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WLDY-WJBL NEWS 1-16-20
**WINTER STORM WATCH FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY** Today will bring the return of sunny weather, but it will be very cold. Despite the sun, temperatures will struggle, likely only making it into the single digits. As the center of high pressure moves overhead, winds will thankfully be light, limiting chill values through the afternoon. Tonight will start off clear and with still fairly light winds, temperatures will again dip below zero, but they should level off as clouds begin to increase from the west. A winter storm is forecast to develop as energy exits the Rockies and moves into the Plains Friday morning. Initially two low pressure systems will develop, accompanied by a strong and rather deep upper level trough that will help to energize the system, while tapping moisture from the south. This will all slide east, eventually organizing into one storm center as it moves to our south and eventually into the Great Lakes over the weekend. Clouds will thicken Friday morning as snow begins to advance on the Twin Cities by mid/late morning and Western Wisconsin by early afternoon. Breezes will start to increase from the southeast and east while the snow picks up. Some of this will turn heavy at times, likely making for difficult travel conditions by the evening commute and through the night. Daytime highs will be in the low to mid 20’s while temperatures won’t really drop off at night. This will keep it mainly a lighter, powdery snow that will be easy to blow and drift. The snow should continue almost non-stop through the night and into early Saturday morning. On the current expected track, the low will start to strengthen just to our south and east as it begins to move away through the morning. Steady, accumulating snow should be in the process of tapering to flurries by late morning and into the early afternoon. At this time, accumulations for much of our area look to be in the 5-8″ range, possibly even a bit more for some locations, while far southern counties may also have to deal with a bit of mixed precipitation. Temperatures will remain in the 20’s but then will start to fall as the storm moves further away. This will also stir up north and northwest winds that may be in the 20-25 mph range with gusts of 30-35 mph possible through the night. Keep in mind, even though the snow may be tapering off during the day, blowing and drifting will be a problem right into the night, keeping roads snow covered and dangerous.
RUSK COUNTY – Wednesday afternoon at about 1:30, the Rusk County Sheriff’s Office received a theft complaint. According to the report, a 911 call from Northwoods Convienence store requested a deputy for a male subject who tried stealing a bottle of alcohol from them. The male was at the store. After an investigation, citations were issued for retail theft and trespassing to the subject. The suspect was aware he was not allowed on the property. The suspect was advised he will got to jail for trespassing next time he enters the store. The suspect advised he will not come back.
Rusk county deputies Wednesday afternoon, served a warrant at a residence on Ingram Street, Glen Flora. After an investigation,a subject was taken into custody and transported to the Rusk County jail. A second subject was taken into custody for a probation hold and transported to the Rusk County jail. No other information was available.
DUNN COUNTY, Wis. — (WEAU) A death investigation is underway in Dunn County. The Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to do a welfare check at a residence in Colfax Township around 6 p.m. Wednesday night. Inside the residence, they found a dead man, and the death appears to be suspicious. The victim’s name has not been released. Deputies say they have identified a person of interest in this case, and are in contact with them. Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community. This is a developing story, and we will continue to bring you the latest details we get them.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Legislature’s finance committee are set to consider whether to release more money to continue a study on high-capacity wells’ impact on central Wisconsin’s groundwater. The GOP passed a bill in 2017 that requires the state Department of Natural Resources study effects in Waushara, Adams, Portage and Wood counties. The DNR began the study in 2018 and has asked the finance committee to release another $487,300 from the state’s environmental fund to continue the work. The fund is built largely from fees Wisconsin landfills pay the state for each ton of solid waste deposited in their facilities.
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Investigators say new DNA testing shows an unidentified man found in southern Wisconsin in 1993 may have ties to an American Indian tribe in South Carolina and to people in Mexico. Kenosha County Medical Examiner Patricia Hall has been working to identify the man whose decomposed body was found near the Illinois state line. The man’s death was initially classified as a homicide but more recently was reclassified as undetermined. The Kenosha News says new clues from the nonprofit database DNA Doe Project have linked the man to the Catawba Indian Tribe in South Carolina and to people living near Sonora, Mexico. Hall has contacted a coroner’s office where the reservation is located
EAU CLAIRE COUNTY, Wis. (NEWS RELEASE)– The Innovation Square Committee has finalized its farm exhibits for 2020 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days (WFTD) in Eau Claire County, July 21-23. Five Eau Claire area farms representing the wide diversity of farming in Western Wisconsin, including Apple, Kidney Bean, Dairy, Greens, Horseradish and Salmon production, will exhibit in this year’s Innovation Square at the center of the Huntsinger Farms, this year’s host farm. “The Chippewa Valley area is a truly diverse agricultural area, with deep roots and a proud heritage of innovation and ingenuity across its many different farms,” said Andy Ferguson, co-owner of Ferguson’s Orchards, and chair of WFTD 2020’s Innovation Square Committee. “Farmers and the general public alike will be amazed at the presentations our five exhibitors are putting on for Farm Technology Days.” The five 2020 Innovation Square Exhibitors are: • Chippewa Valley Bean Company, the largest kidney bean grower and processor in the world, on the leading edge of nutrition trends providing an efficient plant-based protein; • Ferguson’s Orchards, one of the Midwest’s largest commercial apple growers with 250,000 apple trees, and Western Wisconsin’s premier fall ‘agritourism’ destination with apple and pumpkin picking, corn mazes, wagon rides, and more. • Penterman Farm, a 350-cow dairy farm, home of Marieke Gouda, an international awardwinning cheese company that uses farm-fresh milk from its Brown Swiss and Holstein herd to create farm-fresh, raw-milk cheese every day; • Silver Spring Foods, owned by Huntsinger Farms, the host farm for WFTD 2020, the world’s largest grower and processor of horseradish; and, • Superior Fresh, the largest aquaponic farm in the world, specializes in organic leafy greens, and Atlantic salmon and Steelhead, as well as regenerative agriculture to restore the environment on its land. Superior Fresh grows its organic greens year-round, providing Wisconsin and neighboring states fresh, locally grown lettuces throughout the year, regardless of weather.
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RUSK COUNTY NEWS January 15, 2020
WLDY-WJBL NEWS 1-15-20 Wednesday started quiet with temperatures in the teens but they will quickly climb into the 20’s as our next round of snow develops. Light snow is expected from mid-morning until mid-afternoon Wednesday. Winter weather advisories have been issued both north of the Chippewa Valley for snow accumulations above 3” and south due […]
WLDY-WJBL NEWS 1-14-20 The rest of today will be drying out though clouds may be tough to break much until later in the day. Breezes will increase from the west and southwest behind the departing low and may gust over 20 mph. Highs will be in the low 30s. Any clearing will be short-lived into […]
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CWA’s Cohen: Can Labor and Allies Create an ‘American Spring?’
This was the comment I added to an article which appeared in In These Times that was an interview with Larry Cohen, the President of the CWA.
http://www.inthesetimes.com/WORKING/ENTRY/14257/CWAS_COHEN_CAN_LABOR_AND_ALLIES_CREATE_AN_AMERICAN_SPRING/
I wonder why Cohen isn't bringing forward the demand for full employment in line with the "Full Employment Act of 1945?"
Larry Cohen has been a big Obama booster and supporter. He and this coalition of his which is mobilizing the "leadership" while leaving out the memberships raises some important concerns.
Obviously if these 70 organizations mobilized their memberships around a real progressive agenda with peace and full employment at the very top Obama's and the Democrats' "feet would be held to the fire."
Has anyone noticed all these preparations are being made for celebrations surrounding Obama's second inauguration yet all of these "progressive for Obama" who have chastised us for not building the movements required that would supposedly "holdObama's feet to the fire" to force him to do what is right and just by the American people; these people aren't doing anything to make sure
these "celebrants" have to consider an alternative to Obama's Wall Street agenda of wars abroad paid for with austerity measures shoved down our throats?
These 'progressives for Obama" are not insisting these wars and occupations end so we can reap a "peace dividend."
These "progressives for Obama" are not organizing any kind of "people's lobby" to insist on peace and full employment--- why aren't they insisting Obama bring forward the "Full Employment Act of 1945" that was never passed since this legislation contained what Franklin Roosevelt was trying to achieve?
Here is a little history in a capsule as to what happened with "The Full Employment Act of 1945;"
The bill centered major powers and responsibilities in the presidency. In cases where the private sector failed to provide full employment, the bill directed the president to prepare a program of federal investment and expenditures to close the gap. The president would review federal programs on a quarterly basis and alter their rate as he considered necessary to assure full employment. The Senate passed this bill in September 1945 by an overwhelming vote of 71 to 10.
Critics in the House charged that the bill contained within it the seeds of paternalism, socialism, and even communism. They claimed that the bill jeopardized the existence of free enterprise, individual initiative, and business confidence by vesting of power in the federal government and the president. It was predicted that the Full Employment Act would lead to excessive government spending, a dangerous concentration of power in the presidency, and crippling inflation.
This criticism led the House to remove or dilute several substantive and forceful passages in the Senate bill. For example, the basic commitment to employment as a human right was taken out, two sections on presidential discretionary powers were deleted, the original goal of full employment was whittled down to "maximum employment," and, instead of the federal government assuring government, it would only "promote" it. Moreover, the specific reliance on public works and federal loans as instruments of economic recovery was replaced by the noncommittal phrase "all practicable means."
The resulting declaration of policy in the Employment Act of 1946 stated that the federal government, assisted by industry, labor, and state and local governments, was responsible for coordinatingplans, functions, and resources for the purpose of creating and maintaining conditions—consistent with the free enterprise system—that would offer "useful employment opportunities, including self-employment, for those able, willing, and seeking to work, and to promote maximum employment, production, and purchasing power.
If you would like to look into this a little further I would encourage you to check out
the transcript of the hearings held on the "Full Employment Act of 1945:"
http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015081304209%3Bseq%3D10%3Bview%3D1up
Reading the transcript of this hearing is a real eye-opener.
We need a "people's lobby" to push for peace and a full employment economy.
We need a new progressive working class based people's political party backed up by a powerful "people's lobby" advocating full employment through peace in order to challenge Wall Street for power.
By advocating the creation of "an American spring," Larry Cohen does think we should be challenging Wall Street for power; doesn't he?
Now is the time to break free from Wall Street's two-party trap.
What ever happened to the "Peace Dividend?"
Cohen doesn't even mention the word "peace" in conjunction with jobs just like he omits the need for full employment.
Cohen must understand the connection between unemployment, militarism and wars; doesn't he?
Did this "coalition" discuss the need for peace in order to free the resources of this country to create jobs and full employment?
Unemployment suppresses wages; full employment pushes all wages up--- why aren't Cohen and other union leaders pointing out that peace is the path to full employment?
If Larry Cohen, Leo Gerard and Richard Trumka could free themselves from "thinking Democratic" perhaps they could lead the working class into the struggle for peace and full employment this would put an end to all this "concession bargaining" and strengthen the hand of labor. Probably add some numbers to labor's dwindling ranks, too. And put an end to all this scabbing like we have here in the Red River Valley where American Crystal Sugar Company has locked out 1,300 workers who refused "the final offer" and brought in scabs hired from among the unemployed to take the jobs of these workers.
Peace and full employment should be labor's answer to Obama' wars and austerity measures.
Full employment would solve any problems with Social Security, too--- everyone pays in; everyone gets what they are entitled to out.
Peace and full employment are never mentioned by Larry Cohen--- what gives? And since Cohen never mentioned peace and full employment; why didn't Moberg ask?
Of course, nothing is preventing Larry Cohen from speaking up by placing his comments on peace and full employment here. This article is meant for stimulating dialog and discussion; is it not?
It would also be interesting to hear Larry Cohen's and the AFL-CIO's thoughts on "Idle No More;" the Canadian Labour Congress has provided insight and solidarity in this struggle and so should U.S. unions--- including the AFL-CIO.
Interesting, also, David Moberg didn't ask Cohen for his thoughts regarding the proposed merger between the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) and the CEP (Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada).
But, then again, Moberg didn't ask Cohen if U.S. labor needs its own political party like labor in Canada has with the socialist New Democratic Party.
Like myself, Larry Cohen was one of the founders of U.S. Labor Against the War; one would expect that Cohen would be able to articulate how peace and full employment are inseparably connected.
If unemployed workers want jobs they are going to have to fight for a "peace dividend."
Has anyone noticed that Barack Obama's proposed 2013 budget with massive funding for wars and militarism is in direct opposition to what a progressive agenda requires?
http://nationalpriorities.org/
Obama claims the war in Iraq has ended; yet, the cost of this war in Iraq continues to grow; why?
http://costofwar.com/
The American people are paying for these dirty imperialist wars with unemployment when peace would enable us to create a full employment.
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India Explorer with Shekhawati
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India Explorer with Shekhawati Details
Day 1: Arrive in Delhi
Namaste & welcome to India. Arrive at Indira Gandhi Airport at T-3. You will be met by our representative and transfer straight to your accommodation and are assisted at check in for your overnight stay.
Day 2: Delhi
Later proceed for sightseeing visit the Red Fort (photo stop), a massive sandstone fort built by Shah Jahan on the banks of Yamuna River, the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India and standing across the road from the Red Fort, built in 1656 by Shah Jahan.
Approximately 20,000 people can pray here at any one time. Ride a paddling rickshaw through the narrow by lanes of old Delhi Bazaar. Then on to Raj Ghat, the cremation ground of the great father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi.
New Delhi visiting the Qutub Minar, the tower of victory started by Qutub-Ud-Din-Aibak in 1199AD upon becoming sultan of Delhi, the Baha�i Lotus Temple built in the shape of the lotus in marble as a symbol peace and a place where all can worship, India Gate (the war memorial) and the Presidents House (from outside). A dinner and overnight stay follow.
Day 3: Mandawa
You will eat breakfast at the hotel before driving to Mandawa. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for an evening to relax and unwind before your dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast at hotel then proceed for an orientation tour of Mandawa hamlet, visit the colourfully painted havelis with typical Shekhawati style frescos. Afternoon drive to Jaipur - Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh - II, the ruler of Amber, Jaipur was the first planned city in India.
This town is also referred as Pink city for the color of buildings in its wonderful old city. The city was painted pink to honor the visit of Prince Albert of England in 1882. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel before your dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Jaipur
Early breakfast at hotel before a morning drive to Amber and its glorious hilltop fortress. You will ascend the fort on jeeps. It is known for its unique artistic style, blending both Hindu and Muslim (Mughal) elements, and its ornate and breath taking architectural mastery. Tour the chambers and hallways of the palace, famous for the excellence of its design and decoration.
Within the complex is Ganesh Pol, an imposing gateway painted with the images of the elephant-headed god, Ganesh. Pierced screen windows offer views from different vantage points, and shimmering mirrors encrust the walls of Sheesh Mahal. Enjoy shopping experience along with carpet weaving / gems cutting demonstration.
Later proceed to Pink city of Jaipur. Stop for a photo at the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of the Winds." This beautiful fa�ade is probably the most-photographed in Jaipur, with its ornately carved windows designed so the ladies of the palace could look out onto the streets unobserved. Visit the City Palace Museum, which has a priceless collection of antiques, costumes and armoury of the Mughals and Rajputs including swords of different shapes and sizes with chiselled handles.
It also has an art gallery which displays a collection of miniature paintings, carpets, royal paraphernalia and rare astronomical works in Arabic, Persian, Latin and Sanskrit. A dinner and overnight stay follows.
Day 6: Agra
Drive to Agra, a Medieval city on the banks of the Yamuna River. It was founded by Sultan Sikandar Lodi in the year 1506. Agra achieved fame as the capital of the Mughal emperors from 1526 to 1658 and remains a major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal era buildings. Most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Check in at your hotel.
Later in the afternoon, visit, Agra fort - An era marked by invasions and fortifications, where power was symbolized by grand palaces and grander forts during such time was built The Agra Fort. Fortification has always been and still is the prerogative of the mighty; the dividing line between the ruler and the ruled.
The mighty towers and overwhelming facades instilling fear and awe in the bravest of the brave yet there were the few who overcame the daunting adversities and made their mark in history, a signature that still exists.
Later visit a marble craft factory, showcasing the very known work of Pietra dura before your dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Dehli
Early morning proceed to Taj Mahal on decorated horse driven carriages. Taj Mahal is one of mankind's greatest architectural feats. Built out of white marble by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, it was erected by 20,000 laborers over a 12-year period. The entire monument is a masterpiece of symmetry. Breakfast at hotel then drive to Delhi - upon arrival transfer to your hotel for a dinner and overnight stay.
Transfer to airport and board a night flight for onward journey.
This trip does not include the following: Still Camera/Video Camera charges, Personal Expenses, Tips, Laundry, Telephone, Beverages etc.
When paying via credit card for this safari, please be aware that there will be an additional 3.5% credit card processing fee charged.
If paying via check, we will provide our mailing address upon contact with you and the amount payable via check is listed below. You will not be charged any additional fee when paying by check.
Please be prepared to provide the following information for each registrant: First/Last Name, Cell Phone Number, Email Address, and anything else that we should know.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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New Delhi, DL 110037, India Mar 8 - Mar 15 2020 Adult $4216 Contact us to ask about registration!
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[The safari leader] Scott did a great job. It was obvious that he enjoys photography and he was able to pass along that enthusiasum.
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Your Search Found 20 Records
Image No: IP-26-5-9
Title: Samuel M. Kier.
Date: [ca. 1840-1850]
Remarks: 1813-1874. American inventor and businessman credited with founding the American petroleum refining industry.
Subject(s): Petroleum industry and trade - Personalities
Title: Dr. Abraham Gesner of Nova Scotia.
Remarks: In 1854, had the U.S. patent for making lamp oil from curde. With James Miller Williams, both have been called The Father of Refining.
Image No: IP-26-5-15a
Title: James Miller Williams, Ontario.
Remarks: Dug the first successful oil well in North America at Oil Springs, Ontario in 1858. In 1860, established The Canadian Oil Company as the first integrated oil company in North America.
Image No: IP-26-5-14
Title: Isaac Waterman, London, Ontario.
Remarks: With brother Herman, built a refinery in London in 1866 which became part of the resources of Imperial Oil Company. Becamed one of the founders of Imperial Oil Company.
Subject(s): Imperial Oil Limited - Employees / London, Ontario - Personalities / Petroleum industry and trade - Personalities
Image No: IP-26-5-3a
Title: Frederick A. Fitzgerald, first president of Imperial Oil Company, London, Ontario.
Remarks: President of Imperial Oil Company from 1880-1899.
Title: John Geary, one of the founders of Imperial Oil Company, London, Ontario.
Remarks: Geary was a lawyer who partnered with John Minhinnick to build a refinery.
Title: John R. Minhinnick, London, Ontario.
Remarks: Started as a plumber and built a refinery in London, Ontario in 1868. Became one of the founders of Imperial Oil Company.
Image No: IP-26-5-12b
Title: William Melville Spencer, London, Ontario.
Remarks: One of the founders and secretary-treasurer of Imperial Oil Company.
Title: John Walker, London, Ontario.
Remarks: Settled in London, Ontario in 1867 where he established a plant for the produciton of sulphuric acid and an oil refinery. One of the founders of Imperial Oil Company.
Title: Herman Frasch, chemist for Imperial Oil Company.
Remarks: Hired by Imperial Oil Company from 1884 to 1886 to develop a better method of making kerosene from high sulphur crude oil.
Subject(s): Imperial Oil Limited - Employees / Petroleum industry and trade - Personalities
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Best Motown Songs - RESULTS
Re: Best Motown Songs - RESULTS
Post by Hymie » Wed Dec 04, 2019 1:40 am
The #4 song is Marvin Gaye's version of "I Heard It Through The Grapevine," from 1968. The Gladys Knight $ the Pips version was #45. Marvin's single became the biggest record Motown ever had at the time when it topped the Billboard Soul chart and the Billboard Pop chart, each for 7 weeks in December 1968 and January 1969. It was listed on 25 of the 44 ballots in our survey. in 2004, it was placed 81 on the Rolling Stone list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. On the commemorative fortieth anniversary of the Billboard Hot 100 issue of Billboard magazine in June 2008, Marvin Gaye's "Grapevine" was ranked sixty-fifth. It was also inducted to the Grammy Hall of Fame for "historical, artistic and significant" value.
"I Heard It Through the Grapevine" was written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong for Motown Records in 1966. The Miracles and Gladys Knight & the Pips recorded it, and so did Marvin Gaye. It was originally an album track on the "In The Groove" album, but the disc jockeys across the country started playing it and Berry Gordy finally allowed it to be released on a single in October 1968.
Whitfield recorded the song with Marvin Gaye over five sessions, the first on February 3, 1967, and the last on April 10, 1967. Recordings of this version took more than a month due to Whitfield overdubbing Gaye's vocals with that of the Andantes' background vocals, mixing in several tracks featuring the Funk Brothers on the rhythm track, and adding the string section from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra with an arrangement by Paul Riser.
The session featuring Gaye led to an argument between the producer and singer. Whitfield wanted Gaye to perform the song in a higher key than his normal range, a move that had worked on David Ruffin during the recording of the Temptations' hit, "Ain't Too Proud to Beg". The mixture of Gaye's raspy vocals and the Andantes' sweeter harmonies made Whitfield confident that he had a hit; however, despite approval from Motown's Quality Control Department, Gordy blocked the release.
Lead vocals by Marvin Gaye
Background vocals by The Andantes: Jackie Hicks, Marlene Barrow and Louvain Demps
Hammond organ by Earl Van Dyke
Wurlitzer electric piano by Johnny Griffith
Drums by Richard "Pistol" Allen and Uriel Jones
Bass guitar by James Jamerson
Percussion by Jack Ashford
Guitar by Joe Messina
Instrumentation by the Funk Brothers and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
String arrangement by Paul Riser
Time now for song #3. Robert White provides the now legendary opening licks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEztui18cA8
Post by Hymie » Wed Dec 04, 2019 2:47 pm
The #3 song on the countdown is "My Girl," by the Temptations, from late 1964. In the wointer of 1965 the song was #1 for 6 weeks on the Billboard R&B chart, and also reached #1 Pop. Somehow in the UK, it was only on their chart for one week, at #43. The song was written and produced by the Miracles members Smokey Robinson and Ronald White. Robinson's inspiration for writing this song was his wife, Miracles member Claudette Rogers Robinson. The song was included on the Temptations 1965 album The Temptations Sing Smokey. In 2018, it was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or artistically significant." In 2004, "My Girl" was ranked number 88 on Rolling Stone's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time."
The recorded version of "My Girl" was the first Temptations single to feature David Ruffin on lead vocals. Previously, Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams had performed most of the group's lead vocals, and Ruffin had joined the group as a replacement for former Temptation Elbridge Bryant. While on tour as part of the Motortown Revue, a collective tour for most of the Motown roster, Smokey Robinson caught the Temptations' part of the show. The group had included a medley of soul standards in the show, one of which, the Drifters' "Under the Boardwalk", was a solo spot for Ruffin. Impressed, Robinson decided to produce a single with Ruffin singing lead. Robinson saw Ruffin as a "sleeping giant" in the group with a unique voice that was "mellow" yet "gruff". Robinson thought that if he could write just the perfect song for Ruffin's voice, then he could have a smash hit. The song was to be something that Ruffin could "belt out" yet something that was also "melodic and sweet".
After some persuasion from Ruffin's bandmates, Robinson had the Temptations record "My Girl" instead of the Miracles, who were originally to record the song, and recruited Ruffin to sing the lead vocals. According to Robinson, he allowed the group to create their own background vocals "because they were so great at background vocals". The signature guitar riff heard during the introduction and under the verses was played by Robert White of the Funk Brothers.
Here's a link to the MOTOWN JUNKIES review, where he gushes over this one - https://motownjunkies.co.uk/2012/08/29/521/
RANK-BALLOTS-POINTS-TITLE-ARTIST
003 - 27-1382 - My Girl - Temptations
004 - 25-1372 - I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
005 - 25-1358 - Superstition - Stevie Wonder
006 - 28-1310 - The Tracks of My Tears - Miracles
007 - 26-1301 - Reach Out I'll Be There - Four Tops
008 - 24-1107 - I Want You Back - Jackson 5
009 - 22-1033 - Living For The City - Stevie Wonder
010 - 22-987 - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone - Temptations
011 - 26-960 - Please Mr Postman - Marvelettes
012 - 22-934 - The Tears of a Clown - Miracles
013 - 20-891 - Money (That's What I Want) - Barrett Strong
014 - 24-884 - You've Really Got A Hold On Me - Miracles
015 - 21-872 - Do You Love Me - Contours
016 - 20-872 - Where Did Our Love Go - Supremes
017 - 22-846 - Baby I Need Your Lovin' - Four Tops
018 - 22-845 - Nowhere To Run - Martha & The Vandellas
019 - 20-844 - Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
020 - 19-799 - My Guy - Mary Wells
021 - 22-775 - Heat Wave - Martha & The Vandellas
022 - 21-765 - I Can't Help Myself - Four Tops
023 - 19-734 - Ain't Too Proud To Beg - Temptations
024 - 15-730 - Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) - Marvin Gaye
025 - 19-715 - Stop! In The Name Of Love – Supremes
026 - 14-698 - War - Edwin Starr
027 - 17-696 - Shop Around - Miracles
028 - 15-693 - Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
029 - 16-690 - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) - Marvin Gaye
030 - 15-673 - Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye
031 - 16-647 - Uptight (Everything's Alright) - Stevie Wonder
032 - 14-613 - You Can't Hurry Love - Supremes
033 - 14-612 - Ooo Baby Baby - Miracles
034 - 18-609 - Just My Imagination - Temptations
035 - 12-583 - Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder
036 - 13-578 - This Old Heart of Mine – Isley Brothers
037 - 14-571 - You Keep Me Hangin' On - Supremes
038 - 11-550 - Fight The Power - Public Enemy
039 - 15-514 - Come See About Me - Supremes
040 - 13-506 - What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted – Jimmy Ruffin
041 - 12-505 - Baby Love - Supremes
042 - 13-499 - The One Who Really Loves You - Mary Wells
043 - 12-453 - I Can't Get Next To You - Temptations
044 - 11-451 - Shotgun - Jr. Walker & The All-Stars
045 - 09-410 - I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Gladys Knight & The Pips
046 - 11-402 - Ball of Confusion - Temptations
047 - 10-395 - As - Stevie Wonder
048 - 10-367 - Ain't That Peculiar - Marvin Gaye
049 - 10-366 - Cloud Nine - Temptations
050 - 10-366 - Come And Get These Memories - Martha & the Vandellas
051 - 12-359 - Get Ready - Temptations
052 - 09-352 - Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours - Stevie Wonder
053 - 10-351 - Can I Get A Witness - Marvin Gaye
054 - 08-338 - Every Little Bit Hurts - Brenda Holloway
055 - 08-337 - You Beat Me To The Punch - Mary Wells
056 - 10-326 - Fingertips - Little Stevie Wonder
057 - 10-325 - I'll Be There - Jackson 5
058 - 09-321 - Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) - Frank Wilson
059 - 08-321 - Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing - Stevie Wonder
060 - 10-319 - (I Know) I'm Losing You - Temptations
061 - 10-313 - I Second That Emotion - Smokey Robinson & Miracles
062 - 09-313 - I Was Made To Love Her - Stevie Wonder
063 - 07-311 - I Want A Love I Can See - Temptations
064 - 09-300 - ABC - Jackson 5
065 - 10-295 - It's The Same Old Song - Four Tops
066 - 06-290 - Visions - Stevie Wonder
067 - 06-288 - Bye Bye Baby - Mary Wells
068 - 06-287 - Needle in a Haystack – Velvelettes
069 - 07-285 - Baby I'm For Real - Originals
070 - 08-283 - Don't Leave Me This Way - Thelma Houston
071 - 10-278 - The Way You Do The Things You Do - Temptations
072 - 07-276 - Twenty-Five Miles - Edwin Starr
073 - 06-270 - Upside Down - Diana Ross
074 - 09-269 - Jimmy Mack – Martha and Vandellas
075 - 07-266 - Bernadette - Four Tops
076 - 06-263 - For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
077 - 09-260 - Ask The Lonely - Four Tops
078 - 06-253 - My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder
079 - 06-249 - The Love You Save - Jackson 5
080 - 07-247 - I'm Coming Out - Diane Ross
081 - 06-243 - I'll Be Doggone - Marvin Gaye
082 - 08-240 - You’re All I Need to Get By - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
083 - 06-240 - I Wish It Would Rain - Temptations
084 - 08-238 - Smiling Faces Sometimes – Undisputed Truth
085 - 05-238 - Got To Give It Up - Marvin Gaye
086 - 08-235 - Hitch Hike - Marvin Gaye
087 - 04-229 - Bad Girl - Miracles
088 - 04-226 - Get Ready - Rare Earth
089 - 07-225 - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep - Temptations
090 - 06-224 - I Wish - Stevie Wonder
091 - 05-223 - Since I Lost My Baby - Temptations
092 - 07-221 - Heaven Must Have Sent You - Elgins
093 - 07-221 - Too Many Fish In The Sea - Marvelettes
094 - 06-215 - Brick House - Commodores
095 - 04-215 - Distant Lover - Marvin Gaye
096 - 05-214 - Beechwood 4-5789 - The Marvelettes
097 - 05-212 - Psychedelic Shack - Temptations
098 - 07-210 - Going to a Go-Go - Miracles
099 - 06-210 - It Takes Two - Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston
100 - 05-207 - You Haven't Done Nothin' - Stevie Wonder
101 - 05-204 - When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes - Supremes
102 - 04-203 - Strange I Know - Marvelettes
103 - 06-200 - Someday We'll Be Together - Supremes
104 - 03-196 - Envious - Linda Griner
105 - 06-194 - Pastime Paradise - Stevie Wonder
106 - 05-191 - Trouble Man - Marvin Gaye
107 - 04-191 - I'll Try Something New - Miracles
108 - 04-190 - What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) - Jr. Walker & The All-Stars
109 - 06-189 - Mickey's Monkey - Miracles
110 - 06-189 - Pride And Joy - Marvin Gaye
111 - 05-187 - The Love I Saw In You Was Just A Mirage - Miracles
112 - 05-186 - It's A Shame - Spinners
113 - 05-185 - The Bells - Originals
114 - 06-184 - I Want You - Marvin Gaye
115 - 07-180 - He Was Really Sayin' Somethin' - Velvelettes
116 - 04-180 - Forever - Marvelettes
117 - 05-169 - Love Child - Supremes
118 - 04-168 - Funny - Contours
119 - 06-165 - How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - Marvin Gaye
120 - 05-161 - Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart - Supremes
121 - 04-161 - Way Over There - Miracles
122 - 03-161 - Who's Lovin' You - Jackson 5
123 - 04-157 - Stubborn Kind of Fellow - Marvin Gaye
124 - 06-156 - Standing In The Shadows of Love - Four Tops
125 - 04-156 - Walk Away Renee - Four Tops
126 - 05-155 - Easy- Commodores
127 - 05-155 - Don't Look Back - Temptations
128 - 03-154 - Function at the Junction - Shorty Long
129 - 05-149 - If I Were Your Woman - Gladys Knight & Pips
130 - 05-147 - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
131 - 04-142 - Playboy - Marvelettes
132 - 04-142 - You'll Lose A Precious Love - Temptations
133 - 04-142 - Master Blaster (Jammin’) - Stevie Wonder
134 - 05-139 - You're A Wonderful One - Marvin Gaye
135 - 04-139 - Friendship Train - Gladys Knight & Pips
136 - 04-136 - I Hear A Symphony - Supremes
137 - 03-136 - The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game - Marvelettes
138 - 03-135 - Paradise - Temptations
139 - 05-134 - (I'm A) Road Runner - Jr. Walker & The All-Stars
140 - 05-131 - Quicksand - Martha & The Vandellas
141 - 03-131 - I'm Gonna Make You Love Me - Supremes and Temptations
142 - 03-131 - Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You) - Stevie Wonder
143 - 02-130 - You’re My Desire – Equadors
144 - 02-128 - Walk Away From Love - David Ruffin
145 - 02-125 - A Favor For a Girl - Brenda Holloway
146 - 03-124 - I'll Turn To Stone - Four Tops
147 - 03-124 - Hello - Lionel Richie
148 - 04-123 - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby - Marvin Gaye
149 - 03-123 - Would I Love You - Miracles
150 - 04-119 - Seven Rooms of Gloom - Four Tops
151 - 03-117 - A Fork In The Road - Miracles
152 - 05-115 - You Are the Sunshine of My Life - Stevie Wonder
153 - 04-115 - I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever) - Stevie Wonder
154 - 03-114 - Reflections - Supremes
155 - 02-114 - Square Biz - Teena Marie
156 - 04-113 - Two Lovers - Mary Wells
157 - 03-111 - The Only One I Love - Miracles
158 - 02-110 - I'm Still Waiting - Diana Ross
159 - 04-109 - Too High - Stevie Wonder
160 - 02-109 - My Baby Loves Me - Martha & Vandellas
161 - 03-108 - Endless Love - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
162 - 04-106 - Leaving Here - Eddie Holland
163 - 03-103 - Cruisin' - Smokey Robinson
164 - 03-103 - Your Baby's Back - Downbeats
165 - 02-103 - Love Hangover - Diana Ross
166 - 02-102 - First I Look at the Purse - Contours
166 - 02-102 - Golden Lady - Stevie Wonder
168 - 02-102 - There's a Ghost in My House - R. Dean Taylor
169 - 03-100 - Take Me In Your Arms - Kim Weston
170 - 03-100 - My Girl Has Gone - Miracles
171 - 05-99 - Back In My Arms Again - Supremes
172 - 03-99 - What Love Has Joined Together - Temptations
173 - 03-99 - Another Star - Stevie Wonder
174 - 02-99 - What's Happenin' Brother - Marvin Gaye
175 - 03-97 - That Day When She Needed Me - Contours
176 - 02-97 - Let It Whip - Dazz Band
177 - 03-96 - Never Can Say Goodbye - Jackson 5
178 - 02-95 - I'll Keep Holding On - Marvelettes
179 - 02-95 - My World Is Empty Without You - Supremes
180 - 04-94 - Part-Time Lover - Stevie Wonder
181 - 04-93 - The Girl's Alright With Me - Temptations
182 - 03-93 - Isn't She Lovely - Steveie Wonder
183 - 02-93 - More Love - Smokey Robinson & Miracles
184 - 02-93 - I Wanna Be Where You Are -- Michael Jackson
185 - 04-92 - Something About You - Four Tops
186 - 02-91 - Does Your Mama Know About Me - Bobby Taylor & Vancouvers
187 - 02-91 - (You Can) Depend On Me - Miracles
188 - 02-89 - Sad Souvenirs - Four Tops
189 - 02-88 - One More Heartache - Marvin Gaye
190 - 02-87 - Come Get to This – Marvin Gaye
191 - 02-86 - The Night - Frankie Valli & Four Seasons
192 - 03-85 - Super Freak - Rick James
193 - 02-82 - Contract On Love - Stevie Wonder
194 - 02-82 - I'll Cry Tomorrow - Serenaders
195 - 02-82 - It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday - Boyz II Men
196 - 03-80 - My Old Piano - Diana Ross
197 - 02-79 - Old Love (Let's Try It Again) - Mary Wells
198 - 02-79 - Greetings (This Is Uncle Sam) - Monitors
199 - 02-78 - Being With You - Smokey Robinson
200 - 02-77 - Angel - Satintones
201 - 03-75 - Neither One of Us - Gladys Knight & Pips
202 - 02-74 - I Need Your Lovin' - Teena Marie
203 - 02-74 - My Smile Is Just A Frown - Carolyn Crawford
204 - 02-71 - Theme From Mahogany - Diana Ross
205 - 02-70 - The Happening - Supremes
206 - 02-70 - River Deep Mountain High - Supremes & Four Tops
207 - 02-70 - U.N.I.T.Y. - Queen Latifah
208 - 02-69 - Give It To Me, Baby - Rick James
209 - 02-68 - How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - Jr. Walker & the All-Stars
210 - 02-67 - All Night Long (All Night) - Lionel Richie
211 - 03-66 - I Love Your Smile - Shanice
212 - 02-66 - Devil With The Blue Dress On - Shorty Long
213 - 03-65 - My Whole World Ended - David Ruffin
214 - 02-65 - It's Growing - Temptations
215 - 02-64 - Baby Don't You Do It - Marvin Gaye
216 - 02-64 - Give Me Your Love - Sisters Love
217 - 02-63 - You're Gonna Love My Baby - Barbara McNair
218 - 03-62 - Up The Ladder To The Roof - Supremes
219 - 02-62 - One Day in Your Life - Michael Jackson
220 - 02-61 - If I Should Die Tonight - Marvin Gaye
221 - 02-59 - Love Machine - Miracles
222 - 02-59 - Come To Me - Marv Johnson
223 - 02-59 - End of The Road - Boyz II Men
224 - 02-59 - Flyin' High In The Friendly Sky - Marvin Gaye
225 - 02-59 - Your Wonderful Love - Temptations
226 - 03-58 - Shake & Fingerpop - Jr. Walker & All Stars
227 - 02-58 - My Baby - Temptations
228 - 02-58 - Love Me All the Way - Kim Weston
229 - 02-55 - Bag Lady - Erykah Badu
230 - 02-55 - You're My Everything - Temptations
231 - 02-54 - They Won’t Go When I Go - Stevie Wonder
232 - 02-51 - What's Easy For Two Is Hard For One - Mary Wells
233 - 02-51 - Nightshift - Commodores
234 - 02-50 - Come On And See Me - Tammi Terrell
235 - 02-49 - That's The Way Love Is - Marvin Gaye
236 - 02-47 - Motownphilly - Boyz II Men
237 - 02-46 - If You Really Love Me - Stevie Wonder
238 - 02-43 - Help Me Make It Through the Night - Gladys Knight & The Pips
239 - 02-37 - What's So Good About Good-By - Miracles
240 - 02-37 - Your Precious Love - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Just 2 songs remaining now. THIS is #2!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbfqZzqsF68
Post by Hymie » Thu Dec 05, 2019 1:02 am
Song #2 is "Dancing In The Street" by Martha and the Vandellas, from 1964. I am a bit surprised that this record beat out all timers like "My Girl" and "Grapevine." In fact, this record was listed on more ballots (31) than any other record on the countdown. Even the upcoming #1 record was only listed on 30 ballots. Shockingly, "Dancing In The Street" only reached #8 on the Cash Box R&B chart. I guess it came across as more of a rock record than a soul record. In fact, most all of the other recordings of the song came from white rock acts, rather than black soul acts. The single reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 Pop chart, and only got to #28 in the UK in 1964, but it did return to the British charts in 1969, peaking at #4.
The song was written by Marvin Gaye, William "Mickey" Stevenson and Ivy Jo Hunter. Stevenson was the producer. The song highlighted the concept of having a good time in whatever city the listener lived. The idea for dancing came to Stevenson from watching people on the streets of Detroit cool off in the summer in water from opened fire hydrants. They appeared to be dancing in the water. The song was conceived by Stevenson who was showing a rough draft of the lyrics to Gaye disguised as a ballad. When Gaye read the original lyrics, however, he said the song sounded more danceable. With Gaye and Stevenson collaborating, the duo composed the single with Kim Weston in mind to record the song. Weston passed on the song and when Martha Reeves came to Motown's Hitsville USA studios, the duo presented the song to Reeves.
Reeves recounted that she initially regarded the song as too repetitive. Gaye and Stevenson agreed and including new Motown songwriter Ivy Jo Hunter adding in musical composition, the song was recorded in two takes. The song's writers made sure to include Detroit as one of the cities mentioned with the lyric: "Can't forget the Motor City".
The song took on a different meaning when riots in inner-city America led to many young black demonstrators citing the song as a civil rights anthem to social change which also led to some radio stations taking the song off its play list because certain black advocates such as H. Rap Brown began playing the song while organizing demonstrations.
"Dancing in the Street" had two meanings. The first is the one Martha Reeves asserted to reporters in England. "The British press aggravated Reeves when someone put a microphone in her face and asked her if she was a militant leader. The British journalist wanted to know if Reeves agreed, as many people had claimed, that "Dancing in the Street" was a call to riot. To Reeves, the query was patently absurd. 'My Lord, it was a party song,' she remarked in retrospect." While Berry Gordy had created the Black Forum label to preserve black thought and creative writing, he kept the Motown record label and the popular hits it produced from being too political. Berry Gordy Jr. was extremely wary about affiliating his business with any organization of movement that might negatively influence his company's commercial success."
Okay, we've arrived at our number one Motown song. This one was in the top 5 on 13 different ballots.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-kA3UtBj4M
Post by Hymie » Thu Dec 05, 2019 2:26 pm
Our #1 song is "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye, from 1971. It was listed on 30 of the 44 ballots, and was in the top 5 on 13 of those ballots. The single was #1 on the Billboard Soul chart for 5 weeks, and it peaked at #2 on the Pop chart. It got to #1 on the Cash Box Pop chart. The song topped Detroit's Metro Times list of the 100 Greatest Detroit Songs of All Time, and in 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked it the 4th greatest song of all time; in its updated 2011 list, the song remained at that position.
The song was written by Al Cleveland, Renaldo Benson, and Marvin Gaye. Originally inspired by a police brutality incident witnessed by Renaldo "Obie" Benson, the song was composed by Benson, Al Cleveland, and Gaye and produced by Gaye himself. The song marked Gaye's departure from the Motown Sound towards more personal material.
The song's inspiration came from Renaldo "Obie" Benson, a member of the Motown vocal group the Four Tops, after he and the group's tour bus arrived at Berkeley on May 15, 1969. While there, Benson witnessed police brutality and violence in the city's People's Park during a protest held by anti-war activists in what was hailed later as "Bloody Thursday". Upset by the situation, Benson said to author Ben Edmonds that as he saw this, he asked, "'What is happening here?' One question led to another. Why are they sending kids so far away from their families overseas? Why are they attacking their own children in the streets?"
Upset, he discussed what he witnessed to friend and songwriter Al Cleveland, who in turn wrote and composed a song to reflect Benson's concerns. Benson wanted to give the song to his group but the other Four Tops turned down the request. "My partners told me it was a protest song", Benson said later, "I said 'no man, it's a love song, about love and understanding. I'm not protesting, I want to know what's going on.'" In 1970, Benson presented the untitled song to Marvin Gaye, who added a new melody and revised the song to his liking, adding in his own lyrics. Benson later said Gaye tweaked and enriched the song, "added some things that were more ghetto, more natural, which made it seem like a story than a song... we measured him for the suit and he tailored the hell out of it." Gaye titled it "What's Going On". When Gaye initially thought the song's moody feel would be appropriate to be recorded by The Originals, Benson convinced Gaye to record it as his own song.
Gaye, himself, had been inspired by social ills committed in the United States, citing the 1965 Watts riots as a turning point in his life in which he asked himself, "'With the world exploding around me, how am I supposed to keep singing love songs?'" Gaye was also influenced by emotional conversations shared between him and his brother Frankie, who had returned from three years of service at the Vietnam War and his namesake cousin's death while serving troops. During phone conversations with Berry Gordy, who was vacationing in the Bahamas at the time, Gaye had told Gordy that he wanted to record a protest record, to which Gordy said in response, "Marvin, don't be ridiculous. That's taking things too far."
Gaye entered the recording studio, Hitsville USA, on June 1, 1970 to record "What's Going On". Instead of relying on other producers to help him with the song, Gaye, inspired by recent successes of his productions for the vocal act, The Originals, decided to produce the song himself, mixing up original Motown in-house studio musicians such as James Jamerson and Eddie Brown with musicians he recruited himself. The opening soprano saxophone line, provided by musician Eli Fontaine, was not originally intended. Once Gaye heard Fontaine's riff, he told Fontaine to go home. When Fontaine protested that he was just "goofing around", Gaye replied "you goof off exquisitely, thank you." The laid-back atmosphere in the studio was brought on by constant marijuana smoking by Gaye and other musicians.
Jamerson was pulled into the session after Gaye located him playing with a band at a local bar. Respected Motown arranger and conductor David Van De Pitte said later to Ben Edmonds that Jamerson "always kept a bottle of [the Greek spirit] Metaxa in his bass case. He could really put that stuff away, and then sit down and still be able to play. His tolerance was incredible. It took a hell a lot to get him smashed." The night Jamerson entered the studio to record the bass lines to the song, Jamerson could not sit properly in his seat and, according to one of the members of the Funk Brothers, laid on the floor playing his bass riffs. De Pitte recalled that it was a track that Jamerson greatly respected: "On 'What's Going On' though, he just read the [bass] part down like I wrote it. He loved it because I had written Jamerson licks for Jamerson." Annie Jamerson recalls that when he returned home that night, he declared that the song they had been working on was a 'masterpiece', one of the few occasions where he had discussed his work so passionately with her. Gaye also added his own instrumentation, playing piano and keyboards while also playing a box drum to help accentuate Chet Forest's drumming.
To add more to the song's laid-back approach, Gaye invited the Detroit Lions players Mel Farr and Lem Barney to the studio and, along with Gaye and the Funk Brothers, added in vocal chatter, engaging in a mock conversation. Musician and songwriter Elgie Stover, who later served as a caterer for Bill Clinton and was then a Motown staffer and confidante of Gaye's, was the man who opened the song's track with the words, "hey, man, what's happening?" and "everything is everything". Later Gaye brought Lem Barney and Mel Farr as well as Bobby Rogers of The Miracles to record the song's background vocal track. The rhythm tracks and the song's overdubs were done at Hitsville, while strings, horns, lead and background vocals were recorded at Golden World Studios.
On hearing a playback of the song, Gaye asked his engineer Kenneth Sands to give him his two vocal leads to compare what he wanted to use for the song's release. Sands ended up mixing the leads together, by accident. However, when he heard it, Gaye was so impressed with the double-lead feel that he kept it, influencing his later recordings where he mastered vocal multi-layering adding in three different vocal parts. Before presenting the song to Gordy, he produced a false fade to the song, bringing the song back for a few seconds after it was initially to have ended. The song was also notable for its use of major seventh and minor seventh chords, which was a fairly uncommon use at the time. Gaye recorded the song's b-side, "God Is Love", on the same day.
When Gordy heard the song after Gaye presented the song to him in California, he turned down Gaye's request to release it, telling Gaye he felt it was "the worst thing I ever heard in my life". When Harry Balk requested the song to be released, Gordy told him the song featured "that Dizzy Gillespie stuff in the middle, that scatting, it's old". Gaye responded to this rejection by refusing to record material unless the song would be released, going on strike until, he felt, Gordy saw sense in releasing it.
Anxious for Marvin Gaye product, Balk got Motown's sales vice president Barney Ales to release the song, releasing it on January 17, 1971, sending 100,000 copies of the song to radio stations across the country. The initial success of this led to a further 100,000 to reach demand, selling over 200,000 copies within a week. The song was issued without Gordy's knowledge.
001 - 30-1718 - What's Going On - Marvin Gaye
002 - 31-1480 - Dancing In The Street - Martha & The Vandellas
Below is a list of all songs that were only listed on one ballot:
Abraham, Martin and John - Marvin Gaye
Ain't It Baby - Miracles
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Diana Ross
All In Love Is Fair - Stevie Wonder
All This Love - DeBarge
Along Came Love - Miracles
Always in My Heart - Supremes
A Place In The Sun - Stevie Wonder
A Simple Game - Four Tops
As Long As I Know He's Mine - Mary Wells
A Tear For The Girl - Marth & Vandellas
A Thrill A Moment - Kim Weston
Baby Baby - Miracles
Baby, Baby I Need You - Temptations
Ball of Confusion - Undisputed Truth
Because I Love Her - Valadiers
Ben - Michael Jackson
Big Lady - Erykah Badu
Blame It On The Sun - Stevie Wonder
Boogie on Reggae Woman - Stevie Wonder
Boys - Mary Jane Girls
Brother's Gonna Work It Out - Willie Hutch
Candy Man - Mary Janes Girls
Cause We've Ended as Lovers - Syreeta
Check Yourself - Temptations
Choose You - Willie Hutch
Cold Blooded - Rick James
Come See About Me - Jr. Walker & All-Stars
Corner Of The Sky -- Jackson 5ive
Creepin' - Stevie Wonder
Daddy Could Swear (I Declare) - Gladys Knight & Pips
Dancing Machine -- Jackson 5
Dancing on the Ceiling - Lionel Richie
Destination Anywhere - Marvelettes
Didn't Cha Know - Erykah Badu
Didn't You Know (You'd Have To Cry Sometime) - Gladys Knight & Pips
Do I Do - Stevie Wonder
Don't Look Any Further - Dennis Edwards
Don't Mess With Bill - Marvelettes
Don’t Send Me Away – Temptations
Doobedoo’ndoobe Doobedoo’ndoobe Doobedoo’ndoo - Diana Ross
Do The Boomerang - Jr. Walker & All-Stars
Do What You Gotta Do - Four Tops
Easy Goin' Evening ( My Mama's Call ) - Stevie Wonder
Eh Compari - Gaylord And Holiday
Everybody Needs Love - Gladys Knoight & Pips
Farewell My Love - Temptations
Forget About Me - Carolyn Crawford
Funky Music Shure 'Nuff Turns Me On - Temptations
(Girl) Why You Wanna Make Me Blue - Temptations
Give A Little Love - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Goin' Back To Indiana - Jackson 5
Good-By Cruel World - Linda Griner
Gotta Hold On To This Feeling – Jr. Walker & The All-Stars
Have a Talk with God - Stevie Wonder
Heavy Day - Syreeta
He's A Friend - Eddie Kendricks
Hello - Erykah Badu feat. Andre 3000
Hello Love – Monitors
Helpless - Kim Weston
Here Comes The Judge - Shorty Long
He's All I Got - Supremes
He's Seventeen - Supremes
Hey Jude - Temptations
I Ain't Gonna Stand For It - Stevie Wonder
I Am Bound - Golden Harmoneers
I Am Love - Jackson 5
I Call It Pretty Music, But The Old People Call It The Blues - Stevie Wonder
I Can't Believe - Miracles
I Could Never Love Another - Temptations
I Don't Blame You At All - Smokey Robinson & Miracles
If I Could Build My Whole World Around You - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
I Don't Want To Take A Chance - Mary Wells
If It's Love - Eddie Holland
If I Were a Carpenter - Four Tops
If My Heart Could Tell The Story - Edwin Starr
If You Can Want - Smokey Robinson & Miracles
I Guess I’ll Always Love You – Isley Brothers
I Just Called to Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder
(I Know) I'm Losing You - Rare Earth
I Like It - DeBarge
I'll Take Care of You - Marvin Gaye
I’m In A Different World - Four Tops
I'm Ready For Love - Martha & Vandellas
I'm The One You Need - Miracles
In And Out of My Life - Martha & Vandellas
Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor
I Need You - Herman Griffin
In My Diary - Spinners
In My House - Mary Jane Girls
In My Lonely Room - Martha & Vandellas
It Ain't No Use - Stevie Wonder
It Must Be Magic - Teena Marie
It’s Been a Long Time – Elgins
It Should Have Been Me - Kim Weston
I've Been Good To You - Miracles
I Will Never Love Another - Five Smoothtones
I Wish You Were Here - Billy Eckstine
I Wonder Why - Billy Eckstine
I Wouldn't Change The Man He Is - Blinky
Jesus Children of America - Stevie Wonder
Joy (Takes Over Me) - Stevie Wonder
Just a Little Misunderstanding - Contours
Just Be Yourself - LaBrenda Ben
Just Look What You've Done - Brenda Holloway
Just Seven Numbers (Can Straighten Out My Life) - Four Tops
Just to Keep You Satisfied - Marvin Gaye
Keep on Truckin' - Eddie Kendricks
Knocks Me Off My Feet - Stevie Wonder
Laughing Boy - Mary Wells
Left With a Broken Heart – Four Tops
Little Girl Blue - Marvelettes
Looking For Another Pure Love - Stevie Wonder
Looking For The Right Guy - Kim Weston
Looking Through the Windows - Jackson 5
Look What You Done To Me - Commodores
Love, Guess Who - Martha & Vandellas
Love's Gone Bad - Chris Clark
Machine Gun - Commodores
Malinda – Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers
Mama's Pearl - Jackson 5
Mary Jane - Rick James
Masterpiece - Temptations
Maybe Your Baby - Stevie Wonder
Merry Go Round - Eddie Holland
Misery - Barrett Strong
My Baby Gave Me Another Chance - Amos Milburn
My Beloved - Satintones
My People...Hold On - Edie Kendricks
Never Again - Supremes
Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer - Stevie Wonder
Never in Your Sun - Stevie Wonder
Never Leave your Baby's Side - Martha & Vandellas
No Love - Mable John
Nothing But Heartaches - Supremes
Nothing's Too Good For My Baby - Stevie Wonder
Oh I Apologize - Barrett Strong
One Of These Days - Marvin Gaye
Ordinary Pain - Stevie Wonder
Penitentiary Philosophy - Erykah Badu
Remember Me - Diana Ross
Rhythm Of The Night -- DeBarge
Right On - Marvin Gaye
Runaway Child, Running Wild - Temptations
Saturn - Stevie Wonder
Save Me From this Misery - Isley Bros.
Say You, Say Me - Lionel Richie
Seek and You Shall Find (Isley Bros.)
Send One Your Love - Stevie Wonder
Shakey Ground - Temptations
Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day - Stevie Wonder
Simple Song of Freedom - Bobby Darin
Sleep (Little One) - Herman Griffin
Slow Down Heart - Temptations
So Long Baby - Marvelettes
Somebody’s Watching Me - Rockwell
Stoned Love - Supremes
Strange Love - Mary Wells
Sugar Daddy - Jackson 5
Summer Soft - Stevie Wonder
Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are) - Temptations
Swept For You Baby - Miracles
Take Some Time Out for Love - Isley Bros
Take This Heart of Mine - Marvin Gaye
The Answer Is Love - Billy Eckstine
The Crown – Gary Byrd & The GB Experience
The Day You Take One (You Have to take the Other) - Marvelettes
The End of Our Road - Marvin Gaye
The Feeling Is So Fine - Miracles
Three Times A Lady - Commodores
Touch Me In The Morning - Diana Ross
'T' Plays It Cool - Marvin Gaye
Truly Yours - Spinners
Try It Baby - Marvin Gaye
Two Can Have a Party - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) - Stevie Wonder
Video - India.Arie
Walk On By - Miracles
Was Born This Way - Carl Bean
Water Runs Dry - Boyz II Men
What Am I Gonna Do Without You - Chuck Jackson
Whatever Makes You Happy - Miracles
What Love Has Joined Together - Mary Wells
What's The Matter With You Baby - Mary Wells & Marvin Gaye
When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You - Marvin Gaye
When I'm Gone - Brenda Holloway
When the Words from Your Heart (Get Caught Up In Your Throat) - Miracles
Whisper - Marv Johnson
Whole Lotta Woman - Contours
Wholy Holy - Marvin Gaye
Who Wouldn't Love A Man Like That - Mable John
Wild One - Martha & Vandellas
Window Seat - Erykah Badu
With Each Beat of My Heart - Stevie Wonder
Without The One You Love - Four Tops
With You I’m Born Again - Billy Preston & Syreeta
Yesterday Dreams - Four Tops
You - Marvin Gaye
You And I - Rick James (Teena Marie)
You Haven't Seen My Love - Ones
You Made A Fool Out Of Me - Mable John
You Must Be Love - Miracles
Young, Gifted And Black - Bob & Marcia
Your Heart Belongs To Me - Supremes
You've Got to Pay Bills - Miracles
You've Made Me So Very Happy - Brenda Holloway
Zing Went The Strings of My Heart - Satintones
Zoom - Commodores
Post by PlasticRam » Thu Dec 05, 2019 3:33 pm
Thanks for the great presentation, Hymie!
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Post by mileswide » Thu Dec 05, 2019 3:45 pm
Just Look What You've Done didn't occur to me until weeks after the results started when the lyric "You've turned my dreams to dust" crossed my mind. Wish I'd remembered that in time but obviously that didn't detract from another enjoyably conducted rollout, cheers Hymie!
Starry-eyed and laughing as I recall when we were caught
Got a nice note from one of the email voters.
Just want to thank you for this stunning labour of love. It's been fascinating and rewarding to see the process unfold, and your learned commentaries have been enlightening, fun, and often moving.
Deeply appreciated.
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Post by Elder » Thu Dec 05, 2019 8:27 pm
You do a great job with these polls.
I think your searches should be included in the "History of AM Forum Polls" topic so that they are not forgotten in the forum.
Losing My Edge
Post by Honorio » Fri Dec 06, 2019 6:46 am
Excellent work, Hymie. And excellent choices from everyone who participated. The Top 10 is pure gold.
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Location: SF Bay Area, California
Post by prosecutorgodot » Fri Dec 06, 2019 8:52 pm
Thanks Hymie, this was my favorite poll that you've done. The results make a very good case that Motown may be the single greatest music label (at least for singles).
No one will be left here to remember us / When the fires come
Post by Hymie » Sat Dec 07, 2019 3:23 am
prosecutorgodot wrote: ↑
I'd have to go with Atlantic (and their subsidiaries) as the greatest label.
Father2TheMan
Post by Father2TheMan » Sat Dec 07, 2019 6:41 am
Thanks for the great rollout Hymie. I will definitely have some new tunes on my yearly lists when the decades pill rolls around to the 60s and 70s.
Atlantic would also be fodder for an interesting poll, I agree.
"The laughs come hard in Old Lang Syne....."
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The city as a whole has grown tremendously with many apartment blocks but the infrastructure such as roads and drains are still struggling to catch up. There are many areas that are very attractive indeed such as: Kaleiçi, with its narrow cobbled streets of historic Turkish and Greek houses in the old center of Antalya that is now mainly hotels, gift shops, and bars. The large new hotels such as the Sheraton are along the coast above the Konyaalti and Lara beaches, and are spread along the coast in both directions far beyond the city of Antalya itself.
In summer the town is booming with tourists both from Turkey and sun-seeking foreigners. Many of whom from Britain and Germany and for the last few years a large number from Russia as well. On summer evenings it is too hot and humid to stay in and Antalya hums with the sound of people buzzing around on scooters or cracking open seeds and nuts as they parade the streets with their friends and families. In winter the town is cool and quiet.
Antalya has now acquired a rich middle-class and the associated developments such as private colleges, and luxury cars. The tree-lined avenue along the cliff-top to Konyaaltı is one of Antalya's best-known locations. It is lined with luxury apartments and posh shops. The other major shopping street is Işıklar Caddesi.
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There are many old cities in and around Antalya. Aspendos, Perga and Termessos are some of the closest ones to the city centre. Other than these historic places, Antalya is also famous for its beaches like Konyaaltı, Lara and Karpuzkaldıran. Antalya has a reputation as a city of waterfalls. Düden, Manavgat and Kurşunlu waterfalls are major attractions for both local and foreign tourists. For winter sports, Beydağları and Saklikent are both natural beauties of the city.
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Sites of interest in the city
The Yivli Minare is the symbol of the city.
Kaleici, the historical center of the city; is now restored as a touristic center of the city with its hotels, bars, clubs, restaurants, and shopping. Kaleici still retains much of its historical character and the restoration. It has won the Golden Apple Prize, the Oscar of tourism.
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* Kesik Minare (Broken Minaret): Once a Byzantine Panaglia church, later converted into a mosque.
* Yivli Minare (Fluted Minaret): It was built by the Seljuks. Decorated with dark blue and turquoise tiles, the minaret eventually became the symbol of the city.
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Crusaders Battle to Bitter End in Loss on Senior Day
John Carroll (20-5, 6-1 OAC) 21 28 18 25 15 3
Capital (10-18, 2-5 OAC) 25 26 25 20 12 2
Senior Kelly Leonard. (Jeff Mills photo).
K: Leah Switalski - 20
B: Kit O'Shaughnessy - 3
D: Sara Kaminski - 24
SA: 2 Players (#10, #3) - 2
K: Mona Ratliff - 18
B: Kristin Bender - 8
D: Kelly Leonard - 28
SA: Katie Weilbacher - 2
COLUMBUS, Ohio – There was no doubt that the Capital University volleyball team was playing for its seniors on Saturday, displaying some of its best play of the season against John Carroll University. In a tooth-and-nail contest, the Blue Streaks battled from behind and outlast the Crusaders in a five-set win on Saturday (21-25, 28-26, 18-25, 25-20, 15-12).
In the decisive fifth set, John Carroll (20-5 overall, 6-1 OAC) had carried over some of its momentum from a five-point win from the previous set. After Capital jumped up 2-0 early, the Blue Streaks rattled off five of the next six points to regain its advantage. Only after the game was tied 11-11 did they break away one final time when Leah Switalski recorded a kill to turn the ball over to Mena Afsarifard on the service line. John Carroll then scored three of the next four points and ended the game when Sarah Orlandi put down the final kill.
Capital had all the momentum early in the contest and took away a 25-21 first-set win after Courtney McCracken, LeAnna Cotton, and Mona Ratliff all put down four kills in the opening frame to lead the team.
The second set carried the same amount of steam with the Crusaders, though tied 26-26 Switalski turned the tide once more to help the Blue Streaks tie the game at a set apiece.
Sets three and four went back-and-forth, both in score and in the winners of each frame. Capital held John Carroll to just a .024 hit percentage in the third frame to take a 25-18 decision, easily. But the fourth is where the Blue Streaks picked up their game and reversed their fortunes by hitting .343 in the following set, which started their comeback.
Capital was led offensively by Ratliff, who tallied 18 kills on 41 attempts, good for a .268 hit percentage on the day. Two of her teammates joined her in double digits, McCracken with 13 and Kristin Bender with 12. Katie Weilbacher ended the afternoon with 41 assists and 12 digs for a double-double.
Leonard and Cotton served as the day's first stars by being highlighted for their contributions toward the program and University on its Senior Day.
Leonard entered the match with 1,467 digs and after posting 28 in Saturday's match is just five away from 1,500 in her career. She is also just 29 digs away from cracking the top-5 in Capital's record book.
Cotton put down seven kills on 39 attempts while adding three block assists in the loss.
With the loss, Capital drops to eighth place in the Ohio Athletic Conference standings with two matches left to play in the regular season. The top eight teams in the conference standings will advance to the OAC Tournament.
The Crusaders will close out the regular season with two road games, the first at Heidelberg University on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. They will close the regular season at Baldwin Wallace on Nov. 1.
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The Dilithium Ball: Can sci-fi still see the future?
posted by Ben in at 10:10 PM NYC Time
Dave Itzkoff asks in the NY Times today whether today's science fiction writers can match the prescience of Arthur C. Clarke, who foresaw space stations, geosynchronous satellite orbit, and many other technologies that have come to be:
Mr. Clarke’s passing poses a challenge to the current generation of science-fiction writers: in a world where technology evolves so rapidly that the present already feels like the future, will a modern-day author ever inherit Mr. Clarke’s aura of prescience? Do any of his successors share his apparent talent for envisioning technological breakthroughs before they are realized?
The article mentions a few writers whose writing envisions where our current pace of innovation will take us in another generation or so, and attests to the viability of some of their predictions--it even mentions a group called Sigma, a "group of science-fiction writers who advise the Department of Homeland Security" (!).
Itzkoff should look at the sci-fi novels and stories of Cory Doctorow, who is more widely read in his posts on super-blog boingboing.net .
Doctorow's first novel, Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom (free online in its entirety, like all of his writing that I mention here), takes place in a Disney World, several generations removed from ours, that has been taken over by volunteer hackers and ride designers. In place of the old monolithic structure of corporate management, there is a lean and mean marketplace of ideas, where an army of fans and bloggers instantly digest and react to every small change in a ride's design. This economy is possible because money has become so much more efficient at changing hands; if veteran fans disapprove of a change, they withhold the trickle of money that reflects their esteem and direct instead to a different ad-hoc team managing a different, more innovative ride. Teams that can't attract esteem for their design innovations dissolve as members head elsewhere to start over, and the team is soon replaced by a new ad-hoc team, made up by whoever acknowledges the opportunity in the vacuum.
Since the publication of Down and Out, fans and entrepreneurs have made several attempts to introduce a similar system of constant, instant, seamless payment, often named directly after Doctorow's system (the geekily silly "Whuffie"). His broader economic prediction of rapidly-shifting ad-hoc teams seems unlikely to come true, exactly, but elements of it are very much a part of the way business schools see current trends in the understanding of organizational health.
Enron, ironically, was described as having a similar internal system in Malcolm Gladwell's much-referenced article "The Talent Myth":
"Fluid movement is absolutely necessary in our company. And the type of people we hire enforces that," Skilling told the team from McKinsey. "Not only does this system help the excitement level for each manager, it shapes Enron's business in the direction that its managers find most exciting." Here is Skilling again: "If lots of [employees] are flocking to a new business unit, that's a good sign that the opportunity is a good one. . . . If a business unit can't attract people very easily, that's a good sign that it's a business Enron shouldn't be in."
We all know how that ended up. But beyond Enron, this sort of self-organizing, pseudo-anarchist, collective-spontaneous-decision-making model is being tried here and there.
Doctorow's short story I, Robot (purposely given the same title as an Isaac Asimov/Harlan Ellison screenplay in response to Ray Bradbury's silly legal threats against Fahrenheit 911 for its satire of his title Fahrenheit 451) also deals with near-future economic issues. It forsees an America where Digital Rights Management--the clunky technology that attempts to prevent you from, say, watching DVDs from Japan on your US DVD player--has been taken to its logical extreme by media corporations and the loyal legislators they own. While enormous economic resources in the US go towards preventing users from doing anything unexpected with their machines (and arresting them, when they inevitably break the restrictive controls), East Asia instead embraces open knowledge and innovation and races past us. This is future present.
His story "Anda's Game", whose title is also an homage to a sci-fi classic (Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game), follows a teenage girl who escapes from her adolescent frustrations by becoming a powerful leader in an online game reminiscent of World of Warcraft. But as she gains power in the virtual world, she learns that blowing off steam in the virtual world can have real-world consequences, in a twist that hints at the massive task ahead for legal systems of determining when real-world laws apply to virtual-world behavior.
And his unfinished novel Themepunks is all about a startup company run by a couple of hackers and financed by an Enronesque Kodak, which acknowledges its technology is obsolete and decides to cast its lot with hundreds of tiny new ventures. The hackers move into a high-tech junkyard and begin churning out dozens of products, some disruptive, some practical and others humanitarian; unexpected consequences abound.
Doctorow's prognostication is different from Clarke's, and from the traditional sci-fi of interstellar travel and alien attacks; his focus is on the implications for society of technology that might be around the corner. Down and Out describes a complex system of cloning and mindstate downloading, and many of his other stories deal in particular with the physical, and medical, implications of the increasing mastery we have over the flesh.
He's not the first to speculate along these lines. Spider Robinson's 1982 sci-fi novel Mindkiller described "wireheading", the use of plugs into the brain to stimulate the pleasure center more directly than any drug can. A central character in the novel is a young woman who has attempted suicide by permanent wireheading, the constant use of which overrides desires for food and drink. When the main character discovers her and turns off her machine, she is anything but grateful.
Mindkiller thus brings up the classic philosophical conundrum posed by Aldus Huxley and others: if all our work is in pursuit of happiness, would it be wrong to short-circuit the process and skip directly to happiness? With drugs, the familiar answer is that the effect wears off and users are left little better than before, though long-lasting therapeutic effects of MDMA/ecstasy have been reported by some psychiatrists. Robinson's wireheading trumps this drawback of drugs because, with enough wealth to pay for a lifetime of nutrient IV liquid and a secluded place to wire up, someone could exist in perfect pleasure for a lifetime.
Can you guess where I'm going with this? In Wired last year, Mary Graham reported on a treatment for depression that sounds straight out of Mindkiller:
In vagus nerve stimulation, or VNS, a two-inch diameter, .25 inch thick disk is surgically tucked under the skin near the left collarbone, then wired upward to the vagus nerve in the neck. The battery-operated disk delivers intermittent, rhythmic pulses to the nerve -- whose name means "wandering" in Latin -- that reaches a half dozen areas of the brain critical to treating depression, according to Dr. Darin Dougherty of Massachusetts General Hospital.
"Instead of prescribing milligrams I'm prescribing milliamps," Dougherty says. The implanted disc is programmed and reprogrammed with a wand held over the skin.
The technique won FDA approval as a depression treatment in July 2005. Since then, about 3,000 depression patients have been wired, according to Cyberonics, the Houston-based manufacturer of the device.
Researchers know the treatment stimulates norepinephrine and serotonin centers, now treated with pharma at a tepid success rate, and increases blood flow and neuron activity. But they candidly say they don't fully understand why VNS works.
Once healed from surgery, patients report their voices get gravelly during the pulse cycle, usually five of every 30 seconds. If that becomes a problem -- during public speaking, for example -- the device is designed with an off-switch: The patient can suspend the unit by placing a magnet over it, Dougherty says.
Thank god for the vagus nerve, which, crucially, transmits info separately from the spinal cord. The vagus nerve is what lets paralyzed people still feel sexual pleasure, and what transmits the signal to, say, get an erection. Thousands of paralyzed people in the world can still have orgasms they describe as "fucking awesome" and "orgasmic", even though they can't feel the physical stimulation causing it!
Our biology is as surprising as any technology, and as malleable, and Doctorow is on this beat as well. In his story "0wnz0red"--that's leetspeak for "owned", meaning controlled or bested--programmers hack their own brains to control their body and mental processes. From "0wnz0red":
Murray heard the zero and the zee in 0wnz. Hacker-speak for having total control. No one wants to be 0wnz0red by some teenaged script-kiddie who's found some fresh exploit and turned it loose on your computer.
Ever think about how all the really good shit in your body -- metabolism, immunoresponse, cognition -- it's all in Ring Minus One? Not user-accessible? I mean, why is it that something like wiggling your toes is under your volitional control, but your memory isn't?"
Exercise doesn't burn fat, exercise just satisfies the condition in which your body is prepared to burn fat off. It's like a computer that won't boot unless you restart it twice, switch off the monitor, open the CD drive and stand on one foot. If you're a luser, you do all this shit every time you want to boot your box, but if you're a leet hax0r like you and me, you just figure out what's wrong with the computer and fix it. You don't sacrifice a chicken twice a day, you 0wn the box, so you make it dance to your tune.
"But your meat, it's not under your control. You know you have to exercise for 20 minutes before you start burning any fat at all? In other words, the first twenty minutes are just a goddamned waste of time.
All the good stuff -- say, pain-control and universal antiviral hardening -- we'll make for free, viralize it. Once our stuff is in the market, the whole world's going to change, anyway. There'll be apps for happiness, cures for every disease, hibernation, limb-regeneration, whatever. Anything any human body has ever done, ever, you'll be able to do at-will. You think there's going to be anything recognizable as an economy once we're ubiquitous?"
Naturally, this work interests the organization most concerned with the limits of human ability: the Pentagon. Which makes me wonder: will vagus nerve stimulation ever be installed in soldiers? A soldier will be more valuable to military planners if he can overcome conflicting emotions and fear at the touch of a button, and pump up testosterone, adrenaline and seratonin.
As past predictions for the future get folded into the everyday, we've been discovering that dystopian scenarios of forced obedience are being replaced by voluntary compliance. The two-minutes' hate isn't government-enforced; it's a voluntary ritual at extremist, gay-hating churches. The Pentagon won't have to coerce recruits into letting them implant emotion-adjusters inside their brains; soldiers will volunteer for it.
(Another interesting tidbit about Robinson's Mindkiller trilogy--by law, a successful sci-fi novel must be turned into a "trilogy" of three or more books--is the list of aliases used by a con man character in the third book, Lifehouse. Slipped into the list is "James Tiptree, Jr.", a pen name Alice has written about. Tiptree was really sci-fi writer Alice Sheldon, and the reference to her gender-crossing pseudonym is doubly interesting when you consider that Spider's wife Jeanne Robinson has collaborated with him on many of his books, sometimes with credit and sometimes without.)
In fact, volunteers are already lining up, illegally when necessary, to make adjustments to their bodies that make "Ownz0red" sound either prescient or already dated. Gretchen Reynolds wrote about these experimenters in a NY Times Magazine piece called "Outlaw DNA" last year:
It was a single line from a longer e-mail message. But when read into the record by prosecutors at the drug trial last year of the German track coach Thomas Springstein, it caused a sensation. “The new Repoxygen is hard to get,” Springstein had written. “Please give me new instructions soon so that I can order the product before Christmas.”
Repoxygen works by worming a specialized gene into its host’s DNA. In the right circumstances, the gene directs cells to start making extra erythropoietin (EPO), a hormone that drives the production of red blood cells. More red blood cells means more oxygen transported to muscles, which is why athletes have been known to inject themselves with synthetic EPO. By insinuating itself into an athlete’s genetic code, Repoxygen would theoretically produce a natural stream of the stuff.
In the United States, the first news media reports of gene doping appeared in the late 1990s, when word got out that “Schwarzenegger mice” were being produced in the lab of H. Lee Sweeney, a molecular physiologist at the University of Pennsylvania...
To this day, Sweeney receives overtures from would-be guinea pigs. “Every time there’s a story about our research or any research similar to ours, we get more calls,” he says. Patiently he’ll explain to the caller that, even when his therapy is ready for human testing — Sweeney says it will be years — there will be risks of infection, rejection, organ failure, possibly death. The callers will listen, he says, and then reply, “O.K., when can we start?”
Doctorow clearly has his finger on the pulse of tech trends that are barreling towards us. His accuracy is impressive, but his focus is often on the very near future--an easier thing to predict than the future of interstellar travel. Arthur Clarke was dealing with a different time scale; his innovations are the stuff of traditional science fiction, of ray guns and lightspeed travel and space docks.
But to his credit, Clarke didn't ignore the practical human elements of his futures. Where Gene Rodenberry's Star Trek employed transporter beams and such only so far as the plot required, in Clarke's future worlds the technology was not magic, but merely advanced. Technology in Clarke's futures had not lost its tendency to break down unexpectedly or otherwise insert itself into people's lives in inconvenient and tedious ways. For all the book's eventual metaphysics, Clarke's world of 2001: A Space Odyssey is one where first-time visitors to the moon's space station quickly realize, with the help of a broken rib or two, that while their weight is now near zero, their mass and momentum are unchanged.
Neither have the people of Clarke's future gained the utopian enlightenment and altruism so commonly seen in sci-fi visions of the future. Dave Bowman of 2001, we read, took a long-shot gamble in his science career and refused to specialize, which meant missing the good jobs but positioning himself with the shallow but wide knowledge needed for small-crew, long-range space flight--should such flights ever be resumed. A careerist who must take economics and office politics into account is very different than the philosopher-kings of "Star Trek" or Isaac Asimov's Foundation series.
But Clarke's best writing served a different essential purpose than Asimov's or Roddenberry's. Their future served as allegory, as visions not so much of what might one day happen, but rather as reflections of the human condition told using a tool--science fiction--whose power is that it allows the author to craft reality to serve the purposes of the story. This is especially clear in Roddenberry's case; he had battled with studio executives in a failed attempt to run an episode of his Army drama that addressed racial integration (his production company had to swallow the cost of producing the episode, and it was never allowed to air), and conceived Star Trek as a way to deal with issues of tolerance without scaring away suits or viewers. Attempts to explain the technology of "Star Trek" (there have been several books to that end) are a novelty, and treat themselves as such.
Asimov's writing is not so dismissive of the awkward details of technology, but it's clear that when he's identified something as irrelevant to the story, he's not afraid to breeze past it. Need a non-supernatural way for a dead leader to have seen the future? Invent an imaginary field of study that perfectly predicts the course of history. Asimov's stories are vividly imagined: a dysfunctional robot produces achingly beautiful art; rival inventors play a high-tech game of death on a pool table; a judge decides a time travel case with a headline-ready twist on an old adage. But these are set to the specifications of Asimov's wit, not set in motion on their own and allowed, to some degree, to chart their own course. Asimov's lovable and complex Bicentennial Man robot, with his hastily explained "positronic brain", is a world apart from Clarke's HAL, whose limited range of understanding and expression reflect real problems of artificial intelligence and, I think, make for a more compelling character.
I close with a mention of Philip K. Dick, whose genius was to dismiss space ships and such entirely as unimpressive, and to predict a future as unenlightened as the present. His 1968 book Ubik got the American Library treatment a few years ago and, to my surprise, is on Time Magazine's list of the 100 best English novels of the 20th century (along with Alan Moore's Watchmen and Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret). In it, the hero, Joe Chip, struggles with such future annoyances as his front door threatening to sue him when he jimmies it open, and his coffee machine demanding a toll for each morning's brew. In the end, it turns out that a commercial product has the importance of a god.
That one didn't take long, did it?
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Larry Niven had "wireheads" in Ringworld (1970)--same term, same concept.
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25 November 2015 | By Stephen Cousins
Lead Contractor: Osborne
BIM Tools: Autodesk BIM 360 Field/Glue
The ongoing £5.8m project to clean, paint and repair the underside of the pier that supports the platforms for Portsmouth Harbour Station highlights the benefits BIM can bring to small scale projects. It has helped contractor Osborne to manage repetitive tasks, complete work within tidal windows, and visualise a complex structure comprising almost 2,000 separate work items.
The Victorian pier structure extends out over Solent Bay and required extensive refurbishment, due to corrosion caused by rust, including the replacement, repair and repainting of columns, girders, beams, hangers, collars and bracing elements.
Osborne took BIM “into the field” on the project, equipping operatives with tablets to record progress on each work item within the structure, including quality checks and sign offs in real time.
Dominic Lowry, technology improvement manager at Osborne, tells BIM+: “We chose BIM to help us manage the repetitive nature of the job, for example, every column requires high pressure jets to must remove existing paint and rust. It must be cleaned, prepped for repairs, then the actual repair work and repainting is carried out.
“In addition, the 3D visualisation is able to show the precise location of each element within the complicated structure, with the related data attached and easily accessible with the tap of a finger.”
An initial 3D model, based on a laser point cloud survey, was created for Osborne by consultant Masa. The contractor then imported it into the cloud-based collaboration software Autodesk BIM 360 Glue, which hosts the Collaborative Data Environment and enables the model to be viewed on a tablet or a desktop PC. Glue is linked to BIM 360 Field where users input data whilst out on site and it is attached to the model.
Glue enabled Osborne to merge models, run clash detection exercises and perform markups. The software automatically converted all components within the original model into pieces of “equipment”, enabling Osborne to add data and attributes.
“This was much simpler than having to create each one manually,” says Lowry.
The Victorian pier structure extends out over Solent Bay and required extensive refurbishment
Supply chain members are currently using tablets to input job progress into the model. Each of the 1,907 work items is assigned the status “cleaned”, “painted” or “completed”, and quality assurance sheets are filled out electronically and assigned to items as they are carried out.
“BIM has sped up the day-to-day tasks, so when someone is carrying out a QA they haven’t got to go back to the office, find the relevant forms, print them off and fill them out, they simply take out an iPad and begin,” says Lowry.
“The information is readily accessible in the model, where previously it might have been scribbled onto paper then transferred to different forms and folders.”
This efficient process is also helping the team focus on the job at hand and complete work during tight four-hour work windows dictated by the changing tides.
The software enables Osborne to automatically calculate volume measures, a contractual requirement with Network Rail to demonstrate the number of cubic metres of work completed and painted each day.
But the greatest advantage has been the visual clarity provided by the 3D model, says Lowry, allowing suppliers to navigate around it, immediately identify specific components, related notes and photos, then use it to locate the corresponding real components on site.
The model includes detailed information on aspects such as the paint product, expected lifetime, the nature of the repairs and when they were carried out, forming a basic asset model that Network Rail will be able to consult post-completion.
“In 10 years’ time, if any more repair work is required, they can view the model to identify which areas were not addressed by us, or any parts of the original Victorian structure that need further investigation,” says Lowry.
“We are currently waiting to see what format they want the information in. Network Rail has an interest in maintenance information, but they are still formalising their BIM strategy and how they should interface with the supply chain,” he concludes.
BIM has sped up the day-to-day tasks, so when someone is carrying out a QA they haven’t got to go back to the office, find the relevant forms, print them off and fill them out, they simply take out an iPad and begin. – Dominic Lowry, technology improvement manager, Osborne
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THE DRAGON'S TOOTH by N. D. Wilson, 2011
For two years, Cyrus and Antigone Smith have run a sagging roadside motel with their older brother, Daniel. Nothing ever seems to happen. Then a strange old man with bone tattoos arrives, demanding a specific room. Less than 24 hours later, the old man is dead. The motel has burned, and Daniel is missing. And Cyrus and Antigone are kneeling in a crowded hall, swearing an oath to an order of explorers who have long served as caretakers of the world's secrets, keepers of powerful relics from lost civilizations, and jailers to unkillable criminals who have terrorized the world for millennia. (Goodreads)
Emily, bibliophile and eternal student
When I first read this book, I thought it was good, and that I could stand to read it again, because admittedly I didn't feel that I had understood everything about it.
I am now convinced that this is one of those books that you go back to, year after year, that grow with you and teach you something different every time.
Also, it's a ripping good yarn.
There are so many things I love about this book that it's hard to pick just a few, but I'll try anyway.
First, the siblings, Daniel, Antigone, and Cyrus Smith. They needle each other. They argue and tease and terrify one another, but they stick together, and they undoubtedly love one another in a way that only siblings can.
Second, the story. Cyrus Smith is an impetuous 12-year-old boy who makes many mistakes, and makes things worse when he tries to fix them. He's given an ancient artifact by a man named Billy Bones - a shard of a dragon's tooth. Cyrus is thrust into a world where some myths still walk the earth and many nightmares are real. He and his sister Antigone must find their missing brother Daniel, and to do that they must complete a set of impossible tasks without allies, guidance, or assets, and survive the attacks of those who covet the dragon's tooth.
Of course, there are many other things that I love about these books - the descriptions, the names, the clever weaving of old myths and new imagination, to name just a few - but instead of wasting time reading this review, I urge you to go read THE DRAGON'S TOOTH.
Market: Middle Grade/Young Adult Fantasy
Violence: Considerable, but not horribly graphic.
Mature Themes: death, involuntary parental absence, the true nature of good and evil.
Labels: fantasy, middle grade, young adult
THE WAY OF KINGS by Brandon Sanderson, 2010
Roshar is a world of stone and storms. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain so frequently that they have shaped ecology and civilization alike. Animals hide in shells, trees pull in branches, and grass retracts into the soiless ground. Cities are built only where the topography offers shelter.
It has been centuries since the fall of the ten consecrated orders known as the Knights Radiant, but their Shardblades and Shardplate remain: mystical swords and suits of armor that transform ordinary men into near-invincible warriors. Men trade kingdoms for Shardblades. Wars were fought for them, and won by them. (Goodreads)
Reviewed by Emily, bibliophile and eternal student
Epic. That's what I thought when I saw THE WAY OF KINGS on the shelf, mostly because of its proportions. It's what I thought when I started reading it, and realized that Brandon Sanderson had created a world that was alien to our own, and when I started to realize the scope of the story and the size of the cast of characters.
It's what I told everyone after I'd read it, because there's really not a better word to describe this book. The main characters have choices to make that will change the course of their world, Roshar, forever.
Theirs is a harsh world where storms that kill are a way of life; a place where plants move like animals, and animals, plants; where long-ago battles created the Shattered Plains, and princes now hunt its chasms for fiends with gems as hearts. Where slaves carry bridges and die on the arrows of creatures that sing as they kill - and their world is about to be shattered by the Last Desolation.
So yes, it may take 100 pages to understand all the terms Brandon Sanderson throws at you, but the tale told is more than worth it.
Market: Adult Fantasy
Language: Invented swearwords
Violence: Admittedly present, and somewhat graphic
Mature themes: Depression, death, regret, ethical discussions on self-defense and thievery.
Labels: adult fiction, fantasy, reviews
FIREBIRD by Sharyn November, 2005
Firebirds is more than simply an anthology -- it is a celebration of wonderful writing. It gathers together sixteen original stories by some of today's finest writers of fantasy and science fiction. Together, they have won virtually every major prize -- from the National Book Award to the World Fantasy Award to the Newbery Medal -- and have made best-seller lists worldwide. The writers featured in Firebirds all share a connection to Firebird Books, an imprint that is dedicated to publishing the best fantasy and science fiction for teenage and adult readers. (Goodreads)
Reviewed by Emily, bibliophile and perpetual student
FIREBIRDS is an impressive collection; many of my favorite authors are featured, and their stories do not disappoint.
"Cotillion" by Delia Sherman is an updated take on the ballad of Tam Lin - though still somewhat removed from the present, since it takes place in 1969.
Megan Whalen Turner's contribution, "The Baby in the Night Deposit Box", is an interesting twist on the idea of changelings. When the president of of the Elliotville Bank finds a baby in his new night deposit box, he determines that he's going to keep her. Of course, it's never quite that simple to adopt a baby, especially when she can't leave the bank . . .
"Max Mondrosch" is a sad little story from Lloyd Alexander about a man who just can't find a job, and how can they, when no one seems to notice him?
"Byndley", by Patricia A. McKillip, takes the wizard Reck on "Firebirds" is an impressive collection; many of my favorite authors are featured, and their stories do not disappoint.
"Beauty", by Sherwood Smith, explores the idea of true beauty and how we perceive it.
Diana Wynne Jones' "Little Dot", is a cat story told from the perspective of the cat. Little Dot owns a wizard, and when he gets roped into fighting the fearsome Beast of Ettmoor, she knows she has to save him. With the help of all her friends and a hint from a mysterious (and probably magical) lady, she may just be able to defeat the Beast before it gets hold of her wizard.
Of course, there are many other wonderful stories in this book, including a short graphic novel about the Wild Hunt. I highly recommend it.
Market: Young Adult fantasy
Language: Mild to Moderate
Sensuality: Moderate (nothing too graphic, though)
Mature Themes: abandonment, hopelessness, the true nature of beauty.
Labels: fantasy, reviews, short stories
PERFECT LIES by Kiersten White, 2014
Annie and Fia are ready to fight back. The sisters have been manipulated and controlled by the Keane Foundation for years, trapped in a never ending battle for survival. Now they have found allies who can help them truly escape. After faking her own death, Annie has joined a group that is plotting to destroy the Foundation. And Fia is working with James Keane to bring his father down from the inside. But Annie's visions of the future can't show her who to trust in the present. And though James is Fia's first love, Fia knows he's hiding something. The sisters can rely only on each other - but that may not be enough to save them. (Goodreads)
Reviewed by Valette M.
Annie and Fia are two desperately loyal sisters who would do anything to keep the other safe, even if it means they themselves get ripped apart. In this stunning sequel to Mind Games the coin is flipped -- Annie seemingly free but Fia trapped back at the school. However thick the web of intrigue binding Fia with the Keane's, the stronger prison is the one that she builds in her own mind as her choices gradually kill her. Keirsten White portrays this dance along the edge of madness masterfully, and the frenetic, terrified tone of her sections are haunting in first person. I could feel the fragile threads of her mind and was tied to my chair as they unraveled. Calm, caring, centered Annie creates a nice juxtaposition to her sister as she grows stronger and more self-assured. Before now, mostly in Fia's mind, she was portrayed as weaker somehow. After all, she is blind. Of course that doesn't stop her, and she takes the world head on. Both sisters were fascinating.
The twisting plot from Mind Games deepens with PERFECT LIES, though I felt like the focus was more on the characters, and understandably so. Mr. Keane, Jason, and Lerner are in it to win and they will do so unscrupulously, not caring for the lives they shred. And Fia's life has been shredded. She has been shredded and faces self-destruction as she struggles to make choices with no morals to guide her. Kill this person. Trap this person. It will all be worth it in the end if she can bring down the leader, right? She will protect Annie. I loved the closure the ending provided, almost bittersweet. And was great to read a book with a focus on sibling loyalty. Filled with shifting timelines, more thriller and edge than Mind Games, Perfect Lies is dramatic, concise, and sharp.
Kiersten White uses language beautifully to convey the stirring tale of two sisters who just want the madness to end. This tale is wrenching and darkly intense. Kiersten White continues to set the bar higher, and I look forward to what she gives us next.
Market: Young Adult
Sensuality: Moderate to heavy
Mature Themes: Depression, Loss
Labels: paranormal, reviews, young adult
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January Edition
Jamie McBain sat four games recently. ©2013, Dan Hickling, Olean Times Herald
Sabres’ Jamie McBain playing again, likes Ted Nolan’s straightforward approach
MONTREAL – Jamie McBain wanted to know why he was sitting so much. So the defenseman dissected the four games he had played under Ted Nolan, the Buffalo Sabres’ new interim coach.
“I couldn’t come to an answer myself,” McBain said Saturday prior to the Sabres’ 3-2 loss to the Canadiens inside the Bell Centre.
So the 25-year-old, a healthy scratch four straight games recently, approached Nolan.
“I wanted to kind of hear his opinion on it,” McBain said. “(He) was kind of straightforward with me. We had a good talk. It just kind of cleared the air a little bit.”
What did Nolan say?
“He asked me why he was out,” Nolan said. “There was no specific reason why. It was just one of those try to find out who’s who on this team. He was just one of those guys that had the least amount of problems at the beginning. We had to fix the other guys.”
Basically, McBain’s solid game cost him his spot. But he understands what a tough task Nolan has taking over a team during the season and evaluating on the fly.
“It’s almost like a new training camp,” McBain said. “He comes in, whatever, 20 games into the season. He hasn’t been able to see everybody like he would through a training camp. It’s almost like training camp starts all over again and you kind of got to earn your spot all over again.”
Nolan skated McBain a season-high 23:50 in his return, Thursday’s 3-1 loss to the New York Rangers.
“I’ve really liked his game,” Nolan said.
McBain appreciates Nolan being so straightforward with him.
“That’s all you can really ask for, kind of shooting straight, telling you exactly what’s going on,” McBain said. “That’s what he does.”
Nolan has impressed McBain, someone he didn’t know previously. He had heard positive things about him through the grapevine, however.
“Just from my short little (time) here, this part, it’s been great,” McBain said.
McBain arrived in Buffalo from Carolina during the summer with a reputation as an offensive defenseman.
So far, he’s produced a bit, compiling two goals and five points in 17 games entering Saturday.
Nolan isn’t worried about McBain’s offense, though,
“We have to have an overall good game from him,” he said.
Notes: The Sabres made one lineup change, inserting forward Brian Flynn, a healthy scratch last game, for tough guy John Scott. … Legendary Bills running back Thurman Thomas attended the game. The Canadiens showed him on the video boards wearing Sabres gear. They also tweeted a photo of him wearing a Montreal jersey.
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Highlighting Christchurch's female leaders as examples of our pioneering spirit.
Christchurch, a city of pioneering women
Kamala Hayman, editor at The Press
Kamala Hayman continues her journalism career as editor of The Press newspaper, taking over from Joanna Norris. Hayman is leading Christchurch’s daily newspaper during a disruptive time for print.
What makes this city stand out as one where women can succeed?
