo Hausmann. Financial Times. 3 Feb. 2016.
For those that haven’t been following the falling knife that Venezuela has become…
“Domestically, the most likely scenario is an imminent economic collapse and a humanitarian crisis. Internationally, it will imply the largest and messiest emerging market sovereign default since the Argentine crisis of 2001.”
“Why Venezuela? First, because while most other oil exporters used the boom to put some money aside, former president Hugh Chavez, who died in 2013, used it to quadruple the foreign debt. This allowed him to spend as if the average price of a barrel of oil was $197 in 2012, when in fact it was only $111.”
“The year 2015 was an annus horribilis in Venezuela with a 10% decline in gross domestic product, following a 4% fall in 2014. Inflation reached over 200%. The fiscal deficit ballooned to 20% of GDP.”
“In the free market, the bolivar has lost 92% of its value in the past 24 months, with the dollar costing 150 times the official rate: the largest exchange rate differential ever registered.”
“As bad as these numbers are, 2016 looks dramatically worse.”
President Nicolas Maduro is at odds with the National Assembly (opposition candidates were recently elected despite the government controlling the media and many opposition members having been locked up as a matter of practice since Chavez and his successor have been in power) “…the government has not announced any plans to address the domestic imbalances or the balance of payments problem. It has no strategy to seek the financial assistance of the international community. It has not even increased petrol prices from their current level, where $1 buys over 10,000 litres.“
“The fallout for Venezuela’s neighbors and the global economy will be substantial… Exporters to Venezuela are owed tens of billions of dollars of unpaid bills.
Under these conditions, a disorderly default, on a scale similar to the Argentine crisis, is almost inevitable.”
While the IMF was set up to help avoid situations like this, Venezuela “has not let the IMF in (the country) since 2004.”
Russia’s Great Shift Downward
What’s Not to Like About Cheap Oil? Well …
Private Equity’s Golden Age Wasn’t So Golden After All
Buttonwood: The crazy world of credit
Bloomberg – Hong Kong Property Slump Worries Investors 2/1
Economist – GDP’d off: Weak American growth is probably a blip 1/29
FT – Nigeria asks for $3.5bn emergency loans 1/31
FT – Swiss wreck efforts by Malaysia to contain 1MDB scandal 1/31
FT – Putin lines up state sell-offs to plug budget hole 2/1
FT – Malaysia stifles dissent as public unrest grows 2/1
FT – China Vanke tale shows share class divide 2/1
FT – US millennials caught in the parent trap 2/1
FT – Global competitive easing leaves US alone 2/1
FT – ChemChina closes in on $34bn Syngenta deal 2/2
FT – Global gas market braced for price war 2/3
FT – Risk of US recession back on the agenda for markets 2/3
FT – US junk debt rated triple C yields 20% 2/4
NYT – China Company Accused of Fleecing Investors of $7.6 Billion 2/1
NYT – Walmart Sues Puerto Rico, Claiming an Unfair and Onerous Tax Burden 2/3
NYT – Xi Jinping Assuming New Status as China’s ‘Core’ Leader 2/4
Mauldin Economics – Tokyo Doubles Down 2/1
The Real Deal – Midtown (NYC) has more than 80 blocks of massive and very available office space 1/29
Reuters – Mid-tier Chinese banks piling up trillions of dollars in shadow loans 1/31
WSJ – Currency War: U.S. Hedge Funds Mount New Attacks on China’s Yuan 1/31
WSJ – Credit Suisse, Barclays to Pay $154.3 Million to Settle ‘Dark Pool’ Investigations 1/31
WSJ – Japan’s Negative Rates Are Rocket Fuel for Property Stocks 2/2
WSJ – Amazon Plans Hundreds of Brick-and-Mortar Bookstores, Mall CEO says 2/2
Bloomberg – Who Owns The Sun?
Filed under: Bonds, China, Corporate Profits, Venezuela, Wages
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Last Appearance: Aug 21, 2018
Horse “El Caballo” Wren pronounced (L Ca-By-Yo), from Detroit Michigan, knew at an early age that one day he would be a Film Director. His dream began early as a kid his mother Pamela (A Hippie at heart would play every genre of music to him every day, for years. He developed a loved for music and film, studying as much as he could in his free time.
He eventually went to Bowling Green University studying Marketing where he met a group of like-minded students that teamed up for a group project called “Street Fame Pt 1.” From those responses, Horse was inspired to mass market the film on DVD following the business model of SMACK, Girls Gon’ Wild and Street Stars Ent.
While growing up in Detroit, Wren learned how to move like a hustler and started hand to hand selling the Street Fame brand. Wren caught a wink of luck when he started following a kid from Pittsburgh with a funny name called Wiz Khalifa. As the rapper’s star power grew so would Wren’s who believes that marketing is a key piece to staying relevant. “See, if you keep the name out there you keep the buzz going whether the mass public picks up on it or not they can’t deny it.”
Accumulating thousands of interviews, and footage; Horse is now ready to Introduce street Famous to the world. Horse El Caballo Wren is no longer comfortable staying behind the Camera, and wants to leave an impact on the music and entertainment industry.
Horse has partnered up with AEMGTV, starting in the Fall The Live Streaming TV Network Called Street Famous is coming to 200+ Million homes. On Street Famous you can check out many of Horse “El Caballo” Wren’s projects such as The Docu-Film Too Ambitious, The Series, Interviews, Entertainment, Music, Independent Artist info and much more.
Horse “El Caballo” Wren can Be followed on Instagram @Too_Ambitious_The_Docufilm
was featured in Forbes Magazine and Wall Street Journal “Smart Money” edition.
Episodes With Horse “El Caballo” Wren – (Film Director)
TJCS – August 22, 2018
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This week, the Library Computer continues its journey into the alternate history stories of the new Myriad Universes anthology with our second (of three) installments, a review of Christopher L. Bennett’s Places of Exile, a story that tells of everything that Star Trek Voyager could have been… and wasn’t. We also have an interview with Bennett and an exclusive excerpt.
To be honest upfront, I wasn’t particularly thrilled about reading a Voyager story. I didn’t much care for the series when it aired, and to this day it is the only Star Trek series that I have not seen every episode of. Certainly, Voyager had its high points, but it seemed that every time the series got close to becoming (in my opinion) a great Star Trek show, things would change and the series would not deliver. Could anyone have saved Voyager from what it became.? Well, perhaps in some alternate universe, Christopher L. Bennett did.
REVIEW – STAR TREK MYRIAD UNIVERSES: INFINITY’S PRISM
Part 2: Places of Exile
It is an absolute crying shame that Christopher L. Bennett’s pitches to the Star Trek: Voyager producers were never filmed, because, as Places of Exile shows from the very first page, he had the potential to turn Voyager into everything it could have been.
Not discouraged by the necessary brevity of the anthology format, Bennett packs in several years worth of storytelling. At times, that storytelling is, necessarily, briefer than one would like, but the audacity of the story, and its faithfulness to the spirit of what Voyager was supposed to be, is simply outstanding.
Bennett, no stranger to world-building, delves deeply into the task of evolving a reality for the crew of a stranded Voyager that speaks to the hope of acceptance and involvement that many refugees seek when confronted with life in an alien society.
Without question, Places of Exile is the finest and most complete work in the first volume of this anthology, and must for anyone who ever opined on the possibilities that Voyager failed to embrace.
AUTHOR INTERVIEW:
Christopher L. Bennett talks Places of Exile
TrekMovie: Your previous works (particularly Ex Machina and The Buried Age) demonstrated a great deal of creativity, and Places of Exile follows solidly in that vein. What do you do to keep your imagination so alive and vigorous?
Christopher L. Bennett: That’s one of those questions that sound odd to a writer, like "Where do you get your ideas?" It’s not the result of some specific effort, it’s just something that happens. I think all of us are born with vivid imaginations and exercise them freely as children, but as we grow up, society pressures us to set them aside in favor of rote learning, pragmatic concerns, and narrowed priorities. Writers and other creators are just people who managed to hold onto what we all start out with.
So the imagination takes care of itself. All I do is provide it with material. I read a lot of science and science fiction, and I do a lot of research for my books, which gives me the raw ingredients for my imagination to work on. A lot of the ideas in my books also build on my college studies of world history, learning about various cultures and their interactions. The more you learn, the more ideas it can inspire.
TM: Were you satisfied with the story, or did you have a desire to expand its concepts and repercussions even further?
CB: Places of Exile was conceived as a full-length novel, back when it was uncertain what form the Myriad Universes series would take. I had to tighten it considerably to fit it in 55,000 words, and I would’ve liked to have room to fill in more detail in the first half of the novel. But I think it turned out reasonably well, considering. It was a valuable exercise in compact storytelling, something I haven’t been very good at in the past. As for the repercussions, I think I told a pretty complete story, but I wouldn’t say no to the chance to do a followup.
TM: What was it about writing a Voyager story attracted you to the project?
CB: I felt the show had a lot of potential it didn’t fulfill. This was a show I actually got to pitch story ideas for while it was on the air, so I put a lot of thought into what I wanted to see. But the show ended up going in a different direction and not really developing the possibilities that interested me. An alternate-history novel was an opportunity to tell the stories I would’ve liked to see in the series.
Also, I relished the opportunity to write for Kes. She’s a personal favorite character, but one I’ve never written for before this, unless you count a small flashback scene in my story Brief Candle that I had to cut for space. Plus she’s a character who, like the show itself, had a wealth of unrealized potential that I wanted to explore.
Christopher L. Bennett recently completed his final revisions on Empathy, a story for January’s Mirror Universe: Shards and Shadows anthology. He is currently work on the next novel in the Titan series, Over a Torrent Sea and is under contract for another Trek novel. Bennett is also working on a hard-SF take on superheroes, set in the Asteroid Belt a century from now, as well as some other original ideas. More information, including annotations for his various works, is available on his website.
STAR TREK MYRIAD UNIVERSES: INFINITY’S PRISM
Places of Exile by Christopher L. Bennett
“I won’t do it,” Janeway insisted. “There has to be another way.”
“What way?” Chakotay asked from the couch—if you could call it a couch. Janeway wasn’t quite sure how to describe the furnishings in these temporary accommodations the local government had provided. The Vostigye had an unusual build, their torsos angled forward and their knees bent, not unlike that mustachioed fellow in the Marx Brothers films that Tom Paris enjoyed—had enjoyed. It was easier on the joints and back in their high native gravity. Luckily, Voyager’s crew was being housed in a lower-gravity level of the habitat.
“If we refuse the Vostigye’s terms,” Chakotay went on, “where do we go? Who else in this region would be as generous to us? The Nezu? The Mikhal? They don’t have the resources. And how would we reach them without Voyager?”
“You call this generous?” Janeway countered. “Requiring us to serve in their fleet? Demanding our technology in exchange for their help?”
“They aren’t a replicator-based economy, Kathryn. They still rely on money and trade—they can’t just give resources away. All they’re asking is that we earn our keep. And from some of the rhetoric I’ve heard from the opposition party, the Overminister is going out on a limb offering even that much. I say we take it and be grateful.”
“I’m not willing to take that step, Chakotay. Voyager may be crippled, but she’s not dead. I was wrong to say that. As far as I’m concerned, we’re still a Starfleet crew, and that means we live by Starfleet principles. I won’t give up the Prime Directive just for our convenience. We’ve lost too much already—we have to hold on to the rest.”
She gazed out the window, unmoved by the marvel of engineering that was the Vostigye habitat. All she could see, even three weeks after the fact, was the roster of the dead. Tuvok. Tom Paris. Kenneth Dalby. Lyssa Campbell. Chief Clemens. Joe Carey, Vorik, nearly half the engineering department. Jenny Delaney, whose loss had devastated her twin sister, Megan. Mortimer Harren, whom she’d barely even spoken to in three years and now never would again.
“I’m not convinced this is a Prime Directive situation,” Chakotay said. “These aren’t the Kazon trying to steal our replicators. The Vostigye have just developed differently than we did. They were forced off their planet early by a geological cataclysm, concentrated on building artificial habitats instead of warp drive. They’re behind us in some ways, but they could teach us plenty about environmental engineering and robotics.”
“Anything we give them could still affect the balance of power in this region.”
“Like it or not, we’re part of this region now. We no longer have the luxury of pretending the Delta Quadrant is a place we’re just passing through. We’re here for good—or at least for the foreseeable future.”
“Just as you wanted,” she said, her voice hardening, though she regretted letting the words out.
Typically, though, Chakotay didn’t rise to the bait. “I never wanted this. But I understand it, Kathryn. As a Maquis, as an Indian, I know what it’s like to be out in the cold without a powerful nation to support you. I know that following your own rules stringently is a luxury of those with the authority to enforce them. When you’re powerless in someone else’s culture, you have to adapt to survive.
“For three years, we’ve managed to get by without needing to learn that lesson. But now our free ride has ended. We’re at the Vostigye’s mercy. And given what many of their neighbors are like, that’s probably the safest place for us under the circumstances.”
“But at what cost, Chakotay? They wouldn’t let us stay together as a crew. We’d be scattered across dozens of ships and star systems. What if . . .” What if we stop thinking of ourselves as a crew? What if some of my people decide they like living here? What if I never see them again?
She cleared her throat. “And you said it yourself—there’s a lot of intolerance toward outsiders.”
“Only among some segments of the population. They seem numerous because they’re politically vocal and active. But most of the Vostigye I’ve met have been kind, open-minded people. Their values aren’t that different from ours; they just have a few outstanding issues they haven’t settled yet. That’s true even of the Federation,” he reminded her. She knew he was referring to the “issues” that had led to the formation of the Maquis.
Janeway turned back to the window, hesitant to let him see the sadness, the defeat, in her expression. “If I give in to this, Chakotay . . . I’m admitting I failed. I’m saying to my crew that I can’t get them home again. If I do that, is there even any point in rebuilding Voyager?”
She felt his hand on her shoulder, and it soothed even as his words burned. “Don’t see it as a failure, Kathryn. This can be a new beginning for Voyager’s crew. The chance to explore a rich Delta Quadrant society up close, from the inside. The chance to help build a new coalition that can defend against the Borg and Species 8472. Maybe a new community as well.”
Janeway sighed. What were the chances of building such a coalition if her people had no standing in the region’s society, no ship to offer for its defense? How safe would Vostigye space be in a few months, when the nearby war ended?
She straightened, firming her resolve. She would have to try, no matter the odds. She was still a Starfleet captain, and she would hold on to that even if she lost everything else. At the very least, she would do what she could to defend these people from invasion.
But no matter what Chakotay said, these were not her people, and this was not her home. Someday, no matter what it took, she would get Voyager flying again, reassemble her crew, and resume course for the Alpha Quadrant.
But how many of the crew would join her when the time came?
"Star Trek: Myriad Universes: Infinity’s Prism" is available for preorder at Amazon
(ships July 22nd)
About Myriad Universe
Over the years, several alternate universe tales have been told in various forms of Trek media, but Myraid Universes, the new anthology series from Pocket Books goes beyond the well-known ‘Mirror Universe’ and instead farms other potential historical aberrations. The two new large sized trade paperback anthologies ("Star Trek: Myriad Universes: Infinity’s Prism" due in July and "Star Trek: Myriad Universes: Echoes and Refractions" due in August) contain three novella-length stories a piece. Each story is set in a different Trek era (and different Trek universe).
MORE: Part 1: TrekMovie Review + Interview + Excerpt of ST: MU Infinties Prism "A Less Perfect Union"
Next week, the Library Computer reviews James Swallow’s contribution to the Myriad Universes anthology, Seeds of Dissent.
I’ve already pre-ordered.
Closettrekker
Sounds like VOY could have used a dose of this guy’s storytelling. Reading the excerpt almost makes me interested in what’s going on.
Ron Mosher
It would have been a better review without the Voyager series bashing. I very much enjoyed the show. Could it have been done better or differently? Sure it could! But you could say the same thing about any series when you look at it in hindsight.
Capttravis
I still want to know who that ‘Angry Bashir’ looking character on the top right of the cover is supposed to be.
earthclanbootstrap
#5 -IIRC from the blurbs that i’ve read he is a Bashir from a reality where Khan won the Eugenics wars and is the captain of an Imperial Earth ship.
chris pike should be played by chris pine lol
i cant say i like the concept of this Voyager story but the way the excerpt paints the story it could vaguely echo Battlestar Galactica, Stargate Atlantis and Farscape which I love
#7 – I’d just like to refer you to the recent Ron Moore interview on this site; if he’d been allowed more leeway on Voyager’s creative direction, this is very much like the way it likely would have turned out.
In fact, he even said that he took most of his ideas for Voyager over to BSG.
That seems reasonable – thanks earthclan!
Uncle Rogi - Denali
Voyager would have been so much better if Ron had been allowed to frak with it a bit more.
look forward to reading this though
Darkthunder
The idea of possibly building a new Federation in the great unknown would have probably made Voyager so much better. It would be the essence of Roddenberry’s original vision in that we as human beings will eventually work to better ourselves and live in cooperation with one and other. Instead of having Trek with the pre-existing Federation already estabilished, Janeway and the rest of her crew would be working on building a new Federation from the ground up. Basically Voyager/Enterprise combined but in a much better way. A coherent 7 season story-arc would’ve turned out so much better than the way it was made. Not to say that Voyager was bad, it’s just that it could’ve been done better.
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I agree completley, Voyager was my Fav, so what if it was not Dark like DS9? I liked DS9, but prefer Voyager, both have flaws, its a matter of preference, but I would NEVER bash a trek series, unless it was completley opposed to the whole TREK ideaolgy
Great article, but the negative connotations really put me off reading the whole thing…
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Given the suit I thought the angry guy was the Savage Curtain’s Colonel Green, though he does look a bit like Bashir.
I thought the same thing at first! -_^
Father Rob
In response to the comments concerning “Voyager Bashing”…
The entire point of making known my feelings about Voyager was to emphasize that if this story could win over even me, someone who finds Voyager to be the least interesting of all the Trek series, then it should win over just about anyone. Bennett’s tale is good enough to win over even this crusty guy!
Voyager definately had its high points, though what I consider to be the high points may not be what most fans consider high points – heck, in spite of the continuity issues, I felt Flashback was a good episode…
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Hi, folks. I just want to make it clear, I didn’t write PLACES OF EXILE for VOYAGER-haters, but for people who, like me, enjoyed the potential of the VGR characters and premise and wanted to see them developed more fully than the show managed to do. Or, to put it another way, for people whose favorite seasons of VGR are the early ones with Michael Piller and Jeri Taylor in charge of the writing, when it was more character-driven and continuity-driven.
Also, it wasn’t my goal to make it dark. It has its dark parts, certainly, but I’m not a doom-and-gloom kind of storyteller.
MrRegular
Thanks Mr. Bennett-the extract ignited my imagination; and I want more, so you have sold me on your book!!
Life has detours from time to time. If Voyager had reflected this it would have been far more compelling.
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I am an avid Voyager fan, and Mr. Bennett’s book has really captivated me. I have been watching Voyager for several years now, though I was not old enough to have watched it on its primary airing. But I grew up in the aftermath of Voyager, and I loved it. Mr. Bennett’s book really took Voyager to a whole new level of storytelling. I always wondered what would have happened if Captain Janeway hadn’t been allowed to say “Set a course for home” at the end of every episode, and this story provided that experience. I think it is an excellent read. | cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1422808 |
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“Even as a little girl, I can remember that we didn’t need to be on the highways at night,” says JoAnn Stevens of Snow Hill.
Her voice, along with those of a few other elder black North Carolinians’, resounded through the Greensboro History Museum’s auditorium speakers on Jan. 9 as dozens learned about the North Carolina Green Book Project.
Angela Thorpe, acting director of North Carolina’s African American Heritage Commission, detailed the statewide effort to document community stories in connection to the 327 North Carolina historic sites listed in The Negro Motorist Green Book during its publication from 1936 to 1966. From hair salons and diners to motels and nightclubs, the sites listed in the annual catalog chartered safe course through the constraints of formal segregation. The project — which situates memory as artifact and recognizes sidelined communities as loci of knowledge — will culminate in an interactive web portal, two identical traveling exhibits and related community programming in March 2020.
“We wanted to understand what it was like for African-American families, businesspeople and individuals to travel in North Carolina in the Jim Crow era,” Thorpe says, noting that black people continue to document discrimination while traveling with hashtags like #TravelingWhileBlack and #AirbnbWhileBlack.
“There are still things African-Americans in this state and across the world, really, are still experiencing as it relates to segregation and discrimination as we try to move our bodies around the world. We hope some of the programs we can do will explore that reality.”
Cassandra Williams, education coordinator at the International Civil Rights Center & Museum in downtown Greensboro, spoke to the packed auditorium about her own connections with the publication.
“Imagine my surprise one day as I was giving a tour to a group of visitors and I was looking at the pages from the Green Book — which is a part of our exhibit in our Travel and Accommodations Gallery — and my eyes fell upon Traveler’s Inn in Bloomfield, West Virginia,” Williams says. “I explained that’s my Great Uncle Charlie’s hotel where my mother her sisters and brothers used to visit in the summer, listed right there in the Green Book.”
1960 edition of the Green Book
While all 18 sites listed in Forsyth County have been demolished, five of the 17 sites in Guilford Country remain, one of which is the Magnolia House on Gorrell Street, which Williams remembers from her childhood in Greensboro.
“I passed by regularly, walking to Girl Scouts meetings or downtown back in the days when transportation was either your feet or the city bus,” she says.
Williams’ recollection is exactly the type of memory research historian Lisa Withers wishes to hear from fellow North Carolinians.
“To my knowledge, what makes our project unique is its attempt to connect the human stories,” Withers says. “Projects in other states are more on the historic preservation side of our field, identifying whether these buildings are still standing or not. We’re adding the human element.”
“You all see how tiny it is, how small it is, how flimsy it is?” Thorpe says, showing the audience a copy from the stage. “But inside of it, it was filled with so much. If you open up that Green Book, you know what you’ll find? Oasis. Oasis spaces. A tagline that often appeared in and on the Green Book was: ‘Carry your Green Book with you. You may need it.’ And there was a reason for that; in the era of legal segregation, protecting your body and your humanity as an African-American in this country was critical and that teeny little book had the ability to do that. When you opened that book, you were able to find spaces that could provide you refuge, protection, comfort as you traveled through the United States.”
Withers invites the public to connect her with locals who may be able to offer contacts, stories, pictures and other memorabilia from their own experiences with these cultural institutions.
“It’s so important that we’re able to connect with community members… so we won’t forget not only the businesses and the roles they played in making our cities and even rural areas safe to travel in, but also that… people built lives on these businesses — the Green Book also documents livelihoods,” Withers says.
According to her, many African-American-owned businesses were demolished during “urban renewal” periods such as the development of Highway 147 in Durham or Highway 52 in Winston-Salem.
At the end of the evening, an audience member asks Withers what she sees as the biggest challenge of this project.
“My belief is that the biggest history books are in the graveyard,” he says.
In a way, she says, he’s alluded to the problem, exacerbated by the passage of time.
“Unfortunately, due to the nature of our society during the time when a lot of archiving was happening… we really do have to connect with community members to help fill in those gaps,” Withers says.
Research intern Bria Johnson — a graduate student earning her master’s in history at NC Central University — is doing that work, partly with recording equipment in the homes of elders like JoAnn Stevens. According to Thorpe, it’s no coincidence that Johnson, like each intern affiliated with the NC Green Book Project, studies at an HBCU.
“A major project goal is building and developing the next generation of African-American heritage practitioners, the next generation of people who will be doing this work.”
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Determining your hydration strategy for a triathlon
When setting a plan for race day it's important to consider the conditions, acclimation to the weather, fitness and tolerance.
July 17th, 2019 by Antoine Jolicoeur Desroches | Posted in Nutrition, Training and Racing
Hydration is a subject that has been studied by sports scientists and nutritionists to understand the effect of dehydration and to establish guidelines on the amount of fluid to be consumed during physical exertion. Despite significant amounts of research in this area, it is a subject of constant debate.
At Ironman Frankfurt 2019, air temperatures hit a high of 38*C. Photo: Daniel Clarke
First, why do we drink during a prolonged effort?
Replenish loss water created by sweating
To ingest ingredients present in the drink that can help improve performance, such as carbohydrates, electrolytes and caffeine
For comfort and thermoregulation of the body (especially in hot and humid conditions)
Related: How to train your body to race in the heat and humidity
Sarah True trying to cool her body down at Ironman Frankfurt 2019. Photo: Daniel Clarke
Before discussing the recommended amount of water or drink to consume during an effort, it is important to consider that the “cost” associated with drinking.
During a competition, there is sometimes an effort associated with the action of drinking. For example, water bottles on the bike add extra weight and can affect aerodynamics. There is also a “cost” in time. For instance, during a triathlon, you have to slow down slightly to get a bottle of water in an aid station. Finally, there is also a risk of stomach problems if you drink too much.
Therefore, when determining hydration guidelines, these three factors should be considered: effort, time and risk of gastrointestinal problems. Since 1970, hydration guidelines have changed dramatically. In 1970, the IAAF did not allow water stations before the 15-kilometre marker in long-distance events. In 1975, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) changed the guidelines to allow access to only water from the start of long-distance competitions. Despite there being evidence of the benefits of consuming carbohydrates during an effort longer than one hour.
Related: Top five tips to avoid dehydration in a triathlon
In 1996, ACSM updated the guidelines by recognizing the importance of consuming carbohydrates and electrolytes during prolonged exercise. The ACSM advised drinking as much liquid as possible to minimize the loss of fluid. Several sports scientists and nutritionists have criticized this directive because of the significant risk of hyponatremia associated with the high consumption of electrolyte-free fluid.
Since then, the ACSM, the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have begun to consider the individual demands of each participant. They determined a “Gold Standard” of water weight loss at less than two per cent of body weight. This recommendation is based on the fact that several studies have shown a decrease in physiological and cognitive performance when water weight loss.
A triathlete cools off in a water station during the 2017 Ironman World Championships. Photo: Donald Miralle
Related: Ironman Nutrition: Liquids or Solids?
During Ironman triathlons, the majority of fluids are consumed on the bike as it is easier to ingest liquids than when running. On average, 400-900 ml of liquid per hours is consumed on the bike versus only 300-700 ml per hour when running. About two-thirds of the fluids consumed contain carbohydrates, contributing to about 50% of the carbohydrates consumed during the race.
In short, it is complicated to have precise guidelines on the amount of liquid to consume. First, the amount of fluid to be consumed depends on the conditions (temperature and humidity), level of fitness, acclimation and sweat rate. Also, the amount of liquid to be consumed is greatly affected by the type of competition and the “cost” associated with the consumption of a large quantity of water (cost in additional effort, time and risk of having problems gastrointestinal).
It is recommended to test different nutrition and hydration strategies during training.
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Immigration has largely contributed to the political, social and economic success of the UK’s construction industry throughout history. The question is, how are construction businesses preparing for an EU skills shortage in the long-term?
The UK is facing a construction skills crisis. With 8% of the UK’s construction workforce from the EU, a post-Brexit climate could see over 176,500 jobs under threat.
Preparing for an EU skills shortage requires thoughtful action now. With Brexit negotiations generating confusion, businesses in construction need to be prepared in order to survive and thrive in the long term.
In this post, Gyproc Tools discusses immigration options in the construction industry for EU citizens post-Brexit, as well as offering actionable tips to encourage industry interest from our 11-million millennial workforce.
Overview of immigration options post-Brexit
Much deliberation has surfaced following Britain’s announcement to exit the EU, and what the leave will mean for its immigration policies. The free movement between the UK and EU countries is coming to an end, and little has been mentioned about post-Brexit immigration rules.
An EU preferential labour system?
The key question is whether the government will implement a completely new system that favours immigration access for EU nationals. Whilst this would certainly be a constructive offer to make to maintain a positive relationship with the EU posit-Brexit, the possibility of EU citizens being subject to all current immigration rules applied to non-EU citizens may become a reality. But what would this mean for the UK’s construction industry? Either:
Low-skilled jobs in construction will need to be filled by home-grown talent
or a new tailored approach would (finally) allow low-skilled workers from around the world to apply for a Tier 3 visa to work in Britain.
Ultimately, the outcome will depend on whether the government deems the economic damage of not granting EU citizens preferential immigration surpasses any of its benefits. And given that, construction professionals have still yet to be added to the “UK Shortage Occupations List”, we are already seeing predictions where a non-EU preferential immigration policy could potentially jeopardize a predicted £500bn pipeline project.
So, worst case – how can your construction business prepare for a Britain with little to no access to low-skilled labour?
Creating an appetite for UK professionals
It’s not all doom and gloom. The UK’s emerging millennial workforce sums to over 11 million individuals – surely this figure is large enough to discontinue the ever-impending EU skills crisis, right?
A study showed that millennial men in the UK are earning less because of a huge shift into lower-skilled jobs - but could this signify a positive shift in interest as well? Whilst a typical man today will have pocketed £12,500 less by the time he hits 30, studies have shown that millennials aren’t driven by money, but rather - job purpose, engagement and satisfaction.
The key is encouraging a positive mindset and understanding that immigration is not a substitute for homegrown talent. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when future planning your construction recruitment process:
Encourage apprenticeships
Even though 20% of construction professionals feel that apprenticeship schemes are not at all effective to address the UK’s long term EU skills shortage, it’s clear these schemes will only become more relevant as university fees sky rocket.
Apprenticeships present a great opportunity for people looking to gain vital work experience and earn a qualification at the same time. A post-Brexit climate will only see more apprenticeship opportunities open up, so it’s important your construction business is positioned at the forefront of this intake of new talent.
Removing industry preconceptions
It's now more important than ever to attract and retain millennial talent. In the past, jobs in construction have traditionally been perceived as male-oriented. The lack of urgency to promote diversity in the industry is ultimately preventing companies from engaging with young talent. It’s clear that in order to amp up national interest in the construction industry, both females and males need to be targeted.
Wealth of career opportunities
Millennials rank career advancement opportunities and work-life balance as most important to them at work. Organisations in the construction industry need to provide career development opportunities to help attract talent from a wider range of backgrounds.
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In the North, where food prices are notoriously high, beluga whales are a staple community resource
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John Noksana, Jr., learned the many skills of harvesting beluga whales in his teens. He’s spent the intervening decades perfecting them.
“I can proudly say I can go capture a whale, butcher a whale — do everything from start to finish,” he says. Rendering the fat into oil, he says, is the most time-consuming. In bad weather it can take two weeks or more.
It’s part of a set of practices passed down by Inuvialuit for millennia, just one of the many skills needed to thrive on the Arctic coast.
The whale hunt is also a central social event.
“The first few whales anyway — probably the first three, four, five whales — everybody knows,” he says. Once word gets out on Facebook, the whole community of 900 people will take a trip down to the dock to help themselves to a share of the catch.
In a place where food prices are famously obscene, beluga meat provides a sustainable source of nutrition to the community.
But lately, questions have been raised about the health of the belugas, from the presence of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) to mercury.
Plastics found inside healthy individuals
A paper published this week in the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin found yet another cause for concern: tiny fibres and fragments of plastics inside the stomachs and intestines of the Arctic whales.
“We found microplastics in every individual that we sampled,” says Rhiannon Moore, the paper’s primary author.
Rhiannon Moore looks at fragments of plastic found in the gut of a beluga whale. Photo: Rhiannon Moore
Rhiannon Moore extracts the contents of a beluga intestine, in order to test it for microplastics. Photo: Rhiannon Moore
In partnership with hunters like Noksana from the community of Tuktoyaktuk, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the scientist from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association dug into seven whale stomachs and intestines. Three hundred and fifty bits of plastic in all were found inside the whales, most of which were less than two millimetres in size (about the thickness of a loonie). That small size suggests that the plastics may have come from prey eaten by the whales, or at least that they have travelled a long way.
Unlike most studies of this type, in which samples come from whales that have washed up or been stranded, the whales were healthy adults who were harvested for food.
“That means that it’s not necessarily biased toward animals that are sick or injured, or washing up because they’ve ingested plastic,” Moore says.
There is no direct evidence so far that suggests this plastic is bad for the whales’ health — let alone the health of the hunters and community members who eat them. But “it might just be one on top of like 16 other changes this whale is experiencing,” explains Lisa Loseto, an author of the paper and scientist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada who has been working with the Inuvialuit to study the whales for decades.
Loseto’s earlier work has focused on other toxic chemicals in the whales, but a direct transfer of chemicals through the whales and into humans may not be the only way the plastics can harm the people who rely on them.
“The wellbeing of our animals is everything,” Noksana says.
Moore and colleagues aboard the Canada C3 expedition look over Arctic data they’ve collected. Photo: Rhiannon Moore
‘We’re trying to adapt’
All across the Arctic, a single stunning result has been repeated again and again: there is plastic everywhere. It’s in birds. It’s in shellfish. It’s in sea ice. Thousands of kilometres from the nearest city, there it is.
Yet all the efforts to study the spread of plastic throughout the Arctic are happening in isolation.
“There’s no plan, there’s no coordination, there’s no monitoring framework,” explains Jennifer Provencher, a scientist with Environment and Climate Change Canada. Provencher has been named to an Arctic Council panel creating a monitoring program to bring this research together and generate Arctic-wide data.
Provencher’s own studies of seabirds involve the communities of the central Arctic. That work has shown that, like the belugas of the western Arctic, the vast majority of northern fulmars have plastic in their bodies.
“There is no population of fulmars anywhere that we’ve looked at that has zero plastics,” she says.
Like the work Loseto and Moore have done in the western Arctic, Provencher’s work has depended on the communities nearby.
On that point, Noksana is particularly proud. About as long as he has been hunting whales, the community of Tuktoyaktuk has been working with researchers to understand them better — both through their own lens and that of the scientists.
“The guy in the community has a PhD on the land,” he says.
And it’s their own questions that guide the research.
“80 per cent of the studies that are done in our region, they come from the people,” he says. Years ago, overhunting and waste led to a strict self-imposed bylaw that forced hunters to harpoon whales before shooting them, preventing lost catches. Losses are now near zero, he says.
The need to monitor the environment has taken on a darker timbre in recent years, however, as climate change has accelerated and begun manifesting in destructive ways for the coastal community.
Now he frets about establishing baselines before it’s too late.
“You have to know what you have in order to know what you’ve lost,” he says.
Not that the belugas are yet lost. Far from it, in fact; the local population number was healthy at last count and a new count is on its way. The plastics may be alarming but the community is determined to seek further answers.
Noksana is optimistic.
“We’re trying to adapt; we’ve always adapted,” he says. “We’re going to persevere.”
Jimmy Thomson is a freelance journalist. He has worked as a CBC videojournalist and has bylines in the Globe and…
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The Sunshine Coast is known for its many days of sunshine, beautiful beaches and all day shopping. A less well-known treasure for visitors is the Noosa National Park, part of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve.
Situated on the Noosa Headland, the national park features spectacular scenery, great places for whale watching, secluded coves where dolphins play and pristine native vegetation that’s home to an array of wildlife.
The park includes many hidden beaches and 15 kilometres of walking trails. Noosa itself is the gateway to the park and is just 20 minutes drive north of Coolum Beach, a favourite Sunshine Coast vacation spot.
What is Noosa National Park?
As an important wildlife preserve situated in a dense urban area, it’s several microenvironments are home to almost 3,000 species of plants and animals including many that are native to Queensland and the Sunshine Coast.
Walk through eucalyptus groves, forests of brush box trees, stands of Hoop and Kauri pines, creeping boobialla that covers the escarpments and native rainforest. Wildflowers abound in the understory. Look for the distinctive cone-shaped banksias and rare swamp orchids.
As you walk through the park, you will see wildlife up, down and all around. Have fun spotting koalas that nest in the trees.
Higher up, birds create a cacophony of background sound. Look for cockatoos, parrots and Peregrine falcons that soar on the wind. Pelicans and cormorants inhabit the wetlands, and shorebirds play in the surf.
Lower to the ground, you may see an echidna, a prickly anteater, run through the undercover. Many kinds of marsupials and rodents live in all the eco-zones.
Reptiles are present, too. Although most are shy around humans, you might hear the throaty calls of frogs and toads after a heavy rain. Butterflies in a rainbow of colours flutter in the wind.
If you stand on the headlands and look out to sea, you may see dolphins and whales frolicking. Saltwater and freshwater fish are abundant, including several that are endangered.
The day-use area at Noosa Headland includes picnic tables, drinking water, barbecue grills and toilet facilities. Talk to the rangers about what to see and be sure to visit the display that includes maps and other useful information about the park.
Noosa National Park Walking Tracks
A number of walking tracks traverse the park through several ecological zones. Many tracks are about one kilometre long and start at the day-use area. A few are several kilometres. Be sure to bring water and food because there aren't many facilities in the park.
The main trail, the Coastal Walk, is almost 11 km from start to return. The trail hugs the escarpment and offers spectacular views of the coastline. It can be done in sections if you are not up to a 4-hour trek.
It starts as a sealed track from the day-use area to Boiling Pot, 300 metres away. This track is suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. At Boiling Pot, you get a view of the coastline, the coastal dunes in Great Sandy National Park and the popular surfing spot, Tea Tree Bay.
Continue to Dolphin Point, a strategic spot to watch for dolphins. After this point, the track is unpaved. A bit further is Hell's Gates, a rocky escarpment with a sandstone cave carved into the headland. Here, birds bask in the sun to dry their wings. Turtles, sea eagles and osprey are also present. This is a favourite spot for whale-watching.
Below Hell's Gate is Alexandria Bay, a secluded location popular for bathing au natural. The beach is not patrolled, and there are strong currents, so take care when swimming. Sunshine Beach is 5.4 km from the start, where you join up again with the track.
Other popular walks include Emu Mountain Summit Walk, a 1.1 km return trek that ascends to Emu Peak. Here, you can enjoy panoramic views of hinterlands, swamps and coastline.
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As the war between the states raged through the South, the women were watching from upstairs windows and through closed blinds. By night they saw enemy campfires burning in their orchards and pastures. By day they saw Federal troops stealing their livestock and raiding their cellars and gardens. Thousands of battles were fought during the War between the States which never made it into the history books — the battles the women and children of the south fought against worry, loneliness and fear. But throughout the mighty struggle the women and children of the South kept up their faith. And though many of them lost every material thing they owned, they never lost their trust in God, in their menfolk and in their cause. This is the story of their courage, their fortitude, their sacrifice…and their victory.
This 5-CD audiobook features excerpts from the journals and letters of over 20 women, arranged in chronological order, highlighting many key events of the war. Original source documents adapted and read by Victoria Botkin and enhanced with period music and sound effects.
America has a remarkable, but largely unknown, legacy of strong, intelligent, Christian womanhood. In “Voices from the Past,” Victoria Botkin will take you back to original source documents, enhanced by sound effects and period music, breathing life into the very words of real heroines of American history.
“During this Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War, the big battles are being reenacted, new historical markers sprout along the highways, and new books and reformatted classics are hitting the bookstore shelves. Lost in the avalanche of memories that attend such commemorations are the stories of the women of the South who suffered the most in those four climactic years and for decades afterward. From their pens came the most articulate, insightful, and poignant writing of that period. You could spend the rest of your life reading those amazing stories by women who suffered the most unimaginable agonies yet stood the rigors of family, work, survival, and resistance in support of their homes and men-folk off fighting for their lives. Or you can listen to this remarkable audio production by one of the best female readers in America today, Victoria Botkin.
The War in Our Front Yard is a brilliant compilation of the best of Southern women’s memoirs which tell the entire story of the war on the home-front and sometimes in the battlefield. Wonderfully researched and skillfully rendered into a smooth narrative, this audio book does not have a peer among the current output of Civil War commemorative literature. They were teenagers, homemakers, spies, socialites, nurses, and others in the spectrum of Southern womanhood who set the example of courageous sacrifice for us to remember, admire, and, yes, learn from for our own generation.”
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Not just cartoons... ''Nicktoons!''
Nicktoons is Nickelodeon's official term for their original animated programs (but that is not the subject of this page, for more on that, see here).
Nicktoons (previously known as Nicktoons Network and Nicktoons TV) is also a sister network of Nickelodeon launched in 2002 (as part of MTV Networks' expansion into digital cable). It is Nickelodeon's 95% animation channel. It was mainly meant to compete with Cartoon Network and Toon Disney and started as a vault channel for Nickelodeon's huge animation library. In addition to running the animation that was first-run on Nick at the time, it also served as a home for the animated shows that they didn't air anymore, like The Ren & Stimpy Show, Rocko's Modern Life, Doug, and Aaahh!!! Real Monsters. They also aired various foreign cartoons not seen on Nickelodeon, such as Corneil and Bernie.
In 2006, Nicktoons premiered their first original show: Kappa Mikey. It was followed by other co-productions in the later part of the 2000 decade, such as Sky Land, Edgar & Ellen, Ricky Sprocket: Showbiz Boy, Wayside, and Three Delivery. A rarity for a Nicktoons original, Making Fiends was made entirely in-house.
At around 2009, fewer and fewer original Nicktoons were shown in favor of more action-oriented animated programs, presumably to compete with boy-focused Disney XD and Cartoon Network. Two live-action programs, The Troop (with a few animated special effects) and Big Time Rush (totally live-action) also aired on Nicktoons. All of the aforementioned original toons were either playing in the graveyard slots or scrapped, and they were investing in strictly superhero adaptations of Marvel Universe characters. Those went away with Disney's purchase of Marvel Comics.
2010 brought Dragon Ball Z Kai, Nicktoons' first anime and Nickelodeon's return to showing anime; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003), the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise's first showing on a Nickelodeon network since Nickelodeon acquired the license; and reruns of Power Rangers, after Saban reclaimed the franchise from Disney.
Today, Nicktoons seems to exist as a rerun farm for Nick's lower-tier animated and live action series, along with plenty of SpongeBob marathons, just like the main network. It's also used as a backstop to burn off the rights to international series that the main network had no serious plans to be given a chancenote for instance, the short run of Oggy and the Cockroaches, solely done because the company's distributor wouldn't license a series only popular in Eurasia without an American run; Miraculous Ladybug suffered the same fate; both shows have since fled to Netflix. There's also a block of "sports" programming known as NickSports, which airs sports-related cartoons and league Infomercials from the NFL and NASCAR for kids. Over the past two decades, several canceled cartoons originally produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio for broadcast on the main network have burned off their remaining episodes on Nicktoons.
If you're looking for the franchise of original Nickelodeon animated series, see here. If you are looking for Nicktoons games, try Nicktoons Unite! and Nicktoons MLB. This page has nothing to do with the American Football wide receiver .
Programs on or previously on Nicktoons include:
Alien Dawn (live-action)
All Grown Up!
Back at the Barnyard
Big Time Rush (live-action)
Butt-Ugly Martians
ChalkZone
Danball Senki (renamed LBX: Little Battlers Experience for the English dub)
Digimon: Digital Monsters
Dragon Ball Z Kai (airing rights expired, now airing on [adult swim] as part of Toonami)
Edgar & Ellen
El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera
Fanboy and Chum Chum
Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes
Glenn Martin DDS
Iron Man: Armored Adventures
Action League NOW!
Kaput & Zösky
Making Fiends
Martin Mystery
My Life as a Teenage Robot
Oh Yeah! Cartoons
Random! Cartoons
the Adventure Time pilot
Flavio the Goat
Ricky Sprocket: Showbiz Boy
Rocket Power
Shuriken School
Tak and the Power of Juju
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
Planet Sheen
The Fairly OddParents!
The Mighty B!
The Penguins of Madagascar
The Secret Show
The Troop (live-action)
The Wild Thornberrys
Three Delivery
Thumb Wrestling Federation
Voltron Force
Watch My Chops (as Corneil & Bernie)
Wild Grinders
Yakkity Yak
Yu Gi Oh Zexal
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__label__wiki | 0.969655 | 0.969655 | Top 25 Best Steam Games of 2017 According to Metacritic
The very best of Valve’s massive marketplace.
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Finding Paradise is a narrative-driven Steam game that sees two doctors come together to try and fulfill a dying man’s last wish. It holds an 83 Metacritic score.
Ninja Theory’s Hellblade on Steam depicts the journey of a young woman named Senua as she combats the devastating effects of trauma and psychosis. It currently sits at an 83 Metacritic score.
Detention is a Taiwanese survival horror title that currently sits at an 83 Metacritic score and is sure to satisfy your desire for a new Silent Hill game.
Assassin’s Creed: Origins sits at an 84 Metacritic score and is a Steam game set in ancient Egypt. Combat, stealth, and exploration mechanics have all been significantly improved in this new iteration to the franchise.
Thimbleweed Park also sits at an 84 Metacritic score. It depicts the witty adventures of two washed-up federal agents who find a dead body in a river just outside of town.
The End is Nigh sits at an 84 Metacritic score and is probably best known for its challenging and brutal gameplay. Rest assured that you’ll probably die a lot in this Steam game.
NieR: Automata borrows from various genres like platformers, bullet-hell shooters, and action/adventure games to create something wholly unique and fashionable on its own. It currently has an 84 Metacritic score.
Nex Machina is intense to say the very least. This cablepunk arcade style twin-stick shooter relentlessly throws action and destruction your way the instant you pick up a controller. It currently holds an 84 Metacritic score.
Rakuen also sits at 84 and is a narrative-driven game that depicts the story of a little boy who lives in a hospital. Players are able to follow the boy throughout the halls of the place and uncover truths regarding the lives of the other patients who live there.
Finding Paradise
Finding Paradise is a narrative-driven game that sees two doctors come together to try and fulfill a dying man's last wish. It holds an 82 Metacritic score.
Ninja Theory's Hellblade depicts the journey of a young woman named Senua as she combats the devastating effects of trauma and psychosis. It currently sits at an 83 Metacritic score.
Assassin's Creed: Origins sits at an 84 Metacritic score and is set in ancient Egypt. Combat, stealth, and exploration mechanics have all been significantly improved in this new iteration to the franchise.
The End is Nigh sits at an 84 Metacritic score and is probably best known for its challenging and brutal gameplay. Rest assured that you'll probably die a lot in this game.
Project CARS 2 has been tested by actual race car drivers to deliver the most immersive racing experience possible. It holds an 85 Metacritic score.
The sequel to the original SteamWorld Dig improves upon the Metrodvania style gameplay that fans have come to learn and love. It also holds an 85 Metacritic score.
Paradigm holds an 85 Metacritic score and is a "surreal" adventure game taking place in the post-apocalyptic Eastern European country of Krusz. Be prepared to be weirded out.
Injustice 2 allows fighting game fans the chance to suit up as some of their favorite DC legends in an all-out brawl with a surprisingly deep storyline. It has an 86 Metacritic score.
Chances are that you've heard of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds by now. This 100-person battle royale-style fight to the finish sits at an 86 Metacritic score.
Wolfenstein II also sits at an 86 Metacritic score and sees BJ Blazkowicz return to a Nazi-occupied version of America. Laughs and blood galore await you.
Hollow Knight shines in its 2D animation style, though its action-adventure gameplay is no slouch either. It currently holds an 86 Metacritic score.
Total War: Warhammer II improves on all of the meticulous strategic and tactical elements that made the first entry in the series so great. It also currently holds an 86 Metacritic score.
West of Loathing
West of Loathing is a hilarious stick-figure wild west RPG that may very well be the funniest game of the year. It currently has an 87 Metacritic score.
Night in the Woods sits at 88 and stars a cast of anthropomorphic characters who joke around and have fun together but also find the time to tackle more emotional topics.
Cuphead is a frantic 2D run-and-gun action game inspired by 1930's cartoons. Don't let its charm fool you: behind all those vibrant colors lies one of the most challenging games of the year. Cuphead holds an 88 Metacritic score.
What Remains of Edith Finch is a story-driven experience that essentially houses a collection of tragic stories about a family living in Washington. It sits at an 89 Metacritic score.
Rez Infinite
The Rez series may have reached its pinnacle through Infinite. The gorgeous on-rails shooter shines on PC, especially if you have a 4K monitor. Rez Infinite holds an 89 Metacritic score.
Racing fans are in for a treat with F1 2017, the likes of which sits at an 89 Metacritic score. Brilliant driving models combine with memorable tracks to make one of the best formula racing car games in the market today.
Bayonetta finally hit Steam this year, with critics praising the port as one of the best versions of the stylish cinematic action game to date. It holds a 90 Metacritic score.
Divinity: Original Sin II is the best reviewed game on Steam this year, and it's not too hard to see why. The title offers so many hours of deep and rewarding tactical combat to make fans invested for months on end, complete with an engaging story that gives the game life. Its Metacritic score sits at 93.
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Re: United Kingdom General Elections: December 12th, 2019
Quote from: EastAnglianLefty on November 12, 2019, 01:00:35 pm
Quote from: Walmart_shopper on November 12, 2019, 11:26:01 am
Quote from: Filuwaúrdjan on November 12, 2019, 09:11:12 am
More polls...
Survation: Con 35, Lab 29, LDem 17, BP 10, Greens 1, Others ?*
ICM: Con 39, Lab 31, LDem 15, BP 8, Greens 3, SNP 3, Others 1
*Note that Survation polls include Northern Ireland, so mentally change those figures to 36, 30... for comparative purposes.
It's certainly tightening up.
YouGov have just reported a 14 point lead for the Tories, so some of it is just about the differing house effects of the various pollsters.
At the national level, Survation knows what it is doing and YouGov does not.
They did last time. Not necessarily a guarantee that they do this time.
Oryxslayer
« Edited: November 12, 2019, 01:58:29 pm by Oryxslayer »
Quote from: Silent Hunter on November 12, 2019, 01:47:20 pm
Rule one of elections: Cherry Picking or throwing out polls means you are biased or an idiot, unless said polls were commissioned by Mclaughlin. Instead you weight/average said polls and look at the overall trends, which right now all look like this, even though there is some MOE disagreement by a point or 2 depending on your weights.
CumbrianLeftie
Though that is just one point up on their previous poll, and none at all before a methodology change (supposedly accounting for BxP not standing in Tory seats) is added. On that evidence, not exactly the turbo-boost to Johnson's campaign some pundits excitedly proclaimed.
For purposes of comparison, 2017 was Conservatives 42, Labour 40.
https://twitter.com/ElectionMapsUK/status/1194327946107867137
Actually Tories 43.5 Labour 41 if we are doing GB scores (as most pollsters do)
Filuwaúrdjan
Quote from: CumbrianLeftie on November 12, 2019, 02:01:09 pm
Though, as it happens, not Survation.
Quote from: Oryxslayer on November 12, 2019, 02:00:24 pm
After he had made a total tit of himself, mind. Though it is a mystery why the LibDems thought they should have a "high profile" candidate in this one anyway - they will probably replace him before the Thursday deadline but this time round it really will be a token.
brucejoel99
Sorry, how did Walker make a total tit of himself? Not doubting it or anything, it's just that I hadn't heard of any incidents regarding him having occurred.
Atlas Politician
David Gauke is standing as an Independent. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/nov/12/ex-tory-cabinet-minister-david-gauke-to-run-as-independent He is now backing a second referendum, saying that the country could no longer be united around a "relatively soft Brexit". Gauke also suggested that people should vote LibDem in many constituencies (https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/nov/13/vote-lib-dem-urges-former-conservative-minister-david-gauke), saying "A Conservative majority after the next general election will take us in the direction of a very hard Brexit and in all likelihood at the end of 2020 we will leave the implementation period without a deal with the EU on WTO terms – in effect on no-deal terms – and that I believe would be disastrous for the prosperity of this country."
Indeed he is probably right, Johnson has promised not to extend the transition period (though his promises are now pretty unreliable) and has even refused to give parliament a vote on such an extension, plus he has probably made some kind of deal with the Brexit Party. Therefore, the UK would have to negotiate a free trade agreement with the EU in one year, which is if anything more implausible than leaving the EU on October 31 was.
Good on Gauke for standing on principle, I hope he wins. His constituency I believe voted for Remain but I don't know much about the contest, does he have a good shot at winning?
Arkansas Yankee
According to Election Calculus Hertfordshire South West voted 46% Leave.
The Liberal Dem has decided on his own volition to withdraw. The Liberal Dems are considering replacements. The Green Party is not contesting the seat. It is also a seat covered by by the Brexit Party standown.
In 2017 Gauke as the Tory candidate won the seat with 57.9%. The other percentages were Labour 25.7%, Liberal Dem. 11.7%, Green 2.6%, UKIP 2.1%.
Without Gauke as an Independent candidate and without Liberal Dem, Green, or Brexit candidates Electoral Calculus predicts the following results Conservative 61%, Labour 37.7%, UKIP .4%, Other .9%.
I guess Gauke figures he is a popular MP and that he can take enough of the Conservative and Labour vote to win. With the Leave vote at 46% I do not see him pulling this off, even if the Labour candidate stood down. I also do not see a Labour stand down materializing.
I think Gauke may have developed some delusions of grandeur.
« Edited: November 13, 2019, 06:35:43 am by cp »
Quote from: Pericles on November 13, 2019, 04:35:52 am
Indeed, kudos to him. His shot at winning is debatable. The seat, South West Hertfordshire, is quintessentially Home County Tory. They always win there - even in 1997 the Tories had a majority of 10K+. Labour came in 2nd in 2017, but 20K votes behind, and in previous years the Lib Dems have occasionally taken second place, again with around a 10K+ deficits.
On the other hand, Gauke has been around for over a decade and appears to have his own 'personal' vote on top of what you would expect any Tory to get. Also, SWH voted remain 53/47, and it's reasonable to assume it's more remainy now than in 2016.
If Gauke runs he could very well poach enough of the Tory vote to win, but probably only if either the Lib Dems or Labour stands down and endorses him, too. Even then, unless it's Labour that stands down I doubt even deep personal affection for Gauke would be enough for most (Tory) voters in the area to 'risk' a vote for him, lest it allow Labour to win by coming up the middle.
Quote from: Arkansas Yankee on November 13, 2019, 06:25:44 am
Have they? I haven't seen that reported, but it might be buried pretty far down with all the news during an election.
This whole Canterbury thing is such a sorry affair for the Lib Dems and has the potential to be rather damaging all because of one idiot's ego.
