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TRACTO-TECHNIK celebrates completion of new logistics centre
With the official ground-breaking ceremony by the management of TRACTO-TECHNIK and the mayor of the city of Lennestadt on 17 March 2017, construction work began on a new, ultra-modern logistics centre at the Lennestadt-Saalhausen location. After only fourteen months of construction, the construction works are completed and a belated topping-out ceremony for the 4,500 m2 hall was celebrated on 29 March. To mark the occasion, the management of the special machine manufacturer invited all contractors, all those directly involved, as well as local residents and neighbours to a celebration on site. Central measure of the growth strategy
For TRACTO-TECHNIK, the new logistics centre is one of the central measures in the implementation of a far-reaching strategy the company is embarking on to be fit for the future. All measures are aimed at meeting the requirements of the markets and the growing global demand for innovative trenchless solutions in sales, service, production and logistics at the highest level in the long term.
Simultaneous with the focussing of sales and marketing on the global markets, the reorganisation of internal structure, logistics and manufacturing process was launched under the label “plant structure planning” to make them even more productive and efficient. The package of measures includes various organisational and structural innovations which intertwine in a highly efficient way. Firstly, a new technology centre for the Design Engineering and R&D departments was built at the Lennestadt-Langenei location, which has been in operation since the end of last year. Another central measure is the consolidation of the assembly of all trenchless systems at the Lennestadt-Saalhausen location with the construction of the new logistics centre next to the existing assembly plant on Winterberger Strasse.
Investment in the future at the company location
For TRACTO-TECHNIK, the construction of the new logistics centre is one of the largest construction projects ever carried out, with more than twenty planning and construction companies being involved. The data of the ultra-modern reinforced concrete construction are impressive. On a site area of over 7,000 square metres, a basic reinforced concrete structure with more than 4,500 square metres of usable floor space was constructed, consisting of two building sections for warehouse and shipping. More than 1,400 cubic metres of concrete were poured for the base slab alone. The high-rack warehouse for materials and spare parts has a storage area of 4,000 square metres. Up to six trucks can be loaded and unloaded simultaneously in the dispatch hall. The column-free construction, which carries the upper floor with modern office and social rooms, comprises a built-up area of 2,000 cubic metres and weighs a total of 800 tonnes. The 50 meter wide and 6 meter high round arch window on the street side with an area of 200 square meters provides sufficient daylight and makes the building look modern and pleasing. The power and heat supply to the logistics centre and assembly plant is provided by an environmentally friendly combined heat and power plant whose excess electricity is fed into the local electricity grid.
The structural connection of the logistics centre with the assembly plant guarantees a smooth, fast production cycle from the delivery of the material to the assembly and quality control of the NODIG machines and accessories through to delivery to the customer. Thanks to maximum automation and digitisation of all processes, a state-of-the-art NODIG production facility with synchronized, fast production and logistics "just-in-sequence" is created. The company management sees the construction costs of several million euros as a worthwhile investment in the long-term success of the company and the Lennestadt location. "It is clear to us that sustainable growth is only possible at our domestic headquarters with our highly qualified employees. That is why we are consciously investing in the expansion of the location and the concentration of competencies here," says Timotheus Hofmeister, Managing Director and CEO of TRACTO-TECHNIK.
End of construction in time for major event
In addition to a sustainable growth strategy, proximity to customers and partners worldwide has always been a key to success for TRACTO-TECHNIK. In order to give users an insight into the working methods and application variety of their NODIG systems, the family company regularly opens its doors to visitors. One of the most popular events of this kind are the demonstration days called "Hands on Days", which this year will take place for the eleventh time from 9 to 13 April at the company's own test site in Lennestadt-Gleierbrück. International trade visitors to the "TRACTO-CITY" will experience the whole world of trenchless techniques for pipe laying and renewal live. They expect practical demonstrations from all product groups, an extensive lecture programme and the opportunity to cultivate their professional network within the framework of evening events in the tent city and in the Galileo Park.
Several hundred users and planners from the civil engineering industry as well as customers and network operators from the supply and disposal industry are expected to attend the Hands on Days in Lennestadt-Gleierbrück, mainly from international markets. To give them the opportunity to visit the new logistics centre as part of a guided tour through NODIG production, the date for the belated topping-out ceremony was set before the start of the event.
Milestone in the company history
At the celebration for the new logistics centre on 29 March, TRACTO-TECHNIK owner and managing director Wolfgang Schmidt thanked all internal and external participants. "I am very pleased that we can grow here at the location and will have one of the most modern logistics centres in the area. This benefits our employees and especially our customers worldwide, because we can produce and deliver much faster from here. This new building is a milestone in the history of our company of which our company founder and my father Paul Schmidt would certainly be proud", Wolfgang Schmidt is pleased.
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Cold-weather Fishing | Fall 2003 Out Here Magazine
The climate and catch can be exhilarating
By David Frey
If images of fishermen in mukluks shivering over a hole in the ice have you thinking twice about winter fishing, think again.
Cold weather can be the best time for catching more fish — and bigger fish. After all, fish have to make it through the winter, too, and the bait at the end of your line could be just the meal they need.
So while everyone else heads inside when the thermometer drops, you could be reeling in fish you've only dreamed of catching during the summer.
With new high-tech fabrics, Richards says, cold-weather fishing can be downright balmy. Slip on neoprene (synthetic rubber) waders, insulating fleece, and a layer to wick away body moisture and you'll keep warm, even knee-deep in icy water.
"You have a better chance to catch fish that you measure in pounds rather than in inches," says Ken Richards, who runs Just Fishin' Guides, of Bentonville, Ark. "You don't have the competition for space. You don't have to be out two hours before dawn to get to your favorite fishing hole. There aren't as many fishermen out there."
Cold weather creates different conditions that fishermen, and women, can take advantage of. For example, trout spawn in winter, which means large schools group in small areas, Richards says. Winter fishing also produces a larger catch, because fish eat more often in winter, so they bulk up, he says.
Fish are less skittish in cold weather, so they may be easier to find, he says. In hot weather, fish dash for cover; when water temperatures plunge, they're more likely to swim in the open.
They may not be as aggressive as they are in the summer, he says, but they'll bite. The key is to think like a fish, and adjust your techniques. It doesn't matter if you use bait or flies, or cast from a boat or a creekside. But it does mean adapting to a fish's winter world.
They're more sluggish in the winter, Richards says, so use slower movements. River critters are different, too, so go for smaller bait. If you're used to tying on caddis flies in the summer, think nymphs in the winter. Water is clearer in winter, Richards says, so use flies and nymphs with muted colors rather than the bright colors required in summer's murkier waters.
"The only thing you have to be more aware of is … if you get wet the chance of hypothermia is much higher," he says.
Winter fishing has another advantage for outdoor aficionados, Richards says. Keep your eyes open, and you'll spot wildlife you'd never see in warmer months. Bald eagles and ospreys winter along rivers in much of the country, and bare trees offer better views into the forest.
"Don't be afraid of winter fishing," he says. "Experiment with it. It may be that you're not going to be out for a full day. It may be just a few hours, or the afternoon, but there's no reason not to be out."
David Frey writes from Carbondale, Colo.
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By Archana Singh Gujarat, India November 18, 2019
Sandwiched between Maharashtra and Rajasthan, Gujarat is a treasure trove least explored by many. However, Gujarat has always been very high on my list of places to visit in India for multiple reasons. After all, it is the Citadel of 6000 years old Harappan Civilization, land of colourful nomadic and wandering communities, located at the confluence of ancient Spice and Silk Route, a melting pot of cultures, religions, festivals, traditions and world views, land of Lord Krishna and Mahatma Gandhi. While there are innumerable reasons to visit the vibrant state, I have listed the 10 must-visit places in Gujarat during winters for you:
1. Ahmedabad
What not to miss:
2. Gandhi Nagar
3. Modhera
4. Rani Ki Vav
5. The White Desert, Rann of Kutch
6. Wildlife in Little Rann of Kutch
7. Colourful tribal villages of Gujarat
8. Statue of Unity
9. Champaner
10. Gir National Park
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10 must-visit places in Gujarat during winters: the UNESCO World heritage city of Ahmedabad
The bustling capital of Gujarat, which is India’s first UNESCO World Heritage city, blows your mind with its centuries-old heritage, culture and terrific food scene. Start your day by enjoying a fafda-jalebi breakfast at Swaminarayan temple before heading on a ‘Mandir to Masjid’ heritage walk in the old city which has 2700 listed UNESCO buildings. I highly recommend hiring a local guide such as Nirav Panchal (+91 9825626387) as he shared so many small and big details about the city that I would have otherwise missed out. The two-and-a-half-hour walk revealed many eye-popping facts about Ahmedabad such as the old town is made up of 600 Pols (neighbourhoods), inhabited based on occupation. Every Pol had a Chabutro (bird feeder) and all the old buildings were earthquake resistant. Reliving the grandeur of the ancient city through Nirav’s narration, we took many pit stops – at Pols, a royal mausoleum, temples, bird feeders, bridges, and havelies (royal houses) – before finally culminating our journey at Jama Masjid.
Swaminarayan temple, Ahmedabad, gujarat
Places of interest in Gujarat: Old city of Ahmedabad
Places of interest in Gujarat: Swaminarayan temple in Ahmedabad
After the walk, we headed to Lucky restaurant. This restaurant is no ordinary restaurant, it was built 60-years ago over a graveyard and even today upon your arrival, two graves welcome you. Sounds spooky, right? However, this place has been a favourite hangout of who’s who of the country for decades. It was so close to the late MF Husain that he even gifted a painting to the restaurant.
10 must visit places in Gujarat: Lucky Restaurant in Ahmedabad is built over a graveyard
Reserve the rest of the day for sightseeing such as Gandhi Ashram at Sabarmati, Calico Museum of Textiles and World Vintage Car Museum among other places of interest in Ahmedabad. But most importantly, keep enough time to sample the local cuisines. Being a massive fan of Gujarati cuisine, I couldn’t stop myself from gobbling down the lavish spread of authentic Gujarati thali at Agasiya, a rooftop restaurant in the MG House that serves Gujarati food. Run by the famous Mangaldas family of Ahmedabad, it is a must-visit. It has a typical village setting, and the quality of the food is finger-licking good. Even though it’s a bit expensive, but the lovely experience makes it worth the money.
Authentic Gujarati thali at Agasiya, MG House, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Keep your evening reserved for Manek Chowk, a bustling city square in old part of the city that is surrounded by historical structures. In the morning, it functions as a vegetable market, a bullion market in the noon and the street food market at night. Must-try food items are Pav-Bhaji, Mirchi Wada, Fresh Green Variyari, flavourful Tava Pulav and Fusion Foods like Amdavadi Special Sandwiches and Chinese Bhel. After the delicious savouries, satiate your sweet craving with Kulfi, Falooda and Ice-Creams or the Chocolate Sandwiches.
Places of interest in Gujarat: visit Manek Chowk night food market
Ahmedabad is also a perfect place to get a glimpse of the early life of Mahatama Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram. If you have limited time and wants to explore Gujarat in two days or more, then you can combine your Ahmedabad trip with day tours to nearby places like Gandhi Nagar, Modhera and Patan.
Festivals: The nine days long Vibrant Navratri-Mahotsav in Sep-October and Uttarayan Kite Festival in January. Both the festivals are extraordinary spectacles. While during Navratri people dance their heart out for 3-4 hours daily straight for nine days, on Uttarayan the skies of Ahmedabad and other cities are filled with a kaleidoscope of kites, from gigantic whales to tiny 1-rupee kites.
Food: Don’t leave the city without trying the popular Gujarati breakfast – Fafda and Jalebi. Locals say that the secret to our Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s fitness is this breakfast. Though not exactly a street food place, you should try the ethnic Gujarati food served on biodegradable leaf plates and pottery at rustic Vishala that seeks to create the rural Gujarati village environment. If you are a fan of Dal Vadda, try Ambika Dal Vada Centre in Navrangpura
Accomodation: MG House for a heritage-laced stay where the local community benefits too
Dandi Kutir in Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat: India’s largest & only museum dedicated to the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi
While there are vestiges from Mahatama Gandhi’s life spread across the state, Dandi Kutir is India’s largest & only museum dedicated to the life and teachings of the father of the nation. While we all have read, and seen so much about the great man, it was quite impressive to get a glimpse from his early life through sophisticated technology using high-end life audio-visuals, 3D technology and 360-degree shows. Besides showcasing the freedom movement, the museum also captures other significant milestones from his life – from his birth in Kathiawad to his childhood days, from his marriage to Kasturba to his experiments with youth. The Biography of Mahatma Gandhi, ‘The initiator of Disobedience and nonviolent campaign for Independence of India’, was the inspiration behind the museum.
Places of interest in Gujarat: visit Dandi Kutir, museum dedicated to the life of Mahatma Gandhi
Don’t forget to carry the audio-visual device provided at the entrance and maintain silence in the museum. Roughly 1.5 hours to 2 hours are enough to explore the entire museum.
The museum is open from Tuesday to Sundays from 10:30 am to 5 pm. Entrance fee is Rs. 10/- for Indian Nationals and Rs. 200/- for Foreign Tourists. The gift shop and canteen are worth a visit.
10 must-visit places in Gujarat during winters: Sun Temple of Modhera
Built-in the 1026 CE by Solanki king Bhimdev I, Sun temple of Modhera is one of the best examples of Solanki architecture and prestigious recipient of the UNESCO World Heritage Site award. As I entered the historical complex, I was left speechless by the timeless beauty and open mind-set of the Modhera Sun Temple of Mehsana. The entire temple is divided into three segments. First, you come across the rectangular-shaped Surya Kund, a deep, stepped tank right in the front of the temple, which was earlier used to store pure water. What used to be a stepped tank had temporarily transformed into a waterfall, thanks to the unseasonal torrential rains.
Places of interest in Gujarat: Surya kund at Sun Temple of Modhera, Gujarat
After the Surya Kunda, I came to the Assembly Halls or Sabha Mandapa that used to be the place for religious gatherings and conferences. Finally, you reach the sanctum sanctorum or Guda Mandap by crossing the passage with pillars and arches. As per the Archaeology and Tourism Guide, Girish Goswamy (+91 7698516388), the popular mythological belief is that the walk from the kund to guda mandap via the main temple is the transcending journey from death to moksha.
Not only this 11th century constructed temple is an extraordinary piece of art but also breaks many stereotypes. Firstly, the whole temple is pillared on a lotus-shaped structure, and every inch of its walls showcase edgy, detailed carvings. And those carvings represent every bit of our culture: from Ramayana to Mahabharata, from the human lifecycle to Kamasutra. Yes, you heard it right, Kamasutra has always been an integral part of our culture since time immemorial. We were far ahead of our times and were rightly called the “Sone ki Chhidiya” (Golden bird). Even after multiple attempts, Alauddin Khilji failed to destroy this brilliant piece of art.
The adjoining temple where a Shiv ling, carvings of Lord Ganesha and Hanuman are displayed in a unique form, hardly seen anywhere else in the country
Places of interest in Gujarat: visit Rani Ki Vav that features on the new 100 Rupees note
Built-in the 11th century, the splendour of the Rani Ki Vav (Queen’s Stepwell) features on the new 100 Rupees note, but this stunning piece of architecture was lost for centuries. It was rediscovered and brought to life by decades of painstaking restoration work by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014.
Rani Ki Vav beats all historic structures with its sheer size and fine craftsmanship. Sixty-four metres in length and twenty-seven metres in-depth, this subterranean seven-storey structure is richly adorned with sculptures of gods, goddesses and other mythological creatures that give it the look of a royal or divine abode. But what struck me the most was that at a time when kings used to build monuments for their deceased queens, it was just the opposite here. Rani (Queen) Udayamati commissioned this vav (stepwell) in 1063 in the memory of her late husband King Bhimdev I of the Solanki dynasty. Indeed, the Solankis were way ahead of their time.
Tourist attractions in Gujarat: Patola of Patan is a famous village for weaving
Visit the nearby 11th-century village of Salvivad, where out of 700 Salvi families, only one family makes Patola saris using natural dyes, and UNSECO even recognises their art. Unfortunately, they don’t teach this art to other families; only their sons are eligible to learn. A Patola from Patan lasts up to 100 years and keeps the colour approximately 300 years.
10 must-visit places in Gujarat during winters: the white desert – Rann of Kutch
Located about 100km from the Arabian Sea in Gujarat, a vast expanse of snow-white salt coats a desolate desert, creating a surreal landscape like nowhere else. Known as the Rann of Kutch, this tortoise-shaped landmass is divided into two parts: The Great Rann, which covers 18,000 sq km, and the Little Rann, which comprises more than 5,000 sq km. Together, these dazzlingly white mudflats form one of the world’s largest salt deserts and supply up to 75% of India’s total salt harvest.
White desert, Rann of Kutch
Sunset at Rann of Kutch, Gujarat
Sunrise at White Salt Desert, Rann of Kutch
The Great Rann of Kutch is open for just four months in a year, and during this time Rann Utsav, an annual carnival of music, dance, colours, and exclusive Kutchi culture is organised. Currently, the festival is ongoing from 28th October 2019 to 23rd February 2020.
Tourist attractions in Gujarat: Rann Utsav is held annually at Rann of Kutch
Don’t miss the sunset at the white desert, Rann of Kutch
Sunset and sunrise to capture the best pictures of the white desert
Cultural performances during the Rann Utsav
Try quad bikes and camel rides on the salt desert
Accommodation: Toran Rann Resort at Dhordo, which is a government property very close to White desert, every night a cultural performance is organised and stay is pretty comfortable and economical.
10 must-visit places in Gujarat during winters: The Wild Ass Sanctuary in Little Rann of Kutch
Adding to the charm of Rann of Kutch is the wildlife of the region. The salt plains of the Little Rann of Kutch, spread across 5000 square kilometre area, are also home to the Wild Ass Sanctuary – the only place on earth where the endangered Indian Wild Ass still lives. With more than a meter in height and two meters in length, the wild asses are very agile and can run for long distances at a speed of 50 km/h, making them more like wild horses than their domesticated cousins.
Tourist attractions in Gujarat: sunsets are surreal in Rann of Kutch
But the Sanctuary is home to far more animals and birds than just the wild ass – 32 species of mammals, two types of desert fox, jackals, caracals, nilgais, Indian wolves, blackbucks, and striped hyenas.
Little Rann of Kutch is a breeding ground for hordes of flamingos and other migratory birds
Moreover, due to the proximity of the wetlands of the Gulf of Kutch near sanctuary, LRK is the breeding ground for hordes of flamingos and other migratory birds. Every year, approximately 75,000 birds nest in reserve, they come from as far as Egypt, Siberia, Europe, Iran, Iraq and many more far-flung areas.
And, it’s not just the wildlife that LRK is famous for. You’ll be surprised to know that the salt pan workers in the Sanctuary produce about 65% of India’s salt.
Go on a cross-desert safari across the Little Rann of Kutch in open jeeps
Visit the villages and communities of Kharapat Rabaris and nomadic Mir
Accomodation: Rann Riders Resort in Dasada for a luxurious eco-friendly stay and desert safaris
10 must-visit places in Gujarat during winters: tribal villages
If you are a culturephile like me, Gujarat will reward you with a lot of surprises. From the picturesque festivities, unique landscape, gifted artisans and effervescent tribes—every nook is steeped in history, creativity and colour. And every part of Gujarat has something different from others. From appliqué to beadwork, exquisite embroidery to the signature block print, kalamkari to patola and so much more— there’s always something extraordinary. While the entire state has a vast heritage of handiwork, I decided to stick to begin my journey of temples, tribes and textiles from Ahmedabad and Kutch region. Have already mentioned about Modhera Sun Temple, Rani ki Vav and the weavers of Patan above. Let me share what I discovered in the hub crafts and tribes – Kutch.
Embroidery is not just a fashion term, but an integral part of the fabric of Gujarat
As I dived into the depths of Kutch, I discovered that embroidery is not just a fashion term, but an integral part of the fabric of the state. In Kutch, even as a visitor, you get used to beauty. Talent is everywhere, and colours are taken for granted. The ochre landscape is dotted with cattle, camels, sheep and the occasional donkey. Here villages specialise in specific crafts like Ajrakh block printing, mirror work embroidery of Hindu pastoral groups like Rabari and Ahir, woodcarving, wool weaving, bandhani and metalwork.
Tourist attractions in Gujarat: visit the Hodka village near Bhuj for handicrafts
While staying at Rann Riders Resort in Dasada village of Little Rann of Kutch, I got an opportunity to meet and observe the life of many tribes carefully. First was the pastoral Kharapat Rabaris, renowned for their exquisite embroidery interspersed with small mirrors, and then the nomadic Mir community that makes artistic beadwork jewellery such as earrings, necklaces, trinkets and bangles among other knick-knacks.
Mir Tribe of Kutch, Gujarat
Rabri Tribe of Kutch, Gujarat
Hodka village, Kutch
Dhorodo village, Kutch
And, if you go a little further, up to Bhuj, you can find several villages of pastoral nomads and semi-nomadic tribes specialising in various kinds of handicrafts. Below is the list of artistic villages you must visit:
Dhorodo for Mutua embroidery, leather embroidery and silver jewellery
Hodka for quilts and leather bags. It is a site promoted by Gujarat Tourism but owned and run by the village in cooperation with hospitality professionals. Local guides show visitors around the town where one can buy embroidery direct from the artisans
Sumrasar is famous for its Ahir embroidery and Soof embroidery
Loria (Ludia) for its wood crafts. The village huts are painted and have mirror inlaid walls.
Zura for embroidered footwear and other leather crafts along with Copper bells
Nirona for embroidery, lacquered wood crafts, wood carving and Rogan painting
Nakhtarana for tie-dye work
Bhujodi for pitloom weaving
Padhdhar for Ahir embroidery using round mirrors with floral and geometrical patterns
Dhamanka for its block printed fabrics, table and bed linen and garments using vegetable or chemical dyes
Anjar for its metalcrafts, bandhani and block printing
10 must-visit places in Gujarat during winters: Statue of Unity, the tallest statue in the world
The 597 feet (182 metres) tall Statue of Unity at Kevadiya colony of Narmada district is the tallest statue in the world and twice the height of Statue of Liberty. The statue was constructed to honour the real ironman of India – Sardar Patel, who is a role model of unity and statesmanship. At the time of independence in 1947, India was divided into more than 560 princely states, and it was Sardar Patel, India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, who with his iron determination, could transform that imperialism into one unified nation.
Statue of Unity on the banks of Narmada River in Kevadiya, Gujarat
Constructed on an island in the Narmada river overlooking the Sardar Sarovar Dam, it took four years and US$420 million to build this colossal structure. The project is expected to bring in a lot of Tourism dollars in the country by providing world-class hospitality and a wide range of activities for all age groups. Besides visiting the Statue of Unity, you can see the Laser Light and Sound Show, tour the Valley of Flowers, Sardar Sarovar Dam and its dykes, go boating, take a helicopter ride or trek in the Zarvani Eco-Tourism Area.
Visiting the grand statue personally, I wasn’t surprised to know why The Time magazine mentioned the Statue of Unity as among the 100 places to visit in 2019. Moreover, India has chosen the iconic site as the official “wonder” for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) ahead of other iconic sites like the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Hampi (Karnataka) and the Ajanta caves in Maharashtra and the iconic Taj Mahal.
The memorial garden, exhibition center, museum and the statue’s observation deck
Visiting hours – 9 am to 5 pm from Tuesday to Sunday
Tickets start at Rs. 350 (about $5 US)
Accommodation: Stay at Ramada Encore for proximity to Statue of Unity (just 5 kms away) but the service is really bad, especially food.
Jami Masjid at Champaner in Gujarat is a UNESCO World heritage site
The city of Champaner in Gujarat at an hour’s distance from Vadodra was once a thriving capital of Sultans of Gujarat in the 15th century. However, it was overrun by the Mughals in 1535, yet surprisingly the city was left unscathed. Perhaps, that’s why you can still see the city ruins frozen in time. The Sultanate of Gujarat had risen from the ashes of the crumpling Tughlaq Empire in the 14th century. The Sultans of Gujarat were great builders and had constructed some of the biggest cities of their time such as Bharuch, Khambat, Junagadh, Ahmedabad along with Champaner. After capturing Champaner, Sultan Mahmud Begada decided to shift his capital city here from Ahmedabad. Bagada didn’t destroy the Rajput fortifications, instead, added many palaces, mosques, and tombs within the fort. Therefore, the structures that you see in Champaner represent a perfect combination of Hindu-Muslim architecture.
One of the must-sees among the buildings here is the remains of seven mosques at Champaner, of which the centrally located Jama Masjid built in 1523 CE is the most elaborate one. As you enter the mosque premise, you see two 30m tall minarets flanking the main entrance, two floors of open arcades, and detailed carvings and jaali around the pillared courtyard.
10 must-visit places in Gujarat during winters: Jami Masjid, Champaner, Gujarat
Champaner remained the capital of Gujarat until 1535 when it was looted and conquered by the army of Humayun. Post that, it was abandoned. Champaner-Pavagadh is a UNESCO World Heritage Archaeological park and is an excellent place for photography and heritage lovers.
Arrive here before sunrise to capture the golden era beauty of Champaner-Pavagadh
Must visit places: Kalika temple, Kevada and Nagina Masjid, Lakulisa temple atop the Pavagadh hill, Fort of Pavagadh and other ruined Hindu and Jain Temples
Accomodation: Stay at Grand Mercure Vadodra Surya Palace. Their buffet, decor, central location and massages are pretty awesome.
10 must-visit places in Gujarat during winters: Gir National Park
I first time visited Gir National Park in 1987 when I was a little kid and barely understood what wildlife tourism is and what this National Park means to Gujarat and India. This 1412-sq-km Sanctuary situated near Junagadh is the last refuge of the Asiatic lion, best spotted between December and April. In terms of wildlife conservation, Gir is a big success story, with lion numbers doubling since 1965. Apart from Asiatic Lion, you can also spot sambar (the longest Indian deer), chinkaras (gazelles), chital (spotted deer), nilgais (large antelopes), elusive jaguars, four-horned antelope, jackals, striped hyena, foxes and marsh Crocodiles
Snakes like Indian Cobra, Russell’s viper, Saw-scaled viper and the Krait can also be seen here. Large forest area, a wide range of wild animals and a perfect habitat of Asiatic Lions makes into the top of the list. A must-visit for all wild animal lovers. One can visit the Sanctuary from 16th October to 15th June every year.
Secure it before visiting the park or get it from the Devalia Safari Park – a small reserve within a reserve
Stay in the wildlife lodges and hotels in and around Sasan. For something more luxurious, stay at Woods at Sasan.
So, these are my 10 must-visit places in Gujarat during winters. Needless to say, there are many more tourist attractions in Gujarat but these places are good enough to give you a taste of khuhboo gujarat ki (fragrance of Gujarat). Right from a weekend trip to spending months, there’s a lot in the colourful state to keep you busy. So, when are you booking your tickets?
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I was hosted by Gujarat Tourism. However, everything expressed above is based on my personal experience. Images used are either shot by me or provided by the destination. Please do not copy anything without written permission.
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Bhushavali N says:
Gujarat. My dearest Gujarat! I can go here a hundred times and still have a gazillion places more to see! Its just so fascinating.
Rani ki Vav and Modhera just made me speechless! Honestly I stopped taking photos and just sat there in the middle of the space coz it was just so so so so so fascinating! Champaner and Pavagadh were amazing too! The white sands of Rann of Kutch was just so so so mesmerizing. We did a kinda road-trip stopping at every village of Kutch and it was just an amazing experience to see those crafts!
Oh wow, getting a peek into Gandhi’s beginning of life would be incredibly insightful to understand where such an amazing person began from. I love learning cultural tidbits about different regions like the importance of embroidery in Gujarat. I had no idea I was a culturephile though, but now I know!
jyoti sing says:
Gujarat is very beauty full city for tourist. I got a lot of information about the cites after reading this article. thanks for sharing this useful article.
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Cyclist Rides from Lisbon to Istanbul to Raise Money for Charity and Promote Climate Awareness
Driving green since 2004
Cyclist Todd Miller in Lisbon (L) and Istanbul (R), the two ends of his cross-continental ride. Photos: Todd Miller.
Istanbul's small but dedicated cycling community rallied this week to help an American biker navigate the city's dangerous roads -- what he anticipated would be "one of the trickiest parts" of his 5,847-kilometer cross-continental journey from Portugal to Turkey to raise money for charity and awareness about climate change.It was a cold, damp, and blustery evening when long-distance cyclist Todd Miller and three Istanbul-based fellow riders -- including members of the Bisikletliler Derneği (Bicyclists Association), a group that works to improve conditions for cyclists in Turkey -- pulled into the city's traffic-clogged Taksim Square after riding 80 kilometers from the outlying town of Silivri. For Miller, it was the last leg of a trip that began looking out toward the Atlantic Ocean from Lisbon and ended with a view across the Marmara Sea to Asia.
Todd Miller (C) and Istanbul riders at the European continent's edge. Photo: Halil Atalay.
Pedaling Around The World, One Continent At A Time
Miller was inspired to make the solo trek after biking across the United States with a group of cyclists. His TransEuropa 2011 ride picked up on the other side of the Atlantic and he already has a return to Istanbul -- as a starting point for a trans-Asia ride -- in his sights. "After cycling coast-to-coast [across the U.S.] in 50 days I didn't want to stop," Miller, a former television-industry professional based in Hong Kong, wrote on his blog. "By the time I reached the Atlantic Ocean I had an irrepressible yearning to continue pedaling around the world, one continent at a time."
For the European ride, which began in early June, Miler rode solo to raise money for Yaowawit, a Thai children's charity. Dismayed by the failure of government action on climate change at the Copenhagen summit, he also asked supporters to start creating "peer pressure [as a] powerful catalyst for change" by pledging to adopt one eco-friendly activity of their choice.
Todd Miller's route across Europe. Image: Todd Miller.
Individuals Must Take Action On Climate Change
"Bicycling and the environment also go together, and I will champion a 'Go Green' message throughout my ride," Miller wrote on his blog before the journey. "I remain convinced that action on climate change has to happen at the individual level, because it isn't happening at the institutional level."
The 82-day, 16-country journey wasn't all serious business, however. Miller also sought to find the prettiest church in Europe (one in Dubrovnik, Croatia, got his nod) and the best pastries in Europe, eating his way across the continent "without guilt or shame." The winner? "In my estimation, it's a tie between Italian gelato and Iberian flan," Miller wrote at the end of his trip. "I'll take both."
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Kovsie netball out to break drought
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Former South African Under-21 representative in her fourth year as Kovsie player, Lefébre Rademan, is the new Kovsie captain for the upcoming national student champions
The Kovsie netball team is out to claim back its title at the University Sport South Africa (USSA) tournament in 2018.
The tournament takes place from 2 to 6 July 2018 on the Bloemfontein Campus of the University of the Free State (UFS). It has been exactly 20 years since the event was last staged in the City of Roses. The last time the Kovsies were able to win the trophy was in 2013. Tanya Mostert, Kovsie netball goal defender who will play her sixth USSA tournament this coming July, is the only remaining member from the previous squad.
The Kovsie netball squad field a strong team comprising 12 players who have represented the province, and they are also considered the strongest contenders in the upcoming championships. The Free State Crinums are the only university team to field 12 players with senior provincial experience. Khanyisa Chawane, who was named Player of the Tournament at the conclusion of the Premier League, recovered sufficiently from her ankle injury and has been appointed as the team’s vice-captain.
Taking the reigns as the new Kovsie netball team captain is the versatile Lefébre Rademan.
The six teams in the Super league will compete from Monday 2 July to Wednesday 4 July, with the semi-final and final matches following on Thursday 5 July and Friday 6 July 2018.
The following players will form the team for the USSA tournament: Alicia Puren, Ané Retief, Gertriana Retief, Jana Scholtz, Khanyisa Chawane, Khomotso Mamburu, Lefébre Rademan (captain), Marétha van Heerden, Marna Claassens, Meagan Roux, Sikholiwe Mdletshe, Tanya Mostert.
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United Fresh News > NSW, Australia Listeria Outbreak Update
NSW, Australia Listeria Outbreak Update
Listeria Outbreak Update from PMA A-NZ
An outbreak of listeriosis has taken place in New South Wales with an unexpected increase in cases in January and February. Listeria monocytogenes has been found on a number of rockmelons from a NSW supplier. While the link between the farm and the illness cases is not yet conclusive, there is sufficient circumstantial evidence to warn at-risk consumers not to consume rockmelon. At least 10 people have become infected including three deaths. All cases are people in high risk groups, which includes those who are older, pregnant or have underlying health conditions.
Listeriosis is due to consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria is a bacteria that survives and grows on a number of foods including rockmelon, vegetable salads and fruit salads, cold meats, raw seafood, soft cheeses, seed sprouts and others.
Q: Who is investigating the outbreak?
A: NSW Health and the NSW Food Authority are investigating this outbreak. Rockmelons (and other foods) have been implicated in listeriosis outbreaks in Australia and internationally and were naturally a high priority in the investigation. There are many ‘types’ of Listeria monocytogenes and for the outbreak to be linked to a particular food, the DNA finger print of the pathogen must be the same as the Listeria associated with the illnesses and the food. This link has not been confirmed but New South Wales Food Authority has advised this afternoon that there is sufficient information to issue general advice to the elderly and immunocompromised to avoid consuming any rockmelons they have purchased.
A number of retailers have withdrawn rockmelons from retail sale as a precaution.
Q: How does Listeria contaminate fresh produce?
A: Listeria is a bacteria that is found in the environment, in soil and water and in some animals. It is a hardy bacteria that can thrive in food processing and packing plants if not controlled and can survive refrigeration. Listeria is killed by heat, such as from cooking and pasteurization.
Fresh produce such as vegetables and rockmelons are grown in the same environment as Listeria is present. Environmental conditions mean that Listeria has difficulty multiplying to large numbers in the field but it does persist. The rough surface of the rind (skin) of rockmelons provides an ideal place for Listeria to survive, particularly if the fruit is injured as a consequence of rain and irrigation water splash. Listeria bacteria can multiply rapidly if the produce is not thoroughly washed and the wash water is not sanitized.
Produce can also become contaminated from Listeria that is surviving on food contact surfaces such as cracks and joins in steel, on belts, brushes and rollers, and on packaging.
Q: Where is the best place to go for specific information on Listeria and listeriosis?
PMA A-NZ will continue to engage with relevant bodies including the NSW Food Authority, Australian Melon Association and other stakeholders and will provide further information when it comes to hand.
For consumers: Food Standards Australia New Zealand: Listeria and food - advice for people at risk
For industry: Fresh Produce Safety Centre A-NZ: Guidelines for Fresh Produce Food Safety
For further enquiries related to this Fact Sheet
Richard Bennett, Head of Food Safety & Technology, PMA A-NZ
r.bennett@pma-anz.com
The information in this document is correct as at 27th February 2018
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Launched in 2012, the 1:1 Program reflects University School of Milwaukee’s commitment to prepare students for the 21st century. Its implementation evolved directly from USM’s mission to “embrace the challenges and opportunities of the future” in an equitable, student-centered, and forward-thinking learning community.
Through our 1:1 Program, students in grades 3-12 use a dedicated personal computing device throughout the school day and beyond.
Students in grade 3 use a school-owned iPad
Students in grades 4-5 use family-owned iPads.
Students in grades 6-8 use family-owned MacBook Pro or Air laptops.
Students in grades 9-12 bring their own personal device.
To ensure our students’ online safety, USM has installed firewalls to block inappropriate content with correlating software to monitor device traffic. Students and parents must also sign Acceptable Use Policies to ensure the tools are used in an appropriate manner.
How Does the 1:1 Program Benefit Students?
Research indicates that when students use their own personal device, the potential exists to improve and extend learning by:
offering a classroom environment where collaboration and creation are paramount
allowing for different teaching paradigms
providing students opportunities to participate in lessons off campus or review lessons multiple times afterward to reinforce the material
empowering students with access to resources, people, and content, extending learning beyond the walls of the classroom
increasing opportunities for teachers to assess students informally during class
helping students organize their learning materials on one device - including electronic textbooks and binders, notes, video, audio, and graphics
preparing students to be skilled technology users
Why a 1:1 Program?
The 1:1 Program goals support USM’s Academic Technology Philosophy, as it will help provide students with ACCESS:
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Oxnard berry farm’s closure tied to retirement amid rising economic pressures
Mandalay Berry Farms is closing down for personal reasons in an industry facing economic pressures.
Oxnard berry farm’s closure tied to retirement amid rising economic pressures Mandalay Berry Farms is closing down for personal reasons in an industry facing economic pressures. Check out this story on vcstar.com: https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/communities/oxnard/2016/06/16/oxnard-berry-farms-closure-tied-to-retirement-amid-rising-economic-pressures/88746742/
Ventura County Star Published 12:21 p.m. PT June 16, 2016
Star file photo A box of fresh California strawberries at Conroy Farms in Oxnard.(Photo: Juan Carlo)
The president of Mandalay Berry Farms says he is shutting down the business and laying off 565 workers at the end of July because he is retiring, adding that it had nothing to do with an $815,000 legal settlement the company paid to compensate workers for time spent at meetings and taking rest periods.
'That case is fully resolved,' said attorney Darin Marx, speaking for company President John Dullam.
Marx said he did not believe there would be any loss of agricultural production as a result of the closure. He offered no further details on what would happen to the nine ranch properties in Oxnard where the strawberry grower operates.
The settlement involving 1,136 workers represented in a class-action lawsuit was approved early this year in Ventura County Superior Court. At least 15 agricultural businesses in Ventura County and others in the state have paid similar claims after courts overturned the standard method for paying piece-rate workers, said Rob Roy, an attorney representing many of those growers.
Courts found in 2013 that piece-rate workers, who are paid based on production, had to be paid separately for rest periods and mandatory meetings.
'They changed the way piece-rate workers had been paid for 65 years in the state,' Roy said.
The Ventura County firms paid settlements ranging from several hundred thousand dollars to more than $1 million, he said.
Roy said the change in piece-rate compensation is one of the factors that make it difficult for California growers to compete with other states and countries. They also are facing a rising minimum wage and a possible increase in overtime costs, he said.
The complaint, filed May 27, 2015, claimed Mandalay did not compensate piece-rate agricultural workers for 'unproductive time' spent performing mandatory exercises and attending mandatory meetings and for rest periods. Piece-rate workers typically are paid for each unit produced or action performed, regardless of time.
Mandalay Berry Farms notified officials about its imminent shuttering early this month, as did Oxnard vegetable grower Hiji Brothers Inc.
Hiji and two associated operations — seedling nursery Seaview Growers and shipper Richview Inc. — said they will close in August and lay off about 260 people.
Roy, who represents Hiji, blamed what he termed a difficult regulatory climate in California.
Also, 88 people lost their jobs in March when Coastal Green Vegetable Co. in Oxnard went out of business, citing increased costs, according to state and media reports.
John Krist, CEO of the Farm Bureau of Ventura County, said the past three years have been extremely tough on strawberry growers in Ventura County.
'It's been a number of factors, but the bottom line is that prices have been pretty bad and berry growers have been losing money,' he said.
Although strawberries were valued as the No. 1 crop in the county's $2 billion agricultural industry in a report issued last year, the amount of acreage had fallen by about 2,000 to 11,630 acres.
The head of Limoneira Co., which is profiting from robust lemon prices, said the Ventura County region is 'dramatically overplanted in berries right now.'
'Our suspicion is that it was just a tipping point,' said Harold Edwards, CEO of Limoneira in Santa Paula.
Lawsuit plaintiff Nicolasa Cruz Fabian was a piece-rate employee at Mandalay Berry Farms for four years before the lawsuit was filed and worked seasonally for the company since 2004, a court document shows. She did not receive compensation for meal periods of at least 30 minutes, as required by law, according to the lawsuit.
And when she did get meal periods, they were frequently past the fifth hour of work, the suit stated.
Workers received about $590,000 in the settlement, with the rest reserved for attorney fees and other costs, according to a declaration from the settlement administrator.
Workers will average $553, and the largest award will be about $3,879, according to court documents.
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Canva expands in Manila
Online design and publishing platform Canva is opening an engineering function in Manila, as part of a growth plan to build stronger tech capabilities in the Philippines.
New hires will be joining the startup’s global pool of talent to build the design tool.
Canva, recently valued at $1 billion, plans to advance its product offering by growing it’s Manila headcount from 97 to more than 150 this year, and is preparing for expansion by securing three floors of office space at Makati’s Coherco Corporate Centre, a seven-story building in Manila’s burgeoning business district.
Canva co-founder and CEO Melanie Perkins said that she is constantly inspired by the creativity and dedication from the team in Manila.
“Our Manila and Sydney teams are very similar. Both have exceptionally motivated and talented people who thrive and believe in our mission of empowering everyone in the world to design anything and publish anywhere,” she said.
“We were lucky enough to work with wonderful people from the Philippines since very early on in the journey. The country has a very strong design community and global aesthetic, and is well-known for producing topnotch engineering talent – for us it makes perfect sense to bolster our engineering capability with a new team in Manila,” Perkins said.
Zach Kitschke, head of People at Canva said: “Canva’s culture is about creating a place where everyone loves coming to work each day, and feels empowered to do the best work of their lives. We’re really excited to be setting up our very first product teams in the Philippines and are looking for software engineers who are excited by big technical challenges, and building products and features used by millions of people all around the world.”
Kitschke said that Canva employees in both offices enjoy gym subsidies, in-house chefs who cook breakfast and lunch, extraordinary team celebrations, and many more benefits – the offices even have the same creative approach to design, which is key to facilitating collaboration across geographies.
Today, Canva is in over 100 languages, including Tagalog and Cebuano, and is available on desktop, iOS and Android devices.
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How VR can be used to unravel the complexities of big data
By Rachael Power
20 September 2016, 15:03 p.m.
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The untapped potential of virtual reality is increasingly being explored, and it’s smaller firms that appear to be doing much of the probing.
Japanese creative company Takram, which is launching its first ever UK studio in London, is exploring how virtual reality can be used to unravel the complexities of big data.
Their big data project will be unveiled at the London Design Fair this week, as part of their Scenes Unseen exhibition, which will take visitors behind the scenes of design and engineering processes and methods through a series of installations that include client work, new R&D concepts and experiments.
We want to expand our vision across multiple types of contents and media, to realize VR’s true potential
The company will use its existing tech, both a financial visualisation prototype, RESAS and a 3D geographical data visualisation, Theodolite, and combine this with the Oculus Rift and Leap Motion technology to allow users to interact with the data.
As a proof of concept, the prototype draws on available public aviation data. Visitors to Scenes Unseen will be able to interact with and manipulate this data flow in stunning VR, demonstrating the potential of immersive data environments.
Takram has more plans for the tech than just an exhibition however, and said they hope the project will open new paths for more intuitive analysis of complex data networks and patterns.
Future uses
They added that future applications could support and shed light on aviation, transportation, shipping, migration and health trends.
In addition to it being the first UK studio for the company, this will be Takram’s first exhibition here too. Japan is of course a market primed for virtual and augmented reality, and experiential designer Cedric Careme gave VR Tech News an insight into how the land lies.
"Japan is well-known for its technological innovations and cutting-edge products, some of them being tailored only for its domestic market. So of course Japanese designers and engineers have a high interest in VR and AR.
“You have tech giants like Sony releasing a headset soon, you have Bandai working on augmented reality toys, Rhizomatiks experimenting with complex VR live shows and a few labs have been investing in the field for years: Tachi lab is the one I have in mind, and of course now Takram,” he said.
Careme added that 2016 is an “exciting moment” for virtual reality, after 20 plus years of maturation from early games sto Oculus and the bubbling indie VR scene.
“At Takram our focus right now is on big data visualisation but we want to expand our vision across multiple types of contents and media, to realize VR’s true potential,” he told us.
Will anyone be checking out the London Design Show? Let us know.
Rachael Power
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Rachael Power is an editor at TechForge Media, writing about marketing tech, connected cars and virtual reality. She has written for a number of online and print titles including the Irish Times, Irish Examiner, accountingWEB and BusinessZone. Rachael has a passion for digital marketing, journalism, gaming and fitness, and is on Twitter at: @rachpower10.
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Wine & Dine in the North Coast
Sample hyper-local foods from land and sea, plus amazing beers and wines
The North Coast might just be the perfect place to eat. Few other places in the world can offer such a harmonious blend of chefs, farmers, fishermen and foragers working together with winemakers and brew masters to create culinary magic. With the ocean’s bounty to the west, sustainable farms and vineyards and artisanal food makers everywhere else, the North Coast naturally draws remarkable chefs interested in preparing ultra-fresh dishes that reflect what’s growing right now. Settings range from white-napkin finery to a chowder shack by the pier. Farmers’ markets here are friendly affairs, and they’re a great way to mingle with locals and sample the region’s bounty. Cheese-makers have a strong hold here, with sheep, goats and cows getting plenty of sweet grass in surrounding hills.
"Farmers’ markets here are friendly affairs, and they’re a great way to mingle with locals and sample the region’s bounty."
And of course, there’s the sea. Locally caught wild fish is a staple on just about every menu, as well as seasonal crab and one of the world’s most valued foods, abalone.
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Romance finds a home in this idyllic coastal region, where ocean fog rolls in from the ocean to blanket hushed redwood forests and whales spout offshore. Along the coast, artists set up their easels to paint scenes of crashing surf and whitewashed cottages wrapped in rose filled gardens.
Each year, December through May, look to the sea to witness roughly 15,000 gray whales swimming south for the summer.
It is also a place where a new generation of farmers and wine makers focus on preserving the land as well as producing amazing food and wine. Favourite escapes include the romantic hamlet of Mendocino, about three hours’ drive up the coast from San Francisco and Eureka, a former logging town two hours’ further north, and the gateway to the breath-taking Redwoods National and State Parks.
Clear Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake within California, is the oldest lake in North America and possibly the world.
Mendocino Crab, Beer and Wine Festival
Dive into over a week’s worth of all-you-can-eat crab feeds, winemaker's dinners, wine competitions, crab cruises, cooking classes and family-style cioppino feeds at this regional celebration of...
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Big trees, lush lands
Hugging California’s north-western edge, a spectacular network of parks protecting nearly half of the world’s coast redwoods, the world’s tallest...
From Gold Rush history to 8th wonders of the world, visit these favorites
Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul alike.
Discover a coastal paradise with ridiculously fresh seafood, amazing wine, and craft beer
With its dramatic ocean-bluff setting overlooking a steel-blue sea, this coastal hamlet is an obvious magnet for artists, romantics and...
North Coast Wine Country
Slip away to some of the state’s most peaceful vineyards
From quiet vineyards surrounded by lush redwood forests along the Mendocino Coast, to the sun-drenched rolling hills of rugged Lake County,...
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Explore a burgeoning wine scene and cool off with a summery splash in the lake
Take a deep breath the next time you’re in Northern California’s Lake County. That’s some of...
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California's Classic Wine Roads
Get the inside scoop on California's most celebrated commodity
With more than 3,000 wineries statewide, California lets you sample award-winning wines almost anywhere you go. These classic and up-and-coming wine roads—some too packed with wineries to tackle...
Temecula Valley by Kodiak Greenwood
North Coast Festivals
Celebrate the seasonal bounty and quirky art-fuelled character of the North Coast
You can learn a lot about a place at its local festivals. Consider the Kinetic Grand Championship, a cosmically silly three-day battle between human-powered works of art (imagine a speeding dragon...
The Humboldt County Fair began in 1896 and is the oldest running county fair in California.
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Visit a Victorian village where time stands still
A fairy story brought to life, this remote village features carefully preserved Victorian-era homes, a visual and architectural feast. On a...
Kinetic Grand Championship
Creativity, contraptions and costumes—those are the mantras for this wacky three-day Memorial Day weekend (last weekend in May) event on a wild stretch of the North Coast. Dubbed the 'triathalon...
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Ride a historic train through soaring coastal redwoods
Originally built in 1885 to transport redwood logs from the rugged countryside to the coast, the...
Courtesy of Humboldt County CVB
Nature and culture merge in an art fuelled Victorian seaport
This lively seaport town, the largest coastal city between San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, has a split personality charm: a sense of history...
Dining Hot Spots
Sample ultra-fresh, hyper-local, and downright amazing
When you come to California, come hungry. This is a state that really knows how to cook. Amazing and innovative chefs sprinkled with Michelin stars work with local farms and artisanal food...
George's at the Cove
Rough-and-tumble lumber town morphs into a top coastal find
With its original roots as a military garrison and then a gritty lumber town, Fort Bragg skirted under the radar of most visitors. But now—perhaps...
Feast Mendocino
Winter rains signal the beginning of the North Coast’s astounding mushroom season. Celebrate the harvest of one of the region’s most loved bounties, and a few other products of the liquid variety...
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While now a beautiful coastal treasure, Glass Beach initially began in the late 1940s as a place where locals would toss their trash, including glass bottles.
Wild North Coast
Famous for grand-dame Victorians, classic cable cars, dynamic diversity, trend-defining, Michelin-starred cuisine, a beautiful waterfront, and a soaring crimson bridge, San Francisco, aka the “City by the Bay”, truly has it all and stands...
Crescent City is home to California’s northernmost lighthouse stations. The 1856 Battery Point Lighthouse...
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Redwoods, salmon, and California’s largest tribe all thrive in this small North Coast town
Klamath is so far north that many people assume this tiny town is in Oregon, not California. Set along its...
Guided Adventures at Joshua Tree
This other-worldly desert park, about an hour east of Palm Springs, can get even more unforgettable when you make time for a special guided experience. First, look up- way...
Arcata Plaza, Arcata
The History: This college town of almost 18,000, on the state’s far north coast, may be nicknamed ‘...
Venice Pier
The surrounding beach and boardwalk is what makes this pier a must-visit destination in the colourful Venice district of Los Angeles, a few miles south of Santa...
This region, in California’s north-east corner, is known for mountains, forests, waterfalls, and amazing, safe to visit volcanoes. The region, a 3 hour drive north of Sacramento, takes its name from the rugged Cascade Mountains and their signature peak in state, 14,180 foot/4,322 metre Mount Shasta, a volcano.
With crashing waves along the coast and soaring redwood trees blanketing miles of uncrowded parkland, this is one of California’s most spectacular regions. The largest city, Eureka, is roughly a 5 hour drive north of San Francisco. But what a drive: lush wine country, charming hamlets, spouting whales, and breathtaking sunsets.
The western foothills of the Sierra Nevada Range, defining California’s eastern border, are known as the Gold Country, named after the rich Mother Lode discovered here in the mid 1850s. While gold is still found in the region, new riches include white water rafting, tucked away towns, farm fresh dining, and award winning wines.
On the western oceanfront of Northern California, at the state’s distinctive bend along the coast, lies this breathtaking region. It is framed by an unforgettable gateway, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, spanning the mouth of San Francisco Bay. Explore diverse cities, picturesque hamlets, family friendly beaches, coastal parklands, and wine country, including Napa and Sonoma wine country, 1½ hours north of San Francisco.
Nicknamed 'California’s backbone,' this region of towering granite peaks defines much of the state’s eastern boundary. Visit Yosemite Valley, Lake Tahoe, Mammoth Lakes and the giant trees of Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks. All within a day’s drive of either San Francisco or L.A. In winter, enjoy snow sports. In summer, go hiking, mountain biking, fishing, or boating.
In this narrow strip of coastal hills and valleys, discover romantic towns, including Carmel by the Sea, historic Monterey, and elegant Santa Barbara, nicknamed 'the American Riviera.' The region’s classic drive along Highway One, linking San Francisco to Los Angeles, visits Big Sur, Hearst Castle, wine country and kick back surf towns.
California Welcome Centres in the Central Coast
This dramatic region takes up the south-eastern half of the state. Remarkable desert parklands, including Death Valley, Joshua Tree, and Anza Borrego, provide an extraordinary chance to explore, while the oasis like allure of Palm Springs, 3 hours north-east of San Diego, offers sunny resort style getaways, with golf, tennis, spas, and high end shopping.
Temecula Valley Wine Country
This sunny region along the state’s southern coast is California’s most populated region, best known as the capital of the entertainment industry. Here, film stars really do work in Hollywood, play in the surf at Malibu, and shop in Beverly Hills. Looping motorways make the car king, but the region also has a surprisingly good network of buses and light rail, a hassle-free way to explore.
Tucked between San Diego and Los Angeles Counties, this region is known for flawless beaches and 'the happiest place on earth,' Disneyland Resort. Anaheim, the theme park’s home, offers a surprisingly hip vibe in a refurbished downtown. Newport Beach has dazzling yachts, Huntington Beach has iconic surfing, and Costa Mesa beckons with top shopping.
This sun and surf region is known for some of the best weather and warmest water in the state. San Diego, the state’s second largest city, is home to the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park, one of the world’s great urban parks. For family fun, play at SeaWorld San Diego and LEGOLAND California Resort. Inland, discover surprising mountain towns like Julian, known for orchards and apple pie.
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Nar Valley WayWalking RouteThe route follows Public Rights of Way, tracks and minor roads, and passes through Shouldham Warren. The Nar Valley Way also links with other long distance routes, the Wash Coast Path at King's Lynn and the Peddars' Way at Castle Acre.
Contact King's Lynn Tourist information centre for maps, guides and more information on 01553 763044.King's LynnNorfolkPE30 1HPUnited Kingdom52.7534645610000.391565725300http://www.visitwestnorfolk.com
Nar Valley Way
Walking Route
The route follows Public Rights of Way, tracks and minor roads, and passes through Shouldham Warren. The Nar Valley Way also links with other long distance routes, the Wash Coast Path at King's Lynn and the Peddars' Way at Castle Acre.
Contact King's Lynn Tourist information centre for maps, guides and more information on 01553 763044.
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location London, 16 Sep 2018
London, 16 September 2018
Ashish Spring/Summer 2019 Ready-To-Wear collection
I wanted to have a celebration of a new summer of love. Culture seems to be becoming so much more conservative and right-wing. It’s such a shame and I just wanted to celebrate love and gender and sexuality,” Ashish explained backstage at his SS19 show, which captured the carefree spirit and exuberance of ravers as well as the all-consuming lust of young couples often found snogging in dark corners of the best house parties. The aptly named DJ LSDXOXO set the tone for what was to come, blasting out throbbing beats in the centre of the catwalk as couples kissed passionately around him and male dancers performed enthusiastically on podiums.
Ashish’s male and female line-up of summer lovers wore sequinned bikinis, shimmering halter-necks, camouflage miniskirts, glimmering low-slung denim jeans and glittering jumpsuits in shades of green, lilac, orange and silver. Diaphanous neon drapery complemented the texture of the designer’s signature sequins and hoodies emblazoned with ‘Send Nudes’ and ‘S&M Sex and Magic’ were the perfect tongue-in-cheek additions to more vibrant partywear. “People just want to be in love. That’s the feeling. I just wanted to capture that in clothes. Everything was very light this season. I’ve done this new kind of embroidery where the dresses weigh nothing. You can roll them or chuck them in the suitcase, put them in your hand luggage and get on a plane and go party,” the designer continued.
The more delicate garments, which hung flatteringly on the male and female forms, were exactly the kind of show-stopping yet lightweight pieces you’d want to wear dancing until dawn in a condensation-filled nightclub. The models’ skin gleamed with a sweaty sheen, giving the impression that they had stepped out of the party and straight onto the catwalk. “This season was light and sexy,” Ashish explained of the finer materials. “I wanted to celebrate the body and not being ashamed of things.”
Though Ashish’s collection may not have been as overtly political as previous ones, this was a pure and authentic celebration of joyful individualism, freedom and DGAF attitude. “I was really inspired by the idea of this really positive message. It doesn’t matter if you’re gay or straight, trans or queer. Be whoever you want to be and be with whoever you want to be with.” Amen to that.
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Sister Jean isn't going to bless this pick
By Greg Peterson (VSiN.com)
Nevada (-1.5) vs Loyola Chicago
Nevada and Loyola enter riding a ton of momentum with their Cinderella status.
Nevada's Caleb Martin will be the best player on the floor in this one. With his team hobbled by injuries, he has been the gadget guy for the Wolf Pack, dropping 25 points, seven assists, and six rebounds on Cincinnati.
Loyola has a bit more size in the post with 6-foot-9 freshman Cameron Krutwig emerging as a key cog for the Ramblers, scoring 14 points in the team’s last 18 games.
Peterson's pick: Loyola has the second-most efficient defense in points per possession allowed in the dance, but it has not seen an offense like Nevada's, which is eighth nationally in efficiency. The speed of Nevada will send Eric Musselman's bunch to the Elite Eight.
Texas A&M (plus 3) vs Michigan
Though the Aggies are the lower seed, this team is more athletic and talented than the Wolverines.
Michigan plays at one of the slowest tempos of any team left in the tournament and relies more on being efficient rather than ripping a game open like Texas A&M did vs. North Carolina.
Few players have been able to defend Mo Wagner, the Wolverines’ versatile 6-foot-11 3-point shooting big man, but the Aggies have as many as four options to guard him.
6-foot-9 DJ Hogg also should present matchup issues for Michigan as he shoots over 38 percent from 3-point range and is second on the team in assists per game.
Peterson's pick: Add all of the above to the fact that Michigan is one of the bottom 25 teams in the country in free-throw shooting and it leads to a perfect recipe for a Texas A&M win in this spot.
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Interstate 15 in Victorville shut down for helicopter landing
Martin Estacio Staff Writer @DP_mestacio
Aug 2, 2019 at 4:09 PM Aug 2, 2019 at 4:38 PM
VICTORVILLE — Interstate 15 was temporarily shut down Friday afternoon when a Mercy Air helicopter landed on the highway to transport a motorcyclist who crashed.
The crash occurred at about 11:33 a.m. on southbound I-15, just south of Bear Valley Road.
A 54-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man was riding his 2019 Harley Davidson when he made an “unsafe lane change” and collided into a Mercede Benz being driven by a 32-year-old Victorville man, California Highway Patrol spokesperson Michael Mumford said.
The motorcyclist complained of a possible back injury and the helicopter was requested. Mumford said the highway was closed for about 12 minutes at around noon so it could land.
The motorcyclist was airlifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center where his condition was unknown.
The call initially went out as a motorcycle that had collided with a semitrailer, Victorville Fire Department spokesperson Sue Jones said. Mumford said that CHP officers reported that only a sedan was involved.
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Weber at Interpack 2017
Weber Maschinenbau (Breidenbach) and Textor (Wolfertschwenden) proudly presented a variety of innovative machines for the food processing industry at a joint booth at the Interpack in Düsseldorf, Germany from the 4th to the 10th of May, 2017.
The motto is "Worldwide. By your side." and the Weber Group showed off not only its newest developments, but presented itself as a strong team for even greater customer proximity.
"Our top priority during Interlock was being close to our customers, at home and abroad. We wanted to demonstrate this with our motto 'Worldwide. By your side.'," said Mathias Duelfer, CEO of the Weber Group. "Last year we merged the sales departments of both brands so that our customers would have easy access to a knowledgeable contact for Weber and Textor products.”
Following our motto, the Weber Group continues to group together its global sales and services: as of July 2017, new subsidiaries are coming to sites in Northern and southern Europe, as well as in Central and South America, amongst others. "The establishment of further Weber subsidiaries allows us to build even more customer proximity in the respective markets," said Duelfer.
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WEG solution keeps the municipality of Ticino in Argentina out of the country´s blackout
The power plant generates electricity by burning peanut shells originated from a local peanut processor plant
Ticino, a town of around 3000 people in the province of Córdoba, 600 kilometers from Buenos Aires, managed to avoid the blackout that affected 48 million people in Argentina and Uruguay on June 16, thanks to the burning of peanut shells originated from a local peanut processor plant.
This power plant, which has a power generating capacity of 5 MW, is equipped with a TMC 5000 turbine and a SPW 710 WEG / TGM generator, resulting in enough power supply for 8000 residences in Ticino during the said massive Argentinean blackout.
After 18 months of construction, the power plant began operating in August last year, and the energy produced is sold to the country´s National Interconnected System, which in case of a failure such as that in Argentina, may be disconnected and then supply power to the Thermoelectric Power Plant and to the residences of the region.
The biomass generation for the Thermoelectric Power Plant includes the storage steps of peanut shells and their transfer to the boiler where they are burned to generate high pressure steam. The steam goes to a turbine that produces rotating mechanical power, which is then coupled to a generator and transformed into electrical energy.
The use of peanut shells, when transformed into electrical energy, reduces environmental impacts and takes advantage of available resources.
WEG / TGM is prepared to offer solutions so that this type of cogeneration can result in maximum efficiency, safety and operational availability.
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WEG supports sustainable initiatives
Associated with continued efforts of supplying energy efficiency products and systems, WEG keeps implementing initiatives to become more eco-friendly and sustainable.
WEG Supplies Marine Duty Alternators for North Africa
Guided by the WEG Group business strategy of supplying electric, electronic products, and industrial solutions for all market segments, WEG has just supplied two marine duty alternators to the North African customers HANNAIK.
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Woman Says She Swallowed Engagement Ring While She Was Sleeping
By Amanda Thomason
Published September 17, 2019 at 9:39am
If you went to sleep wearing a blingy engagement ring and woke up without it, what would you think had happened to it? You might throw back the sheets, search under the bed and scour the floor, sure it had wandered off — but not far.
But if you’re Jenna Evans from San Diego, California, you laugh-cry your way to urgent care because your ring is very, very close and yet still out of reach.
Evans told her tale of ring woe to Love What Matters, who shared her story as well as some rather medical photos of just where her jewelry had gotten to.
“I was having a dream Bobby and I were in a very sketchy situation involving a high speed train and bad guys,” she wrote. “I have very exciting and vivid dreams and he told me I had to swallow my ring to protect it; so I popped that sucker off, put it in my mouth and swallowed it with a glass of water. Riiiight about the time I realized what I was doing. I assumed this too was a dream, because WHO ACTUALLY SWALLOWS THEIR ENGAGEMENT RING, so I went back to sleep.”
“On Wednesday morning, I realized my ring was not on my hand and had to wake Bob up and tell him I swallowed my engagement ring. I don’t think he believed me right away.”
“We laughed pretty hard for about an hour and a half, called my mom, laughed until we were crying, googled ‘do other adults swallow rings’ because kids do it all the time, but apparently it’s less common for adults.”
Still, to be on the safe side, Evans went to urgent care to get the matter sorted out.
“I went to urgent care where I struggled to explain why I was there, because I was laughing/crying so hard,” she continued. “The doctor ordered an Xray and seemed pretty shocked when she walked back in with a second doctor and showed me that sure enough, my ring was right there in my stomach! They called a gastroenterologist and decided it would be best NOT to let nature take its course. (Thank God) Before I left, she recommended seeing a sleep specialist as well.”
Her fiance, Bobby, took her to another doctor. By that time, Evans said she could feel the engagement ring in her “guts” and it was causing her pain.
“They decided an upper endoscopy was just the thing and said ‘don’t worry it’s not a big deal, but please sign this release form just in case you die,'” she wrote.
“Then I cried a lot because I would be SO MAD if I died. I waited a long time for that … engagement ring and I WILL marry Bobby Howell…”
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“So they push the sleepy drugs, and right as I started to feel that wave of warm and fuzzy sleep I said to the doctors, ‘Bobby would LOVE this.’ Everything went great, they found my ring just beyond my stomach in my intestines, retrieved it and gave it to Bobby, not me.”
When she woke up she was crying and emotional, just like many people who wake up after having their wisdom teeth extracted. After hearing what she could eat, she asked Bobby to take her to In-N-Out and Chick-fil-A.
“He loves me, so he drove me through In-N-Out and got me a double-double, mustard fried with cheese fries and a chocolate shake but put his foot down and said no to Chick-fil-A,” Evans said. “I probably cried as I stuffed cheese fries in my mouth. I asked for my ring, he said no. Thank God I had that chocolate shake.”
“Bobby finally gave my ring back this morning — I promised not to swallow it again, we’re still getting married and all is right in the world.”
After the ordeal, Evans told KGTV she’s thankful that the doctors decided to remove the ring rather than just wait for it to come out on the other side.
“I was really happy because I don’t know if I can look at it and appreciate it in the same way, if I had to search for it,” she laughed.
And yes, she now takes her ring off before she goes to sleep — that way it’s safe from both imaginary bad guys and Evans herself.
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Amanda holds an MA in Rhetoric and TESOL from Cal Poly Pomona. After teaching composition and logic for several years, she's strayed into writing full-time and especially enjoys animal-related topics.
As of January 2019, Amanda has written over 1,000 stories for The Western Journal but doesn't really know how. Graduating from California State Polytechnic University with a MA in Rhetoric/Composition and TESOL, she wrote her thesis about metacognitive development and the skill transfer between reading and writing in freshman students.
She has a slew of interests that keep her busy, including trying out new recipes, enjoying nature, discussing ridiculous topics, reading, drawing, people watching, developing curriculum, and writing bios. Sometimes she has red hair, sometimes she has brown hair, sometimes she's had teal hair.
With a book on productive communication strategies in the works, Amanda is also writing and illustrating some children's books with her husband, Edward.
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In Conversation with Artist Jonathan Newdick
Jonathan Newdick, artist and illustrator graduated from the West Sussex College of Art in 1971 and started his career as a designer in Fleet Street. He soon returned to his native Sussex countryside, where he worked as a typographer and book designer as well as a visiting lecturer at the London College of Printing. In 1990 he was awarded a Master's Degree in the Cultural and Critical Theory of British Art from the University of Sussex. He has had exhibitions at the Barbican, Pallant House Gallery and San Tommaso, Venice to name a few. He was Artist in Residence at Petworth House in the late 1990s and is currently Artist in Residence at Chichester Cathedral. Operations Manager Clare Clinton talked with him about his work at West Horsley Place.
CC- How did you come across West Horsley Place?
JN- There was a violin player – I don’t even remember her name – she was living close to me in Petworth for a while and she had played at West Horsley Place. She said to me one morning “You would love it there. It’s just your sort of place.” Well, I was busy and didn’t think much more about it. People frequently say that sort of thing to me and often there’s nothing in it. Then a little later I had a chance encounter with a Country Life in the waiting room of a dentist and there it was again – West Horsley Place and I thought it would be cavalier to ignore two prompts. By chance I have a friend who knows Bamber Gascoigne and he gave me his address. When he replied to my suggestion that I might make some pictures there his letter was kind and welcoming. I was to get in touch with you, he said. At the time I was (still am) working as artist in residence – more accurately artist out of residence – at Chichester cathedral recording the progress of its re-roofing. But it’s all hi-viz jackets and hard hats and health and safety and it all gets in the way of creativity. Good views though. Isle of Wight in a clear day. As a contrast, Bamber Gascoigne’s attitude, and yours, while by no means irresponsible, was far more relaxed. I could work here, I thought. And so it proved.
CC- What else attracted you to working here?
JN- Well, yes, as I have said, the relaxed atmosphere is important. But of course, that alone is not enough. It’s the gorgeous brickwork of the house – the fact that it isn’t what it appears and it hides practically a forest of ancient carpentry. The redundant farm buildings which are, for me, always a pleasure. I think I probably look at them in the way nineteenth-century romantics would. John Sell Cotman, Cornelius Varley, people like that. People whose tradition would be continued in the next century by Raymond Cowern and Wilfred Fairclough. Louisa Puller also. It’s an awfully long way from the avant-garde but I don’t think I mind that. The avant-garde seems to have lost its way – but then if it is doing what it is supposed to do and commenting on society as a whole it’s probably doing a pretty good job. But I don’t want nihilism now. I think I want reflection. And quiet. Quiet’s important.
CC- I feel that West Horsley Place is a place that provides tranquility and reflection. How would you describe the atmosphere?
JN- I was brought up in a semi-detached farm cottage. A bath once a week in a tub in the kitchen. And yet, when I open the door of West Horsley Place I feel as if I have come home after a long time away. I don’t think I can say any more really. That probably says it all.
CC- I agree. Even on the darkest and coldest days, West Horsley Place is welcoming (even without heating). Pevsner described it as 'an atmosphere of happy domesticity. . . Versailles is a very long way away.' Are there any particular buildings or architectural features here that you particularly enjoy?
JN- Oh gosh. Not really. I mean there is nothing here (so far anyway) that disappoints. I love early timber framing so your small 3-bay barn is a joy. It isn’t just the structure which, when reduced to two dimensions on paper, becomes a sort of abstract design. It’s also my admiration for that level of engineering in timber. The instinctive skills of those craftsmen. They permeate my drawing and help it along. It has a lot to do with wisdom and little to do with being clever. You once took me up into the roof space of the house to see the early timber construction there and I am looking forward to getting up there with my pencil and paper. Could be difficult. And the famous brickwork of course. You can’t ignore the brickwork. And there are all those details, insignificant really, but it is their very insignificance that makes them significant.
CC- Yes, your eye seems to focus just as much on the mundane everyday objects in view as well as the buildings. Why is this important to you?
JN- Well, I wouldn’t say “just as much” but as I said, I enjoy the significance of the insignificant. I think it’s a bit like being a travel writer – you don’t write about the Eiffel Tower or the Arc de Triomphe, at least, not if you’re any good you don’t – that’s postcard Paris. No, you go and poke about in the eighteenth Arrondissement and see what you can winkle out there. I don’t consciously go looking for what you call the mundane but I think I am always looking, and prepared to give anything a chance.
CC- What is it about vulnerable buildings and structures that attracts you as an artist?
JN- As I said earlier, I seem to be continuing a romantic tradition. I enjoy the combination of the man-made and the natural – ivy creeping over a barn is the obvious example. Of course, the man-made is natural too: we are just another species after all, although we do try and isolate ourselves from the rest of nature. Most of us anyway. But I like the idea of the rest of nature disagreeing with that isolation.
CC- Though made with a high degree of accuracy and detail as recordings, the drawings are infused with feeling. Is this something you are conscious of while working?
JN- No, it’s not something I am conscious of. In fact I think it’s true to say that I’m not really conscious of anything while I am drawing. Sometimes I am sitting on my little folding stool and it begins to rain but I might not notice until I realise my paper is wet. I think it’s nature again and I seem to become a part of the nature I’m drawing. (And by nature I mean anything from a pile of bricks to an open landscape – it’s all nature). I think – and this might sound presumptuous – I am contributing something to the nature I am studying. For me this is a difference between what I do and taking a photograph. With the camera there is always the lens and a little piece of machinery between the eye and the subject. Intrusive. The words we use say a lot. I mean we ‘take’ a photograph but we ‘make’ a drawing. One is a theft and the other creative. Of course, any self-respecting photographer is going to disagree but that’s the way I see it.
CC- Do you have any plans for the beautiful drawings you are making here?
JN- Well, it’s generous of you to describe them that way. I hope they are. They are not easy to do. It would be much easier (and far quicker) to make a set of pretty watercolours. But I like to limit myself. To produce as much as I can with as little as possible. Just a pencil or a silverpoint. It seems sometimes like trying to service a fighter jet with a box of spanners from Halfords: possible, perhaps, but a struggle. So yes, after all the work I think it would be fitting to collect the drawings into a book. Perhaps a beautifully made edition of say, 25 copies with a further few hundred as a trade edition. Publication to coincide with an exhibition at West Horsley Place if you can find somewhere… But I’m getting carried away. We’ll see. There’s still a lot of work to do.
CC- That sounds splendid, something we can all look forward to. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. May your next visit be a sunny one!