I believe New Zealanders are generally accepting and supportive of talented people regardless of gender, race or sexuality. Despite a general acceptance of diversity, I do think New Zealanders expect our leaders to be almost super human, to work long hours, and to give little leeway for the responsibilities of family. These expectations do create discrimination and I think a failure to allow flexible, family-friendly work practices does limit the number of women we see on boards or senior management.
Do you think having so many female leaders at this crucial time for Christchurch will change how the city looks and operates?
Diversity in leadership is essential if Christchurch wants to embrace the full potential of everyone who lives here, to reach for aspirational goals and to not leave people behind.
Is there a piece of advice you wish you had heard when you were younger?
Be aspirational. Believe you can do it. Self-belief is something many women struggle with. I am not the first to point out that men are more likely to take a punt on a leadership role while women often need to be cajoled into them, regardless of ability.
Joanna Norris, CEO ChristchurchNZ
Joanna Norris became chief executive of ChristchurchNZ in October 2017 after five years as editor of The Press newspaper.
Find out what makes Christchurch stand out as one where women can succeed.
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Adaptive Click-and-cross: Adapting to Both Abilities and Task Improves Performance of Users with Impaired Dexterity
Louis Li and Krzysztof Z. Gajos
Computer users with impaired dexterity often have difficulty accessing small, densely packed user interface elements. Past research in software-based solutions has mainly employed two approaches: modifying the interface and modifying the interaction with the cursor. Each approach, however, has limitations. Modifying the user interface by enlarging interactive elements makes access efficient for simple interfaces but increases the cost of navigation for complex ones by displacing items to screens that require tabs or scrolling to reach. Modifying the interaction with the cursor makes access possible to unmodified interfaces but may perform poorly on densely packed targets or require the user to perform multiple steps. We developed a new approach that combines the strengths of the existing approaches while minimizing their shortcomings, introducing only minimal distortion to the original interface while making access to frequently used parts of the user interface efficient and access to all other parts possible. We instantiated this concept as Adaptive Click-and-Cross, a novel interaction technique. Our user study demonstrates that, for sufficiently complex interfaces, Adaptive Click-andCross slightly improves the performance of users with impaired dexterity compared to only modifying the interface or only modifying the cursor.
Louis Li and Krzysztof Z. Gajos. Adaptive click-and-cross: Adapting to both abilities and task improves performance of users with impaired dexterity. In Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces, IUI '14, pages 299–304, New York, NY, USA, 2014. ACM.
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Law, Politics, Economics, and More from Michael Dorf, Neil Buchanan, Sherry Colb, Diane Klein, Eric Segall, and (Occasionally) Others
Prison or Church
By Mike Dorf
Here's an interesting story about a small town in Alabama (Bay Minette) that will offer mandatory church attendance as an alternative to incarceration or a fine for non-violent offenders. The story quotes an ACLU official condemning the policy as "blatantly unconstitutional" because "government can't force participation in religious activity." Yet getting to that result is not so easy under the existing Supreme Court precedents.
The story quotes the town police chief as follows: "You show me somebody who falls in love with Jesus, and I'll show you a person who won't be a problem to society." Now, insofar as that statement shows that the program aims to advance Christianity in particular, it renders the program infirm under the Establishment Clause. But maybe we can gloss the statement a bit. Perhaps, if pressed, the police chief would say "and not just Jesus; you show me someone who falls in love with the teachings of any religious tradition or even a non-religious ethical tradition, and I'll show you a person who won't be a problem to society." Is that what the police chief actually thinks? I doubt it, but I also doubt he's given much thought to how his church alternative would work for non-Christians. And his subjective intentions may not matter.
Some scholars and policy makers have argued that at least some faith-based delivery of social services can be justified by the fact that for some people, they are more effective than their counterparts. Suppose that were true or at least plausible. That still would not justify church as an alternative to jail or a fine unless church were simply one alternative, along with other religious and secular options. The news story says Bay Minette will permit offenders to attend worship services in any faith they choose, but it also notes that there are no mosques or synagogues in the vicinity.
Does that doom the program? Not necessarily. Consider that in Zelman v. Simmons-Harris, the Supreme Court upheld Cleveland's school-voucher program despite the fact that 96% of the schoolchildren who used vouchers attended religious schools. What was critically important to the Court was the fact that parents rather than the state determined whether to redeem the vouchers at religious or non-religious schools and if the former, at what religious schools.
That still leaves the Bay Minette program open to question on its face for not even formally including a secular option, but this seems easy to remedy. One could imagine giving convicts the choice of weekly attendance at some sort of secular alternative to religious services, such as volunteering at a soup kitchen or taking yoga classes, assuming that such things exist in or around Bay Minette, Alabama. If they do not, that might doom the program, but let's assume they do. Is there still an argument that a sentence of attending religious worship services or jail coerces religious practice?
Sure, but that's true of conditional sentencing more generally. Some conditions of supervised release would be unconstitutional if imposed directly. For example, prohibitions on associating with certain former criminals could be considered violations of the right to association, but they may be imposed as alternatives to incarceration. It's at least possible to reach the same conclusion for religious services--again, assuming there are a range of alternatives, including secular ones.
Perhaps the best argument for the unconstitutionality of the Bay Minette program is that it violates the "entanglement" prong of the Establishment Clause: A state judge must monitor church (or other religious service) attendance in order to determine whether a convict is complying with the terms of his sentence. That is formally a problem, but the entanglement limit may be moribund: After all, state officials must monitor attendance at religiously-affiliated programs for drug treatment, education, and other faith-based services; yet current law largely accepts these.
Surprising Bottom Line: If structured carefully, Bay Minette's program could be held constitutional under the existing case law.
Posted by Michael C. Dorf at 12:01 AM
If structured carefully. Sure.
The reports don't talk about secular alternatives. That was my red flag. But, alternatives to prison that involved a range of options, including religious ones, would probably stand up. There you wouldn't be forced to participate in religious activity. Like schools, there would be a secular alternative.
I question if mere church attendance is enough. I recall a case involved prison religious programs that was struck down for some reason. Perhaps because of lack of alternatives. Anyway, the program provided some sort of counseling or something, not merely going to religious services.
I don't think it would be a major issue since any church that accepts people of this type will probably include that sort of thing to guide them. But, if they merely went to church, it would be a closer call for me personally.
Raymond Vasvari said...
I think the lack of doctrinal clarity is underscored by the fact that one can find district court cases holding mandatory participation in twelve step programs unconstitutional based on the precept that participants accept that their actions be guided by a higher power.
Simmons-Harris (in which, for the sake of full disclosure, I was nominally involved as the loser) really did put the choice of how vouchers would be used in the hands of parents. And it had an interesting post-script. At the time it was decided, dozens of catholic schools within the Cleveland district limits existed without competitors. Parish consolidations and the white flight that has reduced center city population here by 500,000 in 50 years reduced that number. In their place, a large number of charter schools - the existence of which depended on the decision in Simmons-Harris - have sprouted. Some are well managed and genuinely philanthropic, but many are not, and more than a few have been disbanded after their first encounters with state auditors.
But back to Alabama. I think the gloss you put on the local program is charitable. To call what they have proposed constitutional if it afforded an actual choice of secular options assumes into being a solution that this problem will only have come the close of discovery. I have litigated a few small town establishment clause cases in my day. The degree to which those who put programs like that in this Alabama town in place are oblivious to what the Establishment Clause requires would stun you.
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Michael C. Dorf said...
Thanks to Joe and Ray for their comments (and Ray, congrats on the blog!). I don't disagree. In fact, I find this development quite disturbing. My main point was that given the accommodationist nature of the doctrine, a good lawyer could make a respectable case for a program pretty similar to this one. More's the pity.
I find this development quite disturbing,Some are well managed and genuinely philanthropic, but many are not, and more than a few have been disbanded after their first encounters with state auditors.I think the gloss you put on the local program is charitable.
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But back to Alabama. I think the gloss you put on the local program is charitable. To call what they have proposed constitutional if it afforded an actual choice of secular options assumes into being a solution that this problem will only have come the close of discovery. I have litigated a few small town establishment clause cases in my day. The degree to which those who put programs like that in this Alabama town in place are oblivious to what the Establishment Clause requires would stun you.Windows 7 ultimate product Key
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[[Image:Kretschmer-Tredway Co.jpg|left|thumb|450px|Letterhead. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
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[[Image:KRETSTRED.jpg|left|thumb|450px|Name plate. Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]]
[[Image:imp882.jpg|left|thumb|350px|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]In February of 1907 brothers, Herbert and [[KRETSCHMER, Frederick N.|Frederick N. KRETSCHMER]] opened the Kretschmer Manufacturing Company with a capital stock of $40,000. In 1911 the company advertised that it manufactured plumbing and heating supplies and had a specialty in bath trap and double flush water closets. Forty workmen were employed.
[[Image:kandt.png|left|thumb|250px|Blotter advertising "Sandy" whose sandpaper pants were featured.]]
[[Image:MKAD.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Telegraph Herald, Aug. 23, 1908. Image courtesy: Diane Harris]]
The company soon joined Andrew Morrison in forming Morrison & Kretschmer Manufacturing Company. The 1909 ''Dubuque City Directory'' located this business at the corner of 9th and Washington.
[[Image:imp882.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]KRETSCHMER MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
When Morrison left, the business again became Kretschmer Manufacturing Company. Later when the brothers bought out Tredway and Sons (established in 1858), the name was changed to Kretschmer-Tredway Company.
[[Image:kretschmermirror-2.png|left|thumb|250px|Pocket mirror.]]
[[Image:MKAD.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Telegraph Herald, Aug. 23, 1908. Image courtesy: Diane Harris]]Kretschmer-Tredway was started in Dubuque in February of 1907 by brothers, Herbert and [[KRETSCHMER, Frederick N.|Frederick N. KRETSCHMER]]. In 1907, they joined Andrew Morrison in forming Morrison & Kretschmer Manufacturing Company. The 1909 ''Dubuque City Directory'' located this business at the corner of 9th and Washington.
[[Category: Manufacturing Company]] When Morrison left, it became Kretschmer Manufacturing Company. Later when the brothers bought out Tredway and Sons (established in 1858), the name was changed to Kretschmer-Tredway Company.
In 1911 the company advertised that it manufactured plumbing and heating supplies and had a specialty in bath trap and double flush water closets. Forty workmen were employed. Until 1936, Frederick Kretschmer guided the company as its president.
From 1936 to 1944, Mrs. L. A. Kretschmer acted as President, being one of the few ladies to hold such a position during that era.
From 1936 to 1944, Mrs. L. A. Kretschmer served as President, being one of the few ladies to hold such a position during that era.
The 1970 through 1977 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed the company at 220 E. 9th St.
In 1998, Kretschmer-Tredway was purchased. Now known as [[FIRST SUPPLY DUBUQUE]], it became the first Iowa facility for the corporation. The successful facility continued to grow and in March 2007 relocated to its current location on Chavenelle Drive.
In 1998, Kretschmer-Tredway was purchased and renamed [[FIRST SUPPLY DUBUQUE]],the first Iowa facility for the corporation. The successful facility continued to grow and in March 2007 relocated to its current location on Chavenelle Drive.
[[Image:axe.png|left|thumb|250px|See close-up]]
[[Image:lincolnaxe.png|right|thumb|200px|Double bit axe, the "Lincoln Axe," carrying the company's name.]]
[[Image:lbox.png|right|thumb|250px|Wooden box used to ship the Lincoln Axe]]
[[Image:ktco-1.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Letterhead: Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
[[Image:imp882.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]
[[Image:kretschmermirror-2.png|right|thumb|250px|Pocket mirror.]]
Source: "Chronology" Telegraph Herald, 1979 p. 15D
"Chronology" ''Telegraph Herald,'' 1979 p. 15D
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In February of 1907 brothers, Herbert and Frederick N. KRETSCHMER opened the Kretschmer Manufacturing Company with a capital stock of $40,000. In 1911 the company advertised that it manufactured plumbing and heating supplies and had a specialty in bath trap and double flush water closets. Forty workmen were employed.
Telegraph Herald, Aug. 23, 1908. Image courtesy: Diane Harris
The company soon joined Andrew Morrison in forming Morrison & Kretschmer Manufacturing Company. The 1909 Dubuque City Directory located this business at the corner of 9th and Washington.
The 1939 through 1993 Dubuque City Directory listed the company at 220 E. 9th St.
In 1998, Kretschmer-Tredway was purchased and renamed FIRST SUPPLY DUBUQUE,the first Iowa facility for the corporation. The successful facility continued to grow and in March 2007 relocated to its current location on Chavenelle Drive.
See close-up
Double bit axe, the "Lincoln Axe," carrying the company's name.
Kretschmer Manufacturing. Library of Congress
Wooden box used to ship the Lincoln Axe
Letterhead: Photo courtesy: Bob Reding
Letterhead. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding
Name plate. Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque
Blotter advertising "Sandy" whose sandpaper pants were featured.
Pocket mirror.
"Chronology" Telegraph Herald, 1979 p. 15D
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After seeing the movie King Kong I had to do a bit of research to figure out where the filming locations were. Kong: Skull Island was filmed in three major shooting locations, Oahu, (Hawaii), Australia’s Queensland and Vietnam,
In Hawaii, in the island of Oahu. The scene of the graveyard was filmed at the grounds of Kualoa Ranch. From Kualoa Ranch you can see mountain ranges and the ocean, makes it a very popular tourist destination and filming location. More than 50 movies and TV shows (like Jurassic Park and Lost) have been filmed here.
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Saturday cross country roundup at Burghley
Pippa Funnell retained her lead with MGH Grafton Street
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Three members of the British team which last week won the silver medal at the FEI European Championships head the business end of the leaderboard after a Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials cross-country day which produced all manner of thrills and spills.
Four time faults for being 10 seconds over the optimum time meant that overnight leader Pippa Funnell retained her lead with MGH Grafton Street, albeit by the narrowest of margins - .1 of a penalty.
The only clear round inside the time has elevated Piggy French and Vanir Kamira from equal sixth to second place on 26.9.
Oliver Townend completes the top three with Ballaghmor Class. They stopped the clock five seconds over the optimum time to finish on 27.6. Despite Oliver being somewhat handicapped by a bulging slipped disk in his back, the pair’s round was poetry in motion and Oliver confessed that it was probably the best round he’s ever had on the 12-year-old gelding.
Pippa Funnell had to work slightly harder on MGH Grafton Street and admitted having to draw on her experience at times.
“He’s a bit of a comedian and has had the last laugh and let me down on a few occasions in the past, but I was determined he wasn’t going to have the last laugh today,” she confessed.
“It was a whopper of a course but there were no tricks – you had to stay focussed and brave and correct any mistakes while still moving forward. My round wasn’t the prettiest but last week gave me a lot of confidence and that helped me enormously today.”
“I made the time,” exclaimed a delighted Piggy French immediately after her round. “I’ve been frustratingly close before but this is the first time I’ve actually done it. She (Vanir Kamira) is great isn’t she – the heart on her! Her head goes down, her ears go back and she just says ‘come on Mum.’ That said, she felt tired for the first time ever between minutes three and four but she perked up again after I let her freewheel down some of the hills.”
The third combination out of the start box, Sweden’s Ludwig Svennerstal and Stinger, had led the field for a big chunk of the day but ended it in fourth on 38.8. However, this was still a huge improvement on the 29th place they had held after dressage.
“I’m very happy with the horse,” he said. “It was the first really long track he has faced and maybe I started a bit slowly because he still felt very fresh at the end.”
Sarah Bullimore and Reve Du Rouet ended the day in fifth on 39.6. They had a foot perfect round other than one nerve-wracking moment at the second egg box at Clarence Court at the Dairy Farm (fence 20) where the horse was originally awarded 15 penalties for allegedly not jumping inside the flags. These were later removed after review by the Ground Jury.
Gemma Tattersall made up for an uncharacteristic mistake on Arctic Soul early in the day with a fantastic round on her second ride, Santiago Bay, to lie sixth on 41.1 after clocking up 11.2 time penalties.
Trailblazers Tim Price and Bango ended the day in seventh place on 41.6, but Tim suffered disappointments with his other two rides, Xavier Faer and 2018 winner Ringwood Sky Boy. Xavier Faer was one of several horses to activate the pin (safety device) at the parallel before the Trout Hatchery and later retired. Last to go, Ringwood Sky Boy was travelling beautifully before losing his footing and falling while galloping through the final water.
Imogen Murray and Ivar Gooden’s fantastic cross-country round saw them make a meteoric leap up the leaderboard from 60th after dressage to eighth, thanks to posting one of the fastest rounds of the day with just four time penalties.
“He’s so cool,” smiled Imogen. “He made an incredibly difficult course feel easy today.”
France’s Sebastien Cavaillon and Sarah D’Argouges are ninth on 49.0. The pair’s round was not without its challenges as they were stopped by the Ground Jury just before the iconic Cottesmore Leap (18) so the Veterinary Officer could check the mare after she hit the corner at the Joules at the Maltings combination (13).
“The track was really, really big,” said Sebastien, “but she jumped extremely well.”
Great Britain’s Becky Woolven and DHI Babette climbed 20 places after dressage to complete the top 10 on 52.2.
“She used her scope so many times out there,” said Becky, “she was so generous. The track was huge but she just kept going and going.”
Captain Mark Phillips’ course certainly demanded, and rewarded, bold forward riding and accurate lines. 50% of combinations completed the track but the competition is very much still alive with less than one show jumping fence separating the top three.
Australian rider results:
Aussie eventer, Dominic Schramm completed the extremely difficult cross country course with 11 jump penalties and 37.2 time penalties. The combination are currently sitting in 29th place, which is a tremendous effort considering more than 30 combinations were either eliminated or retired on course.
Dominic Schramm and Bolytair B at Burghley Horse Trials
© Dominic Schramm Facebook page/Emily Kocubinski
Isabell English and Feldale Mouse were unfortunately eliminated, after having a fall at the second part of one of the combinations on course. Many riders seemed to have difficulty at this tricky combination, with many opting for the longer route.
Tomorrow’s final horse inspection will take place at 0900 in the main arena, with the first session of show jumping following at 1030. The second session starts at 1430.
EQ Life wishes Dominic all the best for the next day in the show jumping, and hopes that Isabel and Mouse are feeling okay after their fall.
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Vacuum Therapy Device
The invention relates to a therapeutic device to promote the healing of a wound, comprising a porous paid which is permeable for fluids to place on the wound, a bandage to cover the wound and to provide an essentially airtight seal around the wound, a drainage line connecting the pad with a suction pump so that suction can be applied to the wound to draw the fluids away from it, whereby the line is connected to the suction pump via a canister to collect fluid sucked from the wound, a connector to connect the pad to the drainage line, means to determine a prevailing wound pressure basically comprising the wound and this surrounding skin area, as well as a control unit to control the wound pressure. In order to generally improve metrology with the goal of making possible a more reliable and more secure dressing of the wound, and also to design metrology in an especially simple and error-free way, it is proposed that the pad interconnect the suction pump solely via the drainage line.
Meyer, Johannes (Hamburg, DE)
Baumann, Dirk (Hamburg, DE)
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HANRAHAN, BENEDICT L
NORTH, WEBER & BAUGH LLP (3260 Hillview Avenue, 1st floor, PALO ALTO, CA, 94304, US)
1. A therapeutic device to promote the healing of a wound, comprising: a. cover that is positioned around the wound, and a liquid-permeable pad provided between the wound and the cover; b. a drainage line coupling the cover with a suction pump that applies a suction to the wound to draw fluids therefrom, wherein a distal end of the drainage line is coupled to the suction pump through a reservoir to collect the fluid suctioned from the wound; c. a pressure sensor that identifies a wound pressure in the area between the wound and the cover; and d. a control unit that regulates the wound pressure; and wherein the pressure sensor comprises at least one sensor to measure a prevailing distal pressure on a distal end of the drainage tube.
2. A therapeutic device to promote the healing of a wound, comprising: a. cover that is positioned around the wound, and a liquid-permeable pad provided between the wound and the cover; b. a drainage line coupling the cover with a suction pump that applies a suction to the wound to draw fluids therefrom, wherein a distal end of the drainage line is coupled to the suction pump through a reservoir to collect the fluid suctioned from the wound; c. a pressure sensor that identifies a wound pressure in an area between the wound and the cover and a control unit to regulate the wound pressure; wherein the pressure sensor comprises at least one wound pressure sensor provided under the cover and a connection that transfers measurements to the control unit.
3. The therapeutic device of claim 2, wherein the at least one wound pressure sensor is designed as a strain gage.
4. The therapeutic device of claim 3, wherein the strain gage (30) is provided in an operating connection with a connector (31) to connect the cover (21) to the drainage line (20).
5. The therapeutic device of claim 2, wherein a control pump is provided in addition to the suction pump.
6. The therapeutic device of claim 2, wherein the pressure sensor measures a prevailing distal pressure on a distal end of a draining tube and a suction pump pressure sensor records a suction-pump-side pressure.
7. A method for operating a therapeutic device to promote the healing of a wound comprising: a. positioning cover around the wound, wherein a liquid-permeable pad is provided between the wound and cover; b. draining fluids from the wound using a drainage line coupled to the cover with a suction pump, wherein a distal end of the drainage line is coupled to the suction pump through a reservoir to collect the fluid suctioned from the wound; c. sensing a wound pressure in the area between the wound and the cover and; d. regulating a wound pressure; and wherein the wound pressures is sensed comprising the following steps: temporarily switching the suction pump off; measuring a distal pressure with a pressure sensor provided on the distal end of the drainage tube.
8. The method of claim 7, wherein a relaxation period is observed between switching the pump off and measuring the distal pressure and during which a largely uniform pressure is set between the distal and the proximal end of the drainage tube.
9. A method for operating a therapeutic device to promote the healing of a wound comprising: a. positioning cover around the wound, wherein a liquid-permeable pad is provided between the wound and cover; b. draining fluids from the wound using a drainage line coupled to the cover with a suction pump, wherein a distal end of the drainage line is coupled to the suction pump through a reservoir to collect the fluid suctioned from the wound; c. sensing a wound pressure in the area between the wound and the cover and; d. regulating a wound pressure; and wherein the wound pressure at a given suction power of the suction pump is determined by measuring a distal pressure on the distal end of the drainage tube and by calculating a pressure value from a pair of values from a calibration table stored in a control unit and the given suction power being essentially equal to the wound pressure.
10. The method of claim 9, wherein defining the calibration table comprises the steps of: a. operating the suction pump at various predetermined constant suction powers; b. measuring a wound pressure for each of the predetermined constant suction powers using a wound pressure sensor provided inside the cover and the distal pressure using a distal pressure sensor provided on the distal end of the drainage tube, c. entering the measured wound pressure and distal pressure as well as the relevant suction power as a three-part value in the calibration table.
11. A method for operating a therapeutic device to promote the healing of a wound comprising: a. positioning cover around the wound, wherein a liquid-permeable pad is provided between the wound and cover; b. draining fluids from the wound using a drainage line coupled to the cover with a suction pump, wherein a distal end of the drainage line is coupled to the suction pump through a reservoir to collect the fluid suctioned from the wound; c. sensing a wound pressure in the area between the wound and the cover and; d. regulating a wound pressure; and wherein an error in the drainage tube is found using a method comprising the steps of: e. measuring the wound pressure with a running suction pump inside the cover and the distal pressure on the distal end of the drainage tube; f. calculating a difference between the wound pressure and the distal pressure; g. comparing the difference with a reference difference; h. finding an error in the drainage tube using a deviation of the reference difference by a predetermined threshold value.
12. The method of claim 12 wherein the wound pressure is evaluated only qualitatively.
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS
This application is the National Phase Application under 35 USC §371 of International Application No. PCT/EP2006/002623, filed Mar. 22, 2006, which claims priority to German Patent Application 10 2005 014 420.9, filed Mar. 24, 2005.
A. Technical Field
The present invention relates to a therapeutic device to promote the healing of a wound, comprising:
an essentially airtight cover around the wound, whereby a liquid-permeable pad is preferably provided between the wound and cover, a drainage line connecting the cover with a suction pump,
a drainage line connecting the cover with a suction pump so that the wound can be suctioned to draw fluids from it, whereby a distal end of the drainage line is connected indirectly to the suction pump through a reservoir to collect the fluid suctioned from the wound,
pressure disposal means for the direct or indirect definition of a wound pressure prevailing in the area between the wound and the cover and
a control unit to regulate the wound pressure.
The present invention also relates to a procedure for operating a class-appropriate therapy device.
B. Background of the Invention
Wound healing devices are used to treat secondary healing chronic or acute wounds, in particular in humans. Using the negative pressure present in the skin area around the wound is supposed to remove fluid, that is, in particular wound exudation, from the wound to thereby shorten the healing period. In many cases, the use of such a wound healing device makes wound healing possible at all in the first place.
For example, a class-appropriate wound healing device is described in EP 0 865 304. In the device described therein it is in particular provided that the device comprises an additional line which connects the porous pad to a pressure gage. Using the additional line, it is possible to monitor the pressure at the wound site. For this purpose in the referenced therapy equipment, the pressure sensor will be provided in the housing of the wound healing device. The wound pressure measured by the additional line should be adjusted to the desired value using a control means also provided in the housing.
A disadvantage of this known wound healing device is that it is relatively complex to provide an additional tube line with the drainage line. Such a tube generally increases the complexity of the apparatus. It is true that it has been proposed to use a multi-lumen tube whose main tube is used as a drainage tube and from which a secondary tube is used as a probe tube to measure pressure. However, this results for example in increasing the external diameter of the tube connection between the housing and the wound dressing in an undesirable fashion. It also cannot be excluded that the additional line becomes blocked or e.g. is cut off from the prevailing pressure due to crimping or some other way at the wound site. In such a case, the pressure reading taken by the known therapy device would be incorrect without the cause being an error in the drainage tube or the wound site. Accordingly, the control of the wound pressure would fail.
The task of the present invention is therefore to provide a class-appropriate therapy device to promote the healing of a wound in which the metrology is generally improved to make possible a more reliable and secure wound dressing. The invention is also intended to make the metrology of a class-appropriate therapeutic device particularly simple and error-resistant.
This task is solved according to the invention in that the pressure sensor means comprise at least one pressure sensor on the distal end of the drainage tube. By measuring this distal pressure, advantageously an additional line between canister and the wound can be eliminated if the distal pressure can be used in a suitable way as measurement for the wound pressure. This can be done by prior calibration. In this fashion, the control of the wound pressure can be advantageously done in a particularly simple way. That is, according to the invention, beside the drainage line no additional tube line is needed between the pad and the suction pump and/or collecting canister. The result is simpler equipment design. Therefore to determine wound pressure a measuring procedure is used that requires no additional probe tube to the wound area.
The task according to the invention is solved inventively by having the pressure sensor means comprise at least one wound pressure sensor provided under the cover and means for transferring the readings to the control unit. The advantage is that the wound pressure can be measured directly at the wound site. Errors which can occur in the indirect taking of wound pressure are thus advantageously avoided. The application of a pressure sensor directly on the wound site is also advantageous compared to the state of the art procedure for measuring wound pressure in which an additional probe tube is run from the wound to a sensor located in the base unit because pressure gradients can be generated inside the sensor tube which can systematically distort the wound pressure measurement. Instead, according to the present invention, the wound pressure is measured directly at the wound site and transferred to the control unit by, for example, an electric cable or by radio. Overall, according to this feature of the present invention, the error susceptibility of controlling wound pressure can be significantly improved. It is possible, for example, to recognize blockages in the drainage tube if the directly measured wound pressure is compared to another measured quantity, whereby the second measure quantity can be, for example, pump output or a pressure on the distal end of the drainage tube. Similarly, it is possible in this way to recognize a drop in wound pressure due to a crimping of the drainage tube.
According to an advantageous embodiment of the inventive therapeutic device, the means to determine wound pressure comprise at least one strain gage provided in direct proximity to the skin area. Strain gages are robust and therefore particularly suited to being used directly on the patient. In addition to measuring wound pressure, strain gages can also measure patient movement artifacts. Since they produce a signal with a significantly higher frequency than the wound pressure fluctuations, they are easily distinguished from wound pressure variations by the control unit if suitable band pass filters are used. By combining the inventive wound pressure measurement by strain gages at the wound site with other pressure measurement procedures, the only qualitative alternative to reducing strain gage costs is to use them purely qualitatively. In this way, for example, the exceeding of a minimum pressure value can be established only qualitatively. In this way, the cost of the strain gage can be reduced sharply compared to a quantitative evaluated sensor. This is particularly advantageous if all of the components which are in contact with the patient are designed as disposable items so that the strain gage is also a disposable item.
An especially advantageous further development of the invention is obtained by providing the strain gage in an interactive connection with a connector to connect the cover with the drainage line. Such connectors are used in class-appropriate therapy devices in order to obtain a better distribution of the negative pressure input through the drainage tube over the wound. Since the connector is more or less stretched between the drainage tube and the porous paid depending on the negative pressure prevailing on the wound, with the help of the strain gage this measurement of this strain can be used as the measurement for the wound pressure.
For the fine adjustment to various wound pressure levels it is advantageous according to another embodiment of the invention if a control pump is provided in addition to the suction pump. With this configuration, the suction pump which, for example has a substantially greater suction power than the control pump can be used to set a basic pressure value. The higher suction power of the suction pump compared to the suction power of the control pump can be used to extract the wound exudation. As suction pumps with such strong suction power often have the disadvantage of not being able to be finely adjusted or being too sluggish, the use of an additional control pump effectively provides a possibility for fine adjustment.
In a special embodiment of the invention, the therapeutic device comprises a wound pressure sensor provided under the cover to measure the prevailing distal pressure on the distal end of the drainage tube and a suction pump pressure sensor to measure the suction pump-side pressure p2. The advantage of this is that three pressure measurements are present at three different locations on the device. These measurements make possible the gathering of a large quantity of vacuum therapy operating data. By evaluating the absolute values of the three pressure measurements and the differences between these measured values important input quantities can be obtained for optimized setting and control. Also, all three pressure values can be evaluated together, for example, to calculate an indicator for the trouble-free operation of vacuum therapy.
The inventive task is also solved by a procedure to operate a therapeutic device to promote the healing of a wound, comprising:
an essentially airtight cover around the wound, whereby a fluid-permeable pad is preferably provided between the wood and the cover,
a drainage line connecting the cover with a suction pump can be suctioned on the wound to removed fluids from there, whereby a distal end of the drainage line is indirectly connected with the suction pump via a reservoir to collect the fluid suctioned from the wound,
pressure sensor means for the direct or indirect definition of a prevailing wound pressure in the area between the wound the cover and
a control unit to control wound pressure.
The following procedure is followed to determine wound pressure in the inventive procedure
in a first step, the suction pump is temporarily turned off,
in a second step, a distal pressure is measured with a pressure sensor provided on the distal end of the drainage tube.
Using this procedure it is surprisingly simple to measure the pressure at the wound site, that is, the wound pressure without having to apply a measuring head directly to the wound site or to the pad. In addition, no addition tube is required as probe tube to measure the wound pressure. Instead, according to the invention, the circumstance is used that a uniform pressure is set inside the drainage tube, on the wound-side end of the drainage tube and on the distal end of the drainage tube if the suction pump is turned off and so that no fluidic pressure gradients are created. It cannot be excluded however that leakage in the system or leaks in particular at the wound site can cause slight residual flow. In practice, however, this slight residual flow results in a negligible dynamic pressure gradient in the absence of an extreme leak, which would endanger the success of the therapy in any case.
Therefore after switching off the suction pump, the same pressure will be measured on the distal end of the drainage tube as at the wound site.
After the pressure on the distal end has been measured in this way which equals the wound pressure when applying the inventive procedure, the suction pump can be turned on again if it is immediately necessary to maintain the target pressure. The measurement can, for example, be taken at regular time intervals in order to control the wound pressure.
The procedure described above is further improved in a special embodiment of the invention if a relaxation period is observed between the first and second step, during which a largely uniform pressure is set between the distal and proximal end of the drainage tube. During the relaxation period, the fluidic pressure gradients balance each other out. The relaxation period can be determined in advance by tests.
The inventive task can be solved according to the invention by a procedure to operate a class-appropriate therapeutic device in which to determine the wound pressure at a given suction power of the suction pump a distal pressure is first measured at the pressure sensor provided on the distal end of the drainage tube, and a pressure value is then calculated from a calibration table stored in the control unit using a pair of values taken from the distal pressure and the suction power; this pressure value essentially corresponds to the wound pressure.
An advantage of this procedure to determine wound pressure according to the invention is that it enables continuous measurement of pressure. This is made possible by the fact that a drop in pressure which may be caused by a flow resistance in the drainage tube is considered in the measurement due to the calibration. In this fashion, the wound pressure can be measured advantageously without a pressure sensor being provided at the site of the wound, that is, for example, on the pad. In addition, a probe tube or similar does not have to be run to the wound to enable measurement of the wound pressure. The evaluation of the distal pressure measured by the pressure sensor provided on the distal end of the drainage tube can readily be done. That is where the calibration table is stored which is used to convert the distal pressure into a wound pressure. Using the calibration table, each pair of wound pressure values from the suction power of the suction pump and inside the airtight cover is assigned a distal pressure. On the other hand, the simple assignment of a wound pressure simply to distal pressure without taking into account the pump output in the case of a running pump would not be sufficient due to the suction dependency of the dynamic pressure gradients. The control unit should be provided with suitable interpolation algorithms to calculate the table interim values.
In a special embodiment of the above inventive procedure it is provided that the definition of the calibration table comprises the following steps:
the suction pump is operated with various predetermined constant suctions;
of each suction power the wound pressure is simultaneously measured using a wound pressure sensor provided inside the airtight cover and the distal pressure measured by a distal pressure sensor provided on the distal end of the drainage tube;
the measured wound pressure and distal pressure as well as the associated suction power are entered in the calibration table as a triple value.
This procedure to determine the calibration table is particularly well suited to systematically record the necessary value area.
In addition, the inventive task is similarly solved by the invention with the help of a procedure to operate a class-appropriate therapeutic device which comprises the following steps to report errors in the drainage tube:
simultaneous direct measurement of wound pressure with a running suction pump inside the airtight cover and the distal pressure on the distal end of the drainage tube;
calculation of a difference between the wound pressure and the distal pressure;
comparing the difference with a reference difference;
determining an error in the drainage tube in the event of a deviation from the reference difference by a predetermined threshold value.
This procedure can be used advantageously, for example, to report blockages in the drainage tube. It is also possible with the inventive procedure to determine that the drainage tube is crimped and acts to constrict the pressure. In particular, it is advantageous in this procedure that the wound pressure is measured simultaneously by two different procedures. The direct measurement of wound pressure inside the airtight cover is not influenced by the pressure gradients in the drainage tube influenced by dynamic effects. Conversely, on the other side, the distal pressure on the distal end of the drainage tube is influenced by the dynamic effects in the drainage tube. Measuring both pressure quantities at the same time therefore makes it possible according to the invention to isolate changes in dynamic pressure drops from other effects. That is, if the distal pressure changes without a change in the wound pressure or the suction power of the suction pump, the cause is an error in the drainage tube, such as blockage with wound exudation or similar or a crimping of the tube. This improvement in the metrology of the vacuum therapy device is an enormous advantage in the optimum patient care.
According to an especially advantageous embodiment of the above inventive procedure, the wound pressure is evaluated only on a qualitative basis. To do this, an especially inexpensive sensor—such as a strain gage—can be used to measure wound pressure which is only used as a pressure switch, for example, to detect the exceeding of a minimum negative pressure requires for the therapy. In particular, in the event that the wound bandage unit is designed with the wound pressure sensor as a disposable item, the result is substantial cost savings potential.
The invention is described in a preferred embodiment using a drawing, whereby other advantageous details can be found in the drawing figures.
Parts having the same function are labeled with the same reference numbers.
The figures of the drawings show:
FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of the inventive wound healing device and its operating mode.
FIG. 2 is a detailed representation of the inventive wound healing device with the suction tube
FIG. 1 schematically shows an embodiment of an inventive wound healing device 1. The wound healing device 1 comprises a base unit 2 and a wound dressing unit 3. The base unit 2 contains a replaceable collecting container 4, a suction pump 5 and a control device 6. The base unit 2 is enclosed by a housing 7. A carrying strap 8 is attached to the housing 7.
The collecting container 4 contains a mixture 9 consisting of wound exudation and gelling agent. The collecting container 4 comprises a suction opening 11 on one of the inner walls 10 facing the housing 7. The suction opening 11 is connected to the suction pump 5 by the filter 12 and a suction tube 13. A pump-side probe tube 14 branches off from the suction tube 13. The pump-side probe tube 14 carries the prevailing pressure p2 contained in the suction tube 13 to a suction-pump-side pressure sensor 15 which is located in the control device 6. The control device 6 also contains the distal pressure sensor 16, which interconnects the prevailing pressure p1 prevailing on the distal end of the suction tube 17 via the probe tube 17 and the distal probe tube 36. A 3/2-way valve 35 is installed in both the probe tube 17 and in the probe tube 14. The distal probe tube 36 runs along the replaceable collecting container 4 inside the housing 7 to a suction opening 19 located in the outer wall 18 of the collecting container 4 in the housing 7 of the base unit 2. Also, the distal probe tube 36 can optionally be run through a black box 33.
The wound dressing unit 3 comprises the wound exudation suction tube 20, a sponge 21 and a film foil 23 through which the wound exudation suction tube 20 and the sponge 21 are fastened to skin 24 surrounding the wound 22 in such a way that an airtight connection is created. The sponge 21 is able to absorb and store fluids. Using the stretched film foil 23, the sponge 21 is applied with a certain contact pressure to the wound 22.
Further, a strain gage 30 is fastened in the wound dressing 3 between the film foil 23 and the sponge 21 near the tube connector 31. The strain gage 30 is used to measure the wound pressure on the wound 22. The strain gage 30 with connected to an electrical cable 29. The electrical cable 29 is connected to the outer edge of the suction tube 20 and in this way connected to the evaluation device 32 for the wound pressure P3 by means of a plug-type connector 34 in the housing 7 of the base unit 2. The evaluation device 32 is part of the control device 6.
The collecting container 4, the wound exudation suction tube 20, the sponge 21 and the film foil 23 are respectively sterile and replaceable for disposable use. The wound exudation is located in the wound 22.
To use the inventive wound healing device 1, the sponge 21 is introduced into the wound 22. One end of the wound exudation suction tube 20 is connected to the sponge 21, and then both the wound exudation suction tube 20 and the sponge 21 are affixed to the wound 22 with the help of the film foil 23 in such a way that the system is made airtight.
The other end of the wound exudation suction tube 20 is also connected to the suction opening 19 contained in the outer wall 18 of the collecting container 4 in an airtight fashion. Due to the property of the sponge 21 to absorb and store fluids, the wound exudation 25 is removed from the wound 22 into the sponge 21. The wound exudation quantity that exceeds the storage capacity of the sponge 21 is suctioned into the collecting container 4 through the wound exudation suction tube 20. The negative pressure needed for the suction is produced by the suction pump 5.
For this purpose the suction tube 13 of the suction pump 5 interconnects the collecting container 4. The filter 12 arranged between the collecting container 4 prevents the wound exudation 25 from entering the suction tube 13, the suction pump 5, the suction-pump-side probe tube 14 or even the suction-pump-side pressure sensor 15.
The excess wound exudation 25 collected in the collecting container 4 in the manner described above is thickened by a gelling agent. This effectively prevents the moistening of the filter 12 even when the base unit 2 is moved. As a result, for example, the filter 12 is prevented from being moistened and germs are prevented from getting into the control device 6. Also, it is possible to dispose of the potentially contaminating wound fluid in the solid aggregate state in a more hygienic fashion.
The negative pressure produced by the suction pump 5 is continuously received on the one hand by the suction-pump-side pressure sensor 15 and by the wound-side strain gage 30 on the other and also via the distal pressure sensor 16, which measures the distal pressure p1. Then, the pressure p3 taken from the wound-side strain gage 30, the pressure p2 taken from the suction-pump-side pressure sensor 15 and the pressure p1 taken from the distal end of the suction tube 20 are used in the microprocessor of the control device 6 as input data for control.
In order to maintain a moist wound environment, the pressure level in the wound dressing unit 3 is set according to the individual needs of the patient, the properties of the wound 22 and according to the criteria of compatibility (pain by the patient). The setting is done using a software menu mode on a display unit 26 on the microprocessor-controlled control device 6. The software menu mode makes it possible for the user to select different languages. Also, the desired control program for the negative pressure on wound dressing unit 3 can be selected using the software menu mode. The microprocessor of the control device 6 processes the signal of the wound-side strain gage 30, that is pressure signal p3, of suction-pump-side pressure sensor 15, that is pressure signal p2 and distal pressure sensor 16, that is the distal pressure p1—according to the selected control algorithm at output readings. The output readings are fed by the control device 6 to the control valve 27 and, optionally, also directly to the suction pump 5.
Assisted by the control valve 27, which is located in the suction tube 13 between the suction pump 5 and the filter 12, various pressure control programs can be physically realized as the control valve 27 can be opened and closed quickly according to the control signals of the control device 6.
The user can also run a fixed pressure control program through the display unit and the software menu mode. Assessing the pressure signals p1, p2 and p3 sent from the pressure sensors 15, 16, 30/32, the control device 6 influences the valve 27 and/or the suction pump 5 as outputs for the pressure areas and control times. In term of control, only slightly deviations are permitted of the actual value from the target value.
With the carrying strap 8, the base unit 2 can be carried by the patient on whose wound 22 the wound dressing unit 3 is applied. This makes the patient mobile even during use of the inventive wound healing device 1.
For service and for patient documentation purposes, the control device 6 is equipped with a computer interface 28. It can be used, for example, to input new control algorithms using an external computer or to forward patient information to a central administration.
FIG. 2 depicts a preferred option of connecting the electrical cable 29 to the base unit 2. As shown in the figure, the suction tube 20 represented in cross section comprises an interior 20a and an exterior 20b tube wall. The electrical cable 29, which connects the strain gage 30 with the control unit 6 in the base unit 2 is run in the cavity 20c between the interior 20a and an exterior 20b tube wall. The electrical cable 29 runs out of the cavity 20c near the base unit 2 and it is connected with the control device in the base unit 2 via the plug-type connector 34. In this fashion, the signal of the strain gage 30 is sent to the evaluation device 32 for the wound pressure p3.
The device can use the following different procedures to measure wound pressure:
Firstly, the pressure can be taken directly using the strain gage 30 on the wound site around the airtight covering of the wound. The evaluation of the measurement p3 for the wound pressure of the strain gage 30 is done using the evaluation device 32 inside the control device 6.
Further, the wound pressure can be determined by measuring the distal pressure p1 with the distal pressure sensor 16, which reads the pressure on the distal end of the suction tube 20. This method takes into account the dynamic pressure gradient caused by the suction flow by calibrating with the help of the control device 6. The calibration is done by evaluating the wound pressure p3 measured by the strain gage 30 in conjunction with the equivalent values for p1. This pair of values must be produced by different pump powers and input into the calibration curve. After the calibration curve is determined, the strain gage 30 on the wound site is no longer required. Therefore, normally, the wound dressing could be supplied without measuring equipment. Only for calibration purposes could a calibration wound dressing be used which comprises a strain gage or other pressure sensors. In this way the manufacturing costs of the normally used disposable wound dressings can be kept advantageously low.
Finally, the wound pressure can also be determined by measuring the distal pressure p1 without having to take into account dynamic effects. In this case, before each measurement the suction pump 5 can be switched off and a relaxation period can be observed. During the relaxation period, a stationary condition is created in which the pressure p3 at the wound site which is the same as the pressure p1 at the distal end of the drainage tube 20. In this case, a simple measurement of the pressure p1 by the pressure sensor 16 via the probe tube 36 already provides the sought wound pressure. To undertake control, this reading should be taken at regular intervals.
In addition, the described processes for measuring wound pressure can be used simultaneously. On the one hand, this can result in an improvement in the reliability of the measurement. Also, error diagnosis procedures can also be conducted in this fashion to, for example, determine a blockage of the drainage tube. Blockage exists when there is a change of the pressure p1 with a constant measurement p3, whereby p1 can be measured either with the dynamic or the static methods described above.
In order to determine a blockage of the filter 12, the prevailing pressure p2 in the suction tube 13 can be measured on the suction side of the suction pump 5 with the help of the suction-pump-side pressure sensor 15 and at the same time with the distal pressure sensor 16 via the probe tube 17 and the prevailing pressure p1 on the end of the suction tube 13 distal probe tube 36. The difference between p1 and p2 assessed in the control device 6 is then correlated with the degree of blockage of the filter. When a certain degree of blockage is reached, the user can be requested to change the filter.
Further, the measurement of the pressure p2 can also be used to measure the suction power of the suction pump 5.
Therefore a device is proposed to promote wound healing entailing a significant improvement in metrology and which results in a major improvement over conventional devices and which makes possible more reliable control.
LIST OF DRAWING REFERENCES
1 Wound healing device
3 Wound dressing unit
4 Collecting container
5 Suction pump
6 Control device
7 Housing
8 Carrying strap
9 Mixture
10 Inside wall
11 Suction opening
13 Suction tube
14 Suction-pump-side probe tube
15 Suction-pump-side pressure sensor
16 Wound-side pressure sensor
17 Wound-side probe tube
18 Outer wall
20 Wound exudation suction tube
20a Interior tube wall
20b Exterior tube wall
20c Cavity
21 Sponge
22 Wound
23 Film foil
25 Wound exudation
26 Display unit
27 Control valve
28 Computer interface
29 Electrical cable
30 Strain gage
31 Tube connector
32 P3 evaluation device
33 Black box
34 Plug-type connector
35 3/2-way valve
36 Distal probe tube
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Caleb Li 19 comments
And the award for most interesting storyline in the NBA goes to...
The dust has finally settled, and Jeremy Lin is officially a Houston Rocket. When I wrote my last post, my emotions were running high -- I was upset with James Dolan, Daryl Morey, Jeremy Lin’s agent, Carmelo Anthony (for commenting), and Jeremy Lin himself. I am not going to call Jeremy Lin a traitor or say he wasn’t that good. Jeremy Lin is a great offensive player and clearly an above average NBA point guard. I have idolized him for 5 years now and even remember praying that he would make a summer league team and find his way onto an NBA roster. It was like a dream watching Lin versus John Wall part 1. I was upset when Golden State cut him, excited when Houston signed him, then upset again when he was cut again. I remember the moment I read that the Knicks had signed Lin and when he finally got solid minutes against the Rockets and Nets. Then there was Linsanity! We will never see something like it again; you can’t replicate the stage, the state of the Knicks, and how quickly it all happened. But as a Knicks fan, as painful as it may seem, it might have been the best situation for everyone involved. I am sure some New Yorkers and Houstonians will think my logic is ridiculous, but I am going to say it anyways.
The New York Knicks don’t care about money, and as much as people want to believe this was about money, let me tell you Dolan has more money than he will ever need. Also according to ESPN’s Larry Coon, there was a way out of the poison pill contract:
If worse comes to worst, another new rule can help the team out. The "stretch provision" allows a team to waive a player and extend his salary payments over twice the number of remaining seasons, plus one. So if Lin is waived with one season remaining on his contract, he would be paid his salary over three years.
Here's the important part -- teams also may elect to stretch a waived player's salary-cap hit over the same number of years. So if Lin proves to be a disaster over the next two seasons, the Knicks can waive him, stretch the payment of his $14.8 million salary over three years, and reduce his salary-cap amount to about $4.9 million in each season. This would reduce the team's tax bill significantly. If the Knicks are right at the tax line, a $4.9 million salary would translate to a $7.35 million tax bill. This is much more palatable.
If this was about money, the Knicks would have kept Jeremy Lin. MSG stock has already dropped over 100 million, and the TV money in China would be enormous. Jeremy Lin would be a money-making machine in New York. No, for James Dolan it was always about loyalty and feeling betrayed. Some say that the Knicks played their hand wrong by not setting the price for Lin, but Lin’s agent would have asked him to test the market regardless. I agree the Knicks should have never said they would match any offer. Reports say that the Knicks reassured Jeremy Lin they would match the first offer, not expecting Jeremy Lin to renegotiate the terms. Nevertheless, let us assume that the Knicks never opened their mouth, and they matched the 4 year $28.8 million contract. The Knicks would be set with a starting five of Lin, Shumpert, Carmelo, Amare, and Chandler. Knicks would have a bench of JR Smith, Novak, Camby, and Kidd. Although this team has potential, I don’t see championship potential. The New York Knicks are all-in, and when I say all-in, I am talking about trying to win a championship in the next three years. JR Smith just signed a $2.8 million contact. He clearly took less to stay with a contender, and I am sure he would be lying if he said he wasn’t jealous of Jeremy Lin’s new contract. As much as I want to believe that Melo and Amare loved playing second fiddle to Linsanity, let’s be real -- THEY HATED IT.
Egos run this league, and the Knicks decided to try to win it all with Carmelo Anthony. Whether you like it or not, this team is going to go as far as Carmelo can take us. There are only maybe 10 players in the league that can be your best player and give you a shot at winning a championship. Melo is one of those players, and Jeremy Lin is not. Also the Knicks became hostages to Linsanity, and Woodson would have to start Jeremy Lin no matter how he was performing. Now the Knicks were able to get Raymond Felton at a bargain deal of $9 million over three years. Felton has never been the same since he left the New York Knicks; I remember being angry that they included him in a trade in the first place. Not only did Denver take Gallo and Wilson Chandler, they took the cute, cubby point guard that had started a budding friendship with our star power forward. Let’s take a closer look at the numbers between Felton vs Lin as the Knicks starter. Felton averaged 17.1 points, 9.0 assists, 3.3 turnovers, 3.6 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and a .423 field goal percentage over a 54 game period. Lin averaged 18.2 points, 7.7 assists, 4.7 turnovers, 3.7 rebounds, 2.0 steals, and a .445 field goal percentage over a 25 game period. Both players did well in the Mike D’Antoni system, so I will not put too much weight into that. The numbers do not lie -- Felton is the better value at 3 years $9 million versus what Lin got in 3 years $25 million. Also in the end it is not about value to the Knicks profit line but the value to the team's salary cap.
Lastly Felton’s defense is a huge improvement over Jeremy Lin’s defense. Jeremy Lin can be a deserving All Star, but his defense resembles that of Steve Nash, and that is never a good thing. My last argument of why the Knicks ended up making the right basketball move is that a team with three defensive liabilities will never make it far in the playoffs. The Knicks need to follow the Dallas Mavericks model and have 3 solid to great defenders on the court at all times. Chandler is a great defender, and Iman is more than solid, but even the two of them could not make up the lack of defense from Amare, Melo , and yes, Jeremy Lin. The Knicks may never win it all, but I do believe they are closer today with Felton as their starter than they were yesterday. The Knicks also will have more financial flexibility to add pieces to their team as limited as it will be. Unless Jeremy Lin becomes Steve Nash in his prime, this looks like the right move was made since money was not the real motivation.
Daryl Morey seems to be a hero in Houston, but I want to be clear in saying that if Morey was in Boston, New York, or Los Angeles he would have been fired a year or two ago. I get it, the guy is brilliant -- I am sure he is managing the team very well, and every year is profitable for Houston Rocket management. Moreyball (NBA’s version of Moneyball) can only take you so far. Most players in the NBA are overvalued, and every contender besides maybe the Spurs has overpaid at some point or another. With that being said, I believe the Rockets could easily turn things around if they get Dwight or Pau Gasol and one of these rookies turns into a stud scorer from the wing.
As a Knick fan, I think Morey personally wanted Lin back to rectify his mistake of cutting him in the first place. Daryl Morey is a man who prides himself in evaluating talent and even openly admitted his regret last season. I am sure when the Knicks came out saying they would match, Morey felt frustrated and thought he would go ahead and make it take much tougher on the Knicks. The time period of July 1st to July 11th is when teams can start talking to free agents but can't officially sign contracts. During this time period, it is expected that all verbal agreements and contracts remain as they are. It is more of a gentleman’s agreement; there are no rules that say you can’t change the term or retract the offer. I know the Toronto Raptors must wish they didn’t have to honor their verbal offer to Landry Fields of $20 million after missing out on Steve Nash, but that is neither here nor there. In the end, Morey may have changed the terms out of spite, since even up till yesterday night, Morey still thought the Knicks were going to match his offer of $25 million in guaranteed dollars.
The truth is Morey has been around for about 5 years, and things seem to be holding steady with his team annually ending up in the 9th seed. Interest in the team last year was at an all-time low, and more Houston fans I know were more interested in how Jeremy Lin was doing than their Houston Rockets. Morey has finally decided to completely gut his team, and if no big trades take place, he should have put his team in a good position for a solid draft pick. In today’s NBA, this may be the only way to build a solid team that is also financially responsible. But Morey doesn’t want to lose fan base while he begins the full-on rebuilding project, and this is where Jeremy Lin fits in. Jeremy Lin will bring more attention to this franchise than any other player in the NBA. Once again the Houston Rockets will become the darlings of China. (Side note: I think now is the time to bring back the red and yellow jerseys for all home and away games.) By being China’s team once again, the Rockets will bring in more money than ever before and maybe finally give Morey the flexibility to create a championship level squad. This also gives Morey time to build through the draft, and he will likely have two picks in the lottery next year in addition to his three first-round picks this year.
Throughout this whole process, I felt the most disappointed in Jeremy Lin. He never made his intentions clear, and as much as people want to blame the Knicks for not making an offer to start, Jeremy never said he really wanted to return to NY in the first place. His actions actually seem to tell an entirely different story if it's true that he took the Knicks guarantee back to Houston in order to get $5 million more in guarantee money. So the question I have here is this: what was Jeremy Lin’s motivation to go back to the table with the Houston Rockets? Was it because he was greedy and actually thought that Marc Stein tweet about the Knicks matching anything up to $1 billion was true? Or maybe the more likely scenario is that Jeremy Lin was worried that the Knicks would match and needed to get an offer that would make going to Houston possible. If this is the case, I wonder why Jeremy Lin was so desperate to leave the city that made him and gave him the opportunity of a life time. So many questions flood my mind when I think about this. Did Melo and Lin really not get along? Was there too much jealousy in the locker room over Linsanity? Was Lin afraid of the pressure and constant press of New York City? Or is Lin just like most basketball players in the NBA seeking more money and more shots? Only Jeremy Lin really knows, so I will leave it at that.
If it was really for more money, then this whole situation really is "Linsatiate." In that case, Jeremy Lin gambled against Dolan and lost. My feeling is that greed wasn’t the main motivation. Jeremy Lin is already the most sought-after athlete for endorsing products to sell to the most affluent group in the USA (Asian Americans). He could have easily made millions more by staying in New York City. I think it comes down to Jeremy Lin genuinely wanting to leave the bright lights of New York City. As a current resident of NYC where I work and live (just moved into the city this month), I will agree that the Big Apple can be quite overwhelming at times. This is a city of comparison, pressure, and status. The media and residents aren’t always logical in their comments, and many seem to have an attitude of superiority. That being said I am sure teammate chemistry, Landry Fields leaving, and limited minutes and shots to develop his game all played a part.
Take a bow -- last year was an amazing show!
Do I think this is a smart move for Jeremy Lin? Of course not, but then again I am a Knick fan, so maybe you shouldn’t take my advice that seriously. I think Jeremy Lin could be so much more on the grand stage of New York City. Not because he would become a better basketball player, but he would have a larger platform to do what he was set on this earth to do: to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. Jeremy used his platform to perfection last season to share his faith and uncover the racism that Asian Americans (especially men) still face today. I also think Jeremy Lin undervalued the fact of being on a talented and competitive team. This could change for the Rockets over time, but right now the Rockets look more like a 2011 college team than a championship contender. In New York he had talent around him he could rely on; last year when Linsanity began to die down, the Novak show picked up and kept Jeremy Lin out of headlines for his large amount of turnovers. Now in Houston he will be like Brandon Jennings with the Bucks -- teams will be fully focused on Jeremy Lin and will throw pressure through double teams. It was just yesterday that Jennings was a future star after he dropped 50 points in one game his rookie season, but the league took notice, and there hasn’t been much to mention about Jennings since. I hope I am wrong, that Jeremy Lin will prevail and continue to be the pride and joy of every Asian American and underdog around the world.
What makes me feel the saddest is that I have come to the conclusion that Jeremy Lin wanted out of the New York Circus, I mean, the New York Knicks. He decided to leave, so I have no right to be upset at the mad king James Dolan or at the wise GM Daryl Morey. This is what Jeremy Lin wanted, and doesn’t every man deserve that choice to choose where they want to work? I will always be thankful for what Jeremy Lin has given us over the years. He has given us the most exciting two weeks in sports, an Asian American to rally behind, and hope that anything and everything is possible through God. Jeremy Lin, you are still the Great Asian American Hope and always will be.
Photos courtesy of Debby Wong/US Presswire, Getty Images, and NY Daily News.
Caleb Li says:
Jeremy Lin- "Honestly, I preferred New York," Lin said. "But my main goal in free agency was to go to a team that had plans for me and wanted me. I wanted to have fun playing basketball. ... Now I'm definitely relieved."
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/basketball/nba/07/18/jeremy-lin-exclusive/index.html#ixzz20zr8UeKE
Clearly playing under the pressure on NYC and with Carmelo isn't fun =(
From the article from Sports Illustrated it makes it out that the Knicks lack of trust and communication, and Rockets changing the offer sheet left Lin no choice but to leave NYC if that is the case I am very sorry Jeremy for all the crap you have been through
Jonathan Mok says:
In all honesty, by training camp, the Rockets will probably have just as much of a chance of a championship as the Knicks, although that's probably not saying that much. You're right, though, it came down to Jeremy Lin choosing Houston over New York. Also, we know not how God works, and plus, wherever he goes, the world's attention will be there.
Huanger says:
Caleb, do these comments mean you're retracting the "disappointment in Jeremy Lin" segment?
If so, then I only offer one argument: that it doesn't make sense that a stat-focused guy like Morey would raise the offer "out of spite." He most likely raised it strictly out of his desire to ensure that the Knicks will not match, so that Lin would end up at the Rockets. No stat-guy throws out deals/offers just to mess with people.
Unfortunately, moneyball should never allow a team to get good draft position, because even without luck, your team should be middle-of-the-pack, if not slightly better (considering you ran your stats right). So a full rebuild through drafting a superstar should be impossible for the Rockets (except for picks acquired through trades).
Also, you can't gauge interest in the Houston Rockets solely through attention given to Jeremy Lin, because that was probably the case for ALL NBA teams at the time. All the Knicks away games during that period were bringing in huge numbers.
I hope your right Mok, in the end I'm more concerned about the impact JLin has on people than his ability to win championships. I think the Knicks will do better than most, but I'm bias. There once was a time people called Dirk soft and was pathetic on defense, still going to believe Melo is too talented not to make a run. Trust in God, everything happens for a reason!
Huanger- Not sure what to believe in the game of he said she said, but I mean even if the Rockets changed the offer Jeremy could have told them to change it back. Who really knows the truth of how it went down, guessing even the people involved are confused.
I agree with your moneyball comment, thats why moneyball in its purest form won't work in the NBA where your top players matter so much more.
Lastly yes, Jeremy Lin would increase popularity for all teams, just some need it more than others, I know for a fact Rocket tickets are pretty cheap and last few years barely sold out any games.
Albert Nguyen says:
He went for the money. He's 23, and he'll be 25 million dollars richer when he's 26. There's nothing wrong with that. Imagine yourself in the same situation...being offered a guaranteed 25 million dollars, it's a no brainer. It's not only for him, but for his family, his friends, relatives, his entire circle. Sure his overall worth may end up being greater than that if you consider endorsement and other business opportunities, but his fall can be just as fast as his rise. You just never know.
I personally don't think the bright lights overwhelmed him. He was out with Iman, Landry, and Toney almost on a nightly basis. Again, he's 23 and he was living the life. Basketball is his day job, it's not the end all be all of his being. The more I think about it, the more I'm happy for him. Get it, son. Do work. Play ball, spread His word, and be an example for not only "Asian Americans" but to everyone around you.
Good luck in Houston.
A couple tidbits from ESPN.
1. Lin had been given several assurances that he'd be back in New York prior to the Felton trade.
In late June, the 23-year-old had dinner with Knicks coach Mike Woodson in Los Angeles to talk about his future with the club.
"Woodson was saying, 'You're going to be a starter, you're going to be a big part of the team,'" Lin said. "I came away really excited."
"Felton's signing was the first time when I thought, 'Oh, wow, I might not be a Knick,'" Lin added.
2. Lin tried to rejoin the Knicks during the playoffs, but wasn't able to play. He declared himself "85 percent" healthy before Game 5 of the Knicks-Heat series but did not suit up. According to a team source, that caused friction in the locker room.
"Other guys were hurt, playing at less than 85 percent, so some of them didn't like that," said the source.
Lin addressed the injury and the surrounding circumstances with Sports Illustrated.
"Every single vet on our team that has been in the league longer than five years pulled me aside and told me that I shouldn't play," Lin said. "And I had arguments with them about why I should."
Sports Illustrated also reports that Lin clarified his "85 percent" comment. According to the magazine, Lin claims that he was 15 percent from the "absolute minimum threshold to play."
"People think it was easy for me to sit there and watch us lose, like I had nothing to do with the season," Lin said. "I was dying to play. I didn't miss a game due to injury in seven years until this past season, and people are acting like I wouldn't want to play in the playoffs? Of the NBA? In my first season?"
Lin also said that Dolan, the Knicks owner, supported his decision.
"I have plans for you in the future," Lin remembers Dolan saying, according to SI. "This is a long-term investment. Don't rush back."
The Knicks being the Knicks.
To be completely honest, most of the logic in this article combined with the last article make a lot of sense.
You stated previously Dolan doesn't give a crap about money. He has more than enough money to burn which he has previously shown with a slew of bad signings. Therefore, making the argument that they didn't resign Lin because it would've cost them too much is pretty weak. The Knicks would've made back all their money Lin cost them and then some. It's not like they aren't already over the cap, it's not like they were trying to be fiscally responsible by resigning Novak, signing the corpse of Kidd, then bringing in Camby and Thomas. Wait were they being fiscally responsible last year when they picked up Chauncey's team option for 14 million then amnestied him before the season started (which I bet they could use on Amare now)?
I know that fantasy has really skewed a player's value but you really think that trading for Felton was better for the Knicks than resigning Lin? Did you watch any Portland games last year, the only reason he was on the court was because Portland didn't have any other guards to play. He may have put up 'decent' stats but he played around 30min/g when he backup was Nolan Smith...Who the Eff is Nolan Smith. Most importantly, when has the "when motivated" argument ever worked out for players? How did that 'when motivated' argument work out for Vince Carter, TMAC, or Baron Davis for NY last year?
Lastly for the Knicks, Dolan kept Isaiah for 3 years which was arguably and and comedically the worst tenure of a President in NBA history. You actually think the Knicks would have fired DM by now? Well, it wouldn't be Dolan's first idiotic move.
Rockets:
DM has showed that he does not really make moves out of sentimental value. He has been willing to move any player he's drafted or cut ties with players he's brought in as long as he felt it improved the Rockets or gave the Rockets additional trading pieces. I highly doubt increasing Lin's salary in his third year was out of spite. Spite for what? He basically shafted the Knicks for more draft picks by trading them Camby, what does he have to be spiteful about?
If you listened to any of the BS Report podcasts with DM, you would know that he is the first person to tell you that the Moneyball system used in baseball cannot be exactly replicated in the NBA. He's stated this multiple times on the Simmon's podcast.
I don't know about other Rockets fans but I would take the capable, intelligent MIT grad over a tempermental, inept, entitled owner any day.
Jeremy Lin:
This does not even need to be talked about. If Lin wanted to stay in NY he would be in NY, that's the dumbest thing I have ever heard. If NY wanted Lin in NY he would be in NY as well. Like Alby said, NY let him test the market, he did, got the best offer he could get for himself, and the Knicks decided not to match. If a company is going to offer you 5 million more a year you're going to say, "no thanks, 9 million is more than enough you keep that 5 million"? He did what any logical human being would do. This basically comes down to the Knicks pulling a Dolan and letting go of the best thing that happened to them last year.
*drops the mic*
The more I think about it, the more I realize that the fundamental question is "who do you think is smarter: an Asian Harvard grad or James Dolan?"
Phil- wow, that was a post in it self =)
But yeah, I am not here to say Dolan made the right move, but I am trying to point out that Felton isn't just a scrub either, and that only time will tell. Felton had a bigger sample size and the Knicks won with him too. He never seemed ok mentally after he was traded, and was very upset he was include in the Denver trade.
Also don't knock Baron Davis, that guy played his heart out for the Knicks last season or should I say Knee out (too soon?).
The fact is no one is going to replicate Linsanity, not even Jeremy Lin himself.
I think Lin is a much better player than Felton, but there is a big if with the Knicks. Lin is a better player when on a team that shares the ball and doesn't have so many players that demand shots to be effective. So its not that Felton is better, its just Felton will be ok with just being a role player and Lin is too big too good to be just that.
On DM, I'm going to just say that I really don't know enough about the man. I do believe he has made some of the greatest moves, its just taking awhile for him to make any impact on the playoff scene. Also maybe its just me, but i really think DM loves messing with the Knicks. I mean if you were the smartest GM wouldn't you want to keep having fun with the dumbest owner in the league. Exactly =)
Once again, I don't think money was a driving factor for Jeremy Lin. And trust me if Jeremy Lin really wanted to be a Knick he could have took the offer back to the Knicks without signing it and still got the 4 years 24 or whatever the max the Knicks could give. He would make more with the Knicks. But Jeremy Lin is like any human being and he wants to be wanted. And clearly Dolan never made him feel wanted, because Dolan is a child =/
Peter Wang says:
can everyone restate everything that's been said here in a podcast?
I just want to chime in with a thought: If Jeremy Lin plays in the summer league, the Rockets will be the first team ever to have the same starting 5 and rotation in the summer league and in the regular season.
Oh and go ROYce White!
We could combine Caleb's last 2 articles and rename it the "5 stages of grief"
TBH, Jeremy should play in SL. He only has 25 starts under his belt.
Mok- Truth.
Denial - Knicks could still match
Anger - Hating the Rockets
Bargaining - Maybe Felton isn't so bad
Depression - No more Linsanity in NY
Acceptance - Wishing the best for Lin and the Rockets
6. Departure - Become Nets fan
J.G. says:
if anyone is interested, the suits that jeremy lin rocks are from black lapel custom clothiers
JLau says:
Moneyball is back! Time for Moreyball to make an impact too.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/tom_verducci/07/24/billy-beane-oakland-athletics/index.html?xid=cnnbin
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Carolina Janssen: Establishing Twitter in Germany
GIN4B visited Twitter’s headquarter in San Francisco and talked to Carolina Janssen who is responsible for German Localization & Support. Carolina just had her one year anniversary at Twitter, the social networking and microblogging service. Since then, Twitter grew from around 300 to more than 600 employees who are accommodated over four floors in an unimpressive building in San Francisco’s SOMA district. Before joining Twitter, Carolina went to San Jose State University where she graduated with a Master of Science in Mass Communications. She has always been fascinated by Silicon Valley’s drive for innovation which motivated her to move from her native Germany, where she studied literature, arts and media, to San Francisco’s Bay Area in 2008.
Carolina points out that Germany with its high internet reach and good economy is an important market for Twitter. “Still, Germans don’t know yet how to personally use and take full advantage of it”, she adds. We asked her to give us advise how to get started and what to expect when professionally using Twitter.
7 steps to get started and be successful on Twitter
Chose an interesting handle. A user’s “Twitter handle” is the username they have selected and the accompanying URL, like so: https://twitter.com/lija.
Build your brand by customizing your profile, background, avatar (the personal image uploaded to your Twitter profile) and bio (a short personal description of 160 characters or fewer used to define who you are on Twitter).
Browse through Twitter and find out what similar businesses are out there and whom they follow. Follow those that might be of interest and valuable for your business.
Now give users a reason to follow you (highlight what you will offer, include keywords that describe your brand, include the Twitter handles of known companies and personalities).
Add Twitter (Follow and Tweet button) to your website: http://twitter.com/about/resources
Ensure employees are on Twitter.
Ensure best tweeting practices: share insider moments, be a resource for your audience, @Reply followers and sources, and most importantly tweet live!
Carolina adds that businesses in all industry sectors can benefit from Twitter. “Being present on a free media platform with a global audience makes it easy and efficient to raise awareness for a company, a product or a service. Information snowballs fast, spreading to a vast network of potential consumers.” Twitter can not only be used for marketing but also for customer support purposes and she recommends to set up different Twitter accounts for those. Carolina hopes that German companies experiment more with Twitter and discover its advantages. She’s happy to help and can be reached @lija or @hilfe or via linkedin: Carolina Janssen
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December 27, 2010 鈥� Issue 10:12:02
RBS WorldPay tweaks name following acquisition
RBS WorldPay changed its name to WorldPay following its acquisition by private equity firms Advent International and Bain Capital. The Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, which sold WorldPay, retains a minority stake. Management is investing UK拢200 million to help WorldPay meet demand for e-payment technology. In 2009, WorldPay processed transactions totaling 拢243 billion.
WorldPay Chief Executive Officer Ron Kalifa said, "Independence and private ownership give us the potential to transform the payments industry through long-term investment in our technology, our people and our business." The management board includes two new appointments to the existing team. Floris de Kort, formerly of GlobalCollect, joined WorldPay as Head of E-commerce. Peter Smith, previously with Burger King Corp., became Chief Human Resources Officer. The acquiring equity partner interests are represented by Advent Managing Director James Brocklebank and Bain Managing Director Robin Marshall.
Isaacman a jet wingman on air show team
United Bank Card Inc. is sponsoring an addition to the North American air show circuit for 2011. The Heavy Metal Jet Team is a five-ship aerobatic, civilian-owned team. UBC's sponsorship enables the team to be a featured act for shows not hosting a military jet team. UBC founder and CEO Jared Isaacman is the team's right-wing pilot. Heavy Metal has one T-33 and four L-39 jets, all painted in Arctic camouflage. Although the team is new to the circuit, veteran air show performers hold key positions. The lead pilot is Lt. Colonel Jerry "Jive" Kerby, USAF (retired). Featured solo performer in the T-33 is Capt. Dale "Snort" Snodgrass, USN (retired). Isaacman has accumulated 2,500 flying hours over the past four years. For more information, contact Team Manager L.M. "Lunar" Sawyer at lunar@flyjivefly.com.
TSG report looks at top public payment companies
The top public payment companies had a strong third quarter, despite tough economic conditions, according to the latest analysis from The Strawhecker Group. Titled Public Payments Companies Analysis, the report looks at the strategies and tactics driving financial performance at the top 11 publicly traded payments companies. The report covers First Data Corp., TSYS Acquiring Solutions, Global Payments Inc., Heartland Payment Systems Inc., Fidelity National Information Services Inc., Visa Inc., MasterCard Worldwide, American Express Co., Discover Financial Services, VeriFone Inc. and Hypercom Corp. (which is being acquired by VeriFone).
The report contains TSG's Payments Index, which comprises 31 publicly traded companies. The index has gained 22 percent since the third quarter of 2009, compared to a return of 8 percent for the S&P 500 index over the same period.
Debit surpasses cash in the U.K.
The use of debit cards overtook cash spending in the United Kingdom in August for the first time ever, according to the region's Payments Council. The number of summer purchases on debit cards rose 10 percent over the prior summer. The volume spent rose 11 percent year over year. Credit card spending remained flat during the period. The total balance outstanding on credit cards fell to its lowest level since 2003.
Visa Europe agrees to cap debit interchange
The European Commission agreed to drop proceedings on debit interchange fees charged by Visa Europe after the card brand made commitments to cap the fees. Visa Europe's weighted yearly average intra-regional multilateral interchange fees (MIFs) for immediate debit transactions will be capped at 20 basis points, or 0.2 percent, for four years. Visa Europe President and Chief Executive Peter Ayliffe said the commitment is a step toward a Single Euro Payment Area. The agreement establishes a common methodology that can be used by competition authorities across SEPA to calculate debit MIFs in local jurisdictions, according to Visa. The agreement does not affect credit, deferred debit or commercial MIFs.
Amazon's cloud services achieve PCI Level 1
Amazon Web Services LLC obtained Level 1 compliance with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS). Amazon's hosted web services allow merchants to run applications on its infrastructure to store, process and transmit card information.
Cucci certified as fraud examiner
Nicholas P. Cucci of Network Merchants Inc. was awarded credentials as a certified fraud examiner (CFE) by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Cucci is Director of Marketing at NMI in Schaumburg, Ill.
Southeastern universities adopt Secure Vault
Two additional southeastern universities now accept Secure Vault Payments from eWise Systems USA Inc. Auburn University and Columbus State University joined the University of Georgia in turning to eWise for tuition payments.
SecureWorks ranked by Gartner
Technology consulting firm Gartner Inc. ranked SecureWorks Inc. within its Leaders Magic Quadrant of Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) in North America. SecureWorks is one of four MSSPs included in the quadrant, out of the 22 MSSPs evaluated based on surveys of Gartner's enterprise clients.
Genesco suffers hack attack on network
A segment of Genesco Inc.'s computer network was hacked, according to the firm. The criminal intrusion affected part of the network that processes payment card transactions for its U.S.-based Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys, and Johnston & Murphy stores. The company took steps to secure the network and is conducting an investigation to determine the extent of the compromise.
GlobalCollect obtains operating license in EU
The Dutch Central Bank granted an operating license to GlobalCollect, which provides electronic payment services for card-not-present channels. The Payment Services Directive license harmonizes rules governing payment services providers throughout the European Economic Area.
Hypercom's SmartPayments Wynid meets PCI
Hypercom's SmartPayments Wynid hosted payment platform achieved certification to the PCI DSS. According to Hypercom, the platform gives merchants a centralized transaction routing system to manage card payments across all their store locations.
HyperWallet moves into Russian market
HyperWallet Systems Inc. expanded its payment net-work to Russia, establishing an office in Moscow and beginning to process transactions in rubles. HyperWallet's interlinked automated clearing house capability now operates in 45 countries.
Easycash sets new record
Ingenico's easycash payment network processed its one billionth payment transaction for the year in October 2010 - earlier than any previous year in the network's history. The company expects to process 1.3 billion easycash transactions in total for the year.
KreditFly begins mobile payments
KreditFly Inc. launched a payment service to allow mobile phone subscribers in the United States to complete online transactions using debit and credit cards or prepaid accounts. KreditFly plans to add additional payment methods in the future.
Moneris marks 10 years in business
Moneris Solutions celebrated its tenth anniversary as a major debit and credit card processor in Canada. The company reportedly is the eighth largest processor in the world.
Bryson foundation pays it forward
The Never Forgotten Foundation, a Cypress, Calif.-based nonprofit created by Steven H. Bryson, tripled its 2010 donation of meals to the Long Beach Rescue Mission. Bryson is the founder of Global Electronic Technology Inc., OrbitalPay LLC and record label I55 Productions LLC. In December, with the assistance of GET employees and local businesses, the foundation donated 60,000 meals and personal items to the mission. In 2009, the foundation gave 20,000 meals, funded solely by the Bryson family.
ACFE president named influential
Security magazine named James D. Ratley, CFE, one of the most influential security executives for 2010. Ratley is President of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. He was profiled in the December issue of the magazine.
VX Evolution products achieve PCI PTS
The flagship products of VeriFone's VX Evolution product family were validated as compliant with the PCI Payment Transaction Security (PTS) 3.0 security requirements. PCI PTS 3.0 added to the standard open protocols, integration, and secure reading and exchange of data. The VX 680 mobile system, desktop VX 520 and PIN entry VX 820 met the requirements.
Asia Pacific card spending grows
Visa reported increased card spending throughout the Asia Pacific region for the fiscal year ended in September 2010. Payment volume generated on Visa cards in the region reached $800 billion, an increase of 12 percent over the prior year. The number of payment transactions increased 11.4 percent, to 10.2 billion transactions. Volume for debit transactions increased 42.9 percent in the region, while credit grew 9.7 percent over the prior year.
Citgo chooses Heartland's SmartLink
Citgo Petroleum Corp. began offering SmartLink network services from Heartland to its retailers at 6,500 Citgo-branded gas stations. SmartLink consolidates in-store devices onto one broadband line.
Elavon and Credicard form joint venture
Citigroup Inc. subsidiary Credicard and Elavon Inc., a subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp, formed a joint venture to create a merchant services company in Brazil. The venture will use Elavon's processing platform.
Singapore partnership begins NFC trial
DBS Bank Ltd. began a partnership in Singapore with StarHub mobile, EZ-Link Pte Ltd. Co., Gemalto and MasterCard. In an eight-month trial that began in December 2010, 1,000 bank customers are using a near field communication (NFC) mobile payment application on their conventional cellular handsets. Users can make payments at merchants who accept MasterCard's PayPass or the EZ-Link card.
FAC processes for Bahamas Telecom
First Atlantic Commerce is providing multicurrency processing for the Bahamas Telecommunications Co. Ltd. The service is part of the launch of commercial wireless services in the Bahamas through a Wi-Fi mesh network enabled by Aptilo Networks Inc.
HID, Wincor Nixdorf integrate contactless reader into ATM
HID Global and Wincor Nixdorf co-developed an ATM system with an integrated contactless smart card reader. It enables a single piece of equipment to process ATM and fare-collection transactions. The system utilizes HID's cashless payment reader and Wincor Nixdorf's ProCash ATM platform.
Clearent processes for Lone Star National
Lone Star National Bank signed Clearent LLC to provide merchant account processing to its 25 banking centers in Texas. Clearent's Compass online reporting tool provides merchants with web-based reports that are updated daily.
Monitise works with ViVOtech
Monitise PLC partnered with NFC software developer ViVOtech Inc. to enable mobile phone payment services to banks in the United States. This allows banks to extend NFC mobile payments service to their customers.
Newtek becomes Charge Anywhere distributor
Newtek Business Services Inc. joined Charge Anywhere LLC's Certified Distributor Program. The program specializes in secure mobile payments systems for small to mid-sized businesses.
PPC joins ViVOtech, Bell ID alliance
PPC Card Systems joined a previously announced partnership between ViVOtech and Bell ID to launch an NFC mobile payment capability in Europe. PPC is an established Europay/MasterCard/Visa-certified card personalization bureau.
SPS teams up with Mitek
Secure Payment Systems collaborated with Mitek Systems Inc. to create MobileXpress21, a mobile remote deposit capture (RDC) and check guarantee system. As part of the arrangement, SPS becomes a direct processor of Mitek's Mobile Deposit RDC application, which enables check deposits via camera-equipped smart phones.
French tram service deploys Ingenico devices
Veolia Transportation Inc. implemented technology from Ingenico for the Rhonexpress tramway in France. Ingenico partnered with Amesys to create a system for the transportation industry. The system deploys Ingenico mobile payment devices for on-board ticket officers and unattended terminals for self-service kiosks.
Visa approves first contactless device for smart phones
Visa and Visa Europe approved the In2Pay microSD card from DeviceFidelity Inc. for commercial use with smart phones. The mobile contactless payment device is compatible with the BlackBerry Bold 9650, three iPhone models and the Android-based Samsung Vibrant Galaxy S. Visa plans to add more compatible phone models.
Voltage Security expands license program
Voltage Security expanded its SecureData Open License Program with POS vendor integrations in a range of channels, including countertop, multilane, PIN pad, integrated POS devices, mobile devices and e-commerce platforms.
Companies now participating in the program include Hypercom, Uniform Industrial Corp., XAC Auto-mation Corp., ExaDigm Inc., ID Tech, Radiant Inc. and ViVOtech.
Global Axcess acquires ATM portfolio
Self-service kiosk solution provider Global Axcess Corp. revealed that it signed an agreement to purchase a portfolio of ATMs from an undisclosed, privately held nationwide network of automated financial service terminals. Global Axcess will purchase 140 ATMs, as well as existing relationships with a large, global oil and gas company to manage the ATMs at service station locations in three states in the Midwest.
Recombo picks Abruzzio
Contract management software company Recombo Inc. appointed Tony Abruzzio as Vice President, Global Electronic Payments and Banking.
Abruzzio is now responsible for leading all customer-facing resources that support Recombo merchant card services and banking customers.
Johansen joins Frontline
Frontline Processing Corp. appointed payments industry veteran Jay Johansen as Sales Manager. He oversees product and business development, as well as sales and marketing. The company, which simultaneously opened an office in Billings, Mont., also intends to expand its sales force.
Nationwide Payment Solutions hires Smith
Christopher Smith joined Nationwide Payment Solutions LLC as Vice President of Business Development for the Software Integration Division. Most recently, Smith worked in Ingenico's national sales division. He has also worked at Hypercom and Heartland.
Trustwave appoints Yeo
Trustwave hired John Yeo to become Director of SpiderLabs for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He heads the advanced security team responsible for incident response and penetration testing. Most recently, Yeo led Verizon Business's threat management practice in the U.K.
BOTTOM LINES
A holiday shopping survey conducted by the National Retail Federation found the number of people expecting to take advantage of holiday sales to make purchases for their own use was up 8 percent this year (57.1 percent in 2010 versus 52.9 percent in 2009); the average person anticipated spending about $108 on these "just for me" purchases.
Nonstore retailers in the United States experienced a 2.1 increase in sales in November 2010 over October, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Shopping center sales rose by 1 percent during the same period.
eBags.com, an online retailer of bags and accessories, reported that its revenue increased 69 percent during Thanksgiving weekend (Thurs., Nov. 25, through Sun., Nov. 28, 2010) over the same period in 2009. While the retailer's average order value remained similar to a year ago, the site's traffic rose 26 percent.
Payments 2010: Fast forward to the future
Black Friday, Cyber Monday post promising sales
MasterCard, Visa, PayPal thwart DDoS attacks
Dwolla P2P goes national
Chip and PIN versus mag stripe debated
Discover's Zip cards ready for prime time
Selling Prepaid
Prepaid in brief
Has gift card industry reached turning point?
GAO on why prepaid needs regulation
Checks give way to debit cards
Patti Murphy , The Takoma Group
Keys to driving merchant retention
Jeffrey Shavitz , Charge Card Systems Inc.
Are you awake to mobile payments?
Ken Musante , Eureka Payments LLC
Paperless merchant acquiring: A legal perspective
Adam Atlas , Attorney at Law
Experts weigh in on social media marketing - Part I
Bill Pirtle , MPCT Publishing Co.
E-commerce fraud: Identifying and reducing risk
Nicholas Cucci , Network Merchants Inc.
CheckAlt Payment Solutions
Virtual testing for ATM and POS networks
QuickStart System , Lexcel Solutions Inc.
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APTA Streetcar and
Heritage Trolley Site
Hosted by the Seashore Trolley Museum
Fort Worth - January 2009
Existing Systems
Future Systems
[Back to Fort Worth]
Fort Worth — Streetcar Plan Revealed
Rail Transit Online, January 2009
An 18-member Streetcar Study Committee has completed a comprehensive plan for financing and building a 12-mi. (19.3 km), three-route downtown streetcar system. The project could be completed in five years and would cost around $250 million, but some funding sources have yet to be identified.
The initial routes would include:
• A downtown loop;
• West Seventh Street to the Will Rogers Center and the University of North Texas campus;
• South Main Street with spurs to Evans Avenue and Rosedale Street and to the medical district along Magnolia and Eighth avenues.
Subsequent lines would be built further along East Rosedale and on North Main Street to the Stockyards. About $89 million of the capital cost would be generated by existing tax increment financing districts, supplemented by the downtown improvement district. Another $97 million would be contributed by the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, gas well revenue and hotel taxes, leaving a $64-million gap.
There is strong political support from local elected officials who have already visited streetcar operations in Seattle, Tacoma and Portland. The next step will be hiring a consultant for detailed planning.
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California Governor resigns amid controversy
Wednesday, September 10th, 2003 — Shaheen Hamedi and Sam Lee
Davis succumbs to calls for resignation over anti-immigrant statements.
Unable to live down his remark that immigrants shouldn’t be allowed to be governors, Gray Davis finally resigned today. He had been under pressure from Democrats in the U.S. House and Senate and in the California Senate.
At a campaign stop on Saturday, Davis told supporters that immigrants “shouldn’t be Governor” of California. The backlash from the state was immediate and intense, recalling similar statements by Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott regarding voting for a splinter Democrat for President. Republicans forced Senator Lott to resign his senate leadership position for having, in President Bush’s words, “recommended voting for a Democrat. That is offensive and wrong.”
Davis had argued that he should be “cut some slack” because he signed a law on Friday allowing illegal aliens to get driver‘s licenses. When a hispanic activist questioned how this would affect legal immigrants, Davis replied “legal, illegal, what’s the diff? A Mexican’s a Mexican.”
After the statement started to spread on Internet discussion groups, Davis attempted to clarify the gaffe. “I meant that people are people,” he said in a press conference on Sunday. Then he added in an aside, “but they still shouldn’t be allowed to run for governor.”
Organizations as varied as Planned Parenthood condemned the Governor. “There must be a wholesale rejection of any leader who does not affirm basic human and civil rights,” the reproductive rights organization said in a press release today. “Public servants who have ‘accepted’ Davis’s apology miss the depth and breadth of our nation’s shame.”
New York Senator Hillary Clinton said that after hearing Davis’s remarks, ”I could never vote for him.”
“I understand that Governor Davis has made an apology,” said House minority leader Nancy Pelosi, “and he can apologize all he wants. It doesn’t remove the sentiment that escaped his mouth that day.”
Pelosi added that she was satisfied with Davis’s resignation.
Calif. Gov. Stirs Anger with Schwarzenegger Quip
This is probably the most even-handed report on a racial slur I’ve seen in a long time.
Trent Lott Resigns
Planned Parenthood argues in favor of Gray Davis resigning.
Trouble for Lott
Trent Lott mistakenly wishes more people had voted splinter democrat in 1948.
Davis signs illegal immigrant driver license bill
Illegal immigrants can get drivers licenses legally.
Hillary’s Trent Lott Moment
Too bad we didn’t hear about this when it happened, it would have made a great news item.
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Ecstasy Safe ->
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Wins for Kansas: Passageways
Monday, August 21, 2017 6:57 AM EDT
Passageways is a Wichita group which provides struggling and sometimes homeless veterans with a temporary home.
It's been a big year for Passageways. Along with purchasing a home to shelter homeless veterans, the group has had an increase in volunteers and donations.
"This community has been so phenomenal," founder Jennifer Garrison said. "We embarrassed the heroes, embarrassed them."
Garrison fondly refers to those veterans as heroes - some of them struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder and chemical dependency. "They have seen so many things and been through so much, that they really need a quiet place to heal and find themselves again," she said,
Not only does Passageways give them that place to heal, but the volunteers are helping them to get back their lives by connecting them with people who can help. "There are treatment programs; there's AA [Alcoholics Anonymous]; there [are] all kind of programs that help them along the positive path."
Passageways is this weeks Wins for Kansas, and received a $500 grant from DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers.
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HR 163 Digital Natives / R - Split (c49)
A new housecraft offering arrives!
On the A side, Jeffry Astin serves up more delectable loops of psychedelia, in a set that is a steadfast continuation in the Digital Natives mythos. Plunging headfirst into familiar yet freshly new terrain, the typically expansive approach to sound that has been employed in the project’s past is still all present here. Layers of extracts taken from a myriad of musical styles and non-musical sound coalesce to form an ever-shifting auditory expanse for the listener to indulge in. Bury your head in the sand, fall into the gravitational void and exit this physical realm.
On the flip side, Raymond Reitano brings the disorienting shrapnel shroud of his R project. The sounds flow in and dissipate, continually shifting yet remaining all the same. The guise of the recognizable is still present, but it’s broken down, crushed, scorched, and then glued back together in a manner that hearkens back to what it once was, but with a welcoming embrace of its new form. Nothing is safe, and it should all be destroyed and then rebuilt. Let us try again; hopefully we don’t trip on the first step out.
This offering comes in an edition of 22 copies, in the form of platinum mirror reflective tapes encased within jewelry boxes, each decorated with hand-cut artwork presented in the usual housecraft aesthetic.
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Jewish World Review Oct. 20, 1999/10 Mar-Cheshvan, 5760
Dr. Peter Gott
Clinton's mini-meltdown
http://www.jewishworldreview.com -- RECENTLY, A CONVERGENCE of factors has caused Bill Clinton to become apoplectic. Republicans should capitalize on this temporary window of vulnerability.
There is no question that Clinton is the consummate politician, a man who can turn almost any situation to his political advantage. He is at his political best when he is cool and collected, which is most of the time, considering his sociopathic nature. When he is on his game, he is cunning, calculating and manipulative.
But he may have finally exposed his Achilles' Heel. He simply cannot handle defeat or rejection of any kind. He appears to lose his Machiavellian edge when emotionally reactive.
Last week, after the Senate's stinging rejection of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, he threw a temper tantrum disguised as a press conference, where he lambasted the Senate Republican majority for placing politics above national security.
Never mind his usual misrepresentation of the facts for now. I'm talking about his temperament. Both the Washington Post and New York Times featured photos from that press conference showing the president looking quite unpresidential.
The Post, in its story under the photo, noted that although Clinton was chiding Republicans for playing politics, it was he who was completely politicizing the issue by attacking Republicans for rejecting the pact.
Sometimes, people unwittingly provide glimpses into their own mindset in their criticisms of others. Such was the case when Clinton was asked whether Republicans voted down the treaty as part of a vendetta against him.
"It has been my experience that very often in politics when a person is taking a position that he simply cannot defend, the only defense is to attack the opponent," said Clinton. Exactly.
And remember him accusing the FBI of turning on him to divert attention from its own culpability in the Waco tragedy? There, too, Clinton was accusing others of engaging in an activity that he wrote the book on: the politics of personal destruction.
In response to a separate question, Clinton again revealed his distaste for defeat. When asked about Judge Wright's contempt ruling against him for intentional lying in his Jones deposition, he replied, "When I am out of office, I will have a lot to say about this." (This doesn't sound like the repentant sinner Clinton and his spiritual advisors have insisted he is.)
Lot to think about, huh?
Clinton has increasingly let his guard down, which the Post, in another story, attributes to his having "reached a certain, coveted point in his presidency after seven turbulent years. It is that time, at last, when he feels free to say whatever he likes."
His admission before a gay rights group in New York earlier this month was especially chilling, given what we know about his character.
"It has occurred to me really that every one of us has this little scale inside, you know. On one side, there's the light forces, and the other side, there's the dark forces in our psyche and our makeup and the way we look at the world."
Clinton's recent inability to mask his true feelings could be a result of a combination of things:
His presidency, indeed his political career, is coming to a close; he has known nothing but politics his entire adult life.
Certain aspects of his legacy are stubbornly refusing to fall into place, especially in foreign policy matters, including the failure of the treaty and the breakdown in the Wye River accords. If the stock market crashes, and the business cycle finally catches up with his presidency, he could become further unglued.
The public has vicariously repudiated him by refusing to warm up to the candidacies of his twin surrogates, Hillary and Al Gore.