Even if you buy the whole 'Vote Labour Get Remain' line (which I think we've established I don't), he must have known that this would create a serious debate within the party at a time more than any other when it needs to provide a united front. It also continues to perpetuate the idea that Labour can take control of the Remain vote which not only is ridiculous (accepting Jeremy Corbyn as Remain's great hope is accepting we have finally lost) but also is completely counter to what the Lib Dems actually need to be doing right now to win votes and seats - i.e getting remainers to vote for them. It also creates a lovely line for Tory leaflets: "The Lib Dems back Corbyn in Canterbury. How do you know they won't in Cheltenham/Winchester/Guildford/Brecon/St Ives/Cheadle/Hazel Grove/Westmoreland/Carshalton etc." And the worst thing is it won't even achieve what he wants! The national party will just impose another candidate who I doubt will get all that much less than he would have done. I can only conclude he is a rampant egotist who has decided his 20 minutes in the spotlight is more important than actually getting Remain MPs elected. This will hurt the party and the cause in the short, medium and long run.
https://youtu.be/97zPDojMWiQ
Is this satire? Also, enough of this ing ‘oven ready’ Brexit for the microwave mixed metaphor.
This is one of the problemswith Johnson - every time he gets asked a simple question about anything, trivial or non-trivial, outside of the context of PMQ’s, he looks and responds as if the question were ‘would you like to come with us sir? Down the station’.
Walmart_shopper
E: -4.52, S: 3.13
Quote from: DaWN on November 13, 2019, 06:38:28 am
It's not complicated. A man who is member of a party almost entirely oriented around stopping Brexit determined that the best way of stopping Brexit was not running at all. When your party makes itself entirely about stopping Brexit, this is entirely the right thing to do. In fact, the only mystery is why more members of the party entirely about stopping Brexit wouldn't do what is most likely to stop Brexit and step down. The LibDems prattlr on and on about Brexit but when it comes down to making hard choices to stop Brexit they go about political strutting that makes stopping Brexit less likely. But please do go on (and on) about how thr LibDems are the only party capable of stopping Brexit.
You mustn't have read any posts of mine before then
Lol regardless of what you think of Corbyn on this issue & a potential "Lexit," you can't equate Rosie Duffield to Corbyn on this issue. She is a legitimate full-on Remainer, through & through.
https://twitter.com/BBCChrisD/status/1194604198513586178
What morons. Corbyn probably can't believe his luck. Not only is his conning people into thinking he'll support Remain working, he's actually getting help for it! And the Lib Dems wonder why they got plastered so badly in 2015.
Again, to equate Corbyn himself with Ruth George, the individual pro-Remain Labour MP in question, is disingenuously misguided.
Quote from: brucejoel99 on November 13, 2019, 10:40:15 am
When the time comes, Duffield, George and all the other Remainer Labour MPs will do what Corbyn tells them to or face instant deselection.
It's almost as though remainers want to do what it takes to, you know, remain.
Wow, not only do you have no idea what you're talking about when it comes to those named MPs in particular, let alone many of the other Remainer Labour MPs who also understand that the Remain movement is bigger than Labour, but that would be a fantastic way for Corbyn to lose valuable, super marginal seats, then.
By supporting a man who's done nothing but support Brexit for years? Brilliant logic. I guess in your view a great way for Democrats to get rid of Republicans in 2020 is to vote for Trump?
Wow, not only do you have no idea what you're talking about when it comes to those named MPs in particular, let alone many of the other Remainer Labour MPs who also understand that the Remain movement is bigger than Labour
Single MPs don't have the room to be independent mavericks in these hyper-polarised, charged up times. We saw that in the last parliament when MPs with years of service to the Conservative Party, including Ken Clarke, a man who served as a Tory chancellor and was Father of the House, were unceremoniously booted for opposing the party line on Brexit. I'm happy to bet a similar occurrence will take place in a Corbyn-led government.
And I can tell you've never met a Corbynite if you think they prioritise Remain over Corbyn Worship
but that would be a fantastic way for Corbyn to lose valuable, super marginal seats, then.
He's been doing nothing but supporting Brexit for years and his reward is about to be millions of remainers happily voting for him. I think it's a risk he'll take based on that.
My overall point was nothing to do with Corbyn anyway. It was that these Lib Dems are self-defeating idiots who have taken down the party's vote share by at least a few points and I'm surprised some are so dismissive of it. They've come out and said 'don't vote for us'. There's a massive difference between doing a non-existent campaign (which they easily could have done if they wanted these Corbyn Mouthpieces re-elected) and making a public display that their own party doesn't matter. If this is a message that gets repeated any further, its the end in any LD-Lab contests and is an easy print on every Tory leaflet in every Con-LD contest ("Vote Lib Dem Get Corbyn"). It's because of poor message discipline and that there's yet to be a strong rebuttal from the leadership speaks volumes. The downward trajectory of the party going into the campaign was probably inevitable but this event could well hasten and amplify the decline. Which leaves Remainers with Mr 7/10 as our spokesman. | cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1422838 |
__label__wiki | 0.711708 | 0.711708 | Worker’s Story Starts Pushing Major Labor Law Reform through House
Mark Gruenberg Editor, Press Associates Union News
Every day Cynthia Harper went to work for two years, from early 2015 to early 2017, at the Fuyao Glass America plant in Moraine, Ohio, she wondered if she’d come home alive.
She didn’t have such worries, she told lawmakers, when she toiled at that then-unionized GM bus and truck assembly plant for the prior 14 years. That plant, she said, had a health and safety committee, regular consultations on safety issues and the union contract protected workers who spoke up.
It also had high health and safety standards. Fuyao Glass didn’t. And after Fuyao illegally fired Harper for her union activism in 2017 – thus chilling her colleagues and defeating the UAW’s organizing drive just days later – co-worker Ricky Patterson was crushed to death last March 20, caught between a mis-driven forklift and 2,097 pounds of industrial glass.
The contrast between working conditions at the unionized GM plant and the non-union Fuyao plant which succeeded it in the same building, and also Fuyao’s retaliation against her, brought Harper to Washington on March 26 to testify for comprehensive labor law reform.
Unionization, witnesses told lawmakers, not only improves wages and benefits, but more importantly, gives workers a voice and leverage on the job, including on health and safety. And it even benefits non-union workers.
As Washington University of St. Louis sociology professor Jake Rosenfeld put it, when a non-union plant is next to a union plant, the non-union plant raises wages and improves benefits “to try to keep the union out.”
Harper and Rosenfeld and pro-worker labor lawyer Devki Kirk spoke up strongly for enactment of a pro-worker rewrite of the nation’s extremely weak 84-year-old National Labor Relations Act. Harper told the House Health, Education, Labor and Pensions subcommittee members her retaliatory firing is a frequent boss response to organizing drives.
Illegal retaliation isn’t the only management tactic that helped bring union density in the U.S. down to 10.5 percent, and just under 7 percent in the private sector. Others include “captive audience” meetings which bosses force workers to attend – under threat of punishment – to listen to anti-union propaganda. And bosses hire “consultants” aka union-busters, as Fuyao did, for $800,000, against the UAW.
Bosses also issue illegal threats to close and move, which Harper described to the panel. Kirk added there are numerous management roadblocks and stalling tactics to both organizing drives and bargaining first contracts.
The Democratic majority under the prior National Labor Relations Board started removing the various management blockades, but several witnesses, including Kirk and the Republican witness from the vicious and venal National Right to Work Committee, testified the new Trump-named GOP NLRB majority is restoring those management prerogatives.
The major labor law reform measure, drafted by committee members and staffers in consultation with the AFL-CIO, would remove most, if not all, those roadblocks. It would ease the path to union recognition elections. It would mandate automatic and immediate reinstatement for illegally fired workers, like Harper. It would ease the way for NLRB injunctions against labor law-breaking firms.
And it would impose real fines and punishment on labor law-breakers, rather than the current sanctions, which Kirk said amount to NLRB orders to violators “to post a piece of paper promising ‘we won’t do it again.’
But it would not accomplish a two major labor goals, one of them long-held: Repeal of the 1947 GOP-passed Taft-Hartley Act’s Section 14(b), which authorized and approved state so-called “right to work” laws. The other omitted goal: Writing “majority signup” union recognition, also called “card check recognition,” into law. Card-check has been on the books thanks to a 1962 NLRB ruling, but not in law.
RTW was a major flash point for Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio. She got Rosenfeld to discuss its racist origins. After Rosenfeld told the panel how a wealthy Texan dreamed up RTW in the 1940s because he feared and loathed giving any power to black workers, “right to work was born out of racism,” Fudge replied.
Rosenfeld agreed, noting states of the old Confederacy first passed RTW. Since the 2010 GOP state sweeps, however, RTW laws have spread beyond Dixie and other “red states” to former industrial bastions such as Michigan and Wisconsin.
The GOP also enacted right-to-work in Missouri, but Rosenfeld proudly told the panel that his state’s voters bounced it last August by a 2-to-1 ratio. They did so, though he did not say so, after unions, community and civil rights groups banded together in a mass drive against it.
As might be expected, the GOP panel members directed their questions to the RTW witness, attorney Glenn Taubman. But when Taubman put his foot in his mouth by saying union organizers have the right to talk to employees in the workplace, Rep. Andy Levin, D-Mich., the former AFL-CIO deputy organizing director, jumped on him.
“You’re wrong. I was an organizer for years and I’d be arrested if I went inside the plant,” Levin said.
Senior Republicans mouthed anti-union talking points, and viciously anti-union Rep. Robert Roe, R-Tenn., announced he reintroduced his legislation, which went nowhere in the last GOP-run Congress, to virtually destroy unions. Nevertheless, panel chair Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., told Press Associates Union News Service afterwards that she’s optimistic the labor law rewrite would get bipartisan support. She also promised to move it, though she couldn’t give a schedule.
Wilson’s subcommittee hearing was the first step for the legislation’s journey through the 116th Congress. Labor law reform got a favorable hearing from the panel and is virtually assured of a similarly favorable reception from the Democratic majority on the full Education and Labor Committee, and probably the Democratic-run U.S. House. The GOP-run Senate and anti-worker GOP President Donald Trump are another matter.
“What I see is a big difference” from prior Congresses and prior versions of the Education and Labor Committee, which the GOP had renamed “Education and the Workforce,” Wilson said. “Seventy percent of this committee is new and they (Republicans) seem to have gained some sense,” she added. | cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1422839 |
__label__cc | 0.713129 | 0.286871 | Along Came Polly (2004)
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A buttoned up newlywed finds his too organized life falling into chaos when he falls in love with an old classmate.
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In a bid to keep their luxurious condo from their significant other, a couple's break-up proceeds to get uglier and nastier by the moment.
Director: Peyton Reed
Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau
The Switch I (2010)
Seven years after the fact, a man comes to the realization that he was the sperm donor for his best friend's boy.
Directors: Josh Gordon, Will Speck
Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Patrick Wilson
The Heartbreak Kid (2007)
Comedy | Romance
A newly wed man who believes he's just gotten hitched to the perfect woman encounters another lady on his honeymoon.
Directors: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
Stars: Ben Stiller, Michelle Monaghan, Malin Akerman
Rumor Has It... (2005)
Sarah Huttinger is a woman who learns that her family was the inspiration for the book and film "The Graduate" -- and that she just might be the offspring of the well-documented event.
Director: Rob Reiner
Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Mark Ruffalo, Shirley MacLaine
There's Something About Mary (1998)
A man gets a chance to meet up with his dream girl from high school, even though his date with her back then was a complete disaster.
Stars: Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon, Ben Stiller
The Bounty Hunter I (2010)
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A bounty hunter learns that his next target is his ex-wife, a reporter working on a murder cover-up. Soon after their reunion, the always-at-odds duo find themselves on a run-for-their-lives adventure.
Director: Andy Tennant
Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler, Gio Perez
All hell breaks loose when the Byrnes family meets the Focker family for the first time.
Director: Jay Roach
Stars: Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Blythe Danner
Just Go with It (2011)
On a weekend trip to Hawaii, a plastic surgeon convinces his loyal assistant to pose as his soon-to-be-divorced wife in order to cover up a careless lie he told to his much-younger girlfriend.
Director: Dennis Dugan
Stars: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Brooklyn Decker
Wanderlust (2012)
Rattled by sudden unemployment, a Manhattan couple surveys alternative living options, ultimately deciding to experiment with living on a rural commune where free love rules.
Director: David Wain
Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, Malin Akerman
Meet the Parents (2000)
Male nurse Greg Focker meets his girlfriend's parents before proposing, but her suspicious father is every date's worst nightmare.
Stars: Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Teri Polo
Shallow Hal (2001)
A shallow man falls in love with a 300-pound woman because of her inner beauty.
Stars: Jack Black, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jason Alexander
Duplex (2003)
A young couple has a chance to move into a gorgeous duplex in the perfect New York neighborhood. All they have to do is bump off the current tenant, a cute little old lady.
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Stars: Ben Stiller, Drew Barrymore, Eileen Essell
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Reuben Feffer thinks he's found the love of his life but on his honeymoon he discovers her cheating on him with a scuba instructor. Reuben travels back home to get his life on track. On a night out with best pal, Sandy Lyle, Reuben discovers an old school friend, Polly Prince. Reuben feels a connection straight away, and tries constantly to get her to like him. But it's not going to be easy for Reuben, especially when he spends his days calculating risks, and when someone unexpected turns up. Written by FilmFanUK
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I thought this was about a silly romance, so I didn't see it when it first came out. I rented the DVD and I liked it so much I watched it again with my daughter two nights later. I should have known Ben Stiller wouldn't do a totally "straight" movie, but the comedy wasn't so over the top either. It was a perfect blend of comedy and sincerity. One of the stand-out performances came from Hank Azaria. His portrayal of the French scuba instructor, Claude, was a scene-stealer. One of the funniest characters I've seen in a long time. I recommend this as a perfect date movie, or if you're just sitting at home and want to LOL! Be sure to check out the gag reel. | cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1422843 |
__label__wiki | 0.911668 | 0.911668 | Good Mythical Morning (2012– )
Rhett and Link met in the first grade, and have been best friends for 30+ years.
A recurring joke in the show is whenever Rhett and Link do anything in a bath towards the end Link will find a can of Sprite which has been sitting in the bath.
Good Mythical Morning (GMM) started on January 9, 2012
A recurring element of the show is that whenever the word "Tokyo" is mentioned, Rhett must say "whhhaaaattttttt". This stems from the episode "Odd Self-Defense Techniques" at 8 minutes 10 seconds. Commenters have highlighted times Rhett failed to do this on several episodes, which led to him doing a "whhhaaaatttttt" that lasted for almost 1 minute in "Eel slap to the face".
Good Mythical Morning has aired over 900 episodes. The 900th episode, "900 Marshmallow Fist Fight", was uploaded on April 14th, 2016.
Some of the most popular episodes of Good Mythical Morning are the "Will It?" episodes, in which odd combinations of food are taste-tested by Rhett and Link, such as replacing the ice cream in an ice cream sandwich or the filling in a taco with a strange ingredient. Sometimes they see if different objects can perform tasks they're not designed to do. As of December 2016, there have been 30 "Will It?" episodes released: Will It Taco, Ice Cream Sandwich, Double-Awesome, Deep Fry, Cereal, Pumpkin Spice, Jack-o-Lantern, Popsicle, Donut, Valentine, Pizza, Shoe, Vacuum Seal, Hot Pocket, Cookie, Jello, Chocolate, Smoothie, Pie, Eggnog, Dumpling, Fondue, Pancake, Soup, Burger, Pickle, Sushi, Burrito, Candy, and Corndog.
Good Mythical Morning is uploaded to Rhett and Link's second channel, rhettandlink2. It has over 11.1 million subscribers and 2.7 billion views making it the 52nd most subscribed and 148th most viewed channel on YouTube as of September 2016 (according to SocialBlade). The channel surpassed 10 million subscribers on April 12th, 2016, and surpassed 11 million subscribers on August 10th, 2016.
Link's full name is Charles Lincoln Neal III. Rhett's full name is Rhett James McLaughlin.
GMM has a "show after the show" called Good Mythical MORE (2013) (on the rhettandlink3 channel) which follows on from the main episodes. Some episodes feature extended discussions, extra footage and the crew trying the challenges Rhett and Link did.
Assuming the show keeps up its regular weekday schedule, the 1000th episode of Good Mythical Morning will be Season 10 Episode 53 and will air on October 13th, 2016.
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Pub Date: 27/Aug/2019
After accepting a ride home, sixteen-year-old Emma Kennedy is raped by a boy from school. But handsome, popular Ross Schroeder tells everyone the sex was consensual, and Emma is immediately branded as a slut. Even Emma's best friend, Jen, doesn't believe Emma's version of events. In fact, she is angry with Emma because she feels betrayed. After all, she liked Ross first.
But when Ross starts showing interest in Jen, Emma knows she will have to find a way to get Jen to believe that she really is in grave danger.
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__label__cc | 0.711934 | 0.288066 | Treat Your Curious Culture Like a Product
Last week, I began a two-part series about curious cultures because I was, well, curious if there were consistent patterns in how organizations nurtured an inquisitive environment. In the first post, we explored the strategies specific to SurveyMonkey. Today, we delve into the workplace at HopeLab.
HopeLab is a social innovation lab focused on designing science-based technologies to motivate teens and young adults to adopt healthy habits. Unlike SurveyMonkey, HopeLab is a nonprofit organization, so I was curious to see if there were similarities in how they inspired inquisitiveness among employees.
To answer this question, you have to start with Pat Christen, HopeLab’s CEO until 2015, who launched many of the “curious practices” that are reinforced today by the current CEO, Margaret Laws. Laws brings her own brand of inquisitiveness to further strengthen the culture.
“We look at our culture as a product … and we believe a culture of curiosity is a key to innovation,” said Christen. By making the culture a product, the organization gives it equal focus and priority.
Under HopeLab’s leadership, meetings took on a new definition: they were seen as problem-solving opportunities. As a result, HopeLab’s agendas are always generated in the form of questions. For instance, “What models of engagement might we pursue and why?” The staff also created tools such as the “Questions for Curious Leaders” deck of cards that found their way into meetings and offices and were a source of inspiration.
Accountability is another cornerstone of HopeLab’s curious culture. Rather than look for who to blame when a prototype failed to accomplish its goals, Christen assembled her team, took full responsibility and asked employees to rally around problem-solving. “There can be a ‘villain, victim, hero’ dynamic, but when you recognize you’re in that game, playing one of those roles, you have the choice to step off the triangle,” said Christen.
HopeLab also fosters inquiry by assuming all learning is good. Employees get to choose their own paths in professional development. For example, one employee took photography classes and then later became the organization’s in-house photographer. The leadership’s sentiment is that if you’re practicing curiosity, no matter what you learn, you’ll benefit the organization.
Where do both SurveyMonkey and HopeLab intersect in their pursuit of curious cultures?
Encouraging inquiry and questions: SurveyMonkey implemented a speaker series where the value of inquiry could be modeled. They also used #greatquestion on their internal channel to promote queries. HopeLab created tools to foster reflection and conversation. For example, they developed a deck of “Curious Leader” cards with 12 categories that help facilitate exploration, innovation and experimentation.
Embedding curiosity in daily practices: SurveyMonkey scheduled hackathons to break the cycle of predictability and inspire competitive, break-out thinking. HopeLab formed a norm where agendas were always created by listing questions rather than statements, which are often based on assumptions.
Creating a climate for teamwork: SurveyMonkey promoted gender diversity in their employee hiring practices, which ultimately contributed to better brainstorming and decision-making in meetings. HopeLab reframed meetings to be problem-solving sessions that avoided the blame game or the triangle of victim-villain-hero.
According to HopeLab, if you prioritize your curious culture much like you would your product, then innovation is your reward. Survey Monkey’s CEO, Zander Lurie, adds that “Leaders need to find ways to help employees flex their curiosity. We want people to ask big questions—and we want to celebrate them when they do.”
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November 17, 2015 Stand Up for Public EdBeloit, Region 13
Imagine a world where you don’t have to remember computer passwords, lug around chargers or squeeze into undersized jeans.
That world is coming soon, according to the Beloit-raised Kirk Skaugen, senior vice president and general manager of the Client Computing Group (CCG) at Intel Corporation.
At Intel, Skaugen formulates strategies to improve phone, tablet and personal computer platforms. In a telephone interview Friday, Skaugen discussed the latest emerging technologies and how his education in Beloit helped him shape the future.
“We change the world by selling more than 300 million computing devices a year. If you have an idea and go for it, you can change the world,” Skaugen said.
Skaugen attended Morgan Elementary School, Aldrich Middle School and graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1988.
With his father being an engineer at Beloit Corporation, Skaugen said he got interested in math. He also credited his Beloit teachers and the school district’s advanced placement offerings in math and science for propelling his interest in engineering.
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__label__wiki | 0.790076 | 0.790076 | The race for self-driving taxis in the USA is on
by Wynand Goosen | May 15, 2017 | Autonomous Car, Blog, Delphi Automotive, Self-driving cars | 0 comments
A slew of self-driving pilot programs has been announced recently, the latest being Delphi. The auto parts company previously owned by GM announced that it would roll out self-driving taxis in the USA this year. Delphi is already piloting a program in Singapore where it pilots an Audi SQ5, kitted with 26 sensors. The pilot would be extended to three vehicles in June and is done in conjunction with the Singapore government where the company hopes to have operating taxi service within three years. According to Automotive News it is anticipated that Delphi will host the US pilot in either Pittsburg or Boston and that services would commence in September 2017.
Delphi’s pilot program allows passengers to see what the cars “brain” sees on a tablet, which it calls its “comfort cam”, soothing first-time users of the service. Already speculation is rife that Intel, which just last month paid a staggering $15 billion for Isreali autonomous tech company, Mobileye, would acquire Delphi. The three companies are already integrating their technologies to provide autonomous systems for car manufacturers, as soon as 2019.
Delphi would extend the pilot to Europe in the 3rd quarter and will switch its test vehicles to an undefined electric vehicle by 2018. The regulatory environment for public testing eased last week as Germany passed a law allowing for the public testing of autonomous vehicles.
Competitors, Lyft and Waymo also signed a partnership agreement this week. Waymo, previously know as Google’s self-driving program is already piloting Chrysler Minivans and Lexuses in Phoenix. The company last month invited people living in South East Phoenix to apply for the program, allowing the participant to hail a ride via a mobile app for local trips. Already as much as 10,000 such rides have been completed by Google staff. Waymo announced in April that it would increase its autonomous fleet from 100 to 600 Chrysler Pacifica minivans. It is no surprise that Waymo did not partner with Uber since Waymo claims that Uber stole some of its technology in an ongoing court case between the two companies. Reuters reported that according to Lyft the transaction is not exclusive, leaving the door open for other partnerships such as Lyft’s shareholder GM.
GM paid $500 million last year for a stake in the USAs number two ride-sharing company; the automaker also acquired Cruise Automation to spearhead its autonomous vehicle strategy. GM is very aggressive in the autonomous space, trying to carve out a lead to make up for ground lost to newcomers such as Tesla. GM is spending vast amounts of money to this end, for instance paying $1.1 billion to acquire its second Y Incubator company, the Italian based OSVehicle, to develop a self-driving “Vehicle-as-a -Service” (VaaS) platform. GM’s efforts are seeming to pay off as the respected research firm, Navigant, recently ranked it and Ford at the top of the self-driving leaderboard.
Companies like Delphi, Intel, and Nvidia, are hoping to sell their driverless systems to automakers in what is expected to be a market of around $100 billion within the next couple of years. BMW last week unveiled 40 BMW 7-series equipped with Intel’s driverless technology. The test, using the specially converted autonomous 7-Series is part of the German company’s project that will see 155 million test miles driven. Nvidia, an early front-runner in the self-driving tech space lat week, announced that Toyota would use its autonomous microchip built on Nvidia’s artificial intelligence platform called Drive PX. Both Daimler and Audi have already partnered with Nvidia on its Drive PX system.
Precursors to larger ride sharing and hailing services would be regulation, computing infrastructure, and connectivity. Governments would have to enact regulation to allow driverless cars while processing power and data centers need to be increased many fold to accommodate driverless technology. So also is 5G connection a requirement, daily use of an average self-driving car would be four terabytes of data.
In February we provided a summary of the disengagement reports by companies doing public testing on Californias’ roads. Only 10 of the permitted 20 companies filed reports, this number would definitely increase in 2017 judging from all the pilots announced recently. The pilot programs currently in action are mostly for level three and four autonomy and are expected to be commercially available from 2020 onwards. Even though it is expected that the Tesla 2018 models would have level five compliant hardware installed full autonomy is only expected in the latter half of the next decade.
The video by BMW below provides a short overview of the different autonomous driving levels.
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__label__wiki | 0.522611 | 0.522611 | Family: Trochanteriidae / Genus: Fissarena
Fissarena castanea (Simon, 1908)
Status: accepted
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LSID: [urn:lsid:nmbe.ch:spidersp:026217]
Distribution: Australia (Western Australia, Queensland)
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Syntype: Museum für Naturkunde, Berlin (ZMB), Germany (database export of type material, March 2019); Rebilus castaneus Simon, 1908, (28746)
Taxonomic references
Rebilus castaneus Simon, 1908d: 382 (Df).
Fissarena castanea Platnick, 2002: 186, f. 159, 501-504, 506-508 (Tf from Rebilus, Dm).
Platnick, N. I. (2002). A revision of the Australasian ground spiders of the families Ammoxenidae, Cithaeronidae, Gallieniellidae, and Trochanteriidae (Araneae: Gnaphosoidea). Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History 271: 1-243. -- Show included taxa
Simon, E. (1908d). Araneae. 1re partie. In: Michaelsen & Hartmeyer (eds.) Die Fauna Südwest-Australiens. Jena 1(12), 359-446. -- Show included taxa
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Since 1977, the tournament as been staged at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, renowned for its unique and intense atmosphere. The tournament is supported by Sheffield City Council and will stay in the city until at least 2027. Host broadcaster is BBC Sport and the event is watched by nearly 500 million people worldwide. It is sport at its finest. In 2018 the champion was Mark Williams, who beat John Higgins 18-16 in the final to win it for the third time. Judd Trump won it for the first time in 2019, beating Higgins 18-9.
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__label__wiki | 0.658241 | 0.658241 | by Diane J. McDougall
The team from UVA Law treks through Tengboche, Nepal, with the peak of Ama Dablam (22,349 feet) visible in the distance to their left.
Courtesy Julia Davis
Few lawyers-to-be sleep in subzero temperatures at the base of Mount Everest as part of their education. Rachel Davidson Raycraft (Batten ’20, Law ’20) got there by way of the UVA School of Law’s International Human Rights Project. With alumni support, the yearlong course took students to Nepal over the January term, culminating in an optional hike to the Everest base camp.
For their eight days in-country before the hike, students met with leaders in government, business and nongovernmental organizations in the capital of Kathmandu. Their meetings focused on how Nepal’s decade-long civil war (1996 to 2006) led to a new constitution and new hopes for democracy to improve economic, political and social conditions.
When it comes to such realities as earthquake recovery, pollution and women’s rights, students learned how challenging it is to apply the constitution across cultures as diverse as the capital city and the Himalayan region’s Sherpa villages.
Left: Rachel Davidson Raycraft (Law ’20, Batten ’20) rests among prayer flags at 18,519 feet. Right: Natasha Halloran (Col ’18, Law ’21) and Rachel Barnes (Law ’20) experience traditional milk tea. Zeinab Bakilah; Julia Davis
“You can learn as much as you want about a country,” Raycraft says, “but until you walk in the streets that people walk in and see what they see … you cannot get it. ... It’s like, ‘Wow, this is really how human rights manifest in a country.’ ”
Global experiential learning offers students the chance to understand the world at ground level. At UVA, those opportunities are multiplying in a way that lets students tap into worldwide alumni networks.
Far more than sightseeing
UVA’s law school has been orchestrating these trips during the J-term for the past 17 years. During the fall semester of the International Human Rights Project, students study a country’s human rights challenges. Then, they and a few professors head overseas to see those challenges up close. When they return, students prepare research presentations on anything from the plight of migrant workers and responses to large-scale disaster, to the role of civil society and NGOs in development.
This year’s Nepal trip gave the course a different twist. For the first time, the school partnered with alumnus David Burke (Com ’88, Law ’93, Grad ’94), a true believer in global experiential learning. His success as co-founder and CEO of a $19 billion investment management firm has made him eager to give back.
Burke staked the trip in more ways than one. Not only did he cover all costs, but he also introduced students to his personal network, including contacts in environmental law and other career fields.
Left: Visitors await entry to Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu Valley, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Right: Teahouses along the way provide overnight accommodations. Natasha Halloran; Julia Davis
The trip also featured an extended itinerary: After on-the-ground meetings, participants embarked on their choice of a five- or 10-day trek, with the longer route ending at the base camp of Mount Everest before a helicopter flight back to Kathmandu.
A guide and a team doctor flew in just for this portion of the trip, as did several alumni Burke also hosted, including Jenifer Andrasko (Darden ’10), president and CEO of the UVA Alumni Association.
Why a trek? Was this just high-cost sightseeing? Raycraft says no. “The Himalayas are such a profound part of Nepal and Nepali culture,” she says, “that I think [the hike] provided a really valuable cultural, social, human rights lens.”
Camilo Sánchez, director of the International Human Rights Project and the trip’s primary instructor, found the trek to be a surprisingly powerful addition to the course’s usual itinerary. Laced as it was with both solitary walking and significant conversations with the alumni Burke had invited, he said, the trek gave students time to reflect on human rights issues in different cultures and how they might affect their own future law practices. Sánchez says, “The experience was completely different and way more rich this way.”
The long-trekkers climbed up to 17,598 feet—building strong ties, Raycraft says, in “an intense, battle-bonded way.” They stayed in teahouses along the route, with several beds to a room and a big fire in the middle of the main area, stoked with dried yak dung. Still, even with high-tech sleeping bags and hot water bottles, penetrating cold awaited each morning. “Getting out of the sleeping bag was incredibly painful, more psychologically than anything else,” she says.
UVA’s commitment to transformational travel
Organizer Burke didn’t join the team, but his business partner Mark Brzezinski (Law ’91), former U.S. ambassador to Sweden, co-led with Sánchez. Burke and Brzezinski also supported a 2018 trip involving undergraduates from the McIntire School of Commerce and the College of Arts and Sciences, with stops in South Africa, United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong.
In each country, students interacted with successful investors and leaders—again, from Burke’s personal network—engaging with experts he calls “the Michael Jordans and the Roger Federers of various disciplines.”
“They got the wisdom of 15 or 18 people from all different walks, colors, creeds, backgrounds, nationalities, religions, who were transformational in their own right,” Burke says, “giving these 12 UVA students life advice over a two-week period.”
Burke is considering sponsoring an archaeological experience and is working with Athletic Director Carla Williams on a summer 2020 trip for student athletes.
“When people like Dave Burke and other alumni so unselfishly reach out to create these opportunities for students, we really want to work with them,” says Stephen Mull, vice provost for Global Affairs.
The UVA Law team hikes above Namche Bazaar, the last major village before Everest. Hamna Ahmad
Currently, however, Burke’s trips exist outside the oversight of UVA’s Education Abroad office. According to Mull, that office administers academically credited international opportunities for all UVA schools, regardless of length—ensuring the same standards for curriculum, student selection and financial processing. Over the 2017-18 school year, 3,104 students participated in such programs.
“We have a special obligation as a public university,” Mull says, “to prepare our students to deal with the issues that are coming up in this century that require global engagement.
“Whether it’s migration or climate change or eradicating poverty or dealing with infectious diseases. None of these things know borders.”
In his inauguration address in October, President James E. Ryan (Law ’92) voiced a goal that each undergraduate have some kind of international experience. Says Mull, “His instructions to me are: Make that happen.”
The Himalayan trek revealed profound aspects of Nepali culture to UVA law students.
Andrasko hopes the Alumni Association can help, working with more alumni to share their networks with students.
Says Brzezinski, “It doesn’t have to be taking the students halfway around the world. It can be taking the students to a financial institution or a legal institution or a government institution for a day or half a day.”
Raycraft says she never could have imagined the profound impact of her days in Nepal. A grueling, frigid Everest hike hadn’t been a lifelong goal of hers, she says. “Now [it’s] the proudest thing on my bucket list.”
Diane J. McDougall is senior editor of Virginia Magazine.
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UK TV recap: Arrow, Season 5, Episode 21 (Honor Thy Fathers)
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Prometheus readies his endgame and the flashbacks come full circle in an episode that finds fun uses for concrete.
Matthew Turner | On 21, May 2017
Warning: This is a recap and contains spoilers, so do not read this until you have watched the episode. For information on how to watch it, click here.
If you’re the sort of person who memorises episode titles, then you’ll already be aware that the title of this week’s episode, Honor Thy Fathers, is a direct reference to the title of Arrow’s second ever episode, Honor Thy Father. That makes sense, given this episode’s focus on both Oliver’s dad, Robert Queen (Jamey Sheridan), and Adrian Chase’s father, Justin Claibourne, as well as the general, season-long thematic resonance of the sins of the past. The other factor influencing this episode is that it’s very much the beginning of the end, given that there are just two more to go in this season. With that in mind, this is an entertaining episode that has a certain amount of place-setting to get through, but the end result is generally very promising. If Arrow can maintain this level of quality for the final two instalments, we could be in for something very special indeed.
The episode begins with another one of Prometheus’ mind-games being put into motion, namely, the arrival at City Hall of a coffin-shaped box, addressed to Oliver. Inside are some skeletal remains, enveloped in concrete, prompting head-scratching all round. Whatever could Prometheus be up to? Well, let’s see whose bones these are and find out. In happier news, Thea is back! Gosh, wouldn’t it be a coincidence if the body in the box had something to do with Oliver and Thea’s father, just as she came back from wherever she’s been? Yes. Yes, it would.
Meanwhile, Oliver has some other Prometheus-related problems on his hands, because it turns out that Adrian Chase being revealed as the Throwing Star Killer has invalidated all the convictions he oversaw as District Attorney, meaning that 36 dangerous criminals have been released back onto the streets, including super-strong Derek Sampson (returning guest star, wrestler Cody Rhodes). This sounds very much like an in-the-back-pocket set-up for Season 6, because nobody seems all that bothered about it here, and it’s not like we get scenes of 36 criminals immediately initiating a crime spree or anything.
Since Sampson is apparently the most dangerous of them, Team Arrow focus their attentions on him, and then realise he’s working with Prometheus anyway, having been hired to steal the chemicals to create a version of the weaponised tuberculosis that Prometheus’ father Justin was working on when Oliver put an arrow in him in the first place.
As for the body in the box, it turns out to be Henry Goodwin, an associate of Robert Queen’s who went missing fifteen years previously. There’s a lot of related (and satisfying) detective work involved – including a fun bit with a concrete-based deathtrap that Prometheus has somehow had time to set – but the upshot is that Robert accidentally killed Goodwin by knocking him into a vat of concrete. Hence all the concrete.
Anyway, Prometheus uses dodgy lawyer Darren Coffman (Eric Pollins) to deliver a CCTV video to Oliver and Thea that shows exactly that – Robert Queen and Henry Goodwin struggling on a walkway and Goodwin falling into the concrete. (It’s not clear whether Robert deliberately pushes him, but he covered it up anyway). This prompts the by-now weekly bout of soul-searching for Oliver, who has to deal with the idea that the man he began his whole crusade for in the first place was actually a straight-up murderer. Of course, this was Prometheus’ plan all along.
However, Prometheus has drastically under-estimated the power of the pep talk. After heart-to-hearts with both Felicity and Thea, Oliver decides to own his father’s mistakes and let the past be the past. As for Thea, she pretty much takes the whole thing in her stride, pointing out that once you discover that your biological father is potential mass-murderer Malcolm Merlyn, anything else is something of an anti-climax.
With the body-in-the-box mystery all cleared up, it’s off to the Robert Queen Applied Sciences Centre to thwart Chase’s tuberculosis chemical warfare plan. Say what you like about Adrian Chase, he puts a lot of thought into choosing his venues. Oliver offers Thea the chance to suit up and come with them, for old times’ sake, but, rather disappointingly, she says no. She also says she still hasn’t gotten her head straight yet, describing herself as a hot mess. (Hands up everyone who thought the episode’s action sequences would end with an in-costume Thea riding to the rescue? Well, that doesn’t happen either.)
On the plus side, after having made do with just a generic black ensemble for the last few episodes (because of psychologically distancing himself from his alter ego), Oliver finally puts the Green Arrow suit back on this week. Given the thematic importance of the gesture, it’s odd that the moment is basically just thrown away – he just appears in costume as they prepare for the fight, although it’s acknowledged by Diggle, Dinah and Mr Terrific before they get to fighting. Maybe they shot the sequence but then cut it for time purposes? We’ll never know. But, frankly, they missed a trick there – after all the misery this season, a nice little sequence of Oliver deciding to put the suit back on would have gone down a treat.
As for the fight sequences, they’re pretty decent. We don’t get a rematch of Oliver vs Sampson (which is a shame, but understandable in context), but there’s some fun stuff with Dinah and Spartan taking down Sampson with a sonic scream-bola combo. Oliver’s stairwell fight with Prometheus is particularly good, before the scene takes an unexpected turn. Oliver reveals that he learned from dodgy lawyer Darren Coffman that Adrian’s father knew he was insane and was going to disown him. For all Adrian’s seeming ability to be one step ahead the whole time, he seems genuinely rattled by this information and basically surrenders, laying down his sword and once more asking Oliver to kill him. Oliver doesn’t, but he punches him in the face and knocks him out, just to be on the safe side. Oh, and Mr Terrific defuses the TB bomb just in time, so everybody’s happy.
Adrian gets carted off to an ARGUS cell and Team Arrow are so convinced they’ve actually won that they even go out for a celebratory drink. This is possibly a little naïve of them, especially with two episodes left to go, but let’s allow them that moment for now. The audience knows better, of course, because we’ve seen Adrian track down Oliver’s son, William (now Matthew), in last episode’s cliff-hanger, so we know that smile on Adrian’s lips at the close of the episode means he has one final plan up his sleeve. Ruh roh!
But what of the subplot involving Rene and his adorable daughter, we hear you ask? Well, we get a little of that too. Quentin talks Rene into going for custody and it’s clear that he’s personally invested in Rene getting his daughter back, because, well, because his own two daughters have already died twice and only one of them is still alive. However, Rene bitterly disappoints Quentin by being a no-show for the custody hearing, although we don’t see him actively avoiding it, so perhaps there’s something else going on.
Finally, there’s a glorious return to Flashback Island this week, as the flashback scenes come almost full circle. Oliver and Anatoly fly a tiny plane to Lian Yu and Oliver prepares to stage his discovery. We get the delightful detail that his Robinson Crusoe-style beard and wig from the Season 1 premiere episode was, in fact, fake, which passes as an enjoyably meta gag, even if it also smacks of being a bit of a lazy get-out. The same is true of Slade Wilson’s Deathstroke mask – also glimpsed in S1E1 – which Oliver himself plants on the island with an arrow after finding it washed up on the beach. So if you’ve been wondering about that for five whole seasons, well, there you go. We’re not quite done with Lian Yu yet, though – for one thing, that’s the name of the episode title for the season finale – because Konstantin Kovar (yep, Dolph Lundgren) shows up and sticks Oliver with a tranquiliser dart just as Anatoly leaves. Cliffhanger! Except… not really, because we know Oliver survives and leaves the island shortly afterwards.
Overall, this is a very promising antepenultimate episode, which does a great job of consolidating the themes for the season and indicates, at the very least, that the writers have a solid idea of where they’re going for the finale. Colour us tentatively excited.
Slings and arrows of outrageous fortune:
– Genuinely couldn’t be happier to see Thea back this week. Can someone please reassure us that she’s on board as a regular for Season 6?
– Cody Rhodes is sadly under-used, which, again, is an odd decision, considering the mileage they got out of his appearance last time, what with Stephen Amell and Rhodes’ real-life wrestling shenanigans. Still, it seems the door is open for future appearances, so no doubt we’ll be seeing him again.
– Vigilante? Anyone? At this point it really seems like the show is just going to ignore the mystery of his identity altogether.
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While the majority of West Liberty University’s students were still rubbing the sleep from their eyes, dusting off their backpacks and trying to slap themselves awake, 16 WLU students were competing among various other student actors in the region for a chance at the Irene Ryan Scholarship.
According to Kennedy-center.org, the Irene Ryan Foundation is an Encino, Calif. based scholarship opportunity for student performers at each of the regionalKennedy Center American College Theater Festivals (KCACTF). The scholarship descends from the late Irene Ryan, best remembered for her portrayal of gun toting, firecracker Granny Clampett in “The Beverly Hillbillies.”
KCACTF is a national theater program that aims to improve the quality of college theater in the United States by running state, regional, and national festivals.
“It’s basically like this theater wonderland. There’s workshops to go to, shows to see and great contacts you can make. And you get to make a whole bunch of new friends. It’s just kind of like rejuvenating yourself in theater or learning stuff that you’ve never known about. And it’s not just for actors, but as well as scene designers and a whole bunch of technical theater people,” said Cassie Hackbart, WLU student actor.
The competition took place from Jan. 12 until Jan. 16 at Towson University in Maryland. For Hackbart in particular, it was a three-step process. In the preliminary round, she and acting partner Greg Gust performed a scene from Tony Kushner’s “Angels in America.” In the semi-finals, this scene was performed again along with a scene from Martin McDonagh’s “The Cripple of Inishmaan.” Finally, for the final showcase, both scenes were performed along with a solo musical performance of “The Life of the Party” from Andrew Lippa’s “The Wild Party.”
Joining Hackbart were 15 more WLU students and four WLU faculty members. Of the 16 student attendees, Cassie Hackbart, Derek Park, David Dudzik, Kacie Craig, Alexandria Glotfelty and Mack Kale were Irene Ryan nominees and Spencer Thomas was a Design Technical nominee.
Acting as acting partners were Meghan Macey, Doug Gouldsberry, Greg Gust, Maura Reiff, Maggie Dillon, and Jed Shook. Finally, the faculty to schlep them all around consisted of Theater Director Michael Aulick, Assistant Professor of Theater Meta Lasch, and Theater Adjuncts Richard Deenis and Maggie Balsley.
Hackbart in particular earned herself quite a lot of bragging rights during the competition. Not only was she an Irene Ryan Award nominee (for her role of Elsa Von Grossenknueten in the Hilltop Player’s production of “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” last spring) and not only a semi-finalist, but ultimately a finalist. This means that Hackbart survived a cut from 280 down to 32 and then another down to 16. There she stood among 15 contestants from all walks of the region including New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
“I just thought it was such a feat to go through all these rounds. I thought it was awesome. When I heard my name called for the semi-finals round, I cried. They called my name and tears came out of my eyes because that was such a huge cut from 280 nominees to 32,” Hackbart said.
Standing up next to contestants from places such as New York was a surprisingly humbling experience for Hackbart.
“They’re my best friends that I met up there. They’re from New York and they’re awesome people. They’re just like any student you find in West Virginia or a little liberal arts school. They’re people. They know their stuff just like we do here. It’s cool to be on the same level and to know that.”
After gaining the opportunity to compare herself to students from places as seemingly prestigious as New York, Hackbart returns reassured that her West Virginia education stands just as high to the bar.
“I don’t know where I would be without Mr. Aulick and Meta Lasch’s help. They introduced me into this whole new spectrum of acting and pushed me to my limits because when I came here from high school I didn’t really know exactly what I was doing as much. I’ve learned so much here.”
Now that she’s home sweet home, Hackbart returns a changed person. “I do feel like I’ve come home a different person. I feel like I can do more than I think I can. I never thought that I’d pass on to the semi-finals round, and then I made it. Then I never thought I’d make it to the finals round. So, just really trusting myself as a performer and what I bring to the stage, people notice that and I think that’s pretty cool.”
It was a five-day trip that took Hackbart along with the 15 other West Liberty student attendees from WLU’s campus life, which can sometimes feel as though the real world is a figment of the imagination. In all actuality college isn’t just classes, projects and homework; it’s preparing you for real life. And now that she’s had a taste of it, Hackbart walks away with a realization of confidence.
Adding, “You can do anything you set your mind to do.”
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In November 2017 the Waitangi Tribunal held an urgent hearing at Whakatāne to assess whether the Crown’s decision to recognise the Whakatōhea Pre Settlement Claims Trust Deed of Mandate was fair, reasonable and made in good faith.
After considering submissions from a number of hapū representatives, the Tribunal released the Whakatōhea Mandate Inquiry Report in April 2018.
This reported outlined the Tribunal’s findings that the Crown should not have recognised the Pre-Settlement Trust Deed of Mandate in December 2016 and that the Crown had prioritised its political objective of concluding settlements by mid-2020 over a process that was fair to Whakatōhea.
It also recommended a temporary halt to negotiations so that Whakatōhea hapū be given a chance to vote on how our iwi should proceed, and as a result we will shortly be having a vote to re-test the mandate of the Whakatōhea Pre Settlement Claims Trust.
The Trust welcomed the chance to test the pulse of our people through this vote.
Our job as Trustees is to work on behalf of all Whakatōhea – those of us here now as well as those of us yet to come – and to acknowledge and protect the mana of those who have gone before us. We are proud of the progress we’ve made towards establishing an enduring settlement for all Whakatōhea and understand that for whānau this has been a journey filled with mamae.
The result of the Whakatōhea vote on the future of its Treaty of Waitangi claims was announced on 13 November, with majority support for the Whakatōhea Pre-Settlement Claims Trust (the Trust) and its continued work to achieve a comprehensive settlement for all of Whakatōhea. A total of 2,726 valid votes were cast on Question 1 with 56.27% (1,534 votes) opting to support the Trust and its work.
The Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations and Minister for Māori Development will now consider the results before deciding whether or not the Crown will resume negotiations with the Trust or explore other options involving Whakatōhea.
We look forward to continuing to work on behalf of all Whakatōhea as we move forward with our settlement.
Couldn’t make it to the information hui? View and listen to our presentation here.
FAQs on the vote, our AIP, and our current settlement offer
Was the Waitangi Tribunal report about Whakatōhea’s claim or our mandate?
The Tribunal considered whether the Crown’s decision to recognise the Whakatōhea Pre-Settlement Claims Trust mandate was fair, reasonable, and made in good faith.
What were the key findings of the Waitangi Tribunal’s report?
The Waitangi Tribunal found that the Crown should not have recognised the Pre-Settlement Trust Deed of Mandate in December 2016 and that the Crown had prioritised its political objective of concluding settlements by mid-2020 over a process that was fair to Whakatōhea. It recommended a temporary halt to negotiations so that all of Whakatōhea be given a chance to vote on how to proceed. Despite this, the Tribunal recognised the package in the Agreement in Principle (AIP) was significant and worth preserving.
That a suitably qualified independent returning officer be appointed to access the Trust Board Register and registers or rolls held by claimant groups to enable all adult members of Whakatōhea to vote on these questions:
Do you support the Whakatōhea Pre-Settlement Claims Trust continuing to negotiate to reach a settlement with the Crown of the historical Treaty grievances of Whakatōhea? YES/NO
IF THE ANSWER TO (1) IS NO
Do you wish to see the current Treaty negotiations stopped in order:
That a mandate process be re-run from the start (YES/NO); OR
b. That the Waitangi Tribunal can carry out an inquiry into the historical grievances of Whakatōhea (YES/NO)
That voting be through hapū, postal and web voting, and votes recorded on a hapū basis
That the Crown engage with the Mokomoko whānau to discuss aspirations of the whānau around settlement and an appropriate tribute
That the Crown engage directly with the Te Kahika claimants to understand their wishes
Who decided on the voting questions and what are they based on?
Questions for the vote were written by the Waitangi Tribunal and are based on the submissions it heard from claimants during the urgency hearing. Claimants also had a chance to make comments on the questions and the proposed explanatory statement. The questions and the explanatory statement were finalised by Rhys Harrison QC.
You can find more information on the voting questions on the Waitangi Tribunal Explanatory Statement. Click here to read this document.
What does the Whakatōhea Pre-Settlement Claims Trust think of the report’s findings?
While we don’t agree with all of the Tribunal’s findings, we welcome the recommendation that Whakatōhea hapū be given the opportunity to decide how to proceed. We remain committed to establishing a settlement for all Whakatōhea and will work with all parties to address the Tribunal’s recommendations.
Is the vote being managed independently of the Trust and claimants?
Yes, the voting process is being run by an independent election organisation, Electionz as the Independent Returning Officer This ensures the process is fair, democratic, and in line with the Waitangi Tribunal’s direction.
Will my information remain private?
Your information will be held by the Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board on our behalf and will be protected under the Privacy Act 1993.
When will the vote happen and what will it involve?
Voting is happening from 1 October through to 26 October through postal, and web voting, with votes recorded on a hapū basis.
Adult registered members of Whakatōhea will have received explanatory information and a voting form in the post, and may vote online or return their vote in the envelope provided.
If you are not registered, and you are an adult of Whakatohea descent, you may request a registration form or special voting pack by contacting the election helpline: phone on 0800 666 033 or (03) 377 3530, or email iro@electionz.com.
How long will it take until we get the results of the vote?
We expect to receive the results within two weeks of voting closing. These will be communicated to you via pānui, social media and our website.
What happens to the Whakatōhea Pre-Settlement Claims Trust now?
The Trust is committed to continuing to act for all of Whakatohea. We look forward to the outcome of this vote and having our mandate reconfirmed.
We have already voted on the mandate. Do we have to vote again?
The Tribunal has recommended that all Whakatōhea vote again on whether they support the Whakatōhea Pre-Settlement Claims Trust continuing to negotiate a settlement with the Crown. The Trust agrees it’s a good idea that we test the pulse of the people, and encourages all members to vote as they did 2 years ago when 91.6% of those who voted, voted in favour of the Trust’s mandate.
Does the Whakatohea Pre-Settlement Claims Trust have a mandate to negotiate the settlement?
The Trust gained a very high level of support from hapū and the iwi (91.6% of those who voted, voted in favour of the mandate) to establish itself as the mandated entity for Whakatōhea in 2016. Following challenges from claimants, the Waitangi Tribunal suggested a second vote to allow all Whakatōhea whānau to have their say.
The Crown does not mandate the Trust, instead it recognises that our people have done this.
This upcoming vote is an opportunity for whānau to re-confirm the Whakatohea Pre-Settlement Claims Trust’s mandate.
What happens to the Whakatōhea Pre-Settlement Claims Trust if I vote for a re-mandating process?
If it is decided that people do not support the Trust continuing to negotiate a settlement for Whakatōhea, the current Trust would be dissolved. A process would then be undertaken to establish a new entity.
What happens to the settlement we’ve already agreed to if we vote for re-mandating?
This will be a decision for the Crown to consider as it reviews the findings of the Waitangi Tribunal report.
What is the value of our settlement negotiated so far?
There is the financial value of the settlement and then the value to the Iwi. It is easy to look at the $100million, then include the $2million in interest and say that this settlement is one of the top five that have been negotiated and in the top 3 on a per capita basis.
This however, is not necessarily where the true value of the settlement is. In commercial terms the prospective value of the sea space that has been secured has a potential to dwarf the number value set out within the settlement. In social terms, the number of jobs that will be generated will ensure that our people can return home and prosper. We could also develop our own infrastructure to support them, as our tupuna sought to do.
In real terms, the settlement itself will equip the Iwi to assert huge authority and influence over and within our rohe in a practical expression of mana whenua and mana moana.
What are the timeframes for settlement?
Dates have not been set for the remaining stages however, if Whakatohea continue to support the negotiations to reach a settlement with the Crown, it is possible that we could initial a Deed of Settlement with the Crown by June 2019. At that point, Whakatohea will once again be given the opportunity to vote on whether the settlement should be accepted. If Whakatōhea decides to accept the settlement, it will be given effect through legislation.
If we continue on our current path, this could happen as early as December 2019.
If we decide not to continue with the current negotiations, then it is likely that more time will be required for a Treaty settlement to be completed. It is safe to say that if this is our decision, a settlement will likely not be achieved for at least 10 years.
Is it an all-inclusive settlement?
Yes this is a comprehensive settlement. One of the reasons the $40m settlement offer in 1996 was rejected was because the Iwi provided a mandate for a raupatu settlement, not a comprehensive one.
Why is it that we don’t have to wait for a Tribunal Inquiry to have our story told?
There is value in research for our own understanding and reconciliation. Additional research is not required for the negotiations because the Crown has already accepted that all the land taken occurred through raupatu. We can conduct research ourselves and share it with the wider Iwi in our own way.
We do not have to wait for an inquiry to create a strong foundation for our future, or to have our story told.
Our AIP includes a framework for the historical account which will be further developed when we draft the final settlement. Having our “day in court” won’t change the face of any settlement that will likely be negotiated, and the Tribunal’s findings will likely be nonbinding on the Crown.
Who are Ngati Muriwai?
Ngati Muriwai were recognised in the granting of land for the Opape Native Reserve. They were not included as a hapū when the Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board was established in the 1950s. Some argue they are a part of Ngati Rua and should be recognised as such.
How do interests relate to MACA? How Will AIP affect customary marine interests to those titles?
MACA allows applicants to test whether they have exercised exclusivity within the coastal marine area. This ability is not affected by the AIP and the settlement does not settle claims to the Marine and Coastal Area.
It is important to note that the AIP stipulates that the settlement will provide that: nothing that extinguishes or limits any aboriginal title, or customary rights, that Whakatōhea may have. In this regard, it is clear that the MACA claims before the Court will be unaffected by the settlement.
MACA is not a settlement – it’s about property rights which is totally different, and this settlement won’t impact on hapū’s MACA applications.
What kōrero has been had with the hapū who has mana moana over the areas in the current settlement offer?
Kōrero has taken place with marae and hapū representatives. Their discussions about the marine space redress have been had at all of the hui-a-iwi, meetings with hapū, and information hui across the motu.
The main thing for the negotiations, was to lock that space down so that it would be there for Whakatōhea and its hapū. If we didn’t, it would have been susceptible to adverse applications by outsiders. So for us this was about protecting our mana moana.
What do negotiators get paid?
Our negotiators are on a fixed fee, paid through funding from the Office of Treaty Settlements, to run this negotiations process.