Published: 21st August, 2019
Updated: 2nd September, 2019
Author: clare clinton
Author Daisy Dunn Discusses Her Latest Work: In The Shadow of Vesuvius A Life of Pliny
Acclaimed historian, author and classicist Daisy Dunn will discuss her latest book 'In The Shadow of Vesuvius' at West Horsley Place. This will be followed by an audience Q&A and a book signing.
Bright Apollo's Lute: Lute Music at West Horsley Place
Renowned musician Paula Chateauneuf gives lute and theorbo early music concert at West Horsley Place as part of the Investic International Music Festival.
Merry Christmas from West Horsley Place
Roadworks on the A246 to commence on 6th January
West Horsley Place is Delighted to Present a Dedicated Area for Horsley & Surrey Hills Craftmakers and Artists at the Craft Fair
Festive Update from Director, Peter Pearce
West Horsley Place Goodies!
We are delighted to unveil a small range of West Horsley Place goodies at the Christmas Craft fair. All profits from sales will help raise funds for further restoration of the manor house and estate. The range includes essentials such as bone china mugs and tea towels, fun ceramic Christmas decorations and children's apron, and sustainable thermal water bottle. All of our gifts our lovingly created in the UK and designed by Horsley born artist Nessie Maclay.
In Conversation with Artist Alison Pullen
Artist Alison Pullen discusses working at West Horsley Place and what it is about historic building that inspires her.
A Fatal Friendship: Richard II and Sir James de Berners, Lord of West Horsley Manor
Local historian June Davey explores West Horsley Place's medieval past; the fascinating life of James de Berners and his danegrous connections to Richard II.
The West Horsley Good Companions Club visits West Horsley Place
We were delighted to welcome the Good Companions Club to West Horsley Place for tea.
Garden Tales from Nicky Webber
Nicky Webber updates us on progress in the walled gardens, volunteering and the village fete.
Autumn Update from Director Peter Pearce
Mary Roxburghe Trust Director Peter Pearce updates us on the latest news and developments from West Horsley Place.
West Horsley Place Gardener Nicky Webber shares the latest news and tales from the walled gardens.
Meet New Gardener Nicky Webber
The Mary Roxburghe Trust is delighted that we have been joined by new Gardener Nicky Webber. We caught up with her to find our more about the challenge that awaits her in our five acres of 18th century walled gardens.
Our Vision for the future of West Horsley Place
Our exciting plans for the restoration of West Horsley Place
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For the first time West Horsley Place features in the annual Horsley Museum created by Year 6 of The Raleigh School.
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My Australian Story: Vietnam (Paperback)
By Challinor, Deborah
Here we are, fighting alongside the so-called mightiest nation on earth with all the firepower you could ask forjets, B52s, tanks, gunships, rockets, napalm, you name itand the VC are creeping around with a rifle each and we still can't beat the buggers! And it's getting worse, n...ot better. It's 1969. The sixties are still swinging, man is headed for the moon and surfing-mad Davey is out to win the inaugural Newcastle Under-14 Surf Championship. But when his older brother Tom is drafted to fight in the army, the far-away war in Vietnam creates waves very close to home.
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Tamar (Paperback)
After being orphaned at seventeen, Tamar Deane decides to leave her Cornish village and emigrate to the new colony of New Zealand. Tragedy and scandal befall her, but unexpected good fortune brings vast changes to Tamar's life. This is the first book in a three-volume family saga....
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We were known to the enemy as 'grey ghosts'. We could be here, and we could be there... The Grey Ghosts were New Zealand's Vietnam veterans. Their powerful story includes chilling accounts of death, injuries and emotional breakdown, along with the intense comradeship of soldierin...g, and a pervasive sense of humour that is uniquely our own. Acclaimed writer and historian Deborah Challinor interviewed 50 men who served in Vietnam, who speak out about 'fragging' (killing superior officers), the New Zealand Government's role in Agent Orange and chemical exposure, and their hostile reception when they returned. The result is compelling, reliving the Vietnam experience in vivid detail. First published in 1998, this updated edition includes new material on the subsequent handling of veteran's claims, and the reconciliation parade on Queen's Birthday weekend in 2008, when the men were finally welcomed home.
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Smuggler's Wife
The Jacaranda House (The Restless Years, #2) (Trade Paperback / Paperback)
Bestselling author Deborah Challinor returns with a spellbinding novel about a woman living in Sydney's notorious King's Cross in 1964. Polly Manaia is living in Sydney's notorious Kings Cross, working as an exotic dancer. She's desperate to bring her young daughter to live with ...her, but beneath her brash confidence lie dark secrets which threaten to drag her under. Gina is excited to live with her mum again. She's mature for an eleven-year-old, but can this young girl cope with Polly's demons? Rhoda and Star, transgender performers and Polly's flatmates, bring stability to Polly and Gina's lives. Yet this unlikely little family will find themselves threatened in more ways than one. House of Sorrows is a fascinating portrayal of a shifting society and a beautiful portrait of motherhood and identity. 'Australia's answer to Philippa Gregory' Brisbane Times 'A meticulously researched and compellingly readable story injected with heart and humour, From the Ashes is perfect for fans of Fiona McIntosh and Kate Furnivall. A five-star read.' Better Reading
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Girl of Shadows (Paperback)
What had they done? What had she and Sarah and Friday done? 1830: Convict girls Friday Woolfe, Harriet Clarke and Sarah Morgan have been transported to Sydney from London. Sarah has been assigned to jeweller Adam Green, Harriet is a maid for the Barrett family, and Friday is work...ing as a prostitute in a brothel. Each of them is struggling to forget the brutal crime they committed. But their fate is no longer theirs to control. Vicious underworld queen Bella Jackson holds the girls' futures in the palm of her hand, biding her time until she exacts payment for what she knows about their misdeeds. Harriet, racked with guilt, becomes convinced that their lost friend is haunting them, and while Friday succumbs to the bottle, Sarah has to fight for everything she holds dear. Once again, the girls must join forces to save one of their own. But which one? And in the background Bella Jackson waits and watches ...
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The Silk Thief (Paperback)
1830s Sydney Town - with its bar brawls, blackmail, friendship, romance, tattoos, gin and much more - is brought vividly to life as fiesty prostitute Friday, naive seamstress Harrie and cunning thief Sarah try to make their way as transported convict women. Driven by madness ...s...aved by love. 'A door slammed shut somewhere inside Harrie, trapping all that she was and everything she'd ever been. The voices had won. She was damned. She was ...no one.' 1831: Assigned to a good family in Sydney Town and now learning the art of tattoo, convict girl Harrie Clarke is still haunted by the horror of the brutal murder she and friends Friday Woolfe and Sarah Morgan committed the previous year. Powerful and vindictive criminal Bella Jackson continues to demand money in exchange for her silence regarding their crime. And just when it seems that Harrie and her fervent and long-time admirer James Downey might finally be united, an act of pure nastiness severely threatens their chances - and Harrie's life. When things go from bad to much, much worse for Harrie, she is left teetering on the brink. But Friday, in love at last, is battling demons of her own, and Sarah is forced to lie low for fear of attracting the attention of the police. Who will be the one to rescue Harrie?
From the Ashes (Paperback)
A captivating story of family and friendship through one decade of incredible change, from NZ's no.1 bestselling author. In 1950s Auckland things are changing - and fast. Women are joining the workforce in numbers, whitegoods are readily available and the age of rock'n' roll has ...arrived. Allie Manaia works the Elizabeth Arden counter at Smith and Caughey's. It's been two years since the Dunbar and Jones fire, where some of her friends perished, but she still has nightmares. Kathleen Lawson - rich, lonely and bored - is one of Allie's customers. Kathleen takes a shine to Allie, but when Kathleen discovers Allie's husband is Maori, her attitude changes. Is she trying to make friends or poison the relationship between Sonny and Allie? Meanwhile, Sonny's beautiful younger sister, Polly, is embracing the more relaxed moral standards of the era, living a vibrant but wayward life as a waitress-model-goodtime girl while leaving her young daughter to be raised by her mother. As each woman navigates the shifting social and cultural landscape of the 1950s, she is faced with new possibilities and decisions - with freedom comes joy, but also fear and, occasionally, mistakes. Told in Deborah Challinor's trademark style - equal parts heart and humour - From the Ashes follows the fortunes of the women of three families through one decade of incredible change. Praise for Deborah Challinor: 'Challinor is a good storyteller ... seamlessly joining fact and fiction and creating a convincing, atmospheric yarn' Bookseller + Publisher 'The perfect blend of fact and fiction' New Zealand Herald
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Auckland,1956. Allie Manaia works at Smith and Caughey's department store. It's been two years since the Dunbar and Jones fire, where some of her friends perished, but she still has nightmares. Allie and her husband, Sonny, are desperate for a baby, after losing a child, and Alli...e's distress at not conceiving again is compounded when those around her seem to have no trouble falling pregnant - even when they shouldn't. Allie's neighbours have recently moved to suburban Auckland. Ana, now a housewife, misses her work on the farm, but she has her hands full, looking after her increasingly forgetful father-in-law. Kathleen Lawson - rich, lonely and bored - is one of Allies' customers at the make-up counter. Kathleen takes a shine to Allie, but when she discovers Allie's husband is Maori, Kathleen's attitude changes. Is she trying to make friends or poison the relationship between Sonny and Allie? Sonny's beautiful younger sister, Polly, is living a vibrant but wayward life as a waitress-model-goodtime girl while leaving her young daughter to be raised by her mother. Then one day Polly disappears...
The Cloud Leopard's Daughter (Paperback)
A story of love, family, adventure and intrigue, set against backdrops of the gold rushes in Australia and New Zealand and the Opium Wars in China. When Kitty and Rian Farrell sail their schooner Katipo III in Dunedin Harbour in 1863, they are on a mission. The goldfields have at...tracted all-comers, including their friend Wong Fu from Ballarat. Wong Fu reveals he is more than a mere fortune seeker: he is in fact the Cloud Leopard tong master of the Wong family, and his daughter has been kidnapped and taken to opium-ridden Hong Kong. Rian and Kitty agree to try to find the Cloud Leopard's daughter, but as they sail closer to their quarry, the stakes jump dramatically. Kitty's adopted daughter Amber is kidnapped when they are forced to stop at Manilla, and it looks like the same party is behind this crime. Kitty, Rian and their crew must not only search for two young women, they must navigate dangerous shoals of pirates, corrupt officials, greedy rulers, wronged lovers and petty grievances. Cloud Leopard's daughter continues the story of Kitty, Rian and Amber - now wiser and stronger - as they straddle both sides of the law against the backdrop of gold rushes in Australia and New Zealand and the Opium Wars in China. PRAISE FOR A TATTOOED HEART 'Brilliant finale to this series based on Australia's convict past' - Jan GoodReads '...one of those books that you want to read slowly so it doesn't end but can't help rushing through to find out what happens!' - Sarah Courtney, GoodReads 'Fantastic end to the convict girls series! Couldn't put it down!!!' - Catherine Maisey, GoodReads
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WHOSE CHURCH IS IT ANYWAY?
THE POST APOSTOLIC CHURCH
Again I acknowledge that much of the material that follows is drawn from the excellent publication by Eddie L. Hyatt, 2000 Years of Charismatic Christianity. For specific references to the writings quoted, please refer to that publication.
We now proceed to the 20th century which, as we all know, was noted for outpourings of the Holy Spirit. Surely all would now be transformed by the Spirit and the bride church produced. Of course, we now know the reality, where there has been greater splits and divisions than ever before. God weeps!
20th CENTURY DEVELOPMENTS
The Day of the Lord
28 “And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. 29 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days. (Joel 2:28-9)
THE HEALING REVIVAL
WILLIAM BRANHAM (1909-1965)
Branham is the widely recognised person God used to initiate the post World War 2 Healing Revival.
A controversial figure, particularly in his later life, Branham was brought up in difficult circumstances in a nominal Roman Catholic family. His father was a both a logger and an alcoholic.
The call of God was on him from an early age. He said that in his early childhood, while walking home from getting water from the creek, he heard the voice of the Angel of the Lord who told him.....
'never to drink, smoke or defile his body, for there would be a work for him when he got older'.
Leaving home at 19, he worked on a ranch in Arizona and had a short career as a boxer. After his conversion he became a Baptist pastor. He was a humble man with a simple faith in the God of the Bible. On May 7 1946, after a time of prayer, he recorded an angel appearing and saying to him.....
Fear not. I am sent from the presence of Almighty God to tell you that your peculiar life and your misunderstood ways have been to indicate that God has sent you to take a gift of divine healing to the people of the world. If you will be sincere, and can get the people to believe you, nothing shall stand before your prayer, not even cancer.
Branham immediately launched into successful evangelistic and healing ministry, but with limited exposure. This changed when he was introduced to Gordon Lindsay, who was well known in Pentecostal circles. He agreed to become his campaign manager, soon thrusting Branham into international prominence.
Branham worked powerfully in the word of knowledge, being able to reveal minute details of the person’s life to whom he was ministering. Through the gift of healing, he was able to detect and diagnose diseases through pulsations in his left hand occurring when he held the sick persons left hand.
Walter Hollenweger, is a Swiss theologian and author, and recognized as an expert on worldwide Pentecostalism, interpreted for Branham on several occasions, saying in his famous book, 'The Pentecostals' .....
The author, who knew Branham personally and interpreted for him in Zurich, is not aware of any case in which he was mistaken in the often detailed statements he made. It was characteristic of Branham's kind-heartedness that he gave certain personal revelations to those who were seeking healing in a whisper, so that they could not be picked up by the microphone and revealed to the spectators.
Sadly, as time went by Branham got more involved in theology, where his radical views embroiled him in controversy, and his popularity waned. (This serves as a warning to us all!) A number of his views are now becoming more commonly accepted. For example, immersion baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and the abolition of organized religion.
He retained a large number of followers who regarded him as the prophet of the 'Bride of Christ'. They bestowed on him godlike attributes, and I suspect, misinterpreted his words in ways they were not intended. However Branham did little to correct them and this led to him and his followers being rejected by the general Christian community.
He died in a car accident on 24 December 1965, at the age of 56.
His legacy though, survives to this day.
So we can continue to say.....
THE TRUE FOLLOWERS OF JESUS ARE ONES WHO ARE OBEDIENT TO THE LEADING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THEIR LIVES.
(Continued next week)
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THE WORDS OF JESUS continued
The Lord has asked me to compile a publication of the words Jesus spoke, as recorded in the New Testament in chronological order.
Of course, it is not a Bible substitute! I Hope you find it helpful too, in your walk with Jesus.
Sickness and Death of Lazarus of Bethany (John 11:1-16)
Jesus delays, then returns to Judea, to the dismay of the disciples.
“Lord, your close friend is sick.” When Jesus heard the news he said, “The end result of this sickness will not be death. Through this God’s glory will be revealed so that the Son of God may be glorified.”
“Aren’t there twelve hours in a day?” “If you walk during the day you don’t stumble because you can see where you’re going by the light of this world. But if you walk during the night you stumble because you have no light.” After telling them this, he said, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I’m going to go there and wake him up!”
“Lazarus is dead. For your sake I’m glad I wasn’t there, because now you will be able to trust in me. Let’s go and see him.”
Jesus Comforts Mary and Martha (John 11:17-37)
The sisters of Lazarus, after Lazarus had been in the tomb for four days.
“Your brother will rise again.”
‘In the resurrection’, they replied.
“I am the resurrection and the life. Those who trust in me will live, even though they die. All who live in me and trust in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
Upon arriving in the village.
“Where have you laid him?”
Jesus Raises Lazarus (John 11:38-44)
From the dead.
“Remove the stone,”
“Didn’t I tell you that if you trusted me you would see God’s glory?”
“Father, thank you for listening to me. I know you always listen to me. I said this because of the crowd standing here so that they will believe that you sent me.”
“Unbind him and set him free,”
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HEALING GOD'S WAY
92. Time heals slowly, love faster, while forgiveness increases the speed.
93. Forgiveness lubricates the healing that both time and love bring.
94. Time heals, love heals better, but only forgiveness heals totally.
95. He who has suffered the greatest rejection, most appreciates the comfort of God’s acceptance.
347. God's love is bigger than any human hurt.
348. The secret of inner healing is to draw nearer to God, not run away like most of us do.
349. The bigger the problem, the bigger we can discover our God is.
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ELISHA’S MINISTRY AS A PATTERN FOR THE CHURCH TODAY
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43. PROPHETIC? A TRUE STORY
My appointment as pastor coincided with the church's appeal for aid for victims of a hurricane.
Unfortunately, on my first Sunday in the parish, the centre page of the church bulletin was accidentally omitted. So members of the congregation read from the bottom of the second page to the top of the last page: "Welcome to the Rev. Andrew Jensen and his family... the worst disaster to hit the area in this century. The full extent of the tragedy is not yet known." --RD
42. HEALTHY LESSONS?
Two fellows died at ripe old ages and went on to Heaven. It was, of course, the most beautiful, wonderful place imaginable.
One of them, eyes misting with tears, remarked to the other, "Isn't this marvelous?"
His friend replied. "Yes! And to think we could have gotten here so much sooner if we hadn't eaten all that oat bran!"
41. WHOSE FUNERAL?
The old man had died. A wonderful funeral was in progress and the country preacher talked at length of the good traits of the deceased, what an honest man he was, and what a loving husband and kind father he was.
Finally, the widow leaned over and whispered to one of her children,
"Go up there and take a look in the coffin and see if that's your pa in there."
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LAST WEEKS QUESTION: Which Shakespearean play is the only one that has a dog in its cast?
ANSWER: The dog's name is Crab, appearing in ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’. (To nip its fellow actors?)
THIS WEEK'S QUESTION: What is an ‘interrobang’?
Answer Next Week.
SOME FUN FACTS
694. A BIG SHAKEUP
The world experiences more than 50,000 earthquakes each and every year! (Hold on – you might fall off!)
695. SUPER SEVEN
The opposite sides of a dice always add up to seven! (Seven is the number of ‘completion’ in the Bible.)
696. ‘CACK-PAWED’
Dogs and cats, like humans, are either right or left pawed. (Had to pour over this one.)
A WORD PUZZLE FOR YOU
Make another word from this word using all the letters.
Answer at the end of A David Musing
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15: What are the earliest recorded words spoken by Jesus?
a. How is it that ye sought me?
b. Suffer it to be so now
c. Follow me
d. The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand
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IF ONLY I'D THOUGHT OF IT!
"""OTHER'S SAYINGS TO ENLIGHTEN, AMUSE, OR BEMUSE"""
1] Prayer is not a “spare wheel” that you pull out when in trouble, but it is a “steering wheel” that directs the right path throughout.
2] So a Car’s Wind Shield is so large & the Rear view Mirror is so small ? Because our PAST is not as important as our FUTURE. So, Look Ahead and Move on.
3] Friendship is like a BOOK. It takes few seconds to burn, but it takes years to write.
4] All things in life are temporary. If going well, enjoy it, they will not last forever. If going wrong, don’t worry, they can’t last long either.
5] Old Friends are Gold! New Friends are Diamond! If you get a Diamond, don’t forget the Gold! Because to hold a Diamond, you always need a Base of Gold!
6] Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, GOD smiles from above and says, “Relax, sweetheart, it’s just a bend, not the end!
7] When GOD solves your problems, you have faith in HIS abilities; when GOD doesn’t solve your problems HE has faith in your abilities.
8] A blind person asked God : “Can there be anything worse than losing eye sight?” He replied: “Yes, losing your vision!”
9] When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them, and sometimes, when you are safe and happy, remember that someone has prayed for you.
10] WORRYING does not take away tomorrow’s TROUBLES, it takes away today’s PEACE.
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26. HOW WE DRIVE ROUND HERE
My brother, on vacation in Malta, was appalled by the island's chaotic traffic, and asked the hotel keeper why it was so disorderly.
"In some countries they drive on the right, in others on the left," explained the hotelier. "Here we drive in the shade."
27. IN CONTROL?
The checkout line at the hardware store was getting longer and longer as the clerk laboured to get the new cash register to co-operate. At one point she wailed, "Oh no, NOW what do I do? It just rang up sixty-four thousand, five hundred seventy-four dollars in sales tax on a ten-dollar sale!"
Surprisingly, the customers in front of me didn't seem too upset by the delay. Some even chuckled sympathetically. It wasn't until I got near the front of the line that I saw the neatly hand-lettered sign in front of the register: We are currently doing battle with our new computer for control of the store - We appreciate your patience!
28. HOW FAST?
Because I was processing my first accident report at the transport company where I worked, I was being particularly attentive. The driver had hit a deer on the highway, and the result was a severely damaged hood and fender.
My serious mood was broken, however, when I reached the section of the report that asked, "Speed of other vehicle?"
The driver had put: "Full Gallop."
29. PROBLEMS?
My wife, a flight attendant for a major airline, watched one day as a passenger with overloaded bags tried to stuff his belongings into the overhead bin of the plane. Finally, she informed him that he would have to check the oversized luggage.
"When I fly other airlines," he said irritably, "I don't have this problem."
My wife smiled and replied, "When you fly other airlines, I don't have this problem either."
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Can Christianity in the West Endure?
By Ken Connor, CP Contributor
May 28, 2014|7:58 am
This week I write upon returning from a nine-day trip with friends to England, where much of my visit centered on an examination the English Reformation. I was fortunate to be exposed to the lessons of history through two groups, Christian Heritage Cambridge and its spinoff, Christian Heritage London. These groups focus on reminding Britons and their guests of the influence of Christianity on Western civilization and inspiring and equipping Christians to demonstrate the reasonableness and transforming power of their faith. Since my wife and I worship in an Anglican Church here in the States, I was particularly interested to learn more about the history of our "mother church," the Church of England. What I found was an incredibly rich history that testifies to the breadth and depth of Christian influence upon the British Isles and upon western civilization as a whole.
We spent most of our time exploring Cambridge, Oxford and London, where Christianity's influence and impact is abundantly evident. Cambridge and Oxford are homes to centers of learning with names like Jesus College, Christ's College, Emmanuel College, Magdalene College, All Souls College, and Corpus Christi College. These colleges were inspired by the Christian notion that since a rational being created the universe, it would be worthwhile to investigate the principles underlying its order. Sir Isaac Newton's life and career is a testament to the power of this belief. A devout but unorthodox Christian, Newton studied at Trinity College in Cambridge and became the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge. A renowned physicist and mathematician, he formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation and put to rest the mistaken notion that the earth was the center of the universe.
Then there are the churches and cathedrals that dominate the landscape. The most prominent of those houses of worship is St. Paul's Cathedral, the architectural masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren, which sits atop London's highest point, Ludgate Hill. It was designed to glorify God and to draw the gaze of worshippers to the Transcendent. St. Paul's is to London as St. Peter's Basilica is to Rome. Recognizing its central importance in English History, Hitler sought, and failed, to bomb it into powder during World War II. In so doing, he only reinforced the will of Britons to resist the Nazi menace.
Perhaps the highlight of our trip was a visit to Ridley Hall, a seminary of The Church of England in Cambridge, where we enjoyed lectures by author and social commentator, Dr. Os Guiness and commentary by Professor Greg Jesson, Director of the Center for Ethics and Public Life at Luther College in Iowa. Guiness and Jesson discussed with the students how pastors could be more effective in communicating the Gospel in a postmodern world that has largely rejected Christianity.
Sadly, despite its rich Christian heritage, England and its flagship universities have embraced the reigning culture of secularism and with it its handmaidens, materialism and consumerism. If you doubt that, all you need to do spend some time in the Mayfair District in London, which is populated with Rolls Royce, Bentley, Ferrari and other high-end automobile dealers. Or stop into Holland and Holland gunmakers and cradle a shotgun that sells for $1.5 million dollars. Or if your tastes run slightly less expensive, spend a little time in Harrods or perhaps Selfridges, which contains a sculpture of a couple of hippos humping in the shoe department and which runs footage on its animated store calendar of a fashion show for gays, lesbians, and transgendered folk. Suffice it to say that England has come a long way from the Christian heritage that made it the center of the Western world and produced world leaders like Elizabeth I, Winston Churchill, and Margaret Thatcher.
As I flew out of Heathrow Airport en route for home, I could not help but reflect on the story of Nicholas Ridley and Hugh Latimer, Englishmen who were martyred together for their Christian faith. Dr. Ridley, a Cambridge grad, is the person for whom Ridley Hall is named and was a leader of the English Reformation. In better days, Ridley served as a chaplain to King Henry VIII and as Bishop of London. He was a leader of the Church of England and participated in the compilation of The Book of Common Prayer. Latimer had matriculated at the University of Cambridge at age 14 and served as the Bishop of Worcester. Both were deemed to be enemies of Rome when they refused to recant of their Protestant faith. Consequently, when the Catholic queen, Mary, ascended to the throne, Ridley and Latimer found themselves sentenced to die a heretic's death. "Bloody Mary" was determined to discourage others in the realm from embracing the Protestant heresy by making an example of the pair.
Because being burned at the stake is a horrific way to die, Ridley's brother tied a bag of gunpowder around each of their necks to hasten their demise. The gunpowder necklaces didn't work, but nonetheless Ridley and Latimer showed great courage. John Fox, in his famous Book of Martyrs describes the scene:
"A lighted fagot was now laid at Dr. Ridley's feet, which caused Mr. Latimer to say: 'Be of good cheer, Ridley; and play the man. We shall this day, by God's grace, light up such a candle in England as I trust will never be put out. When Dr. Ridley saw the fire flaming up towards him, he cried with a wonderful loud voice, 'Lord, Lord receive my spirit.' Master Latimer, crying as vehemently on the other side, 'O Father of heaven, receive my soul!' received the flame as it were embracing of it. After that he had stoked his face with his hands, and as it were, bathed them a little in the fire, he soon died (as it appeareth with very little pain or none."
Ridley was not so fortunate. He died much more slowly. It took him 2 1/2 hours before he succumbed to the flames. The green wood used for the fire initially burned only his lower body and he was heard to cry over and over, "Lord have mercy, I cannot burn. Let the fire come unto me, I cannot burn."
Sadly, the story of Ridley and Latimer was repeated over and over as Bloody Mary ordered the executions of hundreds of Protestants. In doing so, she only reinforced the resolve of the Protestant movement in England, proving the truth of Turtullian's observation that "The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church."
Fortunately, in the intervening time persecutions of Christians in England abated and relations between Protestants and Catholics have improved dramatically. Religious tolerance in England and the West is the norm, although there is increasing tension between the secular movement and the dwindling Christian community. Still, however, there is no persecution in the West akin to that of Mary's time. As I flew back over the Atlantic, I could not help but wonder if this lack of trial accounts for the flaccid nature of the faith that characterizes much of Christianity, including my own. Are there Ridley's and Latimers in the established church that would undergo such persecution for their faith? How many Christians today would be willing to die in the name of Jesus Christ? One name outside the West immediately comes to mind. Sudanese wife and mother Meriam Yehya Ibrahim has been sentenced to death by a Muslim court for refusing to renounce her Christian faith and for marrying a Christian man. The severity of her sentence has prompted an international outcry, and illustrates the persecution still endured by many Christians around the world for whom the terrifying spectre of Bloody Mary is still alive and well, only clothed in the garb of radical Islamic clerics and murderous jihadis.
For Christians lucky enough to live in the free West, we have in large part become complacent and apathetic. Our embrace of relativism and our addiction to material things, coupled with our self-obsession, has dulled our sense of the Transcendent and diminished our faith. We take our freedom and our God for granted. What will it take to rekindle the vision of Christian martyrs past? Would even the rise of a modern day Bloody Mary be enough to shake us from our stupor, or have we reached that fatal point where perpetual diversion and comfort are more important to us than truth? If this is the case, then the Christian heritage preserved in the cathedrals, monuments, and universities of England and Europe may be all that will endure of Christianity in the West.
Ken Connor is the Chairman of the Center for a Just Society in Washington, DC, the former President of the Family Research Council, and a nationally recognized trial lawyer.
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This poem arose out of the unexpected, untimely death of a very good friend's daughter. Why God, why!
But still, life continues on for us who are left, until our turn comes to meet our maker.
Life's short.
Death's caught.
Comes to all.
Small and tall.
It's good to grieve one who did leave,
But life goes on, loved one gone.
How can we cope - sit round and mope?
From dust to dust, in God we trust.
He seems far away,
As we try to pray!
"Where are you now Lord!
You've broken the cord!"
"I am still here for you, my child,
Know that, with Me, you're wild.
But death, it will ever be,
Until earth, is sin free.
Look up, look up, my son,
Into my arms, do now run,
I am always here for you,
Believe it - it is true.
I so understand your sorrow,
As in My path you do follow.
Gave my Son to die for you,
Grief was in My heart, too.
My ways are different to yours,
Yes, mine is a greater cause.
But with death comes eternal life,
No more worry, no more strife...
When your life you do put in my hand,
With me, for eternity, will you stand.
In Jesus now, you must surely rest,
It's through Him, you pass the test.
Come, my friend, rest in my embrace,
Yes, I am with you, in life's race.
One day too, you will reach the finishing line,
I'll meet you there - your hand clasped in mine."
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A DAVID MUSING
Sadly, the technology let us down last week, and the Pakistan service had to go on without me. Will try again next week.
Technology is providing a further challenge this week as we strive to get on top of both the system and the volume of work required to get an initial 6-700 items up on our new website before we launch it. Computers are unforgiving beasts, in that if you don't get things 100% right, they work out 100% wrong! Patience and attention to detail are required in great quantities.
We are very blessed that Jesus does not take the same attitude towards us! When we make mistakes we can repent of them. However, as we can see from these quotes from men of God from some time ago, it is God's desire that we live a life of obedience to Him.....
"Have you noticed how much praying for revival has been going on of late - and how little revival has resulted? I believe the problem is that we have been trying to substitute praying for obeying, and it simply will not work. To pray for revival while ignoring the plain precept laid down in Scripture is to waste a lot of words and get nothing for our trouble. Prayer will become effective when we stop using it as a substitute for obedience." - A.W. Tozer
"Revival is a renewed conviction of sin and repentance, followed by an intense desire to live in obedience to God. It is giving up one's will to God in deep humility." ~ Charles Finney.
So until next week.....
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOU BLESS GOD
His servant and yours
David Tait
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If you're trying to avoid political ads in the closing days of the campaign, you might want to avoid morning shows and daytime TV. Using data provided by the data firm Kantar Media / CMAG, Cover/Line looked at the TV shows that have aired the most political ads in 2018 as of October 30, about how much was spent to air them, and who aired the most.
The top buyers for these shows were all either the Republican PAC Congressional Leadership Fund, the Democratic group Senate Majority PAC, or Sen. Jon Tester, a Montana Democrat whom President Trump has campaigned to replace with Republican Matt Rosendale and who was able to air more ads on top shows for a much lower rate in Montana.
Here's the top ten:
10. "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
Ads aired: 25,866
Estimated amount spent on ads: $8.3 million
Top buyer: Congressional Leadership Fund
Stephen Colbert talks about politics frequently on his CBS show and has had several current and former politicians on in recent months, including Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Beto O'Rourke and Cory Booker.
9. "Big Bang Theory"
Estimated amount spent on ads: $10.8 million
Top buyer: Senate Majority PAC
CBS's "The Big Bang Theory" was the second biggest show on TV this year, behind only "Roseanne," with 18.7 million average viewers, according to Nielsen.
8. "Family Feud"
Senate Majority PAC bought 6.32% of all political ads on "Family Feud," the highest percentage of any show on the list. Hosted by Steve Harvey, the show premiered its 20th season in September.
7. "Jeopardy"
"Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek tried his hand at politics this year, moderating the Pennsylvania gubernatorial debate. He called it a "learning experience" and said he was "naive going into" the debate. Trebek will host the game show through at least 2022.
6. "Dr. Phil"
Top buyer: Montana Democrat Sen. Jon Tester
Phil McGraw signed a deal with CBS this year to extend his show through a 21st season in 2023. The host told Colbert last month the Trump administration's proposal to define gender was "the absolute height of arrogance."
5. "Wheel of Fortune"
"Wheel of Fortune" is the top game show on the list and the most expensive one, with an estimated cost-per-ad of $1,359.
4. "Judge Judy"
"Judge Judy" is the top daytime show on the list, and managed to air more ads than "Wheel of Fortune" despite being estimated to cost about three times less.
3. "Today" show
Estimated amount spent on ads: $22 million
The number of ads jumps up when you get into the top three, which are all network morning shows. Of the three, NBC's "Today" show is the most expensive of three morning shows, with an estimated cost per ad of $676.
2. "Good Morning America"
ABC's "Good Morning America" comes in second, narrowly edged out of first place by a few thousands ads.
1."CBS This Morning"
CBS's morning show typically trails its competitors in the ratings, but it tops the list of political ads, airing more than 53,000. Tester has aired 2,496 ads on the show, more than any other candidate or group on any show on the list.
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US: Hagel nomination irks pro-Israel conservatives
Political figures criticize likely nomination of former Nebraska senator as defense secretary citing his refusal to recognize Hezbollah as terror organization, criticism of Israel
Yitzhak Benhorin|Published: 12.18.12 , 09:47
WASHINGTON – The possible nomination of Chuck Hagel as the US secretary of defense is sparking criticism among pro-Israel conservatives.
The former Nebraska senator and Vietnam veteran is considered the frontrunner to replace Leon Panetta and has been known to criticize Israel and the pro-Israel lobby in the US.
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Hagel was the first Republican senator to publicly criticize the war in Iraq and has declined to endorse the use force against Iran if negotiations don’t persuade it to give up its nuclear program.
In 2009 he signed a paper urging President Barack Obama to advance a Hamas-Fatah unity government.
Hagel also refused to be included in AIPAC's statements of support of Israel. In a 2006 interview with veteran diplomat Aharon Miller he claimed that "the Jewish lobby" intimidates many Americans.
"I have always argued against some of the dumb things they do because I don’t think it’s in the interest of Israel. I just don’t think it’s smart for Israel,” he said.
Hagel with Obama (Photo: AP)
“I’m not an Israeli senator. I’m a United States senator,” he told Miller for his book “The Much Too Promised Land,” released in 2008.
“I support Israel, but my first interest is I take an oath of office to the Constitution of the United States, not to a president, not to a party, not to Israel. If I go run for Senate in Israel, I’ll do that,” the ex-senator said.
Former AIPAC spokesman Josh Block told politico.com that Hagel's record "speaks for itself, on issues like consistently voting against sanctions on Iran to stop their pursuit of nuclear weapons capability, refusing to call on the European Union to name Hezbollah - which has killed more Americans than any terrorist group in the world except al-Qaeda - as a terrorist organization."
In his Wall Street Journal column, conservative journalist Bret Stephens wrote, "In 2002, a year in which 457 Israelis were killed in terrorist attacks, Mr. Hagel weighed in with the advice that 'Israel must take steps to show its commitment to peace.'
"This was two years after Yasser Arafat had been offered a state by Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak at Camp David."
Furthermore in 2006, Hagel accused Israel of "systematic destruction of an American friend - the country and people of Lebanon.”
In 2007, the former Nebraska senator voted against designating Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps as a terrorist organization.
'Hagel's views not unusual'
Conversely, Hagel's nomination is being endorsed by the more liberal-leaning pro-Israel group J Street.
Daniel Kurtzer, a US ambassador to Israel under President George W. Bush is also supportive of Hagel's nomination claiming his views on AIPAC are "far from unusual among lawmakers.
"Anybody who has ever talked to senators or congressmen behind closed doors knows you hear a lot of that," Kurtzer told politico.com. "A lot of people won’t talk about that publicly, but Hagel talks about it in pubic. One can question whether it’s good politics from his standpoint, but it’s not a view that’s foreign on the Hill.”
Kurtzer described the criticism of Hagel’s policy views “terribly misguided.”
“I found him in all the years I served, including as ambassador to Israel, to be a supporter of Israel and a man also ready to discuss very frankly with the Israelis the concerns we had about certain Israeli policies,” he said.
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Biloxi, Miss. mayor responds to city's tweet calling MLK Day 'Great Americans Day'
Social media users ripped city after tweet
By: Clint Davis
The city of Biloxi, Mississippi took heat on social media after a tweet from its local government referred to Martin Luther King Jr. Day as "Great Americans Day."
Few people would deny King is considered a great American but the message was seen as disrespectful by fans of the slain civil rights icon.
On Friday evening, @CityofBiloxi tweeted a routine message informing people that non-emergency city offices would be closed on Jan. 16, which is MLK Day. But the city claimed the closures were "in observance of Great Americans Day."
The tweet has since been deleted after it prompted a flood of negative responses.
"It makes the entire state look bad," one person wrote on Biloxi's Facebook page, according to Huffington Post .
Biloxi city officials renamed Martin Luther King Jr. Day to "Great Americans Day" in 1985, which was two years after the day to honor King became a national holiday.
After the backlash to Friday's tweet, Biloxi Mayor Andrew Gilich publicly urged the city council to "take steps to update the city's Code of Ordinances to reflect the official federal name of the holiday."
In a statement posted online , Gilich said the city has long supported the holiday by holding "annual MLK celebrations" and he said "we've always celebrated this day as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day."
The Mississippi city isn't the only place to apparently find issue with a holiday celebrating King. In 1990, the NFL boycotted Arizona's bid to host the Super Bowl because the state's governor refused to recognize MLK Day as a holiday.
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By Holly Demaree-Saddler
BASEL, SWITZERLAND — Syngenta recently created the role of chief sustainability officer (CSO). Alexandra Brand, previously regional director for Europe, Africa and Middle East, has been named to the new position and will report directly to Erik Fyrwald, chief executive officer (CEO).
Brand will lead the newly created Business Sustainability Group to evolve existing sustainability initiatives, including The Good Growth Plan and to drive forward the company’s sustainability agenda. The group aligns the company’s regulatory affairs, sustainability and stewardship, external affairs and communications activities.
“We are already playing an important role in helping to feed the world and we want to do more as we go forward,” Fyrwald said. “To do this we need to have sensible discussions with governments, NGOs, academics and the food chain on the regulatory, policy and societal challenges and opportunities our industry faces. We have made real progress and we want to build on this with new and different conversations about what more sustainable agriculture will mean in the future.”
The company is working toward creating sustainable agriculture.
“We want to help further shape agriculture and its place in society — the position of CSO will be central in leading this,” Fyrwald said. “Alexandra has a real passion for helping farmers to become more productive while managing the impacts of climate change and having to produce more with less.”
Brand is planning to utilize technology to work with farmers.
“The technology we bring to farmers can help them safely feed the world and take care of our planet — this includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption and soil conservation,” Brand said. “We also play a key role in helping to preserve biodiversity and precision technology will be important in all of these areas.”
Along with the company Brand is looking forward to making a change with the sustainability plan.
“I’m really excited by the opportunity to drive further change in our company and in our industry,” Brand said. “We are looking to create new partnerships and work together with groups we might not have worked with in the past. We will build on the significant achievements of The Good Growth Plan, with even greater transparency and commitment from Syngenta to further improve the sustainability of global agriculture.”
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Digitizing payments key to economic transformation
Saudi Arabia is one of 62 markets globally Visa has selected to launch B2B Connect
By Ali Bailoun, Arab News
The last few years have seen Saudi Arabia making significant strides in its agenda of moving to a digital economy. While much of the attention has centered on the rapid shift to digital payments by consumers in the Kingdom, underpinned by the launch of digital wallets such as mada Pay and Apple Pay, there is an exciting opportunity in digitizing payments in the corporate and public sectors as well.
In fact, Dr. Ahmed Abdulkarim Al-Kholifey, governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA), has previously highlighted the focus of the Financial Sector Development Program on increasing non-cash transactions as part of Saudi Vision 2030 and SAMA is leading the charge to digitalize payments with initiatives.
A Visa-commissioned survey, Cashless Cities, previously found that in Riyadh alone, the government could save nearly SR10.1 billion ($2.7 billion) from cost savings in administrative efficiencies and increased economic growth due to a reduced reliance on cash. The same survey estimated that businesses in Riyadh could achieve up to SR13.9 billion in savings through digital payments.
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Saudi Arabia is one of 62 markets globally Visa has selected to launch B2B Connect.
Overall, the study results show the potential benefits that cities, governments, businesses, and consumers may have if they transition to an achievable level of “cashlessness.”
Visa continues to work closely both with public bodies such as mada, the national payment scheme, and the Ministry of Finance, with which Visa signed an MoU in April this year to support their efforts to digitize government-2-business flows, as well as banks and fintech partners. Not only is our technology helping to power digital wallets such as mada Pay and Apple Pay, most recently, we launched Visa B2B Connect, a platform designed to give financial institutions a secure, fast and predictable way to process cross-border business-to-business (B2B) payments.
By adding transparency and simplifying cross-border B2B payments using distributed ledger technology, Visa B2B Connect aims to remove friction and time from the process and accelerate the flow of commercial payments around the world. Saudi Arabia is one of 62 markets globally Visa has selected to launch B2B Connect. And Visa remains upbeat about its potential to further strengthen the opportunities for the economic growth of the Kingdom.
The writer is Visa’s general manager for Saudi Arabia.
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The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Bangladesh to provide regeneration, overhaul, modifications, and logistics support for 4 Lockheed Martin C-130Es and associated parts, equipment, and training for an estimated cost of $180 million.
The Government of Bangladesh has requested a possible sale to provide the regeneration, overhaul, modifications, and logistics support of 4 Lockheed Martin C-130E United States Air Force (USAF) baseline aircraft and 20 T56AA Rolls-Royce engines being provided as grant Excess Defense Articles (EDA). Also included are transportation, aircraft ferry support, repair and return, spare and repair parts, support equipment, tools and test equipment, technical data and publications, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $180 million
The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by enabling the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) to use its C-130 fleet to respond more capably to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief needs in the region and support Bangladesh’s significant contributions to United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, and support operations to counter violent extremist organizations.
It will also improve the commonality and interoperability of the BAF and the U.S. Air Force. The proposed sale of support will help to modernize the BAF’s aging cargo aircraft fleet. The C-130E will provide Bangladesh with an improved capability for the movement of cargo and personnel in humanitarian missions.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
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Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Bangladesh.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. This notice of a potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been concluded.
Source: WASHINGTON - Defense Security Cooperation Agency; issued May 22, 2012
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Whittier man pleads not guilty to murder and DUI in Norwalk crash, was already charged with separate DUI
By Ruby Gonzales | rugonzales@scng.com | San Gabriel Valley Tribune
PUBLISHED: May 16, 2019 at 5:09 pm | UPDATED: May 17, 2019 at 11:16 am
A Whittier man on probation for DUI and out on bail for a separate DUI case was charged Wednesday with killing one passenger and injuring two others after his SUV hit a parked tow truck and overturned earlier this week in Norwalk.
A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s investigator believes Austin Hunter Redden, 21, was driving under the influence of a drug during Monday’s crash.
Redden pleaded not guilty to murder and to DUI causing injury within 10 years of another DUI at his Wednesday arraignment at Bellflower Superior Court, according to Ricardo Santiago, a spokesman for DA’s Office.
Redden faces a possible maximum sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole if convicted, Santiago said. His next court date is May 29 for a hearing at Norwalk Superior Court.
The charges stems from a solo crash on Rosecrans and Funston avenues at 2:16 p.m. Monday. Witnesses saw a driver of an SUV driving erratically and speeding eastbound on Rosecrans Avenue, sheriff’s Detective Christopher Gonzalez said.
He said the driver lost control of the SUV which slid sideways, struck a parked tow truck and rolled over. The SUV ended up on its roof. One of the passengers, Jacob Scianni, 20, of Whittier, was ejected, Gonzalez said.
Paramedics pronounced Scianni dead at the scene. The coroner’s office ruled the cause of death as multiple blunt traumatic injuries.
Injured in the crash were Redden, Andrea Aleman-Sandoval, 19, of Whittier and Diego Angel Castillo, 19, of Whittier.
Aleman-Sandoval sat in the front passenger seat while deputies believe Scianni was either on the second or third row seat, according to Gonzalez. He added that Castillo sat next to Scianni.
Redden was released from the hospital on Tuesday and arrested, Gonzalez said. The two surviving victims remain hospitalized. Aleman-Sandoval is in critical condition, the detective said.
Orange County Superior Court records show Redden was charged last year with driving under the influence of alcohol as well as driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. He pleaded not guilty to those charges on Jan. 18 and his next court date is July 1.
He has prior convictions in Los Angeles County. Redden pleaded no contest to exhibiting an imitation firearm in a threatening manner on June 13, 2017 and was sentenced to 30 days in county jail and three years probation, according to court records.
On March 1, 2017, Redden pleaded no contest to driving with a blood alcohol level of .08 percent of more, driving without a license and hit-and-run. He was also sentenced to three years probation.
Redden is being held at the Inmate Reception Center on a bail of $1.22 million, sheriff’s spokesman Deputy Marvin Crowder said.
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Trump Firing FBI Director Comey Won't Slow Down the Russia Investigation—Yet
Former FBI director James Comey testifying in Washington on May 3, 2017.
President Donald Trump has fired Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey, smack in the middle of the FBI’s ongoing investigation into potential ties between the Trump administration and Russia. But while whomever Trump appoints to take Comey's place could shut down the Russia probe eventually, Comey's removal won't make it skip a beat.
According to press secretary Sean Spicer, the decision to terminate Comey had nothing to do with the investigation into the Trump campaign's Russia ties but rather Comey's handling—including controversial public statements—of the Clinton email case. In a statement, Trump said that he relied on Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ guidance that “a fresh start is needed” to restore confidence in the FBI. In a letter to the president, Sessions wrote, “It is essential that this Department of Justice clearly reaffirm its commitment to longstanding principles that ensure the integrity and fairness of federal investigations and prosecutions.”
In his own statement, the president said that the FBI is "one of our Nation’s most cherished and respected institutions and today will mark a new beginning for our crown jewel of law enforcement." He also dedicated a paragraph to thanking Comey for "informing me, on three separate occasions, that I am not under investigation."
It won't, though, be a reset button for the Russia investigation. At least, not yet.
A Controversial Year
This move on behalf of the White House brings to an end a truly tumultuous year for Comey, one that began last July when, in an unprecedented move, the FBI director described in granular detail the thinking behind the bureau’s decision not to recommend charges against Hillary Clinton for using a private email server. He called Clinton’s actions careless but not criminal, stoking suspicion among Trump supporters that Clinton was being let off easy.
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Comey later exacerbated the situation when, just 11 days before the presidential election, he sent a letter to members of Congress explaining that the FBI had reopened its investigation into Clinton after finding thousands of her emails on the laptop of Anthony Weiner, the husband of Clinton’s top aide Huma Abedin. He did all this without mentioning that the FBI was simultaneously investigating the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia, which he only confirmed this March.
In a letter to Sessions, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein faults these events as damaging to public trust in Comey. “The director laid out his version of the facts for the news media as if it were a closing argument, but without a trial,” Rosenstein writes. “It is a textbook example of what federal prosecutors and agents are taught not to do.”
The firing culminates Trump's love-hate relationship with Comey on the campaign trail. As the GOP candidate, Trump condemned Comey for recommending that Clinton be absolved of wrongdoing, but praised him for the October letter. Still, this week, as the Senate Judiciary Committee called Comey to testify about Russia's election interference, it became clear that the relationship may have soured for good. The night before Comey testified, Trump tweeted that the FBI director had given Clinton a “free pass.”
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Not that Comey had many friends on the left, either. In a recent CNN interview, Clinton herself argued that Comey’s letter definitively swung the November election in Trump’s favor. “I was on the way to winning until a combination of Jim Comey’s letter on October 28 and Russian WikiLeaks raised doubts in the minds of people who were inclined to vote for me and [they] got scared off,” she said.
Ongoing Investigation
For all the talk of Clinton's emails, the fact remains that the president has fired the man in charge of investigating ties between Russia and Trump associates, an act that has raised objections from both sides of the political aisle.
Democratic senator Ron Wyden, who has often criticized Comey for his stances on surveillance and torture, called the decision "outrageous." "Director Comey should be immediately called to testify in an open hearing about the status of the investigation into Russia and Trump associates at the time he was fired," he said in a statement. GOP senator Bob Corker of Tennessee said in a statement that Comey's removal "at this particular time will raise questions."
Senate Intelligence Committee head and prominent GOP senator Richard Burr said in tweet that he was "troubled by the timing and reasoning of Director Comey’s termination." And Republican senator John McCain said that "the president's decision to remove the FBI Director only confirms the need and the urgency" for a special congressional committee to investigate the Russian ties.
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Democratic senator Mark Warner, who also serves as vice chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, took that thought one step further, calling for an independent counsel to be appointed to carry the investigation forward. "The only way this Administration can begin to demonstrate a commitment to the rule of law, which has so far been sorely lacking, is to cooperate fully with the ongoing congressional investigations and to support the appointment of an independent special counsel," Warner wrote in a statement.
An independent counsel would ensure that investigations into the Trump administration's Russia ties continue, regardless of FBI leadership. But in truth, they should go forward even if that contingency plan never materializes.
"The Russia investigation will continue," says a former FBI cybercrimes investigator, who spoke with WIRED on the condition of anonymity. "The director doesn’t run the investigation, the assistant director doesn’t run it, the unit chiefs don’t run it. There's a case agent or a series of case agents assigned to run it all the way through."
That means that, at least until Congress approves Comey's replacement, the investigation should continue undaunted. "If you want to stop this investigation, someone in management could hinder it, reassign the agents, block requests for investigative techniques, but there's always a different way to get the information," says the former agent. "There are ways to circumvent bad supervisors."
There's also no certainty that whomever takes Comey's place would necessarily pull the plug, especially given the wariness with which prominent senators and representatives have so far viewed the firing. And if they did, it would have serious repercussions.
"If that happens, you'll hear it," says the former agent. "People will talk, and it will be very loud. Or he'll have to let it run and let the chips fall where they may."
Politics as Unusual
In an attempt to replace an FBI director who was deeply distrusted by members of both parties, the Trump administration has only served to politicize the role even more. Now, anyone seeking answers in the Russia investigation may be all the more suspicious of its ability to be carried out without political bias. Some already have compared the firing to President Richard Nixon's decision to axe Archibald Cox, the special prosecutor who was investigating the Watergate scandal.
Firing Comey also doesn't make him disappear. As of this writing, he was still slated to testify before the House Intelligence Committee Thursday, as scheduled.
All of it feels a world away from that July press conference about Clinton's email server, when Comey, then unaware of the turbulent year ahead, told reporters, "Only facts matter, and the FBI found them here in an entirely apolitical and professional way. I couldn’t be prouder to be part of this organization."
The FBI may try to transcend politics, but politics has a way of making that impossible.
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Thundercats 6″ Staticon Figures Coming From Icon Heroes
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Don’t call it a come back, but it appears as if the fan favorite ’80s TV series “Thundercats” is finally making its way back into the hearts and grubby hands of collectors.
Don’t call it a come back, but it appears as if the fan favorite ’80s TV series “Thundercats” is finally making its way back into the hearts and grubby hands of collectors thanks to Icon Heroes who will be doing a line of 6″ statues and vehicle replicas.
Similar to NECA’s line of 6″ Masters of the Universe statues from a few years ago, these will be figures without articulation (figures without the ‘action’). They will be the next best thing as Mattel currently do not have any plans on releasing any fully articulated Thundercats figures anytime soon.
Check out the full press release below for more information:
Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) announced today a partnership with leading collectibles manufacturer, Icon Heroes, to create products inspired by the classic animated series, Thundercats. This all-new line features prominent characters and environments from the beloved 1980’s animated television hit.
Under the terms of the new agreement, Icon Heroes will manufacture 6-inch and under scale statues, vehicle replicas, environments and dioramas all inspired by Thundercats. The statues will be branded as “Staction Figures” (Static Action Figures) and will be non-articulated standing atop a highly detailed environment base.
Each Staction Figure is scaled such that they can be displayed individually or alongside other 6-inch action figures and statues. The first Staction Figures scheduled for release are Lion-O, Jackal Man, and Jaga. Other products to be released include the Thunderclaw, Cat’s Lair, and many more.
“Thundercats is a classic cartoon property and Icon Heroes is the ideal partner to deliver an array of offerings befitting of these beloved characters,” said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President of Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “Fans of the series will be thrilled to see not only the products available, but the painstaking detail with which they are created.”
“Icon Heroes is all about bringing popular characters to life and we very excited to be recreating some of our favorite 1980’s animated heroes,” added Patrick Wang, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Icon Heroes. “It is wonderful to be able to work with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and we can’t wait to offer fans our exciting and vast collection of Thundercats product lines.”
Icon Heroes’ products can soon be purchased directly through their store at www.iconheroes.com. More information can be found by visiting the Icon Heroes blog at blog.iconheroes.com.
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The Apple iCloud service is a convenient method for synchronizing contacts, calendars and other information across multiple Apple devices. You can also use iCloud to secure confidential company information in the event the device is lost or stolen. The Find My iPhone application on iCloud enables you to view the location of your company's iPhones, iPads or Mac computers on a map, as long as they are connected to a Wi-Fi network. In addition, you can lock and erase the devices to prevent unauthorized access. You need to enable Find My iPhone before you can view your company devices on the iCloud website.
Set Up Device
Tap the "Settings" menu on the iPhone or iPad, and then tap "iCloud." On a Mac, click the Apple logo, select "System Preferences" and then "iCloud."
Enter the Apple ID and password for the iCloud account and tap "Sign In," if the device isn't already connected to the iCloud account. When the message "Allow iCloud to Use the Location" appears, tap "OK."
Check the "Find My iPhone" or "Find My iPad" switch to see if it is switched to "On." If it isn't, tap the switch to turn on the service. On a Mac, click the box next to "Find My Mac" to place a check mark in the box and enable the service.
Viewing Location of Devices
Log in to your account on the iCloud website using your Apple ID and password (link in Resources).
Click "Find My iPhone." A map that shows the locations of the devices connected to the iCloud account appears.
Click "Devices" and then the name of the device you want to view. The map changes to show the location of the device, and provides options for dealing with a lost device.
Click "Lost Mode" after selecting your device and follow the onscreen instructions to password protect your device. Select "Erase X," where the "X" stands for the type of device, if you want to delete everything from the device.
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Tag Archive: terrorist attack
Eight Tourists Killed , Hostages Held By “Religion Of Peace” Adherents In Tunisian Museum
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Gunmen Storm Tunisian Museum In Deadly Attack
” Gunmen, wearing military uniforms and carrying assault rifles, have attacked a popular tourist attraction in the Tunisian capital of Tunis. According to state television, Tunisian authorities say at least eight people were killed and six wounded at the National Bardo Museum, which is adjacent to the country’s parliament building.
Gunmen are believed to be holding hostages inside the museum.
NPR’s Leila Fadel, who is in Tunis, says the gunmen opened fire on the museum before entering the building. She says police are now inside the museum and have surrounded two of the attackers.”
Tags: Eight Dead, Gunmen Storm Museum, Hostage Situation, Islamists, National Bardo Museum, Religion of Peace, terrorist attack, Tunisia
Daily Video 1.12.15
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Charlie Hebdo Terrorist Attack in Paris, France – True News
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Tags: Charlie Hebdo, Daily Video 1.12.15, France, Freedomain Radio, Paris, Stefan Molyneux, terrorist attack, True News
Expect Fireworks Tomorrow As Ex-CIA Deputy-Director Testifies In Front Of House Select Committee
Filed under: Arrogance, Barbarism, Benghazi, Civil Discord, Conspiracy, Corruption, Election, Fail, Foreign Policy, Fraud, Hope and Change, Hypocrisy, Islam, Leadership, Lies, Media Bias, National Security, Politics, Scandal, Security, Shame, Terrorism, War — 1 Comment
CIA Officer Confirmed No Protests Before Misleading Benghazi Account Given
Abandoned Americans Chris Stevens , Tyrone Woods , Sean Smith & Glen Doherty
Sacrificed on the alter of Obama’s re-election chances
” Before the Obama administration gave an inaccurate narrative on national television that the Benghazi attacks grew from an anti-American protest, the CIA’s station chief in Libya pointedly told his superiors in Washington that no such demonstration occurred, documents and interviews with current and former intelligence officials show.
The attack was “not an escalation of protests,” the station chief wrote to then-Deputy CIA Director Michael J. Morell in an email dated Sept. 15, 2012 — a full day before the White House sent Susan E. Rice to several Sunday talk shows to disseminate talking points claiming that the Benghazi attack began as a protest over an anti-Islam video.”
Ex-Deputy Director CIA Michael Morrell
” That the talking points used by Mrs. Rice, who was then U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, were written by a CIA that ignored the assessment by its own station chief inside Libya, has emerged as one of the major bones of contention in the more than two years of political fireworks and congressional investigations into the Benghazi attack.
What has never been made public is whether Mr. Morell and others at the CIA explicitly shared the station chief’s assessment with the White House or State Department.
Two former intelligence officials have told The Washington Times that this question likely will be answered at a Wednesday hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence during which Mr. Morell is scheduled to give his public testimony.
Another former intelligence official told The Times that Mr. Morell did tell the White House and the State Department that the CIA station chief in Libya had concluded that there was no protest but senior Obama administration and CIA officials in Washington ignored the assessment.
Why they ignored it remains a topic of heated debate within the wider intelligence community.
A third source told The Times on Monday that Mr. Morell and other CIA officials in Washington were weighing several pieces of “conflicting information” streaming in about the Benghazi attack as the talking points were being crafted.”
Read more on the lies and deceit here
Tags: "Spontaneous Protests", Benghazi, Christopher Stevens, Conspiracy, Deputy CIA Director Michael J. Morell, Glen Doherty, Hillary Clinton, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Lies, Obama, Sean Smith, Susan Rice, terrorist attack, Tyrone Woods
CBS Finally Acknowledges Benghazi
Filed under: Barbarism, Benghazi, Conspiracy, Courage, Election, Foreign Policy, Hope and Change, Hypocrisy, National Security, Politics, Shame, Survival, Terrorism, War — 3 Comments
BENGHAZI: CBS 60 Minutes Full Coverage [Transcript and Video]
Free Patriot has the complete video and transcript . While it is about time that a major news network acknowledged that shame that is the Obama administration’s handling of the Benghazi terrorist attack , 60 minutes ,after promising some sort of bombshell revelations , comes up short .
Nothing new here to those of us that have been paying attention.
” When Chris Stevens was killed in Benghazi, Libya, on the anniversary of September 11th last year, it was only the sixth time that the United States had lost an ambassador to its enemies. The events of that night have been overshadowed by misinformation, confusion and intense partisanship. But for those who lived through it, there’s nothing confusing about what happened, and they share a sense of profound frustration because they say they saw it coming.
Tonight, you will hear for the first time from a security officer who witnessed the attack. He calls himself, Morgan Jones, a pseudonym he’s using for his own safety. A former British soldier, he’s been helping to keep U.S. diplomats and military leaders safe for the last decade. On a night he describes as sheer hell, Morgan Jones snuck into a Benghazi hospital that was under the control of al Qaeda terrorists, desperate to find out if one of his close friends from the U.S. Special Mission was the American he’d been told was there.”
Tags: "Morgan Jones" Benghazi, 60 Minutes, CBS, Christopher Stevens, Glen Doherty, Greg Hicks, Libya, Sean Smith, terrorist attack, The Annex, Tyrone Woods
Never Before Seen Footage In NYC On 9/11
Filed under: History, Individualism, Islam, National Security, New Media, Politics, Religion, Social Media, Survival, Terrorism, Video, War — 1 Comment
This is some very valuable and incredible footage of what life was like on the ground next to the towers, as well as locally around them. Amazing footage!
Tags: New York City, terrorist attack, Twin Towers, Unseen 9/11 Video, World Trade Center
Explosive: Rep. Trey Gowdy Unloads Unreleased Email Exposing Benghazi Coverup
Filed under: Barbarism, Benghazi, Conspiracy, Corruption, Election, Foreign Policy, Hypocrisy, Islam, National Security, Shame, Terrorism — Leave a comment
Tags: Benghazi Coverup, Beth Smith, Chris Stevens, Emails, Glen Doherty, Gregory Hicks, Hillary Clinton, Rep. Trey Gowdy, Sean Smith, terrorist attack, Tyrone Woods, Unreleased Email
Video Of The Family Research Council Shooting Appears
Filed under: Arrogance, Barbarism, Corruption, Courage, Crime, Culture, Guns, Honor, Individualism, Law, Media Bias, New Media, Politics, Preparedness, Self-Defense, Self-Reliance, Shooting, Survival, Terrorism — Leave a comment
CCTV Of Family Research Council Shooting
” On August 15. 2012 at 10:46 a.m., Floyd Corkins entered the lobby of Family Research Council armed with a loaded semi-automatic pistol, 100 rounds of ammunition, and 15 Chick-fil-A sandwiches. FRC building manager Leo Johnson was temporarily manning the front desk at our Washington headquarters when a now-confessed terrorist intent on killing everyone in the building entered with a handgun and 100 rounds of ammunition. As he drew his gun, Leo courageously charged the attacker into oncoming gunfire. Even after sustaining a direct hit to his forearm, he subdued the attacker and wrestled the gun away from him.
Why did confessed terrorist Corkins choose Family Research Council as a target for his attack? In an FBI interrogation, Corkins admitted he found his target from the Southern Poverty Law Center’s list.”
HT/ Legal Insurrection
Tags: Attempted Murder, CCTV Footage, Chick-fil-A, Family Research Council, Floyd Corkins, Leo Johnson, Mass Shooting Attempt, Pistol, Security Cameras, Southern Poverty Law Center, terrorist attack
About Pressure Cooker IEDs From DHS
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From DHS
Tags: Boston, DHS, Home Made Bombs, Marathon, Pressure Cooker IEDs, terrorist attack
Where Are The Benghazi Survivors ? Media Doesn’t Even Ask
Filed under: Arrogance, Barbarism, Benghazi, Civil Discord, Corruption, Election, Foreign Policy, Hope and Change, Hypocrisy, Lies, Media Double Standards, National Security, Natural Rights, Shame — Leave a comment
MEDIA NOT CLAMORING TO INTERVIEW BENGHAZI SURVIVORS
” Four Americans dead, all kinds of political intrigue swirls around the story, and there remains an untold tale about what was likely a harrowing escape; and yet there is no indication whatsoever from the media that they are at all interested in interviewing the survivors of the Sept. 11 anniversary attacks on our consulate in Libya.
President Obama has lied, covered up, obfuscated, and double-talked all during the six-months following this devastatingly successful terror attack. And with rare exceptions, the media has diligently lied, covered up , obfuscated, and double-talked right along with him.”
Illustration by Eric Allie
Forget The Threats , Subpoena Benghazi Survivors NOW (youviewed.com)
Six months later, where are Benghazi’s survivors? (hotair.com)
SNEAK PEEK: Sen. Lindsey Graham Tells Bret Baier Benghazi Survivors Were “Told to Be Quiet” (foxnewsinsider.com)
SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH: GOP lawmakers threaten to subpoena Benghazi survivors. “Exasperated GOP m… (pjmedia.com)
Obama nominates new ambassador to Libya (thenewstribune.com)
FBI questions Benghazi suspect detained in Libya (washingtontimes.com)
Tags: Benghazi, BENGHAZI SURVIVORS, Christopher Stevens, Glen Doherty, Libya, Lies, Obama, Sean Smith, September 11 attacks, Stonewalling, terrorist attack, Tyrone Woods
Justice Delayed …
Filed under: Arrogance, Barbarism, Benghazi, Conspiracy, Corruption, Election, Foreign Policy, Hope and Change, Media Double Standards, Military, New Media, Politics, Preparedness, Shame, War — Leave a comment
Debacle in Benghazi
” If there is any urgency to the U.S. government’s efforts to “bring to justice” the terrorists, it’s well hidden. It took the FBI team assigned to investigate Benghazi nearly a month to arrive there. Later, after they had supposedly scoured the U.S. consulate, on two separate occasions reporters found highly sensitive documents on the floor—some including the names of Libyans working with the U.S. government. Robert Mueller, the head of the FBI, visited Libya as part of the investigation for the first time last week.
But nothing demonstrates the lack of urgency so much as the case of Ali Ani al Harzi, a jihadist who was detained in Tunisia for his suspected involvement in the attacks until his surprising release on January 8.
U.S. officials first became suspicious of Harzi after learning that he had “posted an update on social media about the fighting [in Benghazi] shortly after it had begun,” according to Eli Lake of the Daily Beast. That post was “one of the first clues the intelligence community had about the perpetrators” of the September 11 assault on the U.S. consulate.
Harzi did not stay in Libya after the attacks, but instead made his way to Turkey. It was there in early October, at the request of the U.S. government, that Harzi and a fellow Tunisian were arrested. Harzi was reportedly en route to join the jihad against Bashar al-Assad’s crumbling regime in nearby Syria. “
FBI left in dark about Tunisia’s release of Benghazi suspect, source says (foxnews.com)
Tunisia frees man held over attack on US consulate in Libya – Reuters (reuters.com)
Lawyer Says Libya Suspect Freed (foxnews.com)
Back To Work – Benghazi Terror Suspect Ali Harzi Released…. How’s That Obama Justice Thing Working Out? (theconservativetreehouse.com)
Ali Harzi, Benghazi Consulate Attack Suspect, Questioned By FBI (huffingtonpost.com)
Tags: Al Qaeda, Ali Ani al Harzi, Benghazi, Christopher Stevens, FBI, Glen Doherty, Investigation, Justice, Libya, Robert Mueller, Sean Smith, Stonewalling, terrorist attack, Tyrone Woods
The Dishonor Continues
Filed under: Arrogance, Barbarism, Election, Foreign Policy, Hope and Change, Islam, Military, New Media, Police State, Politics, Shame, War On Terror — Leave a comment
CHAFFETZ: STATE DEPT HIDING BENGHAZI SURVIVORS
” Congressman Jason Chaffetz (R- UT) told Breitbart News on Wednesday that he has been “thwarted” by the State Department from seeing any Americans who survived the deadly attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi.”
Tags: al-Quada, Benghazi, Christopher Stevens, Corruption, Cover-Up, Glen Doherty, Hidden From View, Hillary Clinton, Libya, Obama, Sean Smith, Secrecy, State Department, Survivors, terrorist attack, Tyrone Woods, Where Are They ?
Sunday Steyn
Filed under: Arrogance, Barbarism, Corruption, Election, Election Fraud, Hope and Change, Hypocrisy, Idiocy, Islam, Mark Steyn, Media Double Standards, Politics, Shame, War On Terror — Leave a comment
The Incredible Shrinking President
” You’ll recall that a near-month-long attempt to blame an obscure YouTube video for the murder of four Americans and the destruction of U.S. sovereign territory
climaxed in the vice-presidential debate with Joe Biden’s bald assertion that the administration had been going on the best
intelligence it had at the time. By then, it had been confirmed that there never had been any protest against the video, and that the Obama line that Benghazi had
been a spontaneous movie review that just got a little out of hand was utterly false. The only remaining question was whether the administration had knowingly lied or was merely innocently stupid. The innocent-stupidity line became harder to maintain this week after Fox News obtained State Department e-mails revealing that shortly after 4 p.m. Eastern, less than a half hour after the assault in Benghazi began, the White House situation room knew the exact
nature of it.
Why would Obama and Biden do such a thing? Because to launch a military operation against an al-Qaeda affiliate on the anniversary of 9/11 would have exposed the hollowness of their boast through convention week and the days
thereafter — that Osama was dead and al- Qaeda was finished. And so Ty Woods, Glen Doherty, Sean Smith, and Chris Stevens were left to die, and a decision taken to
blame an entirely irrelevant video and, as Secretary Clinton threatened, “have that person arrested.” And, in the weeks that
followed, the government of the United States lied to its own citizens as thoroughly
and energetically as any totalitarian state, complete with the midnight knock on the door from not-so-secret policemen sent to haul the designated fall-guy into custody. “
Tags: Benghazi, Failure, Incredible, LENA DUNHAM, Lies, Mark Steyn, Obama, Obamagasm, President, Scapegoat, Shrinking, terrorist attack, Youtube Videos
It’s Always The Paper Trail … er Email Trail
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Lesson: Don’t Blame The CIA For Your PR Problem
‘ Anyway, funny how those emails came out just now. The key for me:
A third email, also marked SBU and sent at 6:07 p.m. Washington time, carried the subject line: “Update 2: Ansar al-Sharia Claims Responsibility for Benghazi Attack.” …
While some information identifying recipients of this message was redacted from copies of the messages obtained by Reuters, a government source said that one of the addresses to which the message was sent was the White House Situation Room, the president’s secure command post. “
Tags: Ansar al Sharia, Benghazi, CIA, Claimed Responsibility, Emails, Lies, Obama administration, Officials Knew, Reuters, terrorist attack, Within Hours
Who’s ‘Politicizing’ Benghazi?
” Obviously, Miss Cutter is right: A healthy mature democracy should spend its quadrennial election on critical issues like the Republican party’s war on puppets rather than attempting to “politicize” the debate by dragging in stuff like foreign policy, national security, the economy, and other obscure peripheral subjects. But, alas, it was her boss who chose to “politicize” a security fiasco and national humiliation in Benghazi. At 8:30 p.m., when Ambassador Stevens strolled outside the gate and bid his Turkish guest good night, the streets were calm and quiet. At 9:40 p.m., an armed assault on the compound began, well planned and executed by men not only armed with mortars but capable of firing them to lethal purpose — a rare combination among the excitable mobs of the Middle East. There was no demonstration against an Islamophobic movie that just got a little out of hand. Indeed, there was no movie protest at all. Instead, a U.S. consulate was destroyed and four of its personnel were murdered in one of the most sophisticated military attacks ever launched at a diplomatic facility.”
Tags: ‘Politicizing’, Benghazi, Biden, Clinton, Cutter, Debacle, Liars, Libya, Mark Steyn, Obama, terrorist attack, Youtube Video
Inquiring Minds Would Like To Know
WHAT HAPPENED IN BENGHAZI
” The State Department has released a transcript of a briefing that two high-ranking department officials gave to a number of reporters via conference call on October 9 (Tuesday). I am not certain about this, but I believe the transcript was only made public today. You should read it in its entirety; it is the most detailed description I have seen of the events in Benghazi on September 11.
While this is by no means clear, it appears that the State Department may have released the transcript as part of the escalating conflict between Barack Obama and Joe Biden and the Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. In their desperation to avoid responsibility for the Benghazi debacle, Obama and Biden have pointed fingers in two directions: at the intelligence community for reporting incorrectly that the incident was a protest over a YouTube video clip, and at the State Department for not providing adequate security for the Ambassador.
Here are some excerpts from the narrative:
A few minutes later – we’re talking about 9 o’clock at night – the Ambassador retires to his room, the others are still at Building C, and the one agent in the [Tactical Operations Center]. At 9:40 p.m., the agent in the TOC and the agents in Building C hear loud noises coming from the front gate. They also hear gunfire and an explosion. The agent in the TOC looks at his cameras – these are cameras that have pictures of the perimeter – and the camera on the main gate reveals a large number of people – a large number of men, armed men, flowing into the compound. One special agent immediately goes to get the Ambassador in his bedroom and gets Sean, and the three of them enter the safe haven inside the building. … “
Tags: Be, Benghazi, Briefing, Jounalists, Security, State Dept, terrorist attack
Benghazi … The Truth
Tea Party Nation
” Republicans held Congressional hearings yesterday on the disaster at the Benghazi Consulate that killed four Americans. If the Republicans did not control Congress, these hearings would never have happened.