The invincibility he must feel for having survived the impeachment bullet.
Congressional Republicans should take advantage of this rare occasion when Clinton is off his game.
They should deny him the opportunity to burn them again by refusing to enter into his requested budget summit. And, they should implement an across-the-board spending cut in submitting their final package of spending bills to him before the deadline this week.
They must keep him off balance by continuing to fight him toe-to-toe, deriving strength from their latest legislative victory on principle and his subsequent mini-meltdown.
JWR contributor David Limbaugh is an attorney practicing in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and a political analyst and commentator. Send your comments to him by clicking here.
10/18/99: Senate GOP shows statesmanship
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1. What are the minimum required scores for TOEFL at KFUPM?
2. Is IELTS (International English Language Testing System) acceptable for admission at KFUPM as an English Proficiency Test?
3. Where can I get the information for registering these tests?
4. What are the minimum required scores for GRE and GMAT?
5. What are the conditions for GRE and TOEFL to be waived?
6. I have a certification from my university that the medium of instruction is English; do I still need to take TOEFL/IELTS to demonstrate my English proficiency?
7. Where do I get the course details for a particular program?
8. The admission tracking system shows that I have been approved as a Research Assistant/Lecturer-B, when will I get the entry visa to Saudi Arabia?
9. What is the tuition fee for Graduate Studies (Master and Ph.D.) at KFUPM?
10. What are the conditions for an applicant to be enrolled as a Part-Time Graduate Student at KFUPM?
11. Does KFUPM admit females?
Q1. What are the minimum required scores for TOEFL at KFUPM?
Applicants for Master Programs – 68 iBT, 190 CBT, 520 PBT.
Applicants for Doctoral Programs – 79 iBT, 213 CBT, 550 PBT.
Q2. Is IELTS (International English Language Testing System) acceptable for admission at KFUPM as an English Proficiency Test?
Yes, IELTS Academic is also acceptable at KFUPM. The minimum required score from applicants for Master Programs is 6.0 and 6.5 for Doctoral programs.
Q3. Where can I get the information for registering these tests?
For GRE and TOEFL - www.ets.org, for GMAT - www.mba.com and for IELTS - www.ielts.org
Q4. What are the minimum required scores for GRE and GMAT?
The minimum scores for GRE and GMAT are provided as follow:
GRE minimum required score for:
MS - Quantitative: 156, Analytical: 4.0 and Verbal:143
PhD - Quantitative: 159, Analytical: 4.0 and Verbal:143
GMAT: the minimum cumulative score is 450.
Q5. What are the conditions for GRE and TOEFL to be waived?
KFUPM Graduates are waived from GRE if their GPA is 3.00 or above.
KFUPM Graduates are waived from TOEFL if the average in ENGL 101, 102 and 214 is 'B' or above.
Graduates and Citizens from English speaking countries (USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa) are also waived from TOEFL.
Q6. I have a certification from my university that the medium of instruction is English; do I still need to take TOEFL/IELTS to demonstrate my English proficiency?
Yes, you are still required to take TOEFL/IELTS. Such certificates are not accepted at KFUPM as proofs of English Proficiency.
Q7. Where do I get the course details for a particular program?
Course details for a particular program can be obtained from the link of the specific department's homepage. Please follow this link to see the list of all academic departments http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/deanships/dgs/Pages/programs.aspx
Q8. The admission tracking system shows that I have been approved. When will I get the entry visa to Saudi Arabia?
The University Administration will contact you after arranging an entry visa. The candidate is expected to be patient. !!
Q9. What is the tuition fee for Graduate Studies (Master and Ph.D.) at KFUPM?
For international accepted Full-Time Students, there is no tuition fee. Instead, they will be given a scholarship. Please follow the link to read the financial benefits of such students: http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/deanships/dgs/Pages/benefits.aspx
Part-Time Students should pay fees according to the following link:
http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/deanships/dgs/Pages/guidelines.aspx#tuitionfee
Q10. What are the conditions for an applicant to be enrolled as a Part-Time Graduate Student at KFUPM?
Saudi/Non-Saudi applicants residing in Saudi Arabia are eligible to be enrolled as Part-Time Graduate Students. In case of Non-Saudis, valid Iqama (Residence Permit) is a must.
Q11. Does KFUPM admit females?
Yes. KFUPM started accepting applications from Female Applicants (Saudi and Residents only) from 23 January 2019.
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~Review Blitz~ The Last Dinner Party by Carly M. Duncan
Title: The Last Dinner Party
Author: Carly M. Duncan
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When Jeanie D'Alisa is found murdered in her bedroom after hosting a dinner party in her home, detectives Anna Cole and Kristy Hicks are called to investigate the crime. Known within her community for her generous, yet unpredictable nature, Jeanie's secrets unfold as family, friends and neighbors become suspects. Anna and Kristy discover stamped passport pages revealing travels unknown and a curious relationship between Jeanie and the charming salesman who frequents the apartment building. Meryl, Jeanie's devoted and needy friend, further complicates the investigation when she phones Jeanie's sister who is studying abroad and lies to her about the cause of death. Through a muddied pool of misdirection and betrayal, will Anna and Kristy be able to assemble the clues in order to bring Jeanie's killer to justice? The path to solving the mystery becomes tangled with faces of loved ones who are revealed to be foes in this story about the lengths people will go to in order to save themselves.
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A Door Opens
She opened her eyes only once she heard the apartment’s front door close. She couldn’t even bring herself to turn over in the bed despite her discomfort, for she didn’t want a single mattress coil’s shift to alert him to the fact that she was awake. She waited a moment, lying in her bed, pausing in case he had forgotten anything, but the sound of footsteps faded into the distance.
Meryl Brunetti had been awake for twenty minutes, but she wasn’t prepared to begin the day. Not until he was gone. She didn’t want to see him, she didn’t want to talk, and she certainly wasn’t prepared to deal with anything they’d discussed the night before. She needed more time, and she needed to figure out how she felt.
Instead of waking up at seven o’clock to make him breakfast as usual, to start his day on a pleasant note, and see him out the door, she slept. Or, rather, she pretended to sleep. She’d been unable to sleep the night before. Her mind twirled with anger, despair, and uncertainty.
When she heard the sound of the shower signally the beginning of his day this morning, she felt drowsiness weigh on her eyelids, as though his impending exit might cause her relief. She felt her mind quiet, and forced herself to keep her eyes shut. She wouldn’t rise and she wouldn’t make a sound. She couldn’t bear to see his face. Not after last night. She’d have to pretend later that she’d accidentally slept in.
Maybe she could blame oversleeping on the alcohol. She’d need some excuse, given the average schedule she kept, which rivaled military rising hours. She might be able to blame a hangover for her tardiness depending how closely anyone was counting her cocktails last night. As a rule, she vowed always to have a drink in hand at any social gathering both as an accessory (she could never figure out a comfortable, natural place for her hands), and an ordinary pause in conversation (she often took a sip when she couldn’t think of the next thing she wanted to say.) As a result, she appeared to always have a glass in hand, but she rarely drank with the same fury as some of her louder, and more entertaining friends.
After he left their home, when she heard the click of the lock in place behind him, she emerged from the bed and walked with purpose to the coffee maker. She brewed the first pot of coffee for the day. There would be at least one and perhaps two that followed, depending on her afternoon.
The morning light that flooded into the apartment seemed excessive this particular morning. On any other morning, Meryl would relish in the beautiful daylight that overtook her home, but today she had the beginning of a headache, perhaps from lack of sleep, and she pulled the living room curtains closed.
She wanted to spend a rare day in her pajamas without responsibility, but she couldn’t afford such a day. She never could. Every day, there were endless duties to address. There was the grocery shopping, preparing for her next book club meeting, picking up or dropping off the dry cleaning, meeting with other mothers on various committees, baking for fundraisers, and sometimes making multiple trips to the high school to drop off a meal or some piece of sports equipment that her son had forgotten.
Meryl loved to be busy. The constant buzz of her life made her feel like more than the housewife she was, but she sometimes secretly dreamed of a day off from cooking dinner, and wished she didn’t have to have the answers to every question her family members posed. They trusted her to know all, and she usually did, but the exhausting task of running more lives than her own was far too much for her to think about today. She wished she could sleep away her thoughts and responsibilities.
The fact was she couldn’t rest today. She might never have a day to herself until her son moved away to college. That’s assuming he even applied, and then assuming he was accepted. Meryl doubted he would go far when he did pursue continuing his education. There was something about his dependence on her, which made her feel like she was getting motherhood right and at other times his lack of dependence frustrated her to no end.
Still, for now, there were things that had to be done and she was the one who had to do them. Instead of being a woman who dreamed of having a day alone to think, she’d be the ever-attentive wife, mother and neighbor with a long list of to-dos. She’d dutifully check off assignments throughout the day and feel a shallow sense of pride at the basic acts she’d accomplished.
Meryl fancied that she could be a bit of an actress, always able to re-set her mind in order to get herself through the day. She assumed that acting came naturally to any good mother who had to drudge up patience, or happiness, or energy when they had none. She prided herself on the many roles she could fulfill for various people in her life. She at first was the supportive wife, and then the dutiful mother. She was a bright and friendly neighbor, and then a loyal confidant. She was a lot of people to a variety of people and she took pride in the range she could cover in any given day, but she was exhausted.
Before she slipped into running late, she took a deep breath and focused on the things she had to accomplish today. Meryl slipped on some beige slacks, a lavender camisole, and a bright green cardigan. If her thoughts weren’t bright and positive, at least her clothes could be. She brushed her teeth and pulled her hair slickly back into a low ponytail. She’d recently read in one of her fashion magazines – Vogue or Harper’s Bazaar, she couldn’t remember which - that a low ponytail was a sign of class. From that day forth she only wore a high ponytail if she was working out, which, admittedly, wasn’t very often.
She didn’t have time today for her full makeup routine, so she put some powder on her face, evening out her skin tone and freckles, and added a deep red lipstick to finish off her look. When she first bought the lipstick, she had aimed to mimic Audrey Hepburn’s glossy red lips. Meryl had been infatuated with Audrey ever since My Fair Lady won the Academy Award for best film earlier in the year, and Meryl forced herself to believe she was just as lovely as her new favorite film star in what she hoped was the exact same shade of lipstick.
Meryl was running late, but she moved quickly with the efficiency of someone who is used to proceeding in a rapid pace. In the kitchen, she drank her first cup of coffee with the speed of a professional addict, taking a mental note of a throw rug that caught the corner of her eye in the living room, which she wanted to wash later. A plate of muffins she’d baked the afternoon before sat strategically placed on the counter ready for her errand ahead.
Meryl found great pride in her efficiencies. If there was anything in her life that she could prep in advance to ease the load in the future, she did it then, and got it out of the way. No one would ever describe her as a procrastinator. She would prep dinners in the morning, school lunches the night before. She might remove her jacket in the elevator ride up to her apartment door, so she didn’t have to bother with taking the time to remove it once she reached the hall closet. She couldn’t help but calculate the ways she could further simplify her life.
On this particular morning, she was especially relieved that she’d found the time to bake the day before. It was Meryl’s day to spend the afternoon with her ailing neighbor and friend, Lois Carter, and she always brought baked goods. They served both as a treat since Lois rarely had appropriate food to offer guests, as well as a conversation piece since Lois constantly praised Meryl for her talents in the kitchen.
Lois Carter lived upstairs with her husband, Gary, and two teenage daughters. Eighteen months ago, when Lois was diagnosed with breast cancer, the building, filled with long time dwellers and friends, rallied to support the Carter family. Many neighbors took turns visiting Lois during the recovery time in between chemo treatments, since Gary’s job in finance kept a grueling schedule, which he couldn’t afford to ignore.
Meryl didn’t work. She was a proud homemaker, so there was no excuse for any idleness on her part. She dutifully spent two regularly scheduled afternoons a week with Lois, even now that Lois was in remission and had completed the last of her treatments for what everyone hoped would be forever. While the two women often saw each other more than twice a week, the afternoon visits had a sentimental hold on them, as if the cancer would not return as long as they kept their standing dates.
Knowing Lois wouldn’t have coffee, Meryl poured a second cup into her mug before going upstairs. She did this often, for no one seemed to drink as much coffee as she required having on hand. She couldn’t think of anyone in the building who could offer her a hot cup of coffee whenever the occasion arose. As a result, Meryl kept her coffee pot fresh and hot. She could regularly be found clutching her mug while on her way too or from a friend’s apartment, or running out with it to check the mail. As a result, neighbors were often returning her dishware from all of the various places she’d leave her cup.
On the way upstairs to Lois’ apartment, Meryl passed the Superintendent, Andy Quinn, coming out from another unit and greeted him politely. “Morning, Andy,” she offered.
“Hi, Mrs. Brunetti. Going up to see Lois?” he asked. He knew the residents and their schedules as well as anyone. After the worst of Lois’ treatments, Andy would stop in to bring a soothing ginger soup his wife made in order to help ease the nausea.
“Yes, you know, Friday is my day. See ya!” Meryl answered. Andy was already down the hallway and nearly out of sight before she could finish her reply. What an odd man, she thought. He was friendly, yet very removed. He remembered everyone’s name, yet he floated like a ghost through the building, preferring to remain unseen. Meryl couldn’t figure him out, and didn’t particularly wish to. She wished only to keep a polite relationship with him in case she ever needed to call upon him to help with something in her own apartment.
Upstairs, she knocked on the Carter’s door. “Lois, it’s me,” Meryl called.
“Come in, dear!” Lois replied. Then, seeing Meryl’s basket asked, “Oh, you doll. What did you bring me today?”
Meryl held the basket of baked goods up saying, “Blueberry muffins. Homemade.” She grinned proudly. She knew Lois would rave about her goodies, and she welcomed the forthcoming compliments.
“Well, come! I don’t have coffee – oh – I see you brought your own as usual. Well then, let’s sit shall we? What’s new?”
That’s how their Friday’s always began. Meryl, who loved to bake, would come bearing a starchy, sugary combination, and Lois would lead them to the living room where they would sit at opposite ends of the couch as they re-capped the latest updates on their family, children, and mutual friends. Lois prepared for Meryl’s visits by having a couple of napkins, and two glasses of water set on the coffee table. She wasn’t much of an entertainer, and the lack of cloth napkins, general décor, or even a floral arrangement never went without notice to Meryl’s extremely judgmental and meticulous mind.
Meryl’s visits were always at Lois’ home, which she seldom left. Early in her chemo treatment, Lois was urged by her doctors to keep her errands to a minimum and remain in the apartment, so she wouldn’t become exposed to germs that might interfere with her illness and treatment. Lois kept up the habit out of compulsiveness, even though she was out of immediate danger. Because Lois had very little interaction with the outside world, even to run general errands, she was always more than eager to gossip with Meryl by the time their regular visits surfaced. Lois desperately clung to the happenings of others, even when she was well enough to get out and join them.
Meryl could never quite tell what kept Lois so contained from the world, but she knew never to bring it up. The subject was touchy, and Meryl felt Lois deserved, had earned, the right to lead her life however she pleased. She had fought hard enough to keep it, after all.
Lois looked much healthier lately. During the past year, the chemo treatments molded Lois’ previously plump figure closer to that of a skeleton. Now, her weight was coming back to her. Even the color had returned to her face and her dark brunette hair had grown in enough to develop into a severely short bob. She wore a tweed dress and looked to be in better shape than most forty-something women her age. She had energy for life that hadn't existed before her diagnosis, and the thrill of everything around her came out in the form of honest enthusiasm.
“Nothing, really. Joseph is very busy with work, but he promises we’ll go on a vacation soon. We actually got in a fight last night,” Meryl said.
Even though she’d brought up the argument, she didn’t want to get into it. She didn’t want to answer Lois’ tiresome questions exploring all aspects and layers of the dispute, so she made the conscious effort to change the tone of what she was revealing. It was time to act. She couldn’t let Lois see even a hint of the serious issues that were on her mind. She had so much to think about in terms of her family and their future, but that was her own private issue to work through. She was upset with herself for mentioning her fight with Joseph at all. She certainly hadn’t planned it. It just burst out.
Revealing nothing further, Meryl sat up straight and continued, “I want Joseph and I to take some time away with each other. I’m thinking the northeast. Perhaps we’ll drive up the coast of Rhode Island and Maine. Don’t you think that’d be wonderful? Especially if I can make him go before winter? The view of fall leaves would be just incredible,” she said, not stopping, not allowing for an interruption. “Other than that, I’m helping at the high school with preparations for homecoming. Are the girls going? I swear Eddie is more excited for the game and all the visiting graduates that return for the weekend than he is for the dance. I keep asking him if he’s asked anyone to the homecoming dance, but he just shoos me away. I’m telling you, you have it easier with two teenage girls than I do with one teenage boy!”
There. She had successfully brushed right past her fight with Joseph and everything else that left her sleepless the night before. She flew so quickly over it, and onto the next thing that she hoped Lois would not back track. Meryl couldn’t be sure what she could keep secret if Lois tried to hone in on what was wrong, and it frightened her in a way Meryl was never used to feeling. She was usually a woman in full control. The idea of anything spiraling out of her control was devastating. So potentially devastating that she wouldn’t allow herself even to think of it. She focused on their children, and homecoming. A dance and teenagers were good for distractions if nothing else.
Meryl’s son Eddie, a senior, had a history of wild flirtation with both of Lois’ daughters. At least, he attempted to flirt with them while they happily took advantage of his admiration. He was a doting follower who would do anything for them. Margaret, a sophomore, maintained a detached crush on him intermitted, but only when she was desperate for someone older to pine for. Sandra, a senior, tried to look after Eddie in the way an annoyed older sister might protect a little brother.
“Oh, I do wish I could help with all of that, but my health comes first. You know how I am,” Lois said. It was unspoken that she wouldn’t leave her home often for fear she’d catch something and, somehow, that would allow the cancer to return. She couldn’t help herself from her superstition. She was healthy and however she maintained that successfully was good enough for her. “I hope I’ll make it to the football game at the very least. Both Margaret and Sandra don’t have dates just yet, but they’ve been window-shopping for dresses and shoes all the same. They came home the other day with magazine cut outs of the dresses I’m supposed to buy them.”
“What a treat to choose dresses,” Meryl said. “I’m already bored of ties and slacks. They’re all the same,” she sighed.
"Jeanie has been helping with the shopping. You know how she is! But you can certainly join in on the girly action if you need a break from picking out a nice tie. Their trips to the mall are bordering on obsessive."
To this, Meryl laughed, but Lois’ face turned abruptly serious, as if she’d set in her mind the pace of this conversation and knew it was the time to turn her purposeful questions in another direction. “Now, listen, Meryl, I hope you won’t mind that I’m asking, but what’s is going on downstairs?” Lois asked.
“What do you mean?” Meryl replied, genuinely wondering and curious about the mysterious inquiry.
“I know you and Jeanie are close and you don’t have to tell me if it’s one of those things, but we’ve been hearing a lot of yelling. It’s more than usual, so that’s saying something.” She tried to add a slight chuckle, as if the topic were casual, though she really was genuinely concerned. “I wondered if she’s said anything to you. Is she okay?” Lois inquired.
Jeanie D’Alisa lived directly below Lois and diagonally across the hall from Meryl. Due mostly to proximity, Jeanie and Meryl were dear friends. The two women often spent time together, and there was an open door policy between their homes. Jeanie didn’t have any children but relied on Eddie if she needed anything when her husband, Fred, was at work. He was always at work.
Jeanie and Meryl were around the same age, but Lois was several years older than them. Jeanie often joked that Lois acted closer to her mid-fifties instead of her mid-forties. She’d even taken to calling Lois “Granny” up until her diagnosis, but stopped when Meryl told her it was inappropriate. While Meryl understood Jeanie, the vast majority didn’t appreciate Jeanie’s wild, and sometimes insensitive, sense of humor.
“Oh, she’s just fine, Lois,” Meryl said and, as she said it, she took a paused and calculated moment to glance at her watch. She normally didn’t rush through her visits with Lois, but she suddenly didn’t want to be bothered with gossip. She wanted to go home, finish her first pot of coffee and bask in the silence until her husband and son came home later in the afternoon. She wanted only silence until then, and found she wasn’t in the mood for socializing or acting the part. She didn’t want to talk about her own marital issues, the thoughts that haunted her through the night, and she certainly didn’t want to talk about Jeanie.
Meryl was appalled by Lois’ query based purely on moral principal. She was taking a strong stance against the gossip. It was Meryl’s subconscious effort to protect herself from topics relating to her. Meryl felt Lois should mind her own business, to let Jeanie work out whatever troubles were going on at home. It was Meryl’s best guess that Lois was entirely bored with her own life and needed a little action from one of her friend’s life to keep the day exciting.
While Meryl pretended to be better than any rumors they might build together, she did feel slightly guilty. On any other day, she would’ve certainly indulged Lois. She might have lead the conversation even. It was the timing, the day, and the ache in Meryl’s head that stopped her from participating in discussing the most normal, minimal, local scandals. Meryl’s moral compass could shift swiftly given a sleepless night.
“Jeanie hasn’t mentioned anything to me,” Meryl said, faking a jovial tone. “I’m sure it’s just more of the usual.” She winked as she stood, initiating her departure.
Both women knew that the usual that Meryl alluded to consisted mostly of alcohol induced arguments, fiery tempers, and passionate fights. Jeanie and Fred’s fights were generally about items of business as simple as what channel to watch, or how long it had taken Jeanie to prepare dinner. The conflicts were dramatic and sometimes frightening to outsiders looking in, but were, for better or worse, a regular occurrence in within their marriage.
Lois stood with Meryl as she rose. “Are you going already? I hope it’s not something I said,” she pleaded, holding her hand to her heart in a gesture of sentimentality.
“Not at all, Lois,” Meryl lied, though flatly, so Lois would know that she was to blame for Meryl’s swift departure. “I told you, I’ve got my work cut out for me with homecoming coming up. Lots to organize. Lots to plan. Let me know if you want me to take the girls on another visit to the mall. I’d be happy to take them if you can’t. Just let me know how you’re feeling.”
“Oh, Meryl,” Lois said, “What would I do without you?”
Meryl kissed her on the cheek and said, “I’ll see you next week,” before she waved herself through the door. Outside, she closed the door behind her and sighed deeply.
Jeanie and Fred fought often and epically. They were notorious for their clashes, but Meryl knew, though Jeanie had said nothing to encourage the thought, that things had been escalating. Now that Lois expressed concern she knew it was time to delicately yet directly approach Jeanie and make sure that everything was, in fact, all right. She could use Lois’ inquiry as an excuse to raise the topic.
Even though Meryl and Jeanie spoke of everything, sometimes Jeanie held the details of her marriage off limits. Meryl assumed that Jeanie felt stronger without having to reveal that layer of her life, and so she typically didn’t pry. Meryl trusted that Jeanie would come to her in time with the details she needed to know. The vague screaming between the D’Alisas was, Meryl assumed, painful enough to endure individually. Jeanie didn't need an audience. Now that Meryl knew the yelling was reaching other levels of the apartment building, however, it was time to make sure Jeanie was aware. Jeanie would find a way to reduce the volume of her fights with her husband if she knew it was producing concern from the building. Plus, Meryl wanted to ensure that safety was not an issue.
At Jeanie’s door, Meryl knocked and waited. Jeanie didn’t work and was incredibly lenient when it came to the timing and start of each day. Most days when Meryl was making lunch for herself Jeanie was just waking. Jeanie was a night owl and preferred the darkness of night to anything the fresh morning light could offer.
Jeanie's monthly family dinner party was last night. The second Thursday of every month, the D’Alisa home was an open hub for friends. It was a consistent gathering that gave Jeanie purpose and which the community could rely on. As families began to commit more to televisions with the popularity of the Andy Griffith Show and Bonanza, it was Jeanie’s dinner parties that helped everyone remain social and connected. Last night had been no different and Jeanie’s home was full of friends, family, and many of their neighbors. Even Andy Quinn had made an unexpected appearance.
Meryl had no doubt that Jeanie was still in bed nursing a hangover. She also knew she'd delay what was left of the cleaning that was required after each dinner for as long as possible. They’d tried to tidy up a bit last night, but there was still some clean up that would be left to Jeanie this morning. Jeanie would sleep in to avoid the chores. She preferred the party to the household tasks and persisted month after month with the tradition she'd proudly built for her circle and for most residents of their apartment building despite her husband’s annoyance with the trail of garbage it left behind.
When Meryl’s third round of knocking went unanswered, she tried the doorknob. Very few units in the building made a habit of locking their doors during the day. The doorknob turned and Meryl whispered, “Jeanie?”
The apartment was mostly dark. Meryl pulled the curtains back in the living room to bring day into Jeanie’s home. “Jeanie,” Meryl called again, slightly louder the second time. There was no sound. Meryl couldn’t hear the low murmurs of a telephone conversation or the dialogue of The Guiding Light, Jeanie’s favorite afternoon soap opera, on television. There was no music coming from the radio and no stream of water pouring from the bathroom. There was no sign of anyone.
At the bedroom door Meryl paused and put her ear to it. Again, only silence answered her. The silence felt eerie now, unexpected and lingering. “Jeanie?” Meryl asked.
She turned the bedroom doorknob and walked into the darkness that Jeanie’s coveted blackout shades protected. If Jeanie were asleep still, Meryl knew it was because of a hang over, so instead of opening the curtains for a drastic awakening, she walked toward the lamp on the dresser and quietly clicked it on. She turned through the shadows and saw Jeanie in bed. “Now, Jeanie. This is silly! Are you playing a joke? You scared me!” Meryl exclaimed.
Meryl would swear later that she heard the sound of a sigh, what she assumed was the sound of her friend twisting her lips into a comical grin, but when she sat on the bed, and brushed her friend’s hand she found it cold and lifeless. Meryl rushed to the window and threw open the blackout drapes. When she turned and saw Jeanie’s face she knew then that her friend was dead. She had been for hours.
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Two LHS seniors are awarded the student of the month for October
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Vega and Torcuator pose for the camera after being selected for student of the month in October.
Aidan Bush, Staff Writer – Every month, Lecanto High School [LHS] selects two seniors to be recognized for their personal achievements through the “Student of the Month” award. This month, Brian-Joseph Torcuator and Emily Vega were nominated due to their academic success, as well as their continued involvement within the community and their participation in a variety of extracurricular activities.
The process for selecting “Student of the Month” candidates is a rigorous one, as the heads of each department collaborate in the process. Together they nominate students, and place them on a list. Afterwards each student listed gets their own personal background.
Brian Sullivan, world languages department head and Spanish teacher, cited the main metrics on which students were chosen was their, “GPA, volunteer hours, and extracurriculars,” as well as “individual teacher recommendations.”
This means that students receiving the award have to be active not only academically, but also in their community as well, promoting values that create positive future citizens.
LHS department heads have to dedicate a lot of time to select only a handful of students due to the surplus of academic-achieving students LHS has.
“As you can imagine, it’s very difficult to narrow down the list of nominations since we have so many outstanding students here at LHS.” said Ruth Wyka, mathematics department head.
The male recipient of the award for October, Torcuator, has a weighted GPA of 4.33, has been an Advanced Placement [AP] Scholar, has received the Principal’s Award in a multitude of his classes, participates in National Honor Society [NHS], Key Club, and also serves as the Director of Media for the Panther Prowl Newspaper. He has also been involved in community efforts such as the Culture or Clean campaign and has volunteered at the YMCA.
Torcuator was ecstatic upon finding out he had received the award, feeling that getting such recognition was rewarding after years of diligence.
“I was really surprised and excited when I found out, and my family was proud about it as well. It’s a pretty big achievement because it reflects the work I put in the last four school years.” said Torcuator
The female recipient of the award, Vega, has a weighted GPA of 3.636, has been in the Advancement Via Individual Determination [AVID] program for six years, has volunteered at Calvary Church, the Family Resource Center, and at Link Crew. She is also the Executive Vice President of the Student Government Association [SGA]. She has been involved in a variety of athletics, participating in cross country, weightlifting, and flag football.
Vega was incredibly grateful for receiving the award, and felt it was a positive reflection of her character both inside and outside of school,
“I felt beyond blessed when I received this award because I realized how many people see my hard work and dedication to the community and school.” Vega said.
Staff and students view the “Student of the Month” award as a wonderful opportunity to recognize student success and empower seniors each year.
“It encourages people to do better to do their best, not only in school but in the community as well.” said Louisa Wieczorek, guidance member.
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Microsoft to fix Windows vulnerability that Google publicly disclosed last week
(LiveHacking.Com) – Microsoft will be issuing a series of security bulletins today (Patch Tuesday) to address security vulnerabilities in its products. One of these fixes will be for a vulnerability that Google intentionally disclosed to the public last week.
Security experts at Google found a bug which could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on a Windows 8.1 machine. After the vulnerability was found, Microsoft was informed of the problem, which was dubbed Windows Elevation of Privilege in User Profile Service.
According to Google standard security policy the bug was subject to a 90 day disclosure deadline. “If 90 days elapse without a broadly available patch, then the bug report will automatically become visible to the public.” On October 13th 2014 Microsoft was told about the bug and the 90 day clock started ticking.
Then on November 11th Microsoft contacted Google and told it that a patch would be ready for the vulnerability in February 2015. The cryptic comment attached to the bug report read, “Microsoft confirmed that they are on target to provide fixes for these issues in February 2015. They asked if this would cause a problem with the 90 day deadline.”
Google told Microsoft that “the 90 day deadline is fixed for all vendors and bug classes and so cannot be extended. Further they were informed that the 90 day deadline for this issue expires on 11th Jan 2015.”
Microsoft further replied that it would release a patch in January. This demonstrates the power and need for the 90 day disclosure deadline. It forced Microsoft to act quicker. That is the purpose of the deadline.
But there is another problem, Microsoft’s update process is known by everyone in the security industry. It releases security fixes on the second Tuesday of the month, Patch Tuesday. The release of patches for operating systems and software applications that are used by millions of people is a heavy task. These releases require lots of testing and a top notch change management system.
The whole of Microsoft’s security engineering is geared towards Patch Tuesday. The problem is that for January, Patch Tuesday falls on January 13, but Google insisted on disclosing the details of the vulnerability on January 11, exactly 90 days after Microsoft was told of the problem.
According to Chris Betz from the Microsoft security response center, “Google has released information about a vulnerability in a Microsoft product, two days before our planned fix on our well known and coordinated Patch Tuesday cadence, despite our request that they avoid doing so.”
“Specifically, we asked Google to work with us to protect customers by withholding details until Tuesday, January 13, when we will be releasing a fix,” he added.
It does seem foolish of Google to behave in such a way. Google also understands the problems of releasing patches to software applications, services and operating systems, and it should (but doesn’t seem to) understand that the protection of consumers is the primary goal.
The idea behind the 90 day disclosure is to ensure that vendors actually take security seriously, but to disclose a vulnerability just two days before a major corporation releases the required patches is officious bureaucratic behavior. In these cases the spirit of the principle needs to be applied and not the letter.
Filed Under: Google, Microsoft, News Tagged With: Google, Microsoft, Patch Tuesday
Microsoft fixes 24 security vulnerabilities in December’s Patch Tuesday
(LiveHacking.Com) – As part of December’s Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has released seven security updates, three of which Microsoft has rated Critical, while the other four are rated Important in severity. These seven patches to address 24 security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer (IE), Office and Exchange.
The first of the Critical patches is a cumulative update for IE. The patch resolves fourteen privately reported vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. The most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage using Internet Explorer. The update applies to IE 6 to IE 11, on Windows Server 2003 to Windows 81, depending on the version of IE.
The second Critical patch applies to Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office Web Apps, to fix two privately reported vulnerabilities. The vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user opens or previews a specially crafted Microsoft Word file in an affected version of Microsoft Office software.
The Critical patch resolves a privately reported vulnerability in the VBScript scripting engine in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user visits a specially crafted website.
Microsoft has also re-released and updated two security bulletins related to Internet Explorer. The first, MS14-065, is a cumulative security update for Microsoft’s default browser, while the second relates to the browser’s built-in version of Flash. Adobe also released a security update for Adobe Flash Player for Windows.
Filed Under: Intenet Explorer, Microsoft, News, Vulnerability Tagged With: Microsoft, Patch Tuesday
Microsoft releases 11 bulletins including a patch for Vista zero-day exploit, but XP still under attack
Microsoft has released 11 security bulletins to address 24 vulnerabilities in Windows, Internet Explorer, Office and Exchange. Among them is the fix for the TIFF file vulnerability in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Office 2003 to 2010, and all supported versions of Microsoft Lync. However a fix for the zero-day vulnerability in Windows XP, which is being actively exploited in the wild via a malicious PDF file, is missing.
MS13-096 fixes the publicly disclosed vulnerability that can allow remote code execution if a user views content that contains specially crafted TIFF files. According to Microsoft an attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user who viewed the TIFF file.
The vulnerability is currently being exploited in the wild and targeting PC users mainly in the Middle East and South Asia. The attack uses an email with a specially crafted Word attachment. However the security bulletin points out that this isn’t the only possible attack vector. The vulnerability can be exploited in a web-based attack scenario, where an attacker creates a website that is designed to exploit this vulnerability and then convinces a user to view the website, or via email.
Another Critical rated fix is MS13-097, a cumulative update for Internet Explorer. The patch resolves seven privately reported vulnerabilities in IE, the most severe vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage. The update affects Internet Explorer 6 through to Internet Explorer 11.
MS13-099 resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Scripting Runtime Object Library that could allow remote code execution if a user visits a specially crafted website. The update is rated as Critical for Windows Script 5.6, Windows Script 5.7, and Windows Script 5.8 where affected on all supported releases of Microsoft Windows.
Security Bulletin MS13-106 fixes a publicly disclosed vulnerability in a Microsoft Office shared component that is currently being exploited in the wild. The problem exists because hxds.dll in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP1 and SP2 do not implement the ASLR protection mechanism, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted COM component on a web site that is visited with IE. The security feature bypass by itself does not allow arbitrary code execution. However, an attacker could use this ASLR bypass vulnerability in conjunction with another vulnerability, such as a remote code execution vulnerability that could take advantage of the ASLR bypass to run arbitrary code.
The other Critical bulletins are:
MS13-098 – Resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows that could allow remote code execution if a user or application runs or installs a specially crafted, signed portable executable (PE) file on an affected system.
MS13-105 – Resolves three publicly disclosed vulnerabilities and one privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server. The most severe of these vulnerabilities exist in the WebReady Document Viewing and Data Loss Prevention features of Microsoft Exchange Server.
The Important bulletins from Microsoft are:
MS13-100 – Resolves multiple privately reported vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office server software. These vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if an authenticated attacker sends specially crafted page content to a SharePoint server.
MS13-101 – Resolves five privately reported vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The more severe of these vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to a system and runs a specially crafted application.
MS13-102 – Addresses a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows that could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker spoofs an LRPC server and sends a specially crafted LPC port message to any LRPC client.
MS13-103 – Fixes a privately reported vulnerability in ASP.NET SignalR. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker reflects specially crafted JavaScript back to the browser of a targeted user.
MS13-104 – Resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Office that could allow information disclosure if a user attempts to open an Office file hosted on a malicious website.
Filed Under: Intenet Explorer, Microsoft, News, Vulnerability Tagged With: Microsoft, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office, Patch Tuesday
Microsoft fixes Internet Explorer zero-day vulnerability
October 9, 2013 by Ethical Hacker
Microsoft has released eight security bulletins to address 26 different security vulnerabilities in a range of its products including Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, SharePoint, .NET Framework, Office, and Silverlight.
The most important patch fixes the zero-day exploit which has been used by attackers in the wild since mid-September. Microsoft reports that there have been targeted attacks aimed at Internet Explorer 8 and 9 however the vulnerability is present in all versions of IE from 6 to IE 11. The vulnerability exists because of a use-after-free coding error in the JavaScript SetMouseCapture implementation in Internet Explorer. Microsoft’s patch (MS13-080) changes “the way that Internet Explorer handles objects in memory” meaning Microsoft fixed the user-after-free bug. The patch is Critical and all users should ensure that it is applied (normally via Windows Update).
The next patch resolves a vulnerability in some Windows kernel-mode drivers, specifically how these drivers handle specially crafted OpenType and TrueType Font (TTF) files. If exploited the vulnerabilities, which were reported to Microsoft privately, could allow remote code execution and an attacker could take complete control of an affected system. According to Microsoft these bugs exist in all supported releases of Microsoft Windows from XP upwards, except Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows RT 8.1.
Windows is updated again in the next patch (MS13-083) to fix a vulnerability in the Windows Common Control Library that could allow remote code execution. The patch actually updates a fix from 2010 where Microsoft corrected the way in which the Windows common controls handle messages passed from a third-party scalable vector graphics (SVG) viewer. At the time it was rated as Important, but the new patch is rated as Critical for all supported 64-bit editions of Microsoft Windows. The update has no severity rating for Windows RT and for all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows 8.
The final Critical level bulletin (MS13-082) fixes two privately reported vulnerabilities and one publicly disclosed vulnerability in Microsoft’s .NET Framework. The worst of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user visits a website containing a specially crafted OpenType font (OTF) file using a browser which is able to start XBAP applications. XBAP applications are Windows Presentation Foundation programs that run inside browsers such as Firefox or Internet Explorer. These applications run in a partial sandbox environment.
The remaining patches are rated as Important:
MS13-084 – Vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint Server Could Allow Remote Code Execution. The most severe vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Office file in an affected version of Microsoft SharePoint Server, Microsoft Office Services, or Web Apps.
MS13-085 – Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel Could Allow Remote Code Execution. The vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Office file with an affected version of Microsoft Excel or other affected Microsoft Office software.
MS13-086 – Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word Could Allow Remote Code Execution. The vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a specially crafted file is opened in an affected version of Microsoft Word or other affected Microsoft Office software. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerabilities could gain the same user rights as the current user. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.
MS13-087 – Vulnerability in Silverlight Could Allow Information Disclosure. The vulnerability could allow information disclosure if an attacker hosts a website that contains a specially crafted Silverlight application that could exploit this vulnerability.
Filed Under: Intenet Explorer, Microsoft, News, Vulnerability Tagged With: .NET Framework, Internet Explorer, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Office, Patch Tuesday, SharePoint, Silverlight
Microsoft fixes critical flaws in Windows, IE and Office
September 11, 2013 by Ethical Hacker
(LiveHacking.Com) – Microsoft has released its security patches for September to address 47 different vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Office, Internet Explorer and SharePoint. It total the company released 13 bulletins–four Critical and nine Important.
The first Critical bulletin fixes vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint Server that could allow remote code execution if an attacker sends specially crafted content to the affected server. The vulnerability is present in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 and 2010, Microsoft SharePoint Services 2.0 and 3.0, and Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010. Also affected are Microsoft Office Services and Web Apps on supported editions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010. Although not rated as Critical the vulnerability is also present in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013, Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013, and Excel Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007.
Microsoft Outlook got updated in the second bulletin to fix a vulnerability that could allow remote code execution if a user opens or previews a specially crafted email message. The update, which is available for all supported editions of Microsoft Outlook 2007 and Microsoft Outlook 2010, corrects the way that Microsoft Outlook parses specially crafted S/MIME email messages.
Internet Explorer also got updated to resolves ten privately reported vulnerabilities, the most severe vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage. Affected versions are Internet Explorer 6, 7, 8, 9, and Internet Explorer 10. The vulnerabilities are related to memory corruptions as the fixes listed by Microsoft change the way that Internet Explorer handles objects in memory.
The final Critical update is for Windows itself and resolves a vulnerability that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a file that contains a specially crafted OLE object. Only Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 are the update fixes the way that OLE objects are handled in memory.
The remaining bulletins are all listed as Important:
MS13-071 – Vulnerability in Windows Theme File Could Allow Remote Code Execution
MS13-072 – Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution
MS13-073 – Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel Could Allow Remote Code Execution
MS13-074 – Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Access Could Allow Remote Code Execution
MS13-075 – Vulnerability in Microsoft Office IME (Chinese) Could Allow Elevation of Privilege
MS13-076 – Vulnerabilities in Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Elevation of Privilege
MS13-077 – Vulnerability in Windows Service Control Manager Could Allow Elevation of Privilege
MS13-078 – Vulnerability in FrontPage Could Allow Information Disclosure
MS13-079 – Vulnerability in Active Directory Could Allow Denial of Service
Filed Under: Intenet Explorer, Microsoft, News, Vulnerability Tagged With: Internet Explorer, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Patch Tuesday
Third time’s a charm for Microsoft’s recent security patches
August 27, 2013 by Ethical Hacker
(LiveHacking.Com) – Just under two weeks ago Microsoft released its regular set of patches for Windows and other Microsoft products to fix the current security vulnerabilities. Some of these patches were deemed as Critical because the vulnerabilities could allow a hacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected PC and gain remote access to the machine.
Among the original updates was MS13-066, a patch rated as Important which fixed a vulnerability in the Active Directory Federation Services. The original vulnerability could allow information disclosure. Unfortunately after its release, Microsoft discovered that the patch could cause the AD FS to stop working. As a result Microsoft removed the update. Then last week Microsoft re-released the bulletin with a fix for the fix. It turns out that systems without the RU3 rollup QFE installed experienced the problems. The new patch should work with or without RU3.
That was strike one.
August’s Patch Tuesday also contained MS13-061 a Critical patch to fix vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s Exchange Server. If exploited these vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution. Like for MS13-066, after the release of the patch Microsoft discovered some problems. Specifically that after the update Exchange Server 2013 Cumulative Update 1 and Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Cumulative Update 2 would stop indexing mail. Today Microsoft released MS13-061 to fix the bug that stopped the indexing of messages.
That was strike two.
The next (and last?) patch that caused trouble for Microsoft was MS13-057, a Critical patch from July which addressed a vulnerability in the Windows Media Format Runtime. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted media file. Just before August’s Patch Tuesday Microsoft re-released it to address an application compatibility issue in which WMV encoded video could fail to properly render during playback. Originally this only affected Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Today Microsoft released the patch (third time’s a charm – we hope) for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Vista to address the same WMV playback error.
And that was strike three? Any more swings at the ball Microsoft???
Filed Under: Microsoft, Security, Vulnerability Tagged With: Microsoft, Microsoft Exchange Server, Patch Tuesday
Microsoft patches Windows Kernel-Mode Driver vulnerability which is being exploited in the wild
July 10, 2013 by Ethical Hacker
(LiveHacking.Com) – Among the six Critical security bulletins issued by Microsoft, during its regular Patch Tuesday updates for July, was a fix for CVE-2013-3660 a vulnerability in win32k.sys that allows remote code execution if a user views shared content that embeds TrueType font files. The vulnerability allows hackers to take complete control of an affected PC and Microsoft are reporting that it is being used in the wild in “limited, targeted attacks.”
The Windows Kernel-Mode Driver vulnerability, which affects all supported versions of Windows from XP SP2 on-wards (including Windows 8 and Windows 8 RT), exists because of an uninitialized pointer bug in the EPATHOBJ::pprFlattenRec function. The security patch fixes the way Windows handles specially crafted TrueType Font (TTF) files and by correcting the way that Windows handles objects in memory (in other words by fixing the uninitialized pointer bug).
The other five Critical bulletins also outline fixes for vulnerabilities which can lead to unauthorized remote code execution. MS13-052 fixes vulnerabilities in the Microsoft .NET Framework and Microsoft Silverlight, while MS13-054 addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Lync, and Microsoft Visual Studio – again connected with content that embeds TrueType font files.
There is also a cumulative security update for Internet Explorer. It resolves seventeen vulnerabilities in the browser. The most severe of these could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage. The security update is rated Critical for Internet Explorer 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 on desktop versions of Windows and Moderate on Windows servers.
The only non-Critical patch was for a vulnerability in Windows Defender for Windows 7. The vulnerability could allow a hacker to gain elevated of privilege due to the way pathnames are used by Windows Defender, however an attacker must have valid logon credentials to exploit this vulnerability.
In total Microsoft addressed 34 vulnerabilities across its products. The software giant is recommending that system administrators who need to prioritize the role out of these patches should focus on the Windows Kernel-Mode Driver vulnerability and the updates to IE.
Filed Under: Intenet Explorer, Microsoft, News, Vulnerability Tagged With: .NET Framework, Internet Explorer, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Patch Tuesday, Silverlight, Windows Defender
Microsoft patches Kernel-Mode driver after blue screen of death issues
(LiveHacking.Com) – Microsoft has released a new patch to replace the Kernel-Mode driver update which was released as part of April’s Patch Tuesday. Problems started to arise with the update and Microsoft had to pull the patch. Peculiar to Windows 7, the patch could put systems into a situation where they failed to recover from a reboot (as they just keep rebooting) or make certain applications (specifically from Kaspersky) fail.
According to a Microsoft knowledge base article the symptoms are either an Event ID 55 or a 0xc000021a Stop error during the boot process. The Event ID 55 will wrongly claim that file system structure on the disk is corrupt and unusable and force the run of the Chkdsk utility. The Stop error will simply say that the Session Manager Initialization system process terminated unexpectedly and the system will shutdown. Any attempt to reboot will likely results in the same stop code.
The new update, KB2840149, has been rebuilt and still addresses the Moderate security issue described in MS13-036 but without the previous problems. For those with automatic updates enabled, you won’t need to take any actions. If you are applying updates manually Microsoft recommends you apply this update as soon as possible.
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Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday Kernel-Mode driver update causing problems
(LiveHacking.Com) – Last Tuesday Microsoft released nine security bulletins to address 14 different vulnerabilities in its products including one to fix vulnerabilities in Windows’ Kernel-Mode Driver that could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges. Following the released of the patches reports started to appear about Windows 7 systems that fail to recover from a reboot (as they just keep rebooting) or applications (specifically from Kaspersky) that fails after the security update is applied. Microsoft recommends that customers uninstall this update and it has removed the download links to the update while it investigates.
According to a Microsoft knowledge base article the symptoms are either you receive an Event ID 55 or a 0xc000021a Stop error during the boot process. The Event ID 55 will wrongly claim that file system structure on the disk is corrupt and unusable and force the run of the Chkdsk utility. The Stop error will simply say that the Session Manager Initialization system process terminated unexpectedly and the system will shutdown. Any attempt to reboot will likely results in the same stop code.
According to Microsoft, systems with the update applied that use Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows Workstations or Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows Servers versions 6.0.4.1424 and 6.0.4.1611 may display an error message saying that the license for the product is not valid.
Microsoft fixes Critical IE and Remote Desktop flaws
(LiveHacking.Com) – Microsoft has released a series of nine security bulletins, (two Critical and seven Important) to fix 14 different vulnerabilities in a range of its products including Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Antimalware and Windows Server Software.
The first of the two Critical level bulletins patches Internet Explorer against a remote code execution attack which could occur if users visited a specially crafted webpage using IE. A successful exploited would mean that the attacker would gain the same rights as the current user. The good news is that both of these IE issues were privately disclosed and Microsoft has not detected any attacks or customer impact. The vulnerabilities affect Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 7, Internet Explorer 8, Internet Explorer 9, and Internet Explorer 10.
There is also a remote code execution patch for Windows in connection with the Windows Remote Desktop Client ActiveX control. As with the IE bugs, this vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an attacker convinces a customer to view a website containing specially crafted content that exploits the vulnerability. This bug is seen as Critical for the Remote Desktop Connection 6.1 Client and the Remote Desktop Connection 7.0 Client on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.
Although Windows 8 was not affected by the Remote Desktop vulnerability, it isn’t immune to other problems including an exclusive patch for problems with the Windows 8 antimalware client used in Windows Defender.
Microsoft received a private report about a vulnerability that could allow elevation of privilege due to the pathnames used by the Microsoft Antimalware Client. If successfully exploited an attacker could execute arbitrary code and take complete control of an affected system. This would allow them to install programs and create new accounts. The bulletin is marked as Important (and not Critical) for Windows 8 and Windows RT as an attacker must have valid logon credentials to exploit the vulnerability.
Filed Under: Intenet Explorer, Microsoft, News, Vulnerability Tagged With: Microsoft, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Patch Tuesday
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Dear TV Writers: Your Fear of the Moonlighting Curse is Killing Your Show
What is the Moonlighting Curse, and why is it such a big deal to television writers? Read this in-depth look at the crippling phenomenon and find out!
Getting Rid of the Stigma: Mental Illness in Young Adult Fiction, by Megan Mann
In this piece, Megan brilliantly discusses the stigma of mental illness in literature and how some young adult novels are helping to change the landscape for this discussion.
A mask does not a hero make. In this piece, I discuss why it's wrong to dismiss characters without costumes or masks as superheroes.
Younger 5x11 Recap: “Fraudlein” (The End of the World As We Know It) [Guest Poster: Kay-B]
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“Fraudlein”
Original Airdate: August 21, 2018
What happens when everyone goes to Frankfurt for the big book fair? Hook-ups, secrets, confessions, and lives changed. So, basically the usual on Younger. Let’s hop to it!
Charles wants Empirical to close all gaps this year at the famous book fair since Millennial is, and will likely be, the shining star of the two companies. Diana tries to get herself out of the trip, but can’t because Charles insists on having all-hands-on-deck after the L.L. Moore scandal that has left them publicly and financially reeling. He specifically calls Zane to take as many meetings as he can and help turn Empirical around.
When the team arrives in Frankfurt, Cheryl Sussman from Plaza Publishing is there to greet them — and also put pressure on Diana to be as wild as she used to get in book fairs past. Diana is more than reluctant; Cheryl is persuasive. And Cheryl can multi-task, making it clear to Liza that she remembers her ongoing lie. But Cheryl insists she isn’t there to blackmail her. In fact, knowing that Diana isn’t paying Liza what she’s worth (and that Empirical Press is in trouble), she offers Liza a job with Plaza. Cheryl — no matter how messy — brings up some valid points about how Liza’s lie can’t last forever. Every day Liza puts her co-workers, their hard work, and their livelihoods at stake when she steps foot in that office. Cheryl is offering Liza more than money; she’s offering her a chance to fully be herself and her age.
Liza and Charles have a hard time staying away from each other during their pause — especially on this trip. They clearly miss each other and I, for one, really want them to have a fair chance. Charles confides in Liza that he has received no word from Quinn Tyler about a potential investment, so he is using the book fair as leverage to meet with tons of investors. Charles is in a very tight spot with only one more quarter’s worth of operating costs on hand. He has no other option, and confides in Liza that the company is doing far much worse than he lets on. If the fair doesn’t pan out positively, the company may have to close its doors for good. On the personal front, Liza reassures Charles that the break between them is temporary and he should focus on getting the company back on track.
While Charles is looking for funding, Millennial is busy being the talk of the book fair with two of their titles selected as “The Book(s) of the Fair.” Marriage Vacation and Capital Letters are now flying off the shelves. Diana’s quick press and marketing thinking land Liza and Kelsey on an impromptu panel to keep the momentum going. While on that panel, an audience member publicly questions Liza’s age. She recommends that Liza take beauty tips from Kelsey in order to look younger. Liza apologizes, but Kelsey is over Liza’s lying; she just wants to drink and celebrate all the accomplishments of the book fair.
During the celebration, Diana (or “Didi,” apparently, when she’s abroad) and Cheryl are AMAZING cabaret dancers and singers. Surprising their co-workers, Didi and Cheryl perform their routine from years past. I am so glad that we are finally seeing Diana more outgoing and less uptight. We really only catch her letting her guard down regularly with Enzo, so it was a delight to see her let loose. After the performance, Cheryl gets drunk and kisses Charles. Diana apologizes profusely on her behalf, and Charles opts to retire back to his hotel solo.
Liza goes to Charles’ room and tells him about the job offer and the new plan. At first, he’s understandably reluctant to lose one of Millennial’s key players. But then Liza explains that this is best decision, and also gives them the opportunity to finally date in public; they don’t have to have any more secrets. Charles asks her how she is going to get out of her contract, and Liza uses her feminine persuasion to get him to fire and release her.
Meanwhile, Cheryl catches Liza on her walk of shame and Liza verbally accepts the Plaza offer. In true Cheryl fashion, she doesn’t mind her on business and knocks on the door that Liza just left. She figures out that Liza and Charles are sleeping together. Do German hotels not have peepholes?! I have only been once and stayed with friends, but this seemed like it could’ve been prevented if Charles just looked out of his peephole. Cheryl could really learn a thing or two about privacy and minding her business. Let’s see what she does with this new tidbit in the future.
Elsewhere, Kelsey — having had far too much to drink — is taken care of by Zane. Kelsey is starting to question whether or not she misjudged him and his heart for her. He also punches a handsy guy at the bar... who unfortunately ends up being the “big meeting” that Charles needed him to take to get Empirical back on track. So, suffice it say, that isn’t going anywhere. Good thing Charles’ meetings look promising.
Back at home, Malkie, Lauren, Josh, and Maggie enjoy each other’s company. At dinner, Malkie reveals her desire to have kids and the year-long process she went through to get there. She talks about the financial and donor constraints that she has encountered and that are holding her back. Maggie is visibly thrown for a loop and Malkie admits she didn’t think Maggie was ready to know. She was worried about how Maggie would react, with good reason. This conversation turned awkward really fast too because Malkie asked Josh if he would consider being her donor — all before having an in-depth conversation with Maggie about it.
As the episode ends, Liza confesses to Kelsey that she was offered, and accepted, a new role with Plaza. She says it’s time to leave because her lies cannot sustain; she is tired of the collateral damage being left in the path. It is an emotional and raw scene that reminds you the core of the show is Liza and Kelsey’s friendship. Liza values Kelsey so much that she is willing to walk away now before Kelsey resents her. Kelsey doesn’t want to lose Liza professionally but this feels like the right move for everyone. Liza has come to terms with it, but Kelsey definitely has not.
What did you think about the episode? How will season five end? Guess we will find out on the season finale!
Your Winners in the Fourth Annual Golden Trio Awards Are...
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Thank you all for participating in our fourth annual Golden Trio Awards!
I absolutely love the fact that so many of you cheered on your favorite shows, ships, and actors into gold, silver, and bronze places. Unlike most awards which only reward one winner, our awards know there's too much great television out there, so we need to honor THREE winners in each category. Now we get to celebrate who you voted into the top spots in comedy, drama, and our special category.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy celebrating with us!
OUTSTANDING COMEDY
Gold: Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Silver: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Bronze: The Bold Type
I love that all three of these comedies for different reasons. Brooklyn Nine-Nine has been a consistent, inclusive, positive comedy that focuses not only on co-workers who genuinely like each other but also on how their squad truly became a family. This former-FOX comedy series was renewed this year by NBC after being cancelled on FOX and — as indicated by your ranking — it seems like you all are grateful for that. Here’s to another season of a show that seamlessly blends the serious with the slapstick.
Elsewhere on The CW, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s been soaring among fans and critics. As a boundary-pushing, raucous musical comedy, this show has been even more important in 2018 as episodes addressed mental health diagnoses and suicide. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is the series that’s never afraid to go where other shows would hesitate.
And speaking of no-holds-barred comedies, The Bold Type burst onto Freeform last year as a sweet, diverse, female-centric comedy series focusing on three young women in the magazine industry. The things to appreciate most about The Bold Type are its tenacity and unwavering commitment to opening up discussions among its characters about difficult-to-navigate topics (like intricacies of feminism, racism, sexuality, death, addiction, etc.).
LEAD ACTOR — COMEDY
Gold: Donald Glover (Atlanta)
Silver: James Roday (Psych: The Movie)
Bronze: Andy Samberg (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)
It’s no surprise to anyone, really, that Donald Glover has become a household name. Whether writing, directing, or starring in Atlanta (a darker comedy that is consistently layered and nuanced — did everyone else laugh out loud during the Florida Man scenes this year or?), or performing as his alter-ego, Childish Gambino, Glover has made 2018 his year. He deserves the gold place for his outstanding performance in Atlanta.
Psych, meanwhile, had a comeback this year in the form of a standalone Christmas movie. And James Roday has never been funnier. He brought the same charisma and energy to the 2017 film that he did the series, but it was also nice to see Roday’s version of Shawn Spencer a little bit more grown up this time around.
Speaking of growing up, Andy Samberg’s Jake Peralta has really exhibited growth personally and professionally! Samberg earns the bronze medal for his role in Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Though Jake is still as goofy as ever, he’s grown in his relationship with Amy. At his core, Jake will always be someone who cares about people and his job, and that continues to shine through his performance.
LEAD ACTRESS — COMEDY
Gold: Alison Brie (GLOW)
Silver: Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend)
Bronze: Kristen Bell (The Good Place)
True story: I enjoyed season two of GLOW more than the first season, though both were pretty great examples of why shows can (and should) have female leads at the center. Alison Brie always impressed me in Community, but in GLOW her character — while similar in the ways that both Annie and Ruth want to please others and are perfectionists — has a kind of grit and depth that Annie Edison didn’t get to explore. Her performance toward the end of season two is award-worthy, and I’m glad that GLOW fans voted her to gold in our awards this year.
Also worthy of praise is Rachel Bloom, who was snubbed by the Emmys and Globes this year. Bloom gave an incredible performance as Rebecca Bunch on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend this season, deftly navigating the intricacies of a mental breakdown. She pulled us into her performance and demonstrated how Rebecca truly has learned to grow as a person.
Kristen Bell’s Eleanor also grew as a person this year in The Good Place. While it’s always fun to watch Bell snark and she excels at physical comedy (and line delivery — seriously, her one-liners are impeccable), this year we got to see a little bit more vulnerability from Eleanor. The way Kristen Bell manages to convey the softness of Eleanor without it being cheesy or out of line with the character earns her a place in our final three.
SUPPORTING ACTOR — COMEDY
Gold: Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)
Silver: Max Greenfield (New Girl)
Bronze: Tituss Burgess (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt)
Terry might love yogurt (and love), but you all love Terry Crews! This year our gold medal goes to a man who always brings the laughter on Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Just the scene of Terry getting his physical exam while Rosa was in an active shooter situation should’ve won him this award. I love that Terry Crews plays a character who is a cop but also extremely sensitive. Terry radiates acceptance and love, and he watches over the rest of the Nine-Nine. I love that.
Elsewhere on FOX this season, New Girl bid audiences farewell, and Max Greenfield gave us some final memorable moments. The thing about Greenfield is that he managed to take what could’ve been a one-note character up notches. Schmidt was never perfect, but Max Greenfield made him incredibly funny and redeemable. His love story with Cece turned out to be one of the strongest elements of the last few seasons, and I love that we got to see some dad!Schmidt before New Girl concluded.
And then there’s Tituss Burgess who continually elevates everything he’s a part of. Burgess was the breakout star of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and even years later, he proves that he’s not slowing down anytime soon. Audiences tune in to hear one of his pop-culture laced tirades or GIF a perfect one-liner. There are certain things meant for Burgess and him alone to deliver, and that’s what makes him so stellar.
SUPPORTING ACTRESS — COMEDY
Gold: Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)
Silver: Melissa Fumero (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)
Bronze: Kate McKinnon (Saturday Night Live) and Rita Moreno (One Day At A Time)
We’ve got a lot of love for supporting actresses, as there was a tie between our bronze winners! But first, our gold medalist: Stephanie Beatriz. I’m in awe of the ways Beatriz has played Rosa. Not only do I feel like I know Rosa Diaz more every season, but I feel like I know the real, authentic version of herself. Hearing at Comic-Con that the writers consulted Beatriz in Rosa’s coming out storyline was so important — not only in terms of representation, but also in terms of allowing these characters to be fully-formed, real people. That’s what Stephanie Beatriz brought to Rosa this year — a character we didn’t only root for, but one we truly knew.
There’s so much love for Brooklyn Nine-Nine in our awards this year and I love it! Earning the silver medal is Melissa Fumero, an absolute ray of sunshine as Amy Santiago. I love Amy. I love her determination and her dedication to her job. I love how type-A she is. But I also love that Fumero doesn’t allow Amy to just be an archetypal perfectionist. Amy is layered and her relationship with Jake has allowed us to see facets of her personality, which I enjoy. But Amy’s own personal dilemmas and triumphs have allowed her to really shine — especially in her new promotion to sergeant! Melissa Fumero has given us an incredibly engaging, fun, and driven woman to root for on television this year (and every year).
And now we have our tie for bronze: Kate McKinnon and Rita Moreno. McKinnon has proven over and over again the last few years that she’s a force to be reckoned with. This woman is seems equally at home in her Hillary Clinton pantsuit on SNL as she does rocking a Ghostbusters uniform. McKinnon has the incredible talent of melding herself into whichever personality or persona she needs to be for a role, while still maintaining her own sense of comedy and individuality.
And speaking of a force to be reckoned with... let’s talk about Rita Moreno for a moment. This season of One Day At A Time was (as is customary for the series) equal parts humor and sob-inducing scenes. Moreno gave an incredibly powerful performance at the end of this season as her character grappled with death. Moreno is amazing in everything she does — she’s able to recognize what makes Lydia hilarious, strong, opinionated, and proud while also reflecting what makes her scared and vulnerable. Watching Moreno play opposite her cast members is a joy, always, and I’m glad she earned the bronze medal for her performance.
OUTSTANDING DRAMA
Gold: Orphan Black
Silver: Stranger Things
Bronze: The Handmaid’s Tale
It’s all about the drama, now! Orphan Black bid us farewell last year with a surprisingly sober end — then again, it was fitting because it focused on the clones and that’s really what was the core of the series all along. Not the gunfights or mysteries, but the love between “seestras.”
Meanwhile over on Netflix, season two of Stranger Things focused more on the fallout of season one and allowed us the chance to explore some more mysteries while still appreciating what makes the series great (the kids). It experimented with its structure a little, and earned your silver medal.
On Hulu, The Handmaid’s Tale expanded its story this season by taking plotlines beyond where Margaret Atwood’s novel ended. It continued to be a dark, gruesome, but necessary look at the abuse of power and provided more cautionary tales for us watching the series in 2018.
LEAD ACTOR — DRAMA
Gold: Sterling K. Brown (This Is Us)
Silver: David Harbour (Stranger Things)
Bronze: Matthew Rhys (The Americans)
You all love Sterling K. Brown, with good reason. Randall Pearson has been a solid pillar for This Is Us, and the journey he experienced this season with Deja and coming to grips with his family’s drama was so important to witness. The thing about Brown is that he makes you really ache for Randall. You want to understand him, you want to hug him, but most important of all — you want to KNOW him. Sterling K. Brown continues to excel in bringing a sense of rawness and realness to this character.
On Stranger Things, David Harbour got to play more of a pivotal role this season. Harbour’s Hopper was arguably the stand-in father figure for Eleven, so watching Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown interact and explore that father/daughter dynamic this season was great. Harbour became a central figure and arguable hero this year, which was definitely needed. Matthew Rhys, meanwhile, played his role on The Americans with the ability to extract deep, emotional moments and convey them to the audience with seeming ease. His consistently underrated performance on the series, especially in the show’s final season, earns him the bronze medal in our awards.
LEAD ACTRESS — DRAMA
Gold: Melanie Scrofano (Wynonna Earp)
Silver: Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black)
Bronze: Mandy Moore (This Is Us)
What is not to love about a lady going out with a revolver to take on demons and the undead zombies of her family’s lawman past? What Melanie Scrofano really gets right in her portrayal of Wynonna is her ability to deliver a more mature version of the post-Buffy Summers leading action lady. Wyonna’s clever, she’s daring, and takes no crap — all the things that Buffy encapsulated and pasted down to other female heroes. Scrofano also delivers a sense of intelligence to everything she does — she’s got the snark, she’s got the sass, but Scorfano also delivers a character you trust and want to root for. She’s got an ease in Wynonna.
In silver place is Tatiana Maslany, who pretty much deserves an award for every character she played on Orphan Black. Maslany is a wonder to watch, especially when you realize how many little tics and nuances she created to distinguish the clones from each other. Helena, Alison, Cosima, Rachel, and Sarah were all so different from each other. And yet, they were all played by the very same woman who managed not only to make us believe that she was six or seven different people, but also that each of these characters was a character in her own right. I never felt like I was just watching five versions of Tatiana Maslany — I felt like I was watching five different characters on their individual journeys.
Mandy Moore really knocked it out of the park on this season of This Is Us. She conveyed the depth of despair and grief you feel when you lose the person you love. The rawness of that grief was so beautiful and haunting to watch. Moore is part of an ensemble, but she doesn’t get enough credit for how amazing her standalone performances really are. Mandy Moore continues to bring the kind of depth and heart to Rebecca Pearson that I know we will see more of next season.
SUPPORTING ACTOR — DRAMA
Gold: Shamier Anderson (Wynonna Earp)
Silver: Hale Appleman (The Magicians)
Bronze: Malcolm Barrett (Timeless)
It always happens. You get attached. We lived through it in Lost, in Buffy, if you watch Game of Thrones it’s a constant state of anxiety. Shamier Anderson began Wynonna Earp alongside Melanie Scrofano as Marshall Xavier Dolls, and was one of our two leading heroes. Since then, Anderson has rocked the screen as a bastion of heroics (also he was a human dragon, so points for that).
He was cool, he was suave, he was an all-around enjoyable character. His death was well-orchestrated and carefully planned by Andras who wanted to ensure Anderson went out as heroically (and finally) as possible. And Earpers clearly felt the love for Anderson to give him the gold spot in this year’s supporting actor category.
Hale Appleman takes the silver medal, thanks to all of the fans of The Magicians who voted! And it’s well-deserved, too: throughout his run on the series, Appleman has brought both sarcastic, dry, impeccable humor and also raw emotion to his role as Eliot. The most wonderful thing about Appleman as an actor is that he’s able to perfectly balance the line between Eliot’s dark wit and also his deep, profound emotions. He tends to put up walls around himself but Appleman reveals little cracks in that armor and continues to impress as the series has progressed.
Malcom Barrett began as the comic relief for Timeless, but over the course of the series became more than a guy with one-liners — he gave the most heartfelt performances. Barrett was able to understand what made Rufus tick, and ultimately express that Rufus was more of a “civilian” than Lucy or Wyatt, as the series progressed. His anguish watching trauma unfold throughout history, and the way he grappled with having to make hard choices demonstrated Rufus’ humanity. Timeless wouldn’t have been the same without Malcolm Barrett’s Rufus.
SUPPORTING ACTRESS — DRAMA
Gold: Summer Bishil (The Magicians)
Silver: Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things)
Bronze: Yvonne Strahovski (The Handmaid’s Tale)
Summer Bishil is the no-holds-barred literal High King of Fillory over on The Magicians, and earns our gold medal for Best Supporting Actress this year! Bishil proved over and over again in the earlier seasons of The Magicians that she was a comedic force to be reckoned with — her one-liners dripped with snark and the relationship between the equally-sarcastic Eliot and Margo was a blessing to behold. But as Margo grew, Bishil was able to extract the deeper layers of Margo’s character. She’s not the funny, mean, or dryly humorous side character; she’s a leading woman — and Bishil brought all of the deep, complex emotions that Margo feels to the surface this year. Bishil is a force to be reckoned with.
Millie Bobby Brown was, without a doubt, the star of the first season of Stranger Things. In season two, we got a chance to see Eleven’s journey unfold in a very different way than season one. Brown brought vulnerability and growth to the young girl and conveyed her struggle to find her place in the world with grace and ease. She definitely deserves this silver medal for her performance!
How can someone make you feel sorry for a woman who was literally not only complacent in but also a driving force behind the destruction of a country and the sexual slavery of women? Yvonne Strahovski manages to pull humanity out of such a character. She, perhaps, even makes it a tad bit terrifying in that we can very much see ourselves inside her haunting long looks at herself in a mirror or out a window, wondering what went wrong.
Granted, most of us wouldn't be first in line to install an absolute fascist theocracy, but the details aren’t the point in Strahovski’s character or importance. We recognize Serena’s longing through Strahovski’s work, and we recognize someone lost, in pain, and making poor decisions. Her work with Elisabeth Moss also stands as a highlight as we watched them, each week, bounce between allies and possibly near friends only to become enemies again. Kudos to Yvonne Strahovski for delivering an honest portrayal of an otherwise ghoulish villain.
OTP OF THE YEAR
Gold: Waverly/Nicole (Wynonna Earp)
Silver: Charles/Liza (Younger)
Bronze: Sara/Ava (Legends of Tomorrow)
Waverly Earp isn’t the only contemporary TV lady to discover her sexuality before our eyes (Supergirl also had a solid storyline here). We start out with Waverly dating a scumbag guy and us knowing that she’s worth a lot more. She gets it in the form of Officer Haught. Waverly and Nicole have a relationship growth that is intricate carefully plotted than most storylines of this nature. Nicole and Waverly continue to be more than just the prescribed romance of the show; their relationship becomes an integral part of their characters and their place. Nicole was an integral part of Waverly’s search for her identity and Wynonna Earp has allowed the relationship to flourish without making it the defining feature of either character.
Not to mention SyFy certainly allows the ship its due for moments of... well, heat. Ultimately, Wayhaught is one of the most realistic (minus the revenants and stuff) female romantic relationships on TV right now. It’s an incredibly supportive relationship that tells an important story about self-discovery and finding your safe place (or, in this case, person).
After literal years of will-they-won’t-they, Charles and Liza finally took the full plunge into a relationship on this season of Younger! Of course, their relationship isn’t without the bumps and drama — they only forged their connection once Charles learned about Liza’s secret from someone other than her. Throughout the entire series though, what I always appreciated was how Charles respected and saw Liza for who she really was; he always pointed out how incredible she was. Peter Hermann and Sutton Foster have undeniable chemistry and though I know the path for Charles and Liza won’t be easy, I know it’ll be worth it.
First off, Sara Lance is an incredibly layered, nuanced and — importantly — bisexual superhero on television right now. And she got the chance to be happy this season on Legends of Tomorrow. Sara and Ava haven’t had an easy road (that seems to be a theme, right?) but the fact that Caity Lotz mentioned how this upcoming season will explore the softer sides of both tough, kick-butt women while in a relationship is enough to make fans of the pairing excited — and also earn them a bronze medal in this category!
Gold: Wynonna Earp
Silver: Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Bronze: Legends of Tomorrow
When you think of a TV western, you might think the genre is outdated. When you think of a supernatural TV western you might think, “Wow, that sounds like a hokey Supernatural rip-off.” But Wynonna Earp has proved through its two seasons that its female heavy cast, queer representation, and just plain fun concept make it something worth watching. Shows employing the Scooby Gang mentality when it comes to an ensemble cast can sometimes fall flat. But Wynonna Earp’s cast continues to be a ball of fun and a healthy collection of equally talented people. I could go into specifics, like Dominique Provost-Chalkley’s great work with Katherine Barrell (just look at that Wayhaught win!), or Melanie Scrofono’s excellence as captain of the show. But know that, ultimately, this cast makes the show pretty darn fun, pretty darn gut-wrenching at times, and just an excellent little SyFy series. And it was just renewed for a fourth season! Get hype, Earpers (and Earpers-to-be)!
In silver place is Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s ensemble. If you watched the cast’s panel from Comic-Con, you know why these people deserve a medal — they’re so utterly delightful and clearly love each other! This cast continues to shine in everything they do, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine truly is an ensemble series from start to finish; the comedy, the heart, and the power in the stories come from the group.
Coming in with the bronze medal is Legends of Tomorrow! This show has always been about the ensemble, with Caity Lotz’s Sara Lance leading the charge. But the beauty of this show is how many different character combinations and relationships are explored because of the heroes aboard the Waverider. Here are to more adventures and character growth in the next season!
OUTSTANDING NEW SERIES
Gold: Killing Eve
Silver: Queer Eye
Bronze: Cloak and Dagger
Killing Eve has been hailed as haunting, terrifying, and excellent. Earning a gold medal in our awards this year, it is not only acclaimed by fans but also critics. The depth of psychological exploration, prominence of female characters, spy-thriller vibes, and incredible performances have earned it acclaim — and it’s only in its first season! There’s significance in how Killing Eve is willing to, and does, explore genres while still managing to anchor itself in its lead (Sandra Oh). No doubt, it’ll continue to earn acclaim in the future too!
Meanwhile, Queer Eye is the kind of delightful, feel-good series we needed on Netflix this year. With all the terrible things that happen on a daily basis, it was necessary to watch the Fab Five transform the lives of people in the country and for them to leave transformed too. I don’t know about you either, but the series brought me to tears on more than one instance. Thanks be to Netflix and the Fab Five for reminding us that we have the power to be our best selves, and we just need to believe that every once in a while.
Cloak and Dagger is Freeform’s answer to The CW’s superhero overload, and it’s a breath of fresh air because of it. Starring two young, fresh faces (Olivia Holt and Aubrey Joseph), this Marvel superhero show focuses on the gritty realities of redemption, heroism, fear, and sacrifice. It’s often dark and its heroes are not perfect — but that’s what makes the show so important. Tandy and Tyrone are fallible, each in different ways, and that’s why we connect with them. I’m grateful the show is coming back for a second season — and evidently so are you guys!
We’re so excited that you all participated in the Golden Trio Awards this year! Congrats to the winners and we hope to see you all again next year!
Younger 5x10 Recap: “Girls on the Side” (Everything Isn’t What It Seems) [Guest Poster: Kay-B]
“Girls on the Side”
What happens when the tables turn in the relationship between Liza and Caitlin? Does Liza even know the difference between reality and this world she’s created built on lies? How much longer can she keep secrets? This week’s Younger answers these questions and more!
It’s the first weekend apart for the newly-dating Charles and Liza, but Charles is being quite vague about why he is going on a mysterious last-minute business trip to Sun Valley. Liza — disappointed that they can’t go away together — quickly bounces back because life has other plans to keep her preoccupied.
Meanwhile Josh, signing the ten-year lease on his business after a big push from Liza, finally relaunches his newly renovated and upscale tattoo parlor, now affectionately known as Inkburg 2.0. Kelsey warned Liza that everything Josh does is to impress her, but she assured her that they are just friends. Liza must be blind though, because Josh lights up like a child on Christmas morning any time she is around. Liza is the love of his life and he would do anything for her.
So after he publicly thanks her for helping him get to this point of success in his life, he surprises her with a visit from Caitlin! Josh is so thoughtful, especially when it comes to Liza. The idea that she can’t see that he is still in love with her though is insane. At this point, I believe that she is choosing to look beyond his feelings and live in a space of friendship to avoid dealing with it directly — especially now that she’s dating Charles.
Caitlin, who very clearly wants her mom and Josh to be together, brought a surprise of her own in the form of her new, much older, former English professor boyfriend. Liza is upset, naturally, because this is her daughter. But comes off as a bit of a hypocrite since she dated Josh and provided the blueprint for Caitlin to date someone in a different age bracket. Caitlin suggests they all go to brunch, and Liza has to keep drinking as more and more details of the relationship between this older man and her daughter are revealed. Liza, the mom, wants to shield her daughter; but Caitlin needs to experience some things on her own.
Meanwhile in Sun Valley, Millennial’s newest author, Quinn, is flirting up a storm with Charles and posting about it on social media. With Liza and Charles still actively hiding their relationship, the flirting obviously strikes a nerve with Liza. She isn’t entirely sure where they stand as a couple and it makes her a bit wary. When she openly confesses to Josh that she and Charles are in a new relationship, he challenges her to really think about whether or not this is real. Josh feels so much for Liza and was always honest with her, while Liza is constantly wrapped up in lies. And this is when Josh tries to make her realize how damaging this non-stop cycle of lies truly is. Josh loves Liza, but firmly decides after their conversation that he needs to move on. He even repurposed his tattoo that they got together.
When Caitlin’s professor boyfriend asks her to leave the wedding they attended in fear of getting caught by a faculty attendee, she rushes to her mom. Liza comes clean about the lies she’s told over the past five years to get and maintain a job in publishing and support Caitlin and herself. She also admits to her secret relationship with Charles, in an attempt to try and teach Caitlin the error and harm in lying and creating these secretive environments. She encourages Caitlin to know her value and worth, and to start to receive the type of love she deserves.
When Charles returns from his business trip, Liza wastes no time letting him know that she felt uneasy about his time in Sun Valley, because it seemed like it was more then just business with Quinn. Charles confesses that Quinn is interested in investing in the company, and reassures her that he’s all in with her... just in private for now. Charles can’t be all-in in public quite yet, because things are complicated with work and his impending divorce. Liza, realizing that she only wants him in whole not in part, takes a stand and tells Charles to call her when he’s ready to go public with their relationship.
Elsewhere in the episode, Diana has her first major test with Enzo’s family. His mom invites her to dinner and asks her to bring a dish. Liza gets Maggie to make her world-famous lasagna on Diana’s behalf, and Enzo’s mother immediately knows Diana’s cooking skills are a farce. Instead of calling her out, she requests her assistance in preparing the rest of the meal. Diana works hard and tries her best, but one cheese topping mistake and Enzo’s mother loses it. She basically tells Diana that she’ll never be good enough. And while she thinks Diana will take it, Diana snaps back! She gives Enzo and his mother some hard truths about why he hasn’t settled down yet — and a lot of that is rooted in his mother’s consistent babying of him. Enzo agrees, follows Diana, and asks her to give him another chance. He will be finally leaving the nest and getting an apartment in the city!
This episode was really good to me. Seeing the level of discomfort on Liza’s face when Caitlin introduced her boyfriend was priceless. Also for the first time since her divorce, Liza is in a relationship with someone she really likes, and who understands her work, her divorce, and parenthood — yet she can’t share that openly with the world. This leads to a bigger issue of her double life catching up with her and not being sustainable. Having Josh confront Liza empowers her to really do some introspective work, which is exactly what this show needs to drive home this season’s last couple of episodes. Does Liza even know herself anymore? Does anyone know the real her?
Tell me your thoughts! Did you enjoy the episode? How much longer will Charles and Liza have to be apart? Will Enzo and Diana be getting engaged this season? Should Liza just be single and figure out who she is and what she wants? And will she sacrifice everything she’s built with Kelsey at Millennial for the sake of her relationship with Charles? Until next week!
Finding Your Voice: A Review of The Book of Essie [Contributor: Megan Mann]
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I watch a lot of TV. Most people can say that, but really, I watch a lot of TV and I would say almost half of it is reality television. (I once told my cable provider that the package wouldn't do unless it involved Bravo.) So when it comes to the books that I read, I try to keep reality TV out of the binding as much as possible.
And then I made an exception for The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir.
The book follows Esther Hicks — Essie, for short — who is a member of the Six for Hicks reality show that has been airing since before she was born. Her father is a famous preacher and her mother is the quintessential matriarch. She's polished and fraudulent in ways that only those behind the scenes can understand. But Essie has a secret: she's pregnant, and she needs to figure out how to work the situation to get exactly what she wants.
What follows is a story that is constantly surprising you and leaving you guessing about what's going to happen next. It twists and turns and has multiple points of view in order to give you a full picture of what's really happening.
In short, what you think is not what's really true.
I absolutely loved The Book of Essie. I thought it was truly spectacular in how it frequently threw me for a loop and was never boring. I definitely did not find the plot to be dry. While there are times that the pacing is a bit more intentional and slow, it didn't ever feel like it was stalled. In that sense, the book's pace was perfect, drawing you in and making you want to know what was going to happen next.
Generally speaking, I can usually figure out what's going to happen in a book, plot-wise, or what the big reveal is going to be. But with The Book of Essie, I had no idea what was going to happen as the story unfolded. What the author does is give you, the reader, the basics and never really elaborates on certain elements so that when the reveal comes, you're shocked and blown away. It's fantastic.
Another thing that's really great about this book is how it takes the idea of reality television and flips it on its head. It breaks down the barrier created between the editing room and our screens. And it demonstrates the idea that while we're getting reality from a "reality show," it's only a version of reality. It's not a whole picture, though it's usually enough to give us an idea of who those people are. When you look behind the camera into what's really going on, you realize how easy it is to create a facade and become an image — a brand. It tarnishes the idea of honesty and I loved that about this book. It's that facade that allows the events of this story to take place.
The Book of Essie is a story about finding your voice and standing up for yourself, even when the consequences might be devastating. It's about getting away from a situation that no longer benefits you and finding peace and happiness. It's a story about a girl who is ready to break free of the facade that has held her captive for her whole life.
The Book of Essie is a fantastic read and one you should pick up today!
6 Reasons to Binge-Watch Insecure [Contributor: Megan Mann]
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As the summer winds down, there are plenty of shows that you could be watching to fill up the time before the regular TV season begins. Sure, you could probably find another show to binge on Netflix or Hulu — or go with the old standby of re-watching one of your favorite shows. But allow me to tempt you with something your life is missing tremendously.
I give you: Insecure.
HBO’s original series created by, and starring, Issa Rae is easily one of the best shows you’re not watching. It follows Issa as she navigates life in Los Angeles, which includes pitfalls and triumphs of the usual twenty-something character: friendships, relationships, jobs, and understanding your place in the world. But the show makes those journeys actually feel real. The series is accessible and downright hilarious, but also carries so much heart.
There are plenty of reasons to watch this show, but here are just a few reasons to entice you:
1. Issa Rae is incredible.
If you’ve ever read Issa Rae’s memoir The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl (which you should if you haven’t already), you’ll know that she is truly hilarious. She has a way of explaining life in a way that you really know she gets what you think and feel. This, wonderfully, translates on screen to Insecure. She not only makes you want to be her friend, but her mirror chats with herself are something we can all relate to when we try to pump ourselves up.
This girl’s shine is about to blind us all, so why don’t you just hop on the train now?
2. The cast is stellar.
Not only is Issa Rae an absolute star, but the rest of the cast is fantastic as well. Her best friend is played beautifully by Yvonne Orji. Frieda is the awkward, but lovable friend you work with. Tiffany, played by Amanda Seales, is that girl in the relationship that can’t stop talking about it that you sort of get annoyed with, but still talk to anyway. And Natasha Rothwell — who recently stole any scene she was in in Love, Simon — has you cackling more often than not as Kelli. Jay Ellis, Y’lan Noel, and Chad Kerr round out the cast of men that offer their own individuality to their characters and how they fit into Issa’s life. No one character is the same as the other, and I think that’s one of the best aspects of the show.
3. The friendships are important.
Circling back to wanting to be Issa's friend, you’ll see yourself in the friendships Issa has. We all have a best friend like Molly, who is literally the exact opposite of us, but who will ride or die for us no matter what. It’s being able to rely on a friend — someone you can fight with (like when Issa tells Molly she needs therapy) and know that it’ll eventually blow over — that makes growing up and finding our place in the world that much easier.
But it’s not just the friendship with Molly that you’ll love. Issa’s friends Tiffany and Kelli are people that you know you have in your life or have come in contact with. Frieda is a great work friend that you sometimes clash with. However the friendship is, at the core, the thing that sets the series in motion.
Without these people — without Issa being able to use them as a sounding board — Issa would be a different person. For me, seeing female friendship at the core of a series is important in today’s society. We need shows that focus more on the friendship, like Issa and Molly’s, rather than the romantic exploits of a modern woman. A woman doesn’t always need a man, but she will always need her best friend.
4. The show is authentic.
The authenticity really makes Insecure stand out. There are plenty of episodes where I have to hit pause and appreciate how real the show is. Sure, it’s a work of fiction, but the situations Issa finds herself in are entirely relatable. Sometimes we make mistakes and we have to live with the consequences, even if they hurt. Sometimes we say things that we shouldn’t, or hold back when we should have spoken up. Sometimes we don’t feel motivated to be better or move forward. We get stuck. We break up. We think we’re unlovable. We aren’t always a good friend.
For a twenty-something watching this show, the subject matter is so relatable that you wonder if your own life is being monitored and mined for an upcoming episode. There’s something special about being able to relate to what you’re watching. It gives you a sense of comfort that reminds you that you are not alone.
5. It’s hilarious!
I don’t even need to elaborate further. It’s absolutely hilarious, will have you hitting pause more than a few times to process a line and really appreciate it for its innate and subtle humor. This is a writer’s room any writer would kill to be a part of. Most specifically, the mirror pep talks and anything Kelli says are hysterical. Insecure will make you laugh, while also having a ton of heart. Win-win!
6. It is concise.
It’s literally eight episodes a season. EIGHT. At only 28 minutes! If you can sit down and watch an hour-long episode of a Netflix original series, you can definitely watch 26-28 minutes of absolute magic.
Best of all? Season three premieres THIS SUNDAY, August 12! So, queue up the HBO app or head to your local library to rent the DVDs, sit back, and binge all 16 episodes of the first two seasons. It’s something you’ll thank me for later.
4th Annual Golden Trio Award -- SPECIAL CATEGORY NOMINEES
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Here is where the fun really begins, friends! Our Special Category is a bit shorter than in years past, but we're excited to have you vote in our #OTPoftheYear category (which is arguably one of our biggest and most popular ones each year)!
Never participated in the #GoldenTrioAwards? Here's how it works: Based on a fun, interactive game called #Top3 that our assistant editor, Chelsea, created years ago, these awards don't just have one winner — they have three! Like the Olympics, each category will wind up with a gold, silver, and bronze medalist at the end of the voting period.
Vote your favorites to the top three slots, and share the love!
Rafael/Jane ("Jane the Virgin")
Nick/Jess ("New Girl")
Sara/Ava ("Legends of Tomorrow")
Charles/Liza ("Younger")
Waverly/Nicole ("Wynonna Earp")
Jughead/Betty ("Riverdale")
"This Is Us"
"Brooklyn Nine-Nine"
"Legends of Tomorrow"
"The Bold Type"
"Wynonna Earp"
"Orange is the New Black"
"Cloak and Dagger"
"Splitting Up Together"
"Sharp Objects"
"The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale"
"Queer Eye" (Netflix)
"Killing Eve"
Don't forget to vote in the COMEDY and DRAMA categories too!
4th Annual Golden Trio Awards -- DRAMA NOMINEES
Welcome to the fourth annual Golden Trio Award drama nominees! Life got heavy in the real world this year, but that doesn't mean our television favorites escaped hard times either. Whether a dystopian society, family issues, or battling creatures, the following nominees excelled.
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Kyle MacLachlan ("Twin Peaks")
Sterling K. Brown ("This Is Us")
John Legend ("Jesus Christ Superstar")
Jeffrey Wright ("Westworld")
Matthew Rhys ("The Americans")
David Harbour ("Stranger Things")
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Claire Foy ("The Crown")
Amy Adams ("Sharp Objects")
Sandra Oh ("Killing Eve")
Mandy Moore ("This Is Us")
Tatiana Maslany ("Orphan Black")
Melanie Scrofano ("Wynonna Earp")
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Hale Appleman ("The Magicians")
Shamier Anderson ("Wynonna Earp")
Justin Hartley ("This Is Us")
Matt Smith ("The Crown")
Malcolm Barrett ("Timeless")
Matthew Goode ("The Crown")
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Yvonne Strahovski ("The Handmaid's Tale")
Letitia Wright ("Black Mirror")
Vanessa Kirby ("The Crown")
Summer Bishil ("The Magicians")
Millie Bobby Brown ("Stranger Things")
Thandie Newton ("Westworld")
Don't forget to vote in the COMEDY and SPECIAL CATEGORY too!
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Finding Your Voice: A Review of The Book of Essie ...
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4th Annual Golden Trio Awards -- COMEDY NOMINEES
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Younger 5x08 Recap: “The Bubble” (Love Is In The A...
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Michael Rooker, who plays Merle Dixon on The Walking Dead, joins fellow cast members Norman Reedus and Jon Bernthal at Wizard World Austin Comic Con. Before the show, Rooker told the Austin Post why The Walking Dead is really a feel-good show, why he loves acting in video games, and why audiences are so in love with Merle Dixon....
Michael Rooker weighs in on #MoMerle, political correctness and …
Interview with The Walking Dead's Michael Rooker
Damon Martin interviews Michael Rooker – “Merle Is Back for …
The Walking Dead Season Three promises some major shakeups for the cast, and new additions like Michonne and The Governor, but that’s not all– we’re also finally reunited with Daryl’s wayward brother Merle!
NYCC 2012: Michael Rooker Talks His Return To The Walking …
Dalton Ross at Entertainment Weekly delivers this week's Inside TV Podcast with none other than the man behind Merle Dixon himself...
Michael Rooker says ‘You got Merle all wrong!’
Merle is Merle. He survived by taking care of his own ass, obviously no one else is going to do it for him.
Mania Interview: Michael Rooker and Robert Kirkman
...remember the racist redneck who was last seen handcuffed to a downtown Atlanta roof in season one? — yeah, well, he showed up.
Merle crashes T-Dog’s Walking Dead viewing party
You know him, you love him and if you're a movie fan you’ve more then likely come across him more than once. As one of the most daring, harrowing and prolific actors of his generation, Michael Rooker has made a career out of playing some seriously tasty bad guys.
‘Hypothermia’ Dad Michael Rooker Discusses His Career With Starpulse
“Dude, this thing is handy as hell, man! You can eat with it, you can sleep with it, and you can defend yourself with it, and kill zombies with it. You can cut through watermelons with it! All kinds of stuff.”Michael Rooker Talks Merle Dixon in The Walking Dead Season […]
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Rooker Talks Merle Dixon in The Walking Dead …
Hold onto your butts, collectors. McFarlane Toys will be releasing a new set of action figures for The Walking Dead.
Merle Dixon action figure? Yes, please!
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Power to the people?: a replication study of a community-based monitoring programme in Uganda
In this replication study, Katherine Donato and Adrian Garcia Mosqueira re-examine the results of an influential 2009 study, Power to the people: evidence from a randomized field experiment on community-based monitoring in Uganda by Martina Björkman and Jakob Svensson. The replication study reinforces community-based monitoring programmes as a promising intervention that may positively influence both provider behaviour and health facility utilisation.
Revitalising Evidence-based Policy for the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030: Lessons from Existing International Science Partnerships
Author: Elizabeth Carabine
The convergence of agreements on disaster risk reduction (DRR), development finance, sustainable development and climate change in 2015 presents a unique opportunity for coherence across these inter-related policy areas.
How to make a Participatory Video: 10 key steps
This video was shot during the making of a participatory video in Telecho village, Ethiopia. It is meant to show in 10 easy steps the process used during this participatory video training. We trained 14 youth age 14- 16 that have no access to electricity and TV to hold a camera, speak on a microphone and do interviews, making their own film.
Participatory Video produced in the framework of the project: "Promotion of Collaborative Spatial Information Management and Communication in East and Southern Africa"
Aiming for Utility in ‘Systems-based Evaluation’: A Research-based Framework for Practitioners
Author: Grove, J.T.
System dynamics modelling (SDM) was used and process researched as a case to investigate its utility as a systems-based evaluation (SBE) approach. A system dynamics (SD) model1 was developed to evaluate the potential requirements and implications on the health systems of the ambitious antiretroviral therapy scale-up strategy in Lusaka, Zambia.
Research on SDM for strategic evaluation provided insights and principles for future application of SBE.
Most Significant Change presentations
Most Significant Change presentations by Jess Darts for ‘beginners’. She discusses among others it 's origin/development, basic process and rationale.
Qualitative Research Methods: A data collector's field guide
Authors: Mack, N. et alii. (for Family Health International)
This field guide is based on an approach to doing team-based, collaborative qualitative research that has repeatedly proven successful in research projects sponsored by Family Health International throughout the developing world.