The entire settlement, if agreed by our people, will be coming back to Whakatōhea. None of it will be paid to the negotiators.
When we get this settlement, neither our negotiators nor our Chairman will take from the settlement. Everything that is being put on the table is for Whakatōhea noa iho. The negotiators are negotiating for Whakatōhea, not for themselves.
Are negotiators being paid to present at the information hui?
Negotiators are not being paid to present or to attend the information hui.
The time they are spending attending and presenting at the info hui is out of their own free will and their belief that this settlement is the best one we will get. We are thankful for their time and expertise.
What are claimant lawyers being paid?
The claimant lawyers have received more funding from the Crown to oppose the mandate, than has been supplied to the Trust to support the negotiation as a whole, including the legal fees. These are set out here, as at 13 June 2018. Source: Ministry of Justice – Official Information Act request.
What does an education endowment fund mean?
The education endowment fund has been put in place to support scholarships for whanau affected by the Raupatu.
What is the importance of the TEC relationship?
We also prioritised a relationship with the Tertiary Education Commission as capacity building is vital to realising the benefits of development.
If we train people but can’t create jobs, we just export them to other places. If we create jobs, but our people don’t have the skills we end up importing labour.
Has the Crown made any special allowance in its offer of $100 million to reflect the fact you’re not getting as part of the settlement any productive land from the crown?
One of the key reasons we were given 5000ha of marine space was to reflect the fact that there were no crown owned farms or crown owned forests within our rohe. In other settlements Crown properties (forests, farms) need to be purchased with settlement funds. We do not have to buy the 5000ha of marine space, the only cost to us is the process of gaining consent.
How were the hapū and marae representatives appointed?
Hapū representatives were put in place via a nomination process. Each nomination had to be supported by at least five hapū members. The process was also notified and advertised so that any hapū member who wanted to participate could. Where more than one person was nominated, a vote was conducted so that the hapū could make their choice.
The marae representatives were appointed by the marae committees after completing the process that each hapū and marae thought was appropriate.
If we have a Waitangi Tribunal Inquiry, who funds the research?
Normally, the Crown Forestry Rental Trust funds research for a Waitangi Tribunal Inquiry. Unfortunately, as there are not Crown Forest lands within our rohe, this is not a possibility. This means that the Tribunal, or the claimants themselves will have to fund the research to have the claims prosecuted.
As the Waitangi Tribunal has very limited funding, and much of it is directed toward the many kaupapa inquiries and urgency applications that are currently before it, it is difficult to see how the research that the claimants say will be required will be able to be funded within the next 10 years. There just isn’t the resource for this to happen.
We are not aware of any inquiry that has taken less than 10 years to run when you include the need to conduct the research. We note that many have said that it has occurred but no one has actually identified any. That is because it hasn’t happened.
What could our settlement be worth in ten years?
That’s the amount of time it is likely to take to complete a district inquiry as well as going through a mandating and negotiations process. If we put the $100m in the Bank at 6% interest, it would generate around an additional $82 million. If we add in a potential increase in value around the marine space over that period too, we get to some pretty big numbers. The chances of getting that kind of settlement in the future are slim, especially given how the Crown has to maintain relativity between settlements.
How will this settlement impact the Takutai Moana claims of hapū that already have claims in front of the High Court?
No. The settlement does not affect those claims. The AIP states on pg. 69 that:
1.4 To avoid doubt, the settlement of the historical claims of Whakatōhea will not affect applications by iwi, hapū or whānau of Whakatōhea for the recognition of protected customary rights or customary marine title under the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011.
This statement is very clear.
What happened to the whenua that went to private hands? Why can’t that whenua be returned to us?
Most of the lands that were confiscated now sits in private ownership as it was allocated by the Crown after it was taken. Many have on sold those lands to others. We also lost a lot of land through mechanisms like the Māori Land Court. Through those processes, our lands were lost to other iwi who laid claims and excluded us. In many cases, the descendants of those original claimants still own those lands, and in some cases they sold them. In many cases, the costs associated with the Court processes became too burdensome for our people and our land was taken for things like survey liens. The lands would be sold to pay the debts.
We can’t get back privately-owned land within the settlement. In some cases, those private owners are members of other Iwi who say that they have a claim to those lands. In other cases, people have purchased the lands and they don’t want to sell. The Crown, however, does not purchase private lands within the settlement process. When this was attempted in the past it created huge tensions within Te Roroa as the private owners sought to leverage their property. Since then, the policy has been to not include private lands within settlements.
It is important to note, that for the same reasons, the Waitangi Tribunal is not allowed to recommend the return of private lands. So, a Waitangi Tribunal Inquiry will have no impact on this.
The settlement will, however, provide us with some effective mechanisms to assert control within and over our rohe. As lands become available, and as we grow, we can acquire them. We can even work toward the drafting of a Conservation Management Plan that prioritises the divestment of DoC lands into our hand. In this way, we can over time work toward achieving the ongoing aspiration of ownership of our rohe even if it is one acre at a time.
In this regard, we have done well to get back as much land as we did and we don’t have to pay for it. We will have to make our own investment decisions if we want to buy other pieces of whenua. This is something all Settlement Iwi have to determine – where best to invest their Settlement for the benefit of iwi.
What customary rights over Wai Māori will Whakatōhea claim if any?
Claims to water are contemporary. They are currently being pursued nationally in a different forum. The Settlement does not settle any rights that we have to ownership of water. It does, however, provide for an acknowledgment of our connection to our rivers and ensures that people can’t, for instance, take the gravel from our rivers without talking to us first.
What are the liabilities on the properties we are getting back?
Many of the properties have some liabilities over them. These are considerations that have to be diligently considered prior to taking them on. This is something that WPSCT takes very seriously and we have relied on a number of our whānau who work within the property industry to advise us off such issues. Those whānau have given their time freely and without cost on the many roopu awhina that have been created so that Whakatōhea can be ready and efficient when we finally settle.
Where can I get more information on the vote?
A series of information hui are being held from 6 October to 14 October across the North Island. This is where you’ll be able to access more information on the Tribunal’s findings and the voting process. The dates of the hui arte also listed on this website page, which also contains detailed information on the vote.
The Whakatōhea Pre Settlement Claims Trust, together with Kahui Legal and Te Roopu Awhina, have put together an ‘analysis of voting options’ document, to outline the advantages and disadvantages of each of the options you are being asked to vote on, in order to give you the additional information you may need to support your decision.
You can access this document here.
You can also access the Waitangi Tribunal Explanatory Statement here.
Why did the Claimants, who opposed the mandate and instigated the Waitangi Tribunal Hearings, object to this vote?
We believe that the majority of Whakatōhea do support the Trust to continue settlement negotiations on their behalf and we have welcomed the vote as an opportunity for whānau to have their say fairly.
The claimants have repeatedly objected to the vote and are seeking an injunction to halt the voting process. The claimants have said they have the majority of support but do not appear willing to let the voters decide.
It is important to remember that in 2016, 91.6% of those who participated in the vote, voted in favour of the Whakatōhea Pre Settlement Claims Trust mandate.
If people’s details are not up to date on the tribal register, does this mean they cannot vote?
Whānau do not need to be registered to take part in this upcoming vote. All people who whakapapa to Whakatōhea can vote in this process – you can request a registration form or special voting pack by contacting the election helpline: phone on 0800 666 033 or (03) 377 3530, or email iro@electionz.com.
Will there be a re-vote for the Trustees and negotiators if the settlement continues?
Trustees for the Whakatōhea Pre-Settlement Claims Trust were elected by the hapū and marae of Whakatōhea.
These Trustees then selected the settlement negotiators on your behalf as part of their representative duties.
If our people vote for the Trust to continue direct negotiations, the current Trustees and negotiators will return to their role.
I am registered but have not received any information about the vote?
If you are registered and have not received voting information this will be because your details are not up to date or correct. Please contact the Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board to update your details.
It’s important to note you do not have to be registered to take part in this vote. You can request a special voting pack by contacting the election helpline: phone on 0800 666 033 or (03) 377 3530, or email iro@electionz.com.
Has the Waitangi Tribunal confirmed the Whakatohea Pre-Settlement Claims Trust can use the tribal register for this vote?
Yes. The Waitangi Tribunal is happy with the tribal register being used for the purposes of a vote.
Do you have to be registered to a hapū to vote?
You do not have to be registered to vote, however if you decide to submit a special vote (non-registered) you will be asked to nominate your primary hapū affiliation for voting purposes only.
You can request a special voting pack by contacting the election helpline: phone on 0800 666 033 or (03) 377 3530, or email iro@electionz.com.
Are all hapū represented by, and in support of, the Trust?
Yes, all hapū are represented in the Whakatōhea Pre-Settlement Claims Trust.
We acknowledge that within each hapū there are individuals, including claimants, who don’t support our settlement.
This vote will give us a clearer picture about the level of support for continuing with direct negotiations, stop negotiations and run a re-mandating process, or wait to hold a district inquiry.
Why should I vote YES to Question 1?
A Treaty settlement can only occur through a negotiation process with the Crown.
Direct negotiations is the path that Whakatōhea chose through discussions over the past decade on what to do, and then voted overwhelmingly in support of the mandate process.
The Crown has already accepted that all our whenua was taken and that they need to apologise for their actions.
The Settlement delivers significant value for Whakatōhea. There is no guarantee the settlement offer will be maintained through an inquiry process. In 10 years, if we chose to vote yes to Question 1, we are likely to double our asset base.
The Trust also has representatives from Whakatōhea hapū and marae. We believe this is an appropriate form of representation.
The Crown has indicated, at present the Crowns negotiations work programme is full until 2020, meaning no new mandates can be advanced. We can reach settlement sooner. We can finally start building a better future for our tamariki and mokopuna.
If we continue direct negotiations, we will likely be able to have a vote to approve the Deed of Settlement by June 2019, with Settlement being completed by December 2019 and the establishment of a legal entity – Post Settlement Governance Entity (PSGE) so that we can finally start seeing progress for our iwi, hapū and whānau.
What will happen if we take an alternative course of action?
If we decide not to continue with the current negotiations, then more time will be required for a Treaty settlement to be completed, and there is no guarantee we will get a better settlement than what is currently on offer.
What are the disadvantages of re-mandating? (Question 2a)
The Trust does not support the re-mandating option. Re-mandating will take time. The Crown has indicated its negotiations work programme is full and they will not be looking at new mandates till 2020.
We would have to decide how the new entity is constructed. The current trust has hapu and marae representation which we believe is an appropriate form of representation. A new mandating process could still be challenged and there is no guarantee that our current Crown settlement offer will still be on the table.
What are disadvantages of a Tribunal District Inquiry?
The Trust does not support the Inquiry option. On average, a Tribunal District Inquiry takes “between two and six years to complete but it may be longer depending on how much time is necessary to complete the research programme”. A new mandating process and negotiation would follow, which could take up to ten years.
If we pursue this path, we will have to walk away from our current Crown settlement offer. It is unlikely to result in a better settlement offer than the one we currently have on the table, plus the additional value we would create in the next ten years. We do not have to wait for an inquiry to create a strong foundation for our future.
Why does the Trust say it will take longer to reach settlement if Whakatōhea choose to remandate or vote for a Tribunal Inquiry?
If Whakatōhea decide not to continue with the current negotiations, a settlement will not be achieved for at least 10 years. We shouldn’t have to wait to achieve a strong future for our tamariki and mokopuna.
A Tribunal District Inquiry takes “between two and six years to complete but it may be longer depending on how much time is necessary to complete the research programme”. A new mandating process and negotiations would follow, which could take up to ten years. We will have to walk away from our current settlement offer. It is unlikely to result in a better settlement offer than the one we currently have on the table, plus the additional value we would create in the next ten years.
Re-mandating will also take too much time. The Crown has indicated its negotiations work programme is full and they will not be looking at new mandates till 2020. A new mandating process could still be challenged and again there is no guarantee that our current Crown settlement offer will still be on the table.
Does the AIP include Whakatōhea overlapping areas of interest?
Yes, the Whakatohea settlement includes all our area. We have to agree with our neighbouring iwi how our interests within those areas of overlapping interests are turned into specific rights for Whakatohea (ie. right of first refusal on crown land)
How was the quantum calculated? What was the formula?
There is no specific formula, however, there are factors like Raupatu, amount of land loss, war and population. These are factors that the Crown generally uses to maintain equity across settlements.
The Whakatohea relationship with the Crown has been particularly egregious. We have suffered Raupatu, ethnic cleansing, and have been reduced to the point where less than 7% of our rohe is held by us. Our people sit within the lowest of the lowest socio economic levels.
For these reasons, we have been able to negotiate one of the largest settlement packages to ever have been negotiated with the Crown.
In addition to the $100m there is also a significant amount of land being returned (6692ha). This is far in excess of what is normally provided and recognises the subsequent land loss through non-raupatu means. Similarly, the 5000ha of marine space has never before been used as settlement redress but will provide additional value once consented. Our relationship with the Tertiary Education Commission is also unique and provides additional leverage into getting appropriate training for our people.
What does having marine space translate to practically?
A consent has been applied for over the marine space to ensure that it is protected against other commercial users.
While that application sits, no-one else will be able to gain a consent over that area.
While the intention is to progress those consents as far as we are able within the negotiations, this is costly.
For this reason, funds have been set aside within the AIP to achieve this. Once consented, the space is operationalised, and it will not only generate income for our people, it will also provide for employment and development within our area. With us controlling the sea space, we have a significant say in the development, and in who will benefit from our rohe moana. As aquaculture develops in that space the value will grow exponentially to benefit our tamariki and mokopuna.
When you were looking at marine space as part of this settlement, did you consider mana moana of hapū that were on the coastline since 1840s?
Yes we did. The marine environment is a shared space. People might access the ocean from a site at Opape or in town but once on the ocean they are free to travel and fish where ever they like. At the moment it is possible for any commercial developer to come apply for consent right outside the rohe of our hapū and iwi.
This settlement ensures the majority of space is maintained for Whakatōhea’s use. How we decide to make use of that space is up to Whakatōhea.
What is the Trust’s response to Mokomoko whānau’s recent comments at the information hui?
The Mokomoko whānau have already worked with the Crown. They have received two pardons, and had the last one statutorily recognised to restore Mokomoko’s mana.
The whānau participated within the Te Urewera inquiry process, and achieved a recommendation for an education fund.
They continue to engage directly with the Crown. Contrary to what has been reported, the Whakatōhea Pre Settlement Claims Trust have always supported ongoing engagement between the Crown and the Mokomoko whānau.
Success for the Mokomoko whānau in their engagement is success for Whakatōhea as a whole. It is difficult to see how the two are in opposition.
If we went to the Waitangi Tribunal Inquiry, would we lose our right to marine space?
Yes, we could lose it. If we went to the Tribunal, we might not have the resources to complete the consents and they could lapse if we did not do this in time. Without the settlement, the space would not be gazetted for us and they would then be unprotected and available for anyone who wanted to apply for a consent.
We would then be forced to protest the applications of others rather than supporting those of our own.
Did Ranginui Walker support a Tribunal Inquiry?
No, Ranginui Walker did not support a Tribunal Inquiry. In fact, he wrote a paper in support of getting a settlement done so that we could move to direct negotiations.
Why can’t we get more than $100m?
There are different factors to consider when negotiating a dollar amount with the Crown. Factors like Raupatu, amount of land loss, war and population. These are factors that the Crown generally uses to maintain equity across settlements.
The Whakatōhea relationship with the Crown has been particularly egregious. We have suffered Raupatu, ethnic cleansing, and have been reduced to the point where less than 7% of our rohe is held by us. Our people sit within the lowest of the lowest socio-economic levels. For these reasons, we have been able to negotiate one of the largest settlement packages to ever have been negotiated with the Crown.
Why have other iwi got more than what is being offered to Whakatōhea?
There are only six Iwi settlements with a greater value than this offer. Most of those settlements are for iwi with much greater populations than ours at 12,1777 e.g. Waikato-Tainui (40,083), Ngai Tahu (54,819), Tuhoe (34,887), Ngati Porou (71,049) – Source: 2013 Census figures. Note also, these iwi have achieved their settlements, without going through a Tribunal Inquiry.
What does a cultural revitalisation fund mean?
The cultural revitalisation fund has been put together on the basis that we need to support the Marae and that the Marae would get 500k each.
An additional $1 million would also be available to support the cultural strategy.
What does a Reserve lands development fund means?
The main blocks of Maori land left in our hands are within the Opape Native Reserve and Hiwarau Reserve. Development opportunities are constrained by a lack of capital so we had to find a way to support new developments of our land blocks.
How are we prioritising education? How is the education fund being used?
The education fund is an endowment fund. This means that the fund, and any income made off investing it has to be directed to education purposes. In our view, the fund should be invested and distributions made solely out of the income. This would ensure that it would not only be there forever, but that it would also grow.
How do we compare against the other large iwi settlements?
We are in the top 7. Only 7 settlements have been more than $100 million. Within that top 7, we have the highest per person ratio, in that all of the others have had significantly higher populations.
None of these settlements had a completed Inquiry report at the time the AIP was negotiated.
This does not include, the extras that have been negotiated, like the value of the sea space, the outcomes through the relationship with the Tertiary Education Commission.
We are also getting back the hospital lands for free which are worth over a million and the settlement quantum itself has gained $2 million in interest.
So, we compare very well with other iwi.
What is a Conservation Management Strategy – who develops it and who governs it?
It is a document that sets the strategy and priorities for the Department of Conservation as to how the area will be managed over the next ten-year period. The Conservation Management Strategy covers the Bay of Plenty region, however we will get a Whakatōhea specific chapter within that document as it relates to our land.
In this respect, we would co-author the chapter which sets the strategy and the priorities within our rohe. We do this as equals rather than as a group to be consulted.
Our chapter is about the things we want to achieve within our rohe and ensures an effective level of control over these lands.
If the WPST doesn’t get the support in this vote and negotiations are stopped, would we lose the sea space as we would run out of time before a Waitangi Tribunal was completed and other overseas investors would claim it?
Can we get back privately owned land?
We can’t get back privately-owned land within the settlement. However, the settlement will provide us with the seeds to assert effective control within our rohe. As lands become available, we can purchase them if we want. An ongoing aspiration is to achieve complete ownership of our rohe even if it is one acre at a time.
So in this regard, we have done well to get back as much land as we did and we don’t have to pay for it. We will have to make our own investment decisions if we want to buy other pieces of whenua. This is something all Settlement Iwi have to determine – where best to invest their Settlement for the benefit of iwi.
Will you be using a portion of the $100m to buy land back?
In any settlement, people can choose to buy back certain areas of Crown-owned land e.g. forests. We will have rights of first refusal on certain properties that is being sold, and we can choose collectively if we buy back some of these properties.
What is the difference between our aquaculture space and other aquaculture spaces?
There is no aquaculture farm in the world that is bigger than the space that has been allocated for Te Whakatōhea. When the feasibility studies of the New Zealand coastline were carried out for aquaculture, our space was identified as being one of the prime spots and it generated significant interest from others.
We have now managed to lock this down for Whakatohea. The settlement will assist us in turning the space into something significant for our people and ensure our intergenerational development.
It will also ensure that we control the development there so that we can make sure that it occurs within our expectations and in a way that maintains our obligations of kaitiakitanga.
What’s the obligation on the Crown to follow what we say in our Chapter for the Bay of Plenty Conservation Management Strategy?
The Department of Conservation don’t just have to co-operate with us. They have to share the pen in the drafting of the strategy that will define the priorities and obligations in the Management Strategy from now till forever.
This is a very powerful tool and allows us to assert effective control over the DoC estate, including the prioritisation of it divesting land back to us when it is not fulfilling its obligations.
WAITANGI TRIBUNAL KEY FINDINGS
1. The Crown failed to act reasonably, honourably and in good faith
2. The Crown should not have recognised Pre-Settlement Trust Deed of Mandate in December 2016
3. There should be a temporary halt in negotiations with the Crown so all Whakatōhea can vote on how to proceed
4. All registered Whakatōhea members over 18 shall vote on the following questions:
QUESTION ONE:
Do you support the Whakatōhea Pre-Settlement Claims Trust continuing to negotiate to reach a settlement with the Crown of the historical Treaty claims of Whakatōhea? (YES/NO)
QUESTION TWO – PART ONE:
Do you wish to see the current Treaty negotiations stopped in order that a mandate process be re-run from the start? (YES/NO)
QUESTION TWO – PART TWO:
Do you wish to see the current Treaty negotiations stopped in order that the Waitangi Tribunal can carry out an inquiry into the historical grievances of Whakatōhea? (YES/NO)
VOTING ON THE WHAKATŌHEA PRE SETTLEMENTS CLAIMS TRUST MANDATE
The Whakatōhea Pre Settlement Trust welcomed the vote on whether to continue the current Settlement process, re-mandate, or hold a Waitangi Tribunal Inquiry.
The vote was recommended by the Waitangi Tribunal following its inquiry into the Trust’s mandate to negotiate a Treaty settlement on behalf of Whakatōhea. The Tribunal found that the Crown had breached the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi by recognising the mandate and recommended that settlement negotiations be paused while Whakatōhea vote on how to proceed. In doing so, the Tribunal recognised the package in the Agreement in Principle (AIP) was worth preserving.
This vote provided an important opportunity to test the pulse of our Whakatōhea nation and for whānau and hapū come together as an iwi to decide on what happens next in our shared settlement journey.
Voting ran from 1 October to 26 October, with all registered members of Whakatōhea aged 18 and over having a chance to vote.
Independent Returning Officer Electionz was appointed for the vote. Adult registered members of Whakatōhea received explanatory information and a voting form in the post from Electionz and could vote online or return their vote in the envelope provided. Those adults of Whakatōhea descent who were not registered at the time of the vote could request a registration form or special voting pack by contacting election helpline on 0800 666 033 or (03) 377 3530 or by email to iro@electionz.com.
The result of the Whakatōhea vote on the future of its Treaty of Waitangi claims were announced on 13 November 2018, with majority support for the Whakatōhea Pre-Settlement Claims Trust (the Trust) and its continued work to achieve a comprehensive settlement for all of Whakatōhea.
A total of 2,726 valid votes were cast on Question 1 with 56.27% (1,534 votes) opting to support the Trust and its work.
Further information on the proposed Whakatohea settlement is available from a resource page at www.electionz.com/whakatohea.
INFORMATION HUI
A series of information hui were held in October to provide more information on the voting process and our Treaty settlement journey. These hui were livestreamed to Facebook.
Date: Saturday 6 October 2018
Venue: Opotiki RSA, St John St, Opotiki
MT MAUNGANUI
Date: Monday 8 October 2018
Venue: Club Mt Maunganui, 25 Kawaka St, Mt Maunganui
Date: Tuesday 9 October 2018
Venue: Taharangi Marae, Tarewa Road, Rotorua
Date: Wednesday 10 October 2018
Venue: Eastbay REAP, 21 Pyne St, Whakatane
Date: Friday 12 October 2018
Venue: Waikato University, Room KG11, K Block, Gate 1 off Knighton Road, Hillcrest Hamilton
Date: Saturday 13 October 2018
Venue: Glen Eden Primary School,
3 Glenview Road,
Glen Eden, Auckland
Date: Sunday 14 October 2018
Venue: Lyall Bay School Hall,
Opposite 27 Freyberg St,
Lyall Bay, Wellington
WPCT INFORMATION HUI PRESENTATION
Download our information hui presentation here.
ANALYSIS OF VOTING OPTIONS
The Whakatōhea Pre Settlement Claims Trust, together with Kahui Legal and Te Roopu Awhina, put together an ‘analysis of voting options’ document, to outline the advantages and disadvantages of each of the options you were asked to vote on, in order to give you the additional information you needed to support your decision.
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Address: 122, St John Street, Opotiki
Email: gina.smith@whakatohea.co.nz
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A forensic scientist uses a sharp knife as he carries out a delicate task: helping to resurrect euros that were all but destroyed in Germany’s recent floods.
This expert is one of a 13-member money-analysing team which works at a laboratory of the German federal bank, and specialises in reconstructing damaged banknotes.
31 Jul 2013 . MAINZ, Germany. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
A scientist at the laboratory in Mainz inspects euro notes spoiled by the heavy flooding that swept through eastern and southern Germany in June.
These bills represent a tiny fraction of the money damaged by the flood. Within eight weeks after the deluge, more than 100,000 banknotes worth over three million euros had been sent in to be examined.
31 Aug 2013 . MAINZ, Germany. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Scientists Uwe H. and Frank H. inspect euro notes together at the Deutsche Bundesbank lab. Once the bills are verified, the bank then transfers their value back to the owner's account, and the broken notes are burnt.
The amounts of cash involved can be large. Last year the lab checked more than 840,000 banknotes worth over 32 million euros.
A forensic scientist opens a plastic pack containing euro banknotes damaged during flooding in Germany.
Shredded notes are inspected at the Bundesbank lab.
Scientists Uwe H. and Frank H. look at damaged euro bills.
Broken notes are laid out to be examined.
A scientist carefully separates 50 euro bills.
A metal security strip pokes out from a clump of euro banknotes.
An expert holds up a reconstructed 50 euro note.
A scientist goes through a wad of euro bills.
A set of 50 euro banknotes that have been reconstructed and counted are sealed in a pack.
A wad of reconstructed euros lies on a table in front of a sign reading "flood money".
"Obviously, a lot of Germans do not really trust the safes of their banks and hide money in private places."
Kai Pfaffenbach, Reuters Photographer
When heavy floods hit parts of eastern and southern Germany two months ago, a few forensic scientists sitting hundreds of miles away in their dry office in Mainz knew there would be a deluge coming their way as well. It wouldn’t be that wet, nor that destructive, but it would also be massive.
The 13 men and women are members of the money-analysing team of Germany’s Federal reserve, Deutsche Bundesbank, specialising in reconstructing damaged or destroyed bank notes. Experience from previous floods told them there would be thousands of notes found in private basements, flooded bank safes or cash machines, which would need to be reconstructed.
Once these notes have been verified, the Bundesbank transfers the money back to their owners’ accounts, while the damaged notes are burned. At least 50 percent of a note is needed, but even with less the experts are able to reconstruct the bills.
Obviously, a lot of Germans do not really trust the safes of their banks and hide money in private places – buried in their gardens, underneath wine shelves or (very innovative) in their mattresses. Within eight weeks of the flood, more than 100,000 notes, worth over 3 million euros, were sent to the analysing laboratory in Mainz.
The experts work in a team of two in a small laboratory under a special air-cleaning table to make sure that mould or other fungi does not effect their health. When the damaged and sticky bills arrive, they carefully try to separate them with very thin, sharp knifes and reconstruct them note by note.
In the special cases I was allowed to observe, the scientists Frank H. and Uwe H. were looking into several thousand euros sent in by a private citizen from Bavaria who had a nest egg in her basement.
It took hours to go through several hundred bank notes ranging in value from 5 to 500 euros. Each one needed to be checked under the four-eye principle and the reconstructed money was then sealed and vacuum-packed before being finally destroyed after its value had been refunded.
It’s not just “drowned” money that can be “rescued”. The “money CSI team” also check partially burned notes or money which has been damaged by mice or rats.
I could not believe the stories they told me about where people find money and what happened to it after it was forgotten. The real facts and figures hit me hard. In 2012 the experts analysed more than 840,000 notes worth some 32 million euros. They still get notes to check from the old German currency, the D-Mark, which is often found by heirs in mattresses or even the chimney of a fireplace.
The Bundesbank is actually still “missing” more than 30 billion D-Mark. As the bank continues to convert the old currency into euros, experts are quite often needed to assess whether the money is genuine – making some people unexpectedly rich, without even playing the lottery!
Kai Pfaffenbach
Grand theft canine
Victims of industry
The Queen of Heaven jail
Feeling hot, hot, hot
Ramadan in Syria
Rickety river homes
Anger on the streets of Sofia
Bush tucker and border control
Astell Island
A sticky mess
Pomp and parades in North Korea
The good, the bad and the naked
Fastest gun in the north
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Potential Mautino replacement invited to speak at Bureau County Democrats meeting
Posted by wlpo on October 21, 2015
The momentum for Andy Skoog to take over for Frank Mautino in Springfield seems to be gaining steam.
Skoog is lined up as the guest speaker for tonight’s Bureau County Democrats meeting at the DePue VFW. While currently the La Salle County Circuit Clerk, Skoog was asking for petition signatures during the Burgoo Festival in Utica earlier this month.
Eventually chairpersons of the Democratic Party Committees in Mautino’s 76th District will eventually pick his successor. Since La Salle County has the most voters in the district, their chairperson’s choice would carry the most weight.
Mendota man indicted for his alleged role in scuffle that injured a police officer
A Mendota man accused of hurting a police officer is back on the streets.
Jody Skowronski was arrested earlier this month after he allegedly led Mendota Police and La Salle County deputies on a foot chase that ended with a scuffle and a Mendota officer sent to a hospital with a leg injury. The officer was soon after treated and released.
Skowronski was indicted Tuesday on two counts of felony resisting a peace officer. He is out of jail after he posted $5,000 bond.
Gas falls below two bucks a gallon in Ottawa and Streator
The cheapest gas in all of Illinois right now can be found in Streator.
Stations in Streator are offering up unleaded for $1.89 a gallon. You can find gas for $1.99 in Ottawa. Peru and Princeton stations have unleaded for $2.11 a gallon while Mendota is at the high end offering $2.25 a gallon for gas.
The highest gas in the state is at a station along Interstate 90-94 in Chicago where it costs $3.79 a gallon.
Mautino is Illinois’ next Auditor General
Your longtime state representative will have a new job come January 1st.
Democrat Frank Mautino of Spring Valley has been voted in as the new Auditor General. The new gig comes with a six-figure salary and a ten-year term.
House Speaker Mike Madigan made the official nomination of Mautino yesterday. Madigan praised Mautino for his integrity, honesty and perseverance.
Mautino has represented the 76th District since 1991, taking over for his father. He’s had an eventful year beating esophageal cancer and now moving onto to a new state job.
Mautino got unanimous support from the Senate for the new job but 10 Republicans, most from the suburbs voted against his appointment in the House.
Retro paddle boat offers trip from Starved Rock to Peoria
In case you missed the boat, a throwback paddleboat was rolling down the Illinois River yesterday between Starved Rock and Peoria.
The Spirit of Peoria was docked at Starved Rock before taking riders on a nostalgic ride down the river to Peoria. The paddleboat was built in 1988. It has four decks, can fit about 500 riders and goes 7 to 10 miles per hour depending on the current.
If this sounds like a fun venture for you, the paddleboat will be docked again at Starved Rock this Friday morning for another one way trip to Peoria. A shuttle brings you back from Peoria in the evening.
To book a trip down the Illinois River, you can click Spirit of Peoria
Rollover north of Utica injures teenage driver
A lunch hour rollover north of Utica sent a teenage girl to the hospital.
Utica paramedics got called just after noon Tuesday for a crash along a county road just north of Interstate 80 in Utica. Eighteen-year-old Cierra Johnson of Utica lost control and rolled her car at least twice. She was taken to Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.
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Tri-DENT Task Force Makes Eighth Heroin Arrest of 2016
Posted by wlpo on February 23, 2016
Law enforcement groups are continuing to make life difficult for drug dealers in the Illinois Valley.
Tuesday morning, Tri-DENT forces showed up at the Princeton home of Jose Arteaga to arrest him for Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Agents with the group say Arteaga allegedly sold heroin several times to undercover police.
Arteaga is currently being held at the Bureau County Jail on $75,000 bond. Tri-DENT says this is the eighth heroin arrest they’ve made in 2016. Seven of those arrests, they say, were for Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance.
Ottawa Okays $1.3 Million in Bonds for City Projects
Part of your tax bill if you live in Ottawa will be going toward paying off new bonds for city projects, but the bill as a whole won’t go up.
Yesterday afternoon, the Ottawa City Council passed a measure allowing the city to take on more than $1.3 million in debt to fund four big city projects. You’ll be responsible for about $40 of that per year for every $100,000 your home is worth.
Commissioner Wayne Eichelkraut stressed, however, that the bonds don’t necessarily mean a tax increase. Because of a number of factors, the bonds aren’t expected to increase your tax bill.
The bonds will be paid off over the next 4 years.
Hydrant flushing planned in parts of Peru
A few neighborhoods in southwest Peru may have water issues overnight Tuesday.
City crews plan to flush a couple hydrants starting at 8 o’clock in the area of Church and Main Streets. If you live along Church or just to the west of Church, you may have low water pressure and rusty water tonight.
If you do experience issues, let your water run until it clears up.
Earlville Schools select new leaders after superintendent’s domestic battery arrest
There’s new leadership in place for the Earlville Community School District.
Former Serena Superintendent Dan Joyce started today as a consultant. He’ll be considered a consultant until former Superintendent Wade Winekauf’s retirement takes effect March 11th. After that Joyce becomes interim superintendent thru June 30th. As a consultant Joyce will earn $60 an hour. As the interim superintendent he’ll bring in $500 a day.
Starting July 1st, current Earlville Principal Rich Faivre takes over as full-time superintendent. He says he’s very excited for the opportunity to work for a great district and great school board.
All this change is happening because current Superintendent Wade Winekauf is stepping aside after November arrest for domestic battery and unlawful restraint. Winekauf and the Earlville School Board reportedly worked out a severance package in the ballpark of $192,000.
New manufacturing company brings 15 jobs to Peru
While they bring in plenty of sales tax money, Peru doesn’t just want to be known for retail businesses.
The newest manufacturing business has opened in the old Casino Bingo building north of Interstate 80. Universal Forest Products makes wood related products that they ship to businesses which offer building materials. Right now they have a pallet contract with James Hardie.
Peru Economic Development Director Bob Vickrey says the company has about 15 employees and will double that next year.
Popular fundraiser returning to L-P with a major change
Talent, knowledge and good looks will leave one LP High School teacher or administrator crowned “Mr. L-P”. The annual contest is back after a two hiatus and won’t involve senior boys.
Competitors include Justin Berard, Aaron Guenther, Matt Makeever, Nick McLaughlin, Jason Miller, Adam Spencer, Steve Wrobleski and Ed Yoder. They will be judge in the categories of include talent, superfan, question and answer, and formal wear.
Admission to see “Mr. L-P” is $3 which will go to the Illinois Valley Food Pantry. Money is also being raised during lunch at L-P as students and staff vote for a winner.
“Mr. L-P” is Saturday, February 27th at 7 o’clock inside Matthiessen Auditorium.
Budget deficit leading to tough cuts in Mendota schools
When money is tight, tough decisions have to be made. A group that volunteers its time made some tough decisions Monday night in Mendota.
According to the NewsTribune, the Mendota Elementary School Board announced a list of cuts totaling about $376,000. A retiring special education teacher won’t be replaced while other positions in that department are being trimmed back or eliminated. Positions are also being cut in health and P.E. The board decided not to cut from the art department.
Non-traditional teaching positions are also getting the axe like an occupational therapist, two in-school suspension supervisors, and aides. A social worker position for Mendota Elementary is also getting cut to part time.
When asked about cuts to administrators, Superintendent Kristen School pointed out that they eliminated the position of curriculum director last year. | cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1422887 |
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Liverpool Legend Speaks On Salah & Mane Fight
Former Liverpool forward Robbie Fowler has weighed in on the debate surrounding the so-called spat between Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.
Mane appeared to be furious after being taken off in Liverpool’s latest Premier League win away at Burnley, with his substitution coming just moments after Salah had opted to take a shot at goal instead of playing in his team-mate.
The post-match agenda was dominated by the incident with pundits all being quick to share their opinion on the matter.
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp was quick to down play the incident in his post-match press conference insisting everything was fine between the pair and he had spoken to the Senegal international about his reaction.
And now Fowler, writing for the Mirror , has launched a staunch defence of Salah and revealed some of his experiences in similar positions.
The Kop icon wrote:
“It’s the noise surrounding Mane and Salah that I can’t believe.
“Everyone commenting and talking nonsense about being “greedy” or destroying team spirit, have they never watched football before?
“Because you can’t be a top-class goalscorer without total belief you will score.
“One of my more famous goals was at Old Trafford where I smashed one past Peter Schmeichel through a sliver of a gap at his near post. Made him look stupid, made me look brilliant – classic striker’s goal.
“Yet Rushie was unmarked in the middle, and the gap was TINY. Should I have passed? Those people slagging off Salah would have you believe so. They’d say I was selfish, was jealous of Ian Rush and the goals he scored.
“Thing is a few minutes before that, I was in the same position – and did pass. And Rushie missed a sitter, from three yards!
“But I was never going to pass anyway.
“I saw Schmeichel had just drifted to his left, had the weight on his left foot, and I believed I was good enough to hit that gap between him and the near post. I always believed.
“That’s what goalscorers do. They train for it, their whole week on the training ground is spent practising, visualising, working out how to score for every position and the best always believe they can score – from five yards, from 20, from 40. Wherever. Even if it’s easier to pass for a tap-in.
“I look at Salah’s record and it tells me he’s going to keep doing it.
“You don’t score that many goals without being what people say is selfish. But what the hell do people want?
“Do they want him to be a goalscorer or do they want him to be someone who’s always looking to pass? You can’t really have both.
“And the other nonsense I’ve heard is people saying he’s not passing because he’s jealous, he doesn’t want Mane to score.
“If anyone can slow down the game so much they have time to think, ‘Oh, I’m not passing to him because he’s scored more than me’, well they’re the best who’s ever played. Yes, Salah can be selfish when he sees the goal, but, to me, that makes him a great goalscorer.
“And it’s not as if he doesn’t create chances for others. Mane knows that, and what he did was just frustration at being taken off.
“There was a moment in the 2001 FA Cup final late on when I was criticised for not passing to Michael Owen. Pass? I believed I’d score and no way was I going to miss out on it.
“He did it to me, too. I had frustration in my career that I never had a partner who was a creator, with the team built to provide me with chances. I was always alongside another scorer – Rushie, Stan Collymore, Michael.
“But we still played well together, played off each other. I understood them, they understood me, even if we didn’t always get along.
“And it did my head in far more when a midfielder had one of those shots from 40 yards that never go in!.”
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Prince George and Bulldogs to battle it out Tuesday, Nov. 19 at Oceanside Place
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The BCHL’s Alberni Valley Bulldogs will be playing a game in Parksville as the City of Port Alberni’s ice rink remains closed for a third week in a row.
The Alberni Valley Multiplex has been shut down since Nov. 3, when a low-pressure ammonia leak was detected in the compressor room of the facility. All cracks and fissures have been repaired, but Technical Safety BC has refused to approve an inspection without more information. The city announced on Friday, Nov. 15 that the Multiplex remains closed indefinitely.
READ MORE: Alberni Valley Multiplex closure enters third week
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have postponed three games already and moved a game against the Trail Smoke Eaters to Campbell River’s Rod Brind’Amour Arena. Bulldogs president David Michaud explained that due to Trail’s schedule, it would not be possible for the team to return to Port Alberni later in the season.
READ MORE: BCHL’s Alberni Valley Bulldogs set to play in Campbell River after ice rink closure
Michaud says that the Bulldogs have found themselves in the same position with a game against the Prince George Spruce Kings scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 19.
“We need to get this game in so we don’t have to force Prince George to return to the Island for a single game in the middle of winter, when travel conditions are much less favourable for the Spruce Kings,” Michaud explained in a press release.
The game between the Prince George Spruce Kings and Alberni Valley Bulldogs will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at Oceanside Place in Parksville. Game time is at 7 p.m.
Michaud added that while “frustrations are growing daily with Technical Safety BC,” he is appreciative of the work done by the City of Port Alberni and the team at Accent Refrigeration to try and get the Multiplex up and running again.
“It’s an unfortunate situation for all of us to be in and we’re anxious for life to get back to normal as soon as possible,” he said.
Michaud also thanked the communities of Parksville and Campbell River for being so accomodating to the club.
Fans holding a paid ticket for Tuesday’s game can simply swap the ticket at the Bulldogs’ office on Monday or at the gate in Parksville. Ticket holders who are unable to attend can swap Tuesday’s ticket for a voucher good for any other 2019-20 regular season game.
Tickets for the game in Parksville can be purchased online at albernivalleybulldogs.ca.
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DarkNet 1: Digital sampling, Proust’s madeleine, and more long tail marketing
Reading JD Lasica’s Darknet, about the clash between digital remix culture and Hollywood’s attempt to lock down content.
In one chapter, Lasica tries to clear rights to snippets of old movies for use in a personal, non-commercial video — the Mummy, Ice Age, Mary Poppins, Treasures of the Sierra Madre — and collects the rejection letters from the major studios.
What a missed opportunity. The studios should permit this as a matter of course. And they should require the inclusion of a little “credits” widget that has a link to rent or buy the whole movie. Little snippets of video have the ability to evoke the memories of the rainy Sunday when the movie was seen first, and the impulse to watch the whole thing.
What better way to stimulate sales of back-catalog content? No cost, and found money. The rejection letters are opposite of direct mail — targeted anti-marketing, designed to repel buying opportunities from primed and eager buyers.
How long will it take “long tail business opportunities” to really hack business models and buy back the law?
Author alevinPosted on May 15, 2005 Categories Digital Rights1 Comment on DarkNet 1: Digital sampling, Proust’s madeleine, and more long tail marketing
Will HDTV hasten the decline of over-the-air broadcasting
Network broadcasting has fallen behind cable tv in audience share. Broadcasters are supposed to switch over to HDTV by the end of 2006, but broadcasters saythey’re not ready and customers are confused.
Instead of switching over to broadcast HDTV, will customers just abandon broadcast for cable, DVD, and emerging internet video? Will the confusion about HDTV hasten the decline of on-air broadcast?
The recording industry switched from LPs to CDs to mp3s without the government having to pass a law. The wireless market is migrating from 802.11b to g, and may get to WIMAX without a federally mandated transition. The requirement for federally regulated standards for on-air broadcast formats seems like a competitive disadvantage for for on-air broadcasting.
File this under “insufficiently informed speculation” — I don’t know enough about this market to have a good opinion. I don’t watch much tv, so indifference to the glories of HDTV maybe clouding my judgement.
Author alevinPosted on May 15, 2005 Categories TechLeave a comment on Will HDTV hasten the decline of over-the-air broadcasting
Innovation and its discontents, and patent reform
According to this law.com article, Innovation and its Discontents has helped to spur the current drive for patent reform.
Legislators were also spurred into action by a book — “Innovation and Its Discontents: How Our Broken Patent System is Endangering Innovation and Progress, and What to Do About It” — published last year by business professors Adam Jaffe and Josh Lerner.
Stephen Fox, Hewlett-Packard’s deputy general counsel of IP, noted at a conference in San Francisco on Wednesday that members of Congress have been reading it and even marking particular pages.”They’re using it to get a perspective into the patent system,” Fox said. It’s given them “an aha moment — that’s what it’s all about.”
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The long tail and the law
I caught Chris Anderson giving a talk on The Long Tail last week. The most interesting part of the talk (for folks who’ve read the Wired Article was the as-yet-unpublished research data showing using various data sets that prove that Long Tail businesses really do shift revenue mix from almost all hits, to a 50/50 mix of hits and niche products.
Several follow-on reflections. As revenue in the entertainment industry gravitates to the Long Tail, how long will it take for Amazon, Netflix, and others to start buying back the law from mass media capture?
A mass media, hit-based business sees its value as selling the same product to as many people as possible. Anything that modifies the product, or seems to displace a sale to an individual is seen as harmful. A “long tail” business sees its value as fostering many revenue-generating niches. Therefore, anything that fosters the creation of new niches and subcommunities is seen as beneficial.
There are at least three legal preferences that are purchased by hit-based companies, and would be modified by “long-tail” companies:
* Long copyright. A “long-tail” business would also be interested in clearing rights on old, back-catalog works for renewed distribution
* Criminalized sharing. A “hit-based” business sees sharing as stealing. A “long-tail” business sees sharing as the building of niches. See Yahoo Music and Grouper for examples in this direction.
* Criminalized remix. A “hit-based” business sees fan-community modifications as stealing. A “long tail” business sees fan community mods as the building of niches, and finds ways to make more money from enthousiastic and creative fans.
Author alevinPosted on May 14, 2005 Categories Digital RightsLeave a comment on The long tail and the law
Innovation and its discontents
How and why is the US patent system so broken? News stories about dubious patents generate grumbling, annoyance, frustration, and perplexity.
An exceptionally good book, Innovation and Its Discontents explains what’s wrong with the patent system and how to fix it. Written by two economics professors at Harvard, Adam Jaffe and Josh Lerner, the book is short, clear, well-argued, and wears its erudition lightly.
Things haven’t always been this bad. But in the 1980s and 1990s, two separate reforms — of the patent courts and the patent office — combined for a pernicious result. Bad patents became much easier to get, and harder to overturn.
In 1982, the patent appeals court system was consolidated from 12 regional courts, which had vastly uneven standards, to one centralized court. The reform halted the practice of “forum-shopping”, whereby patent-owners rushed to accuse infringers in patent-friendly courts, while challengers rushed to seek hearing in patent-friendly courts.
The practices of this centralized court made it much easier to sue for patent infringement and win. The percentage of patents upheld increased from 62% to 90% in the few years after the central court started.
A few years later, in the mid-90s, the Patent Office changed from a tax-supported agency, whose mission was to ensure that patents are valid, to a fee-for-service agency, whose mission was to quickly issue patents to those who apply. The fees from the Patent office are siphoned into the general federal budget, while the office can’t keep qualified staff. 55% of patent examiners have less than two years of experience.
The result is that bad patents sneak through without good scrutiny. The average patent claim is reviewed for only 16-20 hours, which is half the time spent in the European Union. In the time available, patent examiners look for information that is easiest for them to find — other patents in patent databases. They don’t have the time or experience to look for other sources — like existing software and academic research — that prove that the “invention” is obvious, or not new.
Meanwhile, the patent review process is mostly closed — there isn’t a good way for third parties to share relevant information about prior art until after the patent is granted. Once the patent is granted, the legal system presumes that a patent is valid, and stacks the deck against attempts to overturn a patent.
A reform in 1999 was intended to create a “reexamination process”, but the process was watered down so badly that it is almost never used. The only kind of evidence that a challenger can present is other patents (not pre-existing software, evidence of historical business practices, or academic papers). The challenger doesn’t have the opportunity to explain the evidence. If a challenger applies for a patent re-examination and loses, they lose the right to sue later.
As a result, a lot of bad patents get issued, and they are very hard to protest or overturn. Technology companies use patents to gain license fees from competitors, who will settle rather than go to court, even if the patent is bad, because an infringement allegation is too costly and risky to defend. Large competitors create cross-license patent libraries that maintain the advantage of the leaders, and freeze out smaller players.
So how can the system be improved? Jaffe and Lerner recommend a tiered approval and review process, where patents can be issued quickly, but there are several stages where challengers and third parties can submit prior art and try to prove that the patent is obvious or not new. They also recommend reduced use of juries, who lack expertise to evaluate the information.
The book has interesting observations about the failure of patent reform efforts in the 90s. Talk show celebrities including Oliver North and G. Gordon Liddy used the issue to grandstand against Japan, who were competing against US manufacturers. Patent lawyers, who gain from the current system, were well-organized. At the time, the technology industry was not well-organized, and there was little public interest in patent reform.
Thanks to Doug Barnes for recommending the book, which joins my short list of favorite non-fiction. It takes a puzzling and potentially abstruse subject, and explains it clearly. It uses stories and well-chosen research data to make its points. And it shows a potential exit for the tangled mess of the US patent system.
Patent reform is in the works again in Congress. The book is very helpful context for the debate.
Author alevinPosted on May 14, 2005 Categories BooksLeave a comment on Innovation and its discontents
The price of democracy
When a region wants to make a decision about whether to provide broadband as a publicly supported service, what better way than to put the matter to a vote?
Here’s what happened last year in an Illinois referendum about deploying a regional fiber network, according to BroadbandReports.com
SBC spent $192,324 on defeating the ballot measure, while Comcast spent $89,740. Fiber for our Future, the community group pushing the initiative, spent $4,325. Not months after the first vote failed, the Illinois area in question saw Comcast rate hikes as high as 33% in some neighborhoods.
Something is seriously wrong with democracy when this can happen. It is old-fashioned to call for free campaign airtime, but I can’t think of a better way to actually rescue democracy from corporate purchase.
Author alevinPosted on May 8, 2005 Categories Digital RightsLeave a comment on The price of democracy
Global readers for local papers
I was filling out the registration form for the Nashville City Paper and the Dayton Tribune this morning. And I realized that newspapers don’t yet understand an opportunity that Google News gives them.
Like many newspapers, they have added forms that require readers to register. The forms asks a question about newspaper readership habits, with choices ranging from “subscribe” to “pick up the paper at the newsstand” to “rarely buy the paper.” None of the choices fit the profile of a reader who picks up interesting stories from around the world on Google News.
I wonder how how noticeable the “out-of-town” visitor segment is growing. It could present opportunities for different types of ads (national) or different types of subscriptions (a bundle to a very large basket of papers). I’m curious about how much new circulation Google is throwing at newspapers, how it can be an economic opportunity for the content creators (it should be, when readers click through).
And I wonder how it feeds into the economic equation adding up to death of newspapers based on stats that show younger people getting news online.
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Microsoft reverses on anti-discrimination bill
As reported by Scoble, Microsoft is again in favor of the bill that bans discrimination against gay people in housing employment. (though it’s too late for the Washington legislative session this year).
The reversal was prompted by widespread complaints by Microsoft employees and media coverage, after the story was broken by The Stranger, an alternative newspaper in Seattle, and John Aravosis of AmericaBlog. So much for the lobbyists’s boast that nobody would notice.
In a memo posted on Channel 9, Microsoft’s online forum, CEO Steve Ballmer explained why Microsoft is taking a position on a public policy question:
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Purple question
Chris Dent adds purple numbers and paragraphs to Jason Kottke’s list of little things that are getting permanent addresses on the web. I think that’s right in some very interesting ways that are waiting for experiments and experience to show.
I have one big question about the usefulness of purple numbers that perhaps people who have worked with them can answer.
When I am editing, paragraphs are among the most malleable of units. Groups of a few sentences are combined to form larger paragraphs. Large paragraphs are split into smaller paragraphs. A few sentences from one paragraph are cut and moved to a different paragraph.
* purple references to an early draft will be very different from their referents in a later draft.
* the sequence will be garbled
* some references will be missing
So, perhaps purple numbers are only useful for final drafts — like a reviewed and published scientific paper.
But then, what about writing in wiki. When a wiki is used as a canonical writing tool, the content is malleable all the time. How confident can linkers be about the stability of a referent?
By contrast, a wiki page or a blog post is pretty stable. The content might change a lot (by the conventions and affordances of wiki) or a little (by the conventions and affordances of blog). But the topic is probably the same.
A del.icio.us link entry or a Flickr photograph is stable, although the description and tags may change.
In practice, are purple numbers stable enough to be useful? Or are there certain cases where they are more useful than others?
Author alevinPosted on May 7, 2005 Categories Social Software3 Comments on Purple question
Finding the buyer for forests and swamps
The Economist had a few encouraging stories about a new way of financing the environmental restoration of forests and wetlands.
The Panama Canal will suffer from floods and silting because the hills upstream are being deforested. So a forestry insurance company is seeking to issue a 25-year bond to pay for the forest to be replanted. The Economist lists a number of other examples of “downstream long bonds”. For example, New York City uses similar financing to keep the Catskill feeder streams clean, to protect the City’s water supply.
Of course, the “downstream long bond” solution only works when there is an identifiable, deep-pocketed downstream buyer. When the “buyers” are spread out — like citizens harmed by polluted air — the government regulation is probably needed to assert the collective demand of those who value clean air.
When I read Natural Capitalism a few years ago, it struck me that the lack of financing was one of the major obstacles to sustainable business practices — and that there were interesting opportunities for new financial instruments.
Another good sign is the rise of VC investments in clean energy from $509 million in 2003 to $520 million in 2004 — though this is still small potatoes for the $20B US VC market.
The sheer presence of a market research firm doing segmentation and forecasting of industry revenues and VC investment is a good sign of an emerging market.
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You can’t fault these Ellesse clothing boxer shorts in a triple pack with coloured waistbands. These are very comfortable and an everyday essential from the brand. Made from a stretch cotton these Ellesse triple pack trunks feature the brands name around the waistband. If you are a lover of Ellesse these are definitely the boxer shorts for you.
Made from 95% cotton, 5% elastane.
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80s supplied vintage Ellesse track tops, polo shirts, track bottoms, ski jackets and bucket hats for Nick Loves' film The Firm. Since then, we have re-introduced classic Ellesse shorts, 90s style logo t-shirts and hooded tops. We continue to unveil new releases and re-releases from one of the most colourful and exciting brands in history. Expect plenty of exclusive track tops, polos and shorts.
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Figure flattering wrap pattern for miss and plus sizes includes sleeveless maxi or short sleeve knee length wrap dress, and sleeveless wrap top. Boot cut trousers with side zipper also included.
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up to 7lbs. 7-13 lbs. 13 - 18 lbs. 18 - 21 lbs. 21 - 24 lbs.
Approx. Height
up to 17" 17" - 24" 24" - 26.5" 26.5" - 31" 31 - 34"
19" 19.5" 20" 20.5" 21"
Sizes 2 3 4 5 6 6x 7 8
Chest 21" 22" 23" 24" 25" 25.5" 26" 27"
Waist 20" 20.5" 21" 21.5" 22" 22.5" 23" 23.5"
Hip -- -- 24" 25" 26" 26.5" 27" 28"
Back Waist Length 8.5" 9" 9.5" 10" 10.5" 10.75" 11.5" 12"
Approx. Height 35" 38" 41" 44" 47" 48" 50" 52"
For the growing girl who has not yet begun to mature.