These hearings exposed the shocking truth, not the propaganda the Obama Regime wanted us to believe. What is the truth about Benghazi?
The truth is the Obama Regime lied. The truth is Benghazi was the result of Obama policies in the Middle East. The truth is the Obama Regime, instead of acting like America is a superpower, tried instead to appease savages.
The truth is the Obama Regime knew within hours this was a terrorist attack. Even as they deliberately lied to the American people, they knew what was really behind the attack. They blamed the attack on the actions of a filmmaker and decried the freedom that makes America great.
At the time they knew they were sitting on a time bomb. The truth is the boots on the ground warned the political appointees of the Obama Regime that help was needed. They told Washington more security was needed. They protested the withdrawal of security and support personnel.”
Tags: Benghazi, Eric Nordstrom, House, House Oversight Committee Hearings, Incompetence, Libya, Obama Administration Negligence, Tea Party Nation, terrorist attack, Truth
” The Taliban Is On The Inside Of The Building “
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Attack on Benghazi Consulate ‘Unprecedented,’ State Department Official Says
” The size and “lethality” of the attack on the U.S. consulate compound in Benghazi, Libya, that left Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans dead was “unprecedented,” a senior State Department official said today.
Senior State Department officials today gave the most detailed account to-date of the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi on Sept. 11, which killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other diplomats. One official said the nature of the assault was unparalleled in recent history.
“The lethality and number of armed people is unprecedented,” one of the officials said. “There was no attack anywhere in Libya — Tripoli or Benghazi — like this, So it is unprecedented and would be very, very hard to find a precedent like that in recent diplomatic history.” “
Tags: Benghazi, Christopher Stevens, Eric Nordstrom, House Oversight Committee Hearings, Lack Of Security, State Department, terrorist attack
The White House Disinformation Campaign on Libya
Filed under: Arrogance, Barbarism, Hope and Change, Hypocrisy, Islam, New Media, Politics, Shame, War On Terror — Leave a comment
“New evidence shows there were security threats in Libya in the months prior to the deadly September 11 attack that killed U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans. Despite these threats, the State Department left its personnel there to fend for themselves”
HT/Heritage.org
Tags: Benghazi, Christopher Stevens, Disinformation Campaign, Facts, Heritage Foundation, Libya, Lies, Scapegoating, September 11 attacks, State Department, terrorist attack, Timeline, White House
House Committee on oversight and Reform Will Hold Hearings on Benghazi Attack
Tags: Benghazi Attack, Hilary Clinton, House Committee on oversight and Reform, Jason Chaffetz, Obama Administration Lies, on, State Dept, Susan Rice, terrorist attack, Will Hold Hearings
Well , Duh !
“Yes, Benghazi was a terrorist attack, and yes, Obama and the State Dept. have known all along”
” Fox News follows up on Eli Lake’s report yesterday:
U.S. intelligence officials knew within 24 hours of the assault on the U.S. Consulate in Libya that it was a terrorist attack and suspected Al Qaeda-tied elements were involved, sources told Fox News — though it took the administration a week to acknowledge it.
The account conflicts with claims on the Sunday after the attack by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice that the administration believed the strike was a “spontaneous” event triggered by protests in Egypt over an anti-Islam film.”
Tags: Al Qaeda, Benghazi, Coverup, CYA, Daily Caller, Deceit, Eli Lake, Fox News, Hilary Clinton, Incompetence, Lies, Obama, State Dept, Stonewall, terrorist attack
Miscues Before Libya Assault
Filed under: Arrogance, Barbarism, Corruption, Election, Hope and Change, Hypocrisy, Islam, Media Double Standards, New Media, Politics, Shame, War On Terror — Leave a comment
“Limited Security in Benghazi, Secrecy Over Safe House, Contributed to Tragedy”
” U.S. officials issued alerts and ordered security precautions in neighboring Egypt ahead of protests and violence on Sept. 11,
but largely overlooked the possibility of trouble at other diplomatic postings in the
region.
The State Department chose to maintain only limited security in Benghazi, Libya, despite months of sporadic attacks there on U.S. and other Western missions. ”
Subscription required .
Tags: Anti-Muslim Video, Benghazi, Coverup, Foreign Policy, Incompetence, Lax Security, Libya, Prevarication, Scapegoat, terrorist attack, WSJ
Obama’s embassy cover story dissolves
Filed under: Arrogance, Barbarism, Corruption, Election, Election Fraud, Hope and Change, Hypocrisy, Islam, Media Double Standards, New Media, Politics, Shame, War On Terror — Leave a comment
” It is a measure of how skewed the reporting is and how intellectually inconsistent is most of the “analysis” from the mainstream media that while Mitt
Romney’s comment on the embassy attacks held the attention of the press for days (when in fact he had correctly surmised that the administration was trying to make
excuses for the embassy attack by
expressing regret over an anti-Muslim video), there has been comparatively little concern with a much more critical story:
Did the Obama team intentionally lie to voters (or just shoot first and aim later) for a week about what it knew, and did the deaths of four Americans result, in part, from defective security and preparation at the Benghazi consulate? “
Tags: Ambassador Christopher Stevens, Anti-Muslim Video, Benghazi, Coverup, Ex-Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty, Jay Carney, Liars, Libya, Obama administration, Right Turn, Screwup, Susan Rice, terrorist attack
The White House Disinformation Campaign on the Libya Attack
“The Obama Administration has now acknowledged the glaringly obvious: that the four Americans who died in the September 11 attack in Libya “were killed in the course of a terrorist attack on our embassy.”
This statement came from no less an authority than Matthew Olsen, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, in response to a question at an open Senate hearing Wednesday. Finally, someone is making sense. Reversing itself 180 degrees, the White House today scrambled to back Olsen up.
“It is self-evident that what happened in Benghazi was a terrorist attack,” White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters traveling with President Obama. “Our embassy was attacked violently and the result was four deaths of American officials.” Really? As recently as this morning, the White House was singing a different tune.”
Tags: Campaign, Disinformation, Heritage.org, Libya Attack, Premeditated, terrorist attack, The White House
HOMELAND SECURITY: WHAT EMP ACTION PLAN?
Filed under: Arrogance, Civil Discord, Economy, Hypocrisy, Idiocy, Nanny State, New Media, Politics, Science & Technology, Shame, Victimhood — 1 Comment
“Federal agency lacks strategy for
catastrophic collapse of grid, society
Without taking adequate protective
measures between now and the time of the expected “severe geomagnetic storm scenario,” experts agree the cost from space weather-induced outages that in turn could cause “non-space-weather-related events” could run from $1 trillion to $2 trillion during the first year alone,with a recovery time taking anywhere from four to 10 years.
Such a natural solar storm, and
especially an EMP from a man-made high-altitude nuclear explosion, has the potential of thrusting the United States back to the 19th century,cutting off access to the basic necessities of life such as water and food delivery for millions of people, resulting in massive starvation. “
Tags: coronal mass ejections, DHS, DoD, Electrical Grid, Electro-magnetic Pulse, Emp, FEMA, National Planning Scenarios, Solar Storm, terrorist attack, WND
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Dynaudio BX30
This is a private sale only item – direct offers accepted
Items 023, 024 :
Dynaudio BX30 – sub monitor units
Serial numbers : 753365, 753595
Condition : Excellent, fully working
Includes : 2 x Operation manual, power supply cable
Manufactured by Dynaudio accoustics, Denmark +45 8652 3411, UK +44 713528100
In 1977 when the company was founded in Denmark, Dynaudio manufactured speakers using its own crossovers while relying on OEM drivers. However, early on the company realised that the only way to further improve performance was through innovation of driver technology. A major R&D programme was launched and after three years, in the early 80s, all Dynaudio loudspeaker systems were equipped with their own innovative driver technology. The drivers became popular all over the world and the company has become known for quality, innovation and advanced technology.
The fine array of monitors – ranging from small near-fields to big main systems, active or passive – keeps expanding driven mainly by demands from customers including top recording studios like Air Lyndhurst, The Pierce Room in London, NRG Studios in Los Angeles, Coconut Studios in Cologne, The Hit Factory in New York, as well as leading record producers such as Mike Hedges, Trevor Horn, Steve Lipson, and Mutt Lange. Users among artists includes the Pet Shop Boys, the Cocteau Twins and Prodigy.
Technical spec :
The BX30 Subwoofer has been specially designed to compliment various near-field monitors in both stereo and 5.1 setups. Being very versatile, multiple BX30’s will compliment larger 5.1 setups, (consisting of for example five M1.5’s), providing a very powerful system for your 5.1 studio.
The BX30 is equipped with a 305mm woofer in a ported cabinet. Dynaudio leading edge technology allows tuning of the bass driver and cabinet providing an incredible increase of energy in the lowest frequency range. The motor of the driver is a huge 102mm voice coil in combination with an extended magnet system.
The amplifier construction is especially designed to get maximum energy from the woofer. The BX30 has electronically balanced stereo Inputs and Outputs on 3 pin XLR connectors. The internal filtering is user selectable. To optimize the bass performance in combination with the main speakers, the phase is continuously adjustable from 0º to 360º. Using the special utility In/Output several subs can be connected parallel.
“While a subwoofer might not be necessary for everyone, if you’re mixing and recording music that requires a good low end response, the BX30 Sub offers up a serious amount of low end. I’m a big Dynaudio fan having used nothing else for years. Reliable, accurate and the right side of immensely enjoyable to listen to without being over flattering. The large M2 monitors would suit any studio with a bit of space. When combined with the BX30 subs and Manley amps, they sound simply ‘awesome’ (and that is not a word I use very often), and very powerful. My needs these days are more towards smaller near-fields and such a large set-up is something of a luxury for me I guess. They were used a lot during the 5.1 mixing of ‘subHuman’ where I could really test the full frequency range and power of that album.”
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« Cologne 2050
When the alarm rang in her truck’s sleeping cabin, Emily sat up and noticed the latest issue of the Bird Watching magazine sliding off her chest. She must’ve fallen asleep while still reading. Putting the magazine aside, she turned on the water cooker for some instant coffee, got dressed and checked out the leftovers from her last meal, a sandwich whose salad had turned into a brown goo. “Will have to do,” she muttered to herself while removing the expired salad. “How nice it would be to start the morning with some fried eggs.” She briefly turned on the CB radio to see if something useful made the rounds, but it was just the usual wankers. She had zero interest talking to those.
A little while later, she was back on the road, almost on schedule to make it to this day’s depot. It would still take some time to unload all those boxes that her 40 ton 18 wheeler was hauling. Traffic seemed fine, with only two construction sites on the next segment, promising an easy day.
Four hours later, it was time for the scheduled break. She briefly considered messing with the black box again to fake the break, keep going and for once get home a bit early, but her bladder suggested to play it by the book. When she got off the highway to turn into a small parking area, covered by trees on both sides, she wondered why there were no other trucks. At this time of day and place there should’ve been at least another four. Instead, there was just a station wagon with the trunk packed up to the roof. The dad, she assumed, was walking from the woods towards the car with a crying child in tow. By the time Emily turned the engine off, the station wagon was gone.
After prepping another cup’o’black, she found the magazine again and tried to remember where she left off. But before she could find her page, a quiet, deep hum distracted her. She checked the mirrors to see if it was coming from another truck or car coming into the parking area, but there was no one. Yet the hum only got louder, until it seemed to come from above. As she was leaning to the left window, she noticed a bunch of leaves flying away from the truck. “What’s making that wind?” she wondered aloud, as she pulled down the window and stuck her head out. Above her was a swarm, not of birds, but seemingly of mechanical devices, with lots of propellers. Like those toy drones at the store, except that there were so many at once. At least that explained the noise and wind. Emily was fascinated with their seemingly random formation. The swarm moved, but each member kept just enough distance to the others to not crash into them, like flocks of migrating geese. After watching them for a while, she noticed two long lines hovering below the swarm, the top one being a bit inside the shape of the swarm, the bottom one somewhat smaller. Just when she was starting to replace her fascination with anxiety, she heard loud clangs, like metal attaching to metal, from all around the truck. “Shit shit shit, what the hell,” as she scrambled for her phone. No signal. She turned on the CB radio, but all she got was static. “Are you jamming me?” Emily asked in the direction of the swarm above, trying to suppress her oncoming panic. “For what?” An answer came in the form of a sudden pull upwards. The whole truck was lifted off the ground, slowly, but steadily, turned, and then started moving to the woods. It kept rising until it was just above the top of the trees. Emily felt like she had to do something, but all she could think of was “Don’t panic!”. It was too late to get out and she couldn’t contact anyone. She kept her eyes on the ground ahead, which seemed to drop off slowly into a valley. She remembered that place – it had been a big lake, a reservoir, until the dam burst and nature reclaimed the valley that used to be inhabited a long time ago. “Where are you taking me? There’s nothing here!”. As they moved into the valley and her view of the horizon stayed the same, the ground below seemed to fall away further and further. Through a moment of calm, Emily remembered something she had read last night in the magazine, about birds of prey dropping their victim from some height, like a crow opening walnuts or a bald eagle cracking a turtle. As she felt the panic make a comeback, she put her seat belt on and stowed everything in reach. Just in time as she felt the truck tilting forward, giving her a look at the ground below. In the midday sun she saw twisted metal shimmering in a huge pile of tires, colorful containers and boxes. Something snapped loudly around her, and she could feel the seat belt cut into her chest and neck as the truck dropped away below her. At least the deep hum finally went quiet.
When Emily regained consciousness, she felt strangely calm, even though she couldn’t see anything. Her right arm didn’t seem to respond, but her left arm was okay and after a little struggle, she managed to wipe her eyes enough to see something. By the smell it seemed like blood, likely her own. As she slowly observed her surroundings, she realized that she was hanging down in her seat belt, the front window mostly crushed on the ground before her. There was plenty of light coming from the left window, which she had opened not that long ago. The hum had now turned into a much more irregular buzzing. She could see individual devices flying away into the distance, with small colorful packages underneath them. “Like birds returning to their nest, feeding their young,” Emily marveled to herself, “with batteries and solar panels.” She kept watching them, mostly going alone, but some transporting bigger boxes in groups. As the last few went on their way, she started feeling her right arm again, and as she was screaming in pain, she almost missed the crackle of the radio.
“Hello? Got your ears on? This is Scooter. Beep.” said the other voice, in a slightly wavering, but pleasant baritone. Emily still had no idea what was wrong with her right arm, but it hurt like hell, as it was hanging limb down towards the broken window, so she had to bend over to reach the receiver with her left arm. That took some time and some pain, but at least “Scooter” couldn’t hear her, yet. Eventually she managed to press the send button and tried to speak up, “hello?”. At first nothing happened, then she remembered that she had to let go to receive an answer.
“Hey driver, you’re breaking up, can you repeat? I only got ‘hello’. Beep” said the other voice, including the ‘Beep’.
“Err, sure, hi Scooter. Why are you saying beep?” Emily had talked to truckers who’s radio beeped when the other party stopped sending, but this was the first time someone actually said ‘beep’.
“Dunno what you’re talking about. What’s your handle? I’m Scooter, I’m stuck in the reefer, or what’s left of it. I only stopped at the pickle park to throw in some high speed chicken feed, and then all those spies in the sky, or so I thought, showed up, and suddenly I found myself in this situation, shiny side down and motion lotion all over the place. Sorry, I’m probably walking all over you. Beep.”
At least all that blabbering distracted Emily for a moment from her dangling arm. She also regretted a bit that she avoided the radio, or she would’ve picked up some more of the slang. “My handle is, I mean, I don’t have a handle, the name’s Emily. I’m hurt pretty bad and I’m not sure if I can make it out of the truck. I didn’t get all the other things you said.”
“10-4! I mean, copy. Well, I got that, Emily. Sounds like we’re in the same fucked up situation. Though I’m out of those pills that are keeping me awake. I tried plenty other channels and could not reach anyone. Phone’s dead. You? Beep.”
Emily looked for her phone and remembered stuffing it in the door on her left. Keeping the receiver hanging on her seat belt, she went for the phone. Still working, still no signal. “Shit, must be the valley. No tower in a lake.” To the radio: “My phone is still working, but I got no signal. I do have one idea though.” She hesitated. “It was supposed to be a gift.” It took some stretching to reach the package, still wrapped in orange and teal. Sticking it between her thighs, she managed to rip the paper off and open one side. “Oh man, this is going to be really hard.”
“Whatever it ish, I preeshaydit if you can shomehow get ush out of hee. Ah shing my pillsh are wearin’ off and ah won’ be ‘wake much lon”
Considering that Emily knew Scooter barely more than a few minutes, and only by his voice, the gradual slowdown, cut off at the end and especially the lack of the ‘beep’ hit her much harder than she would’ve expected. Like losing a good friend she barely knew she had. “Scooter, you’re still there? Please copy.” But there was no reply. She waited another moment and tried again, but still got nothing. So she got back to work. She wanted to rush, but knew that dropping any pieces could be catastrophic, so she went about as carefully as she could. She got the remote out and managed to insert the batteries. Next she got the drone itself, inserted its battery and placed it on top of the package that she carefully put between the door and steering wheel. She remembered the sequence the slightly condescending guy in the store had explained to her and followed it step by step. And the drone really came to life, with the display on the remote showing her a different perspective of the world outside. The first thing she noticed was another truck, mostly in pieces, but she could identify it as having a refrigerated trailer. “Maybe that’s the ‘reefer’ Scooter was talking about?” She very very carefully tried to launch the drone, focusing on what the drone could see, show on the screen in front of her, instead of her direct line of sight to the drone itself. The opening in the window was rather smaller, now that the top had been crushed, but still big enough for the drone to go through. Going very slowly, she flew the drone through the window. Outside, she had the drone fly up a little and turned it slowly clockwise. From here, the place looked so much worse than what she had seen from above. A graveyard of trucks, some with the remains of shipping containers, but mostly solid walled trailers like hers, or that of Scooter. She didn’t spot any covered with tarps. “Maybe they have other means of attacking those?” Emily could feel her curiosity about the swarm coming back and decided to focus on that, and not her miserable situation. “If you pretend to be birds, do you also build a nest?” She looked away from the screen for a moment, outside the window, and focused on the few things she could recognize from her position. Back on the PoV view, she turned again until she found those things again. Some wreckage, some trees in the far distance. She changed the drone’s altitude until she could see it roughly at the height where the other drones had flown away. “Off we go!” she said to herself, as the already light hum of the drone faded away. On the screen she could spot what might’ve been a village once, razed to the ground before the dam was built and the area flooded. Beyond that, in a small valley, were the leftovers of some fishing boats. Beyond that, just when a range warning started flashing, she spotted the nest.
After a moment of stunned silence, she reached for her phone, found the voice recorder and started it. “If anyone ever listens to this, I found the nest. I really want to call it a hive, since it looks much more like something ants might build, than a bird’s nest. It’s incredible. It seems completely chaotic, yet also well structured. There’s little ramps everywhere, apparently used to get bits and pieces to lower levels. There’s something resembling a lift, but working more like a catapult. They don’t open the packages like they opened the trucks, so they must be clever enough to understand that the packages are much more brittle. I spotted a repair station, where broken propellers get replaced. There’s charging stations on the ground levels – I guess on low batteries it’s easier to land there than on the top levels. There’s wires all over the place. I think they use lots of batteries to store the solar energy overnight. The top of the hive is all solar and it looks like it might rotate with the sun. I can’t be sure, since my drone’s battery is starting to run out. Gotta get it back to replace the battery and scout again.”
She stopped the recording there and focused on the drone again. After a little while the range warning turned off, but the battery warning got more intense. Just when she thought the drone wouldn’t make it back, she could hear the hum of the drone again. Quiet at first, then louder. She even spotted her own truck on the display and carefully aimed for the little window. The hum got louder as the drone got closer. She almost missed the opening, then bumped into the steering wheel. “Good enough!” Emily exclaimed as she turned the motor off. But as she was enjoying that the drone made it back, she noticed that the hum hadn’t stopped when she turned off the drone. It had only gotten louder. And massive. And heading directly towards her.
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VSK 2015Annual report 2015Q1/2016Q2/2016Q3/2016
VVO Group in brief
CEO’s review
Strategy implementation in 2015
Rental housing market
Financing sources
Good rental housing
New housing services and solutions
Cooperation with residents
A reliable landlord
Housing investments in growth centres
Real estate development and renovations
New development and acquisitions
Cooperation network
Taking the environment into consideration
Actively promoting developments in rental housing
Committed personnel
Target-based well-being in the workplace
Description of corporate governance 2015
Administrative bodies
Auditing the accounts
Internal control of the financial reporting process and the main features of the risk management systems
Communications and publicity
Description of salaries and fees
Risks and risk management
Board of Directors' Report
VVO Group plc in brief
Future outlook for 2016
Outlook for VVO Group
Segment reporting
Result and profitability
Balance sheet and financing
Real estate property and fair value
Investments, divestments and real estate development
Group structure and changes
Events after the period
Administration 2015
Shares and shareholders
Share capital and shares
Board authorisations
Proposal by the board of directors for the distribution of profits
Consolidated income statement, IFRS
Consolidated balance sheet, IFRS
Consolidated statement of cash flows, IFRS
Consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity, IFRS
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
1. Accounting policies for consolidated financial statements
2. Operating segment information
3. Non-current assets held for sale
4. Profit/loss on sale of investment properties and Other operating income and costs
5. Employee benefits expense
6. Amortisation, depreciation and impairment
7. Research and development expenditure
8. Financial income and expenses
9. Income tax
10. Earnings per share
11. Investment properties
12. Property, plant and equipment
14. Values of financial assets and liabilities by category
15. Non-current receivables
16. Deferred tax assets and liabilities
17. Trading properties
18. Sales receivables and other receivables
19. Cash and cash equivalents
20. Share capital and other equity funds
21. Interest-bearing liabilities
22. Derivative instruments
23. Provisions and other non-current liabilities
24. Trade payables and other debts
25. Financial risk management
26. Operating leases
27. Adjustment to cash flow from operating activities
28. Guarantees and contingent liabilities
29. Related party transactions
30. Borrowing costs
31. Subsidiaries, joint arrangements and associated companies owned by the Group and the parent
32. Events after the reporting period
33. Key figures
Transition to IFRS
Parent company's financial statements
Parent company's income statement, FAS
Parent company's balance sheet, FAS
Parent company's cash flow statement, FAS
Parent company accounting policies
Notes to the parent company financial statements
1. Turnover
2. Other operating income
3. Personnel costs
4. Depreciation according to plan
5. Other operating costs
6. Auditor’s fee
8. Extraordinary items
9. Appropriations
10. Income tax
12. Tangible assets
13. Investments
15. Current receivables
16. Financial securities
17. Equity
18. Accumulated appropriations
19. Non-current liabilities
20. Current liabilities
22. Collateral and contingent liabilities
23. Other liabilities
Signatures to the annual report and financial statements
Auditor's report
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Select attachment 1. Accounting policies for consolidated financial statements 2. Operating segment information 3. Non-current assets held for sale 4. Profit/loss on sale of investment properties and Other operating income and costs 5. Employee benefits expense 6. Amortisation, depreciation and impairment 7. Research and development expenditure 8. Financial income and expenses 9. Income tax 10. Earnings per share 11. Investment properties 12. Property, plant and equipment 13. Intangible assets 14. Values of financial assets and liabilities by category 15. Non-current receivables 16. Deferred tax assets and liabilities 17. Trading properties 18. Sales receivables and other receivables 19. Cash and cash equivalents 20. Share capital and other equity funds 21. Interest-bearing liabilities 22. Derivative instruments 23. Provisions and other non-current liabilities 24. Trade payables and other debts 25. Financial risk management 26. Operating leases 27. Adjustment to cash flow from operating activities 28. Guarantees and contingent liabilities 29. Related party transactions 30. Borrowing costs 31. Subsidiaries, joint arrangements and associated companies owned by the Group and the parent 32. Events after the reporting period 33. Key figures
Basic information of the Group
VVO Group plc is Finland’s largest market-based, private-sector landlord that has offered versatile and effortless rental solutions for over 45 years. Its range of apartments is extensive. On 31 December 2015, the Group owned 41,153 rental apartments across Finland. Of these, 28,167 are Lumo apartments (market-based rent) and 12,986 are VVO apartments (cost principle rent).
VVO Group’s parent company, VVO Group plc, is a Finnish public limited company established under Finnish law and domiciled in Helsinki. Its registered address is Mannerheimintie 168, 00300 Helsinki, Finland. The Board of Directors approved the financial statements for 2015 on 2 March 2016. A copy of the consolidated financial statements is available at www.vvo.fi or the parent company head office.
In its meeting on 2 March 2016, VVO Group plc’s Board of Directors has approved these financial statements to be published. According to the Finnish Limited Liability Companies Act, the shareholders may approve or reject the financial statements in a General Meeting held after the publication of the financial statements. Moreover, the General Meeting may make a decision on altering the financial statements.
Basis of preparation
These consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs). All IFRS and IAS, as well as SIC and IFRIC interpretations in force on 31 December 2015 and approved by the EU for application have been applied to the preparation of the financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards refer to the standards and associated interpretations in the Finnish Accounting Act and in regulations issued under it that are approved by the EU for application in accordance with the procedure laid down in Regulation (EC) No. 1606/2002. VVO has not early adopted any standards or interpretations. The notes to the consolidated financial statements are also in accordance with the requirements of the Finnish accounting and corporate legislation supplementing the IFRS rules.
The figures in the consolidated financial statements are in euro, presented mainly as million euro. All the figures presented are rounded. Consequently, the sum of individual figures may deviate from the aggregate amount presented. The key figures have been calculated using exact values. The consolidated financial statements are presented for the calendar year, which is also the reporting period for the parent company and the Group.
Investment properties, derivative instruments and available-for-sale financial assets are measured at fair value after initial recognition. In other respects, the consolidated financial statements are prepared on the basis of original acquisition cost, unless otherwise stated in the accounting policies.
The financial statements for 2015 are VVO’s first consolidated IFRS financial statements. For periods up to and including the year ended 31 December 2014, VVO has prepared its consolidated financial statements in accordance with Finnish Accounting Standards (FAS). VVO’s Annual Report 2014 includes FAS accounting policies. The Group’s date of transition to IFRS was 1 January 2014. VVO has applied IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards in the transition. The accounting policies described below have been applied to the preparation of the financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2015, the comparative information for the financial year ended 31 December 2014 and the opening IFRS balance sheet 1 January 2014.
The transition from FAS to IFRS has affected the reported financial position, financial performance and cash flows of VVO. The effects of the transition are described in more detail in the notes to the consolidated financial statements, including:
reconciliations of the consolidated equity reported in accordance with FAS to the consolidated equity in accordance with IFRS, as at 1 January 2014 (opening IFRS balance sheet) and as at 31 December 2014
a reconciliation of total comprehensive income in accordance with FAS to total comprehensive income in accordance with IFRS for the financial year 2014.
Consolidation policies
The consolidated financial statements include the parent company VVO Group plc, the subsidiaries, interests in joint arrangements (joint operations) and investments in associated companies.
More detailed information on entities consolidated on the consolidated financial statements for 2015 is provided in Note 31 to the consolidated financial statements.
Subsidiaries are companies that are under the parent company’s control. VVO is considered to control an entity when VVO is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement in the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its control over the entity. The control is usually based on the parent company’s direct or indirect holding of more than 50 per cent of the voting rights in the subsidiary. Should facts or circumstances change in the future, VVO will reassess whether it continues to have control over the entity.
Mutual shareholdings are eliminated using the acquisition cost method. Subsidiaries acquired during the financial year are consolidated in the financial statements from the day of acquisition, when the Group gained control of the company. Divested subsidiaries are consolidated until the date of divestment, when control ceases. Intra-Group transactions, receivables, liabilities, essential internal margins and internal profit distribution have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.
The result for the financial year and total comprehensive income are allocated to the owners of the parent company and non-controlling interests, and this allocation is presented in the income state-ment and comprehensive income. The result for the financial year and total comprehensive income are allocated to the owners of the parent company and to non-controlling interests even in situations where the allocation would result in the non-controlling interests’ share being negative, unless non-controlling interests have an exemption not to meet obligations which exceed non-controlling interests’ investment in the company. Equity attributable to non-controlling interests is presented on the balance sheet separate from equity attributable to shareholders of the parent company.
Joint arrangements
A joint arrangement is an arrangement in which two or more parties have joint control. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant activities require the unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.
A joint arrangement is either a joint operation or joint venture. In a joint operation, VVO has rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities relating to the arrangement, whereas a joint venture is an arrangement in which VVO has rights to the net assets of the arrangement. All of VVO’s joint arrangements are joint operations. They include those housing companies and mutual real estate companies in which VVO has a holding of less than 100 per cent. In these companies, the shares held by VVO carry entitlement to control over specified premises.
VVO includes in its consolidated financial statements on a line-by-line basis and in proportion to its ownership its share of the assets and liabilities on the balance sheet related to joint operations, as well as its share of any joint assets and liabilities. In addition, VVO recognises its income and expenses related to joint operations, including its share of the income and expenses from joint operations. VVO applies this proportional consolidation method to all the joint operations described above, regardless of the Group’s holding. If the proportionally consolidated companies have such items on the consolidated comprehensive income statement or balance sheet that solely belong to VVO or other owners, these items are dealt with accordingly also in VVO’s consolidated financial statements.
Associated companies are entities over which VVO has considerable influence. Considerable influence is basically defined as VVO holding 20–50 per cent of the votes in the company or VVO is otherwise exercising considerable influence but does not have control in the company. Holdings in associated companies are consolidated in the financial statements using the equity method from the date of acquiring considerable influence until the date when the considerable influence ends. VVO’s share of the results of associated companies is shown on a separate line on the income statement.
Business combinations and asset acquisition
Acquisitions of investment properties by VVO are accounted for as an acquisition of asset or a group of assets, or a business combination within the scope of IFRS 3 Business Combinations. Reference is made to IFRS 3 to determine whether a transaction is a business combination. This requires the management’s judgment.
IFRS 3 is applied to the acquisition of investment property when the acquisition is considered to constitute an entity that is treated as a business. Usually, a single property and its rental agreement does not constitute a business entity. To constitute a business entity, the acquisition of the property should include acquired operations and people carrying out these operations, such as marketing of properties, management of tenancies and property repairs and renovation.
The consideration transferred in the business combination and the detailed assets and accepted liabilities of the acquired entity are measured at fair value on the acquisition date. Goodwill is recognised at the amount of consideration transferred, interest of non-controlling shareholders in the acquiree and previously held interest in the acquiree minus VVO’s share of the fair value of the acquired net assets. Goodwill is not amortised, but it is tested for impairment at least annually.
Acquisitions that do not meet the definition of business in accordance with IFRS 3 are accounted for as asset acquisitions. In this event, goodwill or deferred taxes, etc., are not recognised.
Translation of foreign currency items
Transactions in foreign currency are recorded in EUR at the exchange rate on the transaction date. On the last date of the reporting period, monetary receivables and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into EUR at the exchange rate of the last date of the reporting period. Gains and losses arising from transactions denominated in foreign currency and from translating monetary items are recognised in profit or loss, and they are included in financial income and expenses. Consolidated financial statements are presented in EUR, which is the parent company’s functional and presentation currency.
The Group has very few transactions denominated in foreign currencies. VVO has no units abroad.
General recognition and measurement principles for investment property
Investment property refers to an asset (land, building or part of a building) that VVO Group retains to earn rental income or capital appreciation, or both. An investment property can be owned directly or through an entity. Properties used for administrative purposes are owner-occupied property and included in the balance sheet line item “Property, plant and equipment”. An investment property generates cash flows largely independently of the other assets held by an entity. This distinguishes investment property from owner-occupied property.
Investment property is measured initially at acquisition cost, including related transaction costs, such as transfer taxes and professional fees, as well as capitalised expenditure arising from eligible modernisation. The acquisition cost also includes related borrowing costs, such as interest costs and arrangement fees, directly attributable to the acquisition or construction of an investment property. The capitalisation of borrowing costs is based on the fact that an investment property is a qualifying asset, i.e. an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale. The capitalisation commences when the construction of a new building or extension begins and continues until such time as the asset is substantially ready for its intended use or sale. Capitalisable borrowing costs are either directly attributable costs accrued on the funds borrowed for a construction project or costs attributable to a construction project.
After initial recognition, investment property is carried at fair value. The resulting changes in fair values are recognised in profit or loss as they arise. Fair value gains and losses are presented netted as a separate line item in the income statement. According to IFRS 13, Fair value measurement, fair value refers to the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to trans-fer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
Some of the investment properties are subject to legislative divestment and usage restrictions. The so-called non-profit restrictions apply to the owning company, and the so-called property-specific restrictions apply to the investment owned. The non-profit restrictions include, among other things, permanent restrictions on the company’s operations, distribution of profit, lending and provision of collateral, and the divestment of investments. The property-specific restrictions include fixed-term restrictions on the use of apartments, the selection of residents, the determination of rent and divestment of apartments.
VVO’s investment property portfolio incorporates the completed investment property, investment property under construction and under major renovation and VVO Group’s plot reserve. Properties classified as trading properties as well as properties classified as held for sale are included in the Group’s property portfolio but excluded from the balance sheet item “Investment properties”. A property is reclassified from ‘Investment properties’ under ‘Trading properties’ in the event of a change in the use of the property, and under ‘Investment property held for sale’, when the sale of an investment property is deemed highly probable.
An investment property is derecognised from the balance sheet on disposal or when the investment property is permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefits are expected from its disposal. Gains and losses on disposals are presented netted as a separate line item in the income statement.
Valuation techniques
The fair value of investment property determined by VVO Group is based on transaction value, income value and acquisition cost.
Transaction value
Properties of which apartments can be sold by VVO Group without restrictions are measured using transaction value. The value as of the measurement date is based on actual sales prices of com-parable apartments for the two preceding years. The source of market data applied by VVO Group is price tracking service provided by the Central Federation of Finnish Real Estate Agencies (KVKL), including pricing information on sales of individual apartments in Finland provided by real estate agents. The resulting transaction value is individually adjusted based on the condition, loca-tion, and other characteristics of the rental property.
Income value (yield value)
Yield value is applied when a property is required to be kept in rental use based on state-subsidised loans (so-called ARAVA loans) or interest subsidy loans, and it can be sold just as an entire property and to a restricted group of buyers. In the yield value method, the fair value is determined by capitalising net rental income, using property-specific required rate of net rental income. The method also considers the impact of future renovations and the present value of any interest subsidies.
Acquisition cost (Balance sheet value)
VVO Group estimates that the acquisition cost of properties under construction, interest subsidised (long-term) rental properties and state-subsidised rental properties (so-called ARAVA properties) approximate their fair values. State-subsidised and interest subsidised (long-term) rental properties are carried at original acquisition cost, deducted by the depreciation accumulated up to the IFRS transition date and any impairment losses.
Fair value hierarchy
Inputs used in determining fair values (used in the valuation techniques) are classified on three levels in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy is based on the source of inputs.
Level 1 inputs
Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical investment property.
Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the investment property, either directly or indirectly.
Unobservable inputs for investment property.
An investment property measured at fair value is categorised in its entirety in the same level of the fair value hierarchy as the lowest level input that is significant to the entire measurement. The fair value measurement for all of the investment property of VVO Group has been categorised as a Level 3 fair value, as observable market information for the determination of fair values has not been available.
Investment properties classified as held for sale
If the sale of an operative investment property is deemed highly probable, such a property is transferred from the balance sheet item “Investment property” to “Investment property held for sale”. On that date, the carrying amount of the property is considered to be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use in rental. Reclassification requires that a sale is deemed highly probable and:
the investment property is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject to usual and customary terms
management is committed to an active plan to sell the property and VVO Group has ini-tiated a programme to locate a buyer and complete the plan
the property is actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value
the sale should be expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within 12 months of the date of classification.
Investment properties classified as held for sale are measured at fair value.
Trading properties
Trading properties include properties meant for sale which do not meet the objectives of the company due to their location, type or size. A property is reclassified from the balance sheet item “Investment properties” under “Trading properties” in the event of a change in the use of the property. This is evidenced by commencement of development with a view to sale. If an investment property is being developed with a view to a sale, it will be accounted for as a trading property.
Trading properties are measured at the lower of the acquisition cost or the net realisation value. The net realisation value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business deducted by the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. If the net realisation value is lower than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognised.
When a trading property becomes an investment property measured at fair value, the difference between the fair value on the transfer date and its previous carrying amount is recognised in the income statement under “Profit/loss on sales of trading properties”.
VVO Group’s trading properties includes mainly single apartments ready for sale, business premises and parking facilities that are meant for sale but have not been sold by the balance sheet date.
Property, plant and equipment are measured at their original acquisition cost, less accumulated depreciation and possible impairment losses, adding capitalised costs related to modernisations. VVO’s property, plant and equipment consist mainly of buildings, land and machinery and equipment.
The acquisition cost includes costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the property, plant and equipment item. If the item consists of several components with different useful lives, they are treated as separate items of property, plant and equipment. In this case, costs related to the replacement of a component are capitalised, and any remaining carrying amount is derecognised from the balance sheet in connection with the replacement. Government grants received for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment are recorded as a reduction of the acquisition cost of said property, plant and equipment asset. The grants are recognised in income as lower depreciation charges over the useful life of the asset.
Costs that arise later as a result of additions, replacements of parts or maintenance, such as modernisation costs, are included in the carrying amount of the property, plant and equipment asset only in the event that the future financial benefit related to the asset will probably benefit VVO and the acquisition cost can be reliably determined. Maintenance and repair expenses are recognised immediately through profit and loss.
Depreciation on property, plant and equipment is recognised as straight-line depreciation during the useful life. No depreciation is charged on land, as land is considered to have an indefinite useful life.
The depreciation periods according to plan, based on the useful life, are as follows:
Buildings 67 years
Machinery and equipment in buildings 10-50 years
Office machinery and equipment 4 years
Cars 4 years
Gains and losses from sales and disposals of property, plant and equipment are recognised in the income statement and presented as other operating income and expenses.
Intangible assets are recognised in the balance sheet only in the event that the acquisition cost of the asset can be reliably determined and the expected future financial benefit related to the asset will probably benefit VVO. Any other costs are immediately recognised as expenses. Intangible assets are valued at acquisition cost less amortisation and any impairment loss. The Group’s intangible assets consist of licences and IT systems. Intangible assets are amortised on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Intangible assets with a time limit are amortised over the life of the contract. The amortisation periods for intangible assets are four to five years.
Research costs are recognised as an expense as incurred. Development costs are recognised as ingangible assets in the balance sheet, providing that they can be reliably determined, the product or process is technically and commercially feasible, it will probably generate financial benefit in the future and the Group has the resources required for completing the research work and for using or selling the intangible asset.
The residual value, useful life and amortisation method of the asset are checked at least at the end of each financial year. When necessary, they are adjusted to reflect changes in the expectations on financial benefit.
VVO’s consolidated balance sheet did not include goodwill in the periods being presented.
Impairment of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
At least once a year, VVO carries out an assessment of possible signs of impairment of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment. In practice, this is usually an asset group-specific assessment. If any signs of impairment are detected, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined.
The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. The value in use is based on the expected future net cash flows resulting from the asset, discounted to the present. The recoverable amount is compared with the asset’s carrying amount. An im-pairment loss is recognised if the recoverable amount is lower than the carrying amount. Impair-ment losses are recognised in the statement of income. In connection with the recognition of the impairment loss, the useful life of the amortisable/depreciable asset is reassessed.
The impairment loss will be reversed later if the circumstances change and the recoverable amount has increased after the recognition of the impairment loss. However, reversal of impairment loss shall not exceed the asset’s carrying amount less impairment loss. An impairment loss recognised for goodwill cannot be reversed under any circumstances.
Financial assets and liabilities
VVO applies the following principles to the classification of financial assets and liabilities and their recognition, derecognition and measurement.
The fair value hierarchy related to the fair value determination of financial assets and liabilities is similar to the hierarchy described in the Fair value hierarchy note to the consolidated financial statements.
Financial assets are classified as follows for the determination of measurement principles:
Financial asset group
Measurement principle
1. Financial assets recognised at fair value through profit or loss
Derivative instruments:
interest rate and electricity, non-hedge accounting
Fair value, changes in value are recognised in the income statement
2. Available-for-sale financial assets
a) Investments in unlisted securities
b) Investments in other instruments with a reliably determinable fair valu: fund investments and investments in bonds
a) Original acquisition cost less impairment loss
b) Fair value, changes in value are basically recognised through other comprehensive income less impairment loss
3. Loans and other receivables
Sales and loan receivables, fixed-term deposits and similar receivables
Amortised cost
4. Held-to-maturity investments
Bonds and similar assets
The classification depends on the purpose for which the financial assets were acquired and takes place at initial recognition. Transaction costs are included in the original carrying amount of financial assets for items that are not measured at fair value through profit and loss. All purchases and sales of financial assets and liabilities are recognised on the transaction date, which is the date on which the VVO undertakes to purchase or sell the financial instrument. Financial assets are derecognised from the balance sheet when VVO has lost its contractual right to the cash flows or when it has transferred a significant part of the risks and yield outside the Group.
Financial assets recognised at fair value through profit and loss
VVO uses derivative instruments only for hedging purposes. Those derivative instruments that do not meet the requirements of IAS 39 Financial instruments: Recognition and Measurement con-cerning the application of hedge accounting, or if VVO has decided not to apply hedge accounting to the instrument, are included in financial assets or liabilities recognised at fair value through profit and loss. These instruments are classified as held for trading.
Derivative instruments are initially recognised at fair value and are subsequently recognised at fair value on the last day of each reporting period.
VVO’s derivative instruments consist of interest rate derivatives and electricity derivatives. The Group uses interest rate derivatives to hedge its interest rate risk exposure related to long-term loans. This refers to changes caused by fluctuating market interest rates to future interest payment cash flows (cash flow hedging) and resulting volatility in profits. The purpose of electricity deriva-tives is to limit fluctuations in the Group’s result caused by changing electricity prices.
Financial assets held for sale
Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivatives that are either designated to this category or not classified in any other financial asset category. They are included in non-current assets, unless the investment matures or the company intends to dispose of the investment within 12 months of the reporting date.
Available-for-sale financial assets are measured at fair value. If the fair value cannot be reliably determined (unlisted securities), they are measured at cost less any impairment loss. The fair value is determined using quoted market rates and market prices and other appropriate valuation methods, such as recent transaction prices. Fair value changes of available-for-sale financial assets are recognised as other comprehensive income and presented in the fair value reserve net of tax. When a financial asset classified as available for sale is sold or an impairment is recognised on it, the cumulative change in fair value is transferred from equity and recognised in profit or loss.
Loans and other receivables
Loans and other receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments. They do not have quoted market prices and they are not held for trading. Loans and other receivables include VVO’s financial assets obtained by handing over cash, goods or services directly to a debtor. VVO’s loans and other receivables consist of sales receivables and other receivables.
Loans and other receivables are initially measured at fair value and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. They are included in current financial assets if they mature within 12 months of the end of the reporting period. Otherwise, they are included in non-current financial assets.
Held-to-maturity investments
Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or definable related payments. They mature on a given date and VVO firmly intends and is able to keep them until this date. They are measured at amortised cost less any impairment loss, using the effective interest method. They are included in non-current assets, providing that they do not mature within 12 months of the end of the reporting period.
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and other liquid assets. Cash equivalents include bank deposits that can be raised on demand and other short-term highly liquid investments, such as interest securities. Items classified as cash equivalents mature within three months of the date of acquisition. They are readily convertible to a known amount of cash, and the risk of changes in value is insignificant. The cash and cash equivalents of non-profit companies are kept separate from those of other companies.
Impairment of financial assets
At the end of each reporting period, VVO assesses whether there is objective evidence of the impairment of any single financial asset or group of assets. ‘Objective evidence’ may refer to evidence such as a significant or long-lasting decrease in the value of an equity instrument, falling below the instrument’s acquisition cost. Impairment loss is immediately recognised in the income statement. If the value is later restored, the reversal of the impairment is recognised in equity for equity instruments and through profit or loss for other investments.
Sales receivables are amounts that arise from renting our apartments. VVO recognises an impairment loss on an individual sales receivable when there is objective evidence that VVO will not be able to collect the full amount due. Credit losses are included in other operating expenses. Subsequent recoveries of amounts recognised as expenses are credited against other operating expenses in the income statement.
Financial liabilities are classified as follows:
Financial liability group
1. Financial liabilities recognised at fair value through profit and loss
2. Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost (other financial liabilities)
Various debt instruments
A financial liability is classified as current unless VVO has the unconditional right to defer the payment of the debt to at least 12 months from the end of the reporting period. Financial liabilities, or parts thereof, are not derecognised from the balance sheet until the debt has extinguished, i.e. once the contractually specified obligation is discharged or cancelled or expires.
Financial liabilities recognised at fair value through profit and loss
Financial liabilities recognised at fair value through profit and loss include electricity derivatives and those interest rate derivatives that are not subject to hedge accounting in accordance with IAS 39. Realised and unrealised gains and losses from changes in fair value are recognised in the income statement in the period in which they have arisen. In the balance sheet, the fair values of interest rate derivatives and electricity derivatives are included in current liabilities.
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost (other financial liabilities)
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost are initially recognised at fair value. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of loans, such as arrangement fees that can be allocated to a particular loan, are deducted from the original amortised cost of the loan. Other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. The difference between the proceeds and the redemption value is recognised as financial cost through profit and loss over the loan period.
Derivative instruments and hedge accounting
VVO Group uses interest rate derivatives to hedge its exposure to changes in future interest payment cash flows concerning long-term loans. The majority of interest rate derivatives is subject to cash flow hedge accounting in accordance with IAS 39. Fluctuations in the Group’s result caused by changing electricity prices are restricted by using electricity derivatives. Electricity derivatives are not subject to hedge accounting in accordance with IAS 39, even though these instruments are used for hedging.
Derivative instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into, and they are subsequently recognised at fair value.
At the beginning of the hedging relationship, the Group documents the relationships between each hedging instrument and hedged item as well as the objectives of risk management and the hedging strategy. The hedge effectiveness is assessed both at the beginning of and during hedging in all financial statements. This includes demonstrating whether the derivatives are effective in reversing the changes in the cash flows of the hedged items.
Changes in the fair values of derivatives within hedge accounting are recognised in components of other comprehensive income insofar as the hedging is effective. Changes in value are reported in fair value reserve in equity. Interest payments arising from interest rate derivatives are recognised in interest costs. If market interest rates are negative, interest rate swat hedges may lead to a situation in which both fixed and variable interest must be paid. The ineffective portion of a hedge is immediately recognised in the income statement in financial items. The gains and losses accumulated in equity are recognised in the income statement at the same time with the hedged item.
Changes in value from derivatives not included in hedge accounting are recognised in financial items through profit and loss.
VVO may receive various grants for its operations from different representatives of public administration. State-subsidised loans granted by the State Treasury constitute the most important form of government grants. VVO may receive a state-subsidised low-interest loan for specific properties supported by the government. The actual net interest rates of these loans may be lower than interest expenses of market-based loans. The interest advantage obtained through the support from government is therefore netted into interest expenses in accordance with IAS 20 Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance and is not shown as a separate item in interest income.
Government grants are recognised only where it is reasonably certain that they will be received and VVO meets the criteria attached to the grant. Public grants are accounted for as part of the effective interest rate of the loan in question. The amount of government grants was low in the financial year.
Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs are usually recognised as financial costs in the financial year during which they are incurred. However, borrowing costs attributable to qualifying assets, that is, mainly borrowing costs attributable to VVO’s investment properties, such as interest costs and arrangement fees, directly resulting from the acquisition or construction of the above assets, are capitalised as part of the cost of the asset. The capitalisation principles of borrowing costs are described in more detail in section 1.2.1 of the Accounting policies for consolidated financial statements, General recognition and measurement principles for investment property.
An equity instrument is any contract that demonstrates a residual interest in VVO’s assets after deducting all of its liabilities. The share capital consists of the parent company’s ordinary shares classified as equity. Transaction costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares are presented in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.
Where any Group company purchases parent company’s shares (treasury shares), the considera-tion paid, including any directly attributable transaction costs (net of taxes), is deducted from equity attributable to the owners of the parent company, until the shares are cancelled or reissued. Where such shares are subsequently sold or reissued, any consideration received, net of any directly attributable transaction costs and net of taxes, is directly recognised in equity attributable to the owners of the parent company.
Dividend distribution to the parent company’s shareholders is recognised as a liability in the consolidated balance sheet in the period in which the dividends are approved by the company’s General Meeting of Shareholders.
Provisions and contingent liabilities
Provisions are recognised in the balance sheet when all the following criteria are met:
VVO has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events
it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation
the amount of the obligation can be reliably estimated.
Provisions may result from restructuring plans, onerous contracts or obligations related to the environment, legal action or taxes. The Group’s provisions on 31 December 2015 consisted ten-year guarantee reserves for VVO Kodit Oy’s (VVO Rakennuttaja Oy’s) founder construction. Their amount is based on VVO’s experience of costs arising from the realisation of such liabilities.
The amount recognised as provision is the management’s best estimate of costs required for settling an existing obligation on the last day of the reporting period. Where it can be expected some of a provision to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain.
A contingent liability is a potential obligation resulting of past events and may be incurred depending on the outcome of an uncertain future event that is beyond the Group’s control (such as the result of pending legal proceedings). In addition, an existing obligation that will probably not require meeting the liability to pay or the amount of which cannot be reliably determined is considered as a contingent liability. Contingent liabilities are presented in the notes.
Turnover and revenue recognition principles
VVO’s turnover consists of rental income and charges for utilities. The turnover has been adjusted with indirect taxes and sales adjustment items. In addition, VVO recognises income for the selling of investment properties and financial income.
VVO’s turnover consists mainly of rental income from investment properties. Rental agreements of investment properties with VVO as the lessor are classified as other rental agreements, as VVO retains a substantial proportion of the risks and rewards of ownership. Most of the rental agreements are in force until further notice. Rental income accrued from other rental agreements is dis-tributed evenly across the rental period. As a lessor, VVO does not have rental agreements that could be classified as financial leasing agreements.
Relating to the rental agreements, VVO collects utility charges, mainly sauna fees. This income is allocated to the period during which the related cost is recognised as expense.
Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method, and dividend income is recog-nised when a right to receive payment has arisen.
An existing property owned by VVO is considered as sold, once the substantial risks and rewards associated with ownership have been transferred from VVO to the buyer. This usually takes place when control over shares is transferred. Income from selling property is presented in the income statement under Profit/loss on sales of investment properties.
Other operating income includes income not related to the actual business. It includes items such as sales profit from intangible assets and property, plant and equipment, as well as income from debt collection activities.
Net rental income
Net rental income is calculated by deducting property maintenance and repair costs from turnover. These expenses comprise maintenance and annual repair costs arising from the regular and continuous maintenance of the properties and are recognised immediately in the income statement.
IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements does not define the concept of operating profit. At VVO, operating profit is defined as the net amount after adding other operating income to net rental income, then deducting sales and marketing expenses, administrative expenses and other operat-ing expenses, the share in profits of associated companies and amortisation, depreciation and impairment, and then adding/deducting gains/losses from the disposal of investment properties, from assessment at fair value, and from the disposal of trading properties. All the other income statement items except those mentioned above are presented below operating profit. Changes in the fair values of derivative instruments are included in the business result if they arise from items related to business operations; otherwise they are recognised in financial items.
The Group’s employee benefits include the following:
short-term employee benefits
post-employment benefits
termination benefits (benefits provided in exchange for the termination of an employment)
other long-term employee benefits.
Wages, salaries, fringe benefits, annual leave and bonuses are included in short-term employee benefits.
Post-employment benefits (pension plans)
Post-employment benefits are payable to employees after the completion of employment. At VVO, these benefits are related to pensions. Pension coverage in the Group is arranged through external pension insurance companies.
Pension schemes are classified as defined contribution and defined benefit plans. VVO has only defined contribution schemes. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which VVO pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. The Group has no legal or constructive obligations to pay further contributions if the payee does not hold sufficient assets to pay out all pension benefits. Pension plans that are not defined contribution plans are defined benefit plans. Payments made into defined contribution systems are recognised through profit and loss in the periods that they concern.
Termination benefits
Termination benefits are not based on work performance but the termination of employment. These benefits consist of severance payments. Termination benefits result either from the Group’s decision to terminate the employment or the employee’s decision to accept the benefits offered by VVO in exchange for the termination of employment.
Other long-term employee benefits
VVO has a remuneration scheme that covers the entire personnel, entitling them to benefits after a specific number of years of service. The discounted present value of the obligation resulting from the arrangement is recognised as a liability in the balance sheet on the last day of the reporting period.
Operating leases
Group as lessee
Leases in which the risks and rewards of ownership substantially remain with the lessee are ac-counted for as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases are recognised as ex-pense through profit and loss as balance sheet items over the lease term. More information about VVO’s operating leases is available in Note 26 to the consolidated financial statements (Operating leases).
Recognition and measurement principles
The tax expense in the income statement comprises current tax and the change in deferred tax liabilities and receivables. Income tax is recognised in profit and loss, except when income tax is related to items recognised directly in equity or components of other comprehensive income. In this event, the tax is also included in these items.
Current taxes are calculated from taxable profit determined in Finnish tax legislation with reference to a valid tax rate, or a tax rate that is in practice approved by the balance sheet date. Taxes are adjusted by possible taxes related to previous years.
As a rule, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for all temporary differences between the carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities using the liability method. Acquisitions of individual assets constitute an exception to this rule. In VVO, these assets include such investment property acquisitions that do not meet the criteria of business entities and are therefore classified as asset acquisitions.
The most significant temporary difference in the Group is the difference between the fair values and tax bases of investment properties owned by VVO. After the initial recognition, the investment property is measured at fair value through profit and loss at the end of the reporting period. At the same time, deferred tax is recognised in profit and loss on the basis of the temporary difference. The tax is based on the assumption that, as a rule, VVO will dispose of the investment property by selling it in the form of property. Other temporary differences arise, for example, from the meas-urement of financial instruments at fair value.
A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available to VVO against which temporary differences can be utilised. The eligibility of the de-ferred tax asset for recognition is reassessed on the last day of each reporting period. Deferred tax liabilities are usually recognised in the balance sheet in full.
Deferred taxes are determined applying those tax rates (and tax laws) that will probably be valid at the time of paying the tax. Tax rates in force on the last day of the reporting period are used as the tax rate, or tax rates for the year following the financial year if they are in practice approved by the last day of the reporting period.
Accounting policies that require management's judgement and key sources of estimation uncertainty
Management’s judgement related to the application of the accounting policies
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with the IFRS requires VVO’s management to make judgement-based decisions on the application of the accounting policies, as well as esti-mates and assumptions that affect the amounts of reported assets, liabilities, income and expenses and the presented notes.
Management’s judgment-based decisions affect the choice of accounting policies and their application. This particularly applies to cases for which the current IFRS norms include alternative recognition, measurement or presentation methods.
VVO’s management must make judgement-based decisions when applying the following accounting policies:
Classification of properties:
VVO classifies its property portfolio into investment properties, trading properties and investment properties held for sale, in accordance with the principles described above. For instance, determin-ing when selling is considered to be very likely in different circumstances requires judgement from the management. The classification has an effect on the financial statements, as the character of the intended use of a property held by VVO affects the content of the required IFRS financial statements information.
Classification of long-term leases:
Long-term leases are classified as financial leases or operating leases. These leases signed by VVO with different municipalities have been analysed and on the basis of the analyses VVO has deemed them to be operating leases. This is based on the management’s opinion that the significant risks and rewards associated with these lease arrangements are not transferred to VVO. More information about VVO’s operating leases is available in Note 26 to the consolidated financial statements (Operating leases).
Business acquisitions and asset acquisitions:
Acquisitions of investment properties are classified either as acquisitions of asset or assets (IAS 40) or business combinations (IFRS 3) If the acquisition of an investment property involves other operations in addition to the property, it is considered as a business combination.
Deferred tax assets:
Determining whether to recognise a deferred tax asset on the balance sheet requires the management’s judgement. A deferred tax asset is recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available to VVO against which deductible temporary differences or tax losses carried forward can be utilised. A deferred tax asset recognised in a previous reporting period is recognised as an expense in the income statement, if VVO is not expected to accrue enough taxable income to utilise the temporary differences or unused losses that constitute the basis for the deferred tax asset.
Recognition principle of deferred taxes:
As a rule, the deferred tax for investment properties measured at fair value is determined assuming that the temporary difference will reverse through selling. VVO can usually dispose of an investment property either by selling it in the form of property or by selling the shares in the company, such as a housing company.
Exception to the initial recognition of deferred taxes:
As a rule, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for all temporary differences between the carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities. An exception to this principal rule is constituted by acquisitions of single investment properties, which are not considered to meet the definition of business according to IFRS 3. In this case, they are classified as asset acquisitions, for which no deferred tax is recorded in the balance sheet at initial recognition. Therefore, the classification of property acquisitions described above has an effect on the recognition of deferred taxes.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The estimates and related assumptions are based on VVO’s historical experience and other factors, such as expectations concerning future events. These are considered to represent the man-agement’s best understanding at the time of evaluation and believed to be reasonable considering the circumstances. The actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions used in the financial statements. Estimates and related assumptions are continually evaluated. Changes in accounting estimates are recorded for the period for which the estimate is being checked, if the change in the estimate concerns only that period. If the change in the estimate concerns both the period in question and later periods, the change in the estimate is recorded both for the period in question and the future periods.
Below are presented the most significant sections of the financial statements where the judgement described above has been applied by management, as well as the assumptions about the future and other key uncertainty factors in estimates at the end of the reporting period which create a significant risk of change in the carrying amounts of VVO’s assets and liabilities within the next financial year.
The key sources of estimation uncertainty concern the following section of the financial statements
Fair value measurement of investment property:
In VVO’s consolidated financial statements, the determination of the fair value of investment prop-erty is the key area that involves the most significant uncertainty factors arising from the estimates and assumptions that have been used. The determination of the fair value of investment property requires significant management discretion and assumptions, particularly with respect to return requirements, vacancy rates, the development of rent levels and the comparability of transaction values in relation to the property being evaluated. More information about the fair value determina-tion for VVO’s investment properties is available in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements (Investment properties).
VVO uses valuation techniques that are appropriate under those circumstances, and for which sufficient data is available to measure fair value. VVO aims to maximise the use of relevant ob-servable inputs and minimise the use of unobservable inputs.
Determination of the fair value and impairment of financial instruments:
If there is no active market for the financial instrument, judgement is required to determine fair value and impairment. External mark to market valuations may be used for some interest rate derivatives. Recognition of impairment is considered if the impairment is significant or long-lasting. If the amount of impairment loss decreases during a subsequent financial year and the decrease can be considered to be related to an event occurring after the recognition of impairment, the impairment loss will be reversed. More information about VVO’s financial instruments is available in Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements (Amounts of financial assets and liabilities by category).
New and revised standards and interpretations to be applied in subsequent financial years
IASB has issued new and amended standards and interpretations, the application of which is mandatory in financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2016. VVO has not applied these standards and interpretations to the preparation of these consolidated financial statements. The Group will adopt them as of the effective date or, if the date is other than the first day of the financial year, from the beginning of the subsequent financial year. VVO estimates that, in practice, the following new standards may have significant effects on the Group’s future financial statements
(* = Not yet endorsed for use by the European Union as at 31 December 2015.)
Amendment to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements: Disclosure Initiative (effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2016). The amendments are designed to encourage companies to apply judgement in determining the information to be presented in the financial statements. For example, the amendments clarify the application of the concept of materiality and judgement when determining where and in what order information is presented in the notes to the financial statements. The amendments to the standard are not expected to have a significant impact on VVO’s consolidated financial statements.
Amendments to IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements – Accounting for Acquisitions of Interests in Joint Operations (effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2016). The amendments add new guidance on how to account for the acquisition of an interest in a joint operation that constitutes a business. In this case, the application of business combination accounting is required. The amendments to the standard are not expected to have a significant impact on VVO’s consolidated financial statements.
Annual Improvements to IFRS, 2012–2014 cycle (effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2016): In the Annual Improvements process, minor and non-urgent amendments to the standards are grouped into a package and issued once a year. The amendments cover four standards. The impacts vary depending on the standard, but they are not significant.
New IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers* (effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2018): IFRS 15 establishes a comprehensive framework for determining whether, how much and when revenue can be recognised. It replaces existing revenue guidance, including IAS 18 Revenue, IAS 11 Construction Contracts and IFRIC 13 Customer Loyalty Programmes. Under IFRS 15, an entity shall recognise revenue in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.
New IFRS 9 Financial Instruments* (effective for financial periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018): The standard replaces the existing standard IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. IFRS 9 includes revised guidance on the classification and measurement of financial instruments. This also covers a new expected credit loss model for determining impairment on financial assets. The requirements concerning general hedge accounting have also been revised. The requirements on recognition and derecognition of financial instruments from IAS 39 have been retained. The Group is still assessing the impact of the standard.
The adoption of the other amended standards and interpretations is not expected to have any ma-terial effect on the Group’s financial statements.
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When the Houston Texans (4-4) welcome the Philadelphia Eagles (5-2) to NRG Stadium this Sunday, it will be a homecoming of sorts as seven Eagles used to call Houston home. Linebackers DeMeco Ryans, Connor Barwin and Bryan Braman, tight end James Casey, punter Donnie Jones, receiver Jeff Maehl and tackle Andrew Gardner were all members of the Texans before signing with Philadelphia. Meanwhile, former Eagles wide receiver Damarius Johnson was claimed by the Texans after being waived by Philadelphia in the pre-season, so it is not entirely one-sided.
“It’s going to be special going back to where I started playing,” Ryans said. “I played there six years. A lot of great friends. It was just great players, great fans there. I’m excited to come back. I don’t know how I’m going to feel. Right now I feel like a normal game, but I don’t know how I’m going to feel until I actually get there, get out there, start warming up and see how it actually feels being on the opposite sideline.”
Last Sunday’s win 30-16 win over Tennessee snapped a three-game losing streak for the Texans, but Houston will be facing a much tougher challenge this week, specifically in Chip Kelly’s offense. With Texans linebackers Brian Cushing (knee) and Jadaveon Clowney (unspecified illness) both questionable, Eagles QB Nick Foles will look to improve on his NFL’s 28th-rated passer rating. Foles could also have another weapon at his disposal as running back Darren Sproles is expected to return after missing last week’s loss at Arizona due to a knee injury. Since the Eagles offensive line is dealing with some injury issues, Texans MVP-candidate J.J. Watt will need to have another monster game for Houston to have a realistic chance in this game.
“I have to do a better job,” said Foles. “Words can’t describe it. I have to keep working on fundamentals, footwork and decision-making. I’m going to keep studying film and keep working. It’s all correctable and I can fix it. My words don’t mean anything. I have to go out there and prove it.”
If Houston has any chance of hanging with the high-powered Eagles offense, it will be through the ground game, specifically running back Arian Foster. He rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries and caught four passes for 22 yards and a TD last week against the Titans. Foster has also reached the 100-yard mark in a career-high four consecutive games and he will need another great performance to keep the time of possession on favor of Houston and Foles and company on the sidelines.
The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-0 all time against the Houston Texans and will improve to 4-0 this weekend with a 38-21 road win as they look to keep pace with the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East.
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Record Number of Tourists Visit Bhutan in 2011
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Bhutan received 64,028 tourists in 2011, recording a 56.65 percent growth, the highest in the Bhutanese tourism history, according to Tourism Council of Bhutan’s annual report for 2011.
“The large influx of tourists in October could be highly attributed to one of Bhutan’s biggest events as the country celebrated the Royal Wedding of the King and Queen. Many friends of Bhutan came from all over the world to be part of the grand celebration,” the report states.
Bhutan’s rich culture and traditions indisputably stand as the main attraction among tourists. 77.09 percent of tourists who visited Bhutan in 2011, saw Bhutan as a cultural destination.
The report says most tourists visited Bhutan to see the country’s age-old living culture, colorful festivals and ways of life. Tourists who visited Bhutan, were asked to cite the reason why they visited Bhutan in order to find out perceptions of the visitors on Bhutan as a tourist destination.
The highest number (77.09 percent) rated culture as the main reason for their visit, followed by 18.74 percent who said they came for nature-based activities.
This confirms that culture and nature are Bhutan’s selling point in tourism. Bhutan’s culture tourism offers a blend of religion and rich traditions besides a wide variety of activities such as visiting historic places, museums, and temples.
“As a policy to showcase an authentic experience for the visitors, the tourism products that are on offer are predominantly existing activities (festivals) and cultural sites that hold great importance to everyday lives of the people,” the report says.
Festivals remain among the top attractions among tourists. Festivals in Bhutan comprise mostly Tshechus held in almost every Dzong, temple and monastery across the country.
In 2009, Thimphu Tshechu and Paro Tshechu saw 2,561 and 2,134 of tourists respectively. Last year, the number of tourists who witnessed Thimphu and Paro Tshechus increased to 4,212 and 3,718 respectively.
Tangbi Mani, a community festival in Bumthang, received 1,796 tourists last year, which exceeded the arrivals for Jambay Lhakhang Drub, which received 1,750 tourists.
Wangdue Tshechu attracted 1,608 tourists while Ura Yakchoe and Punakha Dromchoe received 554 and 740 tourists respectively.
Nature-based activities, which included trekking, bird watching, flora and fauna and adventure sports, accounted for 18.74 percent of tourist arrivals.
Bird watching was another popular activity among tourists. The country’s 667 species of birds attracted 5.3 percent of total tourist arrivals.
Trekking tourists accounted for 9.25 percent of the total number of visitors. Last year, Drukpath Trek surpassed Chomolhari Trek with 977 visitors. The trek marked a significant rise in arrivals. Chomolhari Trek followed closely with 745 trekkers, followed by Laya – Gasa Trek with 274 visitors.
The new community-based trek, Merak – Sakteng Trek, received 138 visitors, which is a significant number.
Adventure sports saw a drastic increase in arrival of tourists for mainly rafting, kayaking, motorcycling, biking and fishing.
Motorcycling and cycling are seen as potential tourist attractions in Bhutan. The route along Bhutan’s 600 km long east-west highway was popular among tourists.
Paro received the highest number of tourists (36,432), while Samtse received the least (3 only).
Last year, Bhutan’s gross earnings from international tourism reached US$ 47.68 million, up from US$ 35.98 million in 2010.
Gross earnings increase in 2011 marked the biggest increase rate in the last 10 years.
Meanwhile, the World Tourism Organization says that cultural tourism accounts for 37 percent of global tourism. It forecasts that it would grow at a rate of 15 percent a year.
Original story by Bhutan Observer.
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Ruhann Peele’s production on defense the reason behind quick ascension to starting cornerback
Ryan Dunleavy • November 18, 2013
Of all the actions a cornerback can make, the one that should feel most natural to Ruhann Peele – running with the ball in his hands after Saturday’s interception against Cincinnati – didn’t come as easy as the recently converted wide receiver expected.
“It was a weird feeling after the interception. It was like, ‘I’m really running with the ball after an interception,’” Peele said. “No, it wasn’t the same. I was a little more excited running with it. I didn’t have the vision I would usually have because I was so excited trying to run.”
Peele, who had a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in his first game on defense against Temple, returned the interception 37 yards. Now, the redshirt freshman from Linden, who started one of the first seven games when making 18 catches for the offense, is listed as a starter for Thursday against UCF.
“I wanted to score,” said Peele, who is fighting off the effects of a virus that landed him as probable on the injury report. “I think if I didn’t run into (teammate Dave Milewski) I would’ve made it.”
Peele initially appeared to be lukewarm on the subject of switching positions – saying he always puts the team first but was hoping the move would be short-term. The prominent role should make it easier for him to warm him to his new role.
“You just want to play and help the team as best as you can,” Peele said. “Starting or not starting I’m going to do the best I can to make a play and help the team. But starting will be a real good thing for me.”
UCF sports a passing attack with three 500-yard receivers and three 30-catch receivers, but Peele refuted the idea that he is getting by on just raw athleticism. He is studying the defense.
“I learn the scheme. I meet with Coach (Darrell) Wilson a lot,” Peele said. “I actually understand the things I have to do. And in practice throughout the week you see the favorite plays they like to run so when game time comes it’s like you saw it already. (When the) ball is in the air you just react.”
When asked about starting Peele at cornerback along with Anthony Cioffi – ahead of second-teamers and former starters Nadir Barnwell and Gareef Glashen – Flood told an interesting story.
“I learned a long time ago when I worked for Joe Gardi at Hofstra, who was the defensive coordinator for the Sack Exchange of the Jets in the late 80s, and he always said that defensive football is about production,” Flood said. “It’s not about the percentage grade on how many plays he got right or how many times he was in the perfect spot he was supposed to be in. At the end of the day on defense you have to make tackles, you have to get interceptions, you have to force fumbles, you have to be a productive player. In the limited action Ruhann has had on defense, he’s been extremely productive and I think he deserves that right now.”
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Broadband Politics
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Speaking of privacy
I went to the FTC’s second privacy workshop yesterday in Berkeley, and found it a generally interesting and worthwhile event, although it did exhibit some of the familiar patterns. Privacy, like net neutrality, isn’t as much a coherent issue as a grab-bag of grievances about a number of loosely connected concerns. Privacy is even more diverse and more incoherent than NN, which is after all driven by the desire to preserve traditional features of the Internet. Privacy seeks to change Internet tradition, which has never had any meaningful privacy but has simply created a sufficiently strong illusion of anonymity to make some people think there’s privacy on the net.
So what you have in privacy is two major issues of totally different character: (1) the capture of fleeting personal information by various services; and (2) the building of databases of personal activity and the subsequent analysis, use, and sale of the information they contain. These issues have to be resolved against the background of the Internet’s defective security architecture and tradition of people using handles instead of real names. When people feel anonymous, they misbehave, which is why there’s no much theft and generally churlish behavior on the net.
Congress is looking into these issues as well, and toward that end has held several hearings. I’m attaching testimony I delivered at one of these last Spring for your enjoyment. It holds up pretty well.
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France in the Viewfinder
After World War 2, photographers helped rebuild French national identity.
Culture, Media and Identities, Course D318
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 29 min.
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France; photography
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November 29, 2012 11:35 am By Luke O Neil
Everyone loves a good public meltdown, and this one from Boston’s French restaurant Pigalle is certainly a doozy. Responding to a displeased guest, who likened the pumpkin pie to vomit, the restaurant’s owner/chef Marc Orfaly unleashed a tirade of invective that would make, well, a chef blush.
Typically something like this would be confined to local industry media, and it certainly was well-covered, with the Boston Herald writing: “In an epic Facebook meltdown, the owner of one of the Hub’s fanciest French dining destinations went schoolyard crazy on a woman who dissed his pumpkin pie, calling her “fat,” “uneducated” and “unintelligent” in a series of expletive-laced and misspelled rants.” The Boston Globe and Boston Business Journal chimed in as well. But in the past day it’s taken on a life of its own, graduating from social media controversy to Social Media Controversy, getting picked up by BuzzFeed, who have the screen shots of the entire sad ordeal, and the Daily Mail, who know a good shit-tossing fight when they see one.
There are probably all sorts of lessons here about the hospitality industry and the way that social media has changed how businesses interact with customers and bla bla bla, but I think there’s a bigger one worth pointing out: many, many chefs do in fact hate you.