Tools for enhancing interdisciplinary communication
Authors: Winowiecki, L. et alii.
Publication date: 2011 (In Sustainability: Science, Practice, & Policy, (7) 1)
A diverse group of postdoctoral research fellows aimed to bring together scientific, political, economic, demographic, geographic, ecological, and ethical perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of sustainable development. Communicating effectively across often disparate disciplines turned out to be their first challenge. This community essay chronicles that part of our journey.
Real-time Evaluations of Humanitarian Action - An ALNAP Guide
Authors: Cosgrave, J., Ramalingam, B. and Beck, T.
This pilot guide is intended to help evaluation managers to commission and oversee, and team leaders to conduct, real-time evaluations (RTEs) of humanitarian operational responses. Drawing on a synthesis of existing good practices, it sets out a flexible approach that can be adapted to a variety of contexts.
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Kathy Acker (1971-1975). Editions Ismael
Posted in art on October 21st, 2019
Tags: Kathy Acker
Kathy Acker (1971-1975)
This book is the first attempt to produce a critical edition of a large number of Kathy Acker’s unpublished early works. Apart from the posthumous publication, in 2002, of the early manuscript Rip-off Red, Girl Detective and The Burning Bombing of America: The Destruction of the U.S. by Amy Scholder and Grove Press in one volume, in 2002, as well as Gabrielle Kappes’ chapbook, no other important publication had been attempted in this field.
These – mostly unpublished – texts were all composed between 1969 and 1976. Yet they are representative of Acker’s published output only for the period running from 1971 to early 1974. These texts all exist as “clean” typewritten copies, probably intended to be kept, shown, maybe even published. The editor chose not to include Acker’s manuscripts. The transcriptions in this volume were made directly from the original typescripts. Original pagination, manuscript addenda, missing pages and other idiosyncrasies of each file have been preserved; our editorial notes at the end of the texts all feature a material description of the source version used.
The organization of this volume is chronological. The texts’ respective date of composition is often the result of an estimate based on their content and form (an estimate that is then justified and defended).
Such a collection shows how prolific, diverse and always in-progress Acker’s production was in those years. It isn’t, however, Acker’s complete early works. More typescripts exist at the Fales Library which aren’t featured or alluded to in this book. Their publication and analysis may in the future suggest a whole new set of interpretations that will, or might not, contradict the present editor’s exegesis. Moreover, the comparison of the typescripts with manuscript versions will undoubtedly inspire new perspectives on Acker’s creative process and intentions during those years.
Acknowledgements and Foreword – Editor
Are You Surprised that Kathy Acker Was an Aries Because I’m Not — Claire Finch
The Golden Woman (ca. 1969-1970) — Kathy Acker
Section from: Diary (1-2/1971) — Kathy Acker
Portraits (7/1971) — Kathy Acker
Portraits and Visions (ca. summer 1971) — Kathy Acker
Diary Warmcatfur (1/1972) — Kathy Acker
Politics (pub. 5/1972) — Kathy Acker
For H. (ca. 5/1972) — Kathy Acker
Revolutionary Diary of an Anarchist (ca. 5/1972) — Kathy Acker
Journal Black Cats Black Jewels (summer 1972) — Kathy Acker
Gold Songs for Jimi Hendrix (ca. summer 1972) — Kathy Acker
Breaking Up (ca. summer 1972) — Kathy Acker
[Letters to Bernadette Mayer] (summer-fall 1972) – Kathy Acker
Homage to LeRoi Jones (fall 1972) — Kathy Acker
[Letter to Bernadette Mayer] (ca. fall 1972) — Kathy Acker
Entrance into dwelling in paradise (fall 1972) — Kathy Acker
[Exercises] (fall 1972) — Kathy Acker
Stripper Disintegration (2-3/1973) — Kathy Acker
Section from Diary (3/1973) — Kathy Acker
[Letter to Bernadette Mayer] (6 / 2? / 1973) — Kathy Acker
The beginning of the Thesmophoriazusae (7-9/1973) — Kathy Acker
Part I of Breaking Through Memories into Desire (11 / 1973) — Kathy Acker
Part II [of Breaking Through Memories…] (ca. 1 / 1974) — Kathy Acker
Conversations (1/1974) — Kathy Acker
Talking as Music (2/1974) — Peter Gordon
From Part III of Breaking Through Memories… (2-3 / 1974) — Kathy Acker
[Letters to Alan Sondheim] (2-3 / 1974) — Kathy Acker
[Letter to Bernadette Mayer] (3 / 3 / 1974) — Kathy Acker
[Untitled Tape] (3/1974) — Kathy Acker & Alan Sondheim
[About the Untitled Tape] (ca. 3/1974) — Emily Cheng
[Untitled Tape 2] (ca. 3/1974) — Kathy Acker & Alan Sondheim
Various Memory Experiments, I (4/1974) — Kathy Acker
[Letter to Bernadette Mayer] (4-7 / 1974) — Kathy Acker
[Postcard to Kathy Acker] (7/24/1974) — Alan Sondheim
[Letters to Bernadette Mayer] (10 / 1974-10 / 1975) — Kathy Acker
[Songs] (1974-1975) — Jill Kroesen
[Flyer for the Whitney Museum] (11/1976) — Kathy Acker & Alan Sondheim
About the “Blue Tape” (2012) — Alan Sondheim
[About the Untitled Tape 1] (2018) — Emily Cheng
14th Street studio and Fun City (2019) — Justin Gajoux
Kathy Acker and Sex Work in the Section from Diary (2019) — Justin Gajoux
Porno-graphing Actions of the “Blue Tape” (2019) — Anna Maria Pinaka
Afterword — Matias Viegener
Language: English.
First critical edition of Kathy Acker’s unpublished early writings from (1969-1976). Comprises almost all the typescripts from that period present in the Kathy Acker’s archives.
Features also the transcription and presentation of Acker’s two 1974 experimental videos.
Editor: Justin Gajoux.
Critical notes: Justin Gajoux & Claire Finch.
Also with texts of: Alan Sondheim, Emily Cheng, Jill Kroesen, Peter Gordon, Claire Finch, Anna Maria Pinaka, Matias Viegener, Justin Gajoux.
Artwork: Satarina Cantos.
Isbn: 979-10-97450-03-8.
Print run: 500 numbered copies. Offset printed, on paper Munken Print White 80g and Arjowiggins Popset 240g; signatures sewn, cold glue.
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July 20, 2015 News Matthew Salzer
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Best of 2014 series: Top 10 MMA upsets of the year
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Tag Archive > Hideaki Wakui
Patrick » 15 February 2014 » In mlb prospects, nichibei » 15 Comments
Within minutes of Masahiro Tanaka signing with the Yankees, I started getting questions on Twitter about the next star out of Japan.
The short answer is that there’s no one of Tanaka’s caliber that we’ll see in MLB in the next few years.The longer answer is that there are a number of interesting pitchers currently active in Japan who could eventually wind up in North America. Here are the ones I’m watching most closely.
Kenta Maeda RHP starter, Hiroshima Carp: Maeda is Tanaka’s heir apparent as Japan’s best pitcher, but he grades well below Ma-Kun as an MLB prospect, both on pure stuff and statistical dominance. On this list, he compares most closely to Kenshin Kawakami, but with the advantages of youth and health. A reasonable expectation is that he’ll be a viable mid/back rotation starter for someone. Maeda is expected to be posted following the 2014 season, so we should see him in MLB in 2015.
Chihiro Kaneko RHP starter, Orix Buffaloes: Kaneko is pretty good, but for whatever reason, frequently overlooked in discussions about Japan’s best pitchers. He’s a bit less consistent than Maeda, but has more breaking stuff and generates a few more whiffs. Kaneko is eligible for domestic, NPB-only free agency after the 2014 season, and there are already rumors that Yomiuri is going to go after him. If he wants to play in MLB it likely wouldn’t be until 2016 at the soonest.
Seung-Hwan Oh RHP closer, Hanshin Tigers: 2014 will be Oh’s first year in NPB, having spent his career to this point in Korea. He was expected to move to MLB this past offseason, but wound up signing a two-year deal with Hanshin instead. The thought is that he could move on to MLB at the conclusion of his contract, so that would be 2016. I haven’t seen Oh yet so I haven’t formed an opinion of him as a prospect.
Hideaki Wakui, RHP starter, Chiba Lotte Marines: A few years ago, Wakui would have ranked among Japan’s better MLB prospects, but now he’s a bit of a question mark. He hit his peak in 2009, winning the Sawamura Award, but overuse, a contentious relationship with his team, girl trouble, and possible conditioning problems has resulted in several steps backward. I’ve been hearing for years that Wakui wants to move to MLB; he signed a two-year contract with Lotte this offseason where he could rebuild value.
Takuya Asao, RHP reliever, Chunichi Dragons: Asao was so dominant in 2011 that won the 2011 Central League MVP Award, despite pitching in middle relief. Unfortunately, he hasn’t been the same since, suffering from shoulder discomfort and pitching 30 and 30.2 in 2012 and 2013 respectively. If he’s healthy, there’s no doubt his stuff — mid-90s fastball, hard splitter, funky palmball — is good enough for MLB. He’s a few years away from free agency so we’ll see what happens.
Yusei Kikuchi, LHP starter, Seibu Lions: Kikuchi made waves in 2009 for considering forgoing NPB to sign with an MLB club. He ultimately remained in Japan, and was drafted by Seibu. In 2013, Kikuchi was in the midst of making good on the potential that made him such a hot commodity as a high school prospect when he was stricken with shoulder inflammation and lost for the season. It obviously remains to be seen how he’ll fare when he returns, but so far he’s at least show that he can turn his ability in to results. Kikuchi is at least six years away from free agency.
Shohei Ohtani RHP starter/OF, Nippon Ham Fighters: Here’s where it gets interesting. Like Kikuchi, Ohtani also showed an interest in jumping right to MLB out of high school. Unlike Kikuchi, he seemed intent on actually doing it, but Nippon Ham drafted him anyway and eventually convinced him to sign. Despite flashing 100mph heat in high school, Ohtani opened the 2013 season as Nippon Ham’s starting right fielder. A few months later, he made his ichi-gun debut on the mound, and pitched 61.2 innings, becoming the first nitouryu (double-bladed) player since Yozo Nagabuchi in 1968. Ohtani’s offseason training centered on pitching, but he’ll reportedly continue to play both positions this season. Nippon Ham has been publicly supportive of sending Ohtani to MLB after a few years of seasoning, but of course that was before this posting system nonsense took place.
Shintaro Fujinami RHP starter, Hanshin Tigers: Ohtani’s 2013 rookie brethren Fujinami might not be as flashy, but he’s a lot more polished. Fujinami opened the 2013 as Hanshin’s third starter, and essentially stuck in the rotation for the duration of the season, an impressive feat for an 18 year-old. At this point, Fujinami probably has the best potential of any pitcher on this list. He already shows polish and pitchability, and he’s extremely lanky 6’7. As he fills out and adds strength, it’s reasonable to expect that he could develop a bit more fastball velocity, and handle more innings pitched. At age 19 he’s a long way away from free agency and MLB, but if 2013 is any indication fans on both sides of the Pacific have a lot to look forward to.
Tomohiro Anraku RHP starter Saibi High School: Anraku’s still a high school student, but he’s an interesting prospect. Clearly the top player in last year’s spring Koshien Sembatsu tournament, he was famously pitched into the ground by his manager. The bodily wear he sustained from the effort led to worse performances later in the year, and his stock as an NPB draft prospect has dropped. We don’t know what 2014 holds, but it’s conceivable that he could follow in Kikuchi and Ohtani’s footsteps as a player who tests the MLB waters out of high school.
Tags: Chihiro Kaneko, Hideaki Wakui, Kenta Maeda, Masahiro Tanaka, Seung-Hwan Oh, Shintaro Fujinami, Shohei Ohtani, Takuya Asao, Tomohiro Anraku, Yozo Nagabuchi, Yusei Kikuchi
Game Notes: PL Climax Series Final Stage Game 3
Yes, this happened a week ago, but it was too good not to write about.
Game three of the Pacific League Climax Series Final Stage doesn’t usually drink beer, but when it does, it prefers Dos Equis. The deciding game of the Pacific League’s Climax Series had nearly everything, including a somewhat strange, anti-climactic ending.
First the good stuff: both starting pitchers were phenomenal. Seibu had the good version of Hideaki Wakui, who held the tough Softbank lineup hitless until the sixth inning. It’s easy to tell when Wakui has his good stuff: he tends to hit 145 kmph or so with his fastball while keeping the ball down, and have sharp command of his slider. He had both of those things against the Hawks. Maybe it was the level of competition or the fact that this was an elimination game, but he looked like a different pitcher than the one who took the mound against Nippon Ham a week earlier.
Softbank starter Toshiya Sugiuchi never really threatened for a no-hitter, but he matched Wakui’s zeroes through regulation. Sugiuchi has stopped trying to throw hard — his top fastball of the night was arough 138 kmph — but his command was masterful and every one of his pitches had movement. He looked a lot like he did the last time I saw him, about a month ago when he no-hit a hapless Orix lineup through six innings. Anyway, Sugiuchi scattered a few soft singles early in the game but cruised through the later innings, retiring 17 batters in a row from the fourth to the ninth inning.
Then the tears came. With one out inn the top of the 10th, Sugi surrendered back-to-back doubles to Okawari Nakamura and Jose Fernandez, resulting in the first run of the game for either side. With that, Softbank manager Koji Akiyama decided to turn to his excellent bullpen to preserve a shot at the win, and Sugiuchi broke down as he departed the game. This wasn’t really out of character, as Sugi’s known to shed a tear or two, but it was just the beginning of an emotional roller coaster.
After Softbank relievers Takehito Kanazawa and Masahiko Morifuku did what they’ve been doing all season (get guys out), Seibu sent Wakui out for the bottom of the 10th. Even this was a bit unusual. Shogo Saito, who had pinch run for DH Fernandez, stayed in the game to player center, while Wakui entered the lineup in the ninth spot, in place fo center fielder Masato Kumashiro. So Seibu played the rest of the game without a DH, a bit of strategy that makes sense given NPB stops games at 12 innings.
Anyway, it looked like Wakui was going to close things out for the Lions, after getting a pop-out, single and ground out on his first three batters of the 10th. Then Yuya Hasegawa doubled home pinch runner Shuhei Fukuda, tying the game at 1-1, and Wakui had his own tearful exit.
With the game tied going in to the 11th, I will point you back to the all-too-prescient Passerby’s comment from my predictions post:
Because there were many of them this year, this needs to be mentioned. In the Climax Series, a game can go up to the 12th inning. A tie goes to the team that has a better record in the regular season. (I’m actually waiting for an “unnecessary” bottom of the 12th, which I am not sure they will play.)
Both sides failed to score in the 11th, though Softbank threatened. With a man on second, Seibu walked top batter Seiichi Uchikawa, and brought in submarining closer Kazuhisa Makita to face brawny slugger Alex Cabrera. Cabrera was no match for Makita’s array of soft stuff, and the game proceeded to the 12th, still tied 1-1.
Softbank sent out closer Takahiro Mahara “close” the game, and he did his job, surrendering a leadoff single but nothing further. And so it was that for the first time (I assume), a postseason series was clinched before the final game was completed.
The Softbank Hawks were set to charge the field when Mahara completed the top of the 12th, but the mood-killing home plate umpire put the brakes on things, and made the Hawks bat for their half of the 12th. It didn’t matter, as the already-defeated Lions came out with a forgivably lethargic effort. Makita immediately surrendered a couple of hits, and the game officially ended in a 2-1 walkoff win for the Hawks.
Then, finally, the beer kake could begin. Alas, it was probably not Dos Equis.
Tags: Hideaki Wakui, Toshiya Sugiuchi
Games Notes: PL Climax Series First Stage Game 1
Patrick » 29 October 2011 » In npb » 2 Comments
Preamble: These observations are a companion to Kaz Nagatsuka’s Japan Times writeup.
Well, add this one to my list of failed predictions. After suggesting that Yu Darvish’s presence alone was enough for a Nippon Ham game one win, the Seibu Lions took a cue from the World Series champions with a come-from-behind extra inning win.
My pick was looking pretty good into the fifth inning, as Darvish retired the first 13 Lions he faced. He was clearly amped up, working off a barrage of fastballs early in the game and topping out at 154-155 kmph (96 mph). But despite that, this was an oddly unfulfilling Darvish game to watch. He didn’t really settle into a groove with any of his breaking pitches, and his command seemed to deteriorate a little after Jose Fernandez broke up the no-hitter in the fifth. He also lost a few kmph off his fastball as the game wore on, from 154 to a still-excellent 149-150 kmph (93 mph). These are trite criticisms; Darvish struck out seven, walked none, allowed only one run, and left the game with the lead. He just didn’t quite perform at his amazingly high peak, and I find myself hoping that this won’t be his last start this season.
In the bottom halves of the innings, Seibu starter Hideaki Wakui kept his Lions in the game, but was unimpressive overall. Nippon Ham only managed a two runs and a couple of strings of singles; I put that down to the Fighters’ slap-hitting lineup and the limited-flight ball more than anything Wakui did. He featured his fastball and slider and generally worked low in the zone, but allowed frequent contact and left his bullpen with a jam in the sixth inning. That he was lifted with no outs in the fifth, after throwing 85 pitches, is indicative of how Wakui has fallen from acedom. A few years ago, Wakui was an bullpen-saving workhorse, frequently working into the late innings and occasionally throwing 150 pitches or more. He’s a good pitcher and it doesn’t look like anything’s physically wrong with him, he’s just looked uninspired this season. This was another one of those games.
Screwball managerial move of the game: Nippon Ham’s Masataka Nashida pulling star centerfielder Yoshio Itoi in the seventh inning for young Kenshi Sugiya. That was a head-scratcher.
And one final observation from this game is that I significantly overlooked Seibu’s lineup. They clearly have many more threats than Nippon Ham. I particularly enjoyed Fernandez’s approach against Darvish, which resulted in two opposite-field singles (along with two more later against Nippon Ham’s relievers).
Tags: Hideaki Wakui, Jose Fernandez, Kenshi Sugiya, Yoshio Itoi, Yu Darvish
My Team Japan
Patrick » 08 May 2011 » In npb » 27 Comments
Last week, I got a pretty good question Twitter — who would my Japanese national team be today?
It’s a good question, and a nice change of pace from the Darvish questions I frequently get, so I decided to write up a post about it. Coincidentally back when I was teaching English at the now-defuct NOVA, I used to do a lesson like this with my baseball fan students, and it was always a fun one.
I’m picking my team as if they would have to compete at the highest level, so as cool as I think the World Port Tournament is, I’m following the WBC roster rules. In summary, I get a maximum of 28 players, with a minimum of two catchers and 13 pitchers.
No reason to deviate from the 2009 WBC starting outfield of Ichiro, Kosuke Fukudome, and Norichika Aoki. For my fourth outfielder I’ll go with the gap power, strike zone judgement, and defensive prowess of Nippon Ham CF Yoshio Itoi.
There’s one easy call for me in the infield: Hiroyuki Nakajima at shortstop. At second base, I’ll start Tsuyoshi Nishioka, without regard to his current injury.
The corners are a little trickier. At third base, I like Takeya “Okawari-kun” Nakamura’s bat and Eiichi Koyano’s glove, with Takahiro Arai striking a balance between the two. Choices are a bit limited on other side of the diamond, and Sho Nakata might be the best choice by the end of the year, but for now I prefer the contact bat of Seiichi Uchikawa.
This group of four gives me some flexibility. I can play the stronger defensive group with Koyano at third, Arai at first, and Okawari-kun DH’ing, or I can for the better offensive lineup and have Arai at third, Okawari-kun at first, and one of my other candidates batting DH. The presence of Uchikawa gives me the option of playing the hot hand as well.
On the bench, I’ll stash Yasuyuki Kataoka and Munenori Kawasaki, both of whom can pinch run, steal bases, get bunts down and play good defense all over the infield.
Designated Hitters
Nakamura would DH for my team when he’s not playing in the field. Hideki Matsui never participates in these things, but dammit,this is my dream team, so he’s in.
Catcher is an easy call. Kenji Johjima starts, Shinnosuke Abe backs up.
Starting Pitchers
The first three starters are easy choices: Yu Darvish, Hisashi Iwakuma and Hiroki Kuroda. The next three are pretty easy too: Masahiro Tanaka, Hideaki Wakui, Kenta Maeda. Hang on, no lefties in there, so I’ll call on Tsuyoshi Wada, Toshiya Sugiuchi, and Masaru Takeda.
That’s nine starters, so some of these guys are are going to relieve. In particular, I like Tanaka as a power arm out of the bullpen, and Takeda as a lefty specialist.
I’m rounding out my 13-man pitching staff with four full-time relievers for my squad: Kyuji Fujikawa, Takuya Asao, Hitoki Iwase and Tetsuya Yamaguchi.
Those last two are kind of risky picks, given Iwase’s struggles in the 2008 Olympics, and the fact that Yamaguchi got lit up for 10 home runs last year. But Iwase is a good pitcher, and I like Yamaguchi’s ability to get lefthanded batters out.
Notable absences
The last name I deleted off my list of candidates was Chihiro Kaneko (ignoring the fact that he’s been out injured all season). It was either him or Koyano, and I went with Koyano for his third base defense and gap bat. Kaneko’s righty starter skillset is already well-represented.
I would love to have another power bat on this team, but the only other guy I really thought about was Shuichi Murata. A few years ago, his inclusion would have been a no-brainer, but I prioritized defense, and his down numbers last season concern me. Nobuhiko Matsunaka would have been a great inclusion, but he is a shadow of his former self.
I gave some consideration to Koji Uehara and Takashi Saito, but they are too injury-prone to displace either Fujikawa or Asao, and too righthanded to bump Iwase or Yamaguchi.
Tags: Chihiro Kaneko, Eiichi Koyano, Hideaki Wakui, Hideki Matsui, Hiroki Kuroda, Hiroyuki Nakajima, Hisashi Iwakuma, Hitoki Iwase, Ichiro, Kenji Johjima, Kenta Maeda, Koji Uehara. Takashi Saito, Kosuke Fukudome, Kyuji Fujikawa, Masahiro Tanaka, Masaru Takeda, Nobuhiko Matsunaka, Norichika Aoki, Seiichi Uchikawa, Shinnosuke Abe, Shuichi Murata, Takahiro Arai, Takeya Nakamura, Takuya Asao, Tetsuya Yamaguchi, Toshiya Sugiuchi, Tsuyoshi Nishioka, Tsuyoshi Wada, Yoshio Itoi, Yu Darvish
Watching Baseball, April 18
Patrick » 19 April 2011 » In npb » 3 Comments
Last night, thanks to some justin.tv channel surfing I was able to catch bits and pieces of three NPB games, and I’m catching up on Yu Darvish’s start against Orix as I write this. Here are a few things I noticed.
Seibu vs Lotte
Crowds were sparse at all the games I watched. Yokohama appeared to draw the best audience for their game against Hiroshima.
Takashi Ogino is a threat to steal every time he reaches first with second base open. I’d like to see him dig in and go after third as well.
Hideaki Wakui’s fastball velocity was in the 142 kmph range, which is a little bit sub-optimal for him. Lotte seemed to get better looks at him after the first time through the lineup.
Yoshihisa Naruse, on the other hand, was pretty much vintage in shutting out the Lions. He only K’d six, but he made few mistake pitches and induced a large quantity of pop up outs.
The defensive play of the game was rookie Shogo Akiyama’s jumping catch at the wall, on Saburo’s long fly ball to right field. I had always perceived Saburo as being vulnerable to hard pitches away, but the pitch he hit was a fastball over the outside corner, and he drove it the other way. Maybe Saburo has refined his approach, or maybe Wakui’s velocity wasn’t enough to make that pitch effective.
Akiyama’s bat is still way behind his glove. He struck out in his only two at-bats, the first time on three pitches.
Tadahito Iguchi has really filled out. He and Tae Kyun Kim have got to be the portliest right side of any infield in Japan.
Seibu infielder Hideto Asamura again looked extremely confident at the plate. He wound up going 1-3 with a double.
Chunichi vs Yakult
Yahoo had identified Kazuki Yoshimi as Chunichi’s starter, but it was actually Kenichi Nakata that took the hill.
Joel Guzman looked absolutely terrible against Masanori Ishikawa, and finished 0-4 with three strikeouts. NPB pitchers, take note — Guzman should not see anything other than breaking balls out of the zone until he proves he can lay off them.
Kazuhiro Hatakeyama has stepped in to Yakult’s lineup with Josh Whitesell temporarily sidelined. He’s responded by going 5-8 with three home runs in the two games he started.
Despite his offspeed woes, Wladimir Balentien made contact with a couple of breaking pitches yesterday. Yes, they were groundouts, but there may be hope for him.
As noted by Jason Coskrey, it got darker at Jingu Stadium as the game progressed. Jason tweeted that NPB would consider using stadium lights for safety purposes during the night game ban.
Tags: Hideaki Wakui, Hideto Asamura, Josh Whitesell, Kazuhiro Hatakeyama, Saburo, Shogo Akiyama, Tadahito Iguchi, Tae Kyun Kim, Takashi Ogino, Wladimir Balentien, Yoshihisa Naruse, Yu Darvish
2011 Season Predictions: Pacific League
Patrick » 10 April 2011 » In npb » Comments Off
The Pacific League is balanced. In fact, this is probably the first time I can say that I think that every team in the league has a chance to finish first. That makes it difficult to pick winners this year, so I’m going to try something different. I’ve got the teams ranked not by where I think they’ll finish, but by how likely I think they are to finish first.
6. Orix Buffaloes (offseason summary)
High-risk, high-reward rotation; new suketto question marks; counting on lots of guys who had their first success in 2010; thin bullpen; Chihiro Kaneko injured
5. Chiba Lotte Marines (offseason summary)
Absence of Tsuyoshi Nishioka and Hiroyuki Kobayashi; lineup is due for some regression; not quite sold on starters not named Naruse or Karakawa
4. Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles (offseason summary)
Strong front rotation; better lineup with the additions of Kazuo Matsui and Akinori Iwamura; lots of righty bullpen options; new manager
3. Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters (offseason summary)
Yu Darvish; steady rotation; great defense; a few break-out candidates; good 2nd half in 2010; Darvish
2. Fukuoka Softbank Hawks (offseason summary)
Additions of Alex Cabrera and Seiichi Uchikawa; strong lineup 1-9; good 1-2 starters; lights-out bullpen; backed into 2010 title; emerging starters; lots of injury-prone players
1. Saitama Seibu Lions (offseason summary)
Productive lineup; talented core; interesting young pitchers — Yusei Kikuchi, Tatsuya Oishi, Kazuhisa Makita; stalwart ace in Hideaki Wakui
It was tough putting Orix last, since I’m such a big fan of their approach, but everything needs to go right for them to win. Similarly it’s hard having Lotte fifth after a Nippon Series win, but I think their lineup is likely to fall back to earth in 2011. Rakuten in fourth is a bit of a leap of faith for me; last year Chunichi won with four good hitters and a good group of pitchers. Rakuten has the starters (but not the bullpen) and with their additions they might have the offense they need to contend. As for the other three… well, it came down to a toss up between Softbank and Seibu for first. I think I just have a preference for Seibu’s lineup, and more confidence in their ability to remain healthy.
The point is, any one of these teams can win in 2011. It should be a great season.
Tags: Akinori Iwamura, Alex Cabrera, Chihiro Kaneko, Hideaki Wakui, Hiroyuki Kobayashi, Kazuhisa Makita, Kazuo Matsui, Seiichi Uchikawa, Tatsuya Oishi, Tsuyoshi Nishioka, Yu Darvish, Yusei Kikuchi
NPB Bullet Points: Ouen-dan, Wakui, Darvish, Orix Uniforms
Patrick » 08 January 2011 » In mlb prospects, nichibei, npb, npb draft, NPB Tracker » 10 Comments
Before I get caught up on my more analytical pieces, here’s about a week’s worth of news items:
The Yomiuri Giants have broken up the Tokyo Yomiuri Kyojin-gun Ouen-dan (Tokyo Yomiuri Giants Cheering Club) over “improper re-sale of game tickets”.
Seibu ace Hideaki Wakui is having a hard time reaching an agreement with the Lions on his 2011 salary. It’s reportedly possible that he won’t have a contract signed by the time camp opens, and thus have to pay his way there.
Chiba Marine Stadium has been rechristened QVC Marine Field. Yes, that’s QVC, the television shopping network.
Sponichi points out that, in addition to being the son of former Chunichi Dragon Mark Ryal, Rusty Ryal was also the guy that hit a line drive off Hiroki Kuroda’s head back in 2009.
The Yukan Fuji paper published an article about Bill James projections found at my other haunt, Fangraphs.com. The headline was James’ projection that Koji Uehara would save 31 games with a 2.81 ERA for the Orioles this upcoming season.
According to Sankei News, the Chiba Lotte Marines took in 8bn yen in revenue in 2010, the highest figure in team history. While the club finished 2bn yen in the red, they lost 1.3bn yen less than the previous year, and the 8bn yen represents a quadrupling in revenue since 2004. Winning the Nippon Series and posting Tsuyoshi Nishioka helped boost Lotte’s income.
Despite being in great shape, former Yokohama and Orix player Katsuaki Furuki got his face bashed in his fighting debut.
Yu Darvish’s New Year’s Resolutions are to read two books per month, and watch movies that he doesn’t typically like. His intent is to “refine his sensitivity” (“感性を磨けるかなって理由です(^^)”).
Darvish’s Nippon Ham teammate, incoming rookie Yuki Saito, wants to play until he’s 50.
Here’s a great pic of Hiroshima ace Kenta Maeda working out with a medicine ball.
Lotte managed to sign their 6th-round draft pick, USC right Shuhei Fujiya. Fujiya gets Johnny Kuroki’s number 54.
Orix has unveiled their new uniforms. I’m a little disappointed, I thought they would change them more. I think they should have brought back the old Kintetsu Buffaloes logo, at least on an arm patch or something.
And finally, one in English: speaking to ESPN, Matt Murton called going to Japan “100 percent the best decision I made.”
Tags: Chiba Lotte Marines, Hideaki Wakui, Hiroki Kuroda, Katsuaki Furuki, Kenta Maeda, Koji Uehara, Mark Ryal, Matt Murton, Rusty Ryal, Shuhei Fujiya, Tsuyoshi Nishioka, Yomiuri Giants, Yu Darvish, Yuki Saito
Will 2010 See a 20-Game Winner?
Patrick » 05 July 2010 » In npb » 2 Comments
It’s not year that we see a 20 game winner in NPB. The last pitcher to pull it off was Hisashi Iwakuma, with his remarkable 21-win season in 2008. The last time prior to that was 2003, when Kei Igawa and Kazumi Saito each won 20, and shared the Sawamura Award. Bonus points will be awarded to the reader who can name the last 20-game winner prior to Igawa and Saito.
At the halfway point this season, a number of pitchers have won enough to have a shot at 20:
Shun Tohno Yomiuri 11-2 15 2.40
Tsuyoshi Wada SoftBank 11-4 15 3.24
Bobby Keppel Nippon Ham 10-1 14 3.07
Toshiya Sugichi SoftBank 10-3 15 3.82
Kenta Maeda Hiroshima 10-3 16 1.56
Hideaki Wakui Seibu 10-4 16 2.90
Takayuki Kishi Seibu 9-5 15 3.36
So will any of them do it? Assuming good health, each one of these guys should get 10-13 more starts this year, so, as always, winning 20 will require both effectiveness and luck.
If I were to place a bet on one of these pitchers winning 20, I think I’d reluctantly go with Tohno. The Giants will keep winning and he’s been very effective, but Tohno doesn’t go deep into games and will rely on his bullpen to lock down wins for him. The fact that Maeda, the only other Central Leaguer on this list, plays for the also-ran Hiroshima seems to work against him, but remember that Iwak
I could see one of the Pacific League pitchers making a run too, but the Pa-League is so balanced this year it’s hard to guess which one.
Tags: Bobby Keppel, Hideaki Wakui, Hisashi Iwakuma, Kazumi Saito, Kei Igawa, Kenta Maeda, Shun Tohno, Toshiya Sugichi, Tsuyoshi Wada
Extrapolating Another New Feature
Patrick » 28 May 2010 » In NPB Tracker » Comments Off
One itch leads to another. I took the work I did a couple weeks ago to get Hideaki Wakui’s average velocity and turned it into a new feature for the data site. Each pitcher now has a game log and average velocity plotted for every game I have data for. The ui is still rough, to put it mildly, and the pages are on the slow side, so this is kind of a “minimum viable product”.
And speaking of Wakui, he took things up another notch May 27 against Hanshin. Did anyone see the game?
Tags: Hideaki Wakui
A Feature Is Born
Patrick » 17 May 2010 » In npb » 6 Comments
On May 7, Hideaki Wakui of the Seibu Lions tossed a one-hitter against the SoftBank Hawks. A lot of the players involved commented that Wakui was throwing harder than usual, which gave me an itch to find out how much harder. I scratched.
Here’s a breakdown of Wakui’s repertoire in his 2010 starts prior to his May 7 gem, in mph:
fastball 82.5 91.875 87.51
curve 63.75 76.25 69.66
slider 74.375 84.375 79.02
changeup 75.625 81.875 79.18
cut fastball 81.25 81.25 81.25
shuuto 80 90.625 87.01
forkball 75.625 83.75 80.14
What jumps out at me here is the variance in velocity for each of his pitches, particularly the curveball.
Here’s Wakui’s breakdown for May 7:
fastball 86.875 93.125 90.04
curve 65.625 72.5 69.38
slider 75 83.75 80.69
changeup 80 83.125 81.77
shuuto 88.75 90.625 89.38
On May 7, Wakui found a few extra mph on his fastball and changeup, and also worked in his high range with the rest of his stuff as well.
I turned this itch into a bolt-on feature for the Data Site, so this breakdown is available for every game I have velocity data on. I’m working on a way to make this type of data available in aggegrate, but won’t make any promises as to when it might show up on the live site. NPB Tracker Data is basically the culmination of a series of itch scratches, so the way this addition came together is fitting. The css formating of the Data site is a kind of messed up right now, so if there are any designers or css whizzes out there who wouldn’t mind helping me fix it, drop me a line.
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The Snow Spark Saga #3
With the Kingdom in chaos over her botched public execution, sixteen-year-old Rags has only one thing on her mind: survival.
But that’s no easy feat with the Kingdom Corps chasing her, and every citizen wanting to cash in on the ultimate bounty. One place may offer shelter, though—Solstice, a lawless settlement where criminals go to seek refuge.
Yet Solstice is anything but a safe haven. A professional bounty hunter prowls its seedy streets and a ruthless anti-Kingdom rebel group, known as the Supporters, are rumored to call this settlement home. Neither side is friendly to outsiders. Having fled with former second-in-command-turned-traitor, Henrick Oreson and former luresman, Colton Caelan Fieldson, it’s a chance Rags will have to take.
Their options few, they must work together to survive a hostile new world while on the run, earn the respect of the Supporters, and regroup against the Kingdom. If they fail, civil war among the settlements will rage Kingdom-wide. If they’re successful, it could mean a chance at revenge against Hyperion and his cruel Threshing Floor, and the possible opportunity to take back their Kingdom once and for all…
Stars Over Zephyr by Kathryn Lee Martin
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You can also use this FreeFind but it is not so comprehensive
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Aleksander TANSMAN (1897-1986)
Cinq Impromptus (1922-26) [10:49]
Six Arabesques (1930) [9:52]
Huit Novelettes (1936) [27:48]
Elżbieta Tyszecka (piano)
rec. Łódź Philharmonic Chamber Hall, Łódź, Poland 2013.
ACTE PREALABLE AP 0326 [48:36]
The accompanying booklet lists experienced Polish pianist Elżbieta Tyszecka's 16 previous recordings for Acte Préalable, seven of which are devoted entirely to the music of her compatriot Aleksander Tansman. The composer's sonatas are certainly important, if not especially innovative, as are his sets of mazurkas, if chiefly for their continuation of a nationalist tradition begun by Chopin. Nevertheless, it is probably fair to say that Tansman's most significant music lies outside his solo piano corpus, which consists primarily of collections of miniatures. On the present recording, for example, nineteen pieces have been gathered into three suites, and only three of them last longer than three minutes.
On the other hand, Tansman is such a fertile craftsman that there is always more than sufficient colour and interest to convey the listener effortlessly through the scores. Despite the evocative titles he employs here – Impromptus, Arabesques, Novelettes - Tansman's music rarely sounds particularly Polish or French (like Chopin, he spent most of his life in France). The Novelettes are jazzier in places – by the time of their composition, Tansman counted Gershwin and Charlie Chaplin among his friends – and constitute the expressive core of Tyszecka's recital, but overall Tansman's music is fairly conservative for its time.
So it is that, when the cold hand of the market picks up this disc for inspection, it may well decide that the music is just not 'indispensable' enough to counterbalance the decidedly ungenerous running-time. It seems rather unlikely that many will find 48 minutes of fairly 'standard-issue' piano pieces a good deal at full price. Two recent other-label recordings of Tansman's piano music - Margaret Fingerhut on Chandos (CHAN10527) and Eliane Reyes on Naxos (8.572266 & 8.573021) – offer 25 more minutes and/or a considerable retail discount. Still, Acte Préalable probably have the edge in terms of audio quality, and certainly Tyszecka cedes no ground to her rivals as far as polished performance goes – although her approach is more ascetic than Fingerhut's or Reyes'.
Tyszecka's own notes are offered in the usual Polish and English and pair some background biography with more specific details of the works recorded. The notes have been fairly well translated by a non-native, with just a handful of awkward renderings ("he was also performed of his own compositions"). The back inlay, by the way, gives the recording date as '20-21 September 2013', whereas inside the booklet it becomes '1-2 May 2013'.
The booklet also provides handy details of 32 previous label releases, many of which are certainly worthy of anyone's consideration. The present one is too, for sure, but it may come down ultimately to a simple question of economics.
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I See (Through) You, Oliver
Although you'd think he was a massive movie star if you went by how much we talk about him here on MNPP, The Haunting of Hill House and Man in an Orange Shirt actor Oliver Jackson-Cohen hasn't really had that big role that's broken him out yet. He first caught our eye in 2011 when he was up for the lead role of Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter (and don't tell me you can't see him in that role) and then next a couple years later when he got cast on NBC's Dracula series with Thomas Kretschmann. A near decade of smaller roles here and there followed that we always took note of, all leading to this weekend's announcement at last of a big leading man part -- he's nabbed the lead in the upcoming Invisible Man movie opposite Elisabeth Moss for Saw screenwriter and Upgrade director Leigh Whannell.
Universal's been on shaky footing with their reboot of their Universal Monsters movie universe -- that photo of Tom Cruise and Javier Bardem and Johnny Depp and Russell Crowe has become a joke at this point -- so they're pointedly going back to basics with this flick; they've teamed up with Jason Blum, king of the low-budget horror success story, to make a standalone series of films for not tons of cash. Anyway Whannell's Upgrade is so frakking good -- here's my review; I named it my 17th favorite movie of last year -- that we all should be excited about this. As if we weren't already with Elisabeth Moss attached...
Labels: Elisabeth Moss, horror, Oliver Jackson-Cohen
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(Update) Ringer's 6 TD performance earns him NJCAA and WSFL Offensive Player of the Week
Freshman quarterback Brooks Ringer was named WSFL Offensive Player of the Week after he went 22-30 for 457 yards with five touchdowns. He also rushed for a score in Pima's 64-41 win at Phoenix College. Photo by Ben Carbajal
Pima Community College freshman quarterback Brooks Ringer had a standout game last Saturday and it earned him recognition from the NJCAA and WSFL conference.
Ringer was selected NJCAA Offensive Player of the Week on Wednesday after he was named the WSFL conference Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday.
He led the Aztecs to a 64-41 victory at Phoenix College after he went 22-30 passing for 457 yards. He threw five touchdown passes and had one rushing score.
Ringer connected with four different receivers for touchdowns; which included two to sophomore Jon Cole. He connected with six total receivers.
The Aztecs (2-1) will host their home opener this Saturday against Scottsdale Community College (4-0). Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. at Kino North Stadium.
See Ringer's WSFL selection on the ACCAC website
See his NJCAA Offensive Player of the Week selection on the NJCAA website
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August 12 - 18, 2018: Issue 371
Phil Walker's GIPA Application For KPMG ‘Business Case’ On Forcibly Amalgamated Councils: 'Refused'
STATE GOVT BLOCKS RELEASE OF SECRET DOCUMENTS
August 11, 2018: Media release - SOCC
Pittwater residents are still waiting to see “secret” KPMG papers, containing data and information used by the State Government to force NSW council amalgamations, says Save Our Councils Coalition (SOCC) President Brian Halstead.
Commenting on last week’s (8 August 2018) Civil and Administrative Tribunal decision in the Phil Walker GIPA case that sought access to documents detailing analysis and impacts of forced council mergers, SOCC says that the Government is wrongfully hiding crucial information within the KPMG report from the public.
“It is extraordinary that a document that is referenced as support for the amalgamation proposals is not available for the community to review. Access to the KPMG documents has been hidden by the State Government since they began the merger process in late 2015, despite strong opposition from local and state-wide communities. All major political parties except the Liberal/National Coalition want these documents released now,” Halstead says.
“We can only guess what was said in the KPMG Report that was so contentious that the Government have gone so far to block its release. Let’s not forget the Baird/Berejiklian Coalition Government used taxpayer’s money to employ KPMG to do the work and now they won’t let amalgamated communities like Pittwater see what the report contains,” Halstead added.
“A GIPA (freedom of information) case was made by Pittwater resident Phil Walker assisted by Phil Jenkyn to solicit the full KPMG report. But something in that report is so secret and embarrassing, the State Government just wants to hide its head in the sand,” SOCC spokesman Phil Jenkyn says.
John Illingsworth has released a new film today on this Phil's GIPA Application:
YOUR LEGALLY ENFORCEABLE RIGHT to government information, PART 6: ‘THE JUDGEMENT"
PHIL JENKYN COMMENTS ON WALKER GIPA CASE
The judgement in the Phil Walker GIPA case seeking KPMG documents relating to forced council mergers was released 8 August 2018 – read thejudgement here.
In spite of Walker’s contention that the Government had waived its ‘Cabinet-in-confidence’ privilege over KPMG reference documents including the Business Case, the Tribunal held that the privilege remained, and followed earlier ‘KPMG’ decisions.
So, how difficult is it for the public to get important information that it needs from the Department of Premier and Cabinet?
The answer is extremely difficult if the Government wants to hide controversial and embarrassing information.
First it makes it really hard for the public to find out what information and documentation it has in its records.
It will have already stamped everything that might cause it grief with ‘Cabinet-in-confidence’.
If it receives a GIPA request for information, it designates staff that know little of the subject matter to make the decision and to do the searches. It then claims privilege or that the documents can’t reasonably be found.
One might be tempted to say it is a sham process.
The important point is that the Government is still hiding the KPMG documents detailing the analysis and impacts of the forced merger proposals. No one was able to evaluate the Government’s global claim of $2billion or any part of the alleged benefits, as they were based on these KPMG documents. These benefits in fact have not now materialised.
Good councils, including Pittwater and Tumbarumba to name just two of many, had their councils destroyed on a lie still being perpetrated by this Government.
All communities whose councils were forcibly merged are entitled to a referendum to get their councils back.
The Walker case was the last chance for the Government to release this information. Not to do so means that they will be forever condemned as a dishonest, deceptive, arrogant and incompetent government that fails to listen to communities and will never learn.
Clearly such a government does not deserve to govern.
Perhaps one can conclude with a learned Court of Appeal judge, Justice Basten in the Ku-ring-gai case on this very issue. To quote his words:
“The subject matter of the controversy is the amalgamation of local government areas. The proposals had to be the subject of examination and report, including a public inquiry. It would be incoherent for the Minister to assert that any material presented to Cabinet to support an amalgamation of local government areas should not be disclosed. Particularly is that so where the proposal expressly relied on financial information which was derived from an external report submitted to Cabinet.”
Phil Jenkyn OAM
Pittwater's Phil Walker's GIPA Application For The KPMG ‘Business Case’ On Forcibly Amalgamated Councils
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by ElectricGecko on March 7, 2016 at 9:51 pm
Characters: Colin, Daphne
NEW TWC VOTING INCENTIVE! MARCH MADNESS!!!
This month (starting March 1st), a vote for Puck on TWC gets you a glimpse at some fantastic Puck art by fantastic artists that are not me! This week we’ve got a vaguely St. Patrick’s Day-themed entry from my brother (aka Fat Bassist. Like me, he has a thing for cereal-based humor.
VOTE TO TASTE THE RAINBOW! (It tastes like chicken!)
As for the comic…
The right side of the bars really is all a matter of perspective, really.
Upon seeing the line art for this comic, my wife asked “Who’s that? Is she a social worker? She looks like a social worker. She has that undeniable ‘social worker’ look about her.”
I’m not really sure what the defining elements of the ‘social worker look’ are, but I’m glad I somehow hit them.
Great strip, but I have a response to your alt text….
If you DIDN’T catch the Neverending Story” reference, SHAME ON YOU!!!! (hands down, the single best line in the movie!)
Well, some people live 80’s movies. Other people are normal. I’m firmly in the former group.
Palagpat
July 1, 2016, 6:07 pm | # | Reply
I did get the reference, but I didn’t realize it had been intentional until I read the alt-text. I suppose I underestimated you; my apologies for thinking such a thing could be mere coincidence!
Well, I’m glad I have like-minded folks out there.
Ah, the stone eater talking about his “good, strong hands” and how they could not protect his friends.
Needed that extra nudge to make that connection.
I knew you’d get it!
Thisguy
While Colin doesn’t know it, this will add to his defence as the henpecked (and possibly beaten) husband/partner. Particularly as one of the first impressions someone will have of Pucks shiner will be “beaten wife”. This will, however, be quickly disproven by observing Puck and the cowering Colin, and Puck will be real led as the “Pysco chick who probably got punched in the face during a brawl she started”.
I wonder if the “mama bear” reaction would make Puck be seen in the social workers eyes as unsuitable to be raising a child, despite the fact the the mama bear reaction is brought about by protecting said child?
Your wonderings are all valid, valid wonderings…
jeffepp
Just to add the point BEFORE the screaming starts: What are the odds that Puck might have misplaced her wallet, in the course of being vomited on, changing cloths, going on a ride, and punched repeatedly. Just sayin’.
Shamdon
Dude they will give her the child so they can survive. (they= theme park staff)
They do have a highly developed sense of self-preservation.
Kingmabel
The ‘social worker look’ is similar to the ’40 year old retail worker look’ except with more confusion and dread but less anger and hopelessness
Less anger and hopelessness or more? I think it depends on how long they’ve been doing the social worker grind.
Yeah I can see your point. but it would be a different kind of hopelessness. Mostly stemming from failed cases or uncooperative clients, and less from little old ladies who don’t understand the difference between ‘this weeks sale’ and ‘last weeks sale’
Just a few questions.
1)Which child is the social worker there for?
2)Why is there a social worker at a theme park? The timing is by far way off for the guard to have called CWP, because Puck would have gotten there before the public princess here. So I gotta say that she has an office on site. Is it the country or the context of the comic that is prevailing here?
I think the social worker is there to address this whole nightmare. And no, there isn’t a park social worker. Let’s just assume time lapses occurred between comics that allow for outside authorities to be called.
eldestdawn
I’m going out on a limb and saying that, because it’s puck, they had called them when they entered the park and said to wait about an hour till something happened. i’m pretty sure she has a rep as the ‘monster red head’ so…when she comes, they prepare.
I’ll go with that too.
March 8, 2016, 11:39 am | #
Ouch, almost as bad as the “do not accept checks from” sign with the picture of Juniper Buckingham.
But if Puck had that type of ‘pre-ordained’ presence, shouldn’t she have an armed escort, or at least one for Phoebe for being a famous Howlers’ waitress, eh?
Haven’t you noticed the armed escort, waiting just outside each and every frame? Dude, you’re watching very closely.
rewinn
March 9, 2016, 12:22 am | # | Reply
While the author is of course the expert on what’s going on in the comic, I had sorta assumed that misbehaving families would be common enough at a park of this nature that freelance social workers just hang around, hoping to snag clients in the way that lawyers hang around ERs.
(Well, ok, they don’t in reality … but they do in comics.)
Either that or management put out a distress call over the P.A. system, “Emergency! Is there a social worker in the house?”
My final theory is that this isn’t a social worker at all, but a sweet old demented lady. Not a serial killer.
You, sir, are full of theories.
March 10, 2016, 12:09 am | #
Full of something anyway
March 10, 2016, 6:16 pm | # | Reply
truthfully, I suspect mislaid children are quite common in amusement parts
It’s just that mislaid infants aren’t quite so common… especially without the mother in evidence.
March 10, 2016, 9:16 pm | #
Yeah, I think this is more a special ‘perfect storm’ of idiocy that warranted some escalation.
Fat Bassist
If there could be one more huge panel for this strip, it would be awesome if Colin looked off into space and said an adapted version of Quinn’s Indianapolis speech:
“Sometimes that shark looks right into ya. Right into ya eyes. Ya know, Anita, the thing about a shark… she’s got… lifeless eyes. Black eyes… like a doll’s eyes. When she comes at ya, she don’t even seem to be livin’… ’til she PUNCHES ya, then those black eyes roll over white. Oh and then ya hear the terrible, high pitched SCREAMIN’, the ocean turns red, and despite all the poundin’ and the hollerin’, she comes in and… tears ya ta PIECES.”
My biggest issue with strip comics is the total lack of real estate for long-winded dialogue and big, fat monologues. But then I remind myself that no one READS long-winded dialogue and big, fat monologues, so it’s probably for the better.
Called it! (These bars look good)
You get the ‘called it’ trophy. It looks like a box of McDonald’s french fries. You’ll need to go to one of our 18 bazillion local offices and pick it up. A small charge of a few dollars might apply for shipping and handling. And production.
But otherwise, totally free.
Isn’t it enough that I’m trying to manage the logistics for buying a Puck T-Shirt? In fact, why aren’t you all buying Puck merchandise right now? You know you want to.
Would it help if I told you when they go on sale? They go on sale all the time (it’s how Teepublic works), but I’m usually too lazy to pass the news onto people.
Yes it would actually, I’m notoriously cheap.
OMG, that was the saddest scene in the whole movie. Forget Artax sinking, forget the kid not being brave enough to say his mother’s name, that *one* scene will take a normal, happy kid, and make him emo until his mid twenties.
Yeah, the whole movie is one big experience in emotional torment.
I have no idea what you people are talking about.
(why should today be any different ? sob….)
My personal theory on the random social worker appearing: once Miranda had gotten into the ‘jail’ (in lack of a better word), he called one and she happened to get there sometime after that Colin already ended up in jail.
Hey, not impossible, at least!
Yeah, I do think Children’s Aid might be called in with the case of a parentless baby.
I believe that social workers/child “protective” services/vultures prey on every little mis-step that they would have a fully staffed office right next door to the park.
They probably have a platform on the roof where they can all stand up there with binoculars all day – and have a slide down the side of the building to get down and over there as quickly as possible.
[I have certain feelings about CPS – and I don’t even have kids]
Not gonna lie, I laughed.
Then again, it sounds like something they’d do, so why not?
Enh, I’ve seen both sides of the beast. I’ve seen cases where they swoop in on rather innocuous cases, but then I’ve also seen cases where there’s obviously some really awful stuff going on, and they’ve said “There’s not enough evidence to warrant involvement.” Still, it’s a necessary job. And I’m glad someone’s doing it who isn’t me.
“Could someone please swallow that?” Bon appetit, Colin.
Goes down well with a nice pinot.
Or if it’s greased.
Meh, now that Alcatraz is closed, there’s not a jail Puck couldn’t break out of. Or into. Or a social worker she couldn’t flatten
True enough. Those bars don’t look very sturdy, despite what Colin says.
hey, remember what she did while giving birth?
Daphne just talked to Puck on the phone:
I had to leave my baby alone.
Some stranger turned her in to lost and found.
Without a good ID card,
I seemed some sort of retard.
I’m in the park detention cell compound.
I’m in the lockup now!
I hope these bars are strong,
‘Cause Puck will shortly come along,
I couldn’t prove that she was my child,
I let my temper get pretty riled.
I lost it and I went around the bend.
Now Daphne called and chatted,
Informed on me and ratted.
I’m doomed as soon as Puck comes to this pen.
I’m swallowing the key.
Puck won’t get in and wail on me.
And Daphne isn’t clear yet,
Her share of trouble near yet,
The second-funnest place on Earth aflame.
Authorities blamed fire,
On Daphne and her Tyler,
They’re locked up in this cell to their great shame
We’re in the lockup now!
We’re just the walking dead,
‘Cause Puck will slambang on our heads.
—from “In the Jailhouse Now”
You keep your ‘best webcomic lyricist’ trophy with all your Grammys, don’t you?
Ah, if only I could channel my creativity into something that would sell…
Don’t feel bad – the Gecko echoes that sentiment.
Unfortunate there is no audio.
I think Colin wants to stay locked up because he fears Puck’s wraith.
Sorry, Colin, But Hooper also thought that those bars looked like good, strong bars in that shark cage from “Jaws: as well. Too bad they did not hold up past the fifth ramming attempt by Bruce the Shark.
Puck will be able to go though those bars like a hot knife though butter…
All we need now is a “CITY” reporter that looks like the late Peter Benchley to report and comment on the carnage that will occur.
So that random shark character in the previous comic background now becomes a bit of plot-driven forewarning ?
See that visual foreshadowing? See how clever that was? Even though it was totally, completely accidental? I’m a happenstance genius.
I still expect to see Puck cast magical spells ala the play & story “Midsummer’s Night Dream”.
I now wonder if Puck can ‘Force’ choke someone … in which case the bars won’t protect anyone….
Maybe not force choke, but forcibly choke? Yes!
Still, I can see Daphne choking herself and blaming it on Puck!
Yeah, that’s plausible.
How about Puck and company as the Doom Patrol in a Puck guest or vote comic.Colin already has the beard so he could be Niles Caulder.
I had to read the alt text to notice the reference, although the actual wording did stand out to me when I first saw it. I guess that’s what happens when you haven’t watched a movie in close to 20 years.
I wouldn’t recommend a re-watch. It’s a movie best left to nostalgia.
I’ve tried watching it a couple times on TV, but the edited for TV version is absolutely horrible. And somehow I always switch to it just as he’s trying to go between those two statues with the laser eyes. Which further proves how awful the TV version is, because it always blurs the statues’ chests drawing attention to something most people would ignore if it was left alone.
It could also be that the non-edited-for-TV version is also horrible. I like it, but it was one of those movies I saw at a formative time in my life so it looms large in my psyche. (As opposed to the sequel, which I saw at a less formative time, and I knew was garbage even as I was watching it.)
March 11, 2016, 6:14 am | #
On the other hand, I got to see the original Predator at the cinema again after almost 30 years with a new pristine print and it was fantastic. All those memories of intervening viewings on subpar TV screenings and video recordings disappeared just like that. Presentation definitely matters (something that applies to life in general, not just movies).
Perhaps someone should request a Domestic Abuse counselor while they’re at it? For Colin’s sake of course.
Just in case the bars aren’t enough, this needs to be documented 😀
I think the documenting will certainly happen.
2Scribble
-shakes head at Daphne- ballsy comment. Colin is an idiot – Puck knows that – Daphne isn’t. Killing Colin is all well and good but Daphne is WAY less worried than she should be lol
Well, here’s a case of Daphne badly miscalculating. She never really entertained the possibility that she could either be swept up in the coming explosion or even be the focal point of it.
Well, historically, Puck has never really attacked Daphne in any way. Colin can’t claim the same thing. Colin’s fear is real and conditioned through many deadly run-ins with Puck. For Daphne, it’s still largely a theoretical construct.
Well, theoretical physics did ultimately lead to Trinity happening at Alamogordo, New Mexico. For those not in the know, Trinity was the first ever detonation of a nuclear device.
atomic, not nuclear.
The first nuke was detonated elsewhere.
Love the Neverending Story reference! 😀
I think the “undeniable social worker look” is defined by wearing plain-looking civilian clothes and a clipboard outside the cage. 😉
You got it, man.
Jeremy Baldwin
I love the NeverEnding Story reference! Not bad! I also realized that after reading it that I have a fondness for Canadians. Originally I intended to put a snarky comment such as “not bad for a Canadian” but I realized that some of my favorite people are from Canada such as William Shatner, WWE Hall of Famer Edge, and now you as well! Keep up the good worker my northern brother!
December 1, 2016, 12:53 pm | # | Reply
Well, we have our dark side. Our Justin Biebers. Our Nickelbacks. But I’m glad you’re grouping me in the better category.
Canadians were toeing the line with Bieber, and Nickelback. Then one of you decided to make a web-comic. And said web-comic introduced the single most atrocious lower-lip having, non-upper-lip having, kangaroo/dog creature from The Island of Dr. Moreau. The creation of the Daphne, THAT was the sin for which there is no forgiveness. THAT was the evidence that proved Canadians inability to self-government. For if you were then “the Daphne,” would have been stomped out of it’s hideous existence when it first appeared so long ago in a Canadian “Universities” student paper. Also Justin Bieber. the bieber is likewise intolerable. Nickelback sucks too. Mostly daphne and the bieber though. For shame Canada. FOR SHAME!!!!
What do you know, auto-correct once again totally fv¢@$# over a perfectly good rant. Sigh…. I bet a Canadian is probably responsible for that too!
Actually it’s so insidious that I’m betting us Americans are responsible. That kind of thing is so our bailiwick.
Sorry, rest of the world. Our bad.
This, THIS is the kind of Daphne-Bashing Karen will pay good money for.
You’ve found your calling, my friend.
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Projects / Research – Mendrisio 2017
Rotermann Old and New Flour Storage - Tallinn - Estonia
The 1,5 century-old Rotermann Quarter, a former industrial area for food production, is located between the Tallinn‘s old town and the port.
The masterplan with its main square and street grid was design by Alver Arhitektid in 2006. The approved detail planning calls for adoptive reuse of existing buildings as well as insertion of new volumes amongst to create “live-work” city right at the center of Tallinn with people-friendly environment; and the new flour storage was aimed to form a plaza as a new focal point of the quarter.
The project consists of three volumes; the Old Flour Storage with 2 additional stories, the New Flour Storage and the Atrium connecting the two. Ground floor is for retail and all upstairs are for offices.
The approach was to relate and strengthen the character of historical quarter through finding and adopting the character of the surroundings.
The Old and new flour storage doubles the existing historic building with a coarse and rough architectural language expressed in windows proportions and the use of rusty corten steel panels on the facades intended to relate to the industrial history of the site.
For facade they have abstracted proportion of wall versus window openings; limestone walls, brick lintels and rusted steel details that pay homage to the area’s industrial past.
The new building is erected next to the old one and the two are interconnected by a glass-roofed atrium. On top of the pitched roof of the old limestone building, two additional floors are added with similar window's rhythm and floor height structure but with a different wall covering; and also the roof shape is to refer to the roof of the old existing building. The floor heights of 3.4m and 4.6m are rather high for standard office use but decided to refer to the atmosphere of the existing floors. The renovation work has been done to restore original window openings.
The glass-roofed Atrium is to become „air“ sandwiched in-between. The bridges functionally connect the two for lift access as well as for evacuation route.
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Hazlitt’s Ephemeral Style
Posted on February 27, 2017 by Reps Admin
Talking with Texts: Hazlitt’s Ephemeral Style
by Tristram Wolff
The essay begins …
Since social life, like art, is a problem of appeal, the poetic metaphor would give us invaluable hints for describing modes of practical action which are too often measured by simple tests of utility and too seldom with reference to the communicative, sympathetic, propitiatory factors that are clearly present in the procedures of formal art and must be as truly present in those informal arts of living we do not happen to call arts. . . . Is not the relation between individual and group greatly illuminated by reference to the corresponding relation between writer and audience?
—Kenneth Burke, Permanence and Change
Introduction: Mouthiness
When he wrote this passage, in 1935, Kenneth Burke was—as ever—looking for ways to persuade readers not only to observe written texts themselves as forms of social action but also to observe social action through what he called “the poetic metaphor.” According to this view, social life is a kind of “composition”: it is guided by questions of address (the “problem of appeal”); its “assertions,” as he puts it, must be “socialized by revision.” Though generally overlooked, the “communicative, sympathetic, propitiatory factors” foregrounded in art similarly bear the weight of social interaction (such “factors” belong, in the context of this special issue, to the indexical threadwork that allows “participation frameworks” to hang together). In the epigraph’s final line, Burke suggests that cultural-historical relations of a literary kind, as between “writer” and “audience,” revealing lines of separation imaginable between individual and group in a given social formation. Better remembered for arguing that literary forms bespeak and contest broader cultural convictions, here we are reminded that Burke also advocated thinking about social relations themselves through categories of verbal art.
In the work of British romantic essayist and political radical William Hazlitt (1778–1830), vivid accounts of the sociable worlds of everyday speech in early nineteenth-century London—in the tavern, parlor, pulpit, theater, or Parliament—are often likewise enmeshed in questions of literary form, in a comparable if unsystematic fusion of literary and social criticism. Burke’s comments (and the ethnopoetic and metapragmatic fields of research that Burke indirectly influenced) retrospectively help clarify that what enables Hazlitt so readily to assume continuities between literary writing and sociable ways of speaking is a version of the belief that language, whether literary or not, is active in and constitutive of the worlds around it. Moreover, the inseparability for Hazlitt of politics and style points to his intuitive grasp of the latter—in any of the discursive genres he analyzes, including his own writing—as practical activity.
In this he seems to have had an early sense of how, as V. N. Voloshinov emphatically put it, “poetic work is a powerful condenser of unarticulated social evaluations,” and reciprocally the way that “these social evaluations . . . organize form.” If the Marxist-inflected idea of language as practical activity elaborated by the likes of Burke and the Bakhtin circle aided later influential theoreticians of sociolinguistic practice like Erving Goffman, Dell Hymes, and Michael Silverstein in bridging analytic domains by offering theories of social discourse imagined through categories borrowed from verbal art (for example, performance roles, genres, meter), the point of departure for this article is to open backward onto a longer history of thought that presumes the mutual involvement of linguistic styles and social fractions. For this account, the prehistory of a literary sociology like Burke’s materializes in an earlier view of language as constitutive social activity. Though their narratives conflict in some respects, critics seem to agree that, for various reasons, views of language as historical, “public,” and active take recognizable shape in the literary era we now call romantic; indeed, one head of the difficult hydra called “European romanticism” was a rapid shift in available theories of linguistic change and interaction. Under romanticism’s monstrous shadow, then, this article zeroes in on William Hazlitt as one idiosyncratic precursor for language-in-use. Continue reading …
This article considers how the essayistic style of William Hazlitt’s printed texts produces, in its form, a critique of what it considers conservatism in speech and its uncritical reception. Situating Hazlitt in a longer history of thought that considers language a form of practical activity, I argue that the conversational character of Hazlitt’s writing is calculated not to resemble speech, but rather to take aim at speech’s false spontaneity.
TRISTRAM WOLFF teaches in the Comparative Literary Studies Program at Northwestern University. He was a cowinner of the ACLA’s 2015 Bernheimer Award for best dissertation in the field of comparative literature. He is currently completing a book on the poetics and politics of the linguistic root, titled Frail Bonds: Romantic Etymology and Language Ecology.
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I made the decision a fortnight ago to travel the southern route around Pakistan and Afghanistan. We will therefore ship, by air-freight, lock stock and barrel, from Mumbai to Dubai UAE, as soon the logistics can be organised.
After a few days in-and-around the Arabian Peninsula, we'll then ferry across the Straight of Hormuz from Sharjah (Dubai) to Bandar Abbas, southern Iran; then take around 18 days heading north up through Iran into → Armenia → finally finish this leg of the trip somewhere in the city of Tbilisi, Georgia.
Can you imagine? Riding all the way up through Iran, of all places. A proposition in a different time, which I would have expected to have prompted my dear mother to feel my forehead .. and ask if I was feeling alright!
Sunday, 4th May
The city of Amritsar, in the state of Punjab. The spiritual centre for the Sikh religion.
30 km [19 mi] from Amritsar lies the boundary dividing India and Pakistan.
After the Partition of India in 1947 the village of Wagah was split in two. Today, the eastern half of the village remains in the Republic of India while the western half is in Pakistan.
There is daily border closing ceremony at the border that starts at around 5:00 pm. All done with fascinating pomp and ceremony that involves tall soldiers in elaborate 'peacock-type headwear goose-stepping about and slamming stuff. It has become a tradition for people from both countries to gather and see the proceedings. Both sides synchronize their parade and the entire event is meant to create a feel-good/patriotic fervour amongst the crowds.
To our delight we discovered that it's a non-ticket event, free for anyone on the Indian side as of January 2009. We just had to go and see it all for ourselves.
The Pakistani side of the border .. and
The Indian side
Mahatma Gandhi looks down on proceedings (India side, obviously).
Incidentally, every Indian banknote - ₹5, ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100, ₹500 and ₹1,000 - features a portrait of Gandhi.
The Indian military contingent:
The noise and atmosphere of the assembled crowds on both sides of the border is similar to that of a major sporting event .. and bloody entertaining.
See for yourself [click-on the forward play arrow above]
The formal flag lowering ceremony starts at around 6:30 pm
The show finishes after the border gates are slammed shut and bolted.
A terrific spectacle. Highly recommended.
Later that evening:
We went straight to the Golden Temple after the border closing ceremony. It was dark by the time we got there at around 7:30 pm.
The Golden Temple.
Visiting the Temple is a major pilgrimage for all Sikhs and rightfully so, as it is a very beautiful and unique complex, which was full of thousands of people from all over India during our time there.
With covered heads and shoes removed, we wandered around one of the most amazing places in India. The excitement felt infectious, and we found it easy to strike-up a conversation with any turban-wearing pilgrim we approached; all more than happy to talk to us about their religion and customs.
Monday-5th & Tuesday 6th
Southbound for 550 km [342 mi] to the city of Bikaner.
This region of India was busy gathering-in and transporting its wheat harvest.
Thousands of trucks all laden to the brim, carting yet another record harvest - the seventh straight bumper crop in a row - to state storage warehouses dotted around the country.
Talking of transport ...
India's Traffic Scene
I'll admit that I was more than a little worried about riding around on India's vast network of roads. But it's all over now and this is my summary of the last 6,500 km [4,040 miles]:
It has been frequently heart-rending, sometimes hilarious, mostly exhilarating, always unforgettable and, when out there, quite often extremely dangerous.
The secret to survival, so I quickly discovered, is to think like an Indian motorist whose mantra is:
"To slow is to falter, to brake is to fail, to stop is defeat."
And never forget, ALL manoeuvres, the use of the horn (also known as 'the sonic fender') is absolutely mandatory.
Here's some picture we took along the way:
Through a typical city centre ..
.. you can't come to much harm. That ox-drawn cart demonstrates that traffic goes only just a tad faster than a snail-pace. No-one dies within the city limits, the speeds are too slow .. except for the odd snail or two.
A herd of cattle sh!tting their way down a 6-lane major motorway .. can catch you unawares though. Always keep an eye out for new slippery land mines immediately after encountering cattle.
.. or wriggle your way through a tribe of goats. Too stupid to look right, left .. and right again.
The unavoidable truck carnage. We witnessed accidents every day, some of them fatal. Dead bodies literally lying by the side of the road waiting for someone - an ambulance, or more likely a mortuary wagon, anyone - to come pick 'em up.
Always the curious onlookers; like this mob gawping from the back of an autorickshaw.
And always the same questions. In the end I was tempted to prepare some hand-outs to save time, which would have read:
- 650 cc
- 5 gears
- Around 165 km/h .. with a following wind
- About 17 km per litre
- A new one? US$7,500 - that's over 440,000 rupees
- From England. The bike's from New Zealand
- Self-employed, work in banking and finance shenanigans
- And finally, before you ask, I'm 59.
- Yes, I know, hard to believe isn't it?!
Tuesday-6th
Onwards and downwards to Bikaner, a dust-swirling outpost city .. with inevitably, its own historic fort.
We took a ride late in the afternoon, for about 30 km [18½ mi] south to the even dustier township of Deshnok, to see one of India's creepiest attractions, the Karni Mata Temple. Home sweet home ..
.. to thousands of rats. There is a background story, a legend behind it all of course, which you can read here: LINK.
Wednesday-7th & Thursday-8th
330 km [205 mi] southwest from Bikaner brought us to the enchanting desert city of Jaisalmer, the "Golden City," situated no more than about 150 km [93 mi] from the Pakistan border.
Another outpost city .. another historic fort.
By this time we were becoming completed 'forted out'
One of the many shopkeepers we met within the Fort's maze of streets with whom we struck-up a conversation, but ended-up having to say, 'No buy today, thank you.'
Most of the shopkeepers within the Jaisalmer Castle walls took our refusals to inspect and buy their wares in good spirit and didn't press us any further.
In fact, it's fairly safe to say that we really enjoyed out brief time in Jaisalmer and its outlying desert scene. A small city in the middle of nowhere with a laid-back ambience, which has some of the friendliest locals we have met on this trip.
[Panorama - click to enlarge]
A view of Jaisalmer and the desert beyond from one of the Fort's western bastions.
Better go up then.
It was beer o'clock after all!
Thursday-8th
We stayed in a nice little boutique hotel, Jasmin Home, for our two nights' stopover in Jaisalmer; very well managed by the owner, Jitendra Bissa - 'Jitu' for short.
Jitu drove us westwards in his jeep out into the desert for a sightseeing and camel safari excursion. Along the way, about 15 km [9½ mi] outside of Jaisalmer, we stopped at Kuldhara: 'An Abandoned & Cursed Village.'
The Kuldhara 'event' is one of the weirdest and inspiring stories I’ve ever heard.
Kuldhara Village is/was the largest village in a wider neighbourhood consisting of 84 villages all told. Once upon a time (dating back to the 13th Century) a very prosperous community.
However, in 1825 the villages were abandoned overnight when the then lusty ruling king laid his eyes on the beautiful daughter of the village chieftain and proposed a deadline for their marriage, after which he would forcefully enter the village and take said daughter whether willing or not.
All the chiefs of surrounding 84 villages met and decided that, for pride and honor, they should all leave the villages in the dark of the night. Although nobody knows exactly how they did it, every living soul in all of the 84 villages just disappeared that very night. Nobody saw them leave or figured out where they went – they simply vanished.
Now a ghost town, a haunted setting in the eerie desert backdrop, which makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end.
A 35 km [22 mi] jeep ride further into the desert, we met-up with a local tribesman, Abdullah, and his nephew (aged 14) and young son (aged 3½)
.. and his young son
My desert ride for the evening .. "I've got very beautiful lips"
.. technically called a dromedary - a larger, heartier version of the camel with only a single hump.
Off we stroll, gently swaying back and forth into the arid landscape dodging the scrubby vegetation.
Come ride with me [click on the forward play arrow above]
An hour later - casting long shadows as nightfall approached ..
.. we arrive and meet-up with Jitu and the jeep at a makeshift desert campsite.
Dinner time. A big emphasis is put on providing enough food for guests in these rustic settings.
Jitu skillfully prepared and cooked fresh vegetable curry from raw ingredients over a small fire. Spicy for me, not-so spicy for Ellen .. 'puhleeze'
.. whilst Abdullah prepares and cooks made-from-scratch chapatti breads.
And we drank beer.
.. and poked a few wandering dung beetles in the dunes.
I have to say that our time riding through the rippling, windswept Rajasthani desert on the back of a camel (okay, a dromedary), and the simple but very tasty camp-fire meal prepared and eaten under the stars that followed, was one of the most unforgettable and enchanting experiences we've had in India.
From Ellen's journal: click on this link → Amritsar, the Golden Temple and High Kicks
Friday-9th
278 km [173 mi] to the city of Jodhpur - and another f ff-ff fort!
Saturday-10th
323 km [201 mi] to the city of Udaipur.
Udaipur is referred to as the "Venice of the East," and the "Most Romantic City of India" - wrapped around its splendid City Palace, which is built entirely of granite and marble.
An early evening view of Fateh Sagar Lake from one of the Palace's ramparts.
And yes, we nearly got caught-up in that brewing thunderstorm you see in the picture above; escaping it only by chance over dinner within one of many 'veg only' restaurants dotted around the city.
Udaipur macaque monkeys guarding the Castle.
Sunday-11th
315 km [196 mi] to the city of Vadodara - and hey, not a fort nor a castle in sight. YAY!
Vadodara, also known as Baroda, located on the banks of the Vishwamitri river, in the alcohol-forbidden state of Gujarat.
We didn't hang there around for long.
Monday-12th
I hadn't seen the ocean, any ocean, for more than five weeks at this point; and thought it would be cool to see the Indian Ocean .. from an Indian shoreline?
So from Vadodara in the 'dry' state of Gujarat, we headed for the coastal township of Daman, which is a popular place to visit because of the freedom to drink liquor, which as mentioned, is prohibited in the neighbouring state of Gujarat. Now you can understand why we were in a hurry to leave Vadodara .. in Gujarat!
And it gets better: Along with Goa and Diu, Daman is a former Portuguese enclave, and like the other two, it comes with little to no tax on alcoholic beverages .. :-) .. For Daman this, as it turned out, was the only selling point.
Without pre-booked lodgings, it took us about 90 minutes of speculative enquiries and haggling to suss-out the accommodation scene. As this was going to be our penultimate stopover destination in India, we thought we would splash-out and spoil ourselves with some proper lavishness; finally settling for The Gold Beach Resort, Devka Beach Road, Daman.
5,400 rupees (54 quid - US$91) per night - and worth every penny.
First things first, eh?
A low tide view from the rear patio area of the misnomered Gold Beach [huh?] Resort. You see that dirty grey thin smudge of a line on the horizon beyond the seaweed-strewn rock pools? Well that's the Indian Ocean .. from an Indian shoreline!
The following morning. A view of the steps down from the back of our hotel to the trash-filled beach. Nobody else around except me. I had a couple of miles of grey sand all to myself; well, apart from the defecating street dogs just out of view.
I've clearly been too spoilt over the years by past wanderings around the golden, soft sandy beaches of Cornwall, France and Spain .. Thailand and Queensland Australia.
I have led a privileged life .. haven't I?
Yes I have.
Mountains, jungles, deserts .. and tropical beaches (somewhere, allegedly). Incredible India has it all.
And believe me, this monster of a country really is Incredible.
I've learnt that there is no such thing as a compromise here in India, the word doesn't exist in its vocabulary. It's full-on in your face wherever you roam. Bottom line is that you either grow to love it very quickly, or you end-up hating it even faster. I have experienced a peculiar mind-stirring mix of both, almost every day, almost every hour, for the last month.
My month-long ride around just a corner of this intoxicating country will surely blaze in my memory, probably forever.
But I have to say it .. I ♥ India far more than I could ever hate it. I really do.
Next stop: Dubai - maybe by as soon as this upcoming weekend, commencing Saturday-17th.
Move with me.
See you in the Emirates.
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By Editor on April 15, 2019 Celtic
JAMES FORREST responded to Neil Lennon’s promptings as he scored his breathtaking opening goal in the 3-0 Scottish Cup semi-final mauling of Aberdeen at Hampden yesterday.
The Scotland international winger’s spectacular left-foot strike opened the way for an onsalught against the Dons with Odsonne Edouard sliding in a penalty-kick to double the advantage and Tom Rogic gliding the third beyond the helpless Joe Lewis.
The victory keeps the Hoops’ remarkable aim of an unprecedented treble treble on course when they return to the national stadium for a grand finale against Hearts on May 25, the 52nd anniversary of the club’s unforgettable and historic European Cup Final success over Inter Milan in Lisbon.
BY THE LEFT…James Forrest thumps in the opener in the 3-0 win over Aberdeen.
Interim gaffer Lennon, who introduced Forrest to the Celtic first team nine years ago, was delighted with the attacker’s goal and overall performance against the Pittodrie outfit who ended with nine men after red cards to Dom Ball and Lewis Ferguson.
The comeback boss, speaking to the Celtic website, said: “We were talking about rotating Jamesy and Jonny Hayes during the game, to try and unsettle Aberdeen in the rhythm of how they defend.
“I said to James before the game: ‘I remember you scoring goals with your left-foot. You scored a worldie at Celtic Park against Hearts as a kid and you’re probably due one,’ – and then he goes and curls in an absolute beauty.
“What a player he is and there’s so much more to come from him. He’s the same kid I’ve known for 10 years and he’s been prolific for me. It was an outstanding goal to set us off for a great victory.
“If I play Jonny left and Jamesy on the right we can make the pitch big. Jonny’s got pace and I like his directness and power. He grew more and more into the game. As the game went on, he got stronger and stronger. He won the penalty and was a constant threat for us in the second-half.”
Lennon handed Forrest his debut as an raw 18-year-old outside-right for the last nine minutes of a home game against Motherwell on May 1, 2010. The youngster responded with a goal, the first of 72 he’s now scored, including tyesterday’s magnificent effort.
Coincidentally, it was this season’s Player of the Year contender who thumped in the first goal of the Irishman’s second spell as Hoops manager with the opener in the 2-1 win over Hearts at Tynecastle 24 hours after Lennon had replaced Brendan Rodgers in February.
CALM BEFORE THE STORM…Neil Lennon at a deserted Hampden prior to the semi-final kick-off.
And the interim boss also singled out Jozo Simunovic for praise. He added: “I thought Jozo was absolutely fantastic and I’m delighted for him.
“He’s had a horrific time with injuries and we’ve been trying to manage him through it. I thought he set the tone for the rest of the team. He handled Sam Cosgrove well in the physical battle and showed technical ability that I’ve never seen before from him.
“He set the tone with his drive through to get the shot off. It was very positive and everything we wanted from the team. Jozo lit the fuse for us with that running shot, although he should’ve scored from the subsequent corner!”
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Nyirbátor’s orthodox Shul
The House of Learning (Bet Midrash) was part of the Synagogue building. One could recognize the room for prayers by its high round arch windows, instead of the pointed arch windows usually employed in churches. Over the main entrance there was a round window with a David Star. A neglected yard stretched in front of the building. All functional units mentioned before, the kosher butchery, the ritual bath, and the dwelling places of the Rabbi and that of the Shames were located in the courtyard behind the Shul. One could enter the Bet Midrash via a small gang where a washbasin was located for the ritual rinsing of your hands, including the obligatory bowl with two handles on a chain. From this gang one arrived to the passage, the so-called “Palish”. One entered the room for prayers via a separate entrance.
The modern furniture of the room of prayers was made of first-class timber. The places alongside the eastern wall were reserved for the Rabbi, the Rashekol (the president of the congregation) and the most respectable citizens of the community. Simpler people, like manual workers, artisans, small traders and coachmen, had their places at the back, by the entrance. To arrive to the Thora Shrine containing a great number of Thora Rolls, one had to ascend a number of steps. On the right hand side there was the desk for the person to lead in the prayers, In the middle of the room, on the podium, the so-called “Bima” (blemmer) stood the large table on which the Thora is rolled out and read. The Shamash i.e. Synagogue servant Reb Aaron Scheinfeld (“Aaron the Shames”) made the announcements for the congregation and sold prior to the reading of the Thora on Sabbath and Holy Festivals the “Alijot” (the calling-up to the Thora) 20) The Women’s Gallery 21) extended over one part of the room. As a result, the roof above it was lower. The easterly direction of the gallery facing the room of prayers was covered up with tight wooden slats preventing the men to cast a glance at the women. The ascent to the gallery was possible via some stairs in the yard.
The busiest place was the Palish, a meeting place of men, congregation in various groups to study the Thora. One group studied Talmud 22) the other Chumash (The five books of Moses with the additional sections of the Prophets). Still another group studied the Mishnah 23).
Bookshelves filled with literature stood next to the walls together with a small Thora Shrine. Rows of desks were placed alongside in the middle of the Palish for the purpose of study.
A samovar was steaming away in the corner. One of the jobs of Aaron the Shames was the brewing of tea. Whenever we went to the Cheder on cold wintrily days, we made a stop at the Palish to drink a cup of hot tea. An oven was placed between the desks. Next to the oven, Hersch-Beer, a lonesome “nutcase” was warming himself. He wore a shabby feathered cap to his worn-out overcoat, he murmured and complained for himself and never talked to any one present. We kiddies had our fun with him from time to time. The “Rebbetzin” (the wife of the Rabbi) gave him a room in one of the chambers and looked after him out of kindness.
In the Mikve there were some cabins with bath-tubs, used by the non-Jewish population as well as in Nyirbátor there were hardly any dwellings with bathrooms. The bathing facilities for women were in an entirely separate section. Women visiting the Mikve at the end of their periods entered the baths direct from the road via a hidden path between the two synagogues.
20) “Calling up to the Thora” means the invitation to read the weekly section of the Thora which is considered a honour
21) In orthodox, conservative congregations men and women sit separately, in liberal or progressive congregations they sit together
22) Study/learning, having its origins in the Thora
23) Verbal tradition attached to the Thora, which is the basic part of the Talmud
Rabbi Naftali Teitelbaum
(Rabbi Naftole)
Rabbi Naftole, the Rabbi of the Orthodox Congregation of Nyirbátor came from the Family Teitelbaum, known for their vehement anti-Zionistic attitude. He was a cousin of the famous Rabbi Joelish Teitelbaum of Satmar (Satu Mare). Rabbi Naftole conducted the congregation in an authoritative style, straight, and without any compromises. He was always seen in his traditional attire, wearing a broad-rimmed velvet hat, a nice beard streaked with gray, and a pair of specs on the tip of his nose, over which he cast a glance at you. His was an impressive personality who demanded respect.
The so-called Shier-Stiebel 24)-was located next to the Rabbis dwelling place, a sizeable room well furnished with tables, desks, benches, book shelves full of volumes of Talmud and other religious and moralistic literature. This room was used by the young Talmud students to study in addition to their standard learning plan. Rabbi Naftole spent most if his time in this room. This was where he studied himself and where he received his visitors. At the mealtime, his Chassidic adherents congregated around the Rabbi’s table to snatch some “Shireiem” (leftovers). The Chassisds believe that it brings you luck or it will be in your favor if you finish off the Rabbi’s meal.
Whenever Rabbi Naftole turned up in the House of Learning, silence spread out and the congregation rose. While the prayer leader repeated the previously quietly recited “Eighteen prayer” at a loud voice, Rabbi Naftole used the opportunity to go round among the praying people, his hands hidden in the arm sleeves of his Kaftan. Once in a while he stopped to preach morals or to criticize someone.
On a certain Day at Atonement 25) he approached one of the praying, because he saw that the man had put on clean socks. It was clear to the Rabbi that this person disregarded the law not to wear leather wear un this day, had shoes on and only took them off outside the Bet Midrash. For this, he reprimanded him. Another event occurred on a New Years Day. This time, he attacked a woman sitting on the gallery because she dared to come to the synagogue with additional hair i.e. she used her Sheitl i.e. a traditional wig, but she dared to comb some of her natural hair over her wig, in great fashion by the not-so religious women… he walked up the stairs leading to the Thora Shrine and demanded that she left the Women’s Gallery.
In summertime, the tradesmen turned up at the Bet Midrash for the afternoon- and evening prayer, before thy went home. On the long summer days they had to wait for a long time after the afternoon prayers until they could say the evening prayer. Some used this time to study; others were just standing about in the yard and discussed politics.
One day, a visitor turned up around that time of the day with a handbag in his hand. He approached the group of men who greeted him with the usual “Sholem alejchem!” (Piece with you!”) The visitor pulled out a pad from his handbag and tried to sell Shekel for the Zionist congress. But someone told Rabbi Naftole that a good-for-nothing Zionist entered the Holiest realm. Rabbi Naftole jumped from his seat; he rushed to the scene and cried out a loud “Wu is der Meshimmed?” (Where is the heathen?) Arriving to the visitor, who, by the way, belonged to the religious Zionists “Misrachi” 26), he spat on his face and demanded that the Talmud students should expel him from the yard – in front of the non-Jewish passers-by! Rabbi Naftole returned from the Holy Land as a bitter, disappointed man. He, who believed that in Israel only observant Jews resided, had seen other ones as well. After his return he said he saw the “Yiddish Goyim” in Israel. His experience made his negative attitude towards Zionism even stronger.
On Friday evenings following the family Sabbath meal my father and I went together to the Rabbi’s table. Sometimes we took part next day in the third Sabbath meal and stayed on until the “Havdala” 27), the separation blessing at the end of Sabbath, Many people congregated to celebrate “Havdala”. It was usual that the youngest child had to held up the “Havdala” candle. It was believed that the higher the boy held it, the taller his bride shall be. I held up the candle higher than any one could and announced: “My bride shall be sooo tall!” The Rabbi, who obviously did not have any sense of humor, remarked: “”Well, you shall not hold the Havdala-candle again in my place!”
Rabbi Naftole possessed a specially small and light Thora roll. This one he took out only at the Thora’s Festival of Joy” 29) in order to dance with it ecstatically, whereby the Rabbi had to held it high above his head. His dancing around the Bima was a spectacle
Almost the entitle congregation took part in Rabbi Napftole’s funeral. Many non-Jews also came and made their way into the courtyard when the procession started off to the Jewish Cemetery. On his grave i.e. the grave of his family a tent like construction was erected, with a case and slots through which the visitors could insert their “Kvittel” (notes of requests). The grave and the tent is preserved quite well to this day and his grave is still visited. Rabbi Naftole was a respected person even in the circle of non-Jewish who considered him a holy man. My father wept bitterly at his funeral. The Rabbi’s passing left a gap in the life of the community.
After one year, they requested his brother, Rabbi Aaron Teitelbaum who acted as the Rabbi of the little town of Voloba, to come and to take over the duties in Nyirbátor. Rabbi Aaron looked like the twon brother of the deceased. He was my Grandfather’s, Reb Itze’s friend and his daughter; Pessil-Leah was my mother’s good friend. Pessil –Leah was together with me during the Shoah in the concentration camp Görlitz. Rabbi Aaron entered the Ghetto together with us and was deported to Auschwitz from where he never returned.
24) Hebrew: Shiur (measure) lection, reading; Yiddish Stiebel (dim, German Stube, Swiss: Stübli a small room
25) Yom Kippur, strict day of fasting, the highest Jewish festival
26) Short for “Spiritual Center”, a religious-Zionist group founded in 1902, Hapoel Hamisrachi 1922
27) “Separation” i.e. that of the Sabbath and the next weekday
29) Simchat Thora, a feast of joy celebrating the Thora at the end of Sukkoth in the autumn.
Rabbi Abraham Lemberger, DD
I had only met Rabbi Lemberger on one single occasion. But quite frankly, our exciting talk put me through frenzy. I discovered it only much later, what a permanent, unforgettable impression it made on me and I was not able to fully appreciate the extraordinary personality of this rabbi until that time. He was a small man, who wore a nice long white beard commanding special respect; He had an elevated round back cap and a black frock coat. He was around eighty at that time.
Doctor Lemberger was the Rabbi of the Status Quo Congregation of Nyirbátor, since its foundation by Simon Mendel in the Nineteenth Century. No successor was appointed after his passing away. The orthodox Jews kept their distance from this congregation.
My encounter with the Rabbi took place as follows: When one day, on my way to Cheder, i.e. the Talmud-Thora School. I passed Rabbi Lemberger’s Shul, he came up to the door and beckoned me over. He greeted me and asked me how old I was. I told him: “Twelve”. He was a little disappointed as he was looking for another Jew to make up the quorum 30). As I had not reached the required age of 13, I was unable to help him. Nevertheless, he invited me to his study to my great joy and let me take part in an unforgettable event. His study was at the entrance of the house of prayers. He spoke to me in Yiddish but his language had a German slant, so I had to pull myself together if I wanted to understand him. He asked me: “ Do you study Chumash?” (The Pentateuch) “Of course”, I replied. “And what does Chumash mean?” I kept silent because I did not know the answer. Our “melamed” (teacher) did not spend any time on such questions. Rabbi Lemberger, full of patience, explained the answer: “ Do you know what ‘chamesh’ means? It just means “five” and here you have the origin of “Chumash” for the “Book of Five” i.e. the five books of the Thora!” (Moses).
There was a large portrait on the wall of his study showing Herzl. How can anyone be so naïve, I don’t know but I asked the Rabbi: “Who is that Jew with the beard without a hat on the picture?” “That man is Theodor Zeev Herzl” explained Rabbi Lemberger. In order to explain Herzl’s personality, he opened his chest of drawers and pulled out some letters in German he received in the course of his correspondence with Herzl, and he read out some lines to me. When I admitted that I do not understand any German, he put the letters away and talked to me about the Zionists’ Congresses. Proudly he remarked that he took part in one of them. He proceeded by telling me his “Credo”: “Do you know, my son, he said, one day there’ll be a Jewish State – with Jewish men, Jewish soldiers, Jewish policemen o cetera. This Jewish State of the future has still no hymn.” He pulled out a sheet of paper on which the “Hatikva” (the Hope) was printed from another drawer and re repeated the song with me until I learnt it and I could sing it on my own.
I left his study as in a dream. On my way to the Talmud-Thora School I repeated everything Rabbi Lemberger told me. When I entered our classroom, I was in luck, because our melamed had not yet arrived. I told my adventure with Rabbi Lemberger to my classmates and repeated his works parrot-fashion: We shall have a state! Jewish secretaries of state, Jewish soldiers…” I pulled out the sheet of paper with the text of the “Hatikva“ from my pocket and started to teach the rest of the class to sing it.
At this moment in time the melamed turned up and heard us to sing the Zionist Hymn. The disaster was perfect. Almost as if a Cross-had been erected in the classroom. And no one else, but Reb Abraham Elieser’s, the Kosher butcher’s grandchild caused this disasters! The teacher tied me to the windowsill, and beat me until I almost lost consciousness. The matter became known not only by Rabbi Naftole, the Rabbi of the Orthodox Community but also by my Grandfather. Both wanted to punish me separately to beat the Devil out of me. Finally, my mother stopped the beatings and refused to allow any one to get close enough to me. “Don’t worry” she said to me, “we shall arrive to Erec Israel (the land of Israel)!”
When I was called up in 1948, I had to attend a medical examination in Tel Litwynski, today’s Tel Hashomer near Tel Aviv, to prove that I am fit to serve in the Israeli Army, I remembered Rabbi Lemberger and his words: “There shall be Jewish soldiers…”. His words came true. Tears were running down my cheek. The doctor was worried that I’m unwell. But I explained the situation and told him about the late Rabbi Lemberger. He was so deeply moved that he too joined in my crying and he had a good old cry together.
30) Certain prayers may only be said in the presence of 10 men (“minjan”) older than 13. In liberal congregations women older than 12 also count.
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500 Building, Moorestown Office Center
How many speculative offices finish off construction with a thank-you letter from the Mayor? This one did.