Sizes 7 8 10 12 14 16
Chest 26" 27" 28.5" 30" 32" 34"
Waist 23" 23.5" 24.5" 25.5" 26.5" 27.5"
Hip 27" 28" 30" 32" 34" 36"
Back Waist Length 11.5" 12" 12.75" 13.5" 14.25" 15"
Approx. Height 50" 52" 56" 58.5" 61" 61.5"
For the growing girl who has not yet begun to mature. Girls's Plus are designed for girl's over the average weight for their age and height
Sizes 8.5 10.5 12.5 14.5 16.5
Chest 30" 31.5" 33" 34.5" 36"
Hip 33" 34.5" 36" 37.5" 39"
Back Wasit Length 12.5" 13.25" 14" 14.75" 15.5"
Approx. Height 52" 56" 58.5" 61" 63.5"
Sizes 3/4 5/6 7/8 9/10 11/12 13/14 15/16 17/18 19/20 21/22 23/24
Bust 28" 29" 30.5" 32" 33.5" 35" 36.5" 38.5" 40.5" 42.5" 44.5"
Waist 22" 23" 24" 25" 26" 27" 28" 29.5" 31" 33.5" 35.5"
Hip - 7" Below Waist 31" 32" 33.5" 35" 36.5" 38" 39.5" 41.5" 43.5" 45.5" 47.5"
Back Waist Length 13.5" 14" 14.5" 15" 15 3/8" 15.75" 16 1/8" 16 3/8" 16 5/8" 16 7/8" 17 1/8"
Junior Plus
Sizes 13/14+ 15/16+ 17/18+ 19/20+ 21/22+ 23/24+ 25/26+ 27/28+ 29/30+ 31/32+
Bust 39.5" 41" 42.5" 44" 45.5" 47.5" 49.5" 51.5" 53.5" 55.5"
Waist 32.4" 33.5" 34.5" 35.5" 37" 38.5" 40" 41.5" 43" 44.5"
Hip - 7" Below Waist 41.5" 43" 44.5" 46" 47.5" 49.5" 51.5" 53.5" 55.5" 57.5"
Back Waist Length 15.75" 16" 16.25" 16.5" 16.75" 17" 17.25" 17.5" 17.75" 18"
Misses's / Miss Petite
For well-proportioned, developed figures.
Misses' about 5'5" to 5'6" without shoes. Miss Petite under 5'4" without shoes.
Sizes 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
Sizes - European 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52
Bust 29.5" 30.5" 31.5" 32.5" 34" 36" 38" 40" 42" 44" 46" 48"
Waist 22" 23" 24" 25" 26.5" 28" 30" 32" 34" 37" 39" 41.5"
Hip - 9" Below Waist 31.5" 32.5" 33.5" 34.5" 36" 38" 40" 42" 44" 46" 48" 50"
Back Waist Length 15.5" 15.5" 15.75" 16" 16.25" 16.5" 16.75" 17" 17.25" 17 3/8" 17.5" 17.75"
Petite - Back Waist Length 14.25" 14.5" 14.75" 15" 15.25" 15.5" 15.75" 16" 16.25" 16 3/8" 16.5" 16 5/8"
Women's / Women's Petite
For the larger, more fully mature figures.
Women about 5'5" to 5'6" without shoes. Women's Petite under 5'4" without shoes.
Sizes 18W 20W 22W 24W 26W 28W 30W 32W
Sizes - European 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58
Bust 40" 42" 44" 46" 48" 50" 52" 54"
Waist 33" 35" 37" 39" 41.5" 44" 46.5" 49"
Hip - 9" Below Waist 42" 44" 46" 48" 50" 52" 54" 56"
Back Waist Length 17 1/8" 17.25" 17 3/8" 17.5" 17 5/8" 17.75" 17 7/8" 18"
Petite - Back Waist Length 16 1/8" 16.25" 16 3/8" 16.5" 16 5/8" 16.75" 16 7/8" 17"
For figures within Misses', Men's, Teen-Boys, Boys' and Girl's sizeranges.
Sizes XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Chest / Bust 28-29" 30-32" 34-36" 38-40" 42-44" 46-48" 50-52"
Hip 29-30" 31-32.5" 35-37" 39-41" 43-45" 47-49" 51-53"
Boys and Teen Boys'
For growing boys and young men who have not reached full adult stature.
Sizes 7 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Chest 26" 27" 28" 30" 32" 33.5" 35" 36.5"
Waist 23" 24" 25" 26" 27" 28" 29" 30"
Hip 27" 28" 29.5" 31" 32.5" 34.25" 35.5" 37"
Neck Band 11.75" 12" 12.5" 13" 13.5" 14" 14.5" 15"
Approx Height 48" 50" 54" 58" 61" 64" 66" 68"
Shirt Sleeve 22 3/8" 23.25" 25" 26.75" 29" 30" 31" 32"
For men of average build; about 5'10" without shoes.
Sizes 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52
Sizes - Eur / Fr 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62
Chest 32" 34" 36" 38" 40" 42" 44" 46" 48" 50" 52"
Waist 27" 28" 30" 32" 34" 36" 39" 42" 44" 46" 48"
Hip 34" 35" 37" 39" 41" 43" 45" 47" 49" 51" 53"
Neck Band 13.5" 14" 14.5" 15" 15.5" 16" 16.5" 17" 17.5" 18" 18.5"
Shirt Sleeve 31" 32" 32" 33" 33" 34" 34" 35" 35" 36" 36"
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Datto Selects Aligned Energy for Ongoing Expansion
Dec 3, 2019 | Press Release
WEST JORDAN, UTAH – December 4, 2019 – Aligned Energy, a leading data center provider offering innovative, sustainable and adaptable colocation and build-to-scale solutions for cloud, enterprise, and managed service providers, announces today that Datto, Inc., the leading global provider of IT solutions delivered through managed service providers (MSPs), has selected Aligned’s Salt Lake Metro data center for its ongoing expansion. Datto offers business continuity and disaster recovery, networking, business management, and file backup and sync solutions that empower small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to compete in vertical markets across the globe.
“Datto protects data for businesses around the world, and our recent growth has been driven by the ongoing surge of small business IT,” states William Speirs, Ph.D., Vice President of Infrastructure Engineering Technology at Datto. “We were looking for a partner we could grow with, and Aligned’s adaptable data center platform provides the flexibility to accommodate the scale and densification of our environment. Aligned’s rapid deployment model enabled a seamless migration into their facility, eliminating risk and minimizing any impact on our business operations.”
Aligned’s West Jordan data center is strategically located to provide robust, high-speed connectivity infrastructure and access to a wide range of carriers and telecommunications providers. Datto is now able to expand its service capabilities and footprint as well as add additional redundancy.
Additionally, Aligned’s patented, award-winning data center cooling technology, Delta Cube (Delta³), which is purpose-built to support high, mixed, and variable power densities, allows Datto to initiate at one density profile and scale up as needed to 50 kW per rack within the same footprint — all while maintaining industry-leading Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and utilizing up to 80% less energy and 85% less water. Combined with Aligned’s patented CACTUS® unit, an air-cooled adiabatic assisted cooling system, this cooling solution delivers efficiency at any load, in any climate, and regardless of location to support Datto’s sustainability objectives.
“Leveraging our adaptive data center platform and dynamic infrastructure, Datto now has the ability to easily scale as its business continues to expand,” says Andrew Schaap, CEO of Aligned Energy. “There are budgetary risks and scheduling challenges associated with a major data center migration. However, thanks to our capital structure, operational processes and staff, and best-in-class partners, we were able to provide Datto with a comfort level of stability and support, as well as an adaptive data center environment ready for service in just three months.”
For more information about Aligned and its Salt Lake Metro data center, visit: https://www.alignedenergy.com/data-centers/salt-lake-city/
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Aligned Energy Breaks Ground on Second Salt Lake Metro Data Center
Oct 28, 2019 | Press Release
WEST JORDAN, UT (October 30, 2019) – Aligned Energy, a leading data center provider offering innovative, sustainable and adaptable colocation and build-to-scale solutions for cloud, enterprise, and managed service providers, announces the expansion of its Salt Lake Metro data center campus, breaking ground on a second facility in West Jordan, Utah. The expansion is driven by the addition of a new anchor customer as well as demand for adaptable, scalable data center infrastructure in the Western technology hub.
“Aligned continues to set — and achieve — aggressive speed-to-market targets, most recently in Ashburn, and now in Salt Lake County with our latest greenfield deployment,” says Andrew Schaap, CEO of Aligned Energy. “Expected to complete in Q1 2020, our second West Jordan facility will provide adaptable, efficient and sustainable data center infrastructure to enable enhanced availability, performance and scale for customers’ growing cloud and application workloads in the region.”
Building on Aligned’s existing 34 MW, 300,000 sq. ft. West Jordan data center, the adjacent new 240,000-sq.-ft. facility will add 48 MW of capacity. At full build, the master-planned Aligned SLC campus will offer 780,000 square feet of space and 130 MW of capacity in the Silicon Slopes.
Aligned’s SLC data center campus will feature the Company’s patented Delta Cube (Delta³)TM cooling technology, which allows customers to scale up to 50 kW per rack without having to reconfigure existing infrastructure, disperse equipment, or require large-scale CapEx investments — all while maintaining industry-leading Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and utilizing up to 80% less energy and 85% less water. Combined with Aligned’s patented CACTUS® unit, this cooling solution delivers efficiency at any load, in any climate, regardless of location to support customers’ sustainability goals.
“We are happy to see Aligned Energy’s expansion in West Jordan. The Company’s decision to further invest in our city shows confidence in West Jordan’s growing economy and workforce,” says West Jordan City Mayor Jim Riding. “We are proud to partner with this leading data center that will bring new job opportunities for citizens, allowing them to live and work in West Jordan.”
In addition to its position as a growing technology center, infrastructure tax credits, alternative energy incentives and some of the lowest occurrences of natural and man-made disasters in the U.S. make Salt Lake City a desirable colocation market. Classified as a cold desert, Utah’s low humidity levels also make it ideal for ambient cooling. Furthermore, the state enjoys some of the lowest-cost electricity and natural gas rates in the nation, and renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, are rapidly growing.
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Aligned Energy Secures Nearly $500 Million Facility to Support Expansion Plans
Oct 22, 2019 | News, Press Release
DALLAS (October 22, 2019) – Aligned Energy, a leading data center provider offering innovative, sustainable and adaptable colocation and build-to-scale solutions for cloud, enterprise, and managed service providers, announced today it has completed a $495 million secured credit facility with investors including Goldman Sachs Bank USA, CPPIB Credit Investments Inc. (CPPIB Credit), a subsidiary of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, and a global investment management corporation.
The new facility provides Aligned with flexible, lower-cost capital to support its growth objectives, including the development of an expanding data center portfolio and the delivery of adaptable Colocation and Build-to-Scale solutions at scale in Dallas, Phoenix and Salt Lake City. Aligned’s most recent expansions include the completion of phase one of its hyperscale data center campus in Ashburn, VA, bringing an initial 60 MW to the heart of Data Center Alley, as well as an 8 MW expansion of its Dallas-area data center.
“We’re very pleased with the results of this transaction, and look forward to working with our capital partners to support the next phase of growth at Aligned,” said Anubhav Raj, CFO of Aligned Energy. “The secured loan with CPPIB Credit, Goldman Sachs, and a global investment management corporation, along with the continued backing of Macquarie Infrastructure Partners and BlueMountain Capital Management, further round out Aligned’s investor base and ensure we are well-positioned to take advantage of future expansion opportunities.”
“Our new credit facility underpins Aligned’s commitment to delivering critical capacity in record time,” added Andrew Schaap, CEO of Aligned Energy. “By achieving the next level of speed-to-market and scale, Aligned is meeting our customers’ growing demand for adaptable and highly efficient data center infrastructure solutions delivered where they need them, when they need them.”
Dechert LLP served as legal counsel to Goldman Sachs USA and Arnold & Porter represented CPPIB Credit on the financial transaction, while Cooley LLP represented Aligned Energy.
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Aligned Energy Completes Phase One of Ashburn Data Center Campus
Sep 16, 2019 | News, Press Release
First Phase of Capacity Delivered and Formal Commissioning Underway at the Hyperscale Campus
ASHBURN, VA – SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 – Aligned Energy, a leading data center provider offering innovative, sustainable and adaptable colocation and build-to-scale solutions for cloud, enterprise, and managed service providers, announces the completion of phase one of its hyperscale data center campus in Ashburn, Virginia. The initial 368,755 square-foot, 60 MW facility will be followed by a 409,000 square-foot, 120 MW development on the 26-acre campus. At full build, the planned Aligned Ashburn campus will offer over 1 MM square feet of space and 180 MW of total critical load in the heart of Loudoun County, Virginia — the nation’s most robust data center market.
“Leveraging our standardized supply chain methodology, a dedicated, 50 MW, auto-replenished inventory pool, and best-of-breed partners, Aligned constructed two data halls and built out the first 12 MW of data center space, expandable to 60 MW, in less than six months,” says Andrew Schaap, CEO of Aligned Energy. “Aligned Ashburn is among the fastest building permit to commissioning construction projects in the history of Ashburn’s critical infrastructure, delivering critical capacity in record time to meet the growing need for high-density, highly efficient and scalable colocation solutions in Ashburn.”
Ashburn continues to be the top choice for data center facilities due to its proximity to major population centers, affordable and reliable power, and favorable tax incentives. It is also home to the world’s densest fiber network. Aligned Ashburn sits atop these major fiber and conduit routes, providing access to more than 50 carriers in the immediate area. In fact, the Company’s new flagship Ashburn data center campus is located less than 800 feet from the original UUNET-managed MAE East Exchange — the first Internet Exchange Point (IXP).
Aligned Ashburn features the Company’s award-winning, patented cooling technology, Delta Cube (Delta³), which allows customers to deploy infrastructure where and when they need it — and reconfigure quickly and seamlessly, and usually within the same footprint — as their requirements change. With Delta³, workload densities can scale in place without having to reconfigure existing infrastructure, disperse equipment, or require large-scale investments to augment floors for increasing heat loads. Customers can initiate at one density profile and scale up to 50 kW per rack without disruption, all while maintaining industry-leading Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and utilizing up to 80% less energy and 85% less water. Combined with Aligned’s patented CACTUS® unit, an air-cooled adiabatic assisted cooling system, this cooling solution delivers efficiency at any load, in any climate, and regardless of location to support customers’ sustainability goals.
For more information about Aligned and its Ashburn data center, visit: www.alignedenergy.com/data-centers/ashburn/.
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Aligned Energy Expands Its Dallas Data Center Campus
DALLAS (September 10, 2019) – Aligned Energy, a leading data center provider offering innovative, sustainable and adaptable colocation and build-to-scale solutions for cloud, enterprise and managed service providers, announces an 8 MW expansion of its Dallas, Texas-area data center, DFW-01. The expansion at the 19-acre campus, which at full build-out will support a 375,000 square-foot, 60 MW facility, is in response to rising customer demand for Aligned’s adaptive and intelligent infrastructure solutions.
“The expansion of our Dallas data center underscores our commitment to enabling our customers’ success by providing businesses with a high-performance, adaptive data center platform that is dynamically scalable, efficient and reliable,” states Andrew Schaap, CEO of Aligned Energy. “Our platform is focused on helping companies deliver greater business value with less costly energy and infrastructure resources, and our Dallas facility’s sustainability profile is further elevated as the State of Texas becomes a national leader in renewable power options.”
Aligned was founded on the premise of solving the world’s toughest challenges associated with data center infrastructure, energy consumption and water usage. Because the Texas Electricity Grid (ERCOT) is the only self-contained electric power grid in the U.S. that serves a single state, businesses that collocate at Aligned’s Dallas data center take advantage of costs per kW that are significantly less compared to the national average. Moreover, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Texas is the national leader in electric sector decarbonization. Last year, the state led the nation in adding renewable power capacity, including wind and solar, which for Aligned’s customers, presents powerful opportunities for them to achieve their sustainability goals.
Aligned’s carrier-neutral Tier III Dallas data center accommodates variable standard and high power densities, up to 50kW per rack, to support high-performance computing demands. The facility offers an industry-leading Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), while the company’s innovative Delta3 cooling solution consumes up to 85 percent less water and up to 80 percent less energy than traditional facilities, reducing natural resource use and customers’ total cost of ownership (TCO).
The Dallas-Fort Worth data center market has grown steadily in the past five years. In addition to affordable power and access to renewable energy resources, financial services organizations, technology companies and managed services providers are drawn by the region’s affordable real estate and aggressive tax incentives. Aligned’s total footprint is now more than 1.6 million square feet across its facilities in Ashburn, Dallas, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City.
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Aligned Energy Appoints Michael Coleman as Global Head of Design and Delivery
Aug 20, 2019 | News, Press Release
DALLAS (August 20, 2019) – Aligned Energy, a leading data center provider offering innovative, sustainable and adaptable colocation and build-to-scale solutions for cloud, enterprise and managed service providers, announces the appointment of Michael Coleman as Global Head of Design and Delivery. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Coleman is responsible for the development and construction of Aligned’s data center campuses, ensuring alignment of performance with the Company’s standardized supply chain methodology as well as best-in-class design, efficiency and operational objectives.
“Michael’s addition bolsters our team’s extensive experience architecting critical infrastructure solutions and serves as a key step in growing our portfolio of adaptable, sustainable and scalable data centers,” says Andrew Schaap, CEO of Aligned Energy. “With over 20 years of expertise leading high-impacting data center projects across industry leaders such as Google and Yahoo!, Michael brings a unique dual perspective to Aligned that ensures our approach to design and delivery meets the requirements of our customers today, and tomorrow.”
Prior to Aligned, Coleman served as Head of Global Data Center Operations at Google, where he directed day-to-day hardware operations across all of the company’s data center campuses, as well as edge sites and Points of Presence (PoPs). Before Google, Coleman was the Vice President, Global Data Center Construction and Operations at Yahoo!, where he was responsible for managing and supervising data center engineering and delivery teams in the execution of global data center strategies, including the development and construction of cutting-edge data centers. His earlier career encompassed serving as Operations Manager, Data Center Division at CEI, Group President – NW Region at a leading electrical engineering and construction firm, and Group / Project Executive at Cochran, Inc.
“I am excited for the opportunity to work alongside a team of industry experts and experienced leaders, whose successes are further underpinned by world-class technology and a culture deeply rooted in corporate social responsibility and sustainability,” adds Michael Coleman, Global Head of Design and Delivery at Aligned Energy. “In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing technology landscape, our customers must balance the pressing need of availability against the potential downside of overbuilding infrastructure every day. I look forward to leveraging our advanced supply chain methodology based on standardization, scale, prefabrication and simplicity, to ensure that our customers are able to achieve speed-to-market and scale with minimal exposure to risk.”
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How Iraq can fortify its fragile democracy
Jueves, 10/Jun/2010 Ayad Allawi The Washington Post
Millions of Iraqis risked their lives in March to exercise their fundamental democratic right to vote. Turnout was high — exceeding 60 percent — across the regions, ethnicities and sects that form our diverse nation. Iraqis are eager to put violence and strife behind them. Yet three months later, Iraq has no functional or stable government. This uncertainty threatens not just Iraqi society and democracy but also the region.
Our political alliance, Iraqiya, won the most votes and parliamentary seats in March. Iraqis from all sides and walks of life responded to our platform of democratic inclusion of all groups in the political process; of national reconciliation based on secularism and moving away from political, ethnic and sectarian religious divides; of law and order to create the conditions for a stable and prosperous nation, in harmony with its neighbors. This is the Iraq we wish to build.
Unfortunately, some elements in and outside Iraq are still attempting to undermine our fragile democracy. They have resorted to intimidation, arrests, baseless claims of fraud and endless demands for recounts. Despite others’ questionable motives, we accepted these recounts. The Independent High Electoral Commission confirmed the March totals last month, and the Supreme Court of Iraq ratified the results. Iraqiya won 91 seats in parliament but cannot govern alone; we must build a stable and strong coalition that includes Iraqis from all groups in order to truly represent our nation.
The current, sectarian-leaning government has failed to deliver such fundamentals as sustained security, improved basic services and better job prospects. Although democracy is, at its core, about the peaceful transfer of political authority, and despite his failure to get the electoral results overturned, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki refuses to acknowledge his defeat or Iraqis’ clear desire for change and national progress.
As the winner of the election, our political bloc should have the first opportunity to try to form a government through alliances with other parties. Yet Maliki continues seeking to appropriate that option for his party, defying constitutional convention and the will of the people. Because his bloc placed second, our slate wants to meet him, without preconditions, for face-to-face talks. We are determined to build a government based on competence and professionalism instead of ethnic or sectarian identities. Regrettably, Maliki has thus far declined to meet with us.
Iraqiya is also concerned about the threat posed by Iran, whose government invited the losing blocs to Tehran to broker a deal to form Iraq’s next government. This plan would actively exclude non-sectarian Shiites, Sunnis and non-Muslims from any representation and would push Iraq ever deeper into an Iranian sphere of influence. In short, it would guarantee a return to the old politics of sectarianism and violence. Meddling by a foreign power in such an opaque manner is unacceptable. Iraq must have a chance to form a stable and effective government to serve its people and enjoy good relations with its neighbors — without foreign interference.
We strive for an Iraq with strong and transparent democratic institutions; a nation that will be a haven of secularism and opportunity for all Iraqis, not just a narrow elite; where law and order triumph against arbitrary power and chaos. I call on all Iraqi party leaders to work together toward this common interest. Voters were clear: They have had enough ethnic and sectarian division, and they want the violence and bloodshed to stop.
Moreover, we hope that the United States and the United Nations will help bring Iraq’s political blocs together to achieve a government in the national interest. I sincerely hope that the United States will remain actively engaged in Iraq, to help shield our fragile democracy from foreign interference and forces that wish to undermine democracy.
Washington still has unrivaled leverage in Iraq, as well as a moral responsibility to the Iraqi people whom it freed from tyranny to do all it can to deliver sustainable peace and stability. Vice President Biden recently said that the United States was «going to be able to keep our commitment» to reduce troop levels in Iraq to 50,000 by this summer. While I have long supported the withdrawal of U.S. troops, Iraq cannot be allowed to revert to an unstable state of sectarian strife, dominated by regional influences.
Such an outcome would insult the tens of thousands of Iraqi civilians whose lives were stolen in terrorist attacks and the thousands of U.S. soldiers who sacrificed their lives; it would also put at risk every U.S. and international policy priority in the region — the planned troop withdrawals, nuclear containment, a stable energy supply, even the chances of success in the Israeli-Palestinian issue.
Iraq has an unprecedented opportunity to create a successful and democratic force for moderation in the heart of the Middle East. We must reward the faith of ordinary Iraqis who turned out in droves because they believed that change is brought about by votes, not violence. The seeds of democracy have been planted; they need to be nurtured. Only by working together and with international support can Iraqis lay the foundation for what we all believe should be a stable, prosperous and democratic nation.
Ayad Allawi, leader of the Iraqiya List, which finished first in votes in Iraq’s national elections in March. He served as prime minister from 2004 to 2005.
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__label__cc | 0.57414 | 0.42586 | Adam L. Seidel
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Once a Texas court assumes jurisdiction over a child, that court retains the right to make any future decision about the child until another court acquires the right to make such decisions. Once the child has lived in a different Texas county for at least six months, the right to make decisions about the child can, and should, be transferred to the court serving that county. However, this transfer must be requested.
If the current court order was created by the court of another state, Texas will grant full faith and credit to that court order. This means that a Texas court will acknowledge and respect that order, and only change the order if specific conditions are met. Unless emergency conditions exist that require immediate action for the safety and welfare of the child, a Texas court will not change the orders of another state until it is established that Texas is now the "Home State" of the child and the original court no longer claims continuing jurisdiction.
Grounds Needed For Child Support Modifications And Child Custody Modifications
Any person who is affected by the order can ask the court to modify or enforce the order. Before the court can grant a modification, it must find:
That the modification is in the best interest of the child
That the circumstances of the child, a conservator or a party affected by the order have materially and substantially changed since the order was signed by the court
That a child over 12 years of age has filed with the court a written preference for a different primary managing conservator
That the primary managing conservator has voluntarily given up care and possession of the child to another person for at least six months
If the change is requested within 12 months of the original order, you must also show one of the following:
The child's present environment may endanger the child's physical health or significantly impair the child's emotional development.
The person entitled to establish the child's primary residence is consenting to or bringing the motion for the best interest of the child.
The person entitled to establish the child's primary residence has voluntarily given care and possession to another person for at least six months and a change would be in the child's best interest.
What Grounds Are Needed To Modify Court Orders For Child Support, Including Medical Support?
You can request that the Texas Attorney General assist you in modifying child support, free of charge. More information is available here.
The court can change or modify the current child support order if the circumstances of the child or a person affected by the order have materially and substantially changed. The order can also be changed if it has been in effect for over three years and applying the child support guidelines would increase or decrease the support obligation by $100 or 20 percent.
What Is A Material And Substantial Change?
Courts have identified several events that amount to a material and substantial change. Marriage to another person can be a material and substantial change. A change in residence, age, medical condition, employment, criminal history or the relationship between the parents making the current orders unworkable can be found by the court to be a material and substantial change.
The Modification Process
The process to modify a current court order affecting custody, visitation or child support begins with a petition to the court asking for the modification. Once the petition is filed and served, the court can enter temporary orders if properly requested. If the modification is agreed to by the other party, the process can be completed relatively easily. But if the other party wants to contest the modification then the court will have to schedule a contested hearing.
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__label__wiki | 0.937453 | 0.937453 | Former DC-G star earns NSIC All-Conference honors
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Nov 21, 2019 at 10:05 PM Nov 21, 2019 at 10:16 PM
While current Dallas Center-Grimes football stars are earning All-District honors, there is one former Mustang gridiron star that is continually making waves at the collegiate level. That individual is none other than former Mustang star Jacob Protzman.
Protzman, a 6-4, 250-pound senior defensive end from Dallas Center-Grimes, earned All-NSIC South Division First Team honors this season after leading the NSIC in tackles for loss (22.0 for -92 yadrs) and tied for second in sacks with 12.5 for 65 yards. He ranked fifth on the team in tackles with 44 and had five quarterback hurries with one forced fumble. Protzman had at least one sack in nine of 11 games this season, highlighted by a season-best 2.5 sacks with seven tackles vs. Minnesota Crookston.
This is Protzman’s second straight All-Conference selection over the past two seasons. Last year, Protzman was an All-NSIC South Division Second Team honoree for the Wildcats.
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__label__wiki | 0.532011 | 0.532011 | Liverpool vs Southampton – Premier League preview and team news
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The atmosphere at Anfield on Sunday will be something to behold as Liverpool play their first home league game under Jurgen Klopp, but Southampton will be intent on spoiling the party.
There was a sell-out crowd for the Europa League game against Rubin Kazan on Thursday, but it proved to be a frustrating evening as the Reds could only draw 1-1 against a side that played with 10 men. It came after a very respectable point at Tottenham, where they started very much on the front foot but did not have a goal to show for it, and eventually found themselves playing on the counter-attack as Simon Mignolet was forced to make a couple of fine saves.
While the arrival of Klopp has undoubtedly caused a huge buzz across the red half of Merseyside, it is tough to expect him to turn things around overnight, as the squad he has been left has plenty of limitations. To make matters worse, he has a number of injuries to cope with, and so it is hard make a judgement until those on the sidelines return. This will be a very tricky encounter, so Philippe Coutinho must regain his form somewhat, while Nathaniel Clyne and Adam Lallana have an incentive to do well against their former club.
Southampton are a team in form, so are well capable of taking at least a point here. Their recent upturn in form has lifted them to eighth in the Premier League table and above their opponents on goal difference, but it could have been even better had they managed to hold on to win against Leicester City last time out. Instead, they lost their defensive shape in stoppage time and so became the latest side to fall victim to a Foxes fightback.
The hosts have been known to concede from set-pieces, so centre-backs Jose Fonte and Virgil van Dijk will both be confident of adding to their respective accounts, having scored against Leicester. Graziano Pelle will be part of fascinating battle with Martin Skrtel, one which could decide the outcome of the game. The Italian was quiet as he made his Saints debut in this fixture 14 months ago, but he is now among the top-flights most influential strikers.
Christian Benteke may start in attack for Liverpool ahead of Divock Origi after making his return from injury late on against Rubin Kazan. Roberto Firmino is also back available, but Daniel Sturridge is doubtful.
The visitors should have Maarten Stekelenburg back in goal after a back problem, but Jay Rodriguez is likely to miss out. Fraser Forster is a long-term absentee.
Last Meeting: The opening day of last season saw these two play out a tightly contested encounter, and Southampton came away feeling hard done by after a 2-1 defeat. A glorious Jordan Henderson pass set up Raheem Sterling to slot Liverpool ahead, only for Nathaniel Clyne to equalise with a rasping shot into the roof of the net. The winner for Liverpool came against the run of play, with Daniel Sturridge turning the ball beyond Fraser Forster.
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__label__cc | 0.648126 | 0.351874 | What Sir. Martin Sorrell’s Exit Signals for the Ad Industry
30 Apr 2018 | Articles
There is no shadow of a doubt Sir Martin Sorrell has played a huge contribution in shaping the advertising industry. However, his exit from WPP, a conglomerate which embodies him is fast looking like a house of cards.
Sorrell was a significant figure in moving away from the Mad Men advertising era. He focused on delivering higher profit margins and placed emphasis on the bottom line which arguably pushed creativity into the background and started a new era, a technology-focused advertising, and as Sorrell himself said: “we are now maths men not Mad Men”.
However, in recent years we’ve seen another transition period coming from brands and ultimately consumers. Firstly, there has been a shift in advertisers moving business away from holding companies and into the hands of nimbler independent agencies which have been able to put the customer needs at the heart of their operation. With Sorrell, a much-respected leader and force within the ad industry now dethroned, will this be the catalyst for more brands defecting to independent agencies as the holding company model crumbles?
Secondly, we’re seeing new entrants in the advertising sector, and they are eating the agencies’ lunch. Management consultancies are adding to their repertoire with the acquisition of creative agencies such as the likes of Accenture Interactive’s purchase of creative agency Karmarama or IBM and Deloitte growing their creative divisions. What makes the consultancy proposition appealing to brands is the additional suite of services available to them, especially when it comes to delivering deeper customer experiences. Without Sorrell around to argue the corner of the holding company, signs are pointing towards consultancies being the new big players in the market.
Thirdly, there have been agency culls as a whole. Bacardi underwent a year of streamlining it’s “hundreds” of agencies down to just two and Unilever employed a similar initiative. Although under increasing pressure from FMCG cutbacks, Sorrell still managed to keep WPP upright. Will WPP’s successor whoever that may be, be able to do the same? With various names being touted, surely a prominent Marc Pritchard figure brand side would be a sensible replacement to help recoup the trust lost agency side. The bottom line, advertisers are wising up. They are plugging their internal skills shortages by recruiting talent in-house. P&G has promised to slash the number of agencies they work with by 50% by the end of 2018, their goal is to “automate more planning, buying and execution and bring it in-house.” 35% of brands are moving programmatic work away from media agency partners with 40% citing they did not feel comfortable with the level of transparency they received from outsourced partners, according to the ANA survey. Largescale agency USPs are becoming null and void as advertisers are taking media control and technology in-house and that is something we are seeing at Admedo. We have clients coming to work with us directly for this very reason, unconvinced by the value they get from their agency and lack of transparency provided. Self-serve is becoming a hugely attractive proposition as more brands are taking our media-buying technology in-house, so they can access all their campaign insights and performance in real-time.
There has been an industry demand for greater transparency and accountability. Marketing budgets are being squeezed as CMOs are under pressure to justify marketing activity and prove ROI and effectiveness. ANA (The Association of National Advertisers) has revealed a number of reports which have found ad agency kickback schemes commonplace, particularly in the US. Their latest survey with Ebiquity “Programmatic: Seeing Through the Financial Fog” found that overall the demand-side “tech-tax” added 45% to the advertiser’s cost of display inventory and further cast doubt on the relationship between advertiser and agency or trading desk. 88% of advertisers had to withdraw from the survey due to reasons such as non-cooperation from their agency and lack of access to their transaction level data. With such damning evidence coming to light, we’re seeing more agencies claim themselves to be transparent. However, if agencies don’t own the technology how can they truly expect to operate transparently? Last year Havas launched what it claimed to be a “fully transparent” software platform for clients. Yet it begs the question, why weren’t’ they operating transparently before? Sorrell was the heart of WPP and knew the complexities of the business through and through, which meant he was able to stave off the calls for further consolidation of its agencies. It’s certainly looking like WPP will succumb to the simplification restructure not only to appease transparency calls but to make the conglomerate more manageable for its new leader.
Sir Martin Sorrell and the reputation of largescale agencies have been tarnished. Whatever the outcome of the misconduct allegations and the WPP leadership it certainly looks like a new creative-technology era is being shaped and the ones that are the agilest and customer-centric will come out on top. As for WPP and its focus on clawing back share price, the organisation has its work cut out. Internally it is facing brands continued cutting of spending as well as doubts over their ability to win new accounts in this period of uncertainty for the business. Externally, with new entrants banging on their door and the trend for advertisers to bring ad buying in-house, the outlook is gloomy. Everyone wants a piece of WPP’s pie and we’ve not even mentioned the digital duopoly, Google and Facebook yet. If WPP’s hand comes out short, it will create a knock-on effect amongst the other largescale agency networks as the entire house of cards collapse.
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I have worked internationally as an artist who specialises in wildlife subjects. I have provided commissions for wildlife conservation projects, America's National and International wildlife Federation as well as the Smithsonian Institute, World Wildlife Fund, and regularly sell prints through the Born Free Foundation. In addition I have exibited in many galleries here and abroad, and have been commissioned to paint for hundreds of private individuals. Creating sculpture and porcelain for Franklin Mint and Kaiser Porcelain was an exciting challenge , I have also illustraited scores of artist led books on various wildlife subjects which were published in many countrys. I have a great love for wildlife there is always something new to excite the imagination.
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Craft in America promotes and advances original handcrafted work and inspires people of all ages to pursue their own creativity. “Family” explores the creative environments and personal dynamics of four families of craft artists and asks: Is talent inherited? What is it like to live in a household where objects are made by hand? In this episode, President Jimmy Carter shares stories of Ed Moulthrop, a fellow Georgian who was known as the “father of modern woodturning.” Meet Ed’s son Philip and grandson Matt, who both carry on the family tradition.
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__label__cc | 0.63674 | 0.36326 | Andy Murphy | Wedding DJ Manchester
“We were very fussy about all aspects of our wedding and paid a lot of attention to detail. Andy came highly recommended by a colleague and seeing that he was also an award-winning DJ, we were eager to book him without delay. We were convinced from the outset that he would give us a great party and he exceeded our expectations.”
“Aside from music being spot on, he impressed us by turning up early to listen to the speeches and gage the atmosphere of the guests and what he was catering for, and also took the most amazing picture of us doing our first dance which was really special, the service was above and beyond expectations”
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“An absolutely fantastic DJ. Andy was so friendly and played an amazing set of music! The dance floor was packed! Just what we needed. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him and he made our night so special catering for everyone’s music tastes. We were dancing all night!”
“Excellent DJ, Andy's details have been requested by a number of people who attended ours.”
“Very helpful and friendly, managed to keep the dancefloor filled all night!”
“Our main priority when planning the wedding was music & making sure the dance floor was full at all times. Andy emailed, asked for song requests, played all the songs we asked for & everyone's requests on the night and the dance floor was packed all night. Wouldn't hesitate in recommending him!”
“When Andy got in touch, he immediately put me at ease about the process of booking, set lists, start times and set ups. We chatted about the details and requirements of the hotel, people involved and particular songs that we required. Afterwards I had a few more requests and Andy was helpful.”
“Best DJ I have seen and heard in a long time professional and personal. The fact he downloaded Drum and Bass, then and there, for my husband was amazing. A great way to ensure he plays what the crowd want to hear and he keep's the party going. I would recommend time and time again!!! Thanks so much Andy!!”
“I wanted a DJ for before and after the band. Andy was smart, punctual, personable, good fun, got everyone up and dancing, had a huge selection of varied music, being able to put on any request that was made. He called me before the wedding to run through music etc and put my mind at rest instantly.”
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When you discover Andy Murphy it’s time to stop looking for your wedding DJ! My one fear as a bride was that no one would dance at our wedding! Our families had the most random and contrasting taste in music but the dance floor was never once empty! Andy arranged for my Dad and I to have our own dance followed by our first dance as a married couple. Despite the huge difference in songs Andy made the transition work perfectly! There’s a reason he has won awards. Book him. You certainly won’t regret it
Andy DJ’d at our wedding reception at Belle Époque earlier this month and he was unbelievable! I had booked Andy very early on after a recommendation and I am so glad I did, he absolutely made the night - all our guest have commented how fab he was and the dance floor was rammed from beginning to end with Andy playing tune after tune! At one point we even brought traffic to a standstill doing the love train down King Street 😂 I cannot recommend Andy highly enough, it’s definitely not surprising he has won awards! Andy thank you so much for helping to make our wedding day so perfect x
I don't even know where to start! Andy did our wedding on the 25th February and was amazing! When we met him, he asked all the right questions about what we like and timings which made us both feel really at ease with him.
Everyone commented on how amazing he was and the dance floor was popping right till then end of the night. He helped to make our day even more perfect and we can't have imagined it without him!
Well.... it's Been a while since you filled the dance floor on the beach in Cyprus!!! the tunes just got better and better. We also can't thank you enough for all the other bits you did on our special day. From the aisle music to our special little video clip that we will treasure forever. We are so grateful for the memories you helped us create out there they will stay with us forever. We're lucky to have had you! x CHLOE AND DANNY x
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__label__cc | 0.62307 | 0.37693 | Figurine, likely worn as a pendant on a cord around the neck
Ninth century A.D.
Gilded silver
Revninge, Denmark
1.8 inches tall
Even the smallest objects can raise questions about the culture that made them. Take, for example, a rare, tiny figurine recently discovered in a Danish field. There is no doubt that this figurine depicts a divine personage but, according to archaeologist Claus Feveile of the Østfyns Museum, where the artifact is currently being studied, it’s unclear whether it depicts a male or female deity. Although the figurine’s hair is gathered in a bun and not a more typical knot, the swept-back style points to it being a goddess, says Feveile. And the extraordinary details of the garment—every section has a differently patterned or embellished fabric—as well as its long length, strengthen the identification of the figurine as a female deity, perhaps even Freya, the Norse goddess of love, beauty, and fertility.
Yet there are also elements that indicate that the figurine depicts a male deity, in particular the trefoil brooch at the waist and the position of the hands. This type of brooch is derived from the design of the Frankish sword, which in Scandinavia was reworked into female jewelry often discovered in rich women’s graves. But in such cases, the brooches are found on the deceased’s chest, not worn at the waist, which Feveile believes may have a more masculine association. Similarly, the placement of the hands on the lower abdomen is seen on male but not female figurines.
We may never completely understand which deity the figurine depicts, or even whether it is a god or goddess. Some Norse deities are described as having an androgynous appearance and even the ability to change sex. But, says Feveile, “Nothing is done by accident when you make such a figurine. Every detail counts, and may have had a special meaning for the viewer.”
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Empower yourself to have greater impact and influence
Are you looking for a way to make more of a difference in a world that seems to be heading down the wrong path? Are you looking to join a community of people who want to bring on positive change while also making a livable income in an increasingly expensive world?
At Antioch University, you will join a community that has prioritized making a difference for approximately 170 years. In our Masters of Nonprofit Management program, you also will join a community situated within a nonprofit institution at the epicenter of the thriving Los Angeles nonprofit world, led by a team of faculty with decades of leadership experience who are dedicated to the highest level of academic rigor. With the help of faculty, local and national nonprofit leaders and your fellow students and alumni, this program will support you in building the practical skills, professional network, and knowledge you need to increase your impact, advance your career, and excel at your mission.
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Antioch’s MA in Nonprofit Management (MANM) is designed for working professionals who are ready for the next step in their career. The program lasts for six quarters, and most of our students work full time while going to school. We prioritize flexibility in scheduling to help students make the program a reality. We also prioritize community learning and think it is a boon for our students to use the classroom to share their prior experiences to gain course credit. We have a diverse group of students, from those just starting out in the nonprofit world to people who already have leadership positions in major institutions. These students work closely together in small classes to learn from each other as well as your faculty and guests.
Our program is also more affordable than comparable private institutions. Most students receive grants, scholarships and/or federal loan assistance.
Each quarter focuses on a different aspect of the nonprofit experience: programs, advancement, administration, structure and governance, systems, and organizational sustainability. Students also have the opportunity to meet and work with LA-area nonprofit professionals and hear guest presentations from national nonprofit leaders. These speakers and guests have included Virgil Roberts, Founder of the African American Board Leadership Institute, Jan Masoaka, CEO of the California Association of Nonprofits, Wendy Garen, President and CEO of the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, and many others.
Class sessions once per week
Completed in 18 consecutive months
Online and in-person assignments
Two Saturday site visits per quarter, for a total of 12 site visits
48 units total: 8 units per quarter, including a 7 unit course and 1 unit of professional development
How is this program different?
We have a distinctive way of looking at things, and we’ve found that this helps our students and alumni succeed in unexpected ways. Many programs seem stuck focusing on the minutia of management without asking the bigger, important questions. Our program will help you learn the skills you need to accomplish the little things, but it’s also about helping people become clear about their own values and those of their organization. We look at the bigger and smaller contexts, incorporating theory and practice in a practical way you won’t find anywhere else. And we’re also a nonprofit management program within a nonprofit institution, so we live the life of nonprofit professionals in multiple ways, every day.
We also operate as an adult learning community, offering a creative space to learn more collaboratively, think more deeply, and perform more effectively, together. This community focus and big picture way of thinking allows our students and alumni to solve problems in innovative ways that more traditional managers might never think of.
We also happen to be less expensive than other comparable private programs, and most of our students receive grants, scholarships, and/or federal loan assistance.
What do alumni say about our program?
Don’t take our word for it. Here is a video featuring several of our alumni and faculty talking about what makes our program unique, practical, effective, and transformative. Visit our alumni page with more from our alumni.
What are we doing to be part of the larger nonprofit community?
The MANM program at AULA prides itself in being an active member of the nonprofit community, both in Los Angeles and throughout the country. We have frequent site visits and guest speakers from leading organizations, including Chrysalis, the Exceptional Children’s Foundation, the Sierra Club, the African American Board Leadership Institute, the Museum of Natural History, the Ralph M. Parson’s Foundation, the Unusual Suspects Theater Company, the California Community Foundation, the United Way of California, St. Vincent’s Meals on Wheels, People Assisting the Homeless (PATH), the Huntington Library, LA’s Best, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and many, many more.
We are a collegiate partner of the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, meaning students can simultaneously pursue the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential, the only national certification in nonprofit management and leadership recognized by the nonprofit community. We are also members of the California Association of Nonprofits and the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council. We are also, of course, fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
We are happy to set up an opportunity for you to visit a class, meet with a faculty member, or talk with alumni. Please phone (310) 578-1080 x 314 or email mgt.aula@antioch.edu
If you’d like to fill out an application right now, you can do so here. Or if you’d like to contact us for more information, please fill out the form to the right.
How would the program affect my career? We know that many nonprofit employees are underemployed, working in positions that don’t allow them to achieve their professional or financial potential, and we also know that many for-profit professionals would love to join the nonprofit world but aren’t sure how to get started. Our program provides intensive professional development to assist anyone interested in pursuing or advancing their career in the nonprofit sector.
In our program, the majority of our students have been promoted or been hired by new organizations.
What have students gone on to do? Students and alumni hold positions that include program director, administrative manager, executive director, development officer, foundation officer, and management consultant. Others also provide service as nonprofit trustees.
Alumni work for organizations that include a wide range of nonprofits, including The American Heart Association, The Unusual Suspects Theater Company, Downtown Women’s Center, The Liberty Hill Foundation, Housing Works, The National Asian Pacific Center on Aging, Artshare LA, 826LA, LA’s Best, The Music Center, CRCD, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, UCLA, Look What She Did, and many, many more.
The program is not currently admitting new students due to planned changes in the curriculum.
Scholarships, Cost, and Aid
What does the MANM degree cost?
At the MANM program at AULA, we don’t just have the best teachers and community. We also have the lowest costs among comparable private nonprofit management programs in California, as well as some excellent scholarship options.
Non-Profit Management (MA)
Quarterly tuition (Program completed in six quarters.) $5,640
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The MA in Nonprofit Management program encourages all applicants to apply for financial assistance. Most students receive grants, scholarships, and/or federal loan assistance.
Thanks to the Susan Nero Scholarship Fund and university and departmental grants, students can apply for need-based grants or merit-based scholarships.
Matching Scholarships
The University awards Matching Scholarships of up to $5,000 to qualifying students.
How it works: You obtain outside funding for tuition from a source or sources other than your immediate family. (The latter is known as “Expected Family Contribution,” or “EFC.”) Examples of qualified outside funding sources include your employing organization, a charitable foundation, a community group (i.e. Rotary, Lions Club, etc.), an established scholarship fund (i.e. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, etc.), a religious community, or even a GoFundMe (or equivalent) campaign mechanism seeking broad, community support to help finance your graduate education.
You then provide written documentation of this funding and attach it to the Scholarship Application Form.
If AULA awards you a Matching Scholarship, the University will match any amount of outside funding up to a maximum of $5,000. For example, if you have obtained $5,000 from outside funding and you have also received the maximum Matching Scholarship award of $5,000, your tuition is then reduced by nearly one-third to approximately $22,544 for the complete MA in Nonprofit Management degree program. Any smaller amount of outside funding will be matched by an equal scholarship award from the University.
The number of Matching Scholarship awards is limited. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as early as possible.
City Year Scholars
As a City Year University Partner, AULA will support a 25% tuition scholarship towards the M.A. in Nonprofit Management program, renewable each year for a maximum of two years, for up to two (2) City Year Scholars per academic year. As all City Year alumni and staff receiving a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award qualify for a matching scholarship as outlined above, the City Year Scholars award is designed to supplement the matching scholarship for up to two (2) City Year scholars whose match does not reach the 25% tuition scholarship threshold. For examples, see chart below:
Segal Award
AULA Match
CY Scholars Award
Total Award
(25% of Tuition)
$348.64 $348.64 $7,762.62 $8,460.00
More detailed information on this award may be found at https://alumni.cityyear.org/page/Antioch.
How do I apply for scholarships?
If you are applying for the MA in Nonprofit Management program you are encouraged to apply for scholarship assistance. Complete the Scholarship Application Form, indicating for which scholarships you wish to be considered. All recipients of all Scholarship awards must maintain satisfactory academic progress as prescribed by University policy. The Scholarship Committee will consider your application for all currently available scholarship funds for which you qualify.
For more information about scholarships and deadlines, contact the MANM Program Coordinator Danielle Minobe, (310) 578-1080, ext. 314, or via email at dminobe@antioch.edu.
David Norgard, MDiv, MA, DMin
Nonprofit Management Faculty
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As the world’s only MFA program specifically devoted to literature and the pursuit of social justice, this dual degree combines the curriculum of our MFA in Creative Writing and the Urban Sustainability MA. By pairing these two degrees you’ll explore communication skills while applying creative and complex solutions to the challenges of our time. Learn the art of articulation and the nuances of social justice to become an influencer in the global community’s conversation about climate change and inequality.
Graduates earn both an Urban Sustainability Masters of Arts (USMA) and an MFA in Creative Writing within a three-year period, reducing the time and cost of completing these degrees separately. Ideally, students begin working toward their USMA first, adding in components of the creative writing program in parallel with intensive capstone work as urban problem solvers.
Designed as a six-semester endeavor, specializations are offered in fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and/or writing for young people–creating pathways to effectively communicate issues and empower individuals and communities to solve them.
First three semesters are in the USMA program and the final three are in the MFA program
Fieldwork takes place in the second semester and the Capstone in the third semester
MFA coursework begins during the fourth semester, with advanced standing, after designing a project period proposal under the guidance of an MFA mentor
Learn through experiential methods that matter, such as our Big Question Lab, an intensive engagement with a strategic community organization around an important sustainability question
Fieldwork done in USMA fulfills the MFA field study requirement and the capstone fulfills the critical paper requirement
Hybrid program with residencies at the beginning of each semester, a 20+ week semester of online/remote coursework, and a concluding residency for graduating student presentations
Complete the Online Application.
Submit the $50 non-refundable Application Fee
Note: The application fee is waived for anyone attending an information session. Interested in attending, sign up now. The application fee is also waived for all AULA alumni
Complete and submit the Admissions Dialogue Essay.
Send in official transcript indicating Bachelor’s degree conferral from a regionally accredited college or university. Requested copy of official transcripts must be sent directly to the Admissions Office at Antioch University Los Angeles from the institution from which you received your accredited bachelor’s degree. A student copy of a transcript may be submitted with your application, but official transcripts are required upon admission.
Donald Strauss, PhD, MFA
Urban Sustainability Faculty
Creative Writing Faculty
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The Sustainability Committee seeks to ensure that the impact of Antioch University Los Angeles is one that integrates environmental protection, resource conservation, clean energy practices, protection of public health, justice awareness, and strengthening of academic and popular sustainability education efforts through development of policy, engagement and practice.
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Antioch USMA Community Members’ Organizations Honored at APA Planning Awards
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Certificate in Applied Spatial Analysis for Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
URBAN SUSTAINABILITY MA DEGREE WITH INTEGRATED GIS CERTIFICATE
We are training the next generation of urban problem-solvers to meet the world’s dual challenges of climate change and inequality. If you dream about changing the system, our two-year program offers an educational home of like-minded students, faculty, and community partners who work and learn together in a hybrid, hands-on, cutting-edge program. Our urban centers can be just and sustainable places with effective educators, advocates, and agents of change leading the way. If you see yourself influencing how public policy is made; launching a disruptive, forward-thinking social enterprise; or working with urban communities to ensure access to clean air and water, affordable renewable energy, food, education, healthcare, and housing, an Urban Sustainability MA degree is the right one for you.
Antioch University’s low-residency Urban Sustainability (MA) program involves intensive, problem-solving residencies (the first and fourteenth weeks of the semester) and a high-touch online experience.
A central component of the first week of every semester is our Big Question Lab, an intensive engagement with a strategic community organization around an important sustainability question.
We believe that the greatest learning takes place by doing and then reflecting on our work in order to transform communities. Through fieldwork placements, students enhance their professional skills, develop meaningful relationships in the field, and build self-confidence in their ability to make change.
In addition to in-person residencies, much of the Urban Sustainability (MA) coursework occurs on a high-touch online environment. Class discussions and collaborations range from asynchronous online forums to real-time online classrooms. In the process, students become adept at working, communicating, and presenting online in much the same way that creative, dispersed groups solve urban sustainability problems together around the world.
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The graduate program in Urban Sustainability consists of 32 units of coursework, offered over a two-year period that is divided into four semesters. Fall/Winter semester begins in late October; Spring/Summer semester begins in late April. Students may enter the program at either semester.
During their first year, students engage in one 4-credit science-oriented course as well as two 3-credit content courses and a 2-unit research course. They also attend four residencies and begin their fieldwork during this first year.
In their second year of the program, students complete their core coursework, continue their fieldwork, and launch a capstone project while taking practice-based elective courses. Students attend two residencies in their third semester, one at the beginning of their fourth semester, and a final one at the end of their program.
Science for Urban Sustainability
Eco Systems Thinking
Fieldwork Planning
Sustainable Urban Economies
Fieldwork 1
Research & Writing for Practitioners
Urban Infrastructure
Semester Three
Research/Capstone Proposal
Participatory Planning
Semester Four
Two electives selected from the following options:
Adaptive Leadership for Sustainable Change
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories
Funding Your Mission: Grant Writing
Practical Map Making
The Power of Story: Creating Strategy, Meme and Messages for Social Change
Introduction to Environmental Journalism
Graduates of the Urban Sustainability program have found meaningful careers in positions such as:
Social and Green Business Entrepreneur/Consultant
Sustainability Officer and Environmental Program Coordinator in the Public and Private Sector
Community Activist and Advocate
Sustainability Educator
Apply ecosystems thinking and a human-rights framework to the analysis of urban environments
Utilize natural and social science theory, concepts, and principles to address urban sustainability challenges
Produce effective strategies, at multiple scales, for sustainability planning, policy, and regulation
Use effective research, communication, and reflective practice skills in service to urban sustainability
Engage in collaboration, advocacy, and leadership to effect transformational change
Urban Sustainability Master of Arts Degree with Integrated GIS Certificate
The 36 unit USMA degree with an integrated Certificate in Applied Spatial Analysis for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) affords students the opportunity to earn both the MA degree and GIS certificate within 4 semesters. The GIS certificate is earned while satisfying several of the USMA program requirements.
Students completing both the MA degree and GIS certificate attend a total of 7 residencies and need to enroll for 4 semesters rather than 3 in order for the GIS courses to maintain their necessary sequencing. The first 3 semesters are full-time terms, whereas the fourth one can be half-time.
The requirements are as follows:
Ecosystems Thinking
Research and Writing for Practitioners
Advanced GIS
The admissions requirements for the USMA/GIS Certificate program are the same as those for the stand-alone USMA program. An applicant may indicate on the application an intention to complete the integrated programs. Students who apply only to the USMA program may, with the advice of their USMA Mentor, elect to add the GIS option in Semester 2.
Students who need additional time to complete their capstone projects beyond their fourth semester have the option to enroll in Thesis Completion Status during a fifth semester for a nominal fee.
Please submit all materials to: Admissions Office, 400 Corporate Pointe, Culver City, CA 90230
Admissions Deadline
Final Application Deadline***
1st 6-day On-Campus Residency
1st 4-day Off-Site Residency
Spring/Summer 2020 Feb 11, 2020 Apr 1, 2020 Apr 21-26, 2020 Jul 30-Aug 2, 2020
Fall 2020/Winter 2021 Aug 11, 2020 Oct 1, 2020 Oct 27-Nov 1, 2020 Jan 28-31, 2021
The Urban Sustainability (MA) is a 32 unit degree semester program that costs $1,205 per semester unit.
Full-time students take 7-11 units per semester.
Part-time students take 3-6 units per semester.
Adonia Lugo, PhD
Interim Chair
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The Sustainability Committee seeks to ensure that the impact of AULA is one that integrates environmental protection, resource conservation, clean energy practices, protection of public health, justice awareness, and strengthening of academic and popular sustainability education efforts through development of policy, engagement, and practice.