It’s not just true of chefs, of course. Everyone with any sort of talent, or who perceives themselves to be in possession of talent, is burdened with a white hot core of self-loathing that manifests itself through disdain for the people who their efforts are meant to please. Musicians, authors, actors, sports figures? They all hate you. That’s true if you don’t like them, because then you’re an ignoramus for not appreciating their talents, or if you do, because then you’re just a faceless number put on the earth to bask in the Talented One’s glory and therefore a lesser being.
It’s the same way you might lose respect for someone romantically once you’ve won them over. I don’t want to belong to any penis/vagina that would have me as a member.
In fact, I hate all of you reading this post right now, both because there aren’t enough of you and that makes me feel bad about myself, and because I question your judgement for being someone stupid enough to enjoy something that I’ve created.
It’s a miserable existence, producing anything ‘creative’, be it a blog post or a pumpkin pie, or a song, and the only thing we hate more than the people who stymie our divine right to success are the people who enable it. Your existence as a fan is an indictment, because recognizing your pitiful, individual, countable humanity is an affront to the mythology we build about our sense of self. At least our critics we can kind of respect, because we have something in common: we hate ourselves.
That doesn’t mean we should let that it come out, especially if we’re trying to run a successful restaurant/website, but it’s something that we should all keep in mind next time we’re out to eat, or appreciating any sort of artistic endeavor. If you’re wondering what the secret ingredient in there you can’t exactly place, it’s probably loathing.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II – PS Vita Preview
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II takes place a month after the events of the first. Waking up on the cold hard ground of a mountainous region, Rean’s memories of the previous events slowly come back to him. Rushing off to find his classmates who were left behind, Rean slowly recalls the previous adventures that led to this point and the picture they paint is not a pretty one.
For anyone who hasn’t finishing Trails of Cold Steel reading ahead may be a tad spoilerific. Actually it’ll contain extreme spoilers, so if you are still in the middle of playing or finishing the first, then come back unless you really want the ending spoiled as it is a huge part of the beginning of Cold Steel II. Loading up from the main menu however for anyone planning on jumping in now, or if it’s been too long since they finished it, every chapter of the original are available through recap session with screenshots and narrated text in order to catch up . Having only recently finished it, I was good to jump right into the main story with my save data from the first which granted me some starting bonuses which was nice.
Tiny Recap
Since the beginning it’s been six months. Rean and those of the experimental Class VII which put both Nobles and Commoners together have seen good times, bad times, hellish situation, and heartwarming ones. Each month saw practical exams, Rean running around for the student conseil, exploration of a mysterious school house, hanging out to improve friendships, and field studies that split up the class into two and sent them on learning exercises throughout the empire.
All that is gone now with civil war having broke out and the imperial army getting pushed back by the Noble faction, as what better way to deal with “mundane” tanks than with bipedal mechs that no one has seen before? Betrayed by one of their own who the whole time was the leader of a terrorist organization, Crow slacker extraordinaire and second year that became part of the first year Class VII, leads the charge with an sentient ancient mechanical knight who puts all the new shiny toys to shame. Trying to fight him with his own that was discovered on the bottom floor of the old school house Rean stood no chance and one of the classes’ familiars a black cat known as Celine orders Valimar, Rean’s Ashen Knight, to get out of there as fast as possible before he is destroyed and Rean is killed.
Waking up on the cold hard ground isn’t pleasant for anyone, especially when they don’t know that an entire month has passed. The Ashen Knight is out of energy, Rean isn’t in the best of shape either as whatever damage the Knight feels, so does the pilot. Taking back up his blade and setting off regardless of what Celine says, Rean heads down the mountain towards his hometown which isn’t overly far. At least not in the grand scheme of things.
Trails of Cold Steel II, like its predecessor, is a huge title in the ways of older JRPGs which is great. At the same time however because it is huge, to properly cover it, we are giving you a taste before the main dish arrives. Coming straight from the first title there were some changes and improvements that were immediately noticeable while others I had to think… was that there? The interface has changed slightly and the overall performance is just a bit smoother than the first was.
Arts and Crafts both make their obvious return into play but not without a bit of a change themselves. Starting at level 40 regardless of what your level was at the end of Cold Steel, all Orbment Slots in your Arcus have been opened and characters have access to the crafts that you would have finished the first with. Having all the slots opened however means that something new needed to take its place. Instead of having to unlock them, slots can now be upgraded to allow for higher level orbs to be “used properly and unleash their full potential”. This means that all the higher level orbs need to be put into upgraded slots instead of simply slapped in and they work. Being that the basic leveled ones are really all that are available for the first few hours, that’s something that we can live with.
Ending Cold Steel with the Ashen Knight was something that I may have squeed over as I am a huge Mech fan. Being out of power due to having saved Rean’s life I didn’t expect him to make an appearance any time within the first few hours but I was pleasantly and happily surprised that Rean gets to pilot him. Combat even for Mechs is still dual leveled turned based. The first has all the characters according to their speeds and then the delays of their attacks while the second is possible bonuses such as Craft and Health Point recovery or guaranteed critical hits that you want to make sure you either get or have an S-Craft ready for.
When it comes to the Mechs however, it becomes a bit of a game of rock paper scissors. Enemies can take different stances and knowing where to hit them becomes important. There will be some trial and error in order to get it right but once you do it’s basically a critical hit adding in the original concept of the bravery points, which are still present for non-mech battles, into effect. Once three of these have been acquired the next strike attack on a weak point will allow for one hell of a massive attack helping your enemy along to oblivion that much faster.
The first dozen hours alone have shown many improvements over the first in which only some were touched, we need to save something for the review don’t we? But so far Trails of Cold Steel II is definitely an improvement on the already great Trails of Cold Steel. I’ve you’ve played the first and were on the fence about picking up the second? You shouldn’t be. It may not start off with as much as a bang as the first, but with the hours already invested being able to continue this tale is great.
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Award winning and JUNO-nominated Jazz Vocalist Heather Bambrick Releases New Album, Fine State
Fri Sep 27, 2019
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The album sees Bambrick moving in some new musical directions, with a more Pop-influenced Jazz sound, featuring strong Canadian content, and original material. ““(It’s) more of a departure from the traditional sort of records I’ve made in the past,” she says. “This project brings together more of the things that inspire me overall, not just in jazz and not just in music. The arrangements show influences from rock, pop, and folk music, and the tunes we’ve chosen have a strong connection to the events of the world around me, and the roots of who I am as a musician and a person.
“The material on this record comes from a variety of different sources and has been inspired by several factors,” she continues. “While my initial intention with this recording was to include a fair amount of Canadian material, as well as some more original songs, I found there also became a bit of a theme (or themes) developing.
“There’s a lot of connection to Newfoundland (which isn’t surprising, coming from this proud Newfoundlander), as well as several tunes that comment on the condition of the world around me.
“This wasn’t an intentional thing - it was more happenstance … and I’m pretty glad it happened!
The first single to shine off the lucky 13-track collection is the Pride-inspired “Right To Love” — listen via YouTube here
“This tune was originally an instrumental composition called ‘Reflections,’” she shares of the piece.
That was, of course, until Canadian lyricist Gene Lees created the stunning lyrics that initially alluded to the struggles faced by those in interracial relationships during the civil rights movement.
“Eventually, the song was adopted by the LGBTQ community, as the lyrics also addressed the struggles faced by those who simply want to open their hearts in honest, loving ways, and to live in the simplicity of that love without judgment or ridicule,” Bambrick continues. “It was particularly important for me to record this song during this 50th anniversary year of the Stonewall Riots.
“Even after all this time, the message here remains simple: love is love!”
The song’s sentiments are a distinct reflection on how Heather Bambrick connects with her audience on the whole. From their skillful, effortless interaction, to the variety and breadth of her material, Bambrick approaches every aspect of her performances with the goal of leaving audiences feeling far better after her shows than before they arrived. This is why her concerts have been described as what happens when “Ella Fitzgerald meets Carol Burnett at a Newfoundland kitchen party.”
It’s not only audiences who appreciate Heather’s talent. Critics and industry professionals place Bambrick on the top rung of the musical ladder. “Heather hits every right note”, says Mark Rheume of CBC Radio. WholeNote Magazine calls her “one of the finest jazz singers in this country”, and All About Jazz says her voice is a “paragon of clarity” and that “she’s the real deal in every way.”
As one of Canada’s top Jazz vocalists, Bambrick has collaborated with some of the best around, including Phil Nimmons, Fred Hirsch, Gene DiNovi, Guido Basso, Anne Hampton Callaway, Carol Welsman, Jackie Richardson, Ian Shaw, as well as the late Rob McConnell and Peter Appleyard. She’s a founding member of vocal ensembles The Beehive Singers and Broadsway, and has appeared as a guest performer with numerous Jazz ensembles, as well as with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra, the Hamilton Philharmonic, and the Windsor Symphony Orchestra.
Her solo recordings have each received East Coast Music Award nominations for Jazz Recording of the Year, and her 2017 release You’ll Never Know was also nominated for a JUNO Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. Heather has been a guest artist on a number of diverse recording projects, from those of the Caliban Bassoon Quartet, to Sophisticated Ladies (the final recording of Jazz great Peter Appleyard), and Just Passing Through (the award-winning recording from Jeff and Don Breithaupt). She’s been honoured with Canada’s National Jazz Award for Vocalist of the Year.
Never one to wear a single hat, Bambrick is one of Canada’s busiest voice actors, heard in commercial campaigns and on several Emmy Award-winning animation series, including Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood and Wild Kratts. She is also an award-winning broadcaster, hosting and producing shows on JAZZ.FM91 in Toronto, and most recently as the co-founder of JAZZCAST, a 24-hour internet-based Jazz station out of Toronto. Along with all of this, she can often be found in classrooms and music festivals across Canada, acting as an advocate for the Coalition for Music Education in Canada, or fighting to close the “value gap” as a member of the Advisory Committee for Music Canada.
As she puts it: “I love doing so many different things and I am incredibly grateful that I am able to do a variety of work that brings me creative fulfillment. The fact that I can do all of this and take care of the bills is fantastic, because those shoes aren’t going to pay for themselves!
“This is the first time I’ve had someone else take over more of the production duties, and that fell on the very capable shoulders of Ben Wittman along with Jono Grant,” Bambrick adds of Fine State. “I’d been a fan of Ben’s work for many years, and some of my favourite albums were ones he’d produced. He and I have been playing together for a few years and so he had a good sense of who I was as an artist and as a person. He was able to bring all of that out in this recording.
“My other co-producer is Jono Grant, someone I’ve known and worked with for more than 20 years. I simply love working with Jono and I trust him with my voice more than almost anyone else. He knows how to get the best sound from me, and also how to create interesting textures and wonderful sonic landscapes. Working with Ben and Jono was fun, exciting, and a real lesson in possibilities for me!
“The musicians include some of the guys I’ve been playing with for years, as well as some with whom I’ve only recently connected. All of them are outstanding and add so much to the overall sound of the record. Ben Wittman is leading things on drums, percussion, and groove. Adrean Farrugia and Michael Shand are both playing piano, each lending their unique, individual styles – as well as some arrangements - to the tunes on which they play. Ross MacIntyre is sonically sound and solid as a rock on electric and acoustic bass. Eric St. Laurent added wonderful texture and moments of pure “rockin’ out”. Chase Sanborn and Kelly Jefferson add some fantastic solos on flugelhorn and saxophones, respectively. Finally, it was a real treat to have Carlos Del Junco add some “sonic sass” on one of the tracks, as well.
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Quinny Buzz Xtra Stroller Review
in baby, Reviews, Toddler, Uncategorized on 10/12/15
When you’re a mom, strollers are a big deal. What’s the ride like? What type of tires does it have? How easily accessible are the brakes? How does it do off road? How easy is it to open and close? How big is the undercarriage? I mean, it’s serious business. That’s why I was really excited to review one of the highest rated strollers out there – the Quinny Buzz Xtra Stroller . The Buzz Xtra is an all-terrain, full feature stroller that has a lot of great qualities.
For starters, this is a really nice looking stroller. It’s modern, sleek, the perfect size, and comes in several pretty colors including the Grey Gravel pictured here. It was easy to put together right out of the box which was great as I clearly wanted to get started using it right away.
The handling of the Buzz Xtra is impeccable. The stroller boasts never flat all-terrain tires which give an incredibly smooth ride, and has two back tires and one front tire that swivels or locks. The turning radius of the stroller is amazing. It’s now my favorite stroller to take shopping because it’s so easy to navigate around tight spaces in stores based on it’s size and turning ability.
Another aspect to the Buzz Xtra that I love is the brakes. There is a red pedal for braking and a gray one to take the brake off. They are both really easy to push making it great for situations where you are stop and go, aka why it’s my favorite stroller for shopping. And for all the taller mamas out there the Buzz Xtra has a great height adjustable push bar that adjusts really easily.
The Buzz Xtra is on the heavier size, but I’m able to get it in and out of my car with no problem so that doesn’t bother me at all. I love how compact it becomes, and that it would easily fit in the trunk of a small car. The stroller is incredibly easy to open and close and it does both of them quickly, making it easy to pack up your stuff and get on the way. It just takes one push of a button and the stroller unfolds automatically due to hydraulics which is pretty remarkable. It does take two hands to close, but it closes easily and with the seat attached.
The fact that the seat faces both forward and backwards is major to me. As a younger baby I always wanted to have Maddie Grace facing me, and she also enjoyed this way more. As she’s gotten older it seems she tends to enjoy facing forward more, but sometimes, especially when she’s sleepy, it’s better to have her facing me while I push her. The seat is super easy to switch from forward to back as well. You can purchase a car seat adaptor to turn the Buzz Xtra into a travel system or purchase a bassinet for young babies. This is a single stroller however and has no option of converting into a double stroller.
The undercarriage of the Buzz Xtra is good, but not great. In other words I have strollers with worse, and I have strollers with larger ones. Given, a larger undercarriage would mean a larger stroller which would be more difficult to navigate in tight spots so there is a reason why it isn’t larger. I do love that the undercarriage is easily accessible from all sides though making it a great place to store a few items when on the go.
The seat for the Buzz Xtra is very plush and appears very comfortable. The seat reclines, although there are only 2 recline positions, but that seems to cover your basics for awake child and sleepy child needs. I love that there is a large canopy on the stroller so it’s great for taking out on hot days, that has a retractable visor for extra coverage. The one thing that the canopy lacks, however, is a peekaboo window. I don’t use it much on other strollers at this point because MG is older and I can tell if she’s awake or asleep, but I think if she was a little younger it’s a feature I would miss.
The five point harness on the Buzz Xtra seems both secure and comfortable for children, and I appreciate that there is a bumper bar to keep baby from running into anything or jumping out too easily. It’s also important to note that the fabric wipes clean very easily, which will make moms very happy.
One thing to note is that the Buzz Xtra does not come with any extras either for mom or baby – no cupholders, snack tray, etc. – but almost all high end strollers lack this and require that you buy them separately. You can also purchase a rain cover, footmuff or parasail for the stroller for extra comfort for your little one.
The stroller fits children up to 50 pounds so they can ride in the Buzz Xtra for a while. There is also great footrest for the children that has multiple positions for your child’s comfort. The one thing I have noticed though is my 19 month old, who does have really long legs for her age (size 3T pants fit her perfectly) has her legs dangling over the edge of the stroller as she has to bend her knees up for her feet to sit on the footrest. This doesn’t seem to really bother her though.
I love this stroller and think that it is a great luxury stroller at a great price point [find it on Amazon]. Any mom who enjoys shopping (and what mom doesn’t) or just wants a versatile stroller that’s easy to open and close and that can go on and off road would be happy with this selection.
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Utah Valley Moms says
I love the looks of it and you look so adorable!
Elizabeth Edgar says
Oh my!! I have been looking for a stroller that can have my kid facing me, because I am Deaf. This is just perfect!! I will definitely keep this on my baby list for when I have a second baby.
Rosevine Cottage Girls says
Love that stroller!
Erika A. says
very handy and nice one! seems perfect.
Lindsay Rosasco says
This stroller looks great! I love that it can be forward or backwards facing. It seems very comfy, and you look adorable with it, too : )
Autumn (It's Autumn's Life) says
I like the design and that it is so easy to put away!
Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations says
What a gorgeous stroller, how nice that you got to review ti! I agree, a stroller is a big deal when you're a mom! 🙂 Love the color too!
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The design is so sleek and modern. Your baby looks so happy sitting in this stroller!
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The Copper Promise (The Copper Cat, #1)
Write on: Thu, 11 Jan 2018 by TS in Guests Reviews Be the first to comment! Read 2638
3.5/5 stars.
The Copper Promise is a good debut from Jen Williams; one which harkens back to the days of classic sword and sorcery fantasy with a quest or adventure, mages, knights, dragons and gods.
This novel is a bundling of four published novellas, which resulted in a slightly disjointed narrative structure with each 'book' having a self-contained arc.
UK covers of the published novellas.
The worldbuilding is essentially classic medieval fantasy, save for the absence of elves, dwarves and trolls. There are also some interesting touches around the magic system which combined the power of words with the might and magic of will; even though not the most original of concepts, the execution was respectable. What is missing, however, is a map of the world which I personally view to be an important component in fantasy books.
I found the plot to be straightforward, but even in its relative simplicity, the story is fun and enjoyable. The simple prose and tone of the writing also fit the narrative pretty well. Although there are some dark parts while dealing with the more villainous elements, it is overall not a grim, nor philosophical tale.
In The Copper Promise, we follow the third person perspective of three main characters. I would say that the narrative is almost straddling between limited and omniscient in that while the reader does get some insight into the thoughts and emotions of the characters, it just did not feel personal enough.
Wydrin, the titular Copper Cat, could have quickly fallen into the trope of the typical femme fatale protagonist - competent, resilient, but bitchy. Fortunately, she does not. Wydrin is badass, funny, and wholly blunt and direct in a refreshing manner. Her companion, Sebastian, initially reminded me of a favourite character of mine, Hadrian Blackwater from the Riyria series by Michael J. Sullivan. While he has similar characteristics with Hadrian that made me like him, there is also a certain touchiness about him which did not endear him to me as much.
Aaron Frith has the most interesting character development; a broken lord who was hell-bent on seeking vengeance against those who had slaughtered his family. Those who also tortured him to obtain the location of a secret vault, and then usurped the family's land. It did take me some time to warm up to him as his vengeful anger resulted in some less desirable actions on his part. In the end, though, he became quite a worthy champion in my eyes.
What I appreciated most about this story was the portrayal of two different sets of antagonists. One is your typical villain who displays marked cruelty and brutality for the greed of money and power. The other group are magical creatures whose very creation was meant for destruction. It was fascinating to understand the perspective of the latter and realised that the concepts of good and evil just might not exist in a particular entity's consciousness or awareness at all. Even more intriguing was observing these supposedly evil and destructive beings gaining some semblance of understanding and adopting human concepts.
While I found the characters likeable, I did note a lack of suspense throughout the book. It is not dull by any means. In fact, there are lots of action, some of which are quite good. However, I never really felt that our main characters are in real danger. Nonetheless, the climactic ending is satisfyingly heroic and for a moment there, I honestly thought something unfortunate might happen.
The Copper Promise is a fun and entertaining read, and enjoyable enough to ensure that I continue with the series to know where the author is taking our Copper Cat, Sebastian and Lord Frith next.
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Where Vertigo Lives
Posted on May 6, 2017 by crimsonkay
The Favorite Classic Film and TV Homes Blogathon
Production designer Henry Bumstead wanted the owner to change the ironworks in front of the red door. Fortunately, it was left intact.
Welcome to the Classic Favorite Classic Film and TV Homes Blogathon! hosted by Phyllis Loves Classic Movies and Love Letters to Old Hollywood
As Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo (1958) begins, San Francisco police detective John “Scottie” Ferguson (James Stewart) is chasing a crook. He climbs to the roof in pursuit, stumbles and nearly falls. A uniformed cop falls to his death trying to rescue him. The trauma causes acrophobia, a debilitating fear of heights accompanied by a dizzying vertigo.
He retreats to the cluttered studio of his college friend, Midge (Barbara Bel Geddes). She soothes Scottie, calling him “Johnny-o.”
Scottie makes light of his illness until it resurfaces. He breaks down in the arms of “mother.” In adapting the French novel D’entre les morts by Pierre Boileau and Thomas Narcejac, screenwriter Samuel Taylor created the character of Midge to have someone for Scottie to confide in and to keep the story grounded.
reelsf.com identifies the projected view outside the window: “The vista from her apartment window looks west to Russian Hill from the top of Union Street on Telegraph Hill. The building on the skyline to the left of Midge’s shoulder is the La Mirada apartment building at 1100 Union Street. William Miller Design writes:
Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo, apart from being one of my favorite movies, also has one of the neatest artist studio apartments ever recorded on celluloid. Midge (Barbara Bel Geddes) is a fashion illustrator who lives in a cozy Russian Hill apartment that also doubles as her studio. Among her furnishings are many accessories considered de rigueur for the artist in residence: Bertoia chairs, sculptural lamps, grass window shades, sisal flooring, an assortment of geomentric pillows on a low armless Eames sofa, and the walls in a warm buttery yellow. Heck, it sounds like a spread for Metropolitan Home, but remember, this was a set from a movie filmed in 1957. I guess times change, but when you’ve set up a room with classic pieces, it will never go out of style.
Scottie meets with college chum Gavin Elster (Tom Helmore) at his waterfront office. In Hitchcock’s Films Revisited, Robin Wood contrasts “the smart modernity of Midge’s apartment with the discussion about the past in Elster’s office … He has a nostalgia about the past where a man had ‘freedom’ and ‘power.'” The well spoken shipping magnate wants Scottie to follow his wife Madeleine. He doesn’t suspect her of cheating as Scottie first thinks but something more troubling. She’s been having episodes of what appears temporary amnesia. “She wanders—God knows where she wanders,” he says. Gavin wants to know where she goes during these episodes and if she’s in any danger.
Reluctantly, Scottie takes on the case to help his friend. What ultimately becomes an obsession begins as a routine surveillance of a wealthy woman. He follows her from her luxury apartment as she drives her green Jaguar sedan through the hilly streets of San Francisco. She ends up at the Palace of the Legion of Honor‘s art gallery. She sits reverently, lost in thought, before a painting of a woman from another age. Madeline wears the gray suit that becomes significant later in the film as will the woman’s necklace.
Scottie reports back to Gavin at his private club. Distressed, Gavin admits that what he feared most has come true. The woman in the portrait is Madeleine’s grandmother, Carlotta Valdes, who lived a tragic life during the Spanish colonial era. Gavin believes that Madeleine is involuntarily taking on Carlotta’s identity.
Scottie finds this incredible, but he’s been enchanted with Madeleine from the moment he first saw her surreptitiously in Ernie’s restaurant (recreated in a studio). It was our first view of Madeleine, as well. Accompanied by Bernard Herrmann’s magnificent score, it’s an unforgettable entrance. Writes Wood: “The camera swings over in a slow, graceful movement, disclosing the decor of the restaurant, which evokes immediately the gracious living of the past.”
In The Big Screen: The Story of the Movies, David Thomson calls the film “an uncomfortable, creepy séance, a test of credibility, and Hitchcock’s big box office flop from the 1950s” but also “one of the most sustained and satisfying displays of voyeurism in film history, because by the time Scottie actually speaks to Madeleine, he is in love with her. So are we.”
Vertigo is indelibly linked with San Francisco and it’s other Northern California locations. The San Francisco of Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo: Place, Pilgrimage, and Commemoration, edited by Douglas A. Cunningham, attempts to explain why it inspires what the authors term the “cinephillic pilgrim.”
If you haven’t seen Vertigo, stop reading now and watch it, preferably on blu ray. Even better, look for a revival screening to fully appreciate the widescreen cinematography originally filmed in VistaVision. I won’t give away the ending but many other surprises are coming up that I don’t want to spoil. After viewing, you may want to make your own cinephillic pilgrimage to San Francisco.
Scottie continues trailing Madeleine/Carlotta. At Fort Point near the Golden Gate Bridge, she tosses a bouquet into the frigid water, then jumps. Scottie goes in after her and pulls her to safety, then puts her into the Jaguar. We next see her waking up in his apartment.
Cinematographer Robert Burks filmed the apartment’s interior on a soundstage. The Legion of Decency didn’t like seeing a brassière or other obvious female undergarments hanging up in the bathroom. In Vertigo: The Making of a Hitchcock Classic, Dan Auiler described some of the other problems the crew encountered filming this scene, mostly with logistics and timing. They tried an elaborate crane shot for when the phone wakes up Madeleine and Scotty answers. It was later abandoned in favor of something simpler.
Auiler continues: “Similarly, the follow pan as Madeleine walks from the bedroom to the fireplace took six takes with only the final two printed. Hitchcock spent time on this shot, eager that it should match in style the later shot of the remade Madeleine emerging from the Empire Hotel bathroom.”
When Scottie takes a call from Gavin, Madeleine quietly slips out. Coincidentally, Midge pulls up as Madeleine is leaving. Midge is clearly upset seeing her competition. “Well now Johnny-o, was it a ghost? Was it fun?” Midge is reliable but familiar. Madeleine is mysterious, an intrigant.
The next day, he continues his surveillance of Madeleine as she drives through the city. She stops at his apartment, getting out of her car to leave a note at his front door. She’s wearing a white coat with black gloves, another fabulous creation from costume designer Edith Head. Scottie arrives. Madeleine says she wanted to thank him for his kindness, apologizing for her abrupt departure. The talk is casual but there’s an underlying tension. They search for a way to justify going off together.
Scottie: Don’t you think it’s a waste, to wander separately?
Madeleine: Only one is a wanderer. Two together are always going somewhere.
Scottie: No, I don’t think that’s necessarily true.
The wanderers head down the coast to the giant redwoods in the Santa Cruz mountains, Cypress Point near Carmel and finally to Mission San Juan Bautista where tragedy strikes. As he always does, Scottie returns to Mother. Shattered, with a faraway look, he sits in his room at a convalescent home. Classical music plays but his mind is elsewhere. Even Midge can’t reach him. His “thousand-yard stare” that combat veterans speak of, peers into the abyss. The blank expression contrasts with Madeleine’s reverent gaze at the painting of Carlotta, a memory that haunts Scottie’s dreams.
Midge exits the story never to return. Scottie recovers enough to rejoin the living. Because he believes he’s lost Madeleine forever, he’s no longer a happy wanderer but a sad one. At the flower shop once favored by his love, he resembles the living dead. On his aimless walk around the city, Scottie sees Judy Barton, a department store employee on her lunch break. She’s a brunette, not particularly stylish, but her face is unmistakably like Madeleine’s. With nothing to lose, Scottie follows her to her residence, the Empire Hotel. When he knocks on her door, she asks,”Is this some kind of Gallup poll?” Her voice is brittle and irritating, nothing like the breathy Madeleine. Scottie should be dissuaded, but he sees some raw potential and makes his pitch.
She resists but eventually takes pity on her stalker and lets him in. Her room is nothing special, with some feminine touches here and there, the pink lampshade for instance but overall reflects her low status. Scottie isn’t concerned with the decor but has plans to make over her appearance. He succeeds though maybe too well. [For more on her transformation, see the earlier post Vertigo’s 3 Faces of Kim].
In his Great Movies review, Roger Ebert writes:
All of these emotional threads come together in the greatest single shot in all of Hitchcock … The great scene takes place in a hotel room, lit by a neon sign. Judy has arrived, not looking enough like Madeleine to satisfy Scottie, who wants her in the *same* dress, with the *same* hair. His eyes burn with zealous fixation. Judy realizes that Scottie is indifferent to her as a person and sees her as an object. Because she loves him, she accepts this. She locks herself into the bathroom, does the makeover, opens the door and walks toward Scottie out of a haunting green fog that is apparently explained by the neon sign, but is in fact a dreamlike effect.
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10 thoughts on “Where Vertigo Lives”
Michaela on May 6, 2017 at 7:29 pm said:
Thanks for joining us with such a well-researched, interesting post! I actually just finished an intensive Hitchcock course this semester and Robin Wood’s book was required reading. It’s funny that no matter how much we dissected Vertigo, we never realized the similarities between the shot of Madeline coming out of Scottie’s bedroom and the infamous shot of her coming out of her bathroom. It just goes to show that you can always find something new in movies, especially Hitchcock’s.
crimsonkay on May 6, 2017 at 11:11 pm said:
Thanks for having me. You’re right that there’s always something new to discover with Hitchcock and Vertigo. I never caught the mirroring of the bedroom/bathroom scenes before, either. Congratulations on completing the Hitchcock class. I’m looking forward to TCM’s focus on Hitchcock this summer with the companion course. Their film noir series/course last summer was quite good.
Vienna on May 6, 2017 at 11:53 pm said:
Great review and illustrations. I never understood how shop girl Judy could pull off such an amazing piece of acting as Madeleine.
crimsonkay on May 7, 2017 at 1:02 am said:
Thanks. I’ve wondered that too. And how or why would she go back to being Judy?
Patricia Nolan-Hall (@CaftanWoman) on May 7, 2017 at 6:31 am said:
I enjoyed your article and learned a great deal. Thanks. We can never see a film like Vertigo often enough.
How true. I’m just starting to appreciate how color is used in certain scenes.
Le on May 8, 2017 at 4:26 pm said:
Fantastic piece! I loved that you included the bit about Midge’s place, that is so cool and often overlooked. I watched this film again a few months ago, and the colors, cinematography and interior design really called my attention. Vertigo is perfect in every possible way.
Thanks! So much in every frame. It was helpful to look to the interior design expert for Midge’s studio.
Phyl on May 8, 2017 at 10:05 pm said:
Such a cool post on all the interiors! And I will have to see if my library has some of those books you referenced, especially since I’m taking the Hitchcock class TCM is offering.
Thanks for participating in this Blogathon!!!
Thanks for hosting! Great idea for a blogathon. The books can be previewed on google books. They’re worth having for reference. I also signed up for the TCM Hitchcock class. See you there.
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Shliach Dances with Students after Campus BDS Motion Fails
University of Ottawa students voting at the SFUO General Assembly. Photo: SFUO / Screenshot.
A motion supportive of the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel was voted down at the University of Ottawa on Tuesday, marking the tenth successive failure for the movement on Canadian campuses. Initially the motion was erroneously announced as passed, only to be corrected ten minutes later, leading Shliach Rabbi Chaim Boyarsky to break out in dance with fellow Jewish students.
by Shiri Moshe – Algemeiner
A motion supportive of the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel was voted down at the University of Ottawa on Tuesday, marking the tenth successive failure for the movement on Canadian campuses.
The measure called on the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) to endorse BDS and “take a Pro-Palestine stance,” and to express these positions in its policy manual.
It further sought to commit SFUO to reading a declaration in support of divestment at all meetings with the university’s Board of Governors, to “work for the cancellation of all forms of cooperation with Israeli academic institutions,” and to urge a “boycott of propaganda initiatives that promote Israel or whitewash its violations of international law.”
The chair of the SFUO General Assembly meeting where the motion was debated initially announced that “the resolution is adopted” with 241 votes in favor and 231 votes against — news that was met with whoops and shouts by some students, and the display of a large Palestinian flag. However, an unidentified member of the audience pointed out shortly afterwards that any changes to SFSU bylaws or policies need to be approved by a two-thirds majority. The record was subsequently corrected to indicate that the BDS resolution failed.
Rabbi Chaim Boyarsky, co-director of the Rohr Chabad Student Network of Ottawa, said some Jewish students started crying when they heard that the BDS motion passed — only to celebrate after the correction was issued some ten minutes later.
“When that happened, Jewish students — students who never wear kippahs, never visibly identify as Jews — danced and danced in the middle of campus,” he told The Algemeiner. “It was a sight I’ve never seen before, it was unbelievable.”
Chabad partnered with other Zionist groups — including Hillel Ottawa, Hasbara Fellowships Canada, the Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee, and StandWithUs Canada — to help mobilize the community against the vote.
“We reached out to many, many students that came to our events,” Boyarsky said. “We called, we texted, we asked them to bring out other friends. We knew the Jewish vote alone, we can’t win. We were working around the clock to get students to come.”
Some 500 people ultimately attended the forum, including about 200 Jewish students — and the ensuing debate was marked by impassioned arguments from both camps.
Shaad Khiladi, a student who identified herself as the granddaughter of Palestinian refugees, told the audience that May 15th — the date that the nascent state of Israel was invaded by the armies of Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, and Syria in 1948 — would mark “the 70th anniversary of militarized occupation of our land” and the “perpetuation of this injustice through the incarceration of children, through the continued bombing campaigns on Gaza, the existence of an open-air prison, the existence of a 700 kilometer wall.”
She said BDS provided Palestinians “with an opportunity to gain back the voice of justice through nonviolent methods, because at this point in time, that’s all that is left for Palestinian people.”
Navine Ahmed, a uOttawa student whose message was read in her absence by her sister, challenged this characterization.
“I am from Iraqi Kurdistan,” she said, “and as a child, my family and I had to flee Iraq and claim refugee status in Syria. I’ve been a refugee, I know the complexities of this issue and the emotional toll.”
“When I visited Israel and the West Bank last year, I did the exactly the opposite of what the BDS calls for people to do,” Ahmed continued. “I talked to Israeli academics, journalists and politicians, I talked to Palestinian peace negotiators and visited an Arab village.”
“The picture of Israel and the occupied territories is not the black and white one painted by BDS,” she argued. “BDS excludes one side of the conflict from dialogue. The movement fails to take into account the people of Israel, their experiences, their values, hopes, and anxieties.”
Eyal Podolsky, president of the Jewish campus group Hillel Ottawa, explained his own opposition to BDS by sharing anecdotes of antisemitism on campus, which he linked to the campaign.
“I personally have had two experiences in the past two weeks with directed antisemitism,” he said. “I was walking by two gentleman, and one of them sees me — I wear a kippah all the time, so I’m obviously visibly Jewish — and one of them goes, ‘Oh great, the last thing I needed to see right now, a [expletive] yehudi [Jew].’”
He also recounted the experience of a Jewish student named Dalia, who said that after peers recently inquired about the origins of her name, and she indicated that it was Jewish, she was asked, “Did you steal that name from the Palestinians like you stole their land?”
“We’re talking about a movement that breeds hate,” Podolsky said. “With my kippah, I am a visible minority, people know I am Jewish, and I don’t feel comfortable walking on a campus where people feel comfortable saying things like that.”
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1. Huh?! wrote:
“Chabad partnered with other Zionist groups”
Huh?! Chabad is a Zionist group?!
This article is copied from Algemeiner.
2. Anonymous wrote:
If they didn’t team up for this they would have chas vshalom lost the vote
3. wow wrote:
chaim boyarsky is amazing. we should have many more like him! HKBH should give him everything he needs to continue his holy work!
4. Moishe pipek wrote:
Who are all these disgusting looking women with shmates on their head?
5. Gevalt!!! wrote:
Not a large enough margin to pass, but hello?!? More than half the voters sided with BDS!!!!
That’s terrible! They won, but with to small a margin to succeed, this time.
Forget the dancing. You have to get out there and prove BDS is bad, wrong, and totally unjustified.
A let those “refugees” like Shaad Khiladi, go back to Syria and Ian, and try to live as free women there. Hah!
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Sanctioning job seekers who refuse zero-hours contracts is counterproductive
Liam Crosby
Yesterday’s announcement that jobseekers risk being sanctioned if they turn down a zero-hours contract has caused concern from many quarters. The news – that with Universal Credit allowing for real-time changes in benefits, jobcentre coaches could “mandate zero hours contracts” - was originally made by Employment Minister Esther McVey and separately confirmed by an official DWP statement.
This has caused some confusion, not least because business secretary Vince Cable had previously made it “absolutely clear” that jobseekers would not have their benefits stopped for refusing zero-hours jobs. Labour has requested clarification and several MPs have already criticised the policy. Shadow Work and Pensions secretary Rachel Reeves said the growth in “exploitative” zero hours contracts – whose numbers have now reached 1.4 million – should be stalled rather than encouraged, while Gillian Guy, Chief Executive of Citizens’ Advice has criticized the forcing of jobseekers into the “Russian roulette of zero-hours contracts”.
It is clear that the additional sanctioning that this new policy allows could cause hardship and disengagement for more and more people. But more than this, it’s clear that the policy is counter-productive in terms of getting people into sustainable jobs and ultimately reducing the welfare bill.
If the welfare system is to be truly enabling, empowering, and effective it needs to take an Early Action approach, focusing upstream on enabling people to be both resilient and ready to take the most of opportunities that come their way. Such an approach should reduce the need for late interventions responding to crises, and thus is the fairest and most effective way to reduce the social security bill.
The idea of sanctioning people for not taking zero hours contracts is a prime example of welfare failing to take an early action approach. Zero hours workers earn on average a third less than those on permanent contracts. Zero hours workers are more likely to be underemployed – with 29% saying they are trying to get more hours. And zero hours workers also suffer increase in employment insecurity.
That’s not to say that for some people flexible, part-time and short duration work isn’t important – for some this definitely can act as a stepping stone into more sustainable work. That is why Universal Credit’s ability to adjust to variation in people’s working hours is so important, removing a key barrier between benefits and work and preventing people being ‘stuck’ by complexities of moving between the two.
However, using sanctions to push people onto zero hours contracts is likely to mean that people who are trying to improve their employment prospects in other ways – by applying for more long-term jobs, or by undertaking training – are instead forced into lower paid and less secure employment. Zero hours contract definitely don’t work for everyone, and simply leaving Universal Credit to pick up the tab when employers don’t provide the hours won’t help.
Using a blunt one-size-fits-all sanctions policy to push jobseekers onto zero hours contracts could thus increase the need for other in-work benefits (like housing benefits) or tax credits. It could also prevent people from taking part in training or applying for other more sustainable jobs, again leading to problems further down the line. Importantly, it does nothing to encourage employers to improve their employment standards or, or to provide people with routes to progress: if anything by providing extra labour it encourages further proliferation of zero hours. This is just the type of short-term thinking which is a real block to early action.
The recent passing of the overall welfare cap into law makes it more important than ever that our welfare system takes an early action approach, and it’s clear that pushing people towards vulnerable employment is not going to help towards this aim.
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Falcons meet the challenge. Capture NCCC championship
AVON, Nov. 2 – This year’s edition of the Avon High field hockey team was seldom satisfied. They were always looking for that next challenge to tackle.
Avon celebrates after beating Granby, 2-1 to win its fifth NCCC field hockey championship. (Photo by Mike Miller)
“This team wants to be challenged. I have to come up with new drills all the time for practice,” said long-time coach Terri Ziemnicki, who completed her 20th season at the helm. “They’re not a team that backs down. They say bring it on. They take on the challenge, get it and it’s ok. Next.”
Avon’s latest achievement was winning sole possession of the NCCC championship for the first time since 2003 and just the second time in Ziemnicki’s tenure that began in 1989. The Falcons, who ended the regular season ranked No. 2 in the state coaches poll, swept Granby with a 2-1 victory thanks to goals from Morgan Collings and sophomore Emily Aricero.
A year ago, Avon had shared the championship with Granby. But this year, Avon beat the defending Class S champions twice – 3-0 in early October on three goals from Collings and a shutout from goalie Julia Plourd and the 2-1 victory in the second-to-last game of the season. Avon hadn’t swept a pair of victories from Granby in 11 years (1998).
“It was nice to win it by ourselves,” Ziemnicki said. “That was a real goal of the girls.”
In the final game of the regular season, Avon (14-1, 11-1 NCCC) handed Glastonbury its first loss of the season in a 3-0 victory. Collings, Arcicero and Jess Portal each had goals. Plourd and her Falcon defenders pitched their 10th shutout in 15 games. “We were focused and fired up,” Ziemnicki said. “It was a challenge.”
Earlier this week, Avon began its quest for a state title in the Class M tournament. The Falcons haven’t won a state title since they won the second of two straight Class S crowns in 1984. They haven’t made the finals since 1998. In their last semifinal appearance in 2007, long-time nemesis Canton eliminated them.
“They want to play and do well,” Ziemnicki said. “They’re not done yet.”
Collings led the team in scoring with 22 goals and 10 assists, including five goals against Suffield, the highest single game achievement in the last 11 years. Aricero had 10 goals and 14 assists while Kelsey Hebert scored 7 goals with 12 assists. Pulling had 7 goals and 7 assists.
“The strength of this year is the ability of each girl and their individual strength,” Ziemnicki said. “They’ve accepted their roles. Certain kids do certain things and this year, it has really come together.”
Plourd is really a field player and Ziemnicki hopes to get her back into the field next year. But this year, the team needed a goalie and Plourd has risen to the challenge. Plourd and the Falcon defense allowed just three goals in 15 games while the offense scored 62.
“We’re really holding true to taking it one day at a time,” Ziemnicki said. “Focus on the moment and the opponent at that moment. When you don’t put out 100 percent and leave it on the field, you won’t win. Don’t take it for granted.”
Other highlights this fall have included a 2-1 win over Simsbury, a rare victory since the Falcons seldom play SHS in the regular season. Collings had both goals. Avon beat Canton twice by a combined score of 8-0 and after losing their one game to Enfield, 2-1, the Falcons ripped off nine straight wins to close out the regular season
NOTES: Avon has qualified for the CIAC tournament each year since it began in 1973. … It’s the second time that Avon has finished the season with just one loss. They were 11-1-4 in 1990. Avon had three regular seasons without a loss – 1981 (10-0-5), 1982 (11-0-4) and 1972 (6-0-4).
Falcons in 2009
15-1, 11-1 NCCC
Sept. 16: Suffield, W 2-0
Sept. 21: Simsbury, W 2-1
Sept. 22: Somers, W 7-1
Sept. 24: Stafford, W 5-0
Sept. 29: Canton, W 4-0
Oct. 1: Enfield, L 1-2
Oct. 6: Granby, W 3-0
Oct. 8: Hall, W 6-1
Oct. 13: Suffield, W 9-0
Oct. 15: Somers, W 8-0
Oct. 20: Stafford, W 3-0
Oct. 22: Canton, W 4-0
Oct. 27: Enfield, W 3-0
Oct. 29: Granby, W 2-1
Oct. 31: Glastonbury, W 3-0
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Chuck Mackie
It used to be said that August was a quiet month for the markets – but apparently no one told that to the boosters of blockchain and cryptoassets, at least in Chicago. The month of August 2018 has no fewer than three significant conferences, each with its own special flavor, kicking off with “Block (Legal) Tech: A conference about the future of the law” on August 9. Hosted by the Law Lab at Illinois Tech Chicago-Kent College of Law and FinTEx, the event gathered experienced lawyers in the cryptoasset space and regulators for a day-long look at the past, present and future of U.S. law and regulations, particularly where it applies to cryptocurrencies.
Not being a lawyer myself, many portions of the event either had too much detail to be of general interest or consisted of pitches or positions that, frankly, may look ridiculous in the not too distant future. For both reasons, I’ll stick to the highlights of what caught my attention:
Steve Palley of Anderson Kill began his presentation with a biblical reference, not always the best idea but entirely appropriate here. He cited Ecclesiastes 1:9 which says, to paraphrase, that there is nothing new under the sun. While the technology and the terms that describe it may be new, the truth is that the same principles that apply to our existing laws are going to be applied to the crypto world. Put another way, the law of gravity still applies. You can choose to ignore it but, in the end, you can’t escape it.
Angela Walch from St. Mary’s University School of Law is troubled by terms like “immutable,” “decentralized,” and “trustless,” which are thrown around loosely in crypto circles. It is the job of lawyers to challenge and validate that words are true, and there is a lot of doubt about many claims by crypto touters. Particularly troubling is the fact that some of this language is being promulgated in laws with an Arizona statute being particularly egregious, even more so because it is now being copied in other jurisdictions.
Drew Hinckes, general counsel at Athena Bitcoin, noted that the incumbent cryptocurrency exchanges have their work cut out for them as price deltas have contracted and their customer service leaves a lot to be desired. They will need to work on their efficiency and their bedside manner going forward.
Karl Muth, CEO at FRST, noted that only 11 countries in the world perform crash tests on automobiles but the rest of the world benefits from the results. The same may apply as developed nations address regulatory issues in crypto and develop the rules of the road that will ultimately apply across the globe.
Preston Byrne from Tomram LLC was easily the most outspoken of any of the day’s presenters. Some of his bon mots included:
In the not too distant future, saying “digital assets” will be as anachronistic as saying “digital watch” – they will be one and the same. (I confess that I looked down at my analog watch and considered that I am far behind already and the future promises more of the same!)
Regulators are likely going to stop publishing and start punishing pretty soon.
The concept of a sandbox was a cop out for the FCA (British regulator) because they didn’t have a clue or jurisdiction so they punted.
ETFs won’t happen any time soon because lots of bad behavior has to stop first. People will be going to jail.
The balance of the day featured some fantastic content, including a panel on crypto hot topics moderated by Colleen Sullivan of CMT Digital as well as substantive comments from regulators, including Jess Cheng from the IMF, Amy Hartman of the SEC and the head of FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Treasury Department). However, as one attendee commented, the day was both energizing and overwhelming and that pretty much sums up where I was by 3 PM.
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← Advice on looking at national polls One last look at the Debate #1 bounce →
Debate #2: Obama wins
October 16th, 2012, 11:15pm by Sam Wang
Romney supporters must be disappointed at the lack of a repeat performance. From tax plans to Romney being called out on his Libya falsehood, including by the live audience (a must-watch), President Obama appeared assertive and in charge. Measures of who won:
CBS undecided voters: Obama 37%, Romney 30%, Tie 33%.
PPP Colorado voters: Obama 48%, Romney 44%, 58%-36% among independents.
CNN debate viewers: Obama 46%, Romney 39%. R+8 sample.
Andrew Sullivan: calmer now that Obama took charge. Sort of a human InTrade.
Ipsos registered voters: Obama 48%, Romney 33%.
For any debate it seems that each candidate is near-guaranteed that 20% will say he won (see Gallup numbers on debate #1). Keep that in mind, i.e. subtract 20 from each candidate to get a better sense of what these numbers mean.
Note that I am leaving out nonrandom samples such as the Frank Luntz hand-selected panel on MSNBC because we do not know whether they were selected to lean in one direction or the other. For the same reason, Web surveys are inadmissible as evidence.
The number of viewers (Nielsen) was down only 2% from the first debate: 65.6 million viewers this time, 67.2 million last time.
It is hard to know how this will affect coming polls. Two scenarios:
The 5-6 point slide that followed debate #1 could be entirely explained by voter mood swings. Even if Romney supporters increased their probability of voting by just 5%, and vice versa for Obama supporters, that could have accounted for the shift. If that’s the case, it will become apparent in a big way as moods swing back.
Alternately, Romney (and the media aftermath) really did persuade voters in that first debate. In this case we should expect a smaller change.
In any case, presumably the story line as told by the press will change again. Also – note that state polling slowed down over the last few days. It might be hard to distinguish Debate 2-induced change from pent-up changes that have gone unmeasured.
Olav Grinde // Oct 16, 2012 at 11:26 pm
All four snap poll that I saw had Obama winning by a clear margin. I look forward to the post-debate polls that matter.
My own take? Obama was decisive, calm and presidential. He repeated called Romney misleading, quoting the Governor’s former statements and positions.
A highlight of the debate was when the moderator gave Romney live fact-checking and told him he was wrong.
I was also impressed that Obama did not dumb down his answers. For instance, stating clearly that “some jobs are not coming back”.
NY Romneyite // Oct 17, 2012 at 7:43 am
4-7 points on a 3-4ish point MOE? Some people have a different opinion on “a clear margin.” When Romney won by 50 points in debate 1, that was a game changer. Winning by single digits is exactly the sort of the debate the press was talking about two weeks ago, i.e. one that hasn’t generally seemed to matter.
Ohio Voter // Oct 16, 2012 at 11:29 pm
I would comment, but I have to go to bed, next to my wife I found the way God intended.
#RomneyBinder
eigenperson // Oct 16, 2012 at 11:34 pm
I love that Andrew Sullivan’s mood is listed along with a bunch of polls.
CobaltinSF // Oct 16, 2012 at 11:40 pm
It’s Over. 4 more years!!!
Here’s a debate tweet by
Alexandra Petri [@petridishes]:
“Most importantly, I want all assault rifles to be raised in loving traditional two-parent homes #debate “
Anbruch // Oct 16, 2012 at 11:46 pm
Ha! So now Sullivan has been elevated into a poll data point on par with snap polls. I’m not sure what he measures exactly, but I suppose it’s about as useful a measure as the other numbers up there.
wheelers cat // Oct 17, 2012 at 12:00 am
its social network theory 101.
Andrew has influence.
David // Oct 17, 2012 at 12:36 am
He’s a strong measure of the enthusiasm of Obama’s supporters.
E L // Oct 17, 2012 at 9:34 am
By the bye, Sullivan’s instant freak out reaction to the first debate was quite accurate. Post first debate, the Median EV Estimator looks like Felix Bumgartner on a good day.
dave.james // Oct 16, 2012 at 11:46 pm
The Willard fans with whom I have contact are, in fact, focused on the New Republican political terrarium. They truly are not disappointed. I suppose, in a way, they are lucky. I still shake a little thinking about how inept the President seemed in debate one.
Obama 2012 // Oct 17, 2012 at 1:19 am
Yeah… sometimes when I look at the way these people respond to the worst news for their side… and I think – wow, that would be nice – to be that deluded. … Maybe Obama will win on November 6th and these folks won’t even realize it. Or will they finally wake up from their daydreams and go nuts?
You are missing an important fact – last night wasn’t anything like Debate 1. Last night was a bitter fight that Obama came out slightly ahead on. Fine.
Debate 1 changed the entire narrative of the race. A single digit debate victory (among RVs by the way at least for CNN) just isn’t going to move public opinion by 5 points in a race that has struggled to move all year (which according to the meta margin is what Debate 1, a 50 point victory for Romney did).
Anbruch // Oct 17, 2012 at 8:29 am
When PPP started adding a question in their polls about vote stealing and voter fraud, more than 50% of Obama supporters and about 70% of Romney supporters said they expected the other side would cheat in the election. If the results are close at all, I expect a lot of accusations about stolen elections.
I think it’s a joke that the snap polls are not more overwhelming in Obama’s favor. If we are now scoring based on looking like you “want this”, like after debate one, the winner was clear. By the end, Romney looked like a beaten man, returning to the usual passionless word salad.
Agreed. I really think these snap polls are greatly underestimating the size of Obama’s domination. He tore Romney a new one tonight. And not only that; Romney looked like such a smug entitled jackass throughout the night. I can’t imagine that plays well with people.
538 Refugee // Oct 17, 2012 at 12:02 am
Can we put our heads in the sink to put out the hair fires yet?
Ramki // Oct 17, 2012 at 3:29 am
Doing it as we speak
John // Oct 17, 2012 at 12:06 am
Rightish commentators here seem to be calling it a draw, which is pronounced “clear Obama victory.” Similarly-inclined journos overseas (Daily Telegraph in the UK is my best data point for overseas GOP-leaning opinion) are saying flat out that the President won.
Seriously, these people will never admit they lost. They are are in deep denial.
That’s the one of the differences between liberals & conservatives (that we saw after debate 1) … liberals can certainly admit when their guy got beat (even if it was due to lies…)
Some Body // Oct 17, 2012 at 2:31 am
Only this tendency to be deluded (or to play deluded) appears to have an advantage attached to it: Obama’s own supporters calling the first debate against him played a significant role in his dive in the poll numbers.
Show Your Work // Oct 17, 2012 at 11:15 am
I don’t chalk this up to simple self-denial, or wishful thinking. I think this is another example of GOP strategists trying to define the terms of the election. From carefully timed release of partisan polling, to consistent talking points, voter suppression, and now a complete refusal to ever admit error or poor performance, this is all symptomatic of a very Orwellian attempt to frame every aspect of our political discourse in terms favorable to their side. It will be interesting to watch how much more frantic and desperate these tactics become as the inevitable demographic tide begins to consume them.
Venkat Ranganathan // Oct 17, 2012 at 12:12 am
A good debate – measured execution by Obama that was excellent and presidential. Romney showed that he is one dimensional
Tim in CA // Oct 17, 2012 at 12:41 am
So refreshing to see simple debate analysis without the spin. Obama won the debate. It’s as simple as that. I look forward to watching the meta-margin revert back to it’s long-term median at Obama +3 over the next week.
Patrick // Oct 17, 2012 at 12:44 am
I’ve been waiting for that for a few weeks now. I hope now is the time.
Romney came across as concerned, engaged and likable in the first debate. That impression was made and I don’t see it being entirely unmade between now and the elections. He also came across as a moderate. That CAN be undone to some extent. I won’t even try and put numbers on this but I don’t think the race ever goes back to pre-debate levels for Obama. Maybe it is the undecideds that will ultimately throw up their hands and decide not go vote.
Cobalt1964 // Oct 17, 2012 at 12:46 am
Obama: Game, Set, Match. It’s over. That’s all that there is to say. Polls and commentary be damned. Everyone knows it.
Or until the next whistle blows. Think WW1 trench warfare.
else // Oct 17, 2012 at 12:48 am
@538 refugee: Why can’t it be undone? I think that impression is arguably tenuous against months and months of people not trusting the guy and then him coming across as untrustworthy tonight.
pechmerle // Oct 17, 2012 at 12:54 am
The snap polls tended to show that Obama won. But they had large margins of error. My impression is that the differences were within the margins of errors, and so the snap polls actually told us nothing. Sam?
DPB // Oct 17, 2012 at 1:33 am
It is true that you are unable to discern between a real shift and noise if you have smaller numbers; however, you would expect all polls to fluctuate about. If they have all gone in the same direction then it may be indicative of a real effect.
Steven J, Wangsness // Oct 17, 2012 at 1:08 am
From focus groups, it’s apparent that a lot of undecided voters still think that Romeny has some great economic track record. I hope Obama folks take the lesson from their own focus groups that they need to destroy this myth by pointing out Romney’s lousy job-creation record in Mass., not to mention that he only saved the Olympic budget by injecting a billion in federal subsidies.
538 Refugee // Oct 17, 2012 at 1:15 am
SJW. Both sides will be saving something to put out at the last minute. Usually something they don’t want to give the other sided time to refute.
Those are excellent points!
Haven’t heard anyone else underscoring that Olympics Chief Mitt Romney needed a bailout.
Steve // Oct 17, 2012 at 1:11 am
“Are you going to believe me, or what you see with your own eyes?” – Groucho Marx
Sorry going with my eyes on this one. Not even close. Obama crushed. Print it.
“And be these juggling fiends no more believed,
That palter with us in a double sense;
That keep the word of promise to our ear,
And break it to our hope.” — William Shakespeare
When you say “Obama crushed”, Steve, do you mean to say “Obama crushed Romney” or “Obama was crushed”?
Some, your red phenotype is showing.
Romney got rattled. He looked old, pale and tired.
He got uncalm at points.
Crowley did a good job I thought.
I also thought Romney showed his age in the stage presentation, with two men walking about. Whole body shots allowed Obama’s natural physical grace to be apparent, unlike the headshot format of the first debate.
Obama is 14 years younger than Romney.
Where he observedly “crushed” Romney was body language.
Romney lied totally about #romneybinder. Hes getting crushed on twitter for it.
http://blog.thephoenix.com/BLOGS/talkingpolitics/archive/2012/10/16/mind-the-binder.aspx
Hopefully the women involved in MassGAP get some airtime this week to debunk him.
Meanwhile, #romneybinder is trending on twitter.
The lying is just breathtaking.
Cat, I’m glad to see my efforts to appear balanced are working :-)
Actually, I’m not from the US, so the colour-coding doesn’t apply in the same way. You may indeed say I have a red phenotype, but in the original sense of “red” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Communist_Manifesto).
Seriously, I was just remarking on the ambiguity of the phrase “Obama crushed”.
Some, half of homo sap. has some degree of organic conservative tendency, half has some degree of organic liberal tendency. Genes are gaussian.
That is what I mean by red/blue phenotypes.
Its a reference to neuropolitics, red/blue genetics and the biological basis of behavior.
and no you weren’t. you have a history of other commentary on this blog that leads me to infer your organic conservative tendency.
Oscar Wildebeest // Oct 17, 2012 at 7:44 am
It was actually Chico who said that, not Groucho (in ‘Duck Soup’). Just sayin’.
Cat – I have a history of many things. Here on PEC, I did find myself often reacting to what seem to me to be overly-confident and complacent attitudes. Being all rosy about a candidate’s prospects is not the same as supporting that candidate and vice versa.
As for the genetic basis of political opinion – I haven’t studied the subject closely, but at first glance the evidence seems quite slim, and the counter-evidence (people changing their political outlook in the course of their lifetimes, moving away from their parents’ views, whole societies evolving in one political direction or other over biologically negligible time) is just too obvious and abundant. I don’t think genetic accounts of political views are any better science than genetic accounts of class, gender and race differences. It’s just a way to avoid political issues and to disregard the structural effects of inequality on society – basically, the kind of thing rabid right-wingers like doing.
ah yes, once again Some displays his organic conservative tendency by rejecting science and flipping the argument.
You can educate yourself on neuropolitics and red/blue genetics starting here.
“To back this up, I listed seven published studies showing a consistent set of physiological, brain, and “attentional” differences between liberals and conservatives. Later on my blog, I listed no less than eleven studies showing genetic differences as well.”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-mooney/want-to-understand-republ_b_1262542.html
There are measureable between group morphological and functional differences.
Just because you “feel” this is wrong doesnt make it wrong.
@Wheeler’s Cat: Romney getting fact-checked and proven wrong even about the women-binder? Ouch! Now that this has become a meme, the Obama Campaign could score big by making an ad pointing out the lie.
Olav, it went right to trending on twitter.
I think #bindersfullofwomen was a gaffe.
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23bindersfullofwomen&src=tren
Are all conservatives tone deaf to culture or is it just Mitt?
Olav, I think we can predict Romney is going to slide with women this week.
#bindersfullofwomen is the top trend on twitter and the tumblr has gone viral.
http://tinyurl.com/8dydrda
Some Body // Oct 18, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Cat, being skeptical about a particular theory, which, so far as I know, is very far from enjoying any sort of consensus among scientists (and quoting somebody boasting that s/he can cite 7 scholarly publications – not saying what kind of publications or how robust is the data – leaves a very dubious impression), is not being anti-science.
As any scholar knows all too well, the world is full of funny theories and plain pseudo-science. Now, that a theory sounds funny is not yet an a-priori reason to reject it, of course, and a small minority of those funny theories may well, with time, turn out to be correct, or at least to contribute some important insights that will influence the development of science in the future. I’m by no means saying that shoddy claims should be suppressed (that would indeed be anti-science).
But to take a shoddy theory and declare that anybody showing a prima facie skeptical attitude toward it is “anti-science”, well, is a bit ridiculous really. It’s also a very uncivilized style of conducting a discussion.
Tonight Romney was not only wrong on every issue the matters… not only was he a liar… but he was also overly aggressive to the point of seemingly being mentally imbalanced (remember what his wife said about being concerned for his mental well being?)
CobaltinSF // Oct 17, 2012 at 1:20 am
It’s done. Why beat a dead horse?
In order to throw conservative pundits more red meat — and tender at that.
Ron // Oct 17, 2012 at 1:27 am
Romney destroyed him again–will be landslide far worse than reagan versus carter–obama aggresive but angry did not connect with voters–sad
we see what we want, …..apparently….haven’t seen anyone that thinks R won, much less “destroyed” O….sweet dreams in rose colored la la land…
Obama “aggressive and angry” ??? If anyone was aggressive and angry tonight it was Romney, unfortunately for you – he was aggressively wrong, most embarrassingly on Libya where he was so wrong that he got fact checked by a moderator at a debate! That’s a new level of wrong, even for Romney.
It’s hard to believe that’s really your interpretation of tonight’s ass kicking by the President – one suspects you are just trolling.
For Ron
https://twitter.com/chrisrockoz/status/258521880565256194/photo/1
Seriously??
Picture here,
http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/10/the-picture-that-encapsulates-the-debate/263734/
And video here.
http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/10/2-points-on-the-second-debate/263731/
Still stand by that opinion??
Patrick Draut // Oct 17, 2012 at 1:33 am
Dr Wang-
Is it possible that tonight’s victory is larger than the snaps indicate… Actually erasing Romney’s gains from D1 and shifting towards Obama opposed to looking at the starting point of D2 as even for both candidates?
I’ll give you a clue. No it’s not possible. Look at the internals on some of those polls. “Who won the debate?” is not always heard by questioners as “Who are you more likely to vote for?”
I think more folks than you think are responding “Yes Obama won the debate” the same way they might say “Yeah, the Packers were the better team tonight.” Doesn’t mean they aren’t still Bears fans.
Whereas by point of contrast, after debate 1, lots of people living in Iowa said “Wait a second, I know my buddies love the Bears, but I need to take another look at those Packers.” Very different results.
Patrick Draut // Oct 17, 2012 at 4:24 pm
Thanks for the clue.
I really appreciated the football analogy that uses a clear quantifiable scoring system just like the debates.
It makes a lot of sense now.
ChrisDC // Oct 17, 2012 at 1:42 am
When looked through the prism of the extent to which Obama’s post-first-debate slide was due to women leaving, I think he made significant strides in recouping their support with his performance tonight.
Romney’s answers on pay equality ranged from flat to weird (“binders full of women”) and Obama scored by pointing out that Romney has been noncommittal on Lilly Ledbetter and that women’s health issues are also family and economic issues. Obama also had a much more compelling personal story about being raised by his mother and grandmother, relating to the equal pay piece.
Meanwhile, I think Romney’s attempt to bully Candy Crowley – and his overall tone of arrogance – will not play well with women voters. The shift there could be enough to put Obama’s numbers back to where the “fundamentals” predict for Nate Silver: a small but decisive 2-point lead.
Brad // Oct 17, 2012 at 2:17 am
President Obama beat Romney worse in this debate then Romney beat him in the first. Obama didn’t have any moment in the first debate that was nearly as bad as Romney’s flub of the Libya attack. Obama’s poor performance in the first debate was more a cumulative effect of his mannerisms and lack of engagement. Romney looked clearly undone during the Libya exchange. The audience cheering the moderator’s “fact check” of Romney was a just the culmination of sentiments that built throughout the debate.
I attribute the smaller margins in the post debate polling of debate number two versus debate number one to the fact that, unlike conservatives, liberals admit when their guys lose.
Rollah // Oct 17, 2012 at 2:34 am
When Mr. Wang returns, perhaps he can answer this: why has the 1st debate made so much of a change in the landscape? And if it has, should not the 2nd reverse that change?
...the rest of the story.... // Oct 17, 2012 at 3:26 am
CBS tweeted shortly after the debate that “65% thought Romney would do a better job on the economy (down from 71% [before the debate]); 34% said Pres Obama would (up from 27%).”
Forty-nine percent said Romney was a strong leader, compared to 46 percent for Obama. Forty-nine percent said Romney would better handle health care, versus 46 percent for Obama.
Romney scored 51 percent approval on taxes, and 59 percent on the deficit, compared to 44 percent and 36 percent for Obama, respectively.
The fact that this was a sample clearly skewed towards Romney (71% to 27% thought Romney would do a better job on economy prior to debate – which is obviously insane – the Republicans are always terrible for the economy) makes Obama’s advantage on the “who won the debate?” question even more impressive.
I really think all of the snap polling is underestimating the magnitude of this victory. This was a monumental ass kicking tonight.
President Obama will be reelected.
Eric Walker // Oct 17, 2012 at 5:05 am
Short of the usual hair-on-fire worries, the issue has never really been Obama’s re-election: it is the Senate foremost, and then the House. The issue is whether Obama’s coat tails are long enough to extend down-ballot so as to keep the Senate and swing the House. Thus, the Meta-Margin seems almost as much an indicator of House capture possibilities as of Obama’s (highly probable) re-election.
rok // Oct 17, 2012 at 5:08 am
Obama impressed voters who were in his corner already……Romney scored with Independents/Undecided on the most important issues (Economy/Taxes/Deficit)….ADVANTAGE Still with Romney
A New Jersey Farmer // Oct 17, 2012 at 6:18 am
Voter finally heard the other side last night, and that will go a long way towards Obama recovering some of his lost numbers in the polls. Also, Mitt was the one who had the TV moments–faces, exasperation, attitude, and that will be endlessly replayed by the media which I believe will reinforce the idea that Mitt lost. In the end, this debate made democrats feel much better. Let’s see how this is reflected in the polls by next week.
After Denver, many right leaning pollsters came out with polls immediately. I’m guessing they don’t do that this time, but I will give them credit if they do.
Interesting what happened with the RAND survey yesterday. What caused the shift, and will it reverse after this debate.
RAND is being RAND. Its pretty obvi that 10/4 (debate1) ended Obamas 47% bounce (which had begun to recede), progressed upward for 6-7 days, and then began to decline. Biden’s debate performance 5 days ago probably had some additional effect.
Conventional wisdom was that debates dont matter much before Debate1.
Has that changed?
Andy // Oct 17, 2012 at 7:01 am
I was frankly appalled at Romney’s “You’ll get your turn” arrogance…it was him being a bully, but I also thought there was a coded racist appeal underlying it. He would never have said that to an older, white POTUS, in my opinion.
Andy, I think that Romney would have said the same thing to a white opponent. Having watched the Romney-Kennedy debates from their 1994 Senate race, this attitude on Romney’s part was very familiar.
Also reminiscent of the Romney-Kennedy debates was Romney’s surprise attack on Obama for having investments in Chinese companies. Romney pulled a similar surprise attack in the first debate with Teddy Kennedy, regarding the Kennedy family not offering health care coverage to some workers in one of its businesses. It worked well then, but didn’t go as well for Romney last night.
Stop. It won’t work this time.
Steven S // Oct 17, 2012 at 7:55 am
The situation since then first debate reminds me of the Republican primary when, as the spotlight shifted from on (new-ish) face to another, the candidates experienced a brief meteoric rise. Bachmann, Trump, Perry, Cain, Gingrich, Santorum. But then as voters looked more carefully and the spotlight shined more brightly each candidate fell. The Romney after the first debate was a fresh face – the moderate that everyone thought Romney might be. Time and subsequent debates give the lie to that new image. Of course during the primary the ascendency went to the most radical new face and now it goes to the more moderate one. Still, a more realistic view emerges.
Ohio Voter // Oct 17, 2012 at 8:05 am
Wow, big jump in the MM this morning.
Matt McIrvin // Oct 17, 2012 at 8:18 am
I wouldn’t call it a *big* jump, by the standards of the past week, but at least it’s not dropping.
Michael Worley // Oct 17, 2012 at 9:07 am
What poll moved the MM?
No idea. I set up that calculation so I would not have to ever look at individual polls again. Judging from the map, maybe NV or FL.
It looks like a couple of favorable state polls for Obama this morning (YouGov and We Ask America) in Ohio, Iowa, Nevada, and Wisconsin
Michael, the MM was moved by a bunch of YouGov polls (10/4-10/11, which is before the VP debate) that showed up on Pollster last night. The YouGov polls included polls in 10 of the 11 swing states (no NH poll), and all of them were better for Obama than the margins at PEC. Here are the changes they wrought:
NV: O+1 -> O+1.5
PA: O+4.5 -> O+5
MI: O+3 -> O+5
WI: O+2.5 -> O+3
IA: O+2 -> O+2.5
NC: R+3 -> R+2.5
FL: R+2 -> R+1
Michael Worley // Oct 17, 2012 at 10:14 am
So this tells us the MM should have been higher sooner. Not anything new.
Some Body // Oct 17, 2012 at 10:30 am
I also think it’s the YouGov bunch, but since they are all older than one week, they should only have affected states that had less than three more recent polls. I wonder which were those (don’t think NV and FL would qualify).
Froggy // Oct 17, 2012 at 10:37 am
Some Body, the one week is from the date of the latest poll, and when there is a range of dates you take the average. The YouGov polls had an average date of 10/7 (I think the system drops fractions), which is within a week of the latest NV and FL polls (10/9 and 10/13, respectively). At least that’s how I understand it — it’s not my model.
Keep in mind, much of the state polling is just now beginning to move into the post-VP-debate period. Any recovery we see here in the next few days could actually be down to Joe Biden.
Matt McIrvin // Oct 17, 2012 at 10:10 am
On the other hand, given that the national polling actually seemed to get worse for Obama toward the end of last week, we may not even be at the Meta-Margin floor yet.
If not, it would be good not to assume that the numbers reflect the situation after the second presidential debate.
“Also – note that state polling slowed down over the last few days. It might be hard to distinguish Debate 2-induced change from pent-up changes that have gone unmeasured.”
Dr Wang, are you suggesting that Republican-leaning pollsters won’t be as eager to conduct polls after this debate as after the first Presidential Debate?
Two other polls worth noting, quoted by Nate Silver:
A Battleground poll of likely voters in swing states who watched the debate had him winning 53-38.
An online poll by Google Consumer Surveys gave Mr. Obama a 48 percent to 31 percent edge among registered voters.
I just got robopolled by an unknown entity last night, before the debate. I’ll be a data point somewhere.
saint // Oct 17, 2012 at 10:29 am
The worst untruth told by a moderator in presidential history. Candy Crowley’s intervened, but she was wrong–Obama’s reference to “acts of terror” in his Sep. 12 statement was in a general, abstract sense, and came long after he had described the 9/11 attacks on U.S. diplomatic missions as demonstrations against an anti-Islamic video. Even Crowley seemed to realize what she had done: it wasn’t long before she walked back her own comment.
Disagree. It was a gotcha Romney tried about whether Obama used the term “acts of terror” or not, so Romney did in fact get it wrong. That this has very little bearing on any matters of substance is true, but you can’t blame Crowley for that.
Ms. Jay Sheckley // Oct 17, 2012 at 11:20 am
Yeah, but could her retraction lead to pundits’ re-evaluation? I find myself afraid of what pundits will say, and antagonized by the other party’s reality. This election is making me ill.
Mitt’s 60-seconds of nervous stammering and stuttering said more than anything else in this exchange. He was clearly rattled and came across just as any bully does when directly confronted in a lie. He also was clearly upset that members in the audience were elated at this being pointed out.
What we’re talking about now is hair-splitting of semantic differences concerning “terror” vs. “acts of terror” and how specifically Obama was referring to Benghazi while he was talking about Benghazi, to serve a nebulous “coverup” story that never got traction outside of the right-wing echo chamber in the first place.
Meanwhile, what it looks like is Mitt Romney jumping on a developing, tragic international crisis to make a nearly incomprehensible point about the insufficient terror-ness of some stuff Obama said.
When Romney first did it, right after the attack, I was kind of concerned that he wasn’t taking any major hit for it, but I think a lot of people just weren’t paying much attention to him at the time (then the “47%” tape broke and dominated the campaign story). But he went right back and did it again in front of everyone at the debate, and Obama chewed him out for it.
JamesInCA // Oct 17, 2012 at 1:03 pm
There’s also his inconvenient reference to it as an “act of terror” on Sept. 13.
ed groome // Oct 18, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Late to this, but on reflection, especially when you review the tape, it’s a great reflection on the media coverage. Romney catches the President in a disingenuous statement about what he meant to say in the Rose Garden, as though parsing the transcript changes that. Obama, like a teenager in a classroom finding a convenient technicality to get himself out of a jam, presses the point, Crowley backs him up on the technicality but then says Romney has it right overall, receiving applause for each fact-check.