The exterior was designed as a stately gateway to the new Centerton Square retail development in particular, and more generally into the historic community of Moorestown. This project complements the contiguous office parks that Griffin Construction has built and managed over the last several decades.
Unlike their previous garden-office campuses, however, this building has a double-height lobby with an elevator. To fit in with its neighbors, the building’s scale was broken down by creating the look of successive additions, including changes of façade materials. Traditional gable roofs, cornices, siding, brick, stone, and double-hung windows produced a building that looks comfortable in its setting.
The interior, however, was designed for leasing flexibility. At four suites to a floor, clever interior staircases & utility cores mean that units can be combined front-to-back, side-to-side, and up-and-down (even diagonally!). The articulation of the floor plan also provides numerous executive corner offices. RYEBREAD Architects provided fit-up plan services for several of the suites.
With its prominent location, appealing look, and flexible layout, the 500 Building was entirely leased upon completion. Mostly, medical offices found this to be the perfect setting. This project has become a local landmark, while being an asset for it’s owners, tenants, and municipality.
Client/General Contractor: Griffin Construction; Moorestown, NJ
RYEBREAD Project Manager: Roy Ruby
Civil Engineer: William H. Nicholson; Mount Laurel, NJ
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City of Hollywood Police Memorial Dedication
The Hollywood Police Department will dedicate a new police memorial to the six courageous officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty since the City’s founding in 1926. The ceremony will be held on Friday, May 23 at 10:00 a.m. in front of the Hollywood Police Department at 3250 Hollywood Boulevard.
The Hollywood Police Memorial features six Officer Podiums to individually honor each fallen officer. Installed in each officer’s podium is a photo along with a plaque with silver-colored raised lettering, a silver-colored badge and a silver-colored patch. There is also a Main Podium adorned with an aluminum plaque that matches each officer’s plaque.
The six officers whose
service and sacrifice are
honored by the memorial include:
Officer Owen Coleman (09-1925 to 01-25-1926) was one of the first men hired when the newly formed City was establishing the police department. Officer Coleman was killed in a shootout in Davie in January of 1926. Most news accounts of his death were destroyed in the hurricane of 1926. In the early 1990s, an historian of South Florida Police Officers killed in the line of duty discovered records of his death. Officer Henry T. Minard (9-6-1971 to 11-18-1972) was killed in the line of duty on November 18, 1972. Officer Minard was answering a silent holdup alarm at a jewelry store and interrupted a robbery in progress. He was fatally shot by the robber.
Officer Byron W. Riley (10-11-1971 to 8-30-1973) and Phillip C. Yourman (10-11-1971 to 8-30-1973) began a pursuit of a strong-arm robbery suspect vehicle. As they sped through a quiet residential neighborhood, the police vehicle struck a tree and they both were fatally injured.
Officer Frankie Shivers (12-20-1981 to 9-6-1982) lost her life while responding as a back-up to a car accident. This bizarre incident began with a traffic stop by another officer, John Lunney. While writing the citation, another car slammed into Lunney's police cruiser, hurling him onto the roof of the vehicle he had stopped. The vehicle causing the crash burst into and Officer Shivers attempted to rescue the woman in the burning vehicle. The female driver grabbed Officer Shivers, revolver and shot her several times.
Officer Alex Del Rio (4-12-99 to 2-22-08) is the City of Hollywood’s most recent fallen officer. Officer Del Rio was conducting traffic enforcement on Sheridan Street on the evening of February 22, 2008. In an attempt to stop a speeding motorist, he was involved in a motor vehicle crash and lost his life.
For more information, please call the Hollywood Police Department, 954.967.4371.
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SHIFNAL TOWN 3 PERSHORE TOWN 2
West Midlands (Regional) League, Premier Division
Shifnal got back to winning ways against a stubborn Pershore side that played the last 65 minutes of the game with ten men. The hosts started hesitantly, and it came as little surprise when they went a goal down after just 6 minutes, JAMES BALDWIN netting at the far post from Luke Gaffney’s left-wing cross. Baldwin could have doubled the lead in the 18th minute, when he beat Craig Radford to the ball, but Jake James saved well from 10 yards. The game changed on 25 minutes, when the referee showed Pershore’s Tom Harding a straight red card for a strong challenge on Ben Perks. 2 minutes later, Tom Hill’s 12-yard volley from Brad Sharman’s free-kick was superbly saved by Matt Gwynne. The home side were again close in the 40th minute, when Angelo Franco’s through ball picked out Sharman, but his attempt to dink the ball over Gwynne was inches too low and the keeper clawed the ball away. 2 minutes into stoppage time, Gwynne again came to the visitors’ rescue, palming away Hill’s fierce 20-yard angled volley.
Jordan Uppal came close to an equaliser in the first minute of the second period as he cut in from the right, his angled drive passing inches wide of the far post. 2 minutes later came the equaliser that Shifnal had been threatening. Uppal played in KYLE MONTAGUE on the right, and his low shot went in off the far post. The hosts continued to apply the pressure, and a minute later, Jay Holdcroft’s effort was cleared off the line with Gwynne beaten. Shifnal were rocked in the 56th minute when a corner from the right was mis-cued by Jamall Pinnock for DANE ALDINGTONto stab the ball home at the far post. With Pershore playing with ten men behind the ball, Shifnal were held at bay until the 67th minute, when they grabbed their second equaliser of the game. Montague saw his 20-yard effort well saved by Gwynne, but SHARMANdrove the loose ball home from the edge of the penalty area. The visitors kept everyone back in the hope of salvaging a draw, but they were again undone after 71 minutes. Hill did well to retain possession on the edge of the penalty area before passing to HOLDCROFT, who placed the ball into the far bottom corner of the net from 15 yards. Gwynne prevented further damage on 75 minutes as he managed to turn substitute Jake Lloyd’s angled effort over the crossbar when a goal looked certain.
This was still a slightly nervous performance by Shifnal, but the important thing was that they fought back twice from being behind, and finally came out on top. Hopefully they can move back into their early season rhythm as they move forwards.
SHIFNAL: Jake James, Jordan Uppal, Jamall Pinnock, Ben Perks (Sam McCarthy 64mins), Daniel Lloyd, Craig Radford, Angelo Franco (Jake Lloyd 64mins), Brad Sharman, Tom Hill, Kyle Montague (Jordan Jones 83mins), Jay Holdcroft.
Subs not used: Brad Smith; Harry Cunningham.
PERSHORE: Matt Gwynne, Steve Webb, Jonathan King, Dane Aldington, Shaun Griffiths, Dan Nokes, Luke Gaffney (Jake Cavens 89mins), Tom Harding, Sam Clark, Andy Nicol (Will Henshaw 83mins), James Baldwin (Ben Lane 54mins).
Subs not used: Sam Whitton; Ciaran McGee.
Caution: Griffiths (37mins).
Sending off: Harding (25mins).
Attendance: 64.
Referee: Guy Thrower (Birmingham).
Assistant referees:Gareth Kibby (Priorslee).
Michael Myatt (St Gerrge’s).
Shifnal Star Man: Brad Sharman.
SHIFNAL TOWN 4 DUDLEY TOWN 1
This game was more difficult for Shifnal than the scoreline might suggest, against a Dudley side that hassled and fought for every ball. Indeed, the visitors should have scored after only 40 seconds, as Terence Davies broke swiftly, but his final shot took a deflection off a defender for a corner. The game swung from end to end, but Dudley were undone in the 11th minute from a set piece. The hosts were awarded a free-kick wide on the left, and Brad Sharman’s kick was deftly flicked home at the near post by DAN WESTWOOD. The visitors barely had time to recover from this when Shifnal doubled their lead on 17 minutes. Kyle Montague’s header fell for TOM HILL, whose 15-yard volley crashed against the underside of the crossbar and into the net. Westwood came close to extending the lead on the half-hour, as Montague headed on a through ball, but his 30-yard volley was just too high. As half-time approached, Dudley came back into the game. A fine run by Hinesh Patel in the 37th minute ended with his shot lacking power. Then as the game moved into stoppage time, a free-kick from the left was deflected against the upright, the loose ball being blazed over the crossbar from 5 yards.
The visitors continued after the break where they left off the first half, and they pulled a goal back after 47 minutes. Dan Jones played a free-kick from the right expertly for centre back BEN LAWLEY to dive and head home at the far post. 3 minutes later, Shifnal restored their 2-goal advantage from another free-kick from the left touch-line, MONTAGUE’s looping header beating Shane Maydew in the Dudley goal. Hill should have grabbed his second after 77 minutes after Jake Lloyd had freed Montague on the right. His cross was touched past Maydew by the striker, but a defender cleared off the line. The game was made safe in the 82nd minute as Dudley were caught out by a short corner routine, Sharman’s cross being headed home at the near post by ASHLEY BELLINGHAM.
The only negative from Shifnal’s point of view was a somewhat over-zealous referee who appeared to have had an early Christmas present of a new yellow card, which he brandished at virtually every opportunity – six times in the case of the hosts, but only once for the visitors.
SHIFNAL: Jake James, Jordan Uppal, Jamall Pinnock, Ben Perks (Jake Lloyd H-T), Ashley Bellingham, Jordan Jones, Kyle Montague, Brad Sharman, Tom Hill, Dan Westwood (Harry Cunningham 68mins), Angelo Franco (Sam McCarthy 77mins).
Subs not used: Craig Radford; Brad Smith.
Cautions: Perks (27mins); Bellingham (45mins); Jones (66mins); Montague (69mins); Lloyd (72mins); Hill (90mins).
DUDLEY: Shane Maydew, Lewis Mitchell, Rhys Boswell, Todd Perry, Ben Lawley, Mitch Lawley (Jason Hewitt 71mins), Dan Jones, Owen Massey, Justin Nisbett (Kieron Berry H-T), Hinesh Patel (Sanjay Malhi 88mins), Terence Davies.
Subs not used: Will Fellows; Nathaniel Graham.
Caution: Mitchell (49mins).
Referee: Richard Booth (Wolverhampton).
Assistant referees: Martin Corrigan (Wednesfield). Phil Felton (Wolverhampton).
Shifnal Star Man: Kyle Montague.
SHIFNAL TOWN 5 ELLESMERE RANGERS 0
TJ Vickers Shropshire Premier Cup, Quarter-final
Shifnal eased into the semi-finals of the competition with a comprehensive victory against a strong Ellesmere side. The first half hour was fought out predominantly in midfield, as Shifnal, showing five changes from the weekend, adjusted to these changes. The first real danger to either goal came after 32 minutes, when Craig Radford’s header from Brad Sharman’s corner came back off the crossbar. Sharman was instrumental in the opening goal in the 40th minute, his free-kick being driven home at the far post by KYLE MONTAGUE. Montague almost doubled his tally 3 minutes later, heading against the crossbar from a right wing cross. A defensive error at the other end could have resulted in an equaliser, but Jake James dived to save from Stuart Dickin’s 20-yard drive. Sharman then came back into the action a minute into stoppage time, his through ball picking out DAN WESTWOOD, who coolly slotted past Chris Worrell from 15 yards. Rangers hit back and Jack Briscoe made a fine 50-yard run, only for his final shot to be straight at James.
The third goal came after 57 minutes, when Sharman played the ball out wide for TOM HILL wide on the left. He outpaced his defender as he cut in, then fired an unstoppable shot into the far top corner of the net. Shifnal again struck the woodwork in the 63rd minute with an Ashley Bellingham header from a free-kick. A minute later, it was 4-0 as HILL converted from the penalty spot following a foul in the area. Then followed a good period of play for the visitors. Briscoe forced a fine save by James from a well-struck 25-yard effort on 66 minutes, then shortly afterwards, the ball was played through to put Tawanda Melusi one-on-one with James. The forward slid the ball past the keeper, but watched as it passed agonisingly the wrong side of the upright. James again distinguished himself in the 77th minute to save a close-range diving header by George Taylor from a cross from the left. A minute later, Hill played a delightful ball over the top for MONTAGUE, who took a touch before steering inside the post from 20 yards to wrap up the scoring.
Overall Shifnal will be satisfied with their win, marred only by a serious-looking ankle injury to Rees Wedderburn.
SHIFNAL: Jake James, Ryan Hadley (Jordan Uppal 63mins), Ashley Evans, Sam McCarthy, Ashley Bellingham, Craig Radford, Kyle Montague, Brad Sharman (Brad Smith 60mins), Tom Hill, Dan Westwood, Rees Wedderburn (Ben Perks 25mins).
Subs not used: Jamall Pinnock; Jordan Jones.
RANGERS: Chris Worrell, Alex Hall (Charlie Fletcher 56mins), Emmanuel Williams, Dave Howells, Owen Lloyd, George Taylor, Tawanda Melusi (Richard Chamberlain 82mins), Stuart Dickin (Seth Ellis H-T), Karl Bailey, Jack Briscoe, Brendon Price.
Sub not used: Connor Courtney.
Cautions: Bailey (25mins); Williams (64mins).
Referee: Jamie James.
Assistant referees: Mark Hounsell. Mark Reilly.
SHIFNAL TOWN 2 DARLASTON TOWN (1874) 1
Prior to today, Shifnal had not played for three weeks, and it showed, as they took a long time to get into the game against an impressive Darlaston team. The hosts actually created the first chance of the game after 10 minutes, when Rees Wedderburn’s cross found Tom Hill, who lobbed Connor Hopkins. Unfortunately for Shifnal, the keeper managed to recover and scrambled the ball away. The visitors deservedly took the lead 2 minutes later, EZEKIEL AGYEMANG heading home from Aiden Blackham’s left wing cross. The same player could have doubled the advantage in the 18th minute, but his header from Sam Causton’s cross was wide of the target. Shifnal slowly started to come to terms with the game, and they equalised on 29 minutes. Jordan Uppal made a fine run down the right, and his low cross was steered past Hopkins by DAN WESTWOOD on his debut. The goal seemed to settle the home side, and Westwood was close again in the 34th minute from a superb Jake Lloyd pass, Hopkins saving with this feet. Hopkins again came to Darlaston’s rescue 2 minutes before the break. Uppal played the ball to Wedderburn, who put Westwood through one-on-one with Hopkins, but again the keeper saved well.
Following some stern words from the management at half-time, Shifnal came out after the break on the front foot, and they took the lead in the 48th minute. Jamall Pinnock made ground on the left, and his cross found Westwood, whose header was kicked off the line, only for TOM HILL to fire home the loose ball. Hopkins distinguished himself once more with a fine save from Pinnock’s piledriver after 54 minutes. Shifnal were agonisingly close to a third goal on 62 minutes after Wedderburn won the ball and crossed for Hill, whose 20-yard shot struck the inside of the post. 3 minutes later, Westwood rounded the keeper, but left himself too narrow an angle, and fired into the side-netting. It was not all one-way traffic, and visiting captain Leon Taylor was foiled by Jake James in the 71st minute as he controlled a free-kick and swivelled and shot from 15 yards. As the game moved into stoppage time, Agyemang’s powerful 20-yard shot was too close to James, ensuring the hosts did not have to rue missed chances during the game.
SHIFNAL: Jake James, Jordan Uppal, Jamall Pinnock, Ben Perks (Sam McCarthy 68mins), Ashley Bellingham, Jordan Jones, Jake Lloyd, Brad Sharman, Tom Hill, Dan Westwood (Ben Novis 79mins), Rees Wedderburn (Craig Radford 90mins).
Subs not used: Ashley Evans; Ryan Hadley.
Caution: Westwood (15mins).
DARLASTON: Connor Hopkins, Sam Causton, Luke Wilson, Connor Fellows (Tyrone Clarke-O’Connell 58mins), Ricardo Ricketts, Lucas Hough, Ezekiel Agyemang, Liam Smith, Leon Taylor, Aiden Blackham (Romano Graham 68mins), Luke Charlton.
Subs not used: Liam Cox; Jamie Holder; Liam Whittaker.
Caution: Wilson (90mins).
Referee: Aaron Atherton (Walsall).
Assistant referees: Peter Fewtrell (Shrewsbury).Kevin Murray (Shrewsbury).
Shifnal Star Man: Ashley Bellingham.
BILSTON TOWN 4 SHIFNAL TOWN 6
WEST MIDLAND REGIONAL LEAGUE
The post-match talk should be about Shifnal Town going 12 points clear at the top of the Premier Division, Tom Hill netting his third hat trick in succession and more quality goals and football coming from all areas, but the game being what it is the feeling after was almost of defeat.
The game being on in the first place came as a surprise, the only one to survive in the division today gave Shifnal the chance to put further pressure on the chasing pack.
The Bilston programme welcomed the Town as Champions elect, a bit previous we felt, but for 95% of the game it was probably correct as the goals flowed regularly.
Tom Hill opened the scoring in the 16th minute, with a typical smart finish and soon after he had hit the post with another effort Bilston drew level, Kevin Nickle heading home.
A habit this Shifnal team seem to have though is not dwelling on a set back and shortly afterwards they were 3-1 up, Carlo Franco scoring on 26 & 36 minutes.
The second half began scrappily, it was freezing and wet in the stand let alone on the pitch but in a period of total dominance Shifnal raced into a 6-1 lead with goals from Rees Wedderburn on 59, Tom Hill on 65, and a Tom Hill penalty on 72 to complete another hat trick, this one probably his best of the last three due to the grief he gave to the Bilston defence all day.
The quality of the approach work and goals Shifnal are scoring are a pleasure to see with even opposition supporters saying how impressed they are.
Then came the final 5 minutes.
Bilston had shown during the game that they had a threat in attack and I’m sure they will cause most team’s problems this season and maybe it was Shifnal relaxing a little, a change of personnel or the lure of mashed potato and beans on offer we shipped 3 goals in quick succession and definitely looking for the final whistle.
So another consecutive league win in what could be a record sequence, we are searching the history books.
BILSTON:Richard Kennedy, Jordan Williams, Hayden Seymour, Christopher May, Trayvon Powell, Theo Llewyllyn, Matty Bennett, John Dodd, Kevin Nickle, Alan Cameron, Mike Noakes.
Subs. Dimitri Dunkley, Gardner, Sam Melia, Justice Campbell, Tyrease Brown.
SHIFNAL: Jake James, Jordan Uppal, Jamal Pinnock, Angelo Franco, Craig Radford, Jordan Jones, Jake Lloyd ( Ben Perks 65 Mins) Brad Sharman ( Sam McCarthy 72 Mins), Tom Hill (Ben Novis 76 Mins,) Kyle Montague, Rees Wedderburn.
Subs not used: Ashley Bellingham, Ryan Hadley.
Cautions: Kyle Montague (foul play 81 Mins)
Shifnal Star Man: Tom Hill.
WEM TOWN 0 SHIFNAL TOWN 3
Two goals in the closing minutes gave the scoreline a more realistic reflection of the game as a whole. Before this, the home side were always open to a breakaway equaliser. Shifnal started the game on the front foot, and came within inches of opening the scoring in the 11thminute. Rees Wedderburn was floored just outside the penalty area, and his resultant free-kick came back off the underside of the crossbar. A minute later, Jordan Uppal and Jake Lloyd had goalbound shots blocked as the league leaders pressed. It was only a matter of time before the deadlock was broken, and the opener came on the half-hour. Wedderburn’s fierce shot was parried by keeper Jake Brown, but LLOYD followed up to tap home the loose ball. Little had been seen of the hosts going forward up until then, but the goal spurred them into action. William Lygo broke on the left after 41 minutes, beat Jordan Jones, but his 20-yard shot was well saved by Jake James.
The second half started in much the same way as the first, with the visitors pushing on to extend their lead, but they were almost caught out in the 57th minute following some uncharacteristic slack defending. Substitute Dylan Hillier seized upon a mix-up, but his shot took a deflection off a defender for a corner. 2 minutes later, Tom Hill had the ball in the net at the other end, but the referee had spotted an infringement and disallowed the goal. An excellent save by Brown on 62 minutes denied Shifnal a second when Sam McCarthy played the ball in to Hill, who turned and fired for the top corner, but Brown managed to turn it round the post. The second goal came 2 minutes before the end of normal time, when Jordan Uppal found space on the right, and his cross was met with a diving header by HILL which gave Brown no chance. 2 minutes in to stoppage time, the referee stopped the game for an off-the-ball incident, showing Wem’s Chris Jeavons a red card. The resultant free-kick from 25 yards, taken by LLOYD, flew into the bottom corner, Brown not moving before picking the ball out of the back of the net.
WEM: Jake Brown, Callum Briscoe, George Parton (Dylan Hillier H-T), Dave Barnett (Rhys Mellings 64mins), Reace Nichols, Jordan Batchelor, Dan Cohen (Harry Ioannou 72mins), William Lygo, Josh Gamble, Chris Jeavons.
Subs not used: Chris Peel; Emile Burris.
Cautions: Briscoe (67mins); Brown (73mins).
Sending-off: Jeavons (90mins).
SHIFNAL: Jake James, Jordan Uppal, Jamall Pinnock, Sam McCarthy (Ben Perks 64mins), Brad Smith, Jordan Jones, Jake Lloyd, Brad Sharman, Tom Hill, Kyle Montague (Ben Novis 76mins), Rees Wedderburn (Ryan Hadley 68mins).
Subs not used: Craig Radford; Nathan Gray.
Caution: Montague (73mins)..
Referee: Ben Stott.
Assistant referees:Andrew Aston.
Phil Felton.
Shifnal Star Man: Jake Lloyd.
SHIFNAL TOWN 5. Worcester Raiders 1. Seven wins now on the bounce in the WMPL for AC-DC and the boys. Things are on the way up at STFA.
the Dream team AC-DC have the X factor.
Also as Dave Dainty said in his post well done Kyle you made one little fan happy.
What a great gesture by Kyle Montague today giving a young Shifnal supporter today a birthday present before the game and then after scoring the 1st goal running the length of the pitch to the lad dedicating the goal to his birthday, Well Done Kyle.Think the young lad was stuck for words.
SHIFNAL TOWN 5 WORCESTER RAIDERS 1
A convincing performance by Shifnal saw them run out comfortable winners against physical opponents, who fought all the way. The visitors came very close to taking the lead after 9 minutes, when a corner was half-cleared to Kyle Belmonte, whose 20-yard drive thundered against the underside of the crossbar. Roland Krol headed the loose ball into the net, but he was denied by an offside flag. 3 minutes later, the home side did take the lead. Jay Holdcroft chased a ball down the right from Jake Lloyd, and his cross was deflected by a defender against KYLE MONTAGUE’s chest and in to the net. 2 minutes later, Tom Hill expertly controlled a cross and slid the ball into the path of HOLDCROFT, who beat Lewis Pinches with a low shot from the edge of the penalty area. The quick goals knocked some of the stuffing out of the visitors, and Pinches managed to save with his feet from Hill on the half-hour. A minute before the break, Town were stunned as Raiders pulled a goal back in bizarre circumstances. There appeared little danger when full back SAM CAREY picked the ball up on the left touchline, midway inside the Town half, but he deceived Jake James as he floated the ball into the top corner of the net.
Following some harsh words from the management team during the interval, the hosts came out for the second half on the front foot, and they regained their two-goal advantage in the 49th minute. Brad Sharman took a free-kick from 10 yards inside the visitors’ half, and slack marking allowed the ball to fall to BEN PERKS, who sidefooted home from close range. Shifnal should have extended their lead after 68 minutes, when Montague latched on to a long ball and rounded the keeper, only to fire against a defender. 2 minutes further on, they did grab a fourth, courtesy of the unfortunate ARRON DRAKE, who headed a cross past his own keeper with Montague waiting to pounce. Town had a near miss a minute from time when Hill played the ball out to Sharman on the left, his cross being headed against the upright by Perks. Moments before the end of the 90 minutes, the ball fell to substitute REES WEDDERBURN on the corner of the penalty area, and he took a touch before smashing the ball into the far corner of the net.
SHIFNAL: Jake James, Jordan Uppal, Jamall Pinnock, Ben Perks, Tom Taylor (Jordan Jones 75mins), Giles Harvey, Jake Lloyd, Brad Sharman, Tom Hill, Kyle Montague (Sam McCarthy 82mins), Jay Holdcroft (Rees Wedderburn 74mins).
Subs not used: Lewis Mackenzie; Ben Novis.
Caution: Holdcroft (45mins).
RAIDERS: Lewis Pinches, Arron Drake, Sam Carey, Kyle Belmonte, Alex Marsh, Gavin Podmore (Dale Goddard 67mins), Matt Andrews, Kirk Layton, Ryan Rowe (Josh Farnsworth 71mins), Roland Krol, Dave Reynolds.
Sub not used: Tim Beattie.
Cautions: Carey (30mins); Drake (45mins); Marsh (64mins).
Attendance: 108.
Referee: Ryan Price (Hereford).
Assistant referees:Robert Cuff (Telford).
Rebecca Scott-Mullen (Stafford).
PERSHORE TOWN 1 SHIFNAL TOWN 2
Saturday 21 September 2019.
Despite perhaps their least convincing display of the season, Shifnal still had enough to come away from Worcestershire with maximum points. The points did not come without a battle though, indeed the visitors fell behind for the first time this season in the league, after only 4 minutes. Steve Webb did well on the right, and his cross was turned into the net from close range by SAM CLARK. Shifnal had a chance to pull level after a quarter of an hour, when the ball fell to Kyle Montague on the edge of the penalty area, but his left-footed effort floated wide of the far post. Pershore hit back, and Jordan Hayward had Jake James scrambling across his goal to save his 25-yard drive in the 27thminute. The scores were levelled on 31 minutes when Tom Hill dummied Jordan Uppal’s throw-in, allowing the ball to run on to BRAD SHARMAN, who beat Matthew Gwynne from 20 yards. Both sides pressed to try to grab the advantage, but the first half ended all square.
Shifnal stepped up their game after the interval, and with a little more luck could have scored two or three goals. Jamall Pinnock made ground on the left in the 47th minute, and his cross fell to Hill, who swivelled and shot from 15 yards, only to be denied by substitute goalkeeper Toby Wilcox at the second attempt. 2 minutes later, Hill was unlucky with an angled free-kick which came back off the crossbar. The inevitable goal came on 50 minutes. Jay Holdcroft crossed from the left for Jake Lloyd, whose shot was half-stopped, but HILL pounced to smash the loose ball in off the crossbar. Shifnal were again denied by the woodwork in the 57th minute, when a defensive error allowed the ball to fall to Hill, but he opted for guile over power, and his chip over the keeper struck the crossbar. The home side continued to work hard, and as Shifnal became frustrated, the hosts were a danger on the break. James was called upon to make a fine save in the 73rdminute from Clark’s 20-yard drive after a breakaway down the left. Another left-wing cross on 84 minutes found Clark’s head, but Jordan Jones was on hand to head off the line with James beaten.
PERSHORE: Matthew Gwynne (Toby Wilcox 39mins), Steve Webb, Jordan Hayward, Daniel Noke, Shaun Griffiths, Dan Tustin (Umit Eminoglu 77mins), Zaquib Hussain (James Unwin H-T), Jake Cavens, Nick Seabourne, Charles Anagho-Ntamark, Sam Clark.
Subs not used: Matt Pinder; Jack Mackintosh.
Cautions: Clark (29mins); Seabourne (35mins).
SHIFNAL: Jake James, Jordan Uppal, Jamall Pinnock, Lewis Mackenzie (Ben Perks 63mins), Craig Radford, Jordan Jones, Jake Lloyd (Sam McCarthy 86mins), Brad Sharman, Tom Hill, Kyle Montague, Jay Holdcroft (Ben Novis 77mins).
Subs not used: Ryan Hadley; Brad Smith.
Cautions: Uppal (33mins); Pinnock (35mins); Montague (36mins); Perks (70mins); Radford (79mins).
Referee: Harley McKittrick.
Assistant referees:Cliff Gardiner. Andrew Holdaway.
Shifnal Star Man:Craig Radford.
SHIFNAL TOWN 0 HAUGHMOND 1.
Buildbase FA Vase, 2nd Round Qualifying
Shifnal were made to pay for not taking any of the chances they created, failing to score for the first time this season. An onlooker would have been hard pushed to say which of these teams play at the higher level, as the hosts had more of the game, but were up against a well-drilled defence. After a cagy start, Town had the first real chance on goal from Brad Sharman’s 14th-minute corner, which somehow reached Jake Lloyd at the far post, but he screwed the ball wide. A minute later, Sharman’s through ball found Kyle Montague, but his cross for Tom Hill was intercepted by a defender. Mond’s only effort on goal in the first 45 minutes came when Matt Fletcher tried his luck from 30 yards on 25 minutes, but Jake James saved comfortably. 2 minutes before the break, Town’s Sam McCarthy saw his low 25-yard drive pass the wrong side of the upright. Hill was unable to get any power into his shot as the game moved into stoppage time following a good break by the home side.
Shifnal’s best chance to date fell after 53 minutes, when Hill won the ball at the by-line and pulled it back for Lloyd, who sidefooted against a defender’s shins from close range. It was all Town now, and on the hour, McCarthy played the ball down the line for Montague, who crossed for Hill to volley narrowly wide. Jordan Uppal picked up a crossfield ball in the 70th minute and played it low into the penalty area, but substitute Declan Arber’s close range shot was blocked by the keeper with his feet. As the hosts pressed for the elusive goal, they were caught on the break in the 78th minute. The ball was played quickly down the right, and as Jordan Jones lost his footing, the ball was crossed for HARRY MORRIS to tap in. The setback caused Shifnal to press even more strongly, and they were desperately unlucky not to equalise after 82 minutes. Sharman crossed the ball from the right, and Lloyd’s 10-yard volley came back off the underside of the crossbar. Somehow, this indicated that it was not going to be their day!
SHIFNAL: Jake James, Jordan Uppal, Jamall Pinnock, Lewis Mackenzie (Ben Perks 79mins), Craig Radford, Jordan Jones (Ben Novis 83mins), Jake Lloyd, Brad Sharman, Tom Hill, Kyle Montague, Sam McCarthy (Declan Arber 64mins).
Subs not used: Ryan Hadley; Nathan Gray; Giles Harvey; Brad Smith.
Caution: Mackenzie (20mins).
HAUGHMOND: James Hawkins, George Carpenter, Matt Fletcher, Arryn Simms, Jack Griffiths, Carl Rogers, Charlie Musselwhite (Sam Yeardley 72mins), Jack Leask, Scott Ryan, Louie Irvine, Harry Morris.
Subs not used: Louis Millington; Sam Jones; Dan Williams; Charlie Williams.
Cautions: Simms (Sin bin 55mins); Simms (67mins).
Referee: James Astley (Telford).
Assistant referees: Gabriel Dasca (Telford).
Robert Cliff (Telford).
Shifnal Star Man: Craig Radford.
The club have appointed Andrew Carrier and Danny Cater AC-DC for those of you that can remember the band?
Danny and Cazza will be joint managers for the new season. Also joining then as assistant George Williams a great addition for his local knowledge.
The club would like to wish Mark and Kevin all the best for the future and thank them for all their hard work last season. Mark has been posted away by the RAF for four months with only a few weeks notice so we both agree a change of management is for the best. Stay safe Mark and we hope to see you back at the club after your posting.
Mark Simpson.
Shifnal Town 1 – 3 Cradley Town.
In the words of a visiting ground hopper…
The visitors were at Shifnals’ throats straight from the off and it took the hosts at least 10 minutes to gradually work themselves into the game albeit without any direct threat on goal but at the same time not being under any pressure themselves.
At the 20 minute mark there had been plenty of effort but little sign of any serious goalmouth action from either side;for the hosts,No7 (Heath) was a big influence in midfield while the visitors’ No 5 was letting little past. Shifnal were by now playing a prominent part in proceedings and by the half-hour mark they’d had the only real goal threat with a header going wide.
Within 5 minutes of the restart Cradley took the lead with a ball over the top which fooled everyone,the forward basically needing to prod it over the line. Less than 5 minutes later they increased their lead when the keeper seemingly had the ball covered only to be beaten by the bounce; tough luck on him.
On 75 minutes Shifnal got a deserved break and reduced the deficit; it looked to all intents and purposes we were in for a tight finish as they were enjoying the lions share of possession but the visitors were to have the final say in proceedings by snatching a late 3rd goal. Game over.
The result was tough on Shifnal who,if truth be told,didn’t deserve to on the receiving end of a 3-1 defeat but you have to say fair play to Cradley for taking the chances when they arose.
Same story as the previous six games and I am fed up of saying we have played well for large spells and come away with nothing. All three Cradley goals came from our own errors. Nothing disappoints me more than an opposition scoring s goal without having to work hard for it.
I’ll put it out there – not enough lads care and they take playing at Step 6 for granted. With nine new signings made this week I’d expect to see a different line up next Saturday.
Tividale 6-0 Shifnal Town.
I was upset with this result for two reasons; we gave them four goals on a plate and the score line did not reflect the game (there were positives).
The first half was evenly contested and saw us create several chances, which we have struggled to do in recent weeks. Tividale had two chances and scored both. The first, a split second in which we switched off and their striker went clean through. The second an absolute screamer from 20 yards.
We came out for the second half with a belief we could get back into the game. Again we matched the opposition, until a cross from the right sailed into the top corner of the goal. We then capitulated and the way in which we conceded the next three was a disgrace.
Unfortunately during the game we had a possible ACL injury, two twisted ankles and a player brought off with sickness. The footballing Gods may look favourably on us soon.
Shifnal Town 0 – 1 Bewdley Town.
Copy and paste the last two match reports.
I thought we were the better side and did enough to win the game, but didn’t put our chances away. Apart from a fifteen minute spell at the start of the second half, Bewdley did not pause any threat.
We have looked a more solid side in recent weeks, but just have not put the ball in the net. I make that 18 points given to the opposition this season and that is the difference between us currently being 15th and not potentially 7th. Very fine margins in this league.
Onto next Saturday and an away trip to top of the league Tividale.
Black Country Rangers 2 – 1 Shifnal Town.
Not sure how we lost that one? A dominant opening 30 minutes saw us one nil up, before their centre half traveled twenty yards into our half unopposed and smashed it into the net. 1 – 1 at half time. The second half was very similar, with us playing good football for large spells. We created and failed to convert several chances, including one which somehow stuck between the outstretched keeper’s legs on the goal line. We then switch off for a second and find ourselves 2 – 1 down.
There are positives to take away from the game. We defended as a team very well, from front to back. BCR had two chances and scored both. We showed a desire to win that I have questioned recently and we created chances. The only thing missing now is to put those chances away.
I have to mention Jaime Russell who made a good debut for the club today. He partnered man of the match Lewis McKenzie in a very dominant midfield duo this afternoon.
Shifnal Town 0 – 3 Haughmond
Despite the result (against the best side in the league in my opinion) I was happy with a performance that was a massive improvement on Saturday’s loss.
We had a game plan which the lads carried out to good effect for large periods of the game. Should the penalty have been awarded for the first goal? I thought so to be honest, but quite a few nearer the incident suggest not. A wicked deflection saw the ball loop over the keeper for the second, rather than smash a window in the house behind the goal. The third came from a save, which fell to the Haughmond player to put in.
The better side won, but it gives us confidence going into the final ten games of the season. A couple of new faces recently added to the squad will lift the competitiveness within the group.
Big game at the Acoustafoam Stadium tomorrow evening, as we host high flying Haughmond in the TJ Vickers Shropshire Premier Cup.
It was quite a close game last time the two sides met and after Saturday’s defeat the lads are itching to put in a performance.
7.45pm kick off. Come down and support the Town.
Shifnal Town 1 – 2 Dudley Sports.
A bit of a strange one today. I don’t think our performance was poor, but we didn’t create many chances. Although I thought we had control of the game, the longer we went without scoring, the more likely the visitors were to nick a goal.
Then they did. The only Dudley player who looked like he might cause a problem got on the ball in acted of space and bent one into the goal from the corner of the 18 yard box. They then hit the post, before Aida Jones scores a fantastic goal from the edge of the box. 1-1 with five minutes to play. Then a miss-pass, followed by a couple of failed clearances led to a second for the visitors in injury time.
Positives to take from the game were a solid debut for Alex Hall; a debut start for U17 striker Nathan Day; further experience for 16 year olds Charlie Baker and Jack Sharpe.
Big quarter final against Haughmond on Tuesday to plan for now.
Wednesfield 4 – 0 Shifnal Town.
It was good to be back at it after not having a fixture for two weeks, but despite the extra training sessions we just didn’t get into gear today.
I thought we played really well for the first 30 mins and managed to nullify Wednesfield’s dangerous attack. We kept a good shape and restricted space in behind us. Then we gave away a free kick and everyone switched off. By the time the lads woke up, former Shifnal striker (and still our top goal scorer this season) Montague was clean through and it was 1-0. Minutes later and we switched off again and we are 2-0 down.
I thought we picked up a little in the second half and managed to create two good chances, but Wednesfield scored a further two goals and fully deserved the three points.
To be honest, it was a reminder of where we are as a team. Wednesfield currently sit in fifth place in the West Midlands Premier League and they were fitter, stronger, faster and outworked us over the 90 mins.
We regroup and go again next Saturday, at home to Dudley Sports.
Shifnal Town 3 – 1 Wem Town.
Overall, a deserved three points this afternoon.
We got off to an awful start, finding ourselves 1-0 down after a minute. There somehow seemed to be twenty yards between our defenders and the Wem striker ran straight through the middle of them. Charlie Baker made a good save, but we didn’t follow the runners and they had a simple tap in. Five minutes later Ben Novis levelled with a cute finish from the left side of the area. In my opinion we just didn’t look at it for the remainder of the half, although we did have a couple of half chances, mainly from set pieces.
We stressed the importance of getting the ball down and getting it into wide areas in the second half and we began to create chances. Man of the match Ben Novis pulled back for Ryan Joseph Bright to fire in from fifteen yards. A good ten minute spell followed, before Lewis McKenzie made it 3-1. We then seemed to switch off and Wem started creating chances. Ryan James Hadley cleared off the line from a Wem corner before Wem then saw chances blaze over the bar and wide of the post.
After winning three of our last four games, we now go into a run of games that provide us with different challenges, but confidence is high and we can beat anyone on our day.
1. Charlie Baker
2. Sam Wilde
3. Zac Vale
4. Aida Jones (c)
5. Jeffrey Agyeman
6. Lewis Mckenzie ⚽️
7. Ryan Hadley
8. Liam Palmer
9. Ben Novis ⚽️
10. Ryan Bright ⚽️
11. Alex Margina
12. Jordan Bailey
14. Ryan Mountford
15. Tom Kenny
16. ??????????
17. Brad Smith
Shifnal Town 1 – 0 Pershore Town
Before the match I said this was a Cup Final and I’d take a win any way we could. I knew this wasn’t the same Pershore side that we beat 6-0 earlier in the season and they came to the Acoustafoam Stadium in a good run of form.
I don’t think anybody could argue with the fact that we were poor in the first half and young Charlie Baker made four good saves to keep us in the game. Pershore also blazed a couple of good chances over the bar. We clung on, dug in and somehow found ourselves 1-0 up. Ben Novis pulled the ball back from the byline to a waiting Ryan Joseph Bright who found the net via a deflection off the goalkeeper.
Our shape was much better in the second half and I felt we had the better half. Again, Baker made two saves to ensure we kept a clean sheet, but apart from that Pershore didn’t really threaten any further. We simply closed the gaps that they exploited in the first half. We looked dangerous going forward, especially in wide areas.
I just hope we can take the second half performance into next week’s home fixture against Wem.
Ellesmere Rangers 1-2 Shifnal Town
An evenly matched first half saw very few chances created by either side and it looked like we had not moved on from Saturday’s game. I didn’t feel we had gotten out of second gear, yet for a ten minute spell before half time we got the ball down and took a grip of the game. We went into half time at 0-0, but I had seen enough in that 10 min spell to give me confidence in the group.
We came out for the second half and finally started dominating the game. We enjoyed possession of the football and began creating chances and on 60 mins Zac Vale curled one from the edge of the box into the far corner of the net. The pressure continued and on 73 mins Ben Novis took advantage of a great through ball to make it 2-0, firing across the keeper into the bottom corner.
I was disappointed to concede in the 88th minute and just shows that if you switch off for a second you get punished.
Into the next round of the Cup and a confident performance to take into Saturday’s home game against a resurgent Pershore.
Smethwick Rangers 1-0 Shifnal Town
It was never going to be pretty on possibly the worst pitch in the league. Sometimes you just have to roll your sleeves up and work harder than your opponents to grind out a result, but unfortunately we couldn’t do it today. In the first half we struggled to keep hold of the ball in the final third and our only glimpse of success was Aida Jones hitting the bar from a free kick, swiftly followed by the rebound being blazed over from three yards. Charlie Baker made a save in what was Smethwick’s only chance of the first half.
The second half had a bit more action, mainly through some tasty tackles going in. Then out of nowhere, an error led to Smethwick’s striker being clean through and making it 1-0. That was their only chance of the second half. Their second of the game. But we couldn’t create anything either. We seemed to jump into life in the final ten minutes and were denied a last minute penalty when Lewis McKenzie was hacked down in the box. It was an obvious penalty – their bench were in hysterics when it wasn’t given. We shouldn’t be relying on last minute penalty decisions to win a game like that and we let ourselves down today.
Onto Tuesday and a cup fixture away to Ellesmere Rangers.
Shifnal Town 5 – 2 RAF U23s
(Simpson, Mountford x2, Brindle, Day)
Absolutely made up for several reasons tonight!
We used the opportunity of this fixture to look at a couple different things. In the first half we set up in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation, with the focus on both the shape of the team out of possession and counter attacking. I thought we were fantastic and dare I say, possibly the best 45 min team performance of the season, finding ourselves 3-1 up at half time.
In the second half we made changes and set up in a more attacking focused 1-3-4-1-2. I thought we lost our positional discipline and it took a good 25 minutes to get it back, but I was very impressed with the final 20 minutes. After soaking up early RAF pressure, we won the second half 2-1.
Every player deserves a pat on the back, but I have to mention two of our U17s who made their senior debut tonight and both on the scoresheet – Nathan Day and Archie Simpson.
With twelve goals in the last two games, the challenge is to now take this form into our next league fixture; Smethwick away on Sat 12th Jan.
Pegasus Juniors 0-7 Shifnal Town.
Not a bad way to end 2018! I decided on a very attacking set up (Pegasus have conceded lots of goals this season), gambling with a back three (one of which was our goalkeeper due to availability issues), a midfield
three and four attacking players.
We found ourselves 4-0 up at half time, with goals from Ryan James Hadley, Ben Novis, Sam Wilde and Aida Jones. Despite the score line, I didn’t think we had gotten out of third gear.
The second half started quite slowly with the home side getting into the final third on three occasions (twice more than the first half!). We then got the ball down and started to play some decent football, particularly in wide areas through Jordan Bailey and Alex Margina. Goals soon followed through an Aida Jones worldy, Ryan Hadley and Jordan Bailey.
A disciplined performance with glimpses of what the group are capable of. We just need some consistency to start 2019.
(I have to mention the three 16 year olds in today’s squad. Charlie Baker (90 mins) Jack Sharpe (25 mins) and Archie Simpson. With player development at the heart of what we are trying to achieve as a club, it is great to be able to involve them.)
Malvern Town 4-0 Shifnal Town
A broken down car left us with eleven players and no goalkeeper as we approached kick off.
A fantastic first half saw large parts of the game in Malvern’s half of the pitch, but we just couldn’t create a clear chance. Malvern tried their luck from range on two occasions, before scoring just before the break, taking advantage of a cross from a free kick that we didn’t deal with.
The second half was not so good. A couple of heads went in the poor weather conditions and Malvern seemed to have an unopposed attack every time they won the ball. What upset me was players walking back once they lost the ball. Completely unacceptable.
Next up sees us away to Ellesmere on Tuesday, followed by training on Wednesday AND Saturday.
Shifnal Town 2-5 Wolverhampton Casuals
The first half was a disgrace. We had a decent opening ten minutes and went 1-0 up, with Ben Novis heading in from a Jordan Bailey throw-in. Thirty seconds later and we are picking the ball out of our goal. By half time we were 4-1 down, with all four goals complete gifts.
The second half was a completely different story. We pressed together, were first to the ball, moved it quickly and began creating chances. Ryan Mountford headed in at the back post to make it 2-4. We kept pushing and put a couple over the bar from close range. We then got caught out on a counter attack and found ourselves 5-2 down with five minutes to go.
Although there were positives to take away in the second half, the first half was so poor it can’t be ignored.
There have not been any first team match reports recently as our last two games have been postponed due to water logged pitches.
We are at home against an in form Wolverhampton Casuals next Saturday.
We are still working on shape out of possession and I was happy with the general shape of the team yesterday. Haughmond, who I believe to be the best footballing side in the league, struggled to break us down and we frustrated them for large spells of the game. A red card for both sides led to a 10 v 10 for a large chunk of the game.
We went 1-0 down half way through the first half, with Aida Jones equalising after a spell of pressure early in the second half. Haughmond went three up front and hit continuous long diagonal balls, which eventually led to a second goal. As we pushed for an equaliser we were caught on the counter and Haughmond hit the bar late on.
Cradley Town 3 – 1 Shifnal Town
Probably a cracking game for the neutral and mixed feelings for me personally. We continued a theme of a decent opening 5-10 minutes, then we concede, the heads drop and we concede again. Our keeper then gets sent off for colliding with the Cradley striker as he raced towards goal. The referee and his assistants then failed to spot our fullback get stamped on, followed by a kick in the face. Disappointing first half in which we looked well out of our depth.
The second half was completely different. We grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck and took it to Cradley. We dominated for 35 minutes. We scored (Ben Novis), missed a penalty and missed several chances (another common theme) to put the game to bed. Cradley looked completely shot, but then caught us on the counter in the final ten minutes to make it 3-1.
Unacceptable performance in the first half, fantastic team effort in the second. We now look forward to four very difficult fixtures. If we play like we did in the second half, we can pick up points. If we play like we did in the first half, it’s going to be a real test of character.
11th November 2018.
Shifnal Town 1-3 Bilston Town
Overall a poor day at the office. We seemed to lack the same tempo as the previous two games. I thought in general our defensive shape was good in the first half and our goalkeeper didn’t have a save to make, whilst at the other end we did create three or four half decent chances.
A debatable penalty (the referee admitted he wasn’t 100% sure after the game) awarded to the visitors put them 1-0 up and a sloppy back pass led to a second. Ben Novis won and converted his second penalty of the week and we seemed to finally kick into gear. Good pressure led to a succession of corners, before one was cleared to their one outlet on the halfway line. Although we had a 2v1 overload in our favour, we backed off and seemed to invite him to have a shot. He did and it was 3-1 to the visitors.
Bewdley Town 2-2 Shifnal Town.
Today was all about being hard to beat and showing a bit of desire as a group. Having quite a young, inexperienced squad, I sometimes feel the heads drop too easily at times and so we have worked on being difficult to break down this week, which would hopefully instill confidence.
The discipline with keeping a shape and playing to instruction was fantastic today and we deserved our half time 1-0 lead. Bewdley, a good top six side, threw the kitchen sink at us for 25 minutes and a went 2-1 up. We showed a great determination to get back on top of the play and we scored a deserved leveller with five minutes left in the game.
Really happy with the group today and with a tough run of fixtures leading into Christmas, it’s important to keep that determination within the group.
Dudley Sports 2 – 7 Shifnal Town.
I think that result has been coming for a while if I’m honest. Despite losing the last few, we have created enough chances to win games (with exception to last Saturday) and today they went in the back of the net. I thought we were well organised as a group, which is something we have worked on recently. Disappointed to concede two, but it does make having to sit through Strictly more bearable with 3pts in the bag!
Wednesfield 4-0 Shifnal Town.
In a game that was evenly matched for 65 minutes, the opposition’s experience and fitness levels led to a late flurry of goals. I took a team with an average age of 22 and I thought the lads played well against a well drilled Wednesfield side. Quite a few positives to take into Saturday’s game away to Dudley Sports, which is a game we need to get something from.
Apologies for the delay – Shifnal Town 0-2 Dudley Town.
Having won 7-1 in their previous game, Dudley Town came in confident mood, especially with us conceding nine in our previous two outings. Our plan was to pressure them from the start and changed the formation to do so. We started really well, but could not keep up the tempo and fell behind. Their high wide players forced our wingbacks deep and they just could not get forward. We changed it at halftime and got back into the game, without creating many chances however. An inject of fresh legs lasted a matter of minutes when an over keen challenge by the substitute resulted in a red card and we were down to ten men. I actually thought we did well with ten, but a second Dudley goal killed the game.
My personal disappointment is that we didn’t create many chances, whereas in previous loses I thought we had created enough chances to win the game.
AFC Bridgnorth 5 – 2 Shifnal Town.
Despite being fuming with our performance after the game, on reflection I don’t think the score line reflects the game. We were defensively naive getting caught by the same ball over the top on four occasions. We created chances throughout the game which is a positive to take away from the afternoon. Ultimately, I think we looked a little inexperienced yesterday, we lacked pace in defensive areas and were very quiet as a team. That will change for next week’s game.
Despite losing 4-2 away to Shawbury last night, there were lots of positives to take away from the game. I’m sure those in attendance will agree the score line didn’t reflect the game, but sometimes that happens.
I asked for a reaction after Saturday’s loss and we got at Shawbury from the whistle, deserving our 2-0 lead after 20 minutes. Although we got into good defensive shape out of possession, I felt we have them too much time on the ball and this resulted in two Shawbury goals coming from 20-25 yards (one shot parried to a striker, the other a worldy!).
We fell asleep for 20 mins in the second half, and fell behind at 3-2. We then created six good chances to put the game to bed, plus a disallowed goal for a very close offside. Finally, we got caught on the counter in the last minute to lose 4-2.
Unfortunately I wasn’t at the game yesterday. We lost 2-0 to Wem Town and the report I received from Thomo (assistant) was not good. It sounds like we didn’t deserve anything from the game. We didn’t wake up until it was too late, after conceding two sloppy goals.
Wednesday’s game away to Shawbury Utd must see a better performance.
Mick T.
Happy birthday Simmo the boys gave you an early present with a 6-0 win last night. Enjoy your day.
Simmo,
So proud of the boys last night. To put on a performance like that after a full days work and then stuck in traffic for 90 minutes is testament to the character of the squad. 6-0 and it could easily have been more.
The most pleasing thing for me was the shape of the team out of possession. They moved together as one big unit, making it compact and shutting off passing lanes. They pressed and won the ball in good areas. Our GK didn’t have a save to make in the first half, then only a couple in the second, which is testament to how he ten lads in front of him.
Up the Town!
Mixed feelings after today’s game. I thought we played quite well in the first half and was disappointed to go into the break at 0-0, after having three good chances to take the lead.
The second half seemed to be flat for a large spell after goals from both sides (fantastic goal by Bridgnorth!). It’s as if the game was waiting for someone to grab it by the scruff of the neck, but it didn’t happen. I was grateful to see the Bridgnorth penalty smash off the bar towards the end.
The lads said it felt like a defeat in the changing rooms after and I feel it was two points dropped. We need to start taking our chances in games.
Simmo.
Proud coach moment today. After last weekend’s defeat, we worked on a couple of specifics in training and the lads got their rewards this afternoon with a solid 3-0 win against an in-form Smethwick. We kept a shape throughout the 90 mins, got the ball forward well and applied pressure on the opposition throughout. I think they deserve their squad night out in Shifnal tonight!
Well that was poor. A 3-1 loss to a poor side. Lethargic at times and a lack of desire to win a football match. After our last two performances, I feel it’s one step forward and two steps back. We train hard on Wednesday and put things right next Saturday.
Shifnal Town 4 – 0 Pegasus Juniors.
Yesterday morning I had eleven players and at 5pm tonight we had three points! Funny how football works sometimes. We showed a bit of desire today, got the ball forward and applied pressure. Two goals disallowed and several other chances created. Our first clean sheet too.
Simmo’s First Team back at the Acoustafoam Stadium.Sat 25 Aug PEGASUS JUNIORS.⚽
3.00PM kick off.
This weeks Programme notes from Simmo.
Good afternoon and welcome to the Acoustafoam Stadium. It has been two weeks since the last match programme and we have been involved in three fixtures since, with mixed performances.
Against Hereford Lads Club I thought we were off the pace and really struggled to get into the game. Although we improved slightly in the second half, the 3 – 0 score line was probably a fair reflection of the game. We then welcomed Wednesfield to the Acoustafoam Stadium and I thought our performance greatly improved. I asked the lads to give a good account of themselves after the previous performance and I believed they did. We applied and maintained pressure for a large part of the game, but just didn’t create enough chances. Two mistakes led to goals for Wednesfield and they ran out 2 – 1 victors. Finally, last week we travelled to Dudley Town and after the Wednesfield performance I was hoping to kick on and get something from the game. Unfortunately we could not match our midweek performance and although we came away with a point from a 2 – 2 draw, I did have the feeling that it was a wasted opportunity. We looked sluggish and lacked that simple desire to win a game of football.
Onto today’s fixture and I am pleased to welcome Pegasus Juniors to Shifnal. Coming off the back of two losses I’m sure Pegasus will be up for it today and we must ensure that we are up for it from the first whistle and not wait until thirty minutes have passed. We trained well during the week and worked hard on moving the ball forward, whether direct or through the thirds and so I am expecting us to create chances today. If we can start creating chances then we will begin to score goals and if we begin to score goals, we will begin to pick up points.
The Gaffer Simmo.
Dudley Town 2 v 2 Shifnal Town. Overall not good enough, but a few positives to build on. Again, we gifted their goals with silly mistakes. I’d take a point away from home, but feel we lost two points today. On to Pegasus next week.
Being presented the new club shirt from
Morgan Tranter, Granddaughter of Mike & Maureen Tranter of Acoustafoam limited the club main sponsor.
Morning all. I thought we were much better last night. All I asked was that the lads gave a good account of themselves and to prove they are better than the last performance suggested.
We applied and maintained pressure from the first whistle. I do think both of their goals came from our own errors and in the end I think it was fitness that let us down as our tempo began dropping in the final 15 minutes. That will come in time. Very happy overall and we go again on Saturday.
Morning all. Well that wasn’t great. We made an average team look fantastic yesterday and we were dominated from the first whistle to the last.
After working on getting the ball forward quickly, I don’t think we did it at all. We had also worked on defensive shape, which again, didn’t really happen yesterday.
We identified their threat early (centre mid drops to get on the ball and clips it into a wide area), but we couldn’t deal with it. Free headers on set pieces seemed to be a common theme also.
We now move onto a tough game on Tuesday evening at home to a good Wednesfield side, who will be buzzing after their FA Cup win yesterday. The challenge is set.
It is Saturday, the sun is shining and Shifnal Town are at home this afternoon. Today we welcome a good Hereford Lads Club outfit to the Acoustafoam Stadium, who will be bang up for it (it’s a long return journey if you have not picked up points).
Again, we lose a couple of players, but we also welcome a couple back so the team looks slightly different to last week. We worked very hard at training on moving the ball forward quickly and getting a compact, defensive shape out of possession. The lads were very impressive and I just ask them that they take that into today’s fixture.
Part of tonight’s session. Creating space to play forward early. The lads were playing some fantastic football and I hope we can take that into Saturday’s game.
Shifnal Town 2 – 2 Shawbury Utd
I think it is fair to say that we did not start the game well and found ourselves under constant pressure for a good 30 minutes of the first half. The red cards (given to the wrong players according to quite a few?) were an ugly distraction, but didn’t effect the tempo of the game. After conceding I thought we finally woke up and started applying pressure ourselves, resulting in a neat finish by Ben Osei just before the interval.
The players were honest with themselves at half time and a slight tweak to how we should approach the game saw us more forward thinking in the second half. A fantastic strike by Harrison Barrett put us 2-1 up and I thought we had a good spell for around 25 mins. Shawbury created several chances (Jake James was fantastic in goal) and it was soul destroying to concede a penalty in the last seconds of the game (no blame on the player – he had to challenge).
Overall, disappointed with the first half, really happy with how they got back into it in the second half and a point on the board looks better than none.
We are finally here – the start of the 2018/19 season.
I was extremely proud to be offered the job by Pete, Ron and Kev (that pint in Jaspers must have swung it!) and my staff (Kev Thompson, George Williams and Sean Greening) and I have worked extremely hard to build a new squad, ready for today.
Today we welcome Shawbury Utd to the Acoustafoam Stadium, who after relegation from Step 5, will be experienced, well drilled and eager to gain promotion back out of the WMRL Premier.
Despite several notable players missing this afternoon, I feel we have enough about us to compete and it should make for an entertaining game. We worked on defensive shape (v Lye Town – they struggled to break us down) and attacking shape (v Market Drayton – I thought we matched them for 45 mins), so today I would like me to see a mix of good defensive shape and quick attacking football.
Finally, I have to say a massive thank you to Mick Tranter for everything he and his family have done this summer. The vision he has for not just the club, but the community as a whole is fantastic. If everyone chips in, this club can be head and shoulders above any other club in the area and something Shifnal, as a town and community, can be extremely proud of.
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But there's a way out.
Less ALTERNATIVE
The good citizens
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the Freeway Concerto for
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the death of the charioteers
Chicano and Mexican music
the shine of sweat on
male and female alike,
hordes of rumpled citizens
walking the streets, glassy-eyed
and slack-jawed chanting
"Koyaanisqatsi"
in a deep, booming whisper
And think how twisted we are,
the troupe has always dangled from
the competitors
hell and damnation
stink bomb capitalist
the classical tradition
devilish talent
reading, preaching and
converting the crowd
bicyclists mix with rank amateurs
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Posted on Sun, Aug. 27, 2006
'Back-door draft' shakes the military
Iraq, Afghanistan conflicts stretch volunteers thin
By Scott Canon and Rick Montgomery
McClatchy-Tribune News Service
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - This was the plan in 1973: Dump the draft. Count on volunteers. When something big comes up, rely on the reserves and National Guard.
A special commission had told Richard Nixon the country could suffice with a smaller all-volunteer, active-duty military unless something really big came up.
Only in the case of a long-term, large-scale foreign deployment - define that as more than six months and 100,000 troops - would there be any need to bother with a draft again.
Now three-plus years since tanks rumbled into Baghdad, with more than 150,000 U.S. troops deployed to either Iraq or Afghanistan, the Pentagon is making do with thinly stretched volunteers.
Most recently, the Marine Corps announced the involuntary call-up of 2,500 troops in the individual ready reserves - people clearly obligated to fight if called but also expecting that their days in uniform were behind them.
"Up until now the Marines were able to recruit plenty of people and get them to come back just by asking. They're the most gung ho of all the services," said Lawrence Korb, who specialized in manpower issues as an assistant secretary of defense during the Reagan administration. "The fact that they're forcing some Marines back into service is indicative of how military and former military people feel about this war."
In a word, tired.
In service now: Already, the Marines had called some 5,000 troops voluntarily back into service. The Army has called back 5,000 soldiers from the ready reserves, most of them involuntarily, since Sept. 11, 2001.
In addition, so-called "stop loss" policies that protect the Army from losing people in high-demand specialties are freezing more than 10,000 soldiers in the service involuntarily and indefinitely. At times during the Iraq war, that number has risen to nearly 14,000.
Korb and others refer to it as a "back-door draft" - a means of putting enough boots on the ground without having to impose conscription on the general military-age population.
Nor are recruitment targets being increased to account for the 500 or so troops lost to battlefield deaths and injuries every month, he said.
"We can't put in that factor because it would be too hot politically," he said of the casualties. "It's like the draft."
While a few lonely voices call for a draft to spread the burden of military service and to force a national referendum on the occupation of Iraq, conventional wisdom in the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill holds that such ideas will go nowhere.
Some in Congress have pushed to significantly increase the number of active duty troops, which the Bush administration has consistently resisted.
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is a forceful advocate for military "transformation," meaning using advances in weapons to rely on smaller and more quickly deployable forces.
The Army Times argued in an editorial this month that the U.S. needs either to beef up its force level or trim back its ambitions in the world.
"If Congress and the White House do not want to expend what is necessary to support America's current global role," the magazine editorialized, "then policy should shift toward an isolationist stance, which is all that declining force levels can support."
To U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton of Missouri, ranking Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee and an advocate for a larger military, the Marines' call-up "is yet another reminder" of the Iraq war draining resources and manpower away from the larger struggle against global terrorism.
"We must be open and honest with the American people," said Skelton. "This involuntary call-up serves as a warning that valuable resources are being misspent on the conflict in Iraq rather than being sent to the front lines in the war on terrorism."
The plan: The administration's plan, of course, was to pull U.S. troops out of Iraq as soon as possible, using quickly trained Iraqi forces to replace them.
Even as recently as May, U.S. generals were talking about a drawdown this year. Similarly, politicians in Washington expected it as the November elections approached and the war polled more unpopular. But the insurgency grew ever hotter, civil war threatened between Sunni and Shiite in Baghdad and the Pentagon committed its reserve forces stationed in Kuwait.
Many troops have had multiple tours in Iraq or Afghanistan. Last month, the Alaska-based 172nd Stryker brigade was scheduled to return home after a year in Mosul, Iraq, when it was assigned to four more months in Baghdad in a push to improve security there. Similar stories are repeated in units throughout the military.
"The all-volunteer force is good for fighting short wars ... but this is the long war," said Bob Work, a senior defense analyst at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, a Washington think tank.
"If you consider that the war on terror was declared shortly after Sept. 11, 2001, then this conflict already is longer than World War II, longer than Korea, longer than the Spanish-American War and the Civil War.
"The benefits of going to a small, all-volunteer force (versus the draft) are so great, nobody wants to change the rules and go back. The only danger, however, is having a manpower shortage in a prolonged war. You'll see more of these stresses and adjustments the longer the fighting goes on."
Active and inactive: Meanwhile, the military's current collection of active duty, reserves, National Guard and reactivated troops fills the rotations and plugs the gaps.
For his part, Marine ready reservist Cpl. Anton Petersen, 23, says, "Yeah, it's very possible we could be heading back" to Iraq - even though he already spent seven months in a security patrol there and his active duty ended in May.
"When you agree to four years active duty, followed by four years inactive, you know you're signing an eight-year contract," says Petersen of Grain Valley, Mo., who now helps build homes to support his wife and daughter. "Nobody was forcing me to sign on the dotted line. ... I wanted to be a Marine."
By and large, military recruiting targets have been met, but with increasing difficulty.
The Army has begun to let in more people without high school degrees or who score poorly on aptitude tests. Tattoos that once would keep a young man out of the Army are being tolerated more often. Older recruits are being allowed to sign up.
Meantime, reserves have been called to duty in ways not seen in generations.
"In the past three years we've gone from strategic reserves" - troops called upon rarely in emergencies - "to operational reserves" used to fill ongoing manpower shortages, said David R. Segal, the director of the Center for Research on Military Organization at the University of Maryland. "That's not what they understood when they signed up."
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微信棋牌app游戏下载房卡怎么卖刘涛"We believe if the parties concerned can adhere to those consensus, abide by the spirit of the joint statement and seek ways to address the reasonable concerns of concerned parties, we will find a way out," said the spokesperson
印花影节How do you view China's role in today's world? China needs to become a world leader and inspire other countries, particularly in terms of friendship and cooperation to show countries how not to be bullies, but how to be friends套装To have real development in the applied scientific fields, we need to continue funding the core science underpinning it
成焦Being at that meeting made us scientists feel like we were contributing to China and, in turn, to the world点开" The scientist was awarded the Shanghai Magnolia Silver Award on Sept 6 for his contribution to the city's efforts to build a global science and technology hub启戛Earlier in his career, he also received the Royal Australian Chemical Institute's H纳电Since taking charge, his research center has published a series of academic papers in major scientific journals, including Nature, which has helped raise Shanghai University's international profile刘涛Despite only arriving in China three years ago, Australian professor Jeffrey Reimers has already had a significant impact on Shanghai's scientific community
印花影节All these things are global issues that affect China, and China is doing its share to address these key issues套装He is currently working on a project that involves protein crystallography, a vital element in drug design, and is collaborating with prominent Chinese scientist Hong Guo on research into silicon electronics成焦"A sound wave, which is usually generated in the event of an artificial earthquake, was not detected
点开The China Earthquake Administration, of which the CENC is a part, and related departments conducted studies on the infrasonic records of the earthquake and previous quakes including those provoked by nuclear tests on the Korean Peninsula启戛Earlier, South Korea's weather agency said the quake is presumed to have been a natural one, the country's Yonhap news agency reported纳电They concluded that Saturday's quake is a natural one, the seismic service said刘涛4 on the Richter scale that occurred Saturday in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is not the result of a nuclear test, the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) said
"The quake is presumed to have occurred naturally," the report quoted an agency official as sayingThe epicenter was roughly the same with a similar shallow earthquake on Sept 3, which turned out to be caused by a nuclear test by the DPRK
4 on the Richter scale in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea(DPRK)BEIJING - China's seismic service CENC detected a zero-depth earthquake measuring 3Rabbani said the donation will help improve the working conditions of the Pakistani parliament, highlighting the friendship and exchanges between the two countries and two peoplesThe handover ceremony was held at the premises of the parliament in the capital Islamabad
The Chinese ambassador said enhancing bilateral exchanges is of great importance to deepen the mutually beneficial cooperation, especially to promote the bilateral policy coordination and people-to-people exchangesISLAMABAD - China on Thursday handed over 330 pieces of office equipment including laptops, computers, scanners, printers and projectors to Pakistan's parliamentPakistani Senate Chairman Mian Raza Rabbani expressed gratitude for China's donation at the ceremony attended also by senators, parliamentarians and other high officialsChinese Ambassador Sun Weidong and Pakistani Senate Secretary Amjed Pervez Malik signed a handover document on behalf of their respective sides
Sun Xinwei, deputy general manager of China State Construction Engineering Corp Central and Western African Region, advised that Chinese companies engaging in any large infrastructure projects in Congo should be aware of expenses for the period after the project is completed and before the official operation, as the Congolese government is suffering from an economic downturn due to oil price drop from 2014, which results in delayed paymentLyu Xinhua delivers a speech at the conference on investment and trade between China and Congo (Brazzaville), Sept 25, 2017
The delegation consists of entrepreneurs in the sectors of finance, machine-building, energy, agriculture, textile, security, culture and education"In Cameroon and Cote d'Ivoire, I have reached consensus with the entrepreneurs who have the intent to cooperate with me in textile production and products," he said
"We hope the Congolese enterprises and Chinese enterprises will form a sound cooperation partnership," she saidChina is the top trade partner and the largest engineering project contractor of CongoZhou Fuming, director general of Suzhou Mike Textile, who has set up a textile and dyeing company in Ethiopia, said that he learned more about Western Africa, the population, the resource and demand so that he would be able to bring Chinese resources to Africa and the Africans' to ChinaIn his speech at the conference, Lyu Xinhua, president of the council, said that the Chinese Council for the Promotion of the South-South Cooperation is willing to provide a platform for the Congolese and Chinese enterprises to exchange information and form partnership"However, in recent years, the Chinese government no longer tolerates the existence of polluting enterprises," he said"Some media claim that the Chinese investment would cause pollution in the host country," he said
"He said the reasons to choose Congo for the visit are that Congo boasts a sound investment environment, the infrastructure construction shows a growing momentum and the Chinese enterprises are willing to be involved in the industrialization process of the countryLyu also eased local worries about the pollution that comes along with industrialization
[Photo by Pan Zhongming/China Daily]Brazzaville, Congo - The Chinese Council for the Promotion of the South-South Cooperation has launched a new wave to explore the French-speaking western African markets in Cameroon, Cote D'Ivoire and Congo (Brazzaville) by leading a 30-odd member delegation of entrepreneurs to visit the countriesAddressing the conference on investment and trade between China and Congo (Brazzaville) on Monday, Annick Patricia Mongo, director general of the Agency for the Promotion of Investment in Congo, said that she hoped Congo could be the country of priority for Chinese entrepreneurs to invest in central Africa
"And we will not allow the overseas projects invested in by Chinese investors to cause pollution"It was true during the first 30 years of China's opening-up while China was attracting foreign investment, pollution was an issue," he said
First, Congo has set up the Sino-Congolese Bank for Africa (BSCA), a joint venture between the Congolese government and the Agriculture Bank of China; Congo is a portal country to the Western African market, with a deep-water port on the west coast along the Atlantic Ocean; the political situation in Congo is quite stable; the government of Congo approved to promote investment in the country in 2015 and the Agency for the Promotion of Investment in Congo will provide detailed information on investment and opportunities to enter the country"Besides, the Congolese government can adopt the most strict standards on pollution for the Chinese companies and the Chinese investors will consciously follow the rules and regulations set by the Congolese government, he saidThe Special Economic Zone under construction in Pointe Noire is the flagship project of Chinese-Congolese cooperation, Lyu saidHe said the visit was quite fruitful thanks to the enthusiasm for cooperation in the western African countries he has visited
"We are glad that the council today meets with the Chinese entrepreneurs to discuss with Congolese counterparts on investment and business partnership," he said, "Congo is the third leg but the most important destination of the visitThe Congress will review the Party's work over the past five years, discuss and set the future direction for the Party and the nation, as well as elect a new central leadership
China has lifted hundreds of millions of its citizens out of poverty over the past few decades, but doing the same for groups like the Yi poses a different set of challengesAbout 775,000 officials have been sent to impoverished areas for poverty relief work, said the report
微信棋牌app游戏下载房卡怎么卖Similarly, the annual per capita income in impoverished rural areas has grown to 10To achieve the target, China needs to bring more than 10 million people out of poverty every year, meaning nearly one million people per month or 20 people per minute
9 million people out of poverty each year" (Aug 29, 2017)China has set 2020 as the target year to complete the building of a "moderately prosperous society," which requires the eradication of poverty[Photo/Xinhua]Poverty reliefAn ambitious poverty reduction campaign is seeking to change this, ensuring by 2020 that no one is living in poverty - defined by the government as less than 2,300 yuan ($349) a yearFrom road building to subsidies, the central government has spent large amounts of money on poverty relief in places like Liangshan
The 19th Communist Party of China National Congress will convene in Beijing on Oct 18As all eyes are on the upcoming Congress, let's take a look at what international media said about the developments and achievements of China
A photo taken on June 14, 2017 shows a poverty alleviation relocation site in Leibo county, Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan province91 million people out of poverty each year from 2012 to 2016, according to a report from the State Council on Tuesday
-- Reuters: "China's ethnic Yi struggle against poverty" (Aug 10, 2017)China lifted 13This year's Nobel prizes will be announced starting from October 2, with the ceremony lasting one or two weeks, said the Swedish Academy on its official website
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Truck Accident Forces Residents to Evacuate Homes in Massachusetts
December 13th, 2010 | Author: TALStaff
PALMER, MA – A fiery truck accident Friday night, November 26, forced hundreds of residents to evacuate their homes in Hampden County, Massachusetts. The single vehicle collision involved a tanker truck and occurred near Route 20 on Blanchard Street in the city of Palmer, MA. The truck accident area is just east of Springfield in the far southwest section of the state, about 74 miles west of Boston, MA and about 45 miles north of Hartford, Connecticut.
On Friday evening an unidentified truck driver was driving a semi tanker truck through Hampden County, MA. The tanker section of the truck was filled with approximately 100 gallons of liquefied propane, a very toxic and flammable material. The tanker had the logo for E. Osterman, Inc. a propane company based out of Whitinsville, MA.
The truck accident occurred at about around 7:40 p.m. Friday night as the propane tanker truck moved through the town of Palmer. The driver had just made a delivery at the company’s Osterman Gas station. The semi truck was on Blanchard Street just south of Route 20 when the driver was parking and crashed into a utility pole while he was backing up the tanker. The crash happened near the juncture of Blanchard St. and South Main St. near a residential neighborhood.
No other persons or vehicles were involved in the truck accident.
The force of the crash caused the utility pole’s 23,000 volt grid wires to fall and make contact with the semi’s fuel tanks, and the cab of the tanker truck burst into flames. The driver was able to get out of the cab section and was not injured in the truck accident. The power lines on the pole were damaged, cutting off electricity for most of the neighborhood.
Palmer firefighters and rescue teams quickly responded to the burning tanker truck. Officials found that the fire was contained to the wheels and the cab section but were concerned that the flames could reach the liquid propane and set off an explosion. The decision was made to let the fire burn itself out while keeping the flames away from the tanker section. The Massachusetts State Police sent up a helicopter that flew over the truck accident site. Officers onboard used thermal imaging equipment to find the hot spots on the burning tanker truck and alert the officers on the ground.
As authorities realized the potential danger of the situation the town sent out automated phone calls to homes telling people to evacuate. Other MA State Police officers joined the Palmer police in going door to door to alert people of the danger. They cleared out the homes in a one mile radius of the truck accident site which affected people living on Blanchard, Breckenridge, Park, and South Main. Some residents were sent to the Converse Street School for shelter.
Police also shut down sections of Route 20 and Route 32 blocking entrance into the area around the truck accident scene. As a precaution they also evacuated some residents in the nearby town of Monson, directing them to the Quarry Hill School.
The truck accident fire burned itself out sometime Friday night. Fortunately the firefighters had successful contained the fire and it never reached the propane tanker. A hazardous materials team was brought it to help clean up the crash site and drain the propane which remained in the tanker.
Officials began letting the residents return to their homes shortly after 1:00 a.m. Saturday morning, about six hours after the truck accident, once they had determined that the neighborhood was safe.
The utility company would send one of their crews to the truck accident site on Saturday morning to replace the utility pole which had burned in the fire. A tow truck would likely be used to haul the cab section which had been destroyed in the truck accident. It is not known if the tanker was damaged or if it can be used in the future.
Police investigating the truck accident have not determined what initially caused the crash. It is possible the unidentified truck driver misjudged the distance as he was backing up the tanker. State and local police would continue to investigate the incident over the weekend.
No charges have been brought against the driver of the tanker, pending the completion of the truck accident investigation.
Gordon Elias & Seely, LLP recommend that if you know anyone who has been injured or killed as the result of a commercial truck accident involving a semi truck, 18 wheeler, big rig, tractor trailer or bus, tell them to immediately contact a qualified truck accident lawyer for advice. Often times the truck company and the truck driver will be from other states other than where the accident occurred. Truck accident attorneys often times have relationships with other experienced truck accident attorneys licensed in other states. Gordon, Elias & Seely LLP are licensed in Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana and Washington, DC and have informal relationships with other truck accident lawyers. For more information, visit their page about MA truck accident lawyers or call 800.773.6770.
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5 Questions With undergroundzero Participant Rock WILK
By Byrne Harrison
Name: Rock WILK
Play: Broke Wide Open
Relationship to play: Writer and performer
An actor, playwright and poet, New York City's own Rock WILK is also a socially and politically charged vocalist and an accomplished multi-instrumentalist. He creates all of this art while riding the subways of NYC. Along with being a 2009 Nuyorican Poet's semifinalist and 2010 runoffs qualifier for The Nuyorican's national team, Rock has worked as a studio and touring background vocalist for many years, most recently singing with the legendary Patti LaBelle and contributing vocal and horn arrangements to the Grammy Award winning Les Paul compilation album, "Les Paul and Friends."
Rock's music can also be heard on such TV shows as MTV's "The Real World" and "Making The Band," among others.
You have a very interesting bio. What would you consider your best performance moments so far?
Hmm... that's a tough one because all of my performances are special in their own way. Lemme see... hmm.... well, I'm just gonna go with a relatively recent staged reading of Broke Wide Open. It was at a beautiful small theater down in Asbury Park, NJ called The Showroom, and it was going to be my last reading for a while because I was, at that time, in the process of workshopping with a number of directors, in the midst of trying to find the perfect person to continue this journey with. And so the day came for this performance, and there was a pretty big snowstorm, and I thought, "Damn, nobody's gonna come." To make a long story short, the theater was full, there were a few directors in the house, and the performance was profound for me, I felt like I found a lot of new things in my words that night, and we had a Q&A after the performance that was so deeeeeeeep. A man walked up to me after the performance with his son, who was about 20 years old, and they both looked kinda dazed. This guy had seen me perform at The Nuyorican Poets Cafe one Friday night and when he saw I was performing in his area, he decided to come see me and bring his father, not really knowing what to expect. I'm not sure he even knew that he was coming to see a play, that perhaps he thought he was going to see a night of poetry. Cool thing was this... he was adopted, was bringing the man who had adopted him, his father, and my play REALLY affected both of them. [Broke Wide Open is the true story of my search for my biological mother] They came up to talk to me after the Q&A, both in tears, and his father said to me, "I heard so much in your play that I have heard out of my sons mouth over the years. We have had some issues." The son said to me, "Yeah, we've had some issues. I've had some problems dealing with this 'being adopted' thing." It was very intimate, and so without getting into the details of our conversation, that experience really hit home with me, made me realize that there were people I was seriously connecting with, made me feel the power of the theater. Truthfully, I was humbled by that, everything changed for me that day. I have always felt like people go to the theater or to concerts or to any type of performance to FEEL something... that night I REALLY felt that, like this was a beautiful shared experience for me and the people who came out to see my show. So from that day on, every time I get on stage, I say to myself, "Tonight.. all I want is to have this beautiful shared experience with these people. Tonight is never going to happen again, so let's do something special together." And it seems like it always works out that way, I appreciate each opportunity to perform, but that night is one that I will never forget. Oh... and about a week later, I decided that my director was going to be the amazing Tamilla Woodard, and thankfully, she said yes!
As you mentioned, Broke Wide Open is a very personal piece. Tell me a little bit about how it came to be.
Broke Wide Open actually started as an album. Music. A collection of songs. My very close friend Jack Rollins, who was the long time manager of Woody Allen, Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, David Letterman, and who also happens to be the father of my old girlfriend, who now happens to be my best friend, [whew! I digress]... Mr. Rollins encouraged me to embark on this journey of revealing myself in this collection of songs, to create an album that would, in a sense, be my legacy. He kept saying to me, "Rock, I feel like you NEED to do this, you have this interesting life story that people will want to hear, and if you are willing to REALLY open up, they will love you as much as I do." Damn, THAT stopped me, I took that moment in, we were sitting together in Riverside Park on a bench at 83rd Street that day. Anyway, he was talking about doing this for the sake of the art, like I said, he felt it was IMPORTANT for me to do this, and I respect Mr Rollins so much, and so after going back and forth for a while, thinking about whether or not I really had anything to say that anyone would find remotely interesting, I decided to take the opportunity to do this album. So I got on the subways and started to write songs. That's where I write, on the trains, just riding and riding, that environment is inspiring for me, it's where I feel most creative. Then when my little digital recorder was full, when the songs were written, I locked myself in my small studio in my apartment in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn and recorded the album in a few months. Then everyone who heard the album said, "Damn, this sounds like a play", and so I created this performance piece called Ma'Plej, each letter standing for someone in my family. At a performance of Ma'Plej, I met Stephen Bishop Seely, who was at that time the creative artistic director of The Revision Theatre in Asbury Park, NJ, and he said, "This is great, but it's about 14 plays, so you need to choose one, and write it." I chose the portion of Ma'Plej that was my search for my biological mother, my search for home, my identity, and so then this cathartic journey began, and Ma'Plej found it's way back to the beginning of this process and so Broke Wide Open, the play, was born, and here we are now.
I like that you call it a "verbal opera." What exactly does that phrase mean to you?
My director, Tamilla Woodard came up with that. And when she said it one day, it really hit home with me, felt like the perfect description of Broke Wide Open. There are A LOT of words in my play, and sometimes I say them REALLY FAST. They feel like a "movement" or almost like an opera or symphony. The play moves dynamically, with parts that are quiet and somewhat serene and then there are crescendos. We journey up and down, high and low, it feels like there is this beautiful motion, or EMOTION. So when Tamilla said that one day, "Rock, this is a verbal opera", my approach became like I was a conductor moving through this story like music, and it really feels that way for me, only verbally. There IS, literally, plenty of music in the play, along with these monologues and all of this poetry, all of these words are being weaved in and out of each other... yeah, Tamilla found the perfect way to describe Broke Wide Open.
What are your hopes for this production?
To serve the work, to really explore this and make it a beautiful work of art. To give it real opportunity to grow, to continue, for Broke Wide Open to have a long life. And to be REALLY honest... the first day I sat with Stephen Bishop Seely when we first began talking about what I was doing with this project, he asked me, "Where do you want to go with this? Where do you want to do it?" I immediately said, "The Public Theater." That was my dream from the beginning, my intention, and so I would like to see Broke Wide Open keep progressing, and yes, I'm saying it out loud, I WANT TO DO THIS AT THE PUBLIC, THE MARK TAPER FORUM, BERKELEY REP, BROKE WIDE OPEN ON BROADWAY!!!!!!!!!! I would love the opportunity to share this work everywhere and anywhere. And I visualize all of that, every day, seriously. But having said all of that, truthfully, it's all about the work for me, I am completely in love with this process, and we will just continue to attend to this work, to stay open to learning, I'm very grateful to be here at this particular moment.
What is next for you after undergroundzero?
We are fortunate enough to be doing a full workshop in September at The Medicine Show Theatre on 52nd Street in Manhattan, directed by and developed with Tamilla Woodard. We will have the full production being workshopped, collaborators included, lighting and set design, the video and music elements, I am VERY EXCITED to get this on. We open that on September 9th and will run Thursdays through Sundays until September 26th. After that, who knows? We are rolling!
Broke Wide Open
Written & Performed by Rock WILK
Directed by Tamilla Woodard
Staged Reading
150 First Ave at 9th St.
Sat July 24 @ 2pm - Downstairs Venue
Posted by Byrne Harrison at 8:41 AM
Labels: Festival, Interview, Playwright, undergroundzero
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Strike Curious Poses
Pop Culture & Identity.
Happiest Pretender
Clare Maguire played her first solo concert here in Dublin's Sugar club recently. It's a tiny venue with rows of seats and tables like you would see in a comedy club or cocktail bar. My former work colleagues Rike and Fran had played in the same venue last year so it was nice to be back there. Clare Maguire's debut album Light After Dark is one of the strongest new albums that I've heard in a good while, well that and Hurts debut album. When Clare Maguire last performed in Dublin she supported Hurts in an equally small venue. They are both in my opinion new music artists who deserve to do much better in the charts than they are doing so far. I think the reason that their singles aren't going top ten is because they fall somewhere in the middle, perhaps viewed as too young for some music fans and too old a sound for the younger music fans. The audience on the night were 20's and much older than me. There is a real mix of songs on Light After Dark and her vocal sounds different on more than one song especially when heard in concert. The album is full of potential singles. The Shield and The Sword is her newest single which she sang second on the night.
Her first song in the concert was the single Ain't Nobody and an artist who performs her singles right away definitely has confidence in the album as a whole. Even though she gave every song her all the song that stood out for me on the night the most was This Is Not The End which she dedicated to her grandparents who were Irish. When an artist dedicates a song in a very heartfelt manner and tells the audience what a country means to them, in this case Ireland, it can go well or dreadful but in this case there was almost complete silence when she sang the song which was v impressive in an Irish bar atmosphere. It was actually one of the best performances of an individual song I've heard in my many years of concert going. She went a bit mental during the last few songs, flying around the audience, running into the narrow rows, dragging people up to dance until there were dozens of people on the stage. The Facebook generation were out in full force. She signed autographs and posed for pictures on phones for a good hour afterwards. I so want her to be a big star but the point where she will have to have some distance between herself and the audience will have to come at some point. For now she's loving every bit of stardom that she has been bestowed with.
Strike Curious Poses Chart 11-4-2011
1(-): This Is Not The End - Clare Maguire
2(6): The Shield and The Sword - Clare Maguire
3(1): Hush Hush - Alexis Jordan
4(2): Homeboy - Eric Church
5(5): All Of The Lights - Kayne West
6(3): Moment 4 Life - Nicki Minaj featuring Drake
7(8): Runaway Love - Alice Gold
8(9): I Remember Me - Jennifer Hudson
9(17): Don't Hold your Breathe - Nicole Scherzinger
10(12): Family Man - Craig Campbell
11(13): Starlight - Sophie Ellis Bextor
12(4): Coming Home - Gwyneth Paltrow
13(-): Happiest Pretender - Clare Maguire
14(7): Jar Of Hearts - Christina Perri
15(24): Shout Shout - Alexis Jordan
16(28): The Last Dance - Clare Maguire
17(15): I Wrote The Book - Beth Ditto
18(11): Till The World Ends - Britney Spears
19(20): Sunday - Hurts
20(16): Where you At - Jennifer Hudson
21(18): you'll Be Mine - The Pierces
22(14): Give In To Me - Garrett Hedlund & Leighton Meester
23(-): Girls Fall Like Dominoes - Nicki Minaj
24(-): Illuminated - Hurts
25(19): Good girl (Freemasons Remix) - Alexis Jordan
26(22): Someone Like you- Adele
27(21): Goodbye Girl - Rumer
28(27): Going Nowhere - Magnetic Man featuring John Legend
29(10): Verona - Hurts
30(23): Hollywood Tonight - Michael Jackson
Here's two songs from Clare Maguire
The first is This Is Not The End
and her new single Shield and Sword
Labels: Chart 2011
100 Cover Versions #51: Whitney Houston & Dionne Warwick cover 'You're a Friend of Mine' by Clarence Clemons & Jackson Browne
In the 1980s Clarence Clemons was most famous for being the saxophonist in Bruce Springsteen's E Street band. In 1985 he has a Billb...
100 Cover Versions #19: Mandy Moore covers 'Umbrella' by Rihanna
When it was a hit in the charts Umbrella by Rihanna was one of the all time most overplayed songs in the charts. I think it will stand...
Harden my Heart - Quarterflash
In 1981 Quarterflash has a top 3 Billboard Hot 100 hit single with their song Harden My Heart . It was also a number one American mains...
I recently posted Piano In The Dark by Brenda Russell. The co-vocalist on the song was Joe Esposito. He also sang in a band called Brooklyn...
Jeffrey Brown's wonderful book 'Darth Vader and Son'
Star Wars has become a generational thing in my family I loved the first three films from 1977 onwards and then when my brother Mike sa...
Latch - Disclosure featuring Sam Smith
Latch by Disclosure featuring Sam Smith has been released on download this week. It's a quality track and is currently in the top 4...
Ho Hey- The Lumineers
Ho Hey is a very sweet song by The Lumineers. It charted this week at number 90 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The Lumineers ...
All I Need- John Gibbons & Scimon Tist Featuring Rebecca Creighton
All I Need is the new single by Irish dance music artists John Gibbons & Scimon Tist. The vocalist is Rebecca Creighton who feature...
'Because the Night' performed by Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen and U2
Because the Night is one of Patti Smith's most iconic songs. It was co-written by Bruce Springsteen and Patti and featured on her Ea...
Imagine It Was Us - Jessie Ware
Jessie Ware is one of many new music artists who deserves much more success in the UK singles charts than she has had to date. Her most ...
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Vana Residence
Architecture Residential Apartment Clubhouse
Program: Apartment and Clubhouse
Client: Vana Residence
Design: 2016-7
Construction Cost: N/A
Vana Residence is a ten-unit service apartment building located in Sukhumvit 26, a bustling commercial district of Bangkok. As the site is long and narrow with a programmatic area that requires maximum efficiency, the residence is conceived as a single volume with a compact footprint. To achieve this efficiency whilst also considering the living conditions of the residence, the total required programmatic area was placed within the top five floors, leaving the ground as lobby, leisure and communal areas and parking spaces.
The number of units-per-floor within the building envelope decreases as the height increases; the higher the floor, the lesser number of units. The layout begins with four 2-bedroom units at the lower level, two 3-bedroom units above, and eventually two penthouses on the top two floors that share a private sky courtyard within the middle of the building mass. The land that is on lease towards the end of the site was developed into a small-scale building adjunct to the main Vana Residence to eventually become a clubhouse, fitness and swimming pool to serve the apartments.
As several office towers and private residences are in close proximity to the site, in which the medium-rise residential building adjacent to the east being the most prominent, the core elevators, stairs and building service areas are located along the eastern end to reflect this drawback. This allows the façade to open up on the west end to maximize views, light and natural ventilation for the residents.
The exterior façade of this residential architecture is quite unique in its expression of materiality. Calibrated studies were made to determine the selection of a particular material for a specific orientation, with direction stemming from the owner-appointed consultant’s philosophy of Feng-shui that aims to bring forth good fortune for each cardinal direction. Primarily using the four materials of metal, wood, solid wall and concrete that corresponds to North, South, East and West in that order, its material combination with the architectural massing give this residential apartment building its unique character within its dense urban environment.
Park Lertchanyakul
Win Rojanastien
Landscape Architect: Natthachai Chaiyarat
Interior Architect: Piyapong Boonyarit
Lighting Designer: Stu/D/O
Graphic Designer: Symbolist
Structural Engineer: WOR Consultants
Consultants: S.D.C.
Contractor: D-Innova
Photograph: Stu/D/O, Sofography
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Steve Crisafulli Chosen Unanimously as Speaker-Designate
David Royse News Service of Florida
Space Coast Republican Steve Crisafulli will find himself unexpectedly as the next in line to be House speaker after the GOP caucus unanimously chose him to replace the defeated Rep. Chris Dorworth in the line of succession.
Crisafulli, of Merritt Island, was chosen Monday by the caucus to be speaker-designate in the coming two years, which means he'll follow incoming House Speaker Will Weatherford in November of 2014, assuming Crisafulli remains in office and Republicans, as expected, keep control of the chamber.
Criticism, Questions Mount About Florida's Voting and Counting Process
November 8, 2012 - 6:00pm
>With Florida going into Thursday as the only state in the union that hadn't determined which presidential candidate won, criticism of the voting system again began to mount and calls arose for a new look at voting procedures.
The state's Democratic Party chairman blamed Gov. Rick Scott's administration and said moves to curtail early voting were part of what caused delays at the polls on Election Day.
Florida Debt to Decline Again This Year, Trend Now Going Down
Florida will report in December that it has significantly reduced its outstanding debt for the second year in a row, and that continued refinancing of outstanding debt will save more than $1 billion on future interest payments, the state's top bond finance official said Tuesday.
A second year of lower debt appears to portend a reversal of a long trend. Two years of reductions follow about a decade of increasing debt loads and represent the first year-over-year drops in 20 years.
Weekly Roundup: When's the Election? And Finally, Some Policy
In the second to last week before voting starts, Florida this past week played its usual role as a state where presidential candidates go to make or break their fortunes. But the state also may have emerged as a place where other elections are also competitive.
Rick Scott, Cattle Producers Urge EPA to Waive Ethanol Requirement
Highway Safety Wants $23 Million for New Camera-Ready License Plates
The state highway safety agency is pushing for a new license plate that's easier for cameras to read to save money on lost tolls and fines.
In its proposed budget for the coming year, released Monday and set for approval by Gov. Rick Scott and the Cabinet later this month, the agency says it wants lawmakers to approve the use of more than $23 million in various existing fees to buy new plates with a goal of replacing all plates within two years.
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Drug Dog Cases from Florida
September 27, 2012 - 6:00pm
Every dog has his day in court.