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Residency Details
Residencies occur during the first and fourteenth week of each semester. The Week One residencies occur over a six-day period and are held on the AULA campus in Culver City, California. The Week Fourteen residencies last for four days, are held off-site, and include residential accommodations.
Students are required to fully participate in six residencies.
In the first year of the program, students participate in four residences. (2 six-day and 2 four-day).
In the third semester of the program, students are required to attend the 2 six-day residencies–one during Week One of the semester and one during the first week of the following semester. During the latter residency, graduating students participate in The Big Question Lab and deliver a public presentation of their Capstone Projects. Third-semester students may also choose to participate in any or all of the four-day, Week-Fourteen residency activities.
Post-MFA Certificate in the Teaching of Creative Writing
Have an MFA but no teaching experience? In a single semester, our low-residency Post-MFA Certificate program takes aspiring teachers from theory to practice, focusing on methods of teaching writing and allowing the student to gain practical classroom experience through either a face-to-face or an online supervised teaching placement. Experienced writing instructors may pursue the certificate for professional development purposes, as well as to improve their personal classroom pedagogy.
This certificate is offered by AU Los Angeles.
Certificate Overview
Antioch University Los Angeles’s Post-MFA Certificate in the Teaching of Creative Writing requires a semester beyond completion of the MFA in Creative Writing. During this term, the student engages in systematic study of the theory and practice of teaching creative writing, a salutary preparation for working in classroom and workshop settings at any educational level. Anyone who holds an MFA in Creative Writing from an accredited institution may apply for the Certificate program. Although the Certificate is not a formal teaching “credential,” we believe that it is very useful to the following groups:
MFA holders who desire to teach, but have little teaching experience
MFA holders who are either college/university writing instructors or public school teachers who want to learn more about the intersection of creative and expository writing pedagogies, and to incorporate this knowledge into their teaching
MFA holders who desire to improve their marketability as teachers
MFA holders who have teaching careers well underway and seek to improve their current positions through post-graduate professional development encouraged or required by their employers
The Post-Graduate Certificate in the Teaching of Creative Writing is a one-semester program completed in three stages:
Stage I: Pre-Project Period Residency*:
The entering Certificate Student must attend a 10-day residency on the Antioch University Los Angeles campus during which he or she completes the following requirements:
“Orientation to the Certificate in the Teaching of Creative Writing”
“Readings in the Pedagogy of Creative Writing” seminar
“Teaching Academic Writing” seminar
Workshop in the Pedagogy of Creative Writing
Attend all lectures and panels involving Certificate students or pedagogy faculty
Attend five additional Residency learning activities, such as seminars, lectures, panels, roundtables, etc. (Attendance at faculty and student readings does not fulfill this requirement.)
*Some requirements of the Pre-Project Period Residency are waived for students who have already completed requirements at previous AULA Residencies. AULA MFA’s who have not completed all of the above requirements should consult the MFA Program Chair.
Stage II: Semester Project Period:
During the semester-long Project Period, Certificate students perform the following off-campus activities:
Participate in supervised teaching of creative writing, coordinated with the assistance of an AULA creative writing pedagogy mentor
Read widely in the pedagogy of creative writing and provide written annotations of books read
Participate in an online conference on creative writing pedagogy, supervised by an Antioch creative writing pedagogy mentor
Write a paper on some aspect of creative writing pedagogy, supervised by an AULA creative writing pedagogy mentor
The details of 1-4 are negotiated with each student’s mentor and listed in the Project Period Contract.
Stage III: Post-Project Period Short Residency:
Certificate students are required to attend only the first three days of the Post-Project Period Residency. Requirements:
Either present a lecture related to the teaching of creative writing or participate in a pedagogy panel with fellow Certificate students
Submit an archive copy of the Creative Writing Pedagogy Paper, plus an annotated bibliography of readings in the pedagogy of creative writing
Participate in an individualized teaching career development session with the MFA chair and pedagogy mentor
There are three easy steps to apply:
Complete and submit online application
The application fee is waived for all AULA alumni.
Complete and submit a Letter of Application including answers to the questions below. Please answer each question fully. The answers should take the form of a typed letter that addresses the following questions. Please number your responses to correspond with the numbered questions below, and attach your letter to the application form.
Why—and what—do you want to teach? Are you interested in teaching literature and composition as well as creative writing?
Briefly describe your previous teaching experience: type of institution—college, high school, elementary, etc.—courses, workshops, online conferences, and so forth.
If you are currently employed as a teacher, does your institution expect you to take additional graduate courses or workshops for professional development?
Regardless of your previous teaching experience, in your own view, what are your (potential) strengths and weaknesses as a teacher of creative and other forms of writing?
How do you expect earning this Certificate may help you?
Do you have ideas or a proposal for a Supervised Teaching Placement during the Certificate Program? If so, please describe what you wish to do.
How do you expect a career in teaching will affect your own creative writing?
During which Residencies did you take “Orientation to the Certificate in the Teaching of Creative Writing,” “Readings in the Pedagogy of Creative Writing, ” and “Teaching Academic Writing “?
List any other pedagogy-related seminars or lectures you attended during the Antioch University MFA Residencies.
Please attach an annotated bibliography of any of the required Teaching Certificate readings that you have already read from the Teaching Certificate reading list.Note: Questions 8, 9, and 10 are for Antioch University MFA alumni only.
Send in all official transcripts for bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Applicants who received their MFA’s from an institution other than Antioch University must send in an official transcript for bachelor’s and master’s degrees, with the master’s transcript indicating that the applicant has earned an MFA in Creative Writing from an accredited institution. Request one copy of official transcripts to be sent directly to the Admissions Office at Antioch University Los Angeles from the accredited institutions from which you received your bachelor’s and master’s degree. Applicants who will finish their MFA’s close to the application deadline for the Certificate should ask their registrars to provide evidence of when the degree will be posted (commonly referred to as an On Track statement.)
Submit all supplemental materials
Provide a Curriculum Vitae that includes degrees earned, publications, awards, teaching experience, editorial experience, etc.
Provide a sample of their creative work (ten-page maximum).
Work samples should be typed and double-spaced with your name at the top of each page.
Students who are accepted into the Certificate Program must make arrangements, prior to their Pre-Project Period Residency, for a Supervised Teaching Placement that will be conducted during the Project Period.
Reminder: The Post-MFA Certificate in the Teaching of Creative Writing is not a teaching credential. Applicants should contact the Office of Education in their home state or country to find details of how teachers are certified in their region.
Please submit all materials to: Admissions Office, 400 Corporate Pointe, Culver City, CA 90230.
All application materials submitted become part of an applicant’s file and cannot be returned.
International Application Deadline*
Application Deadline***
1st Residency
Summer/Fall 2020 Jan 14, 2020 Feb. 14, 2020 June 18-27, 2020
Winter/Spring 2021 July 23, 2020 Aug 14, 2020 Dec. 10-19, 2020
*In addition to satisfying AULA’s admission requirements for a specific academic program, International Students have additional, general requirements that must be met for admission.
Teaching Creative Writing Certificate
Program Cost $9,049
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Our low-residency MFA in Creative Writing program is devoted not only to the education of literary artists but to community engagement and the pursuit of social justice. The program features one-on-one mentoring with a variety of successful, publishing writers and includes instruction in craft, revision, and critical reading and thinking skills. The rights and ethical responsibilities of creative writers are also addressed, along with practical career concerns related to the business of writing and publishing. The MFA program prepares adult learners for careers and meaningful lives as writers, editors, teachers, and engaged literary citizens.
Antioch University’s MFA in Creative Writing is comprised of on-campus residencies—which include seminars, readings, and workshops—complemented by five-month online project periods during which students live and write in their home communities.
The low-residency model supports and mirrors the lives that professional writers actually live. The Antioch Los Angeles MFA program provides both the nurturing literary community and the solitary discipline of writing that working writers need. An MFA semester consists of an intensive 10-day on-campus residency, followed by a five-month online project period during which each student writes fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, writing for young people, and literary translation, as well as scholarly work, under the supervision of a faculty mentor each term. Students also participate in online discussion forums covering assigned readings and literary issues, and produce other work specified in their individualized Project Period Contract.
MFA students are admitted in a single genre (fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and writing for young people), but can write and study more than one genre including literary translation—and even to challenge the notion of genre itself. Our faculty members publish successfully in multiple genres and are often glad to support students in their cross-genre explorations.
The MFA Field Study is what sets this creative writing program—and the people who graduate from it—apart from others. The Field Study asks students to put their knowledge and skills as writers to work in service of something they personally value in their local communities. Each Field Study must address at least two of the three aspects of the MFA program’s unique purpose: the education of literary artists, community engagement, and the pursuit of social justice. MFA Field Studies have changed the lives not only of the students but of those their efforts have served.
Core requirements are completed during the 10-day on-campus residencies or the 5-month online project periods that follow each residency.
On-Campus Residency Core Requirements
During each residency, students in the MFA in Creative Writing program are required to participate in an assigned genre writing workshop, and to attend at least seven additional learning activities (faculty/guest seminars and graduating student presentations). Some of these learning activities are listed below; required seminars are denoted by an asterisk(*).
Arts, Culture, and Society I & II*
Faculty and Guest Seminars on Craft, Aesthetics, and Critical Reading
Orientation to the Field Study *
Genre Studies
Genre Writing Workshops*
Critical Paper Seminar
Teaching of Creative Writing
The Art of Translation Seminar*
Writers at Work Sessions
Reading as a Writer*
Graduating Student Presentation *
Graduating Student Reading *
Orientations*
Online Project Period Core Requirements
Monthly packets of student creative work and book annotations
Art of Translation and Adaptation Online Conference*
The Critical Paper*
The Final Manuscript*
Cumulative Annotated Bibliography*
Some MFA programs are designed to help aspiring writers complete a manuscript and find a publisher. The goals of Antioch’s program are much broader. We place an emphasis on preparing writers for the complete life of a literary artist. Our MFA in Creative Writing graduates will demonstrate:
Proficiency in at least one of the following genres: fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and writing for young people.
Critical reading, writing, and thinking skills required of a literary artist.
Knowledge of ethical dilemmas and social values of the literary arts.
Readiness to assume the working life of a professional writer, whether in academia, commercial or independent publishing, or within one’s community.
***All application requirements (all unofficial or official transcripts, admissions essay(s) or program specific requirements) must be submitted at the time of the final application deadline.
The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (MFA) program seeks applicants who want to participate effectively as writers in professional, academic, and community settings; want to develop their skills in the craft of writing; care deeply about the role of the arts and artists in society; and share a commitment to and appreciation for culturally diverse writers and traditions. The program upholds Antioch University Los Angeles tradition of honoring both academic and experiential learning. Applicants must be self-motivated individuals who are able to work independently in a distance-learning format. Program participants must have access to a computer, Microsoft Word, and the Internet.
Complete the Online Application and the Admissions Dialogue Essay.
Submit the $50 non-refundable Application Fee.
Submit all supplemental materials: Samples of your creative work in the genre in which you are applying for admission (Poetry: 10-page maximum, Fiction: 20-page maximum, Creative Nonfiction: 20-page maximum, Writing for Young People: 20-page maximum). For prose, work samples should be typed and double-spaced with your name at the top of each page. For prose, the 20 pages can be from different pieces. For poetry, work samples should be single-spaced with one poem on each page.
Recommendations: Please provide the names and contact information (email and phone) of two references whom we may contact during our admissions process (you will be prompted to do so during the application process). If you would like to turn in recommendations voluntarily, please have your recommender(s) send them to mfarec@antioch.edu.
Please submit all materials to Antioch University Los Angeles, Admissions Office, 400 Corporate Pointe, Culver City, CA 90230. All application materials submitted become part of an applicant’s file and cannot be returned.
1st semester $9,049
2nd semester $9,049
3rd semester $9,049
4th Semester (Includes two residencies) $13,477
Total: $40,624
Tananarive Due, MA
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Although MFA students are accepted into the program in a single genre (poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction or writing for young people), they have many opportunities to read, write, and study multiple genres, as well as to explore the relationships among them. Lectures and faculty-led seminars often pull material from two or more disciplines—for instance, poets might talk about rhythm in fiction; creative nonfiction writers might address the importance of staging a scene. Our faculty members publish successfully in multiple genres and are often glad to support students in their cross-genre explorations. Reading assignments during the project period may pull from any genre, or film and music—if relevant to the student’s exploration of craft. And every seminar and lecture during the residency is open to all students, regardless of the genre they are studying during the ensuing project periods.
The fiction program is staffed by well-published short story writers and novelists who participate in small workshops during each on-campus residency and mentor a different group of students during each online project period. Our mentors represent a wide range of aesthetics and interests, and are committed to the mentorship process. Students in fiction submit new and revised pages each month, along with book annotations and ongoing craft dialogue.
Poetry students work with risk-taking faculty who offer diverse perspectives on what poems are and how to write them. Poetry students write and rewrite. In their assigned readings they engage issues of contemporary literature and craft, as well as develop knowledge of poetic traditions. Monthly packets of writing range in size from 7-20 pages, with numerous book or craft-focused annotations.
Our creative nonfiction program admits students who are committed to writing compelling, energetic work in this innovative genre, which includes literary reportage, memoir, biography, travel writing, magazine writing, and the essay. Students read widely, exploring the techniques that make creative nonfiction resonate and signify. Our outstanding and generous faculty provide detailed critiques on new and revised work, annotations, and craft considerations each month.
Writing for Young People
Writing for Young People students learn the craft of writing for children and young adults, and explore the art of creative collaboration. Illustrators, editors, and agents serve as MFA guest faculty during each 10-day on-campus residency, as well as mentors during the 5-month online Project Periods.
Genre Jumping—Mixed Genre Experience
During a student’s second or third term at AULA, they may transfer into a second genre for the length of the semester—while still completing the program on time.
Dual Concentration—Double-Genre
Students may choose to spend an extra semester at AULA so that they may graduate with a dual concentration, spending three terms in the primary entering genre, and two terms in the alternate genre.
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For questions please contact the Creative Writing Department Program
MFA Professional Development Semester
The MFA Professional Development Semester is designed to further the professional aspirations of MFA students and alumni at affordable prices. Offered exclusively for continuing MFA students and returning alumni. Professional Development Semester offers additional Mentoring and Career Consultation (5 units), an additional semester of mentoring to help begin or complete a manuscript, work in a new genre, or consult with a trusted mentor about matters of writing, career, and publication.
MFA Low Residency
The low residency model supports and mirrors the lives that professional writers actually live. It provides both a nurturing literary community, as well as time to write independently, inspired by real-world engagement. Your two years in AULA’s MFA in Creative Writing program will be spent alternately in two rhythms:
Five 10-day residencies where you will attend classes at AULA’s Culver City campus, and form a collective of working writers. The on-campus residency builds a strong literary community around engagement with language, literature, and social and aesthetic issues that working writers must confront.
Four 5-month-long online project periods spent in your home city (or the location of your choice), where you will write and read extensively, examining and confronting issues of tradition and craft. The online project period pairs you with an assigned mentor (an actively publishing writer who is also an excellent teacher) and a small group of other MFA students with whom you will read and discuss a variety of books and other publications. The online project period provides you with a dedicated apprenticeship in words and craft, a time of exploration and risk-taking in your developing life as a writer.
The 10-day on-campus residencies include:
Faculty and guest seminars and graduating student presentations: Small and large classes on craft taught by graduating students, faculty, and visiting faculty.
Genre workshops: 10 hours of intensive peer and faculty review of student work.
One-on-one meetings with your assigned mentor: Plan out your individual study with your faculty mentor for the term.
Community: Meet with students and faculty in your class and genre.
Readings: Experience new work by faculty and students.
The 5-Month Project Periods include:
Mentor correspondence: During your time at AULA, you will select 4 to 5 different faculty mentors with whom to work.
Reading and writing: You’ll turn in new and revised creative work, and read to explore issues of craft.
Narrative critiques: Your work will be subject to constructive analysis by your instructors and peers.
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Statement on the Generation Side Basic Wheeling Charge Imposed on Existing Renewable Energy Generators without Adjustment Measures
28 Nov 2019 10:39 AM | Anonymous
ANZCCJ together with the American, Canadian, French Chambers and European Business Council submitted the below letter to the New and Renewable Energy Division, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Department and Agency for Natural Resources and Energy at Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
The Third Interim Subcommittee Report as discussed in the Subcommittee on Mass Introduction of Renewable Energy and Next-Generation Electricity Networks of the Advisory Committee for Natural Resources and Energy, Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Department/ Electricity and Gas Unit sets forth a Generation Side Basic Wheeling Charge (Hatsuden Gawa Kihon Ryokin), a charge for the use of the relevant transmission network, to be imposed on all types of electricity generators, including renewable energy generation projects.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ), the Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ), the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ), the European Business Council (EBC), and the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (CCIFJ) are concerned that adjustment measures at the same level as the Generation Side Basic Wheeling Charge have been excluded in the Third Interim Subcommittee Report for projects with certified FIT rates which are in the Profit Consideration Period (Rijyun Hairyo Kikan or FIT price of 40, 36, 32 and 29 yen per kWh).
Without these adjustment measures, the imposed Generation Side Basic Wheeling Charge would functionally generate the same effect as a retroactive and material economic reduction in the FIT rate, contrary to the foundation of the FIT law and FIT policy as per the following reasons:
1) Japan's FIT scheme was intended to incentivize the private-sector to invest in new renewable energy projects in Japan. It did this by guaranteeing both the price and PPA term for such projects. The Generating Side Basic Wheeling Charge is contrary to this principle, as it deprives developers of their secured rate of return under the FIT system. This would occur long after most developers have made investments to complete their projects in reliance on the FIT rate of return. Profit Consideration Period FIT rates were intended to stimulate private sector renewable energy investment in the initial period of the FIT scheme, as investors at the time had to invest without a strong track record in Japan of private sector renewable energy, and in doing so, took a significant commercial risk. As the Generating Side Basic Wheeling Charge was not included as a cost when calculating the rates of return for the initial period FIT rates, the imposition of this charge now will substantially lower investor rates of return, which the FIT system intends to legally protect.
2) The justification for imposing the Generating Side Basic Wheeling Charge on all categories of generators and as a regular recurring payment over the life of their projects, is that it will be accompanied by a reduction in the initial grid connection costs payable by generators prior to grid connection (the tokutei futan or specific burden) for projects that receive approval from now onwards. However, existing Early Certified Projects will have already paid their connection cost amounts in full prior to commercial operation, and therefore will not benefit from the reduction of the specific burden. Without any adjustment measures to compensate such projects for having already paid their connection costs, imposing the Generating Side Basic Wheeling Charge on the FIT Projects will directly contravene one of the key justifications for introducing this charge.
3) An additional charge on FIT scheme power generation projects is problematic from the viewpoint of investor protection and due process, as it will adversely affect a large number of investors if no adjustment measures are made. Since the introduction of the FIT system, investments into FIT power projects in Japan by domestic and international energy companies, general business companies, financial institutions, life insurance companies, trust banks, pensions, private funds and individuals, have steadily expanded. As infrastructure funds typically invest in power projects that are in operation, the introduction of the Generating Side Basic Wheeling Charge for the FIT projects will cause a decrease in investment yields, and for listed funds a corresponding fall in their share price, creating significant uncertainty as to the security of these renewable energy investments.
4) The imposition of the new Generation Side Basic Wheeling Charge without any adjustment measures to the existing FIT projects, may risk violating the Energy Charter Treaty, such that treaty member country investors would be able to commence arbitration under the Convention for a breach by a host country. If an arbitration tribunal were to determine that the imposition of the Generating Side Basic Wheeling Charge on FIT Projects without adjustment measures is not justifiable, then the Japanese Government would be exposed to a significant number of international arbitration cases and would face claims for large amounts of compensation on the grounds that investor interests have been violated.
5) The new Generation Side Wheeling Charge will be levied on all types of generators (i.e. nuclear, thermal, hydro and FIT), and is intended to spread the burden of constructing, operating and maintaining the transmission system between electricity end users (through retailers) and generators. However, whilst retailers generally have the ability to pass wheeling charges onto their customers, renewable energy project owners that supply electricity under the FIT scheme, will have no similar ability to pass this cost on to their utility customers, due to the FIT PPA structure consisting of a fixed rate tariff, with no scope for increase.
Imposing the Generating Side Basic Wheeling Charge now on Early Certified Projects without any adjustment measures, will significantly affect investor's confidence in the stability and predictability of the FIT system. It will have a material negative impact on solar project returns and damage trust and confidence in Early Certified Projects including on the part of investors, business operators, financial institutions and other stakeholders. Unforeseen retroactive FIT rate reduction could also potentially negatively impact the developing renewable energy industry in Japan as developers and investors will be dis-incentivised to start or continue projects in Japan.
We strongly recommend METI to consider the impact of the current proposal in consultation with various stakeholders.
In addition, it is acknowledged that The Third Interim Subcommittee Report also proposes changes to the current FIT scheme including transition to Feed in Premium (FIP) scheme within the forthcoming revision of FIT Law by the end of 2020. It appears that the special treatment on exemption from imbalance penalties, which is now available under the FIT scheme, may not be available under the FIP scheme. Whilst we share the view that the FIT scheme should evolve as the technology matures and cost is reduced, with a view to reduce renewables charges to the consumers, we strongly request that METI does not apply any retrospective changes to existing FIT projects arising from these revisions (including to expand the risk of imbalance penalties to existing FIT projects), and any material changes to new projects to be implemented after a sufficient dialogue with the industry and consideration to potential impact on investors’ perception towards the Japanese market.
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Jan 31st 2012 2:40PM
Spil Games, one of the biggest social game publishers this side of Zynga, found that the largest portion of its U.S. gamers live down south. According to an infographic created by the Hilversum, Netherlands-based company, Kentucky is home to the most Spil Games players in the U.S, which collectively spends an average of 85 minutes per month playing its games.
Among the publisher's 170 million monthly players that start 350 games every second on average, Brazil takes up the largest chunk of the number, followed by the U.S. of A, France, Poland and Indonesia. In 2011, Bubble Shooter was Spil Games' most popular game worldwide, which resulted in 5.3 billion bubbles blasted. In the U.S, however, Pet Party was most popular.
Unsurprisingly, Saturday is the most busy day of the week for Spil Games, but what's strange is that the busiest day of 2011 for the games company was Dec. 17. According to Spil Games, some of its paying players, which in some areas make up as much as 4 percent of the player base, pay up to $60 a month.
Spil Games CEO Peter Driessen expects each of its social games to make at least $5 million in 2012 alone. Considering the company has games across 40 some websites worldwide, Spil Games stands to make some serious coin this year. (However, the company didn't mention exactly how many games that is.) Check out the full infographic below.
Are you a fan of Spil Games' offerings in the social game world? Are you surprised to find that Kentucky may be home to the most social gamers in the U.S.? Sound off in the comments. Add Comment.
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An ingathering of faithful sons and daughters of the Father is happening in the New Jerusalem, the Father Almighty’s spiritual capital established upon the earth.
It is the 23rd International Kingdom Leaders Convention of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, an awaited yearly celebration of grand proportion and noble purpose.
Thousands of leaders of the Father’s Kingdom Nation from every part of the world gather in what is called ‘the flight of eagles.’ This is in reference to Isaiah 40:31, where faithful sons and daughters of the Father are called eagles who never grow weary.
These Kingdom leaders are the frontliners of the Father’s Army of Goodness. They are mighty warriors who spread the seeds of righteousness and salvation to all corners of the globe. For these leaders, there is no place too far to reach with the Son’s gospel message of redemption.
Carrying with them the fruits of their labor, they have come to the Holy City to give glory, honor, praise and thanksgiving to the Creator of All, our Lord Jesus Christ, through His Appointed Son and King of the New Creation, Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy.
The series of activities prepared for these mighty eagles formally kicked off with the stately Tribute to the King celebration.
Representing the Kingdom Light Congregations (KLC) from whence they came, the leaders march to bring to the feet of the King, their harvest in spiritual revolution, financial revolution and the revolution of excellence.
Arrayed in fine gowns and suits, the Kingdom leaders also carried the Flags of the Nations that represent the width and breadth of the Son’s dominion around the world. Everywhere, sons and daughters are repenting and being freed from bondage from the serpent seed as they listen to the life-changing and enlightening message of the Appointed Son.
In his message, Pastor Apollo succinctly said, “Now, I am no longer alone. The greatest triumph wrought in the history of mankind is when One Seed perfected in God’s Image, has been reproduced not just into thousands, but into millions more of His likeness.”
“This is the triumph and victory of all ages – when man is ultimately freed from the seed of the serpent and is transformed into His Image and Likeness – living in righteousness, blessings and abundance, free from curse,” he emphasized.
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__label__wiki | 0.97593 | 0.97593 | Christie suspends 2016 presidential bid
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Christie suspends 2016 presidential bid Christie expected to suspend his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination Check out this story on app.com: http://on.app.com/1Tco7Zp
Bob Jordan, @BobJordanAPP Published 9:52 a.m. ET Feb. 10, 2016 | Updated 6:19 p.m. ET Feb. 10, 2016
Republican Presidential candidate and NJ Governor Chris Christie is shown with his wife Mary Pat at his primary night headquarters at the Radisson Hotel in Nashua, NH, Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Photo by Thomas P. Costello / Asbury Park (NJ) Press (Photo: THOMAS P. COSTELLO)Buy Photo
UPDATE: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie dropped out of the Republican nomination for president on Wednesday, a day after his disappointing sixth-place finish in New Hampshire’s primary.
Campaign spokeswoman Samantha Smith said Christie shared his decision with staff at his campaign headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, late Wednesday afternoon, and was calling donors and other supporters.
Christie on Tuesday night told supporters he was heading home to New Jersey to “take a deep breath,” await the final tally of results from New Hampshire and decide what to do next. He said he was leaving New Hampshire “without an ounce of regret,” but spoke of his campaign in the past tense at one point and canceled a Wednesday event in next-to-vote South Carolina.
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Christie dropped out of the race the same day that Carly Fiorina announced on social media that she, too, was calling it quits. Fiorina, the former chief executive of Hewlett-Packard, won just 4 percent of the vote in New Hampshire. Christie had 7 percent.
Christie had been banking on a strong finish in New Hampshire and spent more than 70 days campaigning in the state, holding well-received town halls and meet-and-greets.
NASHUA, N.H. – Chris Christie said he wanted to wait on complete New Hampshire primary results before announcing a decision on the fate of his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination.
On the morning after his thumping in the Granite State, the outlook did not look any prettier.
With virtually all of the votes counted, Christie is in sixth place with 7 percent – poor enough to force the end of the New Jersey governor’s campaign.
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Before New Hampshire voted, Christie was set to travel to South Carolina today to attend a conservative conference and hold two campaign events tomorrow, in advance of the state's GOP primary Feb. 20.
Instead, his campaign sent out a media advisory on his schedule change early this morning: “Today, Governor Christie will travel to New Jersey. We will advise of any further scheduling changes.’’
EDITORIAL: Decision time for Christie
Christie is done, said Matthew Hale, a Seton Hall University political scientist.
“I absolutely think he’s gone today,’’ Hale said. “He headed home to figure out what’s next. Cynically, part of me says he waits on conversations with the other governors in the race, trying to figure out what he can get out of this.’’
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With Christie gone, Ohio Gov. John Kasich and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush are in stronger positions to cut down maverick frontrunner Donald Trump, Hale said.
Christie helped the other governors, Hale said, by taking down U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida in the last debate. Rubio went from second-place in New Hampshire polling to a fifth-place primary finish.
“The attack on Rubio seems like it was more of a suicide bombing. He hit his target but took himself out,’’ Hale said. “Coalescing around someone is an important stepping stone for the Republican Party because if that doesn’t happen Donald Trump is going to be the nominee. Christie can have a leadership role in coalescing. If he doesn’t, they all go down with the ship.’’
One of Christie’s first phone calls was to Trump, however.
Trump said on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, “I think that Chris did an amazing job in terms of the debate as a prosecutor and he's a friend of mine and he actually called me last night and we had a long talk and he's a little disappointed because he really did do a great job, he did an amazing job during that debate. I was witness to it because I was standing next to Marco -- who I like very much -- and, you know, it was a strange kind of a situation going on there. It was a little bit strange and Marco understands that and he'll be able to fix it, I hope.’’
Christie went into this week’s vote on the ropes financially. Eight GOP candidates had more money in their campaign accounts on Dec. 31, according to Federal Election Commission reports.
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__label__wiki | 0.6308 | 0.6308 | Empty Box Simracer
Oh no, you went on a forum for a different sim and they liked that certain sim's physics? That's shocking!
TBH, I think people are pretty dang stupid when it comes to sims...
When we had 458 GT2s doing 4+ seconds under real world times at Spa here people were trying their damnedest to justify it. Not so strangely, the cars took a radical change for the 1.0 release which also conveniently slowed them down a bit. I spose Kunos just decided to cater to those who wanted slower more difficult cars rather than realism, right? Not to mention, if it is just track conditions.... why is "optimum" grip akin to that at the start line of a drag strip? I thought this was a sim? Why do I have tire selections I shouldn't have?
Then you have the rF2 fanboys who circle jerk to rF2's feature list, while using almost none of them on a regular basis because most of them are so rough still you don't want to use it. I'm looking at you, rain. As much as I really do like rF2 for what it could offer, it's pretty telling half the threads on the ISI forums turn straight to "Hey, let's bash AC!" within about 4 posts on average for no reason. There's also a shockingly large amounts of posts of that start "I haven't driven for a while but..."
And then there is the Project CARS crowd, who will insist that real cars don't spin more or less. Like ever. Because Rene Rast and "OMFG ITS THE F#@KIN' STIG" has blessed Project CARS, it's perfect. If you dare say otherwise, Rene and Ben are god, you are not. How dare ye judge?
And let's not forget iRacing, where far too many still think that once a car is gone it's always gone. Though some cars are almost hilariously easy to save - lookin' at you SRF, as much as I love ya. One build it's this is correct, one build it's that. Also, Dave is god. All hail Dave.
But where it gets really funny is every group bashes the other group for the same thing the other group bashes their group for. The Project CARS group bashes iRacing because Rene and Ben clearly know how to drive so what they say is truth, while the iRacing group is trusting Dave because Dave is Dave and anyone who knows anything about sim racing knows Dave. Dave. There is the rF2 group acting like they don't have poor quality conversions when whatever track for AC came up when converts were the rage - but yet they have just as many of the same exact garbage tracks. The Project CARS group acts as if they are the only one with a pro who uses their sim, when in reality iRacing has the market cornered more or less if you want to play that screwed up game (in terms of visible high name drivers) but yet every last one of them has countless grassroots / club type guys who probably are more important than any one guy's opinion as a whole.
Meanwhile the GSCE and R3E groups are just kind of chilling doing their thing - probably because of relative anonymity and the fact that if you play either you either aren't a sim racer at all but wanted something and it looked cool on Steam or you are a hardcore sim racer who plays pretty much all of them.
Really, it'd be hilarious if it weren't so sad how similar every group is.
I would say here comes the predictable "BUT U ARE AN IRACING FANBOY" rage post, though now that I said that it won't happen. It's psychology or some crap like that.
Empty Box, Mar 17, 2015
0understeer, speeddrifter, fbiehne and 6 others like this.
I thought you were a self proclaimed GSC fanboy, even though you don't play it or make vids about it.
And how do you know what I play? Exactly, you don't.
Leonardo Ratafia Alien
Most of the guys I know that race with iRacing it's because of that, they race, they like the races, the official series, etc. They get used to the driving and enjoy the racing side, the flags, cautions, tracks, the iracing, the splits, the competition. But when they run AC they enjoy the driving, the ffb, because it makes more sense especially the road tyres.
Leonardo Ratafia, Mar 17, 2015
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Boris Lozac Alien
lol exactly this. They might have some advanced "0's and 1's" but the feeling is just awfull. Ok, my racing experience is only public go-karts, but rFactor just never felt right to me.
Boris Lozac, Mar 17, 2015
c172fccc Gamer
Empty Box said: ↑
If you would go on WMDPortal, you would see that people actually criticize the physics (I would have loved to see you give some feedback as you seem to have a lot of experience with sims). A lot of people actually gave great feedback (positive and negative). For exemple, the Bac Mono's physics was completely changed after it was said too grippy by some members (shown by facts and good arguments, btw).
Honestly, I've never seen someone claimed that Project CARS' physics was perfect. At the moment, there are cars that I think the general behaviour is quite believable, but some that I still find a bit strange, mostly road cars (but that doesn't stop me from enjoying them).
About René and Ben, they've claimed that race cars are not that difficult to drive and that's what SMS has tried to reproduce (if they succeed, well, it depends at who you talks to I guess... ). This is the message the "fanboys" (like you call them/us) has been "trying" to tell .
I understand that you were kind of caricaturizing a bit each group, but I still had to react.
Seriously, I could not care less about which sim is the most realistic, I'm having most fun on Project CARS at the moment, followed closely by Assetto Corsa. RF2 and Iracing are too pricey for me, I sadly don't like R3E (I would love to like it, really...) and I've yet to try Game Stock Car (probably my next purchase). If people would stop to be so close minded, it would be great.
And there is one thing I want to talk about a bit (not related to you Emptybox). Nobody was banned for criticizing the Project. Most people were banned for being irrespectful to the developpers (saying "the physics is ****" is not a great feedback and is irrespectful), and after people are wondering why they got banned ...).
About the topic, I think it is way too hard to define which sims is the most realistic, there is so much parameters. I sim could have cars that are always close to the real laptime, but they could still feel wrong, a sim can feel wrong at low speed, but ok at high speed, a sim can have more realstic oversteer or understeer behaviour, a sim can have a more realistic suspension behaviour, a more realistic transfer of mass, etc. Too many things to consider.
Sure, we could only consider the "general behaviour" of the sim, but still, I think it is way too hard to define.
I'm not a really good at writer, so sorry if there is any mistakes or if the post seems disorganized and/or is hard to read.
c172fccc, Mar 17, 2015
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topspy_kimi Rookie
If real world cars drove and handled anything like the physics in iracing suggest, I wouldn't let my wife drive across the street to the store, ever.
I've never understood how if you take an awesome performance car, and then add even more performance parts, it somehow magically turns into an undrivable mess that doesn't want to do anything you ask of it and is only happy when it spins out and faces the wrong way; yet that is exactly what the Mustang (and pretty much every other car in iracing) does.
Like pretty much all of us, I don't know exactly how a GT2 car feels exactly since I have never driven one; but I do know that anybody with a driving permit can jump in a Miata and make lap after lap at pretty much any track in the world while driving it at around 80%. Yet it can take days before you make your first consecutive three laps without spinning in iracing. Seems to me that something isn't right.
In the real world, half of any given GT3 grid is made up of guys that have a bigger wallet than actual talent and most of them go an entire season without so much as a spin. In iracing it isn't unheard of to wreck the car leaving pit road.
But anyways, be glad there are so many choices and play whatever feels closest to what you think is closest to real life based on your driving experiences. Or whatever fills the bill for your own personal enjoyment.
Those ppl who spun a lot needs an Oculus dk2. Seriously you could use your real world experience to drive a car. You would slow a lot more before the corner. As the time go by, you will be faster than ever. Me is a good example. If you use oculus for Nord, that was so sick! Those bumps would let you respect the car and track lot more.
topspy_kimi, Mar 17, 2015
Well played @Empty Box . I used to think you're biased towards iRacing but after reading your post and watching your last video I totally agree with you. People are stupid and are prone to fanboyism. I know there are many other aspects of racing, it's not only physics. Immersion is a great factor. This is where AC fails miserably at the moment unless you're into league racing where the community forces the rules and regulations and that is exactly where iR excels. The platform, the immersion, pit stops, strategies etc.
Outside league racing, AC is the best hot lap simulator, it's just cracking physics wise not factoring FFB which you clearing do not fancy. But that's subjective and its totally fine.
But its going to get better. As I said I'm no fan boy, I can switch camps immediately if I like something else today. I just love AC right now and I hate the money grabbing cow milking policy of iR. Other than that its all looking good, competition is always good and it drives ALL sims forwards.
Farewell to you and good driving with the beemer on Nord's Seven fourty twos
About René and Ben, they've claimed that race cars are not that difficult to drive
That theory holds water in AC aswell, because those GT3 cars are really easy to drive compared to the vast majority of the road cars.
mrsmr2 Racer
I can't handle it. EB doesn't sound like a fanboy for any sim.
Thats. Not. How. Things. Are. Done.
mrsmr2, Mar 17, 2015
PhenOm Alien
I think we can all come to the conclusion that the only 'real sim' is still the one that top-end-teams use in their factories.
PhenOm, Mar 17, 2015
Atle Dreier Alien
This is why we need the GT86 in the game, so i can make some proper comparisons! We got the Ring, now roll out that '86!
Atle Dreier, Mar 17, 2015
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Race cars are "easy to drive" because the amount of grip slicks give you. But race cars are much harder to drive FAST at the limits.
topspy_kimi said: ↑
Oculus and sense of speed has nothing to do with it. iRacing physics and FFB just isn't up to par. That's the bottom line. | cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1422991 |
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Written by: Sanjeev Sanyal
Narrated by: Abhishek Sharma
Categories: History, World
4.5 out of 5 stars 4.6 (33 ratings)
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A New History of the World
Written by: Peter Frankopan
Narrated by: Laurence Kennedy
The sun is setting on the Western world. Slowly but surely, the direction in which the world spins has reversed: where for the last five centuries the globe turned westward on its axis, it now turns to the east.... For centuries, fame and fortune were to be found in the West - in the New World of the Americas. Today it is the East that calls out to those in search of adventure and riches. The region stretching from Eastern Europe and sweeping right across Central Asia, deep into China and India, is taking center stage.
A poor read with a lot of distortion of fact
By George Abraham on 22-02-19
Prisoners of Geography
Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics
Written by: Tim Marshall
Narrated by: Ric Jerom
If you've ever wondered why Putin is so obsessed with Crimea, why the USA was destined to become a global superpower or why China's power base continues to expand ever outwards, the answers are all here. In 10 chapters, using essays and occasionally the personal experiences of the widely travelled author, Prisoners of Geography looks at the past, present and future to offer an essential insight into one of the major factors that determines world history.
Audible let it down.
By Kumar Saurabh on 04-12-19
The Man Who Saved India
Written by: Hindol Sengupta
Narrated by: B. Andrew
There is perhaps no political figure in modern history who did more to secure and protect the Indian nation than Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The Man Who Saved India is a sweeping, magisterial retelling of Sardar Patel's story. With fiercely detailed and pugnacious anecdotes, multiple award-winning, best-selling writer Hindol Sengupta brings alive Patel's determined life of struggle and his furious commitment to keep India safe. This audiobook brings alive all the arguments, quarrels, and clashes between some of the most determined people in Indian history.
Horrible narration of mediocre content
By Tushar Jambhekar on 18-09-19
Democrats and Dissenters
Written by: Ramachandra Guha
Narrated by: Pradeep Kumar
A major new collection of essays by Ramachandra Guha, Democrats and Dissenters is a work of rigorous scholarship on topics of compelling contemporary interest, written with elegance and wit. The audiobook covers a wide range of themes: from the varying national projects of India's neighbors to political debates within India itself, from the responsibilities of writers to the complex relationship between democracy and violence.
By Rajorshi Bhattacharya on 15-07-19
The Fate of Human Societies
Written by: Jared Diamond
Narrated by: Doug Ordunio
Having done field work in New Guinea for more than 30 years, Jared Diamond presents the geographical and ecological factors that have shaped the modern world. From the viewpoint of an evolutionary biologist, he highlights the broadest movements both literal and conceptual on every continent since the Ice Age, and examines societal advances such as writing, religion, government, and technology.
Well read. good book
By Shivam P. on 01-11-19
O Jerusalem
Day by Day and Minute by Minute the Historic Struggle for Jerusalem and the Birth of Israel
Written by: Larry Collins, Dominique Lapierre
Narrated by: Theodore Bikel
O Jerusalem! is the epic drama of 1948, when Arabs and Jews fought for control of the city of Jerusalem. This story traverses centuries and continents, covering the time between WWII and the creation of the independent state of Israel. Based on five years of intensive research and thousands of interviews, this is a story of courage, terrorism, heroism, and ultimately, war.
Ramayana Versus Mahabharata
My Playful Comparison
Written by: Devdutt Pattanaik
Narrated by: Surjan Singh
It is a popular belief that the Ramayana is idealistic while the Mahabharata is realistic. Yet these two epics have identical building blocks, identical themes, and identical history. In this groundbreaking book, Devdutt Pattanaik, India’s most popular mythologist, explores the similarities and dissimilarities between the two epics in a ‘playful analaysis’. Whether it is the family structure, forest exile, or war, the comparison between the two epics prove a startling point - the Mahabharata is in fact a reaction to the events in the Ramayana.
By Desikan krishnan on 18-01-20
An Different Challenge to Western Universalism
Written by: Rajiv Malhotra
Narrated by: Kanchan Bhattacharyya
In Being Different: An Indian Challenge to Western Universalism, thinker and philosopher Rajiv Malhotra addresses the challenge of a direct and honest engagement on differences by reversing the gaze, repositioning India from being the observed to the observer and looking at the West from the dharmic point of view. In doing so, he challenges many hitherto unexamined beliefs that both sides hold about themselves and each other.
A significant perspective
By Victorlima on 04-06-19
How P. V. Narasimha Rao Made History
Written by: Sanjaya Baru
Narrated by: Avinash Kumar Singh
P. V. Narasimha Rao (or PV, as he was popularly known) has been widely praised for enabling the economic reforms that transformed the country in 1991. From the vantage point of his long personal and professional association with the former prime minister, best-selling author Sanjaya Baru shows how PV's impact on the nation's fortunes went way beyond the economy.
Indian forgotten Economic Hero
By ABHILASH on 01-01-19
Enemy of Aryavarta
Written by: Amish Tripathi
Narrated by: Sagar Arya
India, 3400 BCE. A land in tumult, poverty and chaos. Most people suffer quietly. A few rebel. Some fight for a better world. Some for themselves. Some don’t give a damn. Raavan. Fathered by one of the most illustrious sages of the time. Blessed by the Gods with talents beyond all. Cursed by fate to be tested to the extremes. A formidable teenage pirate, he is filled with equal parts courage, cruelty and fearsome resolve. A resolve to be a giant among men, to conquer, plunder and seize the greatness that he thinks is his right.
truely great ending. 1st part was boring though.
By Satyajit Saha on 12-10-19
India's Most Fearless
Written by: Shiv Aroor, Rahul Singh
The Army major who led the legendary September 2016 surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the LoC; a soldier who killed 11 terrorists in 10 days; a Navy officer who sailed into a treacherous port to rescue hundreds from an exploding war; a bleeding Air Force pilot who found himself flying a jet that had become a screaming fireball...their own accounts or of those who were with them in their final moments.
By Pankaj on 07-09-19
The Greatest Missions of the Israeli Secret Service
Written by: Michael Bar-Zohar, Nissim Mishal
Narrated by: Benjamin Isaac
In Mossad, authors MichaelBar-Zohar and Nissim Mishal take us behind the closed curtain with riveting, eye-opening, boots-on-the-ground accounts of the most dangerous, most crucial missions in the agency's 60-year history.
By nmansur on 18-12-19
Extreme Economies
Survival, Failure, Future - Lessons from the World’s Limits
Written by: Richard Davies
Narrated by: James MacCallum
To understand how humans react and adapt to economic change we need to study people who live in harsh environments. This audiobook tells the personal stories of humans living in extreme situations, and of the financial infrastructure they create. Here, economies are not concerned with the familiar stock market crashes, housing crises, or banking scandals of the financial pages.
Excellent reading.
By Dev on 16-10-19
The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty
Written by: Daron Acemoglu, James A. Robinson
Narrated by: Dan Woren
Brilliant and engagingly written, Why Nations Fail answers the question that has stumped the experts for centuries: Why are some nations rich and others poor, divided by wealth and poverty, health and sickness, food and famine?
A very broad understanding of why nations fail
By Gokul U. on 18-11-19
The Vajpayee Years
Written by: A. S. Dulat, Aditya Sinha
Narrated by: Peter Abraham
Length: 12 hrs
Srinagar in the winter of 1989 was an eerie ghost town witnessing the beginnings of a war dance. The dam burst the night JKLF boys were freed in exchange for the release of Rubaiya Sayeed, daughter of then Union home minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. As Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah had predicted, the government's caving in emboldened many Kashmiris into thinking that azaadi was possible. 'The price we will have to pay' were Farooq's prophetic words.
enjoyed it tremendously
By ram on 08-12-19
The New Silk Roads
The Present and Future of the World
Narrated by: Leighton Pugh
'All roads used to lead to Rome. Today, they lead to Beijing.' When The Silk Roads was published in 2015, it became an instant classic. A major reassessment of world history, it compelled us to look at the past from a different perspective. The New Silk Roads brings this story up to date, addressing the present and future of a world that is changing dramatically. Following the Silk Roads eastwards, from Europe through to China, by way of Russia and the Middle East, The New Silk Roads provides a timely reminder that we live in a world that is profoundly interconnected.
too many facts, not enough storytelling
By Amazon Customer on 17-12-18
The Secret History of the End of an Empire
Written by: Alex von Tunzelmann
Narrated by: Stephen Thorne
At midnight on 15 August, 1947, India left the British Empire. This defining moment of world history had been brought about by a handful of people:Jawaharlal Nehru, the fiery Indian prime minister; Mohammed Ali Jinnah, leader of the new nation; and Louis and Edwina Mountbatten, despatched to get Britain out of India. Within hours of the midnight chimes, their dreams of freedom and democracy would turn to chaos, bloodshed and war.
Good narration!
By Purnima Almel on 30-01-19
The Anarchy
The Relentless Rise of the East India Company
Written by: William Dalrymple
Narrated by: Sid Sagar
The Anarchy tells the remarkable story of how one of the world’s most magnificent empires disintegrated and came to be replaced by a dangerously unregulated private company, based thousands of miles overseas in one small office, five windows wide, and answerable only to its distant shareholders. In his most ambitious and riveting audiobook to date, William Dalrymple tells the story of the East India Company as it has never been told before, unfolding a timely cautionary tale of the first global corporate power.
Terrible performance
By Saad on 23-10-19
In this ambitious audiobook, best-selling author Sanjeev Sanyal chronicles the grand sweep of history from East Africa to Australia, conjuring the great cities of Angkor and Vijayanagar, medieval Arab empires, and Chinese "treasure fleets" in rich, vivid detail. He explores remote archaeological sites, maritime trading networks, and half-forgotten oral tales to challenge established historical narratives with fresh evidence.
Shining new light on medieval geopolitics and long-lost cities, The Ocean of Churn is a mesmerizing journey into the heart of a vibrant civilization.
©2016 Sanjeev Sanyal (P)2019 Random House Audio
Life Over Two Beers and Other Stories
Telepsychics (Hindi Edition)
Aapka Cheese Meine Hataya [I Moved Your Cheese]
Aawara Masiha
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Audible.in reviews
Udayan Pendse
Logical and smooth
The title of the book may not do justice to the content, but let me opine that the language is easy to comprehend and the content is only logical and supported by relevant proofs at places.
Must read.
I personally respect Mr Sanyal for his achievements and would love to read other books by him
Nagesh M Bhadkamkar
A great listen to an interesting perspective
I loved this book for a few reasons. I was meaning to read something that is viewed with an Indian perspective, which I found here. It revealed quite a few amazing stories and events I wasn't aware of yet. The thought of looking at what has been happening around the Indian Ocean makes it more interesting and gets a broader appeal.
Glad I got this book and would readily recommend it to anyone interested in history that textbooks don't cover.
Napolayan
Great content, school boyish narration
The content is really great and interesting. The narration though feels a bit school boyish, in the sense, the emotional variation wasn't there. Some words are also mis pronounced. It was a bit distracting initially but the content made up for it.
Karuna Thapa
Learnt some unheard of anecdotes of history
Loved how the author gives a broad overview of Indian history coupled with context which is generally lacking while studying history in school text books.
Well researched Book With Tremendous Insights
The book is a must read for those willing to know the cultural and behavioral aspects of people living in the Indian Ocean rim. The inter connectivity has survived hundreds of year and despite change of religious practices and political control, basic activities have remain unchanged.
The books show cases the reason Indians are trusted in neighboring countries. The cultural bonding and common beliefs are good for future progress. As the 21st century is termed as the Century of Asia, the co-operation mentioned in the book is being revived and will continue to do so.
The author has done a commendable research to write this book. Mentioning of climate change which was probable a reason of downfall of civilizations is noteworthy.
I wish the book has a second part to include some points such as the interest of Russian Czars in Indian Ocean, reasons of Islamization of Maldives, western parts of India,and south-east Asian countries in earlier centuries, piracy in Horn of Africa, and role of super powers in currently changing geopolitics.
Nachiiketas
Brilliant Alternative History
Sanjeev Sanyal presents a path breaking alternative reading of Indian History in this book. However the audio is too fast, could've been slower for better listening experience.
Girjesh S.
Interesting story telling!!
Entertaining way to learn about history.
Must read for non academic history buffs.
Looking forward to see more books from Sanjeev on audible. | cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1422993 |
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Caught in the war between religion and power, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon travels the world to decipher secret codes, expose dangerous conspiracies, and stop catastrophes.
A Harvard professor of symbology and religious iconology, Robert Langdon is a sought-after expert on deciphering cryptic messages in revered texts and works of art. What’s surprising is how much danger Professor Langdon runs into while investigating ancient rumors, mysterious characters, and secret societies - including the Illuminati and the Freemasons. From the Louvre to the Vatican to Washington, DC, these blockbuster thrillers take listeners on a heart-pounding race through treacherous catacombs, sealed crypts, hidden vaults, and a labyrinth of codes, unseen truths, and lurking threats. Backed by author Dan Brown’s rigorous research into historical facts and real-world covens, this series features chillingly plausible plots for power and domination.
The intellectually curious and determined Robert Langdon is expertly voiced by Paul Michael. Beyond the professor, the Audie Award-winning narrator commands various European accents - flawlessly pronounced - lending authority and authenticity to the characters and setting. His skillful pacing and clear phrasing enliven the wealth of historical information he delivers along with the suspense.
Dan Brown was an English teacher before he became a #1 New York Times best-selling author and global sensation with this series of mystery thrillers. The Robert Langdon novels have inspired a trio of feature films - The Da Vinci Code (2006), Angels and Demons (2009), and Inferno (2016) - directed by Ron Howard and starring Tom Hanks as Professor Langdon.
Written by: Dan Brown
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Narrated by: Jeff Harding
Winner of the British Book Awards, Book of the Year, 2005.
A murder in the silent, late night halls of the Louvre reveals a sinister plot to uncover a secret that has been protected by a clandestine society since the days of Christ. The victim is a high-ranking agent of this ancient society who, in the moments before his death, manages to leave gruesome clues at the scene that only his cryptographer daughter and her symbologist friend can untangle.
A good story
By Anuja Kulkarni on 10-01-20
Narrated by: Paul Michael
Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned to deliver an evening lecture in the U.S. Capitol. Within minutes of his arrival, the night takes a bizarre turn. A disturbing object is discovered in the Capitol Building. The object is an ancient invitation, meant to usher its recipient into a long-lost world of hidden esoteric wisdom. And when Langdon's mentor is kidnapped, Langdon's only hope of saving him is to accept this invitation and follow wherever it leads him.
Narration is great
By scorpio77 on 17-11-19
Dan Brown’s new novel, Inferno, features renowned Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon and is set in the heart of Europe, where Langdon is drawn into a harrowing world centred around one of history’s most enduring and mysterious literary masterpieces. As Dan Brown comments: "Although I studied Dante’s Inferno as a student, it wasn't until recently, while researching in Florence, that I came to appreciate the enduring influence of Dante's work on the modern world."
Just Epic
By Anonymous User on 04-11-19
The spellbinding new Robert Langdon novel from the author of The Da Vinci Code. Origin thrusts Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon into the dangerous intersection of humankind's two most enduring questions - and the earth-shaking discovery that will answer them.
Standard story, repeat framework, narrated well
By Suyog on 11-05-19 | cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1422994 |
__label__cc | 0.699728 | 0.300272 | Regional Differences in Consumers’ Love of Beef
Consumers crave beef for its taste; yet they also value the variety, versatility, convenience and strength-providing nutrients it provides, whether for quick occasions or a sit-down meal.1 But how do shoppers’ choices vary by geography? Considering cuts, grinds, product type and quality grade, this article explores retail beef sales by the eight U.S. regions to uncover purchase patterns for beef.2
Americans have long been avid consumers of beef. Strong demand for beef at retail has driven production higher, and U.S. per capita retail meat case beef volumes have increased 12% since 2014, to 17.1 pounds in 2018.3 Not surprisingly, this varies by region. Chart 1 shows how consumers in the South Central states purchased the most retail meat case beef in 2018 (21.0 pounds), followed by those in the Plains (18.6 pounds) and West (18.2 pounds), while California shoppers trailed at 13.0 pounds per capita. Since 2014, however, all regions have increased their beef consumption with those in the West purchasing 16% more pounds than in 2014, while Southeast consumers purchased 8% more beef.
Source: IRI/Freshlook, Total US MULO ending 5/26/19; Categorized by VMMeat System
Exploring retail beef sales by product form or type, regional differences emerge. Chart 2 reveals how those in the Midwest and Plains are the most avid buyers of Ground Beef at 46% and 45% of spend, respectively, while Californians and those in the West favor steaks, at 40% and 38% of dollars, respectively. Californians also spend the greatest share of their beef dollars on roasts (15%), undoubtedly driven by their Tri-Tip cravings. These overarching patterns align with higher Hispanic and Asian populations in the Western U.S., as these cuisines favor whole muscle beef dishes as compared to traditional middle-American fare. Ribs sell best in California while Cubes & Strips are more prominent in the Northeast. Finally, South Central consumers spend 12% of their beef dollars on “other,” which includes their number one cut (by pounds), the Deckle-Off Brisket, the Texas barbecue mainstay. Additional favorite cuts by region can be found here (see Table 2).