The next day, the exchange is portrayed as a victory for Obama, a lost opportunity for Romney, and an embarrassment for Crowley, when in fact Romney was right, Crowley was right, and Obama was insincere. The soundbite — the gotcha moment — still rules above all.
…That said: the last debate is a foreign-policy debate in non-town-hall format, and if I were Barack Obama I would not count on Romney making the same mistake twice. I am sure he knows this.
Brian MacDougall // Oct 17, 2012 at 12:47 pm
I was chuckling out loud over the notion of Andrew Sullivan as a “human InTrade” and all that that implies, when my wife passed by the door.
“Oh,” she said, “is it that Princeton thing again?”
“Yes,” I replied. “Most of the time on the internet I feel like I’m slumming. PEC is one of the few places on the internet where I can go and feel dull among my betters. Or, if Andrew Sullivan is in the room, bettors.”
On another note: big sigh of relief when Honey Boo Boo finally endorsed Mr. Obama. Is that what’s moving the polls?
To use Twitter to peek at public opinion, you don’t need a twitter account. Just go to twitter.com/search .
To just search for debate use https://twitter.com/search?q=debate&src=typd .
People were tweeting #mittlies when he did. One poor fellow turned it into a drinking game and halfway through got really ill and was tweeting STOP STOP
Right after the event, these three tweets came up consecutively:
[from Onion Politics @OnionPolitics ]
Tweet who you think won the debate. This a completely scientific poll and will determine the result of the election #debates
[from Krystal Ball @KrystalBall1 ]
Big smile from the President after the debate tonight. Romneys look kind of ill. #msnbc2012 #debate
[from Andrew Sullivan @sullydish ]
Mitt’s answer to easiest question imaginable was so sad. He boasted of universal healthcare as sign of his compassion. http://thebea.st/V7xk8A
MAT // Oct 17, 2012 at 3:15 pm
Methodology question for Dr. Wang – when a poll comes in that is a little stale (such as the YouGov polls that came in today with mid- dates that are close to a week ago), does the meta margin retroactively correct itself in the past? Or is new polling information only apply to current and future results?
soho // Oct 17, 2012 at 8:17 pm
That’s not what i read on the site you posted…..Last night’s debate was watched by less than the 1st.
John M S // Oct 17, 2012 at 10:48 pm
Gallup (likely voters) Romney 51% Obama 45%
No candidate who has led in mid-October with 50% or more in the Gallup likely voter poll has gone on to lose.
It’s not like we have a large sample of close races where one candidate “led in mid-October with 50% or more in the Gallup likely voter poll.” I count all of two such situations (2000 and 2004), and in one of those the winning candidate (at least the guy who took office) lost the popular vote.
Obama’s current Intrade chance of winning: 64.2%.
No presidential candidate who has had in October a 55% or more Intrade chance of winning, has gone on to lose. See how easy it is?
Sam Wang // Oct 18, 2012 at 10:53 am
This bellwether comic by Randall Munroe seems appropriate.
I think the real predictor in this election is the woman vote… there are more female voters than male voters, and while Mitt has a chance at getting 63-64% of the white male vote, he ALSO needs 63-65% of the white female vote.
I also predict #bindersfullofwomen is really going to erode the female vote for Mitt.
And yes, it was a gaffe.
Mitt is great on rehearsed message (what bot isn’t?) but he gets rattled easily and starts to shake himself apart and….hes a gaffe machine. And the reason for that is he’s tone deaf to contemporary culture.
The reason I can predict #bindersfullofwomen will lose female voters for Team Romney with near perfect certainty is that AllahP is spinning like a top trying to say it won’t matter.
http://hotair.com/archives/2012/10/17/the-lefts-got-a-fee-vah-and-the-on…
Thats my bellwether– the opposite of whatever Hot Air tries to spin.
Marion E Dawson // Oct 18, 2012 at 2:02 pm
Ho Ho John M. Wishful thinking for Big Boss win. As Mass governor he rated badly except for Health Plan he now attacks President Obam”s
health care Obamacare namely,modeled on his own plan. Such hypocracy. His personally touted
Olympic head in Utah wasn’t so great, fact-check that one.The whole bundle of lies that are his talking points? A crock of dissimulation that thankfully was exposed by our intelligent compassionately for the 47 percenters and POLITE president as contrasted
to a bullying disrespectful G.O.P. presidential candidate. More than 14 years BarackObama’s
senior years were ex.posed. Romney looked old.
moreover his ideas were old culled from George
W.’s 8 horrific years that led us by lies into the
Iraq war and our worst recession since the Great Depression.Wake up America, this candidate is a hawk who would lead us to war
with Iran and friends in the Arab States. Romney is an actor whose lines and lies change
with the weather.It would be America’s peril
to elect him.John Wilkes Booth who assasinated Lincoln was a great actor, nothing more need be said.
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I come in Peace!
By Gonch55-ch1, May 15, 2009 in Hurricanes Talk
NicklasLidstrom5-ca1
Just signed up! Pens fan here.
Its good to play another hockey team with much more class and fans with more class and much more hockey knowledge than the flyers or caps.
How many times will we hear the Staal brother story in this series? im going with 45,000.
i'd rather listen to them talk about the Staal brothers than the Mannings.
Like the desktop. Not really the sig. I hate that guy.
Prince_of_Wales66
Peace?? You want us to lose. This is a war and you are the enemy. No need to discuss pros and cons. We wil see it played out on the ice. This thread is hypocritical by its title.
I won't stoop to childish insults. Neither will I engage in playful banter as if we have anything to discuss that has any effect on the outcome of the games. I don't wish good luck to any team other than my own. Only to injury free hockey and consistent officiating (Oxymoron Alert)
10 pages of "Peace Talks". And I have just wasted some of my valuable time responding. I hope you take the Canes lightly like all the media. See where that gets you. Jersey and Boston have.
Believe it or not, some hockey fans just like talking hockey with other fans. Only 3 of my buddies who I watch hockey with are Pens fans, and one's a Pittsburgh/Montreal split.
And I wasn't a complete waste of time, I'd lol at the Officiating comment.
MadHatter-ch1
I can vouch for him. It isn't.
Also, I guess I should give my prediction.
Pens in 5; This isn't a knock on your team, but having watched almost all the games from the Eastern Conference play-offs, I see Pittsburgh as more fit to win this series. Our secondary scorers (actually, everyone out-side of Sidney Crosby) were barely touched last round. We had an unfortunate miss-hap with the Ovechkin knee-on-knee to Gonchar, but other than that, few players on our team have been targeted and few have had to face the rigors that most of the 'Canes line up has. Even Malkin.
I also believe that as a team we match-up better and the extra days rest should do us very well.
Because of those factors, the series all comes down the 'Canes goaltending. If Cam Ward can shut the door like he has against the Pens in the past, this could be a Carolina. Although again, I don't expect to see any more from Ward than what we saw out of Varlamov for 5 of the 7 games we just played.
How the team reacts to Orpik is a big factor. Getting penalties on him after he delivers hits or clears out the front of the net could be a dagger to your team. It's our hope (as Pens fans) that the grudge is still there. For the Hurricanes sake, the coaching staff better be telling the team that the Eastern Conference Final is nowhere to act upon grudges or even up any old scores.
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha ....hold on...let me catch my breath after reading this.
Ok, got my composure and am ready...I jsut forgot how ABSOLUTEKY DOMINANT the Pens are.....NOT.
Isn't this the same Pens team that was not even in contention for the playoffs until late in the season....just like the Canes.
Took 7 games to beat a Caps team with poor goaltending and questionable defense.
I know all of the talking heads want Crosby in the Finals....and have began all of the heavy doses this week.
This is a gritty, experienced, and character filled Canes team. We want our backs against the wall....we play better that way.
This series definitely goes 7 games...and we all know what happens in Game 7 for the Canes.
Pens will be start the off-season wondering what could have been...as the Canes ride into the Cup Finals.
Tephan
This seems like a good time to remind people to read this announcement:
http://forums.carolinahurricanes.com/index.php?act=announce&f=11&id=20' target="_blank">http://forums.carolinahurricanes.com/index...;f=11&id=20[/post]
I know all of the talking heads want Crosby in the Finals....and have began all of the Knob Slobbering in heavy doses this week.
Please take notice of the title of this thread "I come in Peace"
Raleigh-Guy
Well, actually on that note, that great sci flick "I Come In Peace" was this huge alien that actually would say , "I Come In Peace" but was a very nasty creature............alterior motives too..........good flick tho.............
If and when the tides turn, we'll be on it
Gonch55-ch1
lol i believe you are referring to Mars Attacks. they would run around shooting humans while saying "We Come in Peace"
Wrong.........heres the trailer..cool movie........its on youtube............alien guy is huge......cheers
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AppStateCanefan
Will somebody please warn Crosby that if any Hurricane player scores a hat trick that there WILL be hats thrown on the ice, so he shouldn't bother asking the ref to make us stop!
I still can't think/talk about that stunt in Washington without laughing uncontrollably.
everyone is making way to big of a deal about this
That was hilarious, whether it was overblown or not.
Yeah, the full story is, there were 3 waves of hats thrown. After the 2nd wave of hats were thrown and the ice was cleared off, people threw more. That's when Sidney opened his mouth. (Which he probably shouldn't have... but he had a point, the game was being slowed down a LOT)
Not defending him on that one, really. But you should know it wasn't just because people threw hats, it was that they were still throwing them well after the ice had already been cleaned up.
Guinsnation
I think that he was just worried about there being no hats left for him when he scored his HT a few minutes later. He did get one lonely little solitary hat thrown for him when he did score it.
I never understood the whole hat throwing deal. Do they give them to charity or to the player? Who wants a crusty old used hat anyway? Not to mention that some of the hats run in the 30-50 dollar range.
Due to health concerns, most hockey teams have the hats destroyed afterward. There is a minor league team that displays their hats in the hallways of their arena. Can't remember which one, tho.
I know it wasn't just because they were throwing hats. Sometimes it just takes longer for the hats from those of us in the nosebleed sections to reach the ice. And I know if it happened in Pittsburgh, their fans wouldn't show any more restraint than the folks in Washington did, either.
fromRaleigh
I remember that movie. A quintessential cheesy 80s action flick. Dolph Lundgren rules!
We shouldn't throw any hats on the ice, I don't care if 5 of our players score hat tricks. We don't want to upset Ms Cindy. Just look what happened to the Caps after that.
Thought id mention this picture of orpik is not really appreciated by many 'Canes fans.............your thoughts and actions if any?
Whatever, it was still funny.
Again......gonch....having an image attached to your posts of Bruce Orpik does not fare well with the natives.........Cole is very popular here in Raleigh and many have not forgoten that hit orpick put on him that could have paralyzed the guy......
I really think the Orpik thing is past history. There may be a few folks that hold some grudge but IMO, and based upon the games I attended vs the Penns this year, there really isn't much to talk about here. So, really doesn't bother me. Besides, head hunting in the playoffs doesn't happen often.
I plan on throwing a sombrero, areeba!
As for this series, if Cole is on the Staal line, he will see Hal Gill and Rob Scuderi almost exclusively. Orpik is leading the playoffs in hits (well Bfyuglien passed him by a couple after the game yesterday) , so I hope he does continue being physical. He has a lot of hits, but I don't remember any of them being huge hits. More like just finishing off his checks.
LocationPenalty box
Even the league admitted there was no intent to injure on that play, but they suspended Orpiks 3 games anyway for the reckless hit.
That was back in the day.... Orpik lost 3 games pay and it was less than 10 grand. Heh.
Heh Huh? Cole lost the rest of his season and could have been paralyzed. I don't give you know what about the leagues inconsistent application of injury penalties.
NO- we have not forgotten the event. I may be nothing toY'all as you were on the giving end of the action.
Come in Peace? Not hardly
Agreed. This is not the board to come to defending that hit.
And yes, it is a sensative subject so all guests here need to respect that.
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Official Canes trade rumor thread
By TSA, January 27, 2009 in Hurricanes Talk
Gionta us to play here in Albany and I would love to see the Canes sign him if they had the chance. He is a very hard worker.
Whenever I see these type of charts, I think the author has a dart board with the different teams on it. He always puts the current team down and then throws a couple of darts to see what others to list.
It does give us something to talk about though when it's 95 degrees.
How much longer until the first game?
Mom, she's on my side of the car again.
Yeah, what he said!!
cane-addict-1
JR did get to see a lot of Gionta recently. Makes me think its possible... wonder who we would get rid of to make room for him?
Don't count on it, JR NEVER goes after big names or gets into any of the "sweepstakes".
clementnorman
http://dcprosportsreport.com/2009/06/nylan...-with-love.html
more kaberle talk. lets hope it works out
http://hokej.cz/index.php?view=clane...bid=0&id=43873
Since the Hurricanes played recently on Stanleyův cup, not meaning anything to address or analyze. Now is the season for Carolina, and soon come to a series of reflections on the future of individual players. "Franta has a contract and had cared for his decision, would remain. But of course, assuming that the regular play. This was not always so, which of course netě
kingofminneapolis
Can we just let him leave? He can be alright sometimes, but even if he is playing decent we still usually have 6 other guys better than him especially now with all of our young defensemen. Plus it would save a nice amount towards resigning players this year.
if he chooses to leave we can't stop him but he is under contract to us. that doesn't seem to matter to the KHL. we can't just release him though without it affecting the cap and our wallet.
Now if he bolts for the KHL, I want all of you in an uproar like when ol' what's-his-name left and everyone complained that he didn't honor his contract. If I weren't so lazy, I'd dig those up just to have something to post.
I don't think that it would affect the wallet. Guys refusing reasignments (Babs) or leaving to play in the KHL (LaCouture, Murley) are usually suspended without pay.
Running down a dream...
If I were Frank, I'd wait for the almost guaranteed $1.1 mil buyout that's coming his way, then I'd head off to the KHL. About the only way we don't get hit in the cap (other than a trade) is if he bolts and is suspended, and I can't imagine he'd do that with an NHL contract in place (if he does, I'm with Superdave, can't wait to hear all the complaining).
Whoever wrote that article on Nylander is clueless: "Assuming Nylander would take the Russian offer, the Caps could waive him and Nylander would sign the Russian contract." Waiving him would just make him assignable to the AHL or ECHL, not the KHL, and that's if he clears waivers, same as Kaberle.
http://forums.carolinahurricanes.com/index...showtopic=15537
http://forums.carolinahurricanes.com/index...mp;hl=lacouture
When you guys are applauding Kabs to the KHL, remember your outrage earlier in the season when a couple of nobodies bolted. You can't have it both ways.
http://forums.carolinahurricanes.com/index...showtopic=15537[/post]
Flipped on the NHL Network around 4 today, and what did I see .................... Kabs hoisting the Cup.
Heatly is the perfect guy for this team if we could do it...28 year old 6'3", 220 LB sniper who can play either wing...let him play with Staal and Whitney; Ruutu Cullen LaRose on the 2nd line; Jussi or Roddy centering Samsonov and Walker and we're looking at a scary good hockey team.
I don't think he brings enough to justify the salary and would cost us more in what we would have to return. He has also stated he wants to play in the Western Conference.
Ever hear of a Cap. This team can't afford to pay 2 guys over $7M per year. Sure it would be nice, but its not realistic.
Heatley discussion moved to the GM thread.
Nothing really new but more confirmation about the re-signing of Maurice and the coaching staff.
http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/car090610.html
Hurricanes focus on free agents
TheFourthPeriod.com
With head coach Paul Maurice expected to sign a new contract this week, the Hurricanes will shift their focus on their impending free agents, reports the Raleigh News & Observer.
Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford confirmed that the club's coaching staff will stay in tact, and he's started contacting the agents for the team's main free agents.
Forwards Erik Cole, Chad LaRose and Ryan Bayda, and defenseman Dennis Seidenberg, can become unrestricted free agents July 1, while forwards Tuomo Ruutu and Jussi Jokinen, and defenseman Anton Babchuk are restricted free agents.
"Trying to fit them all in will be difficult, and I do not know that we can fit in everybody," Rutherford told the News & Observer. "It's a juggling act."
On 99.9 rutherford talks about signing cole and larose before july 1 and also mentions that signing seidenberg is important to him. The interview is on there website.
That was posted here yesterday.
Thanks, I missed it and didnt know there was time table set. Do you have the direct link for lazy people like me?
http://www.wralsportsfan.com/hurricanes/audio/5323183/
snakeeyes-ch1
The Detroit Free Press posted a gallery of ten unrestricted free agent forwards of the third-and-fourth-line variety which the Red Wings may target, especially assuming that the $4 million of cap space the Wings have won't allow them to re-sign Jiri Hudler, Mikael Samuelsson, or Marian Hossa (thus, necessitating a little more grit)...
But the problem involving almost every player listed is simple: they've had the kinds of seasons which merit $2-3 million salaries for grinding players in early July.
Examples?
Sure, let's run down the list. The Free Press makes excellent arguments as to why the Wings may target said players, so here's the "by the numbers" version, with the salaries listed reflecting the players' 2008-2009 earnings:
Chad LaRose, Carolina Hurricanes. 27 years old, posted 31 points in 79 games while racking up all of 35 penalty minutes, and earned $750,000. LaRose is the kind of player who could get "Dan Cleary money" ($2.5 million plus) from an interested buyer.
http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2009/06/ap...reeagent_t.html
Pkling40
"Chad LaRose, Carolina Hurricanes. 27 years old, posted 31 points in 79 games while racking up all of 35 penalty minutes, and earned $750,000. LaRose is the kind of player who could get "Dan Cleary money" ($2.5 million plus) from an interested buyer."
Please JR Do NOT let this happen..."Show Chad the money"
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Mobina Galore "You're Not 23 Anymore" (live video)
Winnipeg punks Mobina Galore dropped Cities Away back in 2014, but they're still touring behind it full force. The duo are about to embark on a string of European tour dates, and before they head for the other side of the Atlantic, Exclaim! is giving you the exclusive first look at a brand new live video of "You're Not 23 Anymore."
The footage was filmed last month, while the pair was in the studio working on the full-length follow-up to Cities Away. That next record is still in the pre-mixing stage, but the live rendition of "You're Not 23 Anymore" should serve as a reminder that the band aren't slowing down — they're just ramping up to unleash a whole new set of hard-hitting punk rock songs.
Find full details of the band's upcoming shows here, and get a fresh take on the fiercely charged "You're Not 23 Anymore" by watching the brand new live video of the track in the player below.
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Winnipeg punk duo Mobina Galore followed up 2014's Cities Away with "You're Not 23 Anymore" last year, and now the band have unveiled plans...
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On Cities Away, Winnipeg's Mobina Galore successfully distil the high-energy, anthemic punk rock the duo has been working on for the past fe...
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Pope to meet U.S. Church leaders after archbishop's accusations: Vatican
Reuters , Tuesday 11 Sep 2018
Pope Francis waves as he arrives to lead the Wednesday general audience in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican, September 12, 2018 (Photo: Reuters)
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Pope Francis will meet on Thursday with U.S. Catholic Church leaders who want to discuss the fallout from a scandal involving a former American cardinal and demands from an archbishop that the pontiff step down.
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), asked for the meeting after Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano last month accused the pope of knowing for years about sexual misconduct by former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick and of doing nothing about it.
The Vatican said in a statement the pope would meet on Thursday with DiNardo, Cardinal Sean Patrick O'Malley of Boston, and two USCCB officials.
In the 11-page statement published on Aug. 26, Vigano, the former Vatican ambassador to Washington, launched an unprecedented broadside by a Church insider against the pope and a long list of Vatican and U.S. Church officials.
DiNardo has said Vigano's accusations "deserve answers that are conclusive and based on evidence".
The accusations shook the U.S. Church, following a damning Grand Jury report in the state of Pennsylvania that found that 301 priests in the state had sexually abused minors over the past 70 years.
Di Nardo has called for the Vatican to help with an investigation into how McCarrick could have risen steadily through the ranks of the U.S. Church although many people knew that he had engaged for years in sexual misconduct with adult male seminarians.
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Business > Economy
China reduces holdings of US govt bonds
China has made the first annual reduction in its holdings of US Treasury bonds in a decade. Experts are viewing the move as a sign that the country is accelerating the move away from dollar assets in search of more diversified investment channels.
According to the latest monthly figures from the US Treasury Department, China's holdings of US Treasury bonds dropped for a fifth consecutive month in Dec to $1.15 trillion.
The number was an update of a figure released in February, after the US department adjusted its method of collecting data on foreign holdings of US government bonds, a move aimed at obtaining more information about the use of proxies buying and holding US securities.
As a result, China's June holdings of US Treasury securities have been amended to $1.31 trillion instead of $1.17 trillion. The figure at the end of 2011 was $51 billion higher than the previous calculation.
According to the revised data, China cut its holdings of US debt by $8.2 billion in 2011 compared with the previous year. It was the first time that the country had reduced its yearly holdings since 2001.
The country remains the largest foreign holder of US treasuries, but analysts suggest that China's $3.2 trillion in foreign-exchange reserves means that the country is beginning to rapidly diversify its portfolio of foreign currencies.
Senior Chinese officials, including the central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan, have repeatedly emphasized the importance of diversification of China's foreign-exchange reserves to minimize the negative impact of fluctuations in the international financial markets.
The latest figure "clearly indicates China's intention not to put all its eggs in one basket", said Lu Feng, director of Peking University's China Macroeconomic Research Center, according to quotes in the Wall Street Journal.
"The Chinese government has reiterated that it will be actively involved in supporting the troubled euro area. With China's holdings of US debt declining, plans for Europe may be already in progress," said Shen Jianguang, chief Asia-Pacific economist with Mizuho Securities Co Ltd.
The reduction of dollar assets coupled with the ambitions in the eurozone can be interpreted as an important step by Chinese foreign-exchange regulators to promote the diversification of reserves, Shen said.
China has many reasons to reduce its exposure to the US dollar, such as low yields and the monetary-easing measures adopted by the US government, which could lead to inflation that could erode the value of those holdings, said Wei Liang, a researcher with the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations.
The increasing volume of outbound investment may also have indirectly affected the amount of money invested in US debt, Wei said.
"US debt has been a safe haven for capital amid the global economic crisis, but as we see growth come back on track, investors may pull out in favor of other investment channels," he said.
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Anfield Road - Liverpool FC Forum »
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barticus
Re: Season 2014/15
Not just us who are saying this then....this from the bleacher report
The bad news is that those other areas of defence need quite a bit of work still. None of Rodgers’ full-back options have really made any lasting impression, and Jose Enrique’s positioning against City on Wednesday was spectacularly abhorrent.
Not that Martin Kelly and Glen Johnson did much to resurrect their Anfield careers either, and Jack Robinson, so often heralded as Liverpool’s next homegrown left-back talent, hasn’t shown enough to suggest he can usurp even Jon Flanagan’s place in the pecking order anytime soon.
Then there’s the sticky issue of the defensive midfield, whose current incumbents, besides the enterprising Emre Can, are the off-pace Lucas and the increasingly off-pace Steven Gerrard.
Perhaps it’s a sign of the times—and a sad sight for all Liverpool fans—that their performance was markedly improved in the second half, and even more so with Gerrard off the pitch. His absence might deprive his team of on-field leadership and creative vision, but it’s also no coincidence that the entire Reds side look more cohesive going forward and defending as a unit without the captain.
With Gerrard’s international retirement, the case of Gerrard’s playing time this season will be something that Brendan Rodgers needs to manage carefully. Get it right, and the Reds will have a bright future while phasing out their captain. Get it wrong, and there could be huge ramifications on how the season turns out.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2147213-liverpool-vs-manchester-city-what-reds-learned-in-international-champions-cup/page/6
Too old to be a
I hate defending
Rodgers' attitude to the two goals conceded against City was "they were unfortunate".
He really does appear to have a genuine blindspot where the whole defensive side of the game is concerned. We defend by keeping possession, pushing the opposition back by attacking them and scoring enough goals to make sure we outscore the opposition.
Johnson is getting worse almost every time I see him. He can't be our first choice right back this season.
If we're going to have full backs who's prime role is to attack and provide width (full backs should be defenders first and foremost), then he has to work with them on the understanding that only one can go forward at a time. We can't have both high up the pitch if/when we lose possession.
Also, even with one of them high up the pitch and out of position until they get back (which they must work much harder to do then they are at the moment), it means the nearest centre half is likely to have to move across and cover that position when the opposition attack that vacated area, therefore the other centre half has to move across to cover his partner and the other fullback drop in to cover the second centre half. It's like they have to each be joined to the next by a piece of rope tied around their waist, so when one moves across to cover a vacated position/space then everyone else moves across 'one position' also. So if both full backs are up the pitch we're done for.
Alternatively, if he's going to allow both full backs to go forward at the same time then we're going to need to play with two, not one, defensive midfielders, so that one covers across in the position/space vacated by the full back if the opposition are attacking down that particular flank, whilst the other defensive midfielder is trying to shield the two centre halves and/or picking up either a deep lying forward or midfielder making a run into the box. Also this way it should mean that the centre halves don't get parted or dragged out into a wide position where most centre halves are less comfortable operating.
When watching us it's patently obvious just how much work goes on in training on the movement and attacking aspect of our game, due to the way it works so smoothly and clicks, but it's equally apparent how little or no work goes into the defensive aspect as our defending is as shambolic and disjointed as our attacking is smooth and fluid.
He really needs to lose the idealism and introduce a bit of pragmatism if we're not to become just another Arsenal. Wenger seems to have finally cottoned on and is starting to understand the need for both defensive recruits and also that experience is also vital, and that he can't just keeping recruiting young players without having the experienced there to guide them. Likewise simply buying only attacking players will not stop them conceding goals, drawing instead of winning, losing instead of drawing.
Defenses don't neccessarily win you games, but they save you dropping the points that the attack has put you in the position to gain. They can prevent defeats and ensure victories are gained when leads are taken.
Don't make the same mistake twice, there's plenty of new ones to choose from.
Those who choose to preach would do well to take note of their own sermons.
Quote from: barticus on August 01, 2014, 11:36:29 AM
And another: http://www.teamtalk.com/news/2483/9402988/- with the most pertinent lines being: " Players are now flooding forward looking to score goals, as opposed to the idea of just keeping the ball - because that's no good on its own. " To which the article accurately responds: " Similarly, flooding forward looking to score goals is no good on its own if the bolt has been left off the back door. ".
And another excellent point: " There is a sense that merely buying another centre-back - and possibly a new left-back - is too simplistic to address the issues that ultimately cost Liverpool the title.
It is not necessarily that the defenders Liverpool already possess lack the requisite quality to mount a challenge at the top of the table, but rather Rodgers' swashbuckling style was often guilty of leaving the back line exposed. The Reds play with a high level of risk, and on several occasions last season it proved to be their downfall. ".
Rodgers' attitude: " (Defence) is a place where we want to be better, there's no doubt about that," the manager said recently. "It wasn't good enough to concede that many goals, considering the amount of possession we had and amount of goals we scored. ".
We need to be better, not "want", and what has the amount of goals we scored got to do with how poorly we defend? We know we scored plenty, so does everyone else, there's no need to keep pointing out the fact to divert from the real issue.
Rodgers: Goals against Man City were 'unfortunate' - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/11002395/Brendan-Rodgers-goals-Liverpool-conceded-were-unfortunate-despite-Man-City-win.html
Denial won't work, the problem has to be face up to and then solved.
Liverpool: Swindon loanee Brad Smith back at Anfield after injury
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28788250
We appear to have a few players picking up injuries this early into the pre/new season.
Hopefully he can find another loan after he recovers from the injury.
Alberto Moreno heads to Liverpool training with boots in hand as defender nears £12million move from Sevilla
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2725733/Alberto-Moreno-heads-Liverpool-training-boots-hand-defender-nears-12million-Sevilla.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490
All this phooey in the media about his tears on Tuesday evening is ridiculous. He's a young man from Seville, playing for his local team. The tears show he cares, which is so refreshing to see in a modern footballer.
If he's anything like our other Spaniards, he'll also develop the same affinity for our club, which will benefit us hugely.
I'd rather have someone like that, than Johnson, who looks like he's just going through the motions and happily collecting his obscene pay cheque, having not been granted the long deal and payrise he thinks is perfectly acceptable to expect even at his age, and despite his diminishing performances and effectiveness over the last two seasons.
It looks like Skrtel and co have been doing their bit for lower league clubs with a few free coaching sessions:
http://metro.co.uk/2014/08/14/yeovil-post-early-contender-for-comedy-goal-of-the-season-after-artur-krysiak-and-aaron-martin-mix-up-against-gillingham-4833233/
Team for today: Simon Mignolet, Javier Manquillo, Martin Škrtel, Dejan Lovren, Glen Johnson; Steven Gerrard, Lucas, Jordan Henderson; Philippe Coutinho, Raheem Sterling, Daniel Sturridge
Substitutes: Brad Jones, Kolo Touré, Mamadou Sakho, Joe Allen, Emre Can, Jordan Ibe, Rickie Lambert
That's quite a safe team. Make sure there's no shock first game out. It's interesting that Johnson has been put at left back, where he actually seems to be able to defend, and Enrique has been totally left out, unless he's injured.
It would have been interesting to see what would have happened if Flanno wasn't injured.
Can I think will be introduced slowly to the PL, and as a young player, it's a good idea.
Gurdeep
Poor performance today, Southampton deserved something from the game imho. Glen Johnson a HUGE liability!!!!
It's only when you see a mosquito landing on your testicles that you realize that there is always a way to solve a problem without using violence.!
Quote from: Gurdeep on August 17, 2014, 03:22:21 PM
3 points from this one, and ignoring the Sherwood meltdown at Spurs last season as for us that was an anomaly, a point apiece away to City and Spurs would see us off to a solid start.
Missing both Lallana and Markovic left us a touch 'patched up' as Coutinho is not a wider starting forward player.
Hopefully we'll have Moreno or Enrique in the City game and Johnson can sit and watch but from the bench instead of standing and watching from a place miles out of position.
I hope Rodgers doesn't use Gerrard's place in our history and Can's age as a reason to spare the latter from replacing the former when performance warrants.
How would Barca replace Messi (maybe not the best example considering Luis' there now) and Madrid replace Ronaldo? There is no team in the league with a player of Suarez's level and without the finance to simply pay whatever fantasy figures get asked in the process of trying. And geography's against us.
I think we will see a more realistic level of where we are at the moment this season.
Whilst there was a Suarez to replace a Torres, there is no 'up and coming' player like there was with Suarez to replace the man himself.
Also it's impossible to read too much into the first 5/6 games of a league season. There will be teams that perform well to start then 'settle' to their level. Maybe Southampton will be one of them, or maybe a ground out win will seem like a better result than it does now.
« Last Edit: August 17, 2014, 04:33:43 PM by Tes »
Just like Rodgers was advocating holding off giving Sterling another pay rise just yet, the same should be said of Gerrard's situation.
We don't need to tie him down, even though his contract finishes at the end of the season. We need to see if he's worth hanging onto or what is required for next season, and that period of consideration needs to be given until the end of this one.
Afterall, no team he'd want to go to would be interested, not even on a free, so if he feels like continuing then probably his only real worthwhile option would be to head to the MLS. Follow a path trodden by Pele, Beckenbauer, Best etc, in the MLS mk1.
Seeing as the MLS doesn't start until March, maybe we could a City a get Defoe until then.
With City winning this afternoon and Arsenal and Spurs yesterday, our win, however turgid, could prove to be more important than it was impressive, even though it is only 1/38th of the season.
Martinmarx
Indeed a very fortunate win that must leave So'ton feeling numb. Shockingly poor display. Whilst I refuse to jump on the Johnson bandwagon (he wasn't good by any means, but hardly that poor either) I would like to pinpoint Skrtel, Lucas and Coutinho as liabilities. I don't understand why Lucas started this game at all. Time anda again he gave upp possession needlessly in dangerous areas. Coutinho couldn't get his fingers out to get into a position where he could contribute and on the rare occasions he actually got the ball facing their goal he was soooooo fornicating eager to deliever the killer pass. This is also his biggest draw back - he wants to do what's best for him, not the team. Skrtel for some reason I fail to grasp was positioned next to the corner flag allowing Clyne an austrada towards goal.
What disturbed me the most, and what is also a strong indicator we'll struggle to get 4th is our inability to show, passion, urgency, composure. How the fork is it possible So'ton sell most of their team, switch manager and yet manage to outplay us completely in the second half in THE fornicating OPENING GAME!!! Like tes said above this season will most likely bring us back to our true level because nothing I saw today convince me we will come even close to anything above 4th.
City will trash us, I'm afraid.
The modest Oracle of the Anfield Road Forum sometimes mistaken for Judas Iscariot.
Luis Suarez sent Brendan Rodgers a 'lovely' text to wish his former club well before Liverpool win over Southampton
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2727222/Luis-Suarez-sent-Brendan-Rodgers-lovely-text-wish-former-club-Liverpool-win-Southampton.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490
" His heart is with Liverpool. "
It's a shame the rest of him isn't.
the dude abides
that rug really tied the room together
Quote from: Martinmarx on August 17, 2014, 07:55:59 PM
I say, sack the manager.
In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was, in me, an invincible summer.
There’s no next time. It’s now or never.
Skrtel for some reason I fail to grasp was positioned next to the corner flag allowing Clyne an austrada towards goal.
What disturbed me the most, and what is also a strong indicator we'll struggle to get 4th is our inability to show, passion, urgency, composure.
There's a lot about about Skrtel's play that makes me feel like that. He must be one of the first players upgraded next Summer.
All those qualities you mention Martin can stem from a strong captain orchestrating things from the middle of midfield. Also the more senior or experienced players need to step up, take responsibility and do that. They are also things that need to be shown to and encouraged in young players, of which we have quite a few, so the effect can be magnified.
Rodgers and Coutinho together need to work out his best position and stick to it. Also, he needs to feel he has the complete faith of the manager so he can relax and play the right pass, rather than try and force things and 'create' an impression. He has the talent and vision, he needs to gain the composure to let those things flourish. Again, the captain and senior pros need to have a word if they see this happening, where like today he tried too hard to force the issue, rather than just keep things moving and letting the flow truly 'flow'.
We may just be surprised by our response at City. The players know they didn't play well as a team, but the pressure to get off to a winning start, at home, has passed, and being away from home whilst looking to step up the performance level may just help.
I'll take a 0-0 now. I think shutting out Aguero, Silva, Nasri, Džeko, Toure & co, would have a more beneficial effect than any feeling of a "failure to score" sans Suarez.
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Attack vs. Defense
Started by david06, March 2, 2019
Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) · Report post
Abnormal that outside TZ3 is a stalemate map for yearzzz - softcaps are not caps.
Few easy suggestions with easy coding for CRS, some can be complementary to others :
Double the numbers of AOs for each side during TZ1-TZ2. Death to turtles and hello dynamism & fun.
Cut supply in half. Too much supplies.
Kill JWBS. Ok well, 1.36 is coming.
Sets minimal distance from enemy cps to 200m instead of 400m for FMS.
Bring back the FRUs.
EWS alerts are 2 or 5 minutes deferred.
Cap timers back to 1 minute.
INTEL messages only shows where population is missing on your attacks.
Disable AO capture if population is over 3 or 4 vs 1 (active players in game world, no side switches, no 2nd account logging on the other sides, etc.)
Edited March 3, 2019 by matamor
Augetout 381
Allied Forces Commander and Chief
Posted March 3, 2019 · Report post
1 minute ago, delems said:
*** If the GHC would more effectively mix their Armor Brigades with their Infantry Brigades
Take it you flunked math?
Let's see, 18 infantry flags, 9 armored flags.... 1 hour move timers........... Can you do the math? Apparently not.
Math and I get along just fine, thank you. You deciding to act like a jerk about this rather than having a rational discussion doesn't change the simple fact that if you, as an axis player, want more tanks to play with, you need to be in areas where there are armored brigades, or bring them from where there are armored brigades available. It is no different for an Allied player stuck in a town with a French Infantry brigade trying to hold against german armored brigade-sized attacks, except that French tanks are far slower than their german counterparts, thus take far longer to drive from town to town. If the town that is being attacked doesn't have any armored brigades, and the opposition's brigades are armored, things will be rough, regardless of which side you are on. It can be mitigated by the respective HCs mixing brigades---perhaps not perfectly but if having the same amount of tanks available to spawn in every town is the goal, then any pretext of historical accuracy needs to be thrown out of the window.
Before anyone thinks that getting rid of historical accuracy is a good idea, please remember the 18 years of Allied players in French-held territories being saddled with R35s running around with almost no chance of taking out a german tank in a nod to historical accuracy would have been wasted time, and would be over in favor of the red v blue model that getting rid of historical accuracy is, at its root. One can't be for historical accuracy when it helps their side, and against it when it doesn't help their side, and while I am not accusing anyone of side bias specifically, each reader can judge on their own whether they were in favor of changing spawn lists when it was the other side taking it on the chin due to the goal of being historically accurate in equipment.
Having relatively accurate spawn lists is a good thing. Overcoming a bit of a challenge is a good thing. Having everything available all the time wouldn't be an improvement to gameplay.
47 minutes ago, sydspain said:
74 Sherman vs 4 Tigers, there is no flag mix that can fix that...
I'm not sure that is an accurate statement to make, given there are other german tanks involved in the equation, most of which fully possessing of the ability to take shermans out of action.
krusty 0
23 minutes ago, augetout said:
Curious as to whether one side having armor without turrets and machine guns in 1944 fits the 'historical' or red vs blue argument?
34 minutes ago, krusty said:
You are not understanding the problem. Allies can counter an Axis armor brigade with their own, a player created challenge. Axis infantry brigades do not have the same armor capabilities, or even numbers for that matter, as an Allied infantry brigade. This is not a player created challenge and there are not enough armor brigades to overcome it. FYI: Axis infantry brigades armor consist of 10 StuG IIIG's, 4 StuG H42's, and 4 232's.
I think it would make things a lot easier for folks if we could stipulate that neither French Infantry Brigades, nor german Infantry Brigades have much in the way of armor capabilities. British Infantry brigades have matties, but (not having the TOE in-hand as I type this) are not as strong in their armored brigades--same goes for the French armored brigades. My in-game experience tells me that when a german armored brigade comes into a town with no armored brigade to counter them, especially for the French, the battle will not go well for the Allied side. I assume the experience is the same for german Infantry brigades coming up against Allied armored brigades. On the rare occasions when I've spawned a matty, (and by no means am I claiming to be an expert tanker) I have done well when working with other tanks and Infantry, and not so well when going it alone, or having the other tanks manned by players working their own agendas. On the even rarer occasions when I've been in a matty and the attacking germans have decided not to bring any anti-armor assets into play, I've had to guard against being sapped by the inordinate number of Infantry who can kill tanks---something that is not quite historically accurate, but that needs to be dealt with as best as I can.
I fully believe that having Infantry brigades being equipped differently than armored bridades is not something that should even be up for discussion----they are different and should have different capabilities. Arguing that german infantry brigades do not have a counter is not accurate---it is a challenge that needs to be overcome by better utilization of the assets involved, whether it be by mixing brigades to satisfy those who wish to spawn a tank in every battle, or by using towed assets more effectively.
8 minutes ago, krusty said:
The modeled german armor lacking in turrets lacked turrets during the actual war, and the modeled german armor lacking MGs also lacked MGs during the actual war, so I would have to answer that it fits 'historical'.
Just as the French having a plethora of woefully slow R35s is, while being a giant pain in the [censored] and making it more challenging to use them effectively, is historically accurate.
Think of this from a non-german point of view: The german side has held a quantitative and arguably a qualitative superiority in tanks for the entire time the game has existed, and when Allied players whined about the woefully slow speeds of the R35 (for example), and the utter lack of ability for R35s to punch through (most) german armor, they have been told it is accurate, and to deal with it. Now that spawn lists are closer (I won't say perfect, but definitely closer) to being historically accurate, some on the german side are up in arms about it, despite having the in-game ability to mitigate the challenges involved by mixing brigades, and by a better utilization of anti-armor assets other than tanks.
An R35 pulling up on an enemy FMS is going to do some damage, and that damage will improve if the R35 is smart enough to have an Infantryman with him/her. If a german tank shows up, the fun time will end quickly, but if in addition to the R35 and the Infantryman, an ATG has come with, the R35 might have a chance to survive to the end of the 'battle'.
Just as surely, a Stug pulling into a battle with an Allied Infantry unit is going to do well, and they'll do even more damage if they bring an Infantryman with him/her to protect them and help them to locate targets. The day the stug brings an Infantryman AND an 88 with them, will be a bad day for the Allies in that area.
Stugs not having a turret is a bummer---it must be a pain in the [censored] trying to figure out where the rounds that the French R35s are bouncing off of the impenetrable armor of the Stug are coming from, so the stug can pivot, fire on the R35s once each, and end the 'battle'...;) It might pay, for credibility's sake, to ponder what it is like to be in that R35, with a turret, an MG, and almost no chance of surviving an encounter with a german stug regardless of how many rounds they can hit it with before the stug figures out where it is. Point being, every piece of properly modeled equipment in-game is going to have advantages and disadvantages when compared to enemy equipment. Finding a way around these challenges has been modus operendi for the Allies for well over a decade. The new spawn lists do not eliminate these long-standing issues for the Allied side, and have caused other challenges for the Allied side, but they have added some challenges to the german side, to be sure.
augetout is providing a excellent example of "dismissal from subjective/baseless speculation" there is no issue, just dump it into the generic lack of teamwork and leadership pile
instead of a constructive attitude, guys like him use anti constructive denialism to disregard any and all issues. without data and objective analysis.
the only thing that'll work is ignoring all talk without data, like what scotsman resorted to lol
1 hour ago, matamor said:
How does doubling the number of AOs for Tz1 and Tz2 improve battles?
Cutting supplies in half. Too much supplies. Hmmm. Something to ponder----I believe dividing (or allowing said division) of Brigades into 2 or 3 regiments each would also add some flavor and potentially reduce available supplies for a given town.
Kill JWBS. ?? I am sorry for not understanding the terminology on this one.
Setting the FMS distance even closer forces the game into even more of a CQB-fest----efforts to get the battles out of the towns would be more effective, imho.
Bring back FRUs. Meh. How many people need to be able to build spawn points before it is just ridiculous? Anyone can spawn a truck and create an FMS. HC Officers can set FRUs (right? or is that planned for future return?).
EWS alerts are 2 or 5 minutes deferred------again, the objective is to have battles, not to increase the number of ninja-capped towns. Not sure how this helps gameplay.
Cap timers back to 1 minute------again, how does this help battles improve in intensity and frequency, especially in low-pop times? How does it encourage teamwork?
INTEL messages only shows where population is missing on your attacks------Not sure what you mean, here.
Making attacking easier seems to be the goal, and that's fine. Doing so without negatively effecting gameplay will be a significant challenge. The objective shouldn't be to allow 3 guys with a truck to sneak into a town and capture the spawnables before anyone knows they are there---that ruins gameplay across the board, and does not improve the ability to attack so much as it eliminates the ability to defend.
Merlin51 1,387
brigade warping.
like town under AO and contested and supply going down
and even though enemy presence is strong in the town, a fresh brigade can warp unhindered into the AB
I think that is at least the basic premise to the term
I agree with pretty much all of this. Although I recognize that some of it probably isn't doable, a lot of it probably is.
@augetoutJWBS = Jesus Warping Brigade System (coined by statamor himself). It refers to the idea that brigades can magically move into the completely-camped AB of a certain town if a linking depot is still controlled. I would argue that it's basically nonexistent today as a result of the greatly increased trickle timers, but that's what it means nonetheless.
The INTEL messages are the SYSTEM messages that can say "Soldiers needed at Namur" for example.
More fundamentally, I believe there is more stuff going when the attackers can use stealth to their advantage than when the defenders are fully prepared and are able to stop an attack before it starts. Where you draw that line is up for debate, but where that line is drawn today makes for poor gameplay. There would be more fun, more action, more intensity and less boredom if we implemented suggestions like the above.
9 minutes ago, major0noob said:
On the contrary, I believe you are providing an excellent example of 'if I say there's an issue there's an issue regardless of the facts involved'.
I'm not 'dumping' anything into a pile to be ignored. Rather, I am pointing out that there are alternatives to the immediate 'we are getting screwed' attitude held by some people in this community all too often.
The game is brutal to those who refuse to work as a team. That is a fact----and it is not generic, but systematic. If a player chooses to work their own plan without working with others, they are going to suffer. All talk about 'we should change the game to make my solo missions more effective' is fine and dandy, but have the character to recognize it for what it is, rather than the constant claims of 'bias', etc that spews forth whenever there is a change even proposed, let alone implemented. I didn't cause that issue/challenge to exist. It has existed the entire time the game has existed. Recognizing that fact does not qualify me for being dismissed as not caring. Quite the opposite.
The gripe that axis Infantry brigades don't have enough tanks is a valid one, if the game doesn't allow a way around it, like say: Mixing brigades more effectively.
The gripe that axis Infantry brigades do not have a counter to Allied armor is a valid one, so long as the game eliminates anti-tank capabilities from the german side, which it doesn't.
The gripe that axis Stugs don't have turrets is a valid one, if red v blue is the 'new' objective. I say new because for 18 years the german side has in large part reveled in the lack of armored punch available to the Allied side, as it is historically accurate.
I, like you, see significant problems with the game. We just differ on how we deal with the challenges involved.
I see issues with the game's previous lack of support for in-game squads, so I have spent the last year working to rebuild Lafayette Federation, and working with CRS on solutions to the overall problems caused by a lack of squads' in-game presence.
I see issues with the game's over-reliance on the respective HCs to provide a positive in-game experience to players, so I've spent the last year helping in-game where I can, while working with CRS to decrease reliance on the HCs without eliminating them, while increasing the relevance of squads in-game.
I see (and have seen since 2001) issues with the spawn list. For the record, I have, for over 18 yeares now, been in favor of historically accurate spawn ratios. While the current system isn't one I would have chosen, (that is not meant to bust on it, I am just being honest), it is far closer to being accurate than at anytime in this game's history, so at the very worst it is something to build upon, rather than tear down.
I see a need for improved marketing of this game, (and have since the early days). So, I have been working with CRS to help their marketing efforts in whatever ways my small little brain can handle helping with, given my real-world experience in marketing for entirely an entirely different product-set.
I am talking about Tier 3, the same that started this map and would hopefully be around for all maps.
Axis armor in Inf Brigades: 10 StuG IIIG & 4 StuG H42 - no turrets or machine guns and the Axis figured out before 1944 that TD's needed mg's on them, see pic below with the mg guard on a StuG IIIG.
French armor in Inf Brigades: 10 M-10, 6 Sherman75, & 8 Stuarts I'm leaving out the R-35's, Pan & 232's, and axis don't even have regular or DLC pz2c's
One side can suppress infantry and other soft units very effectively and one cannot without including an armored brigade on the attack or defense, which just isn't feasible. There is nothing red vs blue or historically accurate about it. I don't think Inf and Armor brigades should be too interchangeable at all. In fact I'm up for eliminating basically all armor from Inf brigades but that's probably not gonna happen.
The R-35 only French tank? When did that exist? Tier 0 French armor is no picnic but it only last a week or so of the map. It's certainly no worse than facing Matty's, the tanks that can kill infantry by the dozens with an mg, even the sappers!
5 minutes ago, Merlin51 said:
Given that as an issue, my opinion would be that until a better system is designed (and in my opinion an improved system should be designed), I'll put up with the fresh brigades warping in (usually at the wrong moment in time). I am in favor of getting rid of the fixed spawn points entirely, with the replacement system being based on (perfect-world) Regimental-level TOCs, placed as PPOs by either HC Officers or responsbile squad leaders. In that instance, moving a fresh unit into a town would have to consist of an Officer making his/her way from town A to near town B, and placing the new unit's spawn point manually into the game. That's just my idea, though.
Well admittedly, I was referring to Tier 0 more than anything else. Tier 3 is 1943 basically, right? If the axis side possessed Stugs with MGs in 1943, then by all means they should be modeled thusly, and in the meantime substitute vehicles be added to the german spawn lists for tier 3. If they didn't have them until '44, then they should get them then, and if they had 'em in '42, they should get them then, again, with substitutes until they are modeled.
I do not say 'if' to imply not agreeing with your assertion, Krusty. I say 'if' because I lost my entire library of useful reference books in my divorce 8 years ago, and haven't reconstituted it fully as yet, thus I cannot quickly grab a book and confirm or deny said assertion.
i've said dozens of times.
failure to function without X (teamwork/leadership/HC/etc) = bad
fun with X , and playable without = good
there's a fundamental point people miss when talking about activity. forcing the game to rely on X and utterly fail without are the reasons for dead times.
from bottom to top, can't cap without teamwork, can't push into town without ZoC & teamwork & leadership, can't make a spawn without T&L/pre-setup/single FMS task-force/etc, FB's drain leadership (they're usually the ones blowing), HC on/off will paralyze the game.
unless it's soo blatantly obvious like the HC on/off, any issue with the games failure to function is deflected and denied.
you say you see a lot of issues, look in game at all the dead AO's throughout the day. is it not a issue?
18 minutes ago, major0noob said:
There's a balance - and this is where most over look.
Problem is that for every player X's This = awesome...... there's payer Y who thinks the same exact thing is 'biased game breaking garbage'. Somewhere in between those two extremes is a middle point.
it's easy to sit on the side and toss stones into the glass windows (I used to do it). The hard part is figuring out how to either stop those stones from being thrown, or making the glass strong enough to have them bounce off.
delems 765
You simply fail to see that axis have no armor in INF flags with MGs.
Allies USA gets 12 tanks, 7 TDs and 4 ACs, which all have MGs. Axis has 10 TDs, 0 tanks 4 AGs and 4 ACs. (none with MGs btw, but the AC)
(note, USA AC can kill every tier panzer...... axis AC can't even kill all the tier 0 tanks).
Every allied flag has tanks and armor to attack with; only 1/3 of the axis flags do. Hence, allies can attack with 30 flags, axis can attack with 10 flags......
You see the picture yet?
14 minutes ago, delems said:
this should be solved with half tracks? (literally the current ToE balancing philosophy)
b2k, the biggest issue is you guys are soo far off the rails: obvious stuff is outside your view and ignored. it's silly even, the |1 half track > 2 tanks| is is just...
11 hours ago, major0noob said:
it's difficult not to come off as CRS-bashing
Edited March 4, 2019 by major0noob
forrest 340
Bomber is as a Bomber does
2 hours ago, augetout said:
The day the stug brings an Infantryman AND an 88 with them, will be a bad day for the Allies in that area.
Until Rebel shows up.
I believe your equation is fundamentally flawed, in that the game does not fail to function without X (teamwork/leadership/HC/etc). The game functions fine whether players choose to play rambo style all by themselves, or in teams. Their success levels go down significantly when deciding upon a solo plan, and that's where the points diverge. You seem to believe it is a flaw with the game, whereas I believe it is not a problem with the game as much as it is a problem with the chosen play-styles. The game allows solo players. It rewards teamwork. It functions in etiher case.
Disagreeing with you is not 'deflecting and denying'. By all means please take a step back and see that reaching sweeping conclusions about another person's motivations is almost certainly destined to be inaccurate, as yours (in regards to me) absolutely is, (inaccurate).
I am hearing different numbers, i.e. that in-game numbers are up, the time spent each day in 2 AOs is higher than it has been in the recent past. So, if overall numbers in-game are up, (and they are), the 'dead AOs' you speak of aren't caused by a lack of people, thus your conclusion that we're 'down on ingame numbers because of the new spawnlists' is by definition, inaccurate.
Having said that, I have seen some dead AOs here and there. Finding the accurate root reason(s) behind this would seem to be an important task. It may be that our overall in-game numbers are up, but that veteran numbers are down, (for example, and hypothetically speaking). I know during the timezone(s) I typically play in (TZ3 during the week usually with a dash of tz1 and tz2 thrown in as often as feasible), I am seeing more veterans, both on the Allied side, and (based on CSR) on the german side. TZ1 and/or TZ2 might have different things going on, and I cannot speak to it on the information I have available.
I see the picture you are hoping me to see. Again, if the germans should have Stugs with MGs on them (in '43 or '44, whichever ends up being accurate), then by all means they should be modeled, and substitutes should be given to the germans until the Stugs with MGs are modeled. You will have my full support from the Allied side on this issue of historical accuracy, as you would in any discussion where the solution lies in historical accuracy as opposed to red v blue, or an insistence on maintaining the false advantages held by the germans in the armored area for years and years.
david06 0
I would love to see 1/10th of the effort some in these forums spend on trying to 'change the game to make it easier for solo players to not die when doing basically stupid things', instead spent on team-building. This game works just fine (not perfect, but fine) when enough people are playing as teams on both sides, as good battles almost always ensue. This game breaks down when the majority of players do their level best to NOT play as a team.
It took maybe 5 minutes to grab some screen caps and post to the forum, I already have much more than that in play time this weekend. I also have more kills this campaign than you at the moment despite being a F2P bolt so don't play that game. Also if you didn't notice, when I was working to support the team I got nothing, meanwhile when I played as a solo depot sniper I cleaned up in kills.
Anyway you sound like you really know what you're doing though, I see a lot of comments on team-building so do you mind posting a video or screenshot of your last op? I always read about how proper attacks are supposed to be so easy but I don't see anyone doing it (even allied prime tank rushes are a cinch to shut down compared to years ago). I also don't see how it can be done, considering what people are describing would take much higher player density than there is now. Even something as simple as "get tank support for the FMS" is a huge can of worms.
It would also be nice to know what motivates you to drive so many trucks to town, because my conclusion is that it's a pointless and generally awful experience, and I won't be bothering with it anymore.
zeebee was talking about objective analysis, this is all subjective conjecture...
Worried about the safety of your truck while setting an FMS? Bring an Infantryman, or friendly tank, with you.
Too difficult to cap a CP once the defense is alerted? Stop trying to take CPs by yourself and calling it 'an attack'.
the rest of the post just further places the blame of dead AO's on the players, without data.
Having said that, I have seen some dead AOs here and there
you're still denying the scale of dead AO's man.
Finding the accurate root reason(s) behind this would seem to be an important task. It may be that our overall in-game numbers are up, but that veteran numbers are down, (for example, and hypothetically speaking). I know during the timezone(s) I typically play in (TZ3 during the week usually with a dash of tz1 and tz2 thrown in as often as feasible), I am seeing more veterans, both on the Allied side, and (based on CSR) on the german side. TZ1 and/or TZ2 might have different things going on, and I cannot speak to it on the information I have available.
when i get data, i'm holding you to this.
going to start a AO record and try interview the guys involved. even when a squad using teamwork couldn't get a single FMS up, guys like you just said they sucked instead of swallowing their pride and admitting there's something wrong. [ foreshadowing : P ]
Thanks for your comment. Attack and defense. I just tried to find better way to encourage attackers.
TZ3 deciding 80% of the campaigns the last 100 maps is also impacting negativelly gameplay by attacking, and they do ninja-capping, a lot.
I think this is also an avenue to look at and bring it more available to other TZs.
27 minutes ago, david06 said:
I'm not sure what you are basing your conclusions on, to be honest. I don't believe you'll ever see a post in these forums from me, claiming that I am the best player or anything close to it, thus I am not sure why your kill count being higher than mine has any relevance at all. If you took my remarks to be directed at you personally, you are mistaken. I will not be dragged into a contest of bona fides. In the end it is a pointless errand, as regardless of how long either of us has been in this community/game, and regardless of what we have done while in-game, BOTH of our opinions, so long as they match up with a semblance of factual evidence, are valid, even as we disagree.
I sense a biting sarcasm that is unnecessary. We are not enemies, @david06 , and while we may disagree (if we disagree), it does not make either of us the lesser.
Different people have different styles of play, and that is not at issue here, to my knowledge. In the timezone I typically play in, (TZ3), the Allies aren't doing much more than attempting to hold the line against determined attacks coming at us from the axis side, thus I tend to gravitate more towards helping to defend depots and then the AB bunker. If I get there early enough, I might go EMFS hunting, and if when I spawn in there's a brief lull between axis attacks, I'll help with FBs. You most likely have a different set of priorities, and that's fine. What motivates me (in-game) is trying to do what I think will help the Allies the most at any given moment. To my mind, it has always been difficult to get people to sit in a depot and/or ab bunker and defend it, thus I tend to do that much of my time in-game.
The need for a bunch of FMS to an objective is in and of itself borne of an unwillingness to defend FMS, right? If an FMS is placed along a covered route, and is even lightly defended, it will last long enough to get significant numbers of troops to the objective, which is the goal. It is unrealistic to think that the enemy is not going to seek to destroy the FMS, so failing to defend it is a choice that ends up not working out so well, thus causing the need for the multiple FMS that both sides end up calling for. It's kind of like a fish laying thousands of eggs hoping dozens will survive, rather than a mother bear keeping track of her cub until they reach maturity. Both systems work, but I think folks are finding that the fish method is not working well right now, and are blaming the game rather than taking a look at the root cause, i.e. folks not keeping their FMS' defended.
You mentioned that getting tank support for an FMS is a 'huge can of worms'. ' Why' is the question, then. Is it, as some would conclude, that there's not enough players in-game to fill that need? Or, as I am asserting, is it that there's not enough people willing to fill that need? The in-game numbers suggest that it is the latter.
What motivates me, and/or other players, is as varied as the shape of snowflakes, I would guess, and that's ok. Fun is the goal for each of us---it's the definition of what constitutes 'fun' where there ends up being lots of different answers, and again, that's ok. What's not ok is to play a game that depends largely on teamwork, refuse to work as a member of a team, then blame the game mechanics for the lack of perceived fun that ensues. It isn't COD, where you're one of a small number of people on a team spawning randomly across a small map, being able to depend on a steady supply of 'bad guys' to engage, in the full knowledge that even failing/losing is a feeling that will only last about 2 minutes, until the next 'battle' loads up. In WWIIOnline, if an attack fails, there's consequences that can ripple outwards for quite awhile. If a defense is run poorly, an entire campaign could be put at risk. Following along with the COD reference: In that game I have to worry about the camper guy(s), the run and gun guys, and sometimes the folks who work in pairs. I have to think about how to avoid rifles, automatic weapons, the occasional mine, and the occasional bombing run (or whatever) borne of someone having a long-enough kill streak... It's checkers----a fun time no doubt, but in the end, checkers. WWIIOnline is a different level of brutality. In addition to the stuff I have to keep track of in COD, I have to keep track of ATGs hidden in bushes, PPOs that can deny or delay my entry into an area, Tanks, Airplanes, and if I'm in the wrong damn town---Boats for cripes sake. A little higher up the scale in the direction of leading, I have to make sure the FBs necessary to feed my attack remain intacts. All of them looking to kill me, while either capturing my territory or denying me the ability to capture theirs. If my side fails, I don't get to restart as if nothing happened in the same map area. Instead, that town is lost (or that attack has failed perhaps leaving us vulnerable to attack in that area). More chess than checkers. In my mind far more rewarding, and far far far far far far more frustrating. In COD, there might be a real 'twitch god' on the other team, but odds are I'll have to deal with him for a grand total of 15 or so minutes---checkers. In WWIIOnline, every time I spawn into a battle, there's a decent chance that Itsbrad, or Potthead, or Agave, or Nkelly, or Nily, or any of a list in the dozens, are going to be there, doing their level best to kill me----chess.
End ramble, except to say that, warts and all, WWIIOnline is the best game in its genre, period. That doesn't make it perfect, but it is the best, and by a wide margin.
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Re: The 'Murrica Politics Thread
The problem is a lot of politicians don't seem to realize the gravity of being a president, and that you actually effect the lives of countless people, not from just their own country, but others as well. And that for every life that is impacted, do they seriously think that nothing will come from it? You drop a bomb on a country, do they seriously expect people to be like "Oh yeah, well I guess whoever died deserved it". What kind of bologna is that.
Then you also need to take into account not just the problems outside of your own country, but the ones inside it as well. I'm still hearing about mass shootings in America, and everyone is still acting surprised as if it's a thing that they would never expect to happen. And you know what half the world is doing? We look at it on the news and think, well, nothing interesting is happening, lets see what's on netflix.
I was looking into statistics, and the amount of gun related incidents in America compared to the rest of the world is staggering. You people have over 100,000 incidents per year relating to gun violence. The closest country to that, outside of a war zone, had a little under 100.. It escapes my logic as to how anyone could think that "Gun control" in the sense that you LIMIT the gun types you can get, not TAKE EVERY SINGLE GUN AWAY, is a bad thing.
You also have the problem of your debt. What was it at? Like some stupidly imaginable number? Please, for the love of god stop spending so much on military advancement and other things which the modern world would quite frankly be fine without.
And if other countries are telling you that you should be doing this stuff, you should probably take note of them.
Exactly. I wouldn't feel save if I knew EVERYONE around me could own a gun. And if they say the reason people want guns is selfdefence. If no one owns a gun you don't need guns to defend yourself. Also sometimes you see small kids that are like 9 or 10 years old shoot a gun! Who thought that was a good idea!? And you keep hearing at the news about the militarized police. Thing's like swatting. That only is because everybody can own a shooting weapon.
The best solution is just to remove gun's entirely. But I think it's just to late to stop it. How are you going to remove gun's if everybody owns them. You will need to check every house and place.
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Why remove guns? That's stupid. Hunting is a sport. Also this one time one of my friends had to mercy kill a deer that was hit by a car, but not dead. If you didn't have a firearm to do so, it would be extremely dangerous, since they have extremely powerful legs, even if they've been hit by a a car. Guns themselves pose no danger to humans, whether sitting on a table or in the hands of a respectable individual, so why take them away? That's dumb. Take guns away from mental patients and radical extremists, and that will solve our problems.
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123outerme wrote: Why remove guns? That's stupid. Hunting is a sport. Also this one time one of my friends had to mercy kill a deer that was hit by a car, but not dead. If you didn't have a firearm to do so, it would be extremely dangerous, since they have extremely powerful legs, even if they've been hit by a a car. Guns themselves pose no danger to humans, whether sitting on a table or in the hands of a respectable individual, so why take them away? That's dumb. Take guns away from mental patients and radical extremists, and that will solve our problems.
Here where i live in the Netherlands you can own a gun. Primarily for sport shooting and hunting. But you need a cursus you get can't have a criminal history. you need a special card and you get checked a couple times a year. And there are lots of rules. It takes a lot of effort but you prevent harmfull people from getting weapons. If everybody can own a gun how are you going to keep them away from dangerous people? And how do you know who is dangerous?
I never said remove guns, I said limit the gun types. Why exactly do you need an assault rifle to "Protect" yourself?
I've never heard of these "Protection Rifles" that most americans seem to think exist.
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Girl, you have so little idea of what you're talking about. I'd start researching guns before you continue.
I'm afraid of 3 presidents: Trump, Hillary, Bernie.
Trump is the one with the most sense of the three loonies. But Still, a wall. To protect us. From mexicans. I mean, the internet hates this guy enough already, I dont' have to continue much
Hillary. If she can't even handle her own emails, how the hell can she handle running a country. That's not even to mention all the crazy crap she's done as a politician leading up this point. Again, research.
Bernie: I hope you guys don't like money. I hope you guys hate money so much you wish you were dirt poor, because a president who has such overreaching policies regarding money, without even a High School Level understanding of politics is going to doom this country financially... exponentially moreso than it already is. The last to little idiots only rely on the American voters lack of understanding to win. And by golly, do american voters only vote on "what feels good" not facts.
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It sounds an awful lot like you're voting based on what Fox news says, which is worse.
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Felt like I should probably explain why you are completely wrong.
p1nkbr0 wrote:
Largely true. An assault rifle is a term that makes for great media ratings, but when you get to defining it it all falls apart. More gun control is absolutely needed, but an assault weapons ban is not the answer.
p1nkbr0 wrote: I'm afraid of 3 presidents: Trump, Hillary, Bernie.
Trump will never be President of the United States. Nothing realistically will change that.
A Clinton presidency wouldn't be amazing and would be about the same as Obama's has been, unless she did something stupid and started WW3 with Russia.
You could not be more wrong about Bernie.
p1nkbr0 wrote: Trump is the one with the most sense of the three loonies. But Still, a wall. To protect us. From mexicans. I mean, the internet hates this guy enough already, I dont' have to continue much
The only times Trump makes sense is when he echoes progressive Democrats, like he did Tuesday saying that infrastructure spending would have been better than the Iraq war.
p1nkbr0 wrote: Hillary. If she can't even handle her own emails, how the hell can she handle running a country. That's not even to mention all the crazy crap she's done as a politician leading up this point. Again, research.
I'm no fan of Hillary, but I don't consider emailgate damning. Were mistakes made? Probably. But this wasn't a massive lapse of judgement. I'm more worried about her Iraq war vote and her actions in overthrowing Qaddafi in Libya. Domestically I see no evidence that she would be a worse President than Obama (Who is, while not an amazing president, not bad either).
p1nkbr0 wrote: Bernie: I hope you guys don't like money. I hope you guys hate money so much you wish you were dirt poor, because a president who has such overreaching policies regarding money, without even a High School Level understanding of politics is going to doom this country financially... exponentially moreso than it already is. The last to little idiots only rely on the American voters lack of understanding to win. And by golly, do american voters only vote on "what feels good" not facts.
Bernie's been a successful politician for three decades, he understands politics. I think what you mean is economics, but you're also wrong.
Fun fact: Bernie Sanders' healthcare plan would cost us $15 trillion over a ten year period. We currently spend about $30 trillion on healthcare over a 10 year period. In other words, we'd be saving trillions in a ten year period by adopting it. Taxes would go up, but we'd no longer be paying for private insurance and the average American family would save thousands on insurance under his plan. We spend twice as much as Canada and three times as much Britain on health care. Rectifying that won't somehow make us poorer.
Our infrastructure is crumbling. We spend billions on temporary measures. When Sanders says that he'd invest $1 trillion in permanent solutions to our crumbling infrastructure, he means invest.
See here: http://money.cnn.com/2013/02/12/news/ec ... -spending/
Not only would we create thousands, if not millions of new jobs, we'd also be saving ourselves money.
Also looks like you've got a two for one logical fallacy. You've got a faulty straw man by saying that Bernie's supporters only do so to feel good (dismissing the many legitimate reasons for which he has an overwhelming majority of his supporters), and you're coupling that with an ad hominem attack. That's bad, and you should feel bad.
Stuart98 wrote: It sounds an awful lot like you're voting based on what Fox news says, which is worse.
I don't vote based on what Fox News Says. I watch all news stations equally... in fact, I watch Fox least of all the others. But, you know, let's all assume he watches that Fox News because he isn't a "Bernie Baby" millennial hipster who hates republicans for no other reason than because the Internet says so.
Stuart98 wrote: Felt like I should probably explain why you are completely wrong.
1. We can agree on Trump. Moving on.
However, Right now, I'm too tired, too excited, too medicated, and far too concerned with other, far more interesting subjects than gathering up all my sources and information at 3am to have a debate with some kid on the internet. (who, by the way, lead off his entire tirade with an ad hominem, thank you very much.) There's a reason why I quit tumblr. Dealing with people who won't listen is already hard enough at my job. Dealing with people who are self-perpetuatingly ignorant is just attrocious. Work comes first. Internet Second. (and watching my money disappear due to taxes)
I'll leave you with this:
Also would like to add:
What happens in this thread, stays in this thread. You created a politics thread knowing well what the consequences were. I do not want this affecting anything outside this thread, got it?
You're right, I shouldn't have said that you have your opinions because you watch too much Fox news any more than you should have said that all Bernie supporters are idiots.
Multipackwolf wrote: I never said remove guns, I said limit the gun types. Why exactly do you need an assault rifle to "Protect" yourself?
I'm not saying an assault weapon ban is needed, I mean lets be honest, how many guns do you think are out there in America that are equally as deadly as an assault rifle but is not classified as one? Assuming the entire population has a gun, you're looking at how many guns? No, a gun ban itself isn't going make the slightest difference.
I'm also not saying get rid of all guns because guns are bad and blah blah blah.. Etc etc etc stupid moron person speech who doesn't know what they're saying. I mean, in America, it's literally in the law that says you can own a gun. AND lets be honest here, most of the gun related deaths would be from handguns. Simply because it's easy to conceal. And also lets be honest in getting people to all hand in their guns? Well that's just one way to make everyone hate you.
Here in Australia (now please don't assume I'm trying to say that Australia is somehow better, because I'm not, I'm simply pointing out the truth) we are able to obtain a gun. Any ordinary civilian is able to. But most people don't because well.. Nobody else has one do they? In fact most farmers in Australia would own a gun. But we never seem to hear of a farming going off and shooting people because bullets are expensive and running a farm is quite expensive as well. In any case, in order to obtain a gun, you either need a really good reason, eg, you're a farmer and you want one to protect your animals and crops from predetors. Or you can apply for one, go through about a gajillion tests to make sure you're perfectly sane (RIP ME) wait a few months, get a gun licence, be restricted to the gun range for the next few years before finally being anle to even take a gun home...
Bit extensive. But it works and very few people get shot. Now, that would obviously be unnacceptable in america, but a similar system with less checkpoints would probably be more effective then simply willy nilly saying you can't have these gun types. And the people who are against gun control, don't seem to completely understand how it would work instead of being like "You want this gun? $600 and it's yours. Thank you have a nice day."
But when it comes down to it, the only country that will decide on if they want to attempt to prevent mass shootings every other week, is America. No other country can step in and be like, you're doing it wrong. And I'm sure there are hundreds of other systems that would be perfectly acceptable in controlling the weapon types. Maybe if you're found to be absolutely perfectly, 100%, out-of-your-mind, nutcase insane you're still able to own a low caliber fire arm, I don't know.
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Personally, none of the mainstream republicans make any sense to me. Trump, Carson, Cruz, Rubio, Bush, they all just seem to be religious fanatics, anti-science, or just plain crazy (or some combination of those). Their ideals are so anti-American that it's hard to take them seriously.
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Ecthelion II wrote: Personally, none of the mainstream republicans make any sense to me. Trump, Carson, Cruz, Rubio, Bush, they all just seem to be religious fanatics, anti-science, or just plain crazy (or some combination of those). Their ideals are so anti-American that it's hard to take them seriously.
The only people for whom they make any sense are as crazy as the candidates themselves are.
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To be honest, every presidential election for the past decades is essentially a choice between the lesser of two evils. No wonder the voting turn-out is low compared to some western countries. The presidential race is like a race between two corporate horses. Most of the debates consist of lip-service, patriotic rhetoric, blame game,empty promises or personal attacks made by candidates of either party while the gap between the rich and poor keeps widening and the debt keeps increasing. While I agree that some candidates are worse than others (Trump springs to mind), both parties are full of it. Just my two cents.
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#1 by sprouts1115
You can see the first deck I wish to make at http://texasplayingcards.com It has 16X4 suits for 64 cards. The second deck I want to make has 16x9 for 144 cards. The rank for the 2nd deck goes as followed (K)ing 15, (Q)ueen 14, (B)ishop 13, (C)avalier 12, (J)ack 11, (T)ower 10, (9), (8), (7), (6), (5), (4), (3), (2), (A)ce, (?) Joker.
Just curious, if you had too, what alignment would you put the tarot cards in and what are the old symbols used within them?