Or at least two Florida drug sniffing dogs, Franky and Aldo, will.
On Halloween, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two separate Florida cases involving the smells picked up by drug sniffing canines.
One case involves whether a warrant is needed before a police dog goes sniffing around the door of a possible drug house. The other deals with the reliability of drug dogs and how much their skill is relevant to the admissibility of evidence.
Adam Hollingsworth: Rick Scott's Staff Will Listen to Lobbyists, But No Favoritism
When Gov. Rick Scott sought the governor's office, he ran as the ultimate outsider and campaigned against all that is Tallahassee, a winning strategy in the tea party year of 2010.
And since his election, some Tallahassee insiders often privately have complained that the governor wouldn't meet with representatives of some of the traditional interest groups that in the past enjoyed more access to state officials.
Weekly Roundup: Hope or Change?
September 7, 2012 - 6:00pm
This time four years ago, there was a lot of talk of "hope and change." This week, President Obama exhorted Americans to continue to hope rather than to make a change.
And a Florida politician had his own kind of change on display. Charlie Crists change of heart, from "Ronald Reagan and Jeb Bush Republican" to an Obama-backing speaker at the Democratic National Convention, brought the expected calls of derision from his former Republican brethren who said he really hasn't changed and is just the same old opportunistic Charlie.
Medicare, Long Taboo for Change Talk, Now in Discussion
August 30, 2012 - 6:00pm
For years, Medicare was part of the "third rail" of Florida politics the untouchable subject in a state with so many elderly voters.
For the Romney-Ryan ticket, it apparently won't be.
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Game Thread: New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Indians 8/21
I have said this more than once but there isn't a better way to spend a Friday night in my very humble and very biased opinion than to watch the New York Yankees play baseball. Whether you're still filing your way into the Bronx and Yankee Stadium or whether you're sitting at home ready to watch the game from afar this is the best way to kick off a weekend, well as long as the team wins anyway. The Yankees will send Masahiro Tanaka to the mound looking for that victory while Carlos Carrasco will be on the mound for Cleveland looking to oppose Tanaka. The game will be played at 7:05 pm ET and can be seen on the YES Network or MLB TV.
The Yankees finished off HOPE Week capping off another great week by the organization and look to cap off another great week with another victory tonight. Click the Yankees Tickets link at the top of the blog to grab a pair of tickets for this weekend's series with Cleveland. If you can't make it to the Bronx then jump on Twitter ad gives us a follow, @GREEDYSTRIPES, where we root on the team from afar each and every game for the remainder of this season.
Happy Tanaka Day, it's #TANAKATIME. Go Yankees!
Labels: @GreedyStripes, Bronx, Carlos Carrasco, Cleveland Indians, Game Thread, Masahiro Tanaka, MLB TV, New York, New York Yankees, Playoffs, Postseason, Twitter, Yankee Stadium, Yankees Tickets, YES Network
Scranton/Wilkes Barre Releases 2016 Schedule
Labels: Minor League Baseball, New York Yankees, Schedule, Scranton/Wilkes Barre RailRiders, Triple-A, Yankees Schedule
Chase Utley, Could the Yankees Have Done It?
I think it's always interesting to watch sites like MLB Trade Rumors around the July and August months of the Major League season. It's always interesting to see who your team is going to acquire, who your rival is going to trade, who is going to clear waivers and when a big trade is pulled off for a player your team was interested in I think it's interesting to see if your team could have pulled off a similar trade. The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired a player the Yankees were said to be scouting and interested in on Wednesday night when the team sent prospects in exchange for Chase Utley and cash considerations. Could the Yankees have pulled this trade off?
This trade screams Brian Cashman special to me, a salary dump for an aging veteran and contract that will expire at the end of the season. The Dodgers acquired Utley and roughly $3.7 million in cash in exchange for minor league players Darnell Sweeney and John Richy. Richy, 23 years old, was the team's 3rd round pick in the 2014 MLB First Year Players Draft and was the team's 29th best prospect while Sweeney was ranked as the team's 13th best prospect.
Richy projects to be a back-end of the rotation starter while Sweeney looks to be a fringe prospect that has experience in the middle infield and in center field. The Yankees could have traded away one of Jake Cave or Ben Gamel, both of who need to be protected from the Rule 5 Draft in 2016, and one of many starting pitchers that no one would blink an eye at to acquire Utley. The real question is not whether the team could have acquired him or not, they absolutely could have, but it is whether he would have added that much to the team.
Utley was batting .217/.284/.333 at the time of the trade including an effective month of August where he slashed .484/.485/.742 in 31 plate appearances. Utley seems to be past the ankle injury that will keep his vesting option for the 2016 season from triggering and Utley seems like he, or anyone, would be an upgrade over Stephen Drew right now. It's hard to say whether he can keep up his batting line for the remainder of the season or whether he will fall back under the Mendoza Line but all in all this still looks like a good non-trade for the Yankees. Drew is superior on the defensive side and has much more power than Utley, 15 home runs for Drew vs. just five for Utley, making him the better option for the team... unfortunately.
Labels: August Trade Deadline, Chase Utley, Hot Stove, Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB Trade Rumors, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Rumors, Trade Targets
Game Preview: New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Indians 8/21
The New York Yankees and the Cleveland Indians continue their four game set this weekend with the Bronx, New York playing host to the teams. The Yankees are hot and are riding high on the backs of their pitching and their young players which is a sight for sore eyes for most Yankees fans. The Yankees look to keep the good times rolling tonight when they send Masahiro Tanaka to the mound to face off with the Indians Carlos Carrasco. The game will be played at 7:05 pm ET and can be seen on the YES Network and MLB TV.
Tanaka heads into this start looking for his 10th victory of the season and his first victory against the Cleveland Indians in his career. Tanaka has only started against Cleveland once in his career and heads into this second start fresh off a complete game victory over the Toronto Blue Jays with eight strikeouts.
Carrasco was nearly dealt at the July 31st trading deadline but Cleveland decided to hold onto their right-handed pitcher and have reaped the benefits since. Since the All-Star break Carrasco has posted a 2.51 ERA with a .163 batting average against making him a tough matchup for any opposing team's offense.
These Yankees and Indians play two more afternoon games this weekend inside Yankee Stadium so this weekend has all the makings of being very frustrating for New York or very successful. The Indians could be 0-159 but those final three games of the season against the Yankees would likely be their best three games they played all season, always happens like that. New York needs victories though with Toronto breathing down their necks so let's hope they get another tonight in the Bronx. Go Yankees!
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Labels: Bronx, Carlos Carrasco, Cleveland Indians, Game Preview, Masahiro Tanaka, MLB TV, New York, New York Yankees, Playoffs, Postseason, Yankee Stadium, YES Network
Comparing Nathan Eovaldi to Matt Harvey? Say What?
The New York Yankees and Nathan Eovaldi, with a little help from Greg Bird, were able to lock down a series sweep of the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon in the Bronx. With the victory Eovaldi was able to lock down his 13th win of the season for the team, easily a team high. In our comments section of the site, which you should check out in my opinion because it's growing every day and there are some great minds and fans in there, from Day One of the Eovaldi trade some have been against the trade and some have shown some patience. I personally was always on the "patience" bandwagon because Eovaldi was showcased as a work in progress and has been a work in progress this season. He's been up and he's been down but the good news for the Yankees is he's been more up than down in the past few months.
With every bad Eovaldi start you have the "I told you so's" flying while you have much of the same during every good start from Nathan. The biggest complaints on Eovaldi this season have been the run support he's received and his lack of length that he is giving the team and quite often he has been compared, however loosely, to Matt Harvey in the comments section. In no way, shape or form does anyone think Eovaldi is on the same level playing field but the running comment always was something along the lines of "give Matt Harvey seven runs of run support a game and he would have a lot of wins too." That's a valid point I guess, he hasn't received a ton of run support (4.1) that Eovaldi has (5.5) according to the RS/GS (run support per game started) stat on Baseball Reference, but the good thing about sabermetrics is there are plenty of stats to quantify a pitchers performance.
FIP, or fielding independent pitching, takes out everything that the pitcher cannot control including run support, defense, unearned runs, etc. and gives you the true value of a pitcher. I posted this in the comments section but I wanted to bring this stat to the attention of a broader audience who may or may not have seen the comment.
Eovaldi's FIP - 3.52 in 136 IP (+0.72 difference in ERA)
Harvey's FIP - 3.41 in 154 IP (-0.84 difference in ERA)
FYI, the lower the FIP the better. Eovaldi is not Harvey and he's not the true ace that Harvey is but he may not be the "water pistol" that some have called him this season. He, according to this stat anyway, has been quietly having one of the better seasons in the American League. Eovaldi isn't Harvey and with this team and he doesn't have to be but he's been great for the Yankees this season and I don't think many can argue that.
Leave your thoughts and comments in the comments section.
Posted by Daniel Burch at 9:00 AM 13 comments:
Labels: Baseball Reference, FIP, Greg Bird, I Love Stats, Matt Harvey, Nathan Eovaldi, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Sabermetrics, Stats, Yankee Stadium
Quick Hit: Michael Pineda Rehab Assignment Continues Tonight
Michael Pineda is set to make his second rehab start tonight as he works his way back from a strained forearm muscle in his right arm. Pineda's first start came with the Double-A Trenton Thunder and it was thought that Pineda's start could possibly be a "one and done" type start that propelled him back to the big league rotation. New York instead opted to let Pineda start tonight in Triple-A for the Scranton/Wilkes Barre RailRiders.
Whether this decision happened because everyone is pitching so well in the rotation or whether the team thought they needed to stretch Pineda out more remains to be seen but I have to say I am in agreement with the team's decision. We saw the ill effects of what rushing a player back from a rehab assignment could do with Jacoby Ellsbury earlier in the season so it's good that the team is giving Pineda all the time he needs.
Pineda threw 42 pitches in his first rehab start so he will likely be good for around 60-70 pitches tonight for Scranton.
Labels: Double-A, Injuries, Michael Pineda, New York Yankees, Rehab Assignment, Scranton/Wilkes Barre RailRiders, Six Man Rotation, Trenton Thunder, Triple-A, Yankees Injuries
Weekly Check In: Robert Refsnyder
Robert Refsnyder has his eye on the prize and that prize is evidently going to be a call up to the Major Leagues on September 1st. In my opinion Refsnyder has done everything he needed to do and then some to warrant a call up before then but the team is committed to sticking with Stephen Drew and his 15 home run power. You know where I stand on the matter and I won't use yet another blog post to rant and rave about how Refsnyder should be here, Drew should be on the bench and Brendan Ryan should be gone.
Mike Francesa, take that with a grain of salt, stated on his radio show that he had "sources" telling him that Refsnyder was in Triple-A due to his attitude problems. Francesa also told us that Michael Pineda had a very serious elbow injury according to those same sources when it turned out he had a forearm strain and is less than two weeks away from returning. I don't believe him or his sources and if it turns out that Refsnyder does have an attitude problem, so what? It's not an attitude, it's called emotion. He wants to win, he wants to be in the big leagues and he has a fire in him that we're not used to seeing since Derek Jeter kept everyone in check in front of the media.
The Derek Jeter Effect is over and Refsnyder wants to win. That's not an attitude, that's called a desire to win and the will to be a member of the New York Yankees. Bring him up.
2015 AAA 108 483 63 113 24 9 49 10 56 66 .276 .372 .411 .782
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RF/G
2015 AAA 2B 100 506 182 306 18 63 .964 4.88
Labels: Brendan Ryan, Mike Francesa, New York Yankees, Prospects, Robert Refsnyder, Scranton/Wilkes Barre RailRiders, September Call Up, Stephen Drew, Weekly Check In, Yankees Prospects
This Day In New York Yankees History 8/21: Boston Massacre
On this day in 2006 the Yankees held the second Boston Massacre when sweeping a five game series in Fenway Park burying the Red Sox that season. After the five game sweep, the first since 1943, the Sox found themselves 6.5 games behind in the AL East and four games behind in the wild card race.
Also On this day in 1931 Babe Ruth becomes the first player in Major League history to hit 600 career home runs.
Posted by Daniel Burch at 12:00 AM 2 comments:
Labels: AL East, Babe Ruth, Boston Massacre, Boston Red Sox, History, Major League History, New York Yankees, This Day In Yankees History, Wild Card
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Psychological horror flick 'Citadel' coming soon
Citadel, from director Ciaran Foy, is set to open in select theaters on November 9th. The film is about a young couple who are attacked by hooded thugs, and the tragic consequences. I'm definitely down to check this out. It seems that high-rise apartment buildings are quite the rage right now.
Tommy Cowley (Aneurin Barnard) lives a quiet life in a decaying apartment complex with his highly pregnant wife. The couple is attacked one day by a group of hooded young thugs, and after a shocking act of violence, Tommy is left to raise his newborn daughter alone.
So shaken by the events that he’s developed extreme agoraphobia, Tommy alternates days hiding out indoors in his new flat from imagined threats and intense therapy sessions aimed at bringing him back to normalcy.
When the same hooded gang, seemingly intent on kidnapping his daughter, begins terrorizing his life again, he’s torn between his paralyzing fear and protective parental instinct. With the help of a vigilante priest who has uncovered the genesis of this ruthless, potentially supernatural gang, Tommy must overcome his fears and venture into the heart of the abandoned tower block known as the CITADEL to save his family.
Winner of the Midnighter Audience Award at the 2012 SXSW Film Festival, CITADEL brings a fresh take to classic horror by raising the question: How can you protect your family from evil when you’re afraid of everything?
Labels: Horror, Movies, News, Poster, Theatrical, Trailer
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Filthy Review - 'Resident Evil: Damnation'
Filthy Review - 'Strippers vs. Werewolves'
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The Philadelphia Church - Bedford Valley
"A city set on a hill cannot be hid." Matt 5:14
The Philadelphia Church
The Second Passover
A Philadelphia Apologetic 2012 Edition
Sabbath Readings
It is with great sadness I must inform you of Homer Kizer’s death, Friday 21 October 2016. We had only discussed that morning what I would do if something happened to him. I reminded him of the conversation we had when he was first called in 2002–that I, as his webmaster, would continue to maintain the websites and refurbish as technology required–today that means making every piece of his rereading prophecy, prose and poetry mobile friendly. When every woman in Pakistan and every man in huts in Africa seem to have cell phones [as an aside, we/I do not], the only way to reach the world is on a small screen. Homer’s voluminous writings make this a daunting task, but one I accept and, God willing, will complete before I die.
Some of you have asked why Homer wrote, composing his arguments, to a seemingly highly educated audience, instead of to the common man, many of whom may lack even a high school education. Here is his answer.
Homer was teaching a session of English in 2002, just after he had received his calling. He had returned from school, walked into the house, flipping on the TV on his way to the kitchen to make coffee [TCT or Totally Christian Television from Marion, IL was the only station our rabbit ears picked up]. The evangelist Benny Hinn was interviewing fellow evangelist, Francis Frangipane, who was saying that the way to reach people with truth was to convert/train their pastors/teachers. When preaching truth, the real truth, one of three things would happen. The pastor would, of necessity, divide the flock into 3 parts; one would stay with the pastor because they recognized the truth; one would leave immediately in a huff, saying they could only accept the traditions they had previously been taught; and one part would become enemies, not only of the pastor, but his remaining congregation. Homer by this time had forgotten the coffee and had sat down to listen to what Frangipane was saying. As he heard him speaking, another voice said inside him, “That is how it will be,” a voice just like the one Homer heard when he was called.
As a result of that quiet voice, Homer always wrote in such a way that intelligentia, academe, people who use logic in searching for truth, would recognize the truth in his writings, and would be faced with a choice–either reject it or accept it–there would be no middle ground, no room for argument. One reader from Norway concluded that if Homer was right, the entire world was wrong.
Think of it this way: if you were searching for intelligent life on another planet, you would search for anomalies, ideas, objects, processes that could not occur naturally. A paper clip is one such example–there is no possible way for said clip to evolve–it would require knowledge of metallurgy [what alloy would allow for the bending and maintaining of the loops?] and intelligent design [does its form speak to function?]. The Second Passover is just such a paper clip. No explanation is possible for a third of humanity worldwide perishing in an instant, upon later investigation proving to have been only firstborns, except that an unseen hand from somewhere, God, has set His hand to redeem His people. When that occurs, we will know how much time we have left, almost to the day.
Homer’s greatest contribution to humanity is his prophesying the Second Passover. He came to this revelation by realization by finding the key of David tucked within the pages of every Bible–the physical reveals the spiritual, the visible reveals the invisible. Chirality says if you have a left hand you will have a right hand–so it’s not even necessary to see the right hand–you can find its evidence by looking at your left hand. Because he was trained as a poet, he found the buried literary trope of Hebraic thought couplets–the first line(s) of thought presented in the physical portion–the second line(s) presenting, concluding the spiritual portion of meaning. No one had ever understood what Bishop Papias had written of the Apostle Matthew having written in Hebrew style, until Homer realized that Mark’s gospel was the physical presentation of Matthew’s later gospel, written for spiritual people.
In cleaning this week, I found this in Homer’s pile of papers on the table–it’s just the one sheet.
... I wasn’t happy when I couldn’t load a 400 pound wood range in a pickup bed by myself but needed the help of a neighbor and two come-alongs. Yes, I’m older. But I’m out of shape. My brother Ben, sixteen months younger, can still hike trails; can pass the physical for Forest Service firefighters (he’s a retired G-13 Forester). But I had gotten where it was difficult to walk a few hundred yards, let alone miles. Literally, writing was killing me.
However, after fourteen years, I realized I had said, had written what needed said ...
I wasn’t called to make disciples, to prepare a people. I was called to reread prophecy and that I had done, becoming a Christian iconoclast read worldwide. It was time to figuratively disappear. The work remains out there–that’s both the greatness and the weakness of the Internet. For the last six months I was repeating myself.
I received a call on Sabbath from a supporter who expressed sorrow that he had not had a chance to sit down with Homer, see him face to face and look into his eyes--stating, "You could always tell the integrity of a man if you could look into his eyes." Homer had given me the morning he died a selection of essays to format for the net, some of which had lain on an old computer since before his calling. When you read these essays, you will have seen into his eyes--you will know what kind of man he was--the man I was priveleged to have loved, a man who also loved me. As you read this, know I consider myself the richest woman on earth--I shared a work of earth-shattering importance--I will not let it fade.
Although Homer never asked for support, he accepted it when offered. I, his wife, Carolyn Smith-Kizer, will maintain and update his many sites, which today requires reformatting Homer's voluminous work so that his work will continue to be available to a worldwide audience.
Carolyn Smith-Kizer
Homer Kizer Ministries
Adak, AK 99546
email: hkministries@homerkizer.org
paypal donation link
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By Wynde Dyer, et al.
A multi-phase process-based painting and installation show examining the psychological and economic implications of assembly-line fine art production and outsourcing models.
June 16 -- August 11, 2012
Thursday-Sunday, 12-6
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Original paintings: $900
Assistants' paintings: $600
Dafen-based reproductions: $300
Giclee prints: $60-$700 by size
Email wyndedyer@gmail.com
Wynde Dyer’s process-based painting and installation show Production and Reproduction examines the psychological and economic implications of assembly-line fine art painting and reproduction by outsourcing the creative process in building a body of work. For the first two-week phase of the project Dyer worked in the gallery 8-hours-a-day, 5-days-a-week towards the completion of nine 36" x 50" paintings of haunting black and white interiors, titled The Bedroom Series. For the second phase of the project, Dyer trained and directed a team of Portland-based assistants with varying levels of artistic skill and experience in reproducing the same body of work. For the final phase of the project, artist, art historian and PNCA professor Mary Preis facilitated oil-painted reproductions of Dyer’s work by artists in Dafen, China, an artist village specializing in the mass reproduction of famous works of art. Drawing on her academic background as a social scientist, Dyer then evaluated the results of this quasi-experimental design as if her findings were intended for publication in a faux social science research article.
Wynde Dyer's process-based painting and installation show Production and Reproduction examines the psychological and economic implications of assembly-line fine art painting and reproduction by outsourcing the creative process in building a body of work. A loose interpretation of experimental design is employed to test hypotheses and evaluate results using data collected from both participants and observers.
For the first phase of the show Dyer adopted a 5-day-a-week, 8-hour-a-day work schedule dedicated to producing and systematizing the production of a large series of haunting India ink paintings depicting the intimate interiors of colonial American bedrooms. The original paintings on the wall are available for sale, and affordable limited edition copies can be printed to reimburse the artist for her time and materials.
For the second phase of the show Dyer trained and supervised two teams of assistants in reproducing the same body of work. The individuals on one team adopted a parallel production approach, with each individual contributing one step of the process on an assembly line, whereas individuals on the other team completeed an entire piece in serial by his/herself. Original reproductions and prints are available for sale.
For the final phase of the project, artist, art historian, and Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) professor Mary Preis is facilitating commissioned reproductions of Dyer’s work by artists in Dafen, China, an artist village specializing in the mass reproduction of famous works of art. Chinese artists will be compensated with wages equal to or better than the market wages in Dafen, and individuals securing commissions will receive ongoing updates from Preis, as well as ethnographic information about the artists’ lives and work.
During the course of the two-month exhibition the public is also invited to learn from Dyer and her team through passive observation or active participation in the painting process, and to engage in an ongoing dialogue around questions including, but not limited to, the following:
1. In what ways are the process and product of fine art painting altered, for better or for worse, by adopting a “production” and “reproduction” approach?
2. How do the temporal, spatial, financial and social constraints—or freedoms—of a traditional work schedule impact the experience of creating fine art?
3. What is the real and hypothetical “Return on Investment (ROI)” of producing artwork the “traditional” way vs. “assembly-line” and “outsourcing” strategies?
4. What innovative procedures can process-based installation and performance artists use to support their work in this economic climate?
5. How do we reconcile issues of ethics, economics, credit, authenticity and creativity when utilizing assistants in art production?
6. Can the art of watercolor painting—a process that relies equally on chance and skill—be scientifically “normalized” for production and reproduction?
7. Can—and should—heuristic devices from corporate America (i.e. concepts like ROI, goals, metrics, etc.) improve artistic efficiency?
This project was inspired by “How to Make it in the Art World,” a tongue-in-cheek article by New York Times art critic Jerry Saltz, Helen Molesworth’s “Work Ethic,” and notions of the quantified self. It follows a thought-provoking line of inquiry around art, exchange, consumption and commodity presented by Portland-based artist Michael Reinsch in his AS IS performances at PLACE in March and April of 2012. After the project commenced, we learned it had strong parallels to 'The Sign Painting Project' by Francis Alys. This project dovetails with work Preis’ completed during her summer residency at the Da Wang Culture Highland, where she examined the widely criticized use of industrialized labor in art reproduction in Dafen, China.
ABOUT THE PAINTINGS
As a process-based show, the explanatory materials associated with Production & Reproduction emphasize the making of the work and the products—the paintings—as they relate to the process, rather than the conceptual or narrative meanings behind the works themselves. In other words, the content of the paintings is downplayed, because this project is about the psychological and economic implications of creating this body of work, as opposed to the works themselves. That said, the size of the works and the repetition of bedrooms in The Bedroom Series--referring to the first 10 images created by Dyer, as opposed to the reproductions--begs the questions, “Why bedrooms? Why these bedrooms? Why so many? Why so big?”
The answers to the first question are questions themselves: Ask yourself what happens—or doesn’t happen, or shouldn’t happen, or ought to happen—in a bedroom? What does the concept of bedroom bring up for you? These are the questions Dyer was interested in exploring when she selected her source material: images of bedroom sets from a late-1930s/early-1940s furniture catalog featuring reproductions of early Colonial American furniture. The black and white images in the source material feature staged bedroom scenes—almost identical, until scrutinized—with salable imitations of late-1700s/early-1800s furnishings.
Why these bedrooms? They are a populated extension of another of Dyer’s series, titled Colonial Interiors, which focuses on empty rooms in colonial homes that the furniture in these rooms would have filled. Like the pieces in The Bedroom Series, the paintings in Colonial Interiors are large-scale black and white India ink paintings, empty of inhabitants, absent the traces of human life, but with the emotional residuals of life lived.
They are simultaneously haunting yet tranquil, dream-like yet nightmare-ish, ethereal yet concrete, simple yet busy, rigid but flexible, static but moving, anxiety producing but calming, and perhaps burning or flooding, with a perspective that is intentionally off, though not grotesquely so. Following in the tradition of Wabi-Sabi, the works in Colonial Interiors and The Bedroom Series seek a reconciliation between and acceptance of these dichotomies, and a balance between dark and light, black and white, and order and chaos.
Why so many of them? Psychological theories on the impacts of early formative experiences posit that, as adults, we are in a constant state of reliving, replaying, revisiting, and trying to restructure our understanding of traumatic childhood events. The repetitive repainting of bedrooms, for Dyer, is a visual embodiment of that. They are the over and over again processing of things that happened in the bedroom, a representation of an adult attempt to control—through paint—what could not be controlled or avoided as a child, and an external manifestation of the internal states resulting from childhood experiences in the bedroom. In particular, these pieces are about disassociation—a protective mechanism called up when the nervous system has reached maximum capacity and can no longer process internal or external stimulation.
Why so big? The bedroom—what happens or doesn’t happen in the bedroom, namely, sleep and sexual intimacy—has been, and continues to be, a big issue for Dyer. The paintings are large to challenge these large issues. Furthermore, the embodied act of painting big—which requires heart opening reaches of the arms—and of painting on the floor—which requires of one to kneel, in child’s pose, getting into the emotional memory-storing connective tissues of the hips—offers a physiologically therapeutic experience for Dyer, who is, as a rule, much more concerned with the utility of art in life, as opposed to purely the aesthetics of it.
Why do this under rigid performance expectations, and why engage assistants and Chinese reproduction artists in such a personal endeavor? It's a metaphor. Phase 1 was an exhibition of masochistic independence, an endurance performance of sorts, that parallels the fear-driven desire to do everything ones self, lest depending on others result in disappointment. Phase 2, with assistants (read: assistance), was designed to create interdependence without co-dependence, albeit in a “safe” way wherein Dyer maintained control over the rules, the participants, process, the expectations, relinquishing power only with earned trust, but effect, rendering true collaboration impossible. By outsourcing Phase 3 to China, this communicated an attitude of, “If I can’t/won’t/don’t want to do it myself, I can pay someone else to do the heavy-lifting for me.” Trauma-rooted coping mechanisms such as these are, for Dyer, worthy of future exploration and transformation.
PHASE ONE DOCUMENTATION
THE BEDROOM SERIES DOCUMENTATION
The nine paintings in The Bedroom Series were created in two weeks by adhering to a strict five-day-a week, eight-hours-a-day corporate work schedule as a part of Production and Reproduction, a process-based painting installation exploring the psychology and economics of fine art production work, They were painted in an assembly-line fashion (i.e. painting all dressers, then all night stands, all bed frames, all bedding, all shadows and details, three layers of wash, touch-ups, and so on), and rigorous performance metrics were set and evaluated each shift at End of Day (EOD). Click to enlarge images.
The original paintings in The Bedroom Series (2012) are available for purchase for $900 each. All paintings are unframed, on 36" x 50" Aquabee Extra Heavyweight Rag Paper, with a 1.5" border on all sides, painted with archival India ink. Hand-painted reproductions by Portland-based assistants are available for purchase for $600 each. Commissions for smaller, hand-painted oil reproductions by artists in Dafen, China, can be secured for $300 via artist, art historian, and Pacific Northwest College of Arts (PNCA) professor Mary Preis. Contact wyndedyer@gmail.com for purchase and commission inquiries.
(click to enlarge images)
By Trace Harris
By Cheryl Fish
By Matt Leavitt
By Mary Doyle
By Robb Shipley
By Sivonna West
By Kate DeVillers
By Wynde Dyer
PHASE TWO DOCUMENTATION
THE PORTLAND ASSISTANTS' REPRODUCTIONS
By Multiple Artists
Public Participatory
PHASE THREE DOCUMENTATION
THE CHINESE REPRODUCTIONS
The first 23.5 x 28" reproduction by Dafen Artbrother.
The second 20 x 28" reproduction by Dafen Artbrother.
The series of 10 was produced by another Dafen-based artist and his team of assistants. They are 19 x 26.5" and more crude in execution compared to the others.
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A look at some of the most memorable Kansas-Texas hoops games
Posted by Eric Sorrentino
February 7, 2010 at 2:24 p.m.
For the past seven years, Kansas vs. Texas has been the most exciting college basketball game in the Big 12.
From Nick Collison's 24 points and 23 rebounds in 2003, to Kevin Durant's 25-point, first-half explosion in 2007, the game is always fast-paced. Turn to text message a friend, and even if you type something quickly, you might miss something.
Monday's battle in Austin, Texas, should be no different. It won't be billed as the biggest Big 12 game in years because the Longhorns have struggled a bit lately. Earlier this season, there was a chance Monday would give us No. 1 vs. No. 2. KU will be No. 1, but UT should slide somewhere in the 15-18 range when the new poll comes out. It's still a big stage on Big Monday. And it's still my favorite Big 12 game of the season.
Coach Bill Self is 6-4 in his time at KU against Texas coach Rick Barnes. Self has never won in Austin (0-3) in that time.
I dug up some YouTube highlights of some of the most memorable KU-UT games from the past few years. Enjoy them in preparing for the big game Monday night.
I ordered the clips by year, starting with the oldest:
1. Kansas 90, Texas 87; 1/27/03, Lawrence
Memorable because: Nick Collison's epic performance.
The senior scored 24 points and pulled down 23 rebounds in one of the best games I've ever seen in person. Dick Vitale gave Collison a standing ovation, which is viewed as a prestigious honor since the ESPN commentator has only given two standing O's to anyone.
If there's a specific play from this game I remember most, it had to be Bryant Nash's three-pointer, plus the foul, to cut the Texas lead to one.
The game was recently chosen as No. 10 in the Lawrence Journal-World's series of greatest KU hoops games.
Note at the end of the video above the ignorant KU fans who rushed the floor. I remember being at that game and not believing it. I've seen some pointless rushing the floor/field in my day, but this has to be the worst display by a group of 20-30 idiots I've seen. Most of the KU faithful probably thought the same thing because they booed the group of fans off the court.
2. Kansas 80, Texas 68; 3/12/06, Dallas (Big 12 tournament)
Memorable because: Julian Wright's two highlight dunks.
I sense more people talk about his second dunk, an impressive 360 jam that put KU ahead by 14 and iced the 2006 Big 12 tournament title.
Personally, I was more impressed with his first dunk (2:44 on video above) because of Wright's all-around dominance on the play. Wright not only came up with a steal at midcourt, but he then took two dribbles and flew in for a towering one-handed slam. The game was still close at that point as well. KU went up four with 5:41 left in the game.
I'm still amazed it only took Wright two dribbles from halfcourt to throw it down.
The game was also memorable because Texas hammered Kansas, 80-55, a few weeks earlier in Austin.
3. Kansas 90, Texas 86; 3/3/07, Lawrence
Memorable because: Kevin Durant went absolutely nuts, yet Kansas somehow still won.
Durant scored 25 points in the first half in one of the finest single-half performances of all-time. He injured his ankle in the second half, and still played. But Durant wasn't as effective and KU came back to win and clinch the Big 12 regular-season title.
The game was recently picked as No. 8 on the Journal-World's Top 10 list.
4. Kansas 88, Texas 84; 3/11/07, Oklahoma City (Big 12 tournament)
Video highlights from the game can be found here.
Memorable because: See reason for game No. 3.
Durant went off again, pouring in 37 points. Texas went ahead again, by 22 points.
Kansas rallied again and won the game in remarkable fashion. Sherron Collins stepped up off the bench to score a team-high 20 points.
5. Texas 72, Kansas 69; 2/11/08, Austin
Memorable because: Damion James' second-half performance.
James played only three minutes in the first half because of foul trouble, but poured in 12 points and 13 rebounds in the second half.
It's also interesting to look back at the end of the game, when Mario Chalmers hit a three-pointer to trim the UT lead to two points with 32 seconds left. When UT's D.J. Augustin missed a free throw, KU had a chance to force overtime, but Chalmers' three-pointer from the left wing misfired and the Longhorns prevailed.
Of course, that wouldn't be the last time that season Kansas called on Chalmers to take the last shot.
6. Kansas 84, Texas 74; 3/16/08; Kansas City, Mo. (Big 12 tournament)
Memorable because: No one seemed to miss.
Texas and Kansas hit a combined 27 three-pointers. Chalmers went off for 30 points and cashed eight threes. Brandon Rush had 19 points and drilled six threes. The Jayhawks nailed a tournament-record 15 threes total.
What's your favorite KU-UT memory?
That should be all for now, friends. Enjoy the game Monday and as always, discuss.
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Mike Kendall 9 years, 11 months ago
God, it was great to relive some of those KU/Texas battles again! How I miss Rush, Chalmers and Russ Rob! It will be a battle on the 8th, no doubt! Rock Chalk, Jayhawks--good luck in Austin!
SNOWWIS 9 years, 11 months ago
Number 4 was my #1. Jayhawks came back from from being down 20+ points. Chalmers hit a 3 to send them into to overtime. Sound Familiar? 1st OT in big 12 championship game.
phillyh3 9 years, 11 months ago
was 03 the last time fans stormed the court?
KULightsOut 9 years, 11 months ago
SNOWWIS- I totally agree with you, on that #4 should have been much higher. I knew people that came up to me and said things like, "Man, I just couldn't watch that anymore... how much did the Hawk's lose by?" Just one of the handful of epic comebacks Kansas has engineering lately though, I suppose.
All of these games are high scoring, with alot of offensive and NBA talent. Every game the Jayhawks won, they scored over 70 points, the one loss of the bunch, they didn't. With tired legs and the free throw woes on either side, I hope this isn't a trend we have to maintain to win Monday.
Eric Sorrentino 9 years, 11 months ago
"I ordered the clips by year, starting with the oldest:"
Guess none of us can read while watching the Super Bowl.... you should rate them as well then Eric.
haha, not to worry, sir. I'm going with the Nick Collison 2003 game as my most memorable, but I think a large part of the reason for that was that I witnessed it live. You guys really can't go wrong with the '07 Big 12 title. Amazing games.
phillyh3--
I think the answer to your question is yes! I can never ever remember the crowd coming onto the floor like that except for that game--they were getting booed for coming onto the floor.
CaramelMacchMan 9 years, 11 months ago
This Crew was solid... I must say.
jayhawker97 9 years, 11 months ago
gosh, how i miss those alley-oopsss!!! thanks Eric for putting together these spirit pumping clips. but i seriously doubt we'll see a good hi-pace game on Monday though. UT has been slacking off these days.. :) we'll probably leave them in the dust... go Jayhawks!!
gleece 9 years, 11 months ago
In case you didn't know, there is a KU vs. UT marathon today on ESPN Classic. I'm filling my dvr up with these!
gleece, great call.....this is so good
kusayzone 9 years, 11 months ago
Ah Texas---always so much talent BUT......... My favorite game was the one when Durant had 25 points at half, and once again proved that one man does not make a team......Hopefully SC and the team will heed the message of history over time.
Jonathan Allison 9 years, 11 months ago
My favorite was the 2006 Conf Champ game simply because it was the day of the microburst and power was out all across Lawrence, and so the few joints that actually had power were packed full of people watching the game. I was at the Yacht Club and it was nuts!
justanotherfan 9 years, 11 months ago
KU ran the exact same play at the end of that Big XII championship game to send the game to OT as they ran in the national championship game to send it to OT.
lawrence_is_my_middle_name 9 years, 11 months ago
The past 7 years? More like 8. In 2002, unranked Texas took #2 Kansas into overtime in the Erwin Center. TJ Ford was just a freshman, but outplayed everyone on the court. Jeff Boschee nailed something like 4 three-pointers in OT to make sure KU stayed undefeated in Big 12 play. Why was that game left out???
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UWM-CBU Concrete Materials Technology Series Program No. 59
Seminar and Construction Demonstration on the Use of Flowable Slurry Containing Coal Ash
Illinois Clean Coal Institute, Carterville, IL and the UWM Center for By-Products Utilization, Milwaukee, WI
Henry Nelch & Son, Co., Springfield, IL
July 31, 2003, Springfield, IL
Workshop Description
The purpose of the workshop is to present important technical information and review production and construction aspects for a new type of backfill material for trenches and other excavations, as well as for filling abandoned underground pipes, tunnels, etc. Flowable Slurry (Controlled Low Strength Materials, or CLSM) is a low-strength concrete-like material that is made from one or more of the materials such as coal ash, fine crushed sand, used foundry sand, crushed glass, wood ash, regular concrete sand, water, and some portland cement. Flowable slurry can be designed for future excavation. The strength of this material can vary from 50 psi to 1200 psi at the age of 28 days. Numerous municipalities, state highway departments, and engineers are specifying flowable slurry increasingly for many applications.
The workshop will present case histories of successful installations. Technical information will be presented on mixture design, mechanical properties, construction applications, and environmental regulations. A construction demonstration of slurry placement will also be presented. Handout materials will be provided. The workshop should be of interest to those associated with building design, engineers, architects, engineering technicians, engineers working in governmental agencies, industry and private practice, engineering faculty and students, as well as ready mixed concrete producers, sand and coarse aggregates suppliers, and contractors. Knowledgeable professionals engaged in specifying, approving, producing, marketing, and using flowable slurry will present state-of-the-art information.
Registration (Continental Breakfast Included)
William Hoback, Chief, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Coal Development, Springfield, Illinois
What is flowable slurry? - Engineering properties and mixture proportions of flowable slurry (a.k.a. CLSM) made with coal ash, case history, and construction applications.
Tarun R. Naik
Break (refreshments - included)
Field applications of flowable slurry in backfilling of excavations, trenches, and underground voids. Effect of mixture proportions on setting characteristics, placement, testing, field performance, economy, and marketing.
Victor H. Smith
Lunch (included)
Illinois EPA and Illinois DOT Requirements.
Flowable Slurry Placement Demonstration and Questions and Answers
Rob Nelch and Tarun R. Naik
Tarun R. Naik, Ph. D., P. E., FACI
Director, UWM Center for By-Products Utilization, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Dr. Naik has over 35 years of experience with cement, aggregates, and concrete. His contribution in teaching and research has been well recognized nationally and internationally. His research has resulted in over 250 technical reports and papers in ACI, ASCE, ASTM, etc. He is a member of ACI, ASCE, ASEE, ASTM, RILEM, NSPE, and WSPE. He is a member of technical committees of ACI, ASCE, ASTM, and RILEM. He has served as a president of WI-ACI, WSPE, and other organizations.
Quality Control Supervisor, Cemex USA, Tampa, Florida
Mr. Victor Smith has specialized in design and construction of value-added products in reinforced concrete buildings for over 25 years. He has extensive experience in high-strength concrete, testing, code development, investigation, teaching, and research & development. Mr. Smith is an active ACI member and serves on ACI 229, 305, and 332. He is a member of the Florida Concrete Products Association, USF-Engineering Advisory Board, Past Chair for Construction Materials Council, and Past-president, ACI-Suncoast.
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For questions regarding the CBU or this web site, please email Dr. Tarun Naik.
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Neil M Gunn (1892 – 1973), one of Scotland’s most distinguished and highly regarded novelists of the 20th century, was a prolific writer. While he is best known for his fictional work Gunn was also a perceptive and meditative essayist who wrote extensively throughout his life on a wide range of subjects from landscape, nature and fishing to politics, nationalism and current affairs.
Belief in Ourselves is a collection of essays that focuses on politics in the widest sense, embracing group activity in all its forms from nationalism to both communal work in a social sense and co-operation in crofting and fishing; the focus extends also to literature as a source of inspiration for a nation and a provider of national identity. That most of the essays were written between the two world wars – a period of political uncertainty and economic crisis – brings a sense of urgency to the writer in terms of the resolution of the problems and the exploration of the ideas aired by him. Many of the problems he identifies remain with us, albeit in different forms. Indeed, the imaginative and enlightened way in which Gunn looks at the events of his day have a strange relevance for today’s world.
This forms a sister volume to the earlier Landscape to Light, which concentrates on his native landscape and culture and the spiritual aspects of his life and thought. As with Landscape to Light, much of what Gunn writes informs his fictional work.
This collection of essays is sure to be of huge interest to all those who appreciate classic Scottish fiction, good writing and collectors of Neil M. Gunn’s work.
'...as this interesting selection of his essays shows, Gunn was fiercely engaged with the social and economic realities of his contemporary Scotland. ... Many of the issues discussed by Gunn seem unnervingly topical: land ownership, energy production in the Highlands, the decline of the fishing industry, the idea of a 'professional theatre for Scotland'. ... This collection highlights certain facets of Gunns mind and writing; ideally it would be read alongside Landscape to Light, a companion volume of essays focussing on landscape, spiritual and philosophical concerns. ...we must be grateful to the dedicated editors of this volume, and to independent publisher Whittles, for drawing together many of Gunn's essays and making them available.' NorthWords Now
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Xanadu Weyr - Craft Complex
The large area has been separated into a variety of smaller sitting areas, couches and chairs organized into rings and squares, tables set where they can be used easily. A few desks for studying are pushed against one wall, while another has a variety of doors spaced along side it, opening into private quarters for the ranking crafters posted at the weyr. A set of double doors opens to the general apprentice dorms, and a long hallway stretches outwards, providing access to the various workshops.
It's been busy times at Xanadu lately and Fiara's had her share of involvement in between duties. Mostly though, she's just been around, teaching most mornings, sometimes taking her young charges on little field trips and trying to keep some of them from charging off to pitch headfirst into collapsing caverns and the like. Busy times, definitely busy times. Today though, Fia is not teaching, nor is she ambling about taking in the changes around the Weyr. She is simply sitting quietly at one of the tables in the crafters' building, apparently writing and sketching, tongue sticking out of the corner of her mouth often for the latter. A pile of notebooks and other paraphernalia scatter the table in front of her.
R'sul's usual business only got worse when Niva's daughter ended up being Searched — not only is he now without an assistant, but he needs to avoid Niva in case she thinks it was his idea. With Hesketh now spending so much time on the sands, the bronze unusually protective of this clutch, R'sul has been spending more and more time researching, studying, and trying to make sense of the current situation. What brings him over to eh craft area this time is a simple need for someone sensible to talk to, to bounce ideas off. A fresh mind to give a fresh perspective. And it doesn't hurt that Niva's not over this way at the moment.
Should one approach, what Fiara is sketching and annotating, in spite of her claimed lack of ability with archives, seems to be a variety of things. Bits and bobs from around the Weyr, but also items that are clearly relating to the quest for answers about the strange children. Just now though, the harper is coloring in a sketch of the caves as seen from the front. It's not the best drawing in the world, but it does seem to at least give an idea of what it looks like. Fia's pencil lifts after a moment and she starts chewing on the end thoughtfully. Footsteps not far off though, turn her head and she spots the Weyrleader, pulls the end of her pencil out of her mouth and clears her throat. "Good day, R'sul. Hiding out?" she queries with a hint of teasing in her voice.
R'sul laughs, quickly running a hand through his hair before shaking his head, "I never hide. I run a lot, but I never hide." It's a pretty lame attempt at a joke, but at least it's an attempt. He heads over in her direction, taking a quick peek at her drawings as soon as he's close enough to see them properly. "I was loking for Satoris, to be honest. Wanted to ask him a couple of questions about the mine. Had an immensely stupid idea that our rock fall might have been the result of distant tunnelling or something, after all our 'friends' do seem to like cave systems." It wouldn't take a genius to figure out who he means by 'friends'.
Fiara laughs anyway. "Well. Right now you look more like you're walking, not running, so maybe that's an improvement?" There's a twinkle of good humor in the harper's eyes that fades a little as he mentions their 'friends' and she nods, serious now, pulls that drawing forward a little. "That doesn't sound all that outlandish to me, but he'd definitely be the person to ask about that. I've been sort of … documenting though. Never thought when I took the posting I'd wind up writing and drawing so much, but it's good practice." Her fingers smooth over the outline of the cave's rough mouth on the page. "Caves. Good for lots of hiding," she murmurs, tips a look up at the Weyrleader sidelong. Is that a joke she's making now.
"Only an expert in running away can make it look like walking." R'sul jokes back, though his eyes quickly fix on her drawings. "It does sound dumb, but I can't help wondering what they're up to. I can't see him just having given up everything and if he does have a rider with him…." He drifts off, then follows with a quick, "Sorry. I think I've come up with a million conspiracy theories since Hesketh took up residence on the sands. I swear he's there more than Kilaueth." He looks back at the drawing, then down at Fiara just in time to catch her joke. A bright flush glows at the back of his neck and he rubs at it selfconsciously. "Bad for my nerves though." is his eventual reply.
"Ahh, well then, far be it from me question your expertise," Fia quips back in return. Her head shakes though at that second statement. "I don't think it sounds dumb. Aren't we all wondering and trying to put the pieces together in order to understand?" And there's a quasi-rueful gesture to all of her notes. "And goodness me, Hesketh is? Very paternal it seems. Though I suppose that also leaves /you/ much at loose ends." Next her hand moves to indicate a nearby chair. "Have a seat, run those theories by me? None of them can be any crazier than my own or half of the ones I've heard bandied about the Weyr." That flush earns a sympathetic smile though and she leans in to offer up in confidential tones: "Might help with those nerves too."
R'sul slips into the chair, taking a risk with a gentle tease of, "Bet you never thought you'd end up being a theorist when you got posted, either." A quick pause, then he continues, "Hesketh's an odd one sometimes. All about duty, so there's any chance of someone harming his children he's going to make sure it doesn't happen. And he'll do anything for Kilaueth." Shame the same can't be said about R'sul and Niva. Leaning forward he rests his elbows on his knees, settling his chin onto his upturned palms as he stares at the drawings some more. "It was all about the meteors you know. That was his sign. Which means he has some knowledge of Starcraft. Or someone does. Crafters, at least one rider…." He pauses, settling back again, "Did you know he told Ysa he wanted to be recognised one day as having his own hold?"
It takes a second and then Fiara's laughing again. "Oh no, never. I always thought I'd just be a player of music and a teacher." Her pencil taps lightly against the paper and she regards the Weyrleader with interest. "I learn more and more about dragons every day I'm here too. It's interesting to know just /how/ dedicated they can be and no one dragon the same as any other, or it seems bonded with a rider in quite the same way either." Her lips purse faintly then smooth out into a little half-smile. "Mm, I've heard the kids talking a bit about … the reactions to those." Both of her brows lift and she shakes her head. "No, that I /hadn't/ heard." And her pencil stills, the harper looking down at the page thoughtfully. "It seems like that winds up being a theme, over and over though, through history. Doesn't it? That back and forth between who has land and who doesn't and what it means to a person."
R'sul smiles, his fondness for his over-polite lifemate clear, "Wouldn't change him for the world. Well maybe his habit of catching Kilaueth but nothing else." his aze drifts back down to those drawings again and he nods slowly, "A recognised hold. I can think of far better ways of getting it. And… you see… that just doesn't match up with everything else. if he wanted that like he said then why the deaths? Why the hate for the weyrs and saying we don't listen? Why the idea of thread coming back?" He shakes his head, thumb resting against his bottom lip for a moment, "I still don't think we've heard the last of him."
Again, Fia smiles, hearing that fondness, though there's curiosity on her face again. "Don't actually fancy being Weyrleader?" she asks quietly, with a quick look around and then back to the Weyrleader. "And there's so many easier ways, yes. I mean really all you have to do is talk the right person into naming you as successor and then passing Conclave. He doesn't seem to be … un-clever, but —" and the harper's shoulders lift a little. "Perhaps it's as simple as not being quite all there in the head. I mean. Thread. Returning. How?" Her gaze drops again, down to the page and she idly colors in a little tuft of grass. "It's not the first time that hate has been directed at a Weyr though. History is full of /that/ too. Different times, different reasons."
"Don't fancy Niva." As soon as it's out R'sul blushes a bright red, dropping his head and trying his best to not curl up in horror that he even thought to say it aloud. His hand makes another trip through his hair, as if that could erase his embarassment. A cough follows, then an attempt at derailing the conversation onto safer topics. "Oh I would never think him dumb, you know. He had a lot of people following him, and that would suggest that he has something. It wouldn't do us well to underestimate him, no matter how strange his thoughts are to us. He had to be getting something out of it. Somewhere."
"That happens though, doesn't it?" Fiara's voice is gentle as she makes that remark. "In Weyrs." And she turns away briefly, lets him collect himself while she stacks together some things, brings others more into view. "Especially if there /are/ riders or a rider involved." And the sketch in front of her is of that insignia that was picked up in the sea. "Lots of questions, not too many answers. What. Why. Where. And more how, even if we have hints."
R'sul lets out a long breath before nodding. "What always bothered me was why the secrecy. I mean, why not just ask for meetings? And why Ysa, does that mean he wants a gold? Was he trying to start another weyr? He wanted power, that much is pretty obvious. He got it too, somehow. What was he going to do with it. And why the thread thing. To control them? To keep them scared and listening to him? Did he really believe it?" This sigh is more of a grunt of frustration, "Everything I think of just brings more questions." There's a pause and he adds, quietly, "And between us I'm worried about the eggs."
"If they really believe in Thread, that makes sense maybe, wanting a gold. Because … if there's Thread to fight, wouldn't they need dragons and riders who believe to train and … be ready?" Troubled, Fiara, pushes restlessly at that sketch of the badge. "And has anyone figured out about this badge yet?" Her gaze lifts back up to the Weyrleader, puzzled. "Why? That there's something wrong with them? Or — well, I guess if they /did/ want dragons and riders, you don't think they'd be aiming to /steal/ eggs, do you?"
R'sul nods as Fiara runs along the same mental tracks as his own train of thought, then shakes his head at her question about the badge. "Best we can figure is it's an old wing badge, but it's practically antique. Could just be someone's personal jewelery or something." At her last question he nods, seemingly ready to leave his answer unspoken. After a moment he adds, "Steal them. Damage them. I don't know. I'm probably just being paranoid because of everything else but I wouldn't put it past him to try something."
Fiara's finger continues to trace the lines on the badge. "Antique. And no idea which Weyr, so we can't go looking at the right Weyr, but maybe the Hall /might/ have something," she murmurs thoughtfully, looks back up at the Weyrleader and reaches across the intervening distance, hand aiming to rest lightly atop his for a moment. "Hesketh and Kilaueth are vigilant," she says firmly. "And I just can't imagine anyone /damaging/ an egg on purpose." She looks back over at the sketch and draws a long breath. "I can see if I can find this," Fia offers. "Even if it's not my specialty I have friends, colleagues who might have an idea."
R'sul doesn't quite expect that touch, but neither does he flinch away from it immediately. There's a faint flicker of a smile, and a faint hint of red at his collar, as he nods. "Anyone damaged one of those eggs, or Ella's, and… well you're probably right they wouldn't. I'd hunt them down, never mind Hesketh." There are some things even the shy vaguely geeky Weyrleader won't stand for. "If you think someone at the Hall might know about that you're more than welcome to ask." He nods towards the badge drawing, "The problem with it being so old is we don't know if it's really relevant. Could have been someone's grandparent's. Great grandparents even."
"Right, the whole Weyr would mobilize I bet!" Fiara rounds her eyes a little at the Weyrleader and leans her elbow on the table, her turn to prop chin in hand. "Is it really old though? I mean, given how crazy these people are, perhaps there's flitting about between times too, I mean clearly they've got, you know, /issues/ with boundaries and the way the world is." Her non-propping hand waves vaguely.
R'sul just stares open mouthed at that thought. "Oh no. They wouldn't… no… they couldn't, surely. I mean…." For all his theorising that's one he hadn't come up with, and it's clear that the thought rather scares him. "It would explain knowing about the meteors." But then again so would a little research.
Fiara shrugs her shoulders loosely. "It wouldn't be the first time someone's done the risky thing and bopped around with time. I mean, I don't know about you, but the Ballads of Moreta and Lessa's Rides are … pretty much fixed in my memory and after AIVAS and the push to move the Red Star … anything is possible, isn't it?" The harper's grin is wry again, though there's just the faintest twinkle of humor in her eyes. "It would explain a lot, maybe. Though a good enough StarCrafter would be able to find the meteors and calculate their arrival."
R'sul adds one word into the mix, "Ruth." For a moment he's quiet, then suddenly he laughs. "You know if we go on like this we'll probably prove that I'm not really me, you're not really you, and this conversation never really started."
"Ruth," Fiara echoes with a nod and blows out a long breath. Her laughter joins his and she tweaks the papers together, stacking all of them this time. "And that would be quite the shame. Because I like talking to you," she says sunnily, taps the stack of newly gathered papers. "I think that maybe you've been doing a little too much theorizing and could stand a walk and some fresh air. Maybe a beer. What say you?"
R'sul hesitates a moment before nodding, "That sounds like a good plan, seeing as I… um… really like talking to you too. I don't drink though. Well not often. I tend to get drunk too quickly to enjoy it." There's a touch of shy babbling going on, but at least he's not running away. "Beach?"
Laughter, merry as Fia finishes putting her things together and holds up a finger. "Hold a second here then, let me just put these away and I'll be right with you." She moves off down the corridor towards her room, returns a moment later and nods towards the door. "Beach it is. And fruit juice is always refreshing too. Faranth forbid I should get the Weyrleader /tipsy/."
R'sul doesn't make a break for freedom while Fiara's away tidying up, which is always a good sign, and the trip to the beachis filled with quiet chit-chat — enough to prove that casual conversation is not a natural thing for him. Invariably he tends to drift off onto safer topics - eggs, or even the current situation at the weyr.
On the other hand, Fiara is quite good at making conversation and apparently her harper's training makes her deft enough at shifting topics when the Weyrleader starts to get uncomfortable. it makes for an odd patchwork of talk, but Fia doesn't seem to mind it. "Now see this, is part of why I asked for a posting down here," she notes as they step across the sand and she gestures to the view. "You just can't beat this sort of loveliness for constant surroundings. That ice storm really caught me by surprise, you know. Not at all what I'd bargained for. I came down here to get /away/ from that." There's a little pause and she tips a teasing smile up at R'sul. "See, you're not the only one good at running away."
"I think it took everyone by surprise." R'sul nods, looking over to her with a slight smile, "And you're right, it is lovely down here today. I mean after so long I've sort of got used to it." The idea of her running away from things seems to intrigue him, "Anything else you're running away from or shouldn't I ask?"
"Mm, likely, especially when it's supposed to be warm pretty much all the time," Fiara agrees and bends to pull her shoes off, wiggles bare toes into sand. "Oh it does feel nice to be able to walk around like this. Half the turn up at Tillek was frozen," she notes ruefully and laughs. "Well. The weather at Tillek. Perhaps the idea that I should have gone back to the Hall to do a little more intensive study. There are … certain mentors of mine I'd rather not face. I know they care, but they're ambitious on my behalf and that's not really what I'm interested in right now. Advancement, you know."
R'sul nods, understanding the pressure all too well, "That's always been part of why I enver went into a craft. The pressure, not the weather, Keroon was never exactly freezing." he's not so quick to remove his shoes, happy to stay as he is for the moment. "So what are your plans for now if they don't involve advancement? Just living for a while?"
"Yes. I had … some difficulty with that when I first went to the Hall," Fiara muses slowly, looks down at her feet as she starts to walk again, heading for the water itself. "It was a big difference, studying under the local harper, over constant every day learning at Harper," the journeywoman explains further. "That first turn was incredibly hard. I had help and managed to push through and actually, after that, I tried to take things a little less seriously, tried to focus on the actual learning, rather than just making the good marks, you know?" The latter two questions earn a quick grin. "Teaching. Playing. Apparently getting better at archives and helping you with your project," she teases just a little with that and goes on. "Otherwise, yes, just living. Being. Getting used to /here/, to the Weyr and everything that goes with it. I'd like to stay for a good long while, though of course the Masterharper may have other ideas eventually."
R'sul follows on down towards the water, though pauses before he actually it so that he can also remove his boots at last. "I never knew pressure like it till Hesketh flew Kilaueth. Honestly thought in that first sevenday I was going to go crazy, or end up getting slapped for changing things. Didn't help that Niva and I never really got on back then." They have a vague truce these days, but will never be the best of friends. He makes arather lame attempt at teasing her back with a quiet, "Well if you find it that boring I'm sue I can find you something else to do." than adds, "Weyrs are tricky places to get used to. Might find it's turns before the masterharper takes you back."
Fiara pauses as well, to roll up the cuffs of her pants before stepping into the shallow wash of surf that runs up over damp sand. "That must have been very hard," the harper murmurs sympathetically. "I can't imagine not being able to /choose/ the person I'd have to run things with. At least at the Hall the Masterharper chooses his or her own Seconds. Really, my hat is off to most riders who wind up in that situation and still manage to keep a Weyr running smoothly." Her smile flashes briefly for the quiet tease. "And what other things might you be able to find for me to do? If I /did/ find it boring. I mean, after all, being engaged and focused is better, right?" her smile reappears briefly then Fia looks out over the water, the sun glinting off the waves. "I'm in no hurry to go anywhere. In fact, other than perhaps eventually applying myself to taking the Master's exams, I think I /could/ see myself just staying here. It's near enough to home, and it's interesting, even if parts of it are overwhelming sometimes."
"Well I did get to choose my weyrsecond." R'sul replies, "That almost worked." He develops a sort of wry grin for a moment, then shakes his head, "Made a whole lot of bad decisions then, but it worked out eventually." He doesn't go much into the water, keeping more to the damp sand and the occassional touch of water against his toes. "Oh I could put you to work in the stores or something. I'm sure there's a lot of fun to be had there keeping candidates in line. And let's face it, someone needs to." he pauses a moment and smiles, "It's not usually this chaotic here. You might find it boring when things go back to normal."
Peeking over at the Weyrleader: "Almost?" And then Fiara nods understanding. "I guess that's normal any time you start something you've never done before." Her head tips back, laughing again. "So … you think I'm the sort of person who'd be fascinated by Stores and babysitting candidates?" she asks with some amusement, then lifts her shoulders. "I'll admit, some of the things going on are … exciting. All the mystery. But there's something to be said for normal every day tasks and just being interested in your own work, you know?"
R'sul nods, "Almost." As she laughs he can't help but smile, "Actually it was teh worst thing I could think of seeing as I could still use that help when things calm down at last. Just hope it's sooner rather than later. That things go back to normal, I mean, not your helping. Though that would be nice sooner too but.. you know what I mean." There's a hint of a blush creeping up his neck again.
"With the project, or with the Stores?" Fiara continues to tease, though it's light but she nods over at the Weyrleader. "I've no interest in /not/ continuing to help you with the /project/," she clarifies. "In fact I'm looking forward to poking around a little for that too if I'm heading to Harper to ask about ancient rider badges," the harper continues thoughtfully and leans a little, aiming to bump his shoulder lightly. "Yes. I do."
R'sul just isn't going to win this conversation, and as the blush creeps higher, his head dips lower. "Well if you're going looking anyway." Is pretty much all he can think of to say, though there's another little smile as she bumps his shoulder. "Half tempted to have you look after the candidates anyway, they scare me."
"I'm looking anyway," Fiara echoes and there might be some subtle innuendo in the remark as it's very clearly /him/ she's looking at right now. "The candidates scare you hm? Well, I suppose I can help out around my busy teaching schedule," she jokes. "But I'm usually busy with that every morning until lunch time except rest days."
R'sul's hand makes a trip through his hair - the surest sign that he's nervous. "They scare me. Well Vivian does. She's already decided there's a gold and it's hers." There's a pause as he looks out over the ocean, "Only mornings?"
"Vivian, the Weyrwoman's daughter," Fiara's figured that much out in her time here and makes a little face. "I think I know the type actually, though in my case it was who was going to walk the tables first and oh boy, wasn't /he/ surprised when he didn't go ahead of others he didn't think were worthy." She snorts softly and rolls her shoulders, skims toes through a bit of incoming surf. "That's generally how it works, yes. THe children have lessons, dismissal after lunch for chores and I work on other things, keeping my instruments in good repair, writing letters, records, marking papers, that sort of thing in the afternoon."
R'sul nods. "Niva's daughter and… well… she's special, let's put it that way. I still don't remember how she ended up as my assistant, but there's a lot of the time it feels like I work for her. Can't file so save her life though." He glances over and nods as he listens to the description of her day. "Sounds like oyu enver get a minute to yourself as it is. Maybe I shouldn't inflict the candidates on you as well. Unless you need an assistant or two?"
"Special … how, if she can't file?" Fiara asks inquisitively and drifts a little further out towards the water itself briefly, then ambles back up towards the Weyrleader. "Oh my evenings are my own to do with as I please, mostly. I trade off with the other harpers on entertainment duty, but that's hardly every night and in the end, it's a big part of why I became a harper in the first place," she explains. "And actually, that might be a good compromise solution. Send me the ones who like kids and music and writing things and I'll keep them busy."
"Special in her own little world." R'sul clarifies, digging a toe in under a stone near the water's edge. "I'l send some of tehm your way, if you're sure you don't mind. I wouldn't want to impose or make things difficult for you. Can I ask you something? It'll probably sound silly, but I've always wondered." he leaves it there for a moment, waiting for permission to ask a dumb question.
"Her own little world … hm. Sounds like you mean utterly spoiled," Fiara says with perhaps disturbing frankness, turning about to walk backwards as she gains a little on the Weyrleader, heels making vee-shapes in the backwash of water that rushes back out to sea. "I wouldn't have offered if I minded, R'sul. I'm not in the habit of signing up for more than I think I can handle, though certainly I'm glad to do my duty by both Weyr and Craft," she answers lightly and tips her head to the side. "You can always /ask/ I don't guarantee answers."
R'sul nods, murmuring a quick "Thank you." before leaving his stone alone to catch up with Fiara again. "I know this will sound dumb, but… what do harpers actually do to relax? I mean, most of the rest of us would listen to some music, or read, or something. But that's what you do all the time."
"Read, play music, go for walks, sit around lazily on the beach doing absolutely nothing at all," Fiara answers promptly, grinning cheekily now at the Weyrleader. "And you know, many of the other things that people who /aren't/ harpers do to relax and have fun. I like going to the tavern now and then for a mug of beer and to watch people come and go."
"Don't you ever find yourself trying to analyse things as you listen though?" R'sul keeps going, after all if you're going to sound dumb go the whole hog and sound really dumb. "Picking faults with people's singing or playing or writing? I would have thought it's not really something you can turn off, though maybe that's just people wiht vocal specialities?"
"Maybe some harpers do, but not me?" Fiara hazards with a somewhat bemused smile. "I prefer to just listen and experience. If I'm teaching, then I analyze for correction. But sometimes, I just want to /be/, you know, live the music. I can't entirely listen as if I had no training anymore, but mostly I find that adds to, rather than takes away from it. Because there's another level of appreciation," she explains further. "And … yes, maybe, the voice masters are that way, but I am no vocalist. I sing well enough, but my passion is for playing the violin."
R'sul nods along with the explanation, then offers a slight chuckle, "Sorry, I guess that really was the weirdest question you've ever had. Just always wondered but never really had anyone to ask before." He bends down suddenly, scooping a shell up from the sand next to his foot. It provides a distraction for a moment, turning it over and over in his hands. "We should arrange a concert or something. Give you a chance to perform and show everyone how good you are."
Fiara shakes her head. "Not at all. You'd be surprised what kinds of mind-bending questions /children/ can come up with in lessons," the harper replies. "And now you know about /this/ harper at least, though I'm afraid I can't speak for the entirety of my Craft." Still walking backwards, Fia smiles, lifts her shoulders. "Might be a good way to get people's minds off of things, but I'm not really a show off either. I'd rather make it something fun for everyone, not just about me. Besides, don't you get enough of my playing every few evenings?" That last is asked playfully.
"I like music." R'sul offers, though it's rather lame especially since his neck is threatening to compete with the sun for brightness. "Maybe you could organise a candidate concert or something, make them be useful. Just don't give Vivian anything that can be thrown." He grins, trying to make a joke out of it. A moment later he offers over the shell he just picked up.
"All kinds, or do you have a favorite type?" Fiara asks next, dutifully ignoring the Weyrleader's renewed blushing. "Now that's a lovely idea. As they come in, I'll go about asking who's got talent, shall I? It'll help out for recruiting future harpers too in case they don't Impress," she joshes a little then bursts out laughing about Vivian. "Understood. I'd rather not have anything that hurts tossed at my head. We can put her on the big drum that you only beat once a measure. Bom. Bom. Bom." And she mimics swinging a large mallet against the side of a drum. The offered shell is received by two hands, the one cupping his lightly for steadiness as Fiara comes to a halt and the other turning the shell towards the light. "You never know what the sea is going to wash up, do you?" she says softly and looks up at him with a warm smile. "Thank you. I've a little bit of a shelf in my room where this will go nicely."
R'sul shrugs a little, "Pretty much anything really. I just like listening. Unless it's me singing, then I adivse using cheese to block your ears, it keeps most of the sound out." The idea of Vivian with a drum makes him wince, "Might want to avoid giving her anything that makes too much noise. Unless you give her just one cue to hit it, right at the end or something." As her hand touches his, his gaze drops - eyes fixing on the shell once more, "It's a wonderful thing the sea." He pauses for a moment, then adds a quiet, "You're welcome."
"Then I won't ask you to sing, but I'll happily play for you sometime," Fia offers, expression still warm. "And I rather think that cheese would be a mess to get in and out of one's ears." Back to merry as her fingers curl around the shell, but her other hand lingers for a moment on his. "I like living near the sea again. It has its own music, don't you think?"
"Cheese is definitely better eaten than worn." R'sul agrees with a smile, gaze lifting to her face for a moment before roaming over the horizon once more. "I like th esea, I have to admit. Peaceful. Almost makes you forget where you are sometimes, if you stare at it long enough." Slowly, almost reluctantly, he reclaims his hand.
"I think I like it better that way myself," Fia continues the banter and her eyes meet his steadily until he looks away. "It does at that, washes away cares, provides a good spot for sitting and thinking. Her fingers curl away from his and the harper laughs again, this time with the faintest hint of self-consciousness and a little trace of pink in her cheeks. "I'm too forward, sometimes" she apologizes and turns to resume walking. "So. You know I'm from Paradise River, where did you grow up R'sul, not here, right?"
R'sul shakes his head quickly, "Not at all. Honestly. It's not you. I'm just… I'm not good around women. I tend to do something stupid or say something stupid and mess everything up." And when it comes to messing things up he's an expert. "I'm… um… Keroon. Beasthall." He latches onto the change of subject quickly, though adds a little reluctantly, "I should probably head back to the weyr soon."
Taking all that in with another unflinching look, Fiara listens to the first part and through the stuttering next part. "Keroon and its plains. Perhaps you'll take me sometime R'sul. When things are calmer and Hesketh isn't Sands-bound," she suggests gently. "I'll bring my violin and the gitar and you can take a little break from being Weyrleader for a while. How's that sound?" The hand that's not curled around the shell comes back up to rest against his arm, light as a feather. "And R'sul, you haven't said anything stupid to me yet, and I still like talking with you." Beat. "Very much." She smiles then, warmly and sincerely. "And if duty calls, then duty calls." Simple acceptance there as Fia steps back a little and gives the Weyrleader his space back.
R'sul nods, "I'd like that, though you'd best be ready for the smells of the hall." he glances at her hand on his arm, and for a moment there's a smile appears that could be considered fond. He covers her hand with his for a brief second, then pats it twice and lets his hand drop once more. "I like tlaking with you too. Been a long time since I met someone I could babble at and they didn't think I was crazy." he takes a small step backwards, "I'll maybe see you at dinner?" he hesitates a moment for an answer, before heading abck to his boots, and from there back to the weyr.
"I grew up in a fishing hold," Fiara confides with that spark back in her eyes. "I think I can handle runners and herdbeasts." Her smile only grows the brighter for the acceptance of the invitation and his hand on hers. "Definitely not crazy, Weyrleader," she teases just a little more but nods about dinner. "Yes. I will see you then. I'm just going to walk a little more before I get back to notes and marking up essays. See you later, R'sul." Fia waves as he goes, then turns to continue walking and at times, skipping along the tideline as she hums a merry tune to herself.
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Jewish Sayanim and the “Synagogue of Satan”
by Eric Karlstrom | on February 25, 2014 | 0 comments | in Occult New World Religion - Articles | Like it
The Jewish Sayanim and the Synagogue of Satan
Compiled by Dr. Eric T. Karlstrom (June, 2015)
When I began writing the many, many articles that are posted on this website, I was a tenured, full professor of geography at a university in California. I was also a student of Tibetan Buddhism at that time, having previously been a Catholic and an agnostic, etc. My research, was, of course, academically-oriented and was directed toward trying to better understand the secular geo-political factors that could explain what happened on September 11th, 2001 and how that event related to the “New World Order.” It was painfully obvious to me and many others that the official 9/11 “conspiracy theory” was a preposterous lie. Hence, like many other concerned citizens, I felt it my duty to step forward and try to set the record straight. After all, the U.S. Constitution guarantees that government is constituted to serve its citizenry, not the other way around. In the process of conducting this challenging and exhaustive research, it became abundantly clear to me that the “power elite” is utilizing “Biblical scripts” in order to force the world to accept their long-sought-after one-world-government/one-world-religion. Our hidden rulers, also known as the “secret government,” it seems, are “using their Bible as a roadmap.” Whether we like it or not, then, we who search for the truth are thrown into the Biblical arena.
To find the “truth of 9/11” and related topics, other researchers and I have had to sift through the myriad heaps of information poisoned with disinformation which the various intelligence agencies have concocted to confuse us. These are the very intelligence agencies, presumably, that carried out, and now cover up, 9/11 and many other related crimes, on behalf of the power elite that they serve. Despite these deliberate obfuscations, however, and through extensive reading, I have discerned that a handful of “New Testament Christian” researchers and writers seem to have the clearest understanding of the geo-politics and spiritual context of 9/11, the New World Order, and our modern world, generally. I now believe that the spiritual and physical preservation of our nation and perhaps our lives requires that truth and reality triumph over lies, fantasy, and delusion in the minds of our citizens. Indeed, it seems the spiritual war in we are currently engaged is the struggle between truth and lies, reality versus strong delusion. This research, then, has also compelled me to recalibrate my spiritual and personal bearings so that now, I consider myself a “New Testament Christian.”
In my reading, I have encountered many wise and courageous souls, some of whom have now passed away and some who may have been “offed” by the Cryptocracy they were exposing. One outstanding researcher with an admirable understanding of the disparate fields of geopolitics, military strategy, and Biblical prophecy is former Air Force officer and Christian author and pastor, Texe Marrs. I find his weekly “Power of Prophecy” programs to be a wealth of information and insight critical to understanding 9/11 and many related topics. His programs are also inspiring testimony to the power, glory, and confidence available to those who faithfully follow the word of God and his son, Jesus Christ. Some of these programs, including “Sayanim Everywhere” are no longer available for purchase. Based on the importance of the insights contained in this program and the fact that it is no longer available to the public, I herein feature highlights of Marrs’ “Power of Prophecy” program entitled “Sayanim Everywhere.” I believe that the insights contained in this program are critical for understanding 9/11 and the much-ballyhooed New World Order. Importantly, using the Bible as his guide, Marrs “names names.” We are, after all, dealing here with a vast criminal conspiracy. The criminals have names. And these conspirators must be brought to justice. Is is also important to note that Marrs’ insights and information are consistent with information presented on this website.
From “Sayanim Everywhere” (Texe Marrs, Power of Prophecy program).
Today I am talking about the “Synagogue of Satan.” In Revelations 2:9 and 3:9, God warns us about a great octopus-like monstrosity, made up of humans agents but also Satanic in dimension, that will encompass the whole world in the last days. God calls this the “synagogue of Satan.” This is our main enemy in the last days.
People sometimes call me “anti-semitic” when I talk about the “Synagogue of Satan.” But I say to that person: Be very, very careful you are not blaspheming the Holy Ghost, and committing the unpardonable sin. Because it is God who identified the “Synagogue of Satan.”
Today, this “Synagogue of Satan” has spread around the world, and especially in America, and has wrapped its tentacles around us and is squeezing the life out of us. One of the ways this is done is through a group of people called the “sayanim.” “Sayanim” is the plural for “sayan,” a Hebrew word meaning “undercover agent.” Sayanim, then, are secret spies working together, collaboratively, for a single purpose. They are of “one mind.” The Bible talks about the Mystery Babylon the Great, the Whore of Babylon, and the world empire that is set up under this Mystery Babylon. And it talks about how the world rulers will all work in unison together because they are of one mind, “for they shall give all of their power and strength unto the Beast” (Revelation 17:13). They work together, they think alike, their hearts are alike. How can this be done? One way is by deviltry. The Church of Satan is united in their allegiance and worship to the infernal deity, the false deity, Satan. And when Satan comes in men’s hearts he puts the same germs, the same disease, feelings, thinkings, motivations in those hearts and they deign to do evil. Whatever their occupation, race, or socio-economic level, those of the Satanic Church work together to destroy the pure things, the good things, the righteous things of God.
Likewise, the sayanim are Jews of the Synagogue of Satan, and they may have never even heard of that phrase, but they think alike, they work alike. Satan is their choir director, their pastor, their youth director, and their superintendent. It’s more than just the Synagogue of the Jews, it’s the Synagogue of Satan.
Friends, let me advise you something. There are two great churches on this planet. One is of God and one is of Satan. And both churches have denominations. At the very top of Satan’s pyramid, leading all the different sects, is the Synagogue of Satan. It is the premier group. They work together, in concert, determined to obey their God. And they may not even know they are operating on behalf of Satan.
After all, Jesus said: “They will kill you and think they do God’s service.” They will kill gentiles and say, “Oh Lord, I am doing this for your great kingdom and for the Synagogue. Thank God I was born a Jew, one of the “chosen people,” who are chosen to reign and rule on this earth….” Not even realizing that their God is Satan.
Most Christian pastors believe that Jews believe in the God of the Old Testament. Nothing could be further from the truth. They follow the Babylonian Talmud and the Kabbalah, not the Old Testament. The Talmud says that “all gentiles should be killed” put to death by beheading. When the “Kingdom of the Jews” is established, this is what they will want to do to gentiles.
The sayanim can be any profession. You might think they are good, upstanding Americans. Let me correct you. According to the Talmud there is no such thing as Jewish Americans, or Jewish Russians, or Jewish British. All Jews are deemed citizens of Israel. There is no such thing, then as a Jewish American. They are all Israeli citizens living here in America, born here in America. But given the opportunity, almost every single one of them will betray America. President Harry Truman understood this very well, once stating: “When a Jew, speaking to another Jew, speaks of “our government,” he means the government of Israel.”
The Jews financially, rank at the very top in per capita income in America. They are the billionaires and millionaires. They are Wall Street and they own the press. Yet even though they are richly rewarded in America and favored among all the races, they still have the audacity to say that Israel is their country. Israel is always first for them. I have heard many Jewish politicians say, “When I make decisions, I always rule by asking myself “What is best for Israel?” Meanwhile, rather than actually move to the desert-country of Israel, they continue to live in their mansions and condos in New York City, London, Paris, etc. because they have such a good life in these other countries.
Remember, a sayanim is an undercover agent. The nation of Israel only has about 7.5 million people. And their intelligence service, Mossad, probably has no more than 10,000 agents worldwide. How do they magnify, multiply their operation? The multiplier effect comes when they recruit private citizens in various countries; bankers, teachers, lawyers, surgeons, corporation owners, professors, politicians. They recruit these individuals as spies for Israel in order to subvert America. Just like in the days of communism. We know that Senator Joseph McCarthy was right when he talked about so many communist spies working in America. The greatest threat to America today is the country of Israel. Because Jews regard Israel as their country, not America, they will do whatever it takes, including betraying America, to help advance the interests of Israel.
Sayanim (including Jews, crypto-Jews, Christian Zionists and others) include:
1) Lloyd Blankfein, Jewish CEO of Goldman Sachs Bank, the wealthiest and most crooked bank in America, stated “I work for God” (Marrs: Who is his God? Satan. How do I know? The Bible says theirs is the Synagogue of Satan.)
2) Jewish Senator of New York, Charles Schumer (one utube shows him stating at a Synagogue: “As you know I am one of the guardians of Israel. I always do what is best for Israel”)
3) Jewish Congressman, Eric Cantor, second ranking in the House of Representatives behind the House Speaker.
4) Sayanim spy and Jewish millionaire businessman, Abraham Feinberg, who according Marrs’ book, “The Conspiracy of the Six-Pointed Star,” is “the Jew who bribed President Harry Truman,” by paying him $2 million to establish the nation of Israel in 1948. Marrs: “I have it on tape! Abraham Feinberg has admitted that not only did he give cash to Harry Truman, but he arranged that each time Truman stopped into a town where he was giving a campaign speech, a delegation of Jews would visit Truman secretly and give him more cash! They have so much audacity that they now admit that for all these years they have been bribing our politicians! FBI archives also prove that Feinberg (and 100’s of other sayanim, including Jewish spies Rosenberg and Oppenheim) was involved in providing American nuclear secrets and materials for nuclear bombs to Israel! We know from FBI files that have now been released that Abraham Feinberg had 70 other sayanim working for him. And each of them had 70 more under them. This is how they work, on the principle of 70’s.
(Historical context: The Jews ran the Soviet Union throughout its entire 70-year history. Soviet dictator, Stalin, went along with the dictates of his Jewish advisors. But to get Israel established as an official nation, Jews needed the support of both America as well as the Soviet Union. What is clear is that Abraham Feinberg, who owned a corporation in New York City, was a sayan for the government of the Jews even before Israel was created a nation in 1948. Jews had long had a secret international government. The World Zionist Congress met in 1898 to advance its goal of founding of the nation of Israel. This was fifty years before there was a nation of Israel! Do you understand what I’m telling you? Jews have worked behind the scenes against the countries in which they lived all the way back to the days of the Roman Empire. The Romans destroyed Jerusalem and banished them from Israel. But wherever they went, they began to work together, like the mafia, working silently, covertly to destroy their host countries, whether it be Switzerland, Austria, Turkey, Canada, or America. For millennia they have worked together, covertly, for the kingdom of Israel, a dictatorship of the proletariat, headed by an Israeli king to come, a Messiah who will rule the world for the great serpent of the Jewish Kabbalah.
Read my book, Conspiracy of the Six-Pointed Star, you will see that their true god is the serpent god, Satan himself. And the leading Jewish Rabbis know who they worship. The average Jew doesn’t. They think they worship some nebulous God, Jehovah, but they don’t know much about him because they don’t read the Old Testament anymore. Even the Rabbis don’t read the Old Testament. You can go to a Jewish seminary, a Yeshiva, and spend five years and not read one sentence out of the Old Testament. I used to work with Rabbis when I was a chaplain in the Air Force. I asked an Orthodox Jewish rabbi; “Do you study the Old Testament?” He answered: “No, I don’t study it at all. That’s just a book of myths. I study the Talmud. All the leading rabbis study the Talmud. It is our daily guide for living. The Talmud is life.”
Friends, the Talmud is death. And it will be the death of America if we allow the sayanim, the agents of the Israeli Mossad spy agency, to continue operating in America. Some of the sayanim don’t even know they are working for Mossad. You see, each has a boss over him, who has a boss over him, who has a boss over him, etc. They work together hand in glove for the glory of the coming Messiah, who is not Jesus, but who in fact, is the antichrist, 666.
Believe me, these sayanim, these Israelis spies, are not loyal Americans. They are traitors to this country. They have burrowed into all segments of American society and will treacherously betray our great nation, our Constitution, its founders, and our way of life. The shocking thing is that not all of the sayanim who work for Mossad and its side-kick agency, the Shin Bet secret police, are Jews. There are even people who claim they are Christian Zionists.) Here are some famous sayanim:
5) Bill Clinton. A few years ago, Clinton spoke to a group of Rabbis and told them that he put Israel ahead of all other countries and stated: “If Israel ever gets in a war with another nation, I will put on an Israeli uniform and die in a trench for Israel.”
6) Rahm Emanuel, White House Chief of Staff under Obama, now governor of Chicago, is a Jew with dual Israeli-American citizenship. He served as an Israeli intelligence officer for Israel during the Persian Gulf War of 1991. When Emanuel worked as a confidant in the Clinton White House, he oversaw the hiring, placing, and instruction of another sayanim, a young aide named Monica Lewinsky.
7) Arno Froese, the “Christian Zionist” minister of Midnight Call and Friends of Israel Ministry, tried to convince Marrs to join his pro-Zionist/Israel-first ministry. Marrs relates that some years ago, Froese promised Marrs that it would be extremely lucrative for Marrs to back Israel’s cause because many Christian Zionists would generously support his ministry and he would become very rich.
8) Monica Lewinsky, as a young operative, was sent to Israel where she was given special training. Rahm Emanuel, one of the chief confidants in the Clinton White Houser, placed Lewinsky in the White House as an aide with instructions to be especially receptive to Clinton’s sexual advances.
9) Governor Sarah Palin, a Christian Zionist
10) Senator Joseph Lieberman, Jew
11) Senator John McCain, sayanim spy
12) Senator Lindsay Graham
(Sayan are often “recruited” to the “cause” by being bribed by Israeli agents. They have files of “dirty secrets” on influential people which can be used to control these influential people if and when Israel needs their help. Nearly all people of influence, even extending to university professors, are spied upon in this manner and “control files” are developed by which they can be brought into line for Israel’s interests, if needed).
13) Vice President Joseph Biden
14) Oppenheimer, Jew who was in charge of the Manhattan Project.
15) Dr. Henry Kissinger, German Jew
16) Council on Foreign Relations. 75% of its members are Jews; most are part of the sayanim.
17) Newt Gingrich, House Speaker. When he ran for President the Jewish, Las Vegas casino mogul, Sheldon Adelson, gave him millions for his campaign.
18) When Gingrich was House Speaker, Gingrich’s second wife, Marian, was given the job of placing Jewish spies in positions as secretaries, legislative assistants, etc. In this way, Jewish spies were placed in every office of the House of Representatives.
19) Senator Rick Santorum. When Santorum was running for President, it was arranged that he had a Rabbi as his Chief of Staff and office manager.
20) Senator Arlen Spectre, Jewish sayan.
21) Hillary Rodham Clinton, William Clinton’s wife, is Jewish and comes from a Jewish family.
22) Representative Nancy Pelosi (California) married a millionaire Jew.
23) Stalin was a gentile, but he had three straight Jewish wives. All were sayanim who watched over him.
24) Dick Morris, American political author and commentator.
25) Rachel Maddow, television host of CSNBC
26) Jack Ruby (Rubenstein), Texas Jewish mafioso who killed Lee Harvard Oswald
27) Famous members of the Evangelical community, including Paul and Jan Crouch, Jim and Tammy Faye Baker, and Pat Robertson
28) the Knights of Malta
29) Supreme Court Judge, John Roberts
30) Republican Presidential nominee, Mitt Romney, of Bain Capital, Chairman of the Board, Odie Kadish of the Israeli Mossad. Romney worked for the Jews
31) Facebook, Myspace, Google, Microsoft, Dell, Yahoo- are all run by Jews. All of the CEO’s who lead these corporations were helped by powerful Jewish interests. Thus, we are all watched, spied upon, by these sayanim.
32) The Department of Homeland Security, was established by Jew Michael Chertoff.
33) Big Brother and the Police State- the sayanim.
There are hundreds of thousands, maybe over a million, of the Jewish sayanim in America today. Thus, the Synagogue of Satan/Beast/Octopus is ever-watching, ever-growing, destroying America, working for the coming dictatorial antichrist kingdom of Israel.
New World Religion Articles
Table of Contents: Is Crestone/Baca the “Vatican City of the New World Order?”
9/11 Was A Masonic/Jewish Ritual Sacrifice for World Mind Control (4 youtubes)
Preface: Is Crestone/Baca the “Vatican City of the New World Order?” An Expose of the New World Religion
Part I: The UN, Maurice Strong, Crestone/Baca, CO, and the “New World Religion”
Part II: The Rockefeller and Rothschild Empires, the Freemasons, and the Birth of the Illuminati
Part III: Illuminati and Freemasonic Structure; Origins in Pharisaism/Kabbalah/Synagogue of Satan, and Connections to the New Age “Plan”
Part IV: The (Jewish) “Controllers” and Their Destructive Mission
Part V: How The “Controllers” Control Us: The Cooption and Corruption of Culture and Institutions
Part VI: Mind Control: History and Applications
Part VII: Electronic Mind Control and Electronic Weapons
Part VIII: Cult Connections
Part IX: From UFO Cults to 9/11
Part X. Crestone/Baca Context and Connections:
Part X-B: Crestone/Baca Context and Connections Continued:
Part XI: Summary, Hypotheses (1 – 141), and Conclusions
Part XII: Summary, Hypotheses (142 – 332), and Conclusions: Part B
Appendix 1: Crestone / Baca Battles
Appendix 2. Maurice Strong- Godfather of Crestone/Baca
Appendix 3. More Perspectives on Maurice Strong
Appendix 4: Emerging Theocracy in Crestone / Baca?
Appendix 5: Maurice Strong: Godfather of Crestone/Baca
Appendix 6: Spiritual Armor
Appendix 7: Human Experimentation in America
Appendix 8: From The Trail of the Serpent (1936) by Inquire Within
Appendix 9. “Gang Stalking:” Organized and Electronic Targeting the “Domestic Enemy.” Notes from Books, utube Presentations, and Blogs.
Appendix 10: Truth, Lies, Double Binds, and Crestone/Baca
Appendix 11: On the Terms “Conspiracy Theory” and “Anti-Semitism”
Appendix 12: “The Black Awakening,” “Nephilim Project” and Supernatural Realm from a Christian perspective
Appendix 13: Biblical Precedents and Scripts
Appendix 14. “Illuminati Infiltration of Christianity:” Edited Transcription of 2014 Springmeier/Alberino Interview (with Editor’s Comments)
Appendix 15. The “Emergent Church:” Directed by “Dialectic” and “Delphi Technique”
Appendix 16: Humanism as the “New World Religion”
Appendix 17. Hidden Agendas of Secret Societies
Appendix 18. The United Nations and the New World (Luciferic) Religion
Appendix 19. The “Greenbaum Speech” of 1992
Appendix 21: The Pope is THE Antichrist?! Hendrie/Marrs Interview, 2015
Appendix 22: “The Plan:” Agenda 21, Confiscation of Private Property, Sustainable Development, and Re-Wilding (by L. Day, M.D.)
Appendix 24: Talmudic “Noahide Laws” Deception; Congressional Bill Legally Sanctions U.S. Government to Behead Christians
Appendix 25: Noahide Law: Merry Christmas, and OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!
Appendix 26: Noahide Law: Judaic system to control and exterminate Christians and other non-Jews
9/11 As “Global Luciferian MegaRitual” To Usher In Jewish Messiah (the Masonic Christ and Christian antichrist) and Jewish Utopia (New Satanic World Order and Religion)
Appendix 28: Behind Operations 9/11 (and Crestone/Baca?): The CFR-CIA/Wall Street/”rogue network”, “Continuity of Government,” the “doomsday plan,” and the U.S. Air Force
Appendix 30: Is Crestone/Baca a “safe community” (for spooks, spy-chiatrists, gang stalkers, and globalists)?
Appendix 31: Are Directed Energy Weapons Being Used to Destroy the “Astral Body” of Targets? (by J.F. Marino)
Appendix 32. NSA Mind Control and Psy-ops by Will Filer
Appendix 33: Quotes on Judaism and Zionism
Appendix 34: Inside the secret network behind mass surveillance, endless war, and Skynet (N. Ahmed)
Appendix 35: THE ROTHSCHILD ZIONIST PLAN: ONE GLOBAL BRAIN/CYBERNETIC HIVE-MIND AND SATANIC WORLD GOVERNMENT (by Marino)
Appendix 36: Is Colorado the Future Capital of the New World Order?
Appendix 37: “United Nations of Religions” or Just More “Holocaustianity” for Goyim? Michael Hoffman Interview with Texe Marrs
Appendix 38: “Judaism Discovered:” Interview of Michael Hoffman by Texe Marrs (2009)
Appendix 39. Jewish-Gnostic-Satanic Control of Illuminati, Masonic, Rosicrucian, Jesuit Fifth Columns (World Revolutionary Movement)
Appendix 41. 600 Strains of An Aerosolized Thought-Control Vaccine Already Tested on Humans; Deployed Via Air, Food, and Water
Appendix 43. The New Age Movement As a PsyOp (from Ominsense)
Appendix 44: Shadow Government Agendas and Methods/New Age Mind Control PsyOps (Omnisense, 12/17)
Appendix 45: U.S. Air Force “Information Operations” (IO) Doctrine Documents (1996, 2001, 2005)
Appendix 46: Neuro-electromagnetic Telecommunication (military mind control technologies): Two Scientific/Medical Abstracts by Dr. Rauni Kilde (2000 and 2001)
Appendix 48: “The Organization” Behind Global Stalking/Electronic Torture/Mind Control Operations and Its Methods and Goals Exposed by Dr. Rauni Kilde (M.D.)
Appendix 49: SAIC (CIA’s backwards) and Other Private Firms Behind 9/11 and Gang Stalking (Bryan Kofron youtube)
Appendix 50: Scofield Bible, Dispensationalism, and Christian Zionism…. Duped Again
Appendix 51. Transhumanism is the End Goal of New World Order: From Keisler’s “Dragon’s Deception”
Appendix 53: “Community-Based Policing” IS Organized Gang Stalking (Enforcement Arm of UN Agenda 21-Communitarian New World Order?!); Four Articles, One Youtube
Appendix 54: Communitarianism, “Global Policing” (Gang Stalking), UN Agenda 21, and the New World Order (2 Niki Raapana videos and notes)
Appendix 55. Communitarianism: the New World Religion? “COMMUNITARIANISM: A THREE LEVEL CON JOB” and “CAFTA, the EU, & Communitarian Law” by Niki Raapana (2006)
Appendix 57. Scott Hensler on Mind Control, Gang Stalking, DEW, Montauk, Psyops, and “Electric Armageddon”
Appendix 62: The Greatest Hoax: “UNION JACK:” BRITISH ISRAEL, (“FUNDAMENTALIST CHRISTIAN”/ACTUALLY “JEWISH”) SPIRITUAL COMMUNISM, JESUS’ (BOGUS) EARTHLY KINGDOM
Appendix 64: The Unified Conspiracy Theory; The Greatest Hoax
Appendix 65: The New World Order Is Linked with World Zionism and Western Central Banking Cartel (Alexis and Dankof, 2017)
Appendix 66: The Zionist Jew World Order
Appendix 67: A STUDY OF THE INCONSISTENT THEOLOGY OF MODERN DAY BIBLE PROPHECY (DOH! Duped By The Scofield Bible, by Charlie Samples)
Appendix 68. Deliberate Corruption of Christianity in America: The Judaization and Satanization of The Evangelical Church; 1 youtube, 1 article
Appendix 69. Corruption of Christianity. Part 1: The Judaizing and Satanizing Of The Catholic Church; 4 youtubes, 1 article
Appendix 71. John Lily On “Inner Space:” Is Crestone/Baca About Extending, Refining, and Testing Lilly’s Insights? (4 youtubes)
Appendix 72. Jewish Universal Empire and the Third Temple (Trunews.com April 12, 2019)
Appendix 73: Nick Bostrom (Oxford University Professor) Describes Our Orwellian-Totalitarian Future Under Global Government and Mass Surveillance (Trunews; 4/19)
Appendix 74: Freemasonry An Interpretation; Martin L. Wagner (1912, pdf)
Appendix 75. The Noahide Laws and The Kabbalah of the Anti-Christ NYSTV
March 2016 Summary/Conclusions from My Three Websites: The 9/11 and Global Warming Frauds Are Psy-Ops to Usher in (Judaic-Satanic) New World Order
“Operation Jericho”: Plan to Create Artifical Earthquakes to Rebuild Jewish Temple and Start World War III
Merry Christmas, and OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!