As to beef grinds, 70-77% lean averages 38% of Ground Beef sales across the US, peaking at 50% for the Plains, however, it accounts for a mere 16% of sales from Maine to Pennsylvania. This Northeast region is the clear outlier here, where leaner grinds sell progressively better than in any other region (Chart 3). The popularity of primal grinds also varies widely, with Ground Chuck accounting for 24% of Southeast grind sales but just 2% in the Northeast. Ground Round and Sirloin reach their highest shares in the Southeast at 6% and 7%, respectively, as well, making the Southeast the premier region for primal grinds. On the other hand, Ground Trim and Meat Loaf propel “Other” to 10% of Northeast sales.
Quality grade also varies across region, perhaps more than might be expected. While USDA Choice beef accounts for 89% of whole muscle beef sales, this share drops to just 68% in the South Central states (Chart 4). Lower median incomes (particularly for Arkansas and Louisiana, which rank 47th and 50th of the states and D.C., while Oklahoma and Texas fail to reach the top half) may influence this pattern of purchasing the more economical Select grade. Interestingly, the South Central is the only region where Prime sales round up to 2% of total, suggesting some divergence of fortune. Chart 5, confirms this quality grade lean is about more than just a love of Brisket, as the South Central region accounts for the vast majority of Select grade cut sales from all primals, particularly those from the Chuck and Rib (83% for each). While the South Central consumer may have limited resources, they still purchase the highest per capita volume of beef at retail.
Regardless of region, beef remains a mainstay for retailers across the U.S. While norms exist, distinctive patterns – driven by culinary traditions and demographics – emerge across geographies. Beef enables consumers to have a wide range of experiences by cut, grade and grind, be it grill, slow cooker or stove, and mixed with a range of ingredients, flavors or spices. Beef. It's What's For Dinner.
Consumer Beef Tracker, July 2019, NCBA
IRI splits each of four US Census Regions in two to create the following eight point-of-sales data regions.
IRI/Freshlook, Total US MULO ending 5/26/19; Categorized by VMMeat System
Median Household Income by State, Table H-8, US Census Bureau
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Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. executed two campaigns with Instacart – one digital campaign on the Instacart marketplace and one physical campaign with inserts in grocery bags – to measure the effectiveness of different beef marketing messages and strategies.
Beef Drives Higher Total Store Sales
While beef continues to propel meat department performance, this article looks at how beef continues to drive total store revenue, as well.
RETAIL FEATURE TRENDS: BEEF REMAINS A DRIVER
Whether via in-store signage, paper circulars, digital circulars, store apps, or other means, weekly meat and poultry features have long captured shoppers’ attention.
popular and versatile - ground beef reigns
Ground Beef is beef’s most versatile item, retailers sell multiple forms, pack sizes and types to meet a plethora of consumer needs. No wonder it accounted for 40% of dollar sales and fully half of last year’s pound sales. | cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1423001 |
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An Open Letter to Steve Novick: You Kant Be Serious.
Nicholas Caleb
At first, I thought you were joking since the reasoning is almost too bizarre to be believed. Soon, it became obvious that yes, you intend to punt on coal trains...
By Nicholas Caleb of Portland, Oregon. Nicholas is a local attorney and professor of government, cultural geography, and public speaking at Concordia University. Previously he contributed "Can Portland beat King Coal?"
Almost-Councilperson Novick,
I saw your coal article while checking my email on a camping trip in the Olympic National Forest. It made me spit my coffee out all over the campfire. I couldn’t wait to get back to Portland to write a response.
So, let me get this straight. You have the political support to oppose a harmful and "evil" (your word) energy source that is also a major contributor to climate change -- “the overriding issue of our time” -- and you instead propose to risk the immediate health of the people of Portland, that of their existing and yet unborn children, gamble the integrity of the regional environment, and allow further climate instability, all in order to save us from hypocrisy? And then, you invoke a dead moral philosopher and his influence on your moral code to justify it?
At first, I thought you were joking since the reasoning is almost too bizarre to be believed. Soon, it became obvious that yes, you intend to punt on coal trains, where you might actually have some authority, and instead run into the land of wouldn’t-it-be-nice-istan.
Ok, whatever. If we’ve elected someone who retreats into the world of abstract philosophy when pressed on issues that have real-life consequences, let’s play on your field.
Regarding Kant, you’ve completely misread the categorical imperative. The type of reasoning that says “if I don’t do it, someone else will” is the complete opposite of what Kant said, which is essentially that: you should never do a thing unless it would be unproblematic for everyone else to do it as well. In other words, we do not lie because, if we did, there would be no truth in the world. We do not murder because we do not want to be murdered. It doesn’t work to say “if I didn’t lie to you, someone else would!” This is the race-to-the-bottom mentality that creates the collective action problem, and is precisely the mindset that is responsible for global warming in the first place. If no one starts to take responsibility, no one else will join them. Worrying that you shouldn’t do the right thing, because then maybe you don’t get the devil’s benefits (as you imagine others do), and that maybe, then, you’re the sucker isn't moral reasoning. It's cowardly thinking.
Furthermore, if you continue to read past the categorical imperative, you’ll eventually come upon the second formulation, which has even more relevance for what we should do about the coal trains. It reads:
Act in such a way that you treat humanity, whether in your own person or in the person of any other, never merely as a means to an end, but always at the same time as an end.
In other words, don’t use people to achieve your ends because we all have intrinsic value and dignity. If you treat people with dignity up front, their interests will be better served, and you’ll be better off in the ethics category. Means-to-ends behavior causes you to devalue and objectify the things that are truly important in life. A modern, secular version of Kant’s second formulation, with all we now know about ecology, public health, and systems sciences, would almost certainly expand the field of justice to the natural environment.
So, how can we apply the second formulation to the coal train issue? Well, consider your desired end: not being hypocrites (don’t even try to stop coal trains if some of your energy comes from other coal sources). To achieve this end, you’re obviously willing to risk the health and safety of flesh and blood human beings. To be sure, taking no action to prevent coal trains from coming through our community, when you actually have the means to fight, in order to avoid hypocrisy is not only means-to-ends strategizing, but an absurd notion in its own right. (It’s almost as silly as pushing the false dichotomy we must either reduce coal demand or interrupt its supply. One has to wonder: why not do both?) The logic of Kant points to your approach as unethical; perhaps even more so because of your position of power and unwillingness to treat people and the environment as ends in themselves.
Personally, I think that Kant was scratching the surface of a much deeper issue, the problem of abstraction versus what we can actually know and possibly have any control over. This problem is even more pronounced now than it was in Kant’s time since we are more acutely aware of the world’s complexity and of our complete inability to predict the future (read Nicholas Nassim Taleb’s The Black Swan to catch up on the cutting edge of uncertainty studies). This complexity is why the second formulation, unlike the categorical imperative, is actually a relevant and important guiding principle in a complex world. We observe a world where people with influence continually assert the morality and necessity of using people & using the environment as means to the end of “progress”, despite our awareness of the destruction this has caused, and the nightmarish future that awaits us if we continue to do so. We knowingly risk unprecedented harm as we fail to take necessary, direct action. If we flip our approach and actually deal with issues directly, rather than creating artificial barriers to responsibility and action, we prefigure the type of world we want to live in. You can’t abuse people and the environment and expect some hero or miracle technology to come provide us with a solution to all of our ills. Simply put, we must do justice if we want a just world.
So, on coal, what is abstract and what is real?
It seems to me that all of your proposed actions are very convenient in that they all fall safely in the realm of the abstract -- proposing plans that completely liberate you from any direct responsibility. Instead of going after coal directly, you concern yourself with the actions of others to whom your office’s jurisdiction does not extend, and a national climate policy that may never materialize, especially without considerable pressure from the bottom-up. While a national climate policy or more responsible corporations would be great, they are irrelevant to the coal discussion, and divert attention and energy away from the most direct strategy: stopping the coal trains.
Conversely, this is what we know is real:
Coal is harmful to public health and the natural environment, not only in its transport, but in its extraction and industrial use. There is no such thing as clean coal.
Coal companies are pathological liars, and have a history of ruining communities while destroying the physical geography of entire regions with practices like mountaintop removal in the Appalachians.
Humans are destroying the environment and contributing to climatic change we cannot reverse. Burning coal is a major contributor to climate change.
We (and the growing number of us who bother to investigate the laws of our state) also know that municipalities and counties have home rule authority in Oregon: a Constitutional guarantee of power for municipalities and counties (Article XI, section 2 & Article VI, section 10, respectively) that “enable[s] local governments to serve as “proving grounds” for policies that have yet to win acceptance at the state and national levels.” (pdf) Exercises of home rule authority are presumed legitimate as long as they don’t contradict existing state laws. I know of no existing state laws that prevent cities from asserting health and safety requirements that demand the equivalent of the precautionary principle. In fact, we’ve got very strong environmental laws in the State of Oregon (largely unenforced), including a climate plan and a strong public trust doctrine. Locally, we could insist upon a comprehensive, region-wide, cumulative environmental impact assessment, or even push for an an all-out ban on the transfer of coal based on the fact that it will irreparably harm the people and the environment. Your informed and rabid electorate will support strong action all the way. As a local policy, it’s low-hanging fruit.
But when you write things like, “[...] I don't think that we're going to get anywhere asking the federal government to stop coal exports through the Northwest based on global warming concerns”, you’ve completely misunderstood the duties of your future office, and what your constituents expect of you. Of course you shouldn’t waste your time asking the federal government for favors when the damn thing is broken. No one expects that of you. We expect you to use the tools available to you: an electorate at your back (yay, democracy!), a Constitutional grant of authority, and regional alliances waiting to be forged. “[T]he overriding issue of our time” requires no less. Indeed, it demands more.
Yes, there could be battles with the federal government over the trains, but these are battles worth fighting. If we are to enter into a new paradigm and open up the niche for those renewables you seem so fond of, we’re going to have to take on the fossil fuel industries and the federal policies they’ve so clearly purchased and captured. There’s a reason why Germany just passed the 25% renewable energy mark and we’re still blowing up mountains and obliterating landscapes to export coal; it’s the broken system, silly! We’ve got to fight where we can and win where we can. The most environmentally-conscious municipality in the country seems like a good place to make a stand.
Even if we lose in a long, drawn out battle, our struggle would be an inspiration to others and a sign that government isn’t completely broken. On the other hand, the upside of beating King Coal is immense. It could ignite our country’s next environmental movement.
So, please, let’s get out of the abstract, out of the minds of philosophers long dead, and do what we can do here and now to make a better future. I love the 25% bike transport idea, and of course we should also work to reduce demand for fossil fuels. But the fact that we are still on coal energy is no reason to permit more of it. You are looking at an active movement wanting direct measures to create a world worth living in, and yet you seem content to look away and call them hypocrites. Portland has already taken steps to reduce our carbon footprint: it’s called the Climate Action plan. We should expand such efforts, and as we do so, other localities should do the same. Saying “if we don’t, someone else will” is not the kind of approach that got us such a forward-thinking policy. That’s a race-to-the-bottom logic that will take us wherever the big polluters want us.
One can forgive an attorney for misapplying freshman-year philosophy to justify bad policies. What isn’t forgivable is a city commissioner willing to risk (actually, to guarantee) real world harm for the sake of abstractions and simplistic moralizing. Real lives and the real future of the planet are at risk and YES, you can do something about it! Rise to the occasion.
Respectfully, Nicholas Caleb
By Nicholas Caleb
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Steve Novick has solid progressive credentials and commitments. He is for the working class and not the extreme left chattering class. He doesn't have to justify himself to the self -marginalized about the reality of our present energy position and the choices that need to be made going forward to improve our energy position.
You misunderstand representative democracy. What good is it to have progressive credentials if you aren't going to do anything with them? And yes, elected officials have to justify their actions or inactions to their constituents.
And the "self-marginalized" are the ones looking a real world problem in the face and trying to do something about it. How absurd that we live in a time when the educated deride those who actually want to spend the energy to create and act to solve problems.
The working class and low income folks are going to be disproportionately affected by coal trains. As always, there are environmental justice issues at every bend.
It's easy to make excuses. Not so easy to actually engage in the critical thinking and outcome-oriented thinking that actually changes the world. We can, of course, wait even longer to act on climate change so our future is even worse. Maybe you'll be dead by then, but I'll likely be alive when this bomb starts to really hit hard.
Novick is a decent human being. I supported him for senator and city council. But, no man, especially an elected official, is above criticism.
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Huh? I think this straight-faced string of disconnected abstractions is a kind of satire on the reader in the vein of Swift's "Modest Proposal," and if it isn't, it should be.
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Oregonians have committed to closing Boardman, the last coal fired plant, because of health and environmental concerns. So how is it that Oregon should now be a coal exporter to China? When something is banned in this state or country, the manufacturers look to exporting it to a country with less regulation. Their motive is simply profit. If anyone thinks that Big Coal is good for the community, I would encourage them to visit West Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania. I am not sure Kant will help us in this situation, but I applaud Robert Kennedy Jr. for having the courage to say "Do not ever open the state to Big Coal because it has a incredibly corrupting influence on everything it touches- specifically on government, laws, environmental protections, and the rights of the people.". We need our elected officials to have the courage to stand up for policies that are good for our future, and the planet. We need to create green jobs here, and export clean, green energy solutions to China!
Well said. I think we can make these kinds of moral decisions without referring to any philosopher. Common sense, education as to the facts, and courage should be enough for some real action.
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Nicholas, like Steve, I think if there are public health or transportation congestion issues related to the transportation of coal through Oregon then we should regulate or stop the coal trains. But beyond those aspects, the issues of stopping, reducing or cleaning the burning of coal by its end users in Asia are complex. My own view is that the impact of stopping coal train passing through Oregon, or the NW more generally, on the generation of coal power in China, India, and elsewhere in Asia would be minimal. I don’t agree with the setting a good example argument, as in “If no one starts to take responsibility, no one else will join them” The Asian countries already have their own strong incentives to reduce carbon emissions. What we do in Oregon will have little influence, and might even be misinterpreted as an effort to keep them poor.
I’ve suggested sending 100 high school students to China as “Global Climate Change Ambassadors” (here). These students are likely to have about as much effect on reducing coal power generation as stopping the coal train here. If you think climate change is important enough to stop coal trains (it is very important), then you should support other actions that might help. Do not let teachers’ union, who would rather not see education dollars spent on sending our high school students abroad, have the last say. Yes, our future climate is at stake.
Keep your eyes on the goal: reducing carbon emissions. Don’t get too attached to the “stop the coal trains” strategy.
Perhaps off topic, and for those who might like to wander off on the philosophical aspects of these issues, I recommend the lecture on Kant by Harvard Professor Michael Sandel in his online course “Justice.” See here. It is a good example of the types of high quality online lectures (and courses) that are reshaping higher ed today. Why should Oregonian pay for its public higher ed system to offer similar lecture courses when these lectures are available for free?
"These students are likely to have about as much effect on reducing coal power generation as stopping the coal train here. If you think climate change is important enough to stop coal trains (it is very important)"
I really don't know what to say about this, but I will try to withhold snark. I mean, you're assuming that coal reaching China is an inevitability. I'm not sure what magic ball you have or what makes you think you're competent to predict what will happen elsewhere as a result of us blocking coal trains here. And this is my whole point about not focusing on abstractions when the REAL is right in front of us. If we keep the coal in the ground here or prevent it from being exported through a west coast port, we know that coal isn't being burned. We have literal control over that. Coal is not a fungible resource like money no matter how much you and Steve try to treat is as such. It's a raw, physical material. There's no reason to pretend like we have insider info about what WILL happen elsewhere. You don't know, I don't know, and the coal companies don't know (even though they pretend to).
Unless those are the most talented high school students in the history of the world, I don't see how you can seriously say that us preventing this coal from being burned will have no effect on the end result of climate change. That just seems like an outlandish assertion to me. If nothing else, it will affect the price and make burning other coal more costly. I think the effect will be larger, considering that we can't win alone and we've got to make regional alliances to keep the whole NW coal free. In the process of building these coalitions, you could create a culture of defiance that will continue beyond just the coal trains issue. Study social movements. They grow out of individual acts of courage and audacity. That was my point about movement building.
But, let me be clear, I really think we have the tools to win. And per Timi's comment below, and my argument against Novick's reliance on demand only strategies, why wouldn't "All of the Above" be the strategy to take?
Nicholas, I think you are in some kind of fantasy land on this.
China does have other potential sources of coal (see here, for example).
Yes, some studies have shown that stopping coal shipments across the NW could raise the price of coal in China (see here) and reduce its use. I think China already has significant incentives (urban air pollution, the melting the glaciers at the sources of their rivers) to reduce their carbon emissions. Slightly raising the cost of coal, IMHO, won't make much additional difference.
The same fantasy land as refusing to give up a seat in the front of the bus or staging a sit-in at Woolworth's? Or perhaps activists defying whaler's harpoons or a small book like Sand County Almanac being published (1948) are too la la for you. History and progress are cumulative. The first international air pollution conference was held in 1955, in 1957 Scripps Oceanographic Institute scientists concluded that there was increasing CO2 buildup. If Oregon doesn't draw this line in the sand, who will and when? We don't have the luxury of time.
I'm no philosophy student but the argument presented by Nicholas seems like a breath of fresh air. The short-term impact on worldwide coal consumption of stopping the coal trains may be minimal; but the short- and long-term ethical, environmental, and practical arguments for making the effort are right. (One might even argue that when supply becomes limited and more expensive, there is greater incentive to reduce.) Stop the trains AND send your 100 high schoolers abroad (said as a retired teacher and member of OEA). As to whether the efforts or local environmentalists will be "misinterpreted," so what? The idea that our motives might be misunderstood is a reason NOT to do the right thing? The idea that because an action does not have an incipient large impact, it should not happen? That is contrary to the heart of every reform movement this country has seen. And thank you, Nicholas, for saying out loud what we all know: these trains won't be going through the pricier zip codes.
I agree that long-term ethical, environmental, and practical arguments for making the effort (to reduce carbon emissions) are right. But I worry, as I think Steve does, about a strategy that empowers regions, states, and local jurisdiction to determine very broadly (and specifically) which products they will permit to be transshipped. I do not see how we could have a modern economy under such rules.
I do worry a lot about “misinterpretations” between China and the US. In my peace activist mode, it is why I push for more Mandarin and study abroad in China programs They now have nuclear weapons. One is probably targeted at all times at Portland. They have a very touchy nationalist streak, today flaring up in large protests in Chinese cities over small island issues with Japan (here). And I worry, as we discuss denying them coal for economic development, as Berkeley Professor of Economics Brad DeLong has said in general that (here): “There is a good chance that China is now on the same path to world preeminence that America walked 130 years ago. Come 2047 and again in 2071 and in the years after 2075, America is going to need China. There is nothing more dangerous for America's future national security, nothing more destructive to America's future prosperity, than for Chinese schoolchildren to be taught in 2047 and 2071 and in the years after 2075 that America tried to keep the Chinese as poor as possible for as long as possible.”
In a choice between moderate climate change and a nuclear war with China, I’ll take the climate change.
This post could give the impression that your vigorous campaign to have Mandarin taught in our schools is based on your fear of a nuclear attack by China--? Say it ain't so. Our ally Israel's nuclear weapons are more likely to drag us into horrific destruction in the near future, let alone that the danger of the "big one" earthquake within the next 50 years is a more concrete threat to the NW than nuclear war. But I hope I'm misunderstanding you.
Patrick, sorry, you don't misunderstand me. I do think the danger of a future war, possibly nuclear, with China is significant. We should do what we can to lessen that risk.
I almost posted this on Steve's original piece, but now I can't resist.
FWIW, I think Nic has a much better handle on the Categorical Imperative.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b7r5jIEe9s
If our elected representatives won't stop coal trains polluting Portland, then I know plenty of citizens willing to apply direct action to the problem. Novick is too smart to pretend the Portland city council can't do what Seattle did to stop coal exports.
The emphasis needs to continue to remain on the "won't". There are people working like crazy to provide the legal roadmap for how to stop these things. We have the democratic authority to protect ourselves from hazardous pollution. Our Constitution guarantees us as much. If government can't even do that, what's the point?
All I know is that I don't think The Black Swan counts as cutting-edge any more.
Have we learned to predict the future since it was written?
David Porter:
Remind me to never leave the fate of my home world in your hands.
Finally, someone who really understands philosophy!
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Great post, Nicholas. Thank you.
I'm afraid I agree with the Steve that whatever we do here won't have any impact on China's coal burning. The US only constitutes a few % of what they burn and there are lots of greedy companies that will be happy to make the sale.
The critical issues are: 1) Does a community have the right to limit or impose conditions on what goes through its borders? 2) If coal is such a valuable energy resource, then how come we're selling it to a nation that will use it to build cheaper products that compete against American-built products. Selling cheap energy is like selling arms to the enemy. And I predict in 100 years, our heirs will curse us for selling it.
Local control is clearly a 2-edged sword. The same power that could prohibit coal trains, or nuclear shipments, or unlabeled GMO foods, could conceivably prohibit non-whites on the streets after dark. We really do need to find some new boundaries on federalism that prevent a bought Congress from imposing corporate rights over people, while preventing narrow-minded communities from reducing people's freedoms.
Note that I'm not proposing invalidating or even challenging individual rights regimes. Outside of some corporate personhood type rights argument, our consideration is whether we can protect health and safety of people or whether the government can impose harmful activities. The first step is us actually asserting the sovereign right to protect the health and safety of persons and the natural environment and to see whether this is challenged by private or federal interests. If so, to me, the legal question becomes "what is more important: efficient commerce or environmental safety?" That is a battle we should be willing to have.
I'm happy to talk to you about the nuance here, John
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday overturned a key Obama administration rule to reduce harmful emissions from coal-burning power plants, sparking a rally in coal company shares and relief among utility firms. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit said in a 2-1 decision that the Environmental Protection Agency had exceeded its mandate with the rule, which was to limit sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions from power plants in 28 mostly Eastern states and Texas. In the latest setback for the EPA, the court sent the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule back for revision, telling the agency to administer its existing Clean Air Interstate Rule - the Bush-era regulation that it was updating - in the interim. The EPA said it was reviewing the ruling.
Just a couple of things about this. I agree with Jefferson Smith's position (and that of Seattle) AGAINST allowing coal trains through our City. Second, because we have a climate change plan in the City does not mean we are abiding by it, or making it happen. I would refer specifically to the Columbia River Crossing, which despite the political misrepresentations to the contrary, WILL increase congestion, air pollution, and global warming pollution in Portland. Yet four of five city commissioners (Adams, Leonard, Fish and Saltzman) voted to go full-speed (actually 12 lanes) ahead. Sam Adams paid $100,000 for a city study that proves congestion will not be reduced by the building of the CRC (which means that air pollution and carbon will be increased as the FEIS wrongly claims). It does no good for the City to have these wonderful "plans" for things like climate change and peak oil, if City Commissioners then ignore them when they are making important decisions, as they did on the CRC, under great political pressure from the Portland Business Alliance, the truckers, and the building trades, all organized by government-paid lobbyists like Tom Markgraf, David Parisi and Patricia McCaig. On this matter and the cleaning up of the Columbia, is Novick quietly telling us to expect him to go along to get along with his buddies in the unions and with the PBA? If so, I will be greatly disappointed. It also seems important to note that scientists are making progress on methodologies which can liquefy the carbon (and noxes and soxes) coming out of the flues of coal plants. This means, if we are willing to pay for sequestration of the liquid, we CAN have clean coal. Still, I see no reason to ignore the facts about coal use in China affecting our climate and our airshed. Steve, you can't point at Nike to distract us from your wrong-headed position. Nicholas Caleb makes a very fine argument.
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Stay itch-free by avoiding these rash-inducing plants on your rides
By Molly Hurford
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As trees and plants unleash themselves trailside in full force this summer, ripping through some of that foliage on your bike can result in some seriously itchy legs. And while most of us are familiar with the three-leaved, white-berried aggressor that is poison ivy, there are plenty of other plants that can leave us in equal discomfort if we brush against them accidentally. Here are five more irritating plants to steer clear of when you're on the bike.
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Where You’ll Find It: Mosquitoes aren’t the only itch-inducing dangers present in wet areas. If most of your singletrack involves bridges that span swampy areas, you're likely near poison sumac, says Jane Bullis, a plant and wildlife expert and the administrator of Merrill Creek Reservoir in New Jersey. Poison sumac is primarily found in the eastern third of the country, especially in the Southeast, where boggy areas are abundant.
What It Looks Like: Poison sumac takes the form of small trees and shrubberies, branching from the base. It bears grayish-white fruit (similar to poison ivy’s berries). Its leaves are smooth, as is the bark on the tree.
Yikes Factor: Poison sumac contains the same itch-inducing urushiol oil as poison ivy, and it’s just as unpleasant to contract.
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Where You’ll Find It: Poison oak, which is not found in nature as frequently as poison ivy, can be found on the East Coast in particularly sandy areas, says Bullis. It’s also more prevalent in the Northwest, where the soil is often sandy. So if your singletrack tends to be sandy rather than muddy, keep an eye out for leaves that look like poison ivy.
What It Looks Like: Poison oak grows in sets of three, with wavy tips, and a glossy color that makes them look like oak leaves (hence the name). To differentiate them from poison ivy, know that poison oak leaves have hairs on both sides (though you won't really want to get close enough to check), and that they are more lobed—like oak leaves.
Yikes Factor: Some people react more dramatically to poison oak than to poison ivy, so take extra care with post-ride cleanup when dealing with this irritating plant.
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What It Looks Like: Look for weeds that are between two and four feet tall, with light green stems covered with stiff white hairs. Medium- to dark-green leaves will be around six inches long and coarsely serrated.
Yikes Factor: Wood nettle's stinging hairs will cause a burning rash because the tiny hairs break off upon contact and stick to your skin, releasing formic acid, which causes your body to retaliate by releasing a histamine, Bullis says. As such, an antihistamine is your best bet.
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What It Looks Like: a deceptively pretty weed/flower with tiny white flowers—as well as stinging, tiny hairs (nettles) that encompass the entire plant.
Yikes Factor: Stinging nettle is covered with even more stinging hairs than wood nettle, which can create allergic reactions like itchy rashes when brushed against. It also looks almost identical to wood nettle, though its leaves grow opposite each other while the wood nettle's leaves alternate along the stem. You'll know you've been stung by stinging nettle because the sting, from formic acid, will feel sharp and prolonged, sometimes lasting for hours.
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Where You’ll Find It: Giant hogweed shouldn’t be found anywhere in the US, technically—it’s considered an invasive species in most areas, so if you do spot it on the trail, report it to a park ranger. It’s native to the Caucasus Mountains in Asia, but made its way to North America, where it’s occasionally found near streams, especially in the Northwest.
What It Looks Like: Thankfully, giant hogweed isn’t frequently spotted on trails, but if you do come across a massive, hairy plant—it can grow up to 14-feet high—with huge white flowers, steer clear. “It’s so tall that it should be easy to spot!” says Bullis.
Yikes Factor: Giant hogweed's sap is toxic: Touching it will lead to dark, blistered patches, way nastier than most cases caused by poison ivy. The reaction gets worse if your skin is sweaty when you make contact with it.
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BALTIMORE, MD – The nonprofit Baltimore Improv Group (BIG) brings free rides to nearby Baltimore audiences in partnership with Lyft.
“Local nonprofits work hard year-round to improve lives in their communities — often without the funding larger organizations have,” Lyft shared in their blog. “To recognize the contributions of local nonprofits and ease transportation barriers they face, we award grants in the form of Lyft ride credit to a variety of local nonprofits each quarter. “
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To receive a free code, anyone can fill out a form to receive a code for two uses worth $10 each for a roundtrip to The BIG Theater in Station North. The BIG Theater is a former bowling alley and later was home to The Everyman Theater. BIG took over the venue in 2017.
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Baltimore Improv Group announces 2019 nonprofit fundraiser: WINTER WONDERYESAND
Baltimore Improv Group invites audiences to visit for an expanded universe in the 2019 edition of the theater's annual fundraiser comedy event
BALTIMORE – Baltimore Improv Group (BIG) presents "WINTER WONDERYESAND: Yule Laugh Your Cash Off", a comedy fundraiser event in Station North’s The BIG Theater.
What: WINTER WONDERYESAND
Where: The BIG Theater, 1727 N. Charles St.
When: Sunday December 8th, noon to midnight
Who: Baltimore Improv Group performers, staff, volunteers
Additional Information about “WINTER WONDERYESAND”
$20 suggested donation
This year's show will be an attempt at a holiday-themed expanded universe called WINTER WONDERYESAND.
What happens in one set will then be true for all following sets, just like the Marvel Expanded Universe
Similar to the movies of the MCU, elements from previous shows may be heavily featured or totally ignored in any given set, but all sets will be understood to occur within the same universe.
BIG'S Annual Holiday Party Starts at 9PM
More details to be provided at bigimprov.org/wonderyesand
Brian E. Young, marketing associate
brian@bigimprov.org
Baltimore Improv Group (BIG) serves as the city’s leading non-profit improv comedy venue. BIG began in 2004 and now entertains with over 300 shows each year. With an annual audience of over 5,000 people, over 100 regular performers present audiences with shows every night of the week. As part of Young Audiences of Maryland (YAMD), BIG performs in assemblies and teaching residencies in Maryland schools.
Scripted comedy show comes to Baltimore's Station North with The Greatest Sketch Show in America
The Greatest Sketch Show in America is written, produced, and created by a team of local Baltimore actors from The Baltimore Improv Group
BALTIMORE, MD – The nonprofit Baltimore Improv Group (BIG) brings scripted comedy to Maryland audiences with The Greatest Sketch Show in America for one-night only.
Kim Scarfe produces the sketch show after previously bringing comedy competition Comedy Deathmatch 3000 to the The BIG Theater stage. Scarfe originally began performing improv comedy in Iowa.
“There's been a lot of talk about how we put a ridiculous amount of time into creating a show...and that's true,” Scarfe said. “it's also true that every meeting, rehearsal, and session in the writers' room is just as rewarding as the final performance,”
“Our experiences as improvisers at BIG, especially through the focus on game style improv, helps us to not only recognize what is funny in a situation and to follow that, but it also give us a better understanding of how to structure our sketches.”
As taught in the Baltimore Improv Group’s classes, this type of improv focuses on creating comedy with a single unusual focus or idea. Scarfe regularly teaches improv classes with BIG and performs every weekend with an improv team called GUS.
The team of creators includes six performers who all perform improv comedy regularly.
“What we have learned in our improv classes here at BIG has been a real asset to our writing. On the flip side, our experiences as sketch writers help us to create better improv scenes out of nothing. We laugh a lot, and sometimes we cry. I love the GSSiA team, and I'd die laughing for each and every one of them.”
The Greatest Sketch Show in America is Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. at The BIG Theater, 1727 N. Charles St. For updated information go to bigimprov.org/greatestsketch
The BIG Theater opened in October 2017 in Station North. The theater offers 3,000 square feet of space for shows; classes and workshops for adults, kids, and teens; a podcast studio; and a lobby connecting actors, comedy performers, and audiences. BIG shows include improv comedy, stand-up, sketch, and more.
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Interview and comedy show BIG Time was named "Best Improv Show" by Baltimore Magazine
The annual roundup of the tops in dining, arts, service, and media in the Baltimore region calls the Baltimore Improv Group show a “Hidden Gem”
BALTIMORE, MD – The nonprofit Baltimore Improv Group (BIG) interview and comedy show BIG Time was named Best Improv Show by Baltimore magazine.
Baltimore magazine publishes its “Best of Baltimore” issue each August. The editorial staff awards individuals and businesses for being worth seeing for Baltimore audiences.
“For the first time ever,” Baltimore magazine writes. “We’re offering what we call ‘Hidden Gems’—namely our personal faves, the stuff we didn’t want to spoil with fame.”
Richard Gorelick created the show. Gorelick began studying Improv in Fall 2016. He has worked for such arts organizations as the Walters Art Museum and Baltimore Center Stage and is the former restaurant critic for the Baltimore Sun.
“BIG Time is when we invite someone from the outside to join us on stage,” Gorelick said. “Our guests have been journalists, auctioneers, artists, real estate agents, teachers and ice cream makers. We interview our guest live on stage and then a team of improvisers gets to work, creating comedy from things they heard in the interview.
“Sometimes the inspiration is obvious and direct but sometimes what inspires the players comes from way out in left field. Sometime the inspiration comes from the weird way I ask questions.
"You know you’ve made it in this town when the Baltimore Improv Group comes knocking," Baltimore magazine writes. "This free [weekly] improv show celebrates a local mover and shaker by making them the subject of on-the-fly comedy scenes, and everyone from cookbook author John Shields to WTMD’s music coordinator, Sam Sessa, has taken a turn in the spotlight. "
“Their guests are sometimes super famous,” Gorelick said. “But I like how our guests are known around town for being a great ice cream shop owner, a lovely teacher or being an effective arts administrator.”
BIG Time is every Friday at 8p.m. at The BIG Theater, 1727 N. Charles St. For updated information go to bigimprov.org/shows
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Baltimore hosts a live improv comedy competition where audiences vote for the best team
BALTIMORE, MD – The nonprofit Baltimore Improv Group (BIG) intehosts Face-Off Brawl, a comedy competition where two improv comedy teams compete to win over your audience votes.
Often this is a standard improv set where they might introduce themselves, ask for ideas from the audience, and create theatre scenes and make up comedic characters.
As a group of improvisers, each team includes independently created teams. Unlike in a theater house team, these groups choose their members and perform wherever they see fit. At the end of the two staged sets, the audience decides which team wins.
Improvisor and stand up comic Brian Leonard produces and hosts the show each month. Brian performs regularly with Baltimore Improv Group.
"The Face-Off Brawl is more than just an indie improv competition," Leonard said. "It's an ancient sacrificial tradition that has been upheld by its stewards, the timeless spirits Chip Richardz and Jenny Flip Flops, for as long as anyone can remember."
Characters named Chip and Jenny serve as the competitions regular host characters. Chip is performed by Brian along with co-host Sam Van Sant as Jenny.The hosts present the show through their comedic points of view that repeat attendees will begin to recognize.
"Challengers come from far and wide to try their luck at achieving glory," Leonard said. He initially practiced comedy in Rochester, N.Y. before moving to Baltimore.
"But even those who lose (and are, unfortunately, sacrificed to the Blood Gods) find that honor has been brought to their family name," Leonard said. "As they have taken part in the many spirit-cleansing rituals the brawl has to offer, including the recitation of an improvised poem-prayer and a theater-wide half-time Bacchanal. It is a joyous and life-affirming experience for everyone involved."
Face-Off Brawl is every Friday at 10 p.m. at The BIG Theater, 1727 N. Charles St. For updated information go to bigimprov.org/shows
Comedy at the Baltimore Improv Festival includes shows from New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Baltimore.
With 7 nights of improv shows and 4 days of improv workshops, the Baltimore Improv Festival (BIF) includes comedic talent from the east coast and the world.
BALTIMORE, MD – The Baltimore Improv Festival returns presenting audiences with local, national, and international comedy shows, workshops, & talent over 7 days & nights. The nonprofit Baltimore Improv Group (BIG) produces the show which features improv comedy shows and improv workshops.
The festival features famous headliners who are well-known in the comedy world: Fuck that Shit, The Cast, The Stepfathers, & Asian AF.
Andy McIntyre began performing improv in 2012 and performs now with the Baltimore Improv Group as he has since 2014. He serves Executive Producer of the Baltimore Improv Festival
"The festival is a great way to further BIG’s mission, not just in Baltimore, but with the improv community at large,” said McIntyre. “Every year we bring performers from all over the country to celebrate this art form we all love. There is something amazing about bringing a large group of people together that share the same passion.”
ASIAN AF (Asian As F***) is an Asian American variety show from the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) Theatre in Los Angeles and New York. Asian AF spotlights Asian American actors, stand-up comedians, improvisers, sketch performers.
The Cast is a team of women from New York City’s Magnet Theater that creates an improvised play. During the stage play, see what is happening both onstage and behind the scenes. The Stepfathers performs weekly at the UCB Theatre in New York City.
Fuck That Shit (A comedy team) as a team became known for repeatedly winning the UCB New York Cagematch competition. The team includes BIG’s managing director Terry Withers and BIG teacher Kate Zelensky.
“This year, we have our biggest festival yet with teams from all over the United States and Canada,” says McIntyre who is also a teacher for the Howard County Public School System. “...and one of the best skates of workshop instructors around. It’s going to be an amazing week. "
“Baltimore Improv Festival” is July 29 - August 4, 2019, Monday - Thursday with shows from 7pm - 10pm, Friday: 5pm - Midnight, Saturday: Noon - 11pm, Sunday: Noon - 10pm at The BIG Theater, 1727 N. Charles St., Baltimore and Rituals, 12 W North Ave, Baltimore.
For updated information go to bigimprov.org/festival
The BIG Theater opened in October 2017 in Station North. The theater offers 3,000 square feet of space for shows; classes and workshops for adults, kids and teens; a podcast studio; and a lobby connecting actors, comedy performers, and audiences. BIG shows include improv comedy, stand-up, sketch, and more.
The Cast is a team of women from New York City’s Magnet Theater that creates an improvised play. During the stage play, see what is happening both onstage and behind the scenes. Photo by David Evans
ASIAN AF (Asian As F***) is an Asian American variety show from the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) Theatre in Los Angeles and New York. Asian AF spotlights Asian American actors, stand-up comedians, improvisers, sketch performers. Photo courtesy of Asian AF
The Baltimore Improv Festival returns showcasing local, national, and international comedy shows, workshops, & talent over 7 days & nights.
BALTIMORE – The nonprofit Baltimore Improv Group (BIG) returns for the 13th annual Baltimore Improv Festival which features improv comedy shows and comedy workshops.
What: “Baltimore Improv Festival” Comedy Shows & Workshops
Where: The BIG Theater, 1727 N. Charles St., Baltimore
Rituals, 12 W North Ave, Baltimore
When: July 29 - August 4, 2019
Monday - Thursday: 7pm - 10pm
Friday: 5pm - Midnight
Saturday: Noon - 11pm
Sunday: Noon - 10pm
Who: 100s of performers, staff, volunteers from New York City, Philadelphia,
Washington, DC, California, and Baltimore.
Additional Information about “Baltimore Improv Festival”
Includes 4 days of improv workshops for all levels taught by the best comedy teachers in the country.
Featuring improv famous headliners: Fuck that Shit, The Cast, The Stepfathers, & Asian AF
ASIAN AF (Asian As F***) is an Asian American variety show from the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) Theatre in Los Angeles and New York. Asian AF spotlights Asian American actors, stand-up comedians, improvisers, sketch performers. (Saturday, August 3rd at 8:30pm)
The Cast is a team of women from New York City’s Magnet Theater that improvises plays. During a stage play, see what is happening both onstage and behind the scenes. (Friday, August 2nd at 8:30pm)
The Stepfathers is New York's top improvisers who take you on a tour of everything cute and brutal. They perform weekly at the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) Theatre in New York City. (Saturday, August 3rd at 7:00pm)
Fuck That Shit (A Comedy Team) is a team known for repeatedly winning the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) New York Cagematch competition (Friday, August 2nd at 7:00pm)
"The festival is a great way to further BIG’s mission, not just in Baltimore, but with the improv community at large. Every year we bring performers from all over the country to celebrate this art form we all love. There is something amazing about bringing a large group of people together that share the same passion. This year, we have our biggest festival yet with teams from all over the United States and Canada, and one of the best skates of workshop instructors around. It’s going to be a amazing week. " Andy McIntyre, Executive Producer, Baltimore Improv Festival
More details to be provided at bigimprov.org/fest
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The Cast. Photo by David Evans
Asian AF. Photo courtesy of Asian AF
Fuck That Shit (A comedy team) at the 2018 Baltimore Improv Festival. Photo by David Evans
The 2018 Baltimore Improv Festival. Photo by David Evans
“LOL@Artscape” returns with inclusive look at local comedy: stand up improv shows and workshops; and an theater within a U-Haul truck
BALTIMORE – The nonprofit Baltimore Improv Group (BIG) returns as a program partner of LOL@Artscape, which features stand up shows, improv comedy shows, and comedy workshops. Artscape is America's largest free annual arts festival, attracting 350,000+ attendees over three days.
What: LOL@Artscape
When: Friday, July 19 and Saturday at 11am-9pm;
Sunday July 20, 11am-7pm on Sunday
Additional Information about “LOL@Artscape”
Free – donations accepted
BIG presents LOL@Artscape with three main comedy events.
After renting a large U-Haul, “The U-HAHA” creates a mobile theater all day and night at Artscape.
“Baltimore Improv Group @ LOL@Artscape” features improv stage performers at The BIG Theater who instant comedy based on an audience interview.
“LOL@Artscape After Hours” features over a dozen of Baltimore’s successful stand-up comedians.
Michael Furr, an LGBT focused stand-up comic who hosted the 2018 Baltimore Pride parade, hosts “LOL@Artscape After Hours”.
"This year's LOL@Artscape is going to be bigger, funnier and more filled with Laugh Out Loud moments than ever before. The performers featured on this year's lineup are an amazing representation of what the Baltimore comedy scene is all about: diverse line ups, seasoned talent and of course, hilarious material.” Michae Furr
More details to be provided at bigimprov.org/artscape
The BIG Theater opened in October 2017 in Station North. The theater offers 3,000 square feet of space for shows; classes and workshops for adults, kids and teens; a podcast studio; and a lobby connecting actors, comedy performers, and audiences. BIG shows include improv comedy, stand-up, sketch, and more.
Baltimore Improv Group, photo by David Evans
The U-HAHA, mobile theater
Michael Furr, host of LOL@Artscape After Dark
Discover Baltimore Stand-up Comedy & Improv at Artscape 2019
EVENT: “LOL@Artscape”
WHO: Baltimore Improv Group
WHEN: Friday, July 19 and Saturday at 11am-9pm; July 20
Sunday, 11am-7pm on Sunday
WHERE: 1727 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD
“The U-HAHA”, “LOL@Artscape After Dark”, “ Baltimore Improv Group @ LOL@Artcape” features an air-conditioned U-Haul, diversity, and inclusion in Baltimore’s comedy scene
BALTIMORE, MD – The nonprofit Baltimore Improv Group (BIG) returns as a program partner of LOL@Artscape, which features comedic stand-up shows, improv shows, and comedy workshops. Artscape is America's largest free annual arts festival, attracting 350,000+ attendees over three days.
BIG presents LOL@Artscape with three main comedy events. After renting a large U-Haul, “The U-HAHA” creates a mobile theater all day and night at Artscape. “Baltimore Improv Group @ LOL@Artscape” features improv stage performers at The BIG Theater who instant comedy based on an audience interview. LOL@Artscape After Hours LOL@Artscape After features over a dozen of Baltimore’s successful stand-up comedians.
Michael Furr, an LGBT stand-up comic, hosts LOL@ Artscape After Hours.
"This year's LOL@Artscape is going to be bigger, funnier and more filled with Laugh Out Loud moments than ever before,” Furr said. “The performers featured on this year's lineup are an amazing representation of what the Baltimore comedy scene is all about: diverse line ups, seasoned talent and of course, hilarious material.
“LOL@Artscape 2019 is going to show the people of Baltimore just how much love you can give from the stage," said Furr.
At The BIG Theater, all shows will be based on an audience interview. Last year’s guests included D Watkins, Lou Catelli and Ann Costlow.
The U-HAHA is be parked outside of BIG’s Theater on North Charles and holding free continuous performances throughout Artscape.
On May 11, 2019, The U-HAHA took to the streets of Baltimore with shows at Lexington Market, Poe House, Mondawmin Mall, Rem Fest The Shops at Canton Crossing, and Fell’s Point Square.
Alysia Lee is an artist, arts educator, teaching artist and arts advocate who studies and performs improv comedy with BIG.
"I didn’t know what to expect,” said Lee. “But the day did not disappoint. That truck was filled with yucks and yelps of delight— who knew so much connection and joy could happen in the back of a U-Haul. "
"I had a blast participating in the U-HAHA! We traveled to parts of Baltimore I've never been to, and we introduced improv to a bunch of new folks. I felt so connected with the city and the people we convinced to walk through a velvet curtain to the back of our U-HA-HA truck." Grant Chang, improvisor.
“LOL@Artscape” is Friday, July 19 and Saturday at 11am-9pm; Sunday, July 20, 11am-7pm at The BIG Theater, 1727 N. Charles St. For updated information go to bigimprov.org/artscape
LGBTQ+ Shows Explore Baltimore Pride Month with Storytelling, Comedy, Conversation, and Improvised Theater
EVENT: BIG Pride Month Comedy Series
WHEN: June, 2019
Baltimore Improv Group tells true local queer stories for Baltimore Pride in a month long series of comedy shows
BALTIMORE, MD – The nonprofit Baltimore Improv Group (BIG) hosts a series of LGBTQ+ comedy shows. BIG will tell real life stories from LGBTQ+ performers and guests. The series celebrates Baltimore’s Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) community. Performers who identify as part of this community produced new shows for June: The Pride Show, Coming Out, and The High Tea at PRIDE Improv Jam.
Also, regular monthly shows put queer individuals in the spotlight. The Peeps Show interviews gender minorities in art. Talented SGM entertainers take the stage at monthly variety show Baltimore's Got Talent. The standup and improv showcase STAN-PROV invites SGM stand-up comedians.
Misty Letts produces a show sharing real stories related to Coming Out. Letts studies improv comedy under Baltimore Improv Group’s comedy curriculum. She also performs with independent comedy troupe “Sorry Not Sorry”.
“Coming out is an important milestone for any LGBTQ person. We will explore this milestone together.” said Letts. Outside of comedy, Misty is a musician and an advocate for bicycling as a way of life. “Through story telling and improv, we'll help you carry the weight, laugh into the void, and remind you that you're never alone! It gets better.”
Heather Moyer performs with The Pride Show with Queerprov, a comedy team. The team that invites the LGBTQ comedy performers at BIG to explore unique points of view.
“The Queerprov shows are made up of a team of LGBTQ performers from the BIG community,” said Moyer who has performed improv comedy since 2001 when she started her improv career in Boston. “
“The set will be inspired by stories & monologues from/about their lives -- all inspired by some inputs from the audience. It's sure to be a hilarious show covering all sorts of aspects about being a queer person in the world today. And since it's improv, we also know that all sorts of other fun topics will come up in the show, not just those related to LGBTQ folks and allies.”
Queerprov explores Baltimore Improv Group members identities. As a diverse, rotating ensemble, they create scenes based on true stories that LGBTQ community members share with the audience.
“We're very excited to perform during Pride month - it's an awesome chance to show off some of the very talented queer improvisers in the Baltimore improv community. And as a queer member of BIG, it's great to get an opportunity to perform other queer improvisers!”
The Pride Show is Saturday, June 1, 2019, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 10 p.m.
The Peeps Show is Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 8:30 p.m.
The High Tea at PRIDE Improv Jam is Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 5 p.m.
Coming Out is Sunday June 16 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
Baltimore's Got Talent is Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
STAN-PROV is Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 at 8 p.m.
All shows take place at at The BIG Theater, 1727 N. Charles St. For updated information and media go to bigimprov.org/pride
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eDRIVE. AN ELECTRIFYING DRIVING SENSATION.
The BMW 7 Series with eDrive.
The BMW 7 Series with the BMW EfficientDynamics technology eDrive (BMW 740e) brings together the best of both worlds. It offers the range and performance of a BMW TwinPower Turbo engine coupled with the efficiency of an electric moto. The result is substantially lower fuel consumption with similarly reduced emissions. And a driving performance that allows the comfort and wellbeing in the BMW 7 Series to be experienced even more intensely.
The BMW 740e will be available from 2016. The figures provided are the probable technical specifications.
eDRIVE. AN ELECTRIFYING DRIVING SENSATION.The BMW 7 Series with eDrive.
VEHICLE CONCEPT.
Thanks to its comfort and dynamics, the BMW 7 Series with eDrive confirms all expectations. It is a BMW luxury-class sedan with minimum fuel consumption figures and full dynamic characteristics in all driving modes. The eDrive lettering on the rear indicates the electric drive. What distinguishes it above all is the range in pure electric mode. With 40 kilometres, it drives without local emissions and without consuming fuel. Even in combined mode, the CO2 emissions figure for the BMW 7 Series with eDrive is 49 g/km. The high-voltage battery is stored beneath the rear seat so that a sufficient volume of the 420 litres remains for bulky luggage. A future-orientated vehicle concept that is second to none.
INDIVIDUAL DRIVING BEHAVIOUR.
As a plug-in hybrid, the BMW 7 Series with eDrive has various drive modes, with which the driver can exert a major influence on the real fuel consumption. The result in practice depends firstly on the choice of driving modes, and secondly on personal driving behaviour. When the battery is fully charged, a distance of up to 40 kilometres can be covered purely electrically before the BMW TwinPower Turbo petrol engine switches on as well for optimum efficiency and range.
DRIVETRAIN.
A powerful BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder petrol engine and a highly efficient eDrive electric motor power the BMW 7 Series with eDrive. The system output is 240 kW with a combined system consumption of 2.1 l/100 km*. The combination of these BMW EfficientDynamics technologies has led to an innovative vehicle with economical consumption figures which, at the same time, offers full driving dynamics and stability on all road conditions.
* The figures for fuel consumption and CO2 are preliminary values that have not yet been confirmed. The published fuel consumption and CO2 emission figures are established according to legislated technical specifications (UNECE Regulation 101/UN Regulation 83 and SANS 20101 standards), which sets out the procedures that are used to measure the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. The claimed figures are established using specific tests under standardised, carefully controlled conditions and may differ from consumption achieved under real world conditions with the influences of altitude, road surface, geographic conditions, vehicle options, temperature, humidity, tyres size and driving behaviour amongst others.
BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder petrol engine
The innovative BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder petrol engine guarantees maximum driving pleasure thanks to agile power delivery and outstanding responsiveness at low engine speeds, all while being exceptionally fuel efficient and low in emissions.
The 4-cylinder petrol engine is a superb example of modern engine production. To enhance dynamics and efficiency, BMW uses TwinPower Turbo technology with Valvetronic fully variable valve control including Double-VANOS variable camshaft control and High-Precision Injection. This allows the engine to operate with an optimal power-efficiency factor in any load range, thereby lowering fuel consumption. This engine is part of the EfficientDynamics range and generates an output of 190 kW and torque of 400 Nm.
The liquid-cooled electric motor in the plug-in hybrid is integrated into the vehicle's transmission. It has an output of 70 kW and delivers maximum torque of 250 Nm. Up to approx. 40 km* can be covered in 100% electrical mode, reaching a top speed of up to 120 km/h.
Whenever the driver releases the accelerator, the electric motor acts as a generator, powered by the wheels, and converts kinetic energy into electrical energy in a process known as recuperation. An even higher recuperation rate is achieved when braking. Up to a certain brake pressure, the vehicle is slowed down by the electric motor alone, which at the same time converts even more kinetic energy into electricity. This free, recuperated energy can then be used to propel the vehicle via the electric motor or to power electrical components. This lowers fuel consumption and considerably improves the efficiency of the drive.
* These figures are preliminary values that have not yet been confirmed. They are based on 18'' tyres with reduced rolling resistance.
High-voltage battery
The High-voltage battery for the BMW 740e is stored beneath the rear seat, keeping it secure and saving space. As a result, the luggage compartment is slightly smaller than in conventional models (420 litres).
The battery can be charged with the cable supplied, from conventional household 230 volt power sockets or at a public charging station. During travel the electric motor sometimes acts as a generator, converting kinetic energy into electricity (recuperation), which it stores in the battery.
Thanks to lithium-ion technology, the liquid-cooled High-voltage battery has a high energy density and comparably compact dimensions. With a capacity of 9.2 kWh, it can deliver up to 70 kW to the electric motor at a moment's notice. When fully charged, it makes a purely electric range of up to 40 km* possible in a BMW 740e, as well as an electric maximum speed of up to 120 km/h.
INTELLIGENT ENERGY MANAGEMENT.
Intelligent energy management is one of the main pillars of the BMW eDrive concept. This system coordinates the interaction of all drive components in order to combine the best possible efficiency with great driving dynamics. Intelligent energy management optimises the hybrid drive's power-efficiency factor by predictively choosing the appropriate drive. For example, available navigation data is used to identify in advance the sections of the route and driving situations that are best suited for the electric motor or for charging the high-voltage battery.
In situations in which the combustion engine would have a low power-efficiency factor, the system shifts up to a higher load range with a better power-efficiency factor. That means that the combustion engine produces additional power. This power is used to create electricity for the battery via the electric motor/generator, which can later be used for electric driving or efficiently supporting the combustion engine. It also controls the electric motor/generator, so that kinetic energy is transformed into electrical energy during coasting and when braking. In combination with ECO PRO mode, intelligent energy management adapts all vehicle systems, including all auxiliary components and comfort functions, to be fuel-consumption conscious and highly efficient.
The eDrive button allows the driver to choose between three different electric drive modes. When starting the vehicle, the AUTO eDrive (hybrid) mode is active by default. The MAX eDrive mode allows a purely electric driving distance of up to 120 km/h. In the Battery Control mode, the saved electric energy is retained for later use.
AUTO eDrive mode
When starting the vehicle, the AUTO eDrive mode, i.e. the hybrid mode, is active by default, and the driver can take selective advantage of the extremely efficient purely electric drive. Depending on the cargo load and charge level of the electric battery, the vehicle uses only electric energy up to a speed of 120 km/h. A power meter display in the instrument cluster informs the driver of the electric output the vehicle is currently using and the point at which additional power demands will cause the combustion engine to switch on automatically.
MAX eDrive mode
In the MAX eDrive mode – the purely electric mode – the electric drive provides the maximum output. The driver can press the accelerator to its full extent without activating the combustion engine, and the vehicle can reach a top speed of 120 km/h. When greater propulsion power is required, the combustion engine can be switched on at any time via the gear lever or by pressing the accelerator to kickdown.
Battery Control mode
In Battery Control mode, the vehicle is only powered by the combustion engine whilst it is charged to a level selected by the driver. The saved electric energy is reserved for further electric driving.