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Lawful Good:
Neutral Good:
Chaotic Good:
Lawful Neutral:
True Neutral:
Chaotic Neutral:
Lawful Evil:
Neutral Evil:
Chaotic Evil:
The 4 old tarot decks to find the symbols are in:
Visconti-Sforza, Visconti, Cary-Yale Visconti, Rider-Waite
http://www.albideuter.de - neat website, but it's in german. just hit 0 - Narr (Right - Center)
list of trionfi: http://www.tarotpedia.com/wiki/Sermones ... _Cum_Aliis:
old symbols
Magician--- : merchant with a sword, wand, coins, cup on a table
Empress --- : woman with a crown, scepter, and shield / eagle on the shield
Emperor --- : old man with a scepter and an orb / crown displays an eagle
Popess ---- : woman with 3 crowns holding a cross and a book / looks to be pregnant
Pope ------ : man with 3 crowns and a cross / giving a blessing
Temperance : female pouring water from 1 cup to another /
Lovers ---- : man and a woman with cupid / cupid is blindfolded
Chariot --- : female with a scepter and an orb with 2 white horses /
Fortitude -- : man and loin attacking something / woman sitting on lion holding its jaws open
Wheel ----- : I reign, I reigned, I am without kingdom / woman blindfolded spinning the wheel
Hermit ---- : old man with a walking stick and an hour glass /
Hanged man : man hung by 1 foot /
Death ----- : skeleton with a bow / skeleton riding a horse with a sickle
Devil ------ : horned devil with a man and woman chained to his throne /
Tower ----- : a tower destroyed by the sun with a man and woman falling /
Star ------- : a star above a woman pouring 2 cups of water into water /
Moon ----- : woman, broken bow, moon / 2 towers, 2 dogs, crayfish, moon
Sun ------- : young male with a white horse holding the sun /
Jugement -- : angle blowing a horn, people rise from the dead /
Justice ---- : female with a crown, scales and a sword /
World ----- : 2 angles holding the world / woman holding 2 wands
Fool ------ : a begger with white feathers in his hair holding a stick / holding a bindle, walking stick, white dog attacks
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Re: Tarot card alignment and symbols
try some low hanging fruit.
i'm thinking "The Lovers" should be chaotic good. http://www.albideuter.de/html/liebende.html
with cupid there is a choice of falling in love or not; so therefore chaotic. and of course love is always good. right?
if you look the early tarot cards, you had 1 man, 1 woman, and cupid. later on it changed to 1 man, 2 woman, and cupid. to me, the 2 woman also symbolize a choice.
i'm thinking "The Hermit" should be true neutral. i try not to look deep into the meaning of the tarot, but try to look at the symbols. from what i've read the hermit stands alone. so, neutral. and he is always seeking inner knowledge. thats not lawful or chaotic.
im thinking "The Devil" should be lawful evil. it seems the chains symbolize bondage or control. so, therefore; lawful and the devil is basically negative so he is evil.
what do you think? with your understanding of the meaning and symbols. i'm looking for some criticism.
I'm thinking about a second deck I want to make. The values are as followed: (K)ing 15, (Q)ueen 14, (B)ishop 13, (C)aviler 12, (J)ack 11, (T)ower 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, (A)ce 1, and Joker. I'm going to give the joker the same rack as the Fool in the Tarot. He has no rank, but is part of a suit. So that's 16 cards in a suit for a total of 64 cards.
Some of this is based on this thread: viewtopic.php?f=11&t=788
I did worry about the Jack. It's the last major change with today's cards (1864 Samuel Heart). Before that, It was also known as the Knave and vaguely known as a squire, prince, deputy sheriff, Pawn or foot solider...any thoughts? or is this way out there...
#4 by Huck
sprouts1115 wrote: I'm thinking about a second deck I want to make. The values are as followed: (K)ing 15, (Q)ueen 14, (B)ishop 13, (C)aviler 12, (J)ack 11, (T)ower 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, (A)ce 1, and Joker. I'm going to give the joker the same rack as the Fool in the Tarot. He has no rank, but is part of a suit. So that's 16 cards in a suit for a total of 64 cards.
... :-) ... interesting idea.
You're suggestion is near to that, what Johannes of Rheinfelden described in 1377.
He had King for 15, Queen for 14 and 3 other courts for 11-13 (Ober + Unter as Marshals and a Maid), the numbers 1-10 for the 1-10, and these were filled with persons presenting professions. The deck had 4x15 structure, 60 cards.
I personally assume, that this deck type (well, a luxury deck) developed in Bohemia at the court of emperor Charles IV.
About 80 years later, c. 1455, a deck was made for the Bohemian king Ladislaus posthumus, a rather young man.
This had a 4x12-structure. Kings + Queens were not numbered, 1-10 were again "persons with professions", the professions called "Hofämter".
However, for 4 of the numbers, the designer used used 4x the same "professsion".
10 ... all are Hofmeister
9 ... all are Marschall
6 ... all are Junckfrauwe (maids)
1 ... all are Fools
These number cards (although "number cards") seem to have presented (as a second function) further court cards.
The deck survived, it's known as the Hofämterspiel.
I personally think, that Bohemia knew playing cards, before they arrived in the European main stream. A researcher Hübsch (in c. 1850), who wrote about early Bohemian trade, spoke of playing cards in Bohemia in c. 1340. A confirmation for this is missing, but Prague (place of the Emperor) had a good position for imports from the East. The distance to the "Goldene Horde" in the region of Kiew to Prague is less than the distance between Prague and Rome.
Generally it's plausible, that playing cards came with the Mongols from China. The major researcher thesis sees a transmission to Europe via the Egyptian Mameluks, based on the idea, that Mameluk cards seem to have had that, what is called "Latin suits" (swords, batons, coins etc.).
However, John of Rheinfelden does not speak of Latin suits, and the connected Germany hadn't Latin suits. If the cards came via Bohemia, the Mameluks weren't necessary for the transmission.
It's more logical to believe of two or more trading ways, by which playing cards entered Europe.
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#5 by Ross G. R. Caldwell
Huck wrote:
It seems possible, but it is more difficult than just because the Latin suits so closely resemble the Mamluk suits.
First, we have no Mongol cards from that time to compare.
Second, nothing in John of Rheinfelden or surviving Germanic cards resembles Asian card suits. Acorns and Bells and Shields and Flowers and Hearts etc. resemble Chinese suits far less than the Mamluk ones, which contain at least the Polo Stick which looks like the string of coins, and the Coin suit, and the "Tuman" symbol for 10,000, which looks like a cup turned upside down.
Third, if Mongol cards resembled Chinese cards, then these are also very small and do not often have four suits. They also don't have a set of "court cards" for each suit. The Chinese cards don't suggest a court, so it would be very coincidental that Germans and Italians and Spanish around the same time invented a deck with four suits and the same kind of "court", with a King, an "upper" (soldier) or a knight, and a "lower" (soldier), or a valet, and sometimes a Queen. It is easier to think that one of these places invented the King, Knight and Valet, and then the Queen, and that the others copied them.
So the single origin theory is more parsimonious and therefore preferable, despite the variety of different suits (not only in Germany). I think it will take more than an uncorroborated 19th century claim, which could very easily be wrong, to make the theory of a separate origin for German cards viable (Ingold's "1300" is also worthless on its own).
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#6 by mikeh
I think your idea of a separate source for cards into North-Central Europe is very much worth pursuing, Huck. It might relate to another question I have. On another thread (viewtopic.php?f=12&t=971#p14134), reviewing Decker's ideas for how cards entered Europe (the standard one), I wrote, after my evaluation of Decker:
On Wikipedia, I see a description of a Moghul deck of 8 suits with 12 cards each at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganjifa; but nothing else is said about it. Wikipeida gives a link to Ambraser Hofjagdspiel and Hofamterspiel, but I find nothing about either in the "Ganjifa" article, or anything about Ganjifa or Moghuls in the other articles. Perhaps Huck or someone else knows a connection, other than that these games, too, have 12 cards per suit (in 4 suits)
Why is there a link to Ambraser Hofjagdspiel and Hofamterspiel in an article about Ganjifa? I am very puzzled.
Added a little later: Also, Decker thinks that the Chinese suits derived from the Central Asian or Persian. First, he agrees with Dummett (Game of Tarot p. 64) that the 4 suit deck developed somewhere along the Silk Road. In Persia they might have had 3 suits.Then (p. 51):
If we hypothesize a Central Asian origin, we can say that as cards migrated to Persia they gained suits; as cards migrated to Egypt they gained a court card (still more in Europe).
The 4-suit pack apparently migrated to China, too. There, the Coins must have inspired the Chinese Money decks...
i.e. with the suits of Cash, Strings of Coins, etc. He hypothesizes that Strings of Coins are the Chinese adaptation of the suit of Sticks. Previously, all the Chinese had were domino cards, with each card identified as "military" or "civilian". "This appears to be the earliest concept of suits, although they had no suit signs" (p. 45).
One more thing, Huck: forget parsimony, as I'm sure you will. Human beings aren't parsimonious. That is especially true in the marketplace. Although we don't have Persian/Central Asian cards, that didn't stop Dummett from speculating about them (Game of Tarot, pp. 63-64), justifiably so, and even preferring ("more plausible" is his words) such speculation to the simpler theory that the four suits with suit-signs were invented in China and just moved westward via the Mamaluks to Europe. Unfortunately I don't have time at the moment to type out that paragraph in Game of Tarot.
Dummet on the origin of suits
Here are scans of the relevant paragraph in Dummett, Game of Tarot pp. 63-64.
[Added later: But first you need to know some things, from Decker's previous paragraph. By "two suits artificially imposed" in the passage below, he means the "military" and "civilian"; they are just regular dominos, with no suit signs, which for one particular game were assigned by convention to one of these two groups, which are of unequal size. What Dummett sees as important for the origin of suits is this particular known Chinese game, dating back at least to the 12th century, called T'ien Chiu, "Heaven and Nine". It is a trick-taking game in which the trick is won by the highest domino in the suit led, and then the next trick is led by the winner of that trick, with no other restrictions. Dummett says that the second of these points is characteristic of European trick-taking games, too, and not at all of Indian ones. The paragraph below then follows.]
At that point Chapter 3 ends. You will notice that Decker has no qualms about speculatively positing a deck in a general area in a general time-frame about which nothing is known except that it has the characteristics he needs, that of having cards with suit-signs, used to signify suits in a variety of trick-taking games. He does have qualms about something else, asserting that the idea of trick-taking games arose independently in two disparate places at around the same time, without further evidence.There is no appeal to parsimony; it's just "more probable" that it didn't happen that way, given the available facts (detailed throughout the chapter). At least that's how I read him. That's not the same thing as positing two separate routes to two different parts of Europe of an invention already made, among people who trade among each other (i.e. on the Silk Road), mostly of the same religion (Islam). That is a much less iffy proposition. And Huck did have a good reason for making this proposal, an 1850 book and the lack of Latin suits in Germany. Perhaps more will be found.
My apologies to Sprouts, This is not quite the subject you wanted to talk about. But it was raised in relation to your subject, so here we are.
Note: I added my summary of the material in Decker's previous paragraph, and my comments afterwards, a few hours after my posting of the scans. That other material was not mentioned by Decker (nor by Huson, who argues for the Persian origin of the four Malemuk suits). I didn't realize the importance of that other paragraph until I re-read it. I won't be able to offer you a scan of it for a while, due to lack of time. I assume someone has the book.
Ross G. R. Caldwell wrote: First, we have no Mongol cards from that time to compare.
John Meador once offered links to interesting picture collections, not really playing cards. Very early pictures.
http://tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t= ... ight=tibet
Another point ... I once learned, that Persia in 13th century - more or less ruled by Mongols then - was able to produce a sort of woodcut books. It appeared in a life description of a Persian scholar, I didn't collect the link and didn't research it further. I found it just astonishing.
And likely there had been an excellent Mongolian chess culture. Tamerlane - with some Mongolian roots - had been famous for his chess attraction.
If China had playing cards, the Mongols should have had them also. The Mongols had own sorts of chess, and likely they had own cards, too.
mikeh wrote: I think your idea of a separate source for cards into North-Central Europe is very much worth pursuing, Huck.
Well, by own research I found in Hübsch's global (not specific) references twice the story of 3 card players, which were killed by a thunderstroke. The surrounding of the text passage is not very valid, it looks like a fabulous story.
However, the location is Brieg, a city on the trading way between Prague - Breslau - (Brieg) .... Kiew. In Poland, at least nowadays, and Hübsch had noted, that Polish nobility played with cards already before 1340.
Time: 1303 ... just in this year an important male (boy or "young man") was send from Brieg to Prague to become son-in-law of the current Bohemian king.
Another finding was given by chess author van der Linde, the master of the Deutscher Ritter Orden had prohibited card playing (he had this function from 1324-30). This note is also not sure, I saw the suspicion expressed, that the whole source had been a 15th-century forgery.
All this is not sure, as Master Ingold's opinion (playing cards came 1300 to Germany) is not sure.
Sure is, that John of Rheinfelden already observed a great variety of playing cards, but also states, that he doesn't know, where the cards came from.
Some logic demands to assume "somewhere" a longer playing card development before.
Now Prague was then a place, where artists were nor rare (everybody agrees on this). So a good place for a creatie production island.
Further we have two big Emperor events in 1376 (crowning of son Wenzel as Roman king in Aachen) and 1377 (a second journey to Aachen and Paris). A splendid opportunity to export novelties in the region of Prague (and possibly further in the East) to the rest of Germany.
The astonishing situation, that playing cards had been (possibly) before in Prague already a longer time, but ddn't find their way to other locations, might be explained by the general situation of the repeating plagues, which stopped traffic and trade in many aspects.
The curious document in Bern (published by Kaplan with a picture) about a card playing prohibition as early as 1367
(much earlier than all the other documents) might be explained by the presence of the Emperor in Bern two years before during his journey to Arles.
Whatever the early facts, we have the curious condition, that otherwise documented playing card production started late in Bohemia and also in Poland. For Bohemia one might assume, that the following wars with the Hussites broke down earlier "German nobility traditions". For Poland we have possibly other similar prohibitive reasons, why an early "nobility hobby" didn't proceed to an early constant market.
#10 by sprouts1115
Man you guys go off in different directions. Found a neat article. http://www.wopc.co.uk/tarot/rider-waite/
"and the sequence of the majors has been altered from the standard Marseille pattern by switching Justice and Strength." I always wondered why he did that. It's there a thread that explains that?
The Jokers in the 1st deck kind of represent what I want to do in the 2nd and 3rd deck...more realism with swords, armor, shields, alignment expressions, oh my...
John William Waterhouse http://www.wikipaintings.org/en/john-wi ... solde-1916
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If a parent had a choice to either send their daughter to Harvard, or have them potentially compete in professional figure skating, is there really any argument as to which choice is logical? Ice Princess begs to differ. In fact, the movie refuses to acknowledge that there are probably a myriad of choices where one can do both, but that is really beside the point. Ice Princess is one of those wish fulfillment movies for young women, barely steeped in reality. The movie is meant to be a modern fairy tale, but it makes a few too many logical missteps to work. The best asset is has going for it is Michelle Trachtenberg, who displays a great sense of awkward vulnerability, which inevitably changes to confidence over the course of the film.
Overall, it's a fairly nice movie, but apply any sort of brainpower to it and it falls apart. Part of this is because it takes place in the 'real' world, unlike some other ones where girls become princesses and such. Trachtenberg (Eurotrip, Can't Be Heaven) is Casey Carlyle, school physics geek and Harvard aspirant. Her physics professor wants her to come up with a science project that she has an emotional connection to in order to help her application to Harvard. She decides to apply physics to ice-skating. Along the way, she helps improve the skills of Gen Harwood (Hayden Panettierre, Racing Stripes, Raising Helen) and some other stock characters. Casey then tries her own techniques, and discovers that she has a lot of 'raw talent.' She wants to try ice skating, against the wishes of her stern academic mother Joan (Joan Cusack, The Last Shot, Raising Helen), Harwood's dictatorial mother Tina (Kim Cattral, Crossroads, 15 Minutes), and Gen and her friends.
This is one of those movies where there are no real 'bad guys,' except for the expectations of parents. In this sense, Ice Princess does something a bit new. Everybody wants what they think is the best for Casey, forgetting to ask her what she really wants. Gen initially antagonizes Casey before becoming a good friend. Joan and Tina both see specific aspects of Casey; the ones they identify with. It's too bad that Meg Cabot (The Princess Diaries) and Hadley Davis' screenplay reduces Joan to somebody who doesn't like figure skating because of some vague feminist reasons (revolving around how ugly the clothes are). Casey resents the cutthroat tactics of Tina, and resents Joan's attempts to impose her dreams upon her daughter.
The best way to enjoy Ice Princess is on a very superficial level. Director Tim Fywell (who directed the much more enchanting I Capture the Castle) paces things efficiently. There are the typical obstacles, the hunky guy (Trevor Blumas), and of course, the big competition. But look any closer, and the story falls apart. Sure, somebody may have talent, but to go from recreational figure skater to contender in a matter of months is ridiculous. Trachtenberg did a lot of her own skating, but many of the more complicated moves used body doubles. Fywell did cast figure skaters in some of the supporting roles, which does lend an air of believability (however thing) to the film. Above all, it is the Harvard or skating conflict that makes an otherwise harmless film a bit laughable.
Haro Rates It: Not That Good.
1 hour, 32 minutes, Rated G for general audiences.
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Packed with ordinary objects made and used by American women, Smithsonian American Women: Remarkable Objects and Stories of Strength, Ingenuity, and Vision from the National Collection considers their contributions to the nation’s history through the lens of the things they invented, created and owned.
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The harm of not being treated as valuable members of this country can be seen in the rise of anti-Latino hate crimes, as well as in the higher rate of depression among Latino youth than their white peers.
Washington doesn't have a Latino history museum. These people are hoping to change that
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Lonnie G. Bunch III, director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, will become the next secretary of the Smithsonian.
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How Lonnie Bunch came to lead the Museum of African American History
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Rep. Carolyn Maloney pushes for a Smithsonian Museum of American Women's History in Washington
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William Anthony Hay: Can Democracy Be Imposed from the Outside?
William Anthony Hay is assistant professor of history at Mississippi State University and author of The Whig Revival, 1808-1830 (Palgrave-Macmillan, 2005). This E-note and a related article in the Winter 2006 Orbis are based on a presentation he made to FPRI’s Study Group on America and the West on September 12, 2005, in Philadelphia.
Can democracy be imposed on societies from the outside? Current debates tend to focus on immediate aims without clarifying the terms for discussing them. A historically grounded definition provides a starting point for these discussions. Experience indicates that democracy requires a particular combination of institutions and informed public opinion. Outside efforts to impose change typically bring unforeseen consequences that may result in neither stability nor democracy. Indeed, a comparative overview of the history of democracy points towards a reassessment of current U.S. policy, to bring ends and means in line.
Studies focusing on the historical development of democracy typically compare Great Britain and Germany. The German Sonderweg, or special path, toward authoritarianism thus offers a cautionary tale of how modernization can go wrong, but two world wars and the Nazi era make this an emotionally charged analogy. Its focus on the emergence of German liberalism in the mid nineteenth century, followed by its suppression under Otto von Bismarck and later revival during Konrad Adenauer’s post-1945 ascendancy, imposes a relatively narrow frame of reference. Looking instead to Britain and France, two countries identified as democratic, highlights the impact of public opinion and representative government on democracy while taking a much longer view of how the system emerged. The Anglo-French comparison also engages the way in which institutions stabilize or destabilize countries where the political order must expand to accommodate a larger portion of society. Samuel Huntington set out the problem with reference to the developing world in Political Order in Changing Societies (1968), and recent academic literature on the “institutional deficit” plaguing failed states reflects its ongoing importance. The fundamental question connecting these issues to the wider debate is whether and how democracy can provide a stable framework for governing.
Current debate over democratization as a foreign policy objective reflects two conflicting views of democracy with deep roots in American thinking on international relations. Advocates of spreading democracy connect their agenda with a global order favorable to American interests. September 11 shifted the Bush administration toward a more aggressive policy that invoked the memory of Woodrow Wilson. Containment and deterrence had failed to block terrorism, and Bush’s second inaugural speech cast spreading democracy as a moral obligation that would secure domestic peace against tyranny overseas. His rhetoric paralleled Wilson’s request to Congress for a declaration of war against Germany in April 1917, which argued that only regime change could end the threat Germany’s government posed. Despite the different context for the speeches, both describe tyranny as an aggressive threat to the United States to be countered by spreading democracy.
Defining Democracy?
Liberal, representative democracy, where political parties mobilize and focus public opinion and alternate in power to provide regular accountability, provides the only example of a stable democratic order. It combines institutions with a reinforcing political culture that guarantees the rule of law and ensures that policy follows the considered opinion of the people expressed over time. Other models either mimic some attributes of democracy or simply lapse into anarchy or authoritarianism. Truly democratic institutions and political cultures engage public opinion within a framework of checks and balances that limits both majority rule and government power. Representative bodies oversee executive government, with control over taxation and budgets as leverage. Transparency in public business and debate characterizes liberal regimes. Stable, periodic transfers of power ensure accountability while limiting the costs to those who lose the political contest at any given point. Representative democracy allows people to rule themselves in polities beyond the smallest communities by enabling leaders to mobilize opinion, facilitate consensus, and develop policies they can implement. Democracy works as both a political culture for regulating behavior and governing institution
Democracy grew organically within societies in response to challenges, and parliamentary liberalism as it emerged in nineteenth-century Britain embodies the liberal, representative order that brought stability during a painful transition. It created a system within which potentially incompatible interests—whether classes, nationalities or sects—accepted an overarching code of law that guaranteed each a wide variety of liberties. The combination of representative government and public opinion that formed parliamentary liberalism in Britain provides the archetype for true democracy, but other countries took different paths toward modernization. A comparative historical view sharpens definitions while engaging problems connected with imposing democracy from the outside.
Absolutist France and the Ancien Régime
France’s history from the sixteenth through eighteenth centuries demonstrates how institutions fail when they prove unable to manage conflicts or adapt to pressures. Religious disputes from the Reformation, social and economic changes, and external military pressures challenged regimes across Europe. France under Cardinal Richelieu and Louis XIV responded by developing a centralized royal bureaucracy to mobilize resources and concentrate authority. War had already expanded the responsibilities of royal officials France at the expense of both local institutions and the old military classes, while failure of the Fronde revolt in the 1750s left no alternate authority. Absolutism met challenges that had undermined the older partnership between rulers and social estates, and it worked well enough to provide an appealing model of rational, efficient royal governance that other European rulers copied. Representative government seemed backward and an impediment to progress when measured against the modernizing efforts to absolutist regimes. The fragility of the absolutist state only became apparent as financial crises and forceful popular resistance to state policy emerged during the 1780s.
Financial crisis undermined absolutism in France, but the relationship between public opinion and the state played a crucial role in the government capacity to mobilize resources. French rulers declined to call an Estates General between 1614 and 1789 because such assemblies inevitably led to trouble. While some provincial estates and judicial parlements advised the crown and occasionally acted as a venue for expressing public opinion, these bodies’ narrow focus limited their impact. Public opinion thus emerged as a political category in France from the gap created when representative institutions failed to provide an outlet of criticism and discontent. It acted as an abstract category of authority invoked to give positions the legitimacy that an absolutist political order could not provide. Because only the king could legitimately decide questions on behalf of the community, absolutism precluded a public politics beyond the court. The notion of government as private royal business made unauthorized discussion illegal, but the French crown failed to stop debate, and political contestation forced the government to argue its own case. If French rulers minded public opinion for lack of an alternative, they failed to give it a stabilizing institutional role. Political culture in eighteenth-century France and other absolutist states therefore tended towards polarization. Disengaged from practical concerns and lacking a political role, public opinion under absolutism fostered a culture of critique that turned on society itself.
British Institutions and Parliamentary Liberalism
Britain offered a very different model from France and other ancien régime states in continental Europe. Representative government in England withstood the challenges that marginalized it elsewhere, and an effective partnership between elites and the Crown through parliament defined eighteenth-century British political culture. Britain became a fiscal military state after 1688 as a parliamentary regime able to secure resources through consensual taxation and long-term loans guaranteed by parliament. National politics focused on parliament and the capital, with a parallel local politics operating at the level of parliamentary constituencies that gave politicians at Westminster prestige to bolster their national standing. Constituency politics largely emphasized local concerns before 1812 as rival interests competed for popular support. Elaborate rituals connected with mediated relations between elites and population in a way that shows the limits of authority, and elections tested the standing of candidates or their patrons. The whole process tied local constituencies with the political contest at Westminster, but provincial and national politics remained separate outside those rare occasions when general elections focused on a single issue. Public opinion also played a very different role in Britain’s political culture than under French-style absolutism. Newspapers covered parliamentary debates closely from the mid-eighteenth century, and printing the proceedings tied parliament into a broader discourse that extended beyond the elite or educated classes. Public discussion of affairs in Britain had an accepted place that emphasized specific issues over abstract speculation.
Britain entered the general European crisis of the late eighteenth century with a stronger, more flexible system than most of its counterparts. Representation followed older patterns that did not account for industrialization and demographic change, and the provincial groups demanded a greater voice in policy from the 1780s. Political reforms that recast the constitutional order between 1828 and 1832 followed from confrontations that set the Tory government against a Whig opposition that revived itself through an alliance with provincial interest groups. Where Edmund Burke had constructed a justification for party activity in the 1770s, Henry Brougham applied the concept and extended it beyond Westminster to create an expanded political nation. Brougham, a Whig barrister and politician, mobilized opinion beyond the capital to give his party leverage in parliamentary debates, and his efforts transformed the Whigs into a viable governing party that dominated British politics through 1886. They also expanded the political nation to encompass a wider range of provincial interests and integrate constituency politics with the party contest. Parliamentary liberalism in Britain marked an institution that more effectively linked government with the governed.
Challenges to Parliamentary Liberalism
The need to reconcile competing groups defined Victorian parliamentary liberalism. Where appropriate, the political nation could expand to accommodate new interests. Lord John Russell had equated “the people” with the middle classes in 1831, but by 1861 he expanded its scope to include the respectable working classes. Benjamin Disraeli realized that a wider suffrage would add ballast to the political order by enfranchising working men with conservative sentiments. The writer William Lecky described extended suffrage as reaching “below the regions where crotchets and experiments and crude utopias prevail” to an industrious working class of settled habits and “the deep conservative instincts of the nation.” Broadening the basis of consent could improve stability.
If extending the political nation built a sustainable democratic order, at least in nineteenth-century Britain, failure to accommodate groups threatened it. Parliamentary liberalism broke down when it could not reconcile difference within a framework of law. When the Irish Nationalist party led by Charles Stuart Parnell forced its agenda by obstructing parliamentary business, the political system lacked recourse beyond changing its rules to prevent them being used against it. Irish home rule split William Gladstone’s government in 1886 and ended the Liberal ascendancy, but it also showed that parliamentary government required acceptance of rules, written or otherwise. Stretching the system beyond its breaking point curtailed minority rights and stifled debate. George Dangerfield described the turbulent years in Britain from 1910 to 1914 when suffragettes, trade unions, and Ulster Protestants forced their demands with extra-constitutional as the “death” of liberal England. The period shows how democracy could falter, but in Britain it marked a departure from general patterns of stability.
Illiberal Democracy
Historical challenges to parliamentary liberalism highlight a contrast between liberal and illiberal democracy that is very relevant today. Liberal democracy allows for the expression of public opinion and reconciling competing interests with the rule of law; illiberal democracy preserves institutional forms while hollowing out the substance of representation and accountability. Parliamentary liberalism’s democratic order did not offer the only solution to political transformation. Louis Napoleon established the French Second Empire in 1852 through a plebiscite, a different path toward establishing a national politics with institutional legitimacy. He carefully appealed to the French peasantry over elites that might check his power. Representation meant embodying the nation rather than providing voice to its citizens. Decades later, Henry Cabot Lodge would remark that “[Woodrow] Wilson’s comprehension of government is that of the third Napoleon, an autocrat to be elected by the people through a plebiscite and no representative bodies of any consequence in between.” Lecky concluded from the French case that plebiscitary despotism was “just as natural a form of democracy as a republic”, and he warned that “some of the strongest democratic tendencies are distinctly adverse to liberty.”
Populism and the managerial state provide two sides to the authoritarianism that reacted to parliamentary liberalism’s perceived inadequacy. They have a symbiotic relationship. Populist challenges prompt elites to restrict public opinion’s impact, and the consequent lack of accountability may spark a backlash. Populism covers a range of movements that challenged the existing representative order as corrupt and oligarchic while demanding a more direct voice for the people. Far from empowering people, populism typically strengthens leaders claiming to embody the people in their struggle against elites. While challenging some elites, it also helps others manipulate politics in their favor.
Managerialism solves political deadlock by redefining major decisions as problems for experts rather than the political process. Business administration in large corporations provided a model, and, like populism, the managerial state grew from the perceived failure of representative government. Crises brought by World War I and the Great Depression raised its appeal. Karl Lowenstein argued that democracy must become “the application of disciplined authority by liberal minded men, for the ultimate end of liberal government: human dignity and freedom.” Planning defined the new liberalism after World War II and the view that benevolent elites with expertise and vision would give the people what the elites thought best for them shaped policy in the United States and Europe. Resistance grew, however, with the failure of grand projects that cost institutions and elites their legitimacy. A populist backlash where voters use radical parties as a vehicle for protest has marked European politics since 2001, and it reflects the political establishment’s failure to address key issues. A system intended to defuse conflict now promotes it, raising the specter of populism and the managerial state working in a fundamentally anti-democratic cycle.
Promoting Democracy? Civil Society and Group Competition
Democracy cannot be transferred as a package because it developed organically and requires a supportive political culture to operate effectively. Institutions must run along the grain of societies rather than cutting across or against them. A long view suggests that few countries will create sustainable liberal democratic regimes. Copying superficial aspects of democracy typically brings either illiberal or simply unsustainable outcomes. Some countries, like Singapore, sustain a relative liberal order without complete democracy. Other authoritarian regimes in Egypt, Morocco, and Jordan restrict their population’s opportunity for political activity while limiting the scope of state intervention in personal or economic life. Rather than an absolute polarity between democracy and despotism, politics operates at different levels with a variety of systems adapted to particular contexts.
No easy path exists to national cohesion and democratic institutions in developing nations. Forcing democratization’s pace risks unrest, particularly where deep fault lines exist within societies. Sectarian differences and opposing economic interests can both work against the basic level of consensus that democracy requires, and ethnic conflict introduces another volatile factor that often combines with religion and economic disparities. Rapid change and competition for power within a society exacerbate preexisting ethnic tensions, as seen in post-1989 conflicts from Yugoslavia to Rwanda. Populists from the late Slobodan Milosovic to Robert Mugabe and Hugo Chavez seize upon ethnic resentment as a populist tool for maintaining their power as leaders of populist movements operating behind a quasi-democratic façade. Whether conflict derives fundamentally from ethnic differences or economic conflict matters less than its impact on stability. Civic patriotism cannot establish a demos without social cohesion and a general agreement on rules for public behavior. Public opinion driven by demagogues or ideology exerts a destructive force. Forced democratization that unleashes such forces defeats its own aims, and fosters a backlash that can make the United States less secure.
Current efforts to promote democracy uncannily echo the global meliorism that brought profound disillusionment when it failed during the Vietnam era. Indeed, the Bush administration has backtracked as questions arose regarding the specific policies that would follow from the president’s rhetoric. While the United States prefers democracy over authoritarianism, it also values gradual change over stasis and, above all, friends over adversaries. The present debate offers a reprise of earlier tensions between realist and idealist perspectives. Such cycles typically end with frustrated idealism giving way to a cautious realist focus on stability and protecting American interests. Not only does attempting to export democracy usually fail, but the endeavor distracts resources and attention from other pressing challenges. A more reasonable guide to managing political change involves adapting existing structures in target societies and securing a rough balance among competing groups to provide the order necessary for promoting the growth of civil society. Such an approach fits the means and objectives of American foreign policy more realistically than the grand strategy of promoting democracy in countries where it has no roots.
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Patrick M. Ebbitt - 9/24/2006
If in accordance to the Bush Administration's definition of democracy one finds an anti-western, pro-Iranian and Theocratic totalitarian regime then the implantation in Iraq has been a smashing success.
However, before we pound our chest/ pat each other on the back/ raise a toast and certainly before the US attempts to export anymore of her brand of democracy abroad it should at least have a viable democracy here at home or something that at least looks/smells like democracy.
If the Founders were with us today to see the democracy they envisioned circa 2006 many would be puking in their cups... Republican backwash 'fer shizzle!
What a load of HOGWASH. A lecture on the current economic conditions in the United States, circa 2006, from a high ender without the use of any real/solid economic data...
How nice to know that 91% of American's own a color TV... all the better to get a daily dose of corporate propaganda...
How quaint 74% own microwave ovens to radiate food/ expose to cancer/ get fat & unhealthy...
55% own VCR's to watch porn. If you can still find VCR's with DVD formats in use for only (20) years...
47% own dishwasher and yours is named Pepe...
Here's some real number statistics...
Homeless Statistics
A census of the homeless in L. A. County last January found that 83,347 people are on the streets or in shelters on any one night
Men: 57,426 (69%)
Women: 24,671 (30%)
Transgender/unknown 1,250 (1%)
Chronically homeless individuals (Individuals who have been on the streets for a year or more, or who have had four episodes of homelessness in the last three years, and who have one or more disabilities) 34,898 (42%)
People in families: 19,965 (24%)
Other individuals: 28,484 (34%)
Disabilities reported by the chronically homeless (individual may report more than one disability)
Depression: 24,708 (71%)
Alcohol: 18,706 (54%)
Drugs: 16,856 (48%) 7.
Mental illness: 16,367 (47%)
Physical disability: 5,634 (45%)
Chronic health problem: 11,516 (33%)
And for good measure...
300,000 Homeless US Military Veterans nationwide.
The economy according to Daddy Warbucks is not as bright and cheery as the true facts presented here support.
John Edward Philips - 6/1/2006
Property is never inherited? Never stolen? Never found? Never obtained by fraud?
Why does my tax return recognize the categories "earned" and "unearned income"?
And even when the distribution of collectively produced property is according to law, that distribution may or may not be just in any particular instance.
Oscar Chamberlain - 5/30/2006
"property . . . is earned."
Not necessarily. The relationship between individuals and property, however defined, is determined by the system of government and by the values of that society. Our legal system values some forms of ownership over others.
As an example, a man can lose ownership over his crop if it can be shown that the crop carries a patented gene. Why? Because the government has altered the definition of property in a way that encourages new technology at the cost of older forms of ownership.
What was earned in this case?
Rob Willis - 5/25/2006
Sir, I know enough about world politics to know that it isn't working as planned. This result is the absolute end-game for planned economies. I also know that property, whether physical, intellectual, or theoretical, is not distributed, it is earned.
R.Willis
Bill Heuisler - 5/25/2006
Mr. Philips,
We agree on many things, but we disagree on the empirical effects of our democracy - oldest in the world.
Your claim, "American society is becoming less and less equal in terms of distribution of property, as a result not only of deliberate policy but also of the normal workings of the market." is not supported by unadulterated data. In fact the US economy is raising all standards of living to the point that the term "poor" loses meaning. Our middle class is larger as a percent of total people and GNP than ever in our history. We have more millionaires and fewer poor. The so-called "gap" isn't in any statistics based on standards of living.
In 1995, National Academy of Science found Census Bureau measurements "no longer provide an accurate picture of the differences in the extent of economic poverty among population groups or geographic areas of the country, nor an accurate picture of trends over time." They recommended
"poverty" be revised to reflect taxes, benefits, child care, medical costs, and regional differences in prices. Census Bureau incorporated these variables, but none of the changes were "officially" adopted.
This is political. "Poverty rates calculated using the experimental measures are all slightly higher than the official measure," Kathleen Short, John Iceland, and Joseph Dalaker, statisticians at the Census Bureau, reported in a 2002 paper reviewing academy recommendations.
"The poverty rate misleads the public and our representatives, and it thereby degrades the quality of our social policies," (Nicholas Eberstadt, of American Enterprise Institute, in a 2002 article). "It should be discarded for the broken tool that it is." In fact February, 2006 the Census Bureau released a report on new ways of measuring poverty that would cut the official rate by up to a third.
Other than subsistence-based data, there's no definitive way to list who is impoverished and who isn’t.
Subsistance is not an issue in a society with Federal, State and Local assistance in existance.
For instance, every other year researchers from the Feds survey the appliances in American homes. 91% of poor families owned color TVs in 2001; 74% owned microwave ovens; 55%owned VCRs; and 47% dishwashers.
Dishwashers? Are they in poverty?
Not by any measure of standards in any other part of the world except maybe Australia. What is different? Market-driven democracy.
W. Michael Cox, economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, and Richard Alm, reporter at the Dallas Morning News, in their book "Myths of Rich and Poor: Why We’re Better Off Than We Think" (1999), argue poverty stats overlook the extent to which falling prices allow poor families to buy consumer goods that a generation ago were considered luxury items. "By the standards of 1971, many of today’s poor families might be considered members of the middle class," they wrote.
We are so economically successful in the US that there are literally few, if any, societies to compare with. Our economy is thriving at unheard of percentages of GNP, investment and low unemployment. Most of our US citizens of lower incomes live in conditions Louis XIV would envy.
Sorry for the long answer to a short question.
Bill Heuisler
John Edward Philips - 5/24/2006
Obviously, as you suggest, democracy and autocracy are opposites. Just as obviously neither has ever existed in a pure form, and they fade into each other through various intermediaries such as republicanism, oligarchy, etc.
It is interesting that you make the end of political evolution some form of autocracy, when Francis Fukuyama has so influentially made it some form of representative democracy. I'm inclined to agree with Francis about this, not for the reasons he himself gave as much as for arguments dealing with complexity and chaos theory that are too complicated to get into here.
However, your argument about democracy and private property suggests another argument in your favor. Property tends to accumulate unless deliberate steps to redistribute it are undertaken. All stateless societies have mechanisms of redistribution. American society is becoming less and less equal in terms of distribution of property, as a result not only of deliberate policy but also of the normal workings of the market. If redistribution is not undertaken, do you see a threat to democracy? Do you care? After all, if autocracy is where we are evolving, why not just get on with it already?
Democracy, popular control of government, is a learned skill. Teachers can help, but it must be internalized. As imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so demonstration is the best teacher.
My only serious argument with your facts is your claim that Germans replaced capitalism with socialism. The Socialist Party has the best claim to that word, and they were the only party in the Reichstag that voted against the Nazis. Both the Communists and the Catholic Center party sat on their hands, to their eternal shame.
Americans may not know enough about foreign politics to distinguish Socialism from Communism, much less either one from Naziism, but that ignorance should be no excuse for us.
Oscar,
Mustafa Kemal became a benevolent dictator after he seized control of his corner of the crumbled Ottoman Empire. He decreed modernization and any democratization was carefully controlled by "Father of the Turks".
He ordered girls attend school, said men and women must be equal, gave women the right to vote and the right to jobs. He set aside Shariah and forbad fezzes or veils.
He decreed, Turkey obeyed.
He was popular leader, although many Muslims disliked his newly secular society. But it didn't matter who disagreed with Ataturk because he allowed only one political party and did not permit people to openly disagree with his policies.
No democracy in his Turkey.
He died in '38 at the time of Nazi overtures to his country. I've often wondered whether Turkey would've allied with Germany had he lived.
In any event, 1939 Turkey was not the democracy that eventually developed after the defeat in 1945.
"I cannot find any history in my (admittedly flawed) memory where democracy flowered in the shadow of a strong-man"
It may depend on what is meant by "flowered" and "democracy," but would Ataturk be an exception?
You are correct as far as you go, but do not take the preconditions for democracy into consideration.
I believe there's been a historic human evolutionary plateau reached through conquest and tribal war. That plateau has for millennnia been warlord, chieftan, king or emperor. Even when Greek city states evolved to self rule there was a strong-man.
Individual freedom and "strong-men" are inimical and evidently have not coexisted in human history.
Democracy is impossible without the existance of private property and the freedom of individuals to use and exchange said property. Only after the rise of mercantilism, private trade and free guilds did the concept of individually fungible property become widespread (Locke, Hume to Smith's Wealth of Nations) in Western societies. Democracy does not function without Capitalism and neither does the reverse thrive.
No absolutes, only tipping points.
Indian democracy was "imposed' by Great Britain under the loose rein of King and Governor. Pakistan's split was after the imposition was lifted and due to a religious war that left strong men in charge.
Your last two paragraphs forget how Weimar began when Wilhelm lost his hereditary power. Weimar failed when Germans allowed the bitterness of Versailles, economic failure and the fear of Communism to persuade them to relinquish civil freedoms and replace Capitalism with Socialism.
Imposed democracy is contradictory, but imposed conditions of freedom are a necessary condition for men to own property and allow other men to represent their interests in that social contract called government.
I cannot find any history in my (admittedly flawed) memory where democracy flowered in the shadow of a strong-man; nor can I come up with historical evidence of democracy as a natural state unaided by largely benevolent outside forces. Can you?
If Indian democracy was imposed, why did democracy not take in Pakistan? Did the success of Indian Democracy have more to do with the Gandhian mass movement that mobilized the people to take over their government?
If democracy was ever imposed on Germany it was after World War I, when it obviously didn't take. The flaw in Japan's prewar constitution was the lack of civilian control of the military. If civilian control of the military was imposed by the Occupation (as opposed to the defeat) of Japan, why has the US been pressuring a reluctant Japan to rearm?
Imposed democracy is oxymoronic. Defeat and occupation is part of the learning experience of any people, but it is their experience which makes the democracy, not any outside imposition.
In Turkey and Spain, it emerged indigenously. In Turkey, in particular, it emerged in part in opposition to Great Power meddling. In Spain there was international encouragement after the fact, but the key factor was a king Machiavelian enough when young to fool Franco and idealistic enough not to get drunk with power. He was certainly not the result of outside intervention.
In Italy, you have more of a case, but as in Japan and Germany, there was some previous experience however imperfect with representative government. I don't know enough about Greek history since independence from the Ottomans to agree or disagree with you there.
Likewise my understanding of Cyprus is incomplete, except that the conflict between Greece and Turkey has made for difficulties.
Au contraire, mon ami, there's very little evidence of the failure of imposed democracy anywhere in modern times. It just hasn't been tried much. Where it has, it's worked. Look at Greece, Italy, Spain and even Turkey and Cyprus.
On the other hand, one could postulate the Russian experiment isn't doing very well, but on the fourth hand, no one is imposing it.
In any case Hay didn't bother with any of the "hands" in his essay.
You have a point. Dr. Hay should have mentioned them. However, his primary point stands. Democracy is very hard to export, and at best takes multiple generations. The Philippines and India are not exceptions to that.
Japan is something of an exception, but in Japan we had a cooperating emperor (not to mention a population shaken both from overwhelming defeat and from America's most concerted effort at trying to bomb a nation back into the stone age.)
In short, there is little evidence that exporting democracy can be successful without either a thoroughgoing occupation that lasts multiple generations or a thoroughgoing occupation that follows a prolonged crushing military defeat.
Mr. Hay,
Rereading your seemingly thorough essay twice convinced me: either you missed convincing contrary evidence to the title and first sentence, or Japan, India and the Philippines are unworthy of mention as examples of whole, or partial, imposition of Parlimentary or bi-cameral democracy.
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Remus John Lupin: Character Analysis
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Originally Posted by ccollinsmith
Glad I finally got that off my chest after all these years.
Heh, CoS is becoming all therapeutic in its last days.
I also loved that we got more on his background on Pottermore. I only recently got back into using Pottermore and I'm still catching up with all the new material. But this was one of the most touching extras. Their entire generation got the short end of the stick - clearly the result of war.
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January 27th, 2014, 7:27 pm
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Originally Posted by Moriath
Just wanted to clear that up for all my Lupin-loving friends who must have been all like "Wha???" I think we've all had our moments of temporary insanity in debates on this forum. That was mine.
I cried reading Lupin's story on Pottermore. Really. I did.
We can infer a lot of his background from what JKR writes in the books, and we know he had a lonely childhood. But the bio really fleshed out his isolation and made it real. I can't imagine what it must have been like to be Remus before his arrival at Hogwarts. The biographical information on Pottermore is just bone-chilling, and for me it made complete sense of the depth of his bond with the Marauders.
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The biographical information on Pottermore is just bone-chilling, and for me it made complete sense of the depth of his bond with the Marauders.
For me as well. I think it explains his flaws a bit (the insecurity/not wanting to rock the boat with his friends).
I was really sad that his death and funeral didn't get page time. But I loved that, since he had to die, he appears as part of Harry's moral support during the Resurrection Stone scene.
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Lupin also has the distinction of giving rise to my "most embarrassing moment" on CoS. It was during some ridiculous debate on LS in Spring 2010, and things were really getting heated. And in the cold, dry, perfectly rational tone that I typically use on LS, I said something negative about Dumbledore's hiring of Lupin. And then I defended the comment - coldly and rationally - in several subsequent posts.
The problem, of course, was that what I was saying was about 360% from what I actually believed...
I suspect you're like me in that you love analyzing and looking at things from all different angles. Based on owls I've received, some think I'm a Draco Malfoy fan Never have been, but I have tried to see things through his eyes.
I think the additional information on Lupin has been my favorite new information we've gotten on Pottermore, hands down. Next to Snape, he was my favorite teacher. Next to Dumbledore, he was my favorite Gryffindor. I never posted on the Lupin thread much because he makes total sense to me. I can see myself making the choices he made, and I can sympathize with him on most accounts. He was also, for me, the second most toughest death in the series. I really wanted him to survive. I thought he'd be an excellent father for Teddy and a good influence on Harry. I wanted a future novel were someone finally worked out a cure for werewolfism.
The only thing he did which i never really understood was not immediately turning over the Marauder's Map to Dumbledore in PoA. Anyone have any ideas?
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February 11th, 2014, 9:05 am
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On this point, we'll just have to disagree. I believe Snape's motivations were (1) payback and vengeance against one of the Marauders; and (2) the fact that someone he deemed unacceptable - werewolf bigotry - got the job he wanted. In fact, his behavior in the Shrieking Shack only underscores both points.
I think Snape was well within his right to reveal Remus and make him leave Hogwarts. I believe so because of two reasons.
One was I think the fact Lupin did not reveal Sirius's animagus form to Dumbledore, even after Sirius had gotten into Gryffindor Tower. While Sirius was a friend of the past so was James Potter who also accepted the wolf, and I think Lupin's silence on this was rather unforgivable, and Snape would have seen it that way too.
Secondly I think that the fact Lupin forgot to take his potion was also unforgivable in Snape's eyes. he had seen in close quarters how frightening a werewolf could be and that Lupin transformed that night without the Potion, when he was near three students, would have made his negligence rather hard to let go.
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I suppose that I never really bought into the idea of curing the werewolf. The wizards could have easily figured an area where they could roam safe when the full moon arrived and be a part of society. They are great magical beasts, like the Centaurs...
In Potterverse, the werewolves (like many other magical beasts), were relegated to second class citizens, which was somewhat disappointing because they either ended up hating life or evil. In the end, Lupin came to terms with his lot in life, but when you consider that he was one of the privileged ones, you realize what a sad lot in life werewolves had.
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Originally Posted by The_Green_Woods
I'd like to add, also, that when Snape went to Lupin's office to give him the Wolfsbane Potion, he saw the Marauder's Map. Here they were, trying to find dangerous Sirius Black, and Lupin had a map showing where everyone was. Granted, Snape initially thought this proved Lupin was working with Sirius (after all, he would have turned the map over to Dumbledore so they could catch Sirius otherwise) but after Snape found out the truth, I don't think he trusted Lupin's judgement for not handing over the map, and was willing to put the students at risk.
The one thing I never understood about Lupin was why he never gave Dumbledore that map.
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I think Lupin felt very attached to that map. When he finally relinquished it to Harry at the end of the book, it seemed to me that it was a wrench for him to let it go. Had it been anyone other than Harry, I don't think he would have.
That doesn't excuse him not clueing Dumbledore in, though Dumbledore didn't make a big deal about it when Fake Moody mentioned the map in his confession at the end of GoF. He remarked "Map? What map is this?" and when Crouch answered, Dumbledore let it go. I've always wondered if Dumbledore knew about the Marauder's Map, or if that was just a plot hole that Jo never explained.
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Originally Posted by MerryLore
Does the Map show the grounds as well? I've forgotten. If it did, could Lupin with the Map have seen Sirius on the grounds and still failed to report him? If it did, Snape would have connected the dots quickly, and that would have been a big thing against him as well.
What upsets me about Lupin, is that for 13 years he makes no contact with Harry and even in third year, he hardly mentions Harry's parents to him nor does he tell the starved for information orphan boy a few good things about his parents, not even when Harry tells him about what he hears when he is close to a dementor. This I found rather unforgivable.
Yeah, I think in retrospect, JKR might have added more into the latter part of the series regarding what Lupin was thinking while Harry grew up and why he didn't check on him. That is another unresolved bit of the story.
I personally would have like much, much more wolf-Lupin. Just think what that might have added to his charcter. But it wasn't to be.
Originally Posted by wickedwickedboy
I would have liked to see more of the Wolf Lupin as well; how his people were treated by the WW, the laws for and against them in greater detail would be nice as well. It would have added greater understanding to his actions.
I'm not too sure that Lupin's absence from Harry's life was a loophole as such. It could very well be one of those things that JKR did not design to explain, but I did get an idea that Lupin's story regarding Harry was just what was given in the Books. Absence for 13 years, mild to indifferent inaction for one year, and then falling out of Harry's life again, especially after Sirius died, when Lupin's presence could have comforted Harry.
IIRC Harry wonders rather wistfully that Lupin could have written to him halfway through HBP. But Lupin never bothers. I guess he's got a reason, one probably to do with much insecurity and the fact that he thinks (probably) that Harry of all people would hardly want someone like to him to write to him, but there I feel Lupin erred for he is is blind, blind to the needs of a boy who would have loved to know just a little of his parents and Sirius from a friend of theirs.
Likewise he never bothers to visit Harry in the 10 years before Hogwarts and the two after Harry starts school. I would love to know if there was a reason for that absence, but I fear there wasn't any.
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This is speculation, but maybe he was worried about facing Harry with his condition? The book makes it seem as if Dumbledore had to drag him in to teach, and he nearly left his wife and unborn child because he thought they'd be better off without him. He could be afraid of hurting Harry, or afraid that Harry would find out he was a werewolf and think less of his parents for having a werewolf friend.
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@TGW - I don't understand your "mild to indifferent inaction" comment, which I think referred to Lupin's year on staff. I think that Lupin was pretty involved with Harry during his year on staff at Hogwarts, to the point of personally instructing Harry in how to cast a Patronus.
Originally Posted by hermy_weasley2
Here's my speculation for Lupin's absence during the 10 years before Harry came to Hogwarts... Harry was living with the Muggles, for his own protection no less. I don't think Dumbledore would have welcomed any Wizarding interference in Harry's life during those years, and I know for certain that the Dursleys would not. It's not really in Lupin's character to force himself in to situations where he's not wanted - particularly if his participation were not wanted by Dumbledore.
As for the first couple of years that Harry was at Hogwarts, I don't know why Lupin would have come to visit. He was not on the staff, and due to anti-werewolf bigotry, his own personal life seems to have been a shambles before Dumbledore brought him in to teach on staff. As a person in dire personal circumstances, his first point of focus I think would probably be on his own life circumstances, not on Harry's. And Harry was at Hogwarts, with Dumbledore as Headmaster, and Lupin trusted Dumbledore, so I'm not sure why Lupin would have thought his personal intervention would be required. And then, of course, there is the whole issue of Lupin's own personal insecurities and fears of the harm he can do people.
In my opinion, Lupin came into Harry's life at the right moment - at a moment when it was unforced and he actually was in a position to do some good.
I think over the years the prejudices against him so wore him out that later on Remus Lupin was a shell of self pity and wrong loyalties and priorities. He became a sad man, who struggled with himself and lost quite a few battles.
From the time he was a student, when he was glad to be one of the "wizards" rather than just a werewolf who was considered a dark creature, Remus I think was slowly crumbling with the mighty weight of that burden every time he transformed, which set him apart from the other witches and wizards in a most fearful manner, and by the time the Potters died he was almost crushed by that fact IMO.
Remus kept silent on Sirius's Animagus form, even after Sirius had broken into Gryffindor Tower. That act alone I think showed that Remus was lost somewhere within himself. He had I think by that time stopped thinking about others and was so steeped in self pity that all he could think was that if Dumbledore knew he would be disappointed in him, Remus, and so he kept silent. I presume that he had by that time so little that he could not bear to lose the rest - Dumbledore's disapproval would have done that.
But what Remus did not understand, what he did not have the courage to face was his own actions or the lack of it (especially with regards to Harry). He did not realise that there was something bigger happening out there; that there was a murderer out there targeting a small boy; that he had got into Gryffindor Tower once already with a knife in hand and by his silence Remus did not realise it, but he had already lost the war with himself IMO.
IIRC Harry and Remus started lessons in the new year of third year, and yes, while I agree they had special classes where Remus taught Harry the Patronus Charm, I think it was a rather callous moment, when Remus kept his silence, after Harry cried, the first time he heard James.
Lupin in the passage below to me, seems rather urgent in his mannerisms to stop Harry from talking about James. He couldn't stop wondering whether Harry heard James, but when Harry asks him whether he knew his father, Lupin says yes, but then he hurries through to Harry, diverting him from James by telling him to actually stop coming for the lessons. He seemed so uncomfortable to me.
I felt that while they did have lessons, where Lupin taught him the Patronus Charm, he never volunteered anything to Harry about his parents.
Lupin was tapping Harry hard on the face. This time it was a minute before Harry understood why he was lying on on a dusty classroom floor.
"I heard my dad,' Harry mumbled."That's the first time I've ever heard him - he tried to take on Voldemort himself, to give my mum time to run for it -"
harry suddenly realised that there was tears on his face mingling with the sweat. he bent his face low as possible, pretending to do up his shoelace, so that Lupin wouldn't see.
"You heard James?" asked Lupin in a strange voice.
"Yeah ...,"Face dry Harry looked up. "Why - you didn't know my dad, did you?"
"I - I did as a matter of fact," said Lupin. "We were friends at Hogwarts. Listen Harry - perhaps we should leave it here for tonight. This charm is ridiculously advanced ...I shouldn't have suggested putting you through this..."
"No," said Harry. He got up again. "I'll have one more go! I'm not thinking about happy enough things, that's what it is ...
POA - The Patronus
This could be the way it was, I wish we had something in canon to this effect. While this explains the 10 years before Hogwarts, Lupin makes no effort to seek Harry out in his first two years and even in year three, there is not much interaction until the end, and it was because of Sirius, rather than Remus I felt.
April 23rd, 2014, 2:16 am
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I think it must be remembered that Voldemort, for all intents and purposes, destroyed the Marauders. Lupin's affliction aside two of his best friends were murdered, Peter missing and presumed dead, and his last best friend accused of it all. And nothing Lupin could have done would have prevented that. Werewolf or not. War does that to people. Makes them doubt themselves and their abilities. There is nothing in canon to suggest why he chose to hide from Harry but almost any scenario is possible. From his wolfism to guilt and regret to the thought that Harry couldn't be in any place safer than Hogwarts..name one or name them all none of them point to some character/moral flaw in Lupin. When Lupin remains mum about an intruder at Hogwarts there are varying explanations for but I have always felt that Lupin never really believed that Sirius was guilty of collusion with Voldemort in the first place. I don't think he really thought about it too much. Just acted on instinct. Again this isn't a moral/character flaw. This is a beaten down man just beginning to come out of his shell and feel again thanks to Harry and Dumbledore. Let's not forget that he returns to the Order and continues to fight Voldemort. Many men can't come back from the things that happened to Lupin during Voldemort's spree of evil. Plus he comes back by using his contacts as a werewolf. Being a werewolf was hard for Lupin. And for him to delve into the lycanthropic world is distressing for him. But he does it anyway for the good of those he loves. With Lupin I've always gone by the definition that bravery is what you do when you are scared, but do it anyway.
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April 23rd, 2014, 7:17 pm
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Originally Posted by flimseycauldron
I think it must be remembered that Voldemort, for all intents and purposes, destroyed the Marauders. Lupin's affliction aside two of his best friends were murdered, Peter missing and presumed dead, and his last best friend accused of it all.
Add to that, Lupin's lycanthropy was in part due to Voldemort's rise, too. According to Pottermore information,
Lupin's father was helping to work against an unexplained rise in dark activity, when he encountered Greyback. This rise was, in hindsight, due to Voldemort. Even then, he already had his DEs recruiting dark creatures as allies.
Like all of Voldemort's supporters, having a powerful backer gave Greyback the opportunity to commit evil deeds on a scale he might not have dared otherwise. Note that though there is no mention of Greyback being imprisoned, there are also no students with lycanthropy attending Hogwarts during Harry's years there. Like the others, Greyback may have been more cautious about committing violence after Voldemort fell. Therefore, I feel that Lupin's condition is at least in part due to Voldemort's rise to power.
But yes, I agree that Lupin's life was devastated by the events of that Halloween.
And nothing Lupin could have done would have prevented that. Werewolf or not. War does that to people. Makes them doubt themselves and their abilities.
I think it also makes people doubt others. It was hard to know who to trust. People were being murdered, people were disappearing. Nobody knew who was a Death Eater. I think this uncertainty meant that when told of what Sirius had supposedly done, Lupin believed it.
There is nothing in canon to suggest why he chose to hide from Harry but almost any scenario is possible. From his wolfism to guilt and regret to the thought that Harry couldn't be in any place safer than Hogwarts..name one or name them all none of them point to some character/moral flaw in Lupin.
There is also the possibility that it was partially because Dumbledore wanted Harry to grow up apart from the wizarding world. Lupin could have visited without telling Harry anything about magic, but there are a couple of problems with that. a) I can't see Petunia and Vernon allowing it. b)The point would surely come when Harry would ask why he couldn't live with Remus instead - probably when he was still very young. c) Lupin might not be willing to directly disobey Dumbledore on this.
This is a beaten down man just beginning to come out of his shell and feel again thanks to Harry and Dumbledore. Let's not forget that he returns to the Order and continues to fight Voldemort. Many men can't come back from the things that happened to Lupin during Voldemort's spree of evil.
I agree. I think Lupin was in a bad place, emotionally, after losing his four closest friends. I think he turned inward on himself, just as he had been isolated as a child, when he believed he would never be able to go to Hogwarts.
Being a werewolf was hard for Lupin. And for him to delve into the lycanthropic world is distressing for him. But he does it anyway for the good of those he loves. With Lupin I've always gone by the definition that bravery is what you do when you are scared, but do it anyway.
I agree, it was surely distressing for Lupin, especially considering this group may have included Greyback.
I fully agree with your definition of bravery, by the way. (As Ned Stark said, that is the only time a man can be brave.)
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Hmm, hard to believe I've never ventured here before as Lupin was one of my favorite characters.
Referring to the initial questions of this thread
1. Lupin is a good friend and gifted instructor who might have had the chance to be an excellent father and family man. His fear of abandonment and cherishing of the few friendships and connections he had explain his reluctance to come forward about his condition in PoA and why he generally went along to get along as a Hogwarts student. He was a laissez-faire Prefect because he believed in adherence to the rules for the right reasons, but he didn't check the rest of the Marauders because he relied on them too much for friendship and companionship to seriously take a stand against them. In this way, Neville shows more true courage in his first year at Hogwarts than Remus generally showed as a student. However, I'm inclined to forgive him for that because of the circumstances in which he found himself. That might have been a warning sign that he might bolt his family "for their own protection" but I would think that his experiences both at school and as an adult would and should tend to encourage him to embrace his wife and child more firmly. I don't think he made the wrong decision in the Battle of Hogwarts any more than I think James and Lily made the wrong decision standing up to Voldemort on that Halloween Night. Remus' contemplation of a disappearing act is disappointing and disquieting, though.
2. Both of those decisions were the right decisions. As I state above and below, his temptation to abandon his new family for the war was a "running away with the circus" moment that didn't sit well with me. Someone with Remus' past experience would have to know how damaging something like that would be, and yet it took Harry really laying into him to keep him from doing it.
3. After the first war, Remus was shunned, penniless, without a visible means of employment--and thus without a way to reliably control his condition. I'm sure he had been informed by Dumbledore that Harry was on Privet Drive, but contacting Harry there was an exceptionally dicey proposition. I think Remus made contact at the first opportunity once his life stabilized.
4. I'm not sure Remus was allowed to have much of a role in the first war because he hated the weres who had sided with Voldemort (specifically Greyback), but magical society at large shunned him, and it was too dangerous for him to live in the Muggle world without some sort of safety measures. We know he was part of the Order, we know that when given the chance, he fought bravely. I do NOT think he was Dumbledore's were emissary. I'm not sure Dumbledore ever had contacts with that community.
5. Both Remus and 'Dora made the right decision in fighting at Hogwarts. I actually think this represented him following his two drives simultaneously, sharing himself completely with Tonks, allowing himself to truly become a family man AND fighting a necessary fight. As sad as it was, and as costly as it was, it was a redemptive moment after Harry forcefully talked him out of abandoning the relationship with Tonks to pursue the war in a "running away to join the circus" move. Which, by the way, shocked and disappointed me. I'd never have thought that possible from him.
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So I'm coming at this again from years in the future since I last posted my thoughts on Remus Lupin, and after having refreshed my mind reading his parts in the books in which he appears: i.e. PoA, OotP, HBP, and DH. I also had a perusal of the thread to some extent as well, so hopefully I've a clear enough idea about him to answer a few of the questions from the first post in the thread.
Lupin is conflicted between his love for Dora and Teddy and the desire to protect them from association with him - does he make the right decision in going back to them? Did he make the right decision marrying her?
I think he definitely made the right decision in going back to her, and in marrying her. It's very clear that Tonks loves him, and clearly he loves her back, despite his fear of hurting her and the worry their child might be part werewolf. Tonks clearly understands the risks involved marrying him, but still loves him anyway, and I feel like that if things had been different (i.e. no war), they would have had more time to discuss what to do in more depth.
I honestly was shocked at his break down in DH during "The Bribe" (which implies to me even JKR knew what he was doing was not cool, as, to me, the word "bribe" tends to be associated with negative connotations.) It wasn't cool that he ran away from Tonks and her as-yet unborn child, even though I could understand where he was coming from, even if I didn't agree with his actions. Harry, I feel, was right in calling him out (even if he was out of line with calling him a "coward" and accusing him of wanting to be like Sirius), which in turn made Remus realise what he was doing was not the right thing. I firmly believe Tonks would have called him out on it too--she definitely doesn't strike me as the demure type.
In addition, I think it's understandable that he lost his cool at #12, as this is where we see all his emotions and past baggage and all that stuff come to a tipping point and it just...yeah. The man's been bottling up things deep inside for years and I honestly think it's amazing he made it to 37/38 without facing/coming to terms with his repressed emotions on his very unfair lot life handed out to him. He deserved someone who cared about him (like Tonks and Harry) even if a bit of tough love had to be dealt out to him.
On that note, part of me finds it sad that he felt that the only person (or rather people aka the Trio) he could confide in about how he was feeling about Tonks and all that were three 17/18 year old teenagers. Looking back, I think at 19, when I first read Deathly Hallows, part of me hoped he'd come along on the Trio's journey and hated Harry for what he said to Lupin. But now, at an age (31) where I'm closer to Lupin's age than to the Trio's, amongst other things in my general life (like university), I side strongly with Harry, even if the words he chose were not the best. Sure I got my own trials and tribulations myself, but at 31, I'd be way more likely to confide in someone a lot closer to my age (aka closer to 30/40 than to 20), especially those who've known me for a lot longer and know how to get through to me with tough love (and not with Harry's variation of words.)
Which begs another question: why didn't he feel he could confide in someone in the Order like Molly or Arthur? I mean, Mr and Mrs Weasley are both fully-fledged adults and generally a lot closer in age to him, as well as having been through all of the marriage ups and downs. Bill Weasley was bitten by a werewolf (though only to the point he likes his meat on the rare side), so you might think he'd have some worries about passing it on to his and Fleur's child(ren). And it isn't as if Lupin isn't close to them either--he seems quite comfortable talking with them in OoTP, HBP and DH.
Why didn’t Lupin try to contact Harry before PoA?
Part of me wonders how much JKR had fleshed out the plots (and characters) ahead of time, like was it as far as PoA? Clearly she had some idea about Sirius Black (he's mentioned as early as the prologue in the first book, and it gets me every time I read his name in this chapter.
Anyway, there could be several reasons why Lupin didn't try to contact Harry before PoA, and I don't think it's ever just one isolated reason. There were a number of factors contributing here: Dumbledore's orders, Lily's protection on the house, if he even knew anything at all about where Harry was (Dumbledore could very well have kept everything firmly under wraps), and his tendency to isolate himself, primarily for fear of harming another when he became a full-fledged werewolf. In addition, he was in constant poverty, so would likely not have the means to be in constant contact with anyone, whether Harry or not.
Did Lupin make the right decision in going to fight at Hogwarts - should he have stayed out of the battle for Teddy's sake?
I think ultimately he did make the right decision going to fight at Hogwarts, as he is clearly not the sort of person who would stay at home while the others go off to fight. Like James and Sirius, he fights for the right causes and ultimately gave his life for it. Teddy would understand when he's older what his father was fighting for, and I'm sure Harry would let him know that Remus was a good man and a loving father at heart. From what we've seen of Remus throughout the books, and what we know about him in his earlier past, he would not have borne it to stay at home while others go to battle.
In short: he's a true Gryffindor, and it shows. I hate that he and Tonks had to die, being one of my many fave characters, but in the end, I think it had to happen.
Whew, I think I probably wrote an entire essay right there--might come back to answer one of the other questions I haven't answered in the future.
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Chapter 1 – Story 15: Decision
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T/N: Change – God of Creation -> Creator
“Aura? Aura, you say…?”
“I never heard of such a god.”
“However, that’s without doubt a seal.”
The zoans at the place were perplexed.
Faintly shining on Souma’s forehead is certainly a seal that indicates him as a divine child. However, the shape of it doesn’t belong to the Seven that everyone knows of. Furthermore, they had never heard of the Goddess Aura of Death and Destruction that Souma just mentioned. They were wondering whether it was a joke or a fabricated story, but with Shyemul’s intense agitation over the issue, the zoans present sensed that it’s not simply a trivial matter.
“Aura is a great goddess older than The Seven.” (Elder)
The Elder suddenly appeared while saying so.
While gathering the attention of all zoans present, she walks towards Souma, with her cane making a clacking sound.
“She’s the goddess that attends to the last moments of all living creatures, great and small. She’s the goddess who witnesses the last moments of every single creature. She’s the goddess who is mother and elder sister, and is solely feared and honored by The Seven. She is the goddess that killed the Creator, and gave birth to The Seven..” (Elder)
The zoans are shocked about the existence of this goddess, this being the first time they hear of her. Until now, the pantheon that they knew of consisted only of the Creator, whose death gave birth to The Seven that included the God of Beasts, the deity that they revere. With this news about the existence of a goddess that killed the Creator overturning their common sense, their astonishment about this is unfathomable.
“Is that the truth, Elder…?”
Garam asked, in a state of shock.
Even Garam had never heard a story about such a goddess. However, the one talking about it is the Elder, the shrine maiden of rituals and the storyteller of the clan. It wouldn’t be strange for her to possess information that’s unknown to the rest of the clan, but the details being so far removed from common sense meant he wasn’t able to consent to this without confirming it first.
The Elder arrived at Souma’s location and pointed at Souma’s forehead with the tip of the cane she held in her hands.
“I have been taught about this by the previous storyteller. 『It’s a crest that looks like two snakes have entwined upon each others bodies and are biting the other’s tail while wriggling. That is Goddess Aura’s crest. You must not give praise to Aura. You must not speak about Aura. You must not allude to Aura. You must not know about Aura. That’s because that goddess is the one ruling over death and destruction』, I was told.” (Elder)
Once the Elder turned around to the clan members, she told them this completely as it was a ghost story while revealing an evil smile.
“In the end, she is the goddess that is singing in the ruins, dancing on the top of mountains of corpses and scattering death in her wake. That is Aura, the Goddess of Death and Destruction. This child is the divine son of that Aura.” (Elder)
On top of gods being a reality unlike modern Japan, it’s also a society that believes in various superstitions since a scientific civilization hasn’t developed yet.
In addition to that, the old and wrinkled Elder looks like a monkey mummy. Experiencing the realistic performance of the Elder, the weak hearted women and children screamed.
“I-It’s because of this guy! This guy has brought ruin upon us!”
A single zoan shouted that in a state of panic.
Hearing that, the zoans noisily pull back from Souma. All of them had expressions of dread due to Goddess Aura, whom they had just learned about, and her divine son, Souma.
However, fear changes into rejection and rejection changes into rage.
Presently, they were convinced that Souma was the reason for all the misfortune that has befallen the Fang Clan. In the currently helpless situation, the warriors who can’t find a means to resolve it and had nothing to point their fury towards found a scapegoat. They unsheathed their machetes, swiftly signaled each other with their eyes and tried to attack him all at once.
“Cease! I told you, right? This fellow is the divine son of the Goddess of Death and Destruction. If you kill him, we might be visited by any kind of calamity.” (Elder)
Due to the Elder’s words, the warriors withdrew with frightened expressions.
The Elder turned around to Souma and smiled broadly. She then whispered to Souma with a voice that could only be heard by Shyemul, who was next to him.
“Ka ka ka, maybe I made them afraid of you a bit too much.” (Elder)
“… Elder.” (Shyemul)
Shyemul was stunned to the Elder acting like a child who isn’t shy of mischief.
However, it’s true that a mood of overvaluing Souma had been born between the zoans thanks to to that.
The gist of it was along the lines of “I don’t understand it properly, but him being the divine child of such an outrageous goddess.. doesn’t that mean that he’s somehow amazing?”
That kind of thinking didn’t hit the mark whatsoever due to its vagueness, but that vague part also served to stir up everyone’s imagination all the more. Souma had become an enormous monster in their minds.
“Youngster, are you really the divine child of that… umm, Goddess of Death and Destruction?” (Garam)
Souma strongly nods at Garam’s question.
“Are we able to win?” (Garam)
“If you guys are really proud warriors, as Shyemul says.” (Souma)
“Can we truly achieve victory if we follow what a bastard like you tells us…?” (Garam)
“You can!” (Souma)
Souma declared.
It’s unknown whether it was a mere coincidence or a meagre blessing sent to the divine child by the goddess. At that moment, a strong northern wind swept over the area all of a sudden, and the bonfire immediately burns brightly. It’s then blown up, turning into a pillar of flames.
In addition, the shadow that grew from below Souma’s feet, totally flickered as if it was a huge monster dancing in ecstasy.
“Aura… Aura!”
“Aura, Goddess of Death and Destruction!”
The superstitious elderly, overwhelmed by fear, started to pray to the goddess. The warriors instinctively took a step backwards to distance themselves from Souma.
Garam shut his eyes and looked up to the sky.
Oh great God of Beasts! Is this your honourable will?
Oh spirits of our ancestors! Is this your guidance?
As if answering those voiceless questions of Garam, Shyemul’s voice was faintly audible.
“Brother…” (Shyemul)
Even though I told her to not call me elder brother in front of our brethren for the sake of drawing a clear line between official and private business, she’s likely feeling quite shaken by this turn of events. Once he considers that, his lips suddenly form a smile.
How interesting, he thought.