Invisible Energy and Nicola Tesla
Insights from Michael A. Hoffman’s “Secret Societies and Psychological Warfare” (2001)
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Tuscaloosa Considering Permanent Downtown Entertainment District
The Tuscaloosa City Council is expected to vote on a permanent entertainment district for the downtown area on Tuesday night.
The proposal would allow for an entertainment district that allows businesses to sell alcohol in to-go containers that people can carry around inside the designated area. In the past, this has only been allowed on a temporary basis on the weekends but this vote would allow it to become permanent anytime that bars and restaurants are allowed to sell alcohol.
The Tuscaloosa News has more on the vote, which is also expected to receive some changes from Councilman Kip Tyner prior to a decision being made. The debate is whether the district should scale back the hours to mirror a typical restaurant schedule (ending at 11 p.m.) rather than allowing open containers until 2 a.m. when bars close.
Earlier on Tuesday, Gallettes co-owner Jeff Surkin joined 'The Steve Shannon Morning Show' to discuss the topic and share his thoughts on what will happen. You can hear that conversation in the video below.
Are you in favor of a permanent entertainment district for the city of Tuscaloosa?
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ACLU-VA Offers Expert Resources on Civil Rights Issues
During this turbulent time, it is important that individuals and groups receive accurate, impartial information about how to protect their civil rights and liberties, according to the ACLU of Virginia.
The ACLU-VA is available to offer informational sessions, group trainings and expert sources for media interviews on the following subjects:
Criminal justice and its reform;
Due process;
First Amendment rights, including the right to protest and religious liberty;
How to interact with police;
Open government;
Police practices, including use of force and body-worn cameras;
Privacy, technology, and mass surveillance by the government; and
Voting rights.
“We want the public to make good decisions, and critical to that is having balanced information on these issues, including counter-perspectives to law enforcement and the government in general,” said Bill Farrar, director of public policy and communications. “We will strive to offer helpful, relevant, legal-based, principled guidance on individual rights.”
Requests for a speaker or media interview should be sent to press@acluva.org.
Dr. Martin Luther King: “Everything that we see is a shadow cast by...
ACLU-VA Sent Letter to Capitol Police about Banning Guns at...
ACLU-VA Urges Gov. Northam to Stop The Harm Done to Communities of...
Tell Your Lawmakers: Pass True No-Excuse Absentee Voting
Stealing Isn't Right, but the Punishment Should Fit the Crime
It’s Time to Expand True No-Excuse Absentee Voting to All Virginians
Tell Your Lawmakers: Pass Same-Day Voter Registration
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STOP CONGRESS FROM ROLLING BACK PROGRESS FOR ANIMALS!
The King Amendment threatens animal protection laws.
Please use the form below to send this message to your representatives.
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UPDATE: We thought it was dead…but the dangerous 2018 King Amendment is back, and it puts all of our progress for farmed animals in peril. But we can still stop it: Please contact your representatives in the House and Senate today, before the legislative session ends on September 30!
In the stroke of a pen, our hard fought legislative protections for farmed animals could be erased.
Massachusetts voters passed a ballot measure in 2016 to ban the sale of products from animals confined in cruel cages and crates. The industry fought hard every step of the way, but in the end, the animals prevailed. Californians have the opportunity to make a similar law this fall. Don't let the dangerous King Amendment block progress like this for farmed animals!
Rep. Steve King (R-IA) has revived disastrous legislation designed to gut anti-cruelty and anti-factory farming laws nationwide. His bill would completely override state and local-level laws like the MA measure, allowing the state to sell the very factory farm-produced products that its constituents voted to ban. California’s ban on foie gras—which is made by cruelly force-feeding ducks and geese until their livers become enlarged—would be invalidated. Other state and community efforts to do the right thing for animals will be stopped dead in their tracks before they even get started.
The progress that supporters like you worked so hard to achieve will be gone in the blink of an eye.
Stop the King Amendment from defying the will of the people by striking down critical protections for animals and consumers. The animals need you to raise your voice one more time, and tell your legislators that they must oppose HR 4879.
Use our form to contact your representatives today and speak up for farmed animals!
After you’ve sent your message, be sure to follow up by calling your elected officials in both the House and Senate. You can say something like: “As your constituent, I’m calling to urge you to oppose Representative Steve King’s HR 4879, an amendment included in the 2018 Farm Bill. Congress should not defy the will of the people and override state and local laws that protect animals and consumers. Please take a stand against HR 4879. Thank you.”
Let’s ensure that all the ground we’ve gained in the fight against factory farming is not lost. Please take action today.
Dear Legislator,
As your constituent, I respectfully urge you to oppose Representative Steve King's amendment to the 2018 Farm Bill, or HR 4879, as well as any similar attacks on state and local measures that provide critical protections for both animals and consumers.
This legislation represents a threat to animal welfare and consumer safety, and undermines hundreds of rightfully-enacted state and local laws—as well as the rights of states and localities to pass laws that reflect the will of their constituents.
States have historically wielded wide-ranging powers to protect the health and welfare of their citizens by regulating the sale of goods and services within their borders. What’s more, the judicial system has consistently affirmed the rights of states to pass laws to protect their citizens and to mirror the will of the people.
Please vocally oppose HR 4879, and urge your colleagues to do the same.
To: US Representative
Dear Legislator, As your constituent, I respectfully urge you to oppose Representative Steve King's "Protect Interstate Commerce Act," or HR 4879/HR 3599, as well as any similar attacks on state and local measures that provide critical protections for both animals and consumers. This legislation represents a threat to animal welfare and consumer safety, and undermines hundreds of rightfully-enacted state and local laws—as well as the rights of states and localities to pass laws that reflect the will of their constituents. States have historically wielded wide-ranging powers to protect the health and welfare of their citizens by regulating the sale of goods and services within their borders. What’s more, the judicial system has consistently affirmed the rights of states to pass laws to protect their citizens and to mirror the will of the people. Please vocally oppose HR 4879/HR 3599, and urge your colleagues to do the same. Thank you for your time and consideration.
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Merrill Fills Southern California Complex
by Mason Braswell
Advisor Moves, News
Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley
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Merrill Lynch has tapped a new manager to oversee its 159-advisor Orange County complex, as the wirehouse musical chair phenomenon intensifies.
Joseph D. Holsinger, who has been with Merrill since 1993, has replaced Carole Wentz in the wealthy southern California territory. Wentz was promoted two weeks ago to run Merrill’s “Texas Mountain South” division.
Merrill is looking for a replacement for Holsinger to head the San Diego complex, a Merrill spokesman said. Holsinger, who had been in San Diego for seven-and-a-half years, according to his LinkedIn profile now oversees a larger market with around $21.8 billion in client assets and branches in Newport Beach, Irvine and Seal Beach.
Elias R. Dau—a former manager of Merrill’s Newport Beach branches who was terminated in June—has found a new position. He is now a broker in a Costa Mesa office of Principal Securities, the independent broker-dealer subsidiary of insurance company Principal Financial, according to his BrokerCheck record.
The shifts in part reflect the continuing challenge big firms are finding in mustering senior manager talent in the field amid rapidly changing priorities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in recent weeks has redeployed which this week several veteran managers in an effort to fill geographic gaps in New York City, Chicago and Boca Raton, Fla.
Holsinger began his brokerage career in 1990 with Shearson Lehman Brothers in Florida, became a resident director of a Merrill branch in that city, and had stints with the firm as a regional sales manager in Detroit and regional managing director in the Southwest prior to moving to San Diego, according to his LinkedIn profile.
A Principal Financial spokeswoman confirmed that Dau had joined the firm as a “managing director” but declined to comment further. The former manager, who spent 13 years of his 18-year brokerage career with Merrill, did not respond to a message left at his new office.
He was discharged in June for “loss of management’s confidence as a result of poor judgment in a leadership role,” according to a summary of the U5 filing provided by state securities regulators. The conduct did not involve customers or customer accounts, it said.
The Newport Beach complex was realigned under Wentz following Dau’s departure.
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on Mar 29 2019, Philip says:
Merrill Lynch doesn’t exist anymore- its Bank of America Merrill –
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on Mar 29 2019, Spunk says:
Emphasis on Bank. Ticker symbol changing from BAC to POS.
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on Mar 29 2019, PB'er says:
ROFLMAO. Notice how there is never any mention of the biggest non-entity firm in the industry, U.S. Trust? Those boys are intoxicated on the corporate Kool-Aid.
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on Mar 29 2019, Danny 3 X says:
Spunk the Flunk
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on Mar 29 2019, The bull is dead says:
What’s flunking is the stock oh Danny boy.
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on Mar 29 2019, T. Blunderback says:
You all stop being so mean to us Merrill Lynchers…er, i mean….Merrills….ooppss I mean Bank of America Merrill Wealth Management……i mean…ummm… what are we again? Oh, wait, BofA (Bank of Andy Seig)! bwa ha ha…..
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All Saints Episcopal Church, Oakley Parish, Avenue, Maryland
22598 Oakley Road, Avenue, MD 20609 (301) 769-2627
All Welcome to 10am Sunday Service All Saints Episcopal Church
"For God so loved the World that He gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life"
About All Saints
Historic All Saints Episcopal Church and Cemetery
All Saints Episcopal Church is Blessed by a Modest Sized but Close and Active Congregation
Oakley Hall Available for Public Rentals
Spacious and Accommodating Oakley Hall's Main Hall is 40' x 60' with Great Windows and Natural Lighting as Well as Overhead Florescent Lighting. It has HVAC for Year Round Heating and Cooling for Events. It Has a Completely Equipped Full Kitchen. The Hall Has Large Clean Separate Men's and Women's Restrooms. The Grounds Support Ample Parking with Full ADA Accessibility with Ramp Access to Main Entryway and Within the Building.
Oakley Hall Rentals Perfect for Community Events, Large Family Gatherings, Large Parties with Friends, Music with a Spacious Dancing Floor, and Fundraising Events
Contact Nancy Zearfoss, Treasurer at 301-769-3125 Home, 703-455-6616 Cell, and nzearfoss@gmail.com for Price and Availability 21656 Oakley Rd., Avenue
Historic All Saints Church Building Restoration Project
All Saints Church Building Restoration
All Saints Church is in the Process of Restoration, and while NOT in Use for Sunday Services, All Saints Conducts Sunday Services at its Oakley Parish Hall a Short Distance from the Church
Come Join Us In the Restoration and Contribute to the Restoration
Come Join with Us and Get Involved with This Great Restoration Project with Your Interest and Support. We Look Forward to Recovering and Opening the Time Capsule. Please Help Us Restore the Historic All Saints Church Building. You May Make Your Generous Tax Exempt Donation to the "Church Restoration Fund" and address it to All Saints Episcopal Church, Oakley Parish, P.O. Box 307, Avenue, Maryland 20609
All Saints Restoration Announcements and Updates
On Sunday March 31st the All Saints Junior Warden, Jack Pratt, Restoration Administrator, Met with Donald Cropp (Colony Builders) and Both Reached an Agreement to Have Mr. Cropp Lead and Manage the Restoration of All Saints Episcopal Church! All Saints is Very Excited to Have Mr. Cropp, an Award-winning Expert in Restoration, Take on This Project! https://www.colonybuildersmd.com/
For More Information or to Comment Contact Jack Through this Website, and
Follow the Restoration Details and Our Progress on this Webpage
and Our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/officialsite2019/
The All Saints Story
The All Saints History
All Saints Episcopal Church Oakley Parish
All Saints' Church is an Episcopal Church in the diocese of Washington, D.C. It was established in 1642 by Sir Thomas Gerard, a Roman Catholic, for his Anglican wife as a "Chapel of Ease". The first Church was built on the site in 1750 and called Tomakoken Church after the nearby creek. In 1823, the Church became known as All Saints' Church of King and Queen Parish now Oakley Parish. The present church building was constructed in 1846. "A more peaceful spot would be difficult to find than the little church and cemetery," wrote Robert E. T. Pogue, in his book "Old Maryland Landmarks" - how very true - and therein the All Saints Cemetery lies Robert, resting in peace.
The Holy Eucharist is celebrated each Sunday at 10:00am.
Father Harry Harper has well served as Rector and still conducts services.
Bruce Blackistone, Senior Warden, All Saints Episcopal Church
(301) 769-2627 Home 301-247-3996 Cell and Ask for Bruce
Saving and Restoring the All Saints Church Building
WE who cherish All Saints Church in Avenue, Maryland are dedicated to saving and restoring this historic building. All Saints is a testament to the principles of religious tolerance and religious freedom practiced by the predominantly Catholic community. Many of the stained glass windows in the current Church, some over 150 years old, were given in honor of well-known families of St. Mary's County, and the cemetery is truly ecumenical providing a final resting place for those of Episcopal, Catholic, and other denominations. Saving and restoring this historic religious landmark is a way of honoring and preserving those principles of religious tolerance and religious freedom established by the wisdom and grace of our Catholic forebears for future generations.
We are in need of assistance as we move forward in our efforts to save and restore this beautiful Church and we welcome all contributions. We would be pleased to provide more information about our plans and discuss several unique opportunities to recognize donors as we proceed with our restoration efforts, and please feel free to contact Bruce or Jack.
We Are All Saints
The All Saints Church Congregation Consists of the Vestry Leadership Team of Bruce Blackistone, Senior Warden; Jack Pratt, Junior Warden; Dr. Nancy Lord Zearfoss, Treasurer; and Richard Lord, Registrar and Editor of the Bulletin & Newsletter; Vestry members Chris Brownrigg, Joanne Glandon, and Myra Hughes; and All Saints Member Chuck Brownrigg plus others.
"Though She Be But Little, She is Fierce" in the Service of the Lord, All Saints Church, and to One Another.
A Midsummers Night's Dream
What's Happening at All Saints
More About All Saints on Facebook
Please Join Us on Facebook Well Crafted and Maintained by Cindy Pratt
https://www.facebook.com/officialsite2019/
Upcoming Sunday Service
Each Sunday at 10:00am at Oakley Hall.
Coffee Hour Follows Services.
Bible Study to be announced with all welcome. Call 301-769-2627 for more details.
All Saints Notices
There is a new website entitled "Comprehensive Guide to the 7th District" www.7thDistrict.org that showcases All Saints Church, the Church restoration, and Oakley Hall
Upcoming Public Oakley Hall Events
BYOB Holiday Dance with Live Band Music at Oakley Hall on Sat. Dec. 21st from 8-12pm
Alpha Group
All Saints Holy Eucharist Bulletin
Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost Bulletin Sunday Service (pdf)
Twenty-Third Sunday After Penetcost Bulletin Lay Ministry Page (pdf)
Priest's Message by the Immediate Past Priest Rev. Harry Harper
Give Thought to the Kingdom of God
When Jesus, shortly before his crucifixion, was questioned by the official governmental representative of the Roman Empire, Pontius Pilate asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world; if my kingdom was of this world my servants would fight, that I not be handed over to the Jews …"
Not of this world. So we live in two worlds. Every day we wake up to live our lives under a secular government, which we helped to elect. We live, breath, work and love and if necessary will fight and die for that portion of this world where we live.
As Christians we also are citizens of another world. The world of the Kingdom of God. Baptism is when we entered God's Kingdom. Our baptism introduced us to the possibility of a life of conflict. It's easy to forget to which kingdom we owe the greater loyalty. When confronted with the conflict it's ours to decide.
Here's a poem along that line by an Anglican layman and influential churchman, John Oxenham.
"To every man there openeth
A way, and ways, and a way.
The high should climbs the high way,
The low soul gropes the low,
And in between, on the misty flats
The rest drift to and fro.
But to every man there openeth
A high way, and a low.
And every man decideth
The way his should shall go"
The Reverend Harry Harper
All Saints Newsletter
Upcoming Sunday Services
Rev. Shawn Strout shall conduct Sunday services and fellowship with us on November 17th at 10:00am at Oakley Hall.
Reconciliation of a Penitent Program
All Saints Reconciliation of a Penitent Program (pdf)Download
All Saints Episcopal Church Bulletin Insert Special Message 4-28-19 (pdf)Download
All Saints Reconciliation of a Penitent Document (docx)Download
All Saints Services, Events, & Activities Calendar
All Saints Restoration Progress & Photos
North Wall Restoration
Restoration from the Ground Up
Why We Are Restoring All Saints
Foundation & Wall Restoration
Shooring Up The Foundation
Thank You Don Cropp
Sign Up to Hear From Us About Church Services and Events.
We Love Having Visitors and Please Come and Worship with Us
21656 Oakley Raod, Avenue, Maryland
"Jesus Saith Unto Him, I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life: No Man Cometh Unto the Father But By Me" John 14:6 KJV
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Shade in his armor on the cover of issue 60.
"At this point I started to lie. And as I lied, I realized I might be telling the truth. This often happens to me."
—Shade, The Passion Child
Originally a short-lived series created by Steve Ditko, Shade ran for 8 issues (June, 1977-September, 1978) before its sudden cancellation. The protagonist later turned up in the Suicide Squad, where he was a regular cast member from issue #16 to #37 (August, 1988-January, 1990). Like many other Silver Age heroes he then got a thorough Continuity Reboot under DC's Vertigo imprint; the alien fugitive with a technological gizmo was replaced by a soulful poet from a parallel world who could warp reality.
The reboot was written in 1990 under Britwave author Peter Milligan and then-fledgling artist Chris Bachalo. Like the work of previous British authors Neil Gaiman and Alan Moore, the series was highly experimental, combining history, mythology, literary allusions, and genre deconstruction. The series would run seventy issues, reaching its conclusion in 1996.
The series focuses on Shade, a dimensional traveler with reality-altering powers. In the Vertigo title, he is unceremoniously dropped into our dimension, where he becomes involved in the life of a young woman named Kathy, still reeling from the brutal murder of her boyfriend and parents. He soon turns her life upside-down as he fights against physical manifestations of madness, of his own desires, and of the breakdown of American culture. He fights fire with fire by harnessing the power of Madness using the "Madness Vest" (the "M-Vest" in the Ditko era). However, things quickly turn more complicated...
The externalization of shifting ideas forms a central theme throughout the series, exploring belief, creation, madness, and the instability of identity. The focus of the series was usually on character interaction, psychological changes, and human relationships, even as the overarching plot grew increasingly climactic and fantastical. The series never shied away from controversy, dealing openly with transgenderism, homosexuality, murder, and interracial relationships.
The series has a cult following, but can be difficult to find, although the first 19 issues have been republished in TPBs. In 2003, original author Peter Milligan teamed with Madman artist Mike Allred to write a one-off Shade story for Vertigo's tenth anniversary special.
Recent years have seen Shade making appearances in some of Milligan's other DC work - his Hellblazer run, Flashpoint miniseries "Secret Seven", and Justice League Dark. Notably, the latter two see Shade incorporated into the main DCU.
The series provides examples of:
Affably Evil: The Devil, who comes across as a civilized, cultured gentleman who eventually stabs Shade in the back. He is the Devil, after all.
Alternate Universe - Meta.
Another Dimension: Our hero's unusual provenance.
Author Avatar: Shade's cultural confusion in America echoed Peter Milligan's own.
Not to mention the fact that Shade's reality altering powers are presented as an allegory for the authorial act of creation.
Ax Crazy: Troy Grenzer and the supermarket gunman in the sheepskin jacket. Shade also has a short bout of it during his deal with the Devil.
Kathy: You haven't... given up your soul or anything?
Shade: He's not interested in souls. And he's not really the Devil. And he's not as bad as you think. Quite easygoing, really.
Back from the Dead - Shade at least once, but the distinction somewhat blurs after he begins making trips to the Land of the Dead regularly.
Beat Still My Heart: Shade's heart is stolen by a squatter in his home after a battle. He embarks on a half-hearted rescue of it and when he finally catches up to it, has a heart-to-heart talk with it. And then steps on it when he decides he's better off heartless. It appears from time to time, still beating, moving under its own power, and even has internal monologues.
Bitter Wedding Speech: Subverted. Lenny is invited to her uncle's wedding, years after he babysat her as a child, and masturbated while watching her sleep. She has everyone's attention when she gets onto the table in front of the married couple, expecting a speech. She simply unfastens her dress and lets it fall off her with a smirk on her face. The reception ended in family violence.
Blessed with Suck / Cursed with Awesome
Changed My Jumper: On the rare examples of time-travel, it was easily Handwaved by Shade only appearing to personalities known to stay under the influence of substances, sometimes including hallucinogens. In one unique aversion, all of Hotel Shade and everything inside reverted gradually to earlier analogues and fashions, until they finally arrived in colonial Salem. Constantine mused on the fit of various underwear through history.
Continuity Nod - Meta's Ditkosian mythology referred to Steve Ditko's work on the title, largely thrown out of canon during Peter Milligan's run.
Deadpan Snarker: Lenny, who, upon losing this ability attempts suicide.
Dogged Nice Guy - Shade's earliest incarnation, called sweet and sensitive, faces disappointments with Kathy and abuse from Lenny
Dream Land: the Area (originally 'The Area of Madness') is expanded to become the land of dreams, the land of the dead, the place where all human consciousness gravitates.
Dysfunction Junction - played straight with some characters, subverted by other characters who are just trying to seem more interesting than their actual background would suggest, and inverted by others who come across perfectly stable in spite of having every reason to go mad.
Emotionless Girl: The Passionchild, an androgynous pretty boy who incited emotion to the psychotic degree in everyone around him, but never expressed anything. He didn't even speak until Shade cracked into his inner world, and found nothing.
Passionchild: I find nothing out there. I find nothing in here too, but it's my nothing.
Enemy Within: For Shade (thanks to the power of madness) Hades became an Enemy Without and an Ensemble Darkhorse in the same story arc. He also seemed to become less threatening and more helpful, so perhaps it's for the best that he vanished the scene before Spikeification set in.
Executive Meddling - First when DC demanded the comic continue past Milligan's intended conclusion at the end of the Angels story arc. Again when the comic was canceled during the Roots of Madness story arc.
Expository Hairstyle Change: Every time Shade dies
Gender Bender: Shade's consciousness leaps into the body of a recently murdered woman. Unfortunately, he was unable to alter her body to resemble his old one until he solved her murder and put her soul at rest. This led to various comical scenes with Shade experiencing the Male Gaze, his first period and sex as a woman.
Genre Savvy - Lenny, later the incarnation of Pandora
Green Rocks: The Power of Madness.
Important Haircut: Kathy's came after getting over the loss of Shade and becoming romantically attached to Lenny. The editor confessed in the letters page that she had also gone through several hairstyles of her own while getting over emotional pains. Kathy returned to long, natural hair while pregnant with Shade's child and since she was murdered not long after, that's how she's always remembered.
And then there's Shade himself, who gets a new haircut every time he dies.
According to Milligan, hair is a major theme of the series.
It Runs on Nonsensoleum: "It runs on pure madness!" Things like Angel Catchers and Time Machines are built from unlikely whirlwinds of parts, arranged in implausible configurations, and powered by Shade's insane faith that they would work. For a time, even Shade's own body was formed and held together with madness.
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Medium Awareness: A movie camera infected by the American Scream shows awareness of both film and comic conventions. And the narration during 'The Great American Story' calls much attention to panel framing and transition, then at the end the writer character reveals his name to be an anagram of Peter Milligan (and is suddenly rendered much slimmer and younger), implying that he was the narrator.
Name's the Same: There's a former Justice Society enemy turned antihero in the mainstream DC Universe who also goes by Shade.
Painting the Fourth Wall - in issue #39.
Plausible Deniability: In the first Suicide Squad series, Shade told about an incredibly confusing conspiracy that was going on in his home dimension. When Shade and the Squad confronted the conspirators on Earth, one of the Squad members asked what to do when the police arrived. Shade replied to tell the police the truth and they will brush it off as a delusional fantasy.
Power Born of Madness: prime example of the Reality Warper ("forge what you need on the smithy of your soul".) Shade began merely poetic, and therefore only insane to his native culture, so he was able to survive being flung through the Area of Madness relatively sane. With time on Earth, he got much madder.
Reality Warper: Shade
Ret-Gone: In the final issues of the series, Shade (and Milligan) attempted to invert this, and remove Kathy's tragic backstory and murder.
Rewriting Reality: One arc features an inversion: anything that frustrated writer Miles Laimling wrote would be fictional, even if it were true before. Miles drew inspiration from personalities around him, and as their traits became more lifelike in his fiction, those traits would fade from the individuals they were inspired from.
Sarcasm Failure: Lenny is always good for a snark, no matter how dire the situation. Her Sarcasm Failure was a result of an author, an unwitting personality plunderer, who had written her into his book, and shocked her enough to drive her to a suicide attempt.
Shoot the Shaggy Dog: The series ends with Shade rewriting history so that none of the events of the comic ever happened, leaving one character (who had gone back in time with him) missing, his son trapped permanently in a female body and he himself unable to reconnect with his lost love. There is a slightly upbeat moment in the last panel, but if you think about it, it's unlikely to have worked out the way he wanted it to...
Sociopathic Hero - Shade's second incarnation as a madman, but even moreso the third incarnation after losing his heart.
Superpower Lottery: Shade could create hallucinations, create physical objects, change himself, change others, bring himself back from the dead, teleport, make and grow interdimensional spaces, and even travel through time itself! A few reasons why this worked:
Non-heroic comic book. That means all other characters get no gimmicks, so their character development have to be focused on character. And so you had purely normal, believable personalities who were at least as interesting as the guy with the powers, or moreso.
Shade's powers were just as often the plaything of his own issue-riddled subconscious. And the more adept Shade got at using his powers, the more colossally his fucked up mind could fashion a Mind Screw.
The Mentally Disturbed
Too Kinky to Torture: Version 3 of Milligan's Shade expresses enthusiasm for the idea of being tortured, as long as it's being done by an expert.
Weirdness Magnet: Shade and his crew end up living in 'Hotel Shade', which the Angels told him would "draw madness to it like a magnet." Even John Constantine paid a visit.
Who Dunnit to Me?: Story Arc 'The Road'.
Who Shot JFK?: The second and third issue give us a Sphinx with JFK's head that asks people this question and eats them when they're unable to answer. The JFK-Sphinx's madness is fueled by a Kennedy admirer-turned conspiracy theorist. In the end, he's forced to ask the question, and says we're all responsible, for letting the President's death overshadow his life, but the real truth is confronting the manifestation of his obsession allows him to come to terms with the death of his young daughter, which he can only blame on life's unfairness.
Who Would Want to Watch Us?: In the final issues, after DC had decided to cancel, Lenny is describing Shade to her father.
Lenny's father: What is he, Superman?
Lenny: If he were, his comic would probably be canceled.
(both look out of panel)
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Upcoming Exhibitions at MOSTYN
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Shezad Dawood Leviathan Cycle, Episode 1: Ben (production still) 2017 HD Video, 12’52”. Courtesy of the artist and UBIK Productions
3 March – 1 July 2018
Leviathan is an episodic narrative around notions of borders, mental health and marine welfare issues of foremost concern, resonating profoundly with both coastal locations and contemporary life.
A ten-part film cycle that will unfold over the next three years, the work draws connections between human activity and marine ecology. Three films have already been premiered in Venice, in conjunction with the 57th Art Biennale, with a fourth to be released in early September 2018.
In dialogue with a wide range of marine biologists, oceanographers, political scientists, neurologists and trauma specialists, Leviathan explores interconnections between these fields of work and will be presented through sculpture, textiles, museum specimens, films, conversations and online resource material.
As part of the first iteration of Leviathan after its Venice debut, Dawood will also show a newly commissioned painting drawing upon this specific context, and work with community groups based on the coastal location asking questions about how these issues might come to evolve in a future 20 to 50 years from now, and what that future might look like.
The exhibition is curated by Alfredo Cramerotti, MOSTYN Director, in dialogue with the artist.
Shoe 22, Playa Santa Maria, Havana, Cuba 2014. Fencing, Treadog Bay, Llŷn Peninsula, Wales 2016.
Land / Sea
Mike Perry’s work engages with significant and pressing environmental issues, in particular the tension between human activity and interventions in the natural environment, and the fragility of the planet’s ecosystems.
This major new exhibition brings together recent bodies of work addressing how the natural biodiversity of landscapes and marine environments is undermined and made toxic by human neglect, agricultural mismanagement and the pursuit of short-term profit at the expense of long-term sustainability.
Combining conceptual aesthetics with a pressing concern for the marine environment, Perry’s images shed a different light on the health of the seascapes one might see in tourist brochures.
Môr Plastig (welsh for ‘Plastic Sea’) is an ongoing body of work that classifies objects washed up by the sea into groupings; bottles, shoes, grids, abstracts, and others. By using a high-resolution camera to capture the surface detail, the artist allows the viewer to ‘read’ markings and scars etched into the objects by the ocean over months and, in some cases, years. The viewer is intrigued and challenged by how a polluting object can be so aesthetically appealing.
In Perry’s words, “in addition to seeing these pieces as symbols of over-consumption and disregard for the environment, I also see them as evidence of the beauty and power of nature to sculpt our world”.
Land/Sea is originally produced by Ffotogallery, Cardiff, and curated by David Drake, Ffotogallery, and Ben Borthwick, Plymouth Arts Centre. The exhibition in MOSTYN has been developed in dialogue with Adam Carr, Visual Arts Programme Curator, and Alfredo Cramerotti, Director. The accompanying publication includes contributions from the writers George Monbiot and Skye Sherwin.
Jonathan Monk, Picture Postcard Posted From Post Box Pictured, 2014.
an exhibition of artist editions
3 March – 3 March 2018
Participating artists from March 2018:
Nina Beier, Sol Calero, Gabriele de Santis, Alek O., Jonathan Monk, and Marinella Senatore
We are pleased to present ‘In Addition’, a new edition series of works, by internationally renowned artists, available to purchase at an affordable price.
MOSTYN is a charity registered in the UK and proceeds from the sales of the editions will be invested back into the gallery’s exhibition and engagement programme.
In Addition will be permanently installed as an exhibition in MOSTYN’s Gallery 2 from March 2018, and will change shape over time as editions are purchased and as further artists participate in the future.
In Addition has been curated by Adam Carr (Visual Arts Programme Curator, MOSTYN).
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Yoni is a Sanskrit word that has been interpreted to literally mean the womb, [2] [7] and the female organs of generation. Ryan, the yoni symbolizes the female principle in all life forms as well as the "earth's seasonal and vegetative cycles", thus is an emblem of cosmological significance. The yoni is sometimes referred to as pindika. The reverence for yoni, state Jones and Ryan, is probably pre-Vedic. Figurines recovered from Zhob valley and dated to the 4th millennium BCE show pronounced breasts and yoni, and these may have been fertility symbols used in prehistoric times that ultimately evolved into later spiritual symbols.
Shivalingam in Varanasi, Nepali temple. Call to Order. It is considered that Shiva linga has neither any beginning Entex model kits any end and Lingham yoni in this Lingham yoni would become intermingled into one and form a formless shape. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Volume 2. Worshiping this lingam changes the mind positively and prevents from the yoin attempt by removing negative thoughts.
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Again vary the pressure, speed and pattern Lingham yoni movement. For example, shame, blockages, fear, or perfectionism are all good choices. Top Comments. Every Lingham yoni, about the start of monsoons, the natural spring turns red because of iron oxide and sindoor red pigment anointed by the devotees Linghham temple priests. Pour Lingham yoni small quantity of a high-quality oil or lubricant on the mound of the Yoni. Are you a Lingam lover? It is aptly named the Million Dollar Point in Taoism. Premature Ejaculation. The Presence of Siva. Spend some time around their neck to work out any tension they may be holding. Consecration Rituals in South Asia.
The lingam appears in Shaivite temples and in private shrines throughout India.
Lingam is additionally found in Sanskrit texts with the meaning of "evidence, proof" of God and God's existence.
The technique was further developed by pioneers like Joseph Kramer, Mantak Chia, and many others.
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The lingam appears in Shaivite temples and in private shrines throughout India. In Shaivite temples the lingam is often at the centre, surrounded by murti s sacred images of deities. In contrast to the latter, the lingam is distinctively aniconic. It is a smooth cylindrical mass. Often it rests in the centre of a lipped, disk-shaped object, the yoni, which is an emblem of the goddess Shakti. Ancient Sanskrit texts such as the Mahabharata and the Puranas relate narratives that identify the lingam as the phallus of Shiva.
Practicing Hindus consider the lingam and yoni together to symbolize the union of the male and female principles and the totality of all existence. Short cylindrical pillars with rounded tops have been found in remains from Harappa , one of the cities of the ancient Indus civilization c.
One verse in the Rigveda c. The earliest known Shiva lingam is the Gudimallam lingam from the 3rd century bce. The lingam is venerated with offerings of milk , water, fresh flowers, young sprouts of grass, fruit, leaves, and sun-dried rice. A common icon in South India is the lingodbhavamurti , which shows Shiva emerging out of a fiery lingam.
This is a representation of a story in which the gods Vishnu and Brahma were once arguing about their respective importance when Shiva appeared in the form of a blazing pillar to quell their pride. Brahma took the form of a swan and flew upward to see if he could find the top of the pillar, and Vishnu took the form of a boar and dived below to find its source.
Article Media. Info Print Cite. Submit Feedback. Thank you for your feedback. See Article History. Often much stylized…. Start Your Free Trial Today. Often much stylized and representing the cosmic pillar, it emanates its all-producing energy to the four quarters of the universe. It is placed in a stone yoni that represents both the…. The miniature lingam, the centre and basis of all their religious practices and observances, which they always bear on their body, is held to be God himself concretely represented.
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Have the receiver lie down on their belly and relax. Yoni typically with linga is found in historic stone temples and panel reliefs of Indonesia, [56] Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. An option to try if the receiver wants it is to insert the pinky of the right hand into her anus. The yoni is one of the sacred icons of the Hindu Shaktism tradition, with historic arts and temples dedicated to it. Retrieved 2 June When are you going to do it?
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For other uses, see Linga disambiguation and Shivling disambiguation. Scriptures and texts. Linga-yoni worship in different ways; Left: river, Right: temple. Lingam iconography exists in many forms, and their design are described in the Agama texts.
Left: a 5th-century Mukha-linga with face , Right: a Sahasra-linga with carvings. Lingodbhava Chola period. A 10th-century four-face Mukhalinga , Nepal. Sixty four lingams Nepal. Linga-yoni, Java Indonesia. Ganesha and Shiva-linga, Chiang Rai, Thailand.
In ceremonial usage, making a sign of the cross may be, according to the context, an act of profession of faith, a prayer, a dedication, or a benediction. Subramanian, who writes that some Buddhist stupas have been worshipped by Tamil Saivites because they believe it is a Shivalinga, and some ancient stupa sculptures from Amaravati and Jaggayyapeta look so much like a linga that anyone would mistake them for one.
May the deity be pleased. Other scholars maintain that to be a cryptic epigraphic reference to "worshipped by", given the mention of "deity" later in the inscription. A dictionary of Hinduism 1st ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Retrieved 5 January Brighton [u. Asian Mythologies. University of Chicago Press. Gopinatha Rao Elements of Hindu Iconography, Volume 2. Motilal Banarsidass. A Survey of Hinduism 3. Albany, N. Social Research. The Johns Hopkins University Press. Annals of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute.
Lochtefeld The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Volume 1. The Rosen Publishing Group. Rambo; Charles E. Farhadian The Oxford Handbook of Religious Conversion. Oxford University Press. Cultural Encyclopedia of the Penis. Elements of Hindu Iconography Volume 2. Dancing with Siva. USA: Himalayan Academy. Encyclopaedia of Hinduism 1st ed. Kali: The Black Goddess of Dakshineswar. Asian Educational Services.
Studia Orientalia. The Finnish Oriental Society. Ryan Encyclopedia of Hinduism. Infobase Publishing. Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers. The American Journal of Philology. Ancient India Myths and Beliefs. The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda. Indian Temple Sculpture. Harry N. Hinduism and the Religious Arts. London: Cassell. Arundhati Kramrisch The Presence of Siva. Princeton University Press. Sivaramamurti L'Art en Inde.
Indian Costume. Popular Prakashan. National Museum Of India. Asher The Art of Eastern India: - University of Minnesota Press. Meister Discourses on Siva. University of Pennsylvania Press. Freud's Mahabharata. Shiv Purana ed. Diamond Pocket Books. British Museum site. Retrieved 2 July Lord Siva and His Worship.
The Divine Life Trust Society. Archived from the original on 3 March Retrieved 2 June It includes entire signs and symptoms of the diseases and health also. Only the knowledge of Hetu is not sufficient for the diagnosis of Aaturavastha. Hence Linga or the symptomatology is very useful tool in the diagnosis of a disease.
Anc Sci Life. Scharf American Philosophical Society. Grammatical Literature. Otto Harrassowitz Verlag. Wujastyk Studies on Indian Medical History. Tradition and Reflection: Explorations in Indian Thought. State University of New York Press. Haag; Gregory R. Peterson; Michael L. Spezio The Routledge Companion to Religion and Science. Comment contains invalid characters.
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Product Search Search. Secure Checkout. Item lingam3. Add to Wishlist View Your Wishlist. Call to Order. Statue Details. Total Height Including Base: 33 inches. Weight: pounds. The Lingam is composed of two pieces, the stone yoni and the natural Shiva Lingam stone The Shiva Lingam stone is seperate from the yoni and can be removed The spout of the yoni is made to catch the excess liquids from daily puja ceremonies.
The Yoni is carved from one piece of black marble. The Yoni has two cobras on it. One on top of the spout and another circling the Lingam. The yoni design is unique in shape and differs from the south India style of Lingam. The yoni is angled to capture any liquids poured over the lingam during a puja ceremony.
The Shiva Lingam is a natural Lingam stone. The stones are found in rivers and prized for their oblong shape. The stone fits perfectly into a natural bowl carved into the Yoni. Shiva's tapas generated so much heat that his body transformed into a pillar of fire - a blazing lingam that threatened to destroy the whole world.
The gods did not know how to control Shiva's fire. It caught the fiery lingam and contained its heat, thus saving the cosmos from untimely destruction. I always say to our customers; The sculpture chooses you, you do not choose the sculpture.
You just know when you find the right piece to bring into your home and into your heart. He is the destroyer and the restorer, the great ascetic and the symbol of sensuality, the benevolent herdsman of souls and the wrathful avenger.
Shiva was originally known as Rudra, a minor deity addressed only three times in the Rig Veda. He gained importance after absorbing some of the characteristics of an earlier fertility god and became Shiva, part of the trinity, or trimurti, with Vishnu and Brahma. Snakes are also used to symbolize the Hindu dogma of reincarnation. Their natural process of molting or shedding their skin is symbolic of the human soul's transmigration of bodies from one life to another.
Shiva's female consort and wife is Parvati; because of his generosity and reverence towards Parvati, Shiva is considered an ideal role model for a husband. The divine couple together with their sons - the six-headed Skanda and the elephant headed Ganesh - reside on Mount Kailasa in the Himalayas.
His guardian is Nandi the white bull , whose statue can often be seen watching over the main shrine. The bull is said to embody sexual energy, fertility. Riding on its back, Shiva is in control of these impulses. He often holds a trident, which represents the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu. It is also said to represent the threefold qualities of nature: creation, preservation and destruction, although preservation is usually attributed to Vishnu. As the destroyer, Shiva is dark and terrible, encircled with serpents and a crown of skulls.
Shiva often wears sacred Rudaksha beads, perhaps a reference to his earlier name Rudra. The crescent moon Shiva wears on his crown, besides being a symbol of Kama the goddess of nightly love, also represents the bull, Nandi, a fertility symbol.
Shiva holds a skull that represents samsara, the cycle of life, death and rebirth. Samsara is a central belief in Hinduism. Shiva himself also represents this complete cycle because he is Mahakala, the Lord of Time, destroying and creating all things.
Shiva is represented in a variety of forms. One such form is as a lingam. The ovoid shape is a representation of the absolute perfection of Lord Shiva - if that which is beyond form had to be given form, the lingam would be the closest form to the mystical experience of the absolute perfection of Shiva. Shiva is often pictured in a pacific mood with his consort Parvati, as the cosmic dancer Nataraja, as a naked ascetic, as a mendicant beggar, as a yogi, and as the androgynous union of Shiva and Parvati in one body Ardhanarisvara.
Another example of Shiva's apparent synthesis of male and female attributes is seen in his earrings. He wears one earring in the style of a man and the other as a female.
Shiva's third eye is a symbol of higher consciousness. It is also a weapon he uses to destroy his enemies by emitting a fire missile which has the power to incinerate the three worlds. He can also kill all the gods and other creatures during the periodic destruction of the universe. Shiva's third eye first appeared when Parvati, his wife, playfully covered his other two eyes, so Shiva opened his third eye emitting his destructive missile endangering the three worlds.
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List of short stories by Isaac Asimov
Asimov Timeline
The Caves of Steel
Foundation and Earth
Prelude to Foundation
The Naked Sun
Foundation and Empire
Foundation's Edge
Realm of Algebra
Realm of Numbers
Adding a Dimension
Words of Science, and the History Behind Them
Breakthroughs in Science
The Intelligent Man's Guide to Science
Fiction, Books
Nemesis, written in 1989, is a stand-alone science-fiction novel written by Isaac Asimov.
Interestingly, the book is written in two threads: one occupying the 'present' and the other the 'past'. Both threads are set in the 23rd century.
This article, Nemesis, contains spoilers. Be forewarned, plot and/or ending details follow. Asimov says you decide.
Humanity has settled part of the Solar System through movable space stations called "Settlements". One such Settlement, Rotor, is successfully able to use "hyperassistance".
A scientist aboard Rotor named Eugenia Insignia and the commissioner of Rotor both realize that Earth's future is in considerable danger. A star called Nemesis is traveling through the Milky Way and will enter the Solar System in 5000 years, altering Earth's orbit to the point that it will become inhabitable. For varying reasons, the commissioner decides to move Rotor to Nemesis. There they find an enormous gas giant they term Megas. One of its moons is an Earth-sized satellite with an atmosphere and oceans of water -- but no intelligent life detectable beyond the prokaryote stage, or simple one-celled life without a nucleus. The first thread of the story -- set in the 'present' -- is about Rotor.
Back on Earth, Eugenia has left behind a husband who wants to be reunited with she and their daughter Marlene. Earth's scientists realize the danger Nemesis poses, and begin a program to realize hyperspace travel. The reader will note that this is different from the derivation of hyperspace in the Foundation metaseries, as revealed in stories like The Little Lost Robot. Their plans will come into fruition when the Superluminal is built. This is thread "2", set in the past, and as the book wears on thread 2 will catch up with and its story will catch up with thread one.
One of the main characters is the daughter of Eugenia -- and her name is Marlene. Marlene exhibits the ability to read body language and determine what they may be thinking or feeling. Marlene feels strangely drawn to the planet, and eventually helps Rotor realize that the mass of prokaryotic biomatter occupying the planet is not simple life, but rather constitutes a single planet-wide conscious lifeform. This is similar to Asimov's treatment of Gaia.
List of Books by Isaac Asimov
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ITU creates innovative data platform
By Erin Greene on 08/07/16 at 9:42 am
The International Triathlon Union is pleased to announce a new innovative data platform that will allow external users to create feature-rich applications, as well as providing additional services to National Federations and partners.
“ITU’s Triathlon API will complement the recently-announced development of the IOC’s Olympic Data Project,” said ITU President and IOC Member Marisol Casado. “As a young International Federation, we are committed to evolving sport, and that also means leading in technological innovation.”
While several sports rely on costly outside companies to produce and distribute sport-related data, ITU has created the Triathlon API internally with the vision to distribute it freely to any external stakeholder. Media, broadcast partners, sponsors, National Federations and triathlon enthusiasts anywhere will be able to access the API to create unique mobile applications and distinctive programs for their own specific needs.
The API exposes all resources that are available on Triathlon.org and provides additional benefits such as pre-computed statistics and streaming live timing data. Several National Federations participated in the development of the API platform, and have already commenced or completed projects that would have been largely infeasible prior to the advent of the API.
For example, USA Triathlon used the Triathlon API in conjunction with an external service provider to create an enhanced race results viewer, customizable ranking lists, and an Olympic Qualifying Projection tool.
“This has been a valuable utility for us to track and monitor athlete ranking movements, and measure and compare athlete progressions over time,” said Andy Schmitz, USA Triathlon High Performance General Manager. “One of the most valuable elements was our ability to track our progress toward achieving a full quota of Olympic spots and carefully assess the details behind how our points compared to our key rivals. We see more potential with this type of programming and how it will help our team achieve new heights moving forward.”
The platform contains data from all ITU events and athletes and as such may be used to analyse age group as well as elite athlete performances. British Triathlon is developing an Age Group Role of Honour which will highlight performances in international events by extracting age group results and athlete data directly from the API.
“Triathlon is a modern sport and it’s important that we keep innovating,” said Jack Buckner, CEO of British Triathlon. “British Triathlon is due to launch a new website next month and with access to the new Triathlon API systems we hope to improve the user experience and make our website much more dynamic.”
The Triathlon API is also in use to enhance existing partner relationships with Columbia Threadneedle using the statistics functionality to develop head-to-head elite athlete comparisons and ranking reports and infographics.
Further information, developer documentation and an application registration portal are available at https://developers.triathlon.org.
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HANSARD 1803–2005 → 2000s → 2004 → February 2004 → 13 February 2004 → Written Answers (Commons) → TREASURY
HC Deb 13 February 2004 vol 418 cc112-3W 112W
§ Ms. Drown
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the annual cost to(a) employees and (b) others in (i) 10, (ii) 20 and (iii) 40 years of reducing the lower earnings limit for National Insurance (A) by £17 and (B) altogether. [155939]
§ Dawn Primarolo
Estimated increases in National Insurance contribution income of (A) reducing the primary threshold by 17 per week in 2003–04 or (B) reducing the primary threshold to zero, are shown in the following table.
(– billion)
(i)2013–14 (ii)2023–24 (iii)2043–44
(a) Effect on primary contributions of reducing the primary threshold
(A) by 17 per week 2.2 2.3 2.3
(B) to zero 12.0 12.3 12.2
(b) Effect on secondary contributions if the secondary threshold is also reduced
Figures are for Great Britain, on an accruals basis and the effect on total contributions allocated to both the NIF and NHS in 2003–04 price terms.
Results based on the long-term estimates published in the Quinquennial Review of the National Insurance Fund as at April 2000 (Cm 6008) assuming 2 per cent. a year real earnings growth. No allowance has been made for the effects of the most recent (2002-based) population projections, or any other information which has become available since the results underlying the Quinquennial Review were prepared.
§ Norman Lamb
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the value was of underpayments not pursued by the National Insurance Contributions office for tax years(a) 1999–2000, (b) 2000–01, (c) 2001–02 and (d) 2002–03; how many underpayments of less than £150 were not pursued in each of those tax years; how much these totalled in each of those tax years; and if he will make a statement. [153288]
National insurance contributions identified as due, but not paid and subsequently written off, amounted to £189 million in 1999–2000; £180 million in 2000–01; £145 million in 2001–02; and £275 million in 2002–03. The amount in 2002–03 includes insolvent companies' debts accrued before July 2001 which were cleared from the accounts as part of a special exercise in that year.
National insurance contributions may be written off where pursuit is unlikely to be successful, for example, because a company is insolvent; or where it is regarded as neither practical nor cost effective to pursue the debt, for example, because the debtor has gone abroad. Underpayments of less than £150 are not identified separately and the information could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
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Google asks journalists to tone down story of "massive" Google Play security flaw
By Daniel Eran Dilger
Saturday, February 16, 2013, 06:37 pm PT (09:37 pm ET)
After reporting that Google Play now distributes Android app buyers' location and contact information to developers, a journalist was contacted by the search giant with a request to tone down the story, its headline and its SEO information.
Google Play's "massive oversight" in undisclosed sharing of customer data
The original story, run by Australia's News.com.au, was headlined "Massive Google security flaw puts users' details on display for all to find."
It outlined a recent policy shift at the Google Play online software and media store run for Android users, which now forwards developers the personal information of buyers, including their neighborhood and email address. The sharing of customers' data is not outlined in either Google Play's Terms of Service or in the company's privacy statement.
The undisclosed sharing was discovered by Australian developer Dan Nolan, who noted in a blog entry, "every App purchase you make on Google Play gives the developer your name, suburb and email address with no indication that this information is actually being transferred."
One risk to the undisclosed sharing noted by Nolan was that, "with the information I have available to me through the checkout portal I could track down and harass users who left negative reviews or refunded the app purchase."
A greater risk its that, with millions of names being distributed to every vendor of paid apps on Google Play, the likelihood of a security breach through malware becomes very high. Customers who entrusted their details to Google are now having their information spread across a variety of developers who may not even have a security policy.
Nolan told the site that nobody has been talking about Google Play's undisclosed sharing because "the people who would have paid attention to it were likely exploiting it and selling users' personal information, using it as an extra source of revenue on top of what they were making off their Google Play / Android app."
He added, "This is a massive oversight by Google."
Google seeks to bury story, tone down articles and SEO on the subject
After publishing the story, News.com.au reported that "this story was amended at the request of Google. News.com.au took out the words 'massive' and 'huge' - referencing the size of the security 'flaw'. The word 'flaw' was also put into inverted commas."
Google wouldn't comment on the record, but apparently views the issue of sharing customers' data as non-newsworthy policy that shouldn't be reported as a security flaw, especially not as a serious one that users should take notice of.
The author, Claire Porter, added a comment on the story after its headline had been neutered to the nicer "Google 'flaw' puts users' details on display" that stated, "For the people asking how the story was amended: Despite the fact that Google refused to comment on the record, I was asked to change the headline (both the homepage headline and SEO headline inside the story), as well as the standfirst and lead (first paragraph). Google's issue was with the use of the word 'flaw.'
"Apparently a system that is designed to share users information with developers without their knowledge or permission and without explicitly saying so in any terms of service is not considered to be a flaw," Porter wrote.
"I have no problem amending stories if they are factually incorrect but the fact is neither developers nor customers were aware of this information sharing and Mr Nolan is not the only developer to express concern over having this information at his disposal. There's little reason app developers should have this information. If Google was going to share this information they should have been clear about this from the start. Hope this clears things up."
Developer bonus or customer privacy flaw?
Many of the user comments on the issue were found no problem with Google sending users' personal data to developers, with one complaining that the issue was just a matter of unfairly comparing Google with Apple's higher standard for security in the App Store.
Developer David Brown wrote, "Apple hide[s] all of these details because they're control freaks! I have details of every customers I have, whether they paid through PayPal or credit card...does that mean I'll go and harrass [sic] them if they dislike my service?"
Customers have overwhelmingly chosen to buy more apps from Apple's iOS App Store than from Google Play, but this may have more to do with the selection and quality of apps available for iOS rather than an informed customer base that's done the research to know whether an online vendor is likely to share their personal data without notice or permission.
By leaning on reporters to remove unflattering portrayals of its security policy from their headlines and SEO (used to enable the discovery of articles via search engines), Google can help ensure that the issue isn't a factor in reducing sales in Google Play without needing to tighten up its security policy or enforce any constraints on its developers to product Android users' privacy rights.
App Store,
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by markrimple | October 28, 2016 · 10:29 am
We didn’t sing the Helplessness Blues – we were an advocating machine!
Fleet Foxes has a song that just about sums up my feelings about the strike. We have all been taught that we are “something unique”, and we are. But we are also part of something beyond ourselves, and this year, it was the mighty, mighty union, APSCUF.
What strikes me now is that as chapter president, I was indeed a “cog in some great machinery serving something beyond me.” From the students and faculty who worked on campus to the 14-campus group we were all part of, from my local executive council and our officers and strike team up to the state leadership, it was awe-inspiring to be in the middle of a movement. Let’s not forget that.
So, enjoy this song. It may not be your stylistic cup of tea, but it’s mighty inspiring.
Solidarity forever!
Filed under APSCUF, Collective Bargaining, Communities, Contingent faculty, Contract Negotiations, Higher Ed history, liberal arts, lobbying, Public education, Public employee unions, Teacher unions, Tenure, Unions, VoteSmart.org, West Chester University
Tagged as Organizing, solidarity, Students, take action
by sethkahn | October 22, 2016 · 9:54 pm
Reflecting on the Strike
Spent much of today reading and writing about strike experiences with APSCUF siblings on Facebook. This piece was in an email, and it’s said so beautifully that I wanted to share it with everybody who reads the blog. What the writer doesn’t tell you is how willingly she gave hour after hour after hour doing any and everything that I or anyone else asked, and knowing what needed doing even when nobody else did.
With permission from Tina Chiarelli-Helminiak:
Over the past week, I had the great opportunity to witness amazing union solidarity, in addition to superb community organizing. I am in awe of the support from our students, their parents, and so many others.
I also had a unique vantage point as I may be the only person who visited every picket site on the West Chester campus as well as the Philadelphia campus location. Each picket site had its own personality! From the street party in Philly to the athletic training on South campus, to the few but strong on Carter Drive, to the festival in front of Philips to the jokesters on New St (how many PhDs does it take to set up an EZ-Up?!?). I am so very fortunate to have served as witness to these scenes.
The preparations leading up to and the three days on strike provided us, as educators, with the opportunity to model for our students what it looks like to advocate for social and economic justice and workers’ rights. We put into practice some of the very skills we attempt to teach in the classroom. We also modeled the importance for advocating for ourselves. Yet, this opportunity was more than anything that I, personally, could have taught my students inside the classroom.
During our 3 days on strike I missed classes, office hours, meetings, and a whole lot of sleep. But during our 67 hours on strike I gained so much more! I have never been more proud to be an alumnus and faculty member of the PA state system. I am even more committed to my union.
So, in sum, thank you for being a part of this process. I am forever your colleagues, your fan, your friend, and your union sister.
🙂 Tina Chiarelli-Helminiak, MSW, PhD
Graduate Social Work Department
Proud product of public education from HeadStart to PhD
Filed under APSCUF, Collective Bargaining, Contract Negotiations, Strike, Uncategorized
by Wanko | October 18, 2016 · 7:28 pm
Dear Chancellor Brogan
Chancellor Brogan:
Given the fact that I’ve been urging faculty and students to contact you for about two months, it’s ironic that I’m only now writing to you myself. However, as I was prepping a session for my “Literature of the Enlightenment” class on the Declaration of Independence, I was struck by its characterization of oppressed people trying to free themselves from an unjust government. Even more, I was struck by how it was a last effort by a group of people to get an authority figure, George III of England, to come to a fair agreement with them.
Though I don’t want to push the analogy between the colonists and our current contract negotiations too far (analogies are always tricky), I think parts of it are apt here. The colonists considered themselves on the same team as King George: they thought of themselves as British. We hope that the PASSHE Chancellor and the PASSHE faculty have the same goals: success for our students. Colonists had tried to work out their differences with the government in Britain, such as asking for representation in Parliament and resenting oppressive measures from afar, but each attempt was met with inaction and disdain: “Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated Injury.” Further, King George had stalled the colonists, “for the sole Purpose of fatiguing them into Compliance with his Measures.” Sadly, faculty feel similarly.
They began to set deadlines, which the King ignored. Your state faculty find themselves in the same position: our contract provides deadlines, and you have ignored them, as faculty have been ready to negotiate at least a year before our contract expired. Faculty tell students they must meet deadlines all the time. Our institutions kick students out if they miss certain or too many deadlines. So the other irony of our current situation is that you are insisting that students do something that you have not done yourself. Students are suffering because those who should know better are not meeting basic professional responsibilities.
Tomorrow, a huge deadline approaches. You have the fate of our state system “nation” in your hands. Will you negotiate fairly? Will you provide a reasonable, fair contract that does not take away governance from faculty and treats them all equally, with dignity and respect?
The faculty’s declaration is clear: we are standing up for our students, our colleagues, and the future of the state system of higher education. We hope that you will do the same.
Cheryl Wanko
Like many of you, I saw late yesterday (or early this morning, depending on how avidly you follow your email/social media) the news that APSCUF and the State System have agreed to a news embargo. I want very much to find that a hopeful sign.
On the other hand, the reality is that in terms of the likelihood of a Wednesday strike declaration, we don’t know anything we didn’t know yesterday, or the day before that, or the day before that.
We can hope that the sides are making progress quickly enough to avoid a strike declaration, but we cannot let that hope make us lose our resolve to be on the lines Wednesday morning if that’s what our leadership decides.
Stay focused, y’all, and trust the process.
Filed under APSCUF, Collective Bargaining, Contract Negotiations, PASSHE, strike preparations, Uncategorized
by markrimple | October 14, 2016 · 8:58 pm
From a supportive WCU-APSCUF member:
“If we strike, I will be on the line partly for my own interests, of course, but mostly on behalf of my colleagues. My dual-income household means that I am in the incredibly fortunate position of being able to weather a strike financially, and that makes it even more important for me to take part in the strike. I have a buffer. I can be visible and loud and persistent and not worry about how we’ll pay our bills. It’s my OBLIGATION to myself, my colleagues both at WCU and across PASSHE, and my students to show up on the picket line and fight for fairness and respect. I know how worried my colleagues are — especially junior colleagues and adjuncts, but associate & full professors too. I know how much some of them will struggle without a paycheck. I am prouder than I can say that they were among the first to sign up to picket, that local folks are scheduling parking shifts in their driveways, and that we are taking note of thinly scheduled shifts and offering to cover those times. What I’m getting at is this: can we somehow highlight positive testimonies about why we’re supporting the strike? Do you think that it would help? I’d be glad to sign my name to my words, but we could offer an anonymous option too… I’m trying to listen to my better angels here rather than encourage exposure of faculty who are threatening their peers if they strike. I still can’t wrap my head around that. If it’s useful, you may share this email. I don’t know if my idea has merit, but I’d like to think that we could counter these rumors — and perhaps convert some undecided colleagues — with a show of unity and positivity. Thank you for all of your work!
Gabrielle Halko
Yes, Gabrielle, what a great idea! Faculty, please send your positive testimonies about the strike to mrimple@apscuf.org and I will post them on the blog as they come in. Please indicate whether you want your name printed or if you wish to remain anonymous.
by sethkahn | October 11, 2016 · 12:57 pm
Good News from Chicago
In my inbox this morning–
Congratulations to CTU for reaching a tentative agreement with a School Board that has been under the control of a career politician whose ideas about education are dangerously misinformed (foreshadowing, anyone?).
As we head into our last week of preparations for the looming strike set to begin October 19, the CTU settlement offers two important lessons for us.
We’re fighting for quality, not for our personal enrichment or greed. The 2012 CTU strike provided the model by which teacher unions at all levels win strikes–by being clear about what’s at stake. Yes, our compensation matters to us, and we have to fight back against the “greedy teacher” trope, but the heart of the matter is our ability to work as professionals without having to fight off the wrong-headed (if not more insidiously dishonest) proposals of educational deformers who don’t have a clue what they’re talking about–and who don’t have to live the consequences of their bad thinking. In Chicago, those proposals were for increased class sizes, reduced funding for arts and even physical education, and a wide array of union-busting moves designed to de-professionalize teaching including evaluation regimens that are so meaningless it’s hard even to explain why the math is wrong and tons of similar examples.
It’s possible to face down politicos whose agenda is anti-public-education if we stand strong against them. In Chicago, it’s Rahm Emanuel, a quasi-liberal education deform advocate who was elected Mayor in 2011. His (anti-) education agenda is well-documented. Obviously, in PA it’s Chancellor Brogan, who (and this may be the nicest thing I ever say about him) at least has a couple of years of classroom (sure, it’s fifth-grade, not college, but still) experience on his resumé. But his ideas about how to “reform” the state system are equally reckless and dangerous, and like Emanuel, he has no real stake in the outcome except how the narrative serves his political ambitions.
And that’s why, as we approach October 19, we must remember these two simple points.
We know more about what our students and our system needs to succeed than somebody who has never done our job or even thought much about it.
We’re a lot more committed to the success and well-being of our students and our system than the person who’s letting tax payers give him $345,000/year to do nothing that discernibly helps anyone in the system learn or teach more successfully.
Just being right isn’t enough. Neither is being convinced that we’re right. We have to stand together, on picket lines if that’s what it comes to–and send the message loud and clear that we’re not greedy or lazy, and we’re not “teaching machines”; we’re hard-working people who know what we’re doing, and what the Chancellor wants is wrong for everyone who can’t jump ship whenever he feels like it. We have to push back against a politician who knows almost nothing about higher education so he doesn’t get to sell out 100,000 students, 6000 faculty/coaches, and thousands more staff and workers, for his personal political ambitions.
Filed under APSCUF, Collective Bargaining, Office of the Chancellor, PASSHE, Privatization, strike preparations, Teacher unions, Uncategorized
by sethkahn | October 7, 2016 · 3:49 pm
A Friend and Union Brother’s Letter to the Chancellor on Our Behalf
Thanks to friend, colleague, and union brother Michael Hill (Department of English, Henry Ford Community College; Negotiations Team member, HFCC-FT, AFT Local 1650) for this letter to our Chancellor.
I am writing to encourage you to instruct your team to negotiate in good faith with your faculty. As one of the negotiators for our faculty union, I can tell you that faculty enter into negotiations earnestly with the intention of getting back to their real jobs of teaching and researching. Negotiations are necessary so that faculty can protect their institutions, protect student learning and protect the integrity of the professoriate, but they are a drain on the real work we do. It is especially disheartening when negotiations turn negative and when the negotiating team for administration becomes intransigent and flippant about the future of the higher education enterprise.
Please know that faculty and students across the nation are watching your negotiations with concern and we hope to be able to continue to respect the fine tradition of higher education in your state. Those of us who care about higher education implore you to negotiate and work out a fair settlement before your office does serious damage to your schools.
Michael D. Hill
Filed under AFT, APSCUF, Contract Negotiations, Uncategorized
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Govt relaxes FASTag rollout mandate, at least 75% toll lanes must collect fee electronically from Dec 15
Govt has temporarily relaxed an earlier mandate for 100% electronic toll collection on National highways. Nishtha Saluja | ET Bureau | December 14, 2019, 17:10 IST
The ministry on November 29, provided a two weeks’ extension for the rollout, which begins on Sunday, December 15.
NEW DELHI: The ministry of road transport and highways has said that at least 75% toll lanes at toll plazas in the country must have electronic toll collection, temporarily relaxing an earlier mandate for 100% electronic toll collection (ETC) on National highways.
In a letter sent to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in July this year, the highways ministry had asked for conversion of all toll lanes at all national highways to 'FASTag lanes December 1st onwards, a move that will make travel through toll plazas seamless and also remove congestion.
It was earlier decided that one hybrid lane will be allowed at every toll plaza to facilitate and monitor over dimensional or over-sized vehicles where FASTag and other modes of payment will be accepted and that it will be eventually phased out.
“Depending on the traffic pile up at high traffic volume fee plazas, not more than 25% ‘FASTag lane of fee plaza,’ may be temporarily converted to hybrid lanes,” the ministry told NHAI in a fresh communication on Saturday.
The ministry said that this was a temporary measure to be adopted for 30 days only to facilitate smooth flow of traffic, and avoid inconvenience to users.
It should be ensured that the least possible number of the declared FASTag lanes be converted into hybrid lanes temporarily and further that at least 75% lanes of every fee plaza remain declared and operational as FAStag lanes in order to incentivize the vehicles carrying FASTag, the ministry further said.
Introduced in 2014, the RFID-based FASTags affixed on vehicle windscreens would enable toll to be debited from a linked account, without requiring vehicles to stop for transactions.
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The Lord Calls His People to Return to Him
1 In the eighth month of the second year that Darius was emperor of Persia, the Lord gave this message to the prophet Zechariah, the son of Berechiah and grandson of Iddo. 2The Lord Almighty told Zechariah to say to the people, “I, the Lord, was very angry with your ancestors, 3but now I say to you, ‘Return to me, and I will return to you. 4Do not be like your ancestors. Long ago the prophets gave them my message, telling them not to live evil, sinful lives any longer. But they would not listen to me or obey me. 5Your ancestors and those prophets are no longer alive. 6Through my servants the prophets I gave your ancestors commands and warnings, but they disregarded them and suffered the consequences. Then they repented and acknowledged that I, the Lord Almighty, had punished them as they deserved and as I had determined to do.’”
The Prophet's Vision of the Horses
7In the second year that Darius was emperor, on the twenty-fourth day of the eleventh month (the month of Shebat), the Lord gave me a message in a vision at night. 8 I saw someone riding a red horse. He had stopped among some myrtle trees in a valley, and behind him were other horses—red, dappled, and white. 9I asked him, “Sir, what do these horses mean?”
He answered, “I will show you what they mean. 10The Lord sent them to go and inspect the earth.”
11They reported to the angel: “We have been all over the world and have found that the whole world lies helpless and subdued.”
12Then the angel said, “Almighty Lord, you have been angry with Jerusalem and the cities of Judah for seventy years now. How much longer will it be before you show them mercy?”
13The Lord answered the angel with comforting words, 14and the angel told me to proclaim what the Lord Almighty had said: “I have a deep love and concern for Jerusalem, my holy city, 15and I am very angry with the nations that enjoy quiet and peace. For while I was holding back my anger against my people, those nations made the sufferings of my people worse. 16So I have come back to Jerusalem to show mercy to the city. My Temple will be restored, and the city will be rebuilt.”
17The angel also told me to proclaim: “The Lord Almighty says that his cities will be prosperous again and that he will once again help Jerusalem and claim the city as his own.”
The Vision of the Horns
18In another vision I saw four ox horns. 19I asked the angel that had been speaking to me, “What do these horns mean?”
He answered, “They stand for the world powers that have scattered the people of Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem.”
20Then the Lord showed me four workers with hammers. 21I asked, “What have they come to do?”
He answered, “They have come to terrify and overthrow the nations that completely crushed the land of Judah and scattered its people.”
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Home ACC Basketball Virginia Basketball Virginia basketball is in the thick of the regular season
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Virginia basketball is in the thick of the regular season
All you need to know about the 2019 Virginia Cavaliers thus far.
By Katie Taylor (UVA Basketball) -
A Few Close Games
After a close game against the NC State Wolfpack, where the Virginia Wahoos were able to squeeze out a W in the last remaining seconds of overtime (66-65), the Wahoos turned around to play another surprisingly close game and won against the Miami Hurricanes (56-46). Out with a back injury, that he suffered during the matchup against NC State, junior point guard Ty Jerome did not dress again when the Cavaliers took on Miami at home. Although UVA walked away with two ACC wins to add to the record, the games were a bit too close for comfort for any Virginia basketball fan.
When ESPN announced College Gameday was returning to Charlottesville for the third time in four years, each of which has resulted in a loss for the ‘Hoos, the Cavalier fans hoped to break the College Gameday curse. However, the No. 2 Duke Blue Devils came dressed in their all-black uniforms for what they expected to be a “funeral.”
The first time these two teams met this season was in the middle of January at the intimidating Cameron Indoor Stadium, with the infamous “Cameron Crazies.” Up against the top three recruits, Zion Williamson, R.J. Barrett, and Cameron Reddish, the Cavaliers knew this was going to be yet another tough match. However, the ‘Hoos found some comfort during this first meeting knowing that freshman guard Tre Jones would be riding the bench with a shoulder injury for this first meeting between ACC rivals.
Waiting in line for the doors to open to John Paul Jones Arena for the College Gameday festivities, the Virginia students joined in camaraderie and amusement reading each other’s creative posters, many of which were crafted with not so subtle digs at the legendary 6-7, 284 pounds forward who might as well be a linebacker, Zion Williamson. After making the half-court shot for the third time that UVA has hosted College Gameday, the students felt a jolt of energy and a glimmer of hope. However, doubts started to trickle into the orange-out section when Jay Williams, who admitted he had picked all the wrong teams in his predictions for College Gameday thus far, ripped open his shirt revealing a Virginia jersey underneath. Although fans hoped his prediction was right, they knew Charlottesville has been previously plagued by the gameday curse, so they couldn’t help to think this was an ominous sign.
As the day progressed and the fans started to filter into the stands and seats of the arena, they anticipated a good match, after all, it was the No.2 versus the No.3 team. As the Blue Devils stomped onto the court massive in size and strength, the crowd booed in hopes of getting into the minds of Coach K’s talented players.
Devil Domination
From tip-off, something seemed off with the Cavaliers. They seemed irresponsible with the ball, they were rushing the offense and seemed to be playing scared, a description that diverges from the usual Tony Bennett recipe. Accumulating 12 points in the first nine minutes, Duke freshman R.J. Barrett shot three’s as if his life was on the line. He hit his first five three-pointers which left the Cavaliers with a long road of recovery from the large deficit. However, the ‘Hoos picked up momentum and started to hit their shots, they began to close the gap in the remaining minutes of the first half which caused the arena to erupt in admiration for the possibility of a potential comeback in the second half.
Unfortunately, the Wahoos could not produce this same energy in the second half. The Blue Devils maintained their lead over the home team for the entirety of the game and never allowed the ‘Hoos to catch up. The Duke freshmen powerhouses contributed to the Blue Devil success: Barrett totaled 26 points, Williamson locked in 18 points, Cameron Reddish put 17 points on the scoreboard, and Tre Jones brought 13 points to the table. In contrast, UVA junior guards Ty Jerome and Kyle Guy each totaled 16 points and redshirt sophomore De’Andre Hunter contributed 11 points to the Cavaliers score. With the way Duke was shooting, there was no stopping them and the Virginia fans walked out of the arena disappointed by the 10-point deficit (81-71) and yet another loss to the Blue Devils.
A quick turnaround, the Cavaliers faced the North Carolina Tarheels, another neighboring state rival just two days following their intense game against Duke.
Although the game became close at times, Virginia’s guard Guy was able to come through and solidify 69-61 a victory for the Wahoos on the road. Both Guy and Hunter had 20 points and Jerome trailed by five.
The Cavaliers get a few days of much-needed rest before they host the Fighting Irish this Saturday scheduled to start at 2 pm.
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Zach Barth: “Zachtronics: Ten Years of Terrible Games” | Talks at Google
August 15, 2019 Kenneth Powell 42 Comments
[MUSIC PLAYING] SPEAKER: So if everyone could
welcome Zach Barth, the creator of electronics Zachtronics,
SpaceChem, Infiniminer, TIS-100, Shenzhen I/O,
and various other games. [APPLAUSE] ZACH BARTH: Thank you. OK, so first things first. I want to share secret
with you guys, which is that I hate talks. They’re really boring,
and they’re just– God. I mean, I’ve been to
GDC so many years. It’s the Game
Developers Conference. And just sitting there
and having somebody just talk at you with their
pre-planned deck of slides, and it’s not very fun. So what I wanted to
try doing this time, mix it up a little bit,
do some Q&A. So you guys apparently asked
a bunch of questions and voted on the best ones. And we don’t actually know
of the people who asked the questions are here today. Raise your hand if you asked
a question on the website. Did any of you actually
ask a question? OK. Did you ask all the questions? OK, so I guess you’re going
to have to do the proxy. OK, that throws
a wrench in that. So I was going to have people
ask questions and then answer them and ask them
follow up questions. But apparently I can’t do that. I don’t know. I think it’d be cool to
make this so it’s not like– Instead of preparing
a giant slide deck, I prepared a couple
smaller ones. I’m going to start
with this one. But then from there,
I have a bunch of things that are sort of
answers to questions that might be asked by the person
who has a list of questions that they’re going to ask. So we’ll see how this goes. So how many people
in the audience are familiar with the
games that we’ve made? So are you play with all
of them or some of them? OK, so what I was
going to start with is but just a history of how
we got here and the gains that we’ve made, so that we
all have a shared context and we can talk about games. So I started making games
when I went to college, and it just started
off as a fun thing. And you get some
lovely games like this, which is the first game
I guess I ever made, which was for a game jam for
the game development club, where you’re supposed to make
a game that your mother would play. And I won because I was the
only person who bothered to try. This is probably
the earliest game that I’ve made
that you can still download if you go to our secret
old website on the internet. But it’s really bad. And it’s terrible. Another weird game
that I made in college was a game called Infinifrag,
frat which was terrible, and I really had
no idea how to do any of the things that are
involved in making this happen from a technical standpoint. But as you may know, it went
on to start some big stuff years later, through some
other stuff we’ll get through. It was a terrible game though. So there’s a game
called Manufactoid that I made– also terrible. There’s a trend here– in which you would
build factories. This was directly inspired
by the show “How It’s Made.” Back when I was less
jaded about making games, I saw “How It’s Made” on
TV, and it was like, wow, this is incredible. We’re seeing how
things are made. It would be so cool not to
like to make those things but to make a factory that
makes things like that. And that this game doesn’t
really look like it but was trying to get at that. The biggest downside
was probably that you had to program it in
Lua completely unnecessarily. And that’s a god
awful experience. So that was something. Here’s a game
called Ruckingenur, which was the super
cruddy kind of exploration into a game about electrical
engineering mechanics and reverse engineering. The idea of it– I’m going to point. So there are these test
points where you could– how does this even work? They’re automatically– this
is a terrible interface. You can interact with the
circuits at various test points, and you can reverse
engineer the circuit and try to unlock the lock. And this was– I mean, if you’re familiar
with our later games, this is the beginning of an
idea that re-occurs a lot, games about electrical engineering. This was probably the
first kind of puzzle game that I tried to make. It was really terrible, but it’s
about sequential transformation of data, the idea being that– I’m sorry. Can you– you can’t
even see that. So there’s that hole on the left
side, where data pulses come in, which are one
of different colors, and that you can
apply transformations, like filtering them by
color and redirecting them. And it’s a horrible
game, but again, it gets at some early ideas. There’s a game called
Silicon Foundry. Which is about–
you build ships. You build ships by
assembling little parts. I don’t think I really
have any pictures of it, but it was little Tetris
pieces that would fit together. And they had different input
and output requirements, and you would use it to
satisfy very abstracted ideas of these different
products you could build. And over the course
of the game, there were probably like
30 different products that you build that are
very simple simplifications of electrical circuits,
products and stuff like that. And at this point, it should be
obvious what my background is. It’s that when I
go to college, it was for computer science
and computer engineering. And all of these
things, these ideas, I’d known that they
existed before, as somebody who used computers
and was fond of computers, but starting to see how these
things work behind the scenes. It all starts coming out
not really in my classwork, because there was nothing
special going on there, but in these games
that I’m building. And there’s some other
diversions into other areas that are more gamey. This was a game we made called
[? Tex-Mex, ?] where you ran around on a pad. That’s like a giant
sheet of carpet with screen door material
underneath of it. And it’s like a really
pressure sensitive pad, so we knew where you were standing. And then we took
a hacked Wiimote. And this was right
when the Wii came out and people were starting to
analyze the Bluetooth protocol and figure out how to hack that. I don’t know if anybody was
messing around with thaft stuff when it happened. It was cool. It was really cool. And for the first
time in my life, I had the technological skills
to actually do some of that. Stuff and so we took a Wiimote
and took all the guts out and jammed it into
a piece of metal, so it was like a
lightsaber kind of thing, and then made a game that was
inspired by Gundam, kind of, and visually kind
of looked like it. And you would run around
and attack and do stuff. It was like the Kinect, before
the Kinect was the thing. And it was probably
about as popular. Oh snap! The last game that
I made in college was as I was coming out to
Seattle to work at Microsoft. It was a game called
Ruckingenur 2. And I would say this is probably
the first modern Zachtronics game. This was the first one that
actually people really played to any degree on the internet. It got on Hackaday. So I submitted it to Hackaday. And this was back when
very, very few people were following what we were
up to, or what I was up to. And I sent it to Hackaday. I’m like, hey, you guys
like electrical stuff. Here’s a game that’s about
electrical reverse engineering. And they posted it. And this was back in 2008. And that was the first time
that anything I’d ever made got in front of a bunch of
people, and it was awesome. And a bunch of people
came and played it. And that brought a lot
of people to my website and kept them coming back. And that was back
in the blog era, so that was the way
to do it, I guess. And so this is a refined gamier
version of the Ruckingenur nasty game you saw before. And it has really terrible
full motion video storytelling. I should of brought more
of that, because it’s me, just straight out of
college, dressed up with whatever I could find that
looks like military surplus clothing, running around,
making my now wife film me. We did a sequence where
I’m running through a field and have to go disarm the bomb. That’s all in there, and
it’s adorable and terrible. So that was the end of
the college years of games and got into the Microsoft
years, where I didn’t actually make games at Microsoft,
but I made games at night while I worked at Microsoft
and worked on Office. I worked on Visio
for three years. And that was really the
opposite of making games. I worked briefly–
when I was in college, I did an internship at a
studio called Breakaway Games. And they made– it
was 50% expansion packs to EA games and stuff,
and 50% real serious games, I guess. They made a game that
was like a simulation of a military hospital. And one of their
infamous bugs was that patients would die and
then just get up and start walking around anyway. So they were like 50%
serious, 50% expansions. And I worked there. I briefly interned there
during the summer one year and worked on a game that was
an adventure game for kids, but it was made for the
Middle Eastern market, and was done by a bunch
of American businessmen who wanted to promote
American values abroad. So it was a really
weird introduction to the games industry. And so after a summer of
that, I’m like, you know what? I don’t really like
games that much. I’ve been designing games
while I was in college, and then I go get a
real game design job, and I’m just like writing
C++, which I’m not good at, and still am not good at. And it’s just like, wow, I
could just program anything and it would probably
be about as fun. And on that logic, I
went to work on Visio. Which was, I guess, not true. So when I was there, I
worked on a lot of games. Probably right away I started
working on stuff for fun at night. And that’s how I start
making Flash games. So downloadable
games were a thing. I guess they still are. But this was quite right
when Flash games were really really taking off as
exemplified by the fact that when I was in college,
I used to spend a lot of time playing Flash games in class. And so as that was
taking off, I was like, oh, I’m going to make
some Flash games. So you get the Bureau of
Steam Engineering, which is a game about steam
engineering in a context that’s not really real steam
engineering, but in a context that didn’t exist, which was a
steam-powered civil war, which is a theme that comes up again. You get a game called the Codex
of Alchemical Engineering, which is a game
about alchemy, where you program little arms
to move atoms around. This is both a follow-up,
I guess, to Manufactoid. What if you could
build a factory without having to write Lua? That’s this game. And then this later
obviously becomes SpaceChem. You get KOHCTPYKTOP,
which is something. This is a game about building
integrated circuits, kind of. It’s, again, stuff
I learned in college but didn’t learn in college. So this is not how real
integrated circuits work, but it’s kind of
evocative of it. So that was something. You’ve obviously seen my love of
Soviet nostalgia stuff leaking through here. I make a game
called Infiniminer. So my wife goes away back
home to the East Coast for the weekend, and
when she comes back, I’ve made the beginnings
of Infiniminer. And that’s a story that’s
been a big thing in my life. I have to get into the
Infiniminer story, I guess. So I made this game. For me, it was the sequel
to infinifrag and a way to explore, oh, what if we
took that really terrible block engine that could only render
30 blocks without becoming unperformant and made it so we
could render an entire world out of blocks? And that was infiniminer,
and accidentally started some other game
genres and stuff. We’ll get into that later. I’m sure somebody will
have a question about that. Then I made a game
called SpaceChem. So this was our first
commercial game, and I guess the first game
where me became an actual we. There were like six or eight
people who through some means worked on this game. And this was right after– I guess I’d say this is
like my post-Braid game. Because Braid came out,
and Castle Crashers. And then it’s like, holy shit. You can be a nobody. You can be not
backed by a publisher and make a ton of money and
actually sell your game. And that was inspirational,
because before that I thought I have to give away my games. I mean, look at Infiniminer. How could you ever
sell Infiniminer? How could you sell a game? That and never make money! This is really where
I was at at this time. SpaceChem is also
a post-Minecraft, and seeing that, wow, you
can make a game and somebody can make money off of it. And so we made SpaceChem. And We thought– God, I mean, I spent like
five grand of my own money as an advance to our
artist in the Philippines, and everybody else was just
working on profit-sharing. I was like, OK, this
game, we could probably make like 10 grand. And I was like, if we happen
to make like 100 grand, I’ll quit my job and make games. And so that just
instantly happened. We made it. I’m like, OK, I’m
not quitting my job. That’s not enough
money to sustain a bunch of people working. We make it to three grand– 300 grand, then
I’ll quit my job. And we did. I was like, oh God, I guess
we have to do this now. So the core original Zachtronics
is me and then my friend Keith. And so Keith went
to RPI with me. He actually was there when
I was designing Infinifrag. It was his idea that in
order to build a block off of another block that you
point and shoot at it. So I’m apparently a hack too. I’ve been working with
him on stuff for a while. We were the first two
people to do Zachtronics. We had a tiny little office. He actually quit Microsoft
a week or two before me. That’s how dedicated
he was than me. I guess. And this is what
started the indie years. So our first game
was Ironclad Tactics. Which is kind of a lie, because
Ironclad Tactics actually came out two years after we
started doing Zachtronics full time, and during
a period during which we actually made a bunch
of educational games, which I’ll show you in a second. We thought this was going
to be the hottest shit ever. And if SpaceChem did this
well, clearly Ironclad Tactics was going to do this well,
because all the complaints we heard about SpaceChem were
that like it didn’t look good and it was too hard. This game was easier. It looked better. And instead of
selling this well, and instead of selling
this well like SpaceChem, it sold like this well. So that was a bit of a thing. We can get into that
later too if we need to. But during that time, the
reason I’m still here today and talking about making games
and kept doing it afterwards is because while we were
doing Ironclad Tactics, and perhaps squandering
some of our future on that, we made an educational
games for a company called Amplify, who is owned
by News Corp., inexplicably. It spent like a zillion
dollars building a tablet-based curriculum
that literally caught on fire. And so only once, and
it might have been a power supply or something. I don’t know. We made a game about
starch metabolism, which is pretty cool for a
game about starch metabolism. They’re all tablet games. So it’s like pinball, except
if pinball wasn’t pinball, and you had a bunch of pinballs. And so you flick the
little particles around, and you can push the
button to pump the lungs and it brings in
a new set of air, and then you can just take all
the oxygen out and swipe it into the bloodstream. And so it was pretty
cool, but it’s terrible. Probably the best
educational game we made was HabiTactics, a cooperative
eating other creatures simulator. It’s weird. It’s match three,
and the animals have to line up to be eaten
by the next one up in the food pyramid. But it’s really cool, because
it represents how habitats work. I can’t say the word “habitat”
without saying “HabiTactics” now, which makes it hard
to be taken seriously. So this is a game
called Faktr, which is when Twitter and stuff were
taking off, and the weird, “we’re going to take
out vowels in our name.” So that was all my idea, Faktr. Maybe not. I love it, regardless. And it’s a game where
you are the ship, and you move your finger
around, and it follows the ship, and you pick up
these numbers to take on the identity of these
prime numbers, which allow you to then
slice up numbers that are divisible by it. It’s pretty cool
for a math game. So after the fallout of Ironclad
Tactics and realizing like, oh dear God, this game is not
going to make as much money as we were hoping
it was going to, we had to radically
downsize, and we had to think about what
the hell are we doing. We thought that going
into the indie times that you could
just make any game, and as long as it was fun,
people would find your game and play it, and you’d make lots
of money and it would be great. Because that’s what
happened with SpaceChem. It turns out we accidentally did
something right with SpaceChem, I guess. I really don’t– people claim to
know what goes on in the games industry. I think they’re all liars,
or they just are confused, or they did too well. We’re sort of blessed by doing
well enough to still be around but not well enough that we
can’t just accidentally coast on our laurels. That We’re always
just getting by. And so that kind of thinking
is what led to Infinifactory. There was a long
period of time in which I made Infiniminer and then
kind of felt bad about it and felt like I couldn’t really
make another game like that, or it would be weird
to make a block game. And Infinifactory was like,
no, we can make any games we want about blocks. Who cares? It would be cool to make a game
that’s kind of like SpaceChem but in 3-D with blocks, and
you build stuff like factories. I mean, obviously you can
see the repeating themes in all of these games. And that’s what
birthed Infinifactory. And it did well. We went from
thinking, God, we’ll never make a game that will ever
do as well as SpaceChem ever again. I legitimately believed
that, that SpaceChem was just an element of timing
and that we’d never make a game like that again
and we’d just never do as well. Infinifactory did
better than SpaceChem. So apparently that’s not true. That was a cool
optimistic thing. Also made a game called TIS-100,
which almost didn’t make– I wanted to stop making
this game so many times, because it’s terrible. I was like, no one is
going to play this. I took it with me on my
laptop to GDC one year, and I had the little
printed out manual, and I wanted to get some
people to play test it, and I couldn’t even bring myself
to put it in front of anybody to let them play test it. Because I’m just like,
no, this game is awful. And we brought down the
manual to show somebody, and they’re just like, oh
my God, this is amazing. I’m just like, really? So we kept working on
it, and we shipped it. It was really just a
little side project. I had started working
on this other game because I was bored and wanted
to make a different game while working on this too. And it was going to
be this big adventure game with a bunch of
different puzzles in it. And that was clearly
not going to happen. You can’t make
two games at once. That’s very hard. And so TIS was just
a tiny little portion of that game spun out
into its own little thing. And we shipped it. And it actually did really well. And it did better
than Ironclad Tactics. Right? That’s crazy. So clearly we don’t understand
how games work at all, but we’re successful. The sort of irony
here, I guess, is that– what’s the next slide? The irony here is that
these games did well. And I thought that nothing could
ever do as well as SpaceChem. And I learned that
these games did well while I was working
at Valve after having shut down Zachtronics, because
I was tired of failing. And so that was a weird thing. VR was happening. I felt bad because none
of games really did well. And VR was happening,
and there was no way we can make
a VR game, and it seemed like it was
important to work on it. And so I found myself at Valve. I worked on VR stuff there. There’s a question for
that, and we’ll get there. And then seemingly out of the
blue, we sold Zachtronics. So Zachtronics is not
owned by me anymore. Thank God. That was the worst part of
running an indie studio, it turns out, is
owning it and having to do the business stuff. I am not a business person. I am not that clever or whatever
it takes to do business. And maybe not clever. I don’t know. So needless to say, we actually
we sold Zachtronics and we now work for a publisher-distributor
who’s also Zachtronics. And it’s great,
because it allowed us to make Shenzhen I/O,
which is awesome, right? I mean, this is perhaps like
the Zachtronicsy game yet, and we made it while
technically not being indie, which is really exciting,
because I didn’t have to do the
business stuff and I didn’t have to do our taxes. These are serious problems
that I had to deal with. And I suspect more of you are
familiar with Shenzhen I/O, because that’s the new
flashy one and stuff. And that is the end of that. So that catches up
to where we are now. We released this game. December-ish it came
out of early access, and that’s the history so far. Does anybody have any
questions about this part, about anything you saw or any
of the things I didn’t mention or anything? SPEAKER: So we’re going
to take a couple questions from the Dory and
then we can open it up to the large audience. ZACH BARTH: OK. SPEAKER: The first
question was, “What has been the most surprising
or unexpected thing you’ve seen a player do with
one of your games?” ZACH BARTH: Oh, OK. You want to come back to that? I actually have a
another presentation that shows off stuff,
but it might be better to not just blast
through more slides. I was trying not to
make this a slideshow, but apparently we’re
running that route. SPEAKER: How long you spend
designing the core game logic of a game compared to
coming up with puzzles for it? ZACH BARTH: Oh, that’s fun. I definitely hadn’t heard
that question before now and when you sent it to me. That didn’t work. That was a joke. So what is this? This is not– OK. We’re going to
open this in here. So Shenzhen I/O is unique. So usually when I do all my
design, it’s in a notebook. Which means that in
terms of creating art– I don’t really scan
my notebook, so it’s hard to show off what’s in
them, aside from scanning them, which I don’t do. With Shenzhen I/O, it was
designed not in a notebook. And so this gives us
an interesting glimpse into easily scannable
documents that show off the development of Shenzhen I/O.