Predictive selection
Once the destination has been entered into the navigation system, predictive energy management analyses the planned route using constant data such as the speed limit and real-time information on the current traffic situation. The system then uses the purely electric driving mode efficiently and according to the situation and above all for sections of the route on which it is most worthwhile - in urban traffic for example.
CHARGING.
Whether using conventional household socket or a BMW i Wallbox from the extensive 360° ELECTRIC range of products and services – charging the high-voltage battery could not be easier. Public ChargeNow charging stations are available for energy requirements while you’re out driving.
Home charging
The vehicle can be conveniently charged at home at a conventional household 230 volt power socket and has a 'full tank' after approximately four hours. The car's charging port is located behind a flap on the front left side panel. All that's needed for charging is the included cable, which can be stored safely and compactly in the rear left section of the luggage compartment. A special seal protects the charging port and plug from the elements. A special wall-mounted charging station or wallbox can be used instead of a normal power socket. This unit offers increased charging power, making the charging process much quicker. The charging status of the high-voltage battery can be read from the multicoloured LED light ring or obtained using the BMW ConnectedDrive App. Depending on various factors, for example the strength of the charge at the power source, the number of devices actively consuming electricity in the car during the charging process and the use of a Wallbox, it takes approximately 2.75 hours for an empty high-voltage battery to recharge completely. In addition, the passenger area can be pre-heated or cooled during external charging. As a large proportion of driving is powered purely by electricity, travel costs can be significantly reduced.
Public charging
The vehicle can be charged from household power sockets with the charging cable included and also on the go from public charging stations. That way, after going shopping, the driver can continue the journey with a 'full tank' that is free of local emissions. The car's charging port is located behind a flap on the front left side panel. All that's needed for charging is the included cable, which can be stored safely and compactly above the left wheel arch in the luggage compartment. The charging time varies based on several factors, for example the current strength of the current and number of active devices consuming electricity in the vehicle.
A special gasket ring protects the charging port and plug from the elements. LED light rings on the charging port make the charging status visually clear. The navigation system and BMW ConnectedDrive App give the driver information about the location and availability of suitable charging stations.
CONNECTIVITY.
In addition to BMW Remote Services such as remote locking, hybrid-specific functions are also available via smartphone (iOS or Android) to ensure you are always connected with your BMW. You always have an overview of the fuel consumption and efficiency figures for your BMW 7 Series with eDrive. BMW Services for every eventuality can be used inside the vehicle – and outside.
BMW ConnectedDrive App
The BMW ConnectedDrive App for iOS and Android displays detailed information regarding the current status of the BMW – such as the vehicle's location, the battery level and remaining range.
The charging procedure can be controlled remotely via the week-to-view timer, and the vehicle's temperature remotely adjusted in good time ready for the next journey. Destinations, points of interest and the location of charging stations can be easily sent from the application directly to the vehicle.
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Sailing Bora Bora, Tahaa, Raiatea, Huahine, Maupiti, Tupai, Mopelia…
To cruise the waters of French Polynesia’s Leeward Islands is nirvana for many. The choice is tantilizing – legendary Bora Bora, authentic Tahaa, spiritual Raiatea & Huahine the most feminine of them not forgetting magical Maupiti & the untouched motus (atolls) of Tupai & even Mopelia. It’s truly the best cruising in the world – there’s nothing to rival the consistent sailing conditions, the majestic mountain scenery, the exceptional diving, the world’s most beautiful lagoons, the plentiful fishing opportunities, the sensational sunrises & sunsets ……………… & the list goes on & on.
Most undertake this voyage through paradise aboard sumptuous catamarans with a multi-skilled skipper & a hostess with the mostest – your every comfort is catered to; everything is covered. Catamarans are ideal for this type of sailing offering wide deck-space & less draw than mono-hulls thereby giving greater access to excellent mooring sites & the best spots possible in the scintillating lagoons.
Many look to Raiatea for their vessel. The selection of available craft is as varied as the blue hues of the island’s lagoons, well almost, & Raiatea makes an ideal base from which to explore. The catamarans come in all sizes & configurations:
Raiatea & Tahaa
For those who feel they lack the experience to venture into open water Raiatea & Tahaa are made for them. Both islands sit majestically within the same expansive & beautiful lagoon offering stunning ‘still water’ cruising as one can sail around both islands without having to leave the lagoon. There’s plenty to do but my recommendation is to take your time & concentrate on the waters surrounding Tahaa. From there you can specifically target places of particular interest in Raiatea – Marae Taputapuatea, for example or Motu Nao Nao.
The motus to the north of Tahaa are simply drop-dead stunning; from their northern-most extremity you can watch the sun rise over Huahine & set over Bora Bora without your moving! Cruise into the exquisite Tahaa Resort for lunch or a drink or ten & then meander past the multitude of motus taking dips in waters whose colours you would have thought are only possible through ‘worked’ photos.
Continue steadily around to Toahotu Pass mooring near Motu Mahaea (Ceran) opposite Motu Toahotu (Atger). This is a very special place – an action-packed location offering great dives, the opportunity to surf or wind-surf &, if needs be, access to certain modern commodities despite the relative isolation. Huahine is visible in the distance – it’s a magical to see the sunrise over Huahine for those rising early. You will not wish to leave!
Returning to the ‘cat’ from the Tahaa Resort & sunrise overlooking Motus Mahaea & Toahotu with Huahine just visible behind the later:
From Toahotu Pass it’s easy to access the sensational diving in the passes off Raiatea or the spectacular bays cutting deep into the island of Tahaa which make for magic spots to moor overnight. My favourite is Hurepiti Bay flanked by the waterside, shimmering white church at Tiva with a mystical Bora Bora as the backdrop, great fishing/diving at famous Paipai Pass through which the world’s greatest outrigger canoe race, the Hawaiki Nui Va’a passes each year & where dolphin will regularly cruise by just as you are settling into sunset drinks:
There are plenty of images of the magnificent scenery surrounding Raiatea & Tahaa so here are a couple of photos capturing different aspects of ‘life on a cat’ whilst cruising these beautiful waters including heading up Raiatea’s Apoomao River by any means in the last 2 middle images:
For those who are a little more adventurous the opportunity exists to visit Huahine &/or Bora Bora not to mention Tupai, Maupiti & Mopelia (& indeed even further afield once the sailing bug has got you!) If you are looking to cross open waters to visit other islands & motus be sure to discuss your ‘sailing dream’ in advance with those where you hire your yacht – the pass at Maupiti can be treacherous so self-skippered craft may not be permitted to sail there, safe mooring off Tupai is not for beginners, & Mopelia is a long trip, an atoll where a keen understanding of narrow fast flowing passes & mooring in certain weather conditions is indispensable……………..a skipper may well be required by the yacht rental company.
I’m an experienced yachtsman & even so my advice is to take both a skipper & a hostess. The skipper knows well the boat, the seas, the passes, the motor in case of mechanical issues & so on, not to mention the best spots……hey you’re on holidays! The hostess keeps the beers flowing & they are skilled cooks…..hey this is a holiday!!! If you are not convinced then reflect on the value of ‘insider’ knowledge such as knowing that in Tahaa there is only one pharmacy (it’s at Haamene), or that in Maupiti there’s no doctor or pharmacy & medical treatment can only be found at the dispensary near the Town Hall – the skipper will know where it is, would you? Mopelia – this is total isolation, how well do you know your boat in case of a problem?
Huahine &/or Bora Bora
Huahine is a beautiful island possessed of unique charm & mystery, an island bathed in history & culture. It is held to be the most feminine of islands (have your skipper explain the significance of the Tahitian ‘Hua’ & ‘Hine’). It is well worth visiting, particularly the island itself.
In a move welcomed by the boating fraternity 16 permanent ecological moorings have been installed around Huahine – 5 alongside Bali Hai Beach, 5 others around Mati, 3 in the lagoon at Hana Iti & 3 others in Haapu Bay. The bouys are placed at least 70m apart & can accommodate yachts up to 20m long & weighing up to 20 tons. It is also envisaged that Bourrayne Bay will be developped as a safe anchorage during cyclonic conditions for both yachts & superyachts.
Bora Bora is simply paradise on earth. Depending on your sailing itinerary, Bora Bora is a good option to consider as the place from where to start your sailing. Why not have the world’s most beautiful island lagoon as your base & Bora Bora offers better proximity to the off the beaten “tack” adventures of Tupai, Maupiti & Mopelia.
I took a cruise from Bora Bora to Raiatea/Tahaa several weeks back – our skipper owned the catamaran & as a diving instructor knew the islands both above & below water like the back of his hand, whilst our chef was the owner of one of the better restaurants in Bora Bora! Fun crew, great cook (food better than on any other rental craft on which I’ve sailed), booze included, the skipper willing to sail where required (not the case elsewhere), better equipped with leisure equipment than other similar rental craft …….. best of all around an all-up price some 30-40% less than that proposed for similar but frankly not as good tours ex Raiatea.
Our ‘cat’ arrives back in Bora Bora around sunset & below, anchors off Matira Beach where va’a (outrigger canoes) can be seen heading out for a training paddle in preparation for the Heiva i Bora Bora. In the shot that follows…………….just check out the sunset on Matira Beach backgrounding the fish caught on the way home!!!:
If you are sailing in Bora Bora without a hired skipper there is excellent mooring to be found off Bloody Mary’s or along Matira Beach in the relatively deep waters just around Raititi Point where the now closed Hotel Bora Bora is located…………follow the channel markers closely!
Close-by there is a good snack – Snack Matira – & a great restaurant – Restaurant Matira Beach – both at water’s edge, plus a nearby supermarket. (Alas the unmarked patisserie opposite Snack Matira has moved closer to town).
It is not possible to sail with safety around Point Matira itself but it’s fairly straight-forward in a smaller keel-free craft & well worthwhile giving access to the Coral Garden snorkel dive amongst other gems.
Lying just 17 kms off Bora Bora is the world’s most photographed atoll – the heart-shaped Tupai, symbol of love, the dream spot for many to seal their union for life:
During the last population survey (ISPF 2012) 2 people are recorded as living on Tupai; presumably reflecting the fact that the atoll reportedly has a guardian! A small number of Bora Borians pass by spasmodically to harvest the motu’s coconuts for copra. In yet another moment of political folly 2 overwater structures were constructed for the sole enjoyment of a single man. At the same time the motu’s pass was dynamited to make a shallow entrance into the lagoon & what a stunningly beautiful lagoon it is. As safe access for yachts is not possible to the atoll but it can be achieved using smaller keel-less craft & it’s a thrilling entry adding to the overall ‘buzz’ of the outing:
It’s best to visit (early) in the morning to permit a round tour from Bora Bora or as part of a sail across to Maupiti – don’t be late for Maupiti as the pass can be treacherous.
Tupai is not without it’s own unique place in history – in 1777 two sailors jumped ship from Captain Cook’s “Discovery” whilst she anchored in Huahine.. They headed for Tahaa before deciding on Tupai but were captured there by locals & handed back to Cook. Tupai has also been long-held as the place where the Chilean mutineers from the ‘Araucano‘ buried their considerable treasures in the early 1820’s. More recently many hold that Tahiti’s GIP, said to be akin to a private army for a most recent President of Polynesia, were reportedly trained in armed warfare on Tupai by former members of the French Foreign Legion.
Tupai was inhabited many years ago but cyclones saw residents moving to safer shores, a move which has seen Tupai preserved in it’s natural state, a the true Robinson Crusoe experience. It’s here that one can truly say: ‘I got away from it all’. Tupai has also a primitive stone tidal fish trap – Tupaiofai – initially constructed many hundreds of years ago. It is sited between the passes of Apooparai & Teavamoa. Needless to say the marine-life is exceptional – during a recent visit whilst diving off a famous wall there a massive humpback whale descended down to check us all out!
Why not check out Tupai for yourselves but read this first : https://www.bora-bora-insider.com/bora-bora/tahiti-helicopters-bora-bora-tupai-closed.html
Maupiti is a real gem; it’s simply sensational – many say it’s “Bora Bora without the development’.
The island’s only pass, Onoiau Pass, can be extremely difficult to navigate but the rewards are a fantastic lagoon, no major hotel constructions, & the type of tropical island paradise for which most spend their lives searching.
Maupiti’s only pass – from water-level & from atop the island’s highest point:
‘What to do on Maupiti’ – the subject is extensively covered in a great report entitled Magical Maupiti.
Mopelia
Mopelia or Maupihaa as it is also known, a beautiful untouched motu, sits enticingly in the Pacific some 100 nautical miles from Maupiti. Visits here are so rare often the locals – a population of a grand total of 11 during the last population survey (ISPF 2012) – will paddle out in their outriggers to greet you.
The atoll has been known for centuries to local polynesians as a place of abundance for turtles, coconuts & a wide range of sea-birds. Turtle meat is a delicacy & regrettably when turtles first became a protected species in French Polynesia Mopelia’s turtle resources were plundered for a number of years by speed-boats making day trips from Bora Bora & Raiatea.
Mopelia has a stunningly beautiful, totally untouched lagoon with depths in places approaching 40m for those looking to moor. A full day’s sail from Maupiti, Mopelia’s pass is quite narrow & can be dangerous. You’ll need a good motor to counteract the strong current often flowing against you at more than 6 knots! Be aware & closely check weather forecast details as this is an atoll thereby offering little or no protection in the case of high winds. It is well worth the planning though as this is a truly magical spot!
Mopelia, this virtually unknown dot of land lost in the Pacific Ocean, has a most intriguing story in its history which deserves telling here. It’s the story of a certain Felix von Luckner (“the Sea-Devil”) & his crew (“the Emperor’s Pirates”) were merchant boat raiders in the early 20th century. Aboard the Seeadler (Sea Eagle), a three-masted windjammer, they operated with great success in the Pacific Ocean (& Atlantic) with a capacity to attack opponents causing only minor, if any, casualties; an ability which made them legendary heroes internationally.
From a painting of the Seeadler:
Luckner ran away to sea from school aged 12 years on a boat travelling to Australia. He fell overboard in rough seas & was only saved through his grabbing an albatross & despite being severely pecked used the bird’s flapping wings & the flight of other albatross overhead to guide the lifeboat to him.
He would jump ship in Australia then work for 7 years in an incredible array of jobs including newspaper salesman, assistant lighthouse keeper (until caught with the lighthouse keeper’s daughter), kangaroo hunter, circus worker, professional boxer (he had great physical strength able to bend coins between his fingers & to tear up telephone directories by hand), fisherman, seaman, Presidential Guard in the Mexican Army, railway construction worker, barman & inn keeper. It perhaps goes without saying that Luckner was an accomplished magician!
Luckner later joined the German Navy seeing action in WWI during which he was appointed Captain of the merchant raider Seeadler. After a considerable number of successful raids Luckner found both the US & the Royal Navy ‘looking for him’. To avoid capture he sailed south into the Pacific & in June 1917 needing to scrape clean the hull of his boat & with beri-beri amongst his crew put into Mopelia.
Too large to enter the lagoon & in the interest of safe mooring, Luckner anchored outside the reef. Later, that August, the Seeadler was wrecked on the reef in a tsunami according to Luckner but as a result of drifting aground whilst the prisoners and most of the crew were having a picnic on the island according to the American prisoners.
The crew & prisoners were able to salvage certain provisions, some firearms, & two of the Seeadler’s life-boats. As optimistic as ever Luckner rigged one of the 10m long open life-boats as a sloop & set sail for Fiji, 3700kms away via the Cook islands intending to capture a sailing ship once there, return to Mopelia for his crew & prisoners & resume raiding!
Luckner passed by the Cook Islands authorities posing initially as Dutch American mariners then as Norwegians (multi-lingual, Luckner had earlier in his career passed off one of his seamen as his wife to escape the British). His luck ran out though when he was bluffed into surrender in Fiji & subsequently held prisoner in NZ. Of course he managed to escape & capture a vessel before being re-caught but that’s another story (as is the remainder of his life as leading author, public speaker in the USA & on it goes).
News of Luckner’s arrest soon reached his crew on Mopelia. At the time a French Trading vessel, the Lutece, had anchored outside the reef. One of Luckner’s officers would head out to ‘greet’ them capturing the vessel at gunpoint! Luckner’s crew then set off aboard the captured boat leaving the French on Mopelia with the American prisoners.
Four of the American prisoners would subsequently sail the remaining open boat 1,600 km to Pago Pago & arrange for the rescue of the 44 sailors left stranded on Mopelia.
Parts of the wreck can still be seen, through hundreds of fish, in the relatively shallow waters of the reef on the southern side of the pass. Relics from the Seeadler have been salvaged over the years some of which can now be seen in the Australian War Memorial Museum…..perhaps one day they can be returned.
I think anyone making the effort to visit Mopelia should strongly consider ‘eating like the locals’ – make enquiries about lobster fresh from the reef or the delectable, huge blue keveu (coconut crab) for dinner; then local bird’s eggs for breakfast:
‘Bon apetit’ ……………. takes on a totally new slant!
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This search is usually conducted by executive search firms on behalf of a third party company. The advantage of an executive search being performed by an executive search firm is that the firm can undertake an initial screening of the candidate and confirm if they are suitable for the role and ascertain what their remuneration expectations before putting them in touch with the company.
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Why the Baltics? Of the European Union’s half a billion residents, scarcely more than 1% live in one of the Baltic countries. Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are tiny countries in terms of their landmass and their population. Yet they punch far above their weight. From energy policy to e-government, from geopolitics to economic policy, the Baltic countries are playing an outsized role in Europe’s future.
If the Baltics are known for anything today, it is for their precarious geopolitical position. Located on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea, these countries are on the frontlines of the struggle between Russia and the West for influence in Europe’s borderlands. The Baltics are nearly surrounded by Russia and its ally Belarus, save only for a short border that Lithuania shares with Poland.
Since the invasion of Ukraine, security has been at the top of the Baltics’ to-do list. As members of NATO and the EU, the Baltics are protected by treaty commitments with the United States and European powers. Yet they have been taking steps to bolster their defense, spending more on their own militaries and encouraging NATO allies to station troops and supplies on their territory.
Given the Baltic countries’ history—they were occupied by the Soviet Union for half a century—security is an inevitable concern. Yet it is wrong to reduce Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to nothing but a geopolitical battleground. The reality could not be more different. Small though they may be, each of these countries has important lessons for its neighbors and for all of Europe.
Take energy. For two decades, Europe has been debating how to diversify energy supplies in order to guarantee energy security. Across much of Central and Eastern Europe, Russia is the largest—and in some places, the only—natural gas supplier. That gives Gazprom, Russia’s state-owned gas monopoly, significant pricing power. Because of this, Lithuanians paid significantly more for gas than Germans, for no obvious commercial reason. Yet Europeans have been divided over how to respond, with some countries recommending legal action, other countries focusing on energy infrastructure, and many—perhaps most—European leaders preferring not to deal with the problem at all.
But Lithuania took action. Fed up by higher prices, and fearful that Russia would use its control of gas supplies as a political weapon, Lithuania chose to diversify its energy supply. It built a terminal for accepting shipments of liquid natural gas on the shores of the Baltic Sea. The terminal was expensive. But now Lithuania is far less dependent on Russia for energy. Today Lithuania can import gas from as far afield as America and the United Arab Emirates, all but eliminating Russia’s pricing power. Many are now asking whether the rest of Europe can learn lessons from Lithuania as it debates how to construct its Energy Union.
If Lithuania has been a leader in energy policy experimentation, Latvia has been a testing ground for debates about how Europe should respond to its economic crises. The Eurozone’s crisis is often described as a clash between Greek and German models of economic policy. But it is more accurate to think of a contest between Greece and Latvia. Both countries faced similar problems when the financial crisis of 2008 hit Europe: an explosion of debt coupled with a declining ability to repay. In 2008 Latvia faced a current account deficit of 23% of GDP and inflation of 18%.Yet where Greece chose to default on some of its debt and seek loans from other European countries and the IMF, Latvia hiked taxes and aggressively slashed its government budget. Indeed, Latvia adjusted its economy so rapidly that it was able to join the Euro in 2014—at the very moment Greece was thinking of leaving the single currency. Latvia’s experience was different from Greece’s in many ways—it has weaker labor unions, for example, and a less-developed welfare state. Some question whether Latvia’s success at adjusting its budget came at too high a social cost, as unemployment briefly hit 21%, though it has since fallen sharply. Many people in Europe now look at Latvia as a model for how to confront economic crisis.
Estonia, too, is at the forefront of public policy in an important sphere. It has made its mark above all in e-government. The home of Skype, Estonians have long been proud of their technological prowess. They have gone further than anyone in using technology to make government work better. From online voting to government-issued digital IDs, the tech tools that Estonia is applying to government today is shaping how countries across the world think about technology.
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A customer who complained was knocked to the ground, kicked and had a 'golf-ball sized clump of hair' ripped from her scalp
Fishponds Pizza and Grill in Fishponds Road, Bristol
A food fight between two drunk women at a kebab shop was stopped by staff pouring Coca Cola over their heads.
Tammy Connors, 21, and Christina Hewer, 25, threw chicken, chips and doner meat around the takeaway after a night out, a court heard.
Workers pleaded with the women to stop and poured fizzy drinks over their heads.
But the exchange turned violent when fellow customer Janet Crees, 55, asked the rowdy revellers to tidy up their mess.
Armed with a mixed kebab, chicken kebab and chips, care worker Connors confronted the innocent bystander and threw chunks of meat in her face.
A court heard that she and mum-of-two Hewer then knocked Ms Crees to the ground, kicked her and ripped a "golf-ball sized clump of hair" from her scalp.
Docker who forced his way into ex-partner's home beat her so badly she had a perforated eardrum
Conners and Hewer denied the attack, with Connors claiming she was punched by Ms Crees and telling jurors she "threw food at her to stop her: a kebab".
But they were found guilty of actual bodily harm after a trial at Bristol Crown Court but were spared jail and ordered to carry out unpaid work.
Sentencing, Judge James Patrick described the "sustained" attack, at Fishponds Pizza and Grill in October 2015, as "extremely ugly", adding: "Actions have consequences."
He said: "You were both drunk and set upon a woman who was older than you both, and who challenged you for throwing food.
"She was knocked to the ground and then kicked."
Hewer, of Coomble Close, Kingswood, was given a 22-month suspended sentence and 100 hours unpaid work, while Connors, of Joyce Close, Horfield, was given 15 months suspended and 140 hours unpaid work.
The pair, who sobbed in the dock, must both obey a curfew between 5.30pm and 5.30am - Hewer for five months and Connors for three.
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In an impact statement read aloud in court, Ms Crees said: "I'm very disappointed in humans and it is going to have an effect on my life.
"I already feel that I will not go out again if these are the kind of people I will have to encounter.
"All I was trying to do was stand up for the staff who were just tying to earn an honest wage. I wish I had kept my mouth shut."
After the attack Ms Crees became reluctant to leave the house and was afraid of meeting the two attackers, it was said.
Prosecuting, Tara Wolfe said: "A golf-ball sized lump of hair was removed from her scalp.
"Ms Crees says the incident left her feeling angry and degraded, she felt she couldn't defend herself."
Jane Chamberlain, representing Connors, said: "She is a relatively young woman with no previous convictions. She lost her job as a care worker early on in the proceedings.
"The job she lost was one that she had dreamed of doing, and which she worked hard to obtain. She has to accept she has lost her dream career."
Defending Hewer, Caighli Taylor said the mum had grown up in foster care and has a three-year-old daughter and four-month-old son.
Both were told to pay a victim surcharge.
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Letter: Spring Weekend performers trivialize women
By Brown Daily Herald
On Saturday afternoon, Kendrick Lamar stood on the Main Green and sang that he can get past any emotional challenge so long as he has access to expensive alcohol and female sexual partners, while hundreds of Brown students sang along in approval. The night before, Big Freedia impressed the cheering crowd with endless references to female genitalia, alcohol and physical abuse. Meanwhile, two female dancers kept their backs to the audience so that only their “booties” were visible for most of the act. These were just a few examples of the many times the performances at this year’s Spring Weekend advanced the notion that women are primarily valuable as sexual objects. Though music like this is rightfully guarded by First Amendment protections, we question its role on Brown’s campus in the prime communal social event of the year. Normally, we have the choice to shut off the radio or step away from a concert if we find misogynistic lyrics offensive. But what’s particularly troubling about this situation is that our Student Activities Fund — money all undergraduate students are expected to pay alongside tuition bills — helped to subsidize these lyrics, and each one of us was obliged to financially support music that dehumanized and devalued the women around us. In October 2012, the Undergraduate Finance Board released its budget predictions for this year, noting that it would spend $180,000, on Spring Weekend. It seems to us that our Student Activities Fund could be better spent on musical acts or other social events that don’t minimize women or perpetuate a culture that dismisses their contributions as anything besides vehicles for sexual pleasure. Next year, we encourage our student body to think more critically about the type of messages we’d like to broadcast during the only event of the year that brings together so much of our campus and about the ways we spend our community’s money. We’d like to think we could expect more.
Sarah Forman ’13, Chelsea Feuchs ’14 and Nasim Azigolshani ’14
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This is spot on.
How about a female headliner?
Plato says:
Big Freedia is female.
but not a headliner 🙁
YES. THIS.
It would be nice to get a female headliner lead for a change, not to say freedia isnt a woman but that she wasnt a headliner.
Guy Tabachnick '13 says:
While I completely agree with the thrust of this letter, you guys are somewhat misreading Big Freedia. From a Times piece on her and other sissy bounce artists (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/25/magazine/25bounce-t.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0): “There’s like a safe-space thing happening,” Fensterstock says. “When Freedia or Nobby’s singing superaggressive, sexual lyrics about bad boyfriends or whatever, there’s something about being able to be the ‘I’ in the sentence. That’s not to say that women can’t like the more misogynistic music too. I like it — some of it’s good music. But it’s tough to sing along about bitches and hos when you’re a girl. When you identify with Freedia, you’re the agent of all this aggressive sexuality instead of its object.”
Of course, Spring Weekend is not a New Orleans dance hall; this definitely didn’t happen: “The crowd — just about evenly divided between men and women — instantly segregated itself: the men were propelled as if by a centrifuge toward the room’s perimeters, and the dance floor, a platform raised just a step off the ground, was taken over entirely by women surrounding Freedia.”
Jonah Kagan says:
I’m not in any way an expert on bounce music and the surrounding culture, but from what I’ve read and from what I’ve heard from other students who are more familiar with it, Big Freedia’s music and performance is not intended to trivialize women, but rather to empower them. Whether or not it does so successfully is an important discussion to have, but to make a blanket assertion that it does not feels a bit rash.
Here is some further relevant reading:
http://www.sdcitybeat.com/sandiego/article-9669-big-freedia-lsqueen-divars-of-bounce-music-gives-it-her-all.html
A quote from Big Freedia from this article: “It’s about being able to express yourself and be who you are. It’s not about anything sexual or degrading women. It’s about letting women feel empowered as well as letting men dance and be free.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/25/magazine/25bounce-t.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
A quote from the NYT piece: “There’s like a safe-space thing happening,” Fensterstock says. “When Freedia or Nobby’s singing superaggressive, sexual lyrics about bad boyfriends or whatever, there’s something about being able to be the ‘I’ in the sentence. That’s not to say that women can’t like the more misogynistic music too. I like it — some of it’s good music. But it’s tough to sing along about bitches and hos when you’re a girl. When you identify with Freedia, you’re the agent of all this aggressive sexuality instead of its object.”
I loved the concerts but a female headliner would have been so great to see!
Flu says:
it would be nice to get some good musicians for a change too.
You know people who actually make music for a living and don’t just wear crazy clothes and shake their ass at you for 40 minutes for $15 dollars.
buy a refreshing mountain dew says:
It’s unfortunate that the letter writer is too obtuse to recognize that kendrick lamar’s music is principally concerned with condemning the objectification of women and the hedonistic nihilism that marks so many members of our generation. As someone who cares a lot about how stigmatized groups are portrayed in the media, I am enormously embarrassed people could fundamentally misinterpret art to such an absurd degree. Although paling in comparison to Huck Finn when it comes to artisitic merit, this situation is not unlike the word “nigger” being whitewashed from Mark Twain’s work a few years ago when the entire point of its usage was to draw attention to and condemn how the remnants of racism fuels the social acceptance of discriminatory language. Get a grip people.
Brown '14 says:
I understand that much of Kendrick’s music wishes to
problematize gender issues within the hip hop community and in a larger sense,
within underserved communities of color. However, he is still a big rap star
who, to some extent, has to worry about making hits. His participation in songs
such as “Fucking Problems,” which he performed during Spring Weekend, is
unfortunately counterproductive to his goal of portraying a complex gender
ideology in his music.
As the song goes: “I love bad bitches that a fucking
problem/ and yeah I like to fuck, I got a fucking problem.” These lyrics are
un-ironic and are meant to be read straightforwardly. Again, even though much
of “good kid” features nuanced expressions of gendered relations, we should
understand and listen when people tell us when they’re offended by lyrics such
as the above. It is a person’s right to be offended by the term “bad bitch.” It
is also their right to be offended at the Brown community for uniformly
accepting such lyrics without challenging those terms. As big of a rap fan as I
am, I can understand when anyone is troubled the overuse of terms like “bitch”
and hypersexualized imagery.
The one caveat to my comment would have been his choice to perform “Fucking Problems” which is problematic for reasons you mentioned and was chosen by Kendrick undoubtedly due to its popularity, as you mentioned. I also think it’s important to distinguish between the nuanced social commentary of Lamar’s work and the incredibly gross response by the crowd, members of whom seemed to lack any semblance of self-awareness as to the messages of the songs they were so raucously cheering.
If anything, this letter to the editor fails to identify the real problematic elements of spring weekend: students who publicly celebrated the very vices kendrick raps against and perpetuated the casual sexism endemic to rap he’s criticizing.
Please buy a refreshing mountain dew.
swimming pools says:
I don’t think you can condemn students for dancing and partying while the SW headliner performed. Despite his lyrics, Kendrick’s beats are musically good, and spring weekend is a time to celebrate and let loose and shake off a lot of the semester’s stresses. Combined with the fact that many students were under the influence at the concerts, I don’t feel that it’s very productive to scrutinize them. Perhaps in the future we can choose acts who better reflect our ideals, but in the meantime if the concerts musically tight you can bet I’ll be dancing my ass off that weekend. drank.
As a man, if I could do that with my ass, you bet yours I would have been on that stage. You’re missing the point, Freedia isn’t trivializing women, she’s celebrating them.
Fuzzy Dunlop says:
It’s absolutely the case that Freedia’s music is supposed to empower women, and men, and all people. Did anyone read the BDH interview? Asked about gender expectations in her shows, she said she just wants everyone to have a good time and party. Her concerts are supposed to be a safe space for sexuality, not subvert it.
Furthermore, Kendrick celebrates women (and condemns excessive alcohol usage). The lack of familiarity of the writers of this article with any of his music performed on the stage this weekend is astounding. Of course I expected such an article as a knee-jerk reaction because we’re at Brown University and cisgender and heteronormativity and empowered sexuality and rainbows, but I would’ve hoped the writers of this article would be able to examine the music and its lyrics in context. Of course I’m disappointed.
By the way, no one condemns Deerhunter lead singer (or was it Dirty Projectors? I can’t remember), who made some comment in between songs about his bandmates being single and wanting to have sex with all the college girls. I think he called it “fresh pink.” That statement objectified women more than any other performer, but of course the writers are quick to point fingers at the two black rappers. I assume this is because black urban music has had an associated cultural history of subjugating women, and it’s incredibly easy to lump all black rappers into such a category, even if they don’t fit into it. What lazy reporting, BDH.
What a stupid article.
Penthouse and Playboy also “celebrate women” by this logic.
ws10 says:
I agree with your comment. I don’t think the writers of this letter quite understood these performers in context (though one could argue whether those singing “Drank!” understood this context, either).
One clarification: the Dirty Projectors lead singer (who himself has identified alternatively as gay/asexual) actually identified his drummer as being gay and liking “twinks” “young and pink.” So if anything, this was an objectification of men…
Sorry–meant Deerhunter
Marlo says:
To clarify, this is a letter to The Herald. The Herald did not “report” this. Otherwise, your comment is spot on–though I don’t remember the Deer Hunter singer being that explicit.
queenofzeegeeks says:
It’s the job of writers to do their own research, and that’s the failing of this article. That being said, before I did my research I also misinterpreted Kendrick Lamar’s music… at the concert, I felt extremely uncomfortable when the phrase “pussy and patron” was repeated over and over because I just don’t like the concept of the amorphous resource of “pussy”. But I guess that’s what he was trying to critique.
I was bothered by Deerhunter’s lead’s comment as well, referring to the drummer. I am surprised that wasn’t mentioned.
Oh, and the Dirty Projectors would never say something so misogynistic. They just compliment our campus for its blossoming trees. (I totally agreed with that statement too haha)
Dillon O'Carroll says:
Cause d’jour. People at Brown get offended for any ole reason. Especially after gross misreading of lyrics and performances. They use to bulldoze Pac’s albums in the streets to make a point, but they only fueled the point of his music. These poor women are misled, of all the people and musicians to be upset with, they choose the ones who actually are progressive in their genre. Thanks Brown students for being so damned sensitive all the time. We need to get over ourselves.
For a letter about equality and trivialization, the thoughts therein are incredibly white, unfortunately misinformed, and unnecessarily dangerous.
Honky says:
Glad to know white is a synonym for misinformed and dangerous.
more concerned says:
not how synonyms work. commas bro
BH says:
Simple solution- stop booking rappers.Every.Year.
Oh yeah like misogyny is only in rap and somehow absent in other forms of music. -_-
Can you name me another music genre where misogyny is as prevalent?
My point was we’ve seen identical or similar letters to the editor every post-SWE for the last 4-5 years. There’s a common denominator.
Oh, please says:
Simple solutions, don’t go to the concerts if you don’t like the music. Do I complain when I have to sit through some random, obscure band performing/shouting off my ear? No, I accept that that is something that many people here would like to enjoy and I get over it.
'14 says:
Getting a female headliner would certainly be great, but I feel like BCA has done a good job of late balancing their budget with student demands. I think the desire for rap performers and DJs, presumably from members of both genders in the student body and expressed through the UCS surveys, has led to the BCA getting headliners from predominantly male-dominated genres of music (I doubt Nicki Minaj or Kreayshawn would settle this displeasure any better).
That said, I agree with the comments stressing further reading on bounce music as a genre — it’s much more than simply ass shaking. Also, I’d like to add that this letter leaves out the fact that Dirty Projectors, one of the consensus best acts of the weekend, has two female band members, one of whom (Amber Coffman) delivered a solo that was the highlight of the set.
Chad '13 says:
I dont care if Big Freedia identifies as a man or a woman, or whatever else was going on behind the scenes of that ridiculous performance – I’m just pissed that his/her music sucked and I had to listen to an hour of him/her screaming “pussy pussy pussy pussy pussy” and “ass ass ass ass” over and over to incredibly obnoxious beats. Completely ruined my night.
I really hope Big Freedia wasn’t hired specifically because of his/her LGBT associations, because someone should have listened to the music first before putting such a travesty on stage.
And Deerhunter blasting off my ear was the highlight of my day on Saturday -_- I am sure people did listen to her music; many of us actually enjoy the music, thank you. That is your opinion, please do not speak for all of those at this university.
Leah Douglas says:
Music has context. Musicians are artists. Spend some time understanding and appreciating the work before critique. You can’t boil down an artist’s whole work to one line, one song, one concert.
Big Freedia empowers me to celebrate my body, to reclaim words like ‘pussy’ and ‘ass’ that have been violated by true misogyny, and not to be afraid to take up too much space with my dancing. For me, her music is a revolution against how women are told they “should” behave. Kendrick is sharing his commentary of a difficult life in a difficult place. Don’t you think there’s a reason he chooses his words? Don’t you think there’s a logic there, a message? I can’t relate to his experiences, but I want to learn from them.
Like any art form, good music challenges us to think beyond our immediate experiences and look into someone else’s world. I can’t agree with all of either artist’s lyrics, but both are representing their lives and contexts. And if in the process of spreading a complex and sophisticated message they lose some listeners along the way, that’s the risk they take. At the very least we should give them the benefit of the doubt that their message is a little smarter than “women are primarily valuable as sexual objects.”
God Forsaken says:
Why should one want to “reclaim” such useless words? And, anyway, one never had them to begin with. One can empower oneself, and do it without shouting pointless vulgarities. Whatever happened to introspection and self-reflection? Look inward, not outward.
TheRationale says:
The people defending these acts have got to be joking. You can slap whatever pseudo-intellectual veneer over it you please, but it doesn’t change the fact that these are crude, lowbrow lyrics that can’t go more than a few lines without “nigga,” “fuck,” or “bitch,” or that these are females who are shaking their asses in the air for sex appeal. Do you think anyone was thinking about “female empowerment” during that? Please. Hillary Clinton empowers women. Aretha Franklin empowers women. Hugh Hefner does not. Can we see anything in them aside from their bodies? I can. Oh, and forget the lyrics. We had Bob Dylan here in ’64 and ’97 and U2 in ’84, so you can all screw off. I won’t even get started on the money. These spring weekend concerts suck – I just leave campus.
Ra Ra says:
Many people do not feel comfortable, let alone empowered, in their bodies. Many people criticize certain or all aspects of their bodies, from weight to acne: some every day. Many people succumb to the chatter of fat-shaming, viewing their bodies or specific facets of it as somehow incomplete, imperfect, unappreciable, or ugly. I don’t know; dance has been incredibly empowering for me, which can allow women and men to control their dancing, to sexualize themselves only as they decide, and to an extent be empowered. There’s nothing “wrong” or “lesser” about men and women expressing themselves through dances that can easily be sexualized, just because it involves sex, sexuality, desire, and appearances. Big Freedia asked both men and women to join the stage, and many men and women danced fantastically well. I think this article needs to maintain a more sex-positive stance on these artists and better inform itself with a quick perusal of the histories of bounce music, for Freedia, and rap music and life in Compton, for Kendrick, before making such swift assertions. I understand that the writers may themselves be uncomfortable with the alleged misogyny of both artists’ lyrical content and the dancers, but a more nuanced view is necessary.
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SHAC Workshop: History of Alchemy and Chemistry
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Department of History and Philosophy of Science
This one day workshop, aimed particularly at postgraduates and early career
researchers, introduces and explores historiographical and methodological
issues unique to the history of alchemy and chemistry. We will investigate
the practical challenges of researching chemistry over different periods,
from pre-modern matter theories and artisanal practices, to the shaping of
chemistry as a formal discipline in the eighteenth and nineteenth
centuries, and the increasing permeability of chemistry's boundaries with
other disciplines, including physics and the biosciences, in modern times.
Participation is welcomed both from scholars already working on related
topics, and those interested in exploring points of intersection between
the history of chemistry and their own research.
Discussion will be framed by presentations from junior and established
scholars, including:
Hasok Chang (University College London), 'Why has chemistry become
unfashionable for historians of science?'
Jennifer Rampling (University of Cambridge), 'Interpreting alchemy: text,
image, and practice.'
Karin Ekholm (Indiana University, Bloomington), 'Some problems in the
history of seventeenth-century chemistry.'
John Perkins (Oxford Brookes University), 'Searching for chemists in
eighteenth-century France.'
Pieter Thyssen (Catholic University of Leuven), 'The Replication Method in
the history of chemistry: resolving a nineteenth-century priority dispute.'
Viviane Quirke (Oxford Brookes University), 'Chemistry, the pharmaceutical
industry, and medicine in the twentieth century: drugs as "boundary
objects."'
Lunch is provided. There is no charge for attendance, but registration is
required. Assistance is available towards the cost of travel and
accommodation. Please email Jennifer Rampling for further
details, and to register.
Sponsored by the Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry (SHAC).
For more information on SHAC, including details of the Society's award
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The workshop immediately follows the BSHS Postgraduate Conference in
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London 19th C Studies Seminars
October 15, 2009 in News, Related Events by bsls | Permalink
The London Nineteenth Century Studies Seminars this term are organised by Birbeck College and entitled ‘The Victorians and Science’. The convener is Ana Vadillo (Birkbeck)
17 October 2009, 11am, Room G37
(Senate House, South Block, Ground Floor)
Dr. Adelene Buckland (University of Cambridge), 'Lyell's Plots'
Dr. Angelique Richardson (University of Exeter), 'Hardy and Biology'
14 November 2009, 11am, Room G37
Dr. Gowan Dawson (University of Leicester), 'Palaeontology in Parts: Serializing Science in the Penny Cyclopædia 1833-43'
Dr John Holmes (University of Reading), ‘Darwinism in Victorian Poetry’
12 December 2009, 11am, Room G37
PANEL: After Darwin's Plots
Professor David Amigoni (Keele University), ‘Fields of Inheritance: Science, Literature and their Relations after Darwin's Plots'
Professor Gillian Beer (University of Cambridge), 'Emotions, Beauty, Consciousness: late Darwin'
Professor Daniel Brown (University of Western Australia), 'Egerton's Keynotes: Darwinian naturalism and fin-de-siècle fetishism.'
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Royal Institution July Event
June 17, 2009 in News by bsls | Permalink
Tuesday 28 July 7.00pm–8.30pm
Decoding the heavens
Speaker: Jo Marchant
In 1900, a group of sponge divers blown off course in the Mediterranean discovered an ancient shipwreck, dating from around 70 BC. Lying unnoticed for months amongst the divers' hard-won haul was what appeared to be a formless lump of corroded rock. Then it cracked open, revealing gearwheels, inscriptions and precisely marked scales - it was and still is the most stunning scientific artefact we have from antiquity. For more than a century this 'Antikythera mechanism' has puzzled academics. Author Jo Marchant will tell the story of the 100-year quest to understand this ancient computer and will explain how it used surprisingly sophisticated astronomy to accurately predict the motions of the heavens. This is a story that challenges our assumptions about technology transfer over the ages while giving us fresh insights into history itself.
Admission: Tickets cost £8, £6 concessions, £4 Ri members. You can book tickets online at www.rigb.org or by calling the Events Team on 020 7409 2992 9.00am-5.00pm Monday to Friday.
Venue: The Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS
For more information please visit www.rigb.org
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Oxford Literature and Science Seminar
May 16, 2009 in Events, Other Organisations by bsls | Permalink
The Oxford Literature and Science seminar is meeting twice termly; all with a research interest in the area are welcome, whether members of the university or not. The second event in Trinity Term 2009 will be held in the Breakfast Room, Merton College, Oxford.
Friday 12 June 2009 (7th week), 2pm.
Jean-François Peyret (founder and director of the Tf2 theatre company, Paris), speaking about Les Variations Darwin.
Peyret's work has included productions such as Les Variations Darwin, Galileo, and Le Cas de Sophie K, all of which involved collaborations with scientists.
Further details about the seminar are to be found at:
http://oxford-lit-and-science.blogspot.com/
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Cfp: Looking back on the End of Time
May 15, 2009 in CFP, Events, News by bsls | Permalink
Looking back on the End of Time — Modernism and Beyond
University of East Anglia, UK
Keynote Speakers: Prof. Randall Stevenson (University of Edinburgh) and Dr
Bryony Randall (University of Glasgow)
At the turn of the twentieth century developments in the sciences and
technology seemed to necessitate a radical review of the nature, perhaps
even the existence, of time. This interdisciplinary conference will look
at ways in which key figures from this period conceptualised and
represented these changes, and at how this period has been represented
since. Papers will range from the history of science to philosophy and
literature. Further details on the conference website.
Abstracts of 300-400 words should be sent to Kate Armond or Simon de Bourcier by Wednesday June 3rd 2009.
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Special Issue of Romanticism and Victorianism on the Net
April 2, 2009 in News by bsls | Permalink
Science, Technology and the Senses, edited by Sibylle Erle and Laurie Garrison
We are delighted to announce the release of this special issue of Romanticism and Victorianism on the Net available at http://www.ron.umontreal.ca/.
Contributors to the volume include:
Laurie Garrison and Sibylle Erle,, ‘Introduction’
Sibylle Erle, ‘Blake, Colour and the Truchsessian Gallery: Modelling the Mind and Liberating the Observer’
Kelly Grovier, ‘‘Paradoxes of the Panoscope’: ‘Walking’ Stewart and the Making of Keats’s Ambivalent Imagination’
Laurie Garrison, ‘Imperial Vision in the Arctic: Fleeting Looks and Pleasurable Distractions in Barker’s Panorama and Shelley’s Frankenstein’
Gavin Budge, ‘The Hero as Seer: Character, Perception and Cultural Health in Carlyle’
Verity Hunt, ‘Raising a Modern Ghost: The Magic Lantern and the Persistence of Wonder in the Victorian Education of the Senses’
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Royal Institution Lecture – ‘The Age of Wonder’
November 4, 2008 in Events by bsls | Permalink
Monday 19 January 7.00pm–8.30pm
‘The age of wonder’ a lecture by Prof Richard Holmes
In this lecture Richard Holmes tells the story of three remarkable scientific friendships during the Romantic Age in Britain. The astronomers William and Caroline Herschel, the chemists Humphry Davy and Michael Faraday and the medical scientists, John Abernethy and William Lawrence all challenged traditional ideas about human identity, morality and religious belief. They were pioneers in a time where distinctions between poetry, art and science were yet to take hold.
Holmes presents an age on the cusp of modernity, when science and faith in God were mutually incompatible, and shows through the vivid dramas of his central relationships how ideas are nurtured, scientific discoveries made, and how religious faith and scientific truth collide.
This lecture seeks to answer questions that are as relevant to us as they were to Coleridge's generation: What are the sources of creativity? In what sense is there a human soul? Is it a fundamental mistake to regard science as a purely rational pursuit, or must we also recognise it as an imaginative and emotional one?
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Talk on Gray’s Anatomy at Royal Institution
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‘The making of Mr Gray's Anatomy’, a talk by Ruth Richardson
Tuesday 4 November 2008, 7.00pm-8.30pm
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Gray's Anatomy is probably one of the most iconic scientific books ever published: an illustrated textbook of anatomy that is still a household name 150 years since its first edition, known for its rigorously scientific text, and masterful illustrations as beautiful as they are detailed. This event will tell the story of the creation of this remarkable book, and the individuals who made it happen: Henry Gray, the bright and ambitious physiologist, poised for medical fame and fortune, who was the book's author; Carter, the brilliant young illustrator, lacking Gray's social advantages, shy and inclined to religious introspection; and the publishers - Parkers, father and son, the father eager to employ new technology, the son part of a lively circle of intellectuals. It is the story of changing attitudes in the mid-19th century; of the social impact of science, the changing status of medicine; of poverty and class; of craftsmanship and technology. And it all unfolds in the atmospheric milieu of Victorian London - taking you from the smart townhouses of Belgravia, to the dissection room of St George's Hospital, and to the workhouses and mortuaries where we meet the friendless poor who would ultimately be immortalised in Carter's engravings.
Alongside the story of the making of the book itself, Ruth Richardson reflects on what made Gray's Anatomy such a unique intellectual, artistic, and cultural achievement - how it represented a summation of a long half century's blossoming of anatomical knowledge and exploration, and how it appeared just at the right time to become the 'Doctor's Bible' for generations of medics to follow.
Tickets cost £8 standard, £6 concessions and £4 Ri members.
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Colloquium: Charles Darwin in Europe
October 3, 2008 in Events, News, Other Organisations, Related Events by bsls | Permalink
A one-day colloquium on Charles Darwin in Europe will be held at Darwin's college Christ's, Cambridge, on Thursday 26 February 2009 to celebrate the bicentenary of his birth as well as the launch of *The Reception of Charles Darwin in Europe*, edited by Eve-Marie Engels and Thomas F. Glick. The colloquium will continue the discussions begun in its pages. All are welcome to attend.
Registration costs £35 (£40 on the day); concessions £20. Because of limited capacity early registration is advised. Registration forms and further details are available from the Reception of British and Irish Authors in Europe Project Office: RBAE@clarehall.cam.ac.uk.
LAUNCH OF THE JOURNAL OF LITERATURE AND SCIENCE
August 11, 2008 in Uncategorized by bsls | Permalink
UNIVERSITY OF GLAMORGAN, CARDIFF, SEPTEMBER 12
THE JLS
The Journal of Literature and Science is a new, peer-reviewed, online journal hosted by Glamorgan’s Research Centre for Literature, Arts and Science, founded in 2006. The Centre directors are Professors Andrew Smith & Jeff Wallace, and Dr Martin Willis, who is also the Journal of Literature and Science’s Editor. The Journal’s online home can be found at: http://literatureandscience.research.glam.ac.uk/journal
JLS AIMS
The JLS is dedicated to the publication of academic essays on the subject of literature and science, broadly defined. Essays on the major forms of literary and artistic endeavour are welcome (the novel, short fiction, poetry, drama, periodical literature, visual art, sculpture, radio, film and television). The journal encourages submissions from all periods of literary and artistic history since the Scientific Revolution. The journal also encourages a broad definition of ‘science’: encapsulating both the history and philosophy of science and those sciences regarded as either mainstream or marginal within their own, or our, historical moment.
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The JLS uniquely focuses its reviews section on published journal articles in the fields of literature and science and the cultural history of science. If you would like to review a recent article for the JLS please contact the editor. See Issue 1 on the JLS Web for examples.
The journal launch will end a day of seminar activities dedicated to the study of literature and science and organised around the theme of Romantic Science. The seminar welcomes Professor Anne Janowitz as its plenary speaker, who will lecture on the plurality of worlds in debate in Romantic astronomy. Other speakers include Dr Sharon Ruston (author of Shelley and Vitality) and Dr Rachel Hewitt (author of the forthcoming Map of a Nation: A Biography of the Ordnance Survey). The seminar will begin at 10am and will conclude with a wine reception and the Journal launch at 5.30pm. Further details of the day can be found on the Research Centre website at: http://literatureandscience.research.glam.ac.uk/events/romsci
The event will take place in central Cardiff, at Glamorgan University’s new campus, the Atrium. For travel and location details please see http://cci.glam.ac.uk
You are very welcome to attend either the full day seminar, or the launch of the JLS. Please RSVP: Dr Martin Willis by email at mwillis@glam.ac.uk, or in writing to Journal of Literature and Science, Department of English, University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL.
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The social media firm announced it’s testing a way to let users block all replies to their tweets – one of four planned options aimed at letting the platform’s users personalize who can reply to their tweets.
We first saw the news via TechCrunch.
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Twitter revealed the plans at the CES tech conference in Las Vegas, where the firm has been hosting a media forum led by Kayvon Beykpour, its vice president of product.
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The singer Lizzo announced she was quitting the platform earlier this month because it “has too many trolls.”
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Twitter has long been trying to boost what it calls “conversational health” on its platform or, in plain language, the amount of abuse and trolling by users.
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Monotheism vs. Predestination
Discussion in 'Christian Theology Forum' started by friend of, Nov 3, 2019.
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I'm wondering, does the belief in a singular God by an uncommitted person (one without a religion like Christianity) actually evidence that we are not as dead as predestination doctrine would have us believe? To me, the nonreligious belief in God at all would seem to show a semblance of wakefulness and Life even in those who are unconverted to Christ.
I ask because I talked with someone today and they told me that they DID believe in God. To me, I do not believe it can be said then that this person is completely spiritually dead, since his affirmation displays Theism, albeit, at its most fundamental level. Yet most Predestination Christians would believe that this counts for nothing and would say that he is still utterly dead and unregenerate since this is not a positive belief on Christ. They use verses from Romans 5:6 and Ephesians 2:1 and Colossians 2:13 and the like, to back up their take on the matter.
I find this interesting, don't you? What does it say about the state of those who have not fully come to saving knowledge of Christ as savior and Lord? Are they really dead in spite of acknowledging a Creator/Monotheism?
To me, this evidences at least the vital signs of Spiritual life.
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I think that John 14:6 says it all.
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friend of said: ↑
Yes, they are still spiritually dead, not having believed on The Saviour Jesus Christ.
Acts 4:10-12
10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Whom ye crucified, Whom God raised from the dead, even by Him doth this man stand here before you whole.
11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
The matter is simple. There is NO OTHER FAITH on earth that presents a Saviour as Immanuel (God with us) come in the flesh to die on a cross for the remission of sins of those who believe.
The initiate fraternities which support the idea of a "one world government" like to push the false idea that all religions are equal. That's even what they teach their little lackeys with their secret Christianity degrees (Weishaupt). Their puppets in governments are even busy passing legislation that it's a hate crime to say all religions aren't all equal. It will eventually come down to their service to Satan requiring everyone to state their support for all religions, and even worship of the beast image to represent the amalgamation of all of them. True Christians will not do so. If God's Salvation through His Son is not the only Way, then it would mean He has no power to forgiven sin, and is just a flesh man, which of course is what Satan's servants want us to believe.
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The doctrine of Predestination that is debated today is not a Biblical doctrine. There's also no such thing as "spiritually dead". These are just idea that people have come up with to try to reconcile passages of Scripture that don't fit their doctrine. Anyone who chooses to follow Christ can come to the Lord. John said that Christ gives light, understanding, to everyone coming into the world.
The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
(Jn. 1:7-9 KJV)
John says that all through Christ may believe. In verse 9 he says Christ gives light or understanding to every man. In the Greek text it's in the singular number. Which means it's ever single person.
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Getitright said: ↑
Hi, Getitright, I see that you are new to CB. Welcome!
I believe that all may believe (whosoever) if they so choose, but Jesus said those who practice evil hate the light and will not come to the light.
John 3:19-21--And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
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Thanks for the welcome! I agree with your statement.
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The doctrine of Predestination that is debated today is not a Biblical doctrine.
The term and concept of "predestination" is a biblical term/concept...see Romans 8:29-30, Ephesians 1:4, Ephesians 1:11, 1 Peter 1:2.
There's also no such thing as "spiritually dead".
I think that I have to disagree with you there too...on the basis of Ephesians 2:1 and 2 Corinthians 5:14.
Welcome to the boards!
Don't let a little disagreement deter you from posting.
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Predestination is Biblical. The doctrine that is called Predestination is not.
Neither of those passages says anything about being spiritually dead.
Not at all.[/quote]
What about the verse
No man can come to me lest my father draw him?
Nov 7, 2019 #10
Can you elaborate on this?
I think they do...and that pretty clearly.