It’s the first time for my sister to be engrossed by a man this much. Because she’s prouder than anyone else, she didn’t let anyone get close to her. But, he’s a man my sister tried to help to the extent of being on the verge of risking her very life.
Once you look at it, it’s probably not a love between man and woman. But that guy did obtain the tremendously lucky achievement of capturing the heart of my sister, who didn’t deem anyone acceptable.
It might actually be interesting to take part in these fortuitous achievements.
Making up his mind to do so, Garam suddenly opened his eyes widely.
“Very well, youngster! By the name of Garam, the son of Garguss, and this Fang Clan, one of the twelve zoan clans, let us obey what a mongrel like you tells us!” (Garam)
Voices verging on screams arise from the zoans.
“Clan chief, please think it over!”
“Yeah! Something like us proud zoan warriors following a human!”
Even though multiple warriors talked at the same time, trying to urge the chief to change his mind, Garam asked them in reverse,
“In that case, oh warriors, is there anyone amongst you who can boast of being able to retake the village like that youngster?” (Garam)
To say nothing about the adult warriors, even the youths, who were filled with power until yesterday, avert their eyes with embarrassed faces.
“Look’s like there’s no one. However, that youngster is saying that he’s able to do that.” (Garam)
Garam flung off the mask called clan chief, and, showing a smile as the truculent beast 《Ferocious Fang》, the strongest warrior of the Fang Clan, he said to Souma,
“But, youngster! Resign yourself at the time when we were unable to win! I will tear off your limbs and gouge out your intestines myself!” (Garam)
Even while feeling as if he has his consciousness blown away by the raging bloodthirst that made the one directed at him by the zoan warriors a gentle breeze, Souma somehow managed to stand his ground and nod powerfully.
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Assembling the warriors around the bonfire, Garam decided to listen to Souma’s speech.
The warriors, who are afraid of Souma, try not to get close to him. Meanwhile, Shyemul clings closely to Souma as she tries to protect him from the warriors in reverse. This leads to a scene that looks as if Souma and Shyemul are facing off against Garam’s warriors.
As he was basked in the attention of the zoans, Souma conveyed his thoughts while choosing his words as carefully as possible.
It was only natural, but the warriors had a backlash against Souma’s speech. You could even say that they were enraged. Souma’s proposal was something running counter to their pride as warriors.
But the one who salvaged the situation in the end was Shyemul.
“If you are saying that we can win with this, I’m all for it.” (Shyemul)
If that’s said by 《Noble Fang》 who’s the proudest among them, it’s difficult for the warriors to object. However, notwithstanding, there were still some who kept hesitating.
“How could we act so cowardly!? Dying would be much better!”
Suddenly, something was thrown at the face of the young warrior who said that.
“Pfffft! W-Wh-What are you doing!?”
Once he removed the thing stuck to his face with his hand, it was a cloth dyed pitch black. When he checks the direction from where the cloth came from to look at the perpetrator of such a rude act, the one he found was the Elder.
“Then it will be fine fine to cover your mouth with that.” (Elder)
That cloth was something covering the mouths of the deceased, according to zoan custom. The zoans believed that the souls of the people were called to the God of Beast’s location after they die, leaving through the mouth. However, it’s said that when the corpse is left alone after the soul has left, an evil spirit in the shape of a bug would enter through the mouth and do awful things with the corpse. Therefore, by covering the mouths of the deceased with a cloth which was dyed black through a sap that bugs hate, it acts as something to keep away the evil spirits.
If you talk about the standard image of ancient ghosts in Japan, there’s always a triangular kerchief (it’s items called “paper triangle worn over the forehead” and “paper caps”) placed on the head of the deceased at the time of them being cremated. As something resembling that custom, having the mouth covered with a black cloth is the standard image for ghosts and apparitions for the zoans.
“I see. If dying is so much better, does that mean it will be fine for you to turn into a departed spirit by dying from the very start?” (Shyemul)
The first who reacted to the Elder’s prank was Shyemul. She covers her own mouth with a black cloth and shows it to Souma while asking 「Does it suit me?」 Souma, who doesn’t know about the standard image of ghosts among zoans, ends up being troubled with how he should react. There’s no way for the zoans present to nitpick the things their divine child does, thus he turns his sight towards Garam as if imploring him.
“Give up. Nothing will change even, if I did say something.” (Garam)
Hearing that, it’s Shyemul who took offense.
“《Ferocious Fang》, doesn’t that make me look like a complete blockhead in this situation?” (Shyemul)
“Indeed, 《Noble Fang》. I cannot help but worry about you, as clan chief and as elder brother. You had better check what kind of expressions the clanmates, who heard your words, made.” (Garam)
When Garam said so while assuming a solemn air, the clanmates, who happened to be present, all at once turned away their faces from Shyemul.
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27th July 2018 at 0:12
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Rumors is being reinforced and validated.
Thanks 4 the translation!
The Zoans clearly never heard that all is fair in love and war.
holykshatriya
This was fast. Thanks for the chapter.
HAHAHA it almost turned into a bloodbath the elder helped a little to mutch!!!!!!!
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As the commotion from Caine vs. Walker subsides, the bar patrons once again return their attention to the round table in the back of the saloon. A poker game is about to start. Both the stakes and competitors are of a magnitude never before seen this side of the Pecos. The stakes are $200,000 apiece, allowing the winner to walk away with a cool million dollars. Seated around the table are the following master card players:
Henry Gondorff, expert con-man from The Sting Bret Maverick, champion poker player The Sundance Kid, cleanest poker player in the west Brady Hawkes, known as "The Gambler" Coach Ernie Pantusso, bartender at Cheers
The game: Five card draw. All play until their funds are exhausted. Who walks away with the million dollars?
BRIAN: Clearly, Coach will be out of money before the first hand is dealt as he foolishly makes change for Harry Anderson. Sundance and Gondorff won't have much of a prayer, either. Gondorff will be too confused trying to figure out why his partner Johnny Hooker is wearing a cowboy hat, and Sundance will will be distracted by Butch's annoying new cigar habit. Neither of their minds will be in the game. Hawkes would have a chance, but, unfortunately, he'll give away all his secrets when he starts singing his theme song between hands. Plus, if he ever breaks out into "Rudy," he could very well be beaten lifeless by the spectators.
That leaves you with the newest millionaire: Maverick. Why? 1.) He could cheat with the best of them. The only person there that could out cheat him is Gondorff, but, as mentioned, his mind won't be in the game. 2.) He's got experience is tourneys just like this. Do the others? We don't know. 3.) He's very lucky. 4.) He's every bit as fast as Sundance. No one would dare pull any guns with those two around, and if someone did, I like Maverick's chances. 5.) His "Ace in the hole" if you will: Dad. Not only did Maverick, Jr. learn from the original Maverick, James Garner, but he could very well have dad there to help out in some huge scheme to get away with the money no matter what the outcome at the table is. We're talking about Rockford here! Rockford + Maverick = $1,000,000.
MIKE: Brian, you ignorant slut. Maverick? I thought you were smarter than that. Not only do you make my own arguments for me, but you also have to resort to invoking Rockford to bolster your case...a sign of a desperate man if there ever was one. If my comments offend you, please bear in mind that I must adhere to WWWF Grudge Match (tm) Commentary Response Form #1 (tm), which requires me to insult my opponent as much as possible in Paragraph #1, then present my own inane arguments in Paragraphs #2-4.
You've named my winner for me...Gondorff. He's the one with the most experience in this match. Granted, his wits may have been dulled from numerous collisions in NASCAR races and from years of existing solely on salad dressing and spaghetti sauce. But, pulling a Con (tm) is like riding a bike...you never forget how to do it. And Gondorff is the second- greatest con man in history (the first of course being Neil O'donnell). Also, everyone else in this game is a one-shot wonder, with only one major title to their names. Gondorff's made a career out of pulling fast ones, in The Sting, The Hustler, and The Color of Money. Add to that the fact that everyone in the room is probably on his payroll, including the three big guys dressed in hockey outfits wearing dorky glasses, and there's no way he's not walking out of there with a cool million.
Sundance (aka Johnny Hooker) is the only one with a chance, but he's the student, not the master. The twin Mavericks and Coach are no match. As for Hawkes, he doesn't even live through three hands. In dire need of money for breast augmentation surgery, Dolly Parton bursts in and demands her share of the royalties from "Islands in the Stream." When he refuses to ante up, she ices him.
Gondorff in 6 hands, winning each with 4 threes...er, I mean 4 jacks.
STEVE: I'm forced to go with The Sundance Kid by default. Coach will be out on the first hand. He'll be dealt four-of-a-kind and bet everything. Suddenly, Diane Chambers will come over to him and convince him that gambling is evil and wrong. Out of guilt he'll fold, and he's out of the game. As for Maverick, he gets distracted way too easily. Jodie Foster will come in and bat her eyes a few times. She'll seduce him into the nearby closet and lock him in there. She'll take his money and be gone before he knows it.
Now Brady might have a chance, but as he sits down to gamble, he catches the glances of six parentless children looking at him with puppydog eyes. He looks at the $200 grand he just got for selling them on the black market, and realizes he can't go through with it. His new family/pit crew is just too valuable. He withdraws from the game and hugs his "Six Pack".
That just leaves Mr. Gondorff. Sundance and Gondorff go at it for awhile. Of course, Sundance never cheats, and Gondorff always cheats. Sundance will start losing his shirt. However, as Brian earlier mentioned, James Garner is an important factor that can't be overlooked. Having a sharp eye, he'll quickly spot Gondorff's cheating ways. In momentary lapse, he thinks he's the sheriff running the game, and kicks out Gondorff for cheating. Only Sundance remains! He cooly walks out of the bar and quickly invests his winnings in a trendy cable network.
SAM: You each make a case, albeit flimsy and narrow minded, for your respective choices. The "hands down" winner, no pun intended, would be Brady Hawkes. Rather than focusing on why the others would not win; all are possible contenders, except for coach, I'll concentrate on why the Hawkeman will prevail.
This is so obvious. He knows when to hold'em and when to fold'em. He knows when to walk away and knows when to run. He won't be countin' his money when he's sittin' at the table. (That's what the evil midget from Wild, Wild West is for) Next, he has rage. This, as any Grudge Match (tm) follower would know, is crucial. Source of his rage: Lucille. After leaving, he had to put up whinning children and unharvested crops. He's no stranger to hard times, but her hurtin' won't heal. He's going to show that bitch that he's nobody's whipping boy toy. Come on, luck is on his side. Brian, you are right, he will sing his theme song, but it will not help his opponents. If anything it will drive them away from their gameplan and they will place foolish bets. There's no need to go on.
After conquering his opposotion, he will walk away with the million, buy the kids out of slavery, screw the crops, find a woman long on legs and short on wits, hunt down Lucille and introduce her to his friends, Smith and Wesson.
Thanks to Sam Roadman and Mike Petrich for serving as guest commentators
Bret Maverick (1186)
Henry Gondorff (466)
Brady Hawkes (284)
The Sundance Kid (223)
Coach (no voting)
RESPONSE OF THE WEEK (ROTW) (tm)
You fools are overlooking one vital factor: Hawkes, the Gambler, is blessed with the gift of music that will set your mind a-swirlin' like the sweetest moonshine out of the gut of some guy selling quilts and corn by the side of the road, who is also in dire need of orthodontic work.
Just a few bars into "Reuben James" and the room will be full of hootin' and hollerin', knee slappin', and a sense of respect for the singer, because he so loves Reuben James - you know, even though his skin was black, he wasn't the one that turned his back. Then as he slides into "Ruby," the mood turns bittersweet, as he describes becoming impotent due to a war injury; his wife, a sex-hungry kitten who looks exactly like Daisy Duke, has become a floozie. As he sings "Ruuuuuby...don't take your love to town," everyone in the room bursts into tears and snot. In this melancholic madness, Kenny starts up "The Coward of the County." During the part about the gang molestation, he slows the tempo down, causing everyone to think about an important female in their life, weep, and gaze into Kenny's eyes with a look that cries "Why? Why? Why must there be bad people?" The effect is like having 10,000 withered drunk senior citizens line-dance on your skull. Composed and calm, Kenny suggests that everybody forget about gambling for the time being and visit Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. (Tourist tip: check out the statue of Dolly Parton in Sevier County). Everybody's having a ball, setting a new record for consecutive rides of the Blazing Fury, Tennessee's only indoor roller coaster, not realizing that Kenny has slipped out, returned to the gambling room, and taken all the dough that was just sitting on the table. Only when they hit the river rapids ride do they realize that they've been had - and they're drenched with water that has the odor of seven hundred hillbillies. The Gambler, my friend, knows "when to walk away."
- Ernest
ROTW (tm) Silver Medal Winner (tm)
The game will never be concluded. Midway through the first hand, Ross Perot and a band of his more rabid supporters will kick in the door and begin ranting at the bookies for disallowing any votes for the Coach. This is clearly an example of the rigged two-party system! Larry King and a camera crew will put in an appearance, and devote another five weeks to the candidate, during which Perot will reveal that the cards are marked and the game was rigged by a bipartisan conspiracy to ruin his godson Ernie's reputation, and that this had forced him to back out of the race and re-enter. Clinton and Dole will appear and contest this claim, and the building will collapse under the weight of the attending Media Mass. The presence of so much political baggage in the air will destroy the Rage of all the players with the more powerful Apathy, and all gamblers will decide that finishing the hand wouldn't change anything anyway no matter who won, and go home. End of story.
- Reverend Doktor Far Drastic, I
ROTW (tm) Bronze Medal Winner (tm)
The game starts late as Coach doesn't show up. Eventually Woody Harrelson enters the game, but is fleeced even faster than Coach would have been.
There is a territorial clash between James Garner and Mel Gibson, but Mel wins (with a little help from Roger Moore). Mel is the designated Maverick for the game.
Hawkes has no chance, as Maverick, Gondorff, and Sundance are simply in a different league: their movies are much better. As he walks out, impoverished, he is shot and killed by a laser bolt from outer space. "That's for `Six-Pack'," we hear Crow and Tom Servo gleefully cry.
Once it is down to three players, Gondorff reaches below the table and pulls out a gold statuette engraved with the words "Best Actor-1986-Paul Newman."
"Yes, this is the statue that you both crave," Gondorff says. "You both have one for directing, but not for acting, and you never will. But to sweeten the pot, this goes to the winner of the $1 million."
Sundance's and Maverick's carefully regimented con games break down as they are handicapped by Lust(TM) and Greed(TM) for the award statue.
Gondorff wins the $1 million which he uses to launch "Newman's Own" brand hummus.
- Geoduck
Magic certainly does figure in with Maverick. He played poker with the big dogs and won a ton of money and he NEVER LOOKED AT HIS CARD. Sundance, sure, he plays right and proper, but at least he looks at his cards and everyone knows that it's bad luck to look at your cards.
- H/BHS Class of 96
The only skill in poker is being able to keep the other guy guessing. The rest is random dealing of the cards (assuming a legitimate game). I defy anyone to have a clue what coach is thinking. Ever!.
My vote goes to him.
- Rick Pitz
Maverick will win hands down. Why? Because he had sex with Jodie Foster, and with luck like that, you can't lose.
- Dave Greco, University of California, Davis
After the first five hands, each player has won one hand. They all decide to increase the pot. Gondorff wagers all the money he's made off of salad dressing and hockey games. Maverick bets the big boxcar full of drug money that he stole from a dead South African drug lord with revoked diplomatic immunity. Sundance bets all the money in the republican fund raising accounts that he gained through the use of that little answering machine thingy. Hawkes wagers all the money he ever made selling fruit products. And to stay competitive Coach uses Norm's bar bill as collateral.
Gondorff wins the next two hands by cheating. Sundance and Maverick both win a hand each by fair-play. Hawkes "knows when to fold them" and loses two hands by default. Coach is in desperate straights.
With no options in site, Coach is about to quit and forfeit the last of his money, when Norm enters the bar. Everybody yells "NORM!!" this completely unnerves the other players. Allowing Harry the Hat to help out the Coach unseen. Coach is back in the game.
Norm finds one of three identical eye-glass wearing brutes in hockey shirts sitting on his stool. When the guy refuses to move Norm goes into convulsions. Tiny (aka Ogre from Revenge of the Nerds aka Dr. Death from that HBO football show), rehired by Sam due to all the recent fighting, grabs the hockey dude by the shirt and slams him into the bar. The dude's brothers begin pounding on Tiny. Maverick sees a fight going on and reverts to his Mad Max cop persona. Pissed at having to have done a sequel with Tina Turner, Max vents his angst at Tiny, the closest thing in the bar to a post apocalypse biker. In the ensuing bar fight, Hawkes gets hit in the head with a bottle and flashes back to singing the "Gambler" on the original Muppet show before collapsing. Sundance gets pushed one too many times, grabs a broken table leg and swings it ala the Natural. However his arm is jostled by a falling Cliff Clavin and BOOM down goes Gondorff. Max/Maverick and Tiny/Ogre are calling in reinforcements...Ogre calls in the Nerds (including the Carridine Bro who calls in his bro Caine), Max calls in the Goose and Glover, the guy who wiped out a predator. The triple hockey bros call in the rest of the team. Hawkes revives long enough to call in the big monster dudes from the Muppets. Total Carnage.
The results...Tiny: Dead..shot by Max. Max/Maverick: Dead...killed by Caine in retaliation. Caine: Dead... shot by Glover. Glover: Dead...pummelled by the three hockey dudes. The 3 hockey dudes: Dead...eaten by Muppets. Sundance: unconscious. Gondorff: unconscious. Hawkes: delirious. Cliff Clavin: Dead...offed by Carla in the confusion. And the winner due to obliviousness to his surroundings....Coach!!
-Spleen
I have to vote for Good Ole Kenny Rogers. I mean come on, who else could write such a great song that the Chipmunks (tm) sung it in one of their music videos (which of course I sung along with, hell I was 10 years old and the time and amazed by their musical talents.)
- Nathan
There is yet one factor unaccounted for in this game, and it is powerful indeed.
THE STATE OF TEXAS GAMING COMMISSION
Officers of the gaming commission (hastily given the right to carry firearms in a last-minute Congressional session) will arrive on the scene to demand their cut of the action. After a (violent) misunderstanding, that leaves Maverick and the Sundance Kid face down in the dirt, and Coach will need a walker from now on, the gaming commission establishes an extremely popular casino in this run-down bar. By using money from foreign investors, the gaming commission turns the once seedy bar into a family oriented money pit. With kid-size 5 dollar slots, and craps and blackjack for the parents, the entire family can enjoy a night of fun (while at the same time throwing away Billy Bob's college tuition)! And by selling the Pay-Per-View rights to such violent contests like Caine vs. Walker, the gaming commission leads very happy lives until they are snuffed out by organized crime (to whom they've been skimming from).
All in all, a happy ending to an unhappy situation.
Or was it an unhappy ending to a happy situation?
- Brian Kutner
Kenny...sorry, "the Gambler" takes this one, for several reasons.
Butch and Sundance don't have anything to look forward to. They die in Bolivia soon. Coach is going to be replaced by Woody Harrelson, which is a fate worse than death. Maverick and the Gambler, however, always have the possibility of another sequel. This is the motivation factor in action.
The Gambler smokes cigars without looking painfully ostentatious. Coach can also do this. Butch, Sundance, and Maverick are in trouble.
Robert Redford recently made UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL, which sucked. Paul Newman recently made NOBODY'S FOOL which was good. Mel Gibson recently made BRAVEHEART, which was cool. Coach hasn't made anything recently. The Gambler makes great chicken.
So, the actual game goes something like this: It's down to Maverick, Gambler, and Coach. The tension is high. Gambler lays down his cards: four queens. That beats Coach, who only had a straight. Maverick hasn't even looked at his cards. As he flips them over, one by one: the ten of spades, the jack of spades, the queen of spades, the king of spades. Finally, he closes his eyes real tight and flips over his last card: the king of clubs. A lousy pair of kings, and I think he was lucky to even get that when he tried that lameass stunt again. Gambler walks away with the pot and promptly opens a chain of roast turkey restaurants.
- Christopher Bird
Nobody believes [Coach] can win, and that is exactly why he will win. Coach immediately starts by playing dumb, which isn't very hard for him. You might say it comes naturally. After losing three or four hands, and winning the confidence in his stupidity of the rest of the table, a loud BANG! is heard on the other side of the bar, set up by none other than Harry the Hat, who immediately starts screaming obscenities at some hapless dork with thick glasses on. While everyone else is distracted by Harry getting his ass kicked by a dork, Coach slides four queens up his sleeve for the next hand. After the commotion dies down, and the next hand is dealt, another distraction occurs- it's Diane Chambers popping up out of a cake! While the guys are laughing at her pathetic attempt to be sexy, Coach makes the switch. He goes on to up the anty and win the million. Afterwards, he makes change for Harry and comes out with $50. Diane got 3 cents in tips from the nerdboy that pummelled Harry.
- Phil
The others are going to be far too busy preening and checking their reflections in mirrors to have their minds fully on the card game at hand. Coach will see this and slip in a bluff or two when no one's checking. GO COACH!!
Heather, Hanover College >:)
If this is happening before Maverick the movie, he's stuck. He could barely cheat his way out of a game of Yatzee back then. But if this is happening after the movie...well, how are you supposed to win against a gambler who can pull an ace of spades with a thought. MAYBE Obi-Wan. MAYBE Merlin. God probably. But not the Sundance Kid.
- RJ500199, Hope College, Holland, MI
And the winner is... Coach! Due to the extreem quantum flux generated by the massive tachyon/vertion/bunkyon (pick one) field, Coach keeps drawing royal flushes, inspite his incompetent betting...
Ooops, sorry. Some pseudoscienticficgobbldygookium from the last grudge match slipped through and corrupted my vote. Sundance Wins.
- Nicholas C. Weaver
Why do you not accept my vote for Coach??? Poker does have an element of luck, thereby giving evan the Gumpiest (R) of players the best chance to win! Not only do you blow off my vote, but you subject me to the sight of that big-eared loudmouth pest!!!! Thanks for the shock. I'm reaching for the tequila! 10 years of sobriety down the drain......
- Itodidit
I think Coach will win because of the "double bluff". Coach will have the 4 of a kind in the first hand and he will bet it all but the others will think that he is bluffing...BUT WAIT they will then remember that Coach is an idiot and probably does have the good hand, but if that is true then he would not bet it all because he wouldn't know what a bluff is so they all call because they think he thinks he is playing Go Fish.---Coach wins the first hand.
- S. Unser
I voted for Maverick, but that's not important. What I want to know, while were talking about poker, is this. When playing against:
1) An android who can count every card in the deck and easily memorize it's position
2) An aggressive Klingon who never bluffs
3) A man equipped with a VISOR that allows him to peek at every player's hand
4) An empathic Betazoid who can read every player's emotional state
How in bloody hell does WILL RIKER manage to win all the time?????!!!????
Just something for your consideration.
- Dave Nelson
You are definately being exclusive. You need to look to the far east to find the best gambler there ever was. The God of Gamblers would annhilate the whole bunch very simply. Your oversight is painful, for the God of Gamblers kicks ass.
- Al D. Baran
This match is between Harry Gondorff and Brett Meverick. The rest of them are losers, who'll be relieved of their money before The Gambler finishes his first verse. The winner will be Mr. Gondorff. The deciding factor is simply... movie quality. The Sting is a masterpiece of American Cinema. Maverick is a cheesy western notable only for Ms. Fosters low cut dresses. Paul Newman is the greatest American actor of the twentieth century, while Mel Gibson, while starring in many a teen-aged girls wet dreams, is mostly known for formula action adventure films. The Sting even had a better score. Quality always wins out, and this game will be no exception. Gondorff in a rout.
Gondorff: Ol' blue eyes. Not one to lose, even less likely to be outcheated. Reflexes honed on the track, hustling abilities honed in pool halls, etc.
Maverick: Maybe not as much star power as Gondorff, Kid. Prone to face painting, quasi-historical polemics concerning freedom, attempts at Shakespeare. But good hustling lineage, excellent head-bashing skills. Also fast enough to beat the snake.
The Sundance Kid: Probably only one really capable of stealing women from Gondorff. May have clean appearance, but knows all the dirty tactics of presidential campaigns. Once took on CIA, Max von Sydow.
The Gambler: "Knows when to hold 'em," etc. Friends with Caine, so his case is supported by WWWF precedent.
The Coach: Ok, so I stopped watching that show a long time ago. Back off man!
But it doesn't matter, they are all going to:
a) have Jodie Foster slip away with the winnings after the game.
b) have the "police" (i.e. Maverick's dad) confiscate the winnings.
c) give the money to save "Reba McIntyre"(Jodie Foster in disguise)'s
orphanage in the Yukon
d) try to use it to pay off Jabba the Hut (wait, wrong Grudge match).
e) pay off their respective alimonies/paternity suits
e) all of the above
- Dave
Grinning widely, Gondorff eyes his final mark. Coach has picked up scraps from some of the defeated players, hovering around 250 grand, but it won't be enough. Once Gondorff gets the deal back, the pigeon is plucked. Gondorff takes a confdent swig from his glass ... and the room begins spiraling.
Over at the bar, Sam Malone frowns reprovingly. "Aw, Carla, you made him an 'Open Grave'!"
Carla cackles maniacally, sloshing the pitcher in one hand, and the pilfered tumbler of watery gin in her other. "And he leaped right in!"
Three hands later, Gondorff is staring at the underside of the poker table. Coach, meanwhile, is in the pool room with a shifty guy in a fedora.
"Gee, thanks for staking me the extra hundred grand, Harry. Nobody else gave me any chance with those guys."
"Well, I've got more faith in you, Coach, and faith is important. Now, let me split these winnings up niiice and even...."
-- Call me Shane.
P.S.: How DARE you shut Coach out? It's exactly the reverse of Perot: you let Coach into the debate, but not the ballot. Count this as my protest vote for Coach. Shame on you. Shame! (Not for mocking Perot, though. Thank you.)
Welcome to the WWWF Grudge Match Post-game Show. I'm your host, Izzy Dazzlynn. Well, what we saw here today was an unusual poker game with players as diverse as the four suits.
It all started with a no-show. Somehow, Maverick confused Henry Gondorff of "the Sting" with The Sting of the Police. Figuring that the police might arrest them for gambling, Maverick arranged for the game to take place in a different location--telling everyone except Gondorff of his plans. So Gondorff was a no show, which was no skin off his nose. He can always find someone to scam.
So the four remaining players decided to each add 50 thousand dollars to their reserves to keep the million dollars a million dollars.
After an hour or so, Maverick got up and walked around. "I'm not used to sitting this long. Usually, my movies have me showing off my bums to the camera." He paced around for a couple minutes and sat back down.
As it turned out, The Gambler didn't know when to hold them. He didn't know when to fold them either because five hours into the game he'd run out of money. Embarrassed that he couldn't live up to his nickname, Hawkes walked away. (Well, actually, he ran.)
Soon, Maverick got up and started walking around again. "Man, my heinie hurts. I'm gonna have to quit. It's not like I don't get 20 million a movie anyway. Have fun, boys. I've gotta be leaving."
This left two players: Coach and the Sundance Kid. They both agreed that this game was getting a little old and put the entire million in the pot for the next hand--winner take all.
Sundance delt the cards, and after the hand was over, they layed down their cards. Coach acknoledges that Sundance Kid's full house beats his own two pair. However, Sundance and his "clean" play forced him to point out Coach's two pair were actually four aces. Coach won!
Well, that's it for this exciting WWWF Grudge match. See you next week with Rambo vs. Rocky in shadow boxing. I'm Izzy Dazzlynn reminding you not to gamble unless it's a church sponsored or a government sponsored 1-in-a-million event. Good night.
- Mark Wentz, Rochester, MN
I feel coach would win for a few reasons...
1.His mind is filld with so many numbers such as batting averages, Rbi's etc... plus he would take bean balls on purpose... so his mind has been turned into Rain Man's, and therefore could count the cards as they came by..
B. He is also filled with pointless stories that he spouts off endlessly, which would undoubtedly throw off the competitions concentration...
2. He is also a bartender, and could get them all so drunk that he could steal all the money after they pass out...
- Jeff Matson
Each contestant brings his own quality to the table:
First: The Know When To Hold 'Em Know When To Fold 'Em factor (TM). Nobody can touch The Gambler.
Second: The Poker Face: Gotta give the edge to the Coach. When he scratches his nose, it's only because his nose is itchy.
Third: Desire: Give this one to Henry "Money earned is not half as sweet as money won" Gondorff.
Fourth: The Intangibles: The Sundance Kid. He's a Natural(TM)
But the deciding factor will be: The ability to shoot any of your opponents who seem to be winning more than you are: Maverick wins. The Gambler and Gondorff get too eager and go home in a body bag. Sundance also gets shot, but the bullet lodges in his stomach until he comes back for a rematch twenty years later. The coach is still scratching his nose.
- Phillip A. Hahn
I have to go with the most crooked cheater of them all. If you're going to cheat, do it wholeheartedly and with a dastardly twinkle in your gorgeous blue eyes (sigh). And all I can say about The Gambler is that he's pathetic and I hope there's a shootout over the poker game results and he's caught in the middle and riddled with so many bullet holes, they become his orchestral backup as the wind whistles through them.
- lynnmh
After several hands, it becomes clear that Brady Hawkes is in trouble. With his funds low, it's his turn to deal. Sundance asks for the rules of the round. Brady simply smiles as suddenly, out of nowhere, appears Kermit the Frog:
"It's the Muppet Show with our Very Special Guest Star, Kenny Rogers!
YEAAAAHH!"
[raise curtain and pump music]
It's time to play the music
It's time to light the lights
It's time to meet the Muppets on the Muppet Show tonight...
Yes, one of the greatest hosts in Muppet Show history has returned, this time with some friends. The fellow poker players immediately get caught up in the act. Sundance cameos on Pigs in Spaaaaaace as an evil alien who propositions Miss Piggy for a million space bucks. Gondroff and Maverick accept Gonzo's challenge to a car race which ends prematurely when the weirdo's "Mad Maxine" feature ejects him through the roof. Coach gets to mix drinks - and destroy the set - with the one and only Swedish Chef "BORK! BORK! BORK!" And, of course, the final number is a reprise of "The Gambler" led by Brady Hawkes with all five players and Kermit sitting around the poker table and singing the chorus.
Then, as the curtain comes down...
Kermit : I'd like to thank all our guests tonight. Just to ask,
Brady, but who won the hand?
Hawkes : Well, Kermit, I did with a full house, sixes and sevens...
Fozzy Bear: Wacca! Wacca! Wacca! That reminds me of a great joke!
Why was six afraid of seven?
Brady : [wincing] Why?
Fozzy : Because SEVEN EIGHT NINE! Get It? Seven ATE Nine?!
Brady : [semi-disgusted] DANG it, Fozzy! That's the worst...
[Crazy Harry runs on stage with detonator]
Harry : DID SOMEBODY SAY 'BANG'!!!?
All : NO!!!!!
[The Muppets and Brady dive offstage]
***BOOM***
Hawkes' opposition gets blown all the way to Fraggle Rock. The next day, the Jim Henson Memorial Fund gets an anonymous donation of $400,000. Like the gambler said "You gotta know when to run..."
- Paul Golba
P.S. Why do we always come here? I guess we'll never know. It's like a kind of torture to have to watch the show - Waldorf & Statler
All five players end up with four natural aces. Maverick by pure luck. The Coach by dumb luck. The Gambler and Gondorff by cheating. And Sundance, well, he just *does*.
They look for a referee and, being near Hollywood, the closest thing to a judge is a member of the Oscar board who gives Paul Newman the win out of, to quote the judge, "Pity, ummm, I mean, his years of service to his craft."
- Stuart Baum
I acknowledge the fact that i know nothing about any of these people, but i did see about 45 minutes (the last part, and happily, the most relevant to the question) of Maverick, so i'm voting for him. I mean, he can throw a card out in slow motion, and have it land right in front of the camera face up. That ain't no luck we be talking 'bout. He's got the Skillz.
- The Chizinator
Comon guys.....You are showing your media bias by not allowing votes for coach !!! Coach may not win, but this is still america and this is Texas and you are in New York !!! If Jim Carrey can be nominated for an Oscar, and Dennise Rodman is thought of as a basketball genius, and the US will elect Bill Clinton (and his wife) again, and the GIANTS continue to start Dave Brown, and the OILER$ are moving to NA$HVILLE but still play in houston (and people still pay to go to the game) then the idiots have spoken !! If I want to cast my vote for someone on the ballot, then dammit I should be allowed to !!! I cannot believe that you liberal-graduate students-media types are not allowing the Free american bored public that comes to your home site not to vote for a legal candidate. ATTICA !!!! ATTICA !!!! NO JUSTICE NO PEACE !!!!! NO JUSTICE NO PEACE !!!! POWER TO THE PEOPLE !!!! FREE MIKE TYSON (oops !!)
- TxWarEgle
FIGHT THE POWER !! - Eds.
Was Coach only included for a fifth player?
Gondorf will win, obviously...how you ask? Well coach was only used for free cash for the rest. Kenny Rogers is a singer/songwriter/actor/Branson, MO Entrepeneur/gambler. Once you have three or more jobs seperated by slashes, you can't do any one of them real well. The Sundance Kid, while good, played Blackjack in the movie, if you recall...not 5-card draw.
This leaves Maverick and Gondorff. Mav in the movie said "I rarely bluff, and I never cheat." Gondorff will and does cheat. And in The Sting, one of the best movies ever made, Gondorff cheated Lonagan and Lonagan was a master cheat --- he should have seen it coming. Thus Maverick, who let's face it is good, but more lucky than good, won't catch it, and Gondorff will spend his retirement racing cars and making salad dressing.
- Brian P. Dunn
Gentlemen, unfortunately, you have set your contestants up to fail. Your contest guidelines clearly state that the winner must "walk away" with the money. Therein lies your error.
All of these characters are hamstrung by the very source of their power-the film and television industries. None of them will be able to hold onto the money! To show you my point, I've had the foresight to steal Quinn Mallory's cell phone-I mean, sliding timer-and use it to show you each of the five possible outcomes of this match:
Brady Hawkes, a.k.a. the Gambler. Even with my view into alternate futures, I see that there is no way that Hawkes can win this one. He has has more pound-for-pound screen time than any of the other players, and yet he still is unable to gain enough money to stop his unpleasant habit. If he did have enough, do you honestly think he would have been in a TV-movie with Loni "Career-Sinker" Anderson? I say thee nay! He is doubly screwed in this, for he has been marked for death by the late, great stand-up comedian Bill Hicks. In all possible outcomes, I see Hicks' ghost doing a Vader-esque TK strangle and making Hawkes fold-forever.
The Sundance Kid is a better competitor, seeing as how he has the Babe Factor (tm) working for him. He's ROBERT $^%#&* REDFORD! The waitresses are probably giving him complicated signals involving their cleavage and their room numbers that tell him what Gondorff has in his hand. Also, he has the Honesty Always Wins Principle (tm) on his side. Alas, both are overmatched by the one-two punch of Maverick and Gondorff, who both benefit from the Lovable Rogue Principle (tm), which clearly states that "the main character can do anything to win, as long as he is either cute, wickedly charming, or lovable doing it." The Sundance gives up a good fight, but he is toasted in short order in all outcomes of this match.
This leaves us with the two true competitors in this match, Gondorff and Maverick. However, peering into the future, these two gamblers, who have roughly equal chances of winning, both will encounter misfortune.
Gondorff, we can easily see, spends his declining years in a small Midwestern town somewhere, drinking, spouting irritable folk wisdom, and playing strip poker with Melanie Griffith. Not the act of a millionaire, is it? Obviously, Gondorff will lose the money in a very short period of time, perhaps in a failed investment in popcorn or spaghetti sauce.
Maverick, if he wins, will relax in a steam bath to clear his mind and his sinuses. However, while he is under the towel, Jodie Foster will sneak in and take the money. In at least one future, Maverick chases her and is blown away by a kid with a gun who is out to "impress" Ms. Foster; however, in another, he has the foresight to put $100,000 of the money into his boots. Given how Maverick lives in the 1800s, this makes him the winner by default.
Now, if that blond chick from "california Dreams" was involved...
- Thomas Wilde
Once Coach is eliminated (and I think we all know he will be), a mysterious albino who claims to be a Frenchman will ask to be dealt into the game, using a gold brooch as colateral for three dollars. Using an almost inhuman means of stacking the deck, counting cards, and determining the odds of winning a hand, he will soon find himself the recipient of 1,000,000 Big Ones. Of course, this man is Lt. Commander Data, of the Enterprise-D. Fed up with Star Trek characters losing every Grudge Match to date, he decided to try and improve the Federation's win/loss record.
- Mike Smith
... Brady Hawkes will leave the game early to prevent the board of health from closing down his greasy oven-roasted chicken restaurant, and Coach will be called back to the bar to help Sam Malone fight his drinking affliction for the eighth time this season. This will leave Maverick as the winner by default alone. Plus there's the James Garner factor.
- Marshall Layne
Of course...it's all moot, cause to win the big pot, he'll still have to play blackjack...against Bug's Bunny.
- Jenni Grant
I voted for Brady "The Gambler" Hawkes, because the moment Sam said: "This is so obvious. He knows when to hold'em and when to fold'em. He knows when to walk away and knows when to run." I COULDN'T GET THAT SONG OUT OF MY HEAD FOR THE REST OF THE ENTIRE NIGHT! AAARRRGGHHH!
Anyone with a theme song that insidiously persistent has an edge that Vorpal Bunnies would die for. That's why, Sam, you shouldn't pay any attention to the strange sounds coming from that big parcel I'm sending you. It's only a trippin' rabbit on bad acid with a katana. Please open it. I promise, I won't feel a thing. ;)
- Shane 'know when to - AARRGGHH!
Mr. Maverick is going to win this thing hands down, and for one reason, and one reason only.
Recall every poker game you have ever seen in every western movie you have ever seen. What (or who) is hanging on every man's shoulder, watching his every move, inhaling his cigar smoke, seeing every card, and smiling like a Donny Osmond clone? A (gasp) *FLOOZIE* (gasp), that's what. And Floozies are going to decide this game.
They will unanimously decide that Bret Maverick is the best looking player in the game, and will, on that basis, decide he should win the game. They will then begin to use their own secret ways to communicate with the Floozie hanging on Bret and tell him what cards all the other players are holding, thus giving him a winning edge.
There may be one slight attempt at rebellion on the part of Sundance's Floozie, but she will be quickly taken care of by the leader of the Floozies, the immortal Miss Kitty.
- Katy Kaboom
REASONS that Coach would win:
1. Carla is his bodyguard. If she saw anyone cheating, she'd break their knuckles.
2. He's got the 'Forrest Gump' (tm) blind luck thing going. The opening hand will become an everything goes round. Coach will complain about having 'All small cards' that will turn out to be aces...
The Gambler wins. For the love of God, he's the Gambler. He Gambles. By definition, the gambling is done by him. Of course, now that I think about it, if he were gonna win, it wouldn't be a gamble. To gamble is to take a risk, and a sure fire win can't really be called a "gamble". Ahh, nuts. I shoulda voted for Gondorff. No way in Hell Hawkes can win.
Rule #1 in running a (successful) con: Win before the mark even knows you're there.
Gondorf is a successful-enough con-man that "every bunko man in the country knows Henry Gondorf." And he's _still_ out there... Sure, he's old. Sure there's a lot of potential for confusion. Sure, there's the potential for god-knows-what kind of neuro-chemical strangeness from salad dressing/high-speed impact combinations. But if Gondorf is playing the game, he's already got the money. He kyped it well before the game even started, substituting wads of used tissues wrapped in "the foil" and jammed into discarded "Slap Shot" videotape sleeves...
- Brian Allbee
James Bond v. Indiana Jones
Forrest Gump v. Rainman
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Working Systemically in Action: Engaging Family and Community
What is this resource? Working Systemically in Action: Engaging Family & Community follows implementation science methods and offers a tools-based, guided process which can be used by school professionals. This 123-page guide was created by the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL) as a part of their work with the National Family, School, and Community Engagement Working Group.
Why is it valuable? This manual provides best practices, an overview of the Working Systemically approach to school improvement, actions and tools for involving families and community in all phases of the process, examples of how to incorporate family and community engagement into a systemic approach, and research on family and community engagement.
Authors: Ferguson, C., Jordan, C., & Baldwin, M. (2010). Working Systemically in Action: Engaging Family & Community. Austin, TX: SEDL.
Ideal Audience: School Faculty and Staff, Administrators, Local Educational Agency, Family and Community Members, Policymakers and State Officials
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The Role of Preservative Compounds on Number of Bacteria on the End of Stems and Vase Solutions of Cut Gerbera
T. Oraee 1
A. Asghar Zadeh 2
M. Kiani 3
A. Oraee 1
1 Former M.Sc. Student, Department of Horticulture, Shirvan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shirvan, Iran
2 Department of Horticulture, Islamic Azad University, Shirvan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shirvan, Iran
3 Research Center for Plant Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, 91775-1491, Iran
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of preservative solutions on vase life, number of bacteria in the end of stem and in vase solution of cut gerbera 'Double Dutch' and 'Red Explotion'. Cut flowers were pulse-treated with nano-silver (2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 mg L-1) and thymol (12.5, 25, 50, 75 or 100 mg L-1) +5 % sucrose. Experiment was conducted in completely randomized design with 5 replications and 1 flower in each experimental unit. Flower were harvested from a commercial greenhouse and transported to laboratory with 22±1oC temperature and 60±5% relative humidity. According to the results, these materials had positive effects on vase life of flowers.6 mg L-1 nano-silver treatments in ‘Red Explotion’ cultivar had highest longevity (14 days). All treatments were effective on decreasing of bacteria in stem end and solution. In 4 and 6 mg L-1 SNP treatments was not any bacteria in vase solutions of ‘Red Explotion’ cultivar. Resulty showed that nano-silver can be use for increasing the vase life of cut gerbera ‘Double Dutch’ and ‘Red Explotion’.
Gerbera Jamsonii
Postharvaest
Thymol
Receive Date: 16 August 2015
Accept Date: 16 August 2015
Oraee, T., Asghar Zadeh, A., Kiani, M., Oraee, A. (2015). The Role of Preservative Compounds on Number of Bacteria on the End of Stems and Vase Solutions of Cut Gerbera. Journal of Ornamental Plants, 1(3), 161-165.
T. Oraee; A. Asghar Zadeh; M. Kiani; A. Oraee. "The Role of Preservative Compounds on Number of Bacteria on the End of Stems and Vase Solutions of Cut Gerbera". Journal of Ornamental Plants, 1, 3, 2015, 161-165.
Oraee, T., Asghar Zadeh, A., Kiani, M., Oraee, A. (2015). 'The Role of Preservative Compounds on Number of Bacteria on the End of Stems and Vase Solutions of Cut Gerbera', Journal of Ornamental Plants, 1(3), pp. 161-165.
Oraee, T., Asghar Zadeh, A., Kiani, M., Oraee, A. The Role of Preservative Compounds on Number of Bacteria on the End of Stems and Vase Solutions of Cut Gerbera. Journal of Ornamental Plants, 2015; 1(3): 161-165.
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Our theme for the Convent book group this month is Bullying, and Gordon Reece's Mice (2010) is our YA title. I borrowed this from the local library, whence I shall shortly return it, so that other Conventers can have their turn.
Shelley thinks of herself and her mother as 'mice', meek perpetual victims whose survival tactic is to run and hide - from the girls at school who savagely bully Shelley; from Shelley's dad, who oppressed her mum for years and finally abandoned them; from her mum's boss, who exploits her. But everything changes when a stranger breaks into their remote cottage and terrorises them. What happens that night will change the 'mice' forever...
I had really mixed feelings about this novel. It's a cracking read, pacy and engaging, and I raced through it. But I had a few serious problems with it. Firstly, I didn't buy the narrative voice, which sounded much more like a middle-aged man than a sixteen year old girl. Second, I was troubled by the implications of the story, which seems to suggest that empowerment and self-assertion can be most securely won through violence against others! Crime and Punishment this ain't, but it does a good job of tracing the psychological aftermath of a violent act. Lastly, and most trivially, I was annoyed by a sprinkling of typos which should really have been picked up in the proofing stage, something that publishers can't really afford to do thoroughly any more.
I'll be interested to see what my fellow book groupers make of this one. It's set in the UK, but the author lives partly in Australia, so I'm counting it as #LoveOzYA.
Labels: #LoveOzYA, book response
Ballet Shoes For Anna
The Rosemary Tree
The Hard Sell
The Dean's Watch
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eurozone Archives - Kelly Rahill Accountants
Euro zone business activity close to stagnation despite services bounce – PMI
Filed under: Syndicated News
Euro zone business activity remained close to stagnation at the end of last year, a survey showed today, as an upturn in services activity only partially offset a continued decline in the bloc’s manufacturing industry.
IHS Markit’s final euro zone composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), seen as a good indicator of economic health, nudged up to 50.9 in December from November’s 50.6.
That beat a preliminary estimate which suggested no change from the previous month but remained close to the 50 mark separating growth from contraction.
“Another month of subdued business activity in December rounded off the euro zone’s worst quarter since 2013.
“The PMI data suggest the euro area will struggle to have grown by more than 0.1% in the closing three months of 2019,” said Chris Williamson, chief business economist at IHS Markit.
That is worse than the 0.2% growth predicted in a December Reuters poll.
A PMI for the bloc’s dominant services industry bounced to 52.8 from November’s 51.9, above a preliminary reading of 52.4.
But a manufacturing PMI out last week showed factory activity contracted for an 11th month in a row in December.
The upturn in services meant firms were at their most optimistic about the year ahead since May. A composite future output PMI jumped to 59.4 from 57.9.
Indicating services activity may remain resilient, firms in the sector were unable to match demand last month for the first time since July. The backlogs of work index climbed to 51 from 49.7.
Article Source: Click Here
Euro zone growth curbed by trade, retail sales slowdown
The euro zone economy grew at a modest pace in the third quarter with a negative impact from trade, while retail sales fell at their sharpest rate this year in October, data showed today.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in the euro zone was up 0.2% in the three months from July to September.
This was the same figure as the flash estimate released in October and unchanged from the second quarter.
Retail sales in the euro zone in October fell by 0.6%, double the amount expected in a Reuters poll, and were up a modest 1.4% year-on-year. The monthly decline was the steepest fall of 2019.
The data confirmed a sombre outlook for the single currency bloc, which is facing threats and uncertainty over Brexit and rising global trade conflicts.
Britain had been set to exit the European Union at the end of October, a deadline since pushed back until the end of January.
In trade, the US outlined the first phase of a deal to end its conflict war with China in October, but the two are still arguing about the details.
Year-on-year, euro zone expansion was 1.2%, also the same figure as in the second quarter of the year.
The bloc’s largest and third largest economies, Germany and Italy, grew by just 0.1% during the quarter, while in France, the second largest economy, growth was 0.3%.
Household spending was the strongest overall contributor, boosting euro zone growth by 0.3% percentage points, followed by government spending and capital investment at 0.1 points.
However, the contributions of trade and of inventory changes were negative, in the case of trade for a second consecutive quarter.
In the October retail sales figures, non-food sales declined, particularly online and mail order sales, although these tend to pick up in November and December ahead of the Christmas period.
Eurostat also said that the growth of employment in the euro zone slowed in the third quarter to 0.1% from 0.2% in the second quarter.
Year-on-year the figure was also softer at 0.9% from 1.2% previously.
Euro zone business growth near-stagnant, but some hopeful signs evident – PMI
Euro zone business activity stayed near stall speed last month, with manufacturing seemingly continuing to act as a drag on the bloc’s dominant services industry as well as the economy as a whole.
Despite some optimistic signs in today’s survey, that picture is likely to disappoint policymakers at the European Central Bank.
In September, the ECB relaunched a €2.6 trillion asset purchase programme designed to stimulate growth and inflation.
IHS Markit’s final euro zone composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), seen as a good gauge of economic health, held steady last month at October’s 50.6.
That beat a preliminary estimate of 50.3 but remains uncomfortably close to the 50 mark separating growth from contraction.
The headline figure “still indicates a near-stagnant economy,” said Chris Williamson, chief business economist at IHS Markit.
The data pointed to fourth quarter GDP growth of 0.1%, with manufacturing continuing to act as a major drag.
“Worryingly, the service sector is also on course for its weakest quarterly expansion for five years, hinting strongly that the slowdown continues to spread,” he said.
A Reuters poll last month had predicted growth of 0.2% this quarter.
Offering glimmers of hope, an index measuring demand climbed to the breakeven mark having spent two months below it, firms increased the pace of hiring and optimism was at a four-month high.
The new business index was 50 compared to October’s 49.6.
“New orders have not shown any growth since August, underscoring the recent weakness of demand, with sharply declining orders for manufactured goods accompanied by substantially weaker gains of new business into the service sector,” Chris Williamson said.
Overall services industry activity stuttered. Its PMI dipped to 51.9 from 52.2, although edging above a 51.5 flash reading.
Still, reflecting some level of increased optimism, firms increased headcount at a faster rate. The employment index nudged up to 53.2 from 53.
Euro zone economy continues steady growth in third quarter
The euro zone economy continued to grow at a modest pace in the third quarter as expected, data from the EU statistics office showed today, as Germany narrowly escaped a technical recession and other big economies expanded.
Eurostat said gross domestic product in the 19 countries sharing the euro increased 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in the third quarter for a 1.2% year-on-year gain.
The quarterly expansion was in line with a Eurostat preliminary flash estimate earlier this month and market expectations, although the previous year-on-year figure was 1.1%.
Germany, the euro zone’s biggest economy, grew 0.1% in the third quarter after a -0.2% contraction in the previous three months, so avoiding a technical recession.
France, the second biggest economy grew by 0.3% in the third quarter against the previous three months and the third biggest Italy expanded 0.1%.
Spain and the Netherlands, the fourth and fifth biggest economies of the bloc, each grew by 0.4%.
Euro zone business activity stagnates as Draghi bows out
Euro zone business activity stagnated in October as demand withered, according to a downbeat survey published today just hours before European Central Bank President Mario Draghi makes his swansong appearance.
The ECB last month cut its deposit rate deeper into negative territory and said it would revive its bond-buying programme indefinitely to cut borrowing costs and stimulate investment and growth in the euro zone.
But inflation in the euro zone still languishes at less than half the ECB’s target and October’s preliminary Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) readings add weight to fears the economic outlook is darkening once again.
IHS Markit’s flash composite PMI, seen as a good guide to economic health, was 50.2, just above September’s more than six-year low final reading of 50.1.
But it was still perilously close to the 50 mark that separates growth from contraction and below expectations in a Reuters poll for 50.3.
Germany’s export-dependent manufacturing sector remained in contraction this month, earlier data showed, suggesting a third-quarter slowdown in Europe’s largest economy could stretch into the closing months of the year.
French activity picked up more than expected, however, boosted mainly by a firmer service sector.
Meanwhile, Norway’s central bank kept its main interest rate unchanged today, as predicted, as did Sweden’s.
But the Riksbank surprised many by saying it expected to tighten policy in December, even though the economy is slowing more sharply than previously expected.
IHS Markit said the euro zone PMIs indicated economic growth of just under 0.1% this quarter, below the 0.2% predicted in a Reuters poll last week.
Giving little hope for a turnaround anytime soon, an index measuring new business rose only slightly to 49.1 from 48.7, chalking up its second month below the breakeven mark.
A PMI for the bloc’s dominant service industry nudged up to 51.8 from September’s 51.6, which had been its lowest reading since the start of this year. Economists had expected 51.9.
With the survey painting a gloomy picture, optimism among services firms was at its weakest since mid-2013. The business expectations index sank to 56.5 from 58.6.
Manufacturers also had a bad October and activity contracted for a ninth month in a row, the PMI showed.
It held steady at September’s 45.7, a low not seen in seven years and missing the median expectation for 46.
The manufacturing output index, which feeds into the composite PMI, was 46.2, just pipping last month’s 46.1 but its ninth sub-50 reading in a row.
October’s weak results were despite factory gate prices falling for a fourth month. The output prices index was 48.9 compared to September’s 48.6.
Euro zone business growth halts as Germany goes into reverse
Euro zone business growth stalled this month, dragged down by shrinking activity in powerhouse Germany, where a manufacturing recession deepened unexpectedly.
Today’s downbeat survey results come less than two weeks after the European Central Bank pledged indefinite stimulus to revive the 19-country currency bloc’s ailing economy.
IHS Markit’s Euro Zone Composite Flash Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), seen as a good guide to economic health, suggested support for stuttering activity is needed.
It sank to 50.4 in September from 51.9 in August and was below all forecasts in a Reuters poll that had predicted a reading of 51.9.
That was just above the 50 mark separating growth from contraction and was its lowest since mid-2013.
The euro zone economy expanded 0.2% in the second quarter, official data showed last month, and the average PMI for this quarter suggests growth could now be weaker.
Analysts said that with the euro zone’s manufacturing sector in the doldrums and services activity starting to lose pace, there is little reason to think that GDP growth will pick up as the ECB and the consensus forecasts assume.
The ECB trimmed its deposit rate further into negative territory on September 12 and promised bond purchases with no end-date to push borrowing costs even lower.
These marked the bank’s last big policy moves under outgoing chief Mario Draghi, who leaves next month.
Earlier figures from Germany, Europe’s largest economy, showed private sector activity shrank for the first time in six and a half years as a manufacturing recession deepened unexpectedly and growth in the service sector lost momentum.
While there are no signs of a turnaround yet, the German Economy Ministry said earlier this month that the country was not facing a bigger downturn or a pronounced recession after contracting slightly in the second quarter.
But several institutes have said the economy would slide into recession this quarter.
In France, the bloc’s second-biggest economy and the only other member for which flash numbers are published, growth slowed unexpectedly.
A flash services PMI for the bloc fell to 52 from 53.5, below all forecasts in a Reuters poll, while a manufacturing index fell to 45.6 from 47, a low not seen since October 2012.
The Reuters poll had predicted 53.3 for services and 47.3 for manufacturing.
Indicating there will not be much improvement soon, a services new business index dropped to 50.9 from 52.3 and a manufacturing new orders index fell to 43.1 from 45.9, a more than seven-year low.
But overall optimism picked up a touch from August’s six-year low. The future output index nudged up to 55.7 from 55.4.
After easing policy this month some economists think the ECB will be forced to go further and Monday’s weak readings will do nothing to dissuade them.
Analysts said the weak data support expectations that the ECB will have to ease monetary policy again in December.
Euro zone inflation remains low
Euro zone inflation remained low at 1% in August, well below the European Central Bank’s target, bolstering market expectations that the bank will further ease monetary policy next month.
The European Union’s statistics office said that inflation in the 19 countries sharing the euro was unchanged from the July reading, in line with expectations in a Reuters poll.
The rates of price increases in July and August are the lowest since November 2016, well below the ECB’s inflation target of below, but close to, 2% despite years of unprecedented monetary stimulus through rate cuts and trillions of euros of bond purchases.
Economists said the latest economic data strengthened the case for further loosening monetary policy.
“There is nothing in today’s data releases to change the minds of ECB policy makers meeting the week after next: we still expect them to cut the deposit rate from -0.4% to -0.5% and to provide further strong hints that more QE is on the way,” Capital Economics’ Andrew Kenningham wrote in a note.
The ECB’s Governing Council holds its next monetary policy meeting on September 12 and has all but promised a stimulus package, with economic growth faltering amid a global trade war and Germany’s manufacturing sector already in recession.
Market expectations are that it will carry out several interest rate cuts in the coming year, along with a fresh round of bond purchases, commonly known as quantitative easing.
The ECB’s measures are also set to include a way to compensate commercial banks for the side effects of negative interest rates.
Core inflation, which strips out volatile unprocessed food and energy and which the ECB scrutinises in policy decisions, was steady at 1.1% in August.
The even narrower measure excluding also alcohol and tobacco prices that many market economists look at was unchanged at 0.9%.
Eurostat’s flash estimate for the month does not include a monthly calculation.
The low overall level of inflation strengthens the case for a package of ECB measures to support the economy and faster inflation.
The ECB’s problem is that inflation has undershot its target since 2013 despite a lengthy economic boom, which saw the creation of over 10 million jobs.
Such an expansion should have fuelled inflation already but hidden slack in the labour market, the growing share of services in the economy and the population’s ageing, all kept a lid on price growth.
While the bank has argued that inflation would eventually come, it has already exhausted much of its fire power and now faces economic turbulence with a relatively depleted arsenal that could force it to once again to reinvent its policy toolkit.
The ECB is also facing the added difficulty that much of the current economic weakness is due to external factors, such as Brexit, a trade war and China’s own slowdown, against which monetary policy is largely ineffective.
While the ECB is unlikely to admit that the current troubles are outside its control, economists say that the best it can hope for is to prop up confidence and preserve already favourable financing conditions.
Separately, the jobless rate in the euro zone was 7.5% in July, unchanged compared to a month earlier, Eurostat data showed.
Eurozone growth halves in second quarter of 2019
Eurozone economic growth halved in the April-June period and inflation slowed sharply in July even though the unemployment rate fell to its lowest in 11 years, data from the European Union’s statistics office has shown.
Eurostat’s preliminary flash estimate of gross domestic product growth in the 19 countries sharing the euro showed the economy expanding 0.2% quarter-on-quarter, down from 0.4% in the previous three months, as expected by economists.
Growth in the euro area therefore returned to the anaemic rates seen in the third and fourth quarters of last year.
Year-on-year, euro zone GDP growth was 1.1%, slowing from 1.2% in the January-March period.
The slower growth was reflected in decelerating consumer price growth; Eurostat’s flash estimate showed year-on-year inflation in July was 1.1%, down from 1.3% in June, as expected by economists.
The headline inflation rate was the lowest reading in 17 months.
The slowing inflation rate is likely to further strengthen market expectations that the European Central Bank, which wants to keep inflation below, but close to 2%, will further loosen monetary policy in September.
Core inflation, which strips out the volatile components of unprocessed food and energy and which the ECB closely looks at in policy decisions, also fell to 1.1% in July from 1.3% in June.
The even more narrow measure excluding also alcohol and tobacco prices that many market economists look at was down to 0.9% from 1.1%.
The slowing price growth comes despite unemployment in the euro zone hitting an 11-year low of 7.5% of the workforce in June, Eurostat data showed.
Germany, Italy drive euro zone economic sentiment down to 3-year low
Euro zone economic sentiment dropped to its lowest point in nearly three years in June as confidence fell markedly in the bloc’s largest economies – Germany and Italy – European Commission data show.
The Commission said that its main indicator of economic confidence dropped to 103.3 points in June from 105.2 a month earlier, reaching its lowest level since August 2016.
June’s large fall capped a quarter in which sentiment dropped in each month, except May, sending another stark warning over the health of the euro zone economy which is grappling with weak growth and low inflation.
The fall was also bigger than market forecasts of a fall to 104.6.
The largest falls in confidence were recorded in Germany, the biggest economy of the bloc, and Italy, its third major economic power, the data showed.
The indicator in Germany fell by 2.9 points, and in Italy by 1.5 points. Confidence decreased also in France, the Netherlands and Spain.
Sentiment in the industry sector plunged by 2.7 points, the largest drop in about eight years, equalled only by a similar fall in April, the Commission said, as the export-driven sector suffers from global trade tensions.
Business managers were also pessimistic about the euro zone’s services sector, which posted a drop of 1.1 points.
Consumer confidence went down by 0.7 points, but did not affect sentiment in the retail trade sector, which instead rose by a point.
In a separate release, the Commission said that its business climate indicator, which helps point to the phase of the business cycle, declined to 0.17 in June from 0.30 in May for its fourth consecutive monthly drop.
Economists polled by Reuters had predicted a more limited fall to 0.23.
Euro zone inflation slowed to one-year low in May, Eurostat confirms
Inflation in the euro zone slowed to 1.2% in May, the lowest rate in more than a year, as price growth in the energy and services sectors slackened.
This is according to the European Union statistics agency, Eurostat, as it confirmed its earlier estimates.
The final data is bad news for the European Central Bank, which targets a rate below but close to 2% and has promised further action if inflation does not pick up.
Eurostat said prices in the 19-country currency bloc went up by 1.2% on the year, slowing from 1.7% in April.
It was the lowest growth rate since April 2018 when inflation was also recorded at 1.2%.
On the month, prices were nearly stable, posting a 0.1% increase that was below market forecasts of a 0.2% rise, new data released today by Eurostat showed.
Prices slowed despite a record increase in euro zone wage costs in the first quarter of the year.
The apparent inconsistency could partly be explained by the fact that higher wage costs for firms do not always translate into more cash for consumers as payroll taxes remain high in the bloc.
The ECB will need to ease policy again, possibly through new rate cuts or asset purchases, if inflation does not head back to its target, ECB President Mario Draghi said earlier today.
Eurostat confirmed that the core inflation measure the ECB looks at in policy decisions, which excludes the volatile components of food and energy, stood at 1% in May compared to 1.4% in April.
A narrower indicator, which also excludes alcohol and tobacco prices, slowed to 0.8% in May from 1.3% in the previous month, confirming earlier estimates.
Inflation was mostly dragged down by energy prices which increased 3.8% in May, after a 5.3% rise in April.
Inflation in the services sector, the largest in the euro zone economy, nearly halved to 1% from 1.9% in April, today’s figures show.
Home building levels reach 10 year high – Goodbody
Ireland has fifth largest number of billionaires per capita – Oxfam
ComReg cuts 1800 Freephone services costs for businesses
Dublin Port reports strong growth in EU trade volumes
EU/US trade talks ‘off to good start’
Interest rate hike in state’s home loan scheme
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Car sales in Europe get late-year boost helped by incentives
Soaring gold price leads to a refining boom
Housing costs push 2019 inflation rate up to 0.9% – CSO
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How Can Canadian Be So Cruel
Justy likes it rough Daddy.....
The Lame Cherry calls upon the United Nations and World Court to investigate and indict the Canadian nation for their crimes against humanity, for not keeping their borders open to illegals, after they castigated America in Donald Trump attempting to protect the borders and welcomed these vermin hordes.
Canada warns immigrants in U.S.
about heading north of the border
USA Today, by Alan Gomez Original Article
Posted By: NorthernDog- 6/9/2018 1:45:53 PM Post Reply
MIAMI — As President Trump travels north to Canada to attend the G7 summit, Canadian officials have been heading south to try to stem a wave of undocumented immigrants headed their way. In what has become an increasingly regular mission, Canadian representatives visited the U.S this week to warn immigrants fearful over President Trump´s immigration crackdown that they can´t simply rush north of the border to find safe haven. (Snip) In the past year, Canada has seen bursts of U.S.-based immigrants crossing illegally into Canada, mostly into the Quebec province that borders New York and other northeastern U.S. states.
The chief criminal behind this is Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who baited these vermin into Canada, promising to protect them from Donald Trump.
Trudeau Government Opens Up Welcome Center For Illegals
The government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday that it is opening a second border camp for illegals streaming across the Canadian border from the U.S.
dailycaller.com/2017/08/18/trudeau-government-opens-up-we...
Trudeau Welcomes Illegal Immigrants to Canada - YouTube
Since the election of Donald Trump in the USA, common opportunists have been fleeing across the Canadian border. Contrary to the wishes of the Canadian peopl...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI7LFcOBz5g
Trudeau 'Refugees Welcome' Tweet Caused Havoc as 500 Migrants ...
Prime Minister Trudeau made his "refugees welcome" tweet in January of 2017, ... Since the tweet, the number of illegal immigrants crossing the border, ...
breitbart.com/london/2018/04/05/trudeau-refugees-welcom...
Trudeau: No, we won't be stopping illegal border crossings ...
But of course will be keeping everyone safe… Somehow. Trudeau: No, we won't be stopping illegal border crossings. Why do you ask?
https://hotair.com/archives/2017/02/22/trudeau-no-we-wont-
After promising asylum in Canada though, the faggot Trudeau broke his promise and began deporting his invitees.
Justin Trudeau is Deporting Illegal Immigrants…Hypocrite Much?
Justin Trudeau is Deporting Illegal Immigrants…Hypocrite Much? Welcome to the #SolarEclipse2017 edition of Hypocrisy Corner! This is where we point out the glaring hypocrisy of perfectly-coiffed politicians from around the globe.
https://www.redstate.com/kiradavis/2017/08/21/justin-trudeau
And now Prime Minister Trudeau is invading America regularly in telling his invitees that "they just can not come to Canada".
This is a human rights issue, and the Lame Cherry demands that President Donald Trump demand of the US Congress and Act of War against Canada, for the expressed purpose of protecting the good People of Quebec, as apparently it is the Quebecois border that Trudeau is leaving open to genocide the Free French there while Ottawa only gets the rich Muslims and Chinese to pay their bribes to Trudeau Inc.
The fact is that Canada is American territory. It is time that America just takes it's possession from Ontario east, allows the fine Conservative Canadians to rule themselves in new American States, provide for the Sovereign Nation of Quebec, and deport these Trudeauites to those foggy bottom areas which are fit for only caribou.
The Lame Cherry would glady welcome Quebec as the Louisiana of the north as a new American state, as much a Labrador, Prince Edward, Nova Scotia, as Canada can cleanse itself in deporting Trudeau back to France where I am certain he can find a niche as a welfare whore like Richard Belzer, and grow mushrooms or something of that fungal sort.
This is though a crime against humanity in invitees have now been denied their rights, and Trudeau created an invasion of the Untied States which is an act of war, so it is time the United States declare war, mop up the situation and turn Canada into a prosperous area for all AmeriCANS and not just the feudal few.
These Ottawa types murdered Louis Riel the American, the Abraham Lincoln of the north in demanding rights for the Mettis Peoples. It is time that the atrocities of Ottawa be made an end of as Saddam Hussein was washed from the garment of civilized nations with the liberation of Iraq. It is time to liberate Canada for her acts of war against the United States and her crimes against humanity in these invitees.
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FAQ & Myths
Transplantation of Human Organs Act 1994
Transplantation of Human Organs Rule 2008
THO Amendment Bill 2011
THO Amendment Act 2011
THO Rules 2014
Inquest Order
THO Forms
Paras, 12 years/ male, student
Paras , 12 years/ male, student of 7th standard unluckily met with an accident when he was coming back from school with his mother. A vehicle hit him from the back and suffered severe head injury. He was brought to PGIMER Chandigarh and was admitted in ICU and our team of doctors put their best efforts to save him but all in vain. He was declared brain dead on 4th August 2015. His parents were approached by transplant coordinators and counselled regarding organ donation. As he was the only child of his parents , it was very difficult to convince them. Hats off to his parents who took such wise decision keeping besides all their pain and decided to donate their child’s organs. Paras gave lease of life to 5 people by donating corneas, kidneys, liver and pancreas.
Shivam kumar, 22 years/ male, student, Silla Ragunathpur, Bihar
Shivam kumar, 22 years/ male, engineering student , hailed from Silla Ragunathpur Bihar. He was studying in Amritsar and came for his training to Chandigarh. He went on outing with his friends but fate had something else to offer him. He met with an accident near Elante Mall Chandigarh and brought to PGIMER Chandigarh and immediately shifted to ICU because of his critical condition. His father was informed about his accident and he travelled all the way from Bihar to Chandigarh. Shivam’s condition was deteriorated and father was explained about brain death and counselling was done regarding organ donation. He was convinced and decided to give life to someone through his son. Shivam gave lease of life to two persons by donating both kidneys.
Late Shri Ashok Kumar, 45, Barnala
In an extremely rare and magnanimous gesture of organ donation family of Late Sh. Ashok Kumar allowed harvesting of Human Organs of enabled PGI save precious lives of helpless and needy patients, through successful transplantations.
Late Sh. Ashok Kumar S/O Sh. Brij Lal, Age 45 Y/Male, a native of Barnala, Punjab was admitted in PGI in a critical condition at Emergency Ward Neuro Surgery-3 with diagnosis of Acoustic Schwanomma (Post Op). However, despite best of the efforts and competences by the team of experts, Late Sh. Ashok Kumar could not be saved and was declared “brain dead”.
The patient’s younger sister and the family members gave their consent to donate the organs. After fulfilling all the necessary procedures under THOA, further action for transplantation of organs was taken.
As a result of this extremely noble gesture, the donated organs were immediately transplanted and utilized on 10th of December 2014 for the helpless and needy patients which resulted in saving precious lives.
Words fail to explain the courage and compassion shown by the family of Sh. Ashok Kumar as even after suffering the irreparable loss, the family volunteered to donate Liver, Pancreas with B/L Kidney and B/L Corneas of Late Sh. Ashok Kumar.
The Institute acknowledge the sprit and greatness of the family of Late Sh. Ashok Kumar which has given to the needy patients.
Upasna, 33, Chandigarh
“ I was told that I will not be able to marry but I found love of my life at the age of 20 and I am happily married since last 12 years..It was a love marriage.. you know?”
To be diagnosed with auto-immune hepatitis at tender age of 12 could possibly devast dreams of any teenager, but such was not the case with Upasna.
“ I was told that I will not be able to marry but I found love of my life at the age of 20 and I am happily married since last 12 years..It was a love marriage.. you know?” chirps. Life though was not easy for her with frequent illness and gastric troubles, but with her fighter spirit she was pulling through it with all the support from friends, family and ofcourse doctors of PGI, who have been managing her illness since 20 years now. However, in 2010, things started becoming grim. Her breath was becoming laborious with each passing day and incidents of internal bleeding were getting more frequent, leaving her much weaker. Between 2010 - 2011 she was hospitalized in ICU atleast 6 times.
Placed on the waiting list for receiving a liver transplant, she had to wait to find a matching liver from a deceased organ donor. Her condition deteriorated rapidly. There were days when she felt that she could is only a few days away from the end, but still hopeful, she always kept her bag ready and her phone besides her, in hope that she might get a call from the transplant centre.
One evening she received the call, for which she has been desperately waiting. Family of one young deceased road-traffic accident victim was willing for organ donation.
Upasna got her gift of life- the liver transplant, on 6th October 2011, which she now celebrates as her second birthday. Kidneys from the same donor, also gave lease of life to a patient of kidney failure.
She recently has joined back her job as admin manager at the training firm she earlier worked with. On being asked how does she feel after transplant, she says “It feels so nice to regain all my energy and enthusiasm… I can now eat normally, can do my work normally, without depending on anyone else.. It’s as if I breathe new life every moment now.”
Ruchika, 25, Ganga Nagar, Rajasthan
"I plan to work on promoting blood donation and open a school for children"
Born in farmer's family, Ruchika always dreamt of being a teacher and to open a school at her hometown. But last year she was diagnosed with Aplastic anemia, a condition in which the body fails to build up enough blood cells. Her hemoglobin levels dipped below 4 gm/dL. She started feeling much weaker than before and due to low number of protective white blood cells, infections took over her frequently. She could see her dreams crumbling because with the weakness setting in, she could no more concentrate on her M.Ed studies. She was kept on medicines sometime but that was not a long-term cure.
“I plan to work on promoting blood donation at my hometown so that people come ahead to help others in need” says Ruchika, who is now all set to be back to her normal life and give back to the society.
Rohit Joshi, 16, Student, Panchkula
"It was nice to regain a clear sight and be able to read the blackboard properly"
Rohit was three year old when his eyes started troubling him. Slowly over the years, the problem started growing. Watering of eyes, pain in eyes and sensitivity to light was increasing as the time passed. An eye check-up confirmed that he had developed a degenerative disease of cornea, called Keratoconus.
"I could not see from the back bench, what teachers used to write on blackboard.. it was all hazy.. and I had to copy it down from my friend’s notebook" says the 16 year old aspiring Chartered Accountant.