And have any of you guys had already seen this
set of documents from ordering the
special edition? Anybody get the special, the
physical edition of Shenzhen? Yeah? OK, cool. So most of you
haven’t seen this. OK, so like all good
things, a lot of my games start with lists. When we start working
on a game, when I start thinking of a game– a lot of people talk
about game design in terms of emotional stuff. You want to design
something that emotionally resonates with your players. For me, as a programmer, it’s
like a mechanical emotional resonance. Like, oh, it would
be cool if there was a system that
worked like this, or if you had a
system where if we could take the idea
of microcontrollers and how circuits work and how
modern embedded systems work and turn that into a game. For me, there’s a feeling there. I don’t know if other
people have feelings about embedded programming that
resonate on an emotional level, but there’s thing there. There’s a system. If you look at a
lot of our games, clearly they’re about systems. I’m not coming to this
from a storyteller. I don’t really know anything
about telling stories, but I have people who do. but the part that
I bring to this is the understanding of systems. Like here, on this totally
boring-looking sheet of paper, you can see some ideas
forming about like, oh, these are some parts, and
these are some differences, some abstracted differences
between like what’s the difference in flavor,
what’s the difference in emotion between a microcontroller
and a DSP? And in reality, they’re
the same and they’re just tuned different ways,
but you can think about it an a way that’s an abstraction
that has feelings like, oh, DSPs are really good at math, and
like there are certain ways that they’re different. There’s asymmetries
that you can exploit when making a puzzle game. And so there’s this
high level ideas of things that
might be mechanics. And in this case, it’s
based on a real life system. This is where the
game starts out. And it probably doesn’t spend
that much time in this period. I like to think visually. So the best thing to get
out is some visual ideas of how would this look like as a
system you’re interacting with? So we’ve got a sketch right
over on the left side. There’s the cursor somewhere. This looks a lot like
a node in Shenzhen I/O, with the exception that the
pin’s coming out the top. And you start to see
some ideas forming just in these little sketches. I’m definitely a big fan of
drawing stuff to do that. So from the basic high
level ideas and the emotions it turns into some sketches. I start to visually explore
some stuff like that. For Shenzhen I/O
in particular, we interviewed Bunnie
Huang, the Shenzhen guy, who everybody goes to for
anything about Shenzhen, which almost seems kind of
cliche that we did. But actually, like
everybody does, you learn something food from him. And he told us about
some more things that were emotional points
of development in Shenzhen, like going to the electronics
wet markets, where it’s just stalls, and stalls, and
sales of electronics. And in the middle of the
night, you’re like, wow, we need 10,000 transistors
of this certain type. Time to go buy some. And then you come
back with a box of 10,000 transistors, which
actually isn’t even that big. And these are the emotional
things that I think go into– I mean, how many of you
have played Shenzhen I/O? OK, some of you. So it’s a game about– on the surface, you
build circuit boards and drop down chips and
write code for them. And then they do things. They generate timing
diagrams and they do stuff. And but it also has a
pretty intense story, where there’s a lot of
e-mails with the people you work with at this company
in Shenzhen being told, and they’re funny. And they argue sometimes. And all of that stuff
is informed by things that we learned about
what it’s really like to be an ex-pat in
China and all of that. I mean, we don’t really have any
first hand experience with it, but we were able to get
that from talking to people. Some devices that were invented
in Shenzhen, which we didn’t turn into puzzles,
the barbecue tongs that tell you the temperature
of the thing you’re tonging, that was an original Shenzhen
invention, not like a knockoff. And same thing with
the hoverboard, although like I guess
there’s a Planet Money or whatever that debates the
origin of the hoverboard. The thing I like
to do– and this is really diving into
my personal process, but I love making little black
and white grayscale pixel art that lays out what am I
actually going to be dedicating screen space to? I guess some people, when
they start making a game, would start with concept art. But for me, it’s
incredibly detailed technical-looking things. What is the information that’s
being depicted in this game? What are we dedicating space to? You can’t just say,
oh, you’re just going to be able to code
stuff and just make it scroll. I have a huge aversion
to scrolling in games. Shenzhen I/O is the first
game I’ve ever really made where everything doesn’t fit on
the screen all at once at one time. And there’s a reason for that. I don’t know if anybody has
read the Tufte design books. He talks about the
PowerPoint Effect. The lousy thing about
PowerPoint presentations is that as soon as I
flip away from something, you’re going to forget what
I was just showing you. And if you can’t look at
two things side by side, it makes it really hard
to compare them visually. It’s a huge part of
how our brains work. So everything fits on one screen
in most Zachtronics games, although we’re
slightly pulling away from that, like in Shenzhen. But we can look at information. Here’s the design of
Shenzhen Solitaire, which is on this piece of paper. From there, we have
to come up with– and this is a newer thing
with Zachtronics games. When we did SpaceChem– Who’s played SpaceChem? Cool. OK, so one of the biggest
faults perhaps with SpaceChem is that all of the
puzzles just have you make chemicals for no reason at all. It’s just like, oh, we need
a bunch of acetylene because. And that’s it. We have a story, and
the story is over here, and then we ask you for
acetyline over here, and there’s no connection
between the two. And one of the
biggest complaints we got from SpaceChem was
that it would be great if there was any kind of story
justification for why you’re building what you’re building. Any at all. That was one of the ones
that really resonated, because like, oh
yeah, that’s right. They don’t mean anything. I’m trying to think. I guess with Infinifactory, we
started exploring with that. What if you could
make things that actually fit into the story? And with Shenzhen, we
went even harder with it. And so every puzzle in Shenzhen
is based off of a little pitch that our writer wrote, that
we brainstormed before. But we turned them
into these things. We want to build a little
story around each puzzle, and we want to bring
that puzzle to life by creating a context around
it that gives it meaning. And I think it was
really successful. I don’t know. I mean, you can tell me. So in this case, there’s tons
of ideas here for puzzles. A lot of them we didn’t
do, because they’re really hard to turn into– like
a magic baseball bat. This is our
near-future, everything is slightly lousier future. I was going to make a political
joke, but I’m not going to. But you know the idea
if a magic baseball bat. It’s like the selfie stick,
or the baseball bat of selfie sticks, I guess? It just makes you hit
a home every time. And it fits
thematically, but it’s hard to think of how do you
make a puzzle that is that? I don’t know. So not all the ideas
really make the cut, but we got a lot
of good ideas here. And then we start turning
them into puzzles. And so one of my
other little quirks is that I like to design every
puzzle on a sheet of paper, because then you can
sort them separately. Right now, we’re
working on a game that has puzzle-like things in it. And they’re all
pinned up on the wall, like I’m some sort of detective
that went rogue, and has all the connections drawn up on
the wall and the string running between them. I can see the pattern, yeah! So with paper, you can do that. You can pin up all your
designs, and you can see them all at once, and you can use
the visual part of your brain to see like, oh, do I not have
enough of this mechanic being represented and whatnot? Making forms is fun too. I guess that’s I’m more of a
reflection of my personality, that I like making forms
and filling them out. So from there, yeah,
I mean every puzzle has its own little form. And so to get back to your
original question, which I think I’ve diverged from
highly, which is how much time do we spend making
the original mechanics versus coming up with puzzles. I’d say that there’s a
little bit of time up front for coming up with the
mechanics of the game, and then I like to just
try to make a whole bunch puzzles without even
being able to play them, which I guess is another
weird Zachtronics thing, that I make
all of my puzzles without really testing them. And then the ones
that don’t work don’t go in the game at the end. Sometimes they do, and then
they get replaced afterwards. I mean, our games are
really open ended. Our games are usually
that we build a toolset, and then we build a
bunch of challenges, and we build them independently. So that way you can tackle
the problems however you want with the toolset. And that comes across in
the puzzle design mechanism that we follow. The other thing too is that
especially with Shenzhen we change our toolset as
we realize what is possible and what isn’t possible
with the toolset that we give you while
you solve the puzzles. And so in Shenzhen I/O, a really
boring example is the memory, that all of our memory used
to be that you’d write to it, and it would store the values,
and then you’d read from it, and then you’d get them back. And that was all you could do. And it turns out
that’s really useless, and if you wanted to read
from it non-destructively, you’d have to read everything
and then somehow write it back in. And it just made
everything too hard. And so right up until the
last minute of Shenzhen I/O, we were still changing
mechanics in the game. So you never really get to
stop working on your mechanics or your puzzles or anything. I don’t know what
the moral there is. Does that answer
your question person who didn’t ask that question? SPEAKER: That was actually me. ZACH BARTH: Does that
answer your question, person who did ask that question? SPEAKER: This one’s
actually from someone who’s not probably me. “How do you make
your game’s fun? I have tried to make
educational games in the past, and mine have turned out
pedantic and preachy, whereas yours are actually fun.” ZACH BARTH: Was
that your question? This is the person
I wanted to grill. So I wanted to
find out what makes them think Zachtronics
games are educational, or what makes them fun? Because it’s possible
that they’re neither. It’d be easier if I had
somebody to escalate. Does anybody want to
proxy for that person? Has anybody tried making
educational games here and they’re
disappointed with that? Was that a handraise
or just a stretch? AUDIENCE: [INAUDIBLE] ZACH BARTH: So I
have to imagine. AUDIENCE: You can proxy
through me if you want. I have done a little
bit of work in making educational games
many, many years ago as a contractor for Big Fish. And I also do find
these games fun. And can answer
perhaps as to why. ZACH BARTH: OK. AUDIENCE: So if you want to
proxy through me, go ahead. ZACH BARTH: What’s your
opinion of educational games? AUDIENCE: Often times,
it seems like there’s some particular lesson
that the creator of the educational games
wants the students to learn. And it’s very difficult
to make that into a game if it doesn’t fit
anything there. It just so happens, I think
that for a particular mentality, engineering is fun. ZACH BARTH: Yeah. AUDIENCE: And so if you can
make a game where you’re just doing engineering,
the fun parts, then it’s somehow educational
but also still fun. ZACH BARTH: Yeah. AUDIENCE: And for me,
I will say personally, as someone who came into
computer science through a non-traditional route– I didn’t actual take any
computer science education– Shenzhen I/O and TIS-100
were the first time that I ever actually did
assembly programming. ZACH BARTH: Oh yeah. AUDIENCE: And so I
learned something there. ZACH BARTH: OK, so that
was the perfect answer. Thank you. SpaceChem, I made SpaceChem. This game looks so educational. I pretty thoroughly
believed that like if only we could make education
like SpaceChem, everybody would love it. It would be great. And this idea of taking
systems and problems and presenting them
to people in a way that they can solve in
an open ended fashion without having to just learn
stuff and recite it later, that seemed like it would
just blow education wide open. And it didn’t. I started really
enthusiastic, and we made these educational
games, the ones that I showed you before. I would say as we were
doing the projects, my enthusiasm
crashed pretty hard. And by the time
we got to the end, it was like, why are
we making these games? And I think that
part of the problem was that when we make a game for
real, we it just is what it is, and we put it out there,
and we say, hey, whoever wants to play this, play it. If you like it, you’ll let us
know by buying it or whatever. When you make an educational
game, they were testing them, and they were forcing
the kids to play them, and just sitting
them down and saying, you are going to
play this game now. And then the kids would
play it, because they were told to or whatever. And it’s a game, so it’s
better than like, do this math problem. Kind of not. They don’t really
have any agency in doing that, which is
the big thing in games. And then they asked
them afterwards. They’re like, now we’re going to
quiz them on what they learned. And it’s just like,
oh God, these kids, they’re in middle school. They’re not really good
at expressing themselves. And even if they are, they’re
just saying the answers or not saying the answers. You’re just so far
divorced from what it is to make a
game at that point, that for me, it destroyed
all of the motivation. Are we improving their
lives by making these games and making them play them? Well, not really. And then you start
getting to questions like, what is the point of
education and curriculum? This is, again, a
reflection of me more than any sort of reality. But the idea of an
educational game, there’s already so much bias, just
saying an educational game. It’s meant for a school system. It’s meant for a curriculum. It’s really hard to design
games to that, like you said. Here’s a fun anecdote for me. I was at a serious
games convention, back when I was in
my more naive stage and thought that we could
make educational games that are great, and then games would
save the world or whatever. And there was somebody
there from Full Sail who was saying that they’d
made an educational game, but the lesson they learned
is that you have education and you have fun. And you just have to dial in
like where on the spectrum you want to hit. And of course, their
game was terrible. I”m not going to lie. It was a game where you
go around and fight people and then do math problems. And so there was fighting,
and there’s math problems that would pop up. We can agree that that’s
probably not the best way to do an educational game. But I actually had the
audacity to raise my hand and challenge the person who was
talking and just be like, what? This is ridiculous. Surely we can make
games that are fun and educational by
exploiting the naturally fun things, like in
engineering, exploiting the naturally fun things
in the educational content. And then after having
made them, I actually feel like there’s fun
and there’s education, and you just dial it
in and drop it in. And there’s perhaps
some reason to believe that learning things is hard,
and things that are hard are not fun in the
way that games are. There’s all sorts
of stuff about flow. How many know about
flow theory in games? The idea that as
you’re playing a game, you’re going to get better. And if this is like
a graph, there’s an area up here that’s
too hard for you, and there’s an area down
here that’s too boring. And so you just want to
stay in this channel of not being bored but not
having the game be so hard that you can’t play
and you can’t advance. And education does
not line up with that. It doesn’t fit in. You can design a game so that
people get slightly better. More often than not now,
you boost their power level by giving them experience
and upgrading their numbers. This is a huge thing that’s
destroyed game design, as far as I’m concerned. There’s theories about
difficulty, and a lot of people say, people need to feel
better while they’re playing your game. Let’s just make
the numbers bigger while they’re playing it. You can’t do that in
an educational game. You can’t just say, oh, your
sword now does more damage, but we’re going to give
you the same math problems. You can’t count on
people getting better, especially at external
skills that aren’t even really part of the game. It’s difficult. AUDIENCE: I think that
moves nicely to you “How do you view the
difficulty curves and teaching process in each of your games? Is anything you ever wish
you had done differently or anything you want
to try some day?” ZACH BARTH: I have a
picture for this one. This is more interesting
than trying to explain it. So this is a difficulty
graph for SpaceChem. And so what this represents,
each one of these is a puzzle. The blue ones are the– blue ones are required, the
yellow ones are optional, and the red ones are the boss
puzzles, which you have to– they’re a special kind
of challenge in SpaceChem that’s kind of hard, both
because it’s a hard puzzle and because it obscures
the gameplay in a way that makes it harder to solve. And so what this is
for each one of these, how many people started up
a puzzle and then solved it? And so it’s the same overall. We can see the optional puzzles. There’s a lot fewer people,
who upon starting up an optional puzzle, actually
took the time to finish it. Every other puzzle in the
game was required, and often in sequential order, which
is the thing that we learned is not a good thing to do. And so they’re pretty good. The boss puzzles are
definitely harder. The last boss is definitely– God, these poor people who beat
every other level up to here, fired up this level, and then
only half of them finished it. That includes me. I’m in the people who
didn’t finish this. I’ve never beaten the
last level of SpaceChem. I don’t know how you
could expect somebody to do something like that. AUDIENCE: And this is only the
people who started a puzzle, not necessarily people
who are starting the game. ZACH BARTH: Yeah, that
would be graph number two, which looks more like this. This is what happens
when you multiply each one by all the ones
before it and have it fall off. If you fire up the
game, this is your odds of actually beating the last
level, which makes that falloff look less dramatic. To some degree, I would say
our games are pretty bad. But to some degree, your
progress for any game looks like this. I mean, how many games
that you guys play do you actually finish? It’s probably less than 100%. So you can actually look at
achievements in other games– I used to have a slide for
this, but it’s not here– about how many people
beat various games. So Bastion, that was
beaten by like 15% of people who started it up. Super Meat Boy is
beaten by about 4% of people who fire it up. And that’s just on normal. Super duper hard mode
is like 2% or 1%. SpaceChem is super
duper hard mode. It’s like 2%. So like 2% of people who fire
up SpaceChem will actually go through and beat all of it. And on one hand, that’s bad. And that’s not really
like what I would want. But on the other
hand, that means that there’s a lot of challenge
for people all along the game. And this is something
we debate a lot still, which is how long should a game
be and how hard should it be? And you don’t want somebodu– Well, I guess it depends. I don’t know. I mean, it’s possible, perhaps. A theory would be
that you want people to play through your game
until they decide to stop. It’s worse if they
play through a game and then have to stop because
they ran out of content, or some other reason. You want people
to choose to stop, and having the game get
harder accomplishes that. Personally, I’d
feel disappointed if I don’t beat something, but
other people are different. But that’s still a debate
that we still wonder about. So going off this for a
second, you can line up. The thing with this is, this
graph is not really useful. It makes a point, but
it’s not useful to us in balancing a game. A graph like this, this is
how we do all of our stuff. And we actually did a
survey in Infinifactory during early access,
where we asked people, after they beat a puzzle– we only showed the survey
to people who beat it. We said, how hard do you
feel like this level was? Was it too hard, or was it too
easy, or was it just right? And when you look at the
levels that people say, I beat that level, I feel
good because I beat it but it was too hard, actually
correlates close enough for us, which is not really necessarily
statistically good enough, but it’s good enough for us. It correlates pretty
strongly with people who fired up a level and
then never even beat it. And the cool thing there
is that we can measure this without bothering people
and without asking them and without making them anguish
over, “was it too hard or not?” We can just track this stat. And we do. And then we track this
stat in all of our games. And nowadays, something
like this right here would say, OK,
this level is too hard, because they should all be flat. And I don’t have a picture
of it for Infinifactory, but in Infinifactory,
it was pretty good. The first levels pretty
easy, and then it picks up the difficulty
through here, and then it was pretty flat
through the rest of the game, because we were looking
at them individually. And then sometimes there would
be a puzzle that spikes up. It has like twice the
fail-out rate or whatever. And then that’s how we know
that puzzle was too hard. So that’s how we
balance our games. I don’t know if that’s the best
way, but that’s how we do it. AUDIENCE: Do you have
any data on how much the social factor of SpaceChem
helped people actually keep on playing? I mean, just the stats
comparison, the– ZACH BARTH: The histograms. AUDIENCE: Because I was one of
the ones that didn’t finish it, but I did come back
to some levels because of the social factor. compared with other players and
try to optimize the solutions. ZACH BARTH: That would
be a good thing to track. It’s hard to tell like
somebody is playing a level, and so I think that’s why
we haven’t explored that. The first thing I worry
about is people just stopping playing our game. Because if you
can’t play a game, it’ll be impossible to enjoy it. And so that’s our
first priority. That would definitely
be something interesting to explore,
the idea of what keeps people coming back. To some degree, we’re
a little cynical. You compare does
a new customer– we could have somebody keep
playing the game for longer, or we could get a new customer,
and which one is better? One theory we have is that the
longer that somebody is playing a game, the more likely it is
to expose their friends to it. Sort of like, if somebody
has a cold for longer, they’re more likely to
share it with their friends, in a similar way. And so that’s something
we think about but have very little data for. AUDIENCE: And where did the
idea of having the social parts come? ZACH BARTH: Oh, I have a
thing for that somewhere. Right here. This will be the
ending thing, maybe. I’m just going to do
the beginning of it. So with the Codex,
we made this game. It was just a Flash game. There were no histograms. There were no leaderboards. But there were forums where
people would start competing with each other. Spontaneously, this happened. They’d be like, oh,
that’s your solution? This is my solution. It’s better. I was able to shave off
five cycles by doing this. And they’d share it, and they’d
just be one-upping each other. And we thought of this
when we did SpaceChem. And the ways that we
made this a real thing, we made it official,
was with histograms. The funny thing is actually,
we weren’t on Steam for a while with SpaceChem. So we couldn’t do leaderboards. We would have had to roll
our own leaderboard service or something? I don’t know. We didn’t. So we only had the histograms. And then the leaderboards
weren’t very deliberate. We’re like, oh, Steam
offers friend leaderboards. Friend leaderboards are good. I’d heard somewhere
probably at GDC, global leaderboards are useless. Because obviously,
they are, right? You’re not going
to be number one. You’re going to
be number 10,000. No one cares. Friend leaderboards
get people riled up. People like friend leaderboards. And it just made
sense for our games. But again, I feel like
I didn’t think about it. I don’t remember thinking
about it very hard. I think we just added it because
it seemed like the right thing to do for getting on Steam. Kind of naive then. And I think, honestly, the
leaderboards are probably better than the histograms. Not everybody has friends
who play their games, but when I hear– I don’t really hear that many
people who are like, oh man, and then I tried to move my line
to the left on the histogram! It’s not the same as
trying to outcycle someone on the leaderboards. And so in my mind now,
I think the leaderboards are almost probably more
important than the histograms. I don’t know if that’s going
upset histogram fans out there. Are you an histogram fan? AUDIENCE: I am a
histogram fan, because I don’t have any friends
who play your games. ZACH BARTH: You
gotta fix that, man! There’s a name
for the genre now. AUDIENCE: I don’t have
have Steam friends that play your games. ZACH BARTH: Fair. AUDIENCE: We should make
a Google Group for this. All the Zachtronics Googlers
compete with each other. AUDIENCE: No, I want to be at
the top of the leaderboard. That’s not going to happen. AUDIENCE: I like
the histograms not to try to move my line
to the left but to see how far to the right I am. Because sometimes I had
one puzzle in Infinifactory that I did in a
horrible hacky way. And so my cycles graph
was way out there. And I was like, woohoo! ZACH BARTH: Yeah,
that’s something. AUDIENCE: [INAUDIBLE] ZACH BARTH: No, totally. We would never get
rid of the histograms because they’re
just too much fun. I mean, it gives you an insight. And especially because our
players are so technical. They tried editing
histograms to Portal 2, and it failed utterly. Does anybody remember the
histograms from Portal 2? AUDIENCE: I liked those. ZACH BARTH: OK. Yeah, so you’re the first
person I’ve ever met who even knew that they existed. Which I guess means
there’s like 100% hit rate for being successful. But our theory on
that is that they’re– now I feel bad saying
that they’re less effective because you liked it. But it’s hard to
directly compete in a game like Portal 2,
because you can’t just hit a play button to instantly
replay your solution. And so it doesn’t quite
have the same effect. Although there’s tons of action
games that have scoreboard too, so I don’t know. Maybe not enough
people have tried. When I was at Valve, I
tried to convince them, like we should add
histogram support to the leaderboard
service, but I would have had to
code it up myself, and that wasn’t about to happen. I would have broken it all. SPEAKER: “Which game was the
most fun to design and create, and which was the least?” ZACH BARTH: So I
saw that question, because I’ve seen
all these in advance. I don’t have an answer for that. I mean, I would argue
perhaps that the least fun games to create were the
ones that we bailed on early and you guys don’t know about. I’m very much– I only make things
when they’re fun. We’ve definitely started working
on games that started off looking fun, and then as I
got into it, I just hated it. And then when I hate what I’m
working on, I hate my life. And it just went downhill. I’m just like, I gotta
stop working on this game. It’s not good. We’ve definitely pulled the
plug on a couple of projects, because it’s just emotionally
unsatisfying and bad to work on it. Apparently, I learned recently
I have a very strong aversion to recreating work that
other people have done and making games that feel like
they’re too much just like, oh, every other game
out there has this and I need to can spend
months and months making the same kind of crap that
everybody is making already. And apparently I
don’t like that. My favorite game– Shenzhen I/O was really
great because we had just moved into a new office. We just started
our team back up. We just painted the
whole office and redid it because our landlord refused to. And we started
working on this game, and I had already had so
much time to dream about it and come up with all these ideas
that we just were able to just start working on it. And it just like really clicked,
and it was really satisfying. And that’s great
when that happens. And so that was probably
the most fun we’ve had yet. But maybe that’s
just an “everything is always getting better” thing. Who knows? AUDIENCE: Yeah, so
I have a corollary to the previous question
that I was a proxy for, the fun versus
educational thing. But this is more about fun
versus productive, or fun versus useful. So a lot of the games
that you’ve made, and in particular
the ones I’ve been a fan of, like TIS-100, and
Shenzhen I/O, and SpaceChem, you’re doing some work. You have some task that
you’re supposed to solve, and it’s an interesting
problem-solving challenge. Have you thought about any
ways to try to somehow bring the fun that you’ve managed
to create in those games into more useful work, in
terms of either making our day jobs as programmers more fun,
or making the fun that we engage in recreationally more useful? Can it be done? Do you have any
thoughts on what we might do to make that happen. And I also ask this
as somebody who is– obviously, you have worked
professional corporate engineering jobs,
where it’s maybe less fun than ideal for your
programming capabilities. I’m just curious if you
had any insight on what we might do to bridge that gap. ZACH BARTH: So
this ties into that I used to think that games
were great for education. Now I think that games
and education are just game designers– the only
hammer they have is game design. And so everything looks like
a game that needs to be made. I don’t know anything
about education. Honestly. But when I think about
how maybe we could improve it is not by bringing over
games but by bringing over this idea of fun and the
idea that work can and should be fun. Especially if you’re a
kid and it doesn’t matter. It’s an open question
about why people play and why play exists, but the
idea that play is how we learn. I think there’s a lot
of evidence for that, and trying to bring
more play into learning, I think that’s a lofty
goal, but I don’t really know if that makes
sense or if you could apply that in any way. As for making work more
fun, oh God, I don’t know. I mean, to roll back into your
question earlier, the games that we make seem like they’re
about real life things. They’re inspired by it, but
they’re completely artificial. And I don’t know. In Shenzhen I/O, we
completely changed the way that synchronization works,
like a week before shipping, because too many of our
playtesters were stupid and couldn’t understand it. And of course by that I mean
it was not a good system, because when you’re
the system designer, if people don’t get it,
it is 100% your fault. And we had to change it. And if we were trying to make
a game that was about real life arduinos, because people need
to know how to program arduinos, you can’t change it. You just have to
hit a little harder. Oh, we’ll just put some
more tutorial text on there or something, which
doesn’t work, by the way. The only way to make
your game more playable is just to make it more playable
and to redesign it until it is. And so it’s like the old saying
about the way to win a battle is to pick the right battle. And that’s very much what we do. We take on task when
making these games. It looks like work, but we’re
really taking on the tasks that we think that we can win. And in education, I think
it’s much harder to do that. Because you can’t change
anything about it. All you can do is– in our starch metabolism game,
when we ran into problems, we just backed off and
didn’t cover those topics. And you can’t do that
when you’re supposed to be teaching specific things. You can sit down. I don’t want to make you
stand there just listen to me. AUDIENCE: Thank you. ZACH BARTH: Yeah. The one idea I’ve
seen in education that seems really
cool– and again, I say this as a person who
knows nothing about education from a technical
standpoint– is the idea of cross-curricular classes. So instead of saying you
have math class and you have history class– there’s a school, a charter
school called Quest to Learn. They have a few locations–
you have a codebreakers class, where codebreaker classes is
about codes and breaking them. And that’s what
the class is about. And of course that
includes math and history. And you can’t take a
class and not write. But it’s about codebreaking,
and it’s about something that you can get
excited about as opposed to an abstract like group of
tools, which is not super fun. And I think that’s a
way that you can take– Games aren’t like,
this is a moving game. It’s just about moving. What about shooting? No, it’s just about moving. There are some games that
technically are that, but that’s not how you go
about designing a game. You try to have some
emotional resonance. You try to make it
so it’s interesting. You give people tasks so
when something is too hard, they don’t just
have to try harder. They can back off from that. I was just talking
to Keith, who I still work with, about–
we’ve been really into Heroes of the Storm. The games I play are nothing
like the games I make. I am super lowbrow in my
games and with what I play. And so we’ve been playing
Heroes of the Storm, which is a MOBA, for those
of you who don’t know. And apparently there was a talk
by the lead designer at League, Riot, with League of Legends. One of his philosophies
is that you want to have lots of
different skills for people to master so that when
like you get in a situation where you’re you keep
trying to do this thing and you just can’t do it because
you just don’t have that skill and you’re not good enough
yet, you can back off and do something else instead. And if you think
about math class, it doesn’t allow you to
back off and do something that you can do and gain
mastery in a different area and then come back. It’s like, no. We’re just going to keep
building on it over and over again, and if you miss
one step, you are out. And that’s how we do it. And that’s a very
ungamey way to do that. If that was a game, i
would be a bad game. We say, oh, we want to bring
games into classes, not that we want to bring lessons
from games into classes. And I’m going to stop ranting
about that, because I don’t know what I’m talking about. AUDIENCE: So the Zachtronics
games I’ve been playing are often about developing
solutions for a fixed problem. And everybody’s graded
against the same criteria. They’re compared indirectly
via metrics, completion time, and everything like that. What do you think
about games where player solutions can compete
or cooperate directly with one another? So it’s not so much the
environment and a fixed puzzle but rather how they interact? ZACH BARTH: That’s a good idea? AUDIENCE: Have you ever
heard of RoboWars for Mac? ZACH BARTH: Oh yes, oh yes. No, I’m definitely familiar with
a lot of those kind of games. Yeah, that is something
that intrigues us. Maybe if you’re lucky, yes. It takes a while to make games. That’s the hardest part. And so I would love to
make a game like that. AUDIENCE: I would
definitely play it. SPEAKER: So we’re
probably going to have to wrap up soon, so we’re
just going to end up with the question
that we deferred, which is, “What has been the
most surprising or unexpected thing you’ve seen a player do?” ZACH BARTH: Oh yeah. So we’re good till 2:30, right? Until 2:00. ZACH BARTH: 2:00? It said 2:30 on the– OK, so– SPEAKER: We have
the room reserved for clean-up afterwards. ZACH BARTH: OK, well, let’s
start cleaning up while I talk. So I wanted to show you guys
something really quickly, which is the secret origins
of Zachtronics games. Which is JFLAP. Has anybody used this before? Yeah? You look excited. So in college, I took a
class about like models of computation and
computational theory. And one of the exercises
that we got repeatedly was, implement a push– an automata that
satisfies these things and accepts and rejects
these different things, and build a Turing machine. This is a Zachtronics
game, right? I mean, there’s actually
a game out there by somebody else
called Manufactoria, which is literally
about Turing machines. But this idea of “here’s
a set of criteria. Here’s a completely
open space, where you can design something
that’s technical and kind of computationy, but
not literally programming, and have it meet these
criteria over here.” And I think a lot of people
who make programming games, they never got to experience
the beauty of JFLAP. And they just thought,
oh, I have to write code, and then do this. And I think this really
tapped into something deep in my psyche, the idea that
you can build these things that aren’t code but are symbolic,
or mechanical, or processes, and still apply the sort of
programmatic criteria to them. And so that’s the hidden
origin of Zachtronics games. I wrote this, and I have no
idea what any of this means. Yeah, I don’t remember
anything from modcomp, yet it was still like
the most important class I took in college. So AUDIENCE: The homework actually
stated I don’t know [INAUDIBLE] ZACH BARTH: Oh God, yeah, that
was just talking about Java, but yeah. So I’m going to blast
through this in three minutes apparently. So we get surprised by our
players a lot of times. People build impressive
things, obviously. Everybody has seen
redstone computers in Minecraft, that
kind of thing of people just building something
that’s surprising. Well, not surprising
but just impressive. Sometimes in our
games people, discover unintentional mechanics and
exploit them to great depth. That’s a fun thing. And sometimes people just find
out new ways to play our games. So I showed you this about
the origin of histograms. There’s also solution-sharing
in SpaceChem. It really looks like this. There’s YouTube videos. But before that,
we were like, oh, what if it was like a website
that it generated, and you could click on it and stuff? It turns out, you
look at this, you have no idea what’s going on here. I don’t know what’s
going on there. I mean, technically that’s
a solution to a puzzle. But that was why the
video came about. And that was back
when it was super hard to record a video
without codecs and stuff. Managed to make that work. In KOHCTPYKTOP, you’ll see
the first universal solution. By connecting up
the wires here, you can just replicate any
set of output universally. And so this leads to something
we call Volkswagening now, after people did this
to a great degree in Shenzhen I/O, which
is where you say, to hell with what
it’s supposed to do. Let’s cheat and just
get the right output, the right criteria for the test. That’s somebody else’s term. That’s not mine. In Infiniminer, we were
surprised by our players. I built Infiniminer
to play like TF2. It has teams and
classes and stuff. I didn’t know anything
about game design then. All of our players realized
that it’s more fun just to build shit that’s cool. And this would be a thing
where our players innovated, and we were just like, oh,
I don’t know what to do. And sometimes being
at ground zero is the worst place to see what’s
going on right where you are. And that’s definitely I think
what happened with Infiniminer. With SpaceChem, we have some–
oh, that looks terrible. So this is the stall of waldo. These are techniques that
we had no idea were possible until we shipped the game and
people started doing them, where if you just put in
an instruction like this and have it just run off,
it’ll just repeatedly execute that, which it turns out is
really cheap from a score perspective. I didn’t even think
this is possible, but a strictly linear solution. I don’t know if you guys
have seen that before, but that’s pretty cool. And people figuring out
the worst example of this. These are fun. This is cool. Somebody figured out
something clever. When people figured out how
our bonding algorithm worked and that each bonder
was technically in a sorted list
somewhere in memory, and then if you
figured out the order, you could control
the order precisely in ways we didn’t intend. And this is a problem
that continually bites us in the ass, over and over
again, which is that, should something
be deterministic, or should it be
non-deterministic? And if it’s
non-deterministic, how do we convey that it’s
non-deterministic? This is a big problem
in Shenzhen I/O. In Shenzhen I/O, when you run
a solution, every time you run that same test run,
it’s deterministic. But when you get to
the next test run, it’s technically
not deterministic from the last one. This happens all the time. We added logic gates. People are like, oh, I’m clever. I’m going to build flip-flops. So they build a
non-deterministic flip-flop, that if they took a class
in electrical engineering, they’d know it was
non-deterministic. But because they run the same
test run over and over again, it’s deterministic. It always initializes
the top output first. And then they get
to test run two, and suddenly it’s
the bottom one. And they’re just like,
there’s a bug in your game. I get 70 e-mails,
and they’re like, there’s a bug in your game. It’s like, no. Part of it’s deterministic
and part of it’s not. And it’s super complicated. Can I have five minutes? OK? You guys can leave
if you need to. That’s cool. So this is the greatest
thing that anybody has ever made for any of our games. This is homemade. They made it by hand. It’s a looping animated GIF. And we were going
to do YouTube video uploads for Infinifactory. And this was 2013, when
everybody was getting really into animated GIFs again. And they made this. You can’t talk because you
can’t actually put animated GIFs in PowerPoint it, turns out. And so they made this gift. And I’m just like, oh my God. This is the greatest thing
I’ve ever seen in my life. And so within a day, I
took our YouTube thing, just ripped out all
of the video stuff that we were planning to do and
made it spit out animated GIFs instead. And it was the most
genius thing we ever did, because then everybody just
shared animated GIFs with all their friends. And because the
factories loop, we can make the GIFs
loop seamlessly and it’s fucking amazing. That’s my favorite thing. So here you can see
some techniques. You actually see you can see
some techniques that people discovered that I really
didn’t intend and I don’t like, but you can’t do
anything about it. That rope. Goddamn it. See, if they supported animated
GIFs, this would be easy so. So it turns out
rotating things is quicker than moving them
on conveyors because of how rotating things work. And then people also used this
to build giant rotating arms, where they’ll just
have these arms that just swing effortlessly in
one cycle back and forth across the map. To the point where, when people
keep their own high score lists with other people– on Reddit, they do this
for all of our games, because we don’t have
an official high score list, because I don’t want
to be responsible for making sure people aren’t cheating. They’ll say, here
is your best score. Here’s your best score
without giant rotator arms. It’s a huge problem, but we
couldn’t do anything about it because it’s just that
that was the game we made. We also had somebody– this is a puzzle
where you’re supposed to build a machine
that you can drive to like fight off a battle– spoiler alert– at
the end of the game. Somebody built a completely
autonomous solution that perfectly 100
percents the battle. So I didn’t even think
that was possible, but there they are doing it. AUDIENCE: That was me. ZACH BARTH: Wait, what? AUDIENCE: That was me. ZACH BARTH: Oh shit! Well, what’s your YouTube name? SPEAKER: [INAUDIBLE] ZACH BARTH: OK, so there might
be more stuff in from you. I don’t know. SPEAKER: [INAUDIBLE] ZACH BARTH: OK. So this is– you can tell. It’s whatever you call
the automata for that. A couple people made these. Somebody build a typewriter. It’s getting to the point
where I don’t even know. There’s all sorts of cool things
that I, in theory, understand you can do in the game. You can build
physical structures that are data, because
they’re physical, right? And so I’m guessing that’s
like a matrix of things that encode the different
characters, right? So this dude, almost
all these videos are from this guys GTW123. So he built a typewriter. Then he built a
calculator, which uses the same kind of
method for printing. The crazy thing is, it actually
supports a ton of precision, because– I’m going to skip
ahead really quickly. You can see it builds–
it does it physically. So I think you guys can
see where this is going. So he’s going to
build this number, and it just builds it
as a stack of blocks. And then the way you
add them is you just smash them together and let
it physically carry over and stuff. So it’s pretty cool. He also implemented
TIS-100 in Infinifactory. So this is somebody who’s
far cleverer than I am. So the code, the
program is locked in, but it is reprogrammable,
and it’s really executing. I don’t even know. How the fuck do you do this? AUDIENCE: Have you
considered hiring him? ZACH BARTH: I don’t know. I don’t want this person writing
code for my games, right? So there was a little bit of– TIS is boring by comparison. So we had this
instruction called JRO, which lets you
just arbitrarily tell one node where to jump. One node can tell
another node how to jump. And you can do insane
things with it. The problem is that
that doesn’t look cool. Does anybody know what
this is, this code? Yeah, so this is the Quake 3
fast inverse square root thing. It’s infamous code. It’s really hard
to tell how this does an inverse square
root, but it’s create code. And great solutions for
TIS-100 look like this. At best, you can tell
there’s a comment here that just says “what the fuck.” So you know that something
weird is going on. You don’t even get that in
TIS, because there’s not room for such a comment. So good TIS solutions don’t look
any different than a bad one. Some people built
little fun things. This generates a maze that
you can walk around in. But that’s about it. A lot of people built
emulators for TIS-100. I guess that’s kind of cool. That there were a
surprising number of people who made
emulators for TIS-100. Which I guess is how
programmers interact with stuff, is to try to emulate it. Shenzhen I/O has some fun stuff. Is sound going to come through? SPEAKER: Probably not. ZACH BARTH: OK. Oh, I can hear myself
coming through there. That’s what’s going on. That’s confusing. I’m going to try to– can we do the microphone
into the computer? Does that work? We’ll try that in a second. So this is one of
those people who built a flip-flop
that’s non-deterministic and they think it is. What? That does seem like an error. That was just
supposed to be funny. OK, here we go. So here somebody
built a Game of Life. These are just things
that I didn’t– I guess that works. Evidently, it works. I don’t know how it works. There’s a bunch of
that with Shenzhen I/O. The best ones are the
music player ones. So we’re going to try this. No, that’s just
going to be feedback. That’s not going to work. It does play music, which is
hilarious if you could hear it. So that doesn’t
work with that joke. So here’s the last
thing I’ll show you. So somebody built
a 3-D maze, where you can walk around this maze. They couldn’t actually
store the maze anywhere. So it algorithmically generates
the same maze every time. Because otherwise, you just
wouldn’t be able to fit it. And so all of the crazy
Shenzhen I/O solutions have this trait of you just
can’t even tell how they work. And it’s like magic. But there’s no fun mechanics
to discover in that game. So I think the giant
rotator arms are probably the best for what
somebody has done. So there’s another quick
thing I want to show you guys. So somebody asked about
the TIS-100 patches. And so that was totally
inspired by Activision. They used to give away– I don’t know if you
had to send in money, but if you photographed
yourself getting a high score in a game next to
the TV or whatever, and then you’d send
them the photo, and then they’d send
you back a patch so you could join their
high score club or whatever. And so I saw this,
and was like, yes, we need to do this
for Infinifactory. And so that’s for the first 100. And the first 100 people
to beat all of the puzzles in the first part of
the game got a patch, and it was pretty cool. Yeah, I guess we should stop. Does anybody else
have any questions? We have time, right? SPEAKER: Thank you for coming. ZACH BARTH: Yeah. SPEAKER: Can we get
a round of applause. [APPLAUSE]
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fsmoura says:
All Zach-games are astonishingly excellent. The man is a genius.
Elliot Van Wie says:
What a cool guy – really wanted to engage, most genuinely, while being profoundly honest and humble in a useful, non-virtue signaling/Peacocking way. He wound up giving me some interesting thoughts on management gamification…
LoadedSum says:
I'm not a traditional puzzle game fan but I love everything Zach puts out. The amount of games he's put out in a relatively short time is also impressive.
fidelio says:
spacechem and infinifactory are two of my favorite games in 3 decades of playing, but with poorish eyesight tis-100 and
shenzhen io with the amount of tiny text and numbers, i know i couldn't even play. this makes me sad because, on and off, it took me a couple of years to finish spacechem but the satisfaction gained from the eventual triumph was immense and here are games from one of my favorite makers i have to skip not because the puzzles would be too hard, but they're in a format i struggle to process. anyway, i hope the next zachtronics game is less text/number based. games your brain chews on for a solution when you're not playing i've really only experienced in zachtronics games and for this they're really, really amazing.
Spencer White says:
I find it funny when people say that infinifactory is a ripoff of minecraft. If only they had an ounce of knowledge…
gtw123 says:
Zach is infinifactorily more clever than he makes out to be.
Stellated Hexahedron says:
Kinda reassuring that Zach doesn't have any idea what he's doing either, he just, you know, does what seems cool.
Dylan McNamee says:
This talk makes me feel like I know Zach a bit – and I think I like him as much as I suspected I would.
Gerald Cacas Creations says:
If I'm going to be stuck in a bunker for the rest of my life, SPACECHEM will be my only game and that's fine.
Vita Nova says:
Living my dream
tomato totato says:
his game is like dark souls for puzzle game.
Peter Hoeft says:
Hey, Talks at Google: I love videos like this, but could you have the camera at a less-weird angle, or split screen between presenter and projector output? I'd love to understand better what's on-screen, and not feel like the connective tissue between my shoulders and head were cut.
TheRathead says:
I respect this guy so much!
Alan Tennant says:
Factorio belt balancing would be so pointless for my factory designs that I've barely explored it. Seems like it might be an interesting mechanic to pull out and use with more emphasis somewhere else.
The educational stuff really is promising, please keep it up. Simply challenging people with engineering and programming like problems is indeed educational in and of itself.
Yes. Increase your numbers to take on enemies with higher numbers. I agree, this not game design it's a rejection of game design.
Rayne Ma says:
I think his games will spawn off other types of factory-like automation games.
Phoenix Dawn says:
Zach's games are brilliant even though they are not for me! And they have such beautiful presentations as well. Opus Magnum blew my mind away!
revengefrommars says:
I've been playing a lot of Steam games and the part starting at 34:23 really resonates. Trying to find the "sweet spot" of games that aren't too easy for me or ridiculously hard has been a constant struggle. Interestingly, most Zachtronics games seem to be in that sweet spot. Even SpaceChem, where I got hopelessly stuck and couldn't finish, didn't turn me off on buying future Zachtronics games.
GuavaMoment says:
I made that gif Zach talks about at 57:30. Even with SpaceChem everything looped so nicely, and the gif compressed really well to small sizes, it just seemed like a natural thing to do. You're welcome Zach!
A Cryptic Joke says:
I thought I got into Zachtronics games when Infinifactory was in a Humble Bundle and bought the rest of their games on Steam, but it turns out I was already into them years ago. I was at the RPI event years ago when they showcased TexMechs and got to play it and it was awesome. I had completely forgotten about that. Small world comes full circle, holy shit.
SecularPenguinist says:
I fall into the group of people who solved every puzzle in SpaceChem aside from the last level. It's ridiculously over the top complex. To be honest I haven't even attempted to tackle it yet. I love open ended puzzle games and Zach is the master.
reptiliansamurai says:
Great talk, but I really wish I could see the screen! It's almost always completely whited out, or in poor focus, or cut off. Really frustrating video because of that.
W.A. van Buren says:
I got a infinifactory first 100 patch. beat spacechem too, twice.
James King says:
This guy is cool.
Alonso de Hojeda says:
One of the best developers out there. His games are 250 IQ. Also Google…go fuck yourself! Your mad dreams of diversity kills smart white guys like this one.
an old account of Increment says:
dont ever talk about lua like that ever again.
Fnargl says:
anyone have a link to their secret alt-website?
Flora Green says:
I have to say that I'm in the cap of wanting a game with challenges way over my head so I don't run out of content unless I give up. Take Dustforce as an example, less than 170 people has beaten the final level door of that game, though only 11 has beaten the hidden final level, and some custom maps are even harder than that. I think it is amazing to give your most hardcore players a chance to stay challenged.
Craig Dirty .Dority says:
the people who have the best idea for video games, are hardcore gamers themselves. this guy should hear some of my friends ideas for games. They are amazing.
adlsfreund says:
I'm interested in the universal solution for Конструктор mentioned at 55:01 (the slide is too washed out to see). Couldn't find it in a google search. I'm guessing it's like a programmable gate array.
Doki Mus says:
This is ridiculous, why wouldn't you show the slides next to the recording?
Avernuum Solantis says:
16:34 What the is he talking about? TIS-100 is the game that convinced me to buy his other games! I showed it to my highschool teacher and he uses it to get the kids to learn programming in a "fun" way 😀 It's amazing!
43:00 I have 150 friends on steam, not even one owns a zachtronics game on steam. I got my brother to try infinifactory though 🙂
qvistus82 says:
Only Zachtronics game I've played is Infinifactory and it's amazing. Currently I'm trying to figure out what the hell to do in TIS-100.
Ian Brooks says:
It doesn’t seem like he has a lot of confidence in his games.
StanishStudios says:
This really is the future of coding education. I’d have been a lot more interested in learning code as a kid if classes had been presented in a game format!
Avery Kimball says:
"I hate talks">has to be dragged away kicking and screaming
John Appleseed says:
It isn't important to see the speaker's face, but it is important to see the slides.
barebone2 says:
Without Zach, you wouldn't have minecraft as most of the code was originally STOLEN from Zach's infiniminer.
Zach and Notch are the modern video game equivalent of AC vs DC Tesla Vs Edison.
Stefano Grillo says:
where can i download konscriptor and other games source??
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by Gemma deCruz September 8, 2016 September 8, 2016 Leave a Comment on Meet Dave
Today in history, a very well-known, very handsome man made his debut on the world stage. Sure, he’s a bit advanced in years now, but his shaggy curls, square jawline and rock-hard abs are still as comely as when he was a whippersnapper. And, ladies, he’s got big hands.
I’m not referring to any of the particular spray-tanned, Muscle Milk chugging eligible bachelors chewed up and regurgitated by reality television of late, but to Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni’s David, unveiled for the first time on September 8, 1504 in Florence’s Piazza della Signoria.
Michelangelo Buonarotti, David, 1501-1504, marble, height: 5.17 metres (17 feet), Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence
Perhaps this David never got to kick back with a frozen daiquiri and watch succubi with hair extensions and acrylic nails claw at one another while laying claims to his virility, but I wager his backstory is a more stimulating one than that of Dirk, the ex-frat boy oiling his pecs poolside. Take a gander at the short, cheeky TED-Ed animation below to better understand David’s origins, for he was always meant to be more than just a pretty lump of rock. From a single block of white marble, Michelangelo expertly chiseled a celebration of the arts and of artists, of holy powers and the almighty Catholic Church, of a small gem glittering proudly among bitter, warring city-states, of the magnificent human form and of his magnificent knack for replicating it.
Jacopino del Conte, Michelangelo Buonarroti, c. 1535, oil on canvas
Michelangelo thrived on pulling out quasi-divine entities only he could see lurking in chunks of raw, stony material, and David certainly emerged as a paragon of biblical heroes with hot bods. Yet every work of art is greater than the sum of its parts, no matter how nicely toned those parts are.
Patronage and political circumstances dictate much of what is communicated by a piece of art, as can its specific location in the public sphere. Sadly, such enlightening contexts tend to be forgotten as the centuries pass and delicate objects are removed to institutions, a smidge ironically, for posterity’s sake. However, most fortunately for those who remain curious, art history is there to hold things together. Follow the in-video link for James Earle’s full lesson on Michelangelo’s mascot of Florence—deemed by some the greatest sculpture in the world— and perhaps pick up some new tidbits to admire about David besides his firm backside.
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Exhibition: ‘Dream States: Contemporary Photographs and Video’ at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Exhibition dates: 16th May – 30th October 2016
The best fun I had with this posting was putting together the first twelve images. They seem to act as ‘strange attractors’, a feeling recognised by the curators of the exhibition if you view the first installation photograph by Anders Jones, below.
Many thankx to photographer Anders Jones and the Duggal website for allowing me to publish the installation photographs in the posting. See their posting about the exhibition.
Artists have always turned to dreams as a source of inspiration, a retreat from reason, and a space for exploring imagination and desire. In the history of photography, dreams have been most closely associated with the Surrealists, who pushed the technical limits of the medium to transform the camera’s realist documents into fantastical compositions. Whereas their modernist explorations were often bound to psychoanalytic theories, more recently contemporary photographers have pursued the world of sleep and dreams through increasingly open-ended works that succeed through evocation rather than description.
This exhibition takes a cue from the artists it features by displaying a constellation of photographs that collectively evoke the experience of a waking dream. Here, a night sky composed of pills, a fragmented rainbow, a sleeping fairy-tale princess, and an alien underwater landscape illuminate hidden impulses and longings underlying contemporary life. Drawn entirely from The Met collection, Dream States features approximately 30 photographs and video works primarily from the 1970s to the present.
Text from the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Anselm Kiefer (German, born Donaueschingen, 1945)
Brünnhilde Sleeps
Acrylic and gouache on photograph
23 x 32 7/8in. (58.4 x 83.5cm)
Denise and Andrew Saul Fund, 1995
© Anselm Kiefer
Near the end of Wagner’s second opera of the Ring Cycle, Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), the Valkyrie Brünnhilde, having attempted to help the sibling lovers Siegmund and Sieglinde against their father’s wishes, is punished for her betrayal. Wotan puts her to sleep and surrounds her with a ring of fire (she will be awakened in turn by her nephew Siegfried, the incestuous son of Siegmund and Sieglinde, in the third opera of the cycle).
Kiefer portrays the dormant Brünnhilde as French actress Catherine Deneuve in François Truffaut’s film Mississippi Mermaid, using a photograph he snapped in a movie house in 1969. In the film, Deneuve plays a deceitful mail-order bride who comes to the island of Réunion to marry a plantation owner, played by Jean-Paul Belmondo. Aside from the parallels of love and betrayal in both the Ring Cycle and Truffaut’s film, Kiefer thought the choice of Deneuve for Brünnhilde both ironic and amusing: she was for him “the contrary of Brünnhilde. Very slim, very French, very cool, very sexy,” hinting that no man would go through fire to obtain Wagner’s corpulent, armored Valkyrie.
Manuel Alvarez Bravo (Mexican, 1902-2002)
La Buena Fama Durmiendo (The Good Reputation Sleeping)
1939, printed c. 1970s
Mat: 16 × 20 in. (40.6 × 50.8 cm)
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1973
Eugène Atget (French, Libourne 1857-1927 Paris)
Salted paper print from glass negative
Image: 17.5 x 21.9 cm (6 7/8 x 8 5/8 in.)
Sheet: 18 × 21.9 cm (7 1/16 × 8 5/8 in.)
Gilman Collection, Purchase, Ann Tenenbaum and Thomas H. Lee Gift, 2005
From 1898 until his death in 1927, Atget exhaustively documented the remains of Old Paris: the city’s streets, monuments, interiors, and environs. Among the last entries in this self-directed preservationist effort was a series of images of landscapes and sculpture in the parks of Saint-Cloud and Versailles. Here, the photographer records a statue of a sleeping Ariadne, the mythical Cretan princess abandoned by her lover Theseus on the island of Naxos. Atget’s simultaneously realistic and otherworldly photographs inspired the Surrealist artist Man Ray, who reproduced four of them in a 1926 issue of the journal La Révolution Surréaliste, thus presenting the elder photographer as a modernist forerunner.
Robert Frank (American, born Zurich, 1924)
Fourth of July, Coney Island
Image: 26 x 35.6 cm (10 1/4 x 14 in.)
Mat: 18 1/2 × 22 1/2 in. (47 × 57.2 cm)
Purchase, Alfred Stieglitz Society Gifts, 2002
© 2005 Robert Frank
As he traveled around the country in 1955-56 making the photographs that would constitute his landmark book, The Americans, Frank’s impression of America changed radically. He found less of the freedom and tolerance imagined by postwar Europeans, and more alienation and racial prejudice simmering beneath the happy surface. His disillusionment is poignantly embodied in this image of a disheveled African-American man disengaged from the crowd and asleep in a fetal position amid the debris of an Independence Day celebration on Coney Island.
This was one of the last still photographs Frank made before he devoted his creative energy to filmmaking in the early 1960s. As such, it may be interpreted as an elegy to still photography; the lone figure functions as a surrogate for Frank himself, as he turned his back on Life – like photojournalism to concentrate on the more personal, dreamlike imagery of his films.
Shannon Bool (Canadian, born 1972)
Image: 7 13/16 × 11 13/16 in. (19.8 × 30 cm)
Gift of Shannon Bool and Daniel Faria Gallery, 2015
© Shannon Bool
This photogram – made without a camera by placing a collage of transparencies on a photosensitive sheet of paper and exposing it to light – is part of a series portraying psychoanalysts and their patients. Here, a patient on a Freudian couch is seen from above; the figure, sheathed in patterns of Maori origin, appears to come apart at the seams under the analyst’s scrutiny.
Nan Goldin (American, born Washington, D.C., 1953)
French Chris on the Convertible, NYC
Silver dye bleach print
50.8 x 61cm (20 x 24in.)
Purchase, The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation Gift, through Joyce and Robert Menschel, 2001
© Nan Goldin Courtesy Matthew Marks Gallery
Following in the tradition of Robert Frank and Helen Levitt, Goldin is her generation’s greatest practitioner of the “snapshot aesthetic” in photography-the intimate, diaristic mode that yields images that, in the right hands, are both spontaneous and carefully seen, tossed off and irreducibly right. In this early work, the artist has captured her friend as a Chatterton of the Lower East Side, lying across the back of a blue convertible with shirt open, eyes closed, and an empty can of Schaeffer beer by his side instead of arsenic – a contemporary vision of glamorous surrender for our own time.
Arthur Tress (American, born 1940)
Boy in Flood Dream, Ocean City, New Jersey
Gift of the artist, 1973
In the late 1960s, Tress began audio-recording children recounting their dreams and nightmares. He then collaborated with the young people, who acted out their tales for the camera, and published the resulting surreal images in the 1972 book The Dream Collector. Many of the children shared common nightmare scenarios such as falling, drowning, and being trapped, chased by monsters, or humiliated in the classroom. Here, a young boy clings to the roof of a home that has washed ashore as if after a flood. The desolate landscape evokes the sort of non-place characteristic of dreams and conveys feelings of loneliness and abandonment.
Installation view of the exhibition Dream States: Contemporary Photography and Video at the Metropolitan Museum of Art featuring at lower right, Nan Goldin’s French Chris on the Convertible, NYC (1979)
Photo by Anders Jones
Sophie Calle (French, born Paris, 1953)
Gloria K., first sleeper. Anne B., second sleeper
12.6 x 18.4cm (4 15/16 x 7 1/4in.) Mat: 14 × 17 in. (35.6 × 43.2 cm)
Gift of the artist and Olivier Renaud-Clement, in memory of Gilles Dusein, 2000
© Sophie Calle
While obviously indebted to the deadpan photo-text combinations of Conceptualism, Calle’s art is as purely French at its core as the novels of Marguerite Duras and the films of Alain Resnais – an intimate exploration of memory, desire, and obsessive longing. The artist’s primary method involves a perfectly calibrated interplay between narrative and image, both of which steadily approach their object of desire only to find another blind spot-that which can never be captured through language or representation.
This work is the first segment of Calle’s first work, The Sleepers (1979), in which the artist invited twenty-nine friends and acquaintances to sleep in her bed consecutively between April 1 and April 9, during which time she photographed them once an hour and kept notes recording each encounter. All the elements of Calle’s art-from the voyeuristic inversion of the private sphere (rituals of the bedroom) and the public (the book or gallery wall) to the use of serial, repetitive structures-are present here in embryonic form.
Paul Graham (British, born 1956)
Senami, Christchurch, New Zealand
Chromogenic print
Image: 44 1/4 in. × 59 in. (112.4 × 149.9 cm)
Purchase, Vital Projects Fund Inc. Gift, through Joyce and Robert Menschel and Hideyuki Osawa Gift, 2015
Graham’s series, Does Yellow Run Forever?, juxtaposes three groups of photographs: rainbows arcing over the Irish countryside, the facades of pawn-and-jewelry shops in New York, and tender studies of his partner asleep. The thematic links between the images (the rainbow’s mythical pot of gold, the sparkling objects in the Harlem window display, and a sleeping dreamer) may seem obvious, even pat, but Graham’s photographs transmute those clichés into a constellation of deep feeling. These luminous vignettes evoke a sense of longing and pathos, the quest for something permanent amid the illusory and devalued.
Peter Hujar (American, Trenton, New Jersey 1934-1987 New York)
Girl in My Hallway
Image: 37 x 37.1 cm (14 9/16 x 14 5/8 in.)
© The Peter Hujar Archive, L.L.C.
Brassaï (French (born Romania), Brașov 1899-1984 Côte d’Azur)
A Vagrant Sleeping in Marseille
1935, printed 1940s
17.2 x 23.3cm (6 3/4 x 9 3/16in.)
Photograph by Brassaï. Copyright © Gilberte Brassaï
The inevitable suggestion that the homeless, hungry man sprawled on the sidewalk might be dreaming of a finely dressed and improbably large salad links Brassaï’s photograph to the work of the Surrealists. Although he frequently depicted thugs, vagrants, and prostitutes, he did so without judgment or political motive; his were pictures meant to delight or perplex the eye and mind-not to prompt a social crusade.
Installation view of the exhibition Dream States: Contemporary Photography and Video at the Metropolitan Museum of Art featuring at left, Paul Graham’s Gold Town Jewellery, East Harlem, New York (2012) and at right, Paul Graham’s Senami, Christchurch, New Zealand (2011), both from the series Does Yellow Run Forever?
“The psychological fluidity of the medium has been noted before by the Met. In 1993, to celebrate its purchase of the Gilman Collection, the curator Maria Morris Hambourg chose to call her exhibition The Waking Dream. The title came from Keats’s “Ode to a Nightingale” and suggested, in Hambourg’s words, “the haunting power of photographs to commingle past and present, to suspend the world and the artist’s experience of it in unique distillations.”
Conceptual latitude can benefit curators, giving them plenty of room to maneuver in making their selections, or it can be a detriment if a loose framework has so many sides that it won’t support an argument.
Dream States suffers from the latter, even though the leeway of the title allows splendid pictures in disparate styles to be displayed together. Organized by associate curator Mia Fineman and assistant curator Beth Saunders around a theme that isn’t notably pertinent or provocative, the show has no discernible reason for being. It isn’t stocked with recent purchases – fewer than ten of the works entered the collection in this decade – and it isn’t tightly edited. To quality for inclusion here a photograph need only depict someone lying down or with eyes closed. A “dream state” seems to be loosely defined. It can be as a starry or cloudless sky; a tree-less landscape; inverted or abstract imagery; or something blurry.”
Richard B. Woodward. “Dream States: Contemporary Photography and Video @Met,” on the Collector Daily website July 11, 2016 [Online] Cited 06/10/2016
Jack Goldstein (American, born Canada, 1945-2003)
The Pull
Chromogenic prints
Frame: 76.2 x 101.6 cm (30 x 40 in.) each
Purchase, The Buddy Taub Foundation Gift and Vital Projects Fund Inc. Gift, through Joyce and Robert Menschel, 2009
© The Estate of Jack Goldstein
Born in the postwar baby boom, Goldstein grew up surrounded by the products of the rapidly expanding media culture-movies, television, newspapers, magazines, and advertisements of all kinds. Young artists such as Goldstein went on to be educated in the rigorous and reductive principles of Minimal and Conceptual art during the 1970s but knew from personal experience that images shape our sense of the world and who we are, rather than vice versa; they made their art reflect that secondhand relationship to reality.
In this early work, Goldstein has lifted, or “appropriated,” images of a deep sea diver, a falling figure, and a spaceman from unknown printed sources-isolating them from their original contexts and setting them at a very small scale against monochromatic backgrounds (green for sea, blue for sky, and white for space), as if the viewer were seeing them from a great distance. Because the viewer is unlikely to have seen such figures firsthand, that distance is not merely spatial but also epistemological in nature-the images trigger memories based not on original encounters but on reproductions of experience. The Pull – Goldstein’s only photographic work in a career that spanned painting, performance, film, and sound recordings – was included in “Pictures,” a seminal 1977 exhibition at Artist’s Space in New York, which also introduced the public to other young artists making use of appropriation, such as Sherrie Levine, Robert Longo, and Troy Brauntuch.
Sarah Anne Johnson (Canadian, born 1976)
Glitter Bomb
Chromogenic print with glitter and acrylic paint
Sheet: 29 7/8 in. × 53 in. (75.9 × 134.6 cm)
Purchase, Funds from Various Donors in memory of Randie Malinsky, 2016
© Sarah Anne Johnson
Johnson works primarily with photography but also employs a variety of other media – sculpted figurines, dioramas, paint, ink, and bursts of glitter – to amplify the emotional power of her images. Glitter Bomb belongs to a series exploring the bacchanalian culture of summer music festivals. At once ominous and ecstatic, the image evokes the blissed-out mind-set of young revelers taking part in a modern-day rite of passage.
Oliver Wasow (American, born 1960)
1984-2008, printed 2009
Inkjet prints
Frame: 17.3 x 22.3 cm (6 13/16 x 8 3/4 in.)
Overall: 116.8 x 152.4 cm (46 x 60 in.)
Purchase, Vital Projects Fund Inc. Gift, through Joyce and Robert Menschel, 2010
© Oliver Wasow
Wasow has a long-standing fascination with science fiction, apocalyptic fantasies, and documentation of unidentified flying objects. In his many pictures of mysterious floating disks and orbs, the artist courts doubt by running found images through a battery of processes, including drawing, photocopying, and superimposition, to create distortions. The resulting photographs play with the human propensity to invest form with meaning, offering just enough detail to spur the imagination.
Fred Tomaselli (American, born Santa Monica, California, 1956)
Portrait of Laura
Gelatin silver print with graphite
Image: 16 in. × 19 15/16 in. (40.6 × 50.6 cm)
Mat: 24 3/4 × 25 3/4 in. (62.9 × 65.4 cm)
© Fred Tomaselli
This “portrait” of the artist’s wife, Laura, belongs to an ongoing series he calls “chemical celestial portraits of inner and outer space.” Tomaselli creates likenesses based on each sitter’s astrological sign and the star map for his or her date of birth. Placing sugar and pills on photographic paper and exposing it to light, he produces a photogram of the corresponding constellation and names the stars after the various drugs the subject remembers consuming, from cold medicine to cocaine. The result is an unconventional map of identity that cleverly weds the mystical and the pharmacological.
Bea Nettles (American, born Gainesville, Florida, 1946)
Mountain Dream Tarot: A Deck of 78 Photographic Cards
Photographically illustrated tarot cards
Purchase, Dorothy Levitt Beskind Gift, 1977
The idea to create a set of photographic tarot cards came to Nettles in a dream during the summer of 1970, while she was on an artist’s residency in the mountains of North Carolina. She subsequently reinterpreted the ancient symbolism of the traditional tarot deck, enlisting friends and family members as models for photographs that she augmented with hand-painted additions. In 2007 the image Nettles created for the Three of Swords card was used as the disc graphic for Bruce Springsteen’s album Magic.
Installation view of the exhibition Dream States: Contemporary Photography and Video at the Metropolitan Museum of Art featuring Bea Nettles’ Mountain Dream Tarot: A Deck of 78 Photographic Cards (1975)
“Artists often turn to dreams as a source of inspiration, a retreat from reason, and a space for exploring imagination and desire. In the history of photography, dream imagery has been most closely associated with the Surrealists, who used experimental techniques to bridge the gap between the camera’s objectivity and the internal gaze of the mind’s eye. While those modernist explorations were often bound to psychoanalytic theories, other photographers have pursued the world of sleep and dreams through deliberately open-ended works that succeed through evocation rather than description. The exhibition Dream States: Contemporary Photographs and Video presents 30 photographs and one video drawn from The Met collection, all loosely tied to the subjective yet universal experience of dreaming. The exhibition is on view at the Museum from May 16 through October 30, 2016.
Many of the works take the surrender of sleep as their subject matter. In photographs by Robert Frank, Danny Lyon, and Nan Goldin, recumbent figures appear vulnerable to the wandering gaze of onlookers, yet their inner worlds remain out of reach. Images of bodies floating and falling conjure the tumultuous world of dreams, and landscapes are made strange through the camera’s selective vision. Highlights include photographs by Paul Graham from his recent series Does Yellow Run Forever (2014); images from Sophie Calle’s earliest body of work, The Sleepers (1979), in which she invited friends and acquaintances to sleep in her own bed while she watched; and Anselm Kiefer’s Brünnhilde Sleeps (1980), a hand-painted photograph featuring French actress Catherine Deneuve recast as a Wagnerian Valkyrie. Also featured are recently acquired works by Shannon Bool, Sarah Anne Johnson, Jim Shaw, and Fred Tomaselli.
Dream States: Contemporary Photographs and Video is organized by Mia Fineman, Associate Curator; and Beth Saunders, Curatorial Assistant in the Department of Photographs at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.”
Grete Stern (Argentinian, born Germany, 1904-1999)
Sueño No. 1: “Articulos eléctricos para el hogar” (Dream No. 1: “Electrical Household items”)
Image: 26.6 x 22.9 cm (10 1/2 x 9 in.)
Frame: 63.5 x 76.2 cm (25 x 30 in.)
Twentieth-Century Photography Fund, 2012
In 1948 the Argentine women’s magazine Idilio introduced a weekly column called “Psychoanalysis Will Help You,” which invited readers to submit their dreams for analysis. Each week, one dream was illustrated with a photomontage by Stern, a Bauhaus-trained photographer and graphic designer who fled Berlin for Buenos Aires when the Nazis came to power. Over three years, Stern created 140 photomontages for the magazine, translating the unconscious fears and desires of its predominantly female readership into clever, compelling images. Here, a masculine hand swoops in to “turn on” a lamp whose base is a tiny, elegantly dressed woman. Rarely has female objectification been so erotically and electrically charged.
Adam Fuss (British, born 1961)
From the series “My Ghost”
184.9 x 123.3 cm (72 13/16 x 48 9/16 in.)
© Adam Fuss
With his large-scale photograms, Fuss has breathed new life into the cameraless technique that became the hallmark of modernist photographers such as Man Ray and László Moholy-Nagy in the 1920s. He created this image by blowing thick clouds of smoke over a sheet of photographic paper and exposing it to a quick flash of light. Evoking the wizardry of a medieval alchemist, Fuss fixes a permanent image of evanescence.
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Exhibition: ‘Manuel Álvarez Bravo’ at The Wittliff Collections, Texas State University, San Marcos
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Exhibition dates: 1st August – 1st December 2013
This photographer will always be in my top ten photographers of all time. His lyricism and sensitivity to subject matter and narrative is up there with the very best that the medium has to offer. He was a great influence on my photography when I started taking black and white photographs in 1990. In this posting, it is nice to see some of the less well known of his images.
Many thankx to The Wittliff Collections for allowing me to publish the photographs in the posting. Please click on the photographs for a larger version of the image.
Installation view of the exhibition Manuel Álvarez Bravo at The Wittliff Collections, Texas State University
La señal / The Sign
Gift of Patricia and Keith Carter
Votos / Votive Offerings
Ángel del temblor / Angel of the Earthquake
Colchón / Mattress
La buena fama durmiendo / The Good Reputation Sleeping
Obrero en huelga, asesinado / Striking Worker, Assassinated
Caja de visiones / Box of Visions
One of the founders of modern photography, Manuel Álvarez Bravo (1902-2002) is Mexico’s most accomplished and renowned photographer. His images are masterpieces of post-revolutionary Mexico, composed with avant-garde and surreal aesthetics that resonate with stylized vision. Álvarez Bravo’s signature landscapes, portraits, and nudes translate reality into dream-like moments that have become iconic. “Don Manuel,” as he was called, taught photography at various schools in Mexico City and mentored generations of Mexico’s finest photographers. The Wittliff is proud to present its first-ever solo exhibition of works by this esteemed master – the result of more than 20 years of collecting – more than 50 of Álvarez Bravo’s signed prints. Included among the many famous images are: Bicicletas en domingo / Bicycles on Sunday; Caja de visiones / Box of Visions; El ensueño / The Day Dream; Obrero en huelga asesinado / Striking Worker Murdered; Parábola óptica / Optical Parable; and Retrato de lo eterno / Portrait of the Eternal.
Born in 1902 in Mexico City into a family that supported the arts, Manuel Álvarez Bravo learned photography largely on his own but was encouraged by other well-known photographers, including Hugo Brehme, Tina Modotti, and Edward Weston, as well as the French surrealist writer André Breton. Álvarez Bravo’s art – which matured into a transcendence of culture, time, and place – was inspired by the times, during post-Revolutionary Mexico when Mexico City flourished as one of the major creative and intellectual centers of the world. In 1955, Edward Steichen included his work in the landmark exhibition The Family of Man for the New York Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Álvarez Bravo’s imagery has been featured in over 150 solo exhibitions, and he garnered many honors throughout his career.
The interests of “Don Manuel,” as he was called, went beyond his own photographic work, and his influence was far-reaching. He co-founded the Mexican Foundation for Publishing in the Plastic Arts devoted to books about Mexican art, planned the Mexican Museum of Photography in Mexico City, and mentored and befriended a great many younger, emerging photographers and artists in Mexico. He died at the age of 100 in October 2002. On view in addition to the Álvarez Bravo photographs are portraits of him by Graciela Iturbide, Rodrigo Moya, and Bill Wittliff. The poem Facing Time, an ode to Álvarez Bravo’s work by Nobel Laureate Octavio Paz, is featured among other supplementary materials. Paz, a collaborator and friend of Álvarez Bravo’s, describes the photographer’s vision as “the arrow of the eye / dead center / in the target of the moment.”
Text from The Wittliff Collections website
Retrato de lo Eterno / Portrait of the Eternal
En el templo del tigre rojo / In the Temple of the Red Tiger
Calabaza y caracol / Squash and Snail
1928, printed 1980
Platinum print
Nino Orinando
Día de todos muertos / Day of the Dead
Courtesy of Bill and Sally Wittliff
Las lavanderas sobreentendidas / The Washerwomen Implied
Señor de Papantla / Man from Papantla
Peluquero / Barber
El ensueño / The Daydream
El umbral / The Threshold
Dos pares de piernas / Two Pairs of Legs
Maniquí tapado / Wrapped Mannequin
El pez grande se come a los chicos / The Big Fish Eats the Little Ones
Parabola optica / Optical Parable
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Exhibition: ‘Manuel Álvarez Bravo. A Photographer on the Watch (1902-2002)’ at Jue de Paume, Paris
Categories: black and white photography, colour photography, documentary photography, exhibition, existence, gallery website, intimacy, landscape, light, memory, Paris, photographic series, photography, portrait, psychological, reality, space, surrealism and time
Tags: A Photographer on the Watch, Bicicleta al cielo, Bicyclette au ciel, Concrete triptych / La Tolteca, Covered Mannequin, De las maneras de dormir, Des manières de dormir, folkloric vision of Mexican culture, Hair on Patterned Floor, La Bonne Renommée endormie, La buena fama durmiendo, La Fille des danseurs, La hija de los danzantes, La Tolteca, Los novios de la falsa luna, Lovers of the false moon, Maniquí tapado, Mannequin couvert, manuel alvarez bravo, Manuel Alvarez Bravo La buena fama durmiendo, Manuel Alvarez Bravo Striking Worker Assassinated, Manuel Alvarez Bravo The Good Reputation Sleeping, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Bicicleta al cielo, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Bicycle Heaven, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Bicyclette au ciel, Manuel Álvarez Bravo cinematic intention, Manuel Álvarez Bravo colour, Manuel Álvarez Bravo colour photographs, Manuel Álvarez Bravo colour prints, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Concrete triptych, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Corriente Texcoco, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Courant Texcoco, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Covered Mannequin, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Current Texcoco, Manuel Álvarez Bravo De las maneras de dormir, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Des manières de dormir, Manuel Álvarez Bravo El color, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Hair on Patterned Floor, Manuel Álvarez Bravo La Bonne Renommée endormie, Manuel Álvarez Bravo La Couleur, Manuel Álvarez Bravo La Fille des danseurs, Manuel Álvarez Bravo La hija de los danzantes, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Les Amoureux de la fausse lune, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Los novios de la falsa luna, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Lovers of the false moon, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Maniquí tapado, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Mannequin couvert, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Mèche, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Mechón, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Obrero en huelga asesinado, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Ondas de papel, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Ouvrier en grève assassiné, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Portrait désagréable, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Retrato desagradable, Manuel Álvarez Bravo The Colour, Manuel Álvarez Bravo The daughter of the dancers, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Tri'ptico cemento-2, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Triptyque béton-2, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Unpleasant portrait, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Vagues de papier, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Waves of paper, Manuel Álvarez Bravo Ways to Sleep, Manuel Álvarez Bravo. A Photographer on the Watch, Mèche, Mechón, Mexican artist, Mexican culture in the 20th century, Mexican photographer, Mexican photography, Obrero en huelga asesinado, Ouvrier en grève assassiné, Portrait désagréable, Retrato desagradable, Striking Worker Assassinated, surrealism, Surrealist avant-garde, The daughter of the dancers, The Good Reputation Sleeping, Triptyque béton-2
Exhibition dates: 16th October 2012 – 20th January 2013
What a dazzling, sensual (sur)realist Manuel Álvarez Bravo was, one of my favourite photographers of all time. What an eye, what an artist! The beauty of some of his images simply takes my breath away – such as The daughter of the dancers (La hija de los danzantes / La Fille des danseurs) (1933, below). Álvarez Bravo was one of a triumvirate of photgraphers that greatly influenced me when I started to study photography, along with Eugene Atget and Minor White. I feel a special affinity to him as we share the same initials.
The posting also includes two colour photographs, the first I have ever seen of Manuel Álvarez Bravo. Unfortunately the quality of some of the media photographs was again incredibly poor and I had to spend an inordinate amount of time repairing damage to the scans in order to bring them to you in this posting. Enjoy.
PS. Please see my posting Photography in Mexico: Selected Works from the Collections of SFMOMA and Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser for a discussion of Manuel Álvarez Bravo and contemporary Mexican photography.
Many thankx to the Jue de Paume, Paris for allowing me to publish the photographs in the posting. Please click on the photographs for a larger version of the image.
Waves of paper (Ondas de papel / Vagues de papier)
Épreuve gélatino-argentique tardive (vintage silver gelatin photograph)
Collection Colette Urbajtel / Archivo Manuel Álvarez Bravo, s.c.
© Colette Urbajtel / Archivo Manuel Álvarez Bravo, s.c.
Concrete triptych 2 / La Tolteca (Tri’ptico cemento-2 / La Tolteca. Triptyque béton-2 / La Tolteca)
Épreuve gélatino-argentique d’époque
Collection Familia González Rendón
Bicycle Heaven (Bicicleta al cielo / Bicyclette au ciel)
Épreuve gélatino-argentique moderne (modern silver gelatin photograph)
Striking Worker, Assassinated (Obrero en huelga, asesinado / Ouvrier en grève, assassiné)
The Good Reputation Sleeping (La buena fama durmiendo / La Bonne Renommée endormie)
Current, Texcoco (Corriente, Texcoco / Courant, Texcoco)
Épreuve chromogénique d’époque
The Colour (El color / La Couleur)
“Getting away from the stereotypes about exotic Surrealism and the folkloric vision of Mexican culture, this exhibition of work by Manuel Álvarez Bravo at Jeu de Paume offers a boldly contemporary view of this Mexican photographer.
The photographic work done by Manuel Álvarez Bravo (Mexico City, 1902-2002) over his eight decades of activity represent an essential contribution to Mexican culture in the 20th century. His strange and fascinating images have often been seen as the product of an exotic imagination or an eccentric version of the Surrealist avant-garde. This exhibition will go beyond such readings. While not denying the links with Surrealism and the clichés relating to Mexican culture, the selection of 150 photographs is designed to bring out a specific set of iconographic themes running through Álvarez Bravo’s practice: reflections and trompe-l’œil effects in the big city; prone bodies reduced to simple masses; volumes of fabric affording glimpses of bodies; minimalist, geometrically harmonious settings; ambiguous objects, etc.
The exhibition thus takes a fresh look at the work, without reducing it to a set of emblematic images and the stereotyped interpretations that go with them. This approach brings out little-known aspects of his art that turn out to be remarkably topical and immediate. Images become symbols, words turn into images, objects act as signs and reflections become objects: these recurring phenomena are like visual syllables repeated all through his œuvre, from the late 1920s to the early 1980s. They give his images a structure and intentional quality that goes well beyond the fortuitous encounter with the raw magical realism of the Mexican scene. Indeed, Álvarez Bravo’s work constitutes an autonomous and coherent poetic discourse in its own right, one that he patiently built up over the years. For it is indeed time that bestows unity on the imaginary fabric of Álvarez Bravo’s photographs. Behind these disturbing and poetic images, which are like hieroglyphs, there is a cinematic intention which explains their formal quality and also their sequential nature. Arguably, Álvarez Bravo’s photographs could be viewed as images from a film. The exhibition explores this hypothesis by juxtaposing some of his most famous pictures with short experimental films made in the 1960s, taken from the family archives. The show also features some late, highly cinematic images, and a selection of colour prints and Polaroids. By revealing the photographer’s experiments, this presentation shows how the poetic quality of Álvarez Bravo’s images is grounded in a constant concern with modernity and language. Subject to semantic ambiguity, but underpinned by a strong visual syntax, his photography is a unique synthesis of Mexican localism and the modernist project, and shows how modernism was a multifaceted phenomenon, constructed around a plurality of visions, poetics and cultural backgrounds, and not built on one central practice.”
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The daughter of the dancers (La hija de los danzantes / La Fille des danseurs)
Épreuve au platine-palladium tardive (vintage platinum / palladium photograph)
Hair on Patterned Floor (Mechón / Mèche)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo’s photograph of a long lock of wavy hair lying on a geometrically patterned floor juxtaposes texture and materials, dreams and taboos, and invokes questions about the drama taking place outside the photograph. Was this hair placed on the floor intentionally, or did it fall accidentally? The natural presumption is that the hair belonged to a woman, but could it have belonged to a man? Stripped of a luxurious mane, so symbolic of power and passion, is its one-time “owner” now weak and indifferent? This complex image has led one writer to assert that “in theme and form, the photograph is divided between the hint of seduction and that of punishment.”
Ways to Sleep (De las maneras de dormir / Des manières de dormir)
Unpleasant portrait (Retrato desagradable / Portrait désagréable)
Lovers of the false moon (Los novios de la falsa luna / Les Amoureux de la fausse lune)
Covered Mannequin (Maniquí tapado / Mannequin couvert)
Épreuve au platine-palladium tardive (vintage platinum palladium photograph)
1, Place de la Concorde
métro Concorde
Tuesday: 12.00 – 21.00
Wednesday – Friday: 12.00 – 19.00
Saturday and Sunday: 10.00 – 19.00
Jeu de Paume website
Exhibition: ‘Photography in Mexico: Selected Works from the Collections of SFMOMA and Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser’ at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
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Tags: aesthetics and politics, Alejandro Cartagena, Alejandro Cartagena Fragmented Cities, Alejandro Cartagena Fragmented Cities Juarez #2, Alejandro Cartagena Suburbia Mexicana, asesinado, Australian identity, cemento o brisa, edward weston, Edward Weston Pirámide del Sol Teotihuacán, Edward Weston Tina Modotti, Edward Weston Tina Modotti Half-Nude in Kimono, El Paso, Enrique Metinides Rescate de un ahogado, Enrique Metinides Rescate de un ahogado en Xochimilco con público reflejado en el agua, Enrique Metinides Retrieval of a drowned body from Lake Xochimilco with the public reflected in the water, Fragmented Cities, gelatin silver print, Graciela Iturbide, Graciela Iturbide La Nuestra Senora de las Iguanas, Graciela Iturbide Our Lady of the Iguanas, Juarez Mexico, Juchitan, La buena fama durmiendo, La Nuestra Senora de las Iguanas, Lola Álvarez Bravo, Lola Álvarez Bravo Los gorrones, Lourdes Grobet, Lourdes Grobet Ponzoña, Lourdes Grobet Ponzona Arena Coliseo, manuel alvarez bravo, Manuel Alvarez Bravo La buena fama durmiendo, Manuel Alvarez Bravo Obrero en huelga, Manuel Alvarez Bravo Optical Parable, Manuel Alvarez Bravo Parabola optica, Manuel Alvarez Bravo Striking Worker Assassinated, Manuel Alvarez Bravo The Good Reputation Sleeping, Mexican artist, Mexican identity, mexican photographs, Mexican photography, Mexico, national identity, Oaxaca, Obrero en huelga asesinado, Optical Parable, Oscar Fernando Gómez, Oscar Fernando Gómez The Windows, Our Lady of the Iguanas, Pablo Ortiz Monasterio, Pablo Ortiz Monasterio Y es plata, Paolo Pellegrin Two men who illegally attempted to enter the U.S., Paolo Pellegrin USA El Paso Texas. May 17 2011, Parabola optica, Photography in Mexico, Photography in Mexico: Selected Works from the Collections of SFMOMA and Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser, Pirámide del Sol Teotihuacán, Ponzona Arena Coliseo, Pyramic of the Sun Teotihuacán, Rescate de un ahogado en Xochimilco con público reflejado en el agua, Retrieval of a drowned body, Retrieval of a drowned body from Lake Xochimilco with the public reflected in the water, Rio Grande river, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, SFMOMA, Striking Worker Assassinated, Striking Worker Assassinated and The Good Reputation Sleeping, Suburbia Mexicana, Teotihuacán, Texas, The Good Reputation Sleeping, The Windows, tina modotti, Tina Modotti Half-Nude in Kimono, Two men who illegally attempted to enter the U.S., Y es plata, Yvonne Venegas, Yvonne Venegas Maria Elvia De Hank, Yvonne Venegas Nirvana
Exhibition dates: 10th March – 8th July 2012
“There is no one ‘Mexican photography,’ but one strand that runs throughout is a synthesis of aesthetics and politics. We see that with Manuel Alvarez Bravo, and we still see it in work made decades later.”
Jessica S. McDonald
One of my early heroes in photography was Manuel Alvarez Bravo whom I rate as one of the best photographers that has ever lived, up there with Atget and Sudek. His photograph Parabola optica (Optical Parable, 1931, below) lays the foundation for an inherent language of Mexican photography: that of a parable, a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson. Many Mexican photographs tell such stories based on the mythology of the country: there are elements of the absurd, surrealism, macabre, revolution, political and socio-economic issues, also of death, violence, beauty, youth, sexuality and religion to name but a few – a search for national identity that is balanced in the photographs of Bravo by a sense of inner peace and redemption. This potent mix of issues and emotions is what makes Mexican photography so powerful and substantive. In the “presence” (or present, the awareness of the here and now) of Mexican photography there is a definite calligraphy of the body in space in most of the work. This handwriting is idiosyncratic and emotive; it draws the viewer into an intimate narrative embrace.
Two famous photographs by Bravo illustrate some of these themes (Apollonian/Dionysian; utopian/dystopian). When placed together they seem to have a strange attraction one to the other:
Obrero en huelga, asesinado (Striking Worker, Assassinated)
Unlike most Australian documentary photography where there is an observational distance present in the photographs – a physical space between the camera/photographer and the subject – Mexican documentary photography is imbued with a revolutionary spirit and validated by the investment of the photographer in the subject itself, as though the image is the country is the photographer. There is an essence and energy to the Mexican photographs that seems to turn narrative on its head, unlike the closed loop present in the tradition of Australian story telling. The intimate, swirling narratives of Mexican photography could almost be termed lyrical socio-realist. The halo of the golden child of Yvonne Venegas’ Nirvana (2006, below) menaced by the upturned forks is a perfect example.
Some of the themes mentioned above are evidenced in the photographs in this posting. Not the placid nude or heroic pyramid of Weston but the howl of the masked animal and surrealism of Our Lady of the Iguanas demands our close engagement. I only wish Australian photographers could be as forthright in their investigation of the morals and ethics of this country and our seemingly never ending search for a national identity (other than war, mateship, the beach, sport and the appropriation of Aboriginal painting exported as the Australian art “identity”).
Many thankx to SFMOMA for allowing me to publish the photographs in the posting. Please click on the photographs for a larger version of the image.
Y es plata, cemento o brisa
8 9/16 in. x 12 3/4 in. (21.75 cm x 32.39 cm)
Collection of Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser
© Pablo Ortiz Monasterio
Oscar Fernando Gómez
Untitled from the series The Windows
17 1/4 in. x 24 in. (43.82 cm x 60.96 cm)
Collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
© Oscar Fernando Gómez
Enrique Metinides
Rescate de un ahogado en Xochimilco con público reflejado en el agua (Retrieval of a drowned body from Lake Xochimilco with the public reflected in the water)
13 3/4 x 20 3/4 in.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Anonymous Fund purchase
© Enrique Metinides
USA. El Paso, Texas. May 17, 2011. Two men, who illegally attempted to enter the U.S., run across the dry Rio Grande river back to Juarez, Mexico after being spotted by the US Border Patrol
15 3/16 in. x 22 3/4 in. (38.58 cm x 57.79 cm)
© Paolo Pellegrin
Yvonne Venegas
Nirvana from the series Maria Elvia De Hank
© Yvonne Venegas
“From March 10 through July 8, 2012, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) will present the exhibition Photography in Mexico: Selected Works from the Collections of SFMOMA and Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser. Exploring the distinctively rich and diverse tradition of photography in Mexico from the 1920s to the present, the exhibition showcases works by important Mexican photographers as well as major American and European artists who found Mexico to be a place of great artistic inspiration.
Organized by SFMOMA Assistant Curator of Photography Jessica S. McDonald, the selection of more than 150 works draws from SFMOMA’s world-class photography holdings and highlights recent major gifts and loans from collectors Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser. The presentation reflects the collections’ particular strengths, featuring photographs made in Mexico by Tina Modotti, Paul Strand, and Edward Weston, along with works by key Mexican photographers including Lola Alvarez Bravo, Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Manuel Carrillo, Héctor Garcia, Lourdes Grobet, Graciela Iturbide, Enrique Metinides, Pedro Meyer, Pablo Ortiz Monasterio, and Mariana Yampolsky.
The exhibition begins with the first artistic flowering of photography in Mexico after the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920) and goes on to look at the explosion of the illustrated press at midcentury; the documentary investigations of cultural traditions and urban politics that emerged in the 1970s and 1980s; and more recent considerations of urban life, globalization, and issues particular to the U.S.-Mexico border region. Rather than attempting to define a national style, the exhibition considers the range of approaches and concerns that photographers in Mexico have pursued over time. As McDonald notes, “There is no one ‘Mexican photography,’ but one strand that runs throughout is a synthesis of aesthetics and politics. We see that with Manuel Alvarez Bravo, and we still see it in work made decades later.”
As arts and culture flourished in Mexico after the Revolution, many European and American artists were drawn to the country. Among them were Edward Weston and Tina Modotti, who arrived in Mexico in 1923. Inspired by what they saw there, Weston and Modotti in turn motivated Mexican photographers to pursue the medium’s artistic possibilities; their influence helped “give Mexican photographers confidence that art photography was a viable path,” says McDonald. Hence, the exhibition opens with a selection of works made in Mexico by Modotti, Weston, his son Brett Weston, and Paul Strand during the 1920s and 1930s.
One of the Mexican photographers encouraged by Modotti and Weston was Manuel Alvarez Bravo, who went on to become one of the most influential photographers and teachers in the country’s history as well as a key figure in the broader international history of the medium. The exhibition features a substantial number of major works by the photographer, many of them donated or loaned to SFMOMA by Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser. In considering Alvarez Bravo’s career, the exhibition illuminates the birth and development of a tradition of art photography in Mexico. The presentation also includes a selection of works by Alvarez Bravo’s first wife, Lola Alvarez Bravo, an important photographer in her own right who established a successful commercial and artistic practice.
In mid-20th-century Mexico, as in the United States and Europe, earning an adequate income as an art photographer was an unlikely proposition. Instead, many photographers made a living through photojournalism, contributing to the numerous illustrated publications in circulation during this period. In the decades following the Revolution, there was great interest in traditional ways of life and in defining what it meant to be Mexican. Some photographers, such as Manuel Carrillo, created images documenting the nation’s traditions and celebrating its common people. Others, like Hector Garcia and Rodrigo Moya, rejected this sentimental approach, focusing instead on contemporary concerns and the political and social turbulence that continued to influence post-revolutionary Mexican life.
The late 1960s and 1970s saw the rise of critical theory and a new interest in investigating the nature of photography as a medium; in Mexico as elsewhere, there were more opportunities to study photography and to pursue noncommercial projects. A number of Mexican photographers, such as Lourdes Grobet, Graciela Iturbide, Pedro Meyer, and Pablo Ortiz Monasterio, created extended documentary series. Iturbide lived among indigenous people and recorded the details of their daily lives; Grobet focused on wrestling and the cultural concept of the mask; Ortiz Monasterio captured gritty, dystopian views of Mexico City. The exhibition draws extensively on gifts from Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser to represent directions in Mexican photography of the 1970s and 1980s.
Since the 1990s, the attention of many Mexican photographers has turned away from cultural traditions and rural landscapes and toward the cities and suburbs where many Mexicans now live. Works by Katya Brailovsky, Alejandro Cartagena, Pablo Lopez Luz, Daniela Rossell, and Yvonne Venegas reflect this interest in the changing social landscape, looking at issues of wealth and class, urbanization and land use, and the effects of the globalized economy. The exhibition closes with contemporary international photographers’ perspectives on U.S.-Mexico border issues. Images by Mark Klett, Victoria Sambunaris, and Alec Soth consider the border as landscape, while works by Elsa Medina, Susan Meiselas, and Paolo Pellegrin document the experiences of migrant workers and people trying, successfully or unsuccessfully, to cross into the United States.
List of Photographers Included
Katya Brailovsky, Lola Alvarez Bravo, Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Manuel Carrillo, Alejandro Cartagena, Eduardo del Valle and Mirta Gomez, Pia Elizondo, Dave Gatley, Oscar Fernando Gomez, Héctor Garcia, Lourdes Grobet, Graciela Iturbide, Geoffrey James, Mark Klett, Pablo Lopez Luz, Elsa Medina, Susan Meiselas, Enrique Metinides, Pedro Meyer, Tina Modotti, Rodrigo Moya, Pablo Ortiz Monasterio, Paolo Pellegrin, Antonio Reynoso, Daniela Rossell, Mark Ruwedel, Victoria Sambunaris, Alec Soth, Paul Strand, Yvonne Venegas, Brett Weston, Edward Weston, and Mariana Yampolsky.
About Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser
Based in Los Angeles, Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser have a deep and longstanding interest in Mexican photography, which they have been collecting since 1995. The photography department at SFMOMA has benefited greatly from their generosity: they have donated more than 175 works to the museum over the last six years. Their recent major gift of Mexican work, including over 50 photographs by Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Graciela Iturbide, and others, has created an ideal opportunity for SFMOMA to present this exhibition exploring photography in Mexico.”
Press release from SFMOMA website
Pirámide del Sol, Teotihuacán
7 9/16 x 9 1/2 in.
San Francisco Museum of Modern art, gift of Brett Weston
© 1981 Center for Creative Photography, Arizona Board of Regents
Alejandro Cartagena
Fragmented Cities, Juarez #2 from the series Suburbia Mexicana
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Accessions Committee Fund purchase
© Alejandro Cartagena
Lola Álvarez Bravo
Los gorrones
c. 1955, printed later
9 5/8 in. x 11 3/4 in. (24.45 cm x 29.85 cm)
© 1995 Center for Creative Photography, The University of Arizona Foundation
Tina Modotti, Half-Nude in Kimono
9 5/8 x 4 11/16 in.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Albert M. Bender Collection, Albert M. Bender Bequest Fund purchase
Lourdes Grobet
Ponzoña, Arena Coliseo
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, gift of Jane and Larry Reed
© Lourdes Grobet
La Nuestra Senora de las Iguanas, Juchitan, Oaxaca, Mexico (Our Lady of the Iguanas, Juchitan, Oxaca, Mexico)
17 5/16 x 14 7/16 in.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, gift of the artist
© Graciela Iturbide
Parabola optica (Optical Parable)
9 3/4 in. x 7 1/4 in. (24.77 cm x 18.42 cm)
© Colette Urbajtel / Asociación Manuel Álvarez Bravo
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