Sure. What people today call the doctrine of Predestination, that God chose or chooses some and not others to be saved, is not a Biblical doctrine. Predestination in the Bible refers to Israel as a nation. God promised Abraham that he would be the father of a great nation. Right there in that promise is seen the predestination or predetermining of Israel as a nation. The word Predestination simply means to predetermine something. God had predetermined to make a great nation from Abraham. That nation is Israel. If the passages in the Scriptures that use the word predestine are read in context this become clear.
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Ephesians 2.1: 'And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins...'
When Jesus was on earth His ministry was specifically to the Jews. He said,
24 But He answered and said, "I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." (Matt. 15:24 NKJ)
So, His statement about coming to Him was limited to Israel at that time. However, He made another statement after that.
And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. (Jn. 12:32 KJV)
When Jesus said that no one could come to Him unless the Father draws him, it was for a limited time during Jesus ministry and it was meant of disciples. It meant for people who could literally come to Him. As in walk up to Him and follow Him as the apostles did. Today many people use the phrase, come to Jesus, figuratively, to simply mean to believe. When Jesus said it, it was literal. Those who could literally come to Him.
farouk said: ↑
That doesn't say anything about being spiritually dead. Paul uses metaphors quite often.
He goes on to say about being made alive by God's grace. Why? because they had been spiritually dead.
I don't think we are going to agree here.
He does. But it says nothing about spirituality. Paul also said, "I die daily". Does that mean he died spiritually everyday? He said,
7 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet.1
8 But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead.
9 For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.
10 And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death.
11 For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me.
12 Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.
(Rom. 7:7-12 KJV)
Was Paul spiritually alive before the commandment and then spiritually dead after it?
None of these passages have anything to do with spiritually. There's no reason to insert the idea into the text when it's not there. For some reason people do this with Ephesians 2. There's no reason insert a concept that isn't found in Scripture. If they weren't literally dead, the logical conclusion is that Paul is using a figure of speech. They were dead in sin. What does that mean" What can a dead person do? Nothing. So, the metaphor means they could do nothing about their sinful condition. That's a simple and logical explanation that doesn't require creating new concepts to explain the text.
In what sense were we dead in trespasses and sins, if we were not spiritually dead?
I do believe that predestination, the concept that God chose people from the foundations of the world, is, in fact, a biblical doctrine (see Ephesians 1:4).
I do believe that it is not by an arbitrary choice of God, but rather that predestination is according to foreknowledge.
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The Italian, who raced for Jordan and Lotus before a move to Champ Cars in the United States, lost both legs in a sickening accident three years ago today.
Zanardi nearly died in the 200mph-plus crash at Germany's Lausitzring, yet he is close to completing his first full season of racing in Europe since the crash as part of BMW's European Touring Car Championship effort.
Using a modified car he is 17th in the championship, but in his book, Alex Zanardi: My Story, he says: "It is ridiculous that a wheelchair like mine costs 3,700 euros plus VAT.
"Basically it is nothing more than a couple of bent pipes and four wheels and after one year, the wheels have now become already deflated.
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Copying and pasting your resume into LinkedIn isn’t enough to get noticed.
Hiring managers – tasked with filling an abundance of IT jobs with a lack of candidates – rely on LinkedIn to find the best talent. With a booming IT job market and rising salaries, optimizing your profile for search is key to nabbing a new opportunity.
“This is a candidate-driven market. There’s a talent war in IT,” says Matthew Ripaldi, senior regional vice president at IT recruiting firm Modis. “The more detailed you can be [in your LinkedIn profile], the better the opportunity you’ll have for prospective companies or recruiters to find you.”
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Tailoring your LinkedIn profile starts with using the words and phrases that companies might use to find people with your experience, Ripaldi says. Review job descriptions for roles you’re interested in next, and take note of the recurring words and phrases. These are the keywords you want to pack into your profile.
“It’s all about searchability on LinkedIn. You want to make it easy for recruiters and hiring managers to find you,” he says.
These keywords should include important skills, certifications, responsibilities and technologies, experts say. Adding details about your industry and including acronyms and abbreviations is equally important, too.
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“I know that QA stands for quality assurance, but one company might search for ‘QA engineer’ while another might search ‘quality assurance engineer,’” Ripaldi says. “Companies are also looking for candidates with experience in a certain industry. Be detailed about your field and use industry-specific keywords.”
Experts shared their top keywords for CIOs, CTOs, chief digital officers and vice presidents of IT. Here’s what topped their list and why.
LinkedIn keywords for CIOs
Keywords: Chief information officer, industry verticals, global, align/alignment, return on investment/ROI, profitability, operations, cloud/cloud strategy
Chief information officers develop and direct the firm’s overall IT strategy, work closely with other senior management and provide vision and leadership in all aspects of IT management and operations.
These professionals should choose keywords that differentiate themselves from similar senior technology jobs, specifically the CTO, Modis’ Ripaldi says. That’s where the keywords “alignment” and “ROI” come in.
“The difference between the CIO and CTO role is that a CIO needs to align the company’s IT infrastructure with their business priorities,” he says. “Another main focus area for CIOs is to develop strategies to drive profitability, versus revenue or the top-line, which is the CTO’s role.”
CIOs should also consider keywords native to the CIO role, such as operations/operational and cloud/cloud strategy, and list any and all relevant industry verticals. “If I see a candidate with the tagline, ‘CIO leading healthcare transformation,” I know this is someone with deep experience in the vertical, and it’s a field they want to stay in,” Ripaldi says.
LinkedIn keywords for CTOs
Keywords: Chief technology officer, infrastructure, infrastructure management, small/midsize/global company, specific technologies
Chief technology officers set the firm’s overall technology standards and practices, and make recommendations and explain technology solutions to senior management. CTOs are also tasked with managing the implementation of data systems and monitoring their effectiveness.
The CTO title is often interchanged with CIO, depending on the size of the company. In larger companies, CTOs may report to the CIO, whereas in smaller companies, CTOs and CIOs may have virtually the same responsibilities. For this reason, it’s essential to note company size and detail specific duties, says Allison Hutton, chief talent officer at talent acquisition firm Allavanti Group.
“CIOs focus more on strategic initiatives while CTOs are more focused on the infrastructure side and management of that infrastructure,” she says.
Beyond keywords that differentiate CTOs from CIOs and similar roles, CTOs should list the specific technologies they have experience with, the areas or departments they managed and whether they were enterprise-wide or department-specific.
LinkedIn keywords for CDOs
Keywords: Chief digital officer, transformation, mobile, social media, ecommerce, brand management, revenue, implementation, execution
Chief digital officers help a business transform its traditional IT policies, which includes creating and executing social strategies, determining key influencers and developing new revenue streams.
Companies usually bring on chief digital officers to help accelerate their digital strategy, and look for candidates with not only great ideas, but a proven track record as well, Ripaldi says.
“Everything these days is mobile, especially in digital and especially for companies behind in this area,” he says. “CDOs are tasked with aligning their efforts within digital with the company’s social media strategy. That goes hand-in-hand.”
Also essential to chief digital officer’s arsenal of skills is a deep knowledge of e-commerce, knowing how to build brand loyalty for their customers and being able to articulate the ROI they’ve achieved for companies in this role.
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“A chief digital officer can have all of the greatest ideas in the world, but if the plan is not implemented or executed successfully, then it’s all for naught,” Ripaldi says.
LinkedIn keywords for VP IT
Keywords: Vice president of information technology, big data, technology management, cloud, collaboration, IT strategy, strategic planning, industry verticals
Vice presidents of information technology manage the tactical, overall operations of the IT department and work with the company’s senior IT team to help plan and coordinate both short-and long-term systems strategy and implementation.
Vice presidents of IT must have strong leadership in technology management and excellent communication skills. For these reasons, VPs of IT should focus keywords on both hot-button technologies like big data and cloud, and keywords related to strategy, says Ken Daubenspeck, CEO of recruiting firm Daubenspeck and Associates.
Much like CIOs and CTOs, vice presidents of IT will benefit from listing industry verticals they have worked in or want to break into, he says.
“Recruiters and hiring managers want to know what you’re best at – whether your experience has been in the healthcare industry or manufacturing industry,” he says. “But don’t just list a string of industries to bump yourself up a list – we’re not interested in a buffet of experiences, we want to know where your expertise is.”
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Streaming platforms have been involved in something of an arms race over the last year. The introduction of both TIDAL and Apple Music complicated a playing field that until then, Spotify pretty much held a monopoly on. Fewer and fewer people are buying and downloading music, and now the music industry is officially caught up. When Apple Music first launched, it did so with a three-month free trial that it hoped would be enough to woo entrenched Spotify customers away. What happened instead though was quite the opposite.
As the clock hit the 3-month mark following the Apple Music launch, the streaming service paid witness to a nothing less than a mass exodus of its free trial users. According to Music Business Worldwide, that exodus amounted to a whopping 4.5 million (or 40%) of the Apple Music’s free trial users. With no free subscription option available, that’s left the service with 6.5 million users. Compare that to Spotify’s 20 million paying customers, and it’s clear that the streaming war has swung decidedly in its favor.
Why did Apple Music’s free trial users sprint toward the exit? It certainly wasn’t the more-than-affordable $10/month pricetag. Or the 30 million total songs its streaming library features. More than that, it was its inability to separate themselves from Spotify. While Apple Music has been working to get on its feet, Spotify has been churning out amazing feature after amazing feature, beginning with its Discover Weekly playlist. The playlist is one tailored once a week to each individual user, using a complex algorithm to find new music based on past listens. Think Pandora, if it chose a radio station for you every week based on everything you’ve ever listened to on its service.
Past Discover Weekly, Spotify has continued to give people plenty of reasons to abandon ship on Apple Music. Just this last week, it unveiled its concert recommendation platform, a service that tells you about shows in your area based on your listening habits. Other notable advantages the streaming service has over Apple: Full integration on iOS and Android devices (Apple is only just now pushing out its Android app), a free ad-supported option, and an exercise feature that gives you an unlimited playlist of workout music that matches your pace beat for beat.
The simple fact of the matter is that Apple Music banked on users flooding to its corner for the same reason people buy an expensive iPhone instead of a cheaper, functionally identical Android model: the Apple brand. What it didn’t account for though was the loyalty of streaming customers to a service they’ve been a part of for years now. Apple’s most successful products are the ones where they’ve been first to the table. In the world of streaming though, it arrived to a table that’s already been set, with the meal cooked, and everyone already halfway through the main course.
Apple probably knows it has a steep hill to climb to overcome a Spotify model that’s only been improving on a daily basis. In order to keep up though, it needs to prove it can offer something its counterpart can’t. What that is isn’t immediately clear, but so far all it’s shown is that Spotify has won the streaming war at least for the time being. It puts Apple in a rare position of having to adapt to someone else rather than lead charge, so this could very well be a good test for its future in the realm of music.
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Chinese composer Guan Xia. [Photo provided to China Daily]
Guan first heard the sound of the violin at the age of 12. He was harvesting wheat with his classmates and teachers as they listened to a solo violin piece titled Harvest Celebration.
"It was the most beautiful sound that I had ever heard. I decided there and then to learn how to play the violin," recalls Guan.
His father took Guan to receive violin training in Zhengzhou, the provincial capital of Henan, and after graduating from high school, Guan worked as a violinist for local Yuju Opera and Yueju Opera troupes, where he learned about traditional art forms.
During the concert, arias from one of Guan's most famous works, an original Chinese opera titled Poems of Mulan, were performed. Based on an ancient legend about a young girl named Mulan who took her father's place in the army, the opera premiered in Beijing in 2004. The work was performed at the Vienna State Opera House in 2008, where it was the first Chinese opera to be staged at the well-known Austrian theater.
Guan opened the opera with music he collected on his travels around Henan, especially elements borrowed from Yuju Opera.
Guan graduated from the Central Conservatory of Music in 1985, with a major in composition. His works range from symphonies and operas to music for movies and TV dramas.
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The 1990s The Continuing Strength of Antrim Shale
Antrim Shale development reached a crescendo in the 1990s, which saw Michigan reach new natural gas production highs. In the early 1970s, Michigan produced about three percent of the natural gas the state used. By the end of the 1990s, more than 25 percent of Michigan's natural gas usage was supplied from the state's own natural gas fields. In the same time frame, crude oil production continued to decline.
There were no startling discoveries of new oil or gas reserves or fields in new geographical of geological areas during the 1990s but drilling continued with rewarding result in every productive geological zone and in every geographical area of historic petroleum production in the state.
Success with horizontal drilling was heralded as the beginning of a new age of production when Traverse City's Cronus Exploration Company, led by Antrim pioneer Martin Lagina, found virgin pressure in the Tow well in Montcalm County's Crystal Field well less than 100 feet out from true vertical. Horizontal drilling technology development was hampered in Michigan by low crude oil prices but the technology remains viable as a source for what Western Michigan University Geology Department's William Harrison II calls "overlooked oil".
Crude oil and natural gas prices tanked in the 1990s, causing the worst depression in the industry in four decades. The decade opened with 1990 showing a high posted crude oil price of $39 and a low of $15.50 for an average of $21.34 per barrel. In1998, the highest Michigan crude oil price was $15.50 per barrel and the low was $7.75 per barrel for a 1998 average of $11.66 per barrel. 1999 was not much better with a high of $23.50 per barrel, a low of $8.50 and average for the year of $16.16. Natural gas average prices per Mcf (thousand cubic feet) opened the 1990s with $1.69 per Mcf in 1990 and closed the decade $1.67 per Mcf in 1999. In many cases it actually cost more to pump oil to the surface than operators obtained from 1990s prices. Oil wells, however, cannot be turned on and turned off like a water spigot. Operators pumped at a loss, unless they decided enough was enough and elected to cap the well, permanently ending production.
The 1990s saw Michigan produce128.050 million barrels of oil and 2.298 Trillion cubic feet of natural gas. 7,994 holes were drilled in the search for oil and natural gas, resulting in 225 oil wells, 6,160 natural gas wells (overwhelmingly Antrim Shale wells), 1179 dry holes and 430 facility wells.
History of Michigan Oil & Gas
Michigan Geology
The Michigan Geological Basin
Michigan Oil and Natural Gas Exploration Before 1925
Commercial Quantities of Oil First Discovered in 1925
Muskegon Discovery Puts Michigan Solidly on the Oil Map
Mt. Pleasant Field Proves that the Entire State is "Oil Hunting Country"
The 1930s Production, Cooperation, and Regulation
The 1940's
The 1950s The Discovery of Michigan's only Giant Oil Field
1960s Activity in Southern Michigan with a Look North Late in the Decade
The 1970's New Finds, a Record Deep Hole, and Controversy
The 1980s - Some Dig Deep, Others Dig Shallow
The 1990s The Continuing Strength of Antrim Shale Currently selected
The Promise of the 21st Century
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__label__cc | 0.502829 | 0.497171 | THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX: Promoting Equitable and Sustainable Housing in Cambridge
Cambridge has plans to add nearly 30% more residential units; we have surpassed state mandated affordable housing goals. Yet among the possibilities explored in progressive cities or advocated by progressive politicians that Cambridge is not yet. doing to support equitable and sustainable housing are the following:
* Set up a Cambridge Housing Trust Fund (a non-profit). Get a group of property owners to commit to 3-4% of appreciation. Of their homes/property. Help set up a program so seniors can deed homes but continue to live in them; Ask the city to provide tax rebatements, housing subsidies for this
* Create a Sweat Equity Plan (a non-profit) to add additional units within current building shells or garages – ADUs; Get city and others to provide technical assistance for rehab and financial assistance to rehab.
* Introduce a Mutual Housing Association (a non-profit) to promote COOP housing (to allow groups of individuals to purchase properties so they can live together
*Start a program of Home Sharing (a non-profit): HUD has funded this (they could organize this AND vet applications; Habitat for Humanity also has done home sharing.
*Provide City financing to remodel properties to add low income accessory dwelling units and multi-family homes within current housing properties.
*Provide a path to home ownership for low and middle income tenants with city-funded down payments.
*Introduce tax credits for renters
*Create a housing investment at birth (baby bonds): By 18, low-income children would have nearly $50,000 to invest in a down-payment on a home.
*7% rent stabilization for tenants who meet income criteria in buildings owned by persons or entities who have more than 4 rental units.
*Require new property owners to notify the city of tenant names and contact information; Provide legal representation for people facing lease termination or eviction.
*House the city homeless and provide aid.
*Build new mixed low and middle income affordable housing on city property (parking lots, vacant areas, above libraries and municipal buildings.
*End restrictive zoning that precludes multiple family units (currently 7% of Cambridge housing.
*Allocate state funding bonuses for transportation and other funding for cities (like Cambridge) that have already met state affordable housing goals.
*Acquire shared interest affordable housing (for artists, teachers, social workers, others.
*Limit tax benefits to one home per family.
*Tax any vacancies in housing and commercial properties that exceed three months per year.
*Improve public transportation. Streets are clogged with traffic and little action is anticipated in the near future. Neither the city nor the state have added more public transportation. This much change.
*Curate commercial and residential areas in order to provide needed amenities for local residents - from grocery stores and laundry facilities to parks and health facilities.
*Modernize city infrastructure. With the city's recent large scale growth, the city infrastructure is under duress. The city needs to integrate neighborhood needs and concerns into growth plans.
CCC-AC City Council Slate & Core Issues
The Executive Committee of the CCC-AC voted last night to endorse the following City Candidates with input from the CCC Board and Advisory Committee.
We urge voters to VOTE ALL 8 on NOV. 5 to Get Big $$$ Out of City Politics
The CCC-AC Slate Candidates are shown below in reverse alphabetical order.
Please find their website links below.
Find the candidates' websites HERE:
Dennis Carlone
http://vote.cambridgecivic.com/carlone.htm; http://www.denniscarlone.org/
Craig Kelley
http://vote.cambridgecivic.com/kelley.htm;https://www.craigkelley.org/
Derek Kopon
http://vote.cambridgecivic.com/kopon.htm; www.kopon4cambridge.org
Patty Nolan
http://vote.cambridgecivic.com/nolan.htm; www.pattynolan.org
John Pitkin
http://vote.cambridgecivic.com/pitkin.htm; www.johnpitkin.org
Ben Simon
https://www.cctvcambridge.org/node/668107
http://vote.cambridgecivic.com/williams.htm; https://www.votenicola.com/
Quinton Zondervan
http://vote.cambridgecivic.com/zondervan.htm; www.votequinton.com
One of Our CORE issues is Government Transparency. Our candidates include incumbents and newcomers from neighborhoods around the city. All have agreed NOT to take money from developers and others doing business with the city. If elected we are asking them to continue this practice.
Types of Donations for City Council Incumbents Running for Reelection?
The Data are from http://cambridgecivic.com/?p=6965 & from: http://cambridgecivic.com/?p=6383
CCC-AC's decision in the selection of our the slate included responses to our circulated Candidate Questionnaire, recent votes on City Council, comments candidates had made publicly in local media and forums as well as the answers to questions at the CCC-AC Candidate Open Forum held at Washburn Auditorium, Lesley University, on October 6 with between 150 and 200 residents around the city.
We Are Expecting...
CCC is pleased to announce the imminent arrival of a new partner - the Cambridge Citizens Coalition Action Committee an allied group that will be working with.us through the course of this and future election campaigns. The new CCC-AC website will be ready shortly.
In the mean time say hi to the new CCC-AC logo!
Since we share the same values and goals we have chosen a complementary color and theme. CCC will be notifying our donors of our additional partner and funding of our efforts in the City Council election.
JOIN US! CCC City Council Candidate Forum
This is CCC's first City Council Candidate Forum. Come and hear their views on key issues facing the city. CCC expects to have agreements from ALL the Candidates we support as part of our endorsements not to accept money from developers or others doing business with the city.
TIME TO CONTEMPLATE our Recent Zoning Experience by Stephen Kaiser
At this point, we should contemplate questions about our recent zoning experience. There are
many political questions, but let me list some questions of substance about the zoning and what
we were told or not told.
* Why did such a radical transformation of City zoning need to apply
city-wide? It should have been phased in a section at a time, rather than
one massive lump that went down in flames.
* Why were we given only one alternative to consider and not a choice of
options? Regardless of our views and hopes on the housing question, the
only choice we had was the CDD "discussion draft" which contained only one
huge option -- why no choice?
* Why did City Council meetings on the Overlay Zoning go on for weeks
without distribution of even the CDD discussion draft? Why was the Final
report on Envision not distributed until weeks later?
* Why did the Envision report not include results of the special study of
Alewife -- what had gone wrong and what needed to be done?
* Why was there no comprehensive study of transportation -- traffic and
transit, especially for the Alewife area? Why was there no discussion of
the existing peak hour traffic congestion at Alewife?
* Why was there no master plan for energy? The Envision report said the
City could do an energy study, but no one did it. Now we are in a crisis
situation at Kendall Square, with massive amounts of new development
projected in the coming decade, yet insufficient electricity capacity from
Eversource to handle the new energy loads : why did the city not make a plan
to anticipate this problem?
* What sections of the Envision report need to be done all over, in order to
provide planning guidance for the City in the future?
* Why was there no AHO alternative which could have followed the SPOA
proposals, to build on the existing housing supply in Cambridge, with
addition and subdivision of units? Would such an alternative result in
significantly lower subsidies?
* There was no limit on AHO subsidies. The sky is the limit. Advocates
presented only one calculation of a sample AHO unit with rental and subsidy
-- and the subsidy was over $380,000 per unit. How cost-efficient was any
such cost proposal? What would be the subsidy if costs of new housing rise
to $600,000 or higher per unit, as real estate trends indicate?
* Advocates could never agree on a number of new AHO units per year we would
get. Why could we get no better numbers on new AHO units that a variation
from as low as 30 to as high as 100 units a year ?
* How did an original discussion draft contain no FAR limits for AHO at all,
and then after extensive rewriting result in FARs being reinserted, but
allowing four times the FAR density for AHO? Where is the gradualism in a
quadrupling of density?
* Why did no one explain what form-based zoning is, and how it has been
advocated by Smart Growth groups, even as they have renamed it "form based
codes" rather than "form-based zoning" ? Is AHO the first step towards
getting rid of zoning?
* Why was there no comparison of the city-wide need for affordable housing
and how many units would be provided by AHO?
* Why were issues of aesthetics, bulk, and impacts on established
neighborhoods not shown in greater detail and with better visual methods?
Why was the Fire Department not consulted on the reduced setbacks?
* Why was the plan aimed only at moderate- and middle-income zoning, and why
did it totally ignore low-income households and elderly on fixed income?
* Why did the plan propose radical changes to open space, tree canopy and
parking?
* Why was no program of housing conservation proposed, to preserve the
affordable housing we now have?
* How did such a poor-quality proposal as Overlay zoning become such a focus
of housing planning for the City? Why did the $3 million Envision plan fail
so badly? How about rewriting the Envision report to make it useful as a
plan, and have the report approved (with public hearings) by the Planning
Board and/or the City Council?
* Why would anyone seek to refile either the original Overlay zoning
petition or its extensively revised version? Should we instead agree to
rewrite the whole thing and begin with the SPOA proposal to "create
smaller-sized units in existing buildings"?
These are the questions I have so far, and I am looking for answers.
Note: Stephen Kaiser is a member of CCC's Advisory Research Team
CCC ANNOUNCES OUR NEW BOARD AND ADVISORY RESEARCH TEAM MEMBERS
Cambridge Citizens Coalition is pleased to announce its expanded Board membership and core Advisory and Research Team members. The Board has a strong footing in our local neighborhood group leadership. Professionals of various backgrounds and activists representing the broad sweep of Cambridge's diverse residents and residential areas were core criteria in our selection. Our diversity and ongoing activism in key issues impacting both our neighborhoods and the city as a whole brings to our efforts a variety of experiences and expertise making this group far stronger than the sum of our individual parts.
CCC BOARD DEMOGRAPHICS
Demographics: The CCC’s Board currently comprises 23 members. 11 are women and 6 are members of historically under-represented groups (African, African American, Asian, and Latin American) with a cross-section of ages. We were born on five continents - Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.
Education: We have attended a broad array of local educational institutions – Babson College, Boston College, Boston University, Harvard University, MIT, Northeastern - and others both in the U.S. and abroad. We studied a wide variety of subjects – from economics to software design, from art history to biochemistry.
Our careers have included, among others: administrator, attorney, author, company founder, consultant, documentary filmmaker, economist, energy advisor, foundation director, graduate student, high school teacher, investor, landscape architect, psychoanalyst, psychologist, professor, realtor, rock musician, scientist, social worker, software designer, and talent consultant.
Our homes represent the diverse spectrum of our city’s neighborhoods, including Agassiz, Cambridgeport, East Cambridge, Fresh Pond, Huron, Harvard Square, Mid-Cambridge, MIT/Port, North Cambridge, Riverside, West Cambridge). Our residences range from condos, to multiple family structures, to rental apartments, to single family domiciles.
Our local volunteer work and activism include, among other things, Audubon, Condo association activities Little League coaching, local and regional non-profit Boards, local and regional school boards, local zoning initiatives, Museum of Science, neighborhood association leadership, preservation and restoration efforts, publishing a kid’s newspaper, recycling projects, and veteran’s affairs.
THE CCC BOARD MEMBER BACKGROUNDS
Catalina Arboleda (Mid-Cambridge). A psychologist, and native of Colombia, Catalina came to Cambridge as a Harvard Undergraduate. She is active on her Mid-Cambridge condo-board and travels frequently internationally.
Joel Bard, J.D. (Agassiz) is an authority in municipal law specializing in land use and environmental control, historic preservation, wetlands protection, affordable housing, and telecommunications. He has served as town counsel in several MA towns and has been involved in both Metropolitan Area Planning Council and Cambridge community issues such as the New Charles River Basin project.
Suzanne Preston Blier (Harvard Square). An art and architectural historian specializing in Africa, a subject she teaches at Harvard and writes about frequently. Building on efforts to save the Kiosk, she helped to found the Harvard Square Neighborhood Association and the Cambridge Citizens Coalition. She has worked on local architectural preservation, zoning, and other issues. CCC President.
Robert Camacho (Fresh Pond). Bob was a member of Warner Brothers rock group Swallow, later building a career in corporate training and software sales, most recently with Bose Corp, where he was a software test writer/developer for Bose Wave radio DVD player. A Vietnam war vet, today he volunteers as a musician at area VA Centers.
Lynn Cetrulo (Fresh Pond). Lynn grew up in Michigan and has been a Cambridge resident since 1971. She is both a psychiatrist social worker and a lay psychoanalyst, affiliated with the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, and has a private practice in Cambridge. She has served, and continues to serve on a number of non- profit boards and is a member of The Cambridge Club.
Elizabeth Gilmore (West Cambridge). Past chair, UNICEF New England and the Guidance Center; Elizabeth is also the Founder and former Executive Director of Greentimes, an education newsletter for 50,000 urban public school kids. Current Boards of Cambridge Homes, Mass Audubon, and Maine Coast Heritage Trust.
Peter Glick (Huron). Investor and Entrepreneur with a special interest in clinical diagnostics. Former Executive Chairman of Dynastic Technologies and. Of Magellan Diagnostics; He holds a degree from the Sloan School at MIT and sits on the Board of the Harvard Square Neighborhood Association, where he serves as treasurer. CCC Vice President
Charles Hinds (East Cambridge) Commercial Realtor and President Hinds Associates. Previously with Group Boston Real Estate, and before then a Software developer and manager. Chuck, who holds a Computer Science M.A. is President of the East Cambridge Planning Team and has been addressing development and preservation concerns. CCC Treasurer and President Elect.
Elizabeth Gombosi (Mid-Cambridge). Elizabeth is the presiding officer of Kinhaven Music School Board in Weston, VT. She was the Associate Director (ret.) Archaeological Exploration of Sardis and has long been involved with the Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Association where she currently serves as Membership Secretary. CCC Vice President
Paola Grandi (Mid-Cambridge). A scientist who is Italian by birth, Paola lead oncology-focused biopharmaceutical companies and co-founded Oncorus. She has taught in the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, her research sponsored by the NIH/NCI grants. Now a graduate student at Babson College, with a son in Cambridge public school. She is deeply committed to re-cycling and sustainability.
Eric Grunebaum ( North Cambridge). Eric is a Principal at Cambridge Energy Advisors, and has consulted on and developing solar and energy efficiency projects. He is also a broker in clean energy impact investments. An activist in restoring Jerry’s Pond on Rindge Ave. he is also a filmmaker, whose works include The Last Mountain, a feature documentary on coal and clean energy in West Virginia.
Gilberte Houbart (Huron). Of French and Colombian Background, Gilberte came to Cambridge to attend graduate school at MIT in media arts and sciences. She is a software designer and currently serves as Director of Product Design at Salsify, where she heads the 350 person design team. She has . recently joined the Board of the Harvard Square Neighborhood Association where she serves as Clerk.
Elizabeth (Betsy) Houghteling. A long-time volunteer, Betsy served for 12 years as Overseer and Trustee of the Museum of Science. She also has worked on political campaigns and for education non-profits. During the Dukakis administration she was Director of Communications for the Department of Revenue. A Kennedy School graduate, she and her husband enjoy being a “host family” for international students. CCC Clerk.
Katiti Kironde (North Cambridge). Katiti launched a career as fashion designer with an eponymous clothing line in the years after becoming the first African model on a women’s magazine cover (Glamour) while a Harvard Student. She and her husband who raised their children in Cambridge, founded the Kironde Education and Health Fund (KEHF) in her native Uganda.
Annette LaMond (West Cambridge). A Ph.D. in economics, Annette is an author, editor, and consultant, whose research has ranged from industry regulation to Cambridge women's history. A longtime member of the Cambridge Plant & Garden Club, she has advocated for public planting projects throughout the city. She is currently leading a neighborhood campaign to improve traffic safety.
Christopher Mackin (Harvard Square) – Chris, long-time renter in Cambridge, is Founder and President of Ownership Associates, Inc. based in Cambridge and a special advisor to American Working Capital LLC. He teaches part time at Rutgers University. He serves on the Board of the Harvard Square Neighborhood. Association.
Christopher Matthews (East Cambridge). Chris is Associate Principal and design leader at Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Landscape Architects and lecturer in landscape architecture (GSD). Recent landscape projects:the Walden Pond Visitors’ Center, Cambridge Crossing & Alexandria Center in East Cambridge. East Cambridge Planning Team Board.
Walter McDonald (Cambridgeport). Walter was Associate Director at the North Bennett Street School (a post-secondary Boston trade and craft school), where he hired and supervised instructors and oversaw curriculum. Previously he taught history in high schools in Waltham and Tanzania and later was Director of Financial Aid at UMass Boston.
Beverly Mire (Harvard Square). Bev, a long-time renter in the Square, is a journalist and youth media specialist. She has worked with teens at Cambridge Educational Access TV. She was assistant director education for MIT/Terrascope Youth Radio and sits on the Board of Cambridge Community Television.
Rafi Mohammed (East Cambridge). Rafi, an economist (Cornell Ph.D.), founded Culture of Profit LLC which consults with businesses to help develop pricing strategy. He has authored several books on this subject, and is a frequent commentator in print media, public policy commissions and television. He previously worked at the FCC.
Shippen Page. J.D. (West Cambridge). Shippen’s law practice includes the areas of estate planning, residential real estate, and mediation. He chairs the Board of the Cambridge Public Library Foundation, as well as the Advisory Council of Revels. He is Emeriti Director of Cambridge Neighbors and is an honorary member of the Ward 9 Democratic Committee.
Phil Wellons, J.D. (Riverside). Phil specializes in international financial markets, transactions, and comparative political strategies, as a lawyer and faculty member. He was Deputy Director of the Program on International Financial Systems, working in the Zambian finance ministry, and as international consultation on five continents. Locally he has participated in several zoning initiatives.
William Julius Wilson, Honorary (MIT/Port). Geyser University Professor Emeritus at Harvard, Bill has written extensively on issues of race, class, and poverty. The holder of a National Medal of Science, among many other honors, his many books, have transformed the way that we see key issues of societal imbalances today.
CCC ADVISORY, RESEARCH, AND DESIGN REVIEW GROUP
CCC'S CORE INTEREST AREAS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
WHO GETS TO SPEAK; WHOSE VOICE COUNTS: Lessons from the Sullivan Court House Fight
A strange thing happened at both the Planning Board and City Council public discussions of the Garage question at the heart of the Sullivan Court House Debate. In both settings, the PRO-Leggett-Mcall speakers were massed together at the front of the long speaker's list ahead of the opponents, forcing the latter (of nearly equal number) to speak after a very long wait. This is very different from how both meetings are usually run, where speakers from both sides are more evenly dispersed. Strategic control of community speaker sign-ups seems to have been a key factor in this. How was this done? At the City Council meeting, citizens were not allowed to use the call-in sign up as usually happens for City Council discussions, but instead were told there would be separate special sign up available from 5:30 on. Alas, there was no sign up available then. And even when the Mayor announced the sheets would be brought out at 6 PM, the sheets were not on the table where they usually are, and indeed, they were no where to be found, despite several inquiries into the Council Office. Instead a group of Leggett-McCall allies had taken the sheets to the other side of the hall filling out the pages with their supporters. It was stated that some supporters were even able to get ahold of an online sign-in means by way of a special URL set up. (The Mayor denied this, but there clearly was manipulation. Few knew even if their attempt to sign up had worked. And, as we signed up, we were asked whether we were PRO or AGAINST the plan, suggesting that this data also may have been used in selecting who could speak when. They Mayor was clearly reading off of multiple lists throughout the night.
Hundreds signed up to speak, but the order in which they were allowed to speak was clearly being manipulated through various means. This resulted in a completely off-balance parade of speakers before the Council on this key issue. Many of those opposed to the Leggett-McCall proposal were forced to wait until late into the night to speak, while those in favor were able to speak at the outset and then head home to their families. This is hardly fair, nor is it what the City should be allowing to happen clearly to the benefit of developers.
Ironically who showed up to speak, or rather, those who were allowed to speak at a reasonable time, is also being used by proponents of this plan. Indeed yesterday, the Communications Director of ABC AF posted a map showing where the speakers came from, arguing that only nearby residents should be taken seriously. Alas, many speakers who opposed this simply did not have the time to wait until close to mid-night to let their voices be heard. Nor did the Council provide us with a copy of all the letters, pro and against, so we could see for ourselves. Below is a map posted on twitter by ABC AF showing where those speaker who were able to stay for this meeting and speak reside.
What does Leggatt-McCall think? Well clearly they see this as a city-wide issue. They have sent the SECOND very expensive full color large postcard to every resident of Cambridge to try to win voters city-wide to their cause.
This IS a Citywide issue - see the message on the flier above! Indeed as this advertisement points out. Why would the city choose to give away public land for more administrative offices - for a teaspoon of additional affordable housing (22 units), removing needed public parking? Clearly this kind of action would not be part of any city-wide plan, had Cambridge allowed Utile to undertake an actual Citywide plan as part of the expensive Envision planning process. There is an easy compromise plan that should be considered now.
$45 million is the estimated cost of tearing down the Courthouse building. Divide this cost between the city, the state and the developer ($15 million each). Then provide this developer with roughly half the land for its use (at a cost reduced by their share of the removal of the building) and use the other half to build affordable housing with ground floor commercial space and other amenities. Parking could be underground for both.
Sometimes members the pro-developer ABC-AF group have sought to undermine community members who speak at Planning Board, CHC, City Council and other meetings by insisting that we do not represent the community as a whole because most people who have to work or take care of children are not able to attend. In this case, however, these same proponents are suggesting that if you do not live near to the Court House you should not have a voice in this matter. To the contrary, speakers at Monday night's meeting began to take notice of some of these issues. One speaker noted that many of those in favor lived in a building owned by the developer; another speaker requested that before any Councillor voted on an issue they must state if they had received developer funding. What we are lacking on this - and many other issues coming before Council - is transparency, planning, and valued input from local neighborhood groups.
GETTING THINGS DONE! Lessons from the AHO by Fritz Donovan
There appears to be too little time nowadays to get even the most important things done – or at least done as well as we would like. So addressing how to have the greatest impact while wasting the least time doing it is incredibly important.
How to influence the Cambridge City Council is a puzzle I have wrestled with for over 60 years. Speaking at preliminary Council hearings goes a long way to help recruit support from other residents and Councilors both. But my major realization is that written communications submitted in advance of Council hearings have ten times the impact of last-minute speeches or letters put in the basket during public comment on the night the issue comes to a final vote.
That said, it is tempting to feel that speaking at final hearings - or even attending them – is simply a waste of time, given that 99% of Councilors’ minds seem to have been made up 99% of the time before they even set foot in the Sullivan Chamber for the final vote. Not so - to be seen in the chamber on voting night (and ideally to be heard, in case you weren’t noticed in the crowd) sends the vital signal that every Councilor’s vote will be noticed and remembered - and that you back your views by coming to monitor the procedure in person. That level of commitment is always noticed – and strengthens the impact of your future letters on future issues as well. Pleasant as it is to watch the final vote in the comfort of home on live TV or play it later from the Open Meeting Portal, “being there” makes a big difference in the long run – occasionally perhaps even in the short run.
As to the most effective content of letters to the Council, the “100% Affordable Housing Overlay" (AHO) battle has been a valuable lesson. Proponents concentrated from the outset on the one vague, emotional claim that Cambridge has a housing crisis so extreme that it justifies overriding every other consideration, and any opposition whatever is therefore deplorable. Those of us seeking a more balanced remedy detailed our most important objectives and proposed constructive ways to achieve them. Big difference.
Defeat of the AHO has unleashed an avalanche of deplorable statements from the proponents, again labeling all AHO opponents as deplorable. No change there. Our response must just be to reassert the key objectives of balanced remedies and resume the fight to get them adopted. That entails letters of gratitude and continuing persuasion to Councilors Carlone, Devereux, Kelley and Zondervan who defeated the AHO, all possible support for Carlone, Kelley and Zondervan in their re-election campaigns, and diligent efforts to identify and support all new Council candidates who share our commitment to a balanced program for a more livable Cambridge for all.
City Councilor Dennis Carlone –former architect and urban planner – points out that Cambridge has some 30 housing proposals pending. But the City put forward the woefully unbalanced Affordable Housing Overlay petition as its only offer to deal with our complex housing needs, and fought every effort to overcome its many major flaws.
We need to find far better solutions, and that requires campaigning for and electing a new City Council with the wisdom and courage to implement them.
Author Francis (Fritz) Donovan is a Cambridge Attorney and President of the Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Association
Building the CCC Board: Insights and Perspectives
We plan to publish the names of the Cambridge Citizens Coalition Board Members shortly on our website but here is some information on what (or rather who) one can anticipate to find here. A key criteria has been diversity in order that our Board convey the broad geographic spread of the city. We also were looking for people who have been active as leaders and participants in various domains as well as people who think broadly and deeply about issues and enjoy working as a community to achieve larger goals. As we grow in the years ahead we hope to maintain and further expand on our diversity of back grounds, settings, and interests.
Demographics: CCC’s Board currently comprises circa 21 members (we are waiting to hear from several more). All are local activists and leaders. Nine are women and five are members of historically under-represented groups (African, African American, Asian, and Latin American) with a cross-section of ages. We were born on five continents (Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America).
Education: We have attended a broad array of local educational institutions – Babson College, Boston College, Boston University, Harvard University, MIT, Northeastern - as well as others both in the U.S. and abroad. We studied a wide variety of subjects –from economics to software design, from art history to biochemistry.
Our careers have included, among others: administrator, attorney, author, company founder, consultant, documentary filmmaker, economist, energy advisor, foundation director, graduate student, high school teacher, investor, landscape architect, psychologist, professor, realtor, rock musician, scientist, software designer, and talent consultant.
Our residences are throughout Cambridge and represent the diverse spectrum of our city’s neighborhoods, among these: Cambridge Highlands, Cambridgeport, East Cambridge, Fresh Pond, Huron, Harvard Square, Mid-Cambridge, MIT/The Port, North Cambridge, Porter Square, Riverside, and West Cambridge. Our homes range from condos, to multiple family structures, to rental apartments, to single family residences.
Our local volunteer work and activism include, among other things, little league coaching, local and regional non-profit Boards, local and regional school boards, local zoning initiatives, neighborhood association leadership, publishing a kids’ newspaper, preservation and restoration efforts, recycling projects, and condo association activities.
We also have created two separate advisory groups comprising various specialists.
1) Our Research and Advisory Committee
2) Our Architectural and Design Review Committee
The names of these individuals will be published shortly when our Board of Directors is published.
We have a small group of officers - a President, Treasurer, Clerk and Vice President. We also have named a President-Elect and have in place a timely order of succession. In addition we have in place a process by which new members are brought onto the Board as well as a line of succession within the leadership structure. We have decided that CCC will be a membership organization, with annual dues of $50.00, a cost can be readily decreased in cases of hardship.
CCC is a young organization, and still growing, and we will work together on our key shared goals of accountability, good government, and transparency, as well as a larger community engagement in the workings of the city. This is a primary issue of CCC as a whole, alongside other critical concerns, comprising six main areas of engagement:
1.Accountability, Transparency & Good Government
2.Affordable Housing, Displacement, and Gentrification
2. Community, Equity & Neighborhood Engagement
4. Environment, Green Issues, Sustainability
4. Planning, Infrastructure, Smart Growth, and Design
6. Public Programs, Arts, and Education
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX: Encourage Equitable and Sustainable Housing Alternatives
Cambridge has surpassed state mandated affordable housing goals. Yet we can, by making smart choices, do more to . create equitable and sustainable housing choices. Among the possibilities explored in progressive cities or advocated by progressive politicians elsewhere are the following:
*Create a Cambridge Housing Trust Fund - create an alternative housing production system through a non-profit that will acquire properties through purchase, donations, or bequests to serve this purpose, advanced in part through city tax rebatements, housing subsidies, and other means. Invite property owners to commit a percentage of appreciation of their homes/property to this Cambridge Land Trust. Help set up a program so seniors can deed homes & continue to live here.
*Tax credits for renters
*Create a housing investment at birth (baby bonds): By 18, children born into lower-income families would have nearly $50,000 to invest in a down-payment on a home.
*City financing to remodel to create low income accessory dwelling units and multi-family homes.
*Create a Mutual Housing Association (e.g. Housing Coops) to help individuals to buy property to live in with others.
*Starting a program of Home sharing: Both HUD and Habitat for Humanity have supported these.
*Lobby to Allocate state funding bonuses for transportation and other funding for cities (like Cambridge) that have already met state affordable housing goals.
*Modernize city infrastructure. With the city's recent large scale growth the city infrastructure is under duress. In December 2018, just before Christmas, a Civil War era water main in West Cambridge broke flooding basements and causing millions of dollars in damage - none of it covered by the city. In East Cambridge, the large increases in labs and other commercial developments has introduced a crisis in electricity capacity, and pressure to address brought new concerns to this hard hit neighborhood to accept a massive towering electric substation next to a local primary school to help address capacity. The city needs to integrate neighborhood needs and concerns into growth plans. | cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1423127 |
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30 September 2019 Consultancy.uk
With consumers more knowledgeable about their diets than ever before, food and beverage producers must contend with a sea of changes to their industry. A new report has highlighted five key trends set to hit the sector.
On the 17th of October, the Future Food-Tech Summit will return to London, bringing together leaders, senior executives and pioneering innovators from around the globe to discuss the future of food production. This year professional services firms IBM and Ayming are partnering the event, with the latter hosting a round-table on innovation funding mechanisms as part of the event’s programme of interactive sessions. Led by Ashley Pollock, Assistant Manager for Innovation at Ayming, the group will be discussing innovation funding mechanisms and how new product development (NPD) can help benefit the bottom line.
Now in its fifth year, the Future Food-Tech Summit returns to London and brings together over 500 business leaders from around the globe. Ahead of the event, Pollock has authored a white-paper on the topic of change in the food and beverage sector. In particular, the Ayming professional outlined five key trends set to impact the industry in the coming years.
Commenting on what the future holds, Pollock said, “The speed of change is so swift that the only prediction we can comfortably make is that, within just a few years, these disruptive technologies will change the food sector in ways that become the everyday, but few of us can currently imagine.”
Elaborating on this, the research pointed to the ways which digital tech and big data are already transforming the ways people shop, cook and eat. For example, a range of digital application linked to phones and smart watches will soon be able to tell the wearer exactly what to eat and when. With increasing interconnectivity between these and household appliances such as smart fridges, AI and the internet of things may well render current shopping habits obsolete; refrigerators, for example, could be auto-replenished by drone deliveries of ingredients which have run out or expired.
Sustainably unwrapped
The supply chain efficiencies this could provide may help reduce waste in the long-term, but in the here-and-now food producers are already having to contend with the unsustainable nature of their practices. In the 1950s the world consumed 5 million tonnes of plastic, a figure which has skyrocketed to 230 million tonnes today. In Europe about 37% is used for packaging, which is rightly attracting criticism from policy-makers and environmentalists. As a result, many retailers will soon expect their suppliers to adhere to strict new packaging guidelines.
“The coming year will see a major shift to zero-plastic packaging,” Pollock explained. “Supermarkets that completely eschew packaging are still a rarity. But more will follow, and plastic-free aisles are likely to spread. Marks & Spencer has announced a trial of loose fruit and veg. Also in the UK, the former bosses of its major supermarket retailers have called on their successors to take action. Ex-Asda CEO Andy Clarke called on them to showcase plastic alternatives like grass paper. He also highlighted a Populus poll in June 2018 showing that 91% of people wanted plastic-free aisles in supermarkets.”
The severe environmental impact of mass animal farming is also prompting something of a sea-change in consumer habits. As increasing numbers of people turn away from resource-intensive meat farming and explore alternative proteins, disruptive businesses capitalising on this have quickly begun to attract the attention of investors. Investment in vegan foods in the food and drink sector looks set to continue at pace, while the rate of innovation in the sector is quickly seeing many meat alternatives viewed as ‘on-par’ with traditional ingredients.
Pollock expanded, “Technology is now serving up the first course, and scientists are working on other recipes that could massively disrupt the farming and food industries. It seems that many of us already have an appetite for change. Those numbers will grow – how much depends on the scalability of these disruptive producers of animal-free proteins and the spread of the new, more mindful consumerism.”
Less is more (healthy)
“As more food and drinks get a healthy makeover and new ‘super’ ingredients are discovered or synthesised for a market with more educated consumers, intent on ‘cleaner’ eating [rises]. It’s not the end of indulgence and excess – more a widening realisation, extending to new demographics and market segments, that treating yourself is about health and wellbeing as well as tastes,” Pollock stated.
The trend in question is driven by two key themes – removing unhealthy ingredients such as preservatives from food, and adding more of what’s good for health and wellbeing. Reducing the use of chemicals, processing, additives, trans-fats, sugar, salt and alcohol, and/or allergens like gluten, while adding healthy and functional foods and drinks like whole, fresh fruits and vegetables, good fats, added nutrients, fibre, and probiotics are rapidly impacting the food and drink sector. At the same time, policymakers are playing a part, through taxes on sweetened beverages and alcohol, and tighter regulations on food labelling.
While consumers have long sought to become their best possible self, the current age of new technology has given them a new route to chase that aspiration. Wearable devices and apps are giving people personalised statistics on exercise, their eating habits, disease markers and more. With this knowledge at their fingertips, the consumer feels empowered to live more healthily and prevent illness. Biohacking takes this a stage further by adopting a systems-thinking approach to biology – and as people increasingly see food in this way, producers will need to minister to consumers' newly realised needs.
Pollock concluded, “Personalisation started in medicine – with drugs and treatments adapted to suit the individual patient’s predicted response or risk of disease, based on their genetic makeup. The longer-term trend in nutrition – no doubt with the biohackers to the fore – will be towards hyper-personalised diets comprising functional food recommendations based on scientific testing. In the meantime, a growing proportion of food and drink purchases will be determined by the brain rather than the gut.”
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Troopers say there is not threat to the public
Monday night foot chase near Nashport blown out of proportion Troopers say there is not threat to the public Check out this story on coshoctontribune.com: https://www.coshoctontribune.com/story/news/2019/08/20/monday-night-foot-chase-near-nashport-blown-out-proportion/2059585001/
Shelly Schultz, Coshocton Tribune Published 9:03 a.m. ET Aug. 20, 2019
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that occurred Thursday night on Ohio 22 and left a man riding a bicycle with serious injuries. (Photo: File)
NASHPORT - Law enforcement agencies were inundated with calls from concerned citizens Tuesday morning following reports that a dangerous individual was on the loose.
Sgt. Kevin Kelley with the Ohio State Patrol said social media reports had blown the incident completely out of control causing panic among citizens.
"What actually happened was a traffic stop was initiated and the suspect pulled into a driveway and fled on foot," Kelley said.
Sheriff Matt Lutz said his deputies joined troopers in the search.
A patrol helicopter was also used for aerial lighting.
"There have been reports that the individual was wanted for murder and a number of other things," Kelley said. "We don't even know who the suspect is or why he fled."
Kelley said troopers continue to investigate but, at this point, they have not located the individual.
They do not, however, believe there is a public threat.
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__label__wiki | 0.649611 | 0.649611 | 5 Music Videos Set In Africa That Didn't Erase African People
Taylor Swift didn’t get it right, these five (kind of) did.
Sameer Rao Sep 2, 2015 1:18PM ET
Colorlines Screenshot of Solange Knowles in the "Losing You" music video, taken September 2, 2015 Credit: Colorlines Screenshot
Is it a bigger problem to see black bodies exploited in music videos? Or for them to be erased from sight in retro-imperialist renderings of Africa?
Taylor Swift seemed to pick the second choice—the un-Miley choice—with her latest video for “Wildest Dreams.” The intersectionality-misunderstanding pop princess encounters colonial “Africa”*—we don’t know what country—as an old movie star (think Katharine Hepburn when she was filming “The African Queen”). She shoots a film and falls in love—all with white men. Of course, in this so-far unnamed country there are obligatory wild animals and stunning plains shots, but all of that contributed to something that happens too often in pop culture renderings of “Africa”—a simplification of beauty, erasure of “African” people as they really live, and reinforcement of “Africa” as an untamed wonderland for white fantasies.
Perhaps Swift shouldn’t be expected to actually include African people in her video, for that might have looked far too much like tokenism (and, based on what she did to African-American women in ”Shake It Off,” I wouldn’t trust her to actually represent Africans as anything other than tribal caricatures—would you?).
But culture critics, from The Fader to Mic to NPR, have already done a comprehensive job of explaining why this video is so problematic. The best quote comes from the NPR piece:
We are shocked to think that in 2015, Taylor Swift, her record label and her video production group would think it was OK to film a video that presents a glamorous version of the white colonial fantasy of Africa. Of course, this is not the first time that white people have romanticized colonialism: See Louis Vuitton’s 2014 campaign, Ernest Hemingway’s Snows of Kilimanjaro, the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia and of course Karen Blixen’s memoir Out of Africa.
But it still stings.
Here are some facts for Swift and her team: Colonialism was neither romantic nor beautiful. It was exploitative and brutal. The legacy of colonialism still lives quite loudly to this day. Scholars have argued that poor economic performance, weak property rights and tribal tensions across the continent can be traced to colonial strategies. So can other woes. In a place full of devastation and lawlessness, diseases spread like wildfire, conflict breaks out and dictators grab power.
African people have been featured in other artists’ music videos, in both problematic and empowering ways (sometimes in the same video), but their blueprints should have been used by Swift and video director Joseph Kahn for how to at least attempt to incorporate Africans. Here are five of the better examples from Western artists:
5. K’Naan -“Soobax”
Maybe this is cheating a little because K’Naan is a Somali emigrant to Canada and he shot the stark video for 2006’s “Soobax” among Somali refugees in Kenya, but the lesson remains that context is the key. Although this can easily be read as exploitative, K’Nann’s sense of African and Somali identity is pervasive in his art, and showing street life in documentary fashion is a great way to not erase the reality of one set of African lives.
4. Talib Kweli — “Hostile Gospel Pt. 1”
Kweli took to the streets of Lagos, Nigera, for this 2008 single, performing in night clubs and rapping in front of people praying, grounding this anthem for deliverance in some form of life for people in one of the continent’s largest cities.
3. Solange Knowles — “Losing You”
The baby Knowles sister had a more critically-exciting past few years than her familial counterpart, and the video for 2012’s electro-poppy “Losing You” shows part of why. She incorporates high fashion among the tapestry of vibrant Cape Town, South Africa, paying homage to newer Congolese fashion in particular and showing the infiltration of European iconogrphy in contemporary urban African society. Although this can be seen as unrealistic for many, Knowles is successful in portraying an alternate reality to the one that continually plagues depictions of Africa (and even South Africa, its most wealthy nation) as only poor and constantly victimized.
2. Corinne Bailey Rae — “Put Your Records On”
The British singer-songwriter proves that sun-splecked, fantastical versions of Africa (this video was shot in South Africa, in case you couldn’t tell—we couldn’t) needn’t be completely problematic. Including a diversity of women on bicycles behind her—some tacit acknowledgement of South Africa’s ethnographic tapestry—certainly didn’t hurt.
1. Janet Jackson ft. Q-Tip and Joni Mitchell — Got ‘til It’s Gone
As much a study in aesthetics as history, Ms. Jackson is transported to apartheid-era South Africa for this video. Portraying a lounge singer amidst images of both vibrant parties and anti-segregation struggles, Jackson manages to capture both the spirt of subversion and pride at the heart of life for many South Africans during this time in history. She respects context and reinvents it, which is why we place this video at number one.
Of course, all of these videos expose some tensions primarily absent from Swift’s—potential for cultural exploitation, authenticity for African-American artists as projected on Africans, etc.—and are not perfect examples either because the nature of international cultural exchange means that anything runs the risk of being/looking exploitative or condescending. For white artists—none of whom are represented in our top five—this is especially contentous. However, the artists above have attempted an authentic vision of parts of the continent that respect realism and context without resorting to obvious or historically-proven neo-imperialist attitudes. For that reason, they deserve much of your (and Taylor Swift’s) attention.
Were there better examples for us to include? Let us know in the comments!
*Post has been updated since publication to reflect that, besides “Africa,” the location of Swift’s video is unknown.
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