Scarring of cornea due to the disease and frequent rubbing of eyes made it difficult for him to study at school. He was given frequent injections in his eye and other medications to control the disease and give a symptomatic relief . But the permanent treatment was only cornea transplant.
In 2008, one day in April he got the gift, that someone else had left for someone like him. He got a Corneal transplant from an eye that was donated by some deceased donor. The scarred and damaged cornea was replaced by a crystal clear cornea from donor’s eye, removing the curtain of haziness from his vision forever.
He now can read the things written on blackboard clearly from the back bench in his classroom. “ Hey..i am a back bencher only because I am taller than my batchmates..don’t take it otherwise!” quips Joshi, digging up in his books, as we set up our camera to click hic picture.
Late Shri Kashmir Singh, , a native of Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur, Punjab
Late Shri Kashmir Singh, a native of Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur, Punjab was admitted in PGI on 31st July 2013 in a critical condition after he met with a fatal road accident on 30th July 2013.However, despite best of the efforts and competences by the team of experts, Late Shri Kashmir Singh could not be saved and was declared “brain dead”.
The wife and the family members gave their consent to donate the organs as these had already been pledged by Late Shri Kashmir Singh during his lifetime.after fulfilling all the necessary procedures under THOA,further action for transplantation of organs was taken.
The family volunteered to donate heart B/L Kidney and B/L cornea of Late Shri Kashmir Singh. As a result of this extremely noble gesture, the donated organs were immediately transplanted and utilized for the helpless and needy patients which resulted in saving five precious lives.The family has faithfully honoured his pledge by fulfilling his wishes.
The Institute acknowledge the sprit and greatness of the family of Late Shri Kashmir Singh which has given to the five needy patients.
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A list of windows in the dock menu?
Mike Swingler swingler at apple.com
Thu Mar 1 09:05:21 PST 2012
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On Mar 1, 2012, at 8:22 AM, Scott Kovatch wrote:
> On Mar 1, 2012, at 6:44 AM, Anthony Petrov wrote:
>> Hi Mike,
>> The dock menu for a Java app displays a list of Java top-level windows when run with Apple JDK. However, with 7u4 the list won't show.
>> According to the documentation, app's "open documents" are listed in the menu. Does this mean we have to associate an NSDocument with each instance of AWTWindow class? Or is there any other way to make the list visible in the menu?
> All you need to do is have a menu named 'Window' in the nib file, and Cocoa will take care of updating it with all of the open windows, and adding it to the dock icon. The window has to have a title, I believe. That's how it used to work, anyway.
> Aren't we using the shared DefaultApp.nib?
That isn't the problem (well, it's a problem, but not related to the Dock window menu). The default NIB has never had a Window menu because developers often add one themselves, and then there is two. We've lived without that from Java 1.3 to 1.6, and have only gotten a few bugs along the lines of "I can't create the dashes and diamonds in the real Window menu"...so people clearly want to be HIG compliant, but it hasn't seemed to occur to them that we should be doing it for them. I'd love to see a "use the platform Window menu" in the menu bar.
As to the issue at hand:
I think the problem is that JDK7's top level windows are actually NSPanels, not NSWindows. This is so custom style bits can be applied to them (like titlebar-less, utility or HUD). Further work would need to be done to create an NSWindow subclass and an NSPanel subclass that could be dynamically changed at runtime to support "elevating" a window to a new style (and subsequently loosing it's name in the default Window menu - as it should) - but from Java's perspective, that should amount to a re-parenting operation.
You can switch the superclass to NSWindow, but I think that will have unexpected consequences for untitled windows. If it doesn't, that only means you lose the extended styles like utility and HUD, which may be a reasonable tradeoff for getting the window title names in the Dock (but not in the main menu bar).
~Mike
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Lead Capes - A Superhero Wargames Blog
Superhero Media: Dragonball GT
The entire time I've been a Dragonball fan, I've never understood the hatred that exists for Dragonball GT. Certainly, out of the big four (Dragonball, DBZ and DB Super), GT is the weakest, but doesn't make it truly bad by any measure. I actually enjoy most of GT more than I do the Majin Buu, Dark Buu and Kid Buu sagas of DBZ, but I know I'm in the minority there. I honestly struggle to understand why GT is so maligned, especially before Super was created, when there was no "alternative" time-line (except for Zero Universe which we'll come to in the fullness of time); the 'best' explanation I can come up with is misogyny, which I haven't found to be a major issue in the Dragonball fanbase, at least compared to other geek communities. Most of the character designs are from Toriama, the plot is never any more ridiculous than any of the other Dragonball stuff. Whilst training with Uub, Goku is accidentally wished back to being a child by Emperor Pilaf using the "Dark Dragon Balls". The balls scatter throughout the universe and Goku, Trunks and Pan have to go get them.
Finding the balls runs a lot like classic Dragonball in space, which works for me, but it would have been nice if a couple of the characters from that era could have shown up as well. From fighting Kid Buu, the power level is actually scaled back and Goku is forced to fight enemies that have interesting powers beyond punching and energy blasts; hypnotism, body-snatching and just fucking gigantic (as in, planet-sized) villains give Goku a run for his money without needing to find a new form of Super Saiyan. Eventually, the artificial life form, Baby, is unleashed and makes its way to Earth, corrupting the entire population and Goku must discover the power of Super Saiyan 4 to save his friends and family. I actually like SS4 more than I do SS3 because of the link back to the Oozaru powers from the Saiyan Saga, and the fact that the power is so great, even Goku can't control himself and almost causes colossal amounts of collateral damage. Yes, it's disappointing that Pan never goes Super Saiyan herself and the banter between her and Giru gets grating, but the Z Fighters losing because they're unwilling to hurt their teammates makes for interesting storytelling.
Dragonball GT gets really good once Baby is defeated and, literally, all hell breaks loose. As two versions of Android 17 race towards each other, every dead villain from the franchise comes back and the heroes have to fight them again. This may sound like a retread, but the fights are fun and there are a few references that mark Fusion Reborn as being canonical, so it makes me really happy. The Shadow Dragons are mostly pretty interesting, excepting Omega Shenron/Sin, but I really think making there be negative consequences for overusing the Dragon Balls was a stroke of genius. At the end of the series, Goku basically ascends to a higher plane of being with the Earth Dragon in what is the best ending any of the Dragonball animes have. Don't listen to the angry fanboys online, check out Dragonball GT for yourself, there's a lot to enjoy there. Also, I really like the theme song, but apparently everyone else hates it?
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Labels: Anime, Dragonball, Television
Alternate Supers - Babidi's Minions
As much as I prefer the Cell Saga, I do enjoy essentially all of Dragonball Z up to when Buu splits into two beings and everything starts to feel a bit padded. Something I've always really liked is Babidi and his team of villains, it's a fun collection of characters with a unique look and a nice bit of diversity. I'd actually like to see more of them, maybe in a spin-off and/or fan manga, I think they're that much fun. You can bet I'll be gathering a team as soon as Jasco get their DBZ minis game out and having them fight the Avengers, JLA or BPRD. Good inspiration for a team of villains if you're in the market, too.
The Minions of Babidi
The great wizard Bibidi challenged the gods themselves in his lifetime with his living weapon, Majin Buu. When he was finally defeated, it fell to his clone, Babidi to finish his revenge. Babidi spent years gathering a team of warriors, monsters and killers to hunt down the dormant Majin Buu, becoming a feared force in his own right before finding his quarry on the backwater planet of Earth.
Babidi - The Great and Powerful
A powerful wizard, Babidi can scry, teleport and entrance people, but perhaps his greatest power is to draw out the evil in people and corrupt them to his side. Physically weak, Babidi relies upon others to do his dirty work, often disposing of his minions when they're no longer of use to him. A classic "evil mastermind", Babidi works well from the safety of his command room, sending out his warriors to do the actual fighting, maybe even finding a convenient "anti-hero" in the opposing team to bring over to his side. Great narrative potential there, think along the lines of "Majin Winter Soldier" or "Majin Hellboy".
Majin Dabura - The Devil King
I always have a soft spot for genuinely bad villains with a strong moral code, in D&D terms, the "Lawful Evil" kind of bad guys that will let the hero live if the fight isn't fair and care about their own ethics more than the victory itself. Majin Dabura is essentially the Lucifer/Satan figure of the DB universe, possibly literally, he is a fighter born, having led his armies to victory countless times before being brought under Babidi's sway. In the programme, Dabura is all on board for killing the gods, but once he sees the unchecked destruction that Majin Buu is about to begin, Dabura turns against his master; he simply cannot conscience the acts that will follow. Really wish this guy would come back.
Majin Yakon - The Monster
Not enough supervillain teams have a straight-out monster in them. Yakon is a monster from the dark reaches of the cosmos which feeds on light itself. Sure, he's dispatched pretty quick by the sayians, but imagine the amount of less powerful foes that he's devoured in the darkness. I'm starting to come around to the idea of having "Horror Movie" monsters as superhero antagonists, not just Predators, Aliens, Jason and Freddy, but some more generic monsters as well. Why not have a salivating, inhuman beast get released on the heroes by the mastermind? If it lives in the dark and preys on the weakest first, why not?
Pui Pui - The Warrior
He's a bit of a joke in the series, but Pui Pui probably didn't get as confident as he was without winning a few fights. Every team needs a brawler, and Pui Pui is Babidi's, at least until Vegeta shows up. An alien from a higher-gravity planet, Pui Pui has the usual DB traits of super-strength, endurance, energy projection and flight. Not the most memorable character in the history of the programme, but there's a reason he's on the team and not everyone gets to be the protagonist.
Majin Spopovich - Unstoppable
Another character I wish we'd seen more of, Spopovich was a washed-up professional martial artist who sold his soul to Babidi for power. In the World Martial Arts Tournament he is shown to be a formidable fighter, regenerating damage and seemingly impervious to pain. He would basically be the "brick" in any super team, soaking up damage and being able to dish it out when he has to. The scene where Videl has broken Spopovich's neck and he just picks up his head and puts it back is perfectly creepy and a great villain moment; exactly what I want when I need to demonstrate how tough the bad guys are.
Labels: Alternate Supers, Anime, Dragonball
Superhero Media: Batman Vs. Two-Face
I'd be hard pressed to find an actor whose legacy really compares to Adam West, at least outside of Doctor Who alumni, so in a perfect world, his final performance would have been something a bit better than Batman Vs. Two-Face. That's not to say that Batman Vs. Two-Face isn't good, but it never manages the heights of Return of the Caped Crusaders and just comes across a little more flat and not quite as fun. The draw for this animated outing is the casting of William Shatner as a '66 version of both Harvey Dent and Two-Face, which is, of course, absolutely brilliant. Have you seen those images and lists that work around social media with things like "Casting the Avengers in the '90s" or "If Doctor Who was American"? You may have noticed that these images have no real basis in reality, but are just exercises in fan-casting; who is and was cast in various roles is more complex than someone having been around at the time. This isn't the case with Shatner as Two-Face, as during 1966-7, he was using the fame he had garnered from Star Trek to work across television, trying out new roles and shaking the legacy of Kirk. Batman may just have been a good fit.
The, delightfully bonkers, premise of Batman Vs. Two-Face is that Hugo Strange has invented a device to extract all of the evil from some of Gotham's greatest criminals, something goes awry and District Attorney Harvey Dent is horribly scarred, turning him into Two-Face, the duplicitous duelist! The majority of Two-Face's crime spree plays out in the opening credits, with Harvey Dent's face eventually restored and the plot settling in to a mystery about a series of crimes. Yes, Batman Vs. Two-Face borrows heavily from both The Dark Knight Returns and Hush, but it's such a fun mash-up with the '66 Batman style that any comparison kind of glosses by without mention. I get the feeling that many of the ideas for fun references were used in Return of the Caped Crusaders and not a lot was left for the follow-up. In fact, I get the feeling that there wasn't really an initial intention to make Batman Vs. Two-Face, that, perhaps, Return of the Caped Crusaders was a surprising success and a quick sequel was stamped out to cash in on the wave of empathy resulting from Adam West's death.
The, kind of, sad thing is, that even though Batman Vs. Two-Face isn't great, it still rates more highly than any live-action Batman film since The Dark Knight. I think, outside of the death of the second greatest Batman we've ever had, that's the tragedy of this film and the current state of the DC films. A blatant, nostalgia-baiting, tie-in to a television programme that went off the air before the 1970s started is a better film than almost every big-budget, Hollywood-produced, live-action DC superhero epic that has come out since a wannabe auteur take on urban blight and objectivism through the lens of Batman. No, I'm not letting that go. But doesn't that sound completely insane to you? I'll admit that I have more Marvel comics on my shelf, but I so have All Star Superman, The Dark Knight Returns, 52, Blue Beetle, Knightfall and countless other DC trades and graphic novels on my shelf, so I was really hoping that I'd have seen Animal Man, Nightwing and/or The Question in a live-action film before I'd seen Scott Lang or Man-Ape. At least I have Warner Premiere putting out entertaining films like this one.
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Labels: DC, Film
Miniatures Finished: Polished Turds
Needed some MCU Dark Elves for my SS4RPG campaign but I didn't like the Heroclix offerings. With a bit of scrounging, I came up with some 3rd Ed 40K Dark Eldar and went about making them less terrible. I now have a decent "force" for SS4 or maybe some smaller Sci-Fi games.
The full force, seven "characters" for SS4.
The Dark Elf Sorcerer is flanked by two Kursed. The Sorcerer is converted Reaper Bones with a spare GW Squig as her familiar, Kursed are Heroclix.
Dark Elf squads are supported by heavy weapons.
In the tradition of all great (and not so great) Science Fantasy, NCOs are armed with melee weapons.
The new heads look a lot better than the ones in the kit, mostly GW Dark Elves and Eldar.
Far from my best work, but good enough to have hordes of minions for the heroes to defeat.
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A CHAT WITH GENTLEMAN’S BRAWL
by Admin | May 10, 2019 | Uncategorised | 0 comments
On May 22nd, alt-rock band Gentleman’s Brawl join us. We thought we ought to get to know them a little better ahead of their gig…
Where does the band draw its’ key influences from?
We all have a lot of different influences as we all come from different musical backgrounds, but the main influences are pop punk and emo heavyweights such as Paramore, Neck Deep, and A Day To Remember, as well as rock bands such as Foo Fighters, Feeder, and Smashing Pumpkins.
Is there any other core genre you have practised in previous bands?
Joe used to play in metalcore bands, Dylan was in deathcore bands, Charley used to play in groove metal and thrash metal bands, Luke used to drum for punk bands, and Levi was mainly a solo acoustic artist.
Do you have any pre gig rituals?
We don’t have any set pre gig routines, however we always like to watch the other bands on the line up to get us in the zone. Joe likes to go for a pre show nervous poo.
What is your favourite venue outside of Leeds?
We haven’t played many shows in this band outside of Leeds, but our headliner at The Parish in Huddersfield was great and we’d love to head back there at some point. Outside of Gentleman’s Brawl a couple of us have played at The Unicorn in Camden and we’d love to go there soon.
What is your go to jamming song that isn’t your own?
We don’t tend to play many covers but we love doing a cover of There, There by The Wonder Years, we might even give that another go at our show on the 22nd!
If you could headline any festival, which would it be and why?
It would have to definitely be Slam Dunk or Download. Slam Dunk mainly because so many of our favourite bands play there every year and playing with them would be incredible, Download just for the sheer atmosphere and scale.
What’s your favourite tune in the set for the gig with us?
Our favourite tune is a tough one to pick, we love all of them for very different reasons, the top three would have to be Saviour, as it is a massively different vibe to the rest of the set and a real anthemic tune, Respawn, because it’s insanely groovy and fast and gives Levi a chance to show off his vocal range, or These Four Walls, as it’s easily our biggest song and the crowd goes absolutely insane when we play it. At our EP launch we even had crowdsurfers for that one!
MAY 22ND | DOORS 19:30 | 18+
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Women Artists: Works on Paper
This 44-page brochure/catalogue (it has an ISBN) was in the box of art books and ephemera I found the other day.
It documents a 1975 exhibition of works on paper by women artists at the Brooklyn Museum, organized by Women in the Arts, a national organization of women artists. WIA demonstrated at the Whitney Museum and at MoMA in 1971 and 1972, decrying the lack of representation of women artists in their collections and exhibitions.
Brooklyn Museum staff first met with WIA representatives in 1971, and WIA "continued to request meetings until an exhibition was suggested," says the "History of the Exhibition" blurb.
WIA curated the exhibition, not Brooklyn Museum curators—the museum basically handed over its gallery space; this would just not happen today. WIA devised a system of more than 280 jurors (!!) to select the work: "Each artist who wanted to exhibit was required to ask two other women in the art world to jury her work." That's 1970s feminism for ya.
Also very interesting: the publication includes "statements" about the project by June Blum (who coordinated the exhibition) and Lucy Lippard, Cindy Nemser, and Linda Nochlin.
It's such a fascinating slice of 1970s art-world feminism. (Apologies for the bad photos tho. I might try again.)
I am sorry to say that a lot of the art is terrible (as far as I can tell by the reproductions), but what else can you expect by a show juried by 280 people?
Also, people were still sorting out how to understand and evaluate art by women. It's not surprising that the show and the work is kind of all over the place.
Oddly (or was this normal at the time?) the catalogue concludes with the addresses of all the artists:
You really can't beat primary documents for shedding light on the past (why I love old books).
So, yay for printed matter! And three cheers for people who collect it for forty years and then dump it on the street for me to find!!
She brought me these beautiful sunflowers for my desk.
And they came in this awesome old-fashionedy paper!
I like the handwritten "say it with flowers" and the variety of bouquets.
I will preserve it, natch.
Around 5:30
It's the best time of day at the beach.
Take down the umbrella. Get out the coffee and chocolate.
Just look at the water for a while.
This restaurant
Probably not Zagat rated?
Make the "important" words really big.
The others?—just bung 'em in there.
Q: Who will speak for the flowers?
A: They will speak for themselves.
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Acropora magnifica Nemenzo, 1971
Cnidaria (Phylum)
Anthozoa (Class)
Hexacorallia (Subclass)
Scleractinia (Order)
Acroporidae (Family)
Acropora (Genus)
Acropora magnifica (Species)
unaccepted (synonymy)
Acropora elegans (Milne Edwards, 1860)
Acropora Oken, 1815
Nemenzo, F. (1971). Systematic studies on Philippine shallow-water scleractinians: VII. Additional forms. <em>Natural and Applied Science Bulletin, University of the Philippines.</em> 23: 141-209. [details]
Hoeksema, B. W.; Cairns, S. (2020). World List of Scleractinia. Acropora magnifica Nemenzo, 1971. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=288221 on 2020-01-22
van der Land, Jacob
Hoeksema, Bert
original description Nemenzo, F. (1971). Systematic studies on Philippine shallow-water scleractinians: VII. Additional forms. <em>Natural and Applied Science Bulletin, University of the Philippines.</em> 23: 141-209. [details]
basis of record Cairns, S.D.; Hoeksema, B.W. & van der Land, J. (2007). as a contribution to UNESCO-IOC Register of Marine Organisms. (look up in IMIS) [details]
additional source Nemenzo F (1986) Corals. Guide to the Philippine Flora and Fauna 5: 1-273. [details]
additional source Veron, J.; Hodgson, G. (1989). Annotated checklist of the hermatypic corals of the Philippines. <em>Pacific Science.</em> 43, 234-287., available online at http://hdl.handle.net/10125/1219 [details]
source of synonymy Wallace, CC. (1999). Staghorn corals of the world: a revision of the coral genus Acropora (Scleractinia; Astrocoeniina; Acroporidae) worldwide, with emphasis on morphology, phylogeny and biogeography. CSIRO, Collingwood (Australia). pp i-xvii, 1-421. [details]
Biology zooxanthellate [details]
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Tyrrhena atlantica Roule, 1896
Annelida (Phylum)
Polychaeta (Class)
Errantia (Subclass)
Phyllodocida (Order)
Nereidiformia (Suborder)
Hesionidae (Family)
Hesioninae (Subfamily)
Hesionini (Tribe)
Tyrrhena (Genus)
Tyrrhena atlantica (Species)
unaccepted (subjective synonym to senior secondary homonym)
Leocrates atlanticus (McIntosh, 1885)
Tyrrhena Claparède, 1868 accepted as Leocrates Kinberg, 1866
Roule, Louis. (1896). Annélides. Résultats scientifiques de la campagne du "Caudan" dans le Golfe de Gascogne (Août-Septembre 1895). <em>Annales de l'Université de Lyon.</em> 26: 439-471, plates XIX-XXV., available online at http://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/42102149 [details]
Type locality contained in French Exclusive Economic Zone [Atlantic part]
type locality contained in French Exclusive Economic Zone [Atlantic part] [details]
, Note Atlantic Ocean, western France
Type locality Atlantic Ocean, western France [details]
Taxonomy Pettibone (1970) points out that Tyrrhena atlantica Roule is a homonym, but this is not strictly correct. Recombined as...
Taxonomy Pettibone (1970) points out that Tyrrhena atlantica Roule is a homonym, but this is not strictly correct. Recombined as Leocrates atlanticus it would be a junior secondary homonym to L. atlanticus (McIntosh, 1885), original name Dalhousia atlantica. Ironically McIntosh used Tyrrhenia atlantica Roule more often than his own species name (eg in McIntosh, 1901), and recombined it as Leocrates atlantica [should be atlanticus for gender agreement) in the British Annelids monograph (1908). There he shows (p.133) he was aware the two were almost the same in morphology. [details]
Read, G.; Fauchald, K. (Ed.) (2019). World Polychaeta database. Tyrrhena atlantica Roule, 1896. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=340196 on 2020-01-22
Fauchald, Kristian
Read, Geoffrey
original description Roule, Louis. (1896). Annélides. Résultats scientifiques de la campagne du "Caudan" dans le Golfe de Gascogne (Août-Septembre 1895). <em>Annales de l'Université de Lyon.</em> 26: 439-471, plates XIX-XXV., available online at http://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/42102149 [details]
source of synonymy Pettibone, Marian H. (1970). Polychaeta Errantia of the Siboga Expedition. Part IV. Some additional polychaetes of the Polynoidae, Hesionidae, Nereidae, Goniadidae, Eunicidae, and Onuphidae, selected as new species by the late Dr. Hermann Augener with remarks on other related species, in M. Weber, L.F. Beaufort and J.H. Stock eds., Siboga-Expeditie Uitkomsten op Zoologisch, Bonatisch, Oceanographisch en Geologisch gebied verzameld in Nederlandsch Oost-Indië 1899-1900. Leiden, E.J. Brill, p. 199-270.
page(s): 222; note: synonymy under Dalhousia atlantica (now Leocrates atlanticus) [details] Available for editors [request]
redescription McIntosh, William Carmichael [as M'Intosh]. (1901). Notes from the Gatty Marine Laboratory, St. Andrews. — No. XXI. 1. On some points in the life-history of the littoral fishes. 2 On Japanese annelids — <i>Nephthys</i> and <i>Eteone</i>. 3. On Norwegian annelids collected by Canon Norman. 4. On Canadian Phyllodocidae collected by Mr. Whiteaves. 5. On certain Hesionidae from the 'Porcupine' Expedition of 1870. <em>Annals and Magazine of Natural History, Series 7.</em> 8(45): 216-232, plate I., available online at https://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/29980264
new combination reference McIntosh, W. C. (1908). A monograph of British Annelids. <em>Ray Society of London, II. Part I. Polychaeta. Nephthydidae to Syllidae.</em> 2: 1-232., available online at http://www.archive.org/details/monographBritis2McInA
page(s): 130; note: to Leocrates, but should have been as Leocrates atlanticus, not atlantica [details]
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Ambitious ‘Green New Deal’ Will Have Huge Impact On New York City Real Estate
The New York City real estate market is expected to take a hit as the result of ambitious legislation designed to push back against climate change, which includes requiring the owners of residential and commercial buildings to cut energy usage and carbon emissions or face significant fines.
Building Boom Brings Luxury To New York City’s Outer Boroughs
With the Manhattan real estate market cooling off — the median sale price recently fell below $1 million for the first time in three years — luxury developers are turning to the outer boroughs, creating towers and boutique buildings with big-name architects and the kind of outsized amenities usually found in Soho or Tribeca.
How augmented reality gives one doctor surgical ‘superpowers’
The sun has just started to rise behind the thick clouds blanketing upper Manhattan on a recent morning as Dr. Joshua Bederson begins his day at Mount Sinai.
Why Sunset Park is the Brooklyn neighborhood you need to know about
For decades, Sunset Park was just a stop on the N train. But Industry City, a complex of converted 1890s warehouses containing art galleries, artisanal food purveyors, a branch of Design Within Reach, a training facility for the Brooklyn Nets, and Time Inc.’s creative lab and content studio, the Foundry, has made it a destination for homeowners priced out of neighborhoods such as Fort Greene and Clinton Hill.
Find out why year-round Hamptonites are shedding their primary properties
Decades ago, middle-class families who lived in Southampton year-round rented out their large homes in the village and decamped to rustic summer cottages on the bay in Noyac and North Sea—a phenomenon that the Southampton Historical Museum documented in a 2012 exhibit. For some East Enders, the times haven’t changed.
Navigating references
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in crafting
The lines are blurry when it comes to intellectual property infringement in the craft world. For all the companies filing takedown orders with Etsy, there are others that seem to encourage makers’ fan-inspired products, or at least decide to not butt heads with passionate fans.
Living small
The average American home has ballooned over the years, growing in the Northeast from an average of around 1,600 square feet in 1973 to more than 2,600 square feet in 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But these days, small houses are in the spotlight.
Stable Investment?
Bridgehampton’s Two Trees Farm remains on the market
If you’ve ever attended the Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge, then Two Trees Farm, the bucolic equestrian facility on Hayground Road in Bridgehampton, is surely familiar turf.
A show house how-to
The architecture of the newly built Bridgehampton home being taken over by this year’s Hampton Designer Showhouse is being billed as “modern barn style,” so it’s fitting that the decor is an exercise in contrasts.
Fashion meets art
in Hamptons home
What happens when a legendary fashion editor and a painter collaborate with a noted Hamptons architect? You get this Contemporary home, which Vogue editor Candy Pratts Price and painter Chuck Price recently listed for $2.85 million.
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Husker Extra live chat: Brian Christopherson, 1/17/17
Talk all things Husker football with Brian Christopherson during his weekly chat, every Tuesday.
OK, everyone, I better get to writing and reporting. Good chat from your end. I'll work to improve and upgrade my typing speed.
by Brian Christopherson edited by Clint Robus 1/17/2017 8:24:37 PM
I'm here. Let's do it.
by Brian Christopherson 1/17/2017 7:04:42 PM
Do any of NU current D assistants have 3-4 system experience? Parella?
by Buzz M 1/17/2017 7:06:48 PM
@BuzzM: From my research, the Bills operated a 3-4 scheme when Parrella was drafted by them, though he was there just one season before moving on to San Diego. Having traveled through the NFL as long as he did, I'm sure there's some familiarity, but there will obviously be an adjustment as much for staff as players. I know for someone like Bray, who obviously would have a big job, there will be some catch-up work involved. That's where Diaco being a good communicator as a teacher will be so critical. He has to get everyone speaking the same language much quicker than Banker was able to do in 2015.
BC....so here we are about 3 weeks removed from that all important Music Bowl. Since that game we've had some rejection in the recruiting world, then some nice pickups in Bradley, Lindsay and Walker, a fired D.C., a newly hired D.C....what was the score of that bowl again? ;). Anyway, many would argue that the bowl loss may have expedited the Banker firing which actually benefits NU with Diaco. So a negative outcome resulted in a positively viewed result. Which would be the opposite of what many of the writers were beating the drum to of "a bowl victory makes for a much more positive offseason". Aren't sports fun? Lol
by Trashman 1/17/2017 7:11:14 PM
@Trashman: Not this subject again. I say that with a smile on my face. I see your plan of attack for pinning me on the ropes here. It's also worth noting that the article I wrote on the day of the bowl game didn't express the sole idea that winning was what made the game important. It also referenced how bad bowl performances (See Holiday Bowl disaster against Washington) influenced offseason coaching shakeups, making the point that either way the game goes it will carry a ripple effect of some sort.
Who do you like to commit next for the Huskers? Anyone especially close to pulling the trigger?
by Hoosker 1/17/2017 7:15:20 PM
@Hoosker: I honestly don't know what Kamren Curl will do on Thursday, but he has the first crack at it. I think they might get a couple over the weekend. I'd highlight someone like receiver Bryan Thompson, who would be a nice bigger-bodied addition at receiver. I thought the tight end Rafdal might pull it this weekend, but sounds like he's checking out Iowa now too.
Hey BC, have you ever seen a copy of the NU athletic department budget? There are lines for this and that and at the end a line that says "other" meaning revenue that in case the other stuff does not balance out this item makes it balance. I believe that is the revenue rich boosters send to the Nebraska Foundation which cuts a check to NU and viola; balanced budget. Check it out if you can find the budget. Thanks
by rickylee41 1/17/2017 7:19:17 PM
@rickylee41: I'd have to dig into that much deeper before offering an opinion that carries substance. My initial question, though, would be why people care if a booster wants to give their own money to a certain outlet of their interest. Isn't that their right?
Is Adam Taylor anywhere on the IB radar? Pelini had such high hopes & comments, but this staff has painted him invisible...???
by Huskerwi 1/17/2017 7:21:03 PM
@Huskerwi: Adam Taylor suffered a pretty severe injury, too. That's certainly part of this. I admire him for sticking with the team, working on special teams and all that. I'd like to do a story on him and hear in his own words what he makes of his Husker experience.
We've had 2 recruits flip this week -- in our favor for once. Do you see any others flipping our way?
by Benchwarmer 1/17/2017 7:22:29 PM
@Benchwarmer: The guy to watch close is wide receiver Randal Grimes, who is committed to USC. Four-star guy. Stands 6-4, 205. He'd be a real nice complement to what they already have. Lot of speculation that Joseph Lewis is more of a USC lean at this point, but if NU were able to get Grimes, NU fans should be thrilled with that. You guys know how this next two weeks is going to go. There's going to be some guy not even mentioned who will materialized late. A couple you think will commit will. A few you hear that are leaning NU will go elsewhere and there will be about a half hour where some lose their common sense.
I come back to the D-line. NU needs to land Damion Daniels on signing day. I think they've got a very good shot. And NU needs to keep Deiontre Watts and Guy Thomas aboard.
All in good fun BC! You always do very well at covering and clarifying both sides of most topics. Now, correct me if I'm wrong but by listening to you on the radio it seems you feel Disco Bob is an upgrade over Banker. On a scale of 1-10 (and no you can't fence ride at a 5 lol), all things considered (continuity, scheme, player happiness etc)....how significant is this upgrade over Banker?
@Trashman: I'd say a 7 right now. I think it's fair to be critical of Riley missing on two big hires off the bat in Banker and Hughes, while also in the next breath saying it's better to recognize a misfire and change it than keep going along with it. I don't expect an easy transition necessarily, but he's getting 825K to produce pretty quickly. Whether it's fair or not, Diaco won't get as much leeway as Banker did in 2015 just because he's connected to Year 3 or the Riley era as opposed to Year 1. But all the data of Diaco as a D-coordinator suggests it was a very good hire. Everyone can talk scheme to death, and that's fine, but as much as anything I think it's going to come down to if he can relate well and quickly make young people see his vision and really believe in their teacher.
Based on schedule next two seasons. Would you say we are two seasons away from entire new staff again. Figuring 4-5 losses next year and 5-6 in 2018
by Hopeful husker 1/17/2017 7:32:13 PM
@Hopefulhusker: I don't assume anything. That's not fence-riding, either. It's just the practical approach when the Huskers are making dramatic shifts as they are with personnel both on the field and with coaches. Maybe Tanner Lee is an absolute stud, I don't know. Maybe Diaco has them playing a brand of defense we haven't seen in a while. I don't assume that either, but I think you have to right now just categorize the whole thing as an interesting mystery ride. It could be bad, sure, but it doesn't have to be.
Mr BC yesterday your Mr Sipple said he, and I quote, "despises" Huskers football shoes. Said they look like ballerina shoes or some such. One can despise Hitler or Stalin but football shoes? Kind of hard to pirouette in them. What do you think of them.
by Zadi 1/17/2017 7:34:38 PM
@Zadi: Ha. I've heard Sipple's take on the shoes many a time. I know what he's saying. Some of the shoes the guys wear aren't like those 80s hightops Sipple was wearing when he was just tearing up the sports scene in Columbus. Whether that has been a cause in some of the injuries, I have no earthly clue. I did love Nebraska's shoes in the bowl game from a style standpoint. I can go with the all-white unis if they wear red shoes like that. Thought it was a pretty good look.
BC!! It seems like we are going to be a little "slot heavy" with next years team. IF Lindsey and another slot WR commit, plus DPE, Spielman.. probably 1 or 2 I'm forgetting are all on the roster.. what does that offense look like? Is DPE not a slot guy?
by SoSuhme99 1/17/2017 7:36:28 PM
@SoSuhme99: Yeah, for a year, it feels like they have an extra cook in the kitchen there maybe, but that's not a bad thing really. As long as the young guys realize they're going to have to compete and playing time isn't just going to fall their way. DPE can play a few different positions, so it's not like you can't find a way to get at least two of those guys on the field at once. Also, McQuitty and Keyshawn Jr. are different types of receivers and if they stock up the rest of the class with guys like Bryan Thompson and a Randal Grimes, I think that's a pretty formidable crew that Keith Williams suddenly rolls out there with. Now, someone is going to have to redshirt probably. But I'd assume guys realize that when they show up to the position room and see 10 scholarship guys in it.
I understand Riley bringing coaches he was familiar with to his new job. And I commend him for making changes when necessary. Assistants come and go in every program. But I hope SE can withstand the barrage of impatient fans and keep some stability at the top.
by PT HUSKER 1/17/2017 7:39:47 PM
@PTHUSKER: Fair point. Nothing from me to add, really, but no question that's part of the big storyline here going forward.
BC, what is there factually that suggests Tanner Lee is more than what he showed at Tulane?
by Ulov Borshinsky 1/17/2017 7:40:53 PM
@UlovBorshinsky: Well, there is no data until he plays in games. It's why I always say one shouldn't just assume it's going to look like they want it to just because of ... hope. I've heard a lot of good things about his work in Lincoln from both players and coaches, so that's where the optimism comes from. Also, it's based on the idea some of his numbers looked as they did because he was playing on a bad team that was always playing from behind. He's a big part of this mystery tour, though, no question.
Amongst the Lincoln-receiving Corvallis-experienced affirmative action coaches program who do you expect to receive the most intense scrutiny in 2017-18? Cavanaugh? Langsdorf? Bray? Or Riley himself? Is their gravy-train threatened by their inherent reliance on the Corvallis standard?
by Newport Red 1/17/2017 7:43:37 PM
@NewportRed: Man, some of you have some nasty to you. The most intense scrutiny, as always by Year 3 or 4 in any program, comes to the head man. I'm sure everyone will expect the offensive line to look a lot better, too. I think it will look better but that must be proven and I understand people wanting to see it before believing it at this point.
Is there any strong hint of another RB recruit in the works, .. I really think we need the difference maker at RB, look how fOSU did without Zeke?
by TO 1/17/2017 7:45:26 PM
@TO: CJ Verdell, Oregon commit, visited this past weekend. Good guy to make room for if he wants to jump on board. Reggie Davis has worked hard on him and his family.
Thoughts on the way Banker was let go? Big deal or not so much? I've never been fired over the phone, although one time my employer just stopped mailing me checks...
@SoSuhme99: Well, that was one part of the story, and there's no good way to be fired. (We did reach out to Riley to hear the other side, and we'll get that when we can.) I agree the best way is to do it face-to-face. One really key detail about that whole thing though is Banker was traveling from Oregon to recruit. So as I understand it, he hadn't been in Lincoln in the days before that. So, you could call a guy and say, 'Hey, I need you to come back to Lincoln (to fire you)," but I don't know that it would be a whole lot better really. I'm not saying that to defend anyone. I'm saying you can see where it's kind of a tricky situation if the details that have been explained to us are right.
Which true/redshirt frosh WR (or even tight end) do you see contributing the most this coming season
by Thew 1/17/2017 7:50:54 PM
@Thew: That's a toughie. Would definitely say Spielman since I think they feel he could have helped them this year. Many fans are going to expect a guy like Lindsey to find some touches early. A guy I wouldn't sleep on is Jaevon McQuitty. Doesn't get the hype as some of the others, but did it all in high school even when teams specifically game-planned to try to take him out of the equation.
I hear we can't run a 3-4 effectively this year because we don't have a nose guard. In fact, it's the only thing I hear. What about the other 10 positions. How does our current talent match up with those positions?
by marcus 1/17/2017 7:52:25 PM
@marcus: They definitely all matter, Marcus. Yes, you have to have a good nose, but you better have some versatile linebackers. You still need to find guys who can heat up a quarterback better than Nebraska has had. And we all know if you have a weak link at safety, no matter your scheme, your defense is going to get exposed. One thing I'm not going to pretend to do is be some expert on Diaco's scheme. Or if he might tweak some things when he gets here. We still haven't heard from him what he's thinking.
Take on fleck..did mini hiring him possibly expedite the banker move..mini is going to get a jolt with him..do you agree
by Wonder 1/17/2017 7:54:55 PM
@Wonder: It's interesting, I follow Minnesota sports pretty closely so I've read a lot on Fleck. I *think* it's a good hire. I'm not ready to say it's a slam dunk hire like some. His exuberance is actually almost too much for me sometimes, and I've had discussions with people wondering how well it will really play at a Power 5 school. Don't get me wrong, if I were a Gopher fan, I'd be incredibly hopeful. But we've seen coaches light it up at that level than not have the goods at the next place.
BC - any rumors running around on targets for the coaching staff replacement for Stewart
@Huskerwi: No names I can report right now. I know that Riley has kept a lot of this stuff under wraps. I don't even think some staff knows exactly what's coming.
BC, back to the question about Parrella, don't forget NU's base defense was still the 5-2 until his senior year. I think he'll be fine, great even, once the D coaches learn Diaco's language.
by JimNE 1/17/2017 7:58:23 PM
@JimNE: Fair point, Jim. As Charlie McBride said the other day, he considered the 5-2 to be like a 3-4. Also, the 3-4 has been around in the NFL a while. So being as well-traveled as he is in that league, I'm sure Parrella picked up some things about it even if the teams he was on weren't always using it.
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Visit by Mr. Shafqat Munir, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies
By MIMA Webmaster
The Centre for Straits of Malacca, MIMA received visit from Mr. Shafqat Munir, Research Fellow and Head of Bangladesh Centre for Terrorism Research (BCTR), Institute of Maritime Studies, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS). The purpose of the visit is to discuss opportunities for collaboration on maritime issues as well as exchanging views on the current issues relating to maritime security on Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) Strategy.
MIMA Senior Researcher, Ms. Jalila Abdul Jalil and both Researchers, Ms. Norsyihan Jamal and Ms. Darshinee Nadarajan had a fruitful exchange with Mr. Shafqat Munir. The meeting benefited both parties by discussing and exploring issues of mutual interest and prospects of future collaboration between BIPSS – MIMA on maritime related issues.
From left: Mr. Shafqat Munir, Ms. Jalila Abdul Jalil, Ms. Norsyihan Jamal and Ms. Darshinee Nadarajan
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Outdoor Adventures in… New Jersey?
Christi August 17, 2016 August 28, 2016 Project 100 12 Comments
We’ve been asked about our best camping experience so far during Project 100, and our answer may surprise you. Worthington State Forest, on the eastern bank of the Delaware River in New Jersey, is a major contender. The state park abuts the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and the Appalachian Trail cuts through the center of Worthington.
We first stopped in at the National Park Service’s Kittatinny Point Visitor Center at the southern terminus of the Delaware Water Gap. The two rangers on duty were enormously knowledgeable and friendly, giving us practical advice on where to hike and kayak during our three-day stay.
We moved on to the Worthington State Forest campground, chose a site at the base of a grassy slope overlooking the river, with chipmunks dashing back and forth through camp and a woodchuck scampering in the grass across the way. We went for a stroll and heard a loud metal clanging in the woods, then noticed a large barrel that turned out to be a bear trap. Moving closer, we saw a dark, hairy shape with a prominent snout and two beady eyes staring out at us. Later we spoke to a few other campers who told us they had seen the bear walking around earlier, and when I asked the woman in the office about it, she said they trap and relocate yearling bears who wander into camp before they make a nuisance of themselves.
Continuing our stroll, we came across dozens of giant millipedes making their way hastily across the rocks. Later by the campfire, we could hear fish vigorously splashing about in the river. Rabbits chased each other through the underbrush, fireflies blinked off and on, and we spotted a deer on the grassy slope across the way. What a delightful wilderness experience!
Early the next morning the critter cavalcade continued as I sat in the cool shade at our picnic table and tried to get some writing done before the sun bore down. However, the racing chipmunks and rabbits, a trio of squirrels chasing each other around a tree, and birds of all sorts flitting past made it tough for me to concentrate. Hector then discovered a larger, more shaded grove hidden nearby where we moved to have our breakfast. It was one of the loveliest spots in camp, and we had to tear ourselves away to do something more active.
We inflated our kayaks and hitched a ride with our camping neighbors — a very nice couple from Pennsylvania with a pickup truck — to the Poxono launch site. We expected similar shallow water as in the Upper Delaware and left the fins out of the kayaks so they wouldn’t get chewed up on river rock. That made them a bit wobblier, but the gentle flow made for a superb downstream paddle. We stuck to the shade on the Pennsylvania side of the river, spotting numerous birds and floating among hundreds of shad swimming upstream to spawn. (That was what we had heard splashing around the night before, and it turns out our kayaks are now permanently stained on the bottom from shad roe!)
We passed several islands, the last of which we circled on the Pennsylvania side before realizing that we’d overshot our campsite on the New Jersey side. We got out to walk our kayaks through the shallows across from camp but soon got in water up to our waists. Now fighting a much stronger current, we had no choice but to get back in and paddle furiously across the swift-moving water to get to the bank. We made it safely but a little out of breath.
The next morning, we returned to the breakfast grove to enjoy our coffee and read while the birds and assorted rodents kept us company. Once again we had to tear ourselves away to go for a hike. We walked from the campground to the nearby Douglas Trail, which is named for U.S. Supreme Court Justice William Douglas. He hiked here in 1968 and became an advocate for protecting this beautiful natural area instead of allowing it to be submerged in the proposed (and thankfully scuttled) Tocks Island Dam Project. Such a project would have put more than 12,000 acres of wildlife habitat and historic structures under water. The dam also would have interrupted the flow of the Delaware River that remains unimpeded today along its 330-mile course from Hancock, New York, to Delaware Bay.
The Douglas Trail led steeply up to connect to the Appalachian Trail, which we took to Sunfish Pond, a pretty glacial pool at the top of Kittatinny Ridge. There we met several hikers, two of whom were middle-aged guys traversing the Appalachian Trail. They started in Georgia in March and planned to see it through to the end of its 2,000+ miles at Mt. Katahdin in Maine. We couldn’t believe how small their packs were, and the one guy remarked, “Nearly everything in life costs you more when it weighs more, except for backpacking equipment. If you want to travel light, you’ll pay a pretty penny for your gear.”
Prior to meeting these guys, we had become a little smug about how light we were traveling — with our inflatable kayaks and life’s basic necessities in the Prius — compared to most of our fellow campers in their huge RVs. The folks hiking the Appalachian Trail put us to shame.
We looped back down the mountain along the heavily wooded Garvey Spring Trail. As it descended, we came to a stretch resplendent with ferns. I had never seen such a ferny forest in my life, and it felt like walking through a sea of green waves gently swaying in the breeze.
Another wonderful hike was the Red Dot-Blue Blaze-Appalachian Trail Loop. The boulder-strewn Red Dot Trial climbed sharply up until it came to a marvelous overlook of The Gap, where the Delaware River flows through the mountains in an S-shaped pass. With New Jersey on one side and Pennsylvania on the other, it’s an intriguing area.
We continued up the trail to the top of Mt. Tammany — at 1,526 feet, New Jersey’s fourth-highest peak. From there, another Gap lookout exists, but by the time we reached that point, the mountain had become too misty to see anything but the forest immediately in front of us. Nevertheless, we saw and heard a great many songbirds among the pines, oaks and mountain laurels. This misty patch of woods made for a most enchanting hike.
The mist cleared on the gentler Blue Blaze Trail descent, and Hector spotted a bright orange Eastern newt. As the trail joined Dunnfield Creek at a waterfall and then connected to a short stretch of the Appalachian Trail, it became thick with vegetation and the aroma of moist earth.
We felt like we were trekking in a jungle somewhere in the tropics; maybe this corner of New Jersey is where the nickname Garden State comes from. Numerous signs in the parking lot and at the start of the trails warning about car break-ins, however, remind you that you are in New Jersey. Nevertheless, the lovely campground, fantastic kayaking, exhilarating hikes and plethora of wildlife made the Delaware Water Gap one of our favorite overall camping experiences.
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12 thoughts on “Outdoor Adventures in… New Jersey?”
Safety Dave, SWCA August 18, 2016 at 7:52 am
Looks like the kayaks are holding up well! I think it is pretty awesome what you two are doing – a once in a lifetime experience. Cheers from AZ.
Christi Post author August 18, 2016 at 2:11 pm
Thanks, Dave! The kayaks have been one of our best pieces of equipment to really make the most of this trip. Hope all’s well on your end!
Ida August 18, 2016 at 8:33 am
Wow, what awesome scenery. Looks like your travels continue to be awesome. So happy for you to be able to take this incredible adventure.
The scenery has been great, especially now in summer with everything in full bloom. See you soon!
Maxine August 18, 2016 at 12:41 pm
Amazing scenery and I think maybe the most beautiful of all the hiking pictures that you have taken. You got some useful information on extreme lightweight/compact gear that those guys on the Appalachian were using. I can see you and Hector doing that trail someday.
Doing the Appalachian Trail in bits and pieces is definitely easier than trying to do the whole thing in one fell swoop.
Aunt Shirley August 19, 2016 at 6:15 pm
Everything looks great! Loved having you visit us…stay safe!
And we certainly enjoyed our visit with you. What a refreshing stop on our swing through South Dakota!
Does the ? logo at Kittataninny Point sign stand for “information”, curious?
Yes, I believe the question mark indicates the place where you can get your questions answered. And the great rangers at the park provided answers to all of our questions. Almost all of the park rangers we’ve encountered during our journey so far have been fantastic.
Hello Travelers!
Congratulations on this journey through the 100!
TODAY IS A VERY SPECIAL DAY:
On August 25, 1916 President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill into law to create the National Park Service to oversee the already-established national parks and “such other national parks and reservations of like character as may be hereafter created by Congress.”
The NPS was directed “to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations of monkeys.”
http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/america/national-parks/2016/08/24/national-park-service-100-years-anniversary-centennial/89274734/
Yes, today is very special indeed! We’re celebrating the centennial in Theodore Roosevelt National Park today, and it also happens to be the release day for the Theodore Roosevelt National Park commemorative quarter. We had started a collection of these commemorative national park quarters some months ago but ended up using them in laundry machines along the way. Thanks for posting, Roland!
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Hard Pressed
Old-time String Band / Americana-Folk / Bluegrass Hard Pressed is a marriage of two lives, of a husband and wife, of a fiddle and banjo. Raised on opposite sides of the country, the musical union of Cory Obert and Andrea Lecos, merged in the mountains of Colorado...
Sopris Soarers Aerial Airtistry
Saturday, 4:45-5:15pm Town Park Sopris Soarers, Aerial Airtistry Academy operating out of the Launchpad in Carbondale Colorado. Through a four dimensional arena of space, we take to life inverted, challenge our body and mind, and engage in shape play like that of dance....
Eclectic Alchemy
Eclectic Alchemy The Cirque Sat. 8:00-10:00pm Singer/songwriter Carrie Liz Williams began popping up at open mic nights after relocating to Paonia from San Antonio, where she had performed for years across southern Texas. When drummer Ross Deardorff heard her play at Louie’s, he realized she had...
Eric Vaughan
Eric Vaughan is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in Sitar and Bamboo flute (Indian and Japanese). His influences come from straight from India where he lived and studied music for many years. His passions are to use music for healing and he often works with other musicians to blend...
Turtle and the Heads
Folk Rock Jam Band with Turtle and a rotating cast of local musicians....
Ty Gellanbeck
For the last 15 years Ty has performed all across the country, from mansions in New Jersey, to intimate Colorado wineries. His weekly show in Telluride, Colorado is the Number 1 Show in Telluride. He has become one of the most sought after resort town...
Jaecey Adams
Miss Jaecey Adams is a multi-talented Artist! She is a Hula-Hoopologist, Muse, Model, Dancer, Fire Dancer, Organic Gardener, Actress, Seamstress, Etc....
DEAD FLOYD
Dancing Bears? Flying Pigs? Who is Dead Floyd and why do they keep following me around? Dead Floyd is a celebration of the music of two of rock and roll’s greatest bands, The Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd, mashed together into one high-energy, unpredictable show. Drawing from both...
CLISSET & CO
Clisset & Company features the musical talents of a diverse and eclectic combination of musicians. Performing all original music that has been termed ‘Folk Fusion’ by audience members… rooted in the folk tradition with a touch of other genres such as blues, jazz, Americana and...
Michael Jude & Jean Michel
Town Park - Saturday 4:00-5:00pm Creating soulful sounds of Americana Rock and Roll, this dueling pair has toured with Hall and Oats and My Brother’s Keeper. Having played together for over twenty years, they have a polished and tight sound. Both are incredibly talented on guitar...
Let Them Roar
Weaves mountain folk into a soulful tapestry of roots, rock, and raw improvisations. A group bent on bringing their hearts to the stage and sharing the meaning and purpose of their lives, each member honors their historical roots while pushing their creative boundaries. Their music reflects...
NFV Community & Parade Band
The multi-award winning North Fork Valley Community & Parade Band has been groovin' locally since 2015 and is co-directed by Jeannette Carey and David Alderdice. It is a mixed ages community band (sponsored by The Learning Council) that meets Monday evenings in Hotchkiss from 6:00-7:30pm....
Funky Classical Celtic World Fusion band FEAST brings a fun and unique approach to crossing musical genres. Playing mainly Celtic-inspired music with their own original twist, FEAST mixes classical, traditional, and modern techniques, tunes, and instruments. Classically trained string instrumentalists and keyboardist play beautiful soaring...
Peach Street Revival
Peach Street Revival is a blues rock, psychedelic, sweet guitar and bass riffin’ mouth-full! One delicious bite… after one delicious bite! May I have another, please?!! Front woman Gonzales will croon you into psychedelia with the band’s original songs, and with their renditions of Jefferson Airplane,...
Niceness is rooted in the traditional sounds of island reggae; seamlessly integrating elements of soul, funk, latin and hip-hop while staying true to their authentic reggae vibes. Their lyrics embody a conscious message seldom found in this day and age, centrally focused on love, personal...
Clyde and the Milltailers
Clyde and the Milltailers is a Colorado based Alternative Folk trio that is influenced by early American music, history and folklore. Formed in Grand Junction Colorado By Steve “Clyde” Kilcrease and David Rowley in early 2014. The group's name being a local reference to radioactive uranium...
Carrie Liz Williams
Town Park - Sun. 12-1:30pm Carrie Williams is a singer/songwriter/musician who simply loves music and everything connected to it. She comes from a brilliantly musical family and has been playing guitar and singing/ songwriting since she was fourteen and has more actively performed in public since 2006....
Dustdrops
Dustdrops digs deep into his international collection to bring you an ever-evolving mix of forward-thinking, full-frequency dance music. A born & raised Paonia local, Dustdrops has traveled far and wide sharing music, playing at events such as Eclipse Gathering (OR), Burning Man (NV) and Luminate...
Jeanine Renee
Growing up wandering the woods and waters of the Allegheny Region of New York has leaked into Jeanine's voice and lyrics. Using the woods as her private hermitage, she started singing and writing poetry as a child. Although songwriting, 'took it's sweet time', it was...
Shelley Rae
Shelley Rae Korntved sang as she learned to speak, stomped her foot at five and delcared, she was going to play guitar. Four years later she got her wish in the form of a used Stella Harmony. Her Dad told her "Singers are a dime a...
Sam Peart
Born in England, raised in Colorado. Samuel Peart has a very diverse collection of covers and originals. Acoustic rock, country, hip hop, and vocal heavy ballads are all strong influences in his repertoire. ...
Jack Gwydion
Jack Gwydion is a fifth-generation Coloradan, hailing from the mountain town of Crested Butte. He lives to sense the beating heart of poetry in the city and in the forest, and has long admired musicians with small-town sincerity and big-world humanity. Aware these are terrifying,...
The Fifth Reel (Contradance)
Fifth Reel has been playing for contra dances, events like Robert Burns Suppers, weddings, parties, and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations since 1996. The band produced a CD in 1999 under its former name of “Blarney Pilgrim.” Consisting of piano, fiddle, clarinet, saxophone, hammered dulcimer, bodhran and...
Liver Down the River
From the high mountain river-valley of Durango Colorado comes a six piece Funkadeligrass band called Liver Down The River. The group has their roots in countless river floats, campfires, late night picking, and Colorado living. Since it’s creation in 2012, the band has strived to...
Snootch
There was a 1987 V.W. hatchback named Reginald. He was a good car and those he carried were good people. Throughout his life he relied on 10w30 motor oil until that fateful day...
CodeStar has been enamored with music from a young age, having enjoyed concerts and conscious dance events since being a lil sprout in the garden of life.Growing up in Portland, Oregon, he was exposed to all kinds of music, where he experienced the magic of...
Joint Point
Joint Point hails from Telluride Colorado. They played the Chili Cookoff at last years festival. They are looking forward to their debut at the Paradise theater! Their influences range from Radiohead to Paul Simon, Talking Heads to The Grateful Dead. They are sure to get you...
The David, Sarah, Ray Trio
David Snider, Sarah Eller and Ray Taylor for your listening pleasure...
Erik Stucky
Erik is a singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist specializing on mandolin and guitar. Picking up the mandolin at age ten he developed a strong passion for music. With fortunate mentorships throughout his childhood, this passion developed into a strong drive to produce the same quality of...
The Lugnuts
The Lugnuts are a 4 piece rock and roll/boogie dance band from the Delta/Montrose area. The members have extensive musical experience; collectively performing professionally for over 120 years! Officially debuting in 2009, they bring to the stage years of touring (entertaining) in nightclubs, concerts, private parties & roadhouses...
Harvest Fest All Star Band
The Mountain Harvest Festival All Star Band takes their traditional closing spot on Sunday in Town Park at the Howard Berkman Memorial Stage. The All Stars have been an anticipated part of the festival weekend since the first year. With so much talent in Paonia and the...
El Mundo Mando Bando
El Mundo Mando Bando is an exploration of the mandolin in different North American and Latin American traditional and innovative musical styles, including American Jazz, swing, choro, Latin jazz, manouche and ragtime. This collaboration features the local musicians Jon Hickam, David Alderdice, and David Snider. Jon Hickam...
Siri Undlin
Mountain Harvest Creative is proud to highlight Elsewhere resident Siri Undlin. Siri is here on a scholarship residency made possible by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, Colorado Creative Industries and MHC. She is a musician, creative writer and storyteller currently based in...
Tony Rosario
Tony Rosario is a true son of the soil and a Colorado favorite. He's a notorious smart-aleck and a broken hearted warrior. A clown prince and an old friend. The self-appointed Trailer-park Troubadour and "regular folks" representative ("If double-wide means upgrade, you sing the song...
Jam the Dragon (aka JoeAlan) featuring CKI
Colorado artist Jam the Dragon (aka JoeAlan) is bringing Baltimore hip hop artists Cloud Kickers International back to P-town for a night of original Soul, Reggae, Funk, Hip Hop, and Celtic dance music! Featuring African drums, sexy singing, hot fiddle jams, and fresh guitar riffs. This is real...
Jon Hickam & The Grizzly Pears
New Orleans style street jazz, grinder blues, and cabaret music fresh from western Colorado farm country. Check out www.grizzlypears.com or email info@grizzlypears.com....
Shea Bramer Music
SHEA is a modern, cutting edge approach to Pop Country Music. While they hold true to the heart beat of America’s favorite genre, they don’t allow themselves to be confined by the limitations of the genre. The truest fusion of Art and Entertainment happens when...
Johnny O. Band
Going strong for over 19 years, the Johnny O. Band maintains a firm foothold on the Colorado music scene. Seasoned veteran drummer, Marion Edwards, has been with Johnny 0 for 18 of those years. Now, joining forces with Andy Irvine, a highly accomplished and internationally...
Bicycle Annie and Gonzales
Rockin' Grand Junction with 80's, 90's and 2000's alternative rock with a little bit of classic rock. www.bicycleannie.com...
AJ Fullerton
A.J. Fullerton is a 21 year old Blues/Roots artist from rural Western Colorado. Playing guitar since the age of 14, he has steadily built a reputation around Colorado, and across the USA spending most of his time on the road touring. A.J. is most well-known...
Will Whalen
A familiar favorite in the Western Colorado scene, Will Whalen delivers a unique mix of acoustic rock, blues, and indie-folk, employing smooth guitar, raucous effects, elegant keyboard, a digital loop station and more to make a full, luscious sound. All this, while maintaining the no-hassle...
Zolopht
Established in 2009, in Grand Junction, Colorado, Zolopht has become a premier act in the Colorado music scene. With heavy reggae, blues, funk and rock influences, Zolopht utilizes three part harmonies alongside a full horn section to produce a unique and welcoming sound. Having shared the stage with such...
Millk
Mixing the sounds of disco, funk, and jazz with a healthy dose of improvisational technique, MILLK's main intent is to live like kings in the musical experience they love to create. From all across the country, the members of MILLK came together in March of 2014 with...
SUCKAFISH
Sucka what??? SUCKAFISH!!! A power-ska trio based in Colorado's Grand Valley, Suckafish is a powerhouse of great music; playing dance tunes, tunes to bang your head to, and songs to share an intimate dance with your partner. Every is sure to find something the love...
Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble
The Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble plays fun groovy polyphonic music perfect for movement on the dance floor as well as relaxing journeys of the ear and soul. At different times, the funky 8-piece marimba ensemble (including a really big bass marimba) will be joined by...
Mike Gwinn & David Snider
David Snider Multi-instrumentalist David Snider toured extensively with Sonny Sharrock and Gato Barbieri and appeared on four of Sharrock’s records. He has also played, toured and recorded with Pharoh Sanders, Maria Muldaur, Pat Benatar, Richard Belzer, Janis Ian, Phil Cody, Helen Schneider, Vicki-Sue Robinson, Corey Day,...
Jack + Jill
Hailing from Colorado, Indie/Alternative Band, JACK+JILL have been sweeping the Western US for more than half a decade now, and there's good reason why. With the release of their third full length album COLORADiO LP, fans from all over the country are caught in the...
From Cedaredge, CO covering an eclectic blend of artists and songs, as well as introducing some originals. ...
Brodie Kinder
Brodie Kinder, former front man of an underground acoustic Hip-Hop group in Honolulu, went solo in 2013 and has taken a Soul-Rock approach to his original music. As a second generation Up With People affiliate, he draws inspiration from a culturally diverse travel history, crafting...
Six Shooter Rodeo
Formed in Montrose, CO, Six Shooter Rodeo is a trio that brings a fresh perspective to Bluegrass and Old-Time music. The group consists of Erik Stucky on mandolin/vocals, Stephan Wargo on guitar/vocals, and A.J. Fullerton on upright bass/vocals. Their sound is an amalgam of traditional...
Tjaar
Tjaar hails from Carbondale, Colorado. This Roaring Fork Valley Original Jam band has been rocking the valley and beyond since 2007 playing at the Carbondale Mountain Fair, Alma Festival in the Clouds, Carbondale Town Fourth of July Party, plus regular appearances at many local venues...
The Grizzly Pears Jazz Band with Jon Hickam
The Grizzly Pears Jazz Band with Jon Hickam bring you the finest in ragtime, grinder blues and viper jazz, featuring the rich musical tradition of early 19th century New Orleans flavored by a dash of irreverent humor and North Fork food and arts culture. Lazer Kid-Kotowich on...
Spore Favore
Spore Favore is a unique Colorado Jam Band based in the Roaring Fork Valley, playing stimulating originals, captivating jams, well known covers & deep cuts that will take you there. The fully electric five-piece outfit delivers danceable grooves born out of a fusion of electrified...
Honorable Mention 2004 Songwriters Showcase Rocky Mtn Folk Festival Fourth Place 2002 Songwriters Showcase Rocky Mtn Folk Festival Frank Martin is a staple of the Roaring Fork Valley's music scene. He has played on his own for years and been a part of the popular band Let Them Roar. "Frank Martin, a...
Free The Honey
“There is a distinctly Earthy feel to the music made by Free the Honey” The Americana tree is sprouting a new branch on the Western Slope of Colorado, where three mountain women and one gent gather to make up Free the Honey. The band offers up...
The Royal We
The Royal We are a Ridgway based rock band playing originals and covers from the likes of Los Lobos, Van Morrison, Susan Tedeschi, Grace Potter, Jackie Greene. Catch their Paonia debut at the Paradise Theater!...
Devon Meyers
My early career started in 1984 on a porch on Matchless Street in Aspen, Colorado. Playing with my friend Steve, we started the band called Stevo Devo and never looked back. I am a lover of everything from Hot Rise to Galactic and just loveanything...
Saddle the Unicorn
Saddle the Unicorn is a little brigade of wildly independent, spiritually mountain-grown, and fiercely passionate musicians who come together to create songs from the unicorn corral. Powerful harmonies, shamelessly rippin’ solos, and intellectual bass riffs describe Saddle the Unicorn’s bluegrassy, indie, groupsing-like folk rock sounds....
Justin Thompson
Justin Evan Thompson is a songwriter and performer from Albuquerque, New Mexico with an affinity for traditional folk music and the acoustic guitar. His persona and lyrics are as poetic as they are rough around the edges, and both lend themselves to honest and energetic...
3 Tinkers
The “3 Tinkers” is an all original band that creates songs definitely out of the box from sleazy jazz New Orleans flavor to country shuffle blues, bossanova with an eastern twist, to island dance………and so on. 3Tinkers features the magic touch of Danial B on...
Joint Point hails from Telluride. Their influences range from Radiohead to Paul Simon, Talking Heads to The Grateful Dead, there is no shortage of influence to draw from. There are hints of Jackie Greene Americana to String Cheese Incident madness, may intertwine with motions of...
Bonewagon
Cirque Cyclery - Saturday 8:00pm A Rockin 4 piece acoustic band with members that hail from the heart of the San Juan Mountains from Ophir to Rideway. Music to dance, sing and drink by; from bluegrass to rockabilly with sweet instrumentals and vocal harmony jams. This...
Kipori “Baby Wolf” Woods
BLUES FUNK AND JAZZ VOCALIST AND GUITARIST A legend in the making, Kipori Woods, currently living in Montrose, is a Blues, Funk and Funk Master vocalist and guitarist from New Orleans. Schooled under the direction of Ellis Marsalis, this fledgling 'blues man from down south' has...
RUSS CHAPMAN
Russ Chapman stomp's and sings his highly original music drawn from the deep well of Americana. Combining a keen sense of melody and lyrical wit, with a medicine show sensibility, Russ alway's keeps his audience on the edge of its ears. ...
Shades of Bluegrass
Shades of Bluegrass is composed of five musicians with over 100 years of combined professional musical experience. Mulit-instrumentalists Kerry Claxton and Adrienne Yauk currently are members of the all female bluegrass band Giddyup Kitty, Sax player Bill Moody was a member of the popular band...
Lawn Chair Kings
Lawn Chair Kings have been on the Durango, CO music scene since 2000. They have celebrated a “western garage” flavor, with country, rock, pop, and punk influences. Known for their catchy tunes and good-time performances, Lawn Chair Kings have been a steady force in the...
Beth Williams
Beth Williams is an ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC NOMINEE for BEST NEW FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR and award winning Texas singer songwriter recently transplanted to CO from Mason, TX. Three of her songs have charted in BILLBOARD and CASHBOX magazines, she was nominated "Best...
High 5 consists of four members that met in Summit County, Colorado. High 5 was formed when all the members lived together in Montezuma at the old bed and breakfast. Most of the band still lives in Montezuma, but not in the same house anymore....
Dan Forde
Dan Forde was born and raised an Iowa farm boy and was the oldest of nine siblings. After high school, three years at Creighton University and four years in the Air Force, he decided he might become a Catholic priest and studied at St. Joseph’s...
Since his arrival in the North Fork Valley in 1985 as part of a musical duo called Rosewood, John has been a long-time contributor to the musical culture and tradition of western Colorado. On the strengths of original compositions, tight vocals and unique acoustic arrangements...
Gabrielle Louise
GABRIELLE LOUISE is a nationally touring troubadour noted for her poignant lyrics and lush voice. The daughter of two vagabond musicians, Gabrielle inherited the genetic predisposition to wanderlust and song. Her sound has the earthy feel of Joni Mitchell, and is inspired by the spirited...
Isa and JoeAlan
Isa and JoeAlan’s music is whimsical and profound, passionate and contagious. As tasty as Soul and as playful as Indie Rock, their music cross-pollinates genres, creating their own original nectar. In the pocket with a tight rhythm section, tasteful instrumentation, and upbeat original vocals, Isa...
The Williams Brothers Band
After 10 years as a pioneering "jamband" in northern California THE WILLIAMS BROTHERS BAND moved to Colorado in 2000 and since has established themselves as the anchor of the western Colorado music scene. ...
Bruce and Tiki D
Bruce Neumann is a singer, a songwriter and guitarist. He also plays ukulele, harmonica, mandolin and bass guitar. In this very interesting duo Bruce plays bass drum and guitar at the same time while performing live. Multi-tasking only begins to describe Tiki D's ability to play...
The Starletts
The Starletts are four powerhouse vocalists based out of Carbondale, CO sharing the leads and back ups in a synergy of Motown, soul, and rock with a hint of jam. With bold vocals, the Starletts feature Marilyn Lindquist, Nikki Miller, Meagan Goodwin, and Shanti Gruber, who...
Solar Brothers
The Solar Brothers’ (a.k.a. local favorites Paul Frazier and Roy Martin) repertoire spans decades of Americana, classic pop, blues & folk genres of music. Their diverse set lists often include songs by Lyle Lovett, Poco, Dylan, CSN, John Prine and Monty Python. Complimenting original songs,...
Honey Don’t
[caption id="attachment_501" align="alignleft" width="248"] Honey Don't[/caption] Honey Don't is the musical union of Bill Powers and Shelley Gray, a duo also well known as one-half of Paonia, Colorado's old-time bluegrass band, Sweet Sunny South. Their music is acoustic and based in the folk tradition yet crosses over into the Americana realm....
The Scones
Drawing from rock, folk, country, blues, and jazz,The Scones have dubbed their curious amalgam of the traditional and the modern “Rockin’ and Rollin’ Americana”. The San Antonio Express-News calls it “Americana for grown-ups”. The trio evolved out of the popular and well-traveled 60‘s-infused band The...
Doctor Robert is a new generation of Beatles tribute bands, with a commitment to the accurate reproduction of over 100 songs of The Beatles’ repertoire. Doctor Robert redefines the concept of a Beatles tribute band, playing extended sets of music ranging from “Please Please Me”...
Bill & Sarah Bishop
The All-Star Band performs at 4:30 on Sunday. Joining the All Star Band in a cameo appearance this year are Bill and Sarah Bishop, who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. With Zach Mann they performed as ZBS NEWZ. Previously they mostly played and sang together...
Gypsy Jazz Social Club
8:45-10:15 at the Blue Sage Built from guitarist Les Choy's desire to create a string-band based jazz ensemble, GYPSY JAZZ SOCIAL CLUB draws from a roster of versatile musicians inhabiting Colorado's western slope. Gypsy Jazz is the accepted moniker for a genre of music that was...
Mike Gwinn Trio
Mike Gwinn & the Northfork Flyers are Western Colorado's premier jazz/rock/blues quartet featuring John White on alto, flute, clarinet and bass, Tony Peters trombone and bass, Justin Hess on drums and Mike Gwinn, guitar and vocals. They have appeared at the Telluride Jazz Festival, Wright...
Gustavo Brett
Paonia's Gustavo Brett is a dynamic solo performer doing, what he calls, acoustic folk and roll. He is a prolific, award winning songwriter. His latest album, Orphan Of Love, is insightful, well produced, and gritty. Gustavo is also a gifted improv comic who can take an audience on a trip...
One-Maniac-Band, Bruce Hayes plays a blend of musical styles he refers to as "Rhythm and Celtgrass". Once called "the Jimi Hendrix of the Mandolin", Hayes also incorporates Guitar, Dobro, and his latest invention, StratoBassto into the mix as well as his signature mutant clogging. Collaborating...
David Starr Duo
The David Starr Duo With Arkansas roots and Colorado wings, David Starr has been making music since the age of 10. He is an Americana singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer with hundreds of live shows and five solo CD’s under his belt. His latest CD, Love And Sabotage,...
Suzanne Paris
Suzanne Paris is an award-winning, grammy entered singer/songwriter/guitarist who has worked with many artists such as Dave Mason (Traffic), Jeffrey "Skunk" Baxter (Steeley Dan), Kenny Edwards (Linda Rindstadt, Karla Bonoff, Wendy Waldman, David Holster),The Temptations, Rick Roberts (FIREFALL), Dan Fogelberg, Steven Stills, Mikal Blue (Colby Calliat),...
Inspired by Bob Marley & the Wailers, Toots & the Maytals, the Skatalites and the Slackers from NYC, mojo plays feel good music for good times and great days! Mojo is Michael Meadows on guitar, vocals and songwriting, Maggie Meadows on keyboards, Justin Hess on drums, John...
Beth Quist
Beth Quist's world class 4-octave soprano voice has led her to perform and tour with Bobby McFerrin, Sherefe’, Cirque du Soleil, and many others. As a solo performer she has recorded 4 albums playing guitar, hammer dulcimer, keyboards, and world percussion… often simultaneously. Her style...
David Alderdice & Friends
David Alderdice (drummer, percussionist, educator, arranger, and practitioner of the healing rhythmic arts) has put together a fun, eclectic world music ensemble featuring violin, reeds, double bass, and drumset. This project combines improvisation with original arrangements; the sound is energetic, groovy and diverse in its musical...
The members of Six Feet Under draw from diverse influences to put their own stamp on Country Music. Lead vocalist/guitarist Darin Little and vocalist/guitarist Frank Collins are pure country, while lead guitarist Monte Albee adds a hard rock edge. Longtime Western Colorado rhythm section mates...
Sticky Mulligan
This honey-voiced singer from D.C takes the banjo back to its roots while adding a new and worldly twist....
John & Candace McCoy
The McCoy's play an eclectic mix of classical, flamenco, Celtic, and jazz music. Many of their songs are originals. John and Candace performed and taught professionally in the Parker, Colorado area for over 15 years. Four years ago they moved to Delta, CO close to...
Harry Harpoon
Multi instrumentalist Harry Harpoon hails from "Parts Unknown". He landed in Paonia again and has been playing his original style of Acoustic Folk Blues. This guy is the real deal folks! Don't miss him! ...